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HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FROM OUR STAFF The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Year In Review: June Through December JUNE respective political parties. defeated Rahway publisher Lisa Westfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board McCormick, 12,784 to 10,266. Ms. Pat Doyle, president of the of Education terminated its $70,000- Rajoppi and Mr. Froehlich moved on Westfield Instructional Support Staff per-year contract with Resolve Com- to face Republicans Arthur Zapolski Association, representing the para- munity Counseling Center of Scotch and Peter Lijoi, respectively, in the professionals of the Westfield school Plains, thus eliminating its programs General Election. district, urged the Board of Educa- at the district’s elementary schools. Union County Prosecutor Ted tion (BOE) to reinstate the district’s Mountainside Romankow announced his opposi- 108 local paraprofessionals, all of Board of Education Business Ad- tion to a plan to move the 21 county whom received reduction in force ministrator Roderic McLaughlin an- prosecutor offices to the state Attor- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader (RIF) notices due to budget cuts. Al- nounced his resignation to accept a ney General’s budget. Mr. Romankow THE STARTING LINE...A total of 2,600 runners are poised at the starting line for the annual 5K Pizza Run in downtown though the BOE reinstated 29 para- similar position with the North High- said his department’s budget of $20 Westfield last Wednesday evening, July 21. Several thousand spectators joined in the fun of the event, sponsored by the professionals on May 25, including lands Regional High School Board of million accounts for only 4 percent of Downtown Westfield Corporation. Ms. Doyle, she urged the BOE to Education in Allendale, Bergen the county’s $470-million budget and “correct this ill-advised error in judg- County. The BOE also announced feared funding for the prosecutor’s said a high school and district of this scoreboard at the school’s ballfields. Assembly. ment.” the resignation of Deerfield School office would be redirected to other sizeC’ requires a guidance director. Two attorneys attended ACi the meeting Governor Christie and Senate Presi- The Westfield Memorial Library Principal Robert Phillips, who was areas of the state. The Downtown Westfield Corpo- representing residents of Black Birch dent Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West was honored by the New Jersey Li- moving to a suburb of Washington, The county freeholders approved ration (DWC) announced that Turn- Road and Dutch Lane, who opposed Deptford) came to an agreement on a brary Association (NJLA) as winner D.C. increases in various horse-riding pro- ing Point, a new café serving break- the school’s plans. 2-percent cap on local government of a public relations and marketing Garwood gram fees offered at the Watchung fast, brunch and lunch; 25 Burgers, a The township council approved a spending, with exceptions for capital award for the library’s “It’s your Li- Council members announced that Stable to reduce an operating deficit. gourmet burger provider; Casa di $22.9-million spending plan for 2010, spending and debt, health insurance brary make the most of it” campaign. bulk pickup was cancelled for the Region Pizza, and Alan’s Orchard, an or- with $15.09 million to be raised in premiums and pensions, rising school Tamaques Elementary School par- rest of the year, due to cuts in the The National Football League an- ganic market, would open in town. taxes, up $740,185 from last year. enrollments and states of emergency. ents attended a school board meeting borough’s budget, and that the topic nounced that Super Bowl XLVIII (48) Eagle Scout candidate Luke Gib- The planning board’s planner was The governor signed legislation to urge the BOE to reverse its deci- of bulk pickup would be revisited would be played at New Meadow- bons received a green light from the asked to study a proposal to rezone into law to reform the state’s Unem- sion to terminate third-grade teacher next year. Councilman Keith Sluka lands Stadium in February of 2014. town council to proceed with a Viet- multiple tracts of land along North ployment Insurance Trust Fund and Matthew Kravetsky. suggested that residents of the same Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) de- nam Memorial near the World War I Avenue that would allow a developer protect small businesses from what Claudia Andreski officially retired block rent a private dumpster to use feated three challenges from David and Korean War memorials at the to possibly build a housing complex. the Governor said would have been a after 24 years with the district, most collectively. No permit is required Larsen, Lon Hosford and Westfield circle on North Avenue and East Fanwood “devastating tax hike of up to $683 recently as McKinley Elementary for a dumpster, but police notifica- resident Bruce Baker in the Republi- Broad Street. The borough council approved a per employee.” School principal. tion is recommended, said Borough can Primary Election to win the GOP Scotch Plains non-binding agreement with Labor- Governor Chris Christie signed ex- The town council approved the Clerk Christina Ariemma. nomination and face Democrat Ed Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood ers’ International Union of North ecutive order no. 33, establishing a town’s $39.1-million municipal bud- County Potosnak in the General Election. High School students, graduates, em- America (LIUNA) allowing quali- county prosecutor study commission get in a 7-1 vote, with Democratic The freeholder board approved a The county escaped relatively un- ployees and district parents attended fied laborers to work on small capi- to examine the feasibility of placing Councilman David Haas casting the $136,600 one-year contract with Web scathed from what could have been a a board of education meeting to ex- tal projects for the borough to supple- county prosecutors within the Attor- lone “no” vote. The 2010 municipal Creation of Clark for the “design, near-major disaster when a gasoline press their support for the high ment the public works department. ney General’s Office. budget represents an increase of $181 development and maintenance of the tanker overturned on Bonnie Burn school’s choral director, John Mountainside The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- on the average assessed home of county’s website.” Road on June 16, opposite the Colo- Brzozowski, who resigned after his The board of education appointed fice and the Summit Police Depart- $185,100. Mr. Haas expressed disap- The Union County freeholder board rado Café on the Union-Somerset position was reduced from full-time Walter Daniel Saragnese as interim ment continued their investigation pointment that the town did not take amended its non-smoking ban to in- County border, leaking 4,000 gallons to part-time. Superintendent of business administrator. into the July 17 beating death of a 47- advantage of the state’s energy audit clude all county-owned recreational onto the roadway. Hazmat crews from Schools Margaret Hayes said budget Deerfield School parents and stu- year-old Summit man as he sat on a program. He also was opposed to the areas and facilities. The ban includes Union and Somerset Counties were cuts had to be made following a $3.8- dents were introduced to new princi- bench, allegedly by three teenagers. hiring of part-time attorneys without boating facilities, ice-skating facili- called to the scene, along with million reduction in state aid, and pal Kimberly Richards, who previ- Charges were upgraded from man- competitive bidding. ties, playgrounds, running tracks, all firefighters from six towns. another $860,000 that was cut by the ously was assistant principal at Terrill slaughter to murder. Former Major League catcher Jeff snack bars, swimming pools, JULY Scotch Plains and Fanwood govern- Middle School in Scotch Plains. The Cranford Township Commit- Torborg was one of five inductees ballfields, tennis courts, Watchung Westfield ing bodies following voters’ defeat of Board member Jorge Batista an- tee adopted the 2010 municipal bud- into the Westfield Hall of Fame at the Stable and restrooms. The board of education approved a the budget in April. nounced his resignation, as he was get of $32.3 million, representing an Westfield Historical Society’s annual Democratic voters selected free- new $125 fee for students to partici- The BOE approved the promotion moving out of the district. Maureen increase of $1.1 million over 2009. dinner. holder incumbents Dan Sullivan and pate in extracurricular activities in- of Joan Mast from supervisor to as- Hess was appointed over three other Taxes jumped $154,528 to $21.3 mil- Scotch Plains Bette Jane Kowalski and their new cluding sports programs and dramatic sistant superintendent for curriculum, candidates to fill the vacancy. lion. Any possible merger between the running mate, Plainfield Council- productions. instruction and technology, and the County AUGUST Scotch Plains and Fanwood library woman Linda Carter, over a line of The board of education appointed appointment of former SP-F BOE The freeholders approved a resolu- Westfield systems was put off until next year, at candidates under the Democrats for Matthew Bolton as principal of Vice-President Sasha Slocum as prin- tion for the county to join the Bergen The town’s board of education ap- the earliest, due to present fiscal con- Change banner, in the June Demo- McKinley Elementary School. He cipal at McGinn School, replacing County Wellness Program, a program pointed Derrick Nelson as assistant straints and more time needed to re- cratic Primary, by defeating Janet previously was assistant principal at Susan Kukucka, who resigned. that would provide county residents principal of Roosevelt Intermediate view any legal documents pertaining Reynolds, Carmen Southward and Roosevelt Intermediate School and Ryan Miller was hired as assistant with discounts of between 10 and 50 School. to the operation of a joint system. A Elcy Castillo Ospina, by a margin of interim principal of Lincoln School’s principal-athletics at Scotch Plains- percent on prescriptions. The board of education rehired Mat- proposal to expand the existing Scotch between 2,100 and 3,500 votes. Early Childhood Learning Center. Fanwood High School (SPFHS), re- Region thew Kravetsky as a second-grade Plains Public Library into a $26.5- Republicans Ellen Dickson, Brian Westfield High School Athletic placing Rob Harmer, whose contract State Superior Court Judge Dou- teacher at Franklin Elementary School million facility for both towns was Flanagan and Elyse Bochicchio Trainer Sandra Mamary was ap- was not renewed by the BOE. Mr. glas Fasciale of Westfield was pro- for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. canceled. Medved were unchallenged in their pointed the supervisor of athletics Miller held the same position with moted to the Appellate Division. Kravetsky’s dismissal as a third-grade Incumbent Township Councilmen Primary for freeholder seats. following the retirement of 25-year Parsippany High School. Scott The state Legislature passed Gov- teacher at Tamaques School was op- Jeff Strauss, a Democrat, and Repub- Sheriff Ralph Froehlich edged out school veteran Edward Tranchina. Bortnick, science supervisor at ernor Chris Christie’s proposed posed by parents and led to discussions lican Dominick Bratti announced they Essex County sheriff’s officer Charles Superintendent of Schools Marga- SPFHS, was promoted to principal at $29.4-billion budget by votes of 21- between the teacher and the board. would run as Independent candidates Mitchell by a tally of 12,386 to 11,373, ret Dolan announced the district Brunner Elementary School, replac- 19 in the Senate and 41-37 in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 for reelection against slates from their while County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi would search for a director of guid- ing Jodi Frank, who retired. Police Blotter...6 Union Catholic High School came PAGE INDEX ance, a position that had been elimi- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Classifieds .... 13 nated following the resignation of before the planning board seeking approval to install lights and a new Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 12 A&E ...... 13-14 November 4, 2010 Colleen White in March. Ms. Dolan Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-11

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Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Courtesy of Debbie Cerami Paul Lachenauer for The scotch Plains-Fanwood Times LIFTING A HERO...Firemen lower the casket of fallen Westfield firefighter Jim LADIES FIRST...The following young ladies attended the Westfield High School SEAFOOD ANYONE?…Steve, Haley and Stephanie Concannos are dressed as Pfeiffer, last Thursday, before a Mass of Christian Burial took place at Saint Senior Prom in early June. They are, from left to right, Rosina Wissel, Kate chefs serving a seafood dish at Sunday’s Halloween Contest on Quimby Street James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Springfield. Mr. Pfeiffer died last Brennan, Gab Cerami, Sharon Faktor, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Jordan Harries, Anne sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corp. Sunday after falling at his Mountainside home. Knisley, Sam Seib, Livi Magnanini, Diana Venezia and Melissa Riegel.
  
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Council- Union County decided to move man Mike Szuch said the ordinance ahead with its solar-energy program, “would legitimize our control over September 16, 2010 with 44 solar-panel installations be- driveway construction.” But former ing planned in 17 of the county’s 21 councilwoman Donna Dolce said the municipalities, including the discussion of the issue, “demonstrates Cranford Library and community government at its worst.” center and Lincoln School in County Garwood, as well as some county The county freeholder board ap- facilities. proved a one-year pilot program for a The county received a $1-million county-wide mutual-aid Emergency Green Skills = Green Jobs grant from Medical Services (EMS) ambulance the United States Department of La- corps aimed at filling in daytime gaps bor, which it intends to use to train faced by volunteer rescue squads. unemployed and underemployed The Union County Vocational-Tech- workers for jobs in the utility indus- nical Schools opened the new Acad- Courtesy of Angus McDonald NEWS FROM THE FRONT...Roman soldier Maximus I, stationed at Fort June 10, 2010 try, including solar installations. emy of Performing Arts High School Arbeia in South Shields, UK near Hadrians Wall, reads Westfield Leader news The freeholders passed a resolu- on the Vo-Tech campus in Scotch Plains. from the last month. Mr. “Big Steve” Richardson portrays the Roman soldier for Courtesy of Michael Ferrante tion opposing the temporary shut- Construction of a new ice-skating visitors at Her Majesty’s museum in South Shields. ACROSS AMERICA…Rancher Dan and his friends in Idaho catch up with the down of an $8.7-billion rail tunnel to rink at Oak Ridge Park in Clark was latest Primary Election news in New Jersey by reading The Westfield Leader, hand New York City. proposed as part of an updated Union SSiCFanwood Plains and the Office Bar and Grill delivered by Michael Ferrante of Weehawken during his annual cross-country Region County parks and recreation master Incumbent Borough Council locations in Westfield and Cranford trip on his Harley. Pictured is Dan D. Cone at his ranch in Fruitland, Idaho. See remained open for business. www.goleader.com/photos. New Jersey Governor Chris plan. The new facility would replace members, Democrat Katherine Christie was in Union County at the the existing rink at Warinanco Park in Mitchell and Republican Anthony DECEMBER Year In Review Continues from Page 1 Grand Summit Hotel, spearheading a Roselle, which, in turn, would be con- Parenti, were reelected. Westfield fundraiser for the Union County Re- verted into a multi-purpose indoor field. The board of education voted Westfield firefighter James Pfeiffer, out of 322 public high schools in a Per a request by downtown busi- publican Party. Region ness and property owner Helen Ling, unanimously to petition the Depart- 30, died from injuries he sustained in statewide study done by New Jersey The Cranford Township Commit- NJ Transit Executive Director ment of Education to recognize that a fall from a ladder while cutting tree Monthly Magazine and published in the borough council amended an or- tee voted to concede to a lawsuit filed James Weinstein told officials attend- dinance regarding the borough’s the contract of Superintendent Mar- limbs at his Mountainside home. August. by a developer seeking to build a ing a meeting of the Raritan Valley garet Dolan was “duly approved un- Fanwood Paul Hayes, a 1995 Westfield High downtown development plan to al- three-story housing complex at 555 Rail Coalition in Westfield that total low fine arts schools, dance schools der the law” or to “give the county The borough council voted to sup- School graduate, became a part of his- South Avenue. costs of a new transit tunnel, known superintendent, Carmen Centuolo, the port state legislation to help re-estab- tory when he connected one of the two or other “quasi-educational” uses on Cranford faced an increase of 25 to as Access to the Region’s Core (ARC), the first floor of new buildings in the authority to acknowledge her prior lish the $7.5 million in funding to original columns recovered from the 30 percent in the fees it would be had been projected at $11 to $14 approval of the contract.” women’s health and family planning World Trade Center (WTC) to the Na- redevelopment area. The previous charged by the Rahway Valley Sew- billion, nearly double the budgeted plan only allowed them on the sec- In a 6-3 vote, board of education services that was cut by Governor tional September 11th Memorial and erage Authority (RVSA). amount of $8.7 billion. members approved, on second read- Chris Christie from the state budget Museum currently under construction. ond floor of buildings. The Azure Masada Lodge of Free- November Garwood ing, an attendance-zone policy, which this past spring. Off-duty Westfield firefighter and masons laid the cornerstone of the newly Westfield requires some Wilson School chil- Republican Councilman Robert Scotch Plains resident Louis N. Garwood Republicans swept the renovated Trinity Episcopal Church in The board of education unanimously mayor’s and two council races to take dren to be re-zoned to attend Edison Manduca, the only council member Cerchio, III, rescued a 10-year-old Cranford, performing the same cer- approved a five-year contract exten- Intermediate School instead of to vote against the borough resolu- child and the child’s mother from the majority in the borough for the first emony that George Washington (a sion with Superintendent of Schools time in years. Patricia Quattrocchi was Roosevelt Intermediate School. An tion, said, “Although I applaud the water in Point Pleasant. Mason) used to lay the cornerstone of Margaret Dolan. At a time the state is administrative law judge found that sentiment on this council, I feel this The council heard concerns from elected mayor, defeating incumbent the Capitol Building in Washington, reviewing all superintendent contracts Democratic Mayor Dennis McCarthy. the BOE violated its own by-laws by bill is just about politics. This is re- residents regarding a proposed cellu- D.C. over two centuries ago. in light of Governor Chris Christie’s having the second reading of the ally about tax money.” lar tower on the National Guard Ar- Republicans Victor DeFilippo and New Jersey received $268 million in edict to cap superintendents’ salaries James Mathieu defeated Democrats policy only three weeks after the first Garwood mory property on Rahway Avenue federal education funds for the state’s at $175,000, Ms. Dolan’s salary would reading. The Westfield Senior Citizens and cellular antennas at The Kathleen Villaggio and Matthew school districts. This followed a nearly remain at $196,000 in 2011-2012, hit Allouf to gain council seats. Scotch Plains Housing Corporation (WSCHC) was Chelmsford on Prospect Street. Lo- $1 billion cut in state aid to districts. $199,632 in 2012-2013 and reach The township council appointed granted a use variance by the Garwood cal and state officials worked to have The borough’s governing body was OCTOBER $203,625 in 2013-2014. asked to guarantee a minimum amount Robert LaCosta as the municipality’s Planning Board to convert the former the project canceled. Westfield Former Westfield Mayor and ex- new representative to the Rahway St. Anne’s School property into a Members of the BOE’s buildings of garbage at the county’s trash incin- Following weeks of complaints Union County Republican Chairman erator through the year 2045 as part of Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA), senior citizens housing facility. and grounds committee recom- from residents, Councilwoman Ron Frigerio passed away at the age succeeding Joan Papen, who served “This is a very positive thing for mended installing a turf field behind a long-term lease extension currently JoAnn Neylan announced that the of 70. being negotiated with Covanta En- as an RVSA commissioner for 15 Garwood and for seniors who need Edison Intermediate School. crossing guard at Central and Sy- Ken Rotter stepped down as chair- years. housing,” said WSCHC Executive Di- Administrative Law Judge Rich- ergy, the company that operates the camore Avenues would be reinstated. man of the Westfield Democratic Rahway facility. Council members The township held its 20th annual rector Ruth Smith. ard McGill “invalidated” the BOE’s The town’s planning board began a Committee after 11 years and was Mayor’s Charity Gala at The school board announced the February 2009 decision to redistrict expressed worries about the extended hearing on an application by devel- replaced on an interim basis by Third years on the deal. “We could poten- Shackamaxon Country Club, an event appointment of new Clark Board of kids who live in the north side’s Wash- oper Michael Mahoney to be relieved Ward Councilman David Haas. that salutes its many volunteers. The Education Business Administrator ington Elementary School area to the tially place the burden of this amend- of conditions in his 2000 subdivision Town Administrator James Gildea ment on kids who haven’t even been gala dates back to 1991 and was the John Bolil to replace Business Ad- south side’s Edison Intermediate application to preserve a house on said the council would consider a reso- brainchild of then-mayor Alan Au- ministrator/Board Secretary William School upon entering sixth grade. born yet,” Borough Administrator East Broad Street at Karen Terrace lution supporting a proposed traffic Christina Ariemma said. gustine. Muzzio, who resigned. Scotch Plains dating back to 1785. light by the county on North Avenue at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of County The township council enacted an County Owner Jesse Sayegh announced he the Lord & Taylor department store. Democrats maintained their 9-0 Education members unanimously The freeholders gave the Union ordinance mandating that lights at had sold the Rialto Theatre in Westfield resident Joann Crupi, a passed a resolution to reject an edict County Utilities Authority (UCUA) township ballfields and parks be majority on the Union County free- Westfield and the Cranford Theatre former employee of jailed Ponzi holder board, trouncing Republicans by Governor Chris Christie and the permission to proceed with extend- turned off no later than 10 p.m. to Digital Cinema Destinations Cor- scheme financier Bernard Madoff, Department of Education to cut Su- ing the lease on the county’s garbage Township Clerk Barbara Riepe an- by close to 16,000 votes. Linda Carter, poration (Digiplex Destination). Both was arrested at her Grove Street home who replaced the departing Rayland perintendent Margaret Hayes’ salary incinerator through the year 2045. nounced her retirement, effective No- theaters continued to show movies; by the FBI on securities fraud and by approximately $14,000 if they The existing contract, signed in 1998 vember 1, wrapping up a 52-year Van Blake, was the top vote-getter, however, new operator A. Dale “Bud” other charges. followed by Democratic incumbents wish to renew her contract. Board with previous operator Ogden Mar- career working for the municipal gov- Mayo envisioned the theaters as “in- Scotch Plains members were in support of keeping tin, terminates in 2023. ernment, the last 23 years heading Daniel Sullivan and Bette Jane teractive entertainment centers” that Republicans retained their 3-2 con- Kowalski. the superintendent for another five Jonathan Williams, an attorney rep- the clerk’s office. could additionally offer the ability to trol of the township council follow- years at her current salary. resenting the UCUA, projected sav- A shared-services report recom- In the race for sheriff, long-time view live sporting events, concerts ing the General Election. Democratic Democratic incumbent Ralph The board previously had voted to ings of $276 million over the length mended “a new and significantly and operas, among other concepts. incumbent Kevin Glover won a sec- keep Superintendent Hayes from of the contract for towns that sign higher level of shared services” be- Froehlich and County Clerk Joanne The board of education discussed ond term and two newcomers, Demo- Rajoppi, a Democrat, were reelected. 2011 until June 30, 2015, at her cur- contract extensions. Homeowners tween Scotch Plains and Fanwood the possibility of covering all schools crat Michael Marcus and Republican rent salary of $189,000. serviced by independent trash haul- that included merging the two com- The freeholders approved the trans- in the district with solar panels William Vastine, were elected to their fer of $15.6 million in American Re- Fanwood ers not covered by long-term con- munities’ police departments and pub- through a Union County Improve- first terms. The borough council tabled an or- tracts were paying $30 more per ton lic works departments; moving the covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ment Authority program to reduce Barbara Riepe retired after more (ARRA) recovery zone facility bonds dinance amendment that would have than homeowners in towns that have Fanwood municipal court to the energy costs for Westfield schools. than 53 years as a township employee, prohibited new nail salons from open- contracts with the county. Scotch Plains Municipal Building and from a new hotel project to the $70- The town council raised parking the last 23 as township clerk. She was million expansion of Wakefern Foods, ing up in the downtown redevelop- The Union County Improvement relocating the Scotch Plains Recre- fees for permits in lots 3 and 8 – the replaced by Bozena “Bonnie” Lacina, ment area. Mayor Colleen Mahr said Authority (UCIA) extended the dead- ation Department to the Fanwood the wholesale arm of ShopRite super- South Avenue Train Station lot and who served as clerk in Metuchen for markets, based in Elizabeth. The City the salons are “cannibalizing” each line for local governments to sign up Borough Hall. Township council the North Avenue lot – from $576 to the previous 15 years. other in the competition for business for its renewable-energy program to members agreed that stronger efforts of Elizabeth issued an additional $3.9 $636 a year, and raised the fee for lot The Scotch Plains Management million in ARRA recovery bonds. The in the borough. The mayor said the the end of August. The county antici- towards shared services with 6 (Watterson Street) from $360 to Corp. (SPMC) announced it was mov- action was intended to give the gov- pated a 25-percent savings in energy Fanwood must be made, even if those bonds for the projects were increased $390 per year. Additionally, on-street ing ahead with producing its first to $45.5 million as another $25 mil- erning body time for “further review costs. endeavors do not follow all the rec- meter parking fees were raised from cable television commercials spot- and discussion” on the list of the Region ommendations laid out in the lion became available from the state 50 cents to 75 cents an hour. Officials lighting the Route 22 and downtown economic development funds. types of businesses currently prohib- New Jersey American Water Com- consultant’s report. said the revised fees would increase business districts as a way of both ited in the borough. pany (NJAWC) proposed raising wa- The zoning board of adjustment Three Roselle residents demanded town revenues by $173,000. retaining existing businesses and at- an apology from Republican county Mountainside ter rates 13.6 percent overall to pay for continued its hearings on T-Mobile’s Scotch Plains tracting new ones. Mountainside Board of Education infrastructure improvements and in- plans to build two new cell phone candidates, charging that they made The township council voted to cre- A second forum for residents con- racist comments on Election Night auditor Bob Morrison said the creased operating expenses. Fanwood towers within the township’s borders, ate a three-member panel to serve as cerning a shared-services report for district’s “financial statements repre- Mayor Colleen Mahr called the rate with one tower being located at the that were then printed in an election the final arbiter in property owners’ Scotch Plains and Fanwood was post- wrap-up article published in The sent the beginning of fiscal crisis,” increase “unacceptable and offensive,” Willow Grove Swim Club next to appeals of their sewer-utility bills. poned after consultant Dan Mason of with less than $500,000 in surplus. while Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky McGinn Elementary School. Westfield Leader. The township council authorized Jersey Professional Management Region The borough paid tribute to late called the increase “appalling.” The Scotch Plains Management the signing of an agreement with (JPM), the author of the report, said long-time borough mayor, Robert It was announced that the Rahway Corp. (SPMC) considered producing Republican Rep. Leonard Lance Union County for the use and main- he was owed $2,500 by Scotch Plains easily defeated Democrat Ed Viglianti, who passed away last year, Valley Sewerage Authority’s (RVSA) television commercials to promote tenance of the county-owned Ponde- and would not attend the forum. by erecting a sign in his name at the board of directors had incurred ex- the Route 22 and downtown business Potosnak to gain a second term in rosa property on Cooper Road, where A township resident questioned the Congress representing New Jersey’s entrance driveway to the municipal penses of $1,097,110 for forensic ac- districts as a way of both retaining Scotch Plains would maintain the board of education regarding her con- building. counting regarding its cogeneration existing businesses and attracting new Seventh District on a night in which property, which was purchased sev- cerns over her son singing “Joy to the Republicans regained control of the Garwood facility. RVSA has spent more than ones. eral years ago by Union County. Plans World” in last year’s winter program Departing Mayor Dennis $30 million on the facility, which has Members of the Scotch Plains- House of Representatives for the first call for the site to be developed into a held at the Coles Elementary School. time in four years. McCarthy, along with Councilmen failed to produce the $1-million cost Fanwood BOE approved a tentative park and ballfields. CONTACT We Care celebrated its Steve Napolitano and Anthony Sytko, savings that was originally envisioned. three-year agreement with the Scotch The Clark Planning Board heard a The township’s zoning board of 35th anniversary with a gala at proposal by a developer to build a were recognized for their service to SEPTEMBER Plains-Fanwood Education Associa- adjustment unanimously rejected an Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club. the borough. Mayor McCarthy served Westfield tion (SPFEA), the teachers’ union. 329-unit, age-restricted housing application by T-Mobile and Verizon A recent wave of burglaries in the project on Terminal and Westfield on the governing body since 1987, Moody’s Investors Service dropped The agreement gave teachers, secre- Wireless to install a 125-foot-high township was the subject of a public and as mayor since February 2003 Westfield’s municipal bond rating on taries and aides 3- percent, 2-percent Avenues. The board continued the cellular-antenna tower in Hillside meeting at St. Bartholomew hearing until December. upon the sudden death of Mayor general obligation bonds one level to and 1.8-percent salary increases, re- Cemetery. Interparochial School. It was noted Michael Crincoli. Aa2, the third-highest investment spectively. Six months after creating a utility A consultant said recommenda- that the burglaries had gone over the to collect sewer fees, the Cranford County grade, but Town Administrator Jim Fanwood tions in a shared-services study con- border into Fanwood. The Union County freeholder board Gildea said the downgrading would Keeping local taxes under control, Township Committee introduced an ducted for Scotch Plains and Fanwood Scotch Plains Management Corp. ordinance repealing the sewer utility, awarded a contract to California- not have much of an impact on the completing the downtown-redevel- would produce $1.5 million in sav- (SPMC) board member Dominic based Tioga Energy to run the town’s financial picture. opment plan and implementing rec- thus returning to a system of placing ings and result in a 10-percent reduc- Verdic said a hike in property assess- sewer fees as a line item in the mu- county’s $28.6-million solar-energy The town council returned from its ommendations of a shared-services tion for the average taxpayer in the ments from the present $200 per year program. The program includes 46 summer hiatus to hear complaints report were the main campaign is- nicipal budget. two communities on the municipal would be needed “if we want to con- New Jersey Department of Educa- solar-panel installations on rooftops from several Third Ward residents sues Fanwood Democratic Council- portion of their tax bills. tinue and we want to expand” the of county, municipal and school build- regarding the elimination of a cross- woman Katherine Mitchell and her tion representatives heard criticism Governor Chris Christie, on his organization’s efforts to promote ex- from school officials, including the ings. ing guard at the intersection of Cen- running mate, Kevin Boris, put forth eighth stop of scheduled town-hall- isting businesses and recruit new ones. The Union County Democratic tral and Sycamore Avenues, one of to voters for the fall election. Cranford superintendent, during the first of four public hearings on Gov- Committee (UCDC) selected Linden nine posts eliminated. Changes to the downtown plan in- City Democratic Chairman Chris Westfield resident Adina clude limiting the number of drive- November 18, 2010 ernor Chris Christie’s plan to cap Hudak to fill a vacancy on the Board Enculescu, on whose property a traf- ways along South Avenue within the school superintendent salaries. The of Chosen Freeholders left by the fic light was installed, called the Cen- redevelopment area; requiring new Union County hearing was held at resignation of Rick Proctor, who was tral Avenue project “illogical and ir- downtown development to use “high Kean University. elected Rahway mayor last month. responsible.” She said her property quality” building materials, and in- The Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Union County cancelled an agree- has been devalued because of the corporating certain architectural de- thority (RVSA) Board of Commis- ment to purchase a Cranford home installation. sign “features” such as clear glass sioners hired James Meehan, execu- that abuts Nomahegan Park after the Westfield experienced a bussing windows on first-floor retail busi- tive director of the Lambertville Mu- seller’s bank wanted a higher pur- hiccup on the first day of school when nesses to ensure visibility. nicipal Utilities Authority, as its new chase price than the $495,000 the executive director by a 6-5 vote. county was offering. a morning bus, from Iselin-based Dap- The borough council approved, on Region per Bus Company, failed to arrive; it second reading, an ordinance to revise Westfield Commissioner Allen Chin was to take Washington School-area the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. argued for the promotion of current Some two dozen residents turned students on the north side of town to Mountainside senior staff, as opposed to hiring ad- out for a Cranford Township Com- the southside’s Edison Intermediate Mountainside BOE members heard ditional staff, to save the RVSA mittee meeting to express support for School. a proposal to restructure bond pay- $114,500. designating the former site of the A distraught woman was success- ments from past construction projects CB Holding Corporation, the owner Solomon Schechter Day School as fully led to safety after threatening to that could end up saving money for of Charlie Brown’s Steakhouses and open space. The township govern- jump from the roof of a three-story Mountainside taxpayers. LIRE – C’EST BON POUR LA SANTÉ...Champ de Mars – Westfielders Phoebe The Office Beer Bar and Grill restau- ment bought the four-acre tract ear- building in downtown Westfield. The board of education opted not to Chadowitz, Liam Dougherty, Lucy Vanecek, Zoe Chadowitz, Claudia Dougherty, rants, filed for Chapter 11 Protection. lier in the year, using proceeds from Westfield High School ranked 41st join the county’s solar energy program. Bridget Dougherty, Rachel Vanecek and Lindsey Hamlin with The Westfield The company also shut 13 New Jersey a nearly $2-million bond to finance Leader at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Friday, November 5. restaurants. Charlie Brown’s in Scotch the purchase. Serving the community since 1959

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Mr. Romankow Westfield at the district’s elementary schools. said his department’s budget of $20 Pat Doyle, president of the Mountainside million accounts for only 4 percent of Westfield Instructional Support Staff Board of Education Business Ad- the county’s $470-million budget and Association, representing the para- ministrator Roderic McLaughlin an- feared funding for the prosecutor’s professionals of the Westfield school nounced his resignation to accept a office would be redirected to other district, urged the Board of Educa- similar position with the North High- areas of the state. tion (BOE) to reinstate the district’s lands Regional High School Board of The county freeholders approved 108 local paraprofessionals, all of Education in Allendale, Bergen increases in various horse-riding pro- whom received reduction in force County. The BOE also announced gram fees offered at the Watchung (RIF) notices due to budget cuts. Al- the resignation of Deerfield School Stable to reduce an operating deficit. though the BOE reinstated 29 para- Principal Robert Phillips, who was Region professionals on May 25, including moving to a suburb of Washington, The National Football League an- Ms. Doyle, she urged the BOE to D.C. nounced that Super Bowl XLVIII (48) October 7, 2010 “correct this ill-advised error in judg- Garwood would be played at New Meadow- ment.” Council members announced that lands Stadium in February of 2014. The Westfield Memorial Library bulk pickup was cancelled for the Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) de- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was honored by the New Jersey Li- rest of the year, due to cuts in the feated three challenges from David READY, SET, EAT...The competition is fierce at the ravioli-eating contest at the Scotch Plains Day street fair on Sunday. brary Association (NJLA) as winner borough’s budget, and that the topic Larsen, Lon Hosford and Westfield of a public relations and marketing of bulk pickup would be revisited resident Bruce Baker in the Republi- Eagle Scout candidate Luke Gib- Road and Dutch Lane, who opposed 19 in the Senate and 41-37 in the bons received a green light from the the school’s plans. Assembly. award for the library’s “It’s your Li- next year. Councilman Keith Sluka can Primary Election to win the GOP The township council approved a brary make the most of it” campaign. suggested that residents of the same nomination and face Democrat Ed town council to proceed with a Viet- Governor Christie and Senate Presi- Tamaques Elementary School par- block rent a private dumpster to use Potosnak in the General Election. nam Memorial near the World War I $22.9-million spending plan for 2010, dent Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West and Korean War memorials at the with $15.09 million to be raised in Deptford) came to an agreement on a ents attended a school board meeting collectively. No permit is required The county escaped relatively un- taxes, up $740,185 from last year. to urge the BOE to reverse its deci- for a dumpster, but police notifica- scathed from what could have been a circle on North Avenue and East 2-percent cap on local government sion to terminate third-grade teacher tion is recommended, said Borough near-major disaster when a gasoline Broad Street. The planning board’s planner was spending, with exceptions for capital Scotch Plains asked to study a proposal to rezone spending and debt, health insurance Matthew Kravetsky. Clerk Christina Ariemma. tanker overturned on Bonnie Burn multiple tracts of land along North Claudia Andreski officially retired County Road on June 16, opposite the Colo- Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood premiums and pensions, rising school after 24 years with the district, most The freeholder board approved a rado Café on the Union-Somerset High School students, graduates, em- Avenue that would allow a developer enrollments and states of emergency. ployees and district parents attended to possibly build a housing complex. The governor signed legislation recently as McKinley Elementary $136,600 one-year contract with Web County border, leaking 4,000 gallons Fanwood School principal. Creation of Clark for the “design, onto the roadway. Hazmat crews from a board of education meeting to ex- into law to reform the state’s Unem- The town council approved the development and maintenance of the Union and Somerset Counties were press their support for the high The borough council approved a ployment Insurance Trust Fund and school’s choral director, John non-binding agreement with Labor- protect small businesses from what town’s $39.1-million municipal bud- county’s website.” called to the scene, along with ers’ International Union of North get in a 7-1 vote, with Democratic The Union County freeholder board firefighters from six towns. Brzozowski, who resigned after his the Governor said would have been a Councilman David Haas casting the amended its non-smoking ban to in- JULY position was reduced from full-time America (LIUNA) allowing quali- “devastating tax hike of up to $683 Westfield to part-time. Superintendent of fied laborers to work on small capi- per employee.” lone “no” vote. The 2010 municipal clude all county-owned recreational tal projects for the borough to supple- budget represents an increase of $181 areas and facilities. The ban includes The board of education approved a Schools Margaret Hayes said budget Governor Chris Christie signed ex- on the average assessed home of boating facilities, ice-skating facili- new $125 fee for students to partici- cuts had to be made following a $3.8- ment the public works department. ecutive order no. 33, establishing a million reduction in state aid, and Mountainside county prosecutor study commission $185,100. Mr. Haas expressed disap- ties, playgrounds, running tracks, all pate in extracurricular activities in- The board of education appointed pointment that the town did not take snack bars, swimming pools, cluding sports programs and dramatic another $860,000 that was cut by the to examine the feasibility of placing advantage of the state’s energy audit ballfields, tennis courts, Watchung productions. Scotch Plains and Fanwood govern- Walter Daniel Saragnese as interim county prosecutors within the Attor- ing bodies following voters’ defeat of business administrator. ney General’s Office. program. He also was opposed to the Stable and restrooms. The board of education appointed Deerfield School parents and stu- hiring of part-time attorneys without Democratic voters selected free- Matthew Bolton as principal of the budget in April. The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- competitive bidding. holder incumbents Dan Sullivan and McKinley Elementary School. He The BOE approved the promotion dents were introduced to new princi- fice and the Summit Police Depart- of Joan Mast from supervisor to as- pal Kimberly Richards, who previ- ment continued their investigation Former Major League catcher Jeff Bette Jane Kowalski and their new previously was assistant principal at ously was assistant principal at Terrill Torborg was one of five inductees running mate, Plainfield Council- Roosevelt Intermediate School and sistant superintendent for curriculum, into the July 17 beating death of a 47- into the Westfield Hall of Fame at the woman Linda Carter, over a line of interim principal of Lincoln School’s instruction and technology, and the Middle School in Scotch Plains. year-old Summit man as he sat on a appointment of former SP-F BOE Board member Jorge Batista an- bench, allegedly by three teenagers. Westfield Historical Society’s annual candidates under the Democrats for Early Childhood Learning Center. nounced his resignation, as he was dinner. Change banner, in the June Demo- Westfield High School Athletic Vice-President Sasha Slocum as prin- Charges were upgraded from man- Scotch Plains cratic Primary, by defeating Janet Trainer Sandra Mamary was ap- cipal at McGinn School, replacing moving out of the district. Maureen slaughter to murder. Hess was appointed over three other Any possible merger between the Reynolds, Carmen Southward and pointed the supervisor of athletics Susan Kukucka, who resigned. The Cranford Township Commit- Ryan Miller was hired as assistant candidates to fill the vacancy. tee adopted the 2010 municipal bud- Scotch Plains and Fanwood library Elcy Castillo Ospina, by a margin of following the retirement of 25-year County systems was put off until next year, at between 2,100 and 3,500 votes. school veteran Edward Tranchina. principal-athletics at Scotch Plains- get of $32.3 million, representing Fanwood High School (SPFHS), re- The freeholders approved a resolu- an increase of $1.1 million over the earliest, due to present fiscal con- Republicans Ellen Dickson, Brian Superintendent of Schools Marga- tion for the county to join the Bergen straints and more time needed to re- Flanagan and Elyse Bochicchio ret Dolan announced the district placing Rob Harmer, whose contract 2009. Taxes jumped $154,528 to view any legal documents pertaining Medved were unchallenged in their would search for a director of guid- was not renewed by the BOE. Mr. County Wellness Program, a program $21.3 million. Miller held the same position with that would provide county residents AUGUST to the operation of a joint system. A Primary for freeholder seats. ance, a position that had been elimi- with discounts of between 10 and 50 Westfield proposal to expand the existing Scotch Sheriff Ralph Froehlich edged out nated following the resignation of Parsippany High School. Scott Plains Public Library into a $26.5- Essex County sheriff’s officer Charles Colleen White in March. Ms. Dolan Bortnick, science supervisor at percent on prescriptions. The town’s board of education ap- SPFHS, was promoted to principal at Region pointed Derrick Nelson as assistant million facility for both towns was Mitchell by a tally of 12,386 to 11,373, said a high school and district of this State Superior Court Judge Dou- canceled. while County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi size requires a guidance director. Brunner Elementary School, replac- principal of Roosevelt Intermediate Incumbent Township Councilmen defeated Rahway publisher Lisa The Downtown Westfield Corpo- ing Jodi Frank, who retired. glas Fasciale of Westfield was pro- School. Union Catholic High School came moted to the Appellate Division. The board of education rehired Mat- Jeff Strauss, a Democrat, and Repub- McCormick, 12,784 to 10,266. Ms. ration (DWC) announced that Turn- The state Legislature passed Gov- lican Dominick Bratti announced they Rajoppi and Mr. Froehlich moved on ing Point, a new café serving break- before the planning board seeking thew Kravetsky as a second-grade would run as Independent candidates to face Republicans Arthur Zapolski fast, brunch and lunch; 25 Burgers, a approval to install lights and a new ernor Chris Christie’s proposed teacher at Franklin Elementary School $29.4-billion budget by votes of 21- for reelection against slates from their and Peter Lijoi, respectively, in the gourmet burger provider; Casa di scoreboard at the school’s ballfields. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 respective political parties. General Election. Pizza, and Alan’s Orchard, an or- Two attorneys attended the meeting Police Blotter...6 representing residents of Black Birch PAGE INDEX The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Union County Prosecutor Ted ganic market, would open in town. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Classifieds .... 13 of Education terminated its $70,000- Romankow announced his opposi- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 12 A&E ...... 13-14 per-year contract with Resolve Com- tion to a plan to move the 21 county Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-11 munity Counseling Center of Scotch prosecutor offices to the state Attor-

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Council- ing planned in 17 of the county’s 21 man Mike Szuch said the ordinance municipalities, including the “would legitimize our control over Cranford Library and community driveway construction.” But former center and Lincoln School in councilwoman Donna Dolce said the Garwood, as well as some county discussion of the issue, “demonstrates facilities. government at its worst.” The county received a $1-million County Green Skills = Green Jobs grant from The county freeholder board ap- the United States Department of La- proved a one-year pilot program for a bor, which it intends to use to train county-wide mutual-aid Emergency unemployed and underemployed Medical Services (EMS) ambulance workers for jobs in the utility indus- corps aimed at filling in daytime gaps September 23, 2010 try, including solar installations. faced by volunteer rescue squads. The freeholders passed a resolu- The Union County Vocational-Tech- tion opposing the temporary shut- nical Schools opened the new Acad- GOING UNDERGROUND...Frank Chupko of Scotch Plains reads The Scotch down of an $8.7-billion rail tunnel to emy of Performing Arts High School Plains-Fanwood Times in the Philippines during his annual vacation there earlier this year. Mr. Chupko enriches his cultural experience at Puerto Princesa New York City. on the Vo-Tech campus in Scotch Plains. Subterranean River National Park. Tom Fortunato for The Westfield Leader Region Construction of a new ice-skating REST STOP...The Fortunato family of Scotch Plains brought along some good New Jersey Governor Chris rink at Oak Ridge Park in Clark was tinue and we want to expand” the The company also shut 13 New Jersey summer reading on a tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and North organization’s efforts to promote ex- restaurants. Charlie Brown’s in Scotch Carolina. Christie was in Union County at the proposed as part of an updated Union Grand Summit Hotel, spearheading a County parks and recreation master isting businesses and recruit new ones. Plains and the Office Bar and Grill Year In Review Continues from Page 1 fundraiser for the Union County Re- plan. The new facility would replace Fanwood locations in Westfield and Cranford for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. building in downtown Westfield. publican Party. the existing rink at Warinanco Park in Incumbent Borough Council remained open for business. Kravetsky’s dismissal as a third-grade Westfield High School ranked 41st The Cranford Township Commit- Roselle, which, in turn, would be con- members, Democrat Katherine DECEMBER teacher at Tamaques School was op- out of 322 public high schools in a tee voted to concede to a lawsuit filed verted into a multi-purpose indoor field. Mitchell and Republican Anthony Westfield posed by parents and led to discussions statewide study done by New Jersey by a developer seeking to build a Region Parenti, were reelected. The board of education voted between the teacher and the board. Monthly Magazine and published in three-story housing complex at 555 NJ Transit Executive Director Per a request by downtown busi- unanimously to petition the Depart- Westfield firefighter James Pfeiffer, August. South Avenue. James Weinstein told officials attend- ness and property owner Helen Ling, ment of Education to recognize that 30, died from injuries he sustained in Paul Hayes, a 1995 Westfield High Cranford faced an increase of 25 to ing a meeting of the Raritan Valley the borough council amended an or- the contract of Superintendent Mar- a fall from a ladder while cutting tree School graduate, became a part of his- 30 percent in the fees it would be Rail Coalition in Westfield that total dinance regarding the borough’s garet Dolan was “duly approved un- limbs at his Mountainside home. tory when he connected one of the two charged by the Rahway Valley Sew- costs of a new transit tunnel, known downtown development plan to al- der the law” or to “give the county Fanwood original columns recovered from the erage Authority (RVSA). as Access to the Region’s Core (ARC), low fine arts schools, dance schools superintendent, Carmen Centuolo, the The borough council voted to sup- World Trade Center (WTC) to the Na- The Azure Masada Lodge of Free- had been projected at $11 to $14 or other “quasi-educational” uses on authority to acknowledge her prior port state legislation to help re-estab- tional September 11th Memorial and masons laid the cornerstone of the newly billion, nearly double the budgeted the first floor of new buildings in the approval of the contract.” lish the $7.5 million in funding to Museum currently under construction. renovated Trinity Episcopal Church in amount of $8.7 billion. redevelopment area. The previous In a 6-3 vote, board of education women’s health and family planning Off-duty Westfield firefighter and Cranford, performing the same cer- November plan only allowed them on the sec- members approved, on second read- services that was cut by Governor Scotch Plains resident Louis N. emony that George Washington (a Westfield ond floor of buildings. ing, an attendance-zone policy, which Chris Christie from the state budget Cerchio, III, rescued a 10-year-old Mason) used to lay the cornerstone of The board of education unanimously Garwood requires some Wilson School chil- this past spring. child and the child’s mother from the the Capitol Building in Washington, approved a five-year contract exten- Garwood Republicans swept the dren to be re-zoned to attend Edison Republican Councilman Robert water in Point Pleasant. D.C. over two centuries ago. sion with Superintendent of Schools mayor’s and two council races to take Intermediate School instead of Manduca, the only council member The council heard concerns from New Jersey received $268 million in Margaret Dolan. At a time the state is majority in the borough for the first Roosevelt Intermediate School. An to vote against the borough resolu- residents regarding a proposed cellu- federal education funds for the state’s reviewing all superintendent contracts time in years. Patricia Quattrocchi was administrative law judge found that tion, said, “Although I applaud the lar tower on the National Guard Ar- school districts. This followed a nearly in light of Governor Chris Christie’s elected mayor, defeating incumbent the BOE violated its own by-laws by sentiment on this council, I feel this mory property on Rahway Avenue $1 billion cut in state aid to districts. edict to cap superintendents’ salaries Democratic Mayor Dennis McCarthy. having the second reading of the bill is just about politics. This is re- and cellular antennas at The OCTOBER at $175,000, Ms. Dolan’s salary would Republicans Victor DeFilippo and policy only three weeks after the first ally about tax money.” Chelmsford on Prospect Street. Lo- Westfield remain at $196,000 in 2011-2012, hit James Mathieu defeated Democrats reading. Garwood cal and state officials worked to have Following weeks of complaints $199,632 in 2012-2013 and reach Kathleen Villaggio and Matthew Scotch Plains The Westfield Senior Citizens the project canceled. from residents, Councilwoman $203,625 in 2013-2014. Allouf to gain council seats. The township council appointed Housing Corporation (WSCHC) was Members of the BOE’s buildings JoAnn Neylan announced that the Former Westfield Mayor and ex- The borough’s governing body was Robert LaCosta as the municipality’s granted a use variance by the Garwood and grounds committee recom- crossing guard at Central and Sy- Union County Republican Chairman asked to guarantee a minimum amount new representative to the Rahway Planning Board to convert the former mended installing a turf field behind camore Avenues would be reinstated. Ron Frigerio passed away at the age of garbage at the county’s trash incin- Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA), St. Anne’s School property into a Edison Intermediate School. The town’s planning board began a of 70. erator through the year 2045 as part of succeeding Joan Papen, who served senior citizens housing facility. Administrative Law Judge Rich- hearing on an application by devel- Ken Rotter stepped down as chair- a long-term lease extension currently as an RVSA commissioner for 15 “This is a very positive thing for ard McGill “invalidated” the BOE’s oper Michael Mahoney to be relieved man of the Westfield Democratic being negotiated with Covanta En- years. Garwood and for seniors who need February 2009 decision to redistrict of conditions in his 2000 subdivision Committee after 11 years and was ergy, the company that operates the The township held its 20th annual housing,” said WSCHC Executive Di- kids who live in the north side’s Wash- application to preserve a house on replaced on an interim basis by Third Rahway facility. Council members Mayor’s Charity Gala at rector Ruth Smith. ington Elementary School area to the East Broad Street at Karen Terrace Ward Councilman David Haas. expressed worries about the extended Shackamaxon Country Club, an event The school board announced the south side’s Edison Intermediate dating back to 1785. Town Administrator James Gildea years on the deal. “We could poten- that salutes its many volunteers. The appointment of new Clark Board of School upon entering sixth grade. Owner Jesse Sayegh announced he said the council would consider a reso- tially place the burden of this amend- gala dates back to 1991 and was the Education Business Administrator Scotch Plains had sold the Rialto Theatre in lution supporting a proposed traffic ment on kids who haven’t even been brainchild of then-mayor Alan Au- John Bolil to replace Business Ad- The township council enacted an Westfield and the Cranford Theatre light by the county on North Avenue at born yet,” Borough Administrator gustine. ministrator/Board Secretary William ordinance mandating that lights at to Digital Cinema Destinations Cor- the Lord & Taylor department store. Christina Ariemma said. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Muzzio, who resigned. township ballfields and parks be poration (Digiplex Destination). Both Westfield resident Joann Crupi, a County Education members unanimously County turned off no later than 10 p.m. theaters continued to show movies; former employee of jailed Ponzi Democrats maintained their 9-0 passed a resolution to reject an edict The freeholders gave the Union Township Clerk Barbara Riepe an- however, new operator A. Dale “Bud” scheme financier Bernard Madoff, majority on the Union County free- by Governor Chris Christie and the County Utilities Authority (UCUA) nounced her retirement, effective No- Mayo envisioned the theaters as “in- was arrested at her Grove Street home holder board, trouncing Republicans Department of Education to cut Su- permission to proceed with extend- vember 1, wrapping up a 52-year teractive entertainment centers” that by the FBI on securities fraud and by close to 16,000 votes. Linda Carter, perintendent Margaret Hayes’ salary ing the lease on the county’s garbage career working for the municipal gov- could additionally offer the ability to other charges. who replaced the departing Rayland by approximately $14,000 if they incinerator through the year 2045. ernment, the last 23 years heading view live sporting events, concerts Scotch Plains Van Blake, was the top vote-getter, wish to renew her contract. Board The existing contract, signed in 1998 the clerk’s office. and operas, among other concepts. Republicans retained their 3-2 con- followed by Democratic incumbents members were in support of keeping with previous operator Ogden Mar- A shared-services report recom- The board of education discussed trol of the township council follow- Daniel Sullivan and Bette Jane the superintendent for another five tin, terminates in 2023. mended “a new and significantly the possibility of covering all schools ing the General Election. Democratic Kowalski. years at her current salary. Jonathan Williams, an attorney rep- higher level of shared services” be- in the district with solar panels incumbent Kevin Glover won a sec- In the race for sheriff, long-time The board previously had voted to resenting the UCUA, projected sav- tween Scotch Plains and Fanwood through a Union County Improve- ond term and two newcomers, Demo- Democratic incumbent Ralph keep Superintendent Hayes from ings of $276 million over the length that included merging the two com- ment Authority program to reduce crat Michael Marcus and Republican Froehlich and County Clerk Joanne 2011 until June 30, 2015, at her cur- of the contract for towns that sign munities’ police departments and pub- energy costs for Westfield schools. William Vastine, were elected to their Rajoppi, a Democrat, were reelected. rent salary of $189,000. contract extensions. Homeowners lic works departments; moving the The town council raised parking first terms. The freeholders approved the trans- Fanwood serviced by independent trash haul- Fanwood municipal court to the fees for permits in lots 3 and 8 – the Barbara Riepe retired after more fer of $15.6 million in American Re- The borough council tabled an or- ers not covered by long-term con- Scotch Plains Municipal Building and South Avenue Train Station lot and than 53 years as a township employee, covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 dinance amendment that would have tracts were paying $30 more per ton relocating the Scotch Plains Recre- the North Avenue lot – from $576 to the last 23 as township clerk. She was (ARRA) recovery zone facility bonds prohibited new nail salons from open- than homeowners in towns that have ation Department to the Fanwood $636 a year, and raised the fee for lot replaced by Bozena “Bonnie” Lacina, from a new hotel project to the $70- ing up in the downtown redevelop- contracts with the county. Borough Hall. Township council 6 (Watterson Street) from $360 to who served as clerk in Metuchen for million expansion of Wakefern Foods, ment area. Mayor Colleen Mahr said The Union County Improvement members agreed that stronger efforts $390 per year. Additionally, on-street the previous 15 years. the wholesale arm of ShopRite super- the salons are “cannibalizing” each Authority (UCIA) extended the dead- towards shared services with meter parking fees were raised from The Scotch Plains Management markets, based in Elizabeth. The City other in the competition for business line for local governments to sign up Fanwood must be made, even if those 50 cents to 75 cents an hour. Officials Corp. (SPMC) announced it was mov- of Elizabeth issued an additional $3.9 in the borough. The mayor said the for its renewable-energy program to endeavors do not follow all the rec- Increasedsaid the revised fees would increase ing ahead with producing its first million in ARRA recovery bonds. The action was intended to give the gov- the end of August. The county antici- ommendations laid out in the town revenues by $173,000. cable television commercials spot- bonds for the projects were increased erning body time for “further review pated a 25-percent savings in energy consultant’s report. Scotch Plains lighting the Route 22 and downtown to $45.5 million as another $25 mil- and discussion” on the list of the costs. The zoning board of adjustment The township council voted to cre- business districts as a way of both lion became available from the state types of businesses currently prohib- Region continued its hearings on T-Mobile’s ate a three-member panel to serve as retaining existing businesses and at- economic development funds. ited in the borough. New Jersey American Water Com- plans to build two new cell phone the final arbiter in property owners’ tracting new ones. Three Roselle residents demanded Mountainside pany (NJAWC) proposed raising wa- towers within the township’s borders, Decreasedappeals of their sewer-utility bills. A second forum for residents con- an apology from Republican county Mountainside Board of Education ter rates 13.6 percent overall to pay for with one tower being located at the The township council authorized cerning a shared-services report for candidates, charging that they made auditor Bob Morrison said the infrastructure improvements and in- Willow Grove Swim Club next to the signing of an agreement with Scotch Plains and Fanwood was post- racist comments on Election Night district’s “financial statements repre- creased operating expenses. Fanwood McGinn Elementary School. Union County for the use and main- poned after consultant Dan Mason of that were then printed in an election sent the beginning of fiscal crisis,” Mayor Colleen Mahr called the rate The Scotch Plains Management tenance of the county-owned Ponde- Jersey Professional Management wrap-up article published in The with less than $500,000 in surplus. increase “unacceptable and offensive,” Corp. (SPMC) considered producing rosa property on Cooper Road, where (JPM), the author of the report, said Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. The borough paid tribute to late while Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky television commercials to promote the Scotch Plains would maintain the he was owed $2,500 by Scotch Plains Region long-time borough mayor, Robert called the increase “appalling.” Route 22 and downtown business dis- property, which was purchased sev- and would not attend the forum. Republican Rep. Leonard Lance Viglianti, who passed away last year, It was announced that the Rahway tricts as a way of both retaining exist- eral years ago by Union County. Plans A township resident questioned the easily defeated Democrat Ed by erecting a sign in his name at the Valley Sewerage Authority’s (RVSA) ing businesses and attracting new ones. call for the site to be developed into a board of education regarding her con- Potosnak to gain a second term in entrance driveway to the municipal board of directors had incurred ex- Members of the Scotch Plains- park and ballfields. cerns over her son singing “Joy to the Congress representing New Jersey’s building. penses of $1,097,110 for forensic ac- Fanwood BOE approved a tentative The township’s zoning board of World” in last year’s winter program Seventh District on a night in which Garwood counting regarding its cogeneration three-year agreement with the Scotch adjustment unanimously rejected an held at the Coles Elementary School. Republicans regained control of the Departing Mayor Dennis facility. RVSA has spent more than Plains-Fanwood Education Association application by T-Mobile and Verizon CONTACT We Care celebrated its House of Representatives for the first McCarthy, along with Councilmen $30 million on the facility, which has (SPFEA), the teachers’ union. The Wireless to install a 125-foot-high 35th anniversary with a gala at time in four years. Steve Napolitano and Anthony Sytko, failed to produce the $1-million cost agreement gave teachers, secretaries cellular-antenna tower in Hillside Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club. The Clark Planning Board heard a were recognized for their service to savings that was originally envisioned. and aides 3- percent, 2-percent and 1.8- Cemetery. A recent wave of burglaries in the proposal by a developer to build a the borough. Mayor McCarthy served SEPTEMBER percent salary increases, respectively. A consultant said recommenda- township was the subject of a public 329-unit, age-restricted housing on the governing body since 1987, Westfield Fanwood tions in a shared-services study con- meeting at St. Bartholomew project on Terminal and Westfield and as mayor since February 2003 Moody’s Investors Service dropped Keeping local taxes under control, ducted for Scotch Plains and Fanwood Interparochial School. It was noted Avenues. The board continued the upon the sudden death of Mayor Westfield’s municipal bond rating on completing the downtown-redevel- would produce $1.5 million in sav- that the burglaries had gone over the hearing until December. Michael Crincoli. general obligation bonds one level to opment plan and implementing rec- ings and result in a 10-percent reduc- border into Fanwood. Six months after creating a utility County Aa2, the third-highest investment ommendations of a shared-services tion for the average taxpayer in the Scotch Plains Management Corp. to collect sewer fees, the Cranford The Union County freeholder board grade, but Town Administrator Jim report were the main campaign is- two communities on the municipal (SPMC) board member Dominic Township Committee introduced an awarded a contract to California- Gildea said the downgrading would sues Fanwood Democratic Council- portion of their tax bills. Verdic said a hike in property assess- ordinance repealing the sewer utility, based Tioga Energy to run the not have much of an impact on the woman Katherine Mitchell and her Governor Chris Christie, on his ments from the present $200 per year thus returning to a system of placing county’s $28.6-million solar-energy town’s financial picture. Ex erience… running mate, Kevin Boris, put forth eighth stop of scheduled town-hall- would be needed “if we want to con- sewer fees as a line item in the mu- program. The program includes 46 The town council returned from its to voters for the fall election. nicipal budget. solar-panel installations on rooftops summer hiatus to hear complaints Changes to the downtown plan in- New Jersey Department of Educa- of county, municipal and school build- from severalCome seeThird for Ward residents clude limiting the number of drive- tion representatives heard criticism ings. yourself! ways along South Avenue within the from school officials, including the The Union County Democratic regarding the elimination of a cross- 35 South Ave. Fanwood, NJ ing guardVisit at usthe at intersection the of Cen- redevelopment area; requiring new Cranford superintendent, during the Committee (UCDC) selected Linden Westfield Festifall first of four public hearings on Gov- City Democratic Chairman Chris tral and Sycamorethis Sunday. Avenues, one of downtown development to use “high nine posts eliminated. quality” building materials, and in- ernor Chris Christie’s plan to cap Hudak to fill a vacancy on the Board school superintendent salaries. The of Chosen Freeholders left by the Westfield resident Adina corporating certain architectural de- resignation of Rick Proctor, who was Enculescu, on whose property a traf- sign “features” such as clear glass Union County hearing was held at Kean University. elected Rahway mayor last month. fic light was installed, called the Cen- windows on first-floor retail busi- Union County cancelled an agree- tral Avenue project “illogical and ir- nesses to ensure visibility. The Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- ment to purchase a Cranford home responsible.” She said her property The borough council approved, on thority (RVSA) Board of Commis- that abuts Nomahegan Park after the has been devalued because of the second reading, an ordinance to revise sioners hired James Meehan, execu- seller’s bank wanted a higher pur- installation. the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. tive director of the Lambertville Mu- chase price than the $495,000 the Westfield experienced a bussing Mountainside nicipal Utilities Authority, as its new county was offering. hiccup on the first day of school when Mountainside BOE members heard executive director by a 6-5 vote. Region a morning bus, from Iselin-based Dap- a proposal to restructure bond pay- Westfield Commissioner Allen Chin Some two dozen residents turned per Bus Company, failed to arrive; it ments from past construction projects argued for the promotion of current out for a Cranford Township Commit- was to take Washington School-area that could end up saving money for senior staff, as opposed to hiring ad- tee meeting to express support for students on the north side of town to Mountainside taxpayers. September 16, 2010 ditional staff, to save the RVSA designating the former site of the the southside’s Edison Intermediate The board of education opted not to $114,500. Solomon Schechter Day School as School. join the county’s solar energy program. Courtesy of Angus McDonald CB Holding Corporation, the owner open space. 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Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tom Sloan for The Westfield Leader and The Times Heidi Hylan for The Westfield Leader and The Times MOUNTAINSIDE IS TRANQUIL...Monday morning is tranquil in Mountainside WESTFIELD DILEMMA...A plowing truck is stuck on Plainview Avenue in STORM PREPARATION...Westfield residents crowd the Stop and Shop super- after the Sunday night blizzard. Westfield as it tries to tackle the two feet of snow. It later was rescued. market Sunday in preparation for the forewarned snowstorm. Wisniewski, DeCroce Trade Freeholders Okay $300,000 Barbs Over Jobless Benefits For MusicFest Contracts By PAUL J. PEYTON John Bury of Kenilworth said he TRENTON – The state’s Demo- “I wanted to emphasize that there Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times believes the bonds “look like they are cratic Party chairman and head of are individuals who are gaming the ELIZABETH — Union County destined to default” if revenue gener- one of the largest labor organizations system, contributing to its current freeholders last Wednesday approved ated through the sale of Solar Re- criticized comments this week attrib- state…I meant no offense to those some $600,000 in contracts for newable Energy Certificates (SREC) uted to Assembly Minority (Republi- who have suffered from the national county concerts in 2011. Of that plummet. can) Leader Alex DeCroce (LD-26, economic downturn and, despite their amount, $300,000 was designated If that occurs, Mr. Bury said, “The Whippany). Mr. DeCroce, mean- best efforts, have been unable to find for MusicFest. The board also ap- taxpayers of Union County will pick while, apologized but also was criti- work,” Mr. DeCroce said. “It is noth- proved a $20-million guaranty ordi- up the $20 million, the utilities will cal of Democratic leaders for the ing short of hypocritical that the nance to fund the county’s $28.5- pick up the other 30 percent, and state’s high unemployment rate. Democrat Party has offered nothing million solar energy program and that’s the way it will happen.” New Jersey Democratic State but pain to all the people in New welcomed new freeholder Chris He said the county has spent, to Committee Chairman John Jersey, both those who have a job and Hudak, who replaces Rick Proctor, date, over $510,000 in costs for set- Wisniewski said he was upset by Mr. those who are unemployed. They have the newly elected mayor of Rahway. ting up the program, reviewing mu- DeCroce’s comments that unem- raided the unemployment insurance This Is It! Concept and Event Pro- nicipal and school buildings to see if ployment “benefits are too good” fund of over $1.5 billion since 2002 duction of Hoboken received three they meet the criteria for solar pan- along with references to “these and have offered no substantive solu- separate contracts for concerts. The els. Mr. Bury said the county last people,” and that these benefits make tions that address its looming insol- board approved a $290,000 contract year budgeted $475,000 to set up the vency.” Thomas Fortunato for The Westfield Leader and The Times unemployed workers not want to DEDICATED TO RECREATION...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky congratu- with This Is It! to serve as production solar program. find work. “If Senate President [Stephen] lates Jonathan Jones, right, for his 25 years on the recreation commission. The logistics consultant and event man- “I don’t know why a county em- “Not only has the minority leader Sweeney is truly concerned about dual mayor also is joined at the microphone by Recreation Director Bruce Kaufmann agement for MusicFest, $106,300 for ployee isn’t doing this work,” Mrs. said job creation is not a priority, but public-job holding, he and Speaker and Deputy Recreation Director Dolores MacKay. event management at the Kids King- Renna said. he also apparently thinks that people Oliver should call the Legislature in dom Traveling Jubilee Series, and Bruce Paterson said he found it “to are making a decision to stay on on [December 20] to enact a dual- $83,000 “to plan, produce and pro- be highly irregular” that Tioga was unemployment instead of getting a office holding ban. My caucus will Mayors Thank Leaders For mote” the Rhythm & Blues by the the only company to respond to the job,” Mr. Wisniewski said. provide the votes to pass that bill im- Brook Festival at Cedar Brook Park county’s Request for Proposals Last week, Mr. DeCroce told The mediately if Sweeney, Oliver and in Plainfield. (RFPs). “It sounds like you should Wall Street Journal that jobs “were Majority Leader [Joseph] Cryan would Passing Arbitration Reform Also receiving contracts was have at least gone back out and tried on the back burner.” Mr. Wisniewski, shed one of their many public jobs.” TRENTON — The New Jersey Meanwhile, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. Across The River, LLC, of Cranford, to get three proposals,” Mr. Paterson a state lawmaker, said New Jersey’s New Jersey State AFL-CIO Presi- Conference of Mayors (NJCM) has (LD-21, Westfield), said, “The his- for consulting services for MusicFest, said in requesting that the board not unemployment rate continues to dent Charles Wowkanech said Mr. applauded Governor Chris Christie, toric arbitration reform enacted by at a cost of $27,500, and the Union vote on the ordinance. hover around 9.2 percent, and work- DeCroce’s previous comments are Senate President Stephen Sweeney the Legislature earlier this month County Arts Center in Rahway, for “Frankly, the comments you heard ers collecting unemployment insur- “not only off-base, but shows that he (LD-3, West Deptford) and Assem- should not overshadow the fact that talent procurement services, with a tonight are the same comments ance are eligible for up to $550 per is failing to see the bigger picture. bly Speaker Sheila Oliver (LD-34, local governments still lack many of contract of $100,000. you’ve heard over and over again. week for 26 weeks until they are able His statements ignore the real drivers East Orange) for implementing re- the tools necessary to rein in property Tina Renna of the Union County There is nothing that anyone can say to find employment. of unemployment and threaten one form of interest arbitration in the taxes. Watchdog Association requested the or do here that’s going to convince “Unemployed workers can only be of the only lifelines for unemployed settlement of union contracts. “We owe it to every taxpayer in this board not take action on the con- the people that have commented (be- left wondering if the attacks on work- workers during one of the toughest NJCM President and Neptune City state to give local officials all of the cost- tracts until an accounting could be fore the freeholders) that this is an ers serve as the official jobs plan for times in our state’s history.” Mayor Thomas Arnone stated, “We cutting tools the Senate President him- done on MusicFest revenues for 2010. outstanding project, which I believe the New Jersey Republicans,” Mr. Meanwhile, Governor Chris congratulate the Governor, Senate self acknowledged were necessary just She alleged that $250,000 in rev- it is and the board believes it is,” Mr. Wisniewski said. Christie chimed in, likening the battle President and Speaker to implement this past summer. Most importantly, we enues has not been accounted for by Sullivan said. Mr. DeCroce issued an apology, say- between Speaker Oliver and Mr. what is an essential initiative for owe it to our children to improve the county. Earlier this year, she said In other business, the board ap- ing his remarks “were made to a gath- DeCroce as kids in a cafeteria. “Can mayors to manage budgets. The affordability and access to post-second- these monies came from fees to park proved a resolution allowing the ering of business leaders and I wanted we please just stop the food fight NJCM now looks forward to work- ary educational opportunities at our state cars at the event. Cranford Rod and Gun Club to con- to convey the need to fix a system that already?” he told reporters at a recent ing with the administration and Leg- colleges and universities.” Bruce Paterson of Garwood sug- duct a deer hunt in the Ash Brook is on the verge of collapse.” press conference. islature on other measures to help gested the county create a line item Reservation from January 1 through manage our finances.” St. Pat’s Committee in its budget “that tells us what this February 12 at no cost to the county. NJCM First Vice-President and MusicFest actually costs.” He said The board also approved the Mayor of Lambertville, David Host Bartenders Event he has heard cost estimates of $1.5 to county’s insurance policies for next DelVecchio, reiterated these sen- AREA — The Union County St. $2 million. year. Delta Dental was renewed for timents. “This initiative, along Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will The board also approved a guar- the employee dental plan at $182,000, with other reform measures, is host its annual Celebrity Bartenders anty binding of $20 million towards a 2-percent increase over last year. necessary in these tough eco- fundraiser on Sunday, January 16, the county’s $28.5-million solar en- Hartford Fire Insurance was given a nomic times to help municipali- from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Kenilworth ergy program. The board approved $22,683 contract for insuring county ties in operating within the mu- Veterans Center, located at 33 South the ordinance, by a 9-0 vote, to guar- emergency vessels; State National nicipal tax levy cap. The leader- 21st Street in Kenilworth. antee the renewable energy program Insurance Company of Wisconsin ship of the NJCM will continue Admission will be $5 per person lease bonds. The county has con- was given a $272,278 equipment Interior Renovations the dialogue with the Governor, and will include coffee, tea, cake, hot tracted with Tioga Energy as its solar maintenance insurance policy con- Senate President and Speaker to dogs and entertainment. The event provider. tract, while Standard Insurance Com- identify other measures that can will benefit the 2011 Union County KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING pany received a $128,000 contract help keep budgets down.” St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will for the county’s long-term and short- REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS Mayor Arnone and Mayor begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, REPORTERS NEEDED term disability policy. DelVecchio reinforced the commit- on Morris Avenue in Union. Current openings for reporters At the start of the meeting, Sena- Building Yesteryear Today ment of the NJCM and its members For tickets, call Kevin Dowling at to cover town council, BOE, tor Nick Scutari (LD-22, Linden), to work and support other reforms in (732) 594-1763 or Kathy Noonan- and recreation commission a former freeholder, swore in Mr. 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com the toolkit that will keep taxes low Rotando at (908) 352-1477. Tick- meetings. We seek community- Hudak as the newest freeholder. A for New Jersey residents. ets also will be available at the door. minded, detail-oriented writers former Eagle Scout, Mr. Hudak with professional demeanor previously ran the Division of needed. Must be able to meet Motor Vehicle Services office in deadlines, know how to write a Rahway and was chief of staff to lead, and take an active interest the late Senator Joseph Suliga. 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Jonathan O’Hea for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times HAZARDS...The Westfield Fire Department retrieves lumber blown into the VISIBILITY: ZERO...Downtown Scotch Plains has a heavy grey, zero-visibility THERE SHE BLOWS...Scotch Plains digs out Monday morning as the region was trees by high winds during the blizzard Sunday night. overcast Sunday night as the blizzard gathers strength. hammered with up to 30 inches of snow during the blizzard Sunday night. Chris Hudak Sworn in As Peyton's Westfield Fire Department New County Freeholder Peek at the Week EMTs Respond to Blizzard ELIZABETH — Chris Hudak was times by 40 percent and improving WESTFIELD — The Westfield EMTs also assisted the rescue squad In Politics Fire Department responded to a total in responding to area residents’ appointed to the Union County Board work quality. The Leader/Times of Chosen Freeholders on December Mr. Hudak also served as public By Paul Peyton of of 36 incidents during this week’s homes and local hospitals. 22, filling the vacancy left by Rick affairs director for Partnership for a blizzard, according to Westfield Fire Transportation of one local resi- Proctor, who was Drug-Free New Jersey Beglin Hired by Summit to Look Acting Governor Stephen Sweeney, Chief and Emergency Management dent required the coordinated efforts elected last month as (PDFNJ) for four Into Charges Against Councilman the state senate prresident, has told Coordinator Dan Kelly. Incidents in- of the Westfield, Mountainside and mayor of Rahway. years and served for The Summit Common Council Christie Administration officials to cluded motor vehicle accidents, car- Springfield Police Departments, para- Mr. Hudak, a native several years as a chief has approved the hiring of Edward prepare an application for Federal bon monoxide investigations, wires medics and firefighters. They joined of Linden, most recently of staff and communi- Beglin, a former Superior Court Emergency Management Agency aid down and EMS calls. forces to safely transport a pregnant served for several years, cations director for the assignment judge in Union County, following this week’s blizzard. The department utilized its two, woman to Overlook Hospital. The beginning in 2006, as late former Assembly- at $300 per hour to look into claims He asked officials to determine four-wheel drive utility trucks coordinated efforts of public works the manager of the New man and State Sena- that Councilman Tom Getzendanner the counties hit particularly hard by equipped with snowplows to cut crews, police and the Union County Jersey Division of Mo- tor, Joseph Suliga, of encouraged the city attorney to com- the storm, which would make them paths down unplowed roadways to Office of Emergency Management tor Vehicles in Rahway. Linden. mit insurance fraud, according to eligible for disaster aid from the fed- provide escorts for the Westfield provided a strong response during He oversaw more than Mr. Hudak sits on an nj.com report. The retired judge eral government. Volunteer Rescue Squad. Firefighter the storm, ChiefKelly noted. 50 employees and the the board of the Tri- can bill up to $5,000 for his ser- day-to-day operations County Red Cross, vices. of one of New Jersey’s and serves on the Lin- Mr. Getzendanner faces charges he asked a city worker to backdate six “Super DMV Agen- Chris Hudak den City Rent Level- cies.” He was respon- ing Board. He is a a car license renewal application so sible for the processing of more than member of the Linden Knights of one of his constituents could avoid 300,000 yearly transactions, and su- Columbus and a parishioner at St. a $20 late fee. pervised the annual collection of over John the Apostle Church in Clark. Lesniak Questions Why Gov., $10 million in state revenue, accord- The new freeholder has a Master’s Lt. Gov. Were Both Out of State ing to a county press release. Degree in Public Administration State Senator Ray Lesniak (LD- Mr. Hudak coordinated human re- from Kean University, and is a gradu- 20, Elizabeth) is questioning why sources, including training and de- ate of Rutgers University, where he both Governor Chris Christie and velopment planning for assigned per- majored in political science. Mr. Lieutenant Governor Kim sonnel. He improved attendance and Hudak and his wife, Terri, reside in Guadagno were out of state at the productivity, while decreasing wait Linden. same time, leaving Senate Presi- dent Stephen Sweeney (LD-3, West Deptford) as the state’s acting gov- Blizzard Impact Is Felt ernor during this past weekend’s blizzard. Governor Christie was on vacation Throughout Local Area with his family at Disney World in AREA – Area residents were still blocking state highways and local Florida, while Ms. Guadagno was digging out Tuesday morning from roads, such as in Elizabeth, were with her family in Mexico. this weekend’s blizzard, which removed in order for roadways to “We clearly made a mistake if we dumped between 24 and 30 inches of be plowed. created the office of lieutenant gover- snow on the area – not to mention State offices, including the courts, nor and wasted money if the lieuten- winds of over 50 mph. were shut Monday. Union County ant governor is not going to be here Locally, the Westfield Rescue Squad offices opened two hours late, as did when the governor is out of state,” responded to numerous emergency some municipal offices, including said Sen. Lesniak. calls during the storm, including a those of Scotch Plains. Union County A spokesman for the governor said woman going into labor who was taken did not offer Paratransit services on Ms. Guadagno is paid $141,000 in to Overlook Hospital with assistance Monday. her capacity as secretary of state, not from the Westfield Fire Department. According to the National for being lieutenant governor. Voters According to nj.com, Jersey Weather Service, snow tallies in approved a constitutional amendment Gardens Mall in Elizabeth became Union County were 32 inches in creating the office of lieutenant gov- a shelter Sunday night for home- Rahway, 31.8 in Elizabeth, 27 in ernor in 2005, following long stints less people, stuck motorists and Clark and 26 in Fanwood and in the governor’s office by previous mall shoppers stranded by can- Garwood. By 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 Senate Presidents Donald celed NJ Transit bus service. The inches had already been recorded in DiFrancesco and Dick Codey after three major regional airports were Elizabeth and Union. the resignations of Governors Chris- shut down, thus stranding thou- As workers attempted to get to their tine Todd Whitman in 2001 and James sands of passengers before re- jobs Tuesday, they faced unplowed McGreevey in 2004. opening Monday night. In addi- lots in Westfield, narrow and unplowed Judge Rules Healthcare tion, high winds knocked out side streets and downtown sidewalks Law Unconstitutional power to 9,000 residents, mostly throughout the area. County and mu- A Virginia federal judge has ruled in North Jersey. nicipal crews were out widening road- that the individual mandate of the Acting Governor Stephen ways on Tuesday, as well as continu- Patient Protection and Affordable Sweeney, the state senate president, ing to clear parking lots. Healthcare Act healthcare law is un- declared a state of emergency, allow- constitutional. ing only for crews clearing snow WFD Quells Elm St. U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson struck down the “individual man- and emergency vehicles on road- Blaze Tuesday Night ways. Abandoned vehicles left date” requiring most Americans to WESTFIELD — The Westfield purchase health insurance by 2014, Westfield Rescue Squad Fire Department responded to an according to a CNN report. The Jus- alarm activation at 118 Elm Street at tice Department is expected to chal- Busy With Blizzard 9:42 p.m. Tuesday night. Upon ar- lenge the judge’s findings in a federal WESTFIELD – The Westfield rival firefighters discovered a smoke appeals court. Volunteer Rescue Squad responded condition in the interior of the build- The case was brought by Virginia to 16 EMS calls during Sunday’s ing with visible fire on the roof. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. blizzard. The calls included a The building is occupied by Auditor Warns of Low Surplus woman in labor, chest pains, lift Westfield Imaging Center. A gas fired For Berkeley Heights BOE assists, medical issues and a cat heating unit on the roof was burning The auditor for the Berkeley bite. The squad also provided an and the fire extended into the roof. Heights Board of Education has said EMS assistance call to Clark. The fire was confined to the void the district’s unreserved fund bal- According to the squad, the public space between the ceiling and the ance has dropped to $126,000. Last works department and the fire de- roof. year, the board used more than $1.4 partment helped by removing snow The department received a second million from its surplus to help offset to allow ambulances to get to the alarm response from Union County the property tax impact. emergency calls. The fire depart- Fire Mutual Aid. The fire was de- Board members want the Berkeley ment also assisted with the calls. clared under control at 10:59 p.m. Heights Education Association Squad volunteers during the bliz- Chief Dan Kelly stated that the (BHEA), the teachers’ union, to rene- zard were EMTs Dave Ozga, Dan building was unoccupied at the time gotiate its contract that calls for a 4.1- Johnson, Nick Brownstone, Chris of the alarm and no injuries were percent pay increase next year, ac- Balok, Lucy Fromtling, Reid Edles, reported. The cause of the fire re- cording to The Independent Press. Ron DeVelde, Steve Kowalski, Dan mains under investigation by the Acting Governor Instructs Klibaner and Jonathan Delano. Westfield Fire Department. Officials to File for Disaster Aid OWEN BRAND Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The Westfield Leader regarding the ar- attorney and the attorney for the buyer The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey ticle printed in the December 9th edition. handled the transaction as a Mountainside enough to discern this deception of dic- The article quoted statements made by parcel and a tax adjustment was also tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Mr. and Mrs. Esposito to the Borough of made to Mountainside. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Mountainside at the last council meeting. Mountainside was very clear to all that guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Although the Esposito’s are entitled to the street could not be disturbed for a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at their opinion, I feel that their comments period of five years. With that in mind, you get all four – You must have a lot of should have been verified by The Leader we had the gas company conduct a pres- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 before being placed in print on the front sure test to verify that there was a suffi- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. page of your paper. cient supply of gas for heating the home come from the board game Diction Mrs. Davis and I have been residents of we were going to build. (This is on record Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Westfield for over 50 years and I have with the gas company). Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER had my business in Westfield for over 41 In view of all of the facts, we are 1. Zaddick – In Judaism, a righteous Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo years. Our reputation and integrity is requesting a retraction and suggest that and just man COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION important to us. Our three children all your reporters check the facts before plac- 2. Cheongsam – Chinese high-necked, Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly graduated from the Westfield School sys- ing them in print. closefitting dress with the skirt part way EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS tem. As empty nesters, we wanted to stay Anthony Davis up the sides in the area. We purchased the Runyon Westfield 3. Abdal – A Mohammedan fanatic Lane property and had plans to build a SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ***** 4. Pomology – The art or science of home for our use in Mountainside, but raising fruit One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Editor’s Note: The article in question our plans changed and we decided to sell is an accurate report of what happened at the Runyon Lane property. the Mountainside council meeting. The MACROGNATHIC The property was listed with a large writer’s name of the above letter was not 1. Having a very large cranium, with Westfield realtor as a Mountainside par- mentioned at the meeting nor reported in reference to body size Where the Mustang Was Made, cel and was sold as such. The listing and the article. 2. Sharpness of the tongue, as with selling realtors were aware of the lizards and snakes 3. Having very long jaws 4. Overly boisterous; very loud My Wish For The New Year Is $32 Parking Fine Too High HIPPIATRY 1. The practice of treating the diseases China’s blackmailing of the world’s economy this It’s time to start building back America and build- For The Violation in Westfield? of horses week over its stranglehold on rare earth minerals at ing back New Jersey. Editor’s Note: This was sent to the parking, and I agree that $32 may be a fair 2. A stable for horses and animals first is despicable and a frightening prospect. The At one time, New Jersey had the world’s premium Westfield Parking Department and cop- penalty for longer amounts of time, but 3. The study of medicine ied to the newspaper. $32 for 25¢ is absolutely absurd. Let’s 4. The practice of treating bone disor- situation has been building for some time – we’ve research center – Bell Labs. Now it’s owned by the ***** say a person was making $7.50 an hour: ders just had our heads in the sand. French and filled with waning administrative offices I am writing this letter to protest the that fine is 4¼ hours of work for that DAUW It should be clear now to even the dimmest of bulbs hoping for development into condominiums. There severity of parking fines in the Town of person. 4¼ hours of life down the drain 1. To starve or die of hunger Westfield. Last Wednesday, December for failing to pay 25¢! I hate to say this, 2. A miser in government that China can’t be trusted, especially was Exxon Research and Engineering in Florham 15th 2010, I parked my vehicle in space but that’s draconian. 3. A South Aftican Zebra when this nation’s security and way of life are at Park, a sparkling venue. Now it’s a practice facility 38 in Lot 5 and underpaid the meter by The sad reality is that we’re in a reces- 4. A maggot stake. for the NY Jets (I must agree however that the Jets 25¢ (30 minutes worth of time) and upon sion right now. People in the private and TEEST returning to my vehicle, 20 minutes after public sectors are being laid off, forced to 1. A light, rounded helmet with a visor The unfair free pass given to China by our govern- need the practice). the meter expired, I had a ticket on the take pay cuts, denied pensions and ben- 2. A scam or a hoax ments, banks, human rights groups and world busi- Remember Worthington Pump and Red Devil windshield for overtime parking — a $32 efits. The Town of Westfield should have 3. Charred wick of a candle nesses must now come to an end. Paint in Union? Enjay Polymer Labs in Linden? fine. some compassion and reflect this by re- 4. A small anvil I want to be clear: I am not disputing forming the way they levy parking fines. America must reopen its mines and rebuild its Where was the first Mustang developed and manu- this ticket. I should have made sure I In this economic climate, a person may industries – and stop buying solar panels from China factured? – right here at the former Edison Ford returned to the car before the time ran out, decide not to risk overfilling the meter Letters to too. It’s time to take a stand, suck it up. True, China plant. and I will submit a payment by the date and wasting 25¢ they could put towards specified on the ticket. All I ask is that the something else, only to come back later the Editor holds a bundle of our borrowed paper and will swing I’m tired of the defensive and “Oh woe is me” Town of Westfield from now on starts and found that they now have to pay $32. its weight around. So what! Let it happen. We’ll deal attitude. – Put everyone to work and get them off factoring in how long a car has been I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling that with it. unemployment. That’s my wish for the New Year. sitting in a certain space in order to deter- Westfield’s parking penalties are unfair, Garrett Is Correct mine the appropriate penalty. Clearly, and I copied this to The Westfield Leader most people would agree that a $32 pen- in hopes that others who feel as I do will On Constitution and alty for failing to pay 25¢ is not appropri- read it and make their opinions heard. Letters to the Editor ate — that penalty is a 12,800 percent Tom Fortunato Future Bills increase from the cost of the half-hour! Scotch Plains Our federal government’s only legiti- I understand the idea behind metered mate powers are those delegated to it by the people, through the U.S. Constitu- Stop Acting Like Children Because Governor Took Away Waste Haulers Are Concerned tion. Unfortunately, Washington D.C. frequently asserts powers to which it has Your Toys; Everyone Must Play Together About Rising County Trash Fees absolutely no proper claim. As such, I After reading the article “SPF BOE money were the overall intent, then per- all this because I have been immersed in applaud U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett Defies State Mandate to Reduce School haps Wall Street would have been a better the Scotch Plains real estate market for Editor’s Note: This letter was pro- the Union County Utilities Authority – from New Jersey’s 5th congressional Super’s Salary” (December 16, The SPF fit; greed is highly acceptable there! I’m the better part of a year. vided to the newspaper by concerned (UCUA), Covanta Union is entitled to a district – for introducing a House rule Times), I felt compelled to add my sorry, but if Dr. Hayes finds if difficult to Like so many other families, we fell waste haulers in the region. per ton increment in the tipping fee of an resolution that would require every bill to thoughts, even though I no longer live in sustain her current lifestyle on only victim to the recession. My husband was ***** average of $1.76 per ton of waste. As a identify the specific provision of the Con- Scotch Plains. How dare the Board of Ed $175,000 per year, I’ll gladly trade places! laid off from his job in June – jobs were Notice To All Union County Non- result, effective January 1, 2011 until stitution that gives Congress the power to play loose and free with other people’s Come on people, where does greed extremely scarce – and what few jobs Contract Municipalities, Solid Waste December 31, 2011 the aggregate dis- do what each bill says. money when it comes to awarding such end and common sense begin? How do were available were offering salaries Collectors And Haulers And Other Solid posal fee for municipalities currently not Mark Kalinowski exorbitant salaries! you justify maintaining Dr. Hayes’ cur- $20,000-$30,000 less than that he was Waste Facilities Regarding 2011 Tipping under a voluntary disposal contract (re- Clifton While I didn’t vote for the man, nor do rent pay scale, while you are cutting making. How’s that for a pay cut, Dr. Fees For Solid Waste Disposal Of All ferred to as Non-Contract Waste) with I believe in his overall politics, Governor student programs, charging for extra Hayes!? What quickly became a simple Non – Contract Type 10 Waste Gener- the UCUA, will be $97.48 per ton of County Watchdog Christie is right on target in trying to reign curricular activities like an a la carte case of arithmetic, we soon realized that ated In The County Of Union And Dis- Solid Waste Type 10 delivered to the in the over-bloated, self-indulgent sala- menu, and then with a straight face tell if we were just getting by with two sala- posed Of At The Union County Resource UCRRF. Presses for MusicFest ries floating through all school systems in the parents you’re doing this because ries, there was no way we were going to Recovery Facility, Rahway, NJ. The New Jersey Department of Envi- New Jersey. Districts – especially Scotch there’s no more money coming from make it on one. So, one more home went Pursuant to the New Jersey Depart- ronmental Protection (DEP) has certified Cash Accounting Plains – have been complaining ad nau- Trenton? Really? up for sale. And we consider ourselves ment of Environmental Protection’s the Union County District Solid Waste At the last freeholder meeting, resolu- sea about being held to a 2 percent maxi- Then please explain where you’re get- extremely fortunate, because our home (NJDEP) Certification of the Union Management Plan and authorizes the tions appropriating funds for the 2011 mum cap on budget increases, yet some- ting the money for salary increases. Per- sold in two months. County District Solid Waste Manage- UCUA as the implementing agency re- Musicfest were adopted unanimously by how my taxes seemed to constantly in- sonally, I’m insulted that you think we The sad irony in all this is if three- ment Plan, Dated April 25, 2008 all Solid sponsible for enforcing waste flow within all nine freeholders present. What I’d like crease 3-5 percent every year, and now I are that stupid. And, speaking to all the quarters of our $9400 tax bill didn’t go Waste Types 10 (municipal including Union County. Should you have any ques- the public to focus on is the fact that also know why – so many backroom deals parents, if you continue to vote down all for schools, we would still be in our household, commercial and institutional) tions relative to this notice, please feel present was the Union County being made with neither public knowl- future budgets, maybe – just maybe – the home; we could afford our home, but not generated within the County of Union, free to contact the UCUA staff at (732) Prosecutor’s Office, as every department edge nor public input. message will be heard loud and clear the ever-increasing school budget tax. was directed to the Union County Re- 382-9400. has a representative at meetings. With all due respect to Dr. Hayes, she that these actions will no longer be toler- While what goes on in Scotch Plains no source Recovery Facility (UCRRF). Thank you for your anticipated coop- The prosecutor’s office was present is no better nor worse than the rest of the ated. The Board truly needs a reality longer affects me, I still care about the Covanta Union is currently in its fourth eration in regards to this matter. every time a citizen spoke about not be- superintendents within the state. Do any check. friends who live there. It’s time for all year of a five-year publicly-bid contract John Kulish, Chairman ing able to ascertain the true costs of of them deserve salaries above the Do any of you realize that there are school districts to stop acting like chil- awarded for Non-Contract solid waste Union County Utilities Authority Musicfest, not only in 2010 but prior Governor’s cap – No! If we could be currently over 200 homes for sale in dren because the Governor has taken disposal services. Under its contract with years as well. Yet year after year, the honest for just a brief moment. Given the Scotch Plains, with new ones being listed away your “toys” and everyone must costs off Musicfest rise, and year after fact that the President of the United States each and ever week. I know. I was one of “play” together in a fair and civilized Scotch Plains Resident Pleads for year the county refuses to give an accu- makes $200,000 per year, do any of us them. The taxes in Scotch Plains are manner. rate accounting of how these public funds truly believe that a superintendent’s job forcing people out – and they forced us If we don’t all sacrifice together, we are spent, and who is receiving them. is harder than that of the President’s? out. The school system – which used to be most assuredly will all perish together. Governor’s Help With School Taxes In 2010, the Union County Watchdog I thought educators on all levels chose a major attraction for young families – I have written to you (Governor Chris tions on superintendent salaries and are Association formed a MusicFest citizen’s Patricia Magalhaes review committee, which found an esti- their profession because they wanted to has currently dropped in its rating, mak- Richmond, Virginia Christie) several times before about our thumbing their noses at you. When you make a difference in children’s lives. If ing it less appealing to settle here. I know runaway property taxes in Scotch Plains get a chance, you can read about it on this mated $250,000 in cash, collected for and you failed to respond. I want to up- link: goleader.com/10dec16/03.pdf. parking and a beer garden wasn’t ac- date you on the latest slap in the face by I guess making almost $200K is insuf- counted for. Yet, 2011 MusicFest is offi- our elected officials. ficient to live on for our superintendent. cially under works despite repeated calls As I mentioned before, our school bud- Help! for explanations at freeholder meetings get was rejected by the voters in April and We who are the majority of the taxpay- with the county prosecutor’s office turned over to our town council(s). We ers are being treated like a cash cow, with present. share a system with Fanwood. Our town no regard to our ability to pay. Granted, Could you personally, or your busi- council cut the budget by only some $46 some may not care, but there are many ness, get away with that? dollars. Then, the school board argued that feel we are not represented. We ap- Tina Renna, President back and forth but finally settled on sig- preciate all you have done for us and are Union County Watchdog Association nificant salary increases for our teachers, in general agreement with your actions; while we are still suffering from loss of however, we need your help. jobs, salary cuts and the like. Albert Muller Happy New Year In the last couple of weeks, they have Scotch Plains denounced your mandated salary restric- Thoughts Master Gardeners Thank Cranford Hopes for 2011 include good health, happiness and prosperity for all; success for those seeking jobs or love; new hap- Boy Scout Troop 80 for Assistance piness for those who have suffered disap- The Rutgers Master Gardeners of mission to deliver horticulture programs pointment or a loss of any kind, and peace Union County thank Cranford Boy Scout and information to the general public. on earth. Troop 80 for their assistance in our Dem- Anyone with an interest in gardening New Year resolutions are to appreciate onstration Garden located in the and a commitment to volunteer service each day, to try not to angst over the small Watchung Reservation on Saturday, No- can become a Master Gardener. No pre- stuff, to not dwell on mistakes, to be more vember 6. Ten Boy Scouts and Scout vious education or training in horticul- patient, to try and eat healthier and exer- Leaders came to the garden and worked ture is required. For more information, cise more, to keep in touch with friends for two hours, adding ten yards of mush- call Rutgers Cooperative Extension at more often…and to be ready for Christ- room compost soil to our Sharing Garden (908) 654-9854, or visit mastergardeners- mas on time next year! – Suzette and Annex beds. uc.org. The addition of this rich soil enables us Joanne Krueger From to produce high quality, nutritious veg- Scotch Plains etables from May through November. newyearfestival.com All the vegetable produce from the Shar- ing Garden is donated to 20 local food I will no longer waste my time reliev- banks and soup kitchens in Union County. Happy New Year and a great 2011 to ing the past, instead I will spend it worry- Our Sharing Garden has donated 14,548 all of our friends and neighbors here and ing about the future. lbs. of produce since it began in 2002. around the world. Niki Fry Weichert I will do less laundry and use more Your State Legislators New Jersey Master Gardeners are trained Realtors, [email protected] deodorant. volunteers who assist Rutgers New Jer- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, I will avoid taking a bath whenever sey Agricultural Experiment Station possible and conserve more water. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. (NJAES) Cooperative Extension in its 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Deadlines I will give up chocolates totally. 100%. Completely. Honestly.... Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Union County Freeholders General News - Friday 4pm (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. I resolve to work with neglected chil- 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm dren -- my own. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant (908) 527-4000 Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Messages and be on the phone at the same Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. time with the same person. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] To Reach Us I will read the manual... just as soon as 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. E-Mail - [email protected] I can find it. Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 I will not tell the same story at every get (908) 527-4419 together. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] For more information, see I will stop considering other people's 7th Congressional District Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair www.goleader.com/help feelings when they so obviously don't Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] consider mine. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 30, 2010 Page 5

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Dorné, 92, Air Force Veteran; Westfield Route 22 restaurant reported that, while time Westfield resident, passed away Ann Philbrick and her husband, James Tuesday, December 21, a resident of he was having dinner, someone entered peacefully at Arbor Glen Re- Philbrick, of Milford, N.H., Was Director of Operations For Exxon the 600 block of the Boulevard reported his vehicle while it was parked in the tirement Home on Sunday, Lois Tittle Griggs and her that his motor vehicle was the target of parking lot. The suspect smashed the side Joseph A. Dorné, 92, passed away Mobile Meals in Westfield. criminal mischief. A second resident of window and removed a GPS valued at December 26. She was pre- husband, Richard Griggs, and on Thursday, December 23, 2010. Mr. Dorné is survived by his wife, the same block reported his vehicle also $250. deceased by her husband of William L. Tittle and his wife, Mr. Dorné was Director of Opera- Marie C. (McCormick) Dorné, with was vandalized. Tuesday, December 21, a resident of 77 years, John L. Tittle. Sharon Way Tittle, all living tions for Exxon Co. in whom he would have cel- Wednesday, December 22, Gabriel Oak Hill Road reported that, sometime Mrs. Tittle was a home- in Westfield. In addition, she Linden and later ebrated 70 years of mar- Marquez, 24, of East Orange turned him- overnight, someone drove on his lawn, maker and an active member has eight grandchildren and Florham Park. He riage in 2011. He also is self in at police headquarters on an out- causing damage. of the First United Methodist 13 great-grandchildren. worked there for 47 survived by his two standing Westfield warrant. Tuesday, December 21, a resident of Church of Westfield for over A memorial service will Wednesday, December 22, a resident Willow Avenue reported that someone years before retiring. He daughters, Pamela Dorné of the 1400 block of Boynton Avenue made several hundred dollars worth of 50 years. be held today, Thursday, De- was an Eagle Scout and Venckus and Karen She loved playing the pi- cember 30, at 11 a.m. at the reported that, sometime between the hours purchases on her credit card without her Beryl S. Tittle graduated from the Dorné; two sons, Mark of 3:30 and 8:15 p.m., someone entered authorization. ano, gardening and vacation- Gray Funeral Home, 318 Newark School of En- Dorné and Michael his residence and, once inside, removed a Tuesday, December 21, Jose Montiel, ing at Cape May, and was East Broad Street in Westfield, led by gineering. Dorné; nine grandchil- Gucci bamboo handbag, a Gucci tote bag 34, of Plainfield was arrested and charged skilled in various handicrafts. Addi- the Reverend Norma Hockenjos. An Air Force veteran dren and 10 great-grand- and a Gucci wallet, valued at approxi- with DWI after a motor vehicle accident tionally, she was a good cook and was In lieu of flowers, donations may of World War II, he was children. mately $2,500. on Route 22. According to police, while especially known for her homemade be made to the First United Method- a B-24 Liberator Pilot A funeral service was Wednesday, December 22, a resident the officer was speaking with Montiel, he bread and pies. ist Church of Westfield. and flew over 35 mis- held on Tuesday, Decem- of the 100 block of Hardwick Avenue detected the strong odor of alcohol. Surviving are her four children, John December 30, 2010 reported that, sometime between the hours Montiel failed multiple field sobriety tests sions for the 15th Army Joseph A. Dorné ber 28, at the Higgins and of 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., someone at the scene and was placed under arrest, Charlotte Jenkinson, 87, Loved Family; Air Corps with the Bonner Echo Lake Fu- entered his residence and, once inside, transported to headquarters, processed 456th Bomber Group. After the war, neral Home, 582 Springfield Avenue removed a jar containing approximately and released, police said. he remained in the Air National in Westfield. Entombment followed $100 worth of loose change, as well as Wednesday, December 22, a resident of Known For Arts, Scouting and Cooking Guard, retiring as a captain. He was a at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. numerous pieces of jewelry and a watch, Jerusalem Road reported being the victim Charlotte Marie Jenkinson (née grandchildren, Phineas and Christo- member of American Legion Martin In lieu of flowers, contributions the values of which are undetermined at of harassment after someone repeatedly McFadden) peacefully passed away pher; her sister-in-law, Bernadette Wallberg Post No. 3 of Westfield. may be made to the Lymphoma Re- this time. According to police, the sus- called her residence and then hung up. Mr. Dorné also was past president search Foundation, 115 Broadway, pect left through a rear sliding glass door. Friday, December 24, Heather at home in Fanwood, N.J. on Sun- Jenkinson, and many nieces, neph- Viebrock, 21, of Millington was arrested day, December 26, 2010. She was 87 ews and friends. of the Exxon Annuitants Club. He 13th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006. Wednesday, December 22, a resident December 30, 2010 of the 100 block of Boynton Avenue and charged with obstruction of justice years old. A Funeral Mass will be offered at was a baseball coach in Westfield for reported that someone attempted to gain after an officer responded to a distur- Charlotte was born in Millburn, 9:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Decem- many years and also was active with entrance to his residence by prying open bance. According to police, the officer N.J. on October 4, 1923. She was a ber 30, at St. Bartholomew the Apostle a window. According to police, entry was observed Viebrock in an argument and graduate of Millburn High School. Church. Burial will follow at Hillside not gained. asked her to leave the area and she re- Charlotte was a Fanwood resident for Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Thursday, December 23, a store on the fused. She was transported to police head- 63 years and a communicant of St. Arrangements are by the Rossi 200 block of East Broad Street reported quarters, processed and released. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Av- the theft of approximately $45 worth of Saturday, December 25, John Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, enue in Scotch Plains. merchandise. There are no suspects at Checchio, 53, of Scotch Plains was ar- this time. rested and charged with resisting arrest N.J. She lived a wonderful life sur- In lieu of flowers, donations can be Thursday, December 23, a resident of after an officer responded to Acacia Road rounded by her family, her faith in made in her memory to the Fanwood the 700 block of Harding Street reported on a report of Checchio screaming and God, love and laughter. Rescue Squad, Treasurer, 123 Watson that he was involved in an argument with yelling. According to police, after the Mrs. Jenkinson dedicated her life Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. an individual and then was assaulted by officer arrived at the scene, Checchio to her beloved husband of 65 years, December 30, 2010 that individual. fought with the officer and spit on him. the late Edwin Warren Jenkinson; her Thursday, December 23, a resident of He was placed under arrest, transported children and her treasured grandchil- Irma O. Kohler, 69 the 1000 block of Prospect Street re- to police headquarters, processed and dren and great-grandchildren. Char- Irma O. Kohler, 69, of Frederick, ported that someone opened a credit card transported to the Union County jail for lotte was an inspiration to all who Md. died on Wednesday, December using her identity and then made $1,361 failure to post bail set at $13,000. in unauthorized purchases. Sunday, December 26, Diego Bonilla- knew her. She had a loving heart and 22, 2010, at Kline Hospice House in Friday, December 24, Kiersten Schiller, Mena, 19, of North Plainfield was ar- a kind word for all. Mount Airy, Md. She was the wife of 21, of Scotch Plains was arrested and rested and charged with DWI after a She loved to cook and bake, and Marcel F. Kohler. charged with possession of suspected motor vehicle stop, at which time the her recipes will be treasured for years Born on May 14, 1941 in Switzer- marijuana after a motor vehicle stop on officer smelled the odor of alcohol. He to come. Additionally, she was an land, she was the daughter of the late Central Avenue. Anna Ridings, 18, of was placed under arrest after failing mul- expert seamstress, enjoyed her gar- Alois and Ottilie Stucki Schnneider. Cranford, a passenger in the vehicle, was tiple field sobriety tests at the scene, dens and feeding the birds, and loved In addition to her husband, she is arrested on a charge of possession of drug transported to police headquarters, pro- to knit, play poker and do crafts of all survived by three children, Roger paraphernalia. Both women were trans- cessed and released. kinds. She excelled in the arts and Kohler and his life partner, Bill ported to police headquarters, processed Sunday, December 26, a resident of YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS REALLY COUNT…Matt Spies works with Cindy and released. Princeton Avenue reported that someone was an accomplished painter – both Rojas, of California, Isabelle Kohler Kratsch, a therapist at The Arc Kohler School, on developing independence and Friday, December 24, Vanessa Bar- removed approximately $400 from his in oils and watercolors. of Virginia and Bettina Borjes and life skills while participating in the Saturday recreation program. Funds provided rios, 30, of Elizabeth was arrested on an bank account without his authorization. During World War II, Charlotte was her husband, Rick, residing in Ger- by the Westfield United Fund (WUF) to The Arc and 17 other member agencies outstanding Westfield warrant in the Mountainside a volunteer with the Red Cross. In the many; one sister, Veronika Gemperle make a difference in the lives of local residents every day. The WUF currently is amount of $106 after a motor vehicle stop Tuesday, December 21, James J. 1960s, she was employed as a Nurse’s of Switzerland, and two grandchil- conducting its annual fund-raising campaign. For further information or to on Central Avenue. She was processed Krawczyk, 43, of Woodbridge was picked Aide at Ashbrook Nursing Home in dren, Ryan and Sabina Borjes. contribute, visit westfieldunitedfund.org. and released after posting bail. up at the Middlesex County jail on an Scotch Plains. She also was a Girl A time of remembrance for Mrs. Friday, December 24, Richard Ruhl, outstanding Mountainside warrant. Scout Leader and volunteered her time Kohler was held yesterday, Wednes- 20, of Westfield was arrested and charged Tuesday, December 21, an 18-year-old with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. day, December 29, at the Stauffer SAR Reveals Meeting Date; with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Westfield resident was issued a summons following a motor vehicle accident on for underage purchase of a tobacco prod- Mrs. Jenkinson was the daughter of Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Cumberland Avenue. He was transported uct after an officer noticed him leaving the the late Charles Bernard and Charlotte Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. Inter- Highlights Historic Tour to police headquarters, processed and re- Mountain Avenue convenience store with Splann McFadden. Her sister, Rose, ment will be private in Switzerland. leased to a responsible adult. the product. According to police, a subse- and her brothers, Bernard, Robert and In lieu of flowers, donations may be WESTFIELD – The West Fields Historical Bus Tour of the local Friday, December 24, a resident of the quent investigation revealed that the indi- Anthony, also predeceased her. made to the Melanoma Research Foun- Chapter of the Sons of the American area. Guests learned the historical 100 block of Prospect Street reported that vidual had purchased the product using Surviving are her daughters, Claire dation (www.melanoma.org), 1411 K Revolution (SAR) will hold its next significance of each of the five sites she had ordered approximately $300 false identification. The officer confis- Pyecroft and her husband, Robert, Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, chapter meeting on Friday, January visited, as well as the events for worth of prescription medications from cated the fake ID and instructed the sus- and Karen Feldman and her husband, D.C. 20005, or the Kline Hospice 14, at 8 p.m. in the Westfield Mu- which these locations gained fame. an Internet site and never received it. pect to return the product to the store. Jeffrey; her sons, Edwin Jr., Charles House (hospiceoffrederick.org/ser- nicipal Building Community Room, The Friends of the Abraham According to police, the Internet site con- Thursday, December 23, an officer firmed with the delivery service that the responded to a report of a brush fire in the and his wife, Colleen, and Mark and vices/kline-house), 7000 Kimmel located at 425 East Broad Street. Staats House in South Bound Brook box was delivered. front yard of a residence on the 400 block his wife, Christine; her 10 grandchil- Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771. On November 6, the chapter spon- gave a musket demonstration and Friday, December 24, someone van- of Summit Road. Authorities believe a dren, Joshua and his wife, Ashleigh; Online condolences may be ex- sored a free War of Independence highlighted the life of the patriot dalized a bathroom building in Tamaques cigarette thrown from a passing motor Victoria and her husband, Brett; Jen- pressed to the family at farmer who once lived there. At the Park in an act of criminal mischief by vehicle started the fire. The Summit, nifer; Joseph; Gina; Evan; Abigail; www.staufferfuneralhome.com. Optimist-Rotary Clubs “Eagle’s Nest” museum in Bound defacing it with graffiti. Springfield and Mountainside fire de- Sydney; Jake and Hunter; her great- December 30, 2010 Brook, host and Associated SAR Friday, December 24, a storage trailer partments responded and were able to put Provide Food Baskets member Herb Petullo presented the at Edison Intermediate School was van- out the fire. The Union County Road WESTFIELD – Members of the tour, which included views toward dalized in an act of criminal mischief. Department responded and salted the road Optimist Club of Westfield and the New Brunswick from the first Someone wrote graffiti on the trailer. to prevent ice from forming. No damage Rotary Club of Westfield again dem- Sunday, December 26, Nelson Lozado- to the property was reported, police said. Watchung Mountain from the of- Lojano, 26, of Newark was arrested and Friday, December 24, Stacy M. Seigel, onstrated their shared commitment ficers’ quarters at the Middlebrook charged with DWI after a motor vehicle 22, of Berkeley Heights was arrested and to community service this year, by Encampment. accident involving only his vehicle at the charged with possession of less than 50 providing a record number of holi- Following was the Osborn Can- corner of Prospect Street and Dudley grams of suspected marijuana after an day food baskets to 93 Westfield nonball House in Scotch Plains, Avenue. He was transported to police officer responded to a dispute at a resi- families and individuals. where the events of the Battle of headquarters, processed and turned over dence on Oak Tree Road. According to For 21 years, this has been an Short Hills/Ash Swamp were re- to a responsible party. police, Seigel was involved in an alterca- annual community service project called. Tuesday, December 28, a resident of the tion with another individual who was for the Optimist Club of Westfield. The afternoon discussions in- 1500 block of Lamberts Mill Road reported refusing to let her call for a ride, and the Funding for this program comes the theft of a snow blower from his shed. individual called police when Seigel be- cluded the history of the American According to police, the lock was broken gan throwing things and screaming. When from the Optimist Club, Rotary Flag by event organizer and West off the shed and entrance was gained. an officer arrived at the scene, he felt it Club of Westfield, anonymous do- Fields SAR Vice-President Ira Jer- Fanwood was in Seigel’s best interest to leave the nors and individual Optimist and sey of Berkeley Heights, and the Tuesday, December 21, Andre scene with him because the argument Rotarians who sponsor baskets. events surrounding the last major Littlejohn, 41, of Roselle was arrested on was escalating. Prior to her entering the The generosity of both organiza- engagements in the north in 1780 at an outstanding Absecon warrant after a squad car, the officer patted down her tions in providing funding, the per- the battles of Connecticut Farms motor vehicle stop on the 200 block of person and a search of her bag uncovered sonal financial contributions from (now Union) and Springfield. The South Avenue. He was transported to po- the suspected marijuana, police said. She members, the efforts of the Union two underappreciated battles in- lice headquarters, processed and released. was transported to police headquarters, County Division of Human Services Thursday, December 23, one of the processed and released. cluded as many troops as Saratoga, statues from the nativity scene at the north- Friday, December 24, a resident of New to connect with individuals and as the British invaded New Jersey HELPING NEEDY FAMILIES…Members of the Optimist Club and Rotary side train station was reported stolen some- Providence Road reported that while she Club of Westfield gather to deliver holiday food baskets to 93 Westfield families families, the support from King’s from Staten Island. time between Tuesday, December 21, af- was running errands for approximately and individuals. in assembling food boxes and poin- The Caldwell Parsonage in Union ter midnight and Thursday at 3 p.m. The one-and-a-half hours in the afternoon, settias, the donations of candy from and the Springfield Cannonball value of the statue is approximately $50. someone entered her residence through a Brummer’s Chocolates and cook- House also were visited, where the Scotch Plains dining room window, which was con- ies from Delicious Orchards, the group learned lessons about Colo- Monday, December 20, a patron at a cealed by a bush. Once inside, the suspect donations of children’s books and nial life, as well as the battles. removed a large amount of jewelry from gifts from many individuals, and The West Fields SAR chapter has the master bedroom. According to police, Gray Funeral Homes AARP Chapter Slates a large electric screwdriver was found on the time and involvement of the 60 announced that it is planning to the ground outside the window. volunteers from both organizations host additional low- or no-cost trips Meeting For Monday Since 1897 all have contributed to this endeavor. in the future. WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Needle Nite Program Chapter No. 4137 of the American Association of Retired Persons To Focus on Bags (AARP) will meet on Monday, FANWOOD – Bags for wheel- January 3, at 1 p.m. The meeting chairs and walkers will be the focus will take place at the Scotch Hills of the Friday, January 7 Needle Nite Country Club, located at the inter- program. The program will begin at section of Plainfield Avenue and 7:30 p.m. in the Fanwood Presbyte- Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. rian Church’s Westminster Hall, lo- The program for this first meet- cated on Marian Avenue in Fanwood. ing of calendar year 2011 will There is a continuing need for these feature Dave Mollen, the lead vol- items at local nursing homes and Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in unteer spokesperson for health- hospitals. “Community people inter- 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. care reform for AARP in New Jer- ested in this one-time project are Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the sey. Mr. Mollen has trained AARP welcome to join us that evening,” personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or members of the New Jersey Speak- said Cena Pollitt, leader for the cremation. ers Bureau on how to present the evening. Material, cutting and sew- new health-care reform legisla- ing help will be provided. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home tion. He is a Rutgers graduate and The knit and crochet circle of women 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. a member of Phi Beta Kappa. will continue working on the various Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Chapter members are asked to con- projects they make for newborns, area William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. tinue bringing non-perishable food nursing homes and those needing the NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 items for donation to the Westfield extra care of a prayer shawl. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Food Pantry. The chapter also is Donated materials used end up in VOLUNTEER SPIRIT…Volunteers from Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in collecting metal pull-tabs for veter- many forms benefiting the charities Scotch Plains helped build a home in Plainfield for Habitat for Humanity on ans, as well as used jewelry items for that receive them. The Needle Nite John-Michael “J.M.” Jones November 14. While Habitat for Humanity volunteers normally work on Wednes- bingo prizes for patients at Runnells participants can then use their newly N.J. Lic. #4869 days, Fridays and Saturdays, a Habitat supervisor came in on a Sunday to Specialized Hospital of Union learned skills at home. accommodate the Jewish Sabbath observance, which prohibits work on Friday Director evenings and Saturdays. CBI volunteers, pictured at the back of the house, are: County in Berkeley Heights. For further information about these From left, bottom row, Joy Weinstock, Michael Weinstock, Max Mahler, Steve The chapter’s membership drive projects, or for directions to the www.grayfuneralhomes.com Greenspan and Wendy Greenspan; third step, Judy Cohn; fourth step, Avia is ongoing. Membership costs $5 Fanwood Presbyterian Church, con- Shadmi and Beth Shadmi, and last row, Michele Rickles, Pamela Brownstein and per year, and new members are tact the church office at (908) 889- Jenn Mahler. Not pictured is Rachel Rickles. always welcome. 8891 or [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 30, 2010 Page 7 Sherry Cronin to Spotlight Westfield Hadassah Chapter DWC Efforts at Luncheon Recognizes Dorothy Ehrich WESTFIELD – Sherry Cronin, enue in Westfield. WESTFIELD – During the North- Several years ago, as Education vice- executive director of the Downtown Mrs. Cronin’s talk will center ern New Jersey Region of Hadassah’s president of Westfield Hadassah, Mrs. Westfield Corporation (DWC), will around the economy, its effect on the annual Myrtle Wreath Celebration, Ehrich created a program on Jews in the discuss “An Ever Changing Town” at retail merchants of Westfield and the held November 21 at Arts, which won the the First Wednesday Luncheon of the efforts of the DWC to help them the Glen Pointe Northern New Jersey Westfield Historical Society. The lun- maintain maximum retail sales. The Marriott in Teaneck, the Region’s Silver Award. As cheon will take place at noon on use of many and fresh new promo- Westfield chapter hon- the current Education vice- January 5 at the Echo Lake Country tions, a newsletter entitled “Westfield ored Dorothy Ehrich of president, she helps to lead Club, located at 515 Springfield Av- Today” and grants are among the Mountainside. the chapter’s book group. ways Mrs. Cronin, her staff and DWC Each chapter in the She has been the librar- SPFHS Cabaret Due board members have worked to keep region selected one ian at Temple Emanu-El downtown Westfield vibrant. chapter member as its in Westfield for 33 years. At Township Library The DWC was formed in 1996 to “Gem” honoree. These Each year, she presents a SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of combat the rise of malls in the area, women each partici- program on current Jew- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High which from the 1970s increasingly pated in a video in which ish books and related ma- School’s (SPFHS) Cabaret Troupe caused small businesses to fail and they explained the terials for the chapter’s will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. on store vacancies to increase steadily achievements that were Hanukkah meeting. Sunday, January 9, at the Scotch until it had reached nearly 40 percent the most meaningful in Dorothy Ehrich Mrs. Ehrich enjoys Plains Public Library. by the early 1990s. Mrs. Cronin began their lives as Jewish doing calligraphy and The program will consist of selec- as a volunteer at that time, and in 2001 women and as members of Hadassah. needlepoint. She and her husband, Herb, tions by students from SPFHS’ award- became executive director of the DWC. Mrs. Ehrich grew up in New York have been married for more than 61 winning vocal programs. Refresh- Mrs. Cronin has received multiple MR. AND MRS. GREGORY PSOMAS City and earned her Bachelor of Arts years and are the parents of four chil- ments will be served. awards for her accomplishments in (She is the former Miss Janine Vlassakis) and Master of Arts degrees from dren and the grandparents of 12. Cabaret Troupe is a club headed by making Westfield one of the country’s Hunter College. She was president of sophomore Julie Busch that gives outstanding Main Street centers. She the Hunter Class of 1949. Prior to Church Thrift Shop these singers the opportunity to per- also is involved with many non-profit starting her family and moving to form songs of their choosing for the organizations, including the Westfield Westfield in 1956, Mrs. Ehrich taught To Reopen Jan. 5 community. Selections range from Historical Society, where she serves Miss Janine Vlassakis kindergarten at P.S. 189 in Manhattan. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- standards and Broadway show tunes as vice-president of Community Re- She served as president of the byterian Church Thrift Shop will re- to current pop hits. lations. Jefferson Elementary School Parent- open on Wednesday, January 5, at 10 All programs at the library are free All those wishing to attend the Marries Gregory Psomas Teacher Association, a vice-president a.m. after being closed for the holi- and open to all interested persons, but luncheon are asked to make a reser- of the Westfield Adult School and as a days. A large selection of winter cloth- registration is encouraged. The li- vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by Gregory Psomas and Miss Janine Carly Sullivan were the flower girls Girl Scout Brownie Leader and Boy ing and other items will be featured. brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- noon on Monday, January 3. The cost Vlassakis were married on Saturday, and Nate Sullivan was the ring bearer. Scout Den Mother. Mrs. Ehrich also The shop is located on McDermott enue. To register, call the library at of the luncheon is $18, including September 18, 2010, at The Pastures A reception was held at The Pas- has served as president of ORT (Orga- Avenue in Fanwood. Ample parking (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204. gratuity. in Southfield, Mass. The bride’s uncle, tures following the ceremony. The nization for Rehabilitation Through is available. All the shop workers are James Jordan, performed the cer- couple honeymooned in Disney World Training) and the New Jersey Chapter volunteers, and proceeds go to local emony. The bride is the daughter of and on a cruise to the Bahamas. of the Association of Jewish Libraries. charities. IHM Plans Inquiry Session John and Patricia Vlassakis of The bride is a 2003 graduate of Abington, Mass. The groom is the Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, son of Anthony and Maureen Psomas Mass. and received her bachelor’s BootCampWF Takes It Indoors For Evening of January 10 of Westfield, N.J. degree from Emerson College in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Im- Felicia Levine of IHM’s Adult Presented in marriage by her par- Boston, Mass. She earned a Master At Surgent’s! Enlist Now! maculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Education outreach will lead the ents, the bride was attended by her of Education degree in school coun- Roman Catholic Church will host discussion of these and other prac- sister, Julea Vlassakis; her sister-in- seling from Suffolk University in WESTFIELD – BootCampWF, LIVE and via E-MAIL. an informal inquiry session for non- tical questions in the Nazareth Cen- law, Colleen Psomas, and Cary Davis Boston and is now a lab and educa- Westfield’s premiere, healthy-living • An opportunity to become a Catholics interested in exploring ter behind the church. There will be as bridesmaids. The junior bridesmaids tion outreach coordinator at North- outdoor fitness training program, is BCWF Bombshell! At the end of the what Catholicism is all about, as coffee and refreshments, a brief film were Emily Raso, Maggie Raso, Halle eastern University. taking it INDOORS this winter. six-week session, Celebrity Makeup well as non-practicing Catholics and ample time for questions and Sullivan and Sophia Barrett. The groom graduated from Westfield BCWF Indoors will run January 5 Artist, Kathy Pomerantz will design who might want to “come home” to answers. Thomas Hailu served as the best High School in 2004 and received a through February 17 and will be held your look at the fun and fabulous the faith in which they were born. The program will be free of man. Groomsmen were Ravi bachelor’s degree from Northeastern at Surgent’s in Westfield, on Mon- “Makeup and Martini” Soiree. The session will take place on charge, and there will be no obliga- Bharadwaj, Gregory Josselyn, David University. He currently is a marketing day, Wednesday and Friday at 6 and • The option to join the BCWF Net- Monday, January 10, at 7 p.m. tion. IHM is located at 1571 Martine Riggs, Scott Saggio, Eric Whitman analyst for CSN Stores in Boston. 9:15 a.m., and BCWF Lite will be work so that you can promote your Among the topics will be why Ca- Avenue in Scotch Plains. Ample and Donald Williams. The newlyweds reside in held Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 business to your fellow tholicism has endured for more than onsite parking is available behind Annie Raso, Caroline Raso and Brookline, Mass. a.m. The program includes: BootCampWFers, and learn about what 2,000 years; what makes it differ- the church. For additional informa- • Six weeks of body-changing others do! We will post your contact ent from other faiths; why people tion, call Ms. Levine at the parish workouts. It’s the same great work- info on a special page on our website find it a pillar of strength in trou- office at (908) 889-2100, extension out, only inside! with a link to yours if you like. bling times; what makes it relevant no. 22, or send an e-mail to her • A fitness assessment on the first To enlist in BCWF Indoors or for today and why might it make a attention at [email protected]. Di- and last day so you can measure your more information, please visit relevant difference in one’s day-to- rections can be found on the parish progress over the course of the pro- www.BootCampWF.com. day life. website: ihmparish.net. gram. Paid Bulletin Board • Weekly nutrition tips from a Reg- goleader.com/express
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By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devil Luke Gibbons faced able being down by three coming Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Urayoan Garcia, a state qualifier last back around to 103.” No circling of the wagons was nec- year, and held his own in an 8-3 Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis received essary after the results of the first defeat. Heavyweight Kyle Kania a forfeit at 103, then Nick Velez used three bouts, which enabled the battled Indian Laziek Jones, who a head-and-arm takedown and pinned Westfield High School wrestling team placed fourth in the region last year. Indian Eric Melendez in 1:08 with a to set the tone en route to a 49-18 rout Jones hung on to claim a 3-2 deci- half nelson at 112. The Indians won by of the invading Rahway Indians in sion, which gave Rahway only a 6-3 fall at 119 to make the score, 15-12 Westfield on December 23. lead into the strength of the Blue Westfield, but Blue Devils Pat Currie With the match beginning in the Devils’ lineup. received a forfeit at 125, and Keith bulk of the Indians’ strength (189, “We were down, 6-3, after the first Peterson racked up a pair of reversals David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 215 and heavyweight), the 2-0 Blue three. That could easily have been and three nearfalls to defeat Christian FLYING AWAY TO VICTORY…Raider Mike Napolitano won the 100-yard butterfly in 53.86 and the 500-freestyle in Devils had to minimize their possible 18-0,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Chavez, 12-6, at 130 lbs. 4:57.74 against the Blue Devils on December 22. losses in order to keep the team score Kurz said. “Those three guys wrestled Rahway’s Justin Becker caught close heading into the lower weight tough. I thought Kania put himself in Nick Rotundo’s hanging head to pull- M. NAPOLITANO, BALIKO, DUNN GET DOUBLE WINS classes. And they did in a big way! a position to win. If he were a little bit out a fall at 135, then Blue Devil Ellis Blue Devil Kieran Cline had a rock- more aggressive down in the last few Opoku demonstrated his heart and and-tumble bout at 189 lbs. with Hanif seconds, he could have stolen a win endurance to control Franco Mejias Denny, but he recorded a reversal and from that kid. Gibbons wrestled a the entire third period to earn a 3-2 Raider Swim Boys Win Big, a three-point Turk nearfall in the third smart match. Those three kids set the victory at 140. period to seize a 12-8 victory. At 215, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tone right away. I felt very comfort- Top Blue Devil Boys, 109-61

By DAVID B. CORBIN that we wanted to win. Both teams Raiders a 38-24 lead at the break. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times swam a great meet.” Mike Napolitano led a Raider Expectations were high of a win “We just swam really, really well sweep in the 100-butterfly, touching over the Westfield High School boys today. Everything seems to be click- in 53.86, followed by Mike Rizzo at swim team by the Scotch Plains- ing this year so far. Guys, who were 56.47 and Keith Monteiro in 56.95. Fanwood boys, but the 4-0 Raiders placing fourth last year, are now plac- Dunn came back with another vic- exceeded their expectations when ing second or third. Our top guys are tory in the 100-free with a time of they emerged from the water with a clicking very well. They are stepping 48.96. Dan Napolitano took second 109-61 victory at Wallace Pool in up and doing what they need to do,” at 49.03 and Lorentzen placed third Westfield on December 22. Raider Head Coach Jessica Hulnik at 49.56. Mike Napolitano won the The Raider boys took top honors in said. “They know this is going to be 500-freestyle in 4:57.74. Gajdzisz all 11 events and had double winners a special year for them, and they are touched second at 5:00.05 and Haley in individual events with Mike acting like it. They are swimming took third at 5:02.85. Napolitano winning the 100-yard like it.” Baliko, Gajszisz, Dan Napolitano butterfly and the 500-freestyle, Greg Mike Napolitano teamed with Dan and Dunn won the 200-free relay in Baliko winning the 200-individual Pesin, Baliko and Dunn to win the 1:30.71, and teammates Ryan medley and the 100-breaststroke, and opening event, the 200-medley relay Henkels, Austin Engelhardt, Jason Joe Dunn touching first in the 50- in 1:39.31, but the Blue Devils took Schaub and Rizzo touched third at freestyle and the 100-freestyle. an 8-6 lead when Brennan Haley, 1:35.65. Blue Devils Boyle, Zhang, “We didn’t want to think about any Tyler Lessner, Jack Lorentzen and Daniel and Lorentzen placed second point wise outcomes until after we Nick Boyle took second in 1:41.77, in 1:33.33. swam the meet. We wanted to look at and Max Shin, Alex Bond, Larry Pesin took top honors in the 100- each race as an individual match-up. Zhang and Kevin Oster touched third backstroke in 55.12, while Blue Dev- So we would think, ‘OK! This is what in 1:43.5. ils Shin at 55.38 and Haley at 57.0 we want to do in the 500-freestyle. Raider Dan Napolitano touched took 2-3, respectively. Baliko added This is what we want to do in the 100- first in the 200-freestyle in 1:44.9, another victory in the 100-breast- backstroke. This is what we want to followed by Ryan Gajdzisz in 1:50.24 stroke with a time of 1:01.24. Blue David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times do in the 50-free.’ And it came down and Blue Devil Matt Daniel in Devils Lessner at 1:05.3 and Bond at ADDING THE EXCLAMATION POINT…Blue Devil Troy Skibitsky, top, added an exclamation point by defeating Danny until the bus ride here that we had our 1:52.48. Baliko won the 200-indi- 1:05.79 touched 2-3, respectively. Walsh, 11-3, at 145 lbs. Westfield defeated Rahway, 49-18. lineup solidified,” Mike Napolitano vidual medley in 1:59.42, followed Dan Napolitano, Gajdzisz, Pesin and said. “Of course our expectations were by teammate Dan Pesin in 2:02.53 Mike Napolitano touched first in the PETERSON SCORES 14, GRABS 12; MILLER SCORES 8 really high. Definitely this was a meet and Blue Devil Zhang in 2:04.33. 400-free relay at 3:23.23, and team- Dunn won the 50-free in 22.29, fol- mates Monteiro, Jeff Peart, Matt Probitas Verus Honos lowed by Blue Devils Lorentzen in Debiasse and Pesin placed third at Lady Raiders Control Boards, 22.37 and Boyle in 23.34, giving the CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Top Blue Devil Cagers, 41-28

By DAVID B. CORBIN to do with it,” said Peterson, who also pulled four and Lorentzen grabbed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had three assists and was 4-for-4 from two. Dominance inside garnished with the charity line. “It’s picked up amazingly from some timely 3-point shooting set the The 0-2 Blue Devils were having last season,” Peterson said of the stage for the 2-1 Scotch Plains- difficulties finding the mark. Senior Raiders’ rebounding. “This season, Fanwood girls basketball team to point guard Danielle Miller led the it’s like our main thing. Our guards harvest a 41-28 victory over Westfield team with eight points, including a 3- are boxing out. Point guard, shooting in Scotch Plains on December 23. pointer, and added two steals and an guard, forwards, center! Everybody The ability of senior point guard assist. Junior forward Sophia DeVita is boxing out. Last year was our re- Evie Klotz and sophomore Taylor finished with seven points, including building year. This year is our year to Sebolao to hit from the outside opened a 3-pointer, and forward Elli Callinan shine.” the door for them to get the ball into had six points, all in the fourth quar- Both teams exercised offensive senior forward Aysia Peterson, who ter. Amanda Marcatullio had four shyness in the first quarter as the finished with a game-high 14 points. points, two assists and a steal, Carolyn Raiders clung to a 5-4 lead, but the Klotz, who hit a pair of 3-pointers and Maguire had two points and Char- floodgates burst open in the second finished with 12 points, had four as- lotte Lorentzen added a point and an quarter. Highlighted by Klotz and sists and a pair of steals. Sebolao (seven assist. Harper each hitting a 3-pointer and points) also hit a pair of three-point- “We are not hitting our shots. We Peterson penetrating inside to roll in ers, and added three assists. Sopho- do have the hustle, but when we get three lay-ups and add a pair of free David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times more Renee Oliver and freshman Katie our shots, we got to make them. When throws, the Raider won the quarter, DISPLAYING HER “INDIVIDUAL” TALENT…Blue Devil Anna Fetter touched first in the 200-individual medley against Harper each had four points. we are not hitting our shots, it’s going 20-9, to take a 25-13 lead at the half. the Raiders with a time of 2:16.28. “We were shooting from the out- to be difficult for us,” Blue Devil Miller and DeVita each hit a 3-pointer side a lot at the beginning of the first Head Coach Joe Marino said. “We in the quarter. half then we started tracking Renee just got to keep punching away.” Peterson sank six more points and J. CRONIN WINS 200-F, 100-F; ON 2 WINNING RELAYS more and Aysia. I always look to see Peterson’s inside presence enabled Klotz banged a 3-pointer, while who is open,” Klotz explained. her to amass 12 rebounds, while DeVita and Miller each hit for two “It worked quite well. Like coach Sebolao had seven rebounds, Klotz points as the Raiders stretched their said, we have become a shooting team added five and Oliver grabbed four. lead to 34-17 entering the final quar- Blue Devil Girls Overwhelm and an inside team. We have some big Martina Landeka (steal) and ter. people down low, and if you can get Marcatullio led the Blue Devils in Westfield 4 9 4 11 28 us the ball, we will do what we have rebounding with five each. Miller Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 5 20 9 7 41 Raider Swim Girls, 120-50

By DAVID B. CORBIN Caitlyn English at 2:06.49. Next, she Blue Devils Jess Cronin, Becky Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times touched first in the 100-freestyle with Zhang, Erika Daniel and Ball took Strength across the board, includ- a time of 54.15, followed by Raider third at 1:58.23. ing giant contributions from a very Ana Bogdanovski at 54.55 and Blue Fetter touched first in the 200-indi- talented freshman class allowed the 5- Devil Meg Kaveney at 57.99. vidual medley with a time of 2:16.28, 0 Westfield High School girls swim Two events later, Cronin teamed followed by Raider Thompson at team to cruise to a 120-50 victory over with Catherine Kerr, Caroline 2:19.79 and Blue Devil Daniel at 3-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Wallace Baldwin and Kaveney to win the 200- 2:20.53. Raider Bogdanovski touched Pool in Westfield on December 22. free relay in 1:44.94. Blue Devils first in the 50-free at 25.13, followed Blue Devil girls were on the top of Lauren Schmeider, Rachel Fen, by Baldwin at 25.35 and Ball at 25.99. the list in nine of the 11 events, which Courtney Han and Michaela DeLaFuente at 1:00.78 and Fetter at included winning all three, relay Cavanaugh took third at 1:50.01. 1:02.56 touched 1-2 in the 100-but- events. They also placed second in Raiders Jodie Thompson, Maggie terfly. Raider Leahy placed third at six events and third in eight events to O’Brien, Jillian Leahy and 1:08.07. Reinhardt led a Blue Devil display their mighty depth. Bogdanovski touched second with a sweep in the 500-free with a time of “Our girls are tough. Every time time of 1:48.48. Cronin was involved 5:37.49, followed by Ball at 5:48.32 they get into the pool, they have a in her fourth win when she teamed and Jess Cronin at 5:49.98. Bangs bulldog mentality. They want to swim with Baldwin, Loren Ball and won the 100-backstroke in 1:03.07, their best every time they get in. Reinhardt in the 400-free relay to followed by Raider English in 1:05.27 Whomever I put in, I know I am touch in 3:55.49. Blue Devils Jess and Blue Devil Rose in 1:05.73. going to get their best. We have depth Cronin, Kyla Garguilo, Ally Rose Raider Thompson took top honors in throughout the lineup for the fresh- and Kylie Bangs took second at the 100-breaststroke in 1:10.5, fol- men, sophomores, juniors and se- 4:04.54. Raiders English, O’Brien, lowed by Blue Devils Zhang at 1:14.9 niors,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jeff Brenda Ho and Caroline Lesce placed and Krista Huber at 1:17.85. Knight said. third at 4:16.09. “We have girls like Audrey Bangs, Freshman Sarah Cronin certainly Blue Devils Anna Fetter, Kaveney, Caroline Baldwin. Sarah Cronin is a made her contribution. First, she DeLaFuente and Baldwin won the phenomenal swimmer, but we are a seized top honors in the 200-yard opening event, the 200-medley relay, team, so it’s a good collection of freestyle with a time of 1:59.47, fol- with a time of 1:53.32. Raiders En- everybody’s strength. They make us a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING GOOD CARE OF THE BALL…Raider senior forward Aysia Peterson, left, keeps the ball away from Blue Devil lowed by teammate Becky glish, Thompson, Bogdanovski and pretty formidable foe for anybody we junior guard Amanda Marcatullio, No. 22, in Scotch Plains on December 22. DeLaFuente at 2:00.96 and Raider Lesce placed second at 1:56.07, and are going to see,” Coach Knight said. Page 10 Thursday, December 30, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Matmen Set Tone, Devil’s Den Memories of Past Games Devil of the Month Rout Rahway Indians, 49-18 C.J. Meyer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 In Absence of Real Ones “It was definitely a tough match, team victory when he smothered Ice Hockey but we were prepared for this. We Nieko Torres in 3:15 with a body By BRUCE JOHNSON definitely rely on our conditioning. press, half nelson at 152 lbs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Definitely more that them! We tried Facing Indian Brian Pyrus at 160 to be the toughest team out there. I lbs., Christian Barber added more Just going through the winter sports team, Westfield might have won it all. PAUL JACKSON FUND WRESTLING UPDATE think we proved that,” Opoku said. emphasis with a series of takedowns, schedule at We always worried about Glenn The Junior Woman’s Club of With upcoming matches against “As a team, I thought we wrestled a tilt nearfall and a bulrush takedown www.allthingswestfield.com/sports Whitmore first because he had good Westfield will hold a gala on March 12 Roselle Park (Jan. 5), Cranford (Jan. really well on top. I thought Ellis did to a fall in 5:39. Blue Devil Erik and noticed that there are no WHS vs. talent and determination. Ken Keller at The Grand Summit to benefit the 7) and SP-F (Jan. 14), things will be a great job there. I knew that kid was Gozdieski added the ice cream when SPF boys basketball games this win- was a very good outside shooter and Paul Jackson Fund. The Paul Jackson heating up soon. But you have to be going to be OK, but I expected more he came out the back door to pin ter. WHS has two games with Cranford, academically quite strong. I think he Fund is a tax-exempt charity that serves happy with the start of the WHS wres- and single games with Kinnelon, went to Georgetown. Tom Scott was as a resource of last resort for individu- tling season. from Ellis. I expected a definite win Carlos Daza with a half nelson in Roselle, Roselle Catholic, Hunterdon there. I think Ellis is going to pick it 1:29 at 171 lbs. younger so he didn’t hurt us too much als and families facing a financial cri- A third-place at the Nutley Tourna- Central and East Brunswick ... but no either game, but you could tell he had sis due to a debilitating long-term ill- ment, with five individual winners – up a little bit more offensively,” Coach BOUT SEQUENCE: WHS vs. SPF game. potential. Mark Reddy was a scrappy ness or disability. It was created in Kurz said. Mike Kalimtzis, Pat Currie, Nick 189: — Cline (W) d Denny, 12-8 A quick check of the Den’s records player, in excellent condition … he memory of the late Paul Jackson (WHS Rotonto, Christian Barber and Kyle Blue Devil Troy Skibitsky recorded 215: — Garcia (R) d Gibbons, 8-3 revealed that the last time that hap- could run all day. Paul Jones enjoyed ’79), who dedicated the last 20 years of a pair of single-trip takedowns, a pair Hwt: — Jones (R) d Kania, 3-2 Kania; and solid dual-meet victories 103: — Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit pened was the 1956-57 season. (Prob- shooting from the outside more than his life to helping the needy before over A.L. Johnson and Rahway. of double-leg takedowns and a nearfall 112: — Valez (W) p Melendez, 1:08 ably the Raiders were intimidated by going inside and he was a big guy – passing away in February 2009. With the PAL team pipelining a to grab an 11-3, majority decision 119: — Isaac Valintin (R) p Anthony WHS gunner Roger Love.) The teams height-wise and girth. Jackson, ironically, would have steady stream of talent up to veteran over Danny Walsh at 145. Aldana, 1:51 have met 129 times over the years; “My SP-F friends that played base- turned 50 years old on March 12, 2011. coach Glen Kurz – yes, the 13-year “Troy really put the exclamation 125: — Pat Currie (W) won forfeit 130: — Peterson (W) Chavez, 12-6 WHS leads the series 76-53. ball told me that Flynn was probably Mary Boland, who is in charge of coach now qualifies for the adjective – point. Troy beat him up, not just on 135: — Becker (R) p Nick Rotundo, 2:28 So I went searching through some three times the baseball player that he the event, is looking for people to help there are usually 14 wrestlers for the the scoreboard, but he owned him out 140: — Opoku (W) d Mejias, 3-2 old e-mails and came across one sent was in basketball, so I can only imag- sponsor the event, and also for any 14 weights again. there. He went wire to wire. To me, 145: — Skibitsky (W) md Walsh, 11-3 last March from Tom Atkins, a senior ine his baseball talents. Many, many donations people would like to con- Congratulations to Colin Barber and that is the kind of match I want every 152: — Colin Barber (W) p Nieko Torres, 3:15 co-captain of the Raiders’ 1967 team, years later I did some business with tribute in the way of tickets to sporting Mark Frega, who won their weights at one of my kids to wrestle,” Coach 160: — Christian Barber (W) p Pyrus, back in the days when a match-up of Jim Flynn, the attorney in Westfield events or concerts, plays, etc., dinners the Scotch Plains Junior Varsity Tour- Kurz said. 5:39 the two rivals would draw a crowd that and Bobby’s older brother. And to show at local restaurants … anything that nament. Blue Devil Colin Barber sealed the 171: — Gozdieski (W) p Daza, 1:29 would fill either gym hours before tip- what a very small world it is, my son can be auctioned off. IN THE GENES off … and often bring out an extra Greg works for Deutsche Bank on Tickets for the event, which will Congrats to Maggie Morash, the supply of gendarmes for crowd con- Wall Street and a guy he met many feature music by the Banging Cou- daughter of former WHS footballer/wres- FSPY Swim Team Wins trol. years back that is a good pal of his is gars, are $85. For more information, tler Dan Morash (’74). The Bernardsville SPF went 15-7 in Atkins’ senior Steve Flynn, Westfield Class of ’94 contact Boland at resident made second team all-state in year, winning the Watchung Confer- and son of Jim and nephew of Bobby. [email protected]. soccer, playing for the Pingry School. L.I. Holiday Invitational ence with a 12-2 mark. During his “I’m sure you remember Rick IN GOOD COMPANY IN PASSING senior year the Raiders split with WHS, Felmeister from SP-F. What shocked It’s been almost 20 years since the The WHS family lost Don Ciliotta For the third year in a row, the fly), Markey (200-IM, 50-free), Jodie losing 79-59 and winning 72-61. me is at Dartmouth I heard that Tom WHS football program produced a on Dec. 12, who passed at age 78 in Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” (FSPY) Thompson (100 and 200-breast), Atkins had e-mailed some “thanks Reddy earned more playing time than first-team All Groups player, so con- Bethpage, Long Island. Don was the swim team won the team title at the Baliko (400-IM, 100 and 200-breast), for the memories” comments about a Felmeister and you know in high gratulations to A.J. Murray, the super father of WHS footballers Don (’75) Long Island Holiday Invitational Ana Bogdanovski (100-free), Mat- Devil’s Den on Fred Byrne (WHS ’67). school there was absolutely no com- tailback/linebacker on this year’s squad and Mark (’79), a couple of outstand- Meet, which featured 16 “Y” teams thew Chen (50-breast), Joe Dunn He remembered games, opponents, parison in their careers. I think that who became the 25th WHSer to earn ing two-way linemen. from four states at the Nassau County (100-fly) and Lorentzen (50-free). scores. It was good stuff, including a Rick passed away from a brain tumor the honor. The Blue Devils’ last first- DEN’S TOP FIVE Aquatic Center. At least 55 FSPY Top-three finishes: Tyler Lessner very complimentary mention of Glenn many years back. He threw in that team All Grouper was lineman Tom As promised, here’s my top five swimmers placed in the top 16 in (five events), Dan Napolitano (3), Whitmore, the ’67 WHS hoops cap- half-court shot vs. Westfield in the Norton, back in 1991. beers of all-time, with apologies to individual events. FSPY won 26 indi- Jessica Cronin (2), Molly Gaynor tain who sadly passed away last month. (1965) triple-overtime thriller at SP- Other first-team All Groups players Piel’s Real Draft, Miller Genuine Draft vidual events and six relays, and also (2), Gina Bratti (1), Monika “It’s hard to believe Westfield and F – the same night Flynn burned me in from Westfield include: Kent Baldwin and Foster’s in those big old “oil cans”: set four team records. Burzynski (1), Sarah Davis (1), Ryan Scotch Plains aren’t playing this year,” the JV game. (1978), Owen Brand (1977), Rick 5. Reingold Chug-a-mugs (best FSPY high-point winners were: Gajdzisz (1), Annemarie Kearns (1), Atkins said. “That’s really sad. We “The only player I ever saw totally Sampson (1977), Butch Woolfolk when downed with a sub from the old Greg Baliko (first, 15-18), Sarah Gabriella Levine (1), Martha Lewand always had great games with Westfield stop Rick Felmeister was Bob Whitaker (1977), Bret Schundler (1976), Glen Charlie’s Italian Deli on South Ave.) Cronin (first, 13-14), Alex Burzynski (1), Audris Oh (1) and Mike ... big crowds and hard-fought games.” from Westfield when Rick was a junior Kehler (1974), Chris Vejnoska (1972), 4. Rolling Rock (but what the heck (second, 15-18), Erika Frazier (sec- Napolitano (1). So, without further ado, take it away, and Whitaker was a senior. Whitaker John Kerr (1971), Bob Harvey (1970), is the ‘33’ about?) ond, 9-10), Hannah Markey (sec- FSPY medley relays placed first in Tom … was some player. The 1965 Westfield Joe Monninger (1970), Jim Zitch 3. Coor’s (two 22-ouncers immedi- ond, 15-18) and Jack Lorentzen “I don’t recall ever playing against team was not terrific in the backcourt (1970), Frank Jackson (1969), J.J. ately after a county swim meet or a the girls’ 9-10 and boys’ 15-18 age Fred Byrne – but I do, unfortunately, (third, 15-18). groups. In freestyle relays, FSPY (Tom Reddy was a junior and Pete Kalbacher (1969), Bill Backus (1966), state final is !@%**?!) Individual first places: Will remember Bobby Flynn very well. I Mavraganis was a senior) but the tan- Jerry Hendershott (1964), Jim Kovacs 2. Michelob (from the old days, when swept both the boys’ and girls’ events matched up against him OK in ninth dem of Bob Felter and Steve Wright (1961), Greg Weiss (1961), Pete Braun Brown (100, 200 and 500-free, 200- in the 13-14 and 15-18 groups. Mem- the Jolly Trolley was still the Jolly grade when he played for Roosevelt, could score all day. And Jerry Richards (1959-60), Gerry McGinley (1947), Trolley) fly), Cronin (100, 200 and 500-free, bers of first-place relay teams were but in a JV game the next year he lit me 200-IM), Burzynski (200-IM, 100 and was a hard-nosed forward who could George Becker (1933), Bob Ross 1. Yuengling (the country’s oldest, Joseph Baron, Austin Engelhardt, up for 25 or 26 points at SPF. Ex- play defense and rebound, plus, if you (1932), Lee Waring (1931) and Ralph and best) 200-back), Jessica Colucci (500 and Savannah Llewellyn, Jeff Peart, Macie tremely quick and fast, plus, no lack of left him alone, he could pop in some Gordon (1925). 200-free), Frazier (100-breast, 50- (Next time: best opening riffs to Schaper and Caroline Warren. confidence, as you can well recall. jumpers. But not like Wright could Murray also joins a select group of songs.) PUBLIC NOTICE Sarah Cronin (500 and 200-free), “Junior year I remember Flynn start- from the baseline. WHS players to be named multiple DEVIL OF THE MONTH Thompson (200-breast), and ing for awhile with Tom Reddy in the “I still say Felter was one of the three times all-state (he was third team Group This month’s winner of a free sub UNION COUNTY BOARD Burzynski, Baliko, Dunn and Brown OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS backcourt and he had some good or four very best players Westfield 4 last year). Others in that category are: from Ryan (The) Mann at Hershey’s NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (200-medley relay) set team records. games. Then 12th grade there was no ever had, no matter what era. He may Norton (1990-1991), Subs is C.J. Meyer. The senior had a Date Adopted: 12/22/10 PUBLIC NOTICE sign of him and I heard that he had even have been the best. You had to Dave Jackson (1980-1981), huge week against Cranford, scoring Public Notice is hereby given that the difficulties with the head coach (Bob have seen him to believe what he could Kehler (1973-1974), three goals in a 6-1 win and adding two Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD Sanislow). do. The absolute nightmare would have Braun (1959-1960), goals (including a short-hander that ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as an extraordinary NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD “If Flynn had played on that ’67 been to guard (or try to) Felter as your Rick McGinley (1947, 1949), sparked a four-goal rally) in the final unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Date Adopted: 12/22/10 defensive assignment and then have G. McGinley (1946-1947). five minutes of a come-from-behind 6- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE Richards guarding you.” The only three-time all-stater at 4 victory. He has 13 goals and 8 assists resolution authorizing it is available for Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD WHS was the great running back for the 6-1 Devils. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Bobby Dougherty (1944-46). of the Board. petitive bidding as an Professional service The Devil’s Den appears in The NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Westfield Leader on the first and third RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1148 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Date Adopted: 12/22/10 PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: This Is It! Concept This contract and the resolution authoriz- Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (and fifth) Thursday of each month ing it is available for public inspection in BOROUGH OF FANWOOD during the school year. Contact us and Event Production, Hoboken, New Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- that the Municipal Council of the Township PLANNING BOARD Jersey the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- of Scotch Plains has scheduled their Re- with comments, complaints and sug- SERVICES: to act as the production RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1167 petitive bidding as an Professional service organization Meeting for Saturday, Janu- Please take notice that on January 26, gestions at [email protected]. And re- logistics consultant and event manage- AWARDED TO: pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). ary 1, 2011. The Reorganization Meeting 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough member, win or not, Whs4evr! ment company for 2011 MusicFest at Oak Netta Architect, Springfield, New Jer- This contract and the resolution authoriz- will begin at 1:00 P.M. This meeting will be Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Ridge Park, Clark, New Jersey and pro- sey $75,000 ing it is available for public inspection in held at the Municipal Building, 430 Park Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board PUBLIC NOTICE mote the 2011 Rhytm & Blues by the USA Architect, Somerville, New Jer- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. will hold a hearing on the application of the Brook Festival at Cedar Brook Park, The Township of Scotch Plains does not undersigned. The property in question is TOWN OF WESTFIELD sey $25,000 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1121 Plainfield, New Jersey discriminate against persons with disabili- located at: 4 Lois Place , Fanwood, New PLANNING BOARD SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional PERIOD: on Thursday, September 8th ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary Jersey, also known as Block 46 Lot 7, as ing on-call architectural services Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey MEETING DATES FOR 2011 through Sunday, September 11th aids and services where necessary, must shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December SERVICES: group counseling services COSTS: in the amount of $290,000 notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- by Ulises Barros. In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D 31, 2011 to referred Union County Youth Services Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two The applicant requests Rear & front 2nd (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Bureau clients of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (72) hours in advance of the meeting. floor dormer & 1st floor family room which Planning Board wishes to advise the pub- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: funds through March 31, 2011 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 BOZENA LACINA is in violation of: lic of its meeting dates. Meetings at which Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Municipal Clerk Section 184-115. R75 E.5 of the formal action will be taken will be held on of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/30/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- the following dates at 7:30 p.m. in Council 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $19.89 quested: Front Yard Set Back; Permitted: Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 contrary to Section 12.0-4E2 of the Land PUBLIC NOTICE 30 feet; Present: 20.80 feet; Proposed: East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- PUBLIC NOTICE 20.88 feet. January 5, 2011 August 1, 2011 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT mum habitable floor area of 42%. Pro- UNION COUNTY BOARD Section 184-163 of the Fanwood Land UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS February 7, 2011 September 7, 2011 The Board of Adjustment of the Town of posed is 46.7%. Use Code. Variance Requested: Drive- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD March 7, 2011 October 3, 2011 Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Janu- way Side Yard Set Back; Permitted: 3 feet; Metri Malki, 9 Tamaques Way; Appli- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/22/10 April 4, 2011 November 7, 2011 ary 10, 2011 in the Council Chambers at Present: 9 feet; Proposed: 2 feet'. cant is seeking approval to construct addi- Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Public Notice is hereby given that the May 2, 2011 December 5, 2011 the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad The applicant will also seek such other tions to the first and second floors of the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- June 6, 2011 January 4, 2012 Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. relief as may be determined necessary at home contrary to Sections 11.08E6, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- July 6, 2011 February 6, 2012 to hear and consider the following appeal the public hearing based upon review of 12.04F1 and 12.04E1 of the Land Use ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary for use (d) and bulk (c) variance(s) from the application or amendment(s) to the The Board will also meet at 7:00 p.m. on Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. the requirements of the Westfield Land application. the above meeting dates in the Mayor’s mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the Use Ordinance. posed is 7.5 feet and 5.5 feet. Ordinance This contract and the resolution authoriz- The file pertaining to this application is Conference Room for a work session in resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection during nor- which the public may attend but may not Dyanna Pepitone & Douglas Parker, allows a maximum building coverage of ing it is available for public inspection in public inspection in the Office of the Clerk mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday participate. 200 North Chestnut Street; Applicant is 20%. Proposed is 21.9%. Ordinance al- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. through Friday) from the Secretary of the The Site Plan Review Committee will proposing an addition to an existing single lows a maximum habitable floor area of RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1118 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1146 Planning Board at the Administration Of- meet at 7:00pm on the above dates in the family dwelling which requires a two car 37%. Proposed is 38%. AWARDED TO: Veolia Transporta- AWARDED TO: Across the River, LLC, fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Mayor’s Conference Room. garage; the applicant is requesting to John & Colleen Gibbons, 940 tion Services, Inc Lombard, Illinois Cranford, New Jersey Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Applications and plans to be considered maintain the existing one car garage. This Lawrence Avenue; Applicant is seeking SERVICES: Routing Scheduling and SERVICES: to provide consulting ser- Any interested party may appear at said at these meetings will be on file in the office application presents an Appeal alleging approval to construct a garage with a Dispatch and Road Operator Services vices for the 2011 MusicFest hearing and participate therein in accor- of the Secretary of the Planning Board, erroneous Zoning Officer decision, pursu- pergola contrary to Section 13.01G.1.b of PERIOD: January1, 2011- December PERIOD: on Saturday, September 10th dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New ant to Section 7.02B of the Land Use the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- 31, 2011 and Sunday September 11th at Oak Ridge ning Board. Jersey and may be seen Monday through Ordinance of the Town of Westfield and in quires a 15 feet side yard setback for COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Park, Clark, New Jersey Applicant: Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the alternative a “c” Variance application accessory structures greater than 500 $3,673,995 COSTS: in the amount of $27,500 Ulises Barros Kathleen Nemeth, pursuant to Section 7.01C of the Land Use square feet. Proposed is a 5 feet setback. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 4 Lois Place Recording Secretary Ordinance. Applicant proposes to retain a of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 Westfield Planning Board single car garage contrary to §11.06E14 Charles Pijanowski, 216 Sylvania 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 12/31/10, The Times Fee: $37.74 1 T - 12/30/10, Leader Fee: $32.13 of the Land Use Ordinance. Place; Applicant is seeking approval to construct a second floor rear dormer and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Paul and Laurie Gama, 546 Sherwood a 75 square feet deck contrary to Sections Parkway; Applicant is seeking approval 11.07E7, 11.07E6 and 13.02C2 of the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to construct a front porch contrary to Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Section11.09E5 of the Land Use Ordi- a minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 nance. Ordinance requires a front yard Proposed is 26.37 feet. Ordinance re- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 setback of 36.6 feet. Proposed is 31 feet. quires a minimum side yard setback of 10 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Ray Garguilo, 1001 Cranford Avenue; feet. Proposed is 9.43 feet. Ordinance A.M. on 1/11/11, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified A.M. on 1/13/11, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Applicant is seeking permission to increase requires a minimum rear yard setback for under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A the size of a deck contrary to Sections a deck of 25 feet. Proposed is + 21.67 feet. Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, 13.02C2 and 13.02C1 of the Land Use Richard Benninger, 848 Mountain New Jersey 08625; for: New Jersey 08625; for: Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- Avenue, Block 1303, Lot 9, on the Tax Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract Central, Sub-Region C-2, Contract No. Maintenance Regional Milling Contract, North - 2011, Various Location in the mum rear yard setback for a deck of 25 Map of the Town of Westfield, the prop- C203, Routes 12, U.S. 22, 27, 28 & U.S. 206; Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and feet. Proposed is + 20 feet. Ordinance erty is also know as 854 Mountain Av- and Union Counties; 100% State; DP No: 10437 Warren (Including and North of Route57); 100% State; DP No: 10486 requires decks to be located in the rear enue, Block 19, Lot 4 on the Tax Map of Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C yard. Proposed location of the deck is the the Borough of Mountainside. Applicant 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and side yard. seeks approval to utilize the existing build- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Renee Dorfman, 531 Washington ing as follows: (a) Second floor two (2) residential Units; (b) Main floor office suites; No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Street; Applicant is seeking approval to must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, construct a two story addition contrary to (c) Basement office suite. The use of said building is not permitted in said RA-2 Zone. Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Section 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordi- valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the nance. Ordinance requires a side yard The Applicant seeks variances from Sec- tions 11.15A to 11:15E of the Land Use “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 7 feet 4 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of innches. Ordinance. The Applicant further seeks a variance from Section 12:04(c) of the Land Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Karen and Jonathan Fishman, 23 Use Ordinance. Wherein said Ordinance of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Cornwall Drive; Applicant is seeking ap- does not allow office use in the basement. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 proval to extend a portion of the second The Applicant further seeks variances from U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the floor forward to provide an area of a great all bulk requirements under Section 11:15A Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to room to be two stories, to add a two story to 11:15E of the Land Use Ordinance. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on bay window to the proposed great room the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. and to construct a front porch contrary to Variances, waivers or exceptions from Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Section 11.07E5 (12.03D) of the Land Use certain site plan details or relief from re- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- quirements may be sought as appropriate. subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents mum front yard setback of 33.06 (EFYD). Plans and application are on file in the and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are Proposed is 28.6 feet. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Jorge & Vera Ortiz, 208 Livingston may be seen Monday through Friday from Offices at the following locations: Offices at the following locations: Street; Applicant is seeking approval to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W finish a portion of the lower level of the Kathleen A. Nemeth Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ home to be used in conjunction with the Secretary, Board of Adjustment 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 first floor apartment as habitable floor space 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $113.22 3 T - 12/23/10, 12/30/10 and 1/6/11, The Leader Fee: $201.96 3 T - 12/16/10, 12/23/10 and 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 30, 2010 Page 11 Raider Swim Boys Top Blue Devil Boys, 109-61

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 3:38.95. Blue Devils Kevin Oster, talented and deep team, so what we are good things to build upon as we Shin, Connor Moore and Daniel took were focused on was just getting in go towards January and February. We second at 3:35.23. there and getting some good swims. are not where we are going to be then. “I know that they felt like in certain And we did,” Blue Devil Head Coach We have a lot of hard work ahead of places, we had some very good match- Jeff Knight said. “We are proud of a us, but we are focused on really re- ups where we could do pretty well. lot of efforts the guys put in. We had sponding from meets like this. A team Our distance events did well. We had real good swims from guys like Matt like Bridgewater, where we want to a couple of little surprises. The fly Trinkle, Dan Myers, Alex Bond. They be is where they are now, and we want and IM did very well. The kids were all did a phenomenal job today. They to surpass that as well.” coming up with times that I didn’t expect to see from them until Janu- ary, February,” Coach Hulnik said. Last year, the Raiders squeaked Raider Ice Hockey Men Top past the Blue Devils, 87-83, in the dual meet, but lost to them in the Parsippany, Fall to Summit Union County Tournament (UCT), 442-411.5. In 1999, with such names The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) first period and 3-1 after the second as Dave Russ, Steve and Chris High School ice ockey team defeated period. Raider John Foti scored a Swenson, Jeff Wagner, Steve Parsippany, 4-2, in the Cron Tourna- rifling shot under the crossbar. The Berkowitz, Charlie Rowe, Chris ment, but fell 6-1 to perennial county Hilltoppers’ depth proved too strong Smith and Chris Karelus, the Raiders powerhouse Summit to brind its for the Raiders in the third period. nipped the Blue Devils, 323.5-304, record to 1-2 in the Union County Ice Summits notched two goals midway for the UCT title and also defeated Hockey League (UCIHL) and 2-5 through the period and added an- them, 94-76, in a dual meet, but no overall. other with two seconds remaining. Raider victory over the Blue Devils The Raiders were caught on their Summit, last year’s UCIHL regular- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times has even come close to a blowout like heels early by the hard-skating season champ, is tied with Cranford YANKING DOWN THE REBOUND…Blue Devil forward Joe Greenspan, center, won the battle for the rebound against this one. Redhawks and fell behind 1-0, but and Westfield atop the UCIHL with a Cougar junior Kurt Rutmayer, No. 4. See Cranford Online pages for more pictures. “It was a pretty big distance on soon tied the game and went ahead 2-0 record and are 4-1 overall. paper, but when we looked at some of with a pair of goals by senior assis- the races in the pool, they were very tant captain Ed Logie and another by PUBLIC NOTICE GREENSPAN SCORES 15, PULLS DOWN 14 REBOUNDS close. Come county time, Westfield junior Andrew Skoog. Parsippany UNION COUNTY BOARD is always there. I don’t think you are narrowed the score to 3-2 in the third OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS going to see the type of meet today NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD period, but the Raiders cemented their Date Adopted: 12/22/10 when we get to counties,” Coach victory with a great save by sopho- Public Notice is hereby given that the Cougar Boy Cagers Outlast Hulnik said. more goalie Pat Foti and a late insur- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Interestingly, the Napolitano broth- ance goal, the second of the game for ers has awarded a contract without com- ers have a bit of a connection with the petitive bidding as an Professional service Skoog. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 1999 Raider team. Junior defenseman Kevin Lewis This contract and the resolution authoriz- Blue Devil B’ballers, 54-47 “We swam noncompetitively on a leveled a bruising hip check on one ing it is available for public inspection in summer team when we were six- of Parsippany’s biggest players. Jun- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. years-old. We really liked the sport ior defensemen John Tomasulo kept RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1116 By DAVID B. CORBIN get a win,” Trotter said. Cougars matched the Blue Devils when we were 9 then we joined the Parsippany from mounting a come- AWARDED TO: Mobilex USA, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils got a little more point-for-point. In the final minute, Horsham, Pennsylvania JCC. We wanted to take it to the next back. The Parsippany goalie played Three-pointers were abundant, but accurate in the second quarter, but so Trotter went to the charity line and level. I think it was when Dan and I SERVICES: to provide X-Ray, EKG, the edge went to the Cranford High did the Cougars, who won the quar- sank three of four shots to seal the very well as the Raiders outshot the Doppler Studies, Holter Monitoring and were turning 12, we decided to try out Ultrasonography services at Runnells School boys basketball team in a 54- ter, 24-17, to take a 27-24 lead at the deal. Redhawks, 48-13. for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Against Summit, the Raiders kept Specialized Hospital. All equipment, sup- 47 victory over Westfield in Cranford half. Osofsky hit two more threes, “He [Trotter] was a good shooter, plies, support services and reading/inter- YMCA [FSPY] team,” explained the score close, trailing 2-0, after the on December 22. Trotter put in 13 points, Reggie Green and we kind of let loose a little bit in Mike Napolitano, whose FSPY coach pretation are to be the responsibility of x- Outsized, the 1-1 Cougars worked (6 points, 5 rebounds) added two the first half and created a gap for ray/radiology/cardiology diagnostic and was non other than Chris “Pistol” PUBLIC NOTICE EKG services on shooting from the perimeter and points, and Babos sank a three. them. He played a good game and Karelus. UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December combined for nine 3-pointers. Se- Mitchell hit two more 3-pointers, made his shots. We got back to within “We did know they had a really OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2011 nior point guard Sean Trotter (5 as- senior Ryan Hess (4 rebounds, 2 as- five points. We couldn’t get any closer NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in the amount of $ 600,000.00. sists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals) led all sists, block) hit five of his six points than that, and they made their free PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk scorers with 21 points, which in- Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in the quarter, Greenspan added four, throws,” Greenspan explained. UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $25.50 cluded a pair of 3-pointers. Mark and Andrew Garfinkel (9 points, 3- “We were actually supposed to hold OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- Osofsky (steal, rebound) hit three 3- pointer) hit a jumper. the ball, but I got the open looks. I NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an Professional service PUBLIC NOTICE pointers, Sean Babos (5 assists, steal) Date Adopted: 12/22/10 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). UNION COUNTY BOARD “I think we shot pretty well. We know I can shoot. I shot, and luckily Public Notice is hereby given that the banged a three, and guard Joey were hitting our threes. In the first I was on in the fourth quarter,” This contract and the resolution authoriz- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ing it is available for public inspection in NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Papandrea contributed a point, strong quarter, we missed a lot of shots, but Rutmayer explained. “Trotter is al- ers has awarded a contract without com- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Date Adopted: 12/22/10 defense and a rebound. Senior for- we kept pushing. We didn’t make the ways there, scoring the most points, petitive bidding as an Professional service Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1168 ward Joe Greenspan led the 0-3 Blue stops on the defensive end,” and Osofsky had a great first half. AWARDED TO: Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- This contract and the resolution authoriz- ers has awarded a contract without com- Devils in scoring with 15 points, Greenspan said. Coach Huber always says, ‘make a ing it is available for public inspection in Alaimo Group Consulting Engineers, Mt Holly New Jersey $25,000 petitive bidding as an extraordinary including a 3-pointer, and in rebounds What was apparent in the quarter statement!’ This was a big game, be- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. with 14. Birdsall Services Group, Sea Girt, New was the fine passing from the hands cause we know our division is really RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1140 Jersey $310,000 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the “We were making shots. We were of the Blue Devils. hard. We know we have to get these amending (Resolution No. 2009-1054) GPI, Lebanon, New Jersey $25,000 resolution authorizing it is available for hustling. We were playing good de- “We moved the ball well. We had games.” AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Pennoni Associates, Edison, New Jer- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk fense,” Trotter said. Cole & Wisler, Teaneck, New Jersey sey $25,000 of the Board. good vision on the court. People can “We came out and played. We had SERVICES: special counsel in connec- “They are a big team. Coach [Chris] find the open spots and make good a tough loss last week [Roselle]. Other The Louis Berger Group, Morristown, RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1122 tion with Golf Course Operations and De- New Jersey $40,000 amending (Resolution No. 2010-931) Loeffler ran practice. He did a great cuts,” Greenspan said. guys were in their second varsity velopment T & M Associates, Middletown, New AWARDED TO: Working Your Money, job with our defensive game plan. I After a modest third quarter, which game ever, and they came out with COSTS: for an additional sum of Jersey $25,000 LLC, East Orange, New Jersey give all the credit to him,” Cougar $48,051.44 for a new total amount of SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- SERVICES: to transfer funds among the Cougars won, 7-3, to expand their confidence, like Kurt Rutmayer, Mark $168,051.44 Head Coach Ryan Huber said. “I was lead to 34-27, the offensive flood- Osofsky. Reggie played a great game. ing on-call engineering services the funded municipalities/agencies during Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December the contract period should service needs a little surprised with their size. This gates opened once again, but an addi- Sean Babos. It was a great team win,” of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 31, 2011 change and/or if any of the funded munici- morning I met with Sean Babos and tional barracuda emerged with Trot- Trotter said. 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk palities/agencies fails to meet its contrac- Joey Papandrea. I said we are going ter in the person of junior forward of the Board of Chosen Freeholders tual obligation Westfield 7 17 3 20 47 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $27.54 to have to execute. We are going to Kurt Rutmayer (4 rebounds), who Cranford 3 24 7 20 54 PERIOD: through March 31, 2011 UNION COUNTY BOARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk have to shoot the ball well from the banged in 11 of his 14 points as the PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders perimeter. We did that. The best thing, PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $23.46 forget about what we did from the Date Adopted: 12/22/10 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE perimeter, we took care of the ball UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD after the first couple of minutes.” OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/22/10 UNION COUNTY BOARD With their superior height advan- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/22/10 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tage, the Blue Devils totally domi- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/22/10 nated the boards in the first quarter, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- This contract and the resolution authoriz- petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the but missed a lot of their shots to enter ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary ing it is available for public inspection in unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- the second quarter with only a 7-3 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1176 resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional service lead. Greenspan sank a pair of lay- This contract and the resolution authoriz- resolution authorizing it is available for AWARDED TO: Florian Persechino, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). ing it is available for public inspection in ups and Nate Mitchell (12 points, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk MD, Brooklyn, New York, and Edward of the Board. This contract and the resolution authoriz- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. ing it is available for public inspection in block) banged the first of his four 3- S. Chmara, MD, Titusville, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1150 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. pointers. Osofsky hit a three for the RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1115 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1159 SERVICES: forensic pathologists to AWARDED TO: This Is It! Concept Cougars. AWARDED TO: Father Peter Igwilo, AWARDED TO: Dental Insurance Plan perform autopsies and Event Production, Hoboken, New RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1145 “We got a little nervous. Our coach Hackensack, New Jersey with Delta Dental PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December Jersey AWARDED TO: Birdsall Services SERVICES: for the Catholic patients/ SERVICES: on a month to month basis 31, 2011 SERVICES: to act as the event man- Group, Cranford, New Jersey told us we had to start boxing out, residents of Runnells Specialized Hospi- PERIOD: effective January 1, 2011 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed agement company for 2011 Kids Kingdom SERVICES: to provide structural engi- keep shooting, make jump shots and tal COSTS: the monthly premium for the $30,000 Traveling Jubilee Series taking place neering services and construction phase PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December plan is $181,961.65. (An increase of 1.95% Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PERIOD: on June 4th at Cedar Brook services to the Union County Performing PUBLIC NOTICE 31, 2011 from last year) of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Park, Plainfield, New Jersey; July 9, 2011 Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey. This is COSTS: for a sum not to exceed $ Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 at Rahway River Park, Rahway, New Jer- conjunction with and for the Open Space, UNION COUNTY BOARD 12,600. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders sey; August 13, 2011 at Mattano Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabeth, New Jersey and September 10, Fund NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD 11, 2011 at Oak Ridge Park, Clark, New COSTS: for a total amount not to ex- Date Adopted: 12/22/10 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Jersey ceed $ 71,000 Public Notice is hereby given that the COSTS: in the amount of $106,300 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/22/10 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $23.46 petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $27.03 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/22/10 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1129 petitive bidding as an Professional service This contract and the resolution authoriz- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Janus Solutions, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). ing it is available for public inspection in of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Hopewell, New Jersey This contract and the resolution authoriz- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1149 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICES: for the purpose of pursu- ing it is available for public inspection in ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1162 AWARDED TO: Union County Arts ing, implementing, managing and admin- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. AWARDED TO: Correctional Health Center, Rahway, New Jersey istering grants funded projects unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1165 Services, Inc., Verona, New Jersey SERVICES: for talent procurement ser- PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for amending (Resolution No. 2010-209) SERVICES: for incarcerated adults at vices for the 2011 Rhythm & Blues by the 31, 2011 resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk AWARDED TO: Stantec Consulting the Union County Jail and the Youth housed Brook at Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Services, Inc., Rochelle Park, New Jer- at the Juvenile Detention Center for 2 New Jersey and 2011 MusicFest at Oak $76,000 of the Board. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk sey additional years Ridge, Clark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1160 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders SERVICES: for Intersection Improve- PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December COSTS: in the amount of $100,000 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1161 AWARDED TO: The Hartford Fire In- 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $22.95 ment in the Township of Union, Stuyvesant 31, 2012 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk AWARDED TO: Hartford Insurance surance Company, Hartford, Connecti- Avenue at Wewanna Avenue COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $ of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Company, Hartford, Connecticut cut PUBLIC NOTICE COSTS: for an additional amount of 11,580,746 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.93 SERVICES: M. Elizabeth Genievich, SERVICES: to provide UC Marine 1 and $7,000 for a new contract amount not to Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Deputy County Manager the UC Marine 2 Vessels insurance cover- UNION COUNTY BOARD exceed $ 109,985 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December age OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $22.95 31, 2011 PERIOD: January 22, 2011- January NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 21, 2012 Date Adopted: 12/22/10 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE $200. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $22,683(There is no increase in pre- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/22/10 SERVICES: Joseph Bowe, Treasurer PUBLIC NOTICE mium) ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 31, 2011 AWARDED TO: State National Insur- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/22/10 ers has awarded a contract without com- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ance Company, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary $740. SERVICES: to provide an equipment resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 12/22/10 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. maintenance policy SERVICES: Frank Padusniak, Jr. Comp- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December troller of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary resolution authorizing it is available for 31, 2011 PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1119 31, 2011 petitive bidding as an Professional service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the of the Board. $272,278 (There is no increase in pre- AWARDED TO: 2011 Personal Assis- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). resolution authorizing it is available for mium) tance Program RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1123 $350. This contract and the resolution authoriz- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk All about Care, LLC $220,302 amending (Resolution No. 2010-930) AWARDED TO: Standard Insurance ing it is available for public inspection in of the Board. SERVICES: JoAnn Schwab, Deputy Assistive Choices, Inc $514,037 AWARDED TO: Vocational Adaptive Company, Clark, New Jersey the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Surrogate Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1151 Living Education Project, Metuchen, SERVICES: to provide long term and PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December County $5,000 RESOLUTION NO: 2010-1153 AWARDED TO: This Is It! Concept New Jersey short term disability insurance 31, 2011 SERVICES: to provide various activities AWARDED TO: Sexual Assault Nurse and Event Production, Hoboken, New SERVICES: to transfer funds among PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December COSTS: in an amount not to exceed programs and services that personal as- Examiners Jersey the funded municipalities/agencies during 31, 2011 $200. sistance needs of disabled residents within SERVICES: to serve as independent SERVICES: to plan, produce and pro- the contract period should service needs COSTS: in an amount not to exceed the municipalities contractors for the Union County SART/ mote the 2011 Rhytm & Blues by the change and/or if any of the funded munici- SERVICES: Ralph Froehlich, Sheriff $128,000(this premium is based on 1270 PERIOD: January 1, 2011- January 21, SANE Program Brook Festival at Cedar Brook Park, palities/agencies fails to meet its contrac- PERIOD: January 1, 2011- December short term contractual employee partici- 2011 PERIOD: October 1, 2010- September Plainfield, New Jersey tual obligation, upon approval by the Juve- 31, 2013 pations and 10 long term contractual em- COSTS: in the total amount of 30, 2011 PERIOD: on Saturday, June 4, 2011 nile Justice Commission COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ployee participants. The County’s liability $739,339.00 COSTS: in the amount of $64,677 COSTS: in the amount of $83,000 PERIOD: through March 31, 2011 $520. per employee is $100) Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $27.03 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $41.31 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $41.82 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 30, 2010 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS GIACCIO RECORDS 15-6, MAJOR DECISION AT 125-LBS Have a Happy and Very Safe New Year (2011)! Cranford Cougar Matmen Rout New Providence Pioneers, 51-24

Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN Giaccio, a Union County Tournament Of the 11 pins in the match, six For The Westfield Leader and The SP-F Times (UCT), District 11 and Region 3 came in the first period, and the first The Cranford High School wres- champion and state qualifier last year one came at 103-lbs when Pioneer tling team evened its record to 1-1 at 112-lbs, and Tim Terrezza, who Dan Zimmerman showed Ryan with a 51-24 victory over New Provi- was third in the UCT at 112 last year. Espuga the lights in 45 seconds. Af- dence in New Providence on Decem- Facing off in the 125-lb class, Giaccio ter Giacco’s bout, Cougar Ian Henry ber 22. The 1-1 Cougars won eight of took control from the beginning and pinned Dave Dinerman in 2:30 at 12 contested bouts – Cougar Corey cruised to a 15-6, majority decision. 130-lbs. Birch received a forfeit at 112-lbs and “Giaccio and Terrezza was the only Next, Cougar Kyle Markovitch, a neither team presented a wrestler at bout that went six minutes. Giaccio three-time District 11 champion, re- 119-lkbs. controlled the match and pace, but corded the fastest pin of the evening Only one bout went the distance, Terrezza wrestled very tough and in the darkened New Providence High and that was the showdown of the never gave up,” Cougar Head Coach School gym by dimming Joe evening between Cougar senior Joe Darren Torsone said. Cirrocca’s hopes in 21 seconds at 135-lbs. Cougar Eric Knight turned out the lights on Jacob Jankow in Ristorante 1:59 at 140-lbs. Cougar Matt DiGiovanni, a Dis- trict 11 champion at 135-lbs last year, set Jeff SanFilippo adrift in 1:33 at

145-lbs. Cougar Jim Dwyer clamped David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pioneer Luke Sammarone in 47 sec- RELYING HEAVILY ON DEFENSE…Cougars, Bryan Fitzsimmons, No. 23, and Kurt Rutmayer, No. 4, attempt to prevent onds at 152-lbs. Blue Devil Andrew Garfinkel from passing the ball. TaorminaItaliano Cougar junior J.P. Christiano, who took out a state qualifier by decision the week before, dulled Steve TROTTER SINKS 21, RUTMAYER HITS BIG IN FOURTH 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Sharpe’s senses with a 4:47 fall at 160-lbs. Pioneer Max Sidoli snapped Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com the Cougars’ eight-bout winning streak with a 3:06 fall over Corey Cougar Boy Cagers Outlast Markovitch at 171-lbs, however Cou- gar Rob Kessler turned the tables on Pioneer Vince Sidoli with a 1:43 pin at 189-lbs. Blue Devils B’ballers, 54-47 The next two bouts went to the Pioneers. Freshman Steve Bremer, the son of Pioneer Head Coach Gary By DAVID B. CORBIN Osofsky (steal, rebound) hit three 3- We are going to have to shoot the Bremer, came from behind to pin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pointers, Sean Babos (5 assists, steal) ball well from the perimeter. We did Cougar Jeff Weiss in 5:45 at 215-lbs Three-pointers were abundant, but banged a three, and guard Joey that. The best thing, forget about then heavyweight Zach Troutman, a the edge went to the Cranford High Papandrea contributed a point, strong what we did from the perimeter, we UCT champion who placed sixth in School boys basketball team in a 54- defense and a rebound. Senior for- took care of the ball after the first the state last year, put the finishing 47 victory over Westfield in Cranford ward Joe Greenspan led the 0-3 Blue couple of minutes.” Interior Renovations touches on Ryan Farrell in 2:56. on December 22. Devils in scoring with 15 points, in- With their superior height advan- “After finishing first at JFK Invita- Outsized, the 1-1 Cougars worked cluding a 3-pointer, and in rebounds tage, the Blue Devils totally domi- KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING tional, J.P. [Christiano] Kyle on shooting from the perimeter and with 14. nated the boards in the first quarter combined for nine 3-pointers. Se- “We were making shots. We were REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS [Markovitch], Matt DiGiovanni and but missed a lot of their shots to enter Giaccio continue to wrestle tough. nior point guard Sean Trotter (5 as- hustling. We were playing good de- the second quarter with only a 7-3 Weiss was beating Bremer the entire sists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals) led all fense,” Trotter said. lead. Greenspan sank a pair of lay- Building Yesteryear Today match until a late headlock with 30 scorers with 21 points, which in- “They are a big team. Coach ups and Nate Mitchell (12 points, seconds to go. Robbie Kessler con- cluded a pair of 3-pointers. Mark [Chris] Loeffler ran practice. He did block) banged the first of his four 3- 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com tinued his streak with his fifth pin on a great job with our defensive game pointers. Osofsky hit a three for the the season,” Coach Torsone said. Probitas Verus Honos plan. I give all the credit to him,” Cougars. Cougar Head Coach Ryan Huber “We got a little nervous. Our coach said. “I was a little surprised with told us we got to start boxing out, Your Hometown Used Car Dealer The Family Law Department of their size. This morning I met with keep shooting, make jump shots and Sean Babos and Joey Papandrea. I get a win,” Trotter said. Westfield Dughi & Hewit Presents said we are going to have to execute. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 “Experts In Special Order” OWEN BRAND Need a special car? ML # 222999 We’ll find it! Your Hometown MORTGAGE BANKER

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& Financial Needs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Blue Devils got a little more Greenspan said. point-for-point. In the final minute, ways there, scoring the most points, accurate in the second quarter but so What was apparent in the quarter Trotter went to the charity line and and Osofsky had a great first half. did the Cougars, who won the quar- was the fine passing from the hands sank three of four shots to seal the Coach Huber always says, ‘make a ter, 24-17, to take a 27-24 lead at the of the Blue Devils. deal. statement!’ This was a big game, be- half. Osofsky hit two more threes, “We moved the ball well. We had “He [Trotter] was a good shooter, cause we know our division is really Trotter put in 13 points, Reggie Green good vision on the court. People can and we kind of let loose a little bit in hard. We know we have to get these (6 points, 5 rebounds) added two find the open spots and make good the first half and created a gap for games.” points, and Babos sank a three. cuts,” Greenspan said. them. He played a good game and “We came out and played. We had Mitchell hit two more 3-pointers, After a modest third quarter, which made his shots. We got back to within a tough loss last week [Roselle]. Other senior Ryan Hess (4 rebounds, 2 as- the Cougars won, 7-3, to expand their five points. We couldn’t get any closer guys were in their second varsity sists, block) hit five of his six points lead to 34-27, the offensive flood- than that, and they made their free game ever, and they came out with in the quarter, Greenspan added four, gates opened once again, but an addi- throws,” Greenspan explained. confidence, like Kurt Rutmayer, Mark and Andrew Garfinkel (9 points, 3- tional barracuda emerged with Trot- “We were actually supposed to Osofsky. Reggie played a great game. pointer) hit a jumper. ter in the person of junior forward hold the ball, but I got the open looks. Sean Babos. It was a great team win,” “I think we shot pretty well. We Kurt Rutmayer (4 rebounds), who I know I can shoot. I shot, and luckily Trotter said. were hitting our threes. In the first banged in 11 of his 14 points as the I was on in the fourth quarter,” Westfield 7 17 3 20 47 quarter, we missed a lot of shots, but Cougars matched the Blue Devils Rutmayer explained. “Trotter is al- Cranford 3 24 7 20 54 we kept pushing. We didn’t make the stops on the defensive end,” See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com Call for an appointment Reading is Good For You Visit our website at: www.sg-cpas.com Legal Advertising 282 South Avenue, Suite 103 Fanwood New Jersey, 07023 Tel: 908-889-9500 Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch goleader.com/subscribe Plains-Fanwood Times as a service to the readers. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act N.J.S.A. 40:37A80 and the guaranty ordinance of the County finally adopted pursuant ORDINANCE NO. 715-2010 of 1934, as amended, may be required to enter into that certain “Company Continuing thereto and any guaranty agreement executed by the County in connection therewith, FIRST READING: 12/8/2010 Disclosure Agreement (Union County Renewable Energy Program, Series 2011)” (as the and the County is fully, irrevocably and unconditionally liable for the payment, when due, FINAL READING: 12/22/2010 same may be amended and supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms, of the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on this Series the “Company Continuing Disclosure Agreement”) with the Authority and the Trustee, 2011 Bond, and if necessary the County shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a as dissemination agent (the “Dissemination Agent”) in order to satisfy the secondary property within the County without limitation as to rate or amount in order to make such REGULAR MEETING on December 8, 2010, and said Ordinance has been published market disclosure requirements of Rule 15c2-12; payments. with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms hereof, as a “materially obligated person” within the IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County has caused this County Guaranty to be executed consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons meaning and for the purposes set forth in Rule 15c2-12, the County will be required to by the manual or facsimile signature of its Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the enter into that certain “County Continuing Disclosure Agreement (Union County Renew- Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders able Energy Program, Series 2011)” (as the same may be amended and supplemented passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “County Continuing Disclosure The Freeholder Chairman is hereby further authorized to execute or acknowledge such herewith has been finally adopted on December 22, 2010, and the 20 day period of Agreement” and together with the Company Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the other certificates or agreements relating to this full, irrevocable and unconditional limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such “Continuing Disclosure Agreements”) with the Dissemination Agent in order to satisfy guaranty that may be required by the Authority to comply with the terms of the Program Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this the secondary market disclosure requirements of Rule 15c2-12; Documents, including without limitation, any agreement or certificate detailing the time statement. WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms hereof and/or the Continuing Disclosure Agree- and method that payment under this guaranty shall be made by the County. Such further A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public ments, the Authority shall (i) not be considered a “materially obligated person” within the agreement or certificate shall not in any manner relieve the County from its obligations notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy meaning and for the purposes set forth in Rule 15c2-12, and (ii) be required to provide hereunder, and shall contain only such terms as are consistent with or within the is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general certain material events notices in accordance with Rule 15c2-12, and accordingly, the parameters herein set forth. public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board Authority shall be required to provide such material events notices under the terms of the Section 4. It is hereby found, determined and declared by the governing body of the in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Company Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the County Continuing Disclosure County that: Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Agreement, all in order to satisfy the secondary market disclosure requirements of Rule (a) This guaranty ordinance may be adopted notwithstanding any statutory debt or GUARANTY ORDINANCE SECURING THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVE- 15c2-12; and other limitations, including particularly any limitation or requirement under or pursuant to MENT AUTHORITY’S COUNTY GUARANTEED RENEWABLE ENERGY WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-56), prior to the the Local Bond Law, but the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2011 Bonds which PROGRAM LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2011 IN AN AGGREGATE issuance of the Series 2011 Bonds, the Authority has made a detailed report of the shall be entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance, being an amount not to exceed PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 Renewable Energy Program to the Board of Freeholders, which report included, without $20,000,000, shall, after their issuance, be included in the gross debt of the County for limitation, the Bond Resolution, the Lease Purchase Agreement, the County Guaranty the purpose of determining the indebtedness of the County under or pursuant to the Local WHEREAS, The Union County Improvement Authority (including any successors and (including the County Guaranty Agreement), the Power Purchase Agreement, the Bond Law. assigns, the “Authority”) has been duly created by ordinance of the Union County Board Company Pledge Agreement, the Company Guaranty Agreement, the Continuing (b) The principal amount of Series 2011 Bonds entitled to the benefits of this of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) of the County of Union (the Disclosure Agreements, and the Site License Agreement (collectively, the “Program guaranty ordinance and included in the gross debt of the County shall be deducted and “County”) in the State of New Jersey (the “State”) as a public body corporate and politic Documents”). is hereby declared to be and to constitute a deduction from such gross debt under and of the State pursuant to and in accordance with the county improvement authorities law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- for all the purposes of the Local Bond Law (i) from and after the time of issuance of the constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, and the acts ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: Series 2011 Bonds until the end of the fiscal year beginning next after the completion of amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto (as codified at N.J.S.A. 40:37A-44 et seq., Section 1. This guaranty ordinance shall be adopted by the governing body of acquisition, construction, installation or renovation of the Projects, and (ii) in any annual the “Act”) and other applicable law; the County in the manner provided for adoption of a bond ordinance as provided in the debt statement filed pursuant to the Local Bond Law as of the end of said fiscal year or WHEREAS, the Authority has developed a program (the “Renewable Energy Pro- Local Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, as any subsequent fiscal year if receipts or moneys of the Authority in such year are sufficient gram”) for the financing, design, permitting, acquisition, installation, operation and amended (the “Local Bond Law”). to pay its expenses of operation and maintenance in such year and all amounts payable maintenance of renewable energy capital equipment and facilities consisting of solar Section 2. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the in such year on account of the principal of and interest on all such guaranteed Series 2011 panels, including any related electrical modifications or other work required or convenient County of Union Board of Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Projects and the Bonds, all bonds of the County issued as provided in Section 36 of the Act (N.J.S.A. for the installation of such solar panels (collectively, the renewable energy capital financing of same on behalf of the Local Units through the Program Documents, (ii) the 40:37A79) and all bonds of the Authority issued under the Act. equipment and facilities, the “Renewable Energy Projects”) for and on behalf of the execution or acknowledgment and delivery by the Authority of the Site License Agree- Section 6. The following matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: County and local governmental units within the County, including without limitation ment, the Lease Purchase Agreement, the Power Purchase Agreement, County Guar- (a) The maximum principal amount of Series 2011 Bonds (including one or more municipalities, boards of education for school districts, local authorities and any other anty Agreement, and the Continuing Disclosure Agreements in substantially the forms series of bonds and one or mores series of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation local government instrumentalities, public bodies or other local government entities attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, C, D and E, respectively (iii) the adoption by the Authority thereof) of the Authority which are hereby and hereunder fully, unconditionally and (collectively, including the County, the “Local Units”); of the Bond Resolution in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit F, (iv) the irrevocably guaranteed as to the punctual payment of the principal thereof (including WHEREAS, on August 31, 2010, the Authority issued “Request for Proposals for a issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2011 Bonds to effect such purpose and (v) the sinking fund installments, if any) and interest thereon is $20,000,000; the maximum Developer of Photovoltaic Systems with respect to certain Local Government Facilities adoption and execution and delivery of the County Guaranty as further security for the principal amount of Series 2011 Bonds (including one or more series of bonds and one in the County of Union, New Jersey” (the “RFP”); Series 2011 Bonds. The County’s consent hereto to the Program Documents contem- or more series of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof) of the Authority WHEREAS, the Renewable Energy Projects procured under the Renewable Energy plates the insertion of the final financing terms therein that will result from the sale of the that may be outstanding at any one time is $20,000,000; and the maximum estimated Program are to be installed on, in, affixed or adjacent to and/or for any other Local Unit Series 2011 Bonds, which financing terms shall be limited only by those financing term cost of the Total Project Cost to be financed in accordance with the transactions controlled buildings, other structures, lands or other properties of the Local Units parameters set forth in the application of the Authority filed with the Local Finance Board contemplated hereby is $28,570,000. (collectively, the “Local Unit Facilities”); (and on file with the County Manager) relating to the Series 2011 Bonds and the findings (b) The purpose described in this guaranty ordinance is not a current expense of the WHEREAS, it may be necessary, desirable or convenient, in connection with the related thereto and the parameters set forth herein. County and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be assessed on property specially financing, design, permitting, acquisition, construction, installation, operation and main- Section 3. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Act, specifically benefited thereby. tenance of the Renewable Energy Projects, to finance, design, permit, acquire, con- Section 37, the County is hereby authorized to and hereby shall fully, unconditionally and (c) A supplemental debt statement of the County has been duly made and filed in the struct, renovate and install certain capital improvements to the Local Unit Facilities, irrevocably guarantee the punctual payment of the principal, when due, of (including office of the Clerk of the Board, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed including without limitation, improvements to or replacement of, roofing systems (the sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Series 2011 Bonds in an aggregate in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the “Capital Improvement Projects” and together with the Renewable Energy Projects and principal amount not exceeding $20,000,000, which Series 2011 Bonds are to be issued Department of Community Affairs of the State, and such debt statement shows that while any Completion Project as defined in the hereinafter defined Bond Resolution, the to finance the Projects as described in the preambles hereof. Notwithstanding the the gross debt of the County, as defined in the Local Bond Law, is increased by this “Projects”); provisions of any other Financing Document, upon the endorsement of the Series 2011 guaranty ordinance by $20,000,000 in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the net WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Renewable Energy Program is to expand the use Bonds referred to in Section 3 below by an authorized officer of the County, the County debt of the County is not increased, and the obligation of the County authorized by or of renewable energy sources available and utilized by the Local Units for their Local Unit shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to pay, when due, the principal of incurred pursuant to the terms of this guaranty ordinance is permitted by an exception to Facilities, with the attendant environmental and financial benefits associated thereby, (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Series 2011 Bonds to the the debt limitations of the Local Bond Law which exception is contained in the Act, so long and to reduce the energy related operating costs to the Local Units for their Local Unit extent the Trustee, for any reason, has insufficient monies on any such payment dates as the payment obligations of the County hereunder are not called upon. Facilities, all intended to be offered at no net cost to the Local Units; to pay the principal of and interest on the Series 2011 Bonds in full when due on any such (d) Other than the publication requirements set forth below, all other items to be WHEREAS, in order to implement the Renewable Energy Program, and to finance payment dates, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of bonds issued contained in a bond ordinance adopted pursuant to the Local Bond Law are hereby costs associated with the Renewable Energy Program that the Authority determines to by the County and accordingly, the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably determined to be inapplicable to the County’s guaranty of the Series 2011 Bonds hereby. be necessary, convenient or desirable for the successful implementation of the Renew- obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County for the Section 7. To the extent the Authority determines that it is in the best interest of the able Energy Program, including without limitation up to the 70% of the cost of Projects, payment thereof without limitation as to rate or amount. This unconditional and Authority and the Local Units, the Authority is hereby authorized to finance the Projects the Authority is undertaking a project financing, which may include one or more series of irrevocable guaranty of the County effected hereby to pay the principal of (including as separate issues through one or more separate series of Series 2011 Bonds which in bonds entitled “County of Union Guaranteed Renewable Energy Program Lease sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Series 2011 Bonds when due in the aggregate shall not exceed $20,000,000. Such series of Series 2011 Bonds shall be Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 (Federally Taxable)” dated their date of delivery, in the accordance with the terms hereof and of the Program Documents may not be waived, entitled to the benefits of this County Guaranty in an aggregate amount not to exceed principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 (the “Series 2011 Bonds”); setoff or otherwise abrogated by action or inaction of the Authority, the County or for any $20,000,000. WHEREAS, the Series 2011 Bonds may also finance other costs associated with the other reason. Section 8. This guaranty ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner Renewable Energy Program that the Authority determines to be necessary, convenient Section 4. The Chairman of the Board of Freeholders (the “Freeholder Chair- provided by law. or desirable for the successful implementation of the Renewable Energy Program, man”) shall, by manual or facsimile signature, and is hereby directed to execute an Section 9. A public hearing shall be held on this guaranty ordinance on December 22, including without limitation (i) a portion of the Project Development Costs and Adminis- endorsement on each of the Series 2011 Bonds evidencing this guaranty by the County 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth New trative Fee (as such terms are defined in the RFP), (ii) costs incurred in connection with as to the punctual payment of the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any), Jersey. the issuance of the Series 2011 Bonds, (iii) costs incurred or to be incurred in connection when due, and interest thereon. The endorsement on each Series 2011 Bond shall be Section 10. The Clerk of the Board of Freeholders is hereby directed to publish and with the design, permitting, acquisition, construction, installation, operation and mainte- in substantially the following form, and absent the fully executed endorsement in such post notice of this guaranty ordinance as required by applicable law, including the Act and nance of the Renewable Energy Projects for the Local Units, (iv) costs incurred or to be following form on any such Series 2011 Bond, such Series 2011 Bond shall not be entitled Local Bond Law. incurred in connection with the design, permitting, acquisition, construction, renovation, to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance: Section 11. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall and installation of the Capital Improvement Projects for the Local Units, if any (v) forward certified copies of this resolution to Charlotte DeFilippo, Executive Director of the “GUARANTY OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY capitalized interest and/or reserves, if any, and (vi) such other amounts as shall be set Authority, Robert E. Barry, Esq., County of Union, County Counsel, Steve L. Rogut, Esq., forth in the Bond Resolution; The payment of the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest Rogut McCarthy LLC, County Bond Counsel and Ryan J. Scerbo, Esq., DeCotiis, WHEREAS, the Company as a potential “materially obligated person” within the on the within Series 2011 Bond shall be fully, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, Counsel to the Authority. meaning and for the purposes set forth in Rule 15c2-12 (“Rule 15c-12”) promulgated by by the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”) in accordance with the provisions of 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 Page 12 Thursday, December 30, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE STUDENT VIEW Roosevelt Intermediate School

The weekly column written by local high school students Honor Roll First Marking Period Using the Term ‘Holidays’ Is Actually Denying WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Jessica Zimmermann, Devin Zrebiec Our Country’s Diversity, Student Writes mediate School Principal Stewart Carey announced the school’s first 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll By JULIA QUELLER cause it has no religious component; Marissa Alvarez, Lauren Androconis, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it is just a game. marking period honor roll. Phoebe Aronds, Sameena Asija, Meredith When strolling through the I suppose we could have changed Bagger, Andrew Baker, Elise Ballan, Jessica 7th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Bebel, Meghan Blutfield, Stephen Bonsall, Westfield High School (WHS) hall- the name to Hanukkah Harry, but it is Yanni Angelides, Caroline Basil, Sarah Victoria Breza, Stephanie Brown, Eliza Bryen, ways the other day, I overheard a more likely that Santa, not Harry, Boyle, Claire Cassie, David Collins, Greta Jill Burke, Olivia Cara, William Chandler, curious exchange. would mysteriously fill my locker Crandall, Kayla Derman, Gwyneth Devin, Elena Chermak, William Crenshaw, Katherine One girl exclaimed, “I’m so ex- with Hershey’s Kisses. Sidharth Eleswarapu, Edward Encinas, Cecile Crowley, Courtney Day, Michael Dazzo, Eliza- Fountain Jardim, Kevin Frega, Jacob Furst, beth Dee, Kayleight Denner, Nicole Di Giorgio, cited! I heard it’s going to snow on I am not offended when teachers Samantha Gargiulo, Isabella Gelfand, Jessica Katherine Duffy, Colin Dursee, Lauren Christmas!” However, she quickly mention “Christmas break.” In fact, I CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1960…Pictured are members of Guan, Kathryn Helander, Luke Hiltwein, Ken- Echausse, Kristianna Elbert, Zoe Federbusch, realized her slip, and corrected her- actually find that when a teacher in- WHS’s 1960 Reunion Committee. Back row, from left to right, are: Charles neth Hoerle, Alison Jaruzelski, Jessica Keenan, Max Flysch, Erin Frankel, Jane Franks, An- self. “Sorry, I mean December 25.” stantly corrects himself by saying, “win- Haller, Ted Marquardt, Lenore Scurry, Camille Minnicino Kahn, Pat Smith William Kelly, Catherine King, Ann Sophie drew Frantz, Rebecca Freer, Jennifer Frega, Casey, Eleanor Pichedda Wall, Bruce Baker and Barbara Bailey Hollister; front Koglin, Patrick Korth, Olivia Loggia, Claire Jackson Frontero, Chloe Genakos, Jared The controversy surrounding the ter break,” the classroom’s atmosphere Magnanini, Rachel Mattessich, Paige McCann, Geoghan, Christina Griesmer, Aidan Hamilton, acknowledgement of Christmas in an becomes unnecessarily awkward. row, Missy Scott McIntyre, Lynne Kuzsma Wagner, Carol Dinizo Marquardt, Hannah McLane, Ben Meltzer, Michael Austin Hinel, Benjamin Howell, Alexandru increasingly sensitive society has I’ve noticed that teachers’ extreme Elsa Weaver Jackson, and Gloria Dinino Guarino. Missing from the photo are Mobarakai, Sarah Morton, Hopper Murray, Ionescu, Kayla Jackson, Kyle Jason, Amber coined the term, the “War on Christ- concern about being politically cor- Loretta Ciraolo Wilson, Liz Horton Crockett, Jerry Infantino, Joan Krutzner Julia Myers, Margaux Natiello, Jack Oates, Johnson, Brian Johnson, Carly Kalis, Devin Schleckser and Allen Schleckser. Jack Petrovcik, Danielle Pinney, Alice Polini, Kiernan, Ian Knapp, Jacqueline Knapp, Timo- mas.” rect has actually called attention to Bryanna Reinhardt, Tyler Roth, Brooke thy Korth, Kelly Anne Kristiansen, Austin The present struggle lies in the students’ religious differences. Teach- Schaeffer, Catherine Serratelli, Haley Sharlow, Kronick, Corinne Kuntz, Matthew Lamar, inclusion of religion in secular insti- ers feel the need to include the few WHS Class of 1960 Chanel Shum, Catherine Simon, Jason Starita, Olivia Lavelle, Alessandra Leong, Andrew tutions, which has caused near para- students who don’t celebrate Christ- Pavel Stepaniouk, Blake Taylor Malacrea, Sara McCutcheon, Judy McDonald, John McKinley, Evan Mcelheny, Mary Meyo, noia in society’s attempts to be politi- mas, but by changing the term to Seventh Grade Honor Roll Kevin Miller, Samantha Moore, Kelly cally correct. While the earlier War “winter break,” they are paradoxi- Reunites for 50th Evan Adams, Elizabeth Allen, Devin Ander- Morrison, Jacqueline Napolitano, Samantha on Christmas was waged by people cally singling out the non-Christians. son, Ryan Anderson, Hannah Angus, Andrew Nigro, Anna O’Brian, Charlie O’Brien, Alyson who wanted to emphasize the birth of As long as we do not promote our WESTFIELD – The 50th reunion donated a portion of the class funds to Annitsakis, Molly Bandelli, Steven Barmakian, Palia, David Parker, Christopher Pettit, Meghan of Westfield High School’s (WHS) the following local organizations: Jasper Baur, Sophia Bennett, Catherine Bergin, Pettit, Emma Phillips, Chelsea Rader, Claudia Jesus rather than the 20-percent-off own beliefs, I believe that we should Romeo, Alexandra Rood, Julianne Salemy, sale at Target, the current war attacks be able to acknowledge our different Class of 1960 was held from October WHS Library, Westfield Rescue Michael Bergman, Ryan Bowman, Robert 1 to 3 with the reunion dinner at Echo Squad, WHS “Play For Pink” Breast Brancatella, Cameron Bremer, Anna Browne, Lillian Scott, Andrew Simcox, Georgia Slater, religious celebration in public places. faiths in school. The use of the um- Lauren Brumfield, Mitchell Bryk, Tobin Caroline Stocking, Meghan Summers, Kathryn As a high-school student, I can’t brella term, “holidays,” is denying Lake Country Club. Cancer Fundraiser, Children’s Spe- Burgdorf, David Burns, Lauren Busardo, Mat- Vera, Elinor Walker, Elli Warsh, Christopher ignore the Christmas motifs that crop our country’s diversity and grouping A total of 132 classmates and 60 cialized Hospital, Holy Trinity Food thew Busardo, Daniel Alex Campbell, Max Why, Olivia Windorf, Alexander Zornitsky up as soon as we return from Thanks- everyone together. spouses/partners came together to re- Pantry, Center for Hope Hospice and Carle, Tristen Cascio, Gabrielle Cofone, Owen kindle friendships, share their life sto- The 102nd Cavalry Regiment Family Colwell, Anne Condodina, Benjamin Cook, Eighth Grade Honor Roll giving break. Soon, I cannot escape There is no need to pretend that we Daniel Criscuolo, Jack Curry, Sarah Davis, Carli Arena, Patrick Aslanian, Jennifer the Santa hats and the echoes of the don’t attend churches, synagogues or ries and reminisce about their years at Readiness Groups and the 50th Bri- Jessica Doyle, Blake Fallon, Steven Fasciale, Bagger, Margaret Blatz, Kerry Boll, Nathan WHS Choraleers singing carols over mosques outside of school. While WHS. Classmates came from as far gade Combat Team of the New Jersey Lauren Fazio, Matthew Fazio, Caroline Felix, Budashewitz, John Bunting, Kimberly Burns, the loudspeakers during the morning those seven hours we are all locked away as Hawaii and The Philippines. Army National Guard, which includes Alexander Frisch, Ryan Geary, Marina Kyle Burns, Nicholas Cannone, Zoe Capaldo, After the reunion, the committee the NJ Fallen Soldiers Foundation. Gialanella, Jared Glassman, Jessica Gold, Madeline Capodanno, Fiona Castorina, Olivia announcements. together at WHS may seem like our Jonathan Gorczyca, Jack Gorelick, Mary Castorina, Kirsten Caughey, Bridget Charlton, However, these symbols have been entire lives, we should remember that The Westfield Diner also made a Gouldson, Jarek Gozdieski, Matthew Greeley, Bryan Chou, Amanda Christian, Kevin Clauss, so seamlessly integrated into society we do have personal lives, and it is PUBLIC NOTICE separate donation to the Epilepsy Nicholas Greenspan, Julia Gretsky, Alexander Daniel Coelho, Alexandra Colucci, Nicholas Foundation of NJ in honor of the class. Grom, Veronica Grycan, Frankanthony Costa, Jacob Cruz, Patrick Culhane, Jacqueline that they have lost their religious af- impossible to fully separate the two. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Guerriero, Tabitha Hanay, Connor Haviland, Daaleman, Thomas Dazzo, Lauren Deluca, filiations. And as a Jewish student, I Accordingly, teachers should not ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Hannah Hawkins, Emily Hecht, Ryan Mae Devin, Molly Dombroski, Francesca Dos embrace these icons as well, for they feel nervous to divulge their religions 2011 REGULAR MEETINGS Hinderliter, Emma Hoffman, Lexi Holzer, Santos, Julie Dwyer, Kevin Echausse, Adam have become customary in welcom- as long as they do not preach them, TOWN OF WESTIELD Madeline Hudelson, Abigail Hurwitz, Ana Federbusch, Justin Fernandez, Elizabeth Fox, In compliance with the Open Public BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ionescu, Tyler Jakubek, Michael Jeffery, Maya Erin Fox, Seth Fraenkel, Andrew Githens, ing the winter season. and Christian students should not Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, MEETING DATES FOR 2011 Jonsson, Maxamillion Kaiser, Samuel Jacob Givelber, Clarence Go, Cindy Gong, While many of my friends are also worry about offending anyone when regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Karnofsky, John Anthony Katsingris, Nicholas Andrew Gorczyca, Nicole Graf, Aisling Adjustment of the Township of Scotch In Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D Kay, Jake Kerth, Madeline Kevelson, Taylor Greene, Ryan Harrington, Erin Hart, Molly Jewish, every year we exchange Se- sharing their Christmas plans. Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be cret Santa gifts. None of us are both- For this reason, our incessant at- (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield Kirby, Emily Kirschner, Austin Kreusser, Mark Hart, Casey Haviland, Rachel Hayden, Chris- held in Council Chambers, First Floor, Board of Adjustment wishes to advise the Kudla, Jacob Kurstedt, Marija Landeka, James topher Hendrix, Eric Herber, Benjamin ered by playing a game that has a tempts to leave religion out of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, public of its meeting dates. Meetings at Landriau, Kevin Law, Nicholas Lawrie, Mackail Herbster, Patrick Higgins, Kelly Hogan, Jo- name associated with Christmas be- schoolhouse can never be fully real- Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on which formal action will be taken will be Liederman, John Lovito, Olivia Luzzi, Erin seph Johnston, Norna Jules, Nicholas ized and the War on Christmas can the following Thursdays in 2011 unless held on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. in Mackenzie, Erin Malley, Jack Manning, James Kalimtzis, Jessica Koenigsberg, Sabrina Ladj, otherwise noted: the Council Chambers at the Municipal Marner, Grace Mastronardi, Charles McCready, Amanda Lambert, Michael Lapolla, Kaitlyn Students Work Toward never be won. Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Julia Queller is a WHS junior, Class January 6, 2011 – Reorganization 7 pm Katherine McDonald, Emily McGann, Kyle Larkin, David Lavelle, Christopher Lee, Degrees at Pace Univ. February 3, 2011 New Jersey. McIntyre, Nicholas McLane, Edward Mebane, Katherine Lee, William Liddy, Alexandra of 2012. March 3, 2011 January 10, 2011 August 8, 2011 Michael Mizus, Owen Monaghan, Julia Mor- Little, Kiera Loftus, Meredith Luerssen, Jacob AREA – The following students April 7, 2011 February 14, 2011 September 12, 2011 gan, Nick Mueller, Ryan Munley, Owen Murray, Malinsky, Joseph Manganello, Andrew Marino, have declared majors at Pace Univer- PUBLIC NOTICE May 5, 2011 March 14, 2011 October 12, 2011 Andrew Natko, Michael O’Connor, Rowan Carlie Mayer, Collin McDonald, Aimee Meyo, sity in New York this fall: June 2, 2011 April 11, 2011 November 14, 2011 Oberman, Rebecca Pariente, Grace Pettit, Julia Mia Miller, Helen Mizrach, Elise Morano, FAIRVIEW CEMETERY July 14, 2011 Pierce, Mackenzie Pinkin, Hannah Priscoe, Nicholas Moynihan, Robert Noonan, Briana Victoria Binko from Mountainside May 9, 2011 December 12, 2011 ANNUAL MEETING September 8, 2011 June 13, 2011 January 9, 2012 Jacob Ritter, Brett Robertshaw, Evan Rooney, O’Brien, Rajan Olson, Samantha Paoletti, Mat- is a junior this fall at Pace University’s October 6, 2011 July 11, 2011 February 13, 2012 Sarai Rosenberg, Hallie Rosenburgh, Julia Ross, thew Paone, Corinne Petersen, Anthony Pirrone, The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners November 3, 2011 Andrejs Rumpeters, Drew Russo, Christopher Emily Posyton, Jason Previlon, Luke Prybylski, New York City campus and has de- The Board will also meet at 7:00 p.m. on cided to major in Finance. of Fairview Cemetery will be held at the December 1, 2011 Sabatino, Jacob Sagal, Isabella Salerno, Chloe Jennifer Raba, Jacob Rabinowitz, Anna Reid, Cemetery office, 1100 East Broad Street, January 5, 2012 – Reorganization 7 pm these dates in the Mayor’s Conference Salvato , Nicholas Salvato, James Sciortino, Jack Reinhard, Annie Resnikoff, David Daniel, Fiasconaro from Garwood Westfield, New Jersey, Monday January Room for a work session in which, the Emily Shields, Christina Sloan, Matthew Sloan, Reverendo, Jordan Robertson, Thomas is a junior this fall at Pace University’s 24, 2011 at 4:00 P.M., for the election of In accordance with the Americans With public may attend but may not participate. Helen Sparrow, Sarah Steiner, Thomas Sum- Rohwetter, Sebastian Rojas, Amy Rosenzweig, Pleasantville campus and has decided three Trustees each for a term of three Disabilities Act, any person that might Applications and plans to be considered mers, Brooke Sutton, Erik Swanson, James Courtney Ryan, Nicholas Sanders, Amer Sawan, years, to succeed John Ricker, David require special needs should be in touch at these meetings will be on file in the office Tanella, Natasjia Taylor, Allyson Tazbin, Emily Schuman, Victoria Scognamiglio, Russell to major in Computer Science. Roberts, and Barbara Vincentsen, with the Board Office during normal busi- of the Secretary of the Board of Adjust- Cassandra Teschner, Jake Tooley, Michael Seeger, Dana Seigelstein, Ellie Shirk, Maren Michael Mathews from Westfield whose terms will then expire and for the ness hours so that their needs may be ment, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, Toresco, Scott Tupper, Christopher Varano, Siegel, Kara Smith, Amanda Spiezio, Cotter is a junior this fall at Pace University’s transaction of such other business as may addressed (visually or hearing impaired, New Jersey and may be seen Monday Alexandra Vitale, Katarina Von Der Wroge, Spurlock, Amanda Stein, Evan Steinfield, Emily Pleasantville campus and has decided be presented at the meeting. wheelchair bound, etc.) through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Harrison Wachtel, Jessica Whang, Paige Sullivan, Andrew Ukrainskyj, Julia Wanfried, Richard M. Ralph Barbara Horev, Secretary Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, Whitman, Dakota Williams, Constanza Wolff, Jason Wang, Aidan Ward, Connor Webb, to major in Applied Psycology and Secretary/Treasurer Zoning Board of Adjustment Westfield Board of Adjustment Brennan Wright, Diana Wu, Laine Yamano, Mallory Weisse 1 T - 12/30/10, TIMES: Fee: $30.60 Human Relations. 1 T - 12/30/10, The Leader Fee: $15.30 1 T - 12/30/10, Leader Fee: $28.56 Community Hears Tips On Social Media at Workshop WESTFIELD – “Navigating and tance of verbal face-to-face communi- You’re Invited to the JCC Open House! Getting Ahead of the Social Media cation between parents and children Curve” was the theme of a compre- and to teach values early in a child’s hensive evening at Westfield High life. Sunday, January 9 11 am - 3 pm School on November 30. The keynote address was taped and Westfield High School Assistant will be shown on Blue Devils TV-36 in Principal Jeremy Davies, who dubbed the coming weeks. 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TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Courtesy of MSMA Voice of Democracy ‡6SHFLDOJLIWZKHQ\RXMRLQRQ-DQXDU\ PLANNING BOARD TALKING ABOUT MY 2011 REGULAR MEETINGS GENERATION…Area students who ‡UHJLVWUDWLRQIHHVDYHXSWR In compliance with the Open Public attend Mount Saint Mary’s Academy ‡)UHHGD\SHUVRQDO¿WQHVVSURJUDP Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, in Watchung addressed the question, Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of “Does my generation have a role in ‡5HJLVWHUIRUFDPSDQGEHHQWHUHGWRZLQD the Township of Scotch Plains, Union America’s future?” Pictured, from left County, New Jersey will be held in Council to right, are: Lisa Longo, teacher of ZHHNRIFDPS)5(( Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains at 7:30 American History, Janine Puhak, ‡$VNDERXWRXUUHIHUUDOERQXVHVIRU pm, on the following Mondays in 2011, Amanda Williams and Sarah Mercanti. unless otherwise indicated: PHPEHUVKLSDQGFDPS January 10, 2011 Eleventh grader Sarah Mercanti of January 24, 2011 New Providence (first place), 10th February 14, 2011 grader Amanda Williams of Westfield February 28, 2011 March 14, 2011 (second place) and 10th grader Janine March 28, 2011 Puhak (third place) of Cranford beat Open April 11, 2011 out students from multiple area schools April 25, 2011 with their original compositions and May 9, 2011 audio recordings. May 23, 2011 7 Days June 13, 2011 Their pieces addressed the ques- June 27, 2011 tion, “Does my generation have a role July 11, 2011 in America’s future?” All three girls a Week July 25, 2011 will now advance to the county level of September 12, 2011 the competition. This is the second September 26, 2011 Wednesday October 12, 2011 consecutive year Sarah has been named October 24, 2011 a winner in this contest. Her submis- November 14, 2011 sion last year earned her a place in the November 28, 2011 state finals. December 12, 2011 Lisa Longo, teacher of American In accordance with the Americans With History, said, “The contest presents a Disabilities Act, any person that might very valuable opportunity for students We’re require special needs should be in touch with the Board Office during normal busi- to reflect on the contributions of previ- ness hours so that their needs may be ous generations of Americans and to thinking addressed (visually or hearing impaired, contemplate their own roles as young wheelchair bound, etc.). All interested citizens. The Mount is very grateful to 0DUWLQH$YHQXH6FRWFK3ODLQV1- persons may be present and be heard. summer! Barbara Horev the VFW and to our VFW representa- ZZZMFFQMRUJ‡ Secretary to the Planning Board tive, Frank Chupko, for facilitating 1 T - 12/30/10, Times Fee: $37.74 our participation.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 30, 2010 Page 13 toire. Three selections from the pe- Year-In-Review Continues rennial Christmas favorite, Nut- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 cracker, had several children literally CLASSIFIED ADS Prince said. dancing in the aisles as their smiling ~ Greg Waxberg parents swayed in their seats. This FAMILY SEEKS WSTFLD HOME CHILDCARE NEEDED performance was billed as the WESTFIELD – The Westfield orchestra’s first Christmas pops con- Family with 2 kids seeking Nannies - Housekeepers Symphony Orchestra played to an cert. 4-bedroom home. If you or BabyNurses Needed enthusiastic crowd of 5,000 at the ~ Barbara Thomson someone you know is selling, Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time PNC Arts Center in September and email us. Our home is sold and we Solid References Required. repeated its program the next night in WESTFIELD – Also held in early are pre-approved. No brokers CALL (732) 972-4090 Westfield. These two relatively short December, the Rake and Hoe Garden [email protected] www.absolutebestcare.com Italian operas – Cavalleria Rusticana Club (RHGC) held a “Deck the Halls” (Rustic Chivalry) and Pagliacci Holiday House Tour featuring four NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING (Clowns) – have been performed as a homes with refreshing and innova- FREELANCERS WANTED twin bill since the late 1800s, and are tive ideas in holiday decorating. Each If you need someone to clean Strong, detail-oriented writers house had its own theme customized your house, leave it to us. You with professional demeanor among the best known works in the have better things to do. We’re a repertoire. to the décor throughout. needed to cover local Both operas are set in small Italian RHGC holds holiday house tours reliable couple with excellent government meetings. Must villages in the 1800’s, and both fea- once every four years. This year’s references. (862) 307-3481 be able to meet deadlines, ture a betrayed husband, a scheming proceeds will go to the Clair Brownell know how to write a lead, and woman, a chorus of villagers and, of Memorial Wildflower Garden at the PHOTOGRAPHY take an active interest in their Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve course, revenge! With all of the drama SETTING THE SCENE… The work of Scotch Plains photographer Michael Event and family photographer to beats in order to develop news of opera, it is easy to become wrapped McKenna was on exhibit at Wings Gallery in Fanwood in October. The exhibit House. Kris Luka co-chaired the event keep your Soiree alive forever. stories. Please email up in the singing and forget that the focused on one of the photographer’s favorite subjects: The State of New Jersey. Mr. with Liz Dwyer. “We want to thank Professional references. Call resume and clips to: conductor and orchestra are the ones McKenna’s work runs from the classic landscape shot to the surreal life-like look all the members for all their hard Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 [email protected] holding it together. Conductor David an inanimate object can have. Above, “Cold Steel” was taken on the edge of the work,” said Ms. Luka, adding that the Email: [email protected] Wroe led this excellent orchestra in a Great Swamp just up the hill in Chatham. RHGC hopes to plan another holiday passionate and exciting performance, home tour for 2014. producing cheers and standing ova- significantly. The “raw” content aside, CRANFORD – La Traviata, one ~ Christie Storms Madrigal Singers Presents tions on both nights. Bravo! this was a well-executed show. of Giuseppe Verdi’s most-beloved WESTFIELD – The New Jersey ~ Barbara Thomson ~ Susan M. Dougherty Italian operas of the 19th century, Choral Art Society held its annual CRANFORD – The Theater WESTFIELD – Hundreds of visi- was presented at Cranford Dramatic Messiah sing-in at the First United ‘O Great Mystery’ in Jan. Project’s first musical show in its 16 tors stepped through the doors of Club’s Community Theater play- Methodist Church. People were wel- WESTFIELD – The public can join Bethlehem and the flight into Egypt to years of operation, Crowns, was pre- seven remarkable residences for the house by Pineda Lyric Opera Com- come to just come and listen or sing the Madrigal Singers and Director John escape Herod’s treachery. sented in the traditional Roy Smith Hearth & Home Kitchen Tour, a pany. Their version offered a marvel- along with Handel’s most famous Sichel as they present “O Great Mys- After an interlude of flute duets, the Theater of Union County College. fundraiser benefiting Holy Trinity ously professional treatment of the work. tery,” a program of a cappella music singers present Missa O Magnum Crowns, by Regina Taylor, is a Interparaochial School (HTIS). The work, which was filled with merri- Director James Little was equal and readings drawn from hundreds of Mysterium, a parody mass by Tomás reflective history of African-Ameri- tour not only featured a feast for the ment and gaiety with an undercurrent parts conductor, singer and cheer- years of Christmas celebrations. Luis Victoria, based on his motet of the can women and their remembrances eyes, as guests viewed designer rooms of despair and anguish. The leader, conducting when things were The performance, the group’s sev- same name. The program concludes of hats their ancestors wore. The story and kitchens, but also provided de- company’s friends, relatives and going smoothly and singing along enth “second chance at Christmas con- with John Sichel’s entertaining arrange- is told through the eyes of a contem- lectable cuisine to please their pal- strangers leapt to their feet at this with the men or encouraging others cert” will take place at 4 p.m. on Janu- ment of Silver Bells. porary young black woman, Yolanda, ettes from local chefs and bakers. memorable performance to show their when things went awry. The star of ary 9, 2011 at the First United Method- From the glorious polyphony of who opens the show with an impres- ~ Christie Storms appreciation of the amateurs and pro- the evening was organist Trent ist Church, located at 1 East Broad Victoria to the rich Russian harmonies sive rap number that reveals her life fessionals alike. Johnson, who played the notoriously Street in Westfield. Guest flutists Jenny of Rakhmaninov; from the familiar SCOTCH PLAINS – The work of ~ Susan M. Dougherty in Brooklyn, where her brother was Scotch Plains photographer Michael difficult accompaniment with energy Cline and Susan Graham will join the sounds of traditional carols to the lush shot and killed. This musical edu- McKenna was on exhibit at Wings WESTFIELD – The Westfield and accuracy, providing the good ensemble as they tell the inspirational harmonies of Berlioz, there is some- cated audiences with a slice of cul- Gallery in Fanwood. The exhibit fo- High School Theatre Department per- rhythmic underpinning vital to a per- story of the birth of the Holy Child. thing to capture the heart and imagina- tural identity and history. Typical cused on one of the photographer’s formed a unique version of A formance of the work. The program opens with a mystical tion of everyone. monologues include proclamations favorite subjects: The State of New Midsummer’s Night’s Dream when ~ Barbara Thomson setting of 13th century plainsong and Admission at the door is $15 for like, “Our crowns have been bought Jersey. freshman English teacher and play RAHWAY – Audiences of all ages continues with musical descriptions of adults and $10 for seniors and students. and paid for” and “Hattitude is what His camera imparts a magical, al- director, Daniel Devlin, merged the were treated to an enchanting perfor- Gabriel’s appearance to Mary, the an- Both venues are handicapped-acces- you need to wear a hat well.” most fairytale-like quality to the cit- eloquence of Shakespeare’s language mance of the New Jersey Ballet’s gels’ greeting to the shepherds, the sible and have on-site parking. To learn ~ Susan M. Dougherty ies, suburbs, rural locations and shores with the social influence of New York Cinderella at the Union County Per- arrival of the shepherds and the kings in more, call (908) 389-0982. SCOTCH PLAINS – Township New Jerseyeans call home. One of City during the summer of 1967. forming Arts Center. Beautiful scen- POPCORN™ resident Madhumita Parmar, a stu- the ways he achieves this effect is by The production’s cast commanded ery and props, including a sparkling dent at the Union County Academy capturing the vivid color inherent in the stage as learned Shakespeare thes- golden pumpkin coach, added to the for Allied Health Science his subjects. He also likes to shoot in pians. The play’s musical score helped magic. Many of the young audience The Fighter: (UCAAHC), produced and per- the early-morning hours before sun- to establish the social themes of un- members wore their own princess formed in a Fundraising Concert for rise and for two or three hours after it rest, peace and love, which marked dresses and tiaras to the performance. Exhibits Championship Form the benefit of Akshaya Patra, an comes up. the 1960s. The capacity crowd gave a Affordable and entertaining, rousing applause as the final curtain agency that provides meals for un- “I concentrate my work on New Cinderella proved to be a charming One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent closed on the last night of the perfor- derprivileged children in India. Jersey because I’ve lived here my introduction to classical ballet. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER shining armor from the shackles that The event, performed at Terrill whole life, and I have lived in many mance, and after giving their final ~ Christie Storms 4 popcorns bow, the seniors were rewarded with deter the shared dream destiny they Middle School in late September, co- different places within it,” he said. Director David O. Russell’s The now envision. Ensconced on Alice’s incided with Madhumita’s 16th birth- ~ Marylou Morano roses from their cast-mates. ~ Eric D. Wildstein Fighter, an absorbing, powerfully real- couch, serving as a chorus to her ego- day. An accomplished dancer, singer NEWARK – Newark’s New Jer- istic account of light welterweight centric reveries, several witchlike and saxophonist, Madhumita has of- sey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) WESTFIELD – Former Westfield “Irish” Micky Ward’s trials and tribula- daughters provide telling comedy re- ten used her talents to raise funds for welcomed the Geraldine Dodge Po- resident John Rokosny returned to tions in and out of the ring, is both lief, echoing mom’s pontifications to non-profits. etry Festival for the first time. Previ- his hometown to tell the tale of Paul metaphor and anthropological critic. insure their own survival. The Akshaya Patra concert raised ously held at Waterloo Village in Jackson. Mr. Rokosny, a producer Pulling no punches, it identifies the We pause to speculate: What is it more than $10,000 for the organiza- Stanhope, the four-day festival – and director of public-service vid- vestigial emotions that make this genre about the lower classes that is so in- tion. The benefit was inspired by a dubbed “WordStock” by the New York eos, created a film for the Paul Jack- such a searing microcosm of the hu- triguing? Of late, almost a whole show- family trip to Jaipoor, India. son Fund, which began in 1991 to man condition. biz franchise has formed, dedicated to Times –offered an all-star team of Courtesy of Jacque Bourke “I felt so inspired after this visit poets. benefit Mr. Jackson, a 1979 Westfield CHRISTMAS IS SAVED...The stu- Give filmmaker Russell and a gaggle spotlighting the mores and folkways of that I was determined to do some- The festival experienced roughly High School graduate who was diag- dents of Holy Trinity Interparochial of writers credit for making intense, those who either refuse, or have been thing [to] help this organization flour- 15,000 attendees overall. Lawrence nosed with a spinal-cord tumor and School’s Drama Club presented The philosophical sense of a very messy unable, to carve out a piece of America’s ish more than it already has,” P. Goldman, the president and chief later rendered paralyzed after his sec- Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed sociology. Welcome to Lowell, Mass., middle-class pie. Witness the bevy of Madhumita said. “Through my dance, executive of the NJPAC, speaking to ond surgery; he died in February 2009 by Paul O’Connor, earlier this month, a town that went down for the count daytime TV shows that delight in mak- I am essentially helping impover- the audience on the festival’s open- at the age of 47. to rave reviews. Picured, from left to after the mills fled. Struggling to lift ing sport of them. ished children get food and an educa- ing night, marveled that “in a world Awareness of the Paul Jackson right, are: Russell Weber, Daniel Scalia, itself off the canvas ever since, the Sadly, that’s slumming, rubberneck- tion, she said. Fund has led to it being chosen by the Shannon Wieszczek, Kristen Hughes, where everyone’s tweeting and e- Nicole Ferrer and Nina Dixon. profound psychological effect is sternly ing at socioeconomic tragedy. I’d like ~ Marylou Morano mailing, 1,000 people came to spend Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield as worn on its denizens’ sleeves. to think our interest here is primarily an evening enjoying poetry in real the recipient of the club’s annual CRANFORD – Cranford Dra- Nowhere does hope spring more sympathetic. Representing the October time.” fundraising gala on March 12, 2011. matic Club’s Community Playhouse desperately than in the home of Alice Dickensian aspiration for a finer life, WESTFIELD – Abie’s Irish Rose, ~ Michael J. Pollack “You’re making a film – which is presented a version of Stuart Little Ward (Melissa Leo), the hard-drink- Wahlberg’s Micky Ward is the tale’s by Anne Nichols, was Westfield Com- fun to do – and then you can, over a that stayed very close to the E.B. ing, chain-smoking mother of nine and Cinderella. He knows there’s some- munity Players’ season-opener. De- period of time, see how much it White novel. self-appointed boxing manager. As in thing better than the insular barbarism spite being panned unanimously by spreads and promotes awareness…” Ty Jacobs directed the production, every family, the Ward culture is built that surrounds him, not just monetarily, theater reviewers in 1922 when it said Mr. Rokosny. which was adapted for the stage by on an amalgam of legend and myth. In but spiritually as well. first opened, it survived on Broad- ~ Michael J. Pollack Joseph Robinette. Actors ranged in their case, it’s eldest son Dicky Eklund’s Thus, it is essentially a deadly holy way and, for years, held the world’s MOUNTAINSIDE – A photo age from 10 to 80. In the play, Stuart could-have-been glory. war that widens the rift between him record for the longest-running tour- Linda Beaudry Condrillo snapped learned that his size is not a deterrent Magnificently portrayed with Os- and the long held rituals and ethos that ing play in Broadway history. This while touring the island of Burano in to his dreams. “The energy of the car-worthy verve and sensitivity by have subjugated his clan. Alice preaches fast-moving three-act comedy pre- Venice, Italy last year was chosen for young kids is contagious, and when Christian Bale, he was a decent fighter the mantra, holding up the besotted, sents a story of stereotyped preju- the New Jersey Photography Forum’s you combine that with the theatrical with good potential before succumb- poor, poor Dicky as the martyred sym- dices and how they might be over- 16th Annual Juried Photography Ex- experience of the adults, it’s a great ing to drug addiction. In recent years, bol of all their beliefs. Hanging from come. hibit. A writer for The Leader and recipe for a good time for people of he has become a tarnished, charitably that false cross, Christian Bale per- The storyline revolves around a The Times since 2005, she entered all ages,” said Mr. Jacobs. acknowledged local hero, dining out forms a thespic miracle to behold. New York Orthodox Jewish man, her piece into the Watchung Arts ~ Susan M. Dougherty on the story of how he once knocked Commanding yet unselfish, he suf- Solomon Levy, a widower who owns down the great Sugar Ray Leonard. fuses the atmosphere with the entire Center (WAC) exhibit “purely on a GARWOOD – The Crossroads was his own business, running it with his whim.” Ms. Condrillo said the high- Some say he slipped. crux of the opus, a symbol of the bones only son, Abraham. In the past, son filled with the sounds of The Beatles In any case, as we take up the tale the of contention gnawing at the personae’s light of the experience was walking and as one of their great followers, “Abie” has brought home young into the WAC and seeing her photo as torch has now apparently passed to souls, and screaming their discontent. women who have never met with Smithereens front man and longtime little brother Micky Ward, superbly Knocking heads with him, literally and one of the first near the entryway. Beatles enthusiast Pat DiNizio, per- Solomon’s approval because they are “It’s like a validation that someone detailed by Mark Wahlberg. A road- figuratively, Mr. Wahlberg bobs and not Jewish. What makes the audience formed a two-hour acoustic set. The paver by day, he’s won several fights. weaves, allowing him an intermittent else thinks it’s good besides you,” she performance was held on the 30th happy is Naomi Yablonsky’s vision U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan said. But of late, he has stagnated and taken limelight without losing his character’s and fine direction. This is a period anniversary of John Lennon’s death. numerous beatings, ostensibly due to importance. ~ Christie Storms Scotch Plains resident DiNizio lit- piece that, according to director the subjective and imprudent judgment But perhaps more phenomenal in Yablonsky, echoes a universal theme: November December erally made his way thoughThe of domineering Alice and the fallen this movie of multifariously sought “There is always hope that true love Beatles’ songbook, throwing in The Dicky. redemptions is the tolerance Bale ulti- WESTFIELD – The New York ASBURY PARK – Scotch Plains Smithereens, The Kinks and The Who can run smoothly. chamber music group “Mostly Mu- resident and up-and-coming rapper A real manager offers him a chance mately engenders in his audience. The ~ Susan M. Dougherty along the way. to quit the road gang and train full time idea of heroes and villains soon spins sic” performed at Temple Emanu-El Dirty Mac shared the stage with five The show was inspired by WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- in November. The program featured other New Jersey rap acts and the in Las Vegas. He yearns for the oppor- into an enlightening gray area that DiNizio’s “living-room tours,” in tunity. But the family has its hooks in speaks volumes about the human com- dent Gregory Principato finished music for oboe and string trio, and band Flight’s Kool at the famed Stone which he travels the country playing shooting his independent short film, was a chance to hear some lesser- Pony in Asbury Park. him. And thus we identify the syn- edy. Along the way, a good old-fash- at the homes of Smithereens fans. drome that plagues the very best and ioned look at brotherly love comple- Crackers the movie, in South Amboy. known repertoire. Mozart’s Oboe Dirty Mac performed all new ma- “It’s been a life-changing experi- It features cast and crew members Quartet in F Major, Britten’s, Phan- terial to be featured on his sopho- worst of families: the tyranny of the ments the perspective. ence, being able to meet so many fans DNA. Do as we say or flaunt your The most prestigious, albeit hack- from the local area along with well- tasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings, more album, “Service With A Style.” and really get to them personally,” he known actors, including Vincent and von Dohnanyi’s Seranade in C Dirty Mac, also known as James repudiation of family, your selfish be- neyed, accolade that can be laid on a said. trayal. boxing film is that it isn’t just a ring saga D’Onofrio and Brenda Vaccaro. The Major for String Trio were the fea- McNamara, also performed his sig- ~ Eric Nierstedt film tells the story of an Italian chef tured pieces. All four of the perform- nature song, “N.J. Mindframe,” from Fortunately, history shows there’s per se, that the dramatic substance su- whose happy-go-lucky existence is ers demonstrated wonderful intona- his first album, “Uncommon Cour- long been a fairly successful antidote to persedes its pugilistic content. In this shattered when his loud, overbearing tion, beautiful sound, rhythmic vital- tesy.” Year-In-Review the pathology. It’s an ally, forming in its corner, the combination is symbioti- mother-in-law suddenly moves in ity and precision. “N.J. Mindframe” refers to New healthiest application a tie stronger than cally profound. Throwing a blow to the with his family. ~ Barbara Thomson Jersey in such a way that no matter Compiled by blood, and commonly known as a lover. senses and a shot to the gut, The Fighter Enters stage right, Amy Adams in a floors us with its winning one-two punch. Mr. Principato got the idea for WESTFIELD – Scotch Plains what part of the state one happens to Crackers during a “haunted tour” of be from, upon hearing the song, the Marylou Morano great turn as Charlene Fleming, a * * * filmmakers Robbie Bryan and Chris- spunky barmaid who’s had a flirtation The Fighter, rated R, is a Paramount New Orleans about 10 years ago. tine Botelho premiered their latest listener finds at least a part of it to be “Although it’s a dark story, it’sfunny,” familiar. with college. She seats herself in Pictures release directed by David O. short film, Choose, at the Rialto The- WCP To Present Micky’s camp. Russell and stars Mark Wahlberg, Chris- he said. “It’s dysfunctional, but it’s ater. The program was hosted by the “I feel...in a sense that people in- about how someone could be pushed side New Jersey embrace New Jer- And what a crew she has to deal with tian Bale and Amy Adams. Running Summit chapter of the Susan G. ‘You’re Perfect’ if she hopes to wrest her knight in time: 115 minutes. to the point of insanity.” Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. sey, but no one in New Jersey wants WESTFIFELD – Westfield Com- ~ Christie Storms The movie was written and directed to embrace each other to help one munity Players will present I Love CRANFORD – Cranford Dra- by Mr. Bryan, produced by his wife another make it,” Dirty Mac said. You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a matic Club Community Theatre’s and first-time producer, Ms. Botelho, ~ Tom Fortunato musical celebrating the mating game, version of Grease met an enthusias- and dedicated to Mr. Bryan’s college WESTFIELD – The Westfield taking on the truths and myths of “the tic audience on opening night. It was friend, Liza Ringer-Chance, who Symphony Orchestra performed relationship.” a professionally produced and di- passed away earlier in the year from “Home for the Holidays” in early Books and lyrics are by Joe rected show. Unlike milder, toned- ovarian cancer. The movie centers on December at the Presbyterian Church DiPietro, and music is courtesy of down high school versions of the a man whose wife, develops an ag- in Westfield. The concert set just the Jimmy Roberts. Performances will musical, this was a show for adults. gressive brain tumor during the 21st right tone for a happy holiday season. take place on weekends from January Director Becky Randazzo explained week of pregnancy. “I’m more proud Traditional favorites, like “White 8 through 22. Tickets are $25. For that the original Broadway version of this than anything I’ve ever made,” Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride,” and reservations, call (908) 232-1221. The was known for being a “raunchy, raw, Mr. Bryan announced before the lesser-known works, like the “Christ- theater is located at 1000 North Av- vulgar show” that in later versions, movie screened. mas Waltz” and music from Polar enue in Westfield. To learn more, including the film, was tamed down ~ Thomas S. Fortunato Express, added to the seasonal reper- visit westfieldcommunityplayers. Page 14 Thursday, December 30, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Year-In-Review Part 2: July Through December, 2010 Paris in 2008 to create the film in from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The July conjunction with Universal Pictures. combination of wonderful music and CRANFORD – The absurdist black Although he has worked with car- pleasant weather made for a lovely comedy Why Torture is Wrong and the toons for years, Mr. Renaud never evening. People who Love Them, written by thought he would move from ~ Barbara Thomson Berkeley Heights playwright Christo- Cranford to Paris to make world- GARWOOD – The Crossroads pher Durang, opened at Union County renowned films. College’s Professional Theater Com- played host to the Rick Cantor Band’s Mr. Renaud remains in Paris work- release party for its first album, Up- pany, The Theater Project. The play ing on his next film, The Lorax, an centered on America’s growing home- stairs at Graceland. Recorded en- animated feature film based on Dr. tirely at studios in Memphis, Tenn., land insecurity, and despite the seri- Seuss’s book of the same name. On ous theme, Marx Brothers-esque an- there is a shout-out to Garwood in the making Despicable Me, Mr. Renaud liner notes. The album represented a archy prevailed in every scene. Clever said, “I made a vow to myself that I’d and insightful director Mark Spina big step forward for the band, which make something my kids would laugh consists of Westfield, Cranford, Short asked his actors to run a marathon in at and enjoy. It’s been one of the comic timing. They did it in record Hills and Berkeley Heights natives, greatest experiences of my life.” all of whom had been known previ- time without sacrificing laughs. ~ Rennie Wolters ~ Susan M. Dougherty ously for playing covers. ~ Eric Nierstedt Sweet Sounds Jazz ~ Paul Lachenauer August WESTFIELD – Westfield author Josie Varga released her third book, “Make Up Your Mind to Be Happy”

– 98 pages of common-sense rein- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times forcements that can be consumed in ALL ABOARD...Train, the popular Grammy-winning rock band from San Francisco, wowed an estimated 25,000 fans one easy sitting or digested slowly, a in September at Union County Musicfest. The festival, held at the Oak Ridge Park in Clark, hosted tents with games of few tips at a time. The tips that she chance, skill, and food and drink. Above is Patrick Monahan, lead vocalist, who put on a one-man show with his gyrations shares with her readers are sensible and physicality. People lucky enough to have a front row spot in the crushing crowd waited hours for their coveted and practical. Most can be accom- space. One woman, in her mid-40s, who sang along to every song the band played, said she waited 10 hours to be in plished with a minimum of effort. the front. “I have the sunburn to prove it,” she said. The book is somewhat related to her experiences with cerebral palsy, As a psychologist, he stresses the many years as a character actress and High School Principal Kevin bilateral hearing loss and melanoma use of creative expression to afford piano soloist. She has appeared on Rupprecht in the documentary. survival. “People can make up their children an outlet for their anger, NBC and BBC television, and was ~ Maggie Fram mind to be happy despite what is while employing a musical genre that the first woman to play American WESTFIELD – Premiere Stages going on in their lives,” she said, appeals to them. classical music in China. Recently, at Kean University and Playwrights adding that “we have everything we “As a psychologist, we’re trained she has been licensed to work on Theatre of New Jersey co-presented need to be happy right now.” that the best way to deal with some- piano transcriptions of Bob Dylan’s Tammy Ryan’s heartbreaking story ~ Marylou Morano one who’s violent is to get them to work. of the Lost Boys of Sudan in her WESTFIELD - The Westfield translate it into art. Just express it. Ms. Deutsch ended the night with dramatic play, Lost Boy Found in Leader and The Times visited a “mu- When a guy’s writing, ‘I’m gonna a final sing-along of “God Bless Whole Foods. This was a serious, SCOTCH PLAINS – The kill you,’ it’s a lot healthier than him America” and a Q&A with the audi- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch seum dedicated to the history of hip- uplifting drama with beautiful writ- township’s 2010 Cultural Arts Series hop” – the home of Steve Sussman, doing it,” he said. ence, discussing her love of perform- Plains resident Jennifer Rubino re- of summer concerts on the Village ing and incredible acting. AKA Dr. Steve, AKA “ShoDawg,” ~ Maggie Fram ing for people and how it eventually The seeds of education and infor- leased her book, “As Different as Green continued with a concert by led her from cruise-ship entertain- Night and Day: A Complete Guide to the hip-hop “alter ego” he has as- MOUNTAINSIDE – Sara mation are planted in this thoughtful members of the Westfield Symphony sumed. ment to Broadway and, finally, to the Astrology.” It is a book that can be Orchestra and Maestro David Wroe. Hoffman, a 17-year-old Mountainside work. Ryan actually worked with Lost ShoDawg, who is a child psycholo- resident and senior at Governor Garwood Library. Boys in 2003. Approximately 17,000 referenced for an understanding of The program consisted of favorite ~ Eric Nierstedt both the basics of astrology as well as gist, served as both head curator and Livingston High School in Westfield, of these lost boys, some as young as classical works, with Maestro Wroe docent, narrating the 45-minute tour its more confusing elements. The au- serving as genial host, giving spoken was one of 18 winners of an online September 5 or 6 years old, walked more than thor said she believes people can feel of his cultural fascination with all contest called “Smooth Moves, In 630 miles from their homes to relo- introductions to each of the pieces. A things rap. Dr. Steve’s exhibit is a WESTFIELD – Nine-year-old the energy of the astrological signs if sampling of the offerings included Front of and Behind the Camera,” cate in refugee camps after facing they are attuned to it, although she sponsored by Skintimate Studios. To Connor LaVelle was invited to ap- starvation, animal attacks, slave trad- believes most people do not under- win, she had to write an essay about pear on Mike Francesa’s sports-talk ers and government troops along the stand astrology. why she wanted to be a filmmaker. show on behalf of the Make-A-Wish way. “Astrology gives us insight into Her entry, along with 17 others, Foundation. Connor and his family Powerfully acted, and marvelously other people. It has helped me with was selected out of 6,000, and Ms. traveled to Bar Anticipation (Bar A) directed by John Pietrowski of the my relationships…and my social Hoffman won a seven-day, all-ex- in Belmar, where Francesa broad- Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, skills,” Ms. Rubino said. penses-paid trip to Hollywood to work casts a special end-of-summer in- the play utilizes Joseph Gourley’s ~ Marylou Morano side-by-side with a production team stallment of his show, annually. visually interesting set, which was from Dreaming Tree Films as well as The LaVelles received V.I.P. passes artistically lighted by Nadine UNION – Kean University’s Pre- to learn creative and technical direc- to view Mr. Francesa’s five-hour si- Charlsen. miere Stages produced The Good tion from notable Hollywood Direc- mulcast right in front of the stage. “I knew this story needed to be Counselor, a story about saving lost tor Gail Mancuso, who has directed Connor, who has spent much of his told,” said Playwright Ryan in the souls that perhaps are not meant to be such series as “Friends” and “30 life in a wheelchair due to a diagnosis playbill. saved. This beautiful collaboration Rock.” of Neurofibromatosis, wore his Yan- ~ Susan M. Dougherty relied on riveting acting, an inventive Ms. Hoffman’s team of nine pro- kees 2009 World Series shirt and cap unique set and smart lighting design. duced a 12-minute film, S.O.S, which for the occasion. Connor was briefed Producing Artistic Director John was posted online for viewer voting. by show representatives about the Wooten artfully staged and sensitively “I had more fun than I ever dreamed, topics he would discuss on-air. directed the production, which left and I also learned that it was a lot of “My heart was pounding so fast,” the viewers wondering about redemp- hard work,” she added. “But I loved he said. “But I loved it.” tion and forgiveness and echoing every second of it.” ~ Christie Storms Playwright Katherine Grant’s theme: ~ Linda Condrillo SEATTLE – The 82-minute docu- is it ever too late for a second chance? Twilight in Forks: The Saga ~ Susan M. Dougherty DANCING WITH THE STAR...Scotch Plains resident Madhumita Parmar, a GARWOOD — In late August, mentary student at the Union County Academy for Allied Health Science (UCAAHC), the Garwood Public Library offered of a Real Town was executive-pro- CRANFORD – The 3D-animated performed in a fundraising concert for an agency that provides meals for a different kind of learning experi- duced by Westfield High School Class film Despicable Me, directed by underprivileged children in India. ence. Rather than using books, the of 1977 alumnus Peter Cowles and Cranford resident Chris Renaud, series of vignettes that tells the com- Mozart’s “Allegro” from Eine Kleine library offered a program on great licensed through the networking of opened in theatres across the coun- plex and fascinating story of a music composers of Broadway and Ameri- fellow ’77 alum Michael Bartok, then try. Mr. Renaud moved his family to Nachtmusik, the overture to Rossini’s genre not often associated with a The Barber of Seville, and “Spring” can classical music, given by veteran released in March of this year. suburban Jewish child psychologist performer Nina Duetsch. Forks, Wash., has the notorious who grew up in the Orthodox Jewish Ms. Duetsch, who is a graduate of distinction of being the setting of the neighborhood of Borough Park, both Juilliard and Yale, has spent vampire-based Twilight books. Mr. Brooklyn. Cowles spoke with The Westfield Leader and The Times over the phone from his law office in Seattle about Maria Halkias of Westfield’s the journey to document how Forks “Windmills” CHRISTOFFERS became a tourist destination for Twi- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art and The Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra present light fans. Association got into full swing in Established 1976 Forks is known to many nature September, when it held its first meet- lovers as the gateway to Olympic ing of the 2010-2011 season. National Park, but for Twilight fans, At the helm were a new slate of 860 Mountain Avenue it is where the love story between the officers that included Brooke mortal teen Bella Swan and immortal Gardiner of Mountainside, president; Mountainside NJ 07092 vampire Edward Cullen takes place. Sheilia Lenga, of Union, vice-presi- “Most stories like this – you can’t dent; Toby Meyers of Union, secre- 908-233-0500 go to a tangible place and actually see tary, and Mary Ann Iannitto of South it and touch it and be in it,” says Forks Plainfield, treasurer. In the planning stage were an art A New Year’s Eve celebration of American musical theater classics show, artistic demonstrations and ac- featuring guest stars direct from the Broadway stage tivities such as artist speakers, a side- Friday, December 31st, 2010 at 7PM Christoffers wishes everyone walk art show and a “Painting Westfield” event. Westfield High School ~ Marylou Morano Advance tickets $35 and $65 ($40 and $70 at door) Happy New Year PLAINFIELD – To open the 2010- CALL 908.232.9400 2011 subscription season, the Visit our ticket outlets (cash or check only); Plainfield Symphony featured Jamie The Town Book Store: 270 East Broad Street, Westfield Bernstein, the daughter of late com- Martin Jewelers: 12 North Avenue West, Cranford poser and conductor Leonard Bernstein, in “A Master Class with www.westfieldsymphony.org There is still time to clean out your Jamie Bernstein,” a program that paid tribute to the senior Bernstein’s

V i s i t u s o n F a c e b o o k NJ Mountainside, MoldaveDesigns: Design: closets & keep someone warm. “Young People’s Concerts” with the New York Philharmonic, where he served as music director. We are still collecting coats for Director Charles Prince conducted “A Master Class” at Crescent Avenue WBGO’s Annual Coat Drive RAE OF LIGHT…A multimedia show- Presbyterian Church in which he com- case of works by 21 young award-win- bined music and lecture in a setting thru January 15th, 2011 ning artists selected from the annual that allowed the audience to learn Juried Student Exhibit at the duCret more about Bernstein. Frank and Lydia School of Art in Plainfield served as the “There’s no better person in the Bergen Foundation Funding has been made possible in part through a grant by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ www.christoffersflowers.com summer exhibit at Swain Galleries in world to get an audience more in- Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Plainfield. On view were pastels, oils, volved and interested in any music Wheelchair stained glass, digital photography and Accessible HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9:00 - 5:30 • SAT. 9:00 - 5:00 than my dearest friend, Jamie,” Mr. more, including the above mixed-media work by Westfield’s Rae Cauley. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13