Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 15, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS FW Police Chief Trigo, SP Cops Among Valor Award Recipients By MEGAN K. SCOTT vated assault to eluding police to pos- suspect drove in reverse – he admit- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader session of a controlled dangerous sub- ted that the award was unnecessary. MOUNTAINSIDE – Detective stance. He survived. “I just think it’s part of Raymond Smith was somewhat per- “It was a nonsense job my job,” said Det. Smith. plexed as he waited in the VIP room that I guess went bad,” said “This is what we choose to at L’Affaire Fine Catering Friday to Det. Smith, a 31-year vet- do, and I don’t really think receive a 2014 Valor Award. eran. “More than anything, that we should be honored. Last year, a routine investigation I was very thankful that To me this is almost ri- almost turned deadly when Det. Smith the guy that I happened to diculous. I really don’t fired two close-range shots at a sus- shoot was okay.” think that it’s necessary to pect fleeing a recycling center in While Det. Smith is have a pat on the back or Elizabeth in a vehicle. humbled to be honored for an award or special cer- The suspect, who was allegedly his “valor” that day – at emony for just doing your selling stolen truck batteries, had nine one point, he was trapped Grace Park job.” previous arrests, ranging from aggra- inside an open car door while the Nonetheless, Det. Smith was one of 10 police officers and firefighters commended for specific actions while responding to emergency situations in 2013 at the 45th Annual 200 Club of Union County Valor Awards lun- Photo courtesy of Lorraine Mormile cheon. GARDEN CLUB…Members of the Recess Garden Club from Washington School in Westfield, which boasts 50 members, pose by the organic farm and garden at the school while holding up their Mother’s Day presents. Master Gardener Lorraine The others included Elizabeth Mormile created and runs the Washington School Organic Farm and Garden. This is the club’s sixth year growing organic firefighters Sean Horton and Patrick food crops at the school, while learning about how food is grown and gardens are created. Wirkus, Union County SWAT Com- mander Martin Mogensen, Union County Police Officer Kenneth Matz, Scotch Plains Police Officers Chris Westfield BOE Considers Goals Aversa and James Richie, Scotch Plains Police Lieutenant Joseph Zito, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo, and Fanwood Police Sergeant Marc For 2014-2015 School Year Gottlick. By DELL SIMEONE come (of our decisions).” Board member Mitch Slater suggested Grace Park, Acting Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Board Vice-President Rosanne that if it something a board member prosecutor, gave the keynote address. WESTFIELD – The board of educa- Kurstedt said to accomplish that goal, was passionate about, they should bring Photo courtesy of Brian Gallagher “What I find most incredible is that tion met Tuesday evening for a work- “perhaps there should be more work- it up at the new business portion of the VALOR AWARDS…The Union County 200 Club held its annual awards when I ask and congratulate each one shop meeting to discuss goals for the shop meetings where we can go over meeting. luncheon on May 8, at which time the 2014 Valor Award recipients were recognized. Pictured, from left to right, are: front row, Elizabeth Police of these men for their bravery, for 2014-2015 school year. the minutes of the previous meeting.” Ms. Kurstedt suggested consulting Detective Raymond Smith, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo, Fanwood their service, it’s a very similar re- The tone of meeting was informal as Board member Lucy Biegler asked if it “Roberts Rules of Order,” a manual for Police Sergeant Marc Gottlick and Union County Police and SWAT Team sponse. It’s not, you know, ‘I did a each board member discussed their was proper to bring up new subjects or conducting meetings. In order to fully Commander Captain Martin Mogensen; middle row, Scotch Plains Police great job.’ It was ‘Just part of the job, frustrations at not being able to be more ideas at the new business portion of the inform the public, Mr. Slater suggested Officer Christopher Aversa, Scotch Plains Police Officer James Richie, Scotch ma’am.’ It’s that humility. It’s that connected with each other, the public public meetings. Board member Ginny video taping the committee meetings Plains Police Lieutenant Joseph Zito and Union County Police Officer Kenneth commitment and calling to service and the administration. They set the Leiz suggested that new ideas should and putting them on line. Ms. Kurstedt Matz, and top row, Elizabeth Firefighter Patrick Wirkus and Elizabeth that we honor here today.” first goal, which is to implant mecha- be first brought to the committee chair- responded by saying, “You have two Firefighter Sean Horton. Seven of the recipients were hon- nisms to enable more fulsome group man or to the president of the board. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ored for their role in an incident in discussions, brainstorming, and to in- Fanwood in November, in which a crease and equalize board embed shared Larsen Challenging Lance suspect wielded a firearm from a sec- knowledge. The second goal estab- Garwood to Survey Parking ond-floor window, threatening to kill lished is to embed assessment into sig- Again In GOP Primary himself. A dead dog, which had been nificant board actions to answer the As Retail Business Grows CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 question, “how will we know the out- By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER Mr. Larsen states that his experience By BRIAN TRUSDELL Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lem, with new retail and development, as a business owner and operator is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader it has caused a parking problem,” she REGION — After spending 36 years what Congress needs now, since he Freeholders Approve GARWOOD – Police Chief Bruce said. “It means people are enjoying our running various real estate and home knows how to run and stick to a budget, Underhill will have his department town. They work here, they play here, improvement businesses, David Larsen which will keep the debt from continu- conduct a survey on both the north and but we’ve caused this problem and it is running against incumbent and three- ing to spiral out of control. Peer Group Funding south sides of borough to determine if needs to be solved.” term Republican Rep. Leonard Lance “My opponent has never run a busi- By PAUL J. PEYTON Typically, it’s the client who does not parked cars belong to local residents or, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Councilman Bill Nierstedt, a mem- in the third consecutive GOP Primary ness – he has been in elected office for qualify for Medicaid, often just miss- more likely, commuters using buses or ber of the planning board, suggested a Election for their party’s ballot line for about three decades now,” Mr. Larsen COUNTY — The Union County ing the cutoff by only a few dollars, rail transit. special committee of members from the 7th Congressional seat. The winner said. “President Obama surrounds him- Freeholders last Thursday voted to or the chronically ill,” she said. The survey came at the direction both the council and planning board as will face Democratic Clinton Mayor self with the same type of people that continue funding of $508,000 to re- Ms. Mullen said Medicare does Tuesday of the borough council, which well as residents, some of whom he Janice Kovach in the November Gen- have no business backing whatsoever. place Peer Grouping grant funding not cover home care for long-term discussed a growing concern over park- said were engineers, to tap available eral Election. Unfortunately, that’s what is happen- the county receives from the state, care. She said through Peer Group- ing, especially along the 300 and 400 resources to recommend possible solu- A Hunterdon County resident, Mr. ing in Congress – a lot of career politi- funding it would lose if the pending ing funding, Jewish Family Services blocks of Second Avenue. For a second tions. Larsen has been married to wife Donna cians and lawyers … and we wonder sale of Runnells Specialized Hospi- provided 4,755 hours of service to time in less than a month, Council Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi instead for 34 years and has three daughters. why the economy is the way it is. That tal is completed this summer to a 150 clients over the age of 60 in 2013. President Ann Palmer raised the issue, asked Mr. Nierstedt to consult with “I never planned to get into politics,” needs to be switched up.” private nursing home operator. “The in-home services we provide saying it was even more imperative zoning code enforcement officer Vic- Mr. Larsen told The Westfield Leader. Mr. Larsen refers to himself as a The funding is used for home health allow our clients to maintain their following the planning board’s approval tor Vinegra first to discover if he had “But the severe debt that we are in has “free market system guy and capitalist services for seniors to prevent insti- independence while aging safely with of two projects at its April meeting, any immediate thoughts. forced me into action. When my oppo- guy” who has helped to create and tutionalization of these residents, ac- dignity in their home in the commu- both of which required variances in Ms. Palmer appeared to be concerned nent (Lance) first entered Congress (in sustain hundreds of jobs in New Jersey cording to the resolution passed by nity that they love,” Ms. Mullen said. parking ordinances. about the actions of the planning board 2009), the debt was $10.6 trillion. Now, over the years, and states that the gov- the board. The agency’s services include light “Although most of it is a good prob- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 just a few years later, it is $17.5 trillion.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Karen Dinsmore, assistant direc- housekeeping, laundry services, food tor of the Department of Human Ser- shopping, personal care, food prepa- vices, told The Westfield Leader that ration and companionship. In addi- the county would no longer be eli- tion, their registered nurses provide gible for the grant if the hospital is health education, medication moni- sold, but that the county freeholders toring, safety assessment, nutritional have agreed to fund the program counseling as well as supervision and through the end of the year. training of the home health aides. Ms. Dinsmore said the state would She thanked the freeholders for provide funding for the first half of agreeing to fund the program with the year and the county the second the loss of state funding, saying they half of 2014. The county is currently are, “providing a vital lifeline to our in negotiations with Center Manage- most vulnerable residents of Union ment Group of Flushing, N.Y. to sell County.” Runnells. Negotiations are being Frank Brady, president of the Cen- handled by the county’s improve- ter for Hope Hospice of Elizabeth, ment authority. which will receive $150,000, also Representatives of agencies that spoke. He said the agency serves are funded through the grant thanked clients who he described as “often the freeholders at Thursday’s meet- medically indigent” as they are unin- ing for agreeing to fill the funding sured. He said the agency’s medical
gap. director works with these clients to Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Maria Mullen of Cranford, direc- make sure “that their needs at the end FAMILY JEWELS…Attendees examine jewelry for sale at the bi-annual Cran- tor of nursing services for Jewish of life are going to be met in the most ford Antique Show held Saturday in the parking lot of the Cranford United Family Services of Elizabeth, said compassionate and humane ways Methodist Church. the agency has been the recipient of possible.” Peer Grouping funding for the past “This has been our mission for PAGE INDEX Photo courtesy of Linda B. Condrillo 20 years. The agency will receive over 30 years,” Mr. Brady said, not- Regional ...... 2-3, 21 Education ...... 11, 21 101 YEARS YOUNG…Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from Mountainside and ing that the agency provides more other members of the community gathered outside the home of resident Louis $160,000 this year, according to the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 13-20 Vitale to serenade him on the day of his 101st birthday on May 4. Mr. Vitale was resolution. than 1,000 service days per the Peer Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 13-24 presented with an oversized greeting card and a basket full of goodies. A Happy “These funds are used to help Grouping grant. In addition, the Community ... 6-10 Classifieds ..... 21 Birthday sing-along followed, which also included a rendition of “God Bless people who can not be served through agency provides another 2,000 days Obituary ...... 10 A&E ...... 23-24 America.” other grants or through insurance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Westfield Leader only Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication 516 North Avenue East 908-232-1001 Free Parking Locatedopposite EAST of Hillcreat TD Bank Avenue & ShopRite Over Twenty Years of Service Printing • Graphics • Signs • Posters • Banners • Scanning Web to Print • Branding • Mobile Marketing • Mailing Services
Photo courtesy of Sherman Feller KA-BLOOM...Cherry blossoms are a-plenty recently in Branch Brook Park in Newark. Sherman Feller of Westfield and his wife have been going to see the blossoms every year for 35 years. CAINE MUTINY...May 3 marked the reunion of the veterans of the destroyers Photo courtesy of Kathleen Lynch FIVE-BORO TOUR...Claire Lynch, Evie Miller and Jack Lynch, all of Westfield, USS Doyle and the USS McComb held in Savannah, Ga. While their numbers are catch up on local news prior to taking the Staten Island Ferry to the Five Boro receding into WWII history, the remainders still meet yearly to relive the events Bike Tour, a 40-mile ride they completed on May 4. one more time and to retell the same stories once more. David Norwine of Garwood Council Westfield with his wife, Peggy, in front holds up The Westfield Leader to help CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 publicize how his ship, the USS Doyle, was used in filming of the 1954 movie “The Caine Mutiny” with Humphrey Bogart. “None of the filming was done at sea,” Westfield BOE at its April 23 meeting, when it granted redevelopment of what used to be called said Mr. Norwine. The action scenes were real from the Navy archives – including permission for a $1-million-plus, three- a “blighted” property. The study deter- the infamous scene of his destroyer cutting across its own tow line of the target CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 story, mixed used building of 12 apart- mines if the property meets the criteria buoy. The USS McComb was battered in a kamikaze attack, he laments. hours to watch T.V.”? Ms. Kurstedt set policy, I’ve had committee mem- ments and 5,000 square feet of retail to be declared “in need of develop- said, “This is something we must con- bers come back to me about ones that space at 325-331 South Avenue. The ment,” and gives municipalities more tinue to work on, I’ll send out an e-mail need to be done for that year for our board also allowed Ermina Savino control in regulations over the area, and people can suggest workshop top- five-year plan.” Livieri to add two floors above her such as design features of buildings. Valor Awards ics.” Ms. Kurstedt commented, “It’s very Emilia’s Coiffures hair salon at 105 Money for the study was allocated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The second goal of turning embed- frustrating to me. Very few people com- Center Street for the construction of and approved in the municipal budget shot, was on the front lawn. Officers move the bars, with help, and attempted ded assessment into significant board ment. No one says boo until after it’s four apartments. adopted last month by the council, but learned that the suspect had numer- the rescue with the rapidly spreading actions and how to measure the out- approved.” Both required variances for the own- at least three members hesitated when ous firearms and was an avid shooter. fire and the intense heat emanating come was discussed at length. Board Ms. Dolan said, “Regarding policy ers to obtain off-site parking, as many Mr. Nierstedt asked that the resolution The suspect fired several shots at from the window. He came down the member Gretchan Ohlig said, “Every and student achievement, are we aware as 16 spaces for the South Avenue include that the planning board con- officers, who returned fire, driving ladder suffering from smoke inhala- board meeting starts with a of the community’s expectations for property. sider eminent domain to possibly seize him back. When SWAT officers ar- tion, and Firefighter Horton went up superintendent’s report, which lasts the students?” Mr. Underhill said the police depart- the properties if necessary. rived at the scene, negotiations con- and entered the structure. He pulled three minutes.” Ms. Biegler said, “Are Board member Mark Friedman said ment has conducted parking surveys in Councilman Jim Mathieu balked at tinued for seven hours, until they the 18-year-old daughter out and we following up to see that the pro- the board “could craft an annual survey the past, but the results were “inconsis- the suggestion and Borough Attorney were able to distract the suspect and handed her to another firefighter on gram was successful?” Ms. Kurstedt with benchmarks and overtime we tent.” While much of the council dis- Bob Renaud recommended against the subdue him. No one was seriously the ladder. said she would to see follow up discus- could add questions” such as what the cussion focused on Second Avenue, inclusion, saying it would make the injured in the shootout. When she was on the ground, sions on the superintendent’s reports. community would tolerate regarding and the complaint of residents there study more cumbersome, would anger “I feel that I was just doing my job Firefighter Wirkus administered life- Ms. Biegler said, “There are some class sizes. that many cars belonged to commut- some who may see the move as antago- that day,” said Lt. Zito, echoing Det. saving first aid, and she was trans- schools I haven’t been in. How will Board member Brendan Galligan ers, Mr. Underhill said he intended to nistic, and was unnecessary. Smith. He spoke to the suspect ported to Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- they know we’re here for them? Aren’t suggested the board develop a finan- be more comprehensive, examining Mr. Renaud’s reservations appeared through the upstairs window while ter in Livingston. The mother was we supposed to be out there?” She cial five-year plan. both sides of the borough and reporting to cause concern on the part of Ms. taking cover behind a car in the drive- found under debris. She did not sur- added, “How can we improve our com- Ms. Liez said board members need to the council sometime in June. Palmer and Councilwoman Sara way. “Some days, I need to do my job vive. munity relations?” to consider group training and what Mr. Nierstedt also asked the council Todisco until they had more time to a little more than others. “Any other guys that we work with Superintendent of Schools, Marga- committees can do to plan strategic to adopt a resolution that directs the consider the issue. “This particular night, I had to really would have done the same thing, and ret Dolan commented, “It’s a good goals for the short- and long-term. planning board to conduct a “in need of The council agreed to let Mr. Renaud concentrate on protecting myself and gone in and saved the girl,” Firefighter thing to talk at several schools and let The board covered other subjects development” study, focusing on the prepare two resolutions for the panel’s the men that I was in charge of and Horton said. “It was the right place at the parents ask questions.” such as not burdening taxpayers, which largely abandoned Casale sheet metal next meeting on Tuesday, May 27, one helping the other towns that were the right time, and we just happened to Ms. Ohlig, who is chairwoman of was brought up by Mr. Friedman, but works and Petro Plastics Co. sites on with the eminent domain provision and there. I just feel like that’s what I be that company.” the board’s policy committee said, “Just adjourned its public portion to go into South Avenue just west of Center Street. another without. did, but I’m humbled and honored Det. Smith said his actions that day churning out new policy is easy. As we executive session. The study is just the first step in the Additionally, Rahway Valley Sew- to receive the award.” had nothing to do with bravery. “It’s erage Authority (RVSA) representa- Firefighters Horton and Wirkus, training. It’s funny, but I’m very good tive Steve Greet, who also is the chair- of the Elizabeth Fire Department, friends with my firearms instructor, man of the planning board, told the were honored for their role in fighting and I could almost hear him in my ear council that the borough likely could a large fire at a garage that had been at the time it happened.” see an increase in next year’s assess- illegally converted into apartments. A Aside from the Valor Awards, four ment from the cooperative (RVSA). mother and daughter were trapped students received academic scholar- WHAT'S NEW Assessments are made on a five-year behind a second-floor window cov- ships: Nicole Attanasio, Danielle “rolling average,” meaning each town ered with bars. Cuozzo, Tyler Debbie and Emily IN KINGS is billed by averaging the cost of its past Firefighter Wirkus managed to re- Gottlick. five years. Since the “flow” from five GARWOOD years ago was a relatively low total, and the recent trend has been upward, Mr. .&;;&#"3t$"'& Greet said the borough should expect Union County Freeholders & EXPANDED another increase in 2015. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 DEPARTMENTS In other developments, Mr. Nierstedt of uncompensated care. this is a very strong policy for (build- reported the dump truck, purchased for Also receiving funding are JFK/ ing and trades) members of Union the department of public works and Meridian Home Care Services LLC, County.” approved in last year’s budget, finally $50,000; SAGE Eldercare, $45,000; The freeholders also approved a has arrived but has not been put into and Visiting Nurse and Health Ser- $3.6-million contract for rehabili- service since it is still awaiting its vices, $103,000. The state and tating the dam at Lake Surprise to registration. county will each fund 50 percent of Ritacco Construction, Inc., of And the Union County ladder truck the grants. Belleville. Another contract in the that had been given to the Garwood Freeholder Chairman Chris amount of $373,570 was awarded Fire Department to house and use Hudak said the freeholders were to French & Parrello, PA., Consult- when not needed by the Union County glad to offer the funding, calling it ing Engineers of Wall, for construc- Fire Academy has been taken out of THE FIRST “the right thing to do.” He called tion administration and inspection service. Mr. Mathieu, fire committee the program a priority for the board. services for the Lake Surprise chairman, reported that while under- Gary Pfarr of Cranford, presi- project as well as the Seeley’s Pond going a scheduled $18,000 in repairs dent of the Union County Building dam overtopping improvement 200 and maintenance, paid for by the CUSTOMERS ON Trades representing 15 trade unions, project. May 23rd county, the 1987 vehicle was found to spoke in favor of a resolution estab- The board also passed a resolu- be in need of another $20,000 to meet will receive a free lishing a responsible contractor tion supporting two alternate plans culinary gift requirements. policy approved later in the meet- for flood control projects in the He said Union County was consid- ing by the board. Rahway River Basin Flood Risk ering whether to spend the additional He supported language in the Management Feasibility Study as money, but he had no timetable when resolution citing the importance of drafted by the U.S. Army Corps of that decision would be made. contractors participating in an ap- Engineers. The board supports prenticeship program, which he said channel improvements and minor would “benefit many of our mem- modification to Orange Reservoir Larsen bers.” in Essex County and a non-struc- Grand Re-Opening CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “It ensures that these apprentices tural 10-year plan. ernment needs to get out of the way and get the proper training and the skill Freeholder Bruce Bergen said let the free market system work to get level that’s needed to work on these Union County has seen “more se- Celebration America back to work. (public) construction projects,” Mr. vere flooding in the last three-and- “We need to remove the obstacles Pfarr said. “...The provision that a-half years than maybe the 20 years that businesses face today,” Mr. Larsen they have not been debarred or not before that.” rd th said. “Obama’s administration is sti- [have] faulted on any projects over “I believe that Union County is May 23 - May 25 , 2014 fling growth and it is a tragic mistake. the past three years is also a very headed in the right direction along I believe there is an agenda to funda- strong component of this policy. I with our municipalities and Essex mentally change America, and I fear it think it ensures that the residents of County towards trying to find a Pasta Cutting Ceremony: 11:00am is going to a socialist agenda. I am the county get the proper job that long-term solution to the flooding going to fight tooth and nail to stop they are required to do and I think along the Rahway River,” he said. that.” Tastings & in-store events: 11am - 4pm A first-generation American – Mr. Larsen’s parents emigrated here from Norway right after World War II – he Kings Nutritionist 5/23 & 5/24: 11am - 2pm says he is “honored and privileged” to run for office. “I am devastated to see what is hap- pening in our country over the last 20 years,” Mr. Larsen said. “The freedoms and liberties that are being taken away.” Newly Inspired Kings Garwood He hopes to see a return to the origi- nal philosophy of the founding fathers 300 South Avenuet908.518.4360 – that people leave the public sector briefly to serve the country. “We have to represent the people. It is so unfortunate that we have career politicians that are running and win- JUST ARRIVED! ning using propaganda and actual lies. Lance is lying that he is fighting hard In Stores Within for the people of the 7th District,” Mr. Larsen said. “Congress is so compla- 24 Hours. cent and so worried about stepping on someone’s toes – enough is enough.” “Springtime,” courtesy of Wally Parker. Serving the community since 1959
USPS 485200 Thursday, May 15, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS FW Police Chief Trigo, SP Cops Among Valor Award Recipients By MEGAN K. SCOTT went bad,” said Det. Smith, a 31-year back or an award or special ceremony Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times veteran. “More than anything, I was for just doing your job.” MOUNTAINSIDE – Detective very thankful that the guy that I hap- Nonetheless, Det. Smith was one of Raymond Smith was somewhat per- pened to shoot was okay.” 10 police officers and plexed as he waited in the VIP room at While Det. Smith is firefighters commended for L’Affaire Fine Catering Friday to re- humbled to be honored for specific actions while re- ceive a 2014 Valor Award. his “valor” that day – at one sponding to emergency situ- Last year, a routine investigation al- point, he was trapped in- ations in 2013 at the 45th most turned deadly when Det. Smith side an open car door while Annual 200 Club of Union fired two close-range shots at a suspect the suspect drove in reverse County Valor Awards lun- fleeing a recycling center in Elizabeth – he admitted that the award cheon. in a vehicle. was unnecessary. The others included Eliza- The suspect, who was allegedly sell- “I just think it’s part of beth firefighters Sean ing stolen truck batteries, had nine pre- my job,” said Det. Smith. Horton and Patrick Wirkus, vious arrests, ranging from aggravated “This is what we choose to Grace Park Union County SWAT Com- assault to eluding police to possession do, and I don’t really think mander Martin Mogensen, of a controlled dangerous substance. that we should be honored. To me this Union County Police Officer Kenneth He survived. is almost ridiculous. I really don’t think Matz, Scotch Plains Police Officers “It was a nonsense job that I guess that it’s necessary to have a pat on the Chris Aversa and James Richie, Scotch Plains Police Lieutenant Joseph Zito, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo, and Fanwood Police Sergeant Marc Gottlick. Grace Park, Acting Union County Photo courtesy of Brian Gallagher prosecutor, gave the keynote address. VALOR AWARDS…The Union County 200 Club held its annual awards luncheon on May 8, at which time the 2014 Valor “What I find most incredible is that Award recipients were recognized. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Elizabeth Police Detective Raymond Smith, when I ask and congratulate each one Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo, Fanwood Police Sergeant Marc Gottlick and Union County Police and SWAT Team of these men for their bravery, for their Commander Captain Martin Mogensen; middle row, Scotch Plains Police Officer Christopher Aversa, Scotch Plains Police service, it’s a very similar response. It’s Officer James Richie, Scotch Plains Police Lieutenant Joseph Zito and Union County Police Officer Kenneth Matz, and top not, you know, ‘I did a great job.’ It was row, Elizabeth Firefighter Patrick Wirkus and Elizabeth Firefighter Sean Horton. ‘Just part of the job, ma’am.’ It’s that humility. It’s that commitment and call- ing to service that we honor here to- SP Planning Board OKs Site Plan day.” Seven of the recipients were hon- ored for their role in an incident in Fanwood in November, in which a For Townhomes at Golf Club suspect wielded a firearm from a sec- By DELL SIMEONE in compliance with redevelopment Brothers. The property itself is com- ond-floor window, threatening to kill Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times regulations. prised of approximately 14 acres. himself. A dead dog, which had been SCOTCH PLAINS – The plan- Following a legal hassle between Shackamaxon Drive will be the access Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shot, was on the front lawn. Officers ning board voted unanimously Mon- the township and NJ Golf Partners road to the country club and townhouse GLASS FROM THE PAST…Cindi Pepe and Mark Gechtberg examine their learned that the suspect had numerous day night to approve a preliminary LLC, which acquired the country club development. The entrance and egress wares at the bi-annual Cranford Antique Show held Saturday in the parking lot firearms and was an avid shooter. and major site plan that would allow in the past few years, Golf Partners to the property will be on Lamberts of the Cranford United Methodist Church. The suspect fired several shots at Toll LP NJ, commonly known as sold a portion of the property to Toll CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 officers, who returned fire, driving him Toll Brothers, to build 56 age-re- back. When SWAT officers arrived at stricted townhouses on property for- Eck Focused on Health Care the scene, negotiations continued for merly owned by the Shackamaxon SP-F BOE Reports on seven hours, until they were able to Country Club, which the township distract the suspect and subdue him. had designated as an area in need of In Congressional Campaign No one was seriously injured in the redevelopment. The plan requires Strategic Planning By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER cal system to be writing these laws,” shootout. the country club to reconfigure the BY KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL meeting were broken into six groups Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ms. Eck told The Scotch Plains-Fan- “I feel that I was just doing my job golf course and placement of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to discuss initiatives to achieve their REGION — After running in the wood Times. “I think we need a real CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ninth and 13th holes. It also must be SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch visions. He also stated that they were New Jersey special election for the change in Washington, not just more of Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, asked to envision if their schools were Republican Primary for U.S. Senate the same.” on Tuesday night, heard an overview on a cover of Time magazine, what last summer, Republican Alieta Eck is In 2003, Ms. Eck and her husband Freeholders Approve of the district’s strategic plan pro- would they be offering to their stu- now running for the 12th District Con- founded the Zarephath Health Center, cess, which will conclude with a dents. gressional seat, which will be vacated a free clinic for the poor and uninsured. meeting this evening at Evergreen He concluded by stating that all of when current Democratic Rep. Rush “We believe non-government free Peer Group Funding Elementary School. Board President the findings from this meeting and Holt retires later this year. She will face clinics are a better way to meet the By PAUL J. PEYTON it’s the client who does not qualify for Trip Whitehouse summarized the sec- the first meeting, held last month, the winner in the four-candidate Demo- needs of the poor (than Medicaid),” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Medicaid, often just missing the cutoff ond meeting, which was recently held. could be found on the district’s cratic Primary field, to be decided on Ms. Eck said. “Because of our experi- COUNTY — The Union County by only a few dollars, or the chronically In his report, Mr. Whitehouse noted website. Tuesday, June 3. ence with the Zarephath Health Center, Freeholders last Thursday voted to con- ill,” she said. that the second meeting’s focus was In other business, board member A physician, Ms. Eck has been work- we have learned the value of real non- tinue funding of $508,000 to replace Ms. Mullen said Medicare does not centered on defining the district’s Karen Kulikowski reported on the ing with her husband in private practice government charity, especially the fact Peer Grouping grant funding the county cover home care for long-term care. “vision for the future.” He further concluded negotiations between the in Piscataway since 1988. They moved that we can deliver good care at 10th receives from the state, funding it would She said through Peer Grouping fund- noted that all the participants of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 to Somerset over 20 years ago so she the cost of what the government pro- lose if the pending sale of Runnells ing, Jewish Family Services provided could do her internship at Robert Wood vides. Our clinic accepts no govern- Specialized Hospital is completed this 4,755 hours of service to 150 clients Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, ment money and sees 300 to 400 pa- summer to a private nursing home op- over the age of 60 in 2013. and have since raised five children there. tients per month.” erator. “The in-home services we provide Ms. Eck’s foray into politics began Ms. Eck is working on a proposed The funding is used for home health allow our clients to maintain their inde- last summer with an unsuccessful run law in New Jersey, which would re- services for seniors to prevent institu- pendence while aging safely with dig- for the U.S. Senate Primary in 2013, quire doctors to donate four hours per tionalization of these residents, accord- nity in their home in the community which gained her name recognition week in, or through, a non-government ing to the resolution passed by the that they love,” Ms. Mullen said. after she secured 26,000 votes during free clinic. According to Ms. Eck, the board. The agency’s services include light the two-month campaign. actual care would then cost the taxpay- Karen Dinsmore, assistant director housekeeping, laundry services, food “I got into the race mostly because I ers nothing and the state would provide of the Department of Human Services, shopping, personal care, food prepara- was watching what was going on with medical malpractice coverage to the told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood tion and companionship. In addition, our health system, and I realized we entire practice of a physician who do- Times that the county would no longer their registered nurses provide health need people that understand the medi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 be eligible for the grant if the hospital is education, medication monitoring, sold, but that the county freeholders safety assessment, nutritional counsel- have agreed to fund the program ing as well as supervision and training through the end of the year. of the home health aides. Ms. Dinsmore said the state would She thanked the freeholders for agree- provide funding for the first half of the ing to fund the program with the loss of year and the county the second half of state funding, saying they are, “provid- 2014. The county is currently in nego- ing a vital lifeline to our most vulner- tiations with Center Management able residents of Union County.” Group of Flushing, N.Y. to sell Runnells. Frank Brady, president of the Center Negotiations are being handled by the for Hope Hospice of Elizabeth, which county’s improvement authority. will receive $150,000, also spoke. He Representatives of agencies that are said the agency serves clients who he
funded through the grant thanked the described as “often medically indigent” Photo courtesy of Linda B. Condrillo freeholders at Thursday’s meeting for as they are uninsured. He said the 101 YEARS YOUNG…Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from Mountainside and agreeing to fill the funding gap. agency’s medical director works with other members of the community gather outside the home of resident Louis Vitale Maria Mullen of Cranford, director these clients to make sure “that their to serenade him on the day of his 101st birthday on May 4. Mr. Vitale was presented of nursing services for Jewish Family needs at the end of life are going to be with an oversized greeting card and a basket full of goodies. A Happy Birthday sing- Services of Elizabeth, said the agency met in the most compassionate and along followed, which also included a rendition of “God Bless America.” has been the recipient of Peer Group- humane ways possible.” ing funding for the past 20 years. The “This has been our mission for over PAGE INDEX EARTH WEEK…Students from Evergreen School in Scotch Plains display some agency will receive $160,000 this year, 30 years,” Mr. Brady said, noting that Regional ...... 2-3, 21 Education ...... 11, 21 of the gently used plastic toys that they collected in celebration of Earth Week. according to the resolution. the agency provides more than 1,000 Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 13-20 Despite the pouring rain, over 200 toys were collected in one hour’s time. 1-800- “These funds are used to help people service days per the Peer Grouping Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 13-24 Got-Junk? offered to deliver the plastic toys to Hopes Cap in Plainfield the very who can not be served through other grant. In addition, the agency provides Community ... 6-10 Classifieds ..... 21 same day. grants or through insurance. Typically, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Obituary ...... 10 A&E ...... 23-24 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication 516 North Avenue East 908-232-1001 Free Parking Locatedopposite EAST of Hillcreat TD Bank Avenue & ShopRite Over Twenty Years of Service Printing • Graphics • Signs • Posters • Banners • Scanning Web to Print • Branding • Mobile Marketing • Mailing Services ‘Click It or Ticket’ Seat Belt SP Planning Board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Enforcement Announced Mill Road on the eastern part of the Lamberts Mill Road. Mr. Lanzafama FANWOOD — Law enforcement this year’s campaign is to increase the property bordering Westfield. again maintained that it was not safe to officers from the Fanwood Police De- statewide rate to 92 percent. “To meet Anthony Rocco, an executive with be walking through a golf course, and partment will be cracking down on our goal, we must continue both en- Toll Brothers, testified that the that they want to discourage people unbuckled motorists and passengers forcement and public outreach efforts townhomes would sell in the $700,000 entering the private area on foot from as part of the national “Click it or that educate all motor vehicle occu- range and be for active adults who want Lamberts Mill Road. Ticket” campaign. pants about the importance of buckling to downsize, but still have room enough Board Chairwoman Paulette Beginning on Monday, May 19, up, every ride,” he said. to entertain. Coronato asked if there would be and running through Sunday, June 1, Mr. Poedubicky added that the cam- “We generally build three different signage designating the property as the annual initiative includes high vis- paign will focus on rear seat passen- models,” Mr. Rocco said. He said all private. Board member William “Bo” ibility law enforcement seat belt check- gers as well. Despite laws requiring units would have first-floor master bed- Vastine asked if they were concerned points and saturation patrols, as well adult back seat passengers to buckle rooms and two-car garages. He said about residents coming in or out. as local and national publicity de- up, adult back seat belt use stands at there would be no children to impact Mr. Doyle again said, “The younger signed to ensure that drivers and pas- only 44 percent. the school system. He said the residents will want to walk or jog in the sengers recognize the life-saving value During the 2013 “Click it or Ticket” Photo courtesy of Kathleen Lynch reconfiguration of the golf course would area.” of seat belts. campaign, 422 police agencies partici- FIVE-BORO TOUR...Claire Lynch, Evie Miller and Jack Lynch, all of Westfield, have to be done in order to accommo- Mr. Vastine said, “The reason they catch up on local news prior to taking the Staten Island Ferry to the Five Boro date the access road and the townhomes. are buying the property is so they can The front seat belt usage rate in New pated in the two-week initiative. As a Bike Tour, a 40-mile ride they completed on May 4. Jersey currently stands at 91 percent. result of the effort, law enforcement Planning Board Attorney Philip be a part of the golf community.” Mr. Gary Poedubicky, acting director of officers issued 26,049 seat belt cita- Morin made clear that Toll Brothers Lanzafama added that the developer is the New Jersey Division of Highway tions, 4,895 speeding summonses and has no role in realigning the golf course. offering buyers a three-year social Traffic Safety, noted that the goal for made 860 drunk driving arrests. Mr. Rocco said the first step is for the membership to the country club. Union County Freeholders golf course to relocate the holes and Walter and Elaine Chinoy of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 secure the easement for the access road. Shackamaxon Drive were concerned another 2,000 days of uncompensated also a very strong component of this Michael Lanzafama, an engineer for about enough room for people to turn Valor Awards care. policy. I think it ensures that the resi- Toll Brothers, showed the board a around or to make a k-turn. They asked Also receiving funding are JFK/Me- dents of the county get the proper job colorized exhibit of the site plan. “The if a cul-de-sac could be constructed. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ridian Home Care Services LLC, that they are required to do and I think 13th hole would be modified for en- Mr. Chinoy also said, “I’m concerned that day,” said Lt. Zito, echoing Det. tion, and Firefighter Horton went up $50,000; SAGE Eldercare, $45,000; this is a very strong policy for (build- trance to the access road,” he said. about having k-turns and trucks back- Smith. He spoke to the suspect through and entered the structure. He pulled the and Visiting Nurse and Health Ser- ing and trades) members of Union He also said the road would come out ing out. I don’t think that would be the upstairs window while taking cover 18-year-old daughter out and handed vices, $103,000. The state and county County.” on Lamberts Mill Road opposite advantageous at the site.” behind a car in the driveway. “Some her to another firefighter on the ladder. will each fund 50 percent of the grants. The freeholders also approved a Kirkland Circle. He said the townhomes Mr. Lanzafama said, “There is no days, I need to do my job a little more When she was on the ground, Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak $3.6-million contract for rehabilitat- would have two-car garages with ample reason to have a turnaround.” than others. Firefighter Wirkus administered life- said the freeholders were glad to offer ing the dam at Lake Surprise to Ritacco parking in the driveways for a third car. Several residents of Kirkland Circle “This particular night, I had to really saving first aid, and she was trans- the funding, calling it “the right thing to Construction, Inc., of Belleville. An- He said there would be 223 parking said they were concerned about storm concentrate on protecting myself and ported to Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- do.” He called the program a priority other contract in the amount of places in all, with 196 for the townhomes water build-up in the area at Lamberts the men that I was in charge of and ter in Livingston. The mother was found for the board. $373,570 was awarded to French & and 27 spots for visitor parking. He said Mill Road. They said in the winter that helping the other towns that were there. under debris. She did not survive. Gary Pfarr of Cranford, president of Parrello, PA., Consulting Engineers impervious surface would comprise 45.4 water turns into ice and that it was I just feel like that’s what I did, but I’m “Any other guys that we work with the Union County Building Trades rep- of Wall, for construction administra- percent of the 14.6 acres. He said the dangerous. Mr. Lanzafama said, “We humbled and honored to receive the would have done the same thing, and resenting 15 trade unions, spoke in tion and inspection services for the roadways would be 24 feet wide with are putting three or four catch basins award.” gone in and saved the girl,” Firefighter favor of a resolution establishing a re- Lake Surprise project as well as the pedestrian access to the clubhouse. along Lamberts Mill Road.” Firefighters Horton and Wirkus, of Horton said. “It was the right place at sponsible contractor policy approved Seeley’s Pond dam overtopping im- “We would be asking the board to As part of conditions for the board’s the Elizabeth Fire Department, were the right time, and we just happened to later in the meeting by the board. provement project. exempt the requirement for a sidewalk approval, Toll Brothers will give a honored for their role in fighting a large be that company.” He supported language in the resolu- The board also passed a resolution along the access road because it would $275,000 payment to the township for fire at a garage that had been illegally Det. Smith said his actions that day tion citing the importance of contrac- supporting two alternate plans for be unsafe for pedestrians to be walking downtown business improvements in converted into apartments. A mother had nothing to do with bravery. “It’s tors participating in an apprenticeship flood control projects in the Rahway or jogging along the golf course,” Mr. Scotch Plains; a $100,000 payment, of and daughter were trapped behind a training. It’s funny, but I’m very good program, which he said would “benefit River Basin Flood Risk Management Lanzafama said. He further said they which a portion will go to the local second-floor window covered with friends with my firearms instructor, many of our members.” Feasibility Study as drafted by the did not want to encourage pedestrian school system, and another $100,000 bars. and I could almost hear him in my ear “It ensures that these apprentices get U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The traffic coming off of Lamberts Mill payment, which will be used at the Firefighter Wirkus managed to re- at the time it happened.” the proper training and the skill level board supports channel improvements Road onto Shackamaxon Drive, which discretion of the township. move the bars, with help, and attempted Aside from the Valor Awards, four that’s needed to work on these (public) and minor modification to Orange Res- would be a private road and maintained the rescue with the rapidly spreading students received academic scholar- construction projects,” Mr. Pfarr said. ervoir in Essex County and a non- by the golf course. fire and the intense heat emanating ships: Nicole Attanasio, Danielle “...The provision that they have not structural 10-year plan. Mr. Lanzafama said there would be from the window. He came down the Cuozzo, Tyler Debbie and Emily been debarred or not [have] faulted on Freeholder Bruce Bergen said Union two retention basins built in the devel- Alieta Eck ladder suffering from smoke inhala- Gottlick. any projects over the past three years is County has seen “more severe flood- opment to handle storm water, which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing in the last three-and-a-half years would percolate over a sandy bay and nates his/her time. than maybe the 20 years before that.” discharge into Shackamaxon Lake. He “Since Medicaid cost $13 billion in “I believe that Union County is said boulders would be used in the New Jersey – over a third of the entire headed in the right direction along basins and they would have sloped state budget – the potential savings with our municipalities and Essex walls and be hidden in the landscaping. could be huge,” Ms. Eck said. “Our County towards trying to find a long- The height of the townhomes would state faces a severe financial crisis, and WHAT'S NEW term solution to the flooding along the be 35 feet, which is two-and-a-half this could make a huge difference.” Rahway River,” he said. stories, Mr. Lanzafama said. He said Bill S-94 is slated to go before Sena- IN KINGS the repurposing of the area will not tor Joe Vitale (D-19th, Woodbridge), have a negative impact. He said the chairman of the New Jersey Senate GARWOOD riparian bordering Shackamaxon Lake Health Committee, on May 19. If he SP-F BOE will be maintained and a small wet- agrees, the committee will then have a .&;;&#"3t$"'& CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lands area will be maintained by a 50- hearing on the bill. & EXPANDED administrators’ group and the board foot border. He said Toll Brothers will “We absolutely can’t afford to keep of education for the period of July 1, extend the sanitary sewers off of Lam- doing what we are doing, and yet all DEPARTMENTS 2014 through June 30, 2017. In her berts Mill Road. that is being proposed is more govern- report, Ms. Kulikowski noted that the In further testimony, Mr. Lanzafama ment,” Ms. Eck said. “What we need is negotiations went well and that in- said, “The taxes generated by 56 for the government to make it easier for creases for administrators were to be townhomes will offset any community people to get jobs by cutting back on 2.5 percent, 2.0 percent and 2.0 per- impact. With the townhomes in the regulations and the taxation, and that cent, respectively. $700,000 range, the taxes on the indi- way you’d have more of a private sec- The board then unanimously vidual units should generate $17,350 tor and there would be more jobs.” passed the agreement. per year, or approximately $970,000 When asked how her perspective as Approximately 10 parents from for 56 units,” he said. a woman and a doctor could help her in Scotch Plains and Fanwood came He reiterated that there would be no Washington, she told The Times, “Right to talk to members of the board school-age children in the develop- now, Congress is in a deadlock because THE FIRST about their displeasure of a deci- ment to overburden the school system, they are fighting, and I think we need to sion not to renew a contract for a but that a portion of the taxes would go come up with more common sense McGinn Elementary School third- to the schools. He said it would cost solutions to the problems that the coun- 200 grade teacher. $754 per unit in police and fire ex- try faces. I know what it’s like at the CUSTOMERS ON Parents spoke about the teacher, penses. He also said that the golf club grass roots level. I am not a career May 23rd Matthew Richards, in high regard would maintain open space. politician – I am not somebody who is will receive a free as one by one they took the podium Board member Joe Doyle said he entrenched in the political system. I am culinary gift to acknowledge their positive deal- thought the people in the townhomes an outsider. But I understand the Con- ings with the teacher. They all stated might want to walk or jog on stitution and I understand the proper that their children were thriving in Shackamaxon Drive toward Lamberts role of government. I believe we need his class. Mill Road to feel close to the environ- a smarter, more efficient government.” They wanted information on the ment. Mr. Lanzafama said that pedes- Ms. Eck also feels strongly that the review process and stated that letting trian walkways would lead to the club- role government plays in determining Mr. Richards go was a loss to the house and to the pool. Mayor Kevin curriculum requirements in public district. Glover said to Mr. Lanzafama, “The schools should be limited. Grand Re-Opening The next board of education meet- numbers speak for themselves. You “The people closest to the children ing is scheduled for Tuesday, May gave an excellent presentation.” — parents, teachers, principals and 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the administration Board member Jeffrey Strauss was towns — ought to have the greatest Celebration building on Evergreen Avenue and concerned with the ability of people to input in determining the best for our Cedar Street in Scotch Plains. walk on Shackamaxon Drive out to kids,” Ms. Eck said. May 23rd - May 25th, 2014 Pasta Cutting Ceremony: 11:00am Tastings & in-store events: 11am - 4pm
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Both of these upgrades will Christie, Cuomo Create Panel on initial service commencing in late ship recreation commission was help to verify whether township ve- Future of PA; Bagger Named 2016 with completion of the bridge briefed Monday night on a number of hicles are being used properly and New Jersey Governor Chris occurring in late 2017. projects either completed or set to be will also aid greatly in verifying town- Christie and New York Governor The new bridge will be located di- completed soon as the busy summer ship activities and clean-up efforts Andrew Cuomo have announced the rectly south of the existing bridge. season approaches. when federal or state money is avail- creation of a bi-state Special Panel on There will be three lanes in each direc- Recreation supervisor Stephen able to help defray the costs of storm the Future of the Port Authority. tion on both the new and old spans. Dahl informed the commission at its recovery. Governor Christie appointed PA “After years of environmental and monthly meeting that the parking lots The recreation department’s new Commissioners Richard Bagger of permitting red tape, the Port Author- at Kramer Manor Park and Memorial Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ Westfield, his former chief of staff, and ity today (May 7th) begins construc- Park have been resurfaced and that spffields), which provides updated newly appointed PA Chairman John tion on its first new bridge in 83 years line striping is set to be completed in information in field status and avail- Degnan, a former New Jersey attorney and the entire region will soon see the next two weeks. At memorial ability, is up and running and has general, to the panel with Governor major benefits as a result. Conges- Park, a curb cut has been made that received 450 “likes.” Mr. Dahl noted Cuomo naming Commissioner Scott tion across this major thoroughfare will enable maintenance vehicles to for the commission that the township HOW SWEET IT IS...New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher, Rechler, the chief executive officer and will be lessened for millions of driv- drive onto the field without disturb- council last week approved a new third from left, last week urged food processors to consider incorporating New chairman of a multi-billion dollar pri- ers, and thousands of jobs will be ing the parking lot’s brick curbing. three-year contract through 2016 for Jersey produce, honey and milk into their products and taking advantage of the vate real estate company. created during the construction pro- The ice rink at Brookside Park has recreation and public works employ- Made with Jersey Fresh and Made with Jersey Fresh Milk program. Secretary In addition, both governors named cess,” New York Governor Andrew been repaved, and Mr. Dahl said that ees. Fisher visited chocolatier Diane Pinder, left, whose Donna & Company in counsels to the panel. Governor Christie Cuomo said in a press release. the new pavilion will be delivered Registration for the summer bas- Kenilworth utilizes the Made with Jersey Fresh branding in the production of named Christopher Porrino, his chief “The new bridge will include addi- later this month and installed prior to ketball league starts on Tuesday, May CocoaBee caramels and soy-, gluten-, dairy-, processed sugar- and artificial tional wide travel lanes and 12-foot preservative-free chocolates using honey from Tassot Apiaries in Milford. Also counsel who previously served as di- the start of the summer day camp 20 and is open to children entering pictured is Beatrice Tassot, second from left, owner of Tassot Apiaries, and rector of the Division of Law under the shoulders that will ease congestion and programs at the end of June. third through ninth grades. The fee is Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield), in back, as they watch as a worker New Jersey attorney general’s office. accommodate anticipated future traf- In an effort to curtail vandalism $85. The small-fry camp still has makes caramel using New Jersey honey. Governor Cuomo named his coun- fic volumes,” Governor Cuomo added. during overnight hours, an automatic limited space available for children sel, Mylan Denerstein, a former ex- Sweeney Participates In locking system for rest rooms at town- who are three to five years old. The ecutive deputy attorney general and White House Panel ship parks will be installed this month. annual Cultural Arts Summer Con- former deputy fire commissioner for Senate President Steve Sweeney (D- Mr. Dahl said the times for the doors cert series will start on Thursday, Bramnick: ‘Wiz-Gate’ Panel legal affairs for the New York City 3rd, Gloucester) participated in a panel to open for the day and lock for the July 10 and run every Thursday Fire Department. The Governor still at the White House last week regarding evening will be pre-set and he also evening through August 14. A final Continues Partisan Attack has one more appointment to make. the economy. Specifically, the Senate reassured commissioners that it will schedule of performers and children’s “...Recent events relating to the President discussed his efforts to in- not be possible for someone to find acts will be available soon. TRENTON — Assembly Minor- payers are paying a steep price for an George Washington Bridge have crease the minimum wage here in New themselves locked in overnight. Total receipts at Scotch Hills Coun- ity Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, issue that is already being examined raised questions regarding manage- Jersey and his support for President GPS systems will soon be installed try Club, including the mini-golf fa- Westfield), reiterated his call for the by law enforcement officials. When ment and governance that must be Barack Obama’s efforts to raise the fed- in most township vehicles so that cility and building rentals, amounted Select Committee on Investigation politicians investigate politicians, the analyzed and addressed. The accom- eral minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. supervisors can track, monitor and to $34,988 in April, nearly $2,000 (SCI) to begin reforming the Port process never ends. We should let the panying legal issues must be fully “It was an honor to speak at today’s verify where township employees are more than a year earlier. The year-to- Authority of New York and New Jer- U.S. attorney do his job and focus on researched considering the laws of event and to share the story of how and have been during the work day date total is $60,670. sey instead of making partisan at- legislative solutions to the problems both states, as well as federal legisla- New Jersey overcame misguided op- and also during weather emergen- The commission’s next meeting tacks on Governor Chris Christie and at the Port Authority.” tion and the laws governing the fi- position to raise the minimum wage,” cies. A new bio-metric time card sys- will be on Monday, June 9. his administration. “The question is why the chairman nancial structure of the Port,” the Sen. Sweeney said. “President Obama Asm. Bramnick believes the recent will not discuss the reforms offered governors said in a joint statement. is bringing that same fight to the na- subpoena of documents from Mike to fix the Port Authority. Spending Plainfield Appoints Proctor’s tion and experiencing the same oppo- DuHaime is “clear evidence” of par- millions of dollars against the Christie Wife Health Officer sition. People who work hard should Muñoz Named to Top 50 tisan politics. He also questioned administration does nothing to save Plainfield has appointed Denise L. not be condemned to a life of poverty. whether taxpayers should be paying the taxpayers’ money. I have full con- Proctor, the wife of former Rahway It’s time that Republicans joined over $750,000 in legal fees incurred fidence that law enforcement will mayor and ex-Union County Free- Democrats in support of lifting up Healthcare Power List by the committee when the U.S. at- deal with any wrongdoing. We should holder Rick Proctor, as the city’s working people instead of holding TRENTON — Assemblywoman of the “Higher Education Epineph- torney in New Jersey is also investi- move ahead with corrective measures health officer effective May 12. them down. It’s time to support a raise Nancy F. Muñoz (R-21st) has been rine Emergency Treatment Act,” gating the issue. to fix the broken system at the author- “The city has been without a per- in the federal minimum wage.” named by PolitickerNJ.com as which allows colleges and univer- “Chairman (John) Wisniewski has ity,” Asm. Bramnick said. manent full-time health officer for Ex-Eliz. BOE President among the top 50 in its Special sities to develop a policy for the now subpoenaed a political strate- Asm. Bramnick noted that Republi- over a year,” said Mayor Adrian Sentencing Postponed Healthcare Power List. The list ranks emergency administration of epi- gist. Mike Duhaime was not a state cans have sponsored seven bills in the Mapp, who served with Mr. Proctor The sentencing of a former Eliza- the power brokers who help influ- nephrine to a member of their cam- employee,” Asm. Bramnick stated. General Assembly that reform the Port on the freeholder board. beth Board of Education president ence and impact New Jersey’s medi- pus community to treat an anaphy- “He is the class of the field and in Authority and other bi-state agencies. A controversy ensued a few years Marie Munn for incorrectly stating cal field. Asm. Muñoz is one of four laxis attack. private business. An attack on Mike Two of the bills sponsored by Assem- ago when Mr. Proctor resigned as her family’s income by over $100,000 Assembly members named to the She also has sponsored legislation Duhaime is ‘political warfare.’ bly Republican Amy Handlin (R-13th, health officer of the Rahway Health in order to receive free or subsidized list. that provides for the training of emer- “The one-sided Wiz-gate panel Red Bank), A-2855 and A-2858, have Department (when he became lunches to the tune of $2,649 for her “I am especially honored by this gency medical technicians to admin- continues to spend taxpayer dollars been introduced in the New York State mayor), a department that includes children over six years, has been post- recognition,” said Asw. Muñoz, who ister an antidote in cases of opioid duplicating efforts by the U.S. attor- Senate and are sponsored by Sen. An- Scotch Plains and Winfield, and tried poned, The Star-Ledger has reported. is a clinical nurse specialist. “I have overdoses; allows for the screening ney,” Asm. Bramnick said. “The tax- drew Lanza (R-Staten Island). to get his wife installed as his re- Munn reportedly asked for the post- dedicated most of my life to ensur- of newborn infants for genetic muta- placement as health officer in 2011. ponement after the state Attorney ing patients are treated with the dig- tions associated with hereditary The state’s Local Finance Board later General’s Office filed its sentencing nity and compassion they deserve. hemochromatosis; prohibits the sale County’s Dispatch Center filed a notice of violation against Mr. recommendations on Thursday. As a legislator, I am fortunate to of products containing Proctor for interfering with the city’s “The sentencing was adjourned at Ms. have input into public policies, which dextromethorphan to minors; and hiring practices concerning the health Munn’s request to give her the opportu- affect the healthcare field and am permits attending advanced practice Recognized Internationally officer position by saying she also nity to respond to the state’s sentencing proud to be named with my other nurses to determine the cause of death COUNTY – The Union County ity replaced the county’s former dis- should be paid $100,000. Mrs. Proc- submission,” her attorney Michael legislative colleagues to this presti- and execute a death certification of a Board of Chosen Freeholders an- patch center at the Ralph Froehlich tor later withdrew her name from Baldassare said told The Ledger. She gious list.” patient if the nurse is the patient’s nounced that the county’s Depart- Public Safety Building in Westfield, consideration and Warren Hehl, who was convicted following a jury trial Asw. Muñoz, who is a member of primary caregiver. ment of Public Safety’s dispatch cen- which had only two consoles. was Cranford’s health officer at the in March with theft by deception and the Assembly Health and Senior Ser- ter has met internationally recognized In addition to handling emergency time, was hired by Rahway. tampering with public records. vices Committee and Women and See More Gov. News on Page 17 training standards for public safety dispatch for county operations, the Mayor Mapp said Mrs. Proctor has A followup investigation by the state Children Committee, is the sponsor telecommunicators, resulting in the dispatch center provides municipali- “over 16 years of health officer expe- Attorney General’s office led to the April 28 award of P33 Certification ties with a county-local shared ser- rience,” having worked for the Jersey indictments of former Elizabeth BOE by the Association of Public-Safety vice opportunity for handling their City, Bloomfield and Rahway health member Juan Donoso, 42, who was Communications Officials (APCO). police, fire, 911, and/or EMS calls. departments as well as Union charged with official misconduct and DWI Charges? In the U.S., achieving P33 Certifica- Current participants in the dispatch County’s Division of Health. tampering with public records for try- tion enables public safety agencies to center include Clark, Fanwood, Hill- Work Begins on $1.5 Billion ing to coverup that his wife also had ensure that their training programs meet side, Mountainside, Roselle, Roselle Goethals Bridge falsifieds an application for the federal Call Jon Bramnick the APCO American National Standards. Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, the Work has begun on the new $1.5- free lunch program for her kids. Also The three-year certification cycle re- Township South Orange in Essex billion Goethals Bridge that connects indicted in the case were the board’s quires both initial training for new dis- County, and two paramedic units Elizabeth to Staten Island. Construc- attorney, Kirk Nelson, and its outside And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team patchers, as well as a continuing educa- operated by Robert Wood Johnson tion is expected to last four years with counsel, Frank Capece of Cranford. tion program for current dispatchers. University Hospital in Rahway. Union County’s emergency dis- For its achievement, the Union We Have Three Former Prosecutors patch services underwent a signifi- County Police Regional Dispatch Cen- cant expansion in 2012 with the open- ter will be recognized by APCO on Scott Seib ing of the new state-of-the-art Union Wednesday, August 6 during the County Police Regional Dispatch organization’s 80th Annual Conference Plumbing & Heating Inc. Center. 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24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Page 4 Thursday, May 15, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood In 100 Years, Will Kean Purchase DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. Diction Deception Members of: Benefit Surrounding Communities? Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Your recent editorial “Should Kean gested instead that the town should buy four definitions – only one is correct. The Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Univ. Pay Taxes If It Acquires Merck the land and turn it into a park. When the others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Property?” (May 1) is well thought out resulting debate prevented the town from and addresses several important issues. purchasing the land, the neighbor formed If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 However, there are multiple sides to most a citizens group and raised private funds guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 questions, and this is no exception. Be- to purchase the land and create the park. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 fore I proceed further, fairness dictates, A hundred years later you can ask you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at and my understanding of the state’s eth- yourself whether the improved quality of ics laws requires that I disclose that I have life, and the attractiveness of the town All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 been teaching at Kean University for the brought about at least in part by William come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. past 47 years. My comments, however, Edgar Reeve’s efforts to create Deception. are mine and mine alone, and they do not Mindowaskin Park have improved Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman in any way reflect an official position of Westfield’s property values sufficiently 1. Yang – To cry like a wild goose ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER the university or any of its spokesper- to offset the lost tax revenue. Personally, 2. Fatiferous – Deadly; destructive Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo sons. I don’t know how to measure that, but I 3. Fantoccini – Puppets or marionettes COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Moreover, I have been involved with enjoy the park and the town. 4. Squantum – A picnic Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly quite a few non-profit organizations in Kean University has grown dramati- PODEX EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Westfield, but make no claim to speak for cally over the past decades. That growth 1. The feet and toes any of them. has encouraged the creation of a train 2. A governor or chief magistrate I agree with you that taxes are too high. station bringing commuters and revenue SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 3. The rump or anal region Our municipal and county employees, to Union Township. A national book- 4. The last segment of a crustacean’s One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 however, work hard to keep us safe, to store chain is poised to open a facility on limb keep our streets clear, clean and in good the campus that will serve the Morris LOOB repair. They deserve to earn a decent Avenue corridor from Elizabeth to Union. 1. Brushwood and thorns for making living and provide for their families. I do Kean now provides several thousand jobs and reparing hedges Good Deeds, Be Prepared and not mind paying for services I need or to individuals, many of whom live and 2. Cornish for the sludge that comes use. I do expect those services to be pay taxes in Union, Elizabeth, Cranford, from washing tin ore provided in an efficient and effective Westfield and other Union County towns. 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton manner. Like you, I do not want to pay The growth of the University has con- 4. Minced chicken or veal, mixed with Random Acts of Kindness even a nickel more than my fair share. tributed to housing development in the eggs and bread crumbs in the shape of a ball The real issue is “what is a fair share?” area bringing in construction jobs and PODITTI Good deeds can happen randomly. Some are sched- crafted a makeshift stretcher and carried her down Should a childless couple pay the same even more revenue to the township and 1. A kingfisher having a serrated yel- uled on a regular basis by many organizations in our the trail to an arriving ambulance. All ended well. school tax as a family with children in the the county. I suspect that many local low beak region. It’s a good feeling to know they are there. Scoutmaster Rick Jurgens of the Berkeley Heights schools? Is it fair for a couple with one merchants would agree that they benefit 2. A soft-shelled river tortoise child to pay the same school tax as a directly from the growth of the univer- 3. A grouchy old man; curmudgeon An example of some of these organizations: The troop is a Westfield firefighter. Hats off to him for his couple with five children? If private sity. 4. A sand crab of the lower Mississippi letter carriers collect food for the needy. The Opti- volunteer work with the boys. As written in the schools have to pay property tax, and that Liberty Hall Museum, cultural pro- River region mist Club of Westfield is teaming up with Furniture article, “We work on these requirements, and here’s tax is necessarily reflected in higher tu- grams and athletics all tend to make the DECOLLETAGE ition, is it fair for parents of the students, university a destination, bringing even 1. A rogue, pirate, or thief Assist to help those in need of furnishings. Many an opportunity where it was a true test of all those in effect, to pay taxes to support both the more business to the area. Does all of this 2. A wine cellar or place where wine is churches have clothing drives to help the poor stay First Class, Second Class first-aid requirements,” private and the public schools? Your offset the tax revenue lost by Union Town- stored or kept warm. If you’re injured or need medical care, the Scoutmaster Jurgens said. “They got to use it and use answer to these questions will depend on ship? I believe it does, but you already 3. A dress with a low cut neckline your own perspective. know my bias. Likewise, I believe that bearing the neck and shoulders volunteer rescue squads step up to the plate. We’re it for real. And they did an outstanding job.” More than 100 years ago a town in the potential expansion of the university 4. To fade or erode fortunate to have such people in our society. They are The lady in need turned out to be NBC journalist New Jersey had a mill pond in the center into the former Merck property, should of town. On one side was a tannery: on the university decide to pursue that route, See more letters on page 5 too numerous to name in this article. Ann Curry. She graciously thanked them. Ms. Curry the other was a dump. The resulting stench will be looked back upon a hundred years A thriving youth organization across the country wrote: “You are a credit to the Boy Scouts and to was unbearable. A local developer of- from now as a move that ultimately ben- Letters to and active in this area leads with the motto “Be your families, and I want you to know I am deeply fered to clean up the area, break up the efited the surrounding communities. the Editor Prepared” — the Boy Scouts. grateful for your kindness and skill.” surrounding land into narrow plots and Stanley H. Lipson build houses, which would bring in Westfield We were heartened to learn from Scouting Maga- You may recall incidents in your life where good needed tax revenue. A neighbor sug- Is It Me, Old Age or Is zine, in an article by Bryan Wendell, that Boy Scout deeds happened from strangers. Perhaps you lost Troop No. 368 from Berkeley Heights was prepared your wallet and it was turned in to the police with all Are They Trying to Create Another New Harder Than Old? when they encountered a lady with a broken ankle money intact. Maybe you fell and were helped up by I just noticed the other day that the while hiking in Harriman State Park in New York on a stranger. Hoboken on East Broad Street? meters in the parking lots have been I read with interest the piece in the May great selection of large and small stores changed. I noticed this because I April 5, 2014. True to their training and dedication We salute all the good deeds and are grateful to 8th edition of The Leader stating that the of all varieties. Do we really want to thought the first one I tried was bro- to help, the boys made a splint for her broken ankle, learn of random acts of kindness. Westfield Town Council is considering create a ‘bar’ atmosphere? ken and finally got the second one to modifying the municipal ordinance per- I readily admit I have spent probably work with two minds (the person taining to liquor licenses in town, possi- too much time in bars in my younger days standing behind me) working on it. bly allowing five additional full-liquor and have seen far too many bar fights and In thinking about it, I came to the Does Banning Cigarette Smoking licenses. In other words, allowing the other incidents. So my last request to the conclusion that it was not the ma- creation of five new bars in town, more Council is before you pass such an ordi- than doubling what we already have. nance, please get testimony from the chine that was harder to use, but the What are they trying to do, create an- Westfield Police Department on their approaching of “Old, Old” age. Well While Legalizing Pot Make Sense? other Hoboken? Are three bars in town experience with the three existing bars in today, I was the third person in line not enough? Hoboken is a gentrified city town and whether or not they are in favor and the two people in front of me A lot of actions our state legislators take just do not press release. with a large population of young singles. of five more licenses. were in their mid to late 20s and were make any sense. The latest is a ban on smoking on But how does that statement make sense if pot is A goodly number of bars is appropriate in I urge all Westfield citizens to strongly as clueless as I was the first time I both public and private college campuses in New legalized in the state? Under Senator Scutari’s bill, such a place. Westfield, on the other oppose such an ordinance. tried to use the new meters. Jersey. This follows action by one of our local S-1896, residents could carry up to an ounce of hand, is a quiet, suburban residential town Bruce Long In this day, shouldn’t the new with a great downtown shopping area Westfield meters be easier to use than the old Senators, Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Linden), to legalize marijuana and grow up to six plants on their prop- consisting of restaurants, banks, and a marijuana in the Garden State. Will pot be permitted erty. Whatever happened to growing tomatoes and ones? Which raises another question. in all those new dorm rooms now under construction other vegetables in the family garden? UCC Will Raise River Water And Why did we need new meters – just to at Kean University as well as throughout the campus Sen. Scutari wants to tax the sale of marijuana at make them harder for people to use? and at Rutgers, Montclair State, etc.? Isn’t pot smok- 7 percent and use three-quarters of the new revenue Flooding, Not Academics Edward Murphy Westfield ing more dangerous to both one’s physical health source to fund the state’s Transportation Trust Fund, With the stroke of a magic pen mul- the criteria of academic excellence, col- and mental health than cigarettes ever were? the fund that pays for road improvement projects tiple problems are solved! lege ranking, etc. Thanks for Supporting The smoking ban bill, A-1978, sponsored by As- throughout the state. Another 10 percent would fund How do you make a failing college For this magic to work, forget flooding. semblywoman Celeste Riley (D-3rd, Salem), and women’s health such as for “family planning, post- look successful, inflate bureaucrats’ egos, Shortchange academics. Ignore rumblings Postmen Food Drive make resumes fatter and attract more of the staff, 1,500 signatures on a petition which was approved by the Assembly Higher Edu- partum depression awareness, smoking cessation, money to fill a magic “piggy bank?” against it and the alternate sites offered. Many thanks to our patrons who cation Committee by a 4-3 tally, “would amend the and HIV-awareness.” Abracadabra! Demolish a forest near a Disregard resolutions by the Township of donated to the letter carriers 2014 New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act to prohibit smoking What? The money from marijuana sales is going flood zone and build a sports complex. Cranford and opposition from the Cranford food drive on May 10th. Our local in any area of any building of, or on the grounds of, to be used to fund programs to get people to stop Then drain the water into Nomahegan Board of Education, Environmental Com- food pantries accept donations Lake that connects to the ever-flooded mission, and Flood Advisory Board. Tune throughout the year. If you were un- or in any facility owned, leased, or controlled by, any smoking cigarettes? Yet they can still smoke weed if Rahway River. That is what Union County out the Freeholders’ opposition. Pay no able to get there you can always leave public or private institution of higher education in they are over the age of 21? College is doing. Contract bids to remove heed to the Rahway River Watershed your food donations by the mailbox this state,” according to a press release put out by the Perhaps marijuana smoking should remain illegal approximately 700 trees are being col- Association. Resumes, egos and the and your letter carrier will make sure Assembly Democrats. The bill follows the although not with such heavy criminalization. lected. public’s awareness of poor academic rat- it gets to them. Assembly’s passage of legislation in March to ban We need a lot less laws than we have, though the These are some of the academic facts ings are at stake! that magic will not help: With the stroke of a pen, the elites will Thanks again. smoking in New Jersey’s public parks and beaches. laws that we do have need to be consistent and make According to completecollege.org, magically transform a failing college’s Rick Naples “This (smoking ban on college campuses) bill sense. Legalizing marijuana while significantly re- UCC ties for 18th or 19th lowest out of 20 forest into a bureaucrat’s wonderland. We Scotch Plains Letter Carriers sends a clear message — healthy living habits begin ducing where smoking is permitted is not consistent, two-year New Jersey colleges. It has only don’t see magic. We see failure. This when we’re young,” Asw. Riley said through the in our view. 6 percent graduating! On the website magic will do nothing to raise the abysmal Garwood Shop Rite colleges.findthebest.com., UCC again academic record, but will raise river water competed for 18th and 19th lowest place and exacerbate flooding. That is not magic! Company Policy out of 20 two-year N.J. colleges in the Stanley Kipness Having been a customer of Shop category of “Smart Rating” that included Cranford Rite [Garwood Supermarket] since its inception, despite the parking lot, Furniture Assist Thanks Many I find it difficult the store cannot take In addition to all of our Sponsors, Mary Cirillo and Jackie Walters, helped into consideration for unforeseen cir- Patrons, and Friends and our host, Jay’s with publicity and set up at the event. cumstances. Cycle Center, for the April 26 FUNdraiser Dierdre Gelline (executive director, Every year I have spent the re- for Furniture Assist, Inc., we received Westfield United Fund) was my rock. quired amount for redeemable prod- invaluable support and advice from some She spent several hours with me and was ucts for Thanksgiving and Easter. of the executive officers and their staffs available for help on a drop-in basis. This year I was operated on April 17 of non-profits in town. Dawson Yeomans, the president and and released from the hospital April Paula Ehoff (coo, Westfield Area Y) founder of Furniture Assist, Inc., joins 20. My husband tried to pick up a and Sherry Cronin (executive director, me in thanks. We could not have done it ham April 21 and was told the dead- Downtown Westfield Corporation) without you! line was April 19. helped me, starting with initial plans for Peggy Rothbaum the event. Heather Robinson, (former He was with me at the hospital at Westfield Volunteer that time. He tried to explain it to the executive director of the Westfield Area Furniture Assist, Inc. Chamber of Commerce) and her staff, women at the desk and they said no. I spoke to the assistant manager and Garwood GOP Urges Primary Voting he said, “It was against company As the chairman of the Garwood Re- local schools. She is multi degreed and policy.” publican Committee I cannot stress employed as a regional sales manager to The ham isn’t the important thing enough how important it is for our regis- a major consumer products distributor. it’s the principle of the thing. Is this tered Republicans to vote in the upcom- Glenn Sytko served on the Garwood BOE the way Shop Rite helps the commu- ing Primary Election on Tuesday, June and is retired Dep. Chief of the Irvington nity? 3rd. Our local candidates have been Fire Dept. and served the borough as the awarded the official line by the Union Director of the Office of Emergency Louise Hamilton County Republican Committee chair and Management bringing it into compliance. Westfield are aligned with our congressman and District 3 Patricia Quattrocchi – Mayor state legislators, any others are not the and past councilwoman, a Union County WITH SPRING COMES official candidates of the Garwood GOP. Republican Committee Vice Chair, State Our candidates, most who have previ- Republican Committeewoman. John GRASS CUTTING ously served as district leaders, have at- Quattrocchi – founder and past president tended local and municipal meetings, of the Battleship NJ Historical Museum county meetings and conventions when Society, current NJ Assembly Sergeant called. They have conducted voter regis- at Arms, as US Coast Guard Auxiliary Lt. State LD-21 State LD-22 trations and provided campaign assis- conducted candidate screenings of po- 7th Congressional District tance to Republican candidates on all tential USCG Academy applicants. Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. levels by dropping campaign literature District 4 Victor DeFilippo – Prior 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 and walking door to door with candi- member Garwood BOE, Councilman, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 dates. They are outstanding members of served in the Marine Corps., Newark [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford the Garwood community. Housing Auth. building inspector. Judy Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. District 1 Carol Kearney is a Garwood DeFilippo – Respiratory therapist, former Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District business owner, real estate agent and owner/operator of family retail business. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) attorneys assistant, assisted in writing The committee asks voters to support Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 changes to a bill to grant pension benefits the official candidates for Mayor, Coun- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 to widows of Police and Fire officers cil and District Leaders/Committee per- Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains signed into law in 1996. Gene Jannotti – sons to continue to make Garwood the (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] Degreed in Math, Manager to large inter- best place to live, work and raise a family national corporations in the IT arena is and give to the residents the quality of life LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] currently an active member of UNICO. they expect with a return on investment. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] District 2 Cheryl Neidermaier is a life- For more information, see Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] John Quattrocchi, Chairman www.goleader.com/help long resident of Garwood and attended Garwood Republican Committee A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 5 Board of Health Discusses Smoking, As Garwood Mayor I Have Been Able Summer-Related Health Issues Letters to the Editor To Network and Form Relationships The Westfield Board of Health met 6) On your property, please elimi- Most residents are unaware of what disburse HUD funding to Union on May 5, 2014. The board is con- nate any stagnant water, which is a More Bars in Westfield? Town Council takes place behind the scenes at the County towns to include the bor- cerned about continued cigarette breeding ground for mosquitoes. I Borough Hall or what the mayor actu- ough. I have been able to get Garwood smoking and nicotine addiction, es- discussed other ways to prevent tick- Must Study This Thoroughly ally does. Though Garwood is a small as one of three towns in the entire pecially among high school and even borne diseases, like Lyme disease, I have a great concern about the dences go with a lessened patrol. municipality, we have the same prob- PSE&G service area to be a chosen younger students, and about elec- last month. proposed intent of the Town Council We all know the restaurants pres- lems and the same statutory require- participant in a pilot program to de- tronic nicotine drug delivery devices. 7) Residents must keep garbage in to alter the restaurant licensing ordi- ently holding the licenses. I look to ments as our neighboring towns. Rep- velop with the utility and NJ Board of We reaffirmed our previous reso- tightly-sealed covered containers to nance and make them virtual “bar” the future and ask the Council to resenting the borough has been an Public Utilities (BPU) a viable plan lution that all Westfield parks and minimize harmful rodents, which are licenses. At present, we have three consider that the new owners of those ongoing effort with most events and for tree/vegetation management public recreational facilities should more active during the summer. Also, full bars in town and five restaurants licenses might not be as benign as the meetings taking place during the day, working toward the possible elimi- be designated smoke-free. In addi- please do not feed wild animals. Ra- capable of serving alcohol to dining present ones. making being retired from my job as a nation of widespread power outages tion, the board introduced an ordi- bid animals are present in our county. customers. The change will alter those Lastly, there has been no concrete headhunter a major plus. I have been during weather crisis such as Irene nance to regulate the sale of these The Vaccines for Adults Program restaurants serving alcohol into bars benefit to the municipality offered as able to devote the time necessary to and Sandy. This is currently ongoing electronic devices and will have a continues to offer free vaccines offering food. a reason for the change. We know network and form relationships with with the meetings and phone confer- public hearing and vote concerning it against pneumonia, shingles, menin- I have no argument with bars or there will be deficits, but have been persons who can offer help and are ence sessions during the day. on Monday, June 2. A formal public gitis, human papilloma virus (HPV), alcohol. There is no “Puritanism” in given no plusses for Westfield. We interested in advancing the goal of On a regular basis, I participated in notice will be issued. and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis my argument. It is summed up best certainly don’t need to attract more “moving Garwood forward.” telephone conferences for mayors The board is also concerned about (Tdap) for uninsured or underinsured by a friend’s reminder that “you don’t restaurants. Every other storefront I had the pleasure of hosting, in our with the Office of the Governor, the summer-related health issues. Some individuals or persons with Medicaid fix what isn’t broken.” offers food. Borough Hall, a breakfast meeting county Freeholders and the utilities reminders: or Medicare (but not Part D). For I know of no ground root move- Change for the sake of change nor- for members of the Gateway Regional to discuss both pre plans and recov- 1) Please be watchful of children more information, please contact ment to foster change. I know of no mally causes problems. Doing so Chamber of Commerce with several ery activities when a state of emer- near pools. All children should learn Laura Scanlon, the public health nurs- beneficiaries other than the five res- without research is most risky. This local business owners attending. I gency is declared; after Sandy it was to swim. ing supervisor, at (908) 789-4070, taurants. Suggestions to make these proposal has the capacity to alter personally visited police/emergency three hours daily for 10 days. Been 2) Be careful about the sun and extension 4074 or changes on behalf of anyone were downtown Westfield to our detriment. dispatch centers, attended presenta- involved with the Mayors Council on avoid heat-related illnesses. Apply [email protected]. routinely rejected by the Council. I Anything that has that capacity should tions regarding police department the Rahway River Watershed flood and reapply sunscreen, stay hydrated During the past month, 17 retail was told this was merely a routine be studied carefully. operating structure with an eye to- control group and, with Clark Mayor and wear a cooling hat. More infor- food establishments and 13 Spring modernization of the Town Code. A. John Blake ward consolidation and shared ser- Sal Bonacorso, pushed to have the mation and tips are available from Fling food vendors were inspected There has been no research and no Westfield vices. Actually met with our neigh- Passaic River environmental cleanup the state Department of Health at and all were satisfactory. However, study. boring municipalities regarding shar- suit settled. I have also met with sev- www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/ the town experienced a second grease- There are numerous studies, which Fun With Lacrosse, ing public works department services/ eral developers regarding bringing hhazweb/cool.htm GEN. related sewage back-up in a year. As show that one might expect a propor- equipment and continued to formu- projects to the borough to lessen the 3) Foodborne illnesses may in- a result, procedures to prevent or tionate increase in public safety prob- Westfield Family Feud late a possible plan via phone meet- tax impact on our taxpayers. crease due to the warm weather, so lessen further grease-related disrup- lems when there is an increase in This weekend, the Univ. of Denver ings. Attended group luncheons with Even with all of the foregoing ac- you should wash your hands and sur- tions are being recommended. places serving alcohol. I’m sure the plays Drexel in the Lacrosse National other Union County mayors to dis- tivities outside during the day and faces often, separate foods and not In the past three months, 11 resi- Westfield PD can handle any such College Championship Quarter Fi- cuss common areas of concern re- more in the evening, I also serve on the cross-contaminate them, cook foods dents were bitten or scratched by ani- increase. My question is why is such nals at Univ. Del. A star player with garding redevelopment as well as the planning board; I enjoy and look for- to proper temperatures and refriger- mals. Residents must license all cats an increase being made? The number Univ. of Denver is from Westfield, push for the Raritan Valley Rail Coa- ward to meeting with our local senior ate food promptly. and dogs through the Town Clerk and of bars will go from three to eight Christian Burgdorf. He’s The lition “one seat ride.” Been involved Citizens twice a month, and promise 4) Grills, fire pits and outdoor get them vaccinated against rabies. overnight. Westfield Leader’s education editor with the county by participating In a to get to our seniors bowling at some stoves should be used properly to Information about all of the health Scotch Plains has allowed an in- Betsey Burgdorf’s son. Christian is a series (5) of lengthy brainstorming point, attend the construction meet- prevent harmful fires and smoke ex- department’s activities is available crease in the number of bars. At clos- graduate of Westfield High School, meetings with a variety of sharehold- ings for the Athletic Field Project, posure. Have a working fire extin- on its website www.westfieldnj.gov/ ing time, the patrols are removed Class of 2013. ers regarding phases of economic have an open door policy for residents guisher nearby and never leave an health. The complete minutes of the from residential patrol and put in It’s a fun family feud as The development on the North and South and employees to visit in my office open fire unattended. Additional use- May 5 meeting will be posted after position by the bars. This is under- Leader’s publisher, Horace Corbin, Avenue corridors also meetings with both by appointment and drop in on ful information is available from the review and approval at our June 2 standable, but I would prefer our is an engineering graduate from NJ Transit regarding the same and Mayor’s Saturdays, and participate in Environmental Protection Agency meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. in homes to be the center of police at- Drexel. The other teams in the cham- the rapid bus project as well. numerous events by invitation. (EPA) at www.epa.gov/burnwise/ the municipal building. The public is tention rather than drunk drivers. pionship are John Hopkins and Duke. I have been an active participant I ask for the continued support of the bestburn.html. invited to attend. Also, if the police arrest a drunk Mr. Corbin quipped, “We engi- representing the borough on the voters on June 3rd, Primary Day, as we 5) To prevent poison ivy, you should Lawrence D. Budnick, MD driver, that team of police is perform- neers were buried in the books but Union County Community Develop- continue to “Move Garwood Forward.” wear protective clothing as needed. President, Westfield Board of Health ing tests and doing paperwork for at Drexel hasn’t lost a football game ment Revenue Sharing Committee Patricia Quattrocchi, Mayor least three hours. 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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. ATM on Premises 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 (908) 272-0200 for Menu and Events - www.NJGreekFest.com www.dughihewit.com Page 6 Thursday, May 15, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Historical Society Announces Annual Dinner WESTFIELD — The Westfield toric Trust in February 2008. Under Historical Society will hold its An- the direction of a board of trustees, Westfield Friday, May 9, Octavia Ratliff, 41, nual Dinner on Wednesday, May 28, appointed by the Governor, the His- Tuesday, May 6, Stephen Zambito, of Newark was arrested after a motor beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Echo toric Trust was created in 1967 to 44, of Westfield was arrested and vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an Lake Country Club, located at 515 advance historic preservation in New charged with possession of less than 50 outstanding $450 warrant issued by Springfield Avenue in Westfield. His- Jersey for the benefit of future gen- grams of suspected marijuana and pos- the Union Court. Ratliff was trans- torical Society members and non- erations through education, steward- session of drug paraphernalia pursuant ported to police headquarters, pro- members alike are welcome. ship and financial investment pro- to a motor vehicle stop in the area of the cessed and released. Guest speaker Dorothy Guzzo will grams designed to preserve local heri- south-side train station. He was trans- Friday, May 9, a resident of Forest discuss why preserving local heri- tage and strengthen communities. The ported to police headquarters, processed Road reported that sometime over- tage is so critical not only to that Historic Trust is responsible for ad- and released with a summons. night someone removed the license special sense of “place” that people ministering the historic preservation Thursday, May 8, Jill A. Jackson, plate from his motor vehicle, which share but also as a conduit for eco- matching grant and loan programs. 41, of Westfield was arrested on an was parked in front of his house. nomic rejuvenation in communities. From 1995 to 2008, Ms. Guzzo active Union Township warrant for Friday, May 9, a resident of Westfield Ms. Guzzo was appointed execu- served as the deputy state historic $250. The warrant was revealed while Avenue reported that sometime dur- tive director of the New Jersey His- preservation officer for the State of police were speaking with Jackson ing the day, someone removed a bi- New Jersey. Prior to her appointment during the investigation of a report of cycle, valued at approximately $300, ECF Vendor Market in 1995, she was employed by the a motor vehicle parked in a handicap from the side of her house. same department as a grants and space improperly. Jackson was trans- Saturday, May 10, Juan Lockley, To Be Held Saturday project manager overseeing the res- HAPPY EASTER...St. Helen’s fifth-grade CCD students in Westfield were more ported from the 300 block of Clark 52, of Carteret was arrested after a than happy to make one special child’s Easter happy and sweet at Beth Israel Street to police headquarters, where FANWOOD — The Emmanuel toration and development of state- Hospital in Newark. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Michaela motor vehicle stop on Front Street on Cancer Foundation will hold its third owned historic sites. Hobson, Mary Heinzerling, Kaitlyn Duffy, Elizabeth Bielen, Caroline Bielen and she posted bail and was released. an outstanding $2,211 warrant is- annual spring vendor market this She has held elected office and Christopher Grochan, and back row, John Thorburn and Jason Petruzzi. Thursday, May 8, Richard Fuentes, sued by the Scotch Plains Court. He Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to served on her municipal planning Youngsters not pictured are: Liam Robb, Ryan Della Rocco, Ali Brennan, Lily 31, of Edison was arrested on an was transported to police headquar- 3 p.m. It will take place at the Fanwood board and local historic preservation McGuire and Julia Johnson-Milstein. active Westfield traffic warrant for ters, processed and released. Train Station, located at North and commission. Ms. Guzzo served on $750 after responding to police head- Sunday, May 11, a resident of Paff Martine Avenues. The rain date is the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task quarters. He was processed and re- Place reported that sometime over- this Sunday, May 18. Force, charged with creating a Heri- Local Museum to Present leased after posting full bail. night someone shattered the rear win- Admission will be free to the pub- tage Tourism Master Plan for the Saturday, May 10, Claudia Velez, dow of his motor vehicle, which was lic. The market will feature an assort- State of New Jersey. 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested on parked in front of his house. ment of vendors, raffles and prizes. For more information regarding ‘Music in Bloom’ Sunday a Westfield warrant for $500 during a Sunday, May 11, Marleny Proceeds will benefit children with the Annual Dinner, contact the CRANFORD — The Cranford have performed locally. motor vehicle stop on the 2500 block Rodriquez, 29, of Plainfield was ar- cancer. Vendors interested in partici- Westfield Historical Society at (908) Historical Society will present “Mu- Ms. Heller has sung with the St. of Madison Avenue, on the Scotch rested and charged with driving while pating are asked to contact Barbara at 654-1794 or e-mail sic in Bloom: A Garden Concert” this Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir and has Plains-Westfield border, for having intoxicated (DWI) after a motor ve- (908) 322-4323, extension no. 17. [email protected]. Sunday, May 18, at 2:15 p.m. at the performed with the Celebration Sing- fictitious license plates. She was re- hicle stop on Route 22. After Crane-Phillips House Museum, lo- ers, the Oratorio Singers of Westfield leased after posting bail. Rodriquez failed multiple field so- cated at 124 North Union Avenue in and the New Jersey Choral Art Society. Sunday, May 11, police received a briety tests at the scene, she was Library Plans Program On Cranford. Doors will open at 2 p.m. She additionally has appeared at the report concerning the theft of $390 in transported to police headquarters, Local musicians Mel Freda, Westfield Workshop for the Arts and cash from a wallet that had been left processed and released. Leonard Hargiss, Mary Heller, Bruce the Westfield Bach Festival. unattended at a store on the 600 block Mountainside Growing a Kitchen Garden McKinney and Deborah Schnapf will Mr. McKinney conducted en- of North Avenue, West. The suspect Tuesday, May 6, Roberto C. WESTFIELD — The Westfield to Westfield Memorial Library and perform music by Handel, Telemann, sembles and taught courses in music allegedly picked up the wallet, removed Chavez-Mancheno, 28, of Warren Memorial Library, located at 550 East MURAL cardholders. MURAL Bizet, Schumann and Romberg while technology at Kingsborough Com- the cash and then returned the wallet. was arrested after a motor vehicle Broad Street, will present “How to cardholders belong to libraries that surrounded by the blossoming gar- munity College. His electronic com- Sunday, May 11, Kaitlin Schnabel, stop on Route 22 for driving with a Grow a Kitchen Garden”` this Satur- are part of the Middlesex Union Re- dens at the museum. positions have been heard at various 23, of Bound Brook was arrested and suspended license. day, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. Karen ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For Ms. Freda has been teaching piano venues in the tri-state area. He cur- charged with driving while intoxi- Friday, May 9, Karen A. DeFreitas- Camden, who has spoken previously participating libraries, call the in the Cranford area for more than 25 rently performs with the Plainfield cated following a motor vehicle stop Lee, 36, of Springfield was arrested at the library about clutter control and Westfield Memorial Library at (908) years. She has accompanied the Or- Symphony and teaches piano and at West Broad Street and Rahway after a motor vehicle stop on Route repurposing, will present this program. 789-4090. To register for this pro- ange Avenue School Chorus and Or- trumpet locally. Avenue. She was turned over to the 22 for driving with a suspended reg- “Nothing is better than fresh herbs gram, visit the library’s website at chestra, the Hillside Avenue School Ms. Schnapf has performed as an care of Trinitas Regional Medical istration. She was processed and re- from your own garden,” she said. wmlnj.org and click on the Online Orchestra and the Brookside Place oboist with the Plainfield Symphony, Center pending toxicology results. leased at the scene. A self-taught gardening enthusi- Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, Chorus. Currently she is the organist the Livingston Orchestra and the Sum- Monday, May 12, the owner of a Friday, May 9, Tyneisha K. Jones, ast, Ms. Camden has more than 40 extension 0. for the Cranford United Methodist mit Orchestra and has played in cham- motor vehicle that was parked over- 29, of Newark was arrested after a years of gardening experience and Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 Church and accompanist for the vo- ber music recitals in the New York area. night on the 1000 block of Central motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for has utilized all of her knowledge in p.m., Monday through Thursday; cal group The Westfield Ms. Schnapf and Ms. Heller were Avenue reported that one or more un- driving with a suspended license. Jones the design of her own backyard. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Sat- Chansonettes. Ms. Freda also accom- both part of previous Cranford His- known suspects entered the vehicle was processed and released at the scene. She is a member of the Philadel- urday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. panies the Schola Chorus at St. John torical Society programs, including and removed items totaling $85 in value. Friday, May 9, Tiffany S. Skeete, 31, phia Horticultural Society, as well For more information on library the Apostle School in Clark. “Letters During the Revolution” and Scotch Plains of Plainfield was arrested after a motor as the president of Camden Associ- programs and services, call (908) Mr. Hargiss is a chemist who has “A Civil War Era Christmas.” Monday, May 5, the manager of a vehicle stop on Route 22 for driving ates, a consulting firm that provides 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign been playing piano and harpsichord Admission will be free but reserva- Route 22 business reported that some- with a suspended license. Skeete was services in communications and up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- for over 30 years. Together with Bruce tions are required. To respond, con- one received approximately $40 in processed and released at the scene. people skills, organizational assess- brary Loop,” or stop by the library McKinney and Deborah Schnapf, Mr. tact the Historical Society’s office at gas and left without paying. Friday, May 9, a resident came into ments and clutter control. for a copy of its award-winning, Hargiss has been playing baroque (908) 276-0082 or by e-mail at Monday, May 5, a resident of police headquarters to report that she This program will be free and open quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” trio sonatas for the past two years and [email protected]. Mountain Avenue reported that he had received a letter in the mail stat- has been receiving numerous calls ing that she had won $350,000 in a from a phone number, and when he contest. The victim also received a answers the caller hangs up. check in the amount of $4,350 and Tuesday, May 6, a resident of Hoe was told to call a phone number in- Avenue reported that sometime over- cluded with the correspondence to night someone entered her unlocked activate the check, police said. When motor vehicle and removed a cell an officer called the number and iden- phone, valued at approximately $600. tified himself as the police, the indi- Wednesday, May 7, the manager of vidual on the other end of the phone a Route 22 store reported that some- said, “go away” and hung up, leading MAKE YOUR one made approximately $1,100 in police to believe it was a scam, au- purchases with a fraudulent credit card. thorities reported. Friday, May 9, Kyle Harvin, 37, of Saturday, May 10, Anthony Pasuco, Westfield was arrested after a motor 43, of Union was arrested after a vehicle stop on Bartle Avenue on an motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for outstanding $500 warrant issued by driving with a suspended registra- COINS COUNT the Irvington Court. He was trans- tion. The vehicle was impounded and ported to police headquarters, pro- Pasuco was processed and released at Help Support the cessed and released. the scene. Westfield United Fund Ladies Night Out to Be Held May 29 In Fanwood FANWOOD – The Third Annual merchants offering special deals,” MAKE YOUR Ladies Night Out will be held on said Jeni DiVirgilio, president of the Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m., spon- Fanwood BPA. sored by the Fanwood Business and For every $1 spent at participating Professional Association (BPA). merchants, ladies will receive a raffle Women interested in an evening ticket to enter into the Tricky Tray of fun, food, savings and tricky tray Auction. Ticket stations will be placed winnings are invited to register at on each block for ladies to redeem fanwoodbusiness.com/ladies- their receipts for tickets. night-out. At 9 p.m. everyone is invited to “The first 200 people to register attend the complimentary champagne will get a cool goody bag with cou- reception at Oh’Brian’s Pourhouse at pons, special offers and giveaways. 200 South Avenue, where the win- Northfield Bank is hosting a coin counting Make Your Coins Count Make your first stop at Mara’s Café, ners will be announced for the Tricky event to benefit the Westfield United Fund at the corner of South and Martine Av- Tray Auction. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 enues, to check in and pick up your “Simply bring the tickets you re- our Westfield branch each Saturday in May. goody bag with a guide to all of the ceive for shopping, place them in 9:00am - 1:00pm front of the basket you wish to win Y Invites Adults For and keep your fingers crossed,” said Bring in your loose coins and change them Ms. DiVirgilio. into bills and Northfield will make a donation Northfield Bank Bowling Lessons “I am really glad the Fanwood BPA Westfield Office WESTFIELD — The Westfield has chosen to make this an annual to the Westfield United Fund based on the total event,” said Fanwood Mayor Colleen Maria Fuentes, Branch Manager Area Y invites adults to come to- amount of coins counted during the month. gether, stay active and bowl with the Mahr. “This is a great chance for the 828 South Avenue West best this spring. Participants will meet ladies of our town and the surround- (908) 789-9600 at the Garwood Lanes, located at 346 ing communities to enjoy themselves You don’t have to be a Northfield customer and Customer Parking Lot North Avenue in Garwood, on four and visit our downtown merchants consecutive Tuesdays from 11:30 for special deals all evening long!” there is no charge for the coin counting. a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 3 to 24. Among participating businesses are Coin counting is free! Participants will learn the finer Mara’s Café, Nick’s Pizza, BeCraftful, Refreshments and free gift for kids! points of bowling from Greg Norman’s Hallmark, The Bath Con- The more change you bring in, the more you Hatzisavvas, Westfield Area Y se- nection, Scotchwood Florist, Enchant- Make Your Coins Count! nior director of Member Wellness ments, SKY Yoga, Ginger Sushi, Engagement and coach of the Will- Crown Jewelers, The Scarlett Market- iam Paterson University Bowling ing Group and Oh’Brian’s Pourhouse. Team. Individuals will have an op- portunity to brush up on their game ACT IV Productions in an air-conditioned, social setting. This program is open to all adults To Host Gala and Y membership is not required to PLAINFIELD - ACT IV Produc- participate. Pre-registration is re- tions will host its 20th Anniversary quired. Members can register online Gala on Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m.; at westfieldynj.org. Non-members Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. and Sun- can register in person at the Westfield day, May 18, at 3 p.m. Past show Area Y Main Facility, located at 220 highlights, surprises and refreshments Clark Street in Westfield. will be included. The event will be For more information, call Jean held at the Parish Theatre, First Uni- White at (908) 233-2700, extension tarian Society of Plainfield, located no. 246, or e-mail at 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield. There is no fee to use our coin machine to exchange your coin for cash. An account is not required to exchange your coin - though we would [email protected]. To learn Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 love to be your bank :) Northfield will make a donation to the United Fund of Westfield totaling a percentage of all the coin exchanged on the more about Westfield Area Y pro- for students. Seating is limited and MAKE YOUR NT COINS COU Make Your Count dates. grams, visit westfieldynj.org. Finan- reservations are strongly suggested. Member FDIC cial assistance is available for those For more information, call (908) who qualify. 248-2284 or visit [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 7 Willow Grove Church Plans John ‘Chick’ Miller to Serve ‘Music For the Soul’ June 1 As Parade Grand Marshal SCOTCH PLAINS — A concert School in Morristown. She is on the WESTFIELD — The Westfield The parade committee wishes to “re- entitled “Music for the Soul” will be voice faculty of the Paper Mill Play- Memorial Day Parade Committee has member” veterans of all wars who have performed on Sunday, June 1, at 3 house in Millburn and maintains a announced that John “Chick” Miller, passed away since last Memorial Day, p.m. at the Willow Grove Presbyte- private beginning piano and vocal a lifelong Westfield resident, will be and invites the public to contact Stan rian Church, featuring soprano Karen studio in Flanders, N.J. this year’s grand marshal. Cuba at (908) 233-2767 or Notare with master pianist Paul A Juilliard School graduate, Mr. Mr. Miller and his wife of 64 years, [email protected] with the veteran’s DiDario. This free concert will be DiDario has performed with Metro- Marjorie, live in the Westfield home name, branch of service and conflict. funded by a grant from the Presbytery politan Opera star Jerome Hines, ap- where she was born. They have three The parade is scheduled for Mon- of Elizabeth. peared in a recital as Franz Liszt, and children, Nancy Johnson, day, May 26. Opening cer- Spanish music will be featured, was part of a benefit recital for the Carol Sica and John, five emonies will start at 9 a.m. along with selections from Mozart Christopher Reeve Foundation. Mr. grandchildren and six with services at the World and others. Ms. Notare will sing “De DiDario is a certified teacher in the great-grandchildren. He War I Veterans Memorial Espana Vengo” by Pablo Luna, “Del Russian Technical Regimen for the attended Lincoln Gram- Monument at the North Cabello mas Sutil” by Fernando Piano and a certified Suzuki Piano mar School, Roosevelt Avenue and East Broad Obradors, “Canciones Anatorias” by instructor. He is executive director of Junior High and Street Plaza. All Westfield Enrique Granados and other classic the Long Hill Music Center in Madi- Westfield High School organizations are invited to pieces. Mr. DiDario will accompany son and has been on the private music (WHS) on Elm Street. At march. Participants are Ms. Notare and also will play a piano faculty of the Farbrook School in WHS, he played varsity asked to assemble in the solo, “Triana” by Isaac Albeniz. Short Hills since 1990. For the last basketball and varsity Lord &Taylor West park- A graduate of the Manhattan nine years he has been director of baseball, where he was ing lot by 8 a.m. School of Music in New York City music at the Willow Grove Presbyte- named captain in 1944. After opening ceremo- and recipient of multiple awards, rian Church. ADVOCATE FOR GIRLS...Isabella Gelfand, left, a Westfield High School For 36 years Mr. nies, the parade route will Ms. Notare has performed in the Willow Grove Presbyterian sophomore, is this year’s recipient of the Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Miller worked in the John ‘Chick’ Miller go north on East Broad United States and internationally, Church is located at 1961 Raritan Award from the First Congregational Church of Westfield. An advocate for girls’ Westfield Post Office as Street, straight up to including leading roles in operas on Road, near the corner of South rights throughout the world, Isabella received her award from Marc Hardy’s a carrier and then in management in Fairview Cemetery, where the Veter- several continents. She also is a li- Martine Avenue, in Scotch Plains. niece, Shannon Hardy, right, at a recent church service. Westfield and Mountainside. He also ans of Foreign Wars will have closing censed New Jersey music educator All facilities are handicap-acces- was a crossing guard in Westfield ceremonies. Soft drinks will be avail- whose students have ranged from sible. For more information, visit Isabella Gelfand Is Winner for 22 years. He is a member of the able for all participants at the cem- pre-kindergarten to the professional willowgrovechurch.org or contact Rotary Club of Mountainside and etery at the conclusion of the parade. level. Ms. Notare currently is the the church office at (908) 232-5678 American Legion Martin Wallberg The parade committee urges orga- music director of Unity Charter or [email protected]. Of 2014 Marc Hardy Award Post No. 3 in Westfield. nizations or individuals to march in Joining the U.S. Army in 1944, he the parade, sponsor a wreath to be WESTFIELD – Isabella Gelfand, in memory of Marc Hardy, a mem- trained in infantry and heavy artillery placed at the monument or make a a sophomore at Westfield High ber of the First Congregational at Fort Knox, Ky., Fort Dix, N.J. and financial contribution to the parade School, has been named the win- Church. A talented and promising Fort Mead, Md. From Fort Patrick committee to help offset the costs of ner of this year’s Marc Wesley young student, he lost his life in a Henry he left Norfolk, Va. to go over- running the parade. Hardy Human Rights Award by the car accident in his senior year at seas on the USS Wakefield. Recover- The Westfield Memorial Day Parade First Congregational Church. The Westfield High School in 1990. ing from scarlet fever in Naples, Italy, is sponsored by American Legion Mar- award is given annually to a young he still remembers the sights, sounds tin Wallberg Post No. 3 and the Town of person who has distinguished him- Torah Center to Offer and excitement on May 8, 1945 when Westfield. For more details, call Stan self or herself in the area of human the Germans surrendered. Cuba at (908) 233-2767. rights. Isabella is the daughter of Lag B’omer Festivities Judy Augustino and Alan Gelfand. WESTFIELD — The Union As an active member and officer County Torah Center will present a of Girls Learn International (GLI), Lag B’omer Family Celebration this Isabella has been a passionate and Sunday, May 18, from noon to 3 effective advocate for girls’ rights p.m. It will take place at the Torah since the sixth grade. She has helped Center’s new location, 111 Laurel to raise awareness and funds for Place in Westfield. GLI’s sponsor school in Afghani- Attendees are advised to turn onto stan and currently serves as vice- Laurel Place off Central Avenue, president/treasurer of the Westfield across from the Duncan Hill Apart- High School chapter of GLI. ments sign, into the Manor Park Swim SOOTHING THE SOUL...Master pianist Paul DiDario and noted soprano Karen Isabella was selected to be one of Club parking lot and to park there. Notare will perform in a free concert called “Music for the Soul” on Sunday, June 10 delegates to the United Nations The program will include inflat- 1, at 3 p.m. at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains. 2014 Commission on the Status of able rides, family games and a bar- Women on behalf of the Working becue, among other activities, and Group of Girls, a coalition of 80 will be sponsored in part by the Y Lunch and Learn Event international organizations working Zirkel family. There is a suggested with girls around the world. She co- donation of $5 per person that will moderated a panel discussion on girls’ include all the rides and the barbe- To Focus on Senior Fraud rights and made presentations to sev- cue. The program will be canceled WESTFIELD — The Westfield Cranford. Time will be allotted for eral UN missions. Additionally, she in the event of rain. Area Y will offer a Lunch and Learn questions and answers from the pre- was invited to speak about her work For more information, call the To- LAG B’OMER CELEBRATION...The Union County Torah Center invites area program on “Senior Fraud” on senter and representatives. Light re- on human trafficking at the U.S. Mis- rah Center at (908) 789-5252, e- residents to attend a Lag B’omer celebration at its new location at 111 Laurel Wednesday, May 21, from 12:30 to 2 freshments will be served. sion to the UN in December 2013. mail [email protected] or visit Place in Westfield. It will be held this Sunday, May 18, from noon to 3 p.m. p.m. in the Kellogg Room at the Main This event will be free to both mem- Isabella received her award, con- torahcenter.org. Reservations are Featured will be inflatable rides, family games and a barbecue. Pictured are Y Facility, located at 220 Clark Street bers and non-members. Interested per- sisting of a check and certificate, preferred but not required. families enjoying a previous celebration. in Westfield. sons must register by Tuesday, May 20, at the April 27 worship service of The program will be an educa- online at westfieldynj.org, or at the the First Congregational Church tional seminar presented by Arlene Welcome Center of the Main Y Facil- of Westfield, of which she is a Ferris-Waks, director of Investment ity. For more information, contact Jean member. The Marc Wesley Hardy Outreach, from the New Jersey Of- White at (908) 233-2700, extension Human Rights Award was created fice of the Attorney General-Bureau no. 246, or by e-mail at of Securities. The purpose of the semi- [email protected]. To learn more See it all on the Web! nar is to educate senior citizens on about Westfield Area Y programs, visit Negligence Cases fraudulent investments. westfieldynj.org. Financial assistance www.goleader.com The program will be co-sponsored is available for those who qualify. by Westfield Center Genesis Healthcare, an inpatient rehabilita- tion center and nursing home in con- junction with Atria Senior Living, an assisted living community located in Jon Bramnick FCC Tag Sale Set Dentistry Today Certified Civil Trial Attorney For This Saturday WESTFIELD — The First Congre- by Scott B. Schaffer, DMD gational Church of Westfield will hold its annual tag sale fundraiser this Satur- ARE ORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH LINKED? 908-322-7000 day, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Researchers examining a potential link undergone a series of continuing edu- 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. All pro- between oral and mental health recently cation courses to keep us up-to-date on ceeds will benefit the church’s youth found that tooth loss and bleeding gums the latest dental techniques and industry BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, mission trip to Vermont this summer. were indicative of middle-aged individu- standards. We give each patient person- MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC Items available at bargain prices als’ declining thinking skills. This conclu- al, one-on-one attention to explain pro- will include a Pearl EX drum set, sion was based on tooth and gum exami- cedures, listen to concerns and answer generator, leaf blower, tools and bi- nations and tests of memory and thinking questions. We believe in an informed 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains www.jonbramnick.com cycles; small furniture and house- skills among nearly 6,000 men and wom- patient approach to achieving optimum hold items such as lamps and frames; en between the ages of 45 and 64. Study dental health. We are dedicated to sav- kitchenware; designer shoes and participants with severe gum disease ing and restoring your teeth and helping handbags; a large assortment of hard- and/or tooth loss had poorer cognitive you look your best. Call us to schedule an cover books, and infant/toddler toys function than those with healthier gums appointment for superior oral health care. and equipment, including a wooden and more teeth. This link may be due to Beautiful smiles are a team effort. We are SPIDER VEINS? crib, Lego and Playmobil. A special poor oral health translating to less healthy the proud recipient of the 2013 Best of collectibles section will feature diet and nutrient intake. Otherwise, in- Clark Award in Dentistry. china, crystal, jewelry and other P.S. The link between poor oral health GET YOUR LEGS items. Early birds will be admitted the circulatory system may impede mem- and cognitive decline may simply be due at 8:30 a.m. for a $5 fee. 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PUBLICATION Westfield 5K/Fun Run-Walk Center For Hope Auxiliary To Take Place on Sunday Slates Benefit Wine Tasting WESTFIELD — The Westfield All registered 5K runners can pick WESTFIELD — The Center for welcome at the Hope Chest on Tues- Recreation Commission and the up their packets at The Westfield Hope Hospice and Palliative Care days and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Westfield Recreation Department will Running Company, 123 Quimby Auxiliary will host a wine tasting 4 p.m. hold the annual road race “Run The Street in Westfield, today through on Sunday, June 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in more infor- Park,” a 5K Run and One-Mile Fun Saturday, May 15 through May 17. at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro, mation regarding the Center or the Run/Walk, this Sunday, May 18, be- Packets also can be obtained at the located on Prospect Street in Auxiliary is invited to visit the Hope ginning at 9 a.m. The event will start race pre-registration table starting at Westfield. Chest and speak with one of the and end in Tamaques Park, located at 8 a.m. the morning of the race. The event will include wine and volunteers, to call the Center at 1101 Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. Main Corporate Sponsors include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. (908) 889-7780 or to visit the The One-Mile Fun Run/Walk will ShopRite of Garwood, Reproductive Among the prizes will be a flat- website centerforhope.com. The begin at 9 a.m., with the 5K Race Medicine Associates, Elevation Ten- screen television and sound sys- Auxiliary always welcomes new beginning at 9:30 a.m. The registra- nis, and USA/USSI; Supporting tem; an experience in a flight simu- members. tion table will be available starting Sponsors include Anthony James lator; golf and lunch for four at at 8 a.m. A $10 Fun Run registration Construction, Coldwell Banker Re- several local golf courses; theater Exhibit to Showcase fee will be required. A $25 registra- altors, Nestle Waters, Flo Fitness, tickets with dinners; baskets of wine Highlights of Newark tion fee for the 5K Race will apply. FMBA Local No. 30, Hershey’s Deli, and wine accessories; a group of Individual donations also can be SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Mastracola Plumbing, TwinBoro tickets to New Jersey attractions Plains Public Library will present made to benefit the department’s Physical Therapy, TC Graphics, Two GOOD NUTRITION...Volunteers at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains such as minor league baseball team programming. Participants can reg- prepare sandwiches for Plainfield’s Second Street Youth Center on May 7. From “Brick City Beautiful,” an exhibition River Community Bank, Varsity Cen- left, Ben Fox, Tyler Dvorin and Zoe Rouder, students at Terrill Middle School in games and the aquarium, and sports of photographs celebrating the beauty ister at the recreation department or tral, Weldon Materials, Lord Kobrin Scotch Plains, participated in the synagogue’s monthly sandwich-making program memorabilia. online at NJRunThisTown.com. in New Jersey’s largest city – New- Alvarez & Fattell, RWJ Rahway Fit- to provide after-school snacks for school-age participants at the youth center. Tickets are $60 and can be pur- ark. It will be on display from May 21 ness, Karate N Motion, David Realty chased from Helga Thomas. She to June 6. A reception will be held on Cranford Chamber Group, Brawl House and Westfield may be contacted at (908) 889- Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. Running Company. ‘Ghost Hunt Reveal’ on Tap Posts Golf Outing 6287. Inquiries also can be made at Photographers include Paul Anyone interested in volunteer- the Hope Chest Thrift Store, lo- Nicolas Amorim, Pedro Miguel CRANFORD — The Cranford ing may contact the recreation de- This Sunday at Miller-Cory cated at 26 Prospect Street in Bexiga, Stephanie Chan, Christine Chamber of Commerce will host its partment at (908) 789-4080 or by e- Westfield. Vidal DaCruz, Savannah David, 16th Annual Golf Outing on Thurs- mail at [email protected] WESTFIELD — Members of the be open. Admission is $3 for adults The Auxiliary supports the Center and children age 13 and older, $2 Suzette Gonzalez-Horniacek and day, June 5, at the Suburban Country with any questions. Independent Paranormal Research- for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Ana Rodrigues, curator. Club on Morris Avenue in Union. ers Circle will present “Ghost Hunt for children ages 3 to 12, and free a non-profit organization located in for those under age 3. This program will be free and open Registration for the outing will take Hist. Soc. to Offer Reveal” this Sunday, May 18, at Scotch Plains which provides loving to all. Attendees are encouraged to place from 10:30 to 11 a.m., fol- the Miller-Cory House Museum. The last program of the 2013- care for terminally ill patients and Program on Tea 2014 season will be “Father’s Day register in advance online at lowed by lunch on the patio, open The museum is located at 614 their families in two residential fa- scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322- practice facility and a shotgun start at WESTFIELD — The Westfield Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Craft for Children” on Sunday, cilities or in a patient’s home. June 8. 5007, extension no. 204, or by e- 12:30 p.m. stroke play. After golf Historical Society will present “His- In April, the group conducted an One of the Auxiliary’s principal mail at [email protected]. there will be a cocktail party with a tory and Art of Tea Paraphernalia” on investigation of the museum, a Additionally, the museum’s an- fundraisers is the Hope Chest Thrift nual “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” will The Scotch Plains Public Library one-hour open bar. Wednesday, May 21, from 1 to 2:30 1740 white clapboard farmhouse. Store. Donations of new and gently is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Many golf prizes will be available, p.m., at the Reeve History and Cul- On Sunday they will reveal their take place on Saturday, May 24, used items, such as clothing, books, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. one block from Park Avenue, in the including a chance to win a Rolex tural Resource Center, located at 314 findings in two presentations, at 2 jewelry, housewares and toys, are center of the township. watch and a 2014 Ford for a Hole-in- Mountain Avenue in Westfield. and 3 p.m. Their program also will The public is invited to both attend One. Proceeds from this event will be Presenter Barbara Mullin has been include a history of the group, how the sale and to donate items such used to award scholarships to 2014 collecting tea accoutrements for more they conduct their inquiries and as house wares, linens, toys, bric- Zelnik and Evans to Present Cranford High School seniors. To than 50 years, in particular sterling explanations that debunk supposed a-brac or small furniture pieces. reserve a spot, call the Chamber of tea strainers from all over the world. paranormal activity. The museum is not accepting text- Commerce office at (908) 272-6114. Her presentation of how art com- Costumed docents will conduct books, clothing, electronics of any Big Band Tribute at Library bines with practicality will include a tours of the museum between 2 kind or anything that is broken. To SHERIFF’S SALE wide variety of her personal collec- and 4 p.m. In the Frazee Building, arrange a drop-off time, call or e- GARWOOD — Joel Zelnik and formed at concert venues in New SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001424 tion of sterling tea strainers and other members of the cooking commit- mail the museum. All donations Francine Evans will present a trib- York, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Ja- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ute to the vocalists of the big band pan and Greece. He has recorded CHANCERY DIVISION gadgets. Pre-registration is required tee will demonstrate open-hearth are tax-deductible. UNION COUNTY For more information, visit the mu- era on Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 four CDs and also holds a Master of DOCKET NO. F-005075-13 by calling (908) 654-1794 and there cooking using 18th-century reci- Plaintiff: SRMOF II 2011-1 TRUST is a suggested $5 donation. pes, ingredients and cooking seum on Facebook, call the office week- p.m. at the Garwood Public Library. Arts from Rutgers University. Both VS. Admission is free; however, regis- Defendant: MICHAEL CARDONE implements. The gift shop also will day mornings at (908) 232-1776, e- he and his wife, Francine, an accom- Sale Date: 05/21/2014 SHERIFF’S SALE mail [email protected] tration is required. plished vocal talent in her own right, Writ of Execution: 03/10/2014 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001778 SHERIFF’S SALE or visit millercoryhouse.org. Mr. Zelnik has entertained five are regular performers in New York to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY presidents, been a pianist/bandleader vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001535 and Northern New Jersey clubs and TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY for thousands of events and has per- now also appear at many libraries TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DOCKET NO. F-012478-13 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Plaintiff: JAMES B. NUTTER AND COMPANY UNION COUNTY and other community venues, per- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% VS. DOCKET NO. F-005120-13 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001462 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Defendant: JULIA FALKOWSKI, HER HEIRS, Plaintiff: EMC MORTGAGE LLC SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE forming tributes to Frank Sinatra, the conclusion of the sales. DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- VS. CHANCERY DIVISION the Rat Pack, the Big Band era and The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred TIVES AND HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF Defendant: RALPH ROMANO; MRS. RALPH UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001785 Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND ROMANO, HIS WIFE; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; DOCKET NO. F-029064-13 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Broadway. and 50/100*** $789,532.50. INTEREST, GEORGE FALKOWSKI, KIM JOHN PARAGANO Plaintiff: UNION CENTER NATIONAL BANK CHANCERY DIVISION The property to be sold is located in: The Town WETHERALL, JOSEPH FALKOSKI, WALTER Sale Date: 05/28/2014 VS. UNION COUNTY The Garwood Library is located at of Westfield, County of Union, State of New FALKOSKI, INITED STATES OF AMERICA, Writ of Execution: 01/17/2014 Defendant: JOHN P BAGDONAS DOCKET NO. F-002042-11 the corner of Walnut Street and Third Jersey. STATE OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 05/21/2014 Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, Commonly known as: 224 Livingston Street, Sale Date: 06/04/2014 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 02/19/2014 INC. Avenue, behind the Lincoln School Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Writ of Execution: 02/12/2014 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Tax Lot No.: 27 in Block 4001. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: PRIVILEGE JULES AND CLAIRE complex. Registration may be done Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 45 x 152 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- JULES, WIFE OF PRIVILEGE JULES in person at the library, by calling Nearest Cross Street: Ripley Place vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 06/04/2014 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 02/12/2014 (908) 789-1670 or at the library’s nicipal or tax liens that may be due. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public interactive calendar found at its publication taxes/sewer/water information was said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- website, youseemore.com/garwood. not available-you must check with the tax collec- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Niney- the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- tor for exact amounts due. the conclusion of the sales. Four and 64/100*** $787,794.64. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The property to be sold is located in: Borough Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of any): None Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five and 87/ of Mountainside, County of Union, in the State of and 92/100*** $114,322.92. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Eight Thou- 100*** $400,345.87. New Jersey. Concise Description: of their bid available in cash or certified check at sand Five Hundred Twenty-Four and 85/100*** Concise statement of description of real prop- Premises Commonly known as: 1271 Poplar Street Address: 2019 Hill Top Road, Scotch the conclusion of the sales. $808,524.85 together with lawful interest and erty to be sold. Avenue, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Plains, New Jersey The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred costs. Municipality: Scotch Plains Tax Lot # 7, Block # 16A Tax Lot/Block: Lot 15, Block 9301 Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- County: Union, State of New Jersey Approximate Dimensions: .356 AC Nearest Cross Street: White Oak Road and 85/100*** $484,254.85. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Street & Street No: 404 Victor Street Nearest Cross Street: Oak Street Dimensions: 000.422 acres The property to be sold is located in Town of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Tax Block and Lot: Block: 4102, Lot: 13 Taxes: Current through 1st Quarter of 2014* Total Upset: ***One Hundred Eighteen Thou- Westfield in the County of Union, and State of money will be deposited into the Superior Court Dimensions of Lot: 50 x 100 *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 26/100*** New Jersey. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Nearest Cross Street: Coles Avenue sewer plus interest through date of payoff. $118,542.26 together with lawful interest and Commonly known as 942 North Avenue West, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Superior Interests (if any): Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Sixteen Thou- costs. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature US Bank CUST for BV001 Trust hold a tax sale sand Eighty-Six and 03/100*** $816,086.03 to- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Tax Lot No. 33, Block 901. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for certificate in the amount of $6348.05 as of 03/12/ gether with lawful interest and costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 60 feet an order directing payment of the surplus money. 2014. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the wide by 150 feet long The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Scotch Plains Township holds a tax sale cer- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court Nearest Cross Street: Birch Place will have information regarding the surplus, if tificate in the amount of $3660.15 as of 02/01/ expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety-Five any. 2014. money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 39/ “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirteen Thou- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 100*** $495,835.39 together with lawful interest ence, limitation, or discrimination because of sand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine and 64/100*** or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and costs. race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- $413,329.64 together with lawful interest and Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tus, or national origin, or intention to make such costs. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if expenses, there remains any surplus money, the nection with any aspect or a residential real tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. money will be deposited into the Superior Court estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the money will be deposited into the Superior Court any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature in the conduct of its business.” or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for There is a full legal description on file in the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Union County Sheriff’s Office. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for sale for any length of time without further adver- Ralph Froehlich The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Francine Evans and Joel Zelnik The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this an order directing payment of the surplus money. tisement. Sheriff will have information regarding the surplus, if sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Ralph Froehlich Attorney: any. tisement. will have information regarding the surplus, if Sheriff BRAY & BRAY, L.L.C. There is a full legal description on file in the SHERIFF’S SALE Attorney: Union County Sheriff’s Office. Ralph Froehlich any. 100 MISTY LANE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14002070 Sheriff There is a full legal description on file in the PARKER MCCAY IVY CORPORATE PARK The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this PO BOX 5054 sale for any length of time without further adver- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Attorney: Union County Sheriff’s Office. PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054-2710 CHANCERY DIVISION ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE (973) 739-9600 tisement. SUITE 300 Ralph Froehlich UNION COUNTY 200 SHEFFIELD STREET sale for any length of time without further adver- 4 T - 04/24, 05/01, 05/08 DOCKET NO. F-8126-10 SUITE 301 tisement. MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 & 05/15/14 Fee: $148.92 Sheriff (856) 596-8900 Attorney: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 Ralph Froehlich VS. (908) 233-8500 Sheriff 4 T - 05/01, 05/08, 05/15 KIVITZ McKEEVER LEE, PC & 05/22/14 Fee: $165.24 SHERIFF’S SALE 701 MARKET STREET-SUITE 5000 MICHAEL N. GRILL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS File No.: XCZ-116568-R1 Attorney: EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. 4 T - 04/24, 05/01, 05/08 POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19106-1532 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001426 (215) 627-1322 GRILL; ROBERT EDWARD GRILL, JR.; JOHN & 05/15/14 Fee: $197.88 728 MARINE HWY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY THOMAS GRILL; CAROLE ANN IMPERIALE, PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 SHERIFF’S SALE 4 T - 05/08, 05/15, 05/22 CHANCERY DIVISION & 05/29/14 Fee: $157.08 HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL SHERIFF’S SALE MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001823 UNION COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES, AND HER, THEIR OR (856) 802-1000 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-015130-12 ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14001809 4 T - 05/08, 05/15, 05/22 CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SHERIFF’S SALE TITLE AND INTEREST; JOANNE MARIE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY & 05/29/14 Fee: $185.64 UNION COUNTY VS. BOYLE; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; EMILIA CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-046653-10 Defendant: LEON SCHAEFER; LISA SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14002083 GRILL; MARC N. COOPER, DR; GATEWAY UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- SCHAEFER SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY STATE BANK DOCKET NO. F-007062-12 TIONAL ASSOCIATION Sale Date: 05/21/2014 CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 06/11/2014 Plaintiff: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14002079 VS. Writ of Execution: 02/27/2014 UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 10/15/2013 VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: EDWARD BLAND, JR; PAMELA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-28681-13 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: ANN MARIE EMMANUEL CHANCERY DIVISION M. BLAND to me directed I shall expose for sale by public JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 06/04/2014 UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 06/04/2014 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 01/17/2014 DOCKET NO. F-016523-12 Writ of Execution: 02/20/2014 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- JEFFREY HETRICK, JENNIFER LLUKENDA TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SANTANDER BANK, N.A. FORMERLY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on HETRICK, HIS WIFE, MORTGAGE ELEC- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public KNOWN AS SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A. FOR- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MERLY KNOWN AS SOVEREIGN BANK vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% NOMINEE FOR WEICHERT FINANCIAL SER- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- VS. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at VICES, AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURIAN of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ANN SALGADO AND RICARDO SALGADO TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. BANK the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 06/11/2014 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Sale Date: 06/11/2014 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 01/30/2014 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and Writ of Execution: 04/10/2014 Seventy-Three Thousand Sixty-Three and 75/ of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at 29/100*** $414,446.29. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 100*** $573,063.75. the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in: The Town to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The property to be sold is located in: The The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred of Westfield, County of Union, State of New vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, Fifty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Jersey. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- State of New Jersey Eight and 93/100*** $354,878.93. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on and 84/100*** $414,238.84. Commonly known as: 213 Maryland Street, TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Commonly known as: 905 Westfield Road, Property to be sold is located in the Township WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Property to be sold is located in the Township Westfield, New Jersey 07090. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Scotch Plains, New Jersey. of Scotch Plains, County of Union, and State of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of Scotch Plains, County of Union, and State of Tax Lot No.: 10 in Block 5711. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Tax Lot No.: 17 in Block: 7601 New Jersey. of their bid available in cash or certified check at New Jersey. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 42 x 2 x 25 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 100 x 138 Premises commonly known as 448 Hunter the conclusion of the sales. Premises commonly known as 324 Haven x 2 x 75 x 50 x 142 x 50 the conclusion of the sales. x 99 x 134 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-1631 The judgment amount is: ***Ninety-Four Thou- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-1107 Nearest Cross Street: Boynton Avenue The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Nearest Cross Street: Morse Avenue Being known as Lot 11, Block 502 on the sand Four Hundred Ninety-Six and 53/100*** Being known as Lot 6, Block 1001 on the Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Ninety-Six Thousand Seventy-Five and 19/100*** Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. $94,496.53. official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. $496,075.19. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Dimensions: 193.97 x 156.75 x 45.77 x 33.54 The property to be sold is located in The Dimensions: 282 x 114 x 59.53 x 114.03 x Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of The property to be sold is located in The Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of x 29.04 x 291.00 x 45 Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of 57.14 publication taxes/sewer/water information was Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, State publication taxes/sewer/water information was Nearest Cross Street: East Second Street New Jersey Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue not available-you must check with the tax collec- of New Jersey. not available - you must check with the tax Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Nine It is commonly known as 16 Oak Court, Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty-Four tor for exact amounts due. Commonly known as: 1089 Summit Lane, collector for the exact amounts due. Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two and 75/100*** Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two and 31/100*** Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if $369,642.75 together with lawful interest and It is known and designated as Block 50, Lot 23. $434,962.31 together with lawful interest and any): None Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 6B any): None costs. The dimensions are approximately 59 feet costs. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty-One Thou- Dimension of Lot Approximately: 0.343 Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Forty-Six Thou- *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens wide by 280 feet long (irregular). *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens sand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three and 73/100*** Nearest Cross Street: Summit Road. sand Four Hundred Sixty-Six and 49/100*** or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Nearest cross street: North Avenue or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, $431,833.73 together with lawful interest and BEGINNING AT A POINT in the southeasterly $646,466.49 together with lawful interest and liens, insurance premiums or other advances Prior lien(s): None liens, insurance premiums or other advances costs. sideline of Summit Lane, said point being 310.00 costs. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Total Upset: ***Ninety-Seven Thousand Six made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- feet in a northeasterly direction from an iron pipe Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Hundred Ninety-Eight and 55/100*** $97,698.55 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and found marking the intersection of the southeast- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and independent investigation to ascertain whether together with lawful interest and costs. independent investigation to ascertain whether expenses, there remains any surplus money, the erly sideline of Summit Lane and the northeast- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the or not any outstanding interest remain of record *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or not any outstanding interest remain of record money will be deposited into the Superior Court erly sideline of the Lands of the Union County money will be deposited into the Superior Court and/or have priority over the lien being fore- or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Park Commission. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. liens, insurance premiums or other advances closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Prior Liens/Encumbrances: Total as of April or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 15, 2014: $0.00 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seven Thou- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall independent investigation to ascertain whether return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall an order directing payment of the surplus money. sand Three Hundred eleven and 98/100*** an order directing payment of the surplus money. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, or not any outstanding interest remain of record have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale $507,311.98 together with lawful interest and The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. will have information regarding the surplus, if costs. will have information regarding the surplus, if ***Surplus Money: If after the sale and satis- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. ***Surplus Money: If after the sale and satis- any. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- any. faction of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- faction of the mortgage debt, including costs and “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and “The Fair Housing Act prohibits”any prefer- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ence, limitation, or discrimination because of expenses, there remains any surplus money, the ence, limitation, or discrimination because of money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- money will be deposited into the Superior Court race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, tus, or national origin, or intention to make such Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, tus, or national origin, or intention to make such or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature nection with any aspect or a residential real Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature nection with any aspect or a residential real and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and and extent of that person’s claim and asking for estate transaction, Zucker, Goldberg, and an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the an order directing payment of the surplus money. Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale equal housing practives of the Fair Housing Act will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if in the conduct of its business.” will have information regarding the surplus, if in the conduct of its business.” any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 9 County Spring Garden Fair Library Event to Feature Public Invited to Assemble To Be Held This Sunday Manhattan Lyric Opera Care Packages For Troops MOUNTAINSIDE — The annual Other items for sale will include WESTFIELD — The public is in- semble the care packages for shipping. Union County Spring Garden Fair Rutgers soil test kits, garden crafts by WESTFIELD — The Westfield and old, opera experts and opera vited to join in the Support 4 Soldiers Thousands of items have already and Plant Sale will take place this Master Gardeners, gently used gar- Memorial Library will present an beginners alike. The evening’s pro- Packing Day event this Sunday, May been collected and there is still time Sunday, May 18, from noon to 5 dening equipment and books, and evening with the Manhattan Lyric gram will concentrate on arias from 18, hosted by the Union County Board to donate. The Support 4 Soldiers p.m., at the Demonstration Garden, home-baked goodies and other re- Opera Company on operas by Puccini, of Chosen Freeholders, the New Jer- collection is ongoing until May 15. located by the Trailside Nature and freshments from the “Cupcake Café.” Wednesday, May 21, at Verdi, Donizetti and sey National Guard Armory in More than two dozen distinctive Science Center, 452 New Providence Visitors to the Garden Fair will 7 p.m. The library is lo- Bellini; special re- Westfield and the non-profit organi- “Support 4 Soldiers” collection boxes Road in Mountainside. have an opportunity to tour the ex- cated at 550 East Broad quests also will be zation Bonds of Courage, from noon are in place at public buildings Now in its 25th year, the Spring tensive Demonstration Garden and Street. welcomed. to 3 p.m. at the Armory, located at throughout the county. To locate a Garden Fair offers hundreds of learn about the latest popular trends Founded in 1998 by This program will 500 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. collection box, and to view the list of plants for sale along with a full in gardening, including square foot opera singer and Artis- be free and open to The Packing Day event will in- recommended items to donate, visit slate of family-friendly activities, gardening, rain gardens and rain bar- tic Director Anne Westfield Memorial clude refreshments, entertainment, ucnj2.org/uc-step. Packing Day at- educational presentations and free rels. Tormela, the Manhattan Library and MURAL military vehicles and equipment to tendees also are invited to bring their expert guidance on gardening. Ad- Master Gardeners will be on hand Lyric Opera Company cardholders. MU- view, plus a chance to meet soldiers donations to the Armory this Sunday. mission and parking for the rain- to provide free guidance on garden- is devoted to presenting RAL cardholders be- from the 1-102nd Cavalry Squadron. Support 4 Soldiers was conceived or-shine event are both free. No ing and troubleshooting. Visitors are elegant, concise, user- long to libraries that “A package from home is a reminder by students who were brought to- pets are permitted. encouraged to bring plant and insect friendly staged and con- are part of the that people care for you and are think- gether by the Union County Student “The Freeholder Board is very samples for free diagnosis. cert versions of the clas- Middlesex Union Re- ing of you,” said Freeholder Chairman Training and Enrichment Program proud to support the Spring Garden Visitors also will be able to talk to sic operas, operettas and ciprocal Agreement Christopher Hudak. “Support 4 Sol- (UC STEP) Summit last December. Fair and the Master Gardeners of personnel from the county’s Mos- Broadway works. Anne Tormela Libraries. To see if a diers is a great way for the whole Union UC STEP students organized their Union County,” said Freeholder quito Control Bureau for guidance A native New Yorker, library participates, County community to pull together campaign with the support of the Free- Chairman Christopher Hudak. “The on controlling mosquitoes, and get Ms. Tormela specializes in bel- check the Westfield Memorial Library and show how much we appreciate the holder Board in partnership with Bonds Garden Fair is a popular spring tra- information about the Extension’s 4- canto, operatic and early-music website, wmlnj.org. To register for the men and women who are serving our of Courage (bondsofcourage.org), dition that provides hundreds of H Master Tree Steward community style. She will present highlights of program, visit wmlnj.org and click on country far from their homes.” based in Westfield. Bonds of Courage Union County residents with an op- service program. the most beloved opera, operetta the Online Calendar, or call (908) Support 4 Soldiers is a campaign is celebrating its 10-year anniversary portunity to explore their interest in Free children’s activities, includ- and Broadway classics for young 789-4090, extension no. 7951. created by high-school students, who and moving into its new headquarters gardening while contributing to a ing free face painting, crafts and seed have been rallying their schools, friends at the Armory this Sunday. For more good cause.” planting, will be offered as well. Temple Posts Activities For May 30 and neighbors to collect toiletries and information on Packing Day, Support The Garden Fair is a project of the Free parking is available adjacent other basic items for active duty mili- 4 Soldiers and UC STEP, visit ucnj2.org/ volunteer Rutgers Master Gardeners to the Garden Fair, and at the Loop SPRINGFIELD — Temple Beth well as his personal experiences and tary members overseas. On Sunday uc-step, e-mail [email protected] or call of Union County, a community ser- playground a short walk away. Visi- Ahm Yisrael will present a Kids’ challenges as a battalion physician in they will gather at the Armory to as- (908) 527-4103. vice program of the Rutgers Coop- tors who plan to purchase plants are Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 p.m. the Sinai during the war. erative Extension supported by the advised to bring a small wagon for on Friday, May 30, a musical and He plans to speak on the physical Freeholder Board. Proceeds from the ease of conveyance. active service for families with pre- and psychological traumas soldiers sale support horticulture scholarships New Jersey Master Gardeners are school-age children. had to cope with, the effect of reli- and many other Master Gardeners trained volunteers who assist the Shabbat services will be held at 8 gion on them, the cost of war in community projects. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural p.m. Dr. Itzhak Brook, author of “A human life and suffering, and the Highlights of the plant sale will Experiment Station Cooperative Ex- Physician’s Account of the Yom Kip- daily struggle for survival. include deer-resistant, drought-tol- tension in its mission to deliver hor- pur War,” will be the guest speaker. Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael is lo- erant, fragrant and easy-to-grow ticulture programs and information He will discuss the historical back- cated at 60 Temple Drive in Spring- plants for beginner gardeners, as well to the public. Anyone with an interest ground of the Yom Kippur War and field. For more information, call as varieties of tomatoes for garden- in gardening can join. No previous its effects on the Israeli society, as (973) 376-0539, extension no. 11. ing in containers and other small education or training in horticulture spaces. is required. The Chelsea at Fanwood presents Also featured will be heirloom to- For information on becoming a Mas- matoes and other vegetables, a large ter Gardener, contact Judi Laganga at selection of herbs, hanging baskets, the Extension office in Westfield at FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP houseplants and annual and peren- (908) 654-9854 or [email protected], nial flowering plants. or visit ucnj.org/rce. Tuesday, May 20th 7:00 PM Join Dale Flowers of Scotchwood Florist for a hands-on THE CHELSEA demonstration on AT FANWOOD making beautiful 295 SOUTH AVENUE flower arrangements! FANWOOD, NJ 07023 www.chelseaseniorliving.com RSVP: 908-654-5200
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Grant never ceased morial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen- In her free time, she enjoyed spend- Mr. Risch was born in Brooklyn, to entertain his friends and family ter, N.Y., surrounded ing time with her family, Was Lifelong Resident of Westfield N.Y. and attended Huntington High with accounts of his adventures, which by her loving family. baking, listening to Tay- Ann R. Lucchesi, 85, a lifelong munity, her faith and her family and School on Long Island, N.Y. He were so numerous that he continued to Kelly was born in New lor Swift and playing pi- resident of Westfield and Lavallette, friends, who will all miss her dearly. served in the Army as an fascinate everyone with Brunswick, N.J. on ano. N.J., died on Saturday morning, May Ms. Lucchesi is predeceased by her infantryman and informa- new stories until his fi- March 28, 1996 and was Kelly is survived by her 10, 2014. parents and brother, Carl J. Lucchesi. tion specialist in Europe nal days. He was a lov- a lifelong resident of loving parents, David and Ms. Lucchesi was born September She is survived by a nephew, during World War II. Af- ing husband, devoted fa- Westfield, N.J. Kelly was Karen Mazzucco; her 17, 1928 in Westfield, the Vincent S. Lucchesi, and ter graduating from ther, and a mentor to his a senior at Westfield High brother, Marc; and her sis- first child of Vincent and his wife, Susan, of Sea Lehigh University, Pa. in children and grandchil- School and had been ac- ter, Julia. Anna Lucchesi. Girt, N.J., and niece, Anna 1948 with a Bachelor of dren. cepted to Yale Univer- A Funeral Mass was A 1946 graduate of V. Gahm, and her hus- Science degree in Metal- He is survived by his sity, which she planned held at Holy Trinity Ro- Westfield High School, band, Doug, of Denville, lurgical Engineering he wife of 63 years, Elly to attend in the fall. She man Catholic Church in she began her career with N.J., and four grand- began his career with (Nitsch), four sons, and struggled for 12½ years Westfield, N.J. on the National Bank of nieces, Meghan, Ashley, Ingersoll Rand. eight grandchildren: son with cancer, and despite Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Westfield and then at- Allison and Emily, and Grant was a pioneer in Victor and wife Mary many setbacks and ob- An endearing candlelight Kelly Mazzucco tended banking school in one grandnephew, Bran- the international business Jane, their children, stacles, she remained vigil organized by her Elizabeth, N.J. upon the don. Ann is also survived world, opening opportu- Laura, Grant (wife committed to achieving her dreams. friends and classmates followed in urging of her mentor, by some lifetime friends nities for his company in Kathryn) and Martin; Kelly’s favorite quote, “Courage isn’t the evening at Westfield High School. Harry A. Giuditta. Ann and many cousins who Western and Eastern Eu- Grant Risch son Robert and wife having the strength to go on — it’s In lieu of flowers, the family re- proceeded to work her were always thought of rope, the Middle East, Af- Patricia, their children, going on when you don’t have the quests donations in Kelly’s memory way up from teller to be- as immediate family. rica, South Asia and the Far East. Lillian, Peter (wife Sara) and Jesse; strength,” inspired her every day. Her to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer come a bank vice-presi- A Mass of Christian While working in Vienna, Austria, he son John and wife Barbara West; and love of life and others and commit- Center in support of pediatric cancer dent and branch manager Ann R. Lucchesi Burial will be held today, met Elly and they married in 1950. son Thomas and wife Catherine and ment to living to the fullest was appar- research at http://mskcc.convio.net/ with the Central Jersey Thursday, May 15, at 10 Together they raised their four sons, their children, Emily Weiss and ent in everything she did. The little goto/Kelly_Mazzucco. Bank and Trust Company in a.m. at The Catholic Church of Holy each born in a different country, while Hannah Weiss. He is predeceased by things in life mattered most to Kelly May 15, 2014 Mountainside, N.J. Trinity in Westfield. Interment will dealing with political upheavals and his father, Rene; mother, Lillian Ann was a communicant of the immediately follow at Saint Gertrude the ups and downs of the interna- (Grant), and brother, Martin. Margaret Baker Walker, 95, Honored Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Cemetery in Colonia. Arrangements tional business world. He accom- The funeral service was held on member of the Holy Trinity Seniors are by Dooley Colonial Home in plished all of this before the advent of Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the For Work In League of Women Voters Group and served as treasurer of the Westfield. modern communication technology. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catho- Rosary Society. Memorial donations may be made He retired in 1983 as president of lic Church in North Wales, Pa. Burial Margaret Baker Walker passed care, budget issues and her work on Ann loved spending time at her to the Rosary Society of Holy Trinity, Asia Pacific Operations from followed at St. John Neumann Cem- away on Friday, April 18, 2014, at the United Nations Committees for Lavallette home that was the scene of 315 First Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Ingersoll Rand. etery in Chalfont, Pa. In lieu of flow- age 95, in Walnut Creek, Calif. She Women and Children. many cherished moments with fam- or to the Westfield Historical Society, After living overseas for a major ers, donations in his memory may be was born March 14, 1919 to Mar- Margaret also volunteered as a Girl ily and friends for over five decades. 314 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, N.J. part of his career, he and his family made to the National Audubon Soci- guerite Kirkpatrick Baker and Scout Leader, delivered Mobile Meals She also had great civic pride in the 07090. moved to Westfield, N.J., where his ety, www.audubon.org. Arrangements Arthur Davidson Baker, Sr. in Phila- and served as an appointed member Town of Westfield and lived her life May 15, 2014 sons graduated from high school. were by the Scanlin Funeral Home, delphia, Pa. of the board of trustees of the New with a deep commitment to the com- Grant and Elly continued to live in www.scanlinfuneralhome.com. Margaret attended Friends Central Jersey Youth Corrections Institutions. New Jersey until recently relocating May 15, 2014 School in Wynnwood, Pa. In 1939 she An avid reader, she also liked to cook, graduated from Swarthmore College sew, swim and camp in the outdoors. with an Honors degree in Economics. She enjoyed traveling and was espe- Jardine Academy to Host She later married George L. Walker, a cially interested in the Peace Institute champion swimmer and hydraulic in Costa Rica. engineer, and in 1947 they adopted Margaret was preceded in death by Open House Event in June Diane Walker. In 1957 the family her husband, George, in 1985. She is CRANFORD — The Jardine apartment; a fitness center and a moved from Philadelphia to Westfield. survived by her daughter, Diane Straus Academy will host an open house library. Margaret was extremely active in of Berkeley, Calif.; her granddaugh- on Monday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. The open house will be free and the League of Women Voters. She ters, Erica and Amber Straus, and her The event will take place at 75 Rod will include a continental breakfast. edited the New Jersey Citizen’s Hand- great-granddaughter, Kali Matsu Wil- Smith Place in Cranford. Topics will include an overview of book, which explained New Jersey son-Straus, of Oakland, Calif. The Jardine Academy provides el- the multiply disabled population; voting laws and procedures and listed A small family gathering was held ementary and secondary education mobility training; medical concerns, congressional districts by commu- on Friday, May 9. for children and young adults, ages and specialized services such as oc- nity. She held board positions in lo- A donation to the American Friends 3 to 21, with multiple disabilities. cupational therapy, physical therapy, cal, state and national Leagues. In Service Committee, 1501 Cherry The curriculum is aligned with the speech therapy, assistive technology 2005, a Legislative Resolution was Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102, may New Jersey Common Core Stan- and augmentative technology. passed commending her for her civic be made in her memory. dards and focuses on self-care, health Anyone interested in attending leadership with the LWV in the areas May 15, 2014 and fitness, interpersonal skills, Jardine Academy’s Open House is of housing, school funding, health mobility and functional academics. asked to call Principal Cynthia The facility offers a state-of-the- Isaksen at (908) 603-1463 to make art design to simulate a “Main a reservation. The Jardine Acad- Tour to Feature Gardens Street” environment where students emy is a private school for children can practice and develop their com- with special needs and is operated munity interaction skills. Some of by the Cerebral Palsy League (CPL). Of Mountainside Homes the features on “Main Street” in- For more information on CPL, call clude a “Fun Zone” containing (908) 709-1800 or visit GOING THE DISTANCE...Kevin Vedder of Westfield, pictured, gears up for his MOUNTAINSIDE — The will be sold on the day of the tour adaptive games and toys; a store; an thecplinc.org. Mountainside Restoration at each Garden Tour location for participation on Monday, June 30, in the 100 Hole Hike to raise money and Committee’s “Tour of $35 for the tour and $15 for lunch. awareness for Els for Autism. A charitable organization, Els for Autism was All proceeds from the tour and founded by PGA Tour golfer Ernie Els who, like Mr. Vedder, has a child with Mountainside’s Gardens” will take autism. place on Saturday, June 7, from 10 lunch will be used by the a.m. to 4 p.m., with a special Gar- Mountainside Restoration Com- den Tour lunch planned from noon mittee for restoration and mainte- Westfield’s Vedder to Walk to 4 p.m. at the Publick House. nance of the historic Hetfield and The committee has lined up six Levi Cory houses. For further in- unique private home gardens which formation, call (908) 789-9420 or 100 Hole Hike For Autism will be decked out in late-spring splen- go to mountainsidehistory.org. WESTFIELD — On Monday, aimed at understanding autism and dor. Garden fans can start touring in June 30, Westfield resident Kevin developing knowledge-based treat- the morning and lunch afterward, or PCW Slates Benefit Vedder will participate for the sec- ments with the intention of finding lunch first and tour gardens in the ond consecutive year in the 100 a cure. afternoon in any order they wish. Fish-Chips Dinner Hole Hike, in an effort to raise funds Mr. Vedder’s plan is to start with One of the gardens on the tour is WESTFIELD — The Presbyte- and awareness for Els for Autism. the first tee shot before 5:30 a.m. located on Wood Valley Road and rian Church in Westfield will hold Els for Autism is a foundation and conclude at approximately 8 reflects a true love of gardening in its annual Fish and Chips Dinner on started by PGA Tour golfer Ernie p.m. He said he is thankful for the the hands-on gardener homeowners. Friday, May 30. Meals will be Els, whose son has autism. support of friends and family who This garden showcases an array of served continuously from 5:30 to The Hundred Hole Hike is a na- have donated to the cause and have perennials and includes a unique 7:30 p.m. tional network of golf marathons offered to walk a part of the way solution for deer-proofing. Addition- Proceeds will support The Pres- CELEBRATION OF DANCE...Titilayo Majoyeogbe leads an African Dance during which participants plan to with him. He is hoping to raise ally, there will be a display of art by byterian Church in Westfield’s part- class during the sixth annual Why We Dance festival on March 29 at the Forest walk 100 or more holes of golf in a $10,000 by way of his Hike, which Mountainside’s own Bob Yurochko, ner church in Livingstone, Zambia. Road Park Building in Fanwood. Free and open to the community, Why We single day to raise money for a will take place at Rockaway River a landscape and still-life painter in Fish and chips or fried chicken ten- Dance introduces dance and culture to participants of all ages. variety of charitable causes. Mr. Country Club in Denville. the American impressionism style. ders and chips dinners, catered by Vedder’s choice of Els for Autism On his blog about the effort, Mr. Other homes on the tour are Argyle Restaurant of Kearny, will as a charity is close to his heart, as Vedder stated, “If you’d be inter- uniquely themed and will feature a be available. Sixth Why We Dance Event he is walking the 100-plus holes in ested in contributing to the cause, I garden boutique, raffle, photo dis- The cost will be $15 for adult honor of his 5-year-old son, thank you greatly for your support. play and refreshments. meals and $6 for children’s meals. Seamus, who has been diagnosed If not, that’s perfectly fine, too, but Advance tickets are $45 for the Dine-in or drive-through takeout Reflects Multiple Cultures with autism. please do make an effort to have tour and lunch or $30 for the tour options will be available. For more FANWOOD — Thirty-five danc- stressed the importance of posture, Els for Autism looks to raise awareness and acceptance of both only and can be purchased online information or to place an order, ers braved the winds and freezing had all the students stand against money in order to develop learning children and adults you may come at mountainsidehistory.org or at stop by or call the church office at rain to participate in the sixth an- the wall to stretch back muscles, centers of excellence, focusing on across with autism. Thanks for your Christoffers Flowers & Gifts, lo- (908) 233-0301. The Presbyterian nual Why We Dance festival held and highlighted the Middle East educational programs for students, support.” cated at 860 Mountain Avenue in Church in Westfield is located at on March 29 at the Forest Road and African influences of dance. access to a component of doctors, To support Mr. Vedder, visit Mountainside. Limited tickets also 140 Mountain Avenue. Park Building in Fanwood. A free Titilayo Majoyeogbe, whose par- speech therapists and specialists, hundredholehike.com/golfers/ event open to the community, Why ents hail from Nigeria, taught a and funding scientific research kevin-vedder. We Dance is designed to bring cul- rousing African dance that had stu- ture and dance to all ages. dents leaping and jumping across The day started off with a belly the room. She went over several Optimist and Rotary Team Gray Funeral Homes dance class taught by Kathleen forms of African dance and then McMahon, also a registered nurse. did a short choreographed routine Since 1897 Ms. McMahon has traveled to with the students. To Support Furniture Assist Burandi, Africa and across the Tatianna J. Dorsey, a dance stu- WESTFIELD — Members of the (973) 868-6007 or access United States giving dance work- dent from Raritan Valley College, Westfield Optimist Club and Ro- furnitureassist.com/ shops. Her class focused on the taught a hip-hop dance to a Mind- tary Club will again demonstrate For information about the Opti- healing aspects of dance. She less Behavior song, “All Around their commitment to community mist Club of Westfield, go to the World,” that got students from service by sponsoring a collection westfieldnj.com/optimist, and for MASTER all ages to dance. of household items to support Fur- information about the Rotary Club Free refreshments were provided niture Assist. It will take place on of Westfield, visit MEMORIALS for the event via donations. The Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to westfieldrotary.com. Swiss Pastry Shoppe in Scotch noon in the Westfield Memorial 524 Central Avenue Plains donated Danish pastries. Pool parking lot. NAMI to Focus Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 Participants also were given door Based in Kenilworth, Furniture prizes. Everything was free to those Assist was established to provide On Peer Support Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in www.mastermemorials.com who attended. furniture, appliances and other WESTFIELD — Jay Yudof, NAMI 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Additionally, Iris P. Nelson, a household items, free of charge, to New Jersey’s Recovery Programs Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the naturalista (a woman who has natu- families or individuals in need. Fur- coordinator, will give an overview of personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or ral hair) for the past four years, niture Assist accepts donations peer support and NAMI New Jersey’s cremation. shared her journey. She brought a from individuals and organizations programs at the NAMI Union County table full of products, a photo al- that have items they are looking to chapter’s public presentation on Tues- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home Designer • Builders of fine bum detailing her daughter, get rid of, yet are still in good day, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. It will take 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. MONUMENTS Kamryn’s, hair journey, and even useable condition. place at American Legion Post No. 3, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 MARKERS showed the audience how to make Items accepted for collection in- located at 1003 North Avenue, West, William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. MAUSOLEUMS their own natural hair products. clude “gently used” light furniture, in Westfield. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Why We Dance offers free working appliances and electron- The forum will offer participants (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Lettered • Cleaned classes in hip-hop. For more infor- ics, kitchen and cooking supplies, an opportunity to become acquainted mation, contact coordinator clothes, linens, towels, books, pic- with peer support, both as a career John-Michael “J.M.” Jones Tim Doerr Candace Waller at tures and toys. For larger and heavier choice and for support with recovery. [email protected] or (908) items that do not fit in a car, call Audience participation is welcome N.J. Lic. #4869 Sally Bauer Doerr (established 1939) 432-2003. (973) 868-6007 to arrange a pickup. at NAMI meetings. Snacks and free Director This program is made possible A minimum $40 fee will be charged literature are provided. There is no Also: 300 Rt. 37 East in part by a HEART (History, Edu- to cover transportation costs. charge to attend. For further informa- www.grayfuneralhomes.com Toms River, NJ cation, Arts Reaching Thousands) Anyone with items to give or in tion or in the event of inclement Grant from the Union County need, or seeking more information weather, call (908) 233-1628 or e- (732) 349-2350 Board of Chosen Freeholders. about Furniture Assist, may call mail [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 11 Roosevelt Intermediate WHS Tackles Tough Topics School, Westfield To Enhance Student Wellness Third Marking Period Honor Roll Seventh Grade WESTFIELD — Talking about selected by the seniors for this years’ Distinguished Honor Roll Nicole Scheuermann, Jillian Schimer, Mattessich, Timothy McAuliffe, Melina Hinderliter, Daniel Hoerle, Jiana tough topics such as sexual assault, program was “be*YOU*tiful”. Caitlin Amman, Matthew Bartok, Jo- Theodore Schoenfeld, Jack Sharkey, Jai McDevitt, Kenneth Meyer, Laura Meyer, Ingrassia, Jack Johnson, Matthew Jones, drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, fam- Another presentation that took place seph Beatty, Samantha Bebel, Nora Sharma, Madeleine Sherry, Alex Benjamin Mizrach, Catherine Moore, Caroline Kay, Justin Kelly, Will ily problems, and eating disorders is during “The Girl Thing” event was Brindle, George Burke, Matthew Cafiero, Sherwood, David Sherwood, Tucker Catherine Moriarty, Olivia Morrison, Kieselstein, Ryan Kirby, Michael Knapp, not always easy for teenagers. How- called “Off Da’ Hook.” Participants Aiden Cascio, Jeremy Cha, William Siegel, Alexandra Spiezio, Caroline Mark Natiello, Sydney Nigro, Christo- Linus Koglin, Tate Kronick, Abigail ever, students at Westfield High School debated the pros and cons of the “hook- Collins, Avery Conrad, Theo Dardia, Steiner, Alexandra Sumas, Mia Sutton, pher O’Connor, John O’Hern, Sydney Lafemina, Emma Levitt, Jordan Lipkind, (WHS) tackled these tough topics and up” culture that exists in many high Rebecca Dunaief, Anne Friel, Jack Tomas Taaffe, Juan Thompson, Sofia Paoletti, Nikita Paranjape, Madison Pena, Hayley Luerssen, Kaitlin Mackin, Keira more recently through a variety of spe- schools and universities in the coun- Gambello, Jared Greenspan, Lauren Toglia, Lauren Triarsi, Leonidas Stuart Pollock, William Rackear, Kayla Mangam, Hannah Martin, Nadia Matin, Greenspan, Grace Gruters, Emma Tsirigotis, Grace Urbano, Taylor Rinn, Abby Rothenberg, Casey Ryan, Hannah Mayer, Julian Mazzola, Olivia cial programs aimed at enhancing stu- try. They learned about the possible Hamilton, Brianna Hatch, Nathan Hefner, dent wellness, a top priority at the physical, mental, and social outcomes Venturino, Daniella Vollaro, Aine Wall, Jordan Sacher, Daniel Shenker, Gianna McElheny, Patrick McIlroy, Devon Emma Herber, Corinne Herz, Brian Lauren Wang, Briana Whitman, Rebecca Slusher, Mackenzie Smith, Luke McLane, Joshua Mendelson, Noelle school. of “hooking-up” and discussed the Hinkel, Adam Holtzman, Catherine Wolfe, Stephanie Xiao, Claire Yamano, Spellman, Caroline Stockwell, Joshua Mesbah, Matthew Meusel, Kayla Most of the programs were led by role of the media in influencing such Jennings, Georgiana Katsingris, Marie Chloe Zimmerman Stryker, Graham Studwell, Stefan Miedrzynski, Evelyn Miller, Matthew student volunteers and were well-re- behavior. They also discussed the Koglin, Sarah Landriau, Amanda Eighth Grade Sujanthakumar, Rollins Terry, William Mineo, Brooke Murphy, Ophelia Murray, ceived by students who provided feed- ambiguity of the term and how that, in Latowsky, Matthew Leone, Erin Mc Distinguished Honor Roll Walsweer, Nicholas Weiner, Mira Yang, Haley Mykytka, Thomas Omberg, Ben- back through anonymous evaluations. and of itself, can lead to gossip, ru- Donald, Timothy Miller, Luke Mizus, Yara Assadi, Yallen Bai, Emily Boll, Kimberly Zimmermann, Elliott Zornitsky jamin Outten, Leigh Papadopoulos, Virtually all agreed that these programs mors, and social problems. Natalie Nolan, Matthew Paden, Natalie Bond, Nicholas Bond, Emma Honor Roll Gianna Parsekian, Samuel Piatnitsky, are educational, beneficial, and that “The Girl Thing” concluded with a Alexander Park, Julia Plawker, Jackson Bopp, Miles Brancatella, Chloe Brown, Connor Abrams, Leah Andrews, Ethan Katherine Pink, Nina Pitre, Catherine Price, Vaughan Price, Amanda Pyle, Eric Brunt, Julian Bryen, Julia Buoscio, Bandelli, Thomas Beck, Ethan Belka, Posyton, Hailey Priscoe, Samuel they should continue. program for students called “It Gets Bridget Quinn, Mara Rao, Emily Reddy, The week-long effort began with the Better Now.” Four speakers shared Matthew Canabarro, Michael Canabarro, Cory Billings, Christian Bivins, Grace Pugliese, Jessica Ripperger, Lucille Ritter, Bridget Reinhard, Kendall Robertson, Grace Cash, Jessica Chicola, Cara Blake, Alexandra Borg, Ryan Burns, Daniel Russo, Nicholas Savorgiannakis, annual “The Girl Thing” program – a their experiences as gay and lesbian Julia Romano, Sean Root, Julia Sackett, Liam Campanile, Matthew Cetlin, Tho- Paul Sawina, Mark Schiavo, Harry peer leadership program led by senior members of the WHS community. This Condodina, Eve Crandall, Andrew Dazzo, Julia Salvato, Mary Joy Sidhom, Savan- Nicole Dispenza, Matthew Doyle, mas Cugno, Christopher Culhane, Schlenger, Noah Schwartz, Vraj Shah, girls who volunteer their time to be presentation was opened to both male nah Stewart, Matthew Su, Carlee McKenna Edmondson, Katharine Madeline Davis, Jonathan DeDomenico, Lindsey Sharlow, William Sherry, trained, plan, and facilitate the event. and female students. Swanson, Keeley Thompson, Andrew Encinas, Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, Steven DiMaria, Frank Duggan, Megan Whitney Shyposh, John Sickles, Lauren The highlight of this program is the During that same week, tenth grade Zanfagna Chelsea Frisch, Samantha Fritz, Greta Dulinski, Connor Fallon, James Fritz, Singer, Connor Smith, Andrew Stahl, reading of the anonymous letters writ- Health classes attended a presentation Honor Roll Frontero, Ava Graham, Deanna Hanchuk, Jessica Fritz, Jason Glickstein, Kathryn Timothy Storms, Lucas Toglia, Juliana ten by senior girls. The deeply personal about coping with loss and how to Samantha Addis, Dylan Alfano, Justin Owen Heim, Tyler Hoffmann, Yenteen Gonzalez, Molly Greenberg, Josephine Tully, Kayla Tupper, Tessa Verga, Alan letters covered a variety of issues. help others who are grieving. It was Almendral, Stephanie Alpizar, Ireland Hu, Sara Isser, Brendan Kane, Eric Greenwood, Lucy Gretsky, Evan Gruters, Wagner, Mark Walter, Leo Warsh, Sarah According to WHS Health Educa- presented by Ms. Connie Palmer, Applegarth, Griffin Aslanian, Kaela Knauss, Julia Kuhn, Ava Lehavi, Will- Hunter Hagan, Stephen Handzy, Olivia Wasserman, Devin Wendel, Peter Wezyk, Azzaretto, Kelly Bailey, Caitlyn Basile, iam Magnanini, Ethan Manning, Allison Harrison, Kaeley Hazard, Julia Amanda Wisniewski, Jacob Wornow tor, Susan Kolesar, “The letters are LCSW and Clinical Training Director Felix Baur, Ethan Berman, Megan intended to help underclassmen avoid at Imagine: A Center for Coping with Bertsch, Olivia Booth, Leah Bremer, making life-altering mistakes as well Loss, which is based in Westfield. Jonathan Brennan, Alison Brown, Daley as to serve as a source of inspiration for Their new educational outreach pro- Brown, Nathan Bryant, Laura Calcagno, Park Middle School, Scotch Plains — Third Marking Period when they might face challenges in gram called “Here4U” aims to edu- Jacqueline Callahan, Kyle Campanello, Sixth Grade Honor Roll Duthie, Hope Edwards, Zachary their own lives.” After the letter read- cate students about grief, loss, and Meredith Case, Megan Cassiba, Nicho- Distinguished Honor Roll Alexandra Boylan, Morgan Brown, Evangelista, Kelsey Fay, Nicole las Chermak, Samantha Colucci, Tho- Katina Ackerman, Nicholas Alber, Tamar Bull-Kuc, Remy Cardarelli, Lucas Ferguson, Alex Ferrara, Michael Ferrara, ing, girls split up into smaller groups mourning. She was assisted by WHS Benjamin Fleischer, Jessica Friebely, led by the senior facilitators to discuss students and Imagine Youth Facilita- mas Colucci, Madeline Covington, Celine Gabrielle Aloe, Kaitlyn Amato, Taylor Carinhas, Summer Carver, Ian Celardo, Crenshaw, Matthew Crowley, Ellie Curry, Anthony, Lauren Azzarello, Marissa Natalia Charles, Garret Clausen, Jordan Madison Gal, William Gale, Brandon the letters and learn about resources tors, Joseph Alameno, Kaitlyn Larkin, Jaden Damesek, Liam Dougherty, Emma Bamrick, Michael Besante, Julianna Clement, Alberto Collado Diaz, Max Garcia, Samuel Goetz, Elizabeth for help. A theme that ran across the Rebecca Freer, Meghan Summers, Downer, Christopher Duffy, Luke Blanco, Jaedan Blechinger-Slocum, Craven, Mia Craven, Sabrina Cruz, De- Goldstein, Vadim Gorbaty, Brandon letters was “Be yourself.” The slogan Meghan Pettit, and Matthew Fried- Ertman, Carley Farella, Charlotte Geary, Nicole Brozak, Francis Gabriel Buison, von Danielovich, Robert Dencker, Green, Christopher Hedden, Jake Hogan, man. Imagine is a free, year-round Francis Gialanella, Aidan Gilman, Drew Charles Bunin, , Catherine Carter, Sofia Julianna Domiciano, Gabriel Donatelli, Shoshana Isaacs, Suzanne Jackson, John Westfield BOE peer grief support center for children Glassman, Maya Grantz, Nicolas Casimiro, Lea Cerini, Alexa Chan, Kayleigh Downey, Matthew Dreyfus, Jacobsen, Aayush Jha, Dimitrios and adults. They also recently ex- Guerriero, Rachel Hamelburg, Elias Katherine Chouinard, Ryan Ciarrocca, Joseph Elkin, Daniel Emiliani, Isabella Kastanos, John Kayser, David Kloepfer, Candidates Deadline panded their program to included teens Hamlin, Katherine Harrington, Caitlan Julie Ciccarino, Nicole DeFrancesco, Fiore, Nicholas Giamella, Kayla Giuffi, Jonathon Koseoglu, Timothy Lamberta, WESTFIELD - Westfield residents who have experienced the death of a Haviland, Caroline Hendrix, Genevieve Michael DiFrancesco, Christopher Emily Grill, Christina Gubernat, Aidan Kaitlyn Lamendola, Maggie Leahy, Ava Howell, Taylah Jordan, Lauren Downey, Colin Dwyer, Jessica Eggert, Guma, Ryan Gumpel, Emma Hastrup, Leichtling, Margaux Lievre, Justin Lo, interested in becoming a Board of friend and to families dealing with Hannah Lyman, Anton Mayorenko, Education member for a 3-year term Kamienski, Michael Kaveney, Meghan Sean Fanning, Michaela Genty, Abigail Sarah Horn, Kyle Isolda, Brigit Jacob, life-altering situations, such as termi- Kobrin, Christian Kreusser, Dylan Germinder, Thomas Glastal, Jada Nicholas Januszanis, Emelyne Johns, Daniel McDonald, Kaylee Moniz, Spen- (2014-2017) must file a petition in nal illness. Kurstedt, Frederick Kurtz, Jacqueline Gomillion, Emily Granville, Akhil Malcolm Kahora, Nicole Kenny, Lauren cer Moran, Chloe Nelson, Colin O’Brien, person in the Office of the County Health teachers Ms. Kolesar and Kurtz, Madison Kurtz, Connor LaVelle, Gundra, Jake Hahn, Himanee Hendre, Kieltyka, Miriam Kother, Nicholas Victoria O’Connor, Stephen Oduro, Julia Clerk at 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Michelle Spreitzer coordinated the Erica Lawrence, Samantha Leftheris, Jas- Olivia Hobbs, Patrick Howard, Christos LaFerrera, Ryan Lamberta, Jessica Pankiewitz, Griffin Pawelec, Matthew Elizabeth, on or before 4 p.m. on events and both volunteer as facilita- per Lemberg, Sofia Lemberg, Aidan Ioannidis, Ethan Jeon, Ashleigh Lancaster, Charles Levine, Ryan Lusk, Provini, Kayla Reisberg, Daniel Monday, July 28. The actual election tors at Imagine. English teacher Jill Lezynski, Kevin Li, Brendan Loder, Lancaster, Hannah Lancaster, Erin Lay, Valeria Macchini, Alexandra Machinski, Resnicoff, William Ricci, Rachel Ro- will take place on Tuesday, Novem- Minarik also helped to organize “The Matthew Loftus, Mark Lovito, Ava Luzzi, Elizabeth Ley, Joseph Li, Antonio Aidan Maloney, James Maloney, Caden wen, Sadie Salgado, Jacob Schulman, ber 4. Nominating petition forms are Girl Thing.” Nicholas Manganello, Fareda Marzouk, Lomonte, Joy Lytch, Aleezah Mari, Kyle Marquardt, Christopher Katelyn Scobee, Audrey Smith, Noah Ava Maurillo, Lillian Maz, Ian Mc Cabe, Madraswalla, Raion Magallanes, Robert McArdle, Ian McCormack, Owen Sokolsky, Olivia Speranza, Saniya available at the Board of Education Sripada, Garrett Swaak, Marco Toupence, office, 302 Elm Street, Westfield. James McCutcheon, Timothy McGann, Mebes, Sandeep Mukherjee, Shane Murphy, Tejas Nimkar, Kayla Nitti, Kelly SPFHS Hosts Alumni Alexander Mc Grail, Mary Mc Hugh, Murphy, Cassidy Novello, John Nitti, Emma O’Brien, Amanda Palhares, Maggie Traina, Rock Valian, Mateo The members whose terms are ex- Matthew McIntyre, Ellie Meacock, Jus- O’Connor, Alyssa Pankiewitz, Katelyn Christina Pham, Erin Polak, Esteban Velez, Maria Villeda, James Walsh, Mor- piring on the Westfield Board of Edu- Association Reception tin Messerman, Caroline Mikovits, Wyatt Perez, Philleshia Pershay-Spearman, Quinones, Christian Ramalho, Gabriella gan Wilson, Asia Wise cation include Ann Cary, Mark Fried- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Miller, Kate Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Grace Ponterio, Sarah Rata, Aryan Ramos, Camden Ricci, Isabella Eighth Grade man and Rosanne Kurstedt. In a May Plains-Fanwood High School Alumni Nicholas Murray, Megan Neiswenter, Ravishankar, Kyle Remo, Dana Ricketts, Richardson, Kyle Rigney, Felipe Distinguished Honor Roll 6 announcement, Mrs. Cary stated Association will host this year’s schol- Nina Neumann, Jennifer O’Connell, Col- Patrick Ritter, William Robertson, Cassie Rodrigues, Olivia Rodriguez, Lucas Olivia Barcia, Pauline Wanda Bayotas, that she will not seek a fourth term. arship recipient and her family on leen O’Connor, Ajay Olson, Sophia Robinson, Melissa Rosahl, Alexia Ross, Route, Carolina Samuelian, Samantha Devan Blechinger-Slocum, Kristyn Questions regarding the election Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Pappalardo, Karl Peter, Dayne Peterson, Aaron Seidenberg, Ishita Sharma, Megan Samuelian, Frederick Saunders, Julianna Cerini, Gauri Deshpande, Patrick process can be referred to the Union Room 101 at the high school. Zachary Peterson, Olivia Pierce, Mat- Sheehy, Oliver Sherry, Matthew Skolar, Scarcella, Linda Schoenauer, David Gannon, Arianna Horgan, Lily Hsiao, County Election Supervisor, Lisa The community is invited to attend thew Pindilli, Mikayla Pinto, Nicole Carly Spellman, Gabrielle Stratton, Maya Schulman, Jordan Shuler, Skylar Aubrey Johnson, Rhiannon Leonardo, Player, Paige Radice, Michaela Ramos, Sutterlin, Elora Tamburri, Madison Toll, Stagaard, Michael Tardi, Emma Mariya Mishura, Stanley Mo, Sierra Hugelmeyer, at (908) 527-4996. In- to support and hear about this year’s Charles Riley, Abigail Riordan, Anna Ethan Tsvayberg, Kaylah Webb, Grace Thumann, Michael Urbano, Sean Moorman, Danielle Mrozek, Kaitlyn formation is available at the County recipient’s accomplishments and her Ronk, Chloe Root, Julia Rubel, Lea White, Kaelah Wiggins, Keri Yang, Julia Vlkovic, Devin Warbeck, Ryan Ward, Mrozek, Taryn Phillips, Erin Rogers, Clerk’s website at www.ucnj.org/ plans for the future. Refreshments Rudow, Christopher Rule, Jacob Saltzer, Yu, Zachary Zaller, Olivia Zambrio Brian Weideli, Jayson Williams-Johnson, Patrick Seeney, Gianna Strzalkowski, ctyclerk. and fellowship will follow. Chloe Yang, Samantha Yip, Maia Sydney Vonoehsen Zaborowski Honor Roll Seventh Grade Olivia Abdy, Yustina Alexander- Students Chosen for New Distinguished Honor Roll Himlan, Nicole Anclien, Serena Annucci, Persis Baah, Josiah Baik, Lauren Barth, Ashley Becker, John Brady, Isabel Brett, Jason Bisgay, Laura Brady, Jeffrey Sarah Briante, Bailey Brown, Thomas Brenner, Thomas Brown, Freya Natasha Bruckman, Zoe Cardenas, Josephine Jersey All State Honor Choir Buison, Kyle Burton, Kara Bush, Kevin Catuogno, Brendan Cheney, Daniella SCOTCH PLAINS - Seven area stu- received a special plaque for being a Calabria, Gianna Calligy, Matthew Cohen, Ethan Cohen, Stephanie dents were chosen to perform in the member of the choir for all six years. Carrascoso, Alan Chen, Sarah Citarella, Colinders, Catherine Crane, Shefali 2014 New Jersey All State Honor Choir Conor’s previous honors include being Joshua Cohen, Saniya Dalvi, Riley Dahiya, Nirmit Damania, Lauren Daniele, Concert held on May 3 in Flemington. a member of All Eastern Honor Choirs DeProspero, Stefanie DeVizio, Ashley Nina Daniele, Maria DelSordi, Riya The students all study with private voice in Philadelphia, Providence and Balti- Diamond, Gabrielle Dickstein, Annabelle Desai, Victor DeVizio, Jordann DeVore, Dionisio, Jessica Edelman, Angelea Angela DiGiacomo, Sabrina DiLollo, teacher, Tom Pedas, of Garwood. Cho- more and a National Honor Choir in Elenis, Jaylen Evans, Bryan Fang, Nicole Anthony DiNizo, Olivia Dobies, Victoria sen were Conor Flood of Scotch Plains, Chicago. He has also been chosen for Ferguson, Alexandra Fischmann, Alexa Domiciano, Thomas Drubulis, Julia Robert Morris and Madison Panno of the New Jersey All State Choir for next Garrett, Theodore Giandana, Sarah Dunlap, Sydney Evans, Jake Friedman, Cranford, Kelly and Thomas Meade of year and will perform at the NJEA Gorman, Vanessa Handy, Olivia Hausle, Alanna Gaona, Amelia Graham, Rachel Clark, Adrian Camano of Linden and convention and at NJPAC representing Erin Hopkins, Payton Howell, Ryan Graham, Michael Gross, Elissa Patrick Jotz of Rahway. Patrick was Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Johnson, Eshita Kar, Katherine Koch, Grybowski, Anna Gumpel, Trinity Hart, chosen for the Elementary Honor Choir, The New Jersey Honor Choir con- Alexandra Lahetta, Julia Lomonte, Caitlin Hesson, Allison Hochman, under the direction of Robyn Lana cert is an annual event sponsored by the Ricardo Lopez, Shannon McCreesh, Ryan Isabella Hurtado, Alexander Joshua, from Cinncinnati, Ohio. The other stu- American Choral Directors Associa- Metzger, Rae Mikula, Massimo Modica, Namrata Kanumuri, Quinn Kekelis, Liam Jake Murphy, Courtney Norteman, Kinney, Andrew Kriney, Hayley Kumpf, dents were chosen for the Junior High tion and the New Jersey Music Educa- Patrick O’Brien, Breanna Patino, Shan- Jennifer Lambert, Brianna Linder, Choir, under the direction of Jessica tors Association and open to public and non Persaud, Conor Peterson, Carter Amanda Logie, Jack Lynch, Jacob Malik, Harrison, who teaches in Roxbury. private schools, churches and private Pomponio, Cassandra Pomponio, Jack Alexander Manfra, Olivia Mawby, Students were chosen based on com- studios throughout the state. The stu- Quinones, Eleanor Richard, Colleen Carolyn McArdle, Sarah McEvoy, petitive auditions held in January. The dents come from all parts of the state Robinson, Gerardo Salgado-Rengifo, Amanda McGrath, Paige McMorrow, Elementary Choir consist of students and learn their music with their spon- Kara Schramm, Maya Schwartzman, Erin Kerri McNeely, William Mebes, An- in grades 4-6 and the Junior High Choir soring teacher before combining with Schwerdtfeger, Alan Shao, Kevin Sheil, thony Miguelino, Alyssa Mongiovi, consists of students in grades 7-9. their guest conductors to rehearse and Jacqueline Stovall, Paul Szanto, Kyle Theodore Keith Nitro, Brianna O’Brien, During the concert, Conor Flood present the annual concert. Tannenbaum, Gustavs Teteris, Joshua McKenzie Pagano, Nicholas Palazzolo, Venick, Veronica Vergara, Steven Erica Paprocki, Andrew Parvin, Jacob Verrastro, Dakota Verrico, Justin Walsh, Perone, Anna Piekutowski, Kiley Por- GIRL POWER...Westfield High School students participate in “The Girl Thing,” Nicholas Watterson, Charles Widder, Jovi ter, Brogan Quigley, Vaishnavi a peer leadership program led by senior girls who volunteer their time for the event. Williams, Elena Wollman, Lucy Zhang Ramanan, Michael Ramos, Steven Honor Roll Rhein, Jake Rigney, Sophia Rosahl, Ryan Ackerman, Gina Avila, Amanda David Rosen, Aaryn Ross, Gabriella Ball, Paolo Antonio Bayotas, Haley Birch, Scannell, Aaron Schack, Kathryn Christian Blanco, Patricia Bolivar, Jamie Schauer, Samuel Schetelich, Alyssa Ann Bonaccorso, William Burns, Scheu, Stephanie Schramm, Ardita Michelle Cagnassola, Benjamin Sinanovic, Brianne Sorge, Samantha Camacho, Gianna Cassara, James Cerini, Sprechman, Victoria Stepien, Mikaela Nicole Cevallos, Mia Cimino, Michelle Tajo, Sydney Tannenbaum, Erica Colman, Sarah Cooney, Patrick Tellado, Maxwell Toll, Lauren Cuccurullo, Jessica DeBellis, Anna Trentacoste, Julia Verardi, Emilia Decker, Angelo DiNizo, Nicholas Widhiatmodjo, Ethan Wollman, Tristan Dionisio, Daniel Donaldson, Meghan Yang, Elyte Zikas. Halli James Raises Funds for ‘RU Relay for Life’ WESTFIELD — Halli James of HONOR CHOIR…Seven area students were chosen to perform in the 2014 Westfield and a senior at Rutgers Uni- New Jersey All State Honor Choir Concert held on May 3 in Flemington. versity School of Environmental and Pictured, from left to right, are: Conor Flood of Scotch Plains, Robert Morris Biological Sciences, was the top indi- of Cranford, Thomas Meade of Clark, Tom Pedas, music teacher of Garwood, vidual fundraiser for the second con- CAREER PATH…Westfield High School students participating in an internship Patrick Jotz of Rahway, Kelly Meade of Clark, Madison Panno of Cranford with Westfield Councilman Mark LoGrippo for their AP Government class and Adrian Camano of Linden. secutive year for “RU Relay for Life” attend the May 6 Town Council meeting. Pictured, left to right, are: Joe Alameno, raising a combined total of over Nick Mennona, Councilman LoGrippo and Andrew Stern. $10,000. For 2013 and 2014 Halli served as Team Captain for Alpha Zeta/Helyar Christopher Academy House which was awarded Second Place for Top Fundraising Team. In THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL addition to being team captain, Halli Accredited by American Montessori Society served this year as the Fundraising Chair of Rutgers Colleges Against Can- Please join us for our cer, the organization that plans and implements the American Cancer So- Admissions Open Houses ciety Relay for Life. Halli James Scotch Plains Campus Westfield Campus Relay for Life gives participants a Sunday, May 18th Sunday, May 18th chance to honor cancer survivors, re- 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. member lost loved ones, and raise funds sure no other families would have to 1390 Terrill Road 510 Hillcrest Avenue and awareness to help end cancer for- suffer through what she and Ben went 908-322-4652 908-233-7447 ever. Halli began participating in through. 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Halli friend has been the most difficult thing them are, pictured, left to right, Matt Luppino, Lucia Liu, Cindy Xiao, Mark made a promise to herself that she I’ve ever faced, but giving up is not an www.christopheracademy.com Gillespie, and Alex Beals andWHS Math teacher/adviser, Les Jacobsen. would do whatever she could to make option.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 13 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-20 SCARANO TOSSES 5-HITTER, SCHAEFER 2 HITS, 3 RBI More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devil Softballers Repeat As UCT Champs, Rap GL, 5-2 By LANCE TUPPER traditional recipe of outstanding pitch- the Highlanders, 5-2, at Memorial Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing, stingy defense and timely hitting Field in Linden. After dethroning Governor to successfully retain their title. Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin Livingston in lopsided fashion in last Propelled by a 10-strikeout, five- MacDonald said that the pitching, year’s Union County Tournament hit outing by senior pitcher Elena defense and timely hitting combina- (UCT) championship, the top-seeded Scarano, a two-hit, three-RBI perfor- tion, “always is the recipe, but it’s Westfield High School softball team mance by senior Shannon Schaefer, easier said than done. Elena Scarano knew the Highlanders would be look- and an acrobatic, momentum-swing- has been our rock for probably four ing for revenge. In a rematch on May ing catch in leftfield by senior Rebecca years, but definitely these last two, 10, the Lady Blue Devils followed a Kaufman, the Lady Devils defeated CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FINAL OUT OF THE GAME...Second baseman Tyler Bowman, background, throws to first baseman Cal Robertshaw for the final out to earn the Blue Devils the Union County title with a 5-3 win over Governor Livingston at Kean University. BOYLE, DoCAMPO KEY HITS; PERCONTE KEY SNAGS Blue Devils Topple GL, 5-3, For 14th UCT Baseball Title By DAVID B. CORBIN Livingston at Kean University in “Our kids played relaxed. We fell Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union on May 11. behind. We didn’t panic, which has Triskaidekaphobia no more! Clutch The Blue Devils won No. 13 in been the story of our team all year. We hits, run saving catches and a strong 2012 with a 13-3 victory over Union have an 11-game winning streak, and More photos at Ballyhoo Sports pitching performance from Brad but were denied their quest for No. 14 six were our last at-bat. So we are DeMartino guided the third-seeded with an 8-0 setback to Cranford last never going to quit,” Blue Devil Head Westfield High School baseball team year. UCT title No. 12 came way Coach Bob Brewster said. Lance Tupper for The Westfield Leader and The Times to its 14th Union County Tournament back in 2006. This time, DeMartino “I just kept pounding the zone. It POUNDING THE STRIKE ZONE...Blue Devil Elena Scarano pitching against the Governor Livingston Highlanders in the (UCT) championship with a 5-3 vic- recorded eight strikeouts and walked was nice when we scored that run in third inning of the Union County Tournament title game. Scarano notched 10 Ks, leading Westfield to a 5-2 victory. tory over top-seeded Governor only one, while allowing six hits. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 You’re Invited to an Open House Sunday, May 18th from 1-4 PM
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Softball: Two UCT titles in a row Oratory Prep of Summit placed followed by Ram Chris Manning from for Caitlin MacDonald’s crew after four individuals in the top-8 to easily the fifth foursome at 75. Raider John As One of the Greats Saturday’s 5-2 victory over Berkeley get past second-placed Scotch Plains- Pak (first foursome) placed third with Heights as Elena Scarano struck out Fanwood for the Union County Tour- a 76 after winning a one-hole playoff. By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 10 and Shannon Schaefer knocked in nament (UCT) championship at Echo Oratory’s John Felitto (first foursome) three runs. Now it’s on to the state Lake Country Club in Westfield on and Tom Urciuoli (second foursome) To realize how important Sarah — formerly first), 500 free (third in lay (1:48.05). She swam at Connecti- tournament. It’s been a while since May 8. tied for fourth also with a 76. High- Cronin was to the girls’ swim team 5:02.82), 100 back (seventh in 1 .71). cut College until giving it up this year WHS reached the state final four times The Oratory Prep Rams came in lander John Iorio (second foursome) the past four years, you will need to The only individual event she’s not to play club rugby. in 15 years – 1974, 1978, 1985, 1988, with a UCT record total of 307, to finished sixth with a 78. come back in about 10 years and in is the 100 breaststroke, and coach WHS girls basketball coach Joe all runnerup finishes. It’s been 10 break Westfield’s 1999 total of 310. Raider Jeremy Haas (second four- check out the Top 15 List that’s com- Jeff Knight informs us that she’s No. Marino doesn’t realize how close he years since WHS reached the state The Raiders finished with a total of some) placed seventh with a 79. Ram piled by the coaches. It’s a listing of 16 or 17 there, too. was to landing the 6-foot Cronin to semis, losing 1-0 to Clifton. And eight 321, followed by the Governor Steve Rella and Hilltopper Andrew the top performers in all eight indi- And relays? She anchored the fastest play for him. years have gone by since we last Livingston Highlanders at 326, Bowyer tied for eighth at 80. Blue vidual events and the three relays. 200-medley relay in New Jersey his- “I played for Westfield in some reached the sectional finals. Westfield Blue Devils at 334, Sum- Devil Justin Slavin placed 10th at Cronin sits in the top 10 of seven of tory at state finals this year, with Caroline AAU leagues, but I had to give it up in Boys track: A fourth-place team mit Hilltoppers at 336, New Provi- 81, and Justin Lankler, Hilltopper the eight individual events and has Baldwin, Gwyn Devin and Erika Daniel eighth grade when I started to get finish in the Union County Confer- dence Pioneers at 352, Cranford Bob Moriarty and Raider Connor her name all over the relays. handling the first three legs. But she serious about swimming,” she said. ence Watchung Division was led by Cougars at 358 and Johnson Cru- Smith tied for 11th at 82. Pioneer Here are the incredible numbers: didn’t usually swim that event because “When I was 12, I broke my thumb in Matt Luppino’s victory in the 800. saders at 410. Ben Keller and Cougar Andrew 200 free (first in 1:51.21), 200 indi- she was often used in the 200 free or a basketball game two weeks before Girls track: Gabby Stravach cap- Highlander Ryan Davis, who teed Gutierrez tied for 14th at 83. Raiders vidual medley (first in 2:08.21), 50 200 IM, and was usually swimming the the YMCA state meet and realized tured the 1600 and 3200 runs to spark off in the first foursome, won the Tyler Denker and Brennan Brady free (ninth in 24.70), 100 fly (seventh two freestyle relays. that trying to do both wasn’t going to the girls to the UCC Watchung title. It individual crown with an even par 72, tied for 16th at 84. in 59.78), 100 free (second in 51.82 Cronin anchored the school record work out well.” was Stravach’s second straight con- 200-free relay, with Baldwin, Devin A wise decision it was. Starting as ference double in the distance runs. More photos at Ballyhoo Sports and Allie McBrearty, and also swam a swimmer at the Fanwood-Scotch Also winning were Christina Mosco on eight of the next nine fastest sprint Plains “Y” under coach Gillian (javelin), Mae Devin (pole vault) and relay teams. In the 400-free relay, she Hauptman, Cronin progressed con- the 4x400 relay. led off on the three fastest in school sistently over the years. Tennis: The netters topped Franklin history – joined by Devin, Reinhardt “There was never one ‘aha’ mo- 5-0, only losing one game along the and Baldwin on the school record – ment for me,” she said. “I just love way. They played Scotch Plains- and is overall on eight of the top 10 being in the water. You have to have a Fanwood in Monday’s sectional 400 relays. passion for it. Once I started I never quarterfinals. (Most of them are, of course, with seriously considered stopping. This MORRIS TO MONMOUTH Baldwin, the school record-holder in love is what keeps me in the pool Kevin Morris (’82), an outstanding the 50 and 100 free, and 100 back. every day.” quarterback and pitcher at WHS, is When future historians look back on But there was a time at the start of the new offensive coordinator and the Baldwin-Cronin era of WHS girls her senior year when some doubts quarterbacks coach at Monmouth swimming, the names Babe Ruth and might’ve slipped in. A serious shoul- University. Morris had spent the past Lou Gehrig will come to mind.) der injury threatened to scuttle her two years as the O.C. at Yale Univer- The numbers are staggering. And senior year. sity, after serving as the head coach at Cronin feels they’re only going to get “A week after I made my college the University of Massachusetts from better next year when she attends decision, I started experiencing in- 2009-11. Brown University. tense shoulder pain,” she said. “Hop- With over 30 years experience “With some weight training and ing it would go away I swam through coaching at the college level, Morris technique improvement next year, I’m it for a couple weeks. But once high has coached 17 players who went on excited to see what I can do,” she said. school started and my shoulder was the NFL. At Monmouth he will join She, and Baldwin, raised the bar getting worse, I decided to go to the Westfield native Pat Gray (’10), a 6- pretty high. At WHS, in addition to doctor. Turns out I had tendonitis in foot-3, 195-pound senior safety, a the individual times and records, my shoulder and TMJ in my jaw. That three-year letterman. there’s the little thing about the legacy messed up my back muscles and kept COLLEGE STUFF of the past four years. Sixty-four me out of the water for six weeks.” Junior A.J. Murray is currently hit- straight wins, four county titles, three Six weeks out of training may sound ting .276 for the 29-23 Georgia Tech sectional titles and three state Public like a nice break to a non-swimmer, baseball team. The designated hitter/ A titles. The only fly in the ointment but to a serious swimmer it’s poten- first baseman has started 40 games was the sectional final this year, an tially putting a big-time damper on and has 20 extra-base hits (14 doubles, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two triples and four home runs). FIRST GROUP TO TEE OFF...Pictured, left to right, Ryan Davis (Governor Livingston), John Pak (Scotch Plains- 89-81 loss to eventual state champ the whole year. Fanwood), Andrew Bowyer (Summit) and John Felitto (Oratory Prep) prepare to tee off to begin the Union County golf Hunterdon Central. “I went to physical therapy and Dan Kerr, a junior first baseman at championship at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield on May 8. Davis won the title with an even par 72. “Thinking back on the 65th high was lucky enough to be back in shape Brown University, has started 36 school meet of my career will never for our (Immaculate Heart) meet,” games and has a .280 batting average, get any easier,” she said. “It takes some she said. “But it was extremely frus- including a couple of home runs. courage to admit that you really care trating at the start of the year.” Senior Elena Scarano (’14), the out- The Proven Professional about something, because if it doesn’t As they say, all’s well that ends well. standing libero on the WHS volleyball happen, you know that you’re going to Westfield added another outstanding team, has accepted a scholarship to feel the pain. Now I know that first- season to its fabled record. And Cronin Loyola College in Baltimore. Scarano hand. We set high goals as a team – an put up more quality times in more is also the top pitcher on the softball undefeated season and another state events than any girl ever at WHS. Now team, her fourth year on varsity. Long-term success in the real estate profession is championship. That didn’t happen. she’s ready to turn the page. Ryan Hobson (WHS, ’12) had a reserved for the select few who consistently deliver “We offer no excuses and have no “Brown has a beautiful training successful sophomore swim season value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and regrets, because we left it all in the facility, and a wonderful coaching at Hamilton College in Union, N.Y. grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an water. We pulled our emotions to- staff. I felt really comfortable on the Hobson did personal bests in the 50 gether and congratulated the H.C. campus,” she said. “And there’s a back (27.12), 100 back (57.26) and inspired level of service and outstanding results. girls. Our congratulations were heart- nice balance, academics and athlet- 200 back (2:02.76). The biology felt, because we knew the enormity ics. You’re responsible for your own major will be spending the next se- Hye-Young Choi of their accomplishment. I’m proud education. They have an open cur- mester in Paris. Sales Associate of the way my team handled them- riculum that encourages students to Hannah Purdy (WHS, ’11) shot a 78-79—157 to help the Cal Lutheran Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally selves. The sportsmanship they take chances and explore new things. showed speaks to the strong values of That’s super cool.” women’s golf team finish second at Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite the program.” TOURNEY UPDATE the Embry-Riddle Spring Invitational. #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! Cronin, who moved to town from Baseball: Brad DeMartino pitched Purdy was an all-county field hockey Email: [email protected] Summit when she was 4, was a fresh- the Devils to a 5-3 victory over Ber- goalie in high school. Purdy, a junior, Direct: (908) 301-2015 man when older sister Jess was a keley Heights in the UCT baseball is ranked No. 81 among the country’s WHS senior. Jess (’11) held the WHS final. The senior lefty tossed a six- Division 3 players with an 82.53 av- Cell: (908) 938-9248 100 backstroke record (59.31) and hitter with eight strikeouts. It was erage score. The Regals are ranked was on the school record medley re- WHS’s 14th county championship the No. 9 team.
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WESTFIELD GIRLS SET MEET RECORD IN 4X400 RELAY More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devil Girls, Raider Boys Win UC Conference Crowns The Westfield High School girls took fifth also at 4-6. ond in the long jump with a leap of and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High McGuire finished second in the 20-8.75. Cougar Tim Colter took fifth School boys track & field teams won 100 meters with a time of 12.67, at 19-7.75, followed by Raider Kobe their respective Union County followed by Helfand at 12.92 and White at 19-7.25. White won the 200 Watchung Conference champion- Raider Darianna DeVore at 12.97. at 22.71. ships at Governor Livingston High McGuire also crossed second in the Blue Devils Matt Luppino at School on May 9-10. 100 hurdles at 15.72 followed by 1:57.97 and Frankie Pinney at 2:02.49 The Lady Blue Devils finished with Raider Tori Baliatico at 15.96. Cou- took 1-2 in the 800, followed by a total of 123, the Raiders took second gar Jenna Ellenbacher finished fifth Raider Ben Evans at 2:02.79. Raider at 101 and the Cranford Cougars placed at 16.15. Blue Devil Natalie Alex Livornois crossed first in the fourth at 58. The Raider boys totaled Marcotulliuo finished second in the 3,200 at 10:03.13. Blue Devil Matt 116 to edge Elizabeth at 106.5. The 800 at 2:24.31. Raiders Annie Pierce Russo took third at 10:11.14, fol- Blue Devil boys placed fourth at 62 and at 2:25.39 and Kailyn Reilly at 2:25.93 lowed by Joe Dzuback at 10:14.78, the Cougars finished seventh at 41. finished 5-6. Cougar Connor McMahon at Blue Devils Sophia Goldschmidt, DeVore won the 400 with a time of 10:22.46 and Blue Devil Ryan Siegel Brooke Schaeffer, Amanda Fischer 59.89, followed by Baliatico at at 10:25.54. and Jenna Helfand set a meet record 1:00.39 and Fitch at 1:01.18. Raider Raider Rashan Gary won the shot in the 4x400 with a time of 3:59.89. Sarah Bowles took fifth at 1:01.82 put with a shove of 51-4.5, followed The Cougars finished second at and Amanda Fischer took sixth at by Cougar Rob O’Shaughnessy at 46- 4:07.29 and the Raiders finished 1:02.02. Baliatico finished second in 7.75. Raider Mike Dwumfour took fourth at 4:13.03. the 400 hurdles at 1:04.32, followed fifth at 44-11.25. Gary also won the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Gabby Stravach was a by Ellenbacher at 1:07.75, Cougar discus with a toss of 146-7. GETTING THE OUT AT FIRST...Blue Devil first baseman Cal Robertshaw makes the putout on Highlander Pat Mahoney double winner, crossing first in the Laura Van Horn at 1:08.11 and Reilly O’Shaughnessy took fourth at 125-0, in the fourth innning. The Blue Devils scored a run in the bottom of the seventh to grab a 5-4 victory. 1,600 with a time of 5:16.35, fol- at 1:09.96. followed by Raiders Dan Van Brunt at lowed by Raider Jessica Banasiak at DeVore took second in the 200 at 121-3 and Mike Daszyk at 118-3. Van ARENA SCORES GAME WINNER ON LUINO’S SINGLE 5:17.6 and Blue Devil Erica Fischer 26.65 and Helfand took fifth at 27.05. Brunt took second in the javelin with a at 5:20.37. Raider Mary Catherine Raider Tabitha Dwumfour placed toss of 149-1, followed by Blue Devil Stovall crossed fifth at 5:26.09. second in the shot put with a distance Mike Bryk at 146-3. Cougar Troy Stravach then crossed first in the 3,200 of 34-3. Cougar Brianna Scotti took Kettler took fifth at 143-0, followed Blue Devils Score Run in 7th with a time of 11:35.29. Banasiak fourth at 33-8.75, followed by Raid- by Daszyk at 138-5. Bryk took third in finished third at 11:47.59, followed ers Taylor Downing at 32-1 and Briana the high jump with a height of 5-10, by Erica Fischer at 12:11.06, Stovall Johnson at 30-10.75. Raider Amani followed by Colter at the same height. at 12:14.98 and Blue Devil Gabrielle Williams placed fourth in the discus Cougar Pat Lynch cleared 14 feet To Edge GL Baseballers, 5-4 Brennan at 12:29.65. with a toss of 92-9, followed by to win the pole vault, followed by Blue Devil Christina Mosco won the Johnson at 91-2. Blue Devil Chase Skibitsky at 12-6, javelin with a toss of 104-8. Cougar For the boys, Raider Quaryee Bull Cougar Dan Hannon at 12-0, Raiders By DAVID B. CORBIN time, I made sure I got my front foot an RBI double, run scored) slapped a Mara Giga took third at 95-10. Blue took top honors in the triple jump Chris Zoufaly and Mike Carlos at 11- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times down. I had to get on base somehow. leadoff single to right-center, gal- Devil Emily Mastrocola placed fifth at with a distance of 42-0. Raiders 6, and Blue Devils Josh Capistrano Senior Chris Arena came through I did it. That made up for everything loped to second on a groundout, and 90-1, followed by Raider Madeline Quincy Sanchez placed fourth at 40- and Mike Stokes at 11-0. Raider with a single when he needed to and else,” Arena said. after Tyler Bowman drew a walk with Weber at 89-3. Blue Devils Mae Devin 2.5 and Andrew Ciccarino placed Sanchez finished second in the 400 later scored on Marc Luino’s ground Luino (2-for-2, 2 runs scored) man- two men out, he scooted to third on a at 9-6, Betsey Penn at 7-6 and Ida Chen sixth at 39-9.75. Bull also took sec- hurdles at 59.0, followed by Pinney single to second in the bottom of the aged to place his single just out of the wild pitch by relief pitcher Vic at 6-6 swept the pole vault. at 1:00.4. Cougar Matt Van Pelt took seventh inning to give the Westfield reach of the second baseman. As he Candoloro, who then intentionally Blue Devil Hannah Hawkins with fifth at 1:00.84. Sanchez also took High School baseball team a 5-4 vic- approached third, Arena was waived walked Matt Storcks. Arena stepped a distance of 16-5.5 placed second in UC Girls Track Relay fifth in the 110 hurdles at 15.67. tory over previously once-defeated on by Head Coach Bob Brewster and to the plate and the pitch got slightly the long jump, followed by Anna CORRECTION: Blue Devil Will Chandler finished Governor Livingston at Bob Brewster, beat the throw home for the game by catcher Barron Natale. Hogge Browne at 15-7.5, Cougars Ashley On page 15 of the May 8 issue of second in the 1,600 with a time of Sr. Field in Westfield on May 6. winner. headed for home but was tagged out. McGuire and Anna Fitch with re- The Westfield Leader and The Times, 4:26.83, followed by Dzuback at Arena, who had been struggling in “When he hit it, I wasn’t sure it was “It would have been a little bit spective leaps of 15-6.75 and 15-6.5 Blue Devil Brooke Schaeffer ran 4:28.09. Livornois took fifth at his first three at-bats, found the right going to go through. It wasn’t hit too easier in the inning earlier when we and Raider Summer Robinson at 15- the leadoff leg of the sprint medley 4:31.31, followed by McMahon at footing to line a single into right field hard, but I when I got to third, I see had the bases loaded if he got that hit 4.5. Browne also took third in the relay with Jenna Helfand, Sophia 4:35.05. Raider Merlin Edmond fin- then advanced to second on Mike Brew waiving me on, and I turned on and we didn’t try to advance on a triple jump at 32-3.5 and Robinson Goldschmidt and Natalie ished fifth in the 100 with a time of Ionta’s difficult groundout to first. the burners and hoped for the best,” short passed ball, because that would placed sixth at 31-10. Robinson Marcotullio and finished third at 11.41, followed by White at 11.48. “The whole day I was not seeing Arena said. have blown the game open right placed second in the high jump with 4:18:26. The Blue Devils finished fifth in the the ball well. I changed my stance. It Clinging to a 4-3 lead in the sixth, there,” Coach Brewster said. a height of 4-8, followed by Blue Probitas Verus Honos 4x400 at3:34.68, followed by the kind of threw me off a little. I didn’t the 12-3 Blue Devils did pose a scor- Blue Devil Jack Bunting was the Devil Rita Murphy at 4-6. Hawkins Raiders at 3:35.9. get my front foot down. That last ing threat. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY BASEBALL CHAMPS...The Blue Devils defeated top-seeded Governor Livingston, 5-3, to earn the A TIME FOR CELEBRATION...The Blue Devils celebrate near the mound after winning the Union County Tournament Union County Tournament championship. It was the 14th UCT title for the Blue Devils baseball team. Championship at Kean University in Union on May 11. Blue Devils Topple GL, 5-3, for 14th UCT Crown
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 the first inning. I knew I could just go said, ‘Oh my God! Now we are down Coach Brewster said. out there and throw strikes. I didn’t 4-1, and he ran that sucker down then “I knew he was going to throw me have to do anything too crazy,” he ran two down in right-center. There fastballs, because I hit in the nine DeMartino said. isn’t anybody better than him. If there spot. I knew I wanted to hit it to left, “He was tough as nails. Fortunately, is, I got to see him,” Coach Brewster because I saw the leftfielder shifted in we have a deep pitching staff, and we said. the gap, and leftfield was good for a had Jack Bunting ready if we needed. Perconte’s other great snag came double and, at least, a run,” DoCampo We had Mike Androconis. We had in the sixth inning, this time sprinting said. every pitcher we needed ready. Five in the other direction towards right DoCampo also keeps opponents runs is all we need. It was a nice win field. on their toes, because of his reputa- for our guys,” Coach Brewster said. “Running left or right is fine. It’s tion for laying down some nasty bunts. The Blue Devils did score once in the one that is hit straight over your “I have been consistently getting the top of the first inning when lead- head that is the hardest. I was more them down no matter where they pitch off hitter Anthony Perconte singled, sure of that, because that one hung up to me. Anything for the team,” and after Tyler Bowman walked, there more,” Perconte said. DoCampo said. Perconte scored on a throwing error. The Blue Devils, who totaled eight The Highlanders’ third run came in Even though the Highlanders turned hits, got a big three-run fourth inning the sixth when Lynch whacked a lead- a double play to end the inning, the in a peculiar way. After the first two off triple to right and Pat Mahoney Blue Devils forced Ethan Frohman, batters were retired, Cal Robertshaw tapped a slow RBI groundout to sec- who entered the game with a 6-0 drew a seemingly harmless walk. Jake ond. But in the seventh, DeMartino record, to throw a lot of pitches, and Boyle stepped in for the injured Chris slammed the door with two straight with the exception of the fifth inning, Hogge and drilled a first-pitch fastball strikeouts and a groundout to short. that strategy continued. to center scoring Robertshaw. In addition to his pitching, Frohman “We got him at 135. That was our “I was glad to get an opportunity finished with a pair of singles, and goal to make him pitch a lot. We thought today. Hogge hurt his arm, and I wanted Jennings added a chopping single. maybe we could get him out early, but to make the best of the opportunity. It Blue Devil Marc Luino had two they left him in and that worked to our was a fastball over the middle, so I singles and Bowman added an infield advantage, because the more pitches wanted to jump on it. He has a really single. we saw the more we were going to hit nice curve, so I didn’t want to let him The victory completed two fabu- him,” DeMartino said. get ahead in the count. I didn’t think he lous weeks where the Blue Devils The Highlanders tagged DeMartino would be expecting much of a guy defeated Cranford twice in the first for two runs in the bottom of the first. coming off the bench,” Boyle said. week and Governor Livingston twice Barron Natelli doubled and scored on “That was probably the most clutch in the next. Ryan Jenning’s fading triple down at-bat I’ve ever seen. He came off the “It feels great, because we came so the right field line. Ian Lynch hopped bench after not playing too much close the last couple of years. We a groundout to third as Jennings during the season. To hit a double faced a really good pitcher last year, scuffed the plate. with two outs to tie it up, you can’t get Williamson. We had a great pitcher The Highlanders threatened again any better than that,” DeMartino said. here again today. We knew we were in the second. With runners on base, Next, Dan DoCampo dropped an going to have to put up a couple of John Tedesco launched a shot toward RBI single into left then Perconte runs and Brad was going to pitch a the left-centerfield fence, but Perconte made the score, 4-2, with an RBI good game for us,” Perconte said. turned on the jets and managed to triple to center. In the sixth, DoCampo “It’s hard to describe how it feels. I haul it in to save two runs. brought Robertshaw home again with am just glad to be a part of it. We came “There was two outs, first and sec- a double to left. this far last year and lost, so we didn’t ond, I heard it hit hard. I took one “My hat has to go off to Jacob want to do the same thing,” Boyle look at it. It was going over my head, Boyle, who had played sparingly all said. and I turned straight at it and ran as year. He comes in on and injury and “As a young guy on this team with hard as I could. After it was coming cracks a double, started a rally. a bunch of seniors, it’s great to watch down, I looked up and got it about DoCampo had two big hits at the them close out with a county champi- two or three feet in front of the warn- bottom of the order. When you get onship,” DoCampo said. ing track,” Perconte described. big hits at the bottom of the order, that Westfield 100 301 0 5 “No doubt about it. We saw it and I makes your team that much better,” Gov. Livingston 200 001 0 3
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By DAVID B. CORBIN to keep her net from being penetrated. frazzled, because we are a young Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Glynn finished with four saves in the team. Those forced turnovers early Another rung on the ladder to the first half but added seven more in the kind of set the tone for our attack, top for the Union County Tourna- second half. Backup goalkeeper because we weren’t able to execute ment title had been attained by the Caroline Cranley played the final few the way we wanted to,” Coach Warner Westfield High School girls lacrosse minutes and made one save. Blue said. team, but the top-seeded Summit Devil goalkeeper Mallory Weisse The draw controls were relatively Hilltoppers made sure that the top stopped 10 shots. even throughout, but turnovers rung remained theirs with a 12-4 vic- “Kady Glynn is probably one of worked to the Hilltoppers’ advantage tory in the championship game at the best goalies that we’ve seen. She early. Less than two minutes into the A.L. Johnson High School in Clark plays a nice game, and she had some game Sara Szynal notched the first of on May 12. amazing saves. That’s probably the her four goals. Five minutes later The Blue Devils made that step best I’ve seen her play, and I’ve seen Olivia Kelly scored then Szynal, as- when they knocked off second-seeded her a lot. We had the shots. We needed sisted by Maggie Moriority, made Oak Knoll, 10-9, in the UCT semifi- to shoot more high. She’s really good the score 3-0. The Blue Devils’ first nals in Clark on May 6. In that game, low. We needed to fake, and we didn’t goal came from midfielder Anna Tanji the Lady Blue Devils pulled off an 8- do that like we needed. And we prob- on a left-hand slam. 2 run in the second half to stagger the ably got frustrated,” Blue Devil Head After Szynal netted her third goal, Royals. Coach Sam Warner said. Blue Devil attacker Sam Paoletti The opposite, however, happened The Hilltoppers’ defense also scored unassisted to make the score, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the Hilltoppers. After a rela- helped tighten the reins on the Blue 4-2. Hilltoppers Callie Humphrey and A LITTLE EXTRA NUDGE...Blue Devil defender Kevin Frega, No. 19, gives Raider Kevin Charos, No. 19, a nudge as Blue tively competitive first half, the Devils’ attack scheme, especially in Julia Persche scored then Blue Devil Devil goalkeeper Alex D’Amato, No. 35, sets himself. The Blue Devils defeated the Raiders, 15-6. Hilltoppers shut out the Blue Devils, the second half. Gwyn Devin hit on an overhead shot. 5-0, and goalkeeper Kady Glynn “They doubled early. We tried to Szynal scored her fourth goal then PRYBYLSKI SLAMS IN 5, KESSLER RULES FACE-OFFS worked miracles with save-after-save force our way through the doubles with 17 seconds left in the first half, early in the game, which probably Paoletti scored her second goal. Probitas Verus Honos caused a few turnovers that didn’t The Hilltoppers’ defense and Glynn need to happen. We were a little CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Blue Devil Laxers Roll, Rout More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Raiders in UCT Semis, 15-6
By DAVID B. CORBIN ters, the Blue Devils found it easy to get all those goals,” Chris Aslanian Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pound the Raiders’ net. Luke said. Senior face-off specialist Jack Prybylski stuffed in five goals and Kevin Kerby led the Raiders with Kessler turned the tables from the added an assist. Pat Decker netted three goals and two assists, and Kevin second quarter onward and the sec- three goals, and Chris Aslanian scored Charos netted a goal and two assists. ond-seeded Westfield High School two goals and added three assists. Pat Gabe Gibson and Christian Gordon boys lacrosse team followed suit with Aslanian had two goals, and Chris each scored one goal, and Scott a 15-6 victory over third-seeded Callahan and Dane Huber each had a Nizolak and Tom Walker each added Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the semi- goal and two assists, while Owen an assist. final round of the Union County Tour- Colwell added a goal. With Lettieri’s dominance in the nament at A.L. Johnson High School “Sometimes it takes him a little bit center, the Raiders got two goals from in Clark on May 9. to settle in. The ref is different. Every Kerby and another from Gibson, while After being out-badgered, 4-1, in whistle is different, so it takes him a Chris Aslanian scored once in the face-offs by Raider James Lettieri in little time to get his cadence down first quarter. the first quarter, Kessler found the and for him to feel comfortable. It’s The second quarter, however, was rhythm to win 15 of the next 19 face- different from any position out there a 5-0 blitz with four Blue Devils offs. Prior to his change in rhythm, where the spotlight is on you for that getting into the scoring action. the 13-3 Raiders held a 3-1 lead after split second when you are taking face- “I was keeping my head up, play- the first quarter. offs. He’s been our man all year. He’s ing unselfish lacrosse. We have a lot “As the game goes on, usually I been respondent every single game. of talent around the offensive end, so start off and try to read the refs. So at We wouldn’t be where we are today it makes my job easier, because when first, you don’t really know the calls without him,” Blue Devil Head Coach I get the ball to those guys, they you are going to get, quick or slow. As Pat Tuohy said. finish,” Aslanian said. the game goes on, I try to read what “Having Jack on the face-off is just The Blue Devils won the third quar- they are doing and read the whistle,” great. Getting possessions obviously ter, 3-1, to make the score, 9-4. The David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kessler explained. leads to goals. He’s a huge part of our Chris Aslanian-to-Prybylski combi- TRYING TO GET THROUGH...Blue Devil attacker Sam Paoletti, No. 6, attempts to get around Hilltopper Emily Kalin, As a result of Kessler winning the team. He really came on in the second nation created the first goal then No. 4, during the Union County Championship game in Clark on May 12. Summit won, 12-4. face-offs, 15-4, in the final three quar- half, and that is why we were able to CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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Matthew Haas 6-0, 6- scoring twice, against the 11-9 High- 1, 3rd Singles: Owen Bartok (W) landers in the prelude to their show- def. Josh Lopez 6-0, 6-2, 1st Doubles: down for the Union County Tourna- Benjamin Cymbala and Jack Siegel ment championship played on May (W) def. Benjamin Yin and Nirav Sampat 6-3, 6-0, 2nd Doubles: Chris- 10. Cali Chambliss tripled, doubled David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and scored three runs. GL’s Peyton topher Algarin and William Kelly DEFENDING AGAINST A THREAT...Raider defender Joe Pagano, No. 16, ENTHUSIASTIC ATTEMPT...Blue Devils Anna Tanji, left, and Lauren D’Amico, Murphy doubled and scored the lone (W) def. Ewan Jones and Cobi No. 16, go after a loose ball. defends against Blue Devil attacker Chris Aslanian, No. 3. run. Silverstein 6-2, 6-4. Chambliss tripled, singled, scored twice and had three RBI against the Lady Blue Devils Stun Hilltoppers Halt Blue Devils, 12-4 Blue Devil Laxers Rout Raiders Pioneers, Julia Criscuolo doubled, scored once and had two RBI, Sam Oak Knoll in UCT Lax CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Velez tripled, singled and scored Trailing 7-2 at halftime, the third- denied all Blue Devils’ scoring hopes Cordrey added one goal each. Prybylski scored again on an unas- offs are always a big part of the game. twice, and Ferraro had two singles, seeded Westfield High School girls in the second half. In the meantime, “We are a really young team, and I sisted wraparound. Colwell slammed It’s going to be big for us to win. We scored once and added an RBI. lacrosse team fired in eight goals in Kelly added two goals and Maddie see a lot of promising things. I have a the net then Kerby scored late in the are going to need every face-off we Gov. Livingston 001 000 0 1 the second half to stun the second- Gramigna, Emily Kalin and Carherine lot of girls returning next year. I put in quarter. can get,” Kessler said. Westfield 520 001 x 8 seeded Oak Knoll Royals, 10-9, in some kids at the end of the game that the Union County Tournament semi- “We work really well together. “I look forward to that game every New Providence 00 0 00 0 Cougar Nine Defeat took the chance, took the risk, handled Luke and I feed each other and year. Our goal from the beginning of Westfield 10 (10) 0x 11 final round at ALJ High School in the ball. Hannah Liddy handled the Callahan does a great job inside, and the season is to win a county champi- Clark on May 6. The 10-6 Blue Dev- Linden Tigers, 6-2 ball much better under pressure. I see finishes all the shots we give him,” onship. We are going to prepare the Mt. St. Mary Stops ils were to face top-seeded Summit The Cranford High School baseball a lot of depth in my team. I was able, Aslanian said. best we can to do that,” Chris Aslanian for the title on May 12. team defeated the Linden Tigers, 6-2, for the first time ever, to use 17 kids. Gordon, on Gibson’s assist, scored said. Lady Raider Laxers Senior attacker Alexis Kardias on May 6. Patrick Knight tripled, scored That’s a huge step for our program. the first goal within a minute of the “We respect them. They are well The Mount St. Mary girls lacrosse scored the winning goal with two twice and had an RBI for the 11-5 I’m disappointed, but I am not wor- fourth quarter, but Huber, with coached and we are going to put up a team defeated Scotch Plains- seconds remaining. Kardias finished Cougars. Matt Ravetier doubled, scored ried about the progress of our pro- Callahan’s assist, came right back a fight and go for it. It’s anyone’s game Fanwood, 15-9, on May 10. Andrea with three goals, as did Sam Paoletti. once and had two RBI. Tommy Trotter gram, because we did take a giant minute later. Charos scored with once that whistle blows,” Coach McNeely led the Raiders with three Hannah Liddy netted a pair of goals, scored twice and Jack McCaffrey step every year. I think next year we Kerby’s help, then Huber assisted Tuohy said. goals. while Anna Tanji and Mary Randazzo scored once. Tommy Trotter scored will be back here again, and it will be twice for respective goals by Pat Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 0 1 2 6 Mount St. Mary 8 7 15 added one goal apiece. twice and Jack McCaffrey scored once. a very competitive game,” Coach Aslanian and Prybylski. Chris Westfield 1 5 3 6 15 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 5 4 9 Westfield 2 8 10 Cranford 002 130 0 6 Warner said. Aslanian set up Callahan and Decker Oak Knoll 7 2 9 Linden 000 002 0 2 Westfield 4 0 4 for goals then Decker scored the final Blue Devil Nine Top Summit 7 5 12 goal unassisted. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball Raiders Rap “Execution! That’s something we Linden Tigers, 7-0 Reading is Good For You have been stressing a lot. We worked on Ro. Park Panthers, 8-3 it the past couple of days and that’s Softball League Results: The Westfield High School base- something that we came out to do ball team improved to 15-3 with a 7- Freshman Kyra Lockhart smashed today. We really responded. We had a St. Joseph 8, St. Vincent 6 Tom Grycan then Lou Balestriere 0 victory over Linden in Westfield on a home run and had four RBI to lead really tough run of five games with top- St Vincent fell by six runs in the followed with an RBI single. May 12. Mike Friel whacked a home the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High level teams, but you want to go out fifth inning then scored three runs in St. Nicholas 10, St. Francis 9 run and had two RBI. Chris Arena School softball team past the Roselle there and show what you got. I think the seventh on two singles. Kevin The team combined for 33 St. Bart’s doubled and had two RBI. Dan Park Panthers, 8-3, in Scotch Plains that tough stretch helped us out in the Spellman racked up three RBI on two style hits. St. Nick’s Chris San Juan DoCampo scored twice and pitcher on May 7. Mary Coloney scored twice end and will help us move forward into hits for St. Joseph. He singled in the went 2-for-3 with a triple and a single, Ben Herbster got the win. and had an RBI. third inning and tripled in the fifth. an RBI and a run scored. the county finals,” Coach Tuohy said. Linden 000 000 0 0 Roselle Park 200 000 1 3 goleader.com/subscribe The county finals would pit St. Vincent’s Peter Costello went 3- St. Francis took a 2-0 lead in the Westfield 004 012 x 7 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 026 x 8 Westfield against another top-level for-3. He singled in the first, fourth top of the first. Paul Erbafina and team, the Summit Hilltoppers, who and seventh innings. Kevin Woodring both singled. Dan had previously nipped the Blue Dev- St. Vincent grabbed an early 2-0 Margolis ripped an RBI single and ils, 4-3. lead in the bottom of the first. Steve Paul Newton tapped an RBI single. “They have a really good face-off Muratore singled and advanced on St. Nick responded with and RBI guy. Last time, we were like 50 per- another single. The Harold Hopler triple from John Dietch, scoring Pete cent against him, so it should be a rapped an RBI single. Keith Karyczak Chemidlin, in the second. good battle. I know I can beat him. I added an RBI. St. Nick added four runs in the know I can do well against him. Face- St Joseph plated three runs in the fourth. Rob Zerafa and Tom Fazio fourth inning, highlighted by a two- punched RBI singles. Chemidlin and run single by Jason Krauss. St Joseph Rich Banasiak added RBI singles. The HEADING TO THE SNAPPLE BOWL...Three football players who go to Governor Livingston High School and reside in Probitas Verus Honos piled on four more runs in the fifth. Nicks added another run in the sixth Mountainside will be participating in the 2014 Snapple Bowl at Sayreville High School on July 17 at 7 p.m. Pictured are: Spellman tripled in Gene Booth and on an RBI single from Ron Labin. Anthony Amatucci (No. 70), Jensen Butler (No. 15) and Mike Matarredona (No. 60).
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 and she put together one heck of a day much as possible. We’re seniors, all double into the left-center gap. In the today, and so without her it would be we wanted to do is to come out here, seventh, Schaefer singled home a different game.” show them what we got, show what Ferraro, who had bunted for a hit and Scarano pounded the strike zone Westfield has and that’s what we did,” moved to second when senior Julia early and often, fanning six over the She said. Criscuolo singled. first three innings, including striking Westfield added a run to its lead in Coach MacDonald said, “Today, out the side in the second. Scarano the fourth. Junior Sam Velez ripped a one thing we did very well, we were did not yield a hit until senior catcher leadoff single. After Scarano lined challenged and we kept getting gritty. Kacie Worswick doubled in the fourth, out to right, junior Bobbi Snyder We kept adding one run at a time. and kept the Highlanders scoreless drilled a single to center, moving Velez They’re a very good team and they until the fifth. into scoring position at second. When played really well today, so we had to “Going into the game, the first in- Kaufman, with two outs, punched a do the little things and we managed to ning I knew I was on. I really felt grounder through the hole at short, do that.” good. (Senior catcher) Lizzie Fox Velez raced home from second, slid- Criscuolo, who laced two singles was making some great calls behind ing to narrowly beat leftfielder Hayley and was robbed of a hit on a nice the plate, she caught a great game. Berliner’s throw home to Worswick. running catch by Frank in right field, (The) defense was everything I could In their half of the fifth, the High- said the team set high expectations have asked for today. Everyone was landers cut the lead to 3-2. Hewett before the season. “It felt good to go hustling, making great diving plays walked and senior Colleen Frank fol- out on top. We were just in it from the in the outfield,” Scarano said. lowed with a bunt single. Senior beginning and it was one of our goals The 15-2 Lady Devils banged out Carolynne Goldbeck later delivered from the beginning of the season to 11 hits, batted .344 overall, and were a clutch two-out, two-RBI double win the county tournament and also four-for-10 with runners in scoring down the right field line. beat GL, so we kind of killed two position against Highlander senior The pivotal play of the game oc- birds with one stone in this game,” pitcher Caroline Hewett. curred next when Worswick hit a tow- Criscuolo said. Hewett, who allowed all five runs, ering shot deep to left, the ball hook- Chambliss said focus and team- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING CONTACT WITH THE BALL...Blue Devil Marc Luino makes contact with the ball and gets a single in the game four earned, deftly pitched out of sev- ing towards the line, where Kaufman work were the keys to victory. “We against the GL Highlanders at Bob Brewster, Sr. Field in Westfield. eral jams during her seven innings in made a running, sprawling catch in always have great communication, the circle, helping keep the game close. fair territory near the fence, squelch- and we did our job today. Everyone Blue Devils Score in 7th to Edge Highlanders, 5-4
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 starting pitcher just as he was in their Natelli to fly out to center. Lynch’s pinch runner was nabbed in first meeting in Berkeley Heights when “Steve and John aren’t trying to a rundown to end the inning. the Highlanders won a dramatic, 1-0 strike out. They are trying to put the “I walked him twice today. He’s a pitchers’ duel with ace Ethan Frohman ball in play, but Bunting made some dangerous hitter. When he gets up (6-0 as of May 6). This time Bunting big pitches when he had to. We hit into there, he punishes the ball and you was going against Steve Duda. Bunting some double plays. They got out of really don’t know where. He hits ev- allowed 10 hits, walked three, hit a some jams. We out-hit them, but they erything,” Bunting said of Lynch. batter and struck out three. made plays when they had to,” High- “He’s having a nice year as a jun- “We didn’t throw a lot of off-speed lander Head Coach Chris Roof said. ior. I guess when you hit over .500 today. I missed a lot with it, but the “Once I got the bases loaded and it you get some respect. They know fastball outside corner worked,” was a one-run game, I really couldn’t who he is. He hits the ball hard. It’s Bunting said. afford giving up another run. I didn’t not easy to do, but he seems to do it a The Blue Devils turned a second- have a lot of strikeouts the whole lot,” Coach Roof said. to-first double play in the first inning, game, but in that situation, I needed “They are definitely a good team, but the 16-2 Highlanders scored a run it,” Bunting said. especially the middle of their lineup. in the second when the hot-hitting Ian “Jack is tough as nails. Nobody out Like last game, the only time they Lynch drilled a single to right and and he gets out of it. That’s a heck of scored was in the middle of the lineup. later scored on Ian Woods’ double to a performance right there. The reason They got their one run. I didn’t really right center. The Blue Devils got the why we left him in was he did not feel like I had it today as much as I did first of their seven hits when Cal have a high pitch count. Two double that game. But I got the big outs when Robertshaw hammed an RBI double plays helped us. That reduces pitches they had the bases loaded with no to center, bringing home Luino. very quickly,” Coach Brewster said. outs. We got the win, and that’s what The Blue Devils upped their lead to In the GL seventh, Ryan Jennings it’s all about, especially going into 4-1 in the fourth when Hogge jolted a leadoff double to right. Lynch Saturday. We feel a lot better going slammed an RBI double to right, Dan received his second intentional walk into Saturday, and they maybe doubt DoCampo slicked an RBI bunt single of the game. Pat Mahoney’s fly to themselves a little bit,” Bunting said. Lance Tupper for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS...The Blue Devils defeated the Governor Livingston Highlanders, 5-2, in past the pitcher’s hand and Anthony center was caught and Falk brought Gov. Livingston 010 020 1 4 Linden for the Union County Tournament crown. The Blue Devils also defeated GL last year for the championship. Perconte poked an RBI single past Jennings home with a sacrifice fly. Westfield 010 300 1 5 first. The Highlanders answered with PUBLIC NOTICE Coach MacDonald said, “We beat ing the Highlander rally and preserv- really wanted it today, which is al- two runs in the fifth on Brian Natelli’s PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD them twice before (during the regular ing Westfield’s lead. ways great. We always have great two-run double off the left-centerfield BOROUGH OF GARWOOD fence. Lynch was intentionally BOARD OF EDUCATION season), had never seen them throw “She made a couple of really good motivation. We have great coaches. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE MAYOR AND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the this pitcher. That being said, I think catches today. Without that defense It’s really a great way to go out.” walked, but more damage was avoided COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF Garwood Board of Education Regular when the Blue Devils pulled off an- GARWOOD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL that, today, we proved that we were you’re not going to win the game,” Ferraro said the team felt very re- Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, MEETING TO CONDUCT STUDENTS IN the better team.” Coach MacDonald said about the laxed and did not feel any extra pres- other second-to-first double play to 2014 has been moved to Tuesday, June GOVERNMENT NIGHT WHEN STU- end the inning. 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the all purpose The Blue Devils started quickly in defensive heroics of Kaufman, who sure to repeat as champions because DENTS TAKE ON THE ROLE OF THE room of the Lincoln School. the top of the first inning. Leadoff also singled twice in the game. they know what it takes to win. “Win- In the sixth, Highlander Mike Falk MAYOR AND COUNCIL. hitter, senior Cali Chambliss, reached The Blue Devil defense thwarted ning it with your best friends is awe- whacked a leadoff single to right and THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the first on an infield error, and senior another potential threat by the High- some. We were really mentally in it Woods followed with a single past TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014, AT 7:00 P.M., Garwood Board of Education has sched- short. Nick DeSarno laid down a bunt, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL uled a Special Goal Setting Meeting for Chrissy Ferraro, who scored twice in landers, who ended up stranding a this year. Everyone knew what we BUILDING, 403 SOUTH AVENUE, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the the game, followed with a walk. One total of nine base runners during the had to do and how to do it. If you’re but the throw to third to get the force GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY. all purpose room of the Lincoln School. out was in the dirt, and Bunting was NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. out later, Schaefer launched a rocket game, in the sixth. Sophomore Elena focused and if you’re thinking you Action will be taken. to the fence in left centerfield for a Elliott snagged a sinking line drive can win, you can do it,” Ferraro said. facing a base loaded situation with CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, RMC nobody out. Bunting fanned Steve MUNICIPAL CLERK Michael J. Donow stand-up double, plating both base off the bat of senior Grace Sanzalone. Coach MacDonald said she is very BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Interim SBA/BS runners for a 2-0 lead. Hewett retired After two singles and a strikeout, proud of winning consecutive county Duda and John Tedesco then got 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $16.32 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $16.83 the next two Blue Devils, avoiding Chambliss tracked down a fly ball titles, “especially since we were in any further damage. near the line in short left field to close such a drought before this, 1998, and, Schaefer said her approach at the out the inning. absolutely, back-to-back, and hope- plate was to focus on hitting the ball Westfield tacked on single runs in fully we can get one together for next hard. “I wasn’t trying to hit it over the each of the last two innings. Snyder’s year, too.” fence or anything. I just wanted to get second single of the game drove in Westfield 200 101 1 5 those runs in and help my team as Scarano, who led off the sixth with a Gov. Livingston 000 020 0 2
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Richie Krov (3 hits), Pat The Office 2 3 Sarullo, Bill Moore, Ron Horinko, Associated Auto Parts 0 5 Donny White, Bo Bodine, Robert Awnings II 10, The Office 1 Maley and David Levine (2 hits each), Rich Polonitza (4-for-4, 3BH, R, and David Levine (2-run HR) led 3RBI) and pitcher Tom Colandro (3H, Associated. Courtesy of Anne Endy RBI) led Awnings. Gary Schaller (2 The Office 4, Robin’s Nest 3 FLYING HIGH...Some Westfield Area “Y” Flyers, pictured, left to right, are: Char- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lotte Schwartz, Kate Urbinato, Julia Skultety, Abigail Granrath and Grace Endy. COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Andrew Gutierrez, a junior on the hits) and Bill Early (RBI sacrifice) The Office turned four double plays. varsity golf team, was recently named to the All Conference team, has the lowest led The Office. Pitcher Ken Dunbar (3 hits) and con- average on the team and has led the Cougars to a 13-4 record. 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Vo-Tech West Hall Expansion GARAGE SALE! WESTFIELD! HELP WANTED SCOTCH PLAINS — Union UCTech is one of the five acad- Sunday, May 18th County elected officials, school ad- emies at the school, and offers stu- Summer 11am - 4pm Employment Opportunities ministrators, teachers and students dents a four-year, full-time program 421 Baker Avenue last week broke ground on the con- that combines high-end academics The Scotch Plains Recreation between Kimball and Oak Department is seeking applicants struction of a $11-million expan- with access to the career or technical Two neighbors getting together sion of the West Hall building for the training program of their choice. Stu- for several Summer/Seasonal for one big sale. Furniture, books, employment opportunities. Union County Vocational-Technical dents at UCTech follow a compre- clothing, dvd and lots more! School High School. hensive high school education pro- Parks Maintenance The expanded, two-story, steel- gram while simultaneously pursu- FOSH GARAGE SALE Summer Parks frame academic building will ser- ing opportunities to study traditional Laborer/Golf Course vice the district’s four-year, full-time vocational-technical programs. Plainfield - Sleepy Hollow & other - Minimum of Eighteen (18) years Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union Historic Areas. Sunday May 18th, Union County Vocational-Technical These programs include automotive BREAKING GROUND...Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher of age High School (UCTech) and will open technology, building trades, com- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 80+ homes. Rain - Experience in Landscaping and Hudak, fourth from right, led the ground breaking on the construction of a $11- or shine. Look for balloons. in September, with more than 300 munication, public safety, culinary million expansion of the West Hall building for the Union County Vocational- Grounds Maintenance as well as students expected to be using the arts and cosmetology, among the 20 Technical School (UCVTS) High School in Scotch Plains. He was joined by, from For more info: (908) 561-6046 Golf Course Maintenance facility. or programs. left, Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover, Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, Union 1ST 3 MONTHS FREE! - CDL Preferred The 38,000 square-foot addition UCTech, recipient of the “National County Schools Interim Executive Superintendent Kathleen Serafino, UCVTS Scotch Hills Country Club will contain 10 new classrooms, two Blue Ribbon School Award” in Board of Education President Jane Lorber, Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D- 1300-1400 sq. ft available in 22nd, Scotch Plains), UCVTS Superintendent Peter Capodice, Freeholders medical / professional office Golf Course Cashier/Ranger new computer labs for biology and 2013, also has highly specialized - Minimum of Eighteen (18) years chemistry-physics, a faculty room, career academies under its umbrella Bruce Bergen and Vernell Wright and Union County Deputy County Manager building. High visibility location William Reyes. on Rte 22 in Mountainside. Ample of age administration office, and a 1,200 including Exercise Physiology and - Experience in Customer Service square foot fitness center with ad- Related Sciences; the UCTech parking, elevator, on site management. Will fit to suit. positions joining health classroom. The total School of Design, and the Teacher County Clerk Warns of - Knowledge of Golf preferred. project cost of the expansion will be Education Academy. Call (973) 632-0188 financed through a county bond is- Union County Vocational Tech- HOUSECLEANING Interested candidates should visit sue. The architect for the project is nical High School’s shared-time vo- Property Deed Scam the Recreation Department at Netta Architects of Mountainside, cational-technical training pro- ELIZABETH – County Clerk Consumers who receive solicita- 23 yrs experience, work alone Town Hall, located at 430 Park and the general contractor is Mar- grams serves over 600 Union Joanne Rajoppi is warning home own- tions to buy a deed are invited to Also cleans inside refrigerators, Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, Bridge Enterprises of Matawan. Pin- County high school students in 23 ers in Union County and owners of contact the New Jersey Division of toasters & microwaves to pick up an application. nacle Construction Management of occupational areas as well as over commercial property to beware of Consumer Affairs at (973) 504-6200 Excellent references, have own For information, please call Newark is the construction manager. 150 post-secondary adults. The people who offer to sell them a certi- or 800-242-5846 to file a complaint. transportation (908) 322-6700 x223 Call (908) 653-9078 “The addition to West Hall will be District’s apprenticeship program fied copy of the deed to their prop- In response to concerns raised by HEALTHCARE CLASSES used to provide all the academic continues to be the largest program erty. County Clerk Rajoppi and her County BENEFIT TAG SALE programs for UCTech full-time stu- in New Jersey serving over 2,500 “I have been alerted that Union Clerk colleagues throughout New Jer- CNA classes start dents,” Union County Vocational- apprentices. County residents have been contacted sey, a bill is pending in the State Saturday, May 17, 9 am-3 pm mornings July 1st, Technical Schools Superintendent More than 1,300 students — plus by a company in California called Legislature to regulate deed procure- First Congregational Church evenings May 21st. Peter A. Capodice said. “At this time, an additional 580 shared time stu- Record Transfer Services that offers ment services. The legislation is Sen- 125 Elmer Street, Westfield CHHA, classes start all UCTech full-time students re- dents — attend all five academies of to sell property owners a copy of their ate Bill S-1635 sponsored by State Tag Sale to benefit youth mission evenings June 2nd. ceive the academic portion of their the Union County Vocational-Tech- deed,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “These of- Senator Shirley K. Turner (D-16th, trip! Housewares, sm furniture, NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW program in our Academy for Infor- nical Schools system. In 2013, both fers look very official, but they are Mercer).This bill would require non- collectibles, jewelry, drum set, weekends June 8th. mation Technology (AIT at Bistocchi the Academy for Information Tech- not necessary. Don’t be fooled. Nor- governmental entities providing deed tools inc generator & leaf blowers, High Success Rates Hall). This will allow us to grow nology (AIT) and the Magnet High mally, you or your attorney already procurement services to make cer- bikes, designer shoes & bags, Humane Concepts Healthcare both the AIT and UCTech programs.” School were recipients of the presti- have a copy of your deed.” tain disclosures when soliciting cli- children's toys/equip, books, more. (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 gious “National Blue Ribbon School “It is advisable to have a copy of ents. Early birds at 8:30 am for a $5 fee. PUBLIC NOTICE Award”. This was the second time your deed stored safely with your Property owners are advised to be All items half price after 1 pm. CHILDCARE NEEDED the Magnet High School earned the TOWN OF WESFIELD other important documents,” she said. wary of people purporting to sell AUTO FOR SALE Nannies - Housekeepers BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT award (2004). “But if you misplace or lose your “actual” deeds. Only the county BabyNurses Needed 1999 Buick Regal SPECIAL MEETING deed, you can readily obtain a certi- clerk’s office has the recorded copy Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Floraphile Club Plans fied copy from my office usually for of property deeds. The Union County 73 K, excellent condition, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Solid References Required. less than $20. Scam artists are charg- clerk is responsible for recording, $3,000.00 obo CALL (732) 972-4090 Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special (908) 322-3171 meeting on June 2, 2014 at 7:30pm in Iris Gardens Visit ing $83 or more for the same deed. filing and preserving all property www.absolutebestcare.com the Council Chambers in the Municipal CRANFORD — The Floraphile The price for a certified deed is man- transactions occurring within the Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Garden Club of Cranford will tour dated by the state and is a per-page county. She maintains copies of all New Jersey to hear and decide upon the the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, fee.” documents since 1857 on file in the following application for site plan approval County Begins Work on New with c and d variance relief. Formal action located at 474 Upper Mountain Av- Anyone who needs a copy of their record room, which is open to the may be taken. enue in Montclair, at 10 a.m. on deed can call the Office of the Union public for reference and study. Cradles to Crayons Learning Center, Monday, May 19. After the visit, par- County Clerk at (908) 527-4787; visit For further information, call the $4-Mil. Warinanco Stadium Inc., 417 West Broad Street. ticipants will have lunch at nearby clerk.ucnj.org; or go directly to the Union County Clerk’s Office at (908) Cradles to Crayons Learning Center, restaurant Uptown 596, located at County Clerk’s Office where they 527-4787 or visit www.ucnj.org/gov- ROSELLE —The Union County Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), Inc., 417 West Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Block 2901, Lot 28. Applicant 596 Valley Road in Montclair. Guests can obtain a certified copy of the ernment/county-clerk. The office is Board of Chosen Freeholders joined his sons and successor firm created is seeking preliminary and final major site are welcome. For more information, deed for the nominal, state-mandated located in the Union County Court- with Roselle and Elizabeth elected designs for more than 6,000 land- plan approval with use and bulk variances contact Mary Ellen at fee of $8 for the first page and $2 for house at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, officials and community leaders at scapes across North America, includ- to demolish the existing building and con- [email protected]. subsequent pages. N.J. the groundbreaking for the new $4- ing many of the world’s most impor- struct a new building to contain a kinder- garten and child care facility. Applicant is million Warinanco Park stadium fa- tant parks. requesting variance relief from require- cility. Warinanco Park has four distinct ments of the Land Use Ordinance for use, The stadium facility will be home areas: the Central Park area, the boat- front yard setback, building height, floor to a new and improved eight-lane house playground area, the skating area ratio, building coverage, all improve- ment coverage, continuous wall length, running track; multi-use turf field center, and the track area, where the signage and parking. for soccer, football and track; new improvements are being done. Variances, waivers or exceptions from bleachers, stadium concession and Some other popular attractions in- certain site plan details or relief from re- lavatories. clude the Chatfield Gardens; the quirements may be sought as appropriate. The bleachers will seat more than park’s Great Walk area; tennis courts; Plans and application are on file in the 600 with ADA spots. Additional ball fields; par-course fitness route; office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and parking spots will also be created. spray park and playground. In the may be seen Monday through Friday from The improvements are expected to spring, the park is noted for its color- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. be completed by the Flanagan Con- ful blooms of Cherry Blossom, Dog- Kathleen A. Nemeth tracting Group Inc. by the end of this wood trees and Azaleas. Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $34.68 year “Warinanco Park is packed with PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE an amazing amount of attractions, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS where for the past 90 years or so, PLANNING BOARD SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD residents have made memories ev- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the BOARD OF EDUCATION ery day,” said Freeholder Chairman Planning Board meeting of May 12, 2014, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the Board adopted the Resolution for Jo- Christopher Hudak. seph DeRose, 214 Mountainview Avenue, The School Business Administrator/ Located in the City of Elizabeth, Block 3802, Lot 4, R3A Zone approving Board Secretary of the Scotch Plains- and the Borough of Roselle, the application for minor subdivision of Fanwood Board of Education, in the County Warinanco Park, which opened in the one lot into two conforming lots. of Union, State of New Jersey, by authority The file pertaining to this application is in of said Board, solicits sealed bids for stu- mid 1920s, comprises 205 acres of the Office of the Planning Board, Municipal dent transportation. Bids to be received at developed park land, and as noted Building, 430 Park Avenue and available the Business Office of the Scotch Plains- above, was originally designed by for public inspection during regular busi- Fanwood Board of Education, located at the Olmsted Firm. ness hours. Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Barbara Horev Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 up to Beginning in 1857 with the design Secretary to the Board 10:30 A.M. prevailing time on May 28, for Central Park in New York City, 1 T - 5/15/14, The Times Fee: $15.81 2014. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2014-2015 School Year Goods & Services You Need Specifications are available upon re- quest at the Business Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, lo- cated at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar JK’s Painting & 30 Years Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. All bids must be submitted on the bid Wall Covering Experience form contained in the specifications. Bids Interior Painting which are not submitted on such form may BLACK TOP be rejected. Wallpaper Removal Bidders are required to comply with the Handyman requirements of N.J.S.A 10: 5-31 et seq. PAVING Wallpaper Installation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action. The Board of Education reserves the DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair right to reject any or all bids. BRICK PAVERS Mr. Reliable Deborah S. Saridaki, PARKING LOTS Call Joe Klingebiel Business Administrator 908-322-1956 Board Secretary 908-889-4422 (908) 462.4755 1 T - 5/15/14, The Times Fee: $32.13 FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES PUBLIC NOTICE RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD This - N - That Recessed Lighting Notice is hereby given that the Westfield HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC Planning Board, at its meeting on May 5, Service Upgrades 2014 adopted the following resolution for Heating & Cooling the application acted upon at the April 7, Bathrooms · Kitchens · Basements · Additions · Sheetrock / Painting Phones & Cable Lines 2014 meeting. Ceramic Tile · Trim / Crown Molding · Interior / Exterior Doors Additions and Renovations PB 14-01 Monarch Homes, LLC, 316 Flooring Installation · Pavers / Hardscapes · Roofing / Siding Linden Avenue. 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Applicant was granted vari- ance relief from sections 11.06E1, 11.06E2 and 11.06E3 of the Land Use Ordinance for both proposed lots to allow a lot area of FOUR SEASONS OLIVER A 8,745 square feet where a minimum of NURSERY/LANDSCAPE 12,000 square feet is required; to allow a lot width of 70 feet where a minimum of 75 PATIOS - DRIVEWAYS PAVING ™ feet is required; to allow a lot area within WALKWAYS 160 square feet of the front lot line of 8,745 square feet where a minimum of 12,000 RETAINING SYSTEMS square feet is required and to allow a lot DRAINAGE SYSTEMS frontage of 70 feet where a minimum of 75 CUSTOM PLANTINGS Available Online & Locally: feet is required. Application approved with conditions. OUTDOOR KITCHENS Bell’s Pharmacy: 17 N. Union Ave, Cranford BULK MATERIALS Plans and applications are on file in the Lifeline Chiropractic: 1130 Raritan Rd, Cranford office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Guaranteed Work Westfield, NJ Over 30 yrs. Exp. 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Howarth Paving www.TheBackMaster.com 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 908-753-7281 Kris McAloon Planning Board Secretary 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $31.62 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call 908-232-4407 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 22 Thursday, May 15, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tour to Feature Gardens Of Mountainside Homes MOUNTAINSIDE — The Moun- Christoffers Flowers & Gifts, located tainside Restoration Committee’s at 860 Mountain Avenue in Moun- “Tour of Mountainside’s Gardens” tainside. Limited tickets also will be will take place on Saturday, June 7, sold on the day of the tour at each from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a special Garden Tour location for $35 for the Garden Tour lunch planned from noon tour and $15 for lunch. to 4 p.m. at the Publick House. All proceeds from the tour and The committee has lined up six lunch will be used by the Mountain- unique private home gardens which side Restoration Committee for res- will be decked out in late-spring splen- toration and maintenance of the his- dor. Garden fans can start touring in toric Hetfield and Levi Cory houses. SCOUTING MILESTONE...Mountainside Paving Pack No. 177 celebrates the the morning and lunch afterward, or For further information, call (908) achievements of its youth and adults during the annual Blue and Gold Ceremony. lunch first and tour gardens in the 789-9420 or go to Seven Scouts from the Pack’s Webelos II earned their “Arrow of Light” award afternoon in any order they wish. mountainsidehistory.org. and “crossed over” from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. The adults pictured with the One of the gardens on the tour is Scouts, from left to right, are: Donna Marchese, Raul Malave and Tracy Brown. located on Wood Valley Road and Pack No. 177 Winds PUBLIC NOTICE reflects a true love of gardening in the FASHION FUNDRAISER…The proceeds from Roosevelt Intermediate School’s PUBLIC NOTICE Up Cub Scout Year SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD hands-on gardener homeowners. This Benefit Dinner and Fashion Show held this spring were donated to the non-profit garden showcases an array of peren- MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountain- TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION side Paving Pack No. 177 finished Westfield-based organization, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. On hand BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT nials and includes a unique solution for the presentation of the $10,000 check were, pictured, left to right: Jeannie REQUEST FOR BIDS up another successful Cub Scout Notice is hereby given that Westfield for deer-proofing. Additionally, there Arida (parent volunteer); Pam Friedman, Roosevelt Technology teacher (co- PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions year with their annual Blue and chair); Mandi Zucker (Program Director for Imagine); Michelle Weintraub sealed bids will be received by the Scotch will be a display of art by at its meeting on May 12, 2014 for the Gold Ceremony on March 30, dur- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, in Mountainside’s own Bob Yurochko, a (parent volunteer); Sharon Dorry, Roosevelt School Nurse (co-chair); Allison following applications decided upon at its the county of Union, State of New Jersey, ing which 85 scouts ascended to Balcof, Roosevelt Technology teacher (co-chair); Shannon Friedberg (parent meeting on April 9, 2014. landscape and still-life painter in the for the furnishing of Foodservice Equip- American impressionism style. their next rank. volunteer); and Anthe Angelides (parent volunteer). Robert Dragon, 1290 Overhill Street. ment, and opened and read in public at the Other homes on the tour are Seven Scouts from the Pack’s Applicant sought approval to construct a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Webelos II earned their “Arrow of deck contrary to Sections 11.08E7 and tion Offices, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar uniquely themed and will feature a Scotch Plains Senior Comm. 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance to Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, garden boutique, raffle, photo dis- Light” award and walked over the allow a rear yard setback of 24.42 feet on May 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing play and refreshments. bridge which symbolizes moving where a minimum of 35 feet is required and time. Bids to be received for this equip- Advance tickets are $45 for the tour on from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. to allow a building coverage of 20.6% ment shall be Combined/Lump Sum Bids Special recognition was given Highlights Upcoming Trips where a maximum of 20% is allowed. Ap- for all equipment. and lunch or $30 for the tour only and plication approved with conditions. Title of Bid - FOODSERVICE EQUIP- can be purchased online at during the ceremony to Cub Master SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch way Spectacular” featuring Vincent MENT: MAY 2014 Raul Malave, who will move on Plains Senior Advisory Committee has Talarico. A choice of entrée will be Michael & Marielyce Watner, 920 High- mountainsidehistory.org or at Bid specifications and bid forms may be land Avenue. Applicant sought approval with his son to Boy Scouts. He also announced two upcoming day trips made at registration: prime rib served obtained upon written request to: to construct a two story addition contrary to PUBLIC NOTICE was the leader of Den 8. Addition- that will be offered during July and au jus, panko encrusted tilapia or stuffed Deborah S. Saridaki, Business Adminis- Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- trator, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of ally, Den 9 leaders Tracy Brown August. breast of capon with marsala sauce. nance to allow a building coverage of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar CHANCERY DIVISION and Donna Marchese were each The next bus trip is scheduled for Registration will begin on Tuesday, 21.36% where a maximum of 20% is al- Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, UNION COUNTY lowed. Application approved with condi- given a bouquet of flowers for their Wednesday, July 16. Participants will June 3, for residents of Scotch Plains Fax 908-889-0258 or Email tions. DOCKET NO. F-023175-13 contributions to the Scouts’ achieve- cruise aboard the Spirit of NY/NJ, en- and Fanwood. The cost for this trip is [email protected] FILE NO 17156-13 Denise Jenner and Manor Park resi- Bids must be sealed, the envelope to ment. joying lunch and karaoke. Registration $40 for residents and $42 for non- NOTICE TO REDEEM dents, 231 Elizabeth Avenue. Applicant bear the Title of Bid and the name and Pack No. 177 expressed congratu- will begin on Tuesday, May 27, for residents, space permitting. appealed the zoning officer’s determina- address of bidder. The bids must be re- EMPIRE TAX FUND III LLC; lations to Gavin Malave, Connor residents of Scotch Plains and Fan- Trips will depart between 9 and 10 tion that the proposed three lot subdivision ceived and/or delivered to the Business PLAINTIFF VS. 4M RADU Splaine, Cody Brown, Christopher wood. The cost for this trip is $58 for a.m. from the Scotch Hills Country submitted by Michael Mahoney LLC meets Office, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of CORP.; SALVATORE all zoning requirements. The applicant Education on or before Wednesday, May DIMARIA; 607 ST. GEORGES Caccamo, Joseph Marchese, Justyn residents and $60 for non-residents, Club, located at 820 Jerusalem Road in maintained that the zoning officer misin- 28, 2014 no later than 11:00 a.m. ASSOCIATES LLC; STATE Niemczyk and Jack Pires. space permitting. Scotch Plains, and return at approxi- terpreted the following zoning ordinances: The bid opening process will begin on OF NEW JERSEY; The final trip for 2014 will take place mately 6 p.m. a) §11.08E(5) and §12.03D in relation to the above date and time. No bids shall be DEFENDANT(S) PUBLIC NOTICE on Tuesday, August 12, when partici- Flyers with additional information front yard setback; b) §11.08E(7) and received after the time designated in the TO: SALVATORE DIMARIA; §2.10M in relation to rear yard setback and advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21 (b)). UNION COUNTY pants return to the Crystal Point Yacht are available in the Scotch Plains Rec- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order asked the Board to find that the proposed The Board of Education does not accept BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Club in Point Pleasant to see “A Broad- reation Office, Room 202 in the Scotch made on April 25, 2014, the Superior Court subdivision is not in compliance with the electronic (e-mail) submission of bids. Fixed June 9, 2014 between the hours of To Whom It May Concern: Plains Municipal Building at 430 Park front yard and rear yard setbacks. Appeal Failure to comply with Instructions to PUBLIC NOTICE nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock Avenue, and at the Scotch Plains Public denied. Bidders and to complete and submit all Under the terms of the “Open Public in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the TOWN OF WESTFIELD required forms may be cause for disquali- Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, please be Library, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. James M. Foerst, 262 South Scotch office of the Tax Collector of LINDEN, BOARD OF EDUCATION fication and rejection of the bid. advised that the Union County Board of For more information, call (908) 322- Plains Avenue. Applicant sought approval located at 301 NORTH WOOD AVENUE, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Chosen Freeholders will be hosting a Spe- INVITATION TO BIDDERS to enclose an existing covered porch and LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036 as the time 6700, extension no. 221 or no. 223, or Education is an affirmative action employer cial Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at add new landing steps and a covered and place when and where you may pay to The School Business Administrator/ sign up online at the Township of Scotch and pursuant to Federal and State regula- 7:45pm at the Administration Building, 10 porch contrary to Section 11.09E10 the plaintiff the amount so found due for Board Secretary of the Westfield Board of tions (Executive Order 11246) as amended Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Plains website, scotchplainsnj.com, by (12.04F1) of the Land Use Ordinance to principal and interest on its certificate of Education, in the County of Union, State of and N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20 as amended as sey. clicking on Community Pass. allow a coverage for buildings and above tax sale as follows: New Jersey, by authority of said Board, well as N.J.A.C. 6A:4-1.6, we hereby ad- ground structures of 20.83% where a maxi- LOT 28 ADTL LOTS 201, 169/171A Official action will be taken relative to the solicits sealed bids for pupil transporta- vise you of our intent to transact business mum of 20% is allowed. Ordinance allows BLOCK 377 on the tax duplicate of LIN- following resolutions: tion. Bids to be received at the Business PUBLIC NOTICE only with other affirmative action employ- a maximum coverage for buildings and DEN. Total amount required to redeem tax Office of the Westfield Board of Education, ers. Any contractors and sub-contractors 1. AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAN- TOWN OF WESTFIELD above ground structures of 20%. Proposed sale certificate no. 10-00196 is $69,195.87, located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New with whom we contract are obliged to take AGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BOARD OF HEALTH is 20.83%. Application approved with con- together with interest from October 31, Jersey 07090, up to 9:00 am on Thursday, affirmative action to provide equal employ- BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ditions. 2013 and costs of $1,163.24. May 30, 2014. Public notice is hereby given that an ment opportunity without regard to race, UNION AND THE UNION COUNTY IM- And that unless, at the same time and Ordinance of which the following is a copy Plans and applications are on file in the creed, color, national origin, age or sex. PROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION place, you or one of you redeem by paying was introduced, read and passed on first office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Proposers must also comply with the re- PURCHASE AND SALE OF RUNNELLS SERVICES FOR SCHOOL RELATED the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, reading by the Westfield Board of Health at Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and quirement of P. L. 1975, c. 127. SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES AND SIX IN-DISTRICT then you, and each of you shall be de- a regular meeting held on May 5, 2014. may be seen Monday through Friday from The Board of Education reserves the ROUTES, REGULAR AND SPECIAL barred and foreclosed of and from all right 2. AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAN- The Board of Health will further consider 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. right to reject any or all bids pursuant to EDUCATION STUDENTS and equity of redemption of, in and to the AGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT the same for final passage on June 2, 2014 Kathleen Nemeth N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), (y), 18A:18A- 2014/2015 SCHOOL YEAR lands and premises above set out and BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Secretary, Board of Adjustment 4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to waive any infor- described in the complaint and every part UNION AND CENTER MANAGEMENT Specifications and full information may Mayor’s Conference Room of the Westfield 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $52.02 malities. thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with GROUP LLC FOR THE TRANSFER AND be obtained upon application at the Busi- Municipal Building located at 425 East Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, an absolute and indefeasible estate of ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN OPERA- ness Office of the Westfield Board of Edu- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at PUBLIC NOTICE Business Administrator inheritance in fee simple in said lands and TIONS OF THE RUNNELLS SPECIAL- cation, located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, which time and place members of the Board Secretary TOWN OF WESTFIELD premises. IZED HOSPITAL AND ESTABLISHING New Jersey 07090. public will be given an opportunity to be 1 T - 5/15/14, The Times Fee: $55.59 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Anything to the contrary notwithstand- PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN POST- All bids must be submitted on a bid form heard concerning said ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE ing, redemption shall be permitted up until CLOSING OBLIGATIONS OF THE which will be furnished upon application at Notice is hereby given that Westfield COUNTY BOH ORDINANCE #1-2014 Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions the entry of final judgment including the the Office of the Westfield Board of Educa- “SETTING LICENSING FEES TOWN OF WESTFIELD James E. Pellettiere, RMC at its meeting on April 9, 2014 for the whole of the last date upon which judg- tion. Bids which are not submitted on such FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ment is entered. Clerk of the Board form may be rejected. following applications decided upon at its of Chosen Freeholders DEVICE ESTABLISHMENTS” meeting on March 10, 2013. Notice is hereby given that Westfield Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Bidders are required to comply with the County of Union Section 1. Purpose. Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions Attorney for Plaintiff requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. Yossi Arbitsman, 521 Cumberland 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $32.64 The purpose of this ordinance is to li- at its meeting on March 10, 2014 for the PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 17:27). Affirmative Action. St. Applicant sought approval to construct cense establishments that sell electronic following applications decided upon at its 290 Route 46 West The Board of Education reserves the a second floor addition contrary to Sec- PUBLIC NOTICE smoking devices. The funds collected by meeting on February 10, 2014. Denville, New Jersey 07834 right to reject any or all bids. tions 11.12E8, 11.12E12, 11.12E13 and licensing of such establishments shall be (973) 586-2300 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY By order of the Westfield Board of Edu- 12.04E of the Land Use Ordinance to allow Gertrude Vastano, 760 Austin Street. used to fund the Town of Westfield’s To- 1 T - 5/15/14, The Leader Fee: $47.43 CHANCERY DIVISION cation a story height of 3 stories where a maxi- Applicant sought approval to construct a bacco Age of Sale Enforcement program UNION COUNTY Dana Sullivan mum of 2.5 stories is allowed; to allow an one story addition contrary to Sections PUBLIC NOTICE and other smoking cessation, prevention DOCKET NO. F-29706-10 School Business Administrator eave height of 22.9 feet where a maximum 11.09E6 and 12.04F1 of the Land Use or control programs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY FILE NO. 12240-10 Board Secretary of 22 feet is allowed; to allow a continuous Ordinance to allow a side yard setback of Section 2. Definitions CHANCERY DIVISION 1 T - 5/15/13, The Leader Fee: $35.19 wall length of 38.4 feet where a maximum 9.42 feet where 10 feet is required and to NOTICE TO REDEEM For the purpose of this section, the fol- UNION COUNTY of 25 feet is allowed and to allow a habit- allow a building coverage of 23.2% / 1,392 PUBLIC NOTICE lowing terms, phrases, words and their DOCKET NO. F-004588-14 PLYMOUTH PARK TAX SER- able floor area of 52.4% where a maximum square feet where a maximum of 20% / derivations shall have the meanings stated FILE NO. 18313-13 VICES LLC; PLAINTIFF VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of 37% is allowed. Application approved 1,200 square feet is allowed. Application herein unless their use in the text of this RAYMOND HAMMOND, HIS CHANCERY DIVISION with conditions. approved with conditions. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT section clearly demonstrates different HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- UNION COUNTY meaning. When not inconsistent with the Burns Benson & Pamela Pirone- Joseph & Joanna Nogan, 58 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: SONAL REPRESENTATIVES DOCKET NO. F-028989-12 context, words used in the present tense Benson, 916 Columbus Avenue. Appli- Westbrook Road. Applicant sought ap- 770 CONSTRUCTION, LLC; AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY FILE NO. 15822-12 include the future, words used in the plural cant sought approval to construct a sec- proval to construct a one story addition OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND NOTICE TO REDEEM number shall include the singular number, ond story addition contrary to Sections contrary to Section 11.06E14 of the Land RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO and words used in the singular number 11.09E6, 12.04F1 and 11.09E5 (12.03D) Use Ordinance to allow a one car garage EST, ET ALS.; US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- include the plural number. The word “shall” of the Land Use Ordinance to allow a side where a two car garage is required. Appli- DEFENDANT(S) LLF1NJ; PLAINTIFF VS. neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 is always mandatory and not merely direc- yard setback of 5.7 feet where a minimum cation approved with conditions. KELLY L. GREENWOOD; West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to TO: RAYMOND HAMMOND, HIS tory. of 10 feet is required; to allow a building MICHAEL GREENWOOD, JR; Keith Hertell, 322-318 Elm Street. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Board shall mean the Westfield Board coverage of 23.4% where a maximum of CHRISTOPHER L. GREEN- Applicant sought approval to install an which FWDSL AND ASSOCIATES L.P. is REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, of Health 20% is allowed and to allow a front yard WOOD; CANDACE GREEN- elevator contrary to Sections 11.11A, the plaintiff and 770 CONSTRUCTION, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- Electronic Smoking Device shall mean setback of 27.8 feet where a setback of WOOD; TBC TAX VIII, INC.; 11.11E8, 11.11E12, 12.04E, 12.04F1 and LLC, ET ALS; are defendants, pending in SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- an electronic or other powered device that 29.8 feet is required. Application approved FERNWOOD FUNDING LLC; 12.04G of the Land Use Ordinance to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- EST; SUSIE HAMMOND, HIS WIFE, HER can be used to deliver nicotine or other with conditions. FIRST DEPOSIT NATIONAL allow professional office and residential cery Division, UNION County and bearing HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL substances to the person inhaling from the BANK N/K/A JPMORGAN Hillary & Brian Kaplan, 335 Canter- use where one and two family residential Docket No. F-004588-14 within thirty-five REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER device, including, but not limited to, an CHASE BANK, NA; STACEY bury Road. Applicant sought approval to use is allowed; to allow a building height of (35) days after May 15, 2014 exclusive of THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe. A. YORK; PATRICE S. construct a one-story addition contrary to +37 feet 9 inches where a maximum height such date. If you fail to answer or appear in SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Retail Electronic Smoking Device RANDELL; UNION CO BD Sections 11.07E7, 12.04E1 and 12.04F1 of 32 feet is allowed; to allow 3 stories were accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by EST; RAYMOND HAMMOND, JR.; MRS. Establishment shall mean any establish- SOCIAL SERVS; OVERLOOK of the Land Use Ordinance to allow a rear a maximum of 2.5 stories is allowed; to Default may be rendered against you for RAYMOND HAMMOND, JR., WIFE OF ment that sells or offers for sale electronic HOSPITAL; WORLDWIDE yard setback of 31.5 feet where a minimum allow an eave height of 32 feet 2 inches relief demanded in the Complaint. You RAYMOND HAMMOND, JR.; SANDRA smoking device products designed for con- ASSET PURCHASING LLC, of 35 feet is required; to allow a floor area where a maximum of 22 feet is allowed; to shall file your Answer and Proof of Service BRUCE; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF sumption through the inhalation. ON BEHALF OF DIRECT MER- ratio of 38.36% where a maximum of 37% allow a maximum floor area of 42.08% in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior SANDRA BRUCE, SAID NAME JOHN Sale shall mean every delivery of elec- CHANTS BANK NA; CAPITAL is allowed and to allow a building coverage where a maximum of 25% is allowed; to Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; ROBIN tronic smoking devices, whether the same ONE BANK; CACV OF NJ; of 26.47% where a maximum of 20% is allow a building coverage of 24.64% where plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, MOFFAT; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF is by direct sale or the solicitation or accep- STATE OF NEW JERSEY; allowed. Application approved with condi- a maximum of 20% is allowed and to allow in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- ROBIN MOFFAT, SAID NAME JOHN tance of an order, including the exchange, DEFENDANT(S) tions. a maximum all improvement coverage of tice and Procedure. DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; ANN barter, traffic in, keeping and exposing for 47.23% where a maximum of 40% is al- You are further advised that if you are KERNAHAN; LTD ACQUISITIONS, LLC; TO: STACEY A. YORK; PATRICE S. sale, displaying for sale, delivering for Mark & Maria LoGrippo, 130 Tudor lowed. Application approved with condi- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order RANDELL; PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD; value, peddling and possessing with intent Oval. Applicant sought approval to con- tions. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service made on May 5, 2014, the Superior Court PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order to sell. struct a one story addition and new cov- of the County of Venue and that if you Fixed June 19, 2014 between the hours of made on May 2, 2014, the Superior Court Section 3. Licensing Fees ered front entry contrary to Sections Laura Millwater, 841 New England cannot afford an attorney, you may com- nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock Fixed June 16, 2014 between the hours of A. No person shall conduct, maintain or 11.08E5 and 11.08E10 of the Land Use Drive. Applicant sought approval to con- municate with the Legal Services Office of in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock operate an establishment that sells elec- Ordinance to allow a front yard setback of struct a pool enclosure contrary to Section the County of Venue. The telephone num- office of the Tax Collector of PLAINFIELD, in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the tronic smoking devices without first obtain- 45.6 feet where 50.23 feet is required and 13.02D5 of the Land Use Ordinance to ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- located at 515 WATCHUNG AVENUE, office of the Tax Collector of UNION, lo- ing from this Board a license to do so. to allow a building coverage of 23.23% allow a 6 foot open wrought iron fence yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060 as the cated at 1976 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, B. Fees in accordance with the following where a maximum of 20%. Application enclosure where a 6 foot solid fence is Services Office 908-354-4340. time and place when and where you may NEW JERSEY 07083 as the time and schedule shall be paid before any license approved with conditions. required. Application denied. THE ACTION has been instituted for the pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due place when and where you may pay to the required in this article shall be issued: Eugene Schaefer & Diane Genco, 225 David Rosenburgh, 1 Kirkstone purpose of foreclosing the following tax for principal and interest on its certificate of plaintiff the amount so found due for prin- Electronic Smoking Device Establish- Edgewood Avenue. Applicant sought Circle. Applicant sought approval to con- sale certificate: tax sale as follows: cipal and interest on its certificate of tax ment License $200 approval to construct a front porch con- struction a front porch and first and second 1. A certain tax certificate 12-228, sold LOT 10 BLOCK 122 on the tax duplicate sale as follows: C. Licenses issued under the provisions trary to Section 12.03D of the Land Use story additions contrary to Sections on 12/6/2011, dated 12/8/2011, and was of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to LOT 9 BLOCK 5811 on the tax duplicate of this article, unless forfeited or revoked Ordinance to allow a front yard setback of 11.05E6, 11.05E5 and 12.04G of the Land recorded on 12/28/2011 in Book 13237 at redeem tax sale certificate no. 08-032 & of UNION. Total amount required to re- by this Board, shall expire annually on the +22 feet where a setback of 25 feet is Use Ordinance to allow a side yard set- Page 684, made by MARIA GLAVAN, 080382 is $74,459.50, together with inter- deem tax sale certificate no. 0900097 is 31st day of December of each year. required. Application approved with condi- back of +12.5 feet where a minimum of 15 Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and est from January 31, 2014 and costs of $17,828.04, together with interest from D. No license is transferrable by sale or tions. feet is required; to allow a front yard set- State of New Jersey to FWDSL & ASSOCI- $1,309.33. December 31, 2013 and costs of $1,506.23. otherwise. back of 38 feet where 41.7 feet is required ATES L.P. and subsequently assigned to And that unless, at the same time and And that unless, at the same time and E. Such license shall be posted in a Beth & Frank Dombroski, 716 and to allow an all improvement coverage plaintiff, FWDSL AND ASSOCIATES L.P.. place, you or one of you redeem by paying place, you or one of you redeem by paying conspicuous place in such establishment Saunders Avenue. Applicant sought ap- of 7,590 square feet where a maximum of This covers real estate located in the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, or, if an itinerant establishment, shall be proval to construct a new single family 7,200 square feet is allowed. Application PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State then you, and each of you shall be de- then you, and each of you shall be de- readily available for display. dwelling utilizing a portion of the existing approved with conditions. of New Jersey, known as LOT 12 BLOCK barred and foreclosed of and from all right barred and foreclosed of and from all right Section 4. Enforcement. dwelling and a new 1- 1/2 car detached 624 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and equity of redemption of, in and to the and equity of redemption of, in and to the This section shall be enforced by the garage contrary to Sections 11.06E6, Linda & Dennis Lies, 135 Jefferson and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD lands and premises above set out and lands and premises above set out and Health Department and/or other municipal 11.06E7 and 11.06E10 (12.04F1) of the Avenue. Applicant is seeking approval to and concerns premises commonly known described in the complaint and every part described in the complaint and every part officials of the Town of Westfield. Land Use Ordinance to allow a side yard construct a one story addition and a ga- as 1369-1403 SOUTH AVENUE, thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with Any person found to be in violation of this setback of 12.4 feet and 9.9 feet where a rage contrary to Sections 12.04F1 and PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. an absolute and indefeasible estate of an absolute and indefeasible estate of section shall be ordered to cease the sale minimum of 12.5 feet is required; to allow 12.04F3 of the Land Use Ordinance to YOU, 770 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, are inheritance in fee simple in said lands and inheritance in fee simple in said lands and of electronic smoking devices immediately. a rear yard setback of 30 feet, 3 inches allow a building coverage of 23.70% where made party defendant to the above fore- premises. premises. Section 5. Violations and Penalties. where a minimum of 35 feet is required and a maximum of 20% is allowed and to allow closure action because you are the owner Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Any person(s) who is found to be in to allow a building coverage of 23.8% a building coverage with a porch of 25.7% of a property which is the subject of the ing, redemption shall be permitted up until ing, redemption shall be permitted up until violation of the provisions of this section where a maximum of 20% is allowed. where a maximum of 24% is allowed. Ap- above entitled action. the entry of final judgment including the the entry of final judgment including the shall be subject to the following penalties. Application approved with conditions. plication approved with conditions. DATED: May 8, 2014 whole of the last date upon which judg- whole of the last date upon which judg- For any and every violation of any of the Plans and applications are on file in the Plans and applications are on file in the Michelle M. Smith, Clerk ment is entered. ment is entered. provisions of this section, the violator of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Superior Court of New Jersey Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. said provision will be subject to a fine of not Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff less than five hundred ($500.00) dollars may be seen Monday through Friday from may be seen Monday through Friday from Denville Law Center PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 23 WAA to Hold Sculpture Demos, Biennial Elections WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art working in both pottery and sculp- Association (WAA) will host a trio of ture. He continues to study at the local sculptors, Gene Prial, Brooke Visual Art Center of New Jersey in Gardiner and Jim Temple who will Summit, and at the Country Squire present examples of their work and Pottery, Somerville. Although his demonstrations of how they create pottery is mostly utilitarian, it con- award-winning works in clay, glass tains a large degree of sculptural con- and stone, respectively on Sunday, tent. He studied sculpture under John May 18, from 1-4 p.m. Carbone (clay) and Gladys Reimers Long before there was painting, (stone) and works in the human fig- drawing on paper and other forms of ure (from life) and creates abstract art there was sculpture. As far back as constructs. His work has been 32,000 BC mankind was scratching awarded a number of prizes at differ- images in the dirt, on stones and on the ent exhibitions in the region. He is a walls of caves. Join the WAA on May member of the Visual Arts Center of 18 to learn about three of the contem- New Jersey, the Potters Guild of New porary methods still used today. Jersey, and is active in a number of art SUMER MUSIC…The intergenerational New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Brooke Gardiner, a sculptor in glass associations in Central New Jersey. Summer Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 15th year, will hold rehearsals on ART SHOW…The Westfield Public School District’s Art Show is an annual and stone, has been working in glass Jim Temple, a sculptor and painter, favorite for the entire community. The public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, during June and July, and will perform a sculpture for 70 years. His artistic is a late bloomer in the local world of concert at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield on Tuesday, July 22. May 13, and Wednesday, May 14, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and from 7:30 p.m. – 9 vision ranges from animal, floral, amateur artists, having begun at age p.m., and on Thursday, May 15, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will be held at Westfield and abstract subjects. He works as a 70 by taking a continuing education High School’s varsity gymnasium at 550 Dorian Road. “flameworker” (old name – class in clay sculpting at Union NJWA Summer Symphony lampworker) with oxygen and house County College. Over the next seven Westfield School District Art Show Open to Public gas or propane. His glass is usually years, Jim focused on stone sculp- WESTFIELD — The public is community. The Art Show is a Orchestra Enters 15th Season Pyrex, both rods and tubing from ture, learning the technique from well- invited to attend the 30th annual wonderful opportunity to exhibit hun- Corning. The glass is softened or known Westfield artist and teacher, Westfield Public School District’s dreds of various art media created by WESTFIELD — This summer preparation for the final concert on melted with a torch to form objects Gladys Reimers. He now works in Fine Arts Show, which will be held our talented students under the direc- marks the 15th time that director Tuesday, July 22. which are then annealed to prevent sculpture and various painting medi- in the Westfield High School var- tion of dedicated art educators.” Janet Lyman will conduct area mu- To be eligible for the group, musi- stress breakage. He has taken numer- ums. Jim’s figurative and animal sity gymnasium at 550 Dorian Road sicians in the New Jersey Work- cians who play strings, woodwinds, ous courses at the Glass Studio of the works have earned numerous awards from May 13 – 15. A sampling of Deutscher Club to shop for the Arts (NJWA) Summer brass and percussion should have Corning Museum and Urban Glass in at local art shows including the an- hundreds of artwork created by stu- Symphony Orchestra. some ensemble playing experience. Brooklyn taught by Luccio Babuccio, nual Union County Senior Shows, dents representing all 10 public Host Fruhlingsfest This intergenerational orchestra Specific requirements regarding eli- Emilio Santini, Sally Prasch, and duCret School of Art, Scotch Plains- schools and grades ranging from CLARK - Deutscher Club of Clark began solely as a string orchestra gibility are listed in the Summer Shane Ferro among others. He is a Fanwood Art Association and the kindergarten through twelfth will will host the Fruhlingsfest Spring Fes- and was held at Edison Intermedi- Symphony brochure and on the New member of the Corning Museum, the Contemporary Art Association. be on display at the annual show. tival on Sunday, May 25, from 12 noon ate School in Westfield. It was later Jersey Workshop for the Arts web Glass Museum in Tacoma, Washing- The presentation will be held in the On Tuesday, May 13, and to 6 p.m. at the club located at 787 moved to Zion Lutheran Church in site. ton (charter member), and the Glass Community Room of the Westfield Wednesday, May 14, the artwork Featherbed Lane, Clark. The event is Clark and added winds, brass and The fee for participation in the Art Society. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad can be viewed from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., open to the public and will be held percussion. Several seasons later 2014 summer orchestra is $150 and Gene Prial, a potter and sculptor, Street, Westfield, after a short busi- and in the evening from 7:30 p.m. – outdoors, rain or shine Admission $5 the rehearsals and concerts were musicians are required to bring a retired after a successful career as a ness meeting to elect Officers and 9 p.m. Visitors are also welcomed per person; children under 12 are free. moved to Temple Emanu-El in music stand to all rehearsals. business executive and a manage- Board Members for 2014-2016. The on Thursday, May 15, from 9 a.m. – German and American food and bev- Westfield. An instructor at the NJWA Music ment consultant. Since he studied Community Room is handicapped- 2 p.m. erages will be available. No outside “I’m very excited about our 15- Studio and NJWA Summer Work- painting many years ago he decided accessible and the presentation is open Graphic art, sculptures, ceram- food or beverages permitted. Parking is year history and hope that we have an shop, Ms. Lyman, who holds both a to turn to art to continue living a full to the public. WAA members – no ics, charcoal and pencil drawings, free. awesome turnout this year. We’ve B.M. in Violin and an M.M.Ed. in life. He found clay to be a very re- charge. A $10 donation at the door is watercolors, fabric arts, painted fur- The Fruhlingsfest Spring Festival will had some amazing Summer Sym- Music Education from the Manhat- warding medium and is currently requested from each non-member. niture and other work of Westfield feature live music from 1 to 6 p.m. for phonies in the past and I look for- tan School of Music, has performed Public School students will be ex- dancing and listening. No skates, skate- ward to another amazing one this with many area orchestras. The re- hibited. boards, scooters, bicycles or glass con- year,” commented Ms. Lyman. cipient of many honors and awards, Choral Art Society Performs Linda King, Supervisor of Fine tainers are permitted. No pets allowed For the 2014 season, the musicians she is a faculty member in the Tenafly Arts in the Westfield Public Schools, at any time will be playing the works of John school system. Ms. Lyman is also noted that the annual exhibit is “an For more information call (732) 574- Lennon, Beethoven, Vivaldi and the founder and conductor of the outstanding cultural event in this 8600. Mozart, among those of other great Tenafly Symphony Orchestra and Brahms’ ‘Love Song Waltzes’ composers. Music Director at Zion Lutheran WESTFIELD — The Choral Art works. Westfield resident and pro- Registration is presently taking Church in Clark, where she directs Society of New Jersey will perform fessional soprano Maureen Francis place for membership in the orches- the Adult Choir and Children’s Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer (Love joins the choir to deliver the iconic, tra, which will meet on Tuesday and Choirs, and the Adult and Children’s Song Waltzes) and John Rutter’s Re- tender Pie Jesu movement. The occa- Thursday evenings, from 7:15 to 9 Hand Bell Choirs. quiem on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. sion of a Requiem is one for reflec- p.m., beginning Tuesday, June 24, at To register for the NJWA Summer at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield tion and, like a number of composers Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Symphony Orchestra, please call located on the corner of Mountain Av- in their settings, Rutter pays homage Street, Westfield. A dress rehearsal (908) 789-9696, visit the studios at enue and Broad Street led by Martin to his predecessors, but out of these will be held on Monday, July 21, in 150-152 East Broad Street in Sedek, Music Director, as the ensemble disparate elements a synthesis Westfield or log on to closes out its 52nd year. emerges which has been widely rec- Richard The Third www.njworkshopforthearts.com Spring is in the air, and with it come ognized as the composer’s own. Auditions Announced for more information. songs of love. In Liebeslieder Walzer Members of the Choral Art Society ) * 18 choral waltzes intone the enchanted hail from Union, Somerset, Bergen, & ) '# ! )( WESTFIELD/BASKING Local Beauty Issues triumphs and crestfallen hopes of love. Hudson, and Middlesex counties. !% ) +"&# +"+ RIDGE — Troupe of Friends will Duo-pianists Mary Beth McFall, Cho- Music Director Martin Sedek is on "& '++ hold open auditions for their ninth Invitation to ral Art Society Accompanist, and Ed the choral and theory faculties at "& #"# annual Shakespeare in the Park pro- Alstrom, the Presbyterian Church’s Montclair State University’s Cali duction, Richard the Third, on Sun- ‘Charity by Design’ Music Director and Organist, will ac- School of Music, where he serves as day, May 18, from 3-6 p.m. and CRANFORD — Melissa Hoffman, company the Choral Art Society and a Assistant Conductor for the choral A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience Wednesday, May 21, from 7-9 p.m. a Cranford resident and contestant in professional solo quartet, hearkening program and is Visiting Professor of at The Community Center, 289 the upcoming Miss New Jersey Pag- back to the work’s interesting roots in Music Theory and Conducting. He is South Maple Avenue, Basking eant is hosting a charity night at Alex intimate house music. The solo quartet an award winning composer of cho- Ridge. and Ani in Westfield, at 200 East Broad consists of Eileen Cooper, Soprano; ral and orchestral music, sings pro- Auditions will also be held on Street in Westfield on Tuesday, May Sahoko Sato, Alto; Benjamin fessionally throughout the NY/NJ Monday, May 19, from 7-9 p.m. at 20, from 7 – 9 p.m. Berman, Tenor; and Robin Lee, Bass. area, and is a Ph.D candidate in music the Westfield Municipal Building “This will be a fun night of light bites Poems from Daumer’s Polydora, a theory and composition at Rutgers Community Room located at 425 and energy punch, chatting and shop- collection of Hungarian, Polish, and University. East Broad Street, Westfield. All ping,” Miss Atlantic Shores 2014 said. Russian folk writings, form the text. Tickets to the May 17 concert are roles are open and vacations will be The event will benefit the Children’s The joy and rapture of love is the $15 - $20 at the door. For more infor- taken into account. Miracle Network, a charity partner of prevailing emotion of this impres- mation call (908) 654-5737, or visit Show dates are the last two week- the Miss America contestants. There is sive set of songs, with musical set- www.casofnj.org. ends of August: Thursday - Satur- no admission charge, but Ms. Hoffman tings that reflect the great waltz king, Funding has been made possible in 500 NORTH AVE. AVE E, E WESTFIELD, WESTFIELD NJ 07090 day, August 21-23, in Pleasant Val- said that the event is offered to the Johann Strauss, whom Brahms part by the New Jersey State Council ley Park, Bernards. Thursday - Sat- community at large to not only see the greatly admired. on the Arts, Department of State, a urday, August 28-30, in upscale and contemporary jewelry at In memory of his father, John Rutter partner agency of the National En- Build a Summer Art Program Mindowaskin Park, Westfield. Crew Alex and Ani, but to learn more about composed a Requiem that has be- dowment for the Arts, through a grant members and technical support are her journey to the Miss New Jersey come one of the most often-per- administered by the Union County For Your Kids always welcome. finals in June. formed choral works. This past Janu- Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Visit www.troupe-of-friends.com For more information about the event, ary, Choral Art Society performed • Four convenient two-week sessions more information. call (908) 447-1962. the Requiem mass of Gabriel Fauré, which Rutter has claimed as his most SPFHS • Classes Monday thru Thursday direct inspiration for his own setting. Those familiar with the Fauré setting Moonglowers Named • Beginning June 30th WCP’s Streetcar will certainly hear the connective el- State Champs ements and similar styles of the two • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 SCOTCH PLAINS – The sionate and sexually charged. Stella The Westfield Leader and The Moonglowers, the high school • Collage • Cartooning and more tolerates his primal animal behavior Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times jazz band from Scotch Plains- because it thrills and excites her. Their caught up with some of the key play- Home Tour Fanwood High School, captured • Great kid’s art parties relationship is volatile and argumen- ers after the opening night perfor- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 the NJ Division 2, State Champi- tative - something Blanche finds dif- mance. “I have really enjoyed play- tiled arch above each tub and shower onship held on April 27 at 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure ficult to understand especially when ing Steve,” said Mike Burdick of his surround, with arch details repeated Princeton High School. Stanley reveals Stella’s pregnancy to character. “This play is filled with throughout the home furnishings, www.artlabforkids.com her. ultra-serious themes, shining a light including the headboard of the mag- It is intimated that Stella frequently on a very dark, yet equally impor- nificent four-poster bed in the master leaves Stanley and retreats upstairs to tant, side of life. In contrast to all suite, the dining chairs and family stay with friend, Eunice (Kristina that, Steve is, in his own way, writ- room windows. Hernandez), but has always returned. ten to be rather light and fun, with- John Ray, a member of the Junior Eunice and husband, Steve (Mike out yielding his richness as a charac- Musical Club, played the flute for Burdick), argue that Steve is paying ter in the story. He is one of the visitors as they toured the kitchen too much attention to Blanche, but characters in the show that serves to and breakfast area. he denies anything is going on. help the audience catch its collec- The most unique home on the tour Stanley’s friend and Blanche’s tive breathe in the midst of all-out was the lavish European-style resi- would-be suitor, the very sensitive anarchy. Overall, he has been a blast dence on Gamble Road in Scotch and dear, Harold “Mitch” Mitchell to attempt!” Plains. From the soaring 14-foot win- (Patrick Field), inadvertently joins Director Remo told The Leader dows in the library to the hexagonal Stanley in further destroying and The Times, “…Incomparable “inglenook,” to the sumptuous fab- Blanche’s life and hold on reality as opening night for Streetcar last night! rics and cobbled limestone flooring, she portrays herself as pure as “white Standing “O” for Laura Casey, and innovative design prevailed at every wood,” which is the English transla- accolades to the entire turn. tion of her French name. production…To have been fortunate Designer Russell Minion explained A co-worker from Blanche’s past enough to assemble a cast so deep the interior was designed first, and arrives and confronts her with the with talent coupled with my favorite then the exterior conceived to ac- things that she has been trying to play from my favorite playwright at commodate it. The five-year project blot out. His attempts to make her my home theater is a cumulative involved two years of building and admit to her past are cruelly direct. blessing I shall not soon forget. I three for interior design. While Stella has the baby, Stanley believe this production truly defines Guests marveled at the dining room and Blanche are left alone in the immersive theater. Laura Casey is breakfront, which was inspired by an apartment and implications result in magnificent as Blanche in what has 18th century Parisian jewelry store her ultimate mental breakdown. to be her finest moment on stage to façade. The most recent project was Stanley, and a reluctant Stella, have date. Jim Walsh displays a frighten- the basement renovation featuring her committed to a mental institu- ing range and does the iconic Stanley both an exercise area and a media tion. more than justice, and Kristin Bar- room that could rival any movie the- In the closing moments, Blanche ber is brilliant as Stella.” ater. utters her signature line to the kind A Streetcar Named Desire contin- The tour also included a gift basket doctor (Steve Lemenille) and Nurse ues at Westfield Community Players raffle and door prizes. All proceeds (Morgan Vasquez) who leads her on May 17, 30, 31, at 8 p.m. and benefit the NJ Festival Orchestra, away: “Whoever you are, I have Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. For tickets formerly known as the Westfield Sym- always depended on the kindness of call (908) 232-1221 or visit phony Orchestra, which continues to strangers.” www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org. be based in Westfield. 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NJFO’s Home Tour Wows With Treasures Old and New By CHRISTIE STORMS the pool house was in honor of its joined a manor house on a neighbor- ‘Hallelujah’ for Westfield Community Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times placement where a red barn once ing property. Homeowner Peggy WESTFIELD — From artful an- stood. Schott, who is also an interior de- tiques to modern media rooms, the Speaking about the one-of-a-kind signer, spoke with guests about her Players’ A Streetcar Named Desire varied décor of five area residences mantel in the family room, Ms. Pierce many objects d’art and rare Chinese By SUSAN SCHNITZER (Kristin Barber Furlong), in New Or- of her nerves when in reality she was featured on the Friends of the New said, “It’s so rare to find such a large furnishings. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times leans via one of the streetcars named fired for having an affair with a 17- Jersey Festival Orchestra Tour of piece of chestnut…It’s their ‘nod’ to A highlight was the spacious con- A Streetcar Named Desire opened “Desire.” The steamy and cramped city year-old student. This turns out to be Notable Homes wowed visitors last Chestnut Street.” servatory adjacent to the living room. this past weekend at Westfield Com- apartment of Stella’s home is a shock to not the only behavior which has led to Saturday. Also rare was the opportunity for The shape of the room along with its munity Players’ (WCP) theater in Blanche’s nerves due to her fine up- her arrival at her sister’s run-down apart- The circa 1929 Tudor manor house former homeowners, brothers Bob unique white, arch-trimmed tall win- Westfield with stellar performances bringing. ment. Many years before, her brief on Glenwood Road in Plainfield and Tom Jackson, who lived at the dows and picturesque surrounding earning the troupe a coveted standing Stella, despite fearing the reaction of marriage was ruined by the discovery brimmed with antique treasures. An address from 1976-2011, to tour the gardens called to mind the sunlit, airy ovation. The serious theme of the 1940s her husband Stanley (James Walsh) that her young husband, Allan Grey, 18th century lady’s draft chair was a new home. views from a birdcage. classic —that relies on shaky cultural welcomes Blanche with open arms. As was having a homosexual affair, fol- favorite among visitors, who were Bob Jackson recalled mowing the Natural light also filled the many norms from the era — was delivered Blanche explains that their ancestral lowed by his subsequent suicide, lead- also curious about a “secret” door immense lawn many a time during rooms of the sprawling Georgian poignantly by an expert cast under the Southern plantation, Belle Reve, in ing Blanche to withdraw into a world of that once concealed Prohibition era those 35 years and was “delighted” to Colonial on Ramapo Way in direction of WCP veteran Brian Remo. Laurel, Mississippi, has been “lost” fantasies and illusions that blend activities. see someone take advantage of the Westfield. The clean color palette of A Streetcar Named Desire, written due to the “epic fornications” of their seamlessly with reality. Westfield High School student and full acre to create something special, predominantly white, grey and soft by American playwright Tennessee ancestors, her grip of self-possession In contrast, Stella’s husband, Stanley member of the Junior Musical Club, while still showing appreciation for blue was expertly accentuated with Williams in 1947 earning him the begins to slip away. Kowalski, is a rough, brutish, blue- Max Flysch, entertained on the pi- what had been there before. bright pops of color, such as the alter- Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1948, takes Blanche tells Stella that the supervi- collar worker who Blanche refers to as ano. Homeowner John DeMarco, The home on Evergreen Avenue in nating persimmon chairs surround- place in the French Quarter and down- sor at the high school where she taught the “Pollack.” He and Stella are pas- who had co-owned an antique store Plainfield also had an interesting his- ing the breakfast table. town New Orleans in the late 1940s. English has given her time off because CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 in Westfield for many years, was tory. In 1940, it had been converted Every bathroom featured a soaring The setting is displayed creatively happy to answer guests’ questions. from a carriage house that once ad- CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 and beautifully by set/lighting designer He spoke about a renovation project Bill McMeekan who perfectly utilizes where two former maids’ rooms had the theater’s limited space into a two- been opened up to the rest of the tiered apartment building: outside, up- home. He explained he had been in- per level and lower two rooms where spired to acquire one of his favorite Stella and Stanley Kowalski live. pieces, an exquisite cut glass lamp, Each act is set off by a musical after seeing a similar one in the 1936 interlude performed by vocalist Shona movie, The Great Ziegfeld many years Roebuck (as young Blanche Dubois) ago. and vocalist/guitarist Ben Simons (as A sense of nostalgia was also evi- young Allen Grey) with their rendi- dent at the North Chestnut Street resi- tions of “Hallelujah, You’ve Changed” dence in Westfield. While the home and “Lilac Wine” (young Blanche solo). was newly constructed and contained Blanche Dubois (Laura Casey) is a the utmost technological advances fading, vain, and aging - although still and modern amenities, careful atten- attractive - Southern belle who clings tion to detail helped preserve the to high-toned Southern customs of de- property’s history. corum, virtue, culture and sensibilities. According to docent Michelle These are pretensions to thinly veil her Pierce, the homeowners reclaimed alcoholism and delusions of grandeur. CLASSIC DRAMA…The Westfield Community Player’s opened the 1948 Pulitzer antique glass doorknobs as coat hooks Her poise is part of the persona she Prize winning drama A Streetcar Named Desire this past weekend. The cast, in the new mudroom, which featured invents to shield others (mostly her- pictured, left to right, are: Morgan Vasquez (woman, Flores, nurse); Steve drawers and cubbies for each family Lemenille (Doctor); Peter Curley (Pablo); Joe Lacerda (Young collector); Jim self) from a grim reality, and also makes Walsh (Stanley Kowalski); Kristin Barber Furlong (Stella Kowalski); Mike member. Above it, they installed an her still attractive to men – especially original stained-glass window from Burdick (Steve Hubbell); Kristina Hernandez (Eunice Hubbell); Laura Casey Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times young men. (Blanche DuBois); Patrick Field (Harold “Mitch” Mitchell). A Streetcar Named the former residence that can also be OLD-WORLD CHARM...A sense of nostalgia is evident in the dining room of this Blanche arrives at the grubby apart- Desire continues at Westfield Community Players on May 17, 30, 31, at 8 p.m. and viewed from the breakfast nook on North Chestnut Street residence in Westfield, above, one of five on this year’s ment of her sister, Stella Kowalski Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Visit www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org for tickets. the opposite side. The red vanity in “Tour of Notable Homes,” fundraiser for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra.
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BOYLE, DoCAMPO KEY HITS; PERCONTE KEY SNAGS; DeMARTINO CONTROLS ON THE MOUND Blue Devils Topple GL, 5-3, for 14th UCT Baseball Title
By DAVID B. CORBIN Union but were denied their quest It was nice when we scored that to end the inning, the Blue Devils again in the second. With run- for No. 14 with an 8-0 setback to run in the first inning. I knew I forced Ethan Frohman, who en- ners on base, John Tedesco Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford last year. UCT title No. could just go out there and throw tered the game with a 6-0 record, launched a shot toward the left- Triskaidekaphobia no more! 12 came way back in 2006. This strikes. I didn’t have to do any- to throw a lot of pitches, and with centerfield fence, but Perconte Clutch hits, run saving catches time, DeMartino recorded eight thing too crazy,” DeMartino said. the exception of the fifth inning, turned on the jets and managed and a strong pitching perfor- strikeouts and walked only one, “He was tough as nails. Fortu- that strategy continued. to haul it in to save two runs. mance from Brad DeMartino while allowing six hits. nately, we have a deep pitching “We got him at 135. That was “There was two outs, first and guided the third-seeded Westfield “Our kids played relaxed. We staff, and we had Jack Bunting our goal to make him pitch a lot. second, I heard it hit hard. I took High School baseball team to its fell behind. We didn’t panic, which ready if we needed. We had Mike We thought maybe we could get one look at it. It was going over 14th Union County Tournament has been the story of our team all Androconis. We had every pitcher him out early, but they left him in my head, and I turned straight at (UCT) championship with a 5-3 year. We have an 11-game win- we needed ready. Five runs is all and that worked to our advan- it and ran as hard as I could. After victory over top-seeded Gover- ning streak, and six were our last we need. It was a nice win for our tage, because the more pitches it was coming down, I looked up nor Livingston at Kean Univer- at-bat. So we are never going to guys,” Coach Brewster said. we saw the more we were going and got it about two or three feet sity in Union on May 11. quit,” Blue Devil Head Coach Bob The Blue Devils did score once to hit him,” DeMartino said. in front of the warning track,” The Blue Devils won No. 13 in Brewster said. in the top of the first inning when The Highlanders tagged Perconte described. 2012 with a 13-3 victory over “I just kept pounding the zone. leadoff hitter Anthony Perconte DeMartino for two runs in the “No doubt about it. We saw it singled, and after Tyler Bowman bottom of the first. Barron Natelli and I said, ‘Oh my God! Now we walked, Perconte scored on a doubled and scored on Ryan are down 4-1, and he ran that See & Subscribe at throwing error. Even though the Jenning’s fading triple down the sucker down then he ran two BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Highlanders turned a double play right field line. Ian Lynch hopped down in right-center. There isn’t a groundout to third as Jennings anybody better than him. If there Submit commentary and items for publishing. scuffed the plate. is, I got to see him,” Coach Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste The Highlanders threatened CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 15, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
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Brewster said. Boyle said. Perconte made the score, 4-2, two big hits at the bottom of the singles, and Jennings added a Perconte’s other great snag “That was probably the most with an RBI triple to center. In order. When you get big hits at chopping single. Blue Devil Marc came in the sixth inning, this clutch at-bat I’ve ever seen. He the sixth, DoCampo brought the bottom of the order, that Luino had two singles and Bow- time sprinting in the other direc- came off the bench after not Robertshaw home again with a makes your team that much bet- man added an infield single. tion towards right field. playing too much during the sea- double to left. ter,” Coach Brewster said. The victory completed two fabu- “Running left or right is fine. son. To hit a double with two outs “My hat has to go off to Jacob “I knew he was going to throw lous weeks where the Blue Devils It’s the one that is hit straight to tie it up, you can’t get any Boyle, who had played sparingly me fastballs, because I hit in the defeated Cranford twice in the over your head that is the hard- better than that,” DeMartino said. all year. He comes in on and nine spot. I knew I wanted to hit first week and Governor est. I was more sure of that, Next, Dan DoCampo dropped injury and cracks a double, it to left, because I saw the Livingston twice in the next. because that one hung up there an RBI single into left then started a rally. DoCampo had leftfielder shifted in the gap, and “It feels great, because we came more,” Perconte said. leftfield was good for a double so close the last couple of years. The Blue Devils, who totaled and, at least, a run,” DoCampo We faced a really good pitcher eight hits, got a big three-run said. last year, Williamson. We had a fourth inning in a peculiar way. DoCampo also keeps opponents great pitcher here again today. After the first two batters were on their toes, because of his repu- We knew we were going to have retired, Cal Robertshaw drew a tation for laying down some nasty to put up a couple of runs and seemingly harmless walk. Jake bunts. Brad was going to pitch a good Boyle stepped in for the injured “I have been consistently get- game for us,” Perconte said. Chris Hogge and drilled a first- ting them down no matter where “It’s hard to describe how it pitch fastball to center scoring they pitch to me. Anything for feels. I am just glad to be a part Robertshaw. the team,” DoCampo said. of it. We came this far last year “I was glad to get an opportu- The Highlanders’ third run came and lost, so we didn’t want to do nity today. Hogge hurt his arm, in the sixth when Lynch whacked the same thing,” Boyle said. and I wanted to make the best of a leadoff triple to right and Pat “As a young guy on this team the opportunity. It was a fastball Mahoney tapped a slow RBI with a bunch of seniors, it’s great over the middle, so I wanted to groundout to second. But in the to watch them close out with a jump on it. He has a really nice seventh, DeMartino slammed the county championship,” DoCampo curve, so I didn’t want to let him door with two straight strikeouts said. get ahead in the count. I didn’t and a groundout to short. Westfield 100 301 0 5 think he would be expecting much In addition to his pitching, Gov. Livingston 200 001 0 3 of a guy coming off the bench,” Frohman finished with a pair of Page S-3 Thursday, May 15, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
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By BRIAN TRUSDELL square feet of retail space at study, focusing on the largely 325-331 South Avenue. The abandoned Casale sheet metal UCC Will Raise River Water And Specially Written for The Westfield Leader board also allowed Ermina works and Petro Plastics Co. sites GARWOOD – Police Chief Bruce Savino Livieri to add two floors on South Avenue just west of Flooding, Not Academics Underhill will have his depart- above her Emilia’s Coiffures hair Center Street. ment conduct a survey on both salon at 105 Center Street for The study is just the first step in With the stroke of a magic pen For this magic to work, forget the north and south sides of bor- the construction of four apart- the redevelopment of what used multiple problems are solved! flooding. Shortchange ough to determine if parked cars ments. to be called a “blighted” prop- How do you make a failing academics. Ignore rumblings of belong to local residents or, more Both required variances for the erty. The study determines if the college look successful, inflate the staff, 1,500 signatures on a likely, commuters using buses or owners to obtain off-site park- property meets the criteria to be bureaucrats’ egos, make resumes petition against it and the rail transit. ing, as many as 16 spaces for the declared “in need of develop- fatter and attract more money to alternate sites offered. Disregard The survey came at the direc- South Avenue property. ment,” and gives municipalities fill a magic “piggy bank?” resolutions by the Township of tion Tuesday of the borough coun- Mr. Underhill said the police more control in regulations over Abracadabra! Demolish a forest Cranford and opposition from the cil, which discussed a growing department has conducted park- the area, such as design features near a flood zone and build a Cranford Board of Education, concern over parking, especially ing surveys in the past, but the of buildings. sports complex. Then drain the Environmental Commission, and along the 300 and 400 blocks of results were “inconsistent.” While Money for the study was allo- water into Nomahegan Lake that Flood Advisory Board. Tune out Second Avenue. For a second much of the council discussion cated and approved in the mu- connects to the ever-flooded the Freeholders’ opposition. Pay time in less than a month, Coun- focused on Second Avenue, and nicipal budget adopted last month Rahway River. That is what Union no heed to the Rahway River cil President Ann Palmer raised the complaint of residents there by the council, but at least three County College is doing. Contract Watershed Association. the issue, saying it was even that many cars belonged to com- members hesitated when Mr. bids to remove approximately Resumes, egos and the public’s more imperative following the muters, Mr. Underhill said he Nierstedt asked that the resolu- 700 trees are being collected. awareness of poor academic planning board’s approval of two intended to be more comprehen- tion include that the planning These are some of the academic ratings are at stake! projects at its April meeting, both sive, examining both sides of the board consider eminent domain facts that magic will not help: With the stroke of a pen, the of which required variances in borough and reporting to the to possibly seize the properties if According to complete elites will magically transform a parking ordinances. council sometime in June. necessary. college.org, UCC ties for 18th or failing college’s forest into a “Although most of it is a good Mr. Nierstedt also asked the Councilman Jim Mathieu balked 19th lowest out of 20 two-year bureaucrat’s wonderland. We problem, with new retail and de- council to adopt a resolution that at the suggestion and Borough New Jersey colleges. It has only 6 don’t see magic. We see failure. velopment, it has caused a park- directs the planning board to con- Attorney Bob Renaud recom- percent graduating! On the website This magic will do nothing to ing problem,” she said. “It means duct a “in need of development” CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE colleges.findthebest.com., UCC raise the abysmal academic people are enjoying our town. again competed for 18th and 19th record, but will raise river water They work here, they play here, lowest place out of 20 two-year and exacerbate flooding. That is but we’ve caused this problem N.J. colleges in the category of not magic! and it needs to be solved.” “Smart Rating” that included the Stanley Kipness Councilman Bill Nierstedt, a criteria of academic excellence, Cranford member of the planning board, college ranking, etc. suggested a special committee of members from both the coun- As Garwood Mayor I Have Been Able cil and planning board as well as residents, some of whom he said were engineers, to tap available To Network and Form Relationships resources to recommend pos- Most residents are unaware of the time necessary to network sible solutions. what takes place behind the and form relationships with per- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi in- scenes at the Borough Hall or sons who can offer help and are stead asked Mr. Nierstedt to con- what the mayor actually does. interested in advancing the goal sult with zoning code enforce- Though Garwood is a small mu- of “moving Garwood forward.” ment officer Victor Vinegra first nicipality, we have the same I had the pleasure of hosting, in to discover if he had any imme- problems and the same statu- our Borough Hall, a breakfast diate thoughts. tory requirements as our neigh- meeting for members of the Gate- Ms. Palmer appeared to be con- boring towns. Representing the way Regional Chamber of Com- cerned about the actions of the borough has been an ongoing merce with several local busi- planning board at its April 23 effort with most events and meet- ness owners attending. I person- meeting, when it granted per- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader ings taking place during the day, ally visited police/emergency dis- mission for a $1-million-plus, FAMILY JEWELS…Attendees examine jewelry for sale at the bi-annual making being retired from my patch centers, attended presen- three-story, mixed used build- Cranford Antique Show held Saturday in the parking lot of the Cranford United job as a headhunter a major tations regarding police depart- ing of 12 apartments and 5,000 Methodist Church. plus. I have been able to devote CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, May 15, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary * Garwood to Survey Parking * Garwood Mayor Able to Network, Form Relationships ment operating structure with an ride.” Been involved with the of three towns in the entire PSE&G eye toward consolidation and county by participating In a se- service area to be a chosen par- mended against the inclusion, tee chairman, reported that shared services. Actually met with ries (5) of lengthy brainstorming ticipant in a pilot program to saying it would make the study while undergoing a scheduled our neighboring municipalities meetings with a variety of share- develop with the utility and NJ more cumbersome, would an- $18,000 in repairs and mainte- regarding sharing public works holders regarding phases of eco- Board of Public Utilities (BPU) a ger some who may see the move nance, paid for by the county, department services/equipment nomic development on the North viable plan for tree/vegetation as antagonistic, and was unnec- the 1987 vehicle was found to and continued to formulate a and South Avenue corridors also management working toward the essary. be in need of another $20,000 to possible plan via phone meet- meetings with NJ Transit regard- possible elimination of wide- Mr. Renaud’s reservations ap- meet requirements. ings. Attended group luncheons ing the same and the rapid bus spread power outages during peared to cause concern on the He said Union County was con- with other Union County mayors project as well. weather crisis such as Irene and part of Ms. Palmer and Council- sidering whether to spend the to discuss common areas of con- I have been an active partici- Sandy. This is currently ongoing woman Sara Todisco until they additional money, but he had no cern regarding redevelopment as pant representing the borough with the meetings and phone had more time to consider the timetable when that decision well as the push for the Raritan on the Union County Community conference sessions during the issue. would be made. Valley Rail Coalition “one seat Development Revenue Sharing day. The council agreed to let Mr. Committee meeting five plus On a regular basis, I partici- Renaud prepare two resolutions times per year to disburse HUD pated in telephone conferences for the panel’s next meeting on funding to Union County towns for mayors with the Office of the Tuesday, May 27, one with the Local Letters to the Editor to include the borough. I have Governor, the county Freehold- eminent domain provision and been able to get Garwood as one ers and the utilities to discuss another without. both pre plans and recovery ac- Additionally, Rahway Valley tivities when a state of emer- Sewerage Authority (RVSA) rep- Garwood Republican Committe Urges Primary Voting gency is declared; after Sandy it resentative Steve Greet, who was three hours daily for 10 days. also is the chairman of the plan- As the chairman of the leaders, have attended local and Emergency Management Garwood Republican Committee municipal meetings, county bringing it into compliance. Been involved with the Mayors ning board, told the council that Council on the Rahway River the borough likely could see an I cannot stress enough how meetings and conventions when District 3 Patricia Quattrocchi important it is for our registered called. They have conducted voter – Mayor and past councilwoman, Watershed flood control group increase in next year’s assess- and, with Clark Mayor Sal ment from the cooperative Republicans to vote in the registrations and provided a Union County Republican upcoming Primary Election on campaign assistance to Committee Vice Chair, State Bonacorso, pushed to have the (RVSA). Passaic River environmental Assessments are made on a Tuesday, June 3rd. Our local Republican candidates on all Republican Committeewoman. candidates have been awarded levels by dropping campaign John Quattrocchi – founder and cleanup suit settled. I have also five-year “rolling average,” met with several developers re- meaning each town is billed by the official line by the Union literature and walking door to past president of the Battleship County Republican Committee door with candidates. They are NJ Historical Museum Society, garding bringing projects to the averaging the cost of its past borough to lessen the tax impact five years. Since the “flow” from chair and are aligned with our outstanding members of the current NJ Assembly Sergeant at congressman and state Garwood community. Arms, as US Coast Guard Auxiliary on our taxpayers. five years ago was a relatively Even with all of the foregoing low total, and the recent trend legislators, any others are not District 1 Carol Kearney is a Lt. conducted candidate the official candidates of the Garwood business owner, real screenings of potential USCG activities outside during the day has been upward, Mr. Greet said and more in the evening, I also the borough should expect an- Garwood GOP. estate agent and attorneys Academy applicants. Our candidates, most who assistant, assisted in writing District 4 Victor DeFilippo – serve on the planning board; I other increase in 2015. enjoy and look forward to meet- In other developments, Mr. have previously served as district changes to a bill to grant pension Prior member Garwood BOE, benefits to widows of Police and Councilman, served in the Marine ing with our local senior Citizens Nierstedt reported the dump twice a month, and promise to truck, purchased for the depart- Fire officers signed into law in Corps., Newark Housing Auth. Floraphile Club Plans 1996. Gene Jannotti – Degreed building inspector. Judy DeFilippo get to our seniors bowling at ment of public works and ap- some point, attend the construc- proved in last year’s budget, in Math, Manager to large – Respiratory therapist, former Iris Gardens Visit international corporations in the owner/operator of family retail tion meetings for the Athletic finally has arrived but has not Field Project, have an open door been put into service since it is CRANFORD — The Floraphile IT arena is currently an active business. Garden Club of Cranford will tour member of UNICO. The committee asks voters to policy for residents and employ- still awaiting its registration. ees to visit in my office both by And the Union County ladder the Presby Memorial Iris Gar- District 2 Cheryl Neidermaier support the official candidates dens, located at 474 Upper Moun- is a lifelong resident of Garwood for Mayor, Council and District appointment and drop in on truck that had been given to the Mayor’s Saturdays, and partici- Garwood Fire Department to tain Avenue in Montclair, at 10 and attended local schools. She Leaders/Committee persons to a.m. on Monday, May 19. After is multi degreed and employed continue to make Garwood the pate in numerous events by invi- house and use when not needed tation. by the Union County Fire Acad- the visit, participants will have as a regional sales manager to a best place to live, work and raise lunch at nearby restaurant Up- major consumer products a family and give to the residents I ask for the continued support emy has been taken out of ser- of the voters on June 3rd, Pri- vice. Mr. Mathieu, fire commit- town 596, located at 596 Valley distributor. Glenn Sytko served the quality of life they expect Road in Montclair. Guests are on the Garwood BOE and is retired with a return on investment. mary Day, as we continue to welcome. For more information, Dep. Chief of the Irvington Fire “Move Garwood Forward.” contact Mary Ellen at John Quattrocchi, Chairman Probitas Verus Honos Dept. and served the borough as Garwood Republican Committee Patricia Quattrocchi, Mayor [email protected]. the Director of the Office of Garwood Page S-13 Thursday, May 15, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Jardine Acad. to Host Local Museum to Present Open House in June CRANFORD — The Jardine ‘Music in Bloom’ Sunday Academy will host an open house on Monday, June 16, at CRANFORD — The Cranford His- chestra and the Brookside Place 8:30 a.m. The event will take torical Society will present “Mu- Chorus. Currently she is the or- place at 75 Rod Smith Place in sic in Bloom: A Garden Concert” ganist for the Cranford United Cranford. this Sunday, May 18, at 2:15 Methodist Church and accompa- The Jardine Academy provides p.m. at the Crane-Phillips House nist for the vocal group The elementary and secondary edu- Museum, located at 124 North Westfield Chansonettes. Ms. cation for children and young Union Avenue in Cranford. Doors Freda also accompanies the adults, ages 3 to 21, with mul- will open at 2 p.m. Schola Chorus at St. John the tiple disabilities. The curricu- Local musicians Mel Freda, Apostle School in Clark. lum is aligned with the New HONOR CHOIR…Seven area students were chosen to perform in the 2014 New Leonard Hargiss, Mary Heller, Mr. Hargiss is a chemist who Jersey Common Core Standards Jersey All State Honor Choir Concert held on May 3 in Flemington. Pictured, Bruce McKinney and Deborah has been playing piano and harp- and focuses on self-care, health from left to right, are: Conor Flood of Scotch Plains, Robert Morris of Cranford, Schnapf will perform music by sichord for over 30 years. To- and fitness, interpersonal skills, Thomas Meade of Clark, Tom Pedas, music teacher of Garwood, Patrick Jotz of Handel, Telemann, Bizet, gether with Bruce McKinney and mobility and functional academ- Rahway, Kelly Meade of Clark, Madison Panno of Cranford and Adrian Schumann and Romberg while Deborah Schnapf, Mr. Hargiss ics. Camano of Linden. surrounded by the blossoming has been playing baroque trio The facility offers a state-of- gardens at the museum. sonatas for the past two years the-art design to simulate a Ms. Freda has been teaching and have performed locally. “Main Street” environment Zelnik and Evans to Present piano in the Cranford area for Ms. Heller has sung with the St. where students can practice and more than 25 years. She has Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir and develop their community inter- accompanied the Orange Avenue has performed with the Celebra- action skills. Some of the fea- Big Band Tribute at Library School Chorus and Orchestra, tion Singers, the Oratorio Sing- tures on “Main Street” include a the Hillside Avenue School Or- ers of Westfield and the New “Fun Zone” containing adap- GARWOOD — Joel Zelnik and an accomplished vocal talent in Francine Evans will present a Jersey Choral Art Society. She tive games and toys; a store; her own right, are regular per- additionally has appeared at the an apartment; a fitness center tribute to the vocalists of the formers in New York and North- Local Beauty Issues big band era on Tuesday, May Westfield Workshop for the Arts and a library. ern New Jersey clubs and now Invitation to and the Westfield Bach Festival. The open house will be free 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garwood also appear at many libraries Public Library. Admission is free; Mr. McKinney conducted en- and will include a continental and other community venues, ‘Charity by Design’ sembles and taught courses in breakfast. Topics will include however, registration is re- performing tributes to Frank quired. CRANFORD — Melissa Hoffman, music technology at an overview of the multiply dis- Sinatra, the Rat Pack, the Big Kingsborough Community Col- Mr. Zelnik has entertained five Band era and Broadway. a Cranford resident and contes- abled population; mobility train- tant in the upcoming Miss New lege. His electronic compositions ing; medical concerns, and spe- presidents, been a pianist/ The Garwood Library is located bandleader for thousands of Jersey Pageant is hosting a char- have been heard at various ven- cialized services such as occu- at the corner of Walnut Street ues in the tri-state area. He cur- events and has performed at and Third Avenue, behind the ity night at Alex and Ani in pational therapy, physical Westfield, at 200 East Broad rently performs with the Plainfield therapy, speech therapy, concert venues in New York, At- Lincoln School complex. Regis- lantic City, Las Vegas, Japan Street in Westfield on Tuesday, Symphony and teaches piano and assistive technology and aug- tration may be done in person at trumpet locally. and Greece. He has recorded the library, by calling (908) 789- May 20, from 7 – 9 p.m. mentative technology. “This will be a fun night of light Ms. Schnapf has performed as Anyone interested in attend- four CDs and also holds a Master 1670 or at the library’s interac- of Arts from Rutgers University. bites and energy punch, chatting an oboist with the Plainfield Sym- ing Jardine Academy’s Open tive calendar found at its website, phony, the Livingston Orchestra Both he and his wife, Francine, youseemore.com/garwood. and shopping,” Miss Atlantic House is asked to call Principal Shores 2014 said. The event will and the Summit Orchestra and Cynthia Isaksen at (908) 603- Cranford Chamber Posts Golf Outing benefit the Children’s Miracle Net- has played in chamber music 1463 to make a reservation. work, a charity partner of the recitals in the New York area. The Jardine Academy is a pri- CRANFORD — The Cranford there will be a cocktail party with a Miss America contestants. There Ms. Schnapf and Ms. Heller were vate school for children with Chamber of Commerce will host is no admission charge, but Ms. both part of previous Cranford His- special needs and is operated one-hour open bar. its 16th Annual Golf Outing on Many golf prizes will be avail- Hoffman said that the event is torical Society programs, including by the Cerebral Palsy League Thursday, June 5, at the Subur- offered to the community at large “Letters During the Revolution” and (CPL). For more information on able, including a chance to win a ban Country Club on Morris Av- Rolex watch and a 2014 Ford for to not only see the upscale and “A Civil War Era Christmas.” CPL, call (908) 709-1800 or enue in Union. contemporary jewelry at Alex and Admission will be free but res- visit thecplinc.org. a Hole-in-One. Proceeds from this Registration for the outing will event will be used to award schol- Ani, but to learn more about her ervations are required. To re- take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m., arships to 2014 Cranford High journey to the Miss New Jersey spond, contact the Historical followed by lunch on the patio, open School seniors. To reserve a spot, finals in June. Society’s office at (908) 276- Probitas Verus Honos practice facility and a shotgun start call the Chamber of Commerce For more information about the 0082 or by e-mail at at 12:30 p.m. stroke play. After golf office at (908) 272-6114. event, call (908) 447-1962. [email protected]. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here
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