Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 14, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Honors Mobile Meals; OK’s Road Repairs By DOMINIC A. LAGANO proclamation to the audience and to unteers, staff members and Board of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader several members of Mobile Meals on Trustees of Mobile Meals of Westfield WESTFIELD — At its regular hand to accept the proclamation, in- for their compassionate vision and public meeting this past Tuesday cluding Nancy Otchy, president of continued service to the community.” evening, the town council issued a Mobile Meals’ Board of Trustees. For more information on Mobile proclamation praising Mobile Meals “If it wasn’t for our volunteers, we Meals of Westfield, visit of Westfield, a non-profit organiza- would never have lasted this long,” westfieldnj.com/mobilemeals. tion dedicated to providing meals to stated Ms. Otchy. “They are good The council next approved a bid residents of Westfield, and residents and faithful people…these people from Utility Service Incorporated in the surrounding communities of make it go every day and the rest of (USI) of Rahway for various road Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, our board members and our treasurer improvements around town in the Garwood, Mountainside and Scotch and the secretary and the representa- amount of $1,082,759. Plains. tives from the towns that are here, I The contract includes the repair of The organization, which began in just thank them all for the faithful several roads in town. The roads to be 1968, served its one millionth meal service they provide.” repaired are Cowperthwaite Place on July 16 of this year. Mobile Meals Speaking “on behalf of the Town from Prospect Street to Elm Street, operates Monday through Friday and Council and the good citizens of the Crossway Place from North Avenue serves 60 to 70 people on a daily Town of Westfield,” Mayor Skibitsky to South Avenue, Dorian Road from basis. said the council “hereby commends Hyslip Avenue to Lamberts Mill Mayor Andrew Skibitsky read the and thanks the past and present vol- Road, Elm Street from Walnut Street to Parking Lot 4, Kimball Avenue from North Chestnut Street to Baker Avenue, the entire length of Kimball Circle, Lawrence Avenue from the town border to Roanoke Road, Lenox Avenue from Central Avenue to Elmer Street and from Stanley Avenue to Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader South Chestnut Street, South Chest- JERSEY FRESH...Fresh Jersey tomatoes from Donaldson Farms from Hackettstown are just some of the fresh fruits and nut Street from the town border to vegetables that can be found at the Westfield Farmers’ Market held every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Hillcrest Avenue; South Euclid Av- October in the train station parking lot on South Avenue. The market also offers fresh fruits and vegetables from other enue, St. Mark’s Avenue from Stanley farms, juice from the Juice House, fresh bread, desserts, grass fed meats, empanadas from Michele’s on Prospect, honey Avenue to South Chestnut Street, and more. Tremont Avenue from Stanley Av- enue to South Chestnut Street, West Dudley Avenue from Tuttle Parkway Cranford Fire Department to Clark Street and Woodland Av- enue from Kimball Avenue to East Broad Street. USI will also create a new 30- Holds Ceremony for Staff space parking lot in Tamaques Park By CHRISTINA M. HINKE are 16-year veterans of the depart- proposed mixed-use building that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader near the basketball courts. ment. seeks variances, including parking. ROAD RESURFACING ...Central Avenue between North Avenue and South In other news, during the public CRANFORD — The Cranford Fire Lt. Anderson holds 15 years of Mr. Brooks said that parking on Avenue in Westfield was closed Monday, August 11, for necessary paving, discussion portion of the meeting, Department held a ceremony, to a service to the department and Lt. Buchanan Street, where he resides, is causing traffic congestion in the region. two residents of Windsor Avenue packed town hall, for new hires and Ingraham has served 12 years with congested and “has caused accidents.” questioned the mayor and town coun- advancements within the department the department. “This is a serious situation,” he cil concerning Westfield Tuesday at the Township Committee Probationary Firefighter said. County to Develop Election policefrequently reporting to Windsor meeting. The fire department hired Bagniewski holds a degree in civil The applicant for the mixed-use Park to order the residents to leave two new probationary firefighters, engineering and Probationary building has stated that residents and the park. All Westfield parks are open Mark Bagniewski and Jason Kardel; Firefighter Kardel is a certified me- customers could park off-street, in- App for Voters, Candidates from dawn to dusk. Arthur Anderson and Brian Ingraham chanic. cluding Buchanan Street, since his By PAUL J. PEYTON $30,000 for the customization and Town Administrator Jim Gildea were advanced to lieutenant; and The committee also presented a application does not supply sufficient Specially Written for The Westfield Leader development of the app along with an reported that the police have re- Jonathan Wojcik and Andrew Stratton proclamation for Barbara Ragone’s on-site parking. COUNTY — The Union County annual $5,000 maintenance fee. The sponded to several phone complaints were advanced to captain. service to the Cranford Volunteer First Commissioner Mary O’Connor Clerk’s office is moving ahead with county clerk’s office has also built in regarding the park. The mayor, town Captains John Talbot and William Aid Squad to her daughter, Barbara said she is working with the traffic plans to create an election app for another $5,000 to cover anything that administrator and Police Chief David Merwede retired effective August 1. Cicalese Ragone, and First Aid Squad division of the police department on smart phones where county voters might fall outside the contract. She CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Capt. Stratton and Capt. Wojcik member Art Nathan. Ms. Ragone the matter of parking on Buchanan could access election information said the $30,000 fee includes licens- passed away July 9. She was a 40- Street. such as how to register to vote and ing costs and registration fees for the year active member of the squad. Mr. Brooks also invited the com- signing up for vote-by-mail ballots. Apple and Google Store. Garwood to Update Hazard Mayor Andis Kalnins and Deputy mittee to attend a block party on The county is looking to sign a “We’ve never done anything like Mayor Lisa Adubato noted the death Saturday, August 30, to meet other two-year contract with Ontario, this before so we just wanted to be of Larry Furho, the township histo- residents on the street to discuss their Canada-based Purple Forge at a cost prepared for anything that may come Plan, Hears Field Delays rian and a retired Cranford High concerns. of $45,000. The freeholders will vote up,” Ms. DiRado said of the $5,000 By BRIAN TRUSDELL The plan will be made available to School history teacher. “He created Mayor Kalnins said he, along with on the contract at their regular meet- built-in fee. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the council before being submitted to some of the history of Cranford,” other officials, will go to Congress on ing tonight. She said the app would help voters GARWOOD – Emergency man- county officials. Mayor Kalnins said. Wednesday, September 10, to present Deputy County Clerk Nicole register to vote and would have a agement coordinator Emmit Garner Mr. Garner will be able to incorpo- Derek Brooks, a 32-year resident the petition supporting the U.S. Army DiRado said Union County will be calendar of important election dead- hopes to complete an updated “haz- rate two military surplus Humvees, of Cranford, asked the committee to Corps of Engineers’ Study on the the first county in the state to set up an lines such as the deadline to register ard communications plan” by No- acquired by the police department at attend the Wednesday, August 20 Rahway River Basin Flooding Re- election app. She said Purple Forge for a particular election and to submit vember, the first revision since 2010 no cost to the borough. Councilman planning board meeting, where an duction. The mayor asked area resi- also has contracts with Sonoma vote-by-mail ballot applications. Ms. that will conform to new federal and police committee chairman Mike application will be heard regarding a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 County and Long Beach, Calif. and DiRado said voters will be able to guidelines and regulations. Martin alerted the council that the Denver, Colo. and additionally has type their name and address onto a Mr. Garner, a Marine veteran of department recently had acquired the done customer service relation apps form on their iPhone or Android to the Vietnam War and nearly 30-year two diesel vehicles, valued at ap- for the U.S. House of Representa- apply for vote-by-mail ballots, which Garwood resident, took over the po- proximately $40,000 each, along with tives. will be sent to the clerk’s office. sition earlier this year at the request four additional mounted tires, through “We’re very excited about this,” Voters also will be provided with of Mayor Pat Quattrocchi, and un- a website that makes available sur- Ms. DiRado said. information on where to vote. By dertook the update, which will be plus military equipment to munici- She said the county will be charged CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 submitted to county officials. They, palities at little or no cost. in turn, will combine it with other Police department personnel took municipalities’ submissions before possession of the Humvees at Fort forwarding it to the New Jersey State Dix and have stored them at the De- Police and federal authorities. partment of Public Works property “The 2010 program focused on the on South Avenue. They are not for 21 (Union County) borough/cities everyday use, Mr. Martin said, but together as hazards, county wide,” were acquired for emergency pur- Mr. Garner told the Garwood council poses: floods, snow, hurricanes, etc. Tuesday during the work session of While a 2.5-ton transport truck also its semimonthly meeting. “The focus was available, Chief Bruce Underhill for 2014, or 2015, when it’s imple- and his senior staff decided against mented, will be jurisdictional. In other that, determining it was too big for words, my main concern and plans the borough’s purposes. will cover with what we have here in In other matters, the council said it Garwood that we deal with.” hoped to have a resolution ready for Mr. Garner has identified the consideration at its next meeting on Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader borough’s primary hazard as flood- August 26 that will ask Cranford to PACKED HOUSE...Cranford residents pack the room Tuesday night at the ing along South Avenue as well as the widen the capacity of the Orchard Township Committee meeting for the special fire department ceremony with Center Street underpass, and flash Brook. promotions, retirements and new hires. flooding. Further work on what he At its last meeting in July, the coun- called mitigation will be to meet with cil was told by Borough Engineer PAGE INDEX engineers, scheduled for Thursday. Don Guarriello that the main cause of Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 15-16 But he also noted that the 2014 focus recent flash flooding experienced by Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 WHARFING AROUND...Evelyn Bleeke and Norma Nieto are Westfield resi- includes a broader approach of residents on the south side of the Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-18 dents vacationing in Kennebunk, Me. They are having lunch overlooking the regionalization and “mutual aid,” town, particularly Spruce Avenue, Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 river at The Arundel Wharf in Kennebunkport. They make it a point to have The drawing on resources available in was due to the relatively narrow cul- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 Westfield Leader follow them on their travels. neighboring municipalities. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield Road Repairs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wayman will meet with the Windsor garage located at 316 Saint Georges Avenue residents next week to re- Place and a detached garage located solve the issue. at 712 Standish Avenue. The council also approved the The next town council confer- demolition of single-family dwell- ence session open to the public is ings located at 56 Tamaques Way, 47 scheduled for Tuesday, September Woodbrook Circle, 785 Lenape Trail, 2, at 7 p.m., at the municipal build- 881 Lamberts Mill Road, 509 Boule- ing. The conference session will be vard, 867 Willow Grove Road, 106 immediately followed by the Surrey Lane and 1001 Harding Street; council’s regular public meeting at a single-family dwelling and detached 7:45 p.m. Garwood Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

HELLO FROM NEW ZEALAND...Westfield resident and former verts along the Garwood Brook. He date. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader TownAdministrator Ed Gottko takes time to catch up on The Westfield Leader specifically identified the two under Several issues remain, Mr. FINDING GOOD BUYS...A happy shopper browses through the merchandise on outside the Auckland, New Zealand museum during a recent trip to New Zealand. the bridges at both ends of the Petruzzelli said, including the still display outside Bebe International during the Cranford Sidewalk Sale last Mr. Gottko, who is serving as president of the American Public Works Associa- Pathmark parking lot, under the awaited delivery of two doors – one Saturday afternoon. tion, was in Auckland to deliver the keynote address to the Institute of Public Raritan Valley rail line and under the interior and one exterior, roofing and Works Engineering of Australasia Conference. intersection at Lincoln and South drywall installation at the clubhouse. Avenues. Additionally, standing water has been Garwood has been prohibited from noticed on the baseball field and bas- Cranford Firefighters Union County Freeholders doing any work on the Garwood ketball court, likely requiring the re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Brook, including widening the cul- grading of both. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents to sign the petition. The link is He said he hopes by next year that, verts, by the state Department of Some facilities are ready for use, found on the homepage — “all of the recommendations that have typing in their home address they In other business, the freeholders Environmental Protection until but Mr. Petruzzelli wants the whole cranford.com/township. been highlighted by the auditing would gain access to both their poll- are expected to award a $381,000 Cranford increases the capacity of project completed before the bor- Salaries and wages for certain po- firm…will go away completely.” ing place as well as their sample contract to Netta Architects of Orchard Brook, which the Garwood ough takes possession. sitions in the township were passed “From last year to this year, there is election ballot and directions to the Mountainside to provide architectural Brook becomes when it enters “I won’t accept it just to be done under an ordinance as part of an on- an outstanding reduction in comments polling place. and engineering design services and Cranford and flows into the Rahway with it,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. “For all going effort to “bring some stability from the auditors,” Deputy Mayor In addition, Ms. DiRado said an construction and inspection services River. this time, it better be perfect.” and certainty to positions,” Deputy Adubato said in response. icon would be provided on how to for the Warinanco Park rink and new Mr. Guarriello said the DEP In other actions, the council re- Mayor Adubato said. Annual members of the pool who vote. She said campaign finance dead- clubhouse improvement project in planned to widen the Orchard Brook stored Chief Financial Officer Sandy Paley Construction was awarded have Horizon insurance can be reim- lines for candidates also will be pro- Roselle. about 10 years ago, but Cranford Bruns to full-time status. At its June the low bid contract of $766,708 to bursed $15 per month through the vided. District maps for voting dis- The freeholders also are expected residents along the brook refused to 24 meeting, the council voted to re- complete renovations to the exterior Horizon b Fit program, per the tricts in the county will be provided to vote on awarding a $43,000 con- grant easements and Cranford refused tain Ms. Bruns for an indefinite pe- and first floor of the municipal build- program’s rules, and as passed under as well. A candidate section will in- tract to CME Associates of Howell to to condemn the property to allow the riod at reduced hours after she had ing. This is funded by an insurance township ordinance. clude information on where to get provide professional planning and work to go through. informed them she was taking an- settlement from damages caused by This summer, the township began nominating petitions and election design services for the preparation If passed, the resolution could be other position. Hurricane Irene, Mayor Kalnins said. a Farmers’ Market every Thursday officials with whom they will be and development of the Watchung presented by council members and “The other job didn’t work out,” The township’s audit of its finan- from 2 to 7 p.m. The market will now working. Reservation Trails Plan. residents at the next work session of Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma cial records for 2013 was filed under have a new vendor, Four Sisters Win- A link will be provided to the Union Also on tonight’s agenda will be a Cranford’s Township Council on Sep- said after the meeting. resolution. Commissioner Tom ery, from Warren County, and the County Board of Elections where resolution to award a $308,294 con- tember 8, Councilwoman Sara The council also learned from a Hannen, Jr. said, “Too many of the committee passed an ordinance to information will be provided to per- tract to Rich Picerno Builders, LLC Todisco said. letter from Mr. Guarriello read by recommendations on the report were allow wine tastings at the market sons who would like to be poll work- of Kenilworth for improvements at Several council members expressed Mayor Quattrocchi that an eight-foot carryovers from the previous year.” from August 21 to October 30. ers. Briant Park in Kenilworth. dismay when Councilman Lou section of sanitary sewer along Lo- Ms. DiRado said access to the The board additionally will vote Petruzzelli informed them that the cust Avenue was cracked and would county clerk’s election results web on laudatory resolutions to John’s $3.2-million Athletic Field Complex, have to be replaced. Mrs. Quattrocchi Cranford Zoning Bd. OKs page as well as Americans With Dis- Meat Market of Scotch Plains on its more than 15 months behind sched- said Mr. Guarriello had one estimate, abilities (ADA) access to polling 75th anniversary and to Mobile Meals ule, still has no projected completion but was seeking a second. places also will be offered through of Westfield on the occasion of deliv- Pool, BP Station Expansion the election app. ering its millionth meal. By DELL SIMEONE represented by attorney Gary Scotch Plains To Replace Roof Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Goodman and Tony Gallerano, an CRANFORD – The zoning board engineer and planner. Mr. Pereverzev held a brief meeting on Monday evening had received preliminary site plan At Shady Rest Clubhouse and only heard two applications, one approval at a previous meeting, but By FRED T. ROSSI member of the Business District Devel- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader residential and the other commercial. the board was concerned about land- opment Committee, briefed council mem- The board approved the applica- scaping and lighting. SCOTCH PLAINS — Township offi- bers on the group’s work since its cre- tion of Robert and Patricia Ciuba of Mr. Gallerano told the board that cials will move forward on installation of ation in the spring. He said the seven a new roof at the historic clubhouse at the members have had “very, very good dis- 119 Benjamin Street, which is lo- the station had three pumps and the Shady Rest at Scotch Hills golf course, cussions” so far, and listed six areas on cated in a R-4 zone, for a variance to owner wanted to add two more. He and hope to have it in place before winter which they have been focusing. The first install a new pool. Mrs. Ciuba said said the repair garage would be elimi- weather sets in. is infrastructure and design, which Mr. they have lived in their home for 52 nated. He said there would be only an At its conference meeting on Tuesday Doyle said encompasses everything from years and they wish to replace their office and restrooms on the property night, the township council directed sidewalks and storefronts to signs and existing pool with a new 12-by-24- along with the pumps. He also said Township Manager Jerry Giaimis to re- benches. The group is also looking at foot oval one. The town’s ordinance there would be eight recessed light- quest bids for the new roof, opting to marketing the business district via pro- requires that the pool be 15 feet from ing fixtures at the pumps with a repair it on a long-term basis rather than motions, public relations campaigns, a the property line. The new pool will canopy over the pumps. There would going with a shorter-term fix using hot tar website, mailings and contests. The com- to fill in cracks and holes. When the mittee is also examining the township’s be 10 feet from the property line. She also be mounted lighting above the council voted unanimously to go forth land-use ordinances to see if any changes said the yard is fenced in and the lot pumps, he added. with the roof work, the audience burst might need to be made, although Mr. is 52 feet wide with a two-car garage. Mr. Gallerano said the pumps will into applause. And after the meeting, Doyle, a member of the planning board, Board member Jeffrey Pistol said, be on two islands. He said a row of Sylvia Hicks, who headed the Friends of said it did not appear that there is any Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader “Since it will be on the same footprint shrubbery will be planted on the north the Shady Rest Committee that has pushed “pressing need” for alterations. HAZARD UPDATES...Garwood emergency coordinator Emmit Garner briefs and just 10 feet instead of 15 from the side of the property. “It will consist of for rehabilitation of the building, stood The group is also considering eco- the borough council at its Tuesday meeting about his work to update the town's hazard action plan. property line, I don’t have a problem holly trees and evergreens,” he said. speechless in the hallway with tears in her nomic incentives to offer to merchants to with that.” Board member Robert He also said an additional entrance eyes. assist them as part of a general upgrading Bavasso said, “It’s been there for will be added on North Avenue. Zon- Last week, the council was presented of the business district. Mr. Doyle also with several options for refurbishing the said the committee was reviving discus- CF Committee Debates years. I would tend to go along with ing Officer Robert Hudak asked about 250-year-old building, which was origi- sions about a jitney service, something the variance.” paving. Mr. Pereverzev said he would nally known as the Shady Rest Golf and that was considered more than a decade The next application was a con- repave the blacktop now on the site. Country Club and was the country’s first ago. And the group is also examining Health of ‘Old Peppy’ tinuation seeking a final site plan The application was unanimously African-American owned and operated details of the Main Street program, the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE over four years. Seedlings of the tree approval by Igor Pereverzev, the approved. country club. Historic architect Barton nationally-based effort for revitalizing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have been planted in Lincoln Park owner of the BP station on the corner The next meeting of the zoning Ross, who led the evaluation of the club- downtowns that has been used success- of North Avenue and Springfield board will be Monday, August 25, at house for Livingston-based TBR Archi- fully by towns such as Westfield and CRANFORD — A debate over the and other areas in town, Commis- health of “Old Peppy,” the some 200- sioner D’ Ambola said. Avenue. Mr. Pereverzev said he has 7:45 p.m. at the Cranford Municipal tects and Planners, presented four op- Somerville. Mr. Doyle said the down- owned the station since 2000. He was Building on Springfield Avenue. tions of varying costs. Members of the town business group will also look to see year old Pepperidge tree situated in In other business, there is a petition Shady Rest committee and members of what ground might have been covered by Lincoln Park, was put forth at the online urging the U.S. Army Corps of the township council favored the least- the now-comatose Special Improvement township committee workshop meet- Engineers and U.S. House of Repre- expensive option, one that is estimated to District and whether “any productive ing Monday night. sentatives to fully fund the Rahway cost about $3.05 million and would entail work they did” might be able to be imple- The tree advisory board said the River Flood Mitigation Study and restoring the building’s exterior to the mented. trunk of the tree is healthy, tree advi- plan for 2015 implementation, Mayor way it looked during its heyday in the Mayor Kevin Glover questioned Mr. 1920s while upgrading the facility’s Doyle about what the Mayor called a sory board member Barbara Krause Andis Kalnins said. plumbing, electricity, heating and air- “troubling” memorandum that was sent said. She said it has not suffered any The link to the petition is available conditioning and lighting. by committee member Jeffrey Lehrer, damage since a large limb was lost at cranford.com/township/. The building’s ground-floor layout who is also the township attorney, to four or five years ago. Professionals The newly formed Farmers’ Mar- would remain essentially the same but Councilman William Vastine and Mr. have said the tree is decaying, Com- ket, held in the downtown across from the second and third floors, which are Giaimis that included ideas for the com- missioner Robert D’Ambola said. the police and fire stations, will take currently unusable, would be removed in mittee to work on. Besides saying that the “The recommendation by profession- place again today, Thursday, August order to provide what Mr. Ross described memorandum should have been shared als is the tree is done,” Mr. D’Ambola 14, from 2 to 7 p.m. with two new as a “grander lobby” when visitors en- with all members of the council, the mayor said. vendors, Commissioner O’Connor tered the building and stood under what pointed to several specific items includ- would be a cathedral ceiling. Space would ing one that called for the municipal Commissioner Mary O’Connor said. The car show also will be held also be made available for a museum building to be moved from Park Avenue and Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato both downtown this evening. detailing the life of John Shippen, the to the property now occupied by the Jade agreed the safety of those in the park Two positions within the health resident golf pro at Shady Rest in the Isle restaurant on Terrill Road or behind is a concern and agreed the tree needed department were recommended by early 20th century and the first African- Park Middle School. to be removed. Commissioner Tom Township Administrator Terence American to play professional golf. The mayor referenced the Lehrer Hannen, Jr. countered that the tree Wall. The health department has been While Mr. Giaimis was unable to pro- memorandum to there being “no sacred has withstood the high winds of Hur- one position short, he said. He rec- cows,” telling Mr. Doyle, “None of us vide a specific dollar amount for the cost ricanes Sandy and Irene. “How can ommended appointing a current Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the roof replacement, it was noted that know how far-reaching you might be.” we say this is in imminent danger of health department staff member as a COMMUTERS SEE HIKE...The Fanwood Borough Council last week voted to there are funds available in a $138,000- Mr. Doyle said the memorandum was increase the annual fee to park at the Fanwood train station from $648 to $700 bond ordinance that was approved a year not an official committee document, and falling?” Mr. Hannen asked. certified recycling professional as The township committee has dis- well as a Clean Communities coordi- for non-residents. Currently, Scotch Plains residents are the only out-of-towners ago to finance the architectural study. that relocating the municipal building parking at the station. Fanwood residents will continue to be charged $360. In other business, Joseph Doyle, a had been discussed several years ago. cussed the fate of “Old Peppy” for nator. UNION COUNTY COLLEGE Are you FALL 2014 CLASSES registered BEGIN SEPTEMBER 3 WWW.UCC.EDU/WL for fall? REGISTER BY 9/2 FOR CLASSES STARTING 9/3/14 Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, August 14, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Roof Repair, Renovations Urged For Shady Rest at Scotch Hills By FRED T. ROSSI Four options of varying costs were main essentially the same but the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times put forth to refurbish the 250-year- second and third floors, which Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS — Represen- old building, which was originally Ross pointed out are currently unus- tatives from the committee pushing known as the Shady Rest Golf and able, would be removed in order to for preservation of the historic club- Country Club and was the country’s provide what he described as a house at Shady Rest at Scotch Hills first African-American owned and “grander lobby” when visitors en- urged the township council last week operated country club. tered the building and stood under to make immediate repairs to the Mr. Ross said the first option — what would be a cathedral ceiling. building’s roof and then to consider a designated Option A in his report and Centuries-old but still usable wooden longer-term plan for a more exten- the apparent choice of members of floorboards from the second and third sive refurbishment. the Friends of the Shady Rest com- floors would be salvaged and re-used Following nearly a year of study mittee —would cost slightly more on the ground floor, he said. Space and evaluation that resulted in a 269- than $3.05 million and would entail also would be made available for a page report, historic architect Barton restoring the building’s exterior to museum detailing the life of John Ross, who led the evaluation of the the way it looked during its heyday in Shippen, the resident golf pro at Shady clubhouse for Livingston-based TBR the 1920s while upgrading the Rest in the early 20th century and the Architects and Planners, presented facility’s plumbing, electricity, heat- first African-American to play pro- his team’s findings and recommen- ing and air-conditioning and light- fessional golf. dations at a special workshop session ing. The building’s leaky roof will need of the township council on August 6. The ground-floor layout would re- to be addressed — either short-term in time for the upcoming winter or longer-term, Mr. Ross said. A tempo- rary fix, involving applying hot tar, would hopefully prevent leaks and interior damage if next winter proves Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times COMMUTERS SEE HIKE...The Fanwood Borough Council last week voted to increase the annual fee to park at the to be as cold and snowy as this year’s. Fanwood train station from $648 to $700 for non-residents. Currently, Scotch Plains residents are the only out-of-towners A longer-term roof replacement will parking at the station. Fanwood residents will continue to be charged $360. be necessary but there are questions about whether doing so immediately is feasible. Councilman William Vastine last week wondered whether Scotch Plains to Replace Roof a completely new and permanent roof would end up being disturbed as inte- rior renovations on the building move forward. At Shady Rest Clubhouse A $138,000 bond ordinance ap- By FRED T. ROSSI term basis rather than going with a are currently unusable, would be re- proved a year ago to finance the ar- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shorter-term fix using hot tar to fill in moved in order to provide what Mr. chitectural study also included funds SCOTCH PLAINS — Township cracks and holes. When the council Ross described as a “grander lobby” for a roof at Shady Rest, and when a officials will move forward on instal- voted unanimously to go forth with when visitors entered the building resident last week urged the council lation of a new roof at the historic the roof work, the audience burst into and stood under what would be a to take immediate action, Mayor clubhouse at the Shady Rest at Scotch applause. And after the meeting, cathedral ceiling. Space would also Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WORK IN PROGRESS...Construction continues in downtown Fanwood with Kevin Glover made a motion to use Hills golf course, and hope to have it Sylvia Hicks, who headed the Friends be made available for a museum de- the Fanwood Crossing II retail/residential complex on South Avenue directly the bond’s unspent funds for the roof in place before winter weather sets of the Shady Rest Committee that has tailing the life of John Shippen, the across from the train station. before Township Clerk Bonnie Lacina in. pushed for rehabilitation of the build- resident golf pro at Shady Rest in the reminded the mayor that no formal At its conference meeting on Tues- ing, stood speechless in the hallway early 20th century and the first Afri- action could be taken at a workshop day night, the township council di- with tears in her eyes. can-American to play professional County to Develop Election session. rected Township Manager Jerry Last week, the council was pre- golf. During his presentation, Mr. Ross Giaimis to request bids for the new sented with several options for refur- While Mr. Giaimis was unable to App for Voters, Candidates said there is asbestos in some of the roof, opting to repair it on a long- bishing the 250-year-old building, provide a specific dollar amount for CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 which was originally known as the the cost of the roof replacement, it By PAUL J. PEYTON county clerk’s office has also built in Shady Rest Golf and Country Club was noted that there are funds avail- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times another $5,000 to cover anything that and was the country’s first African- able in a $138,000 bond ordinance COUNTY — The Union County might fall outside the contract. She Westfield Honors Mobile American owned and operated coun- that was approved a year ago to fi- Clerk’s office is moving ahead with said the $30,000 fee includes licens- try club. Historic architect Barton nance the architectural study. plans to create an election app for ing costs and registration fees for the Ross, who led the evaluation of the In other business, Joseph Doyle, a smart phones where county voters Apple and Google Store. Meals; OK’s Road Repairs clubhouse for Livingston-based TBR member of the Business District De- could access election information “We’ve never done anything like By DOMINIC A. LAGANO (USI) of Rahway for various road Architects and Planners, presented velopment Committee, briefed coun- such as how to register to vote and this before so we just wanted to be Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times improvements around town in the four options of varying costs. Mem- cil members on the group’s work signing up for vote-by-mail ballots. prepared for anything that may come WESTFIELD — At its regular pub- amount of $1,082,759. bers of the Shady Rest committee since its creation in the spring. He The county is looking to sign a up,” Ms. DiRado said of the $5,000 lic meeting Tuesday evening, the town The contract includes the repair of and members of the township coun- said the seven members have had two-year contract with Ontario, built-in fee. council issued a proclamation prais- several roads in town. The roads to be cil favored the least-expensive op- “very, very good discussions” so far, Canada-based Purple Forge at a cost She said the app would help voters ing Mobile Meals of Westfield, a repaired are Cowperthwaite Place tion, one that is estimated to cost and listed six areas on which they of $45,000. The freeholders will vote register to vote and would have a non-profit organization dedicated to from Prospect Street to Elm Street, about $3.05 million and would entail have been focusing. The first is infra- on the contract at their regular meet- calendar of important election dead- providing meals to residents of Crossway Place from North Avenue restoring the building’s exterior to structure and design, which Mr. Doyle ing tonight. lines such as the deadline to register Westfield and to residents in the sur- to South Avenue, Dorian Road from the way it looked during its heyday in said encompasses everything from Deputy County Clerk Nicole for a particular election and to submit rounding communities of Clark, Hyslip Avenue to Lamberts Mill the 1920s while upgrading the sidewalks and storefronts to signs DiRado said Union County will be vote-by-mail ballot applications. Ms. Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Road, Elm Street from Walnut Street facility’s plumbing, electricity, heat- and benches. The group also is look- the first county in the state to set up an DiRado said voters will be able to Mountainside and Scotch Plains. to Parking Lot 4, Kimball Avenue ing and air-conditioning and light- ing at marketing the business district election app. She said Purple Forge type their name and address onto a The organization, which began in from North Chestnut Street to Baker ing. via promotions, public relations cam- also has contracts with Sonoma form on their iPhone or Android to 1968, served its one millionth meal Avenue, the entire length of Kimball The building’s ground-floor lay- paigns, a website, mailings and con- County and Long Beach, Calif. and apply for vote-by-mail ballots, which on July 16 of this year. Mobile Meals Circle, Lawrence Avenue from the out would remain essentially the same tests. The committee also is examin- Denver, Colo. and additionally has will be sent to the clerk’s office. operates Monday through Friday and town border to Roanoke Road, Lenox but the second and third floors, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 done customer service relation apps Voters also will be provided with serves 60 to 70 people on a daily Avenue from Central Avenue to Elmer for the U.S. House of Representa- information on where to vote. By basis. Street and from Stanley Avenue to tives. typing in their home address they Mayor Andrew Skibitsky read the South Chestnut Street, South Chest- “We’re very excited about this,” would gain access to both their poll- proclamation to the audience and nut Street from the town border to Ms. DiRado said. ing place as well as their sample to several members of Mobile Meals Hillcrest Avenue, South Euclid Av- She said the county will be charged election ballot and directions to the on hand to accept the proclamation, enue, Saint Mark’s Avenue from $30,000 for the customization and polling place. including Nancy Otchy, president Stanley Avenue to South Chestnut development of the app along with an In addition, Ms. DiRado said an of Mobile Meals’ Board of Trust- Street, Tremont Avenue from Stanley annual $5,000 maintenance fee. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ees. Avenue to South Chestnut Street, West “If it wasn’t for our volunteers, we Dudley Avenue from Tuttle Parkway would never have lasted this long,” to Clark Street and Woodland Av- stated Ms. Otchy. “They are good enue from Kimball Avenue to East and faithful people…these people Broad Street. make it go every day and the rest of USI also will create a new 30- our board members and our treasurer space parking lot in Tamaques Park and the secretary and the representa- near the basketball courts. tives from the towns that are here, I In other news, during the public just thank them all for the faithful discussion portion of the meeting, service they provide.” two residents of Windsor Avenue Speaking “on behalf of the Town questioned the mayor and town coun- Council and the good citizens of the cil concerning Westfield police fre- Town of Westfield,” Mayor Skibitsky quently reporting to Windsor Park to Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said the council, “hereby commends order the residents to leave the park. ROAD RESURFACING ...Central Avenue between North Avenue and South and thanks the past and present vol- All Westfield parks are open from Avenue in Westfield was closed Monday, August 11, for necessary paving, unteers, staff members and Board of dawn to dusk. causing traffic congestion in the region. Trustees of Mobile Meals of Westfield Town Administrator Jim Gildea for their compassionate vision and reported that the police have re- PAGE INDEX continued service to the community.” sponded to several phone complaints Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 15-16 For more information on Mobile regarding the park. The mayor, town Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 Meals of Westfield, visit administrator and Police Chief David Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-18 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times westfieldnj.com/mobilemeals. Wayman will meet with the Windsor Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 KEEPING COOL...The spray park at Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains provides The council next approved a bid Avenue residents next week to re- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 visitors with relief from summertime temperatures that reached well into the 80s. from Utility Service Incorporated CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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SP Council Approves Roof CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing the township’s land-use ordi- memorandum should have been nances to see if any changes might shared with all members of the coun- need to be made, although Mr. Doyle, cil, the mayor pointed to several spe- a member of the planning board, said cific items including one that called it did not appear that there is any for the municipal building to be “pressing need” for alterations. moved from Park Avenue to the prop- The group additionally is consid- erty now occupied by the Jade Isle ering economic incentives to offer restaurant on Terrill Road or behind to merchants to assist them as part of Park Middle School. a general upgrading of the business The mayor also cited references in district. Mr. Doyle also said the com- the Lehrer memorandum to there mittee was reviving discussions being “no sacred cows,” telling Mr. about a jitney service, something Doyle, “None of us know how far- that was considered more than a reaching you might be.” decade ago. And the group also is Mr. Doyle assured the mayor that examining details of the Main Street the memorandum was not an official program, the nationally-based ef- committee document, and pointed fort for revitalizing downtowns that out that the notion of relocating the has been used successfully by towns municipal building had been dis- WHARFING AROUND...Evelyn Bleeke and Norma Nieto are Westfield resi- Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dents vacationing in Kennebunk, Me. They are having lunch overlooking the such as Westfield and Somerville. cussed several years ago. Because it PACKED HOUSE...Cranford residents pack the room Tuesday night at the river at The Arundel Wharf in Kennebunkport. They make it a point to have The Mr. Doyle said the downtown busi- is located in the business district, Township Committee meeting for the special Fire Department ceremony with Westfield Leader follow them on their travels. ness group also will look to see what Mr. Doyle said, it is a “legitimate” promotions, retirements and new hires. ground might have been covered by issue to discuss. Referring to the the now-comatose Special Improve- town hall site, he said, “This is a ment District and whether “any pro- valuable piece of property.” But Mr. Cranford Fire Department Freeholders ductive work they did” might be Doyle said that before any serious CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 able to be implemented. discussion of moving the municipal icon would be provided on how to County Board of Elections where Mayor Kevin Glover questioned building could be held, the down- Holds Ceremony for Staff vote. She said campaign finance dead- information will be provided to per- Mr. Doyle about what the mayor town business district must first be By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Commissioner Mary O’Connor lines for candidates also will be pro- sons who would like to be poll work- called a “troubling” memorandum attractive and vibrant. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said she is working with the traffic vided. District maps for voting dis- ers. that was sent by committee member Any possibility of moving the CRANFORD — The Cranford Fire division of the police department on tricts in the county will be provided Ms. DiRado said access to the Jeffrey Lehrer, who also is the town- municipal building will come about Department held a ceremony, to a the matter of parking on Buchanan as well. A candidate section will in- county clerk’s election results web ship attorney, to Councilman Will- not from the committee, he said, but packed town hall, for new hires and Street. clude information on where to get page as well as Americans With Dis- iam Vastine and Mr. Giaimis that as a result of a flourishing downtown advancements within the department Mr. Brooks also invited the com- nominating petitions and election abilities (ADA) access to polling included ideas for the committee to that is enticing to both shoppers and Tuesday at the Township Committee mittee to attend a block party on officials with whom they will be places also will be offered through work on. Besides saying that the businesses. meeting. The fire department hired Saturday, August 30, to meet other working. the election app. two new probationary firefighters, residents on the street to discuss their A link will be provided to the Union In other business, the freeholders Mark Bagniewski and Jason Kardel; concerns. are to award a $381,000 contract to Arthur Anderson and Brian Ingraham Mayor Kalnins said he, along with Netta Architects of Mountainside to Shady Rest Report were advanced to lieutenant; and other officials, will go to Congress on WF Roads provide architectural and engineer- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jonathan Wojcik and Andrew Stratton Wednesday, September 10, to present CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing services and construction and roof material as well as more exten- one option and, in another option, the were advanced to captain. the petition supporting the U.S. Army inspection for the Warinanco Park sive amounts in the building’s base- building of a new senior center and Captains John Talbot and William Corps of Engineers’ Study on the solve the issue. rink and new clubhouse improve- ment, and estimated the cost for re- moving the existing building to an- Merwede retired effective August 1. Rahway River Basin Flooding Re- The council also approved the ment project in Roselle. moval of that material at about other location. The costs for Options Capt. Stratton and Capt. Wojcik duction. The mayor asked area resi- demolition of single-family dwell- The freeholders also are expected $327,000. He told the council and the B through D ranged from $3.9 mil- are 16-year veterans of the depart- dents to sign the petition. The link is ings located at 56 Tamaques Way, 47 to vote on awarding a $43,000 con- estimated 75 residents in attendance lion to $5 million. ment. found on the homepage — Woodbrook Circle, 785 Lenape Trail, tract to CME Associates of Howell to last week that this task need not be Members of the preservation com- Lt. Anderson holds 15 years of cranford.com/township. 881 Lamberts Mill Road, 509 Boule- provide professional planning and addressed immediately. “Asbestos is mittee expressed their support — service to the department and Lt. Salaries and wages for certain po- vard, 867 Willow Grove Road, 106 design services for the preparation only dangerous when it is airborne,” vocally and with placards — for the Ingraham has served 12 years with sitions in the township were passed Surrey Lane and 1001 Harding Street; and development of the Watchung he said. “As long as it is not disturbed, $3.05-million Option A at last week’s the department. under an ordinance as part of an on- a single-family dwelling and detached Reservation Trails Plan. it won’t hurt you.” He said the asbes- meeting. Committee member Elmer Probationary Firefighter going effort to “bring some stability garage located at 316 Saint Georges Also on tonight’s agenda will be a tos can be addressed whenever the Terry urged action to save what he Bagniewski holds a degree in civil and certainty to positions,” Deputy Place and a detached garage located resolution to award a $308,294 con- major rehabilitation of the building’s called an “irreplaceable icon,” a sen- engineering and Probationary Mayor Adubato said. at 712 Standish Avenue. tract to Rich Picerno Builders, LLC interior gets underway. timent echoed by Committee Presi- Firefighter Kardel is a certified me- Paley Construction was awarded The next town council conference of Kenilworth for improvements at For now, he recommended that, dent Sylvia Hicks who, like others in chanic. the low bid contract of $766,708 to session open to the public is sched- Briant Park in Kenilworth. first, the roof be addressed — includ- the audience and on the council, The committee also presented a complete renovations to the exterior uled for Tuesday, September 2, at 7 The board additionally will vote ing repairing the flashing around the praised Mr. Ross’ efforts. Mayor proclamation for Barbara Ragone’s and first floor of the municipal build- p.m., at the municipal building, lo- on laudatory resolutions to John’s chimney and clearing gutters and Glover said that “this has been a service to the Cranford Volunteer First ing. This is funded by an insurance cated at 425 East Broad Street. The Meat Market of Scotch Plains on its downspouts — followed by work on long-going process” as he urged im- Aid Squad to her daughter, Barbara settlement from damages caused by conference session will be immedi- 75th anniversary and to Mobile Meals the building’s exterior, including new mediate action to fix the roof. He also Cicalese Ragone, and First Aid Squad Hurricane Irene, Mayor Kalnins said. ately followed by the council’s regu- of Westfield on the occasion of deliv- windows and doors and a repainting, called the report’s Options B, C and member Art Nathan. Ms. Ragone The township’s audit of its finan- lar public meeting at 7:45 p.m. ering its millionth meal. and then by the extensive refurbish- D “extraneous” and said they were passed away July 9. She was a 40- cial records for 2013 was filed under ment of the interior. “throwbacks” to plans in earlier years year active member of the squad. resolution. Commissioner Tom Garwood to Update Hazard Plan, Three other options included in the by previous administrations to raze Mayor Andis Kalnins and Deputy Hannen, Jr. said, “Too many of the report were much more extensive, the existing building and replace it Mayor Lisa Adubato noted the death recommendations on the report were Hears About Field Delays including the addition of an annex in with a new facility. of Larry Furho, the township histo- carryovers from the previous year.” By BRIAN TRUSDELL have stored them at the Department of rian and a retired Cranford High He said he hopes by next year that, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Public Works property on South Av- School history teacher. “He created “all of the recommendations that have GARWOOD – Emergency Manage- enue. They are not for everyday use, Mr. some of the history of Cranford,” been highlighted by the auditing ment Coordinator Emmit Garner hopes Martin said, but were acquired for emer- Mayor Kalnins said. firm…will go away completely.” to complete an updated “hazard commu- gency purposes. Derek Brooks, a 32-year resident “From last year to this year, there is nications plan” by November, the first In other matters, the council said it of Cranford, asked the committee to an outstanding reduction in comments revision since 2010, that will conform to hoped to have a resolution ready for attend the Wednesday, August 20 from the auditors,” Deputy Mayor new federal guidelines and regulations. consideration at its next meeting on Tues- planning board meeting, where an Adubato said in response. Mr. Garner, a Marine veteran of the day, August 26, that will ask Cranford to application will be heard regarding a Annual members of the pool who Vietnam War and nearly 30-year widen the capacity of the Orchard Brook. Garwood resident, took over the position At its last meeting in July, the council proposed mixed-use building that have Horizon insurance can be reim- earlier this year at the request of Mayor was told by Borough Engineer Don seeks variances, including parking. bursed $15 per month through the Pat Quattrocchi, and undertook the up- Guarriello that the main cause of recent Mr. Brooks said that parking on Horizon b Fit program, per the date, which will be submitted to county flash flooding experienced by residents Buchanan Street, where he resides, is program’s rules, and as passed under officials. They, in turn, will combine it on the south side of the borough, particu- congested and “has caused accidents.” township ordinance. with other municipalities’ submissions larly Spruce Avenue, was due to the “This is a serious situation,” he This summer, the township began before forwarding it to the New Jersey relatively narrow culverts along the said. a Farmers Market every Thursday State Police and federal authorities. Garwood Brook. The applicant for the mixed-use from 2 to 7 p.m. The market will now “The 2010 program focused on the 21 Garwood has been prohibited from do- building has stated that residents and have a new vendor, Four Sisters Win- (Union County) borough/cities together ing any work on the Garwood Brook by as hazards, county-wide,” Mr. Garner the state Department of Environmental customers could park off-street, in- ery, from Warren County, and the cluding Buchanan Street, since his committee passed an ordinance to told the Garwood council Tuesday dur- Protection (DEP) until Cranford increases Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing the work session of its semimonthly the capacity of Orchard Brook, which the JERSEY FRESH...Fresh Jersey tomatoes from Donaldson Farms from application does not supply suffi- allow wine tastings at the market meeting. “The focus for 2014, or 2015, Garwood Brook becomes when it enters Hackettstown are just some of the fresh fruits and vegetables that can be found cient on-site parking. from August 21 to October 30. when it’s implemented, will be jurisdic- Cranford and flows to the Rahway River. at the Westfield Farmers’ Market held every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. tional. In other words, my main concern Several council members expressed through October in the train station parking lot on South Avenue. and plans will cover what we have here in dismay when Councilman Lou Petruzzelli Garwood that we deal with.” informed them that the $3.2-million Ath- Mr. Garner has identified the borough’s letic Field Complex, more than 15 months primary hazard as flooding along South behind schedule, still has no projected Avenue as well as the Center Street un- completion date. derpass, and flash flooding. Further work Several issues remain, Mr. Petruzzelli on what he called mitigation will be to said, including the still awaited delivery meet with engineers, scheduled for Thurs- of two doors – one interior and one exte- day. But he also noted that the 2014 focus rior – along with roofing and drywall includes a broader approach of installation at the clubhouse. Addition- regionalization and “mutual aid,” draw- ally, standing water has been noticed on ing on resources available in neighboring the field, likely requiring the re-grading. municipalities. Mr. Petruzzelli wants the whole project Mr. Garner will be able to incorporate completed before the borough takes pos- two military surplus Humvees, acquired session. by the police department at no cost to the “I won’t accept it just to be done with borough. Councilman and Police Com- it,” he said. “For all this time, it better be mittee Chairman Mike Martin alerted the perfect.” council that the department recently had In other actions, the council restored acquired the two diesel vehicles, valued Chief Financial Officer Sandy Bruns to at approximately $40,000 each, along full-time status. At its June 24 meeting, with four additional mounted tires, the council voted to retain Ms. Bruns for HELLO FROM NEW ZEALAND...Westfield resident and former through a website that makes available an indefinite period at reduced hours TownAdministrator Ed Gottko takes time to catch up on The Westfield Leader surplus military equipment to munici- after she had informed them she was outside the Auckland, New Zealand museum during a recent trip to New Zealand. Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times palities at little or no cost. taking another position. Mr. Gottko, who is serving as president of the American Public Works Associa- TAKING HIS OATH...Cranford Probationary Firefighter Mark Bagniewski is Police department personnel took pos- “The other job didn’t work out,” said tion, was in Auckland to deliver the keynote address to the Institute of Public sworn in during a ceremony at Tuesday’s Cranford Township Committee session of the Humvees at Fort Dix and Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma. Works Engineering of Australasia Conference. meeting. UNION COUNTY COLLEGE Are you FALL 2014 CLASSES registered BEGIN SEPTEMBER 3 WWW.UCC.EDU/WL for fall? REGISTER BY 9/2 FOR CLASSES STARTING 9/3/14 Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, August 14, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Bramnick Bill Creates Strategic Planning Panels TRENTON – Assembly Minority needs to do the same for taxpayers. Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Let’s start by creating strategic plan- Westfield) has introduced legislation ning committees that will think about (ACR-184) that would create strate- the steps we need to take now to gic long-term planning committees achieve better results in the long term.” to focus on fiscal priorities important Asm. Bramnick’s bill creates four to taxpayers. bipartisan committees that would ex- “Successful businesses plan for amine issues such as the school aid long-term challenges,” Asm. funding formula, the public employee Bramnick said. “Executives are con- pension system, business incentives, stantly asking themselves what goals and taxes that drive residents to live to set in order to further their in other states such as the inheritance company’s success. The Legislature tax, estate tax and income tax. N.J. to Distribute Funds for Photo courtesy of Rich Fortunato ON HOLD...Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor Mickey Marcus, left, Councilman Bo NATIONAL NIGHT OUT...Union County Freeholder Bruce Bergen, left, joined Vastine, center, and Councilman Llewellyn Jones inspect the Terry Lou Zoo property. Defective Bulletproof Vests Acting Union County Sheriff Joseph Cryan, center, and Union County Public Safety Work on soil remediation and turning the property into a passive park is delayed until Director Andrew Moran at the National Night Out event hosted by the Union County agreement by the township council can be reached on the capital bond ordinance. TRENTON — The New Jersey Body Armor, according to state offi- Board of Chosen Freeholders on August 5 in Meisel Park in Springfield. National Night Division of Consumer Affairs and cials. However, in two separate inci- Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, is a campaign geared the Division of Law will soon distrib- dents in 2003, an Oceanside, Calif. toward generating drug and crime awareness and prevention throughout the country. NJSBA Thanks Christie for ute a total of $173,778 to 63 New police officer and a Forest Hills, Pa. Jersey law enforcement agencies that police officer were both shot and purchased defective bulletproof vests suffered significant injuries when Christie Appoints Members Veto on Subcontracting Bill made by Second Chance Body Ar- their Second Chance Body Armor TRENTON — The executive di- wages and benefits “equal to or ex- mor, Inc., a manufacturer that filed vests reportedly failed. The Califor- rector of the New Jersey School ceeding those of the agency employ- for bankruptcy in 2004 after it was nia officer died from his injuries. To Health Benefits Panel Boards Association this week ees currently performing the services.” discovered that the vests’ protective New Jersey, through the Division TRENTON – Following through managing member and founder of thanked Governor Chris Christie armor failed and deteriorated over of Consumer Affairs and Division of on his commitment to move forward Byrne Asset Management and vice- for his absolute veto of legislation Elizabeth Gas: Call time. Law, began pursuing restitution on with serious solutions for New chairman of the New Jersey State that would have restricted school No New Jersey police officers are behalf of New Jersey law enforce- Jersey’s entitlement crisis, Governor Investment Council; Raymond district and local government ef- 8-1-1 Before Digging known to have suffered injuries as a ment agencies before Michigan- Chris Christie has named nine mem- Chambers, philanthropist, United forts to save taxpayer funds by sub- UNION – Elizabethtown Gas re- result of failed bulletproof vests based Second Chance Body Armor bers of a non-partisan commission to Nations special envoy for financing contracting services. Gov. Christie minds homeowners and contractors manufactured by Second Chance filed for bankruptcy protection in evaluate how the state can create an the health millennium development announced the veto of the union- planning any outdoor digging projects 2004. The matter remained pending affordable and sustainable retirement goals, and founding chairman of the backed legislation, S-770/A-2873, to call 8-1-1. Underground utility lines, News 12 Coming to in the United States Bankruptcy Court and health benefits system for New New Jersey Performing Arts Center. on August 8. such as natural gas, electric, telecom- over the past decade. New Jersey Jersey taxpayers, retirees and current Leonard W. Davis, chief financial In a 2009 survey conducted by munications and cable, are often lo- Westfield Friday received an order for the distribution and future public employees. officer at SCS Commodities Corpo- NJSBA, school boards reported over cated just inches below the ground. EDISON – News 12 New Jersey’s of funds in August 2013, and recently “This commission’s work cannot ration; Carl Hess, managing director $34 million in annual savings through Accidentally striking any underground “On The Road” series of live broad- received the payment that is in the be about politics, it must be about the of The Americas for Towers Watson; the subcontracting of non-instruc- facility can cause serious injury and casts will visit Downtown Westfield process of being distributed. cold hard facts which is why I have Ethan Kra, Ethan E. Kra Actuarial tional services, such as maintenance, costly service interruptions. this Friday, August 15. The live seg- Clark and Roselle are among the not appointed politicians to this Services; Ken Kunzman, partner with transportation, and food services. Elizabethtown Gas is providing the ments with News 12 New Jersey police departments that will receive group,” Governor Christie said. “It’s Connell Foley and co-Counsel since “Local school boards have directed following safe digging guidelines for personalities Carissa Lawson and the money. time to think out of the box and be 1978 of the pension and welfare funds the savings achieved through sub- homeowners and contractors: Dave Curren will highlight the prepared to abandon the sacred cows for Locals 472 and 172 Heavy and contracting to classroom activities, Call Before You Dig: Customers people, businesses and landscape of Foreclosure Task Force that have long been off limits in re- General Laborers Fund of New Jer- including hiring and retaining instruc- are advised to contact New Jersey Westfield. forming our entitlement programs to sey; Larry Sher, October Three Con- tional staff, and to help control prop- One Call at 8-1-1 or 1-800-272-1000; The “On The Road” series will visit To Hold Forum Oct. 9 make them permanently affordable sulting, member of the senior leader- erty taxes,” said Lawrence S. Feinsod, Wait the Required Time: Before do- a total of 14 New Jersey cities and COUNTY - The Union County Hu- and sustainable. Only by bringing ship team for a actuarial, consulting NJSBA executive director. “We thank ing any digging, customers are urged towns each Friday at 5 p.m. during the man Relations Commission (UCHRC) together such a non-partisan group – and technology firm; Margaret Governor Christie for rejecting this to call 8-1-1. The approximate loca- summer and showcase different News and Union County Foreclosure Task none of whom are impeded by spe- Berger, consulting actuary and prin- legislation, which is clearly not in the tion of underground utility lines will 12 New Jersey personalities. Force, in cooperation with the New cial interests – can we truthfully as- cipal for the retirement practice of a interest of taxpayers and the educa- be marked; Respect the Marks: Once “This year is all about how New Jersey Public Defender’s Office of sess the problem, its roots and its global consulting firm. tional programs they fund.” the lines are marked; dig no closer Jersey continues to recover and to Dispute Settlement and the Union potential remedies. I thank each of The announcement comes shortly In his veto message, the Governor than 24 inches from the marked util- celebrate the progress since County State Superior Court, will them for their willingness to lend after Governor Christie created the stated that, by creating “an onerous ity lines; Dig with Care: Make sure Superstorm Sandy,” said Randal present a free educational program their experience and valuable time to “New Jersey Pension and Health and overly bureaucratic, process- the marks remain visible during the Stanley, News 12 New Jersey news called, “Foreclosure: Moving From the Commission.” Benefit Study Commission” via Ex- laden system for privatizing govern- project. If the lines are damaged or director. “Each year, ‘On The Road’ Fear to Positive Action.” The program The members of the New Jersey ecutive Order 161. The commission ment services,” the legislation would removed, call 8-1-1. If a natural gas captures the genuine Jersey spirit will be held Tuesday, September 9, Pension and Health Benefit Study members are tasked with examining frustrate state and local efforts to line is accidentally damaged or the unique in each community. Our News from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Commission are: Thomas J. Healey the history of the state’s pension and save taxpayer dollars. These restric- distinct odor of gas is present, call 1- 12 New Jersey viewers invite us into Church, 2222 Vauxhall Road, Union. of Healey Development LLC, a health benefits systems and causes of tions include what the Governor 800-492-4009 from a safe location. their hometowns to share what makes Key players will provide information former assistant secretary of the U.S. the current crisis, the work already termed an “arbitrary prohibition” on Do not operate any machinery or any them ‘Jersey Strong’.” on funding, legal assistance, housing Treasury for domestic finances un- undertaken by the treasury depart- contracts longer than five years, as equipment that might cause a spark. The live broadcast will take place assistance, and mediation. der President Ronald Reagan. Mr. ment to devise reform options, and well as a requirement that a For information about natural gas on August 15 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Forinformation, call (908) 889- Healey will coordinate the work of reforms in other states and benefits in subcontractor’s employees receive safety, visit elizabethtowngas.com. Westfield. 9028. the study commission; Tom Byrne, the private sector. RUG SALE
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52 HORSEHILL ROAD CEDAR KNOLLS, NEW JERSEY 07927 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 3 Nat’l Passport Ctr. Praises Peyton's Assembly to Consider County Clerk’s Service Peek at the Week Earned Sick Leave Bill ELIZABETH – Union County is qualified to act as an acceptance In Politics TRENTON — Assembly Speaker the workplace. Earned sick leave is a Vincent Prieto (D-32nd, Secaucus) modern and sensible workplace Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announced last agent on behalf of the NPC.” By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times week that the National Passport Cen- The County Clerk operates two has announced the Assembly in Sep- policy that is good for business and ter (NPC) has issued Certificates of Passport offices to serve the residents Christie to Do Fundraiser dents have reported incidents of tember will begin considering earned will prove crucial to New Jersey’s Excellence of the Passport Services of Union County: the main office in For Sen. Candidate Bell sexual assault by a fellow student. sick leave legislation, starting the push economic future, stability and offered by her offices in Elizabeth the Union County Courthouse, 2 Polickernj.com has reported that Additionally, the legislation would to require employers to provide strength.” and Westfield. Broad Street, Elizabeth, (908) 527- Governor Chris Christie will be head- require the institution to send the earned sick leave to workers in the Assembly Minority Leader Jon “After site visits to our offices in 4966; and the annex located in the lining a fundraiser for United States report to students prior to the begin- state. Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) called Elizabeth and Westfield, an analyst Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Senate candidate Jeff Bell. ning of the school year. The earned sick leave legislation, the legislation a threat to job growth for the National Passport Center, a Avenue East, in Westfield, (908) 654- Westfield resident Bill Palatucci, a The final bill, S-2317, would re- A-2354, would allow workers to and economic development in New division of the U.S. State Depart- 9859. senior advisor to the Governor, told quire that when a student reports to accrue one hour of earned sick leave Jersey. ment, made an evaluation of both “We invite anyone who needs a PolitickerNJ.com that Gov. Christie campus police or security an incident for every 30 hours worked. Mr. “Another obstacle to employment facilities,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “The Passport to visit either one of our would be doing an event for Mr. Bell. of assault perpetrated by an employee Prieto said the bill will be consid- is the last thing New Jersey’s analyst assessed our Passport agents locations; visit our website at Mr. Palatucci said it was just a matter of or someone holding a formal posi- ered by the Assembly Labor Com- economy needs. I have spoken with and reported that they had the highest www.ucnj.org/Passports or call us for getting the event on Mr. Christie’s busy tion within the college or university, mittee. hundreds of business leaders and level of proficiency and experience.” further information,” Ms. Rajoppi schedule as governor and his travels as the university must report the assault Jersey City and Newark recently they all tell me the same thing. In- “During our annual interview with said. head of the Republican Governors As- to local police. adopted earned sick leave ordinances, creasing the cost of doing business the analyst from NPC, our policies The Westfield Annex is the only sociation. The U.S. Senate has introduced the along with New York City and Port- makes it difficult for them to hire and procedures were reviewed and County Clerk’s office in the state that Mr. Bell has pulled within seven Campus Accountability and Safety Act land, Ore. Several other New Jersey employees,” Mr. Bramnick said. “If our customer service techniques were is open during evening hours. The points of Senator Cory Booker (D- that would heavily fine schools that do municipalities are considering the we’re going to create jobs and grow observed,” Ms. Rajoppi added. “The Westfield Annex is open from 8 a.m. N.J.) in a New York Times-CBS poll, not accurately report sexual assault concept. New Jersey would follow our economy, we have to stop block- analyst specifically reviewed our ac- to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- but is way behind Mr. Booker’s $3 crimes or that fail to investigate re- Connecticut, which in 2011 became ing the way with costly mandates. curacy and knowledge of Passport days; from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, million in campaign funds. ports of sexual assault on their cam- the first state to pass legislation re- Our top priority right now should be processing procedures to ensure fed- Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 9 Christie Trails Clinton By puses. quiring employers to allow workers creating jobs and putting people to erally-mandated rules and regulations a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The Eight Points in Poll Trunp Suing to Have Name to earn paid sick leave. work.” are adhered to at all times. Our staff Elizabeth office is open from 7:30 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Removed From AC Casinos “New Jersey’s middle-class and An estimated 1.1 million New was interviewed on the policies to a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through trails former Secretary of State Hillary Donald Trump is suing to have his working poor have waited far too Jerseyans are unable to earn sick guarantee each of our certified agents Friday. Clinton 50 to 42 percent in an early name removed from two Atlantic City long for this basic step forward in leave, with nearly one-quarter of look at the 2016 presidential race in casinos he founded, but no longer worker rights,” Mr. Prieto said. “I American adults reporting they have the Garden State, measured in a recent controls, saying the casinos have be- support every local effort to adopt lost a job or been threatened with job NJ Tax Investigators Seize Quinnipiac University Poll. come so dilapidated that they have this pro-worker policy, but I also feel loss for taking time off due to illness Mrs. Clinton has double-digit leads damaged his brand image, according strongly that this must be a statewide or to care for a sick child or relative, over other possible Republican con- to media reports. policy that helps all workers. This according to an Assembly Demo- Back Taxes From Businesses tenders, the independent Quinnipiac The lawsuit alleges that Trump En- would especially benefit workers in crats’ press release. TRENTON — New Jersey Di- plates on three classic sports cars University poll finds: 54 to 34 per- tertainment Properties, which owns the health, education, social services, vision of Taxation investigators purchased as an investment. The ve- cent over former Florida Governor and operates the Trump Taj Mahal and hospitality and retail industries and See it all on the Web! engaged in various enforcement hicles had dealer tags that were being Jeb Bush; 55 to 35 percent over U.S. Trump Plaza, have let the casinos fall provide needed assistance to part- actions during July that recov- used improperly to avoid paying sales Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, and into “an utter state of disrepair.” timers, all while improving morale www.goleader.com ered more than $230,000 in back tax. The owner of the cars paid the tax 57 to 34 percent over former Arkan- In July, Trump Plaza Hotel in At- and reducing the spread of illness in taxes. after being informed of the law re- sas Gov. Mike Huckabee. lantic City announced it would close Taxation investigators from the garding dealer tags. Barnes’ Bills Require Reporting in September, laying off 1,100 work- Northfield and Neptune Revenue Op- On July 15, taxation investigators By Colleges of Sexual Assaults ers. erations Teams on July 1 participated from the Northfield Regional Office In response to recent reports stat- In addition to casinos with the Trump in a joint truck surveillance detail seized an Atlantic County restaurant ing that one in five women will be name, the Atlantic Club casino shut with the New Jersey State Police and for failure to pay state taxes. Divi- sexually assaulted while in college, down in January and the Showboat the State Motor Vehicle Commission. sion staff entered the establishment, State Senator Peter J. Barnes, III (D- will close at the end of this month. About two dozen out-of-state busi- served warrants of execution, se- 18th, Edison) has announced a bill Revel casino is in bankruptcy and nesses were inspected at the Carney’s cured the business and demanded package to hold New Jersey’s col- could close Monday, August 18 if a Point Weigh Station, and six compa- full payment. The owner paid the leges and universities accountable for buyer is not found, according to the nies were assessed $68,860 in back warrant amount due of $65,000, and reducing violence on their campuses. report. taxes. the restaurant was allowed to remain The package improves reporting re- Atlantic City Taxes Jumping The State Police teamed up with open. quirements of sexual assault cases to 29 Percent in City Budget the same Taxation Investigators parents and students, ensures col- Atlantic City’s City Council has again on July 9 to inspect 46 out-of- Clarification leges are not sweeping cases under approved a budget that will hike prop- state businesses at the Salem County The deadline for independent the rug and provides victims with a erty taxes by 29 percent, according to weigh station. As a result, seven candidates to file nominating peti- support system to help them through The Press of Atlantic City. companies were assessed $38,500 tions to run for Union County sher- the trauma of sexual assault. Mayor Don Guardian told the city in back taxes, and two new business iff is Wednesday, September 10, The first bill would provide students council the city needed to approve the registrations were secured. Five of according to Union County Clerk at colleges and universities in New budget in order to accept $20 million the businesses that previously were Joanne Rajoppi. It is the same day Jersey who have been sexually assaulted from the state, otherwise taxes would inspected and assessed for not pay- Democrats and Republicans sub- with a confidential advocate who can go up 47 percent. The report said ing taxes were found to be in com- mit letters announcing their candi- help them determine their options and some council members said tax ap- pliance. dates. The election for the full three- provide guidance and support in the peals by casinos along with no hotel or A Taxation field investigator se- year term will be held in Novem- decision-making process. luxury taxes coming into the city from cured $60,466 in taxes from a Long ber. The vacancy was created by the The second bill would require col- the state caused the huge tax hike. One Branch (Monmouth County) busi- death of long-time Sheriff Ralph leges and universities to report annu- resident told the council her taxes in- FUTURE COPS...Scotch Plains Councilman Llewellyn Jones and his children nessman who was abusing dealer Froehlich last month. ally on their website how many stu- creased from $7,400 to $12,000. enjoy the police bike during National Night Out last week in the township. It’s time to expand your perception of what urgent care can be.

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Open Now! 574 Springfield Avenue, Westfield • 908-673-7227 Visit summitmedicalgroup.com for hours and more info. Page 4 Thursday, August 14, 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 Police Chief David Wayman Warns DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. Diction Deception Members of: Residents and Businesses of Scams Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Recently, the Westfield Police De- and the Westfield Police Department with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association partment has received numerous re- at (908) 789-4000. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey ports of suspected scamming activi- In the case of the IRS, a caller sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ties, the most notable involving tele- posing as an IRS agent tells victims phone calls from people claiming to that they owe money to the IRS and if If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 be working for PSE&G or the IRS. it is not paid through a pre-paid debit vidual. If you get three – word expert. If In the PSE&G case, the caller poses card or via a wire transfer within a POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of as a PSE&G representative and ad- short period of time, an arrest war- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 vises the victim that he or she has a rant will be issued. According to the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. balance due on his or her account and IRS, they “do not and will not ask for come from the board game Diction then demands immediate payment credit card numbers over the phone, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman via a pre-loaded debit card or wire nor request a pre-paid debit card or ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo transfer, threatening to shut off the wire transfer.” If you get a phone call 1. Hipparch – An ancient Greek cal- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION electrical power if such payment is from someone claiming to be from vary commander Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly not promptly forwarded. Small busi- the IRS and you think you may owe 2. Hilus – In anatomy, a small notch or opening where vessels and nerves enter EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS nesses in particular are being tar- taxes, hang up and call the IRS di- geted in this scam. Usually a brief rectly at 1-800-829-1040. The IRS an organ period of time, an hour or two, is representative who answers your call 3. Luetic – Syphilitic SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe offered by the bogus caller to allow will be able to tell you if there is a 4. Yurt – A Siberian hut One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 the victim time to wire the money or, legitimate issue outstanding and as- GOLADAR at the caller’s prompting, purchase a sist you accordingly. If you don’t 1. In East India, one who has charge of pre-paid card such as a Green Dot have any reason to believe that you a storehouse Money Pak commonly available at have an outstanding issue, such as 2. An agnostic or non believer Politics Should Be Kept Out Of 3. A looking glass, small telescope pharmacies and convenience stores you never received a notice in the 4. A green vegetable pigment to make the payment. According to mail, contact the Treasurer Inspector FERDNESS PSE&G, “When PSE&G makes an General for Tax Administration at 1- 1. Sharpness; eagerness Fanwood RR Parking Permits outbound phone call to customers, 800-366-4484 and the Westfield Po- 2. Self-assuredness; certainty customer-specific information is lice Department at (908) 789-4000. 3. The state of being afraid Over the years the fee for permits to park at the We do not believe Fanwood should be taking out shared with the customer. That infor- I urge residents to trust their in- 4. A state of awkwardness; clumsiness Fanwood Historic Train Station has become an issue its frustrations on Scotch Plains commuters on the mation includes the account name, stincts. If you sense that something FELO-DE-SE as Scotch Plans’ residents feel they should not be police merger issue. address, number and current balance. just doesn’t seem right, or a threat is 1. Excessive grief; very sad If customers do not receive this cor- made, do not hesitate to end the call. 2. Suicide charged more than their Fanwood counterparts. On another issue, we have heard that the Fanwood rect information, they likely are not Never release any personal informa- 3. Care free; relaxed Fanwood contends they incur all the costs to both Recycling Center may be coming back to life. A few 4. A fencing master speaking with a PSE&G representa- tion and do not make any payment CULVERIN police and maintain the parking lot. years ago a former treasurer, Joan Ayala of the tive.” In addition, PSE&G advises until you have verified legitimacy 1. A receptacle for archery implements The issue took center stage last week when the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling Association, was that, “PSE&G customers scheduled through trustworthy means. At any 2. A large vat to hold cloth for bleach- borough council considered hiking parking permits sentenced to five years probation for stealing $15,000 for disconnection due to nonpayment time you suspect a scam, do not hesi- ing receive written notice on their bill at tate to the call the Westfield Police 3. A small tub for non-Fanwood residents to $800 per year — a from the Association’s funds over a four-year pe- least 10 days in advance.” In the Department or 9-1-1 in the event of 4. A musket or cannon used in the $150 increase. The proposed hike, though, was riod. event any resident or business owner an emergency. Middle Ages really on Scotch Plains residents as they are the only As a result, the recycling center lost its non-profit senses that they are being scammed, David Wayman More letters on pages 5, 15 non-borough residents using the lot. In the end the status. But now we hear the center is making a terminate the call and call PSE&G Westfield Police Chief council agreed to a $700 charge for non-residents recovery. Fanwood has been considering starting a directly at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734) Letters to and $360 for Fanwoodians. curbside recycling program in the borough. But the But what was the real reason for such a giant hike council rejected a bid this past week saying the cost ‘Pension Stripping’ Strips Older the Editor on its Scotch Plains’ neighbors? Is it really costs would put the borough over the state’s 2 percent cap Americans of Protections, Security Bringing First associated with maintaining and policing the lot? Or on property tax levy increases. August 14th was the 79th anniver- ping” because it strips older Ameri- Responders, Residents is that some Fanwood council members are incensed We encourage residents throughout the region to sary of the signing into law of the cans of legal protections and finan- that a majority of Scotch Plains council members take advantage of the recycling center. The center Social Security Act by President cial security we previously had under And Business Together shot down a plan supported by Fanwood for a joint has been cited as having one of the most successful Franklin D. Roosevelt. For retired both the ERISA pension law and Pen- Fanwood Police Chief Richard police force for the two towns? Three of the five recycling programs in the state. Americans over 65, Social Security sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Trigo would like to thank everyone members of the Scotch Plains governing body mem- We look forward to seeing the recycling center and is the main source of income, how- Our government took action al- who participated in our annual Na- ever, increasingly that is not suffi- most 80 years ago to ensure seniors tional Night Out. A special thank you bers do not support having the merged department its volunteers service the region for many more cient. would have security in retirement. to all of our sponsors: The Chippery, administered by an autonomous governing body years to come. While millions of retirees choose Today, leaders must reassure seniors Mara’s Cafe, Be Craftful, K-9 Re- known as a joint meeting. to work for a single employer in that they will not be pension strip- sorts, Somerset Patriots, Rialto The- exchange for guaranteed pensions and ping victims. The nonprofit atre, Fanwood PBA 123, Fanwood benefits, the companies they worked ProtectSeniors.Org, which I am a part Fire Department, Fanwood Rescue for have been abandoning their fidu- of, is leading a legislative effort in Squad. Care Free Days Are Nearly Over ciary responsibilities in favor of pen- Washington, D.C. and in state legis- National Night Out Against Crime sion stripping. Pension stripping is latures to ensure pension and annuity is specifically designed to bring First when companies sell off or transfer protections. I urge all retirees to band Responders, residents and business For Kids, Parents as Schools Loom their retirees’ pension plans to invest- together with them to protect our together. I believe that this year we ment funds or insurers, converting economic futures. were able to accomplish our goal Time to break out the pens and pencils, books, day of school, their entry into high school or the first them into annuities, with little to no Regina Brown while providing the children of smart phones, laptops, tweets and backpacks, brand day of their pivotal senior year of high school. Of protections. Monroe Township Fanwood with a fun filled evening. new school clothes and lunch money. Soon, it’s back course, countless families have already bade some Retirees call this “pension strip- Thank you for your continued sup- to school for area kids, meaning the carefree days of tearful farewells to their adult children as they set off port and always be cognizant that my The Shady Rest in Scotch Plains, door is always open to everyone so summer are over – not only for the youngsters, but for college. we may continue to foster the rela- also for their parents. It’s been The years tend to fly by We Must Continue This Restoration tionship between police, residents and more than two months since quicker than many of us would This country that we live Studies of and Various Repairs and Im- businesses. homework worries, book report like, so, between the day-to-day in…America…is truly a great nation! provements to the Scotch Hills Golf Chief Richard Trigo angst, missed rides, early morn- events, some of them frustrating We have spread freedom and democracy Course Clubhouse.” We have since offi- Fanwood to the farthest reaches of the globe and cially renamed Scotch Hills, to “The ing and after-school practices, – like trying to explain algebra provided some of the greatest medical, Shady Rest at Scotch Hills.” This new show and-tell crises, sicknesses to a teary-eyed sixth grader or technological and economic progress the name pays tribute to its past, present and Cancel Your Plans for – real and imagined, good and hastily slapping together a plas- world has ever seen. For all of our combined future. success…America has also been de- Sadly, we know that despite efforts to Visiting Mexico bad hair days and all the other ter topography map of some for- scribed as “The Great Experiment.” We patch the roof, some damage was done to I have vacationed in Mexico at emergencies of the moment have eign country or waking early to try new things…we evolve…we move the interior of the building this past win- least 10 times in the past, in Acapulco, reared their ugly heads. drive someone to a predawn forward and make progress. But, with ter. A winter which saw unprecedented Mexico City, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and every experiment, comes some failure snow levels and multiple polar vortexes while in the armed forces in Laredo But the next couple of weeks swim practice – parents should and untold effort to get it right. Some- which wreaked havoc not only to the flat — I’ll never set foot in Mexico again. should also be a time of pride for remember that these days and times we do get it right…and at other roof at Shady Rest, but individual homes Marine Sergeant Tahmooressi, a parents as they watch their off- these responsibilities won’t last times the struggle continues. across our community. Thankfully, the decorated veteran of the U.S. Marine Two major failures in American his- damage was done to things which were spring – a year older and, hopefully, wiser than last forever. And for many parents, the wish will be that tory were that of slavery and segregation. not part of the historic Shady Rest such as Corps, mistakenly crossed into September – head off for what may be their very first they could last indefinitely. Both sought to subjugate some people for the structure…but rather they were newly Mexico at the border and was ar- the benefit of others. added, modern materials such as the rested and is still in jail in Mexico And even though we are still a work in dropped ceiling tiles and sheetrock. How- after over four months. progress, progress has been made. How- ever, it is the uncertainty of the winter Our anti-American administration ever, that struggle is why…the Shady ahead, and the knowledge that the build- has done nothing to free him from Rest was…and is…such a great and im- ing can structurally support it, which this ridiculous situation while the portant symbol of the human spirit and leads me to support putting a new roof on corruption and lack of interest here the struggles that we face. This shining the building at this time. In doing so, and abroad keeps him in jail. example of the human spirit, and its ide- preventing damage which might impact als, is what has and is motivating me to do the structure or other historical elements If you have any plans to visit the right thing. of the building in the event that we are Mexico, cancel them! If you believe At a time when African-Americans forced to endure another unpredictable that our government should do noth- were being segregated and marginalized, winter. ing to protect our servicemen and the Shady Rest provided them with a I do this, however, with some misgiv- women — do nothing. place of refuge and sanctuary...it pro- ing. I am primarily concerned with the For more information on this case vided a “Place for Us.” You could go to asbestos that is in the roof. My hope…is watch Greta Van Sustem on Fox News the Shady Rest and escape all of the that when we begin work, we do not or Google the marine’s name. If you terrible things happening to you and encounter any problems with the asbes- just don’t give a damn, vote accord- around you. Even if it was only for the tos. My fear…is that we will and that it day, you could enjoy golf and tennis, will cause either further unplanned ex- ingly and keep watching this country pleasant meals, fellowship and great en- pense for which we do not have enough and what it stands for disappear. tertainment away from the hate and big- money, or even worse a delay. Because George Tomkin Sr. otry that existed outside the club. For all we are working on a timeline between Scotch Plains of the history that The Shady Rest con- now and this winter, a delay (caused by tains, it is its triumph of the human spirit the need for state intervention and that gives it its greatest meaning…and remediation of the asbestos) opens up the ‘GOOD MORNING this building is truly an important symbol possibility that we get hit with weather VIETNAM!’ of that. which hurts the building and that, I do not When I first heard about the history of want to see happen. My support of a new Robin Williams, 1951-2014 The Shady Rest, I was truly amazed. To roof stands however, after having weighed know that a place like this existed…and these concerns with the need to protect that it existed in our town…right around and begin progress. the corner, inspired me and ignited in me But even with a new roof, our work a desire to bring back that place which will not be done. Whether you support had provided so many with such a special Plan A, B or D…we must continue this place of respite from the world outside restoration! We cannot simply put lip- the walls. But in my mind, in order to stick on the building and call it victory. truly pay our respect, and to truly honor We must do more! One day, when every- The Shady Rest’s place in our nation’s one who is here now is gone…that build- history, we must do things the right way. ing must live on so that future genera- We would do disservice to react im- tions will see and understand the great pulsively, to immediately run out at that significance that The Shady Rest made in State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District time and put a new roof on the building, the lives of many. Whether it was Henry Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) before we knew what was really needed Willis, Sr. and his dream of having 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 or whether the building could even sup- equal…or John Shippen as the first Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 port such an endeavor. American born professional golfer…or (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford To do so at that time did not make even that a sleepy town like Scotch Plains Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] sense to me. It was my desire to see that could play host to some of the biggest and 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. 12th Congressional District every step be taken to ensure the security brightest talent of the day at a time when Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 of the building until such time as we the country appeared against them…for (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 could plan and understand what needed the sake of those souls we need to fully Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) to be done now and well into the future. preserve The Shady Rest. That is my Union County Freeholders 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 Elizabeth, New Jersey [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains Obviously, the entire council agreed with commitment to all of you…and my hope Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 this approach in that there was a unani- is that my colleagues and our community (908) 527-4200 (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] mous vote including Mayor Glover, will join the effort. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Councilwoman Gialanella, Councilman Chris Hudak, chair Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Beckerman, Councilman Marcus and Bo Vastine [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] myself for “Undertaking of Professional Scotch Plains Councilman Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 5 Congress Candidate Norcross Calls for Letters to the Editor End of Corporate Tax Dodge Loophole REGION — State Senator Donald at home to protect their families and Put Another Way, Good Intentions Twin Peaks: Norcross (D-5th, Camden), Demo- properties. Their free ride has gone cratic candidate for the U.S. House of on long enough,” Sen. Norcross said. May Breed Bad Results Hillary and Christie Representatives in New Jersey’s First “Congress should pass a law to im- Gone are the days when parents are likely to be obese adults and so District, has called on Congress to mediately close this loophole, and and their children could hold bake will be at greater risk for heart dis- By Sal Caruana take action when it reconvenes in compel these corporations and banks sales at school to raise money for the ease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several Former Westfield Councilman September to permanently close cor- who earn big fees on the deals to band, the choir, the soccer team. The types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. porate tax ‘inversion’ loopholes al- return to the U.S. Treasury what Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of All this is granted but there is an- Part 1...In a recent Gallup Poll, cent of the total) in the race won by lowing big business to avoid paying they’ve been avoiding in federal taxes 2010 makes sure of that! other issue, one having to do with Hillary Clinton led the field of 16 Governor Bill Clinton against in- their fair share in taxes at the expense retroactive to January 1, 2014. According to “Put Down the Cup- freedom and liberty — the very cor- potential Presidential candidates as cumbent President George H.W. of America’s middle class. Several Senator Carl Levin’s (D- cake: New Rules Hit School Bakes nerstones, the very foundations of not only the best known but the best Bush. In a striking resemblance to stories and editorials in recent days in Mich.)‘Cut Unjustified Tax (CUT) Sales” by Stephanie Armour in The our beloved democracy. Is it the re- liked too; however, Gallup also says today’s Tea Party, Perot’s United We The New York Times highlighted how Loopholes’ legislation would take Wall Street Journal of August 2,2014, sponsibility of government to man- her favorability rating clearly peaked Stand campaign was a populist move- some of America’s largest compa- concrete steps to close offshore tax even Girl Scout cookies are out. Imag- date what people may and may not as secretary of state in 2012 and has ment born within the Republican nies were exploiting the tax code havens, including eliminating sweet- ine! And homemade baked goods eat or drink? Was Mayor Michael been trending steadily lower since Party over its failures to address defi- after the Senate Permanent Subcom- heart tax incentives for offshoring give way to processed food because Bloomberg of New York City over- then. As a recent proxy for current cit spending and unbalanced bud- mittee on Investigations exposed U.S. jobs, stopping American-man- process food provides specific nutri- stepping bounds when he had his public interest, Hillary’s bumpy book gets. Though he did not win any complex transactions designed to aged companies from claiming for- tional information. health department mandate the size tour and unspectacular sales has to be electoral votes, Perot weakened Presi- dodge tens of billions of dollars in eign status, expanding authority at Treats must meet calorie, sodium, of soda drinks sold by street vendors, worrying her political advisors, as dent Bush’s electoral total in the same taxes. the treasury to break up these tax- fat, and other requirements. Schools stadiums, movie theaters, restaurants, well as the increasing media scrutiny way Nader weakened Gore’s by de- “Inversions, which are at the heart dodging arrangements, and establish- that do not comply may be fined. and delis? A decision the Court of of the crony job bank and rapacious priving him of Florida. of the issue, allow American compa- ing guidelines for companies to prove Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah Appeals the highest appellate court money machine that is the Clinton The most famous third-party epi- nies to set up shop overseas, to rein- their legitimate offshore status, rather was fined more than $15,000 during of New York State in June of this year Foundation. While Clinton’s positive sode in American history is back in corporate there, and avoid paying than simply relying on creative ac- the 2012-2013 school year for sell- held that the health department had rating has peaked for now, so has the news too, with a recent book by American taxes even if its leadership, counting. The Joint Committee on ing certain snacks and carbonated exceeded its administrative author- Governor Chris Christie’s recent Pulitzer prize biographer Doris shareholders, and operations are still Taxation in Congress and the beverages near the student lunchroom ity. slide. The Gallup Poll finds Gover- Kearns Goodwin called “The Bully based here in this country,” said Sena- President’s Office of Management while meals were being service, but What other governmental bans may nor Christie’s national image is re- Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William tor Norcross. “That’s beyond wrong. and Budget have estimated that imple- the fine was later reduced to $1,297. be in the offing? covering sharply from the Bridgegate Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Some of these corporations haven’t menting these reforms would yield at Each state can mandate the num- James Madison political theorist, scandal last fall, a trend that is likely Journalism.” It is the story of the paid a dime in federal taxes in years least $155 billion in deficit reduction ber of daytime fundraisers held each sometimes called “the father of the to continue if the ongoing investiga- complex relationship between these because of this tax avoidance loop- over 10 years. year that do not meet the law’s nutri- Constitution, and the fourth Presi- tions fail to produce any evidence of two Republican presidents, and ex- hole and it needs to stop.” “This is not a Republican or Demo- tional standards, but some states on dent stated in a speech to the Virginia complicity. Can Christie recover to plains how a third party come-back “When people who teach school, cratic issue — it is an issue of eco- their own have adopted limits on the legislature on June 16,1788, “I be- his peak popularity and be the formi- attempt by Roosevelt in 1912 against wait on tables, feed nursing home nomic patriotism. All of us who love sale of baked goods. lieve there are more instances of the dable opponent the Clinton camp the incumbent - his former friend and patients, and wire up buildings pay our country have an obligation to pay Schools, they have enough to do to abridgment of freedom of people by once feared? Yes, if you believe successor Taft - effectively handed more than their fair share of taxes, it our fair share to support it,” Sen. teach reading, writing, and arithmetic, gradual and silent encroachments by Gallup’s observation that American the election to New Jersey Governor is just plain wrong that huge corpora- Norcross said. must monitor food sales in order to those in power than by violent and voters “are quick to forgive-or per- Woodrow Wilson in a four-way race tions can just change their addresses prevent being fined. sudden usurpations.” haps to forget.” No matter who the that also included the Socialist candi- and pay nothing or next to nothing. What may happen to the public President Thomas Jefferson in his Republican nominee is, the sad fact date Eugene Debs. With only 41per- Yet the CEOs of these same compa- schools in Westfield? first inaugural address, March 4,1801, remains that the Tea Party can easily cent of the popular vote, Wilson won nies expect our sons and daughters to Yes, childhood obesity is a major said, “Sometimes it is said that man render that candidacy moot. 82 percent of the electoral votes, and defend their interests around the public health problem. According to cannot be trusted with the govern- History tells us that the Republican the election of 1912, marked the last world, and our first responders here the Centers for Disease Control and ment of himself. Can he, then, be nominee in 2016 has a zero chance of time a candidate (Roosevelt) who Prevention, nearly 18 percent of chil- trusted with the government of oth- winning the presidency if it’s insur- was neither a Republican nor Demo- dren 6 to 11 in 2012 were obese! An ers?” gent Tea Party faction splits off after crat came in second in either the Home Financing By increase from 7 percent in 1980! Put another way, good intentions losing in the Republican Presidential popular vote (27 percent) or the Elec- Obesity in adolescents aged 12 to 19 may breed bad results. primaries and sponsors its own third- toral College vote (16 percent). This has gone from 5 percent to 21 percent How well and true that the country party candidate in the General Elec- 100-year-old record may never be OWEN BRAND during this same period. More than should no longer suffer obesity but tion. The history of third-party Presi- broken, now that elections are domi- NMLS# 222999 33 percent of children and adoles- how well and true too that a country dential candidates in close elections nated by the financial prowess and cents in 2012 were overweight or that for some social good loses a part of is that they have been ruinous to the permanent fundraising apparatuses obese! Obesity increases the risk of the freedom of choice is a country that chances of the major party they have of our two major parties. A second cardiovascular disease, high choles- may someday lose that even more ba- spun from. In 2000, Al Gore’s fate place finish for a national third-party was tied to Florida’s electoral votes candidate today would be just as im- terol, high blood pressure, diabetes, sic health which is liberty and freedom. SM bone and joint problems, sleep ap- There are other ways to limit the which he lost by a contested margin probable as a first place finish. nea, and social and psychological consumption of fatty, salty, and sugar of 537 popular votes. While history To be continued next week. problems such as stigmatization and filled desserts. Education, parental will remember the Supreme Court Local: poor self-esteem. supervision and teaching, the advice challenge, it will also not forget the 908-789-2730 Children and adolescents who are of the physician. 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 www.jameswardmansion.com Call Me For A Free Consultation Page 6 Thursday, August 14, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Obituaries – Gretchen ‘Chris’ Voorhees, 77, Was Speech Therapist, Active Volunteer Westfield mately $150, were removed. Entry Gretchen “Chris” Voorhees, be- Tennis Association. Chris dedicated a Monday, August 4, police re- was gained through an unlocked loved wife, mother and grand- considerable amount of her time to ceived a report alleging fraud and door. mother, speech therapist and dedi- volunteerism and community service. theft on the 100 block of Elm Street. Tuesday, August 5, a resident of cated community volunteer, died In 1966 Chris married Robert Fait A local business owner claimed to Harding Road reported being the on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at the Voorhees in a Philadel- have been defrauded of $350 by victim of criminal mischief. He age of 77. phia suburb. She is sur- someone unknown who falsely stated that sometime overnight Chris was born on vived by her husband, claimed in a telephone call to be a someone unknown broke the rear March 4, 1937 in Boston, three children, Jill bill collector. window of his motor vehicle with Mass. to Martha Voorhees Vick of Denver, Tuesday, August 5, John J. Eckel, a rock. Catherine Nash and Colo., Karen Lura Jr., 67, of Iselin was arrested and Wednesday, August 6, a resident Myron Arthur Myers. She Voorhees of Boston, charged with driving while intoxi- of Michael Lane reported being graduated from high Mass. and Kenneth Rob- GOING GREEN...Sporting bright green T-shirts for the Green Mountain State, cated (DWI) following a motor ve- the victim of criminal mischief. school in White Plains, ert Voorhees of Vienna, hicle accident on the 1000 block of Sometime overnight, someone un- N.Y. She began studies at 45 members of the First Congregational Church in Westfield, including students, Va., and seven grandchil- clergy and chaperones, recently returned from a week of service in Rutland, Vt. Central Avenue. He was held at known punctured all four tires on the State University of dren, Curran, Catie and as their annual summer mission trip. For information on the church’s youth police headquarters pending his the victim’s motor vehicle, which Iowa and received her Lauren Vick, Carey and fellowship and outreach opportunities, call (908) 233-2494. sober release. was parked in the driveway. bachelor’s degree from Madeline Christa Wednesday, August 6, Steven Thursday, August 7, a resident Penn State University. A Voorhees and Austin and Kelley, 55, of Westfield was ar- of Tisbury Village reported being a master’s degree in Speech Cameron Voorhees. FCC Youth Volunteers rested on three Dover warrants, with victim of fraud. She stated that Pathology was awarded Gretchen Voorhees A memorial service total bail of $1,300, after turning someone unknown made approxi- in 1961 from Penn State. will be held at 2 p.m. on himself in at police headquarters. mately $900 in purchases on her Chris lived and worked in Sunday, August 17, 2014, at the Uni- Return From Vermont He was released after posting bail. credit card without her authoriza- Wilmington, Del., Westfield, N.J. and tarian Universalist Church, 5603 WESTFIELD — Representatives The college students included Kelsey Friday, August 8, Bilal tion. Greensboro, N.C. She worked prima- Hilltop Road, Jamestown, N.C. of the First Congregational Church Boyea of Scotch Plains, Brandon Muhammad, 27, of Plainfield was Thursday, August 7, Fisnike rily in elementary and preschool-age 27282. (FCC) of Westfield returned recently Gloeggler of Clark, Lia Gordon of arrested at Plainfield police head- Marke, 26, of Berkeley Heights settings, assisting children with Memorial donations in Chris’ from their annual mission trip, a week Fanwood and Chandler Robertson of quarters on outstanding warrants was arrested on an outstanding speech-language impairments. A mu- honor can be sent to The Unitarian of volunteerism and fellowship that Westfield. Student representatives in- from Westfield and Pleasantville, warrant for $1,000 issued by the sical soul, Chris spent many years Universalist Church at the address has continued for seven consecutive cluded Emily and Mary Norwine of with bail totaling $900. Unable to Union Court. Police stopped Marke singing with her church choir and held above. summers. The group of 45 middle- Cranford, Laurel Elkin, Ian Gordon, post bail, he was remanded to the for a motor vehicle violation on a degree in music. She served as presi- August 14, 2014 and senior-high students, chaperones Samantha Gorman, Sean and Dylan Union County jail. East Second Street and discovered dent and co-founder of the Westfield and clergy traveled to Rutland, Vt. to Voltz of Fanwood, and Mike Bonnell, Saturday, August 9, Jason the warrant. He was transported to partner with YouthWorks, a non-profit Ben Evans, Daniel Federico, Ani Hsu Timmons, 27, of Elizabeth was ar- police headquarters where he was Madge E. Wittel, 77, Lived In Westfield; organization that runs programs for Obrock, Isaac and Taylor Scott, and rested on a no-bail Union County processed and released. church volunteers. Kate Traina of Scotch Plains. Westfield Sheriff’s Office warrant after turn- Friday, August 8, a resident of Cranford Dramatic Club Past President “We had a great week in Rutland residents included Carly and Taylor ing himself in at police headquar- Jackson Avenue reported being the working in teams at service sites as Bechtloff, Grace and Nora Brindle, ters. Timmons was processed and victim of criminal mischief. She Mrs. Madge E. Wittel, 77, of ing husband of 55 years, Edward; diverse as building new trail entrances Melissa Endy, Charlotte and Ceci Foun- turned over to the Union County stated that sometime overnight Westfield died on Monday, August sons, Edward C. and Keith; daugh- in a local state forest to serving at a tain-Jardim, Samantha Gargiulo, Isabella Sheriff’s Office. someone unknown threw paint on 11, at Overlook Medical Center in ter-in-law, Claudia; grandchildren, thrift store/soup kitchen to helping in Gelfand, Alison Jaruzelski, Madeline Sunday, August 10, Kenneth her driveway and porch. Summit after a brief illness. She went Lauren, Luke and Julia, and brother, a nursing home. We also painted Motyczka, Jordan, Logan and Kendall Wichosk, 28, of Westfield was ar- Saturday, August 9, a resident of home to be with The Lord surrounded William, and sister, Joan. bleachers at the Vermont State Fair- Robertson, Hope Rothenberg, and rested near the South Avenue traf- Spruce Mill Lane reported being by her loving family. Madge’s Life Celebration will be grounds, helped run a Vacation Bible Jonathan Saminski. Zachary Volz of fic circle on open warrants from the victim of criminal mischief. Mrs. Wittel was born in Jersey City today, Thursday, August 14, from 2 to School and worked at a Salvation Kenilworth and Chris Zdenek of Balti- Westfield, Garwood and Cranford, She stated that sometime overnight and lived in Westfield for 45 years. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and tomorrow, Army site,” said the Reverend Joy more, Md. rounded out the group. with bail amounts of $478, $1,237 someone unknown damaged her She was a longtime member and Friday, August 15, from 9 to 10 a.m., Mounts, FCC youth minister. “I could Fundraisers held throughout the and $271, respectively. He was pro- front door. past president of the Cranford Dra- at Gray Funeral Directors, A Life Cel- not be prouder of the hard work and year, including a tag sale, pancake cessed and held pending bail. Saturday, August 9, Alfred matic Club, where she loved to act, ebration Home, 318 East Broad Street, enthusiasm of our group.” breakfast, spaghetti supper and talent Sunday, August 10, Patrick Voelker, 20, of Scotch Plains was direct, produce and write for adult Westfield, where her funeral service The FCC contingent of 32 youth, show, and ShopRite gift card sales, McBrearty, 53, of Westfield was arrested on an outstanding warrant and children’s theater. She also was a will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, August four college students and nine adults help underwrite the cost of travel. arrested on an open Robbinsville for $2,078 issued by the Scotch faithful attendee of the First Baptist 15, 2014. Interment will follow at was led by the Reverend Mark Boyea, First Congregational Church, a traffic warrant for $240 after turn- Plains Court. Police stopped Voelker Church of Metuchen. Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. senior minister; Reverend Mounts, member of the United Church of ing himself in at police headquar- for a motor vehicle violation on Mrs. Wittel is survived by her lov- August 14, 2014 associate minister, and Joe Regan, Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street ters. He was processed and released Linden Lane and discovered the assistant music director. Chaperones in Westfield. For additional informa- after posting bail. warrant. He was transported to po- Ethel Decker, 88, Westfield Resident; included Cindy Boyea, Karen tion on youth activities and other Scotch Plains lice headquarters where he was pro- Federico, Marion Gordon, Geoff outreach opportunities, call (908) Monday, August 4, a resident of cessed and released. Was Employed With Bell Telephone Marino, Debra Volz and Brian Yarvin. 233-2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. Beverly Avenue reported being the Saturday, August 9, Malcolm victim of a theft. The victim stated Pearson, 22, of Linden was arrested Ethel Decker (Oldis), 88, of deeply missed by her six grandchil- that sometime overnight someone on an outstanding warrant for Westfield passed away peacefully on dren, Caroline, Paul, Kailey, Patrick, unknown entered her motor vehicle, $1,300 issued by the Scotch Plains Monday, August 11, surrounded by Matthew and Peter. which was parked in front of her Court. Police stopped Pearson for her loving family. Friends may visit Dooley Colonial house, and removed an undeter- a motor vehicle violation on Park Born in Newark, Mrs. Decker was Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, mined amount of cash. Entry was Avenue and discovered the war- raised in Irvington and lived in Westfield, today, Thursday, August gained through an unlocked door. rant. He was transported to police Westfield since 1951. She had worked 14, from 3 to 7 p.m., with a prayer Tuesday, August 5, a resident of headquarters, where he was pro- for Bell Telephone in Cranford, retir- service at 6:30 p.m. Washington Avenue reported be- cessed and released. ing in 1993. Please make donations in her ing the victim of a theft. He stated Mountainside She was the beloved wife of the memory to the Foundation for Dia- that sometime overnight someone Tuesday, August 5, Anthony M. late Thomas J. Decker, Sr. (1984) and betes Research, 513 W. Mt. Pleasant unknown entered his motor ve- Delledonne, 26, of Summit was the devoted mother of Deborah Avenue, Suite 220, Livingston, N.J. hicle, which was parked in the lot. arrested for driving with a sus- Killian and her husband, Walter, Tom 07039. Multiple DVDs, valued at approxi- pended license following a motor and his wife, Kim, and Peter and his August 14, 2014 vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue, wife, Tricia. She was the loving sister Caregiver Meetings on the Westfield border. He was of Mildred Oldis. She also will be issued a summons and released at JCSS to Welcome Continue Sept. 8 the scene. Families at New Site WESTFIELD — A support group Wednesday, August 6, Courtney ECF Seeks Vendors WESTFIELD — Westfield fami- for those persons who are caring for A. Robinson, 23, of North lies coming to the Jewish Cultural elderly or chronically ill loved ones Plainfield was arrested in Union For Outdoor Market School & Society (JCSS) will head to meets on the first non-holiday Mon- Township on a Mountainside war- AWARD WINNERS...Marylyn Straight, Barbara Mullin, president of the Gar- day of each month, September rant in the amount of $183. FANWOOD — The Emmanuel a new site as of the start of the new den Club of New Jersey; Pat Wilson, Diana Kazazis and Inge Bossert, pictured Cancer Foundation (ECF), which school year on Sunday, September 7. through June, at 7:30 p.m. in the Thursday, August 7, Pinal A. left to right, accept their awards during the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of parish center of St. Helen’s Roman Patel, 28, of Piscataway was ar- serves children diagnosed with The adult and children’s Sunday Westfield’s Annual Luncheon June 11 at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. cancer and their families, is look- morning education programs, which Catholic Church on Lamberts Mill rested on Route 22, West, and ing for vendors, artists and crafters reinforce Secular Humanistic Jewish Road in Westfield. charged with possession of less for its outdoor Vendor Market on identity, have been relocated to rented The group will hold its next meet- than 50 grams of suspected mari- Saturday, September 13. space in Glen Ridge High School. Rake and Hoe Earns Awards, ing on September 8. These are infor- juana. Patel was a passenger in a Open to the public, this event The new board has approved an inte- mation and sharing sessions. For more motor vehicle. Further investiga- will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 grated curriculum for the Holiday Plans Holiday House Tour information, call Marilyn Ryan at tion revealed the suspect to be in p.m. on the south side of the Workshop Program (Grades K to 2) (908) 232-1214. possession of suspected marijuana, according to police. Patel was Fanwood Train Station on South and the Sunday morning Five-Year WESTFIELD — The Rake and group’s many service projects in Avenue in Fanwood. The rain date Program (Grades 3 to 7), culminat- Westfield and Mountainside. transported to police headquarters, Hoe Garden Club of Westfield earned Trip Is Slated to Visit processed and released. is Sunday, September 14. ing in a Graduation-B’nai Mitzvah. multiple awards on the club, state and Federated with the National Coun- Each vendor will have a 12-foot Holiday celebrations for the 56- national level during the past year. cil of State Garden Clubs, and the Newark Cemeteries by 10-foot space equal to 144 year-old organization will continue They were awarded at the Garden Garden Club of New Jersey, the Rake AREA — The Jewish Federation Maternity Orientation square feet or two parking spaces. to be in a variety of other community Club of New Jersey Annual Meeting and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield of Greater MetroWest NJ will spon- Vendors will be allowed to arrive venues. For more information, visit on June 5 and at the end-of-year club has between 50 and 70 members. For sor a Newark Cemetery Visiting Day Set at Saint Barnabas and set up at 8:30 a.m. jcss-nj.org or call (973) 200-8309. luncheon at Echo Lake Country Club more information, call Karen Jolley- on Sunday, September 28, from 10 AREA — A free Maternity Ori- Admission to the Vendor Market in Westfield on June 11. Gates, club president, at (908) 233- a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have entation seminar and tour will take will be free for the public. Interested At the national level, the club won 5125, or visit facebook.com/ an opportunity to visit the cemeteries place on August 19, 22 and 26, at 7 vendors are asked to call Barbara at Probitas Verus Honos the first-place award for its monthly rakeandhoe and rakeandhoe.org. and the graves of loved ones in the and 8 p.m., and on August 24, at 2 (908) 322-4323, extension no. 17. newsletter from National Garden Club, Grove Street and South Orange Av- and 3 p.m., at Saint Barnabas Medi- Inc., produced and edited by Inge enue area, and also the McClellan cal Center, located at 94 Old Short Bossert. On the state level, the club Street area near Newark Airport. Hills Road in Livingston. won for a club with over 50 members, Prayer to Detailed cemetery information The program and tour are de- The Doris I. Cavanaugh Membership The Blessed Virgin will be available at the office of signed for expectant mothers inter- Gray Funeral Homes Participation Trophy for having the (Never known to fail) Raiken Monuments, 308 Grove ested in or planning to deliver at highest percentage of membership par- Oh most beautiful Flower of Street in Newark. There is no charge. Saint Barnabas. To provide a per- For more information, contact sonalized experience, class size is Since 1897 ticipation in state events, a Certificate Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, [email protected] or (973) 929- limited. Online registration is re- of Merit to a Junior Garden Club for Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Civic Achievement-Youth Butterfly Mother of the Son of God, Im- 3064. Information also is available quired at barnabashealth.org/ Garden, Certificate of Merit with Gold maculate Virgin, assist me in my at jfedgmw.org. sbmcevents. Seal for Junior Gardening, Certificate necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help of Merit for Junior Gardening Objec- me! Show me herein you are my tives, and Certificate of Merit with mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Gold Seal for an Excellent Yearbook. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, On the club level, individual awards I humbly beseech you from the were as follows: Judy Kampe Award bottom of my heart to succor me in — Marylyn Straight; Nancy Wallace this necessity. There are none who Award — Barbara Mullin; Kay Cross can withstand your power. Show Award — Diana Kazazis, for chair- me herein you are my mother. Oh Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in ing the State Flower Show, and the Mary, conceived without sin, pray 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Agnes Eggimann Award – Inge for us who have recourse to thee. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Bossert, for her outstanding Bloomin’ Holy Mother, I place this cause in personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Times monthly club newsletter, your hands (3x). cremation. Facebook page, photography and Holy Spirit, You who solve all communications work for the club. problems, light all roads so that I Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of may attain my goal. You who gave 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Westfield has a long-term reputation me the divine gift to forgive and Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 for its service to the community and forget all evil against me and that in William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. donations to worthy causes. The club’s all instances in my life You are with NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Holiday House Tour of four distin- me. I want in this short prayer to (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 guished homes in Westfield is sched- thank You as I confirm once again uled for Saturday, December 6, 2014, that I never want to be separated and has been in the planning stages for John-Michael “J.M.” Jones from You in eternal glory. Thank HISTORIC TRAIL...Union County became the first New Jersey county to mark many months. Each home will be deco- you for your mercy towards me N.J. Lic. #4869 rated with a different theme depend- the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail with a dedication cer- and mine. Amen. emony July 14 at the Mountain Avenue entrance to Echo Lake Park in Westfield. Director ing on the character of the dwelling. Say this prayer on three con- The 600-mile trail commemorates France’s contribution to the American Revo- This event is only presented every secutive days. Publish this prayer lution. Two historic Westfield houses, the Miller-Cory House Museum and the www.grayfuneralhomes.com four years because of the intense plan- after the favor is granted. Reeve House of the Westfield Historical Society, are located on the trail. Pictured ning and execution of detail. It is the K.A.G. at the ceremony are Fran Gold, left, former president of the Miller-Cory Board primary source of revenue for the of Volunteers, and Nancy Priest, president of the Westfield Historical Society. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 7 Interfaith Day of Prayer Set Synagogue to Offer Programs September 18 In Westfield For Kids For High Holidays WESTFIELD — The Union tional and life-skills training, educa- SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- High Holiday tickets. Alternatively, County Interfaith Coordinating Com- tion, advocacy and recreation. tion Beth Israel will offer programs young families can enroll their chil- mittee Council, an organization com- “Our goal for the Day of Prayer is for children of all ages during the dren in religious school below third prising 40 interfaith congregations to mark an annual event from which Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah, grade without joining the syna- and community-based nonprofits, to build interfaith efforts within Union September 25 and 26, and Yom Kip- gogue; these families are still eli- will sponsor “The Union County Day County on a 365-day basis, not just a pur, October 4. gible to purchase High Holiday tick- of Prayer: The Ethics of Reciprocity once-a-year holiday event,” said Mr. Supervised babysitting will be ets. The Jewish Federation of – Your Faith, Your Golden Rule.” Blanchard. “To allow the faith-based available for children ages 2 to 6 Greater MetroWest offers free, one- This event will be held on Thurs- leaders and their congregations from during both days of Rosh Hashanah time High Holiday tickets to unaf- day, September 18, beginning at 6:30 all different religions throughout the and on Yom Kippur. Pre-registra- filiated Jews new to the community p.m. Open to the public, it will be county an opportunity to network tion is required for babysitting and through its MetroPass program. held at the First United Methodist with others and bring back to their all other children’s programs. Congregation Beth Israel is an egali- Church, located at One East Broad own communities the benefits of be- NEW HOME...The congregation of Temple Sholom will hold High Holiday Children age 3 through kinder- tarian Conservative synagogue located Street in Westfield. There is no charge ing part of the Interfaith Council.” services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at their new building, located at garten can attend an “Apples & at 18 Shalom Way, at the corner of to attend, although reservations are The council’s goals include not only 1925 Lake Avenue in Scotch Plains. Services are planned for adults and children Honey” pre-school program fea- Martine Avenue, in Scotch Plains. For required. advancing interfaith inclusion and alike. Pictured is the temple’s new home as it nears completion. For more turing stories, songs and snacks. more information, call the synagogue The council was formed to pro- acceptance but also more broadly pro- information about the temple and its activities, visit sholomnj.org. Led by a Congregation Beth Israel office at (908) 889-1830. mote inclusion of all people within moting the services offered to the com- Religious School teacher, it will be the community, without regard to munity by non-profits such as CAU as held all three holiday mornings. Handwriting Analysis race, religion or disability, and to well as government agencies. Temple Sholom Invites “Junior Congregation,” for stu- create a clearinghouse of faith-based, The Day of Prayer will feature a dents in first through sixth grade, On Tap at Library non-profit and government commu- panel discussion on what the Golden will be offered on all three holiday MOUNTAINSIDE — The Friends nity services available to the public, Rule means in different religions, fa- Public For High Holidays mornings. Professional Congrega- of the Mountainside Public Library according to Sid Blanchard, execu- cilitated by the Reverend Erika tion Beth Israel Religious School will sponsor a handwriting-analysis tive director of Community Access Crawford of the Ebenezer AME Church SCOTCH PLAINS — Temple Ne’ilah (Concluding) Service, 5:45 teachers and trained high-school program at the library on Thursday, Unlimited (CAU), the driving force in Rahway and co-chair of the Day of Sholom has announced that high p.m. students will lead these participa- August 21, beginning at 7 p.m. Cal- behind creation of the council. Prayer. The Golden Rule, or Ethics of holiday tickets are available to non- The new temple building is tory children’s services. Children ligrapher Terry Antoniewicz will lead A Union County-based non-profit, Reciprocity, encourages treating oth- members for the inaugural services equipped with an audio induction will be divided by grade into sepa- the session. The library is located at 1 CAU provides support programs and ers as one wishes to be treated. in its new building at 1925 Lake loop for hearing-impaired individu- rate classrooms, utilizing different Constitution Plaza in Mountainside. services to people with disabilities Those wishing to participate in the Avenue in Scotch Plains. als; a playroom to accommodate prayer books appropriate for each Ms. Antoniewicz has more than 45 and youth served under the Depart- Union County Day of Prayer should Non-member rates are $100 per young children and an air-condi- level. Light snacks will be provided. years of experience in analyzing ment of Children and Families (DCF) make reservations by contacting person and $300 per family unit, tioned chapel, among other features. In addition to morning programs, a handwriting to update and repair his- to enable them to live independently Aleyah Lacey at Community Access reflecting a 75-percent discount for There are no fees for the special “Kids’ Kol Nidre” service will torical documents. She has been in the community. These programs Unlimited at (908) 354-3040, exten- individuals and a 25-percent dis- children’s services. All services will be offered for students in grades 2 speaking on the history of handwrit- and services include housing, voca- sion no. 324, or [email protected]. count for families who attended dur- be held at the new temple building. through 6 on Friday evening, October ing throughout Canada and the United ing previous years. These rates Tickets are limited based on maxi- 3, when Yom Kippur officially begins. States as well as attending signature Bramnick Rodriguez Announces Top Trial Lawyer, cover the cost of attendance at all mum occupancy regulations. Part service and part discussion, this analysis parties for the last 20 years. Richard Brockway, Joins Firm as New Partner high holiday services. Additionally, Temple Sholom welcomes individu- program will explore the meaning of This program will highlight the free tickets will be available to those als and families of all backgrounds. the mystical Kol Nidre prayer that is fun aspects of one’s personal signa- WESTFIELD — Richard and her children who were carjacked who qualify through The Jewish Non-members interested in pur- recited at night on erev Yom Kippur, ture through interactivity. Brockway, an accomplished civil in the parking lot. Mr. Brockway has Federation of Greater MetroWest chasing tickets can call (908) 889- signaling the start of the holiday. At Participants are invited to bring their trial attorney, and Westfield resident, also obtained seven-figure settle- New Jersey’s MetroPass program. 4900 or e-mail the conclusion of the “Kids’ Kol Nidre” favorite writing instruments as well as has joined the law offices of ments for victims of construction site “We are excited to welcome the [email protected]. For more in- service, children will join their par- samples of their preferred choices of Bramnick, Rodriguez, a 14-lawyer negligence and defective products. new year in our new building,” said formation, visit sholomnj.org. ents in the main sanctuary to recite unlined paper to reveal more clues personal injury firm with offices Jon Bramnick, the founder of the Temple Sholom Rabbi Joel N. prayers as one congregation. about themselves. To register, call the throughout the state. firm, noted, “The addition of Mr. Abraham. “So many people have School Supplies Sought Finally, children in grades 6 library at (908) 233-0115. For more than 30 years, Mr. Brockway to our talented team of worked so hard for this day and we through 8 are invited to participate Brockway has enjoyed a distinguished trial attorneys will enhance our abil- are glad to share the celebration For St. Joseph Kids in the synagogue’s special candle- Church Seeks Vendors track record of success representing ity to provide quality legal represen- with all who wish to join us in GARWOOD — The Garwood lighting procession, held during the accident victims, and has obtained tation to accident victims throughout worship and reflection.” Knights of Columbus are collect- Havdallah ceremony at the conclu- For Flea Market numerous successful verdicts and the State of New Jersey.” The complete schedule of high ing brand-new school supplies on sion of Yom Kippur on Saturday SPRINGFIELD — The Spring- settlements in cases involving motor Bramnick, Rodriguez has offices holiday services is as follows: behalf of the children of St. Joseph evening, October 4. field Presbyterian Church will host vehicle, slip/fall, and construction ac- in Scotch Plains, Newark, East S’lichot — Saturday, September Social Service Center in Elizabeth. Young families with children be- its Sixth Annual Indoor Flea Market cidents, as well as medical malprac- Brunswick, Morristown, Clifton and 20, 7 p.m. The following items are sug- low third grade can join Congrega- on Saturday, November 1, from 9 tice and premises liability. Cherry Hill. Erev Rosh haShanah — Wednes- gested: pencils, pens, pencil cases, tion Beth Israel at a special reduced a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish House One of his most notable successes Paid Bulletin Board day, September 24, 8 p.m. filler paper, notebooks (marble, rate and enjoy full benefits of syna- Auditorium, located at 37 Church included a jury verdict for negligent goleader.com/express Rosh haShanah I — Thursday, one-, two- and five-subject), rul- gogue membership, including free Mall in Springfield. security against a shopping mall for September 25, Children’s Service ers, crayons, coloring books, fold- Vendors are sought for the event. $2.25 million on behalf of a mother (infants to second grade), 9 to 9:45 ers, binders, highlighters, scissors, PCW Invites Families An eight-foot table will be provided a.m.; Shacharit, 10:30 a.m. staplers, staples, rubber bands, for the cost of $20, which is payable Rosh haShanah II — Friday, Sep- erasers, paper clips, glue sticks, For Movie Night at the time of reservation. On-site Y Highlights Fall Offerings tember 26, Shacharit, 10:30 a.m.; art supplies, backpacks and any WESTFIELD — A Community parking will be available. Second Day Pray and Play (an in- other supplies as well. Movie Night will take place on Tues- The Presbyterian Women’s Group teractive musical service for fami- Donations can be dropped off day, August 19, at 7:45 p.m. on the will offer refreshments for sale. Tables For Active Older Adults lies with children age 4 and under), after 4 p.m. weekdays at the front lawn of The Presbyterian Church have “sold out” quickly in the past, so WESTFIELD — The Westfield Café. The cost for this trip is $99 11 a.m. Garwood Knights of Columbus in Westfield, located at 140 Moun- interested persons are encouraged to Area Y is offering an array of events and includes bus transportation. In- Shabbat Shuvah — Friday, Sep- Council Hall, located at 37 South tain Avenue. reserve as soon as possible. Vendors and activities for active older adults terested persons should register by tember 26, 8 p.m. Avenue in Garwood, opposite The family-friendly Disney movie will not be permitted to sell food. The this fall at the Main Y Facility, Monday, October 27. Kol Nidre, Friday, October 3, 7:30 PathMark. On weekends, individu- Up will be shown. Attendees are en- church reserves the right to prohibit located at 220 Clark Street in Beginner, intermediate and su- p.m. als are asked to first call (908) couraged to bring lawn chairs or blan- the sale of “inappropriate” or Westfield. pervised play bridge classes are Yom Kippur — Saturday, Octo- 789-9809 after 2 p.m. Parking is kets for seating. Popcorn will be manufacturer’s recalled items. The On Wednesday, September 24, available this fall. Robin Gillett, ber 4, Children’s Service (infants to available behind the hall off Wil- served. Details are available on the reservation deadline is Wednesday, the Westfield Area Y will host a ACBL accredited bridge instruc- grade 2), 9 to 9:45 a.m.; Shacharit, low Avenue (turn at Marty Shoes). church websites westfieldpc.org and October 1. For reservations, call the Lunch and Learn program from tor and ACBL Tournament direc- 10:30 a.m.; Discussion, 1 p.m.; Visitors are asked to use the hall’s wired4worship.com. church office at (973) 379-4320. 12:30 to 2 p.m., entitled “Protect tor, is the instructor for the Y’s Musical Meditation-Harmonia side-door entrance. For informa- Yourself Online.” Presenter Debra bridge program. Strings Quartet, 2 p.m.; Mincha (Af- tion, call (908) 789-9809 after 4 Price has 15 years experience in Exercise programs for special ternoon) Service, 3:30 p.m.; Yizkor p.m. or Keith Gallagher at (908) LAW OFFICES OF Internet security at AT&T and is a health groups also are available, (Memorial) Service, 5:15 p.m., and 789-0931. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN “This is the Over-60 state tourna- ative Industries easily bounced the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment. Teams from all the counties in Morris County Bombers, 19-9, but Less than one week after Creative the state are invited, depending on came back from an 8-5 deficit to Industries faced Awning Galore II for how they finish in their leagues. And defeat Creative Industries, 11-9. the Union County 60+ B Division we are the defending state champs,” “The first game, we beat the Bomb- playoff championship, the two teams Creative Industries veteran Brian ers, 19-9. Everyone hit the ball. This squared off again, this time in the N.J. Williams said. game against Awnings, we played 60+ state tournament involving four Earlier in the morning, Awnings II them Monday for the championship teams at Memorial 2 Field in Linden fell victims to the bats of the Jersey in Union County, [today] we just on August 9. Boys from Morris county, while Cre- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NETHERWOOD – “A” DIVISION CHAMPS...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jeff Bendix, Mike Parkhill, Chris Sarno, Gus Alvarez and Billy Aumenta; back row, Tom Straniero, Jarrod Pence, Kevin Spellman, Kevin Woodring, Joe Tufaro, Steve Brainard and Brady Lau. Missing from photo: Dan Samila, Marty Marks, Damon Roth, Dave Hill, Jerry Isolda, Jason McCann and Matt Walsh. PENCE 5 HITS, HR; LAU HR, SAMILA HR, SARNO 4 HITS Netherwood Bar & Grill Nips Stage House, 15-14, for Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN League A Division championship at the crown. That title came on August Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on 10, 2010 when the team then known “Three Home Run Rule” caused August 6. as Park Beverage brought down the reason for concern, but Netherwood For nearly a decade, these two Stage House, 13-5, in Game 2, led by More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Bar & Grill’s defense came through teams, with pretty much the same Gus Alvarez, who went 4-for-5 with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the bottom of the ninth inning to personnel, under various sponsors had three RBI, and Dan Samila, who had GETTING IT IN TIME...Awnings II first baseman Pete Osborn gets the throw in time to make the putout on Creative stave off the defending champion vied for the A Division title and only three hits, including a triple, and three Industries’ Tom Lombardi in the NJ State 60+ game at Memorial 2 Field in Linden on August 9. Stage House, 15-14, in Game 3 to once before had the team, now known RBI. They had won Game 1, 17-12. earn the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball as Netherwood, been able snatch away CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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By DAVID B. CORBIN singled and scored the other runs. Joe ond base, fielded a grounder, tagged Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tufaro, Jarrod Pence and Brady Lau Lau and fired to first to complete a Mo Wright retired 12 straight bat- each added a single and Jeff Bendix double play, while Brainard’s pinch ters in a row and shut out the drew the sole walk. runner scored. Netherwood Bar & Grill in the final The Stage House had plenty of With the score tied entering the six innings, while the Stage House horses in their 27-hit barrage. Todd fourth, Stage House veteran John bats came quite alive in the middle Simo (3 hits, 3 runs) blasted a grand Pelazzolo suggested, “Got to start innings to gallop to a 20-3 victory in slam home run and added an RBI hitting! It’s a six inning game now. Game 2 of the Scotch Plains Men’s single. Tony Wargo homered, tripled, Put a couple together here.” Softball League A Division champi- singled twice, scored four times, had Stage House added another run on onship series at Jerseyland Field in five RBI and drew an intentional walk. Brown’s second RBI sac fly, but Scotch Plains on August 5. Tim Rasch rapped a pair of RBI Netherwood failed to answer the call. The second-seeded Netherwood singles and an RBI double and scored In fact, Netherwood would not be had humiliated the top-seeded Stage twice. Wright singled four times and able to trample home plate again. House 25-18 in a comedy of errors, scored once. Aaron Richards hit ev- In the meantime, Stage House stam- so Game 3 would determine which erything but a home run, walked, peded home plate with six runs in the team would rule the A Division roost scored three times and had two RBI. fifth to seize a 10-3 lead. Ed Zazzali, until next year. Wargo opened the scoring with a Steve Bello and Neil Kaufman loaded

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO THIRD ON TIME...Awnings II’s Bill Early slides into third before Creative third baseman Dennis Watson made the tag in the third inning during the NJ State 60+ game at Memorial 2 Field in Linden on August 9. More photos at Ballyhoo Sports Awnings II 60s Shade Creative Industries, 11-9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 didn’t hit together. They scored five 15 hits also, and Frank DeLuca, who leadoff single over third and scored runs in the first inning. We answered had the team’s only extra base hit, a when Larry Berra’s grounder became with six runs. We thought we had double, also singled, walked and too difficult to handle. After Dana them and went up, 8-5, but they just scored once. Tom Straniero also went Kimmel lined a single over third, kept plugging away and kept hitting,” 2-for-2 with a walk but scored twice. Straniero slashed an RBI single to Williams said Dennis Watson (RBI) and Frank Pepe right. Awnings totaled 15 hits but did have each had two singles and a run scored. Awnings got a two-out rally going extra base hits galore with five doubles Dennis Mosier hopped a two-run in the third and plated three runs. and a triple. Al Feigenbaum rapped an single. Geoff Polston singled, scored Lorincz doubled down the third RBI double and an RBI single in his and had an RBI sac fly. baseline, Feigenbaum laced an RBI three at-bats, while scoring twice. Pete Awnings II meant business from double to right and Mendoza mangled Osborn tripled, doubled and scored the start and scored five runs in the and RBI double into leftfield. Early twice. Danny Mendoza kept above the top of the first inning with the help of singled and later scored on an error. “Mendoza Line” with an RBI double a few throwing errors and RBI singles In the fourth, Osborn tripled to right- and a single, while scoring once. Bob from Feigenbaum and Dustro. Cre- center and Meigs brought him home Lorincz and Gerard McDermott both ative answered immediately with six with a sac fly to right. Awnings missed doubled, singled and scored twice. runs. Ron Ivory lofted an RBI sac fly, another scoring opportunity when Bill Bill Early (run scored) and Rich Joe DiPiero and Watson followed with Hinkle’s tough liner to center was run Grossberg each had two hits. Rich RBI singles, DeLuca drilled an RBI down by Pepe. Creative got singles Meigs had a pair of RBI sacrifice flies. double to right-center and Mosier from Tom Lombardi and Williams in Wally Dustro had an RBI single and tapped his two-run single past short. the fourth but failed to score. Rich Traub scored once. Awnings II went down in order in “We are chasing one. We are play- Creative Industries manufactured the second, thanks to shortstop Ivory’s ing like opossums,” shouted Straniero David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fine catch of a pop-up in foul territory as Creative came in to bat in the fifth. STAGE HOUSE – A DIVISION RUNNER UP...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Neil Kaufman, Tim Walsh, Tony Probitas Verus Honos then Creative added two runs to grab Straniero ripped a leadoff single to Lopez, Steve Bello and Tony Wargo; back row, Doug Pilley, Todd Simo, Mo Wright, Tim Rausch, John Pelazzolo, Aaron an 8-5 lead. Steve Ferro wiggled a center and scored on Polston’s sac fly Richards and Peter Brown. Missing: Brian Dayton, Scotty Savarese, Joey D’Annunzio and Micky DiVisio. to right to tie the score at 9-9, but in the sixth and final inning, Awnings’ For two teams with power personi- solo home run to right-center in the the bases with back-to-back singles McDermott slapped a leadoff single to fied, Wright’s brilliance on the mound top of the first. Stage House added a then Simo slammed his grand slam to center and Osborn doubled to right. was stunning. After yielding eight run in the second when Richards deep right field. Wargo chopped a Meigs hit an RGI sac fly to right and hits and no walks in the first three plunked a double over first and scored single and Rausch slapped an RBI Grossberg placed an RBI single to left. innings, he permitted just two singles on Pete Brown’s RBI sacrifice fly to double. After Tufaro chased down Hinkle whacked another long drive, and a walk in the next six of the nine- center. Netherwood promptly tied the Joey D’Annunzio’s tough shot to cen- but leftfielder DeLuca hauled it in. inning game. In fact, all 10 hits that score when Alvarez and Woodring ter, Richards ripped an RBI single In Creative’s last at-bat, Watson the Netherwood had were limited to both singled and scored on Spellman’s past short. wiggled a grounder through the third singles. single to left. In the sixth, four more House Men baseman’s legs and DeLuca walked Kevin Woodring had two of those After Netherwood centerfielder crossed home. Wright singled then to bring the potential winning run to singles, while scoring once, and Billy Lau made a sliding catch for the first Kaufman and Simo drew free passes the plate. After a foul out at the plate, Aumenta singled twice. Kevin out of the third inning, Simo singled to load the bases. Wargo sent his tow- Lombardi hit a sharp grounder to Spellman rapped a two-run single. and scored on Wargo’s triple that ering triple into the basketball court to third baseman Mendoza, who stepped Steve Brainard and Gus Alvarez each landed on the basketball court and allow all three to score then he scored deflected back into play. Brainard on Rausch’s single over first. on third and fired to first for the SHERIFF’S SALE game-ending double play. and Lau led off the Netherwood third Richards tripled and scored off SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14003416 with singles, but Simo, playing sec- Doug Pilley’s RBI sac fly to center in “We play Jersey Boys next. Tomor- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION the seventh then four more Stage row they bring back the two top teams UNION COUNTY for the finals. If we beat Jersey Boys, DOCKET NO. F-37870-13 SHERIFF’S SALE House men scored in the eighth to Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. make the score, 19-3. Bello singled it’s going to be strange, because ev- VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14003347 Defendant: TULAY SENCAR; TD BANK, N.A. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY and scored on Simo’s single to center. eryone is going to have one loss. So it Sale Date: 08/27/2014 CHANCERY DIVISION may be by run differential. It should Writ of Execution: 06/23/2014 UNION COUNTY Wargo drew his intentional walk then By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-038243-13 Rausch and D’Annunzio followed be interesting,” Williams said. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. with RBI singles and Richards lofted MAKING CONTACT...Awnings II’s Rich Grossberg makes contact and drills a Awnings Galore II 503 102 11 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: MADELINE R. GRAY, CITIBANK, an RBI sac fly caught by Tufaro. single to center in the fourth inning against Creative Industries. Creative Industries 620 010 9 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, LIBERTY HOME WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of IMPROVEMENT In the bottom of the eighth, Bello, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 08/20/2014 of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 06/25/2014 playing third, initiated a second-to- the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundrd to me directed I shall expose for sale by public first double play. Then in the ninth, Eighty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eleven and vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Brown got his first single of the evening 11/100*** $385,111.11. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The property to be sold is located in the Town- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on and scored on Zazzali’s RBI single to ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% center. Wright retired three of the four Commonly known as: 2087 Portland Avenue, of their bid available in cash or certified check at batters he faced in the ninth. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. the conclusion of the sales. Tax Lot No. 11 in Block No. 2502 The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Stage House 111 164 141 20 Dimension of Lot Approximately: 60 x 100 Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty- Nearest Cross Street: Watchung View Place Seven and 11/100*** $227,467.11. Netherwood 021 000 000 3 BEGINNING at a point on the Northwesterly Concise Statement of Description of Real Prop- Right of Way line of Portland Avenue (66.00 feet erty to be Sold: wide), said point being located 68.5 feet North- Municipality: Scotch Plains Township SHERIFF’S SALE easterly from the intersection of the aforesaid County: Union Northwesterly sideline of Portland Avenue with State of New Jersey SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14003558 the Northeasterly Right of Way line of Watchung Street & Street No: 449 Farley Avenue SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY View Place (60.00 feet wide), if same were ex- Tax Block: 501, Tax Lot: 20 CHANCERY DIVISION tended to form an intersection, said beginning Dimensions of Lot: 50 feet x 106.30 feet UNION COUNTY point being also described in Deed Book 5086 Nearest Cross Street: 139.64 feet from North- DOCKET NO. F-022184-13 Page 337; thence running westerly side line of East Second Street Plaintiff: ONEWEST BANK, FSB Prior Liens / Encumbrances: Superior Interests (if any): VS. Sewer Open Plus Penalty $308.56 Scotch Plains Township holds a claim for Defendant: JOSEPH E. SOBOLTA, HIS Total as of July 1, 2014: $308.56 taxes due and/or other municipal utilities such as HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- This sale is subject to the right of redemption water and/or sewer in the amount of $377.78 as SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER OR ANY OF THEIR of the federal government. of 12/31/14. SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Four Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thou- EST; RICHARD HUTCHINSON; CAVALRY SPV Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Three and 42/ sand Five Hundred Ninety-Six and 01/100*** I LLC, ASSIGNEE; BANK OF AMERICA/FIA 100*** $394,433.42 together with lawful interest $236,596.01 together with lawful interest and CARD SERVICES NA; STATE OF NEW JER- and costs. costs. SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; RARITAN Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- BAY MEDICAL CENTER; AMERICAN TRAD- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and ING COMPANY; CAPITAL ONE BANK expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Sale Date: 08/27/2014 money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Writ of Execution: 05/05/2014 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if said day. All successful bidders must have 20% any. any. of their bid available in cash or certified check at There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the the conclusion of the sales. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundrd The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five and sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- 32/100*** $315,235.32. tisement. tisement. Property to be sold is located in: Borough of Joseph Cryan Ralph Froehlich Fanwood, County of Union, in the State of New Acting Sheriff Sheriff Jersey Attorney: Attorney: Premises Commonly Known As: 31 old South FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 7 CENTURY DRIVE 728 MARINE HWY Tax Lot # 18.01, Block # 66 SUITE 201 PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 Approximate Dimensions: 75 x 120 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 Nearest Cross Street: Locust Avenue (973) 538-4700 (856) 802-1000 Taxes: Deliquent for 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter 4 T - 07/31, 08/07, 08/14 4 T - 07/24, 07/31, 08/07 of 2013, and 1st and 2nd quarter of 2014. Bal- & 08/21/14 Fee: $189.72 & 08/14/14 Fee: $175.44 ance = $11,950.43 (good through 6/23/2014)* *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff. This sale is subject to the right of redemption Are You Ready of the federal government. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 52/ 100*** $325,271.52 together with lawful interest for Some Football? and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Place your personal or business ad in the Fall Football Program money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, published for the full season at every home game. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The deadline is August 29th for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Westfield High School Football Program will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Contact Paul Friel at 908-723-5130 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- [email protected] tisement. Joseph Cryan or reserve your space today at Acting Sheriff Attorney: PARKER MC CAY www.westfieldboosters.com PO BOX 5054 9000 MIDATLANTIC DRIVE Westfield School Boosters Association SUITE 300 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 596-8900 For the benefit of Westfield High School athletics and scholarships. 4 T - 07/31, 08/07, 08/14 & 08/21/14 Fee: $193.80 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 11 Netherwood Nips Stage House, 15-14, for Crown Autoland Halts Vickie’s, 20-14, in Game 2

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Just prior to this recent showdown, while Chris Sarno (RBI, run scored) cheted a hard smashing two-run single For SP Men’s Softball ‘B’ Division Crown Stage House veteran John Pelazzolo slapped three singles and a double. off the shortstop. Jeff Bendix added confirmed, “We were the only teams Stage House slugger Tim Rausch an RBI single to make the score, 11- playing for the past 10 years.” slammed a two-run homer and added 4. Stage House plated a run in the Netherwood won Game 1, 25-18, a pair of RBI singles to go with his fourth on Doug Pilley’s RBI triple to but the Stage House came galloping other single. Peter Brown had a 3-for- right then Rausch tapped an RBI back to dominate Game 2, 20-3. See 4 evening with a double and scored in single in the fifth. Game 2 story. all four of his plate appearances. Todd Alvarez and Sarno slashed RBI This time, Netherwood jumped out Simo singled twice, walked twice, singles in the sixth after Stage House to an 11-4 lead after three innings and scored twice and had two RBI. Steve centerfielder Joey D’Annunzio made stretched their lead to 15-6 entering Bello tapped a pair of singles, scored a stirring running snag of a liner. the bottom of the seventh inning be- once and had two RBI. Aaron Netherwood then took a 15-6 lead in fore the Stage House horsemen reared Richards (2 hits, 2 runs) was robbed the seventh when Pence plopped a up on their hind legs and scored four of a home run in the sixth inning two-run homer over the centerfield runs in each of the next two innings to when Netherwood right fielder Sarno fence just out of D’Annunzio’s fence- set up an exciting finale. leapt onto the fence and with his arm hanging reach. Four over-the-fence home runs draped over it, hauled in the bomb. Brown singled, Pelazzolo walked were hit in Game 3, one by the Stage Lau’s leadoff homer led to a four- and Bello singled to load the bases in House and three by Netherwood, so run first inning. Pence and Tufaro the seventh. Neil Kauffman yanked the “Three Home Run Rule” really both singled, Samila and Alvarez fol- an RBI single, Simo pulled a two-run single to left and Rausch slid an RBI single to right. Four more Stage Men scored in the eighth when Pelazzolo brought home Richards and Mo Wright with a two-run double to right, Bello bopped an RBI single David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to right and Kauffman AUTOLAND – B DIVISION CHAMPS...Autoland swept Vickie’s, 19-17, on August 4 and 20-14, on August 5 to claim the tagged an RBI sac fly Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League “B” Division Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Dom Centanni, to right. More dam- Doug Delle Donne, Kyle Adams, Brad Belford and Ed Belford; back row, Josh Finkelstein, Brendan Lorenz, Jay Everitt, age could have been Billy Mariani, John Lyp, Angelo Richichi and Brian Schiller. Missing Dave Belford and Steve Barba. done if it were not for Lau’s sliding catch of D’Annunzio’s low liner in centerfield. After Netherwood went down in order in the ninth, the pressure was on for the defense. Power man Wargo stepped to the plate and wanted to send a shot to the moon. In- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stead his very high A LITTLE TOO LATE...Stage House third baseman Ed Zazzali gets the throw a little too late to pop-up was chased get Netherwood base runner Kevin Spellman as Gus Alvarez looks on. down by second baseman Aumenta in came to light in the top of the eighth lowed with RBI singles and pitcher mid right field. Rausch followed with inning when Netherwood’s Billy Kevin Woodring lofted an RBI sacri- a single to right then Ed Zazzali rifled Aumenta stepped to the plate with the fice fly. With Simo on base, Rausch a hard shot off Bendix at short. Bendix bases loaded and sent a long fly ball answered in the bottom of the first quickly grabbed the ball, stepped on that just cleared the leftfield fence. with his two-run shot over the right second and fired to first for the cham- Instead of a Grand Slam, it became an field fence. pionship-winning double play. automatic out and Netherwood failed Despite a leaping grab by Stage Netherwood 443 002 200 15 to score in the inning. House shortstop Tony Wargo of a Stage House 220 110 440 14 Netherwood put together 25 hits wicked liner, Netherwood tacked on and Jarrod Pence, who scored four another four runs in the second with ALL-CORBIN TEAM runs, had five of them, which in- Tufaro’s two-run double and Samila’s cluded a two-run homer. Brady Lau two-run homer. Richards and Brown ARRIVES SEPT. 4 (2 hits, 3 runs, walk) began the game scored in the bottom of the inning to The 17th annual All-Corbin with a solo blast, and Samila (3 runs make the score, 8-4. Team will appear in the September David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored, 3 hits, 3 RBI) smashed a two- Woodring began the third inning 4 issue of The Westfield Leader and VICKIE’S – B DIVISION RUNNER UP...Pictured, left to right, are: resting; Steve Peterpaul; front row; Al Dente, Al run homer. Joe Tufaro (2 runs) rapped with a ground rule double, Sarno The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Genova, Mookie Fronzak, John Gordon, Pat Peterpaul and Chris Rentoulis; back row, Rich Banasiak, Brandon Cuba, a two-run double and a pair of singles, singled and Kevin Spellman rico- Matt Hoynowski, Jason Hoynowski, Alberto Cortez and Carlos Rego. Missing Mike Petrone and Pete Corvello.

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Linwood Inn 12 11 50+ PLAYOFF GAMES: Top Line Appliance 8 14 Linda’s II 10, DeBellis 6 50+ B DIVISION After DeBellis jumped out to a four TEAM W L run lead, Linda’s charged back, sup- Awnings Galore 17 6 ported by a good pitching effort by Cranford VFW 11 12 DeBellis Associates 7 15 Pat LoPiccolo, four hits by Rich Kern Rosie’s Wine Bar 6 17 and three hits by Mo Fernandez, Doc David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times AJ Jersey 6 17 Black and O’Neil Thomas. TAKING A CRACK AT THE BALL...Creative Industries’ Steve Ferro takes a Driftwood Bar & Grill 5 18 Linwood Inn 25, Liberty 17 crack at the pitch in the second inning in the NJ 60+ State game against Awnings REGULAR SEASON: (See exclusive story) In a slugfest MORRIS/ESSEX SOFTBALL CHAMPS...The Twilighters, pictured, left to Galore II at Memorial Field in Linden on August 9. See story on page 9. where six or more runs were scored in right, are: front row; Mike Santo, George Merlo, Brian Williams, Dean Talcott, Awnings 11, Cranford VFW 9 Dana Kimmel and Frank Pepe; back row, Mike Sevell, Tom Rutkowski, Bob Leading Awnings’ 20 hit attack four different innings, Liberty closed Pina, Joe Starr, Ron Virgilio, Tom Straniero, Larry Berra, Steve Ferro and Bill were Gary Cuttler, Bob Lorincz, Neil the gap to 16-14 in the fourth inning Reichle. Missing: Karl Grossmann, Lou Lamorello and Tom Sherwin. Union County Senior 60+ Granstrand (4 RBI) and Mike Kovach behind a 10-run barrage, but Linwood with three hits each. John Rachko, added nine runs in the last two in- Steve Androsko, Tom Breen and Dave nings. For Linwood, Steve Lerner, Twilighters Douse Embers Softball League Standings: Kirsch added two hits apiece. For Mike DiRienzo, Mac Kowaleski and VFW, Dave Drechsel and Pat Ahern Nickie Mennona had four hits apiece. UCSSL FINAL STANDINGS: (R, SF, RBI), Danny Mendoza (2R, 60+ A DIVISION (3 RBI) were both 3-for-4, while Jim Jim Sydlo, Jack Helfrich and Brian TEAM W L SF, RBI), Tom Pasko (2R, RBI), Pete Capizzi and Mark McGlynn were Schaefer added three hits each. Lead- For Morris/Essex Crown Awnings Galore II 19 5 Osborn (2BH, 2R, 3RBI) and Rich both 2-for-3. ing the LLG offense were Tom The Twilighters, an over 60 softball (double, triple, 3 runs), Brian Will- Creative Industries 17 7 Grossberg (2R, 2RBI). For the Pizza team made up of mostly Union County iams (2-for-2, 3 RBI), Dana Kimmel Kilkenny House 16 8 men, Bob DeBellis, Rich Scholl and Li’l John’s Pizza 7 17 players won the Morris/Essex County (3 hits), Joe Starr (3 hits) and Mike Jorge Barca had two hits each and League Championship for the third Sevell (2 hits). 60+ B DIVISION John Malone had a two-run double. TEAM W L straight year. The team finished with a The finals against the Embers Robin’s Nest 17 7 Awnings Galore II won the semifinal 21-5 record to secure the number one turned out to be a nail biter as the lead The Office 11 13 series, 2 games to 0. seed going into the playoffs. changed hands multiple times. With Creative Industries Too 9 15 Creative 10, Kilkenny House 7 Associated Auto Parts 0 24 Only the top four teams qualified the bases loaded, Sevell saved the Creative swept the best of three for the playoffs. Along with the Embers from having a big first inning REGULAR SEASON: semifinal series, winning Game 2 in 9 Twilighters, The DieHards and Jer- with a leaping catch in centerfield. The Office 9, Creative Too 7 innings. Tom Lombardi and Joe sey Boys both from Morris County Frank Pepe was the hitting star The Office clinched home field DePierro combined on the mound for and The Embers from Essex County going 3-for-3 (3 runs, RBI). Mike advantage for the first playoff round. the win. CI broke open the game with qualified. Santo was the winning pitcher and The Office seemed in complete con- four in the ninth, featuring a two-run The semifinal games pitted the helped his cause with two hits, two trol, leading 9-0 after five innings, triple by Geoff Polston. Tom Straniero Twilighters against the fourth seeded runs scored and three RBI, followed but CIT came roaring back with six in led the Creative offense with three DieHards and the second seeded Jer- by George Merlo, who was 2-for-2 the sixth and one in the seventh be- hits. sey Boys against The Embers. The with 3 RBI. fore pitcher Ken Dunbar slammed Robin’s Nest 12, Associated 11 Embers defeated the Jersey Boys, With the score tied 10-10 in the the door. Leading The Office with Leading by one going into the sev- 19-9, and the Twilighters beat the bottom of the seventh and last inning, two hits each were Gerard McDermott enth, Associated saw their lead and DieHards, 18-5, as Tom Rutkowski Larry Berra already with a single in (R) and Tom Rutkowski (2BH, R, the victory disappear. It was a heart- pitched a masterful game for the win. the fourth inning laced a double to 2RBI). Tom McNulty and George breaking loss for the Auto men. Harry Rutkowski was helped offensively center field. With two outs, Brian Merlo each contributed a two-run Streep, returning from a vacation, by Steve Ferro, who nearly hit for the Williams singled to right field to score double for The Office. had three hits for the Robins. For David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times OUT AT FIRST..Linwood Inn first baseman Jack Helfrich makes the putout on cycle and was 3-for-3 with 5 RBI the walk off win. Liberty Lighting’s Tom Ulichny as he sprints down the line at Jerseylan Field in Scotch Plains on August 7. Deegan 14, Roselle Am. Legion 3 Ulichny (4-for-5), Jeff Maglietta (4- Winning pitcher Gary Pence shut for-4) and Willie Jackson (4-for-4, 3- out The Legion in the final six in- run HR). nings. Pence, Steve Toth and John Contact Lens 16, Top Line 13 Garced all contributed three hits for In another slugfest, CL&V pre- the Roofers’ offense. For Roselle, vailed and were led by Brian Latham Gene Antonucci and Jim McCullough (3 hits, HR). Solo Meola, Pete Byer, continued their solid hitting with Anthony Miccio, Bernie Maguire, Harry Streep and Ed Kushner con- Dave Rothenberg and Jeff Balish each tributing some outstanding defensive contributed two hits. The Top Liners, plays. with a 25 hit attack, had Don DeBellis 15, AJ Jersey 11 Montefusco with four hits, while Greg Liberty Lighting 4, Contact 2 Hartnett, filling in for pitcher Bob The Lensmen were led by Jerry Greco, had three hits. Archibald and Solo Meola with two AJ Jersey 7, Rosie’s 6 hits each. For Rosie’s, Pete Osborn and An- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rosie’s Wine Bar 14, Linda’s II 9 thony Abbaleo had three hits apiece, ALREADY MAKING THE OUT...Creative Industries first baseman Tom Straniero, left, finishes getting the putout on Awnings II runner Rich Traub in the David B. Corbin (August 20, 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times NJ 60+ State game against Awnings Galore II at Memorial Field in Linden on CAUGHT IN A RUNDOWN…Deegan’s Marty Marks scrambles to get back to August 9. third base but is tagged out by Investors catcher Neil Kauffman as Deegan’s Tom Straniero, left, and Investors pitcher Ron Germinder look on. Investors won the PLAYOFF GAMES: Associated, leading hitters were Bill A Division title with a 17-11 victory at UC Vo Tech on August 17, 2009. Awnings II 18, Li’l John’s 5 Moore, Pat LoPiccolo and Alan LJP took a very early lead but Aw- Schachman, who were 3-for-3. Jim nings scored six in the second to win Price, Ron Horinko and John Tomaine going away. AGII whipped up 30 added a pair of hits each, and Phil D. Blair Corbin’s hits. Neil Granstrand was a perfect 5- Fink had a three-run homer. AAP for-5 with a triple and 5 RBI. Contrib- scored a team-record 10 runs in the uting three hits each were Bob Lorincz third inning. Robin’s Nest leads the best of three semifinal series 1-0. Blue Devils Raiders PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD STATE OF NEW JERSEY WirelessCo, L.P. dba Sprint (SPRINT) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL proposes to complete an antenna and NEW LICENSE APPLICATION equipment upgrade atop a 63 foot building (65 feet overall) at 264 Prospect Street in Take notice that Carb-Meyer, Inc. Trad- Walk Down Memory Lane Westfield, Union County, New Jersey ing as Summit Selections has applied to (Project 29333). the Director of the Division of Alcoholic In accordance with the National Historic Beverage Control for a Wine Wholesale From the archives of The Westfield tacular leaping, catch in leftfield for Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 license for the premises situated at 1700 B Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, Pennsylvania Avenue, Lyndhurst New Jer- Leader and The Times of Scotch the final out by Bryan Dayton. Jon David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains-Fanwood —Crowley went 4-for-4, including two SPRINT is hereby notifying the public of sey 07071. CONCENTRATING ON THE PITCH...AJ Jersey’s Jordan Scher concentrates the proposed undertaking and soliciting The person(s) who will hold a 10% inter- on taking a whack at the ball in a recent game against Rosie’s Wine Bar. www.goleader.com triples, with two RBI and a run scored. comments on Historic Properties which est or more in this license are: August 14, 2009: St Jude feasted August 9, 2003: Donning vintage may be affected by the proposed under- Charles Meyer taking. If you would like to provide specific After falling behind by 11 runs, a and Steve Falco, Rich Conklin and on 20 singles and held the St. David “base ball” uniforms, the Elizabeth 1015 Summit Avenue information regarding potential effects that shorthanded Linda’s team came back Joe Hrubash added two hits each to “Team Supreme” to 13 hits in a 12-7 Resolutes – a team comprised prima- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 the proposed undertaking might have to to make the game interesting. support pitcher Mike Garcia, who victory. Jude’s Jason Fiore reached rily of Westfield, Scotch Plains and properties that are listed on or eligible for Objections, if any, should be made im- Linwood Inn 8, Top Line 4 pitched a great game despite a los- base safely in all four of his at bats by Garwood men – and the Flemington listing in the National Register of Historic mediately in writing to the Director of the ing effort. Places and located within a 3 block radius Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Down 3-2, Linwood scored five whacking three singles and reaching Neshanock persevered a rain-soaked of the site, please submit the comments P.O. Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- runs in the sixth inning to capture the on an error, while scoring twice and afternoon at Echo Lake Park in (with project number) to: RAMAKER, Con- 0087. victory. For Linwood, Nickie having an RBI. Joe DeChiaro (RBI) Mountainside. The local men came tractor for SPRINT, 1120 Dallas Street, Carb-Meyer, Inc Mennona went 3-for-3, Steve Lerner Probitas Verus Honos and Bruce Evans both went 3-for-3 out on top, 26-15, in an 1873 rules Sauk City, Wisconsin, 53583 or via e-mail 1015 Summit Avenue to [email protected] within 30 days of Westfield, New Jersey 07090 and Jack Helfrich added a pair of hits with a run scored and Paul Newton game – keep in mind that these men this notice. 2 T - 8/14/14 each. Solid pitching by Tommy Siano PUBLIC NOTICE went 3-for-3 with two RBI. play bare-handed – to improve their 1 T - 8/14/14, The Leader Fee: $23.97 & 8/21/14, The Leader Fee: $46.92 and team defense limited Top Line to August 9, 2006: No shortage of record to 14-9. Steve Hingel had four TOWN OF WESTFIELD offense existed in the Scotch Plains hits, including two, two-run doubles, COUNTY OF UNION Men’s Softball League A Division and three runs scored. Fleet-footed VEHICLE AUCTION championship series between top- Mike Flanagan rapped four singles, The Proven Professional TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolu- seeded Deegan Roofing and two-time scored three runs, had an RBI and tion adopted by the Town Council of defending champions Investors Sav- swiped seven bases. Westfield, New Jersey on August 12, 2014 that the undersigned will expose for sale at ings, formerly known as Geeks on August 14, 2002: Quality play rose Public Auction in accordance with 39:10A- Call. The Roofers won a 15-14 thriller to the top in the best of three playoff Long-term success in the real estate profession is 1, at the time and location specified below, in Game 1 and the Investors won the series between third-seeded Watson the following motor vehicles which came second game, 13-10. Then in the fi- Avenue and sixth-seeded Shady Lane reserved for the select few who consistently deliver into possession of the Westfield Police Department through abandonment or fail- nale, the Investors invested in a 28-hit in the Fanwood Old Men’s Softball value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and ure of owners to claim same. attack to claim its third straight title Association. After winning Game 1, grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an All the vehicles on the following list are with a 21-11 victory at Brookside 15-9, and dropping Game 2, 2-1, the offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Park. Nick Piscopo (4-for-6, run Watson Avenue “Glory Boys” inspired level of service and outstanding results. representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Bids will start at scored, 4 RBI) set the pace for the outlasted the highly improved Shady Hye-Young Choi outstanding balances owed on these ve- Investors by smashing a grand slam Laners, 4-2, at Forest Road Park to hicles for towing and storage fees. home run in the first inning. advance to the semifinals. In his two Sales Associate Purchase must be made by cash or August 12, 2005: St. Mark over- plate appearances, Brian Ciemniecki certified check. A 10% deposit must be Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally given at the time of auction. Balance must whelmed scrappy St. Luke, 15-8, in turned two singles into two doubles Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite be paid by 4:00 pm the same day. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Lou Balestriere, first baseman Dan had an RBI sacrifice fly. Tom Litterio, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rinaldi and right fielder Mike Abrams and Spellman each singled. St. Joseph remained close on the Abrams. Spellman turned a short-to- St. Francis was credited with 16 trail and even gained some ground, second-to-first double play in the sec- hits and produced a pair of triples. closing within a half game of first ond inning then made a brilliant grab Dave Hill went 3-for-3 with two runs placed St. John Paul II with a 7-5 of a hot grounder and threw to Rinaldi, scored and tripled in the seventh in- victory over St. Francis in St. Bart’s who finished the putout with a slick ning. Dan Margolis (3-for-3, run Oldtimers Men’s Softball League scoop. Abrams hauled in a crucial scored) whacked an RBI triple and a action at Jerseyland Field in Scotch liner in the seventh inning. two-run single. Veteran pitcher Tony Plains on August 8. St. Joseph was credited with 15 hits Blasi singled in both of his plate ap- In addition to Frank Chupko’s ef- and produced only one triple and one pearances, and Paul Newton singled fective pitching savvy, fielding fi- double. The triple zinged off the bat twice and had an RBI. Kevin nesse came from the gloves of short- of Nash Warfield, who also became Woodring singled and scored once. stop Kevin Spellman, second baseman an instant hero during warm-ups Paul Erbafina, Scott Shulman, Mike when he quickly shielded a youth and Walch, Steve Spoljaric and Larry Reading is Good For You took a foul ball in the head. Szenyi each singled. Mike Surbrug The double came from Tom Swales, scored once and returning veteran Al who had a swell evening at the plate, Betau added an RBI sacrifice fly. going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a run St. Joseph scored a run in the bot- scored. Balestriere rapped three tom of the first inning. Junguenet David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times singles and added an RBI in his three bounced a single to left, Balestriere CLOUD OF DUST AT THIRD...Linwood Inn base runner Joe Adase plows into third before Liberty Lighting third plate appearances. John Junguenet bashed a single to center, Spellman baseman Rick Regenthal can make the tag in the fifth inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 7. jolted a pair of singles and scored loaded the bases with a single over once. Chupko and Bruce Logan each second and Russo launched his RBI KOWALESKI 4 HITS, 5 RBI; JACKSON 4 HITS, 4 RBI, HR tapped an RBI single and scored once. sac fly to right-center. goleader.com/subscribe Rinaldo scored twice and walked Four more Joe boys crossed the once. Jerry Russo singled, scored and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Linwood Denies Liberty L&G More photos at Ballyhoo Sports In 50+ Playoff Game 1, 25-17

By DAVID B. CORBIN right fielder Jeff Villani and rapped three one-run singles and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times centerfielder Joe Sarica, who actu- scored once. Brian Schaefer had three Pulled groins, hamstrings and ally caught the ball. When concerned singles and scored once. ankles, a collision in the outfield and personnel went out to examine the Will Jackson (4 RBI) led the high testosterone levels resulting in injury, remaining individuals on both Lightmen with three singles and a an ejection nearly ended Game 1 of benches, for some unknown reason, three-run home run, while scoring all the Union County 50+ League A Di- got into a heated discussion that de- four times. Tom Ulichny tripled, vision playoffs between Liberty volved even further and ended in an doubled, singled, scored three times Lighting & Glass and the Linwood ejection of a Liberty player. and added an RBI. Stratton had three Inn in the bottom of the first inning at After a serious threat by the umpire singles, four RBI and scored twice. Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on that if the chatter continued the game Rick Regenthal (2 RBI) singled three August 7. would be forfeited, both teams fo- times. Jeff Maglietta slammed an RBI However, after sanity returned, cused on playing softball. triple, singled twice and scored twice. fourth-seeded Linwood Inn shattered By game’s end, Kowaleski finished Dan Nigro had three singles and third-seeded Liberty Lighting & 4-for-4 with four runs scored and five scored once. Glass, 25-17, in the best of three RBI, including a two-run triple. Mike Linwood scored the first of their series. Linwood amassed 31 hits, only DiRienzo also scored four times and three, six-run innings in the second to three were for extra bases, while Lib- had three hits and three RBI. Steve take a 10-0 lead. RBI came off the erty had 24 hits, including a home Lerner scored four times, and had bats of Lerner (2), Kowaleski, Sydlo run, three triples and a double. three hits and two RBI. Sarica tapped and Helfich. Liberty finally broke Linwood scored four runs on seven a pair of singles, scored three runs free with four runs in the third, thanks hits, including RBI singles from Mac and added an RBI. Helfrich had a to RBI singles from Dennis Quigley, Kowaleski and Jack Helfrich, and a triple, a single and four RBI. Mennona Stratton and Regenthal. two-run double from Nick Mennona, finished 3-for-4 with a double, three Six more Linwood Inn men scored in the top of the first inning. RBI and two runs scored. Jim Sydlo in the fourth. Stu Lukowiak (2-for-3, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the Liberty first, Rob Stratton 2 runs) lashed a leadoff single, Tom WATCHING IT SAIL AWAY...St. Francis second baseman Al Betau watches the ball sail past St. Joseph’s Jerry Russo sent a line drive to right center that Probitas Verus Honos Siano singled over first and Sarica as he rolls into second base in the third inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 8. ended in a nasty collision between CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! Saturday, 8/16 and Sunday, 8/17 1-4pm • 515 Carleton Road

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© 2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 14 Thursday, August 14, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Linwood Denies Liberty, 25-17 Softball League Standings: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 wiggled an infield single. A run scored Scoring resumed in the sixth when STANDINGS: top of the fourth, St. Jude scored an- when Lerner’s liner was dropped in Linwood tacked on another six runs. (As of August 9:) other three in the fifth and faced just a leftfield then DiRienzo looped a two- DiRienzo, Sydlo and Mennona TEAM W L Pct 10-6 deficit. A bases-loaded walk and a run single to left. Kowaleski and Sydlo punched RBI singles, Kowaleski St. John Paul II 12 6 .667 two-run single by Chris Paterek sparked poked RBI singles and Helfrich added thumped a two-run triple to left and St. Joseph 12 7 .632 Jude’s comeback. St. Anthony pitcher St. Anthony 11 8 .579 an RBI groundout. Helfrich hacked an RBI triple to right. St. Vincent 11 8 .579 John Chupko induced an inning-end- Liberty’s lights flashed with em- Maglietta was the only bright spot for St. Nicholas 9 10 .474 ing double play to squash the rally and phasis in the bottom of the fourth the Lightmen in the sixth with an RBI St. Francis 8 13 .381 St. Anthony held on for the victory. with 10 runs to make the score 16-14. triple to right-center. St. Maximilian 7 12 .368 St. Maximilian 8, St. John Paul II 3 St. Jude 6 12 .333 Jackson highlighted the inning with Linwood’s Joe Adase (2-for-2) St. Maximilian and St. John Paul II an RBI single and his three-run homer drew a leadoff walk in the seventh GAMES OF THE WEEK: traded the lead five times on August 8, to right-center. Don Miller also then Schaefer and Joe Menza each St. Anthony 11, St. Jude 7 but St. Max ended up on top over league Bruce Evans had two extra base leading St. John Paul II. St. Max was hits, Captain Tony Perconte went 3- led by a flawless day at the dish by for-4, and Tom Ulichny blasted a three- Frank Samuelian, who went 3-for-3. run home run as St. Anthony took Max Men Jim Killeen, Gus Alverez, home an 11-7 victory over St. Jude at Howie Bialos and Corey Woodring all Forest Road Park on August 6. Evans chipped in with two hits each. tripled in the fourth inning and Mike Flanagan went 1-for-3, drove homered in the sixth inning. in one and scored one run for St. John St. Jude was led by Harry Semple Paul II. He tripled in the second in- (3-for-4, triple), Nate Mangiris (3-for- ning. Other hot hitters were Ben David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3) and Rich Polhamus (2-for-3, 2 RBI). Lobrace (3-for-4) and Bobby Camisa BAD THROW TO FIRST...A bad throw gets past St. Francis first baseman John St. Anthony hammered St. Jude pitch- (2-for-3). Stueck as St. Joseph’s Tom Litterio rumbles to first base in the second innning. ing as seven hitters had a field day, Both teams traded sacrifice flies in combining for 15 hits, 10 RBI and the first and second and the score was nine runs scored. knotted at one after the second inning. Jude and Anthony traded runs in the An RBI single by Lobrace put John St. Joseph Jolts St. Francis, 7-5 first two frames before St. Anthony Paul ahead 2-1 in the third and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 went up for good in the third, scoring score remained that way until the fifth. eight runs, highlighted by Ulichny’s Bialos, Killeen and Tommy Maher all plate in the second. With Rinaldo and Balestriere in the scoreless fourth and three-run homer. Charlie Baier, blasted doubles in the top of the fifth Chupko on base, Swales swatted an a triple from Warfield in the scoreless Perconte, Rich Pitonzo (2-for-3, 2 and Max jumped on top 4-2. John Paul RBI double to right and Logan looped fifth then permitted singles to Swales RBI), Kevin Caggiano and Matt Daly closed the gap to 4-3, but St. Max an RBI single over third. Junguenet and Abram in the scoreless sixth. contributed key hits in the third frame. scored another three runs in sixth and singled and Balestriere hobbled an Meanwhile, Chupko allowed a single After pushing across two runs in the held on. RBI single between second and first. to Blasi in the scoreless fifth and a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Blasi ended the inning with a de- single to Erbafina in the scoreless MAKING IT TO THIRD...Liberty Lighting’s Will Jackson slides into third as layed, unassisted putout at first, mo- sixth. Linwood’s Jim Sydlo watches the play at Jerseyland Field on August 7. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Page 296, made by MARIA GLAVAN, ments after Logan scored. In the top of the seventh, trailing 7- CHANCERY DIVISION Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and tripled, tapped an RBI single and singled to load the bases. Ed UNION COUNTY State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST St. Joseph stretched its lead to 7-0 3, St. Francis began a two-out rally DOCKET NO. F-021738-14 FOR TOWER DBW and subsequently as- scored twice in the rally, and Steve Gryzbowski (single, run scored) FILE NO. 18671-14 signed to plaintiff, US BANK CUST FOR Barba bashed a two-run single and lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to center. TOWER DBW. This covers real estate NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT scored. Siano added an RBI and Sarica made located in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, Despite all the scoring in the game, the score, 25-15 with an RBI single to (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 5 FRANK KELLY, JR.; THOMAS BLOCK 742 as shown on the Tax Assess- some defense did have its moments. center. Liberty answered with two L. ANZALONE; RAMON ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of In the fifth, Stratton turned a second- runs on RBI singles from Stratton MARTINEZ; GENARO PLAINFIELD and concerns premises com- to-first double play (DP) then Siano, and Regenthal. MARTINEZ; monly known as 102731 KENYON AV- the pitcher, immediately returned the ENUE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Linwood Inn 460 6 063 25 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND YOU, FRANK KELLY, JR., are made favor with a second-to-first DP. Liberty Lighting 004 (10) 012 17 REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO party defendant to the above foreclosure AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- action because you are the owner of a neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 See it all on the web in color . . . property which is the subject of the above West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to entitled action. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in www.goleader.com YOU, THOMAS L. ANZALONE, are which US BANK CUST FOR TOWER DBW made party defendant to the above fore- is the plaintiff and FRANK KELLY, JR., ET closure action because on August 11, 1994, ALS; are defendants, pending in the Supe- Thomas L. Anzalone, recorded a Tax Sale rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- Certificate bearing No. 94-712 against sion, UNION County and bearing Docket Kelly, Frank, Jr. & Mary, for a debt of No. F-021738-14 within thirty-five (35) days $157.98, sold on June 27, 1994 for unpaid after August 14, 2014 exclusive of such taxes/utility charges for the year(s) 1992 date. If you fail to answer or appear in recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 5416 Default may be rendered against you for at page 191, dated August 10, 1994. Said relief demanded in the Complaint. You lien is subordinate to the Tax Sale Certifi- shall file your Answer and Proof of Service cate being foreclosed herewith. in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior YOU, RAMON MARTINEZ and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- GENARO MARTINEZ, are made party plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, READY TO WHACK IT...St. Francis batter Paul Newton prepares to give the defendants to the above foreclosure ac- in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- ball a whack in the game against St. Joseph at Jerseyland Field on August 8. tion because on November 7, 2011, a tice and Procedure. judgment was entered in the Superior Court You are further advised that if you are of New Jersey, Union County, by Ramon in the third. With Russo and Rinaldo with Hill’s triple to right. Margolis unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Martinez and Genaro Martinez against aboard, Chupko and Swales slapped followed with his RBI triple to right municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Frank Kelly disclosing a debt in the amount of the County of Venue and that if you back-to-back RBI singles. St. Francis and Newton poked an RBI single of $7,860.00, plus costs. Said judgment cannot afford an attorney, you may com- then decided to add some offense over second. Walch and Spoljaric fol- was entered as Judgment No. DJ-307367- municate with the Legal Services Office of 2011. Said judgment is subordinate to the with three runs in the fourth. Surbrug lowed with singles to load the bases, the County of Venue. The telephone num- Plaintiff’s lien. reached on a throwing error and but Chupko got the final batter to pop ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- DATED: August 8, 2014 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Shulman singled but became the vic- up to Spellman at short. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Services Office 908-354-4340. tim of a force play when Woodring Superior Court of New Jersey St. Francis 000 300 2 5 THE ACTION has been instituted for the PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. grounded to short. Betau launched St. Joseph 142 000 x 7 purpose of foreclosing the following tax Denville Law Center his RBI sac fly to left, Hill singled sale certificate: 290 Route 46 West David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1. A certain tax certificate 12-259, sold and Margolis bounced a two-run Denville, New Jersey 07834 Probitas Verus Honos WAITING FOR THE THROW...Liberty Lighting catcher Jeff Maglietta waits on 12/6/2011, dated 12/8/2011, and was single to right. (973) 586-2300 for the throw as Linwood’s Stu Lukowiak crosses the plate at Jerseyland Field. recorded on 2/10/2012 in Book 13265 at 1 T - 8/14/14, The Leader Fee: $84.66 Blasi limited St. Joe to a single by PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Scotch Plains. Said tax sale certificate was SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY that date, which Assignment was recorded Tarczynski, Widower, are the children of defendant to the above foreclosure action CHANCERY DIVISION recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union CHANCERY DIVISION in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Stephen Tarczynski, Widower, record because plaintiff has been unable to deter- UNION COUNTY County on December 9, 2009, in Book UNION COUNTY Office on September 25, 2006 in Book owner, for a debt of $27,218.65. Docket mine whether defendant PATRICIA DOCKET NO. F- 10444-11 12829 of mortgages, page 702, as instru- DOCKET NO. F-023051-14 1350 of Assignment of Mortgages at page No: CB-025534-01994. ADAMS is married, and if married, the FILE NO. 56377-20 ment #503272. FILE NO. 18686-14 name of PATRICIA ADAMS’s spouse. If 449. YOU, ROBERT GIBBONS are made a NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Said certificate was re-issued on Sep- PATRICIA ADAMS is married, the plaintiff AND you, LITTLENECK, LLC, are fur- defendant in the above entitled action be- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT ther made party defendant to the above tember 24, 2013, changing the lienholder cause on May 1, 1995 you entered a joins JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: from MMU Inc. to MMU Defined Benefit (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: foreclosure action because on August 14, judgment in the United States District Court PATRICIA ADAMS, SAID NAME JOHN STEPHEN TARCZYNSKI, Plan. Said re-issued tax sale certificate PATRICIA ADAMS; JOHN 1998, First Union/Fundco, Inc., recorded a against Richard Tarczynski and Stephen DOE BEING FICTITIOUS as a defendant WIDOWER, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union DOE, HUSBAND OF Tax Sale Certificate bearing No. 980647 Tarczynski, who according to the obituary for any possessory or marital rights you SEES AND PERSONAL REP- County on October 3, 2013, in book 13671 PATRICIA ADAMS, SAID against Brighton, Louise, for a debt of of Stephen Tarczynski, Widower, are the may have. RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR of mortgages, page 365, as instrument NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- $1,409.14, sold on June 24, 1997 for un- children of Stephen Tarczynski, Widower, YOU, LITTLENECK, LLC, are made party OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- #579100. TITIOUS; LITTLENECK, LLC; paid taxes/utility charges for the year(s) record owner, for a debt of $13,882.32 and defendant to the above foreclosure action SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND By assignment dated April 9, 2014, MMU KATHERINE E GREENE; 1996 & 1997 recorded in the UNION County $7,017.59, respectively. Docket No: CB- because on May 9, 1995, FUNB Cust D.H. INTEREST; RICHARD Defined Benefit Plan assigned said tax APPLEGARTH CARE CEN- Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 025534-01994. & Assoc., recorded a Tax Sale Certificate TARCZYNSKI; SEASONS sale certificate to MMU Defined Benefit TER LLC; PHILLIP J 6816 at page 63, dated June 25, 1998. YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- bearing No. 95-852 against Brighton, RESORTS, INC.; Plan, LLC, which assignment was recorded SANTORA; Said lien is subordinate to the Tax Sale SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ROB- Louise, for a debt of $486.91, sold on PRINCETON-NEW YORK IN- in the Clerk’s Office of Union County on January 27, 1995 for unpaid taxes/utility Certificate being foreclosed herewith. VESTORS, INC.; ROBERT ERT GIBBONS, AND THEIR OR ANY OF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND On February 18, 2004 the aforesaid April 21, 2014, in book 1415 of assign- THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO charges for the year(s) 1994 recorded in GIBBONS, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- ments, page 572, as instrument #156021. the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Of- Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- SEES AND PERSONAL REP- AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to This assignment erroneously referred to made a defendant in the above entitled neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 fice in Mortgage Book 5614 at page 267, RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR TSC recorded in book 12829 of mortgages, dated March 10, 1995. Said lien is subor- Cherrystone Bay, LLC by way of Assign- OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- action because Robert Gibbons died in West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to ment of that date, which Assignment was page 702 instead of book 13671 of mort- December of 2009, survived by his wife, the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in dinate to the Tax Sale Certificate being SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND gages, page 365. foreclosed herewith. recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ INTEREST; LAURA ANN GIB- Mary Jane Gibbons and his children, Rob- which FWDSL & ASSOCIATES L.P. is the Register’s Office on May 5, 2004 in Book To correct the above assignment, a sec- ert John Gibbons and Laura Ann Gibbons plaintiff and WILLIAM BRIGHTON, ET ALS; On February 14, 2002 the aforesaid BONS A/K/A LAURA ANN ond assignment was made on May 9, Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- 1331 of Assignment of Mortgages at page DEMOREST; FIRST SELECT a/k/a Laura Ann Demorest, as his sole are defendants, pending in the Superior 959. 2014, from MMU Defined Benefit Plan to heirs-at-law and next-of-kin. And it being Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to INC. MMU Defined Benefit Plan, LLC, which CARF Realty 1998, L.L.C. by way of As- On September 20, 2006 the aforesaid that Mary Jane Gibbons died in December UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- second assignment was recorded in the signment of that date, which Assignment Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- of 2012, survived by her children, Robert 023051-14 within thirty-five (35) days after quired to serve upon the Law Offices of Clerk’s Office of Union County on June 10, was recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to John Gibbons and Laura Ann Gibbons a/ August 14, 2014 exclusive of such date. If Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, 2014, in book 1416 of mortgages, page Register’s Office on March 4, 2002 in Book Littleneck, LLC by way of Assignment of k/a Laura Ann Demorest, as her sole heirs- you fail to answer or appear in accordance Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- 985. This assignment correctly refers to 1288 of Assignment of Mortgages at page that date, which Assignment was recorded at-law and next-of-kin. Therefore, on be- with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose TSC recorded in book 13671 of mortgages, 168. in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s half of Robert Gibbons, plaintiff joins Rob- be rendered against you for relief de- address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, page 365. On February 17, 2004, the aforesaid Office on September 25, 2006 in Book ert Gibbons, his heirs, devisees and per- manded in the Complaint. You shall file Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer YOU, STEPHEN TARCZYNSKI, WID- Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- 1350 of Assignment of Mortgages at page sonal representatives, and their or of any your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- to the Fourth Amended Complaint filed in OWER, are made a defendant in the above est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to 450. of their successors in right, title and inter- cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of a civil action in which MMU Defined Benefit entitled action because you are the record Cherrystone Bay, LLC by way of Assign- YOU, KATHERINE E GREENE, are est, as party defendants. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - Plan LLC is plaintiff and Stephen owner of the property being foreclosed. ment of that date, which Assignment was made party defendant to the above fore- YOU, LAURA ANN GIBBONS A/K/A CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in Tarczynski, Widower, his heirs, devisees YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ closure action because on January 3, 2002, LAURA ANN DEMOREST are made a accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and personal representatives, and their or SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF Register’s Office on May 6, 2004 in Book a child support judgment was entered in defendant in the above entitled action be- and Procedure. any of their successors in right, title and STEPHEN TARCZYNSKI, WIDOWER, 1331 of Assignment of Mortgages at page the Superior Court of New Jersey, cause Robert Gibbons died in December You are further advised that if you are interest, et al. are defendants, pending in AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUC- 957. Middlesex County, by Katherine E Greene of 2009, survived by his wife, Mary Jane unable to obtain an attorney you may com- the Superior Court of New Jersey, within CESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- On September 20, 2006 the aforesaid against William Brighton Jr. Said judgment Gibbons and his children, Robert John municate with the Lawyer Referral Service 35 days after August 14, 2014, exclusive of EST, AND EACH of you are made defen- Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- was entered as Judgment No. J-003703- Gibbons and you, as his sole heirs-at-law of the County of Venue and that if you such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by dants in the above entitled action because est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to 2002, CS80403092B. Said judgment is and next-of-kin. And it being that Mary cannot afford an attorney, you may com- default may be rendered against you for Stephen Tarczynski died on November 7, Littleneck, LLC by way of Assignment of subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Jane Gibbons died in December of 2012, municate with the Legal Services Office of the relief demanded in the Fourth Amended 2013, a resident of Scotch Plains, Union that date, which Assignment was recorded YOU, APPLEGARTH CARE CENTER survived by her children, Robert John Gib- the County of Venue. The telephone num- Complaint. You shall file your answer and County, New Jersey. To date no record of in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s LLC, are made party defendant to the bons and you, as her sole heirs-at-law and ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk probate or administration has been found Office on September 25, 2006 in Book above foreclosure action because on Feb- next-of-kin. Therefore, on behalf of Robert yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice for his estate. Inasmuch as Stephen 1350 of Assignment of Mortgages at page ruary 2, 2007, a judgment was entered in Gibbons, plaintiff joins you, as party defen- Services Office 908-354-4340. Complex, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Tarczynski, Widower, died intestate, plain- 448. the Superior Court of New Jersey, dants. THE ACTION has been instituted for the Jersey, 08625, in accordance with the tiff joined him, his heirs, devisees and AND you, LITTLENECK, LLC, are fur- Middlesex County, by Applegarth Care YOU, FIRST SELECT INC. are made a purpose of foreclosing the following tax rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. You personal representatives, and their or any ther made party defendant to the above Center LLC against Karen Dipierto and defendant in the above entitled action be- sale certificate: are further advised that if you cannot afford of their successors in right, title and inter- foreclosure action because on August 20, Patricia Adams disclosing a debt in the cause On May 31, 2001, you entered a 1. A certain tax certificate 12-212, sold an attorney, you may call the Legal Ser- est as party defendants. 1997, FUNB Custodian for Fundco, re- amount of $13,243.00. Said judgment was judgment in the Superior Court of New on 12/6/2011, dated 12/8/2011, and was vices office in the county where you live or YOU, RICHARD TARCZYNSKI, are corded a Tax Sale Certificate bearing No. entered as Judgment No. J-032813-2007. Jersey against Richard Tarczynski, who recorded on 12/28/2011 in Book 13237 at the Legal Services of New Jersey State- made a defendant in the above entitled 97-529 against Brighton, Louise, for a debt Said judgment is subordinate to the according to the obituary of Stephen Page 670, made by MARIA GLAVAN, wide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1- action because according to the obituary of $500.61, sold on June 24, 1997 for Plaintiff’s lien. Tarczynski, Widower, is the son of Stephen Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and 888-576-5529). If you do not have an attor- of Stephen Tarczynski, Widower you are unpaid taxes/utility charges for the year(s) YOU, PHILLIP J SANTORA, are made Tarczynski, Widower, for a debt of State of New Jersey to FWDSL & ASSOCI- ney and are not eligible for free legal assis- the son to the record owner, Stephen 1996 recorded in the UNION County party defendant to the above foreclosure $14,774.45, plus costs. Docket No. J- ATES L.P. and subsequently assigned to tance, you may obtain a referral to an Tarczynski, Widower. Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book action because on August 21, 2001, a 095810-2001. plaintiff, FWDSL & ASSOCIATES L.P.. attorney by calling one of the Lawyer Re- YOU, SEASONS RESORTS, INC. are 6360 at page 349, dated July 21, 1997. judgment was entered in the Superior Court The nature of which and the reason that This covers real estate located in ferral Services. The names and telephone made a defendant in the above entitled Said lien is subordinate to the Tax Sale of New Jersey, Union County, by Phillip J you and each of you are joined as defen- PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State numbers of such agencies are as follows: action because on May 1, 1995 you en- Certificate being foreclosed herewith. Santora against William Brighton disclos- dants is set forth with particularity in the of New Jersey, known as LOT 24 BLOCK Lawyer Referral Service: (908)353-4715. tered a judgment in the United States Dis- On February 18, 2004 the aforesaid ing a debt in the amount of $3,250.00, plus Fourth Amended Complaint, a copy of 606 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map Legal Service: (908)354-4340. trict Court against Richard Tarczynski and Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- costs and interest. Said judgment was which will be furnished you on request and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD THE ACTION has been instituted for the Stephen Tarczynski, who according to the est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to entered as Judgment No. DJ-225280- addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff and concerns premises commonly known purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- obituary of Stephen Tarczynski, Widower, Cherrystone Bay, LLC by way of Assign- 2001. Said judgment is subordinate to the at the above mentioned address. as 42628 EAST 4TH ST, PLAINFIELD, cate #0916 dated November 25, 2009, are the children of Stephen Tarczynski, ment of that date, which Assignment was Plaintiff’s lien. DATED: August 14, 2014 New Jersey. made by Lori Mejeski, Collector of Taxes Widower, record owner, for a debt of recorded in the UNION County Clerk’s/ DATED: August 8, 2014 MICHELLE M. SMITH, Clerk YOU, PATRICIA ADAMS, are made party of the Township of Scotch Plains, County $27,218.65. Docket No: CB-025534-01994. Register’s Office on May 5, 2004 in Book Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Superior Court of New Jersey defendant to the above foreclosure action of Union, and State of New Jersey, to MMU YOU, PRINCETON-NEW YORK 1331 of Assignment of Mortgages at page Superior Court of New Jersey GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, because you are the owner of a property Inc. and covers real estate located at 8 INVETSORS, INC. are made a defendant 958. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL which is the subject of the above entitled Bonus Hill Drive, in the Township of Scotch in the above entitled action because on On September 20, 2006 the aforesaid Denville Law Center A Professional Corporation action. Plains, County of Union and State of New May 1, 1995 you entered a judgment in the Lienor assigned all its right, title and inter- 290 Route 46 West 660 New Road, Suite 1-A YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF Jersey, known as Lot 4, Block 14501, as United States District Court against Rich- est in and to said Tax Sale Certificate to Denville, New Jersey 07834 Northfield, New Jersey 08225 PATRICIA ADAMS, SAID NAME JOHN shown on the Tax Assessment Map and ard Tarczynski and Stephen Tarczynski, Littleneck, LLC by way of Assignment of (973) 586-2300 (609) 646-0222 DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made party 1 T - 8/14/14, The Leader Fee: $187.68 Tax Map duplicate of the Township of who according to the obituary of Stephen 1 T - 8/14/14, The Leader Fee: $190.23 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 15 Recent Home Sales For more info see: http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex CLASSIFIEDS Chester A. and Marjorie R.Fienberg SUPERINTENDENT Westfield: 07/23/14 to Ralph A. Rapuano Jr. and Allan PT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Gregory J. and Marcela K. Monzo Chrone, 20 North Wickom Drive, 55+ Adult Community. Must be P/T Office Assistant: Ideal for to Baljit Sigh and Jaspreet Khera, 15 $425,000. experienced in all phases of college students, our modern, Trails End Court, $865,000. David W. Tibbals and Maria Grazia apartment repairs; able to handle friendly and high quality dental Estate of William Mackey to Jacek D. Tibbals to Eric Boden and Jillmarie emergencies. Must have valid office is seeking a friendly, and Iwona Dankowski, 171 Madison Patterson, 1608 Pine Grove Avenue, driver’s license, own vehicle and enthusiastic, responsible and Avenue, $450,000. $640,000. tools. No exceptions. 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Schwartz, 819 Fairacers in order to develop news Experience & Excellent Work Saint Marks Avenue, $630,000. Avenue, $714,000. Residential, Apartments, Michael Mahoney LLC. to Kim- stories. Please email Commercial, Offices Westfield Board of Health Reports Brian J. and Mabel T. Levine to resume and clips to: berly B. and John J. Maurer, 649 Justin and Kara J. Goldman, 1024 Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Fourth Avenue, $1,275,000. [email protected] References Available On August 4 Meeting Harding Street, $999,000. (908) 510-2542 Nicola S. Morris and John W. Van Leonard J. and Roberta J. Specht to The Board reviewed the June and other re-audits are pending. Lonkhuyzen to Itay and Danielle D. Villane Construction LLC., 47 July reports presented by the Partnering with the Westfield Rec- Michaeli, 719 Harding Street, Woodbrook Circle, $430,000. Westfield Regional Health Depart- reation Department and the NY Bi- $1,125,000. Robert J. and Susan V. Petrow to Westfield Library Enhances ment as there was no Board meeting cycle Club, the Health Department Todd Ellner to Lynn M. and An- Eugene and Anne Alliegro, 763 in July. The Health Department in- participated in a Bicycle and Sports drew J. Pritti, 837 Fairacres Avnue, Knollwood Terrace, $880,000. spected 16 food establishments in Helmet program at the Westfield $1,375,000. Joseph H. and Lydia S. Masterson Access to Audiobooks June finding 13 satisfactory and 3 Memorial Pool complex on June 1 to D. Villane Construction LLC. to to Hang Fan and Hong Qiao, 7 Floral conditionally satisfactory, 9 were in- promote safe bicycling practices. The Christian and Molly Hilliard, 825 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- OneClickdigital we can offer more Court, 865,000. morial Library has added another spected in July, 2 were found to be Westfield Regional Health Depart- Fairacres Avenue, $800,000. Jeremy and Dede Roberts to Adam popular books than ever before. Be- conditional. After monitoring for ment will sponsor health screenings Judy Ungar to Michael and Jill downloadable audiobook service to sides the expanded collection of Hopkins and Meghan Kenny, 1402 its collection to complement the corrective measures all establish- with the Overlook Medical Center. Johnson, 123 Wells Street, $612,000. Central Avenue, $486,250. titles, you have the convenience of ments were found to be satisfactory. They will be at the Overlook Down- Naoto and Mina Uemura to library’s existing ebook services. being able to download audio books Robert E. and Fredda B. Shapiro to Called OneClickdigital, the new ser- In addition, 38 outdoor café inspec- town Center at 357 Springfield Av- Yongchen Huang and Liyue Tong, Nikesh K Veettil and Shoba to your computer, mobile device or tions conducted in June and 11 ven- enue in Summit on selected Mon- 1013 Harding Street, $550,000. vice greatly expands the number of e-reader.” Sethuraman, 14 Genesse Trail, titles that patrons can borrow. dors at the Westfield farmer’s market days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bone Scott J. Smith to Marcy Borr, 245 $650,000. For many years the library has of- were inspected in July. Of particular density screening for women will be Myrtle Avenue, $342,000. OneClickdigital offers exclusive New fered free access to downloadable Premier Design Custom Homes York Times bestsellers and Recorded note was a flurry of rat complaints. on August 11 and 25, September 22. John W. and Andrea M. Woods to LLC. to Adam and Kathleen Perry, audio books and ebooks through the Rat populations are cyclical and Cholesterol screening will be on Au- Derek R. and Maria Broaddus, 657 Book titles that are unavailable else- eLibraryNJ consortium, and just two 611 Norwood Drive, $1,165,000. where. this has been a favorable year for gust 18, September 15 and 29. Each Boulevard, $1,355,657. Daniel R. and Michelle A. Zemsky years ago, the library added rodent populations of all types. Resi- bone density and cholesterol screen- Derek and Maria Broaddus to An- OneClickdigital allows access to OverDrive Advantage, which pro- to Marianne Lopapa, 17 North audiobooks at home, in the library or dents are reminded that they must ing has a $10 fee. Diabetes and blood drew Stotler and Jessica Alvarez- Wickom Drive, $430,000. vides additional ebooks to Westfield keep trash in tight-fitting covered re- pressure screening is provided at each Calderon, 910 Tice Place, $799,000. on the go. It is compatible with all patrons exclusively. Freading, which Christopher Rossetti to Thomas A. popular listening devices including ceptacles, especially during the sum- event and is free. Clinical breast ex- Peter F. Monaco to Tanya Keifer, and Diane C. Giacalone, 9 Lamberts was added in 2013, increased the mer. Trash pick-up must be twice ams and mammography will be pro- 920 Irving Avenue, $501,050. Apple, plus all the titles are number of available titles significantly Circle, $1,200,000. downloadable from iPhone, Android weekly for residents and daily for vided by the Healthy Avenues Van at 941 Central Corp. to Gregory B. Estate of Katherin Menzer to and provided simplicity and compat- businesses. Residents can help con- the Overlook Medical Center on Sep- and Nadia Strone, 941 Central Av- or Kindle Fire apps. ibility with multiple devices. 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Cussler, “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dress- days and are automatically returned During Junea nd July 6 daycares by calling the Overlook Community Kevin J. and Christina McKee, 246 maker” by Jennifer Chiaverini and when the lending period has expired, and preschools underwent vaccine Health Department at 1-800-247- Twin Oaks Terrace, $665,000. Reading is good for you! “Round House” by Louise Erdrich, so OneClickdigital borrowers never audits. Each was not be fully in com- 9580. After a public discussion, the Richard Childs and Susan along with classics such as “Jane incur any late fees, nor do borrowers pliance with State requirements. Dis- Board unanimously adopted, by final Campbell-Childs to John and Rosalie Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte, “20,000 of any other ebooks. cussions were held with daycare/pre- passage, an ordinance to set salary Serapiglia 1189 Tice Place, $640,000. 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PUBLICATION Westfield High School Principal, Tsui, Rachel Vanecek, Paige Peter Renwick, announces the Venturino, Elizabeth Villane, Molly fourth marking period honor roll Whitehead, Megan Why, Isabelle for the 2013-2014 school year. Wright Westfield High School recognizes Grade 10 student achievement every mark- Devin Anderson, Hannah Angus, ing period at two levels: Honor Roll Honor Roll Ryan Bass, Dylan Belka, Catherine and Distinguished Honor Roll. De- Westfield High School — 4th Marking Period Bergin, Christopher Boutsikaris, termination of inclusion on the Ryan Bowman, Cameron Bremer, Honor Roll is based on the follow- Kevin Bronander, Samuel Brown, ing criteria: For the Distinguished Sackett, Benjamin Salerno, Jenna Rediker, Bryanna Reinhardt, Eli Wirtshafter, Andrew Zale, Alexandra Palatucci, Madeline Lauren Brumfield, Mitchell Bryk, Honor Roll, the GPA must be be- Cameron Scalera, Chloe Schafer, J. Mack Rembisz, Lauren Rigney, Katelyn Zelko Pfeifer, Megan Pinna, Calvin Matthew Busardo, Max Carle, tween 3.75 and 4.0 with no grade Margaret Schantz, Olivia Christopher Rinaldi, Jacob Ritter, Grade 12 Robertshaw, Deirdre Romer, Jill Christopher Cerrachio, Margaret lower than a B. For the Honor Roll, Scheuermann, Matthew Schiff, Sa- Nicholas Rizzi, Evan Rooney, Fiona Tristen Abaya, Kaitlin Abrams, Rosenfeld, Daniel Sanders, Joseph Clarkson, William Cook, Ryan the GPA must be between 3.5 and rah Schneider, Eleanor Scott, Rosenthal, Tyler Roth, Hope Grace Aronds, Jane Aronds, Audrey Santry, Elena Scarano, Olivia Daniel, Sarah Davis, Gwyneth 3.74 with no grade lower than a B. Caroline Seery, Christina Seery, Rothenberg, Andrejs Rumpeters, Bangs, Alexander Beals, William Schiffer, Lauren Schmeider, Devin, Elisabeth Diamantopoulos, Distinguished Honor Roll Kyle Shirk, Braden Siegel, Hannah Drew Russo, Thomas Sabato, Jacob Bennett, Alexandra Berry, Gabrielle Amanda Schwarz, Lydia Anne Sea- Christian Dobosiewicz, Daniel Grade 9 Siegel, Aditya Singh, Rebecca Sagal, Nicolas Salvato, Deanna Bleich, Anna Bloomfield, Kathleen man, Katherine Seery, Sophia Evans, Carlie Fasano, Sara Fetter, Nina Alameno, Nicolina Albano, Smoot, Elizabeth Sottung, Vivek Sanchez, Brooke Schaeffer, Dylan Bond, Natalie Brennan, Eric Can- Shiffman, Andreia Silva, Gabrielle William Frey, Alexander Hall, Am- Benjamin Albert-Halevy, Mia Sreenivasan, Paul Stefanov, Emma Scott, Chanel Shum, Julia Simpson, tor, Andrew Capuano, James Stravach, Anna Tanji, Maria Tata, ber Haridopolos, Liam Heinbokel, Anderson, Madeleine Armstrong, Stern, Eric Storms, Kathleen Molly Skowron, Douglas Smith, Castaldo, Anna Centrella, Abigail Dara Tucker, John Venezia, Isabella Kathryn Helander, Lexi Holzer, Alisha Asija, Olivia Aurigemma, Sullivan, Natasjia Taylor, Jason Julia Soalheiro, Helen Sparrow, Sa- Cook, Sarah Cronin, Olivia Vergara, Kristen Villane, Joseph Madeline Hudelson, Abigail Charles Baldwin, Owen Bartok, Telsey, Michelle Telsey, Brooke rah Steiner, William Stern, Alexa Dembiec, Alexa Derman, Leia Vricella-Stokes, Fraser Weist, Hurwitz, Stephanie Jung, Spencer Beals, Emily Beattie, Carly Tepper, Brittney Tiffault, Jacob Stiles, Camryn Sullivan, Erik Descalzi, Nicole Devitt, Erica Di Michaela Winberg, Matthew Maxamillion Kaiser, Carly Kandel, Bechtloff, Taylor Bechtloff, Samuel Triarsi, Matthew Varano, Grace Swanson, Kelsey Swingle, Gary Bella, Alex Di Fabio, Jared Ellner, Wornow, Jingyan Xiao, Erin Nicholas Kay, Emily Kirschner, Bennett, Matthew Bernstein, Stella Venezia, Daniel Vergilis, Paul Taks, Blake Taylor, Shelby Taylor, Rachel Fan, Jack Henry Yucetepe Austin Kreusser, Jacob Kurstedt, Billek, Evan Binder, Cullen Birkel, Vernick, Darlena Vo, Kevin Wang, Megan Troutman, Scott Tupper, Filipkowski, Amanda Fischer, Pe- Honor Roll Emily Labrozzi, Marija Landeka, Kayla Bleich, Jared Bonina, Dana Keelyn Weber, Miranda Whelan, Christopher Varano, Katarina Von ter Foltz, Ethan Frisch, Evan Grade 9 Kevin Law, Brian Lawrence, Bran- Boretz, Grace Brindle, Alaina Katherine Whipple, Arthur Xiao, Der Wroge, Michael Vricella- Garfinkel, Edwin Gee, Mark Samantha Alfano, Grace Ascione, don Leuthold, Mackail Liederman, Brotman, Elizabeth Brown- Juliana Yang, Parker Yarusi, Nicho- Stokes, Paige Whitman, Abigail Gillespie, Geneva Gleason, Sophia Aliyah Barnes, Andrew Boley, Elise Lloyd, Christian Mancheno, Cordero, Elizabeth Brucia, Marcus las Youssef, Philip Zanfagna, Wilson, Connie Wu, Justin Yoon Goldschmidt, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Nicholas Calcagno, Rafael Cestero, Sara Massimo, Grace Mastronardi, Budashewitz, Eli Burk, Loukas Natalia Zeller MacLean, Andrew Grade 11 Melanie Grycan, Oona Harrigan, Sara Correa, Nicholas DePinto, Patrick McCormack, Hannah Carayannopoulos, Ava Carey, Jo- Zhou, Eli Zidel Marissa Alvarez, Lauren Austin Hatch, Kristin Hauge, Jenna Gabriel Diamond, Claudia McLane, Kayla McMillan, Edward seph Chen, Erica Cheung, Hsiao- Grade 10 Androconis, Sameena Asija, Elise Helfand, Sara Hoerrner, Luke Iorio, Dougherty, Marie Eisenhauer, Mebane, Alyssa Meek, Megan Yi Chiang, Soo Min Chung, Quinn Robert Abbott, Madison Albin, Ballan, Benjamin Bass, Sophie Matthew Jenkins, Jake Kaplan, Rayanne Elsherif, Hannah Frankel, Melillo, Gali Moritz, Owen Murray, Clarke-Magrab, Camila Coelho, Isaac Amador, Nicholas Antonelli, Bass, Jessica Bebel, Alexander Rebecca Kiefer, Michelle Kim, Skylar Geoghan, Evan Gibbs, Char- Shannon O’Donnell, Jack Oates, Aaron Coleman, Katherine Matthew Baker, Jake Barrow, Bennett, Megan Blutfield, Yasmine Caroline King, Rebecca Kraus, lotte Gilbertson, Julie Greenberg, Rowan Oberman, Alyssa Pascoguin, Colleran, Emma Cravo, Stefan Caroline Barry, Caroline Basil, Boto, Seth Botos, Valeria Rebecca Kreutzer, David Kushner, David Greenburg, Ian Humphrey, Julia Pierce, Hannah Priscoe, Jenna Crigler, John Cunningham, Mat- Chloe Beauchamp, Luke Beaulieu, Bouchoueva, Victoria Breza, Julia Kuzman, Bernadette Latimer, Juan Ibanez, Tylah Jordan, Jacob Reed, Amelia Ritter, Jennifer thew DeBenedetto, Lily DeFelice, Madeline Berry, Samantha Beurer, Samantha Bromberg, Taylor Bulger, Brendan Law, Hongeun Lee, Carly Kaplan, Max Kaplan, Matthew Rogers, Sarai Rosenberg, Connor Amanda DePinto, Samantha Della Noelle Blackford, Sarah Boyle, Sa- John Bunting, Christopher Levine, Lucia Liu, Matthew Kaufman, Benjamin Kelly, Victoria Russell, Claudia Savickas, Lauren Fera, Shannon Devitt, Christina rah Broughton, Katherine Brown, Caminiti, Nicholas Cannone, Luppino, Kirsten Mahler, Shannon Knaul, Daniel LaMastra, Evan Schnepf, Haley Sharlow, Ryan DiBella, Michael Echausse, Nicole Anna Browne, David Burns, Lauren Madeline Capodanno, Paige Carlin, Malley, Brian Mandel, Sarah Latowsky, Jack Liebling, Matthew Siegel, Christina Sloan, Bradley Eisenberg, Melissa Endy, Abby Busardo, Daniel Alex Campbell, Sabrina Cavanagh, William Chan- Margolies, Conor Martinson, Olivia Mackin, Philip Martinez, Philip Smith, Pavel Stepaniouk, Emma Erasmus, Haley Farella, Lauren Amanda Canavan, Victoria Cappo, dler, William Chen, Elena Chermak, Masciandaro, Emily Mastrocola, Martini, Elizabeth Massa, Sarah Stierhoff, Aaron Tavasi, Allyson Fernandez, Mark Fico, Spencer Courtney Casale, Claire Cassie, Amanda Cheung, Kevin Clifford, Kelly Mazzucco, Elizabeth Mastrocola, Jonathon Miller, Keren Tazbin, Aaron Vann, Matthias Fishman, Katherine Foley, Karen Albert Chen, Cameron Chin, Daniel Coelho, Grace Cook, Will- McCabe, Kathleen McCutcheon, Moncayo, Garrett Mooney, Allanis White, Amanda Williams, Forbes, Sara Frankel, Thomas Gabrielle Cofone, David Collins, iam Crenshaw, Lauren D’Amico, Christopher McGlynn, Luke Moreira, Michael Moriarty, Lea Constanza Wolff, Allison Worms, Fuccillo, Gabriel Givelber, Brendan Benjamin Cook, Santiago Correa, Liam Datwani, Courtney Day, McGrory, Emily McLane, Nicho- Moynihan, Esther Nam, Benjamin Diana Wu, Laine Yamano, Devin Glenn, Chloe Gordner, Sydney Greta Crandall, Nicole Cristiano, Michael Dazzo, Nicole DiGiorgio, las Mennona, Stephanie Milan, Norton, Coston O’Brien, Walter Zrebiec Gordner, Samantha Gould, Emily Isabella D’Olier-Lees, Ryan Dang, Katherine Duffy, Colin Dursee, Hannah Moloshok, Lena Morello, Peregrim, Emma Pettit, Natali Grade 11 Greaney, Samantha Greenaway, Theodore Dannevig, Evan Davis, Lauren Echausse, Adam Nora Moriarty, Christina Mosco, Pinho, Zachary Rabinowitz, Sofia Dereck Amakye, Brittany Lucy Hale, Jack Hall, Olivia Marina DeCotiis, Abigail Demers, Federbusch, Zoe Federbusch, Emily Charles Mulrooney, Daniel Myers, Reverendo, Logan Robertson, Ballard, John Birle, Stephanie Hamilton, Christina Harvey, Kayla Derman, Julia Dibella, Kelly Forcht, Seth Fraenkel, Samantha Julia Napolitano, Elisabeth Neylan, Leigh Scarano, Brett Spass, Kyra Brown, Kimberly Burns, Lisa Michael Hauge, Beau Heffron, John Dorry, Jessica Doyle, Sidharth Francisco, Erin Frankel, Jane William Nisley, Lauren Nogan, Sullivan, Laura Surace, Christopher Calello, Bryan Chou, Caitlin Heimall, Maggie Hinel, Sara Eleswarapu, Edward Encinas, Franks, Matthew Friedman, Matthew Nuzzo, Shannon O’Brien, Swingle, Katerina Truch, Kevin Collins, Gavin Conlon, Alyssa Cox, Hipschman, Christopher Hoerrner, Lucas Fan, Alan Fang, Tyler Faris, Michael Friel, Jackson Frontero, Katherine Crowley, Edward Emily Holtzman, Sophie Hurwitz, Caroline Felix, Jack Fico, Madeline Rafik Galal, Gregory Gao, Harry Dellarso, Joseph Detrano, Mae Lila Hutchins, Jenna Iorio, Sara Is- Flaherty, Jared Foley, Cecile Foun- Glasser-Baker, Hannah Goldring, Devin, Daniel DoCampo, Kevin rael, Alexandra Jackman, Madelyn tain-Jardim, Alexander Frisch, Julia Christina Griesmer, Aidan Echausse, Elizabeth Fox, Andrew Jacobs, Alistair Kapadia, Hayley Frontero, Danielle Gabuzda, Hamilton, Andrew Harting-Smith, Frantz, Jared Geoghan, Frederick Kasko, Emily Kelly, Max Kleiman- Samantha Gargiulo, Isabella Raquel Henriques, Benjamin Gladis, James Goldberger, Nicole Lynch, Mark Kostyack, Olivia Gelfand, Jessica Gold, Jonathan Howell, Alexandru Ionescu, Leah Graf, Jaime Gunchar, Erin Hart, Kuzman, Rafaela Laitamaki, Amy Gorczyca, Mary Gouldson, Jarek Iosif, Kevin Irving, Kyle Jason, Molly Hart, Johnathan Henkel, Ben- Liang, Emmy Liederman, Jeremy Gozdieski, Matthew Greeley, Molly Amber Johnson, Brian Johnson, jamin Herbster, Austin Hinel, Bryan Lu, Nicholas Maher, Caroline Mar- Green-Gorelick, Julia Gretsky, Bryn Johnston, Margot Johnston, Jackler, Caroline Kacmarsky, Ian tini, Carl Mazzara, Julia Mazzucco, Veronica Grycan, Frankanthony Carly Kalis, Katherine Ko, Alison Knapp, Jacqueline Knapp, David Jesse McBrearty, Cameron Guerriero, Hannah Haar, Bridget Krakauer, Corinne Kuntz, Andrew LaVelle, Jack Lee, Zachary Levan, McLaughlin, Jack Meiselman, Harrington, Emily Hecht, Eloise Kuznetsov, Kaitlyn Larkin, Jorge Jianhong Liu, Rachel Logan, Jo- Zachary Model, Griffin Morgan, Hendricks, Jordan Hindes, Kenneth Ledesma, Hongju Lee, Frances seph Mandel, Olivia Manning, Meme Morgan, Ryan Murphy, Hoerle, Rachel Holt, Ana Ionescu, Ling, Alexandra Little, Jason Liu, Katherine Margolies, Andrew Victoria Napolitano, Hailey Nettler, Paul Jakobovic, Alison Jaruzelski, Maria Lizzo, Michael Maguire, Marino, John McKinley, Aimee Christopher Ng, Nicholas Nolan, Maya Jonsson, Natalie Karter, Jameson Maher, Andrew Malacrea, Meyo, Alexander Monteiro, Grif- Meagan O’Connell, Matthew Shanna Kelly, William Kelly, Natalie Marcotullio, Leandra fin Mooney, Charlie O’Brien, Leah Omberg, Andrew Orenberg, Emily Catherine King, Jake Klofta, Ann- Margolies, Catherine Massa, Sara Pesenson, Amanda Pinho, Anthony Oster, Ethan Otis, Isabel Otis, Chris- Sophie Koglin, Nicholas Lawrie, McCutcheon, Judy McDonald, Pirrone, Christopher Prasek, Jacob tian Panarese, Christopher Madeline Levy, Raquel Levy, Johanna Mermer, Mary Meyo, Rabinowitz, Jack Reinhard, Amy Parmelee, Sean Pass, Alana Payne, Briana Litchholt, Jesse Liu, Celeste Kevin Miller, Erica Millwater, SCIENCE IS FUN…Alissa Witzel, with guidance from Andrew Bausch, Roosevelt Rosenzweig, Emily Schuman, Pinar Pekdemir, Elizabeth Penn, Loffredo, Olivia Loggia, Olivia Helen Mizrach, Kelly Morrison, Intermediate School science teacher, tests her solar panel building in sunlight Emily Serafin, Jack Siegel, Lisa Sonya Peregrim, Charlotte Perez, Luzzi, Cody Lynes, Erin Nicholas Moynihan, Rita Murphy, during Westfield Public School District’s STEM Camp this summer. Alissa, who Simon, Evan Steinfield, Meghan Casey Popowski, Hannah Prieto, Mackenzie, Erin Malley, Michael Jacqueline Napolitano, Melanie will be entering seventh grade at Edison Intermediate School this fall, was among Summers, Mallory Weisse, Melanie Owen Prybylski, Cindy Qiang, Zoe Masciale, Rachel Mattessich, Paige Nettler, Anna O’Brian, Samantha 200 Westfield students who participated in activities that included hands-on Werner, Amy West, Bradley Rader, Noah Reich, Kevin McCann, Katherine McDonald, Paoletti, Christopher Pettit, Meghan Robotics, Rocketry, Scratch Programming, Science Lab, Computer-Aided De- Whitman, Emma Williams, Mikayla Reinhard, Samantha Ricci, Danielle Emily McGann, Kyle McIntyre, Pettit, Emily Posyton, Emily sign, LEGO Engineering and Animation, Stop Action Filming, and Forensics. Williams, Alexander Zornitsky Rinaldi, Zackary Rodrigues, Ben Meltzer, Felicia Mermer, Pritsker, Jennifer Raba, Chelsea Grade 12 Michael Rodriguez, Conor Root, Lillian Metzger, Carlee Miller, Rader, Annie Resnikoff, Samantha William Allen, Elena Arida, Ben- Charles Rule, Henry Sacco, Emily Michael Mizus, Michael Riley, Thomas Rohwetter, Christo- STEM Camp in Westfield jamin Bass, Zachary Birkenthal, PUBLIC NOTICE Mobarakai, Emily Mordkovich, pher Romano, Alexandra Rood, Tyler Bowman, Gabrielle Buckman, Julia Morgan, Allyson Morgenthal, Jack Rose, Michela Sabba, Julianne Michael Cardoso, Andrew TOWN OF WESTFIELD Sarah Morton, Nick Mueller, Hop- Salemy, Logan Schwartz, Lillian Schools Rocked Castellone, Douglas Clarkson, INVITATION TO BID per Murray, Julia Myers, Lukas Scott, Dana Seigelstein, Jackson WESTFIELD — Westfield Public “We were so very appreciative of Christopher Dattilo, Jeremie Sealed proposals will be received by the Naeveke, Andrew Natko, Kathleen Simcox, Georgia Slater, Juliette DeDea, Nicole deRoux, Brianna Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- School District’s second annual STEM Kean President Dr. Dawood Farahi Nogan, Michael O’Connor, Kevin Smith, Anastasia Smolenski, (Science, Technology, Engineering and his team for providing our stu- DiDario, Allison Diamond, Philip bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Palmer, Rebecca Pariente, Anthony Melanie Snyder, Amanda Spiezio, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at and Math) Camp took off with a bang dents with exposure to a university Edwards, George Egberts III, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Thursday, Pericolo, Grace Pfeifer, Nova Qi, Caroline Stocking, Lindsey Strauss, this summer as student-engineered setting in a state-of-the-art STEM fa- Michael Esler, Cynthia Faris, Chris- August 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., for the Hermes Suen, Emily Sullivan, rockets were launched outdoors and cility,” stated Westfield Superinten- tine Ferraro, Erica Fischer, Eliza- “2014 IMPROVEMENT OF SENECA PUBLIC NOTICE Dhruv Tikku, Michael Tivenan, beth S Fox, Carly Friedman, Eliza- PLACE, IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, robots were programmed to traverse dent of Schools Dr. Margaret Dolan. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Kristen Toth, Tyina Vilchez, Domi- NEW JERSEY”. beth Granovsky, Victoria Guerriero, PLANNING BOARD indoor obstacle courses in the science “”I was invited earlier in the year for a The work under this Proposal includes nique Vo, Nina Wang, Cara Wansaw, labs at Westfield High School. tour of Kean’s STEM Center facility Casey Hewett, Christopher Hogge, the furnishing of all labor, materials and Please take notice that on August 27, Christopher Why, Olivia Windorf, Michael Hughes, Michael Ionta, equipment necessary to complete the work 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Taught by Westfield teachers, the and was impressed by the brand new first week’s session from July 7- 11 labs and available science technology. Sadie Jezierski, David Kane, Alexis as shown on the Contract Drawings and Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE described in the Contract Specifications, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board was repeated July 14 – 18 in order to It was a great opportunity for our Kardias, Madeline Katz, Jack and Proposals shall be in accordance with will hold a hearing on the application of the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD accommodate the growing number of campers to put on lab coats and goggles Kessler, Alicia Kohl, Mackenzie such Drawings and Specifications and the undersigned. The property in question is PLANNING/ZONING BOARD Kuhl, Danielle Lamchek, Gemma terms proposed in the Contract. located at: 383 South Avenue, Fanwood, interested students. Tailored for and have access to these facilities and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Larche, Matthew Lazzarotti, An- The major items of work under this con- New Jersey, also known as Block 69 Lot 5, Westfield students entering grades 3 resources,” she added. tract include, but are not limited to, the as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on through 8 in September, a total of 200 Edison Intermediate School Com- drew Lehmberg, Alex Loffredo, following in estimated quantities: by Brian Walter. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 7:30 PM students – a 33 percent increase from puter Technology teacher, Laura Paiva, Hannah Mackenzie, Thomas 400 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot The applicant requests use variance in the lower level meeting room, Borough last year – participated in hands-on who taught Robotics at STEM camp, McDonald, Alexandra Mossawir, Mix Asphalt Surface Course relief for the addition of outdoor seating in Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, Brian Moum, William Murtishaw, 1,450 linear feet of granite block curbing an area beyond the existing parking lot, as New Jersey, a Public Hearing will be held Robotics, Rocketry, Scratch Program- added, “I think STEM is great because 3,400 square yards of Milling, 2 inch well as the addition of a food preparation by the Planning/Zoning Board of the Bor- ming, Science Lab, Computer-Aided it exposes students to different types Sophia Palia, Daniel Palumbo, An- thickness area in the basement of the existing res- ough of Fanwood for amended site plan, Design, and LEGO Engineering and of learning. They are learning about thony Parker, Julia Penczak, David 1,200 square feet of Concrete Walk, 4 taurant which is in violation of: use variance and bulk variance approvals Animation, Stop Action Filming, and Science, they are learning about Math, Player, Christana Psyhojos, Lisette inches Thick Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land (Section 184-122A: first floor apartments Quiles, Kristin Ragoza, Michael 1,500 square feet of Concrete Walk, 6 Use Code. Variance Requested: use vari- not permitted in GC Zone; 184-122E(3): Forensics. they are learning about technology inches Thick ance; Permitted: residential; Present: res- front yard setback – 15 feet required, 13 David Parke, who during the school and bringing them all together and Roggenburg, Neldina Sandeep, All bidders must submit with their taurant pursuant to a previously granted feet 9 inches proposed (Terrill Road), 8 year is a seventh grade science teacher learning about how those skills inter- Jonathan Savorgiannakis, James bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- certificate of non-conformity; Proposed: feet 8 inches proposed (Midway Avenue); at Edison Intermediate School, ex- face in the real world.” Schiano, Benjamin Schuman, ness Registration Certificate. Failure addition of an outdoor seating area and a 184-122E(4): landscaped buffer – 10 feet Zachary Sheil, Allison Sprung, to submit proof of registration will dis- food preparation area in the basement. required, 1 feet 9 inches proposed) and plained the planning that went into the Other teachers who were instru- qualify the bid. Section 184-188 of the Fanwood Land such other variances, relief and/or waivers grade selection. “We choose this age mental in developing and instructing Noah Stiles, Jocelyn Summers, Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Use Code. Variance Requested: expan- that may be required upon an analysis of group in part because for some reason the camp activities included: Craig Christopher Sweeney, Caroline furnished and must be delivered at the sion of preexisting nonconforming use; the plans and testimony at the PUBLIC around fourth grade the interest in Adams, Julianne Doto, Andrew Tanis, Sean Tracey, Rebecca place and before the hour above men- Permitted: restaurant pursuant to previ- HEARING on the Application submitted by Trickey, Sebastien Trott, Tiffany tioned, and must be accompanied by a ously granted certificate of nonconformity; the Applicant/Owner, Community Access science kind of dips. By starting with Bausch, James Shabazz, Willa certified check or bid bond payable to the Present: restaurant with basement pursu- Unlimited, Inc., for the property located at third grade we get them before inter- Schaeffer, Wendy Hahn, and Susan Tsui, Amy Wang, Jacob Wasserman, Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at ant to previous Planning Board approval; 193 Terrill Road, Block 1, Lot 2 on the Tax est normally wears off. I had someone Marie Terra. Sean Bonasera, Technol- Aaron Wenta. least ten percent (10%) of the base amount Proposed: expansion of preexisting non- Map of the Borough of Fanwood & 535 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor conforming use to add outdoor seating Terrill Road, Block 301, Lot 12 on the Tax say to me the other day: ‘I didn’t ogy teacher at Edison Intermediate more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- and a food preparation area in the existing Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. The realize that science was this fun!’ and School and this year’s recipient of the 21) Each bid must also be accompanied basement. Applicant is proposing to construct a new, it is, and it should be. And it is best that Excellence Award from the New Jer- Probitas Verus Honos by a Surety Company Certificate stating The applicant will also seek such other 3-story mixed-use building (approximately is fun right around this age so they are sey Technology Educators Associa- that said Surety company will provide the relief as may be determined necessary at 14,760 square feet) on the property pro- bidder with the required Performance bond the public hearing based upon review of viding office space and 10 apartment units, hooked on such great things!” tion, continued as Westfield STEM in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. the application or amendment(s) to the consisting of market-rate units and afford- STEM Camper Giulia Giannetta, Camp coordinator. 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit application. able units for individuals with developmen- who completed elementary school in Other integral members of STEM and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, The file pertaining to this application is tal disabilities. This project received ap- June, described the fun she had. “My Camp were the following Westfield Statement of Ownership, on the forms available for public inspection during nor- provals in 2013 and due to a proposed included in and explained in the contract mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday modification to the building location, the favorite part about STEM camp is High School students who each volun- documents. through Friday) from the Secretary of the Applicant is seeking to amend the prior Science because we do all these awe- teered an average of 80 hours of their Bidders are required to comply with the Planning Board at the Administration Of- approval. The property is located in the GC some experiments with dry ice. In summer to assist the campers and teach- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North (General Commercial Business) District. flight class we get to build our own ers: Spencer Fishman, Andrew and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. The adjacent parcel which is located in the rockets and launch them off an air Malacrea, Hannah Goldring, Jennifer men the prevailing wage rates promul- Any interested party may appear at said Township of Scotch Plains will be utilized Hobart and William gated by the New Jersey State Depart- hearing and participate therein in accor- for access and parking purposes for the compressor and it shoots across the Rogers, Michael Carides, Joseph ment of Labor and Industry for this project, dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- new building. high school fields. It’s so cool,” Giulia Detrano, Nick Youssef, Vivek Smith College copies of which are on file in the Office of ning Board. When the case is called you may appear said. Sreenivasan, Natalie Karter, Mark Fico, the Town engineer. Applicant: either in person or by agent or attorney and Announces Grad Plans and specifications may be seen or Walter Family LLC present any objections which you may New this year to Westfield’s STEM Jack Mulvanerty, and Evan Binder, as procured at the office of the Town Engi- d/b/a Seafare Chippery have to the granting of this Application. A Camp was a field trip topping off each well as Nicholas Paiva, son of Edison GENEVA, N.Y. – Laura Kenny of neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Av- 383 South Avenue copy of the Application and plans are on week, which was held on Friday at Technology teacher, Laura Paiva. Dur- Westfield received a bachelor’s de- enue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- Kean University’s STEM center. ing the Friday visits to Kean, Fishman, gree during the 2014 Commence- Mayor and Council reserve the right to Attorneys for Applicant TION at the Planning Board Office located reject any bid, and to waive any informality Jeffrey B. Lehrer, Esq. at Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Kean’s Science education majors pre- Goldring and Malacrea provided en- ment Ceremonies of Hobart and Wil- in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 during that pared lessons for the Westfield stu- tertaining presentations on physics, liam Smith Colleges held on May 18. deemed advisable to do so. Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. Office’s normal business hours. dents and taught these classes which chemistry and engineering and spoke Laura, the daughter of Joseph and Kris J. McAloon 15 Mountain Boulevard Hehl & Hehl, P.C. were all designed within a superhe- to the campers about how STEM edu- Ellen Kenny, majored in Environ- Town Engineer Warren, New Jersey 07059-5686 Attorneys for the Applicant/Owner 1 T - 8/14/14, The Leader Fee: $61.20 1 T - 8/14/14, The Times Fee: $53.04 1 T - 8/14/14, The Times Fee: $47.94 roes theme. cation has influenced their lives. mental Studies and Geoscience. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page 17 Entries Due September 19 Bugsy Malone, Jr. to Be For ‘Foto’s of Fanwood’ Presented in Cranford FANWOOD — The Borough of Mounted entries should be sub- CRANFORD – Seventeen New Bugsy is based on the Jodie Fos- Fanwood has announced its Fourth mitted by Friday, September 19, by Jersey kids will present the musi- ter film of the same name, where a Annual Photography Contest, 3:30 p.m. to Fanwood Borough Hall, cal Bugsy Malone, Jr., this year’s “Little Rascals” troupe of child “Foto’s of Fanwood.” Residents and 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, presentation by Theater Project Jr. actors played the gangsters and non-residents alike are invited to N.J. 07023. in Cranford. Each summer, the pro- gun molls of the roaring ’20s, us- enter new or vintage photographs of Each piece should contain the infor- gram takes students ages 8 and up ing lemonade for liquor and silly the people, places or things that make mation provided on the registration through an eight-week course that string shooters instead of side arms. Fanwood special. form or otherwise clearly marked with culminates in three performances Directed by Theater Project Gen- Participants may submit black-and- the following information on the back: for friends, family and the com- eral Manager Mary A. Iannelli, the white or color prints. Prints should Title, brief description of the person, munity. Along the way, students cast includes young people from measure at least 5 inches by 7 inches place or object in the photo, name, age, learn acting, build confidence in seven area towns — Cranford: but no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches. address, telephone number and e-mail themselves and make friends. Chris Brightman, Isabel Graceffo, Photographers may submit up to three address of photographer. Bugsy Malone, Jr. will run Friday James Lynch, Mark Lynch, Mia photographs, one in each of the three Age categories are as follows: 12 through Sunday, August 15 to 17, Papapietro, Nina Papapietro, categories of person, place or thing. All years and under; Ages 12 to 21; Over at the Jardine Academy, located at Amanda Poszyler, Ashleigh entries will become the property of the 21 years. Complete rules and entry 61 Myrtle Street in Cranford. Poszyler, Sophie Zacharda; Borough of Fanwood for its use. forms can be found at fanwoodnj.org. “I have seen my son grow as an Gillette: Shaye Bundonis; Photo Courtesy of Liberty Hall Museum actor year after year with the The- Mountainside: Michael Mezzo; OLD FASHIONED FUN...The Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University in ater Project Jr. group right in front Piscataway: Alexis Page, Jason Mountainside P.A.L. to Hold Union will hold its second Summer Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 23, from of my eyes,” said parent Mindi Page; Springfield: Adam Kaunfer; noon to 3 p.m. Kaunfer of Springfield. “At 15, Summit: Brooke Beckett, Stella Adam has been acting for five years Ferra, and Westfield: Gerard Lang. Cop Trot/Tot Trot 5K Event and has several school leads from The Theater Project, a profes- Liberty Hall Museum at Kean the confidence the summer theater sional theater company in Cranford MOUNTAINSIDE — The bottled water, bagels and oranges, has provided him.” and Maplewood, is celebrating 20 Mountainside Police Athletic League among other offerings. To Open Gardens to Yoga Ten-year-old student actor years of bringing productions of (P.A.L.) will host the 15th annual To register, log on to Gerald Lang of Westfield said, the best contemporary plays to New Cop Trot and Tot Trot 5K Run/Walk mountainsidepal.com and click on UNION – For the first time in its and Thursdays through August 28, “Acting is the chance to learn new Jersey. Its mission is to enhance on Saturday, October 18. This event the Cop Trot registration box to celebrated 240-year history, Liberty at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Young things and meet new people. I love the cultural richness of the com- will take place rain or shine. pay by credit card, or download a Hall Museum at Kean University, people see the museum through the acting and am really glad I audi- munity by producing new or lesser- The festivities will start at registration form and mail in to located at 1003 Morris Avenue in eyes of its youngest former occu- tioned for Theater Project Jr. Our known plays on challenging Deerfield School, located at 302 pay by check. Day-of-event regis- Union, will open its formal gardens pants: the children who resided at director, Mary, and all the kids are themes, by introducing children to Central Avenue in Mountainside, tration will start at 8 a.m. to yoga enthusiasts for Yoga in the Liberty Hall over the past two centu- so nice!” the joys of live theater, and by with day-of-event registration and Proceeds from last year’s event Gardens. ries. Each room will feature a vari- “My son is getting a great intro- providing avenues for creative ex- distribution of race packets, in- were used for local Mountainside Led by certified yoga instructor ety of artifacts young people are duction to theater, meeting new pression for New Jersey play- cluding bib number race timing P.A.L. community programs that Jessica Anderson, Yoga in the Gar- welcome to touch, and tours also kids with similar interests, and wrights. and custom race T-shirts. include cheerleading, family skate dens will be offered once a month will include outdoor games, activi- overall having a wonderful time. For more information on the The- The Tot Trot, for children age 6 and night, microsoccer and Fourth of beginning this Sunday, August 10, ties and light refreshments. Admis- He can’t wait to get to rehearsal ater Project Jr., call (908) 809- under, will kick off at 8:30 a.m., July fireworks. For a complete list, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional sion is $8 per child and $10 per each night!” said parent Judy 8865 or visit followed by the run/walk at 9 a.m. All visit mountainsidepal.com. dates are Sundays, September 14 adult; call (908) 527-0400 or e-mail Dougherty Lang. www.TheTheaterProject.org. Tot Trot participants, as well as all and October 12; in the event of in- [email protected] to reserve. registered runners and walkers, will Button Society Posts clement weather, yoga will be held Liberty Hall’s second Summer receive a T-shirt and finisher medal. indoors. Admission is $5 per per- Family Fun Day is scheduled for Celebrations Singers to Hold The awards ceremony will begin Fall Show-Competition son, and reservations are suggested. Saturday, August 23, from noon to 3 immediately after the run, with AREA — The New Jersey State To make a reservation, call (908) p.m. This event features Colonial- medals being presented to the top Button Society Fall Show and Com- 527-0400 or e-mail and Victorian-era lawn games, a cro- Adult and Youth Auditions three male and female finishers of petition will take place on Saturday, [email protected]. Participants quet tournament, relay races and the 5K and in various male and September 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, crafts, among other offerings. Light CRANFORD — The Celebra- ence levels and of all vocal ranges, female age groups ranging from 7 It will be held at the Union Fire Com- towel and bottle of water. refreshments will be served. Admis- tion Singers will hold auditions to audition. The ability to read mu- to 80 and older. pany fire hall, located at 1396 River For those looking for a slightly sion is $12 per child and $10 per for its adult and youth choirs. For sic is a plus but not a requirement A local disc jockey will provide Road (Route 29) in Titusville. more luxurious outing at the mu- adult. Reservations can be made by adults, auditions will be held on as is prior choral experience. Re- entertainment. Bib prizes will be Admission will be $2 for adults at seum, limited reservations are avail- calling (908) 527-0400 or e-mailing Tuesday, August 19, by appoint- hearsals are on Tuesdays from 8 to drawn and distributed. Participants the door. For more information, e- able for “Dining on the Titanic” on [email protected]. ment only, at the Cranford United 10 p.m. The Celebration Singers’ must be present to win a bib prize. mail [email protected], call Saturday, August 16, from noon to 3 Children can learn about farming Methodist Church, located at 201 winter concert is scheduled for Complimentary refreshments (856) 275-6945 or visit p.m. Guests will sample a menu in- through hands-on activities they can Lincoln Avenue, East. Auditions Friday and Saturday, December 5 will be provided to all, including newjerseystatebuttonsociety.org/. spired by the Titanic’s sumptuous take home with them at this month’s for the youth choirs will take place and 6, at St. Michael Church in bill of fare, served on replica china Junior Farmer’s Club on Thursday, on Tuesdays, September 2 and Sep- Cranford. from the ship, while taking in the August 28. The club meets the fourth tember 9, by appointment only. To Begun in 1938 as the ESSO Cho- POPCORN serene vistas of Liberty Hall’s formal Thursday of every month. In this schedule an audition, e-mail risters, the Celebration Singers cur- gardens from the museum’s glass- month’s session, children will dis- [email protected] for the rently include members represent- “Guardians of the Galaxy” enclosed porch. Admission is $55 cover how to properly pick what they youth choirs and ing eight different counties per person and includes a guided tour grow, how produce is delivered and [email protected] throughout New Jersey, and also of the ongoing exhibit “Bon Voyage! what bugs are good and bad for plants for the adult choir. members traveling from New York Defenseless 200 Years of Luxury Travel.” Reser- with Market Manager Susan Beddia. The Children’s Choir ranges in to sing with the group. The Cel- 2 popcorns vations are required, as space is ex- Two sessions are offered: 12:30 to age from 9 to 13, and the Middle C’s ebration Singers perform many One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent tremely limited; call (908) 527-0400 1:30 p.m. for ages 2 to 5 and 3:30 to is comprised of experienced choral musical genres, from classical to singers ages 13 and up (male changed Broadway, from pop and jazz to Putting his iconoclastic stance in or e-mail [email protected]. 4:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up. Admis- By Michael S. Goldberger A Child’s View of History, Lib- sion is $3 per child and reservations voices in eighth grade and up; fe- gospel. perspective, we are soon introduced male voices ninth grade and up). Funding for the Celebration film critic to those multifarious life forms per- erty Hall’s popular educational tour are required. For more information, for ages 7 to 12, is running Tuesdays e-mail [email protected]. The Youth Choirs offer a place where Singers is made possible in part by If director James Gunn’s “Guard- haps even more roguish than he. This the New Jersey State Council for ians of the Galaxy,” the latest action children and adolescents can learn includes four disparate sorts who, and hone musical skills, experience the Arts, Department of State, adventure to spring from Marvel proving that politics makes strange through a grant administered by Comics’s voluminous library, had to St. John’s Reveals Debut various styles of music and perform bedfellows even in the Brave New with a wide range of ages. Rehears- the Union County Office of Cul- list its content in FDA style, the first World, will form the title alliance. tural and Heritage Affairs. For more ingredient, occupying fully 90 per- als for both youth choirs is Tuesday Some join in for the possible fortune, Of Summit Concert Series evenings: Children’s Choir is 6:30 information, visit celebration- cent of the film, would read Special others to settle a score. singers.org or e-mail Effects. Then, in descending order to 7:30 p.m. and Middle C’s is 7:45 Supplying the potential love inter- SUMMIT – The St. John’s Sum- sicians to launch our first season,” to 8:45 p.m. [email protected]. by quantity, would be listed: Typical est, Zoe Saldana is Gamora, discon- mit Concert Series (SJSCS) has said Kenneth Bryson, president of Individuals also may leave a tele- Rehashed Plot; Numerous Familiar The Adult Choir welcomes sing- tent adopted daughter of the announced that its inaugural 2014- SJSCS and the inspiration for the ers age 18 and older, of all experi- phone message at (908) 241-8200. Intergalactic Characters, synthetically supervillain, Thanos. She’s got a 2015 season will begin on Sunday, SJSCS’ formation. “These are tal- modified; Entertainingly Anomalous grudge. Seeking plunder, Rocket October 19, with a performance by ented and well-recognized per- Rock Tunes to get the oldsters tap- Raccoon, a genetically engineered the Vienna Boys Choir and will formers who have expressed their ping their toes; and 4 percent par- curmudgeon described as a freelance subsequently include eight con- eagerness to support our mission.” tially redeeming witticisms. criminal by those websites in the certs, ending in May 2015. Each SJSCS was established in 2014 Adherents and fanatics of the Mar- know, has loyalty only to his body- concert will take place at St. John’s as a non-profit, church-sponsored vel Empire who’d doubtless skip guard/foil, Groot, who Joyce Kilmer Lutheran Church, located at 587 organization dedicated to bringing Grandma’s funeral to attend Comic- would more or less agree is a tree. Springfield Avenue in Summit. a variety of musical genres to the Con, will see this modern efferves- Rounding out our motley worthies is The SJSCS is sponsoring a di- surrounding community that will cence in pilgrimage droves, mostly Drax, a Skull Murphy look-alike who, verse array of musicians in addi- appeal to a broad audience, re- to be amused, but also to ensure that were he an Earthling, would prob- tion to the Vienna Boys Choir, in- gardless of faith, background or the adaptation from page to reel meets ably wrestle professionally. cluding the Princeton Brass Band, tradition. kosher standards. The rest of us, the The Guardians travel the galaxy the New Jersey Symphony Cham- “This is a great opportunity to Great Unwashed inescapably re- hither and thither, hesitant to relin- ber Orchestra, Yale University’s use music as a means to deepen the minded by such fare that we are no quish their mutual mistrust. Either The Baker’s Dozen and interna- spirit of community among the resi- longer the guardians of popular cul- running toward or away from those tionally-renowned pianist Haochen dents of Summit and the surround- ture, must wonder what circumstance evil powers that would vaporize them Zhang. Shows are typically sched- ing area,” Mr. Bryson continued. caused our presence in the theater in a Neptunian minute, they make uled to occur once a month over “The ultimate success of the St. where this contemporary calliope was stops at locales and watering holes the course of the season. John’s Summit Concert Series will spewing its steam. reminiscent of those imagined in “Star “We are very excited to have depend on the support of local Serving as the Lewis and Clark for Wars” (1977). Along the way, direc- attracted such accomplished mu- families and businesses, and we others who share my beside the point tor Gunn feeds us crumbs of lore and are confident that the people of status, I am here to report that, alas, a exposition in Hansel and Gretel fash- SummerFest to Include Summit and the neighboring towns ON THEIR GAME...Liam Flynn watches as Owen Dembiec prepares to hit a viewing of the colorful cacophony, ion. will respond positively to our ef- forehand at the Westfield Outdoor Tennis Club. which might have been a real boon The metaphors run rampant as the Dance Recital Aug. 20 forts.” back when we were dropping out and curious quintet exchange barbs, bon ROSELLE PARK — Planet For the full concert schedule and tuning in, has no Ponce De león ef- mots and, in the unintentional pursuit Dance, a family-owned business information on how to support the fect. Gazing into the mirror the morn- of egalitarian comradery, verbalize that offers classes in various dance organization, visit the SJSCS Westfield Outdoor Tennis Club ing after straining my gray matter every begrudging conciliation short genres, will present a dance recital website, stjohnssummit.org/ trying to assimilate all the places and of singing “Getting to Know You.” on Wednesday, August 20, from concertseries or facebook.com/ Has Summer Junior Program characters in the “Guardians of the Too bad the wit that results from the 6:30 to 7 p.m., at the Casano Com- stjohnssummitconcertseries. Galaxy” realm, there they still gang’s incessantly sarcastic repartees munity Center. The center is lo- WESTFIELD — Owen Dembiec ticipate in the Advanced Develop- were…Mom and Dad. Ah, who wants is compromised by the same old, cated at 314 Chestnut Street in Mr. Ungar to Perform and Liam Flynn are two of the ment Program (ADP), which in- to look like Errol Flynn in his prime same old. Roselle Park. many kids enjoying the Westfield corporates a higher level of fitness anyway? The example in movie history is The performance will be part of Songs of War Years Outdoor Tennis Club summer pro- training and a greater focus on However, approaching the point of obvious. The Westerns of the 1920s the Borough of Roselle Park’s MOUNTAINSIDE — Skip gram. This is an eight-week tennis match play. the review where I proclaim truth be and ‘30’s were reconfigured into the SummerFest activities, designed to Ungar will play the piano and sing program that is open to junior mem- A highlight for many of the camp- told, it would take little stretch of the detective/film noir movies of the publicize the community’s events and songs of the war years, from the bers who range from the beginner ers is playing matches against other imagination to propose that this so- 1940s and ‘50’s, and ultimately im- highlight it as a destination for sum- American Revolution through the player to the high school player. tennis clubs, as well as playing in called cutting edge, sci-fi fantasy is pressed into service for this genre. mer fun. For more information, visit War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Stroke technique is the main fo- the club tournament. If you would merely a repurposed, space-aged ver- While this is all well and good for summerfestrosellepark.wordpress.com Civil War, the Spanish-American cus of the morning lessons. The like more information about the Jun- sion of “The Maltese Falcon” (1941). those who haven’t yet burned a few or PlanetDanceStudios.com. War and both World Wars, during a campers practice their strokes and ior Development tennis program and The protagonist, Peter Quill, aka Star- decades of storylines onto their hard program at the Mountainside Pub- hone their skills during drills, membership information, please go Lord, played by Chris Pratt, even drives, there just isn’t enough varia- Free Lessons Available lic Library. games and match play in the after- to www.westfieldtennisclub.org. alludes to the similarity when inquir- tion on the theme to pique the interest This event will take place on noon. The more advanced tennis Paid Bulletin Board ing into the mysterious powers of the of more educated cinema palates. In Beginning Bridge Thursday, August 28, from 7:30 to player who wishes to have a more goleader.com/express orb he has just stolen…that objet d’ Still, it behooves to note that my AREA — Essex Bridge Center 8:30 p.m. It will include unknown intense tennis experience can par- obsession Hitchcock dubbed the young emissary to the generation for will offer Beginning Bridge Les- lyrics to “Yankee Doodle,” the McGuffin. whom this film was intended informs sons starting in September. The lesser-known words of “The Star Yep, everyone from here to infinity that his high priests have deemed the morning sessions will begin Mon- Spangled Banner,” “Dixie,” “Over is after it. While we’re not exactly space opera a proper homage to its day, September 8, and will run from There” and “This Is The Army,” sure what it does, the aggressive por- comic book source. A respectful tear 9:10 to 11:40 a.m. Evening ses- among others. tion of the universe is counting on it in his eye, he evidently despaired sions also will begin September 8 It also will feature pop songs of      
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Specially Written for the Summer Travel Series all in — panoramic views of Ameri- Across Goat Island, and closer to Shakespeare’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre Despite a reputation among some can Falls and, on the opposite side of the Canadian side — where I was for being nothing but a haven for Goat Island, Horseshoe Falls. situated during my visit — lies the To Be Staged at Kenilworth Library tourists, it’s still worth it — if you Off to the left and nearest Rainbow even more impressive and powerful have a day or at least a long afternoon Bridge is American Falls, nearly 1,000 Horseshoe Fall, so named for its U KENILWORTH — A wandering plots, jousting knights, belly danc- in a new style of mixing comedy and to spare — to get yourself to Niagara feet across and 188 feet tall from the shape that stretches from the south- king looking for love and family, a ing, magic, love, loss, hope and – tragedy together, usually with a mix Falls, which straddles the border be- top of the Falls to the river. On the west edge of the island around to the jousting tournament for a princess’ most of all – pirates. of divine intervention and a journey tween New York State and Ontario, New York side, you can get fairly Canadian banks of the Niagara River. hand, Greek dances, bold assassins, According to director Noelle Fair, that would dominate the rest of his Canada. If you’re up in Toronto, the close to the Falls and get a good idea There is a long pedestrian promenade goofy pirates, and a visit to a down- this quote from the show perfectly writing career. Falls are a two-hour train trip or car of just how powerful they are as the alongside the river that winds up at a on-its-luck brothel with a dash of encapsulates her vision take on the The new style has come to be known ride away around the western side of water rushes past. This up-close view visitor center that includes food ser- divine intervention punctuate Hudson show: “And what ensues in this fell as his “Romances,” of which The Tem- Lake Ontario. Buffalo, N.Y. is a half also will make you question the san- vices and restrooms. Shakespeare Company’s production storm Shall for itself perform. I will pest is a part. Pericles holds two dis- hour away. And from our area, the ity of the several dozen thrill seekers Nothing but a low fence made of of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, by Will- relate, action may Conveniently the tinctions that set it apart from other Falls are about a six-hour drive. who, over the past century or so, have piping separates you from the Fall’s iam Shakespeare and George Wilkins. rest convey; Which might not what Shakespeare plays. First it was not origi- And if you really want to get the gone over the Falls in a barrel. A surging waters — giving you the The final installment in their 23rd by me is told. In your imagination nally published in the collection of his best view of this impressive and pow- woman, Annie Edson Taylor, was the impression that if your arms were season of traveling Shakespeare in hold. . . .” (Gower, Act 2, v).” works known as the First Folio. For erful series of waterfalls, head across first to do so, in 1901. She survived. just a bit longer, you could almost the parks program, directed by Noelle Ms. Fair adds, “One could choose years it was a disputed work but was the Rainbow Bridge to the Canadian For several months in 1969, Ameri- reach out and touch the deep blue- Fair, will be performed this evening, to let these speeches serve as they are, finally accepted into his cannon of side. And once you’re there, unless can Falls was, in effect, shut off so green water as it rages past you and Thursday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. at but we thought it would be more fun accepted work. Secondly, it was writ- you feel the absolute need to visit one that geologists and engineers could down more than 500 feet to the lower the Kenilworth Public Library, 548 to tell you, and show you.” ten in collaboration with another writer of the two Canadian casinos that tower examine it and look into ways of river. The fury of the Falls results in a Boulevard, Kenilworth. “We’re using music and physical named Geoge Wilkins, who moon- over the Niagara River or stop in one preventing excessive amounts of constant stream of mist that leaves The production is the final install- storytelling to help the audience along lighted as a brothel owner. This fact, of the souvenir shops along Niagara rocks from falling into the fall’s base the promenade soaked as if a rain ment of the 11th annual “Bard on the the way. We create shipwrecks and obviously, adds a level of authenticity Parkway, head straight for the water- and possibly turning it from a water- storm blew through. And tourists, if Boulevard” series at the Kenilworth other magical feats by using simple to the brothel scenes late in the play. they’re right up front, will also find Library. Shakespeare’s great adven- elements like wooden dowels, pretty Published in 1609 in a cheap volume themselves heavily misted — not ture story is about the King of Tyre umbrellas, blue scraps of fabric and a known as a “quarto,” the text was necessarily a bad thing on a 90-de- who travels to exotic lands in search variety of international music,” she cobbled together from recollections of Teddy Cole Chosen For gree day. So keep your expensive of a bride and the unexpected turns of said. “I’m hoping to deepen certain actors who had appeared in produc- camera covered in between snapping fate which steer his life in remarkable character moments, elaborate on other tions, leading to a difficult text to work School of Rock Allstars Band pictures. ways. Pericles is full of exotic locales points within the story, and to also from. This is perhaps one of the reasons Yes, the views from the Canadian and provides a visual feast for audi- display the depth of these events and it was left out of the First Folio. MOUNTAINSIDE — Teddy teers and resources,” said Shannon side are — in my opinion — better ence members as they sail from coast show how integral they are to the The play is free to the public and Cole, a 16-year-old guitarist from Foley, executive director of Love than from the U.S. side, and that’s a to coast meeting an eclectic cast of payoff at the end.” family-friendly. Patrons are encour- Mountainside, was chosen to rep- Hope Strength. “Teaming up with credit, I guess, to the Americans. The characters. Pericles is full of murder Written in 1607-1608, Pericles, the aged to sign up with the Kenilworth resent School of Rock Chatham as the School of Rock AllStars gave Canadian side has a real touristy feel Prince of Tyre marked a departure for Library as seating is limited. For more a member of the School of Rock us the opportunity to be at more to it, with the casinos and souvenir Registration Open Shakespeare. After several years of information, visit AllStars Band, which has just com- concerts and festivals than we ever shops and overpriced restaurants and writing the great tragedies like hudsonshakespeare.homestead.com pleted a mini-tour of the East Coast could attend without them. Amaz- noise, while the U.S. side, which is For SP Car Show Macbeth and King Lear, he dabbled or call (908) 276-2451. in support of Love Hope Strength, ingly, in the three years that we’ve what you see from the Canadian side, SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch an international music-centric can- been working with the AllStars, is more of a park-like setting, with Plains Recreation Commission and cer charity. we’ve found 12 bone marrow lots of open space and expansive the Scotch Plains Lions Club have “Teddy has become an amazing matches among School of Rock lawns and quieter surroundings. announced that registration is open guitar player who can execute any families and supporters – which If you want to get yourself right up for the annual Scotch Plains Day song, regardless of its genre or could mean the difference between to the Falls, book yourself a ride on Classic Car Show. style,” said Art Lima, music direc- life and death for a patient with the famed Maid of the Mist, a boat The Classic Car Show will be held tor at School of Rock Chatham. blood cancer.” ride that takes you straight up to the on Sunday, October 5, at 430 Park “He’s been a member of my house Teddy auditioned for the AllStars base of the Falls. As its website prom- Avenue in the municipal parking lot band for over three years and this in January and was notified in April ises, you will “See the raging adjacent to the Scotch Plains Munici- is his second outing with the that he had been selected to be part currents…Hear the deafening pal Building. The Lions Club will AllStars.” of the band. His fellow members, thunder...And feel the refreshing mist award prizes for the best cars, and all The AllStars’ tour included per- which included 24 School of Rock of 600,000 gallons of water falling participants will receive a commemo- formances at The Stone Pony in students from 12 schools in New before your eyes every second.” There rative dash plaque. Asbury Park; The Knitting Factory York, New Jersey, Connecticut and are also hiking trails around the Falls All participants are asked to arrive in Brooklyn and three shows at the Massachusetts, assembled on July and on paths alongside the bluffs with their cars before 11 a.m. Trophy Gathering of the Vibes festival in 27 for rehearsals in Woodland Park, overlooking the river. presentation will be at 3 p.m. The Bridgeport, Conn. The concerts N.J. and began the five-day tour on During my sunny summer after- early registration fee is $18 and day- sought to create awareness for Love July 30. noon at the Falls, I skipped the of-show fee is $20. Hope Strength’s efforts to build and “I would say that it was by far boat ride and hiking trails, content Checks may be made payable to: support cancer centers around the the most tight-knit and understand- to just lean against the railings at “Lions Club” and mailed to 396 world, boost awareness of global ing family of School of Rock stu- various points along the river and Parkview Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. cancer needs and expand interna- dents I’ve had the pleasure of per- take in one of nature’s true gems 07076. Interested persons also may tional bone marrow databases. forming with,” said Teddy. “The whose beauty and power can not sign up or obtain more information “We have roughly 200 bone mar- group’s dedication and the way we adequately be described in words by calling Don Wussler at (908) 889- IN THE BAND...Guitarist Teddy Cole, 16, of Mountainside was chosen to repre- row drives scheduled this summer wore our hearts on our sleeves was or photographs. 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SIMO HAMMERS GRAND SLAM, GETS 5 RBI; WARGO WHACKS HR, 3B, 5 RBI, GOES 4-FOR-4 Stage House Awakens, Stuns Netherwood, 20-3, in Game 2

By DAVID B. CORBIN in a comedy of errors, so Game 3 and Billy Aumenta singled twice. singles and an RBI double and added a run in the second when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times would determine which team Kevin Spellman rapped a two- scored twice. Wright singled four Richards plunked a double over Mo Wright retired 12 straight would rule the A Division roost run single. Steve Brainard and times and scored once. Aaron first and scored on Pete Brown’s batters in a row and shut out the until next year. Gus Alvarez each singled and Richards hit everything but a RBI sacrifice fly to center. Netherwood Bar & Grill in the For two teams with power per- scored the other runs. Joe Tufaro, home run, walked, scored three Netherwood promptly tied the final six innings, while the Stage sonified, Wright’s brilliance on Jarrod Pence and Brady Lau each times and had two RBI. score when Alvarez and Woodring House bats came quite alive in the mound was stunning. After added a single and Jeff Bendix Wargo opened the scoring with both singled and scored on the middle innings to gallop to a yielding eight hits and no walks drew the sole walk. a solo home run to right-center in Spellman’s single to left. 20-3 victory in Game 2 of the in the first three innings, he per- The Stage House had plenty of the top of the first. Stage House After Netherwood centerfielder Scotch Plains Men’s Softball mitted just two singles and a horses in their 27-hit barrage. Lau made a sliding catch for the League A Division championship walk in the next six of the nine- Todd Simo (3 hits, 3 runs) blasted first out of the third inning, Simo series at Jerseyland Field in inning game. In fact, all 10 hits a grand slam home run and added Reading is Good For You singled and scored on Wargo’s Scotch Plains on August 5. that the Netherwood had were an RBI single. Tony Wargo triple that landed on the basket- The second-seeded limited to singles. homered, tripled, singled twice, ball court and deflected back into Netherwood had humiliated the Kevin Woodring had two of scored four times, had five RBI play. Brainard and Lau led off the top-seeded Stage House 25-18 those singles, while scoring once, and drew an intentional walk. Netherwood third with singles, Tim Rasch rapped a pair of RBI but Simo, playing second base, fielded a grounder, tagged Lau See & Subscribe at and fired to first to complete a BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos double play, while Brainard’s pinch runner scored. Submit commentary and items for publishing. With the scored tied entering Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 14, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Game 2 photos next page

the fourth, Stage House veteran Stage House added another run home plate again. eighth to make the score, 19-3. Bello, playing third, initiated a John Pelazzolo suggested, “Got on Brown’s second RBI sac fly, In the meantime, Stage House Bello singled and scored on second-to-first double play. Then to start hitting! It’s a six inning but Netherwood failed to answer stampeded home plate with six Simo’s single to center. Wargo in the ninth, Brown got his first game now. Put a couple together the call. In fact, Netherwood runs in the fifth to seize a 10-3 drew hie intentional walk then single of the evening and scored here.” would not be able to trample lead. Ed Zazzali, Steve Bello and Rausch and D’Annunzio followed on Zazzali’s RBI single to center. Neil Kaufman loaded the bases with RBI singles and Richards Wright retired three of the four with back-to-back singles then lofted an RBI sac fly caught by batters he faced in the ninth. Simo slammed his grand slam to Tufaro. Stage House 111 164 141 20 deep right field. Wargo chopped In the bottom of the eighth, Netherwood 021 000 000 3 a single and Rausch slapped an RBI double. After Tufaro chased down Joey D’Annunzio’s tough shot to center, Richards ripped an RBI single past short. In the sixth, four more House Men crossed home. Wright singled then Kaufman and Simo drew free passes to load the bases. Wargo sent his towering triple into the basketball court to allow all three to score then he scored on Rausch’s single over first. Richards tripled and scored off Doug Pilley’s RBI sac fly to center in the seventh then four more Stage House men scored in the

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Story on page 13 of The Westfield Leader * St. Joseph Holds off St. Francis, 7-5, in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball Showdown* Page S-7 Thursday, August 14, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Fire Department Garwood to Update Hazard Holds Ceremony for Staff Plan, Hears Field Delays By BRIAN TRUSDELL Mr. Garner will be able to incor- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ing, where an application will be tember 10, to present the peti- porate two military surplus Specially Written for The Westfield Leader heard regarding a proposed tion supporting the U.S. Army GARWOOD – Emergency man- Humvees, acquired by the police CRANFORD — The Cranford Fire mixed-use building that seeks Corps of Engineers’ Study on the agement coordinator Emmit Gar- department at no cost to the Department held a ceremony, to variances, including parking. Mr. Rahway River Basin Flooding Re- ner hopes to complete an up- borough. Councilman and police a packed town hall, for new hires Brooks said that parking on duction. The mayor asked area dated “hazard communications committee chairman Mike Mar- and advancements within the de- Buchanan Street, where he re- residents to sign the petition. The plan” by November, the first re- tin alerted the council that the partment Tuesday at the Town- sides, is congested and “has link is found on the homepage — vision since 2010 that will con- department recently had ac- ship Committee meeting. The fire caused accidents.” cranford.com/township. form to new federal guidelines quired the two diesel vehicles, department hired two new pro- “This is a serious situation,” he Salaries and wages for certain and regulations. valued at approximately $40,000 bationary firefighters, Mark said. positions in the township were Mr. Garner, a Marine veteran of each, along with four additional Bagniewski and Jason Kardel; The applicant for the mixed-use passed under an ordinance as part the Vietnam War and nearly 30- mounted tires, through a website Arthur Anderson and Brian building has stated that residents of an ongoing effort to “bring some year Garwood resident, took over that makes available surplus Ingraham were advanced to lieu- and customers could park off- stability and certainty to positions,” the position earlier this year at military equipment to munici- tenant; and Jonathan Wojcik and street, including Buchanan Street, Deputy Mayor Adubato said. the request of Mayor Pat palities at little or no cost. Andrew Stratton were advanced since his application does not sup- Paley Construction was awarded Quattrocchi, and undertook the Police department personnel to captain. ply sufficient on-site parking. the low bid contract of $766,708 update, which will be submitted took possession of the Humvees Captains John Talbot and Will- Commissioner Mary O’Connor to complete renovations to the to county officials. They, in turn, at Fort Dix and have stored them iam Merwede retired effective said she is working with the traf- exterior and first floor of the will combine it with other munici- at the Department of Public Works August 1. fic division of the police depart- municipal building. This is funded palities’ submissions before for- property on South Avenue. They Capt. Stratton and Capt. Wojcik ment on the matter of parking on by an insurance settlement from warding it to the New Jersey are not for everyday use, Mr. are 16-year veterans of the de- Buchanan Street. damages caused by Hurricane State Police and federal authori- Martin said, but were acquired partment. Mr. Brooks also invited the com- Irene, Mayor Kalnins said. ties. for emergency purposes: floods, Lt. Anderson holds 15 years of mittee to attend a block party on The township’s audit of its fi- “The 2010 program focused on snow, hurricanes, etc. service to the department and Lt. Saturday, August 30, to meet nancial records for 2013 was filed the 21 (Union County) borough/ While a 2.5-ton transport truck Ingraham has served 12 years other residents on the street to under resolution. Commissioner cities together as hazards, county also was available, Chief Bruce with the department. discuss their concerns. Tom Hannen, Jr. said, “Too many wide,” Mr. Garner told the Underhill and his senior staff de- Probationary Firefighter Mayor Kalnins said he, along of the recommendations on the Garwood council Tuesday during cided against that, determining Bagniewski holds a degree in civil with other officials, will go to report were carryovers from the the work session of its semi- it was too big for the borough’s engineering and Probationary Congress on Wednesday, Sep- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE monthly meeting. “The focus for purposes. Firefighter Kardel is a certified 2014, or 2015, when it’s imple- In other matters, the council mechanic. mented, will be jurisdictional. In said it hoped to have a resolution The committee also presented a other words, my main concern ready for consideration at its next proclamation for Barbara Ragone’s and plans will cover with what we meeting on August 26 that will service to the Cranford Volunteer have here in Garwood that we ask Cranford to widen the capac- First Aid Squad to her daughter, deal with.” ity of the Orchard Brook. Barbara Cicalese Ragone, and First Mr. Garner has identified the At its last meeting in July, the Aid Squad member Art Nathan. borough’s primary hazard as council was told by Borough En- Ms. Ragone passed away July 9. flooding along South Avenue as gineer Don Guarriello that the She was a 40-year active member well as the Center Street under- main cause of recent flash flood- of the squad. pass, and flash flooding. Further ing experienced by residents on Mayor Andis Kalnins and Deputy work on what he called mitiga- the south side of the town, par- Mayor Lisa Adubato noted the tion will be to meet with engi- ticularly Spruce Avenue, was due death of Larry Furho, the town- neers, scheduled for Thursday. to the relatively narrow culverts ship historian and a retired But he also noted that the 2014 along the Garwood Brook. He Cranford High School history focus includes a broader approach specifically identified the two teacher. “He created some of the of regionalization and “mutual under the bridges at both ends of history of Cranford,” Mayor aid,” drawing on resources avail- the Pathmark parking lot, under Kalnins said. able in neighboring municipali- the Raritan Valley rail line and Derek Brooks, a 32-year resi- ties. under the intersection at Lincoln dent of Cranford, asked the com- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader PACKED HOUSE...Cranford residents pack the room Tuesday night at the The plan will be made available and South Avenues. mittee to attend the Wednesday, to the council before being sub- Garwood has been prohibited August 20 planning board meet- Township Committee meeting for the special fire department ceremony with promotions, retirements and new hires. mitted to county officials. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, August 14, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood to Update Hazard Plan, Hears Field Delays Cranford Zoning Bd. OKs from doing any work on the whole project completed before was taking another position. Garwood Brook, including wid- the borough takes possession. “The other job didn’t work out,” Pool, BP Station Expansion ening the culverts, by the state “I won’t accept it just to be Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma By DELL SIMEONE Board member Jeffrey Pistol said, Department of Environmental done with it,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. said after the meeting. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Since it will be on the same foot- Protection until Cranford in- “For all this time, it better be The council also learned from a CRANFORD – The zoning board print and just 10 feet instead of 15 creases the capacity of Orchard perfect.” letter from Mr. Guarriello read by held a brief meeting on Monday from the property line, I don’t have Brook, which the Garwood Brook In other actions, the council Mayor Quattrocchi that an eight- evening and only heard two ap- a problem with that.” Board mem- becomes when it enters Cranford restored Chief Financial Officer foot section of sanitary sewer plications, one residential and the ber Robert Bavasso said, “It’s been and flows into the Rahway River. Sandy Bruns to full-time status. along Locust Avenue was cracked other commercial. there for years. I would tend to go Mr. Guarriello said the DEP At its June 24 meeting, the coun- and would have to be replaced. The board approved the appli- along with the variance.” planned to widen the Orchard cil voted to retain Ms. Bruns for an Mrs. Quattrocchi said Mr. cation of Robert and Patricia Ciuba The next application was a con- Brook about 10 years ago, but indefinite period at reduced hours Guarriello had one estimate, but of 119 Benjamin Street, which is tinuation seeking a final site plan Cranford residents along the after she had informed them she was seeking a second. located in a R-4 zone, for a vari- approval by Igor Pereverzev, the brook refused to grant easements ance to install a new pool. Mrs. owner of the BP station on the and Cranford refused to condemn Ciuba said they have lived in their corner of North Avenue and the property to allow the work to CF Committee Debates home for 52 years and they wish Springfield Avenue. Mr. go through. to replace their existing pool with Pereverzev said he has owned the If passed, the resolution could a new 12-by-24-foot oval one. station since 2000. He was repre- be presented by council mem- Health of ‘Old Peppy’ The town’s ordinance requires sented by attorney Gary Goodman bers and residents at the next that the pool be 15 feet from the and Tony Gallerano, an engineer By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Lincoln Park and other areas in and planner. Mr. Pereverzev had work session of Cranford’s Town- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader property line. The new pool will ship Council on September 8, town, Commissioner D’ Ambola be 10 feet from the property line. received preliminary site plan ap- Councilwoman Sara Todisco said. CRANFORD — A debate over the said. She said the yard is fenced in and proval at a previous meeting, but Several council members ex- health of “Old Peppy,” the some In other business, there is a pe- the lot is 52 feet wide with a two- the board was concerned about pressed dismay when Council- 200-year old Pepperidge tree tition online urging the U.S. Army car garage. landscaping and lighting. man Lou Petruzzelli informed situated in Lincoln Park, was put Corps of Engineers and U.S. Mr. Gallerano told the board that them that the $3.2-million Ath- forth at the township committee House of Representatives to fully the station had three pumps and letic Field Complex, more than workshop meeting Monday night. fund the Rahway River Flood Miti- Cranford Fire Dept. the owner wanted to add two 15 months behind schedule, still The tree advisory board said the gation Study and plan for 2015 more. He said the repair garage has no projected completion date. trunk of the tree is healthy, tree implementation, Mayor Andis would be eliminated. He said there Several issues remain, Mr. advisory board member Barbara Kalnins said. previous year.” He said he hopes would be only an office and Petruzzelli said, including the still Krause said. She said it has not The link to the petition is avail- by next year that, “all of the restrooms on the property along awaited delivery of two doors – suffered any damage since a large able at cranford.com/township/. recommendations that have been with the pumps. He also said there one interior and one exterior, limb was lost four or five years The newly formed Farmers’ Mar- highlighted by the auditing would be eight recessed lighting roofing and drywall installation ago. Professionals have said the ket, held in the downtown across firm…will go away completely.” fixtures at the pumps with a canopy at the clubhouse. Additionally, tree is decaying, Commissioner from the police and fire stations, “From last year to this year, over the pumps. There would also standing water has been noticed Robert D’Ambola said. “The rec- will take place again today, Thurs- there is an outstanding reduction be mounted lighting above the on the baseball field and basket- ommendation by professionals day, August 14, from 2 to 7 p.m. in comments from the auditors,” pumps, he added. ball court, likely requiring the re- is the tree is done,” Mr. D’Ambola with two new vendors, Commis- Deputy Mayor Adubato said in Mr. Gallerano said the pumps grading of both. said. sioner O’Connor said. The car response. will be on two islands. He said a Some facilities are ready for Commissioner Mary O’Connor show also will be held downtown Annual members of the pool row of shrubbery will be planted use, but Mr. Petruzzelli wants the and Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato this evening. who have Horizon insurance can on the north side of the property. both agreed the safety of those Two positions within the health be reimbursed $15 per month “It will consist of holly trees and in the park is a concern and department were recommended through the Horizon b Fit pro- evergreens,” he said. He also Reading is Good For You agreed the tree needed to be by Township Administrator gram, per the program’s rules, said an additional entrance will removed. Commissioner Tom Terence Wall. The health depart- and as passed under township be added on North Avenue. Zon- Hannen, Jr. countered that the ment has been one position short, ordinance. ing Officer Robert Hudak asked tree has withstood the high winds he said. He recommended ap- This summer, the township be- about paving. Mr. Pereverzev said of Hurricanes Sandy and Irene. pointing a current health depart- gan a Farmers’ Market every he would repave the blacktop “How can we say this is in immi- ment staff member as a certified Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. The now on the site. nent danger of falling?” Mr. recycling professional as well as market will now have a new ven- The application was unani- Hannen asked. a Clean Communities coordina- dor, Four Sisters Winery, from mously approved. The township committee has dis- tor. Warren County, and the commit- The next meeting of the zoning cussed the fate of “Old Peppy” tee passed an ordinance to allow board will be Monday, August 25, at 7:45 p.m. at the Cranford Munici- goleader.com/subscribe for over four years. Seedlings of Probitas Verus Honos wine tastings at the market from the tree have been planted in August 21 to October 30. pal Building on Springfield Avenue. Page S-9 Thursday, August 14, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Obituary Celebrations Singers to Hold Adult and Youth Auditions Bugsy Malone, Jr. to Be CRANFORD — The Celebration many musical genres, from clas- Madge E. Wittel, 77, Singers will hold auditions for its sical to Broadway, from pop and adult and youth choirs. For adults, jazz to gospel. Lived In Westfield; Presented in Cranford auditions will be held on Tues- Funding for the Celebration day, August 19, by appointment Singers is made possible in part Cranford Dramatic CRANFORD – Seventeen New instead of side arms. only, at the Cranford United Meth- by the New Jersey State Council Jersey kids will present the mu- Directed by Theater Project odist Church, located at 201 Lin- for the Arts, Department of State, Club Past President sical Bugsy Malone, Jr., this year’s General Manager Mary A. Iannelli, coln Avenue, East. Auditions for through a grant administered by presentation by Theater Project the cast includes young people the youth choirs will take place the Union County Office of Cul- Jr. in Cranford. Each summer, from seven area towns — Mrs. Madge E. Wittel, 77, of on Tuesdays, September 2 and tural and Heritage Affairs. For the program takes students ages Cranford: Chris Brightman, Isabel September 9, by appointment more information, visit celebra- Westfield died on Monday, Au- 8 and up through an eight-week Graceffo, James Lynch, Mark gust 11, at Overlook Medical only. To schedule an audition, e- tion-singers.org or e-mail course that culminates in three Lynch, Mia Papapietro, Nina mail [email protected] [email protected]. Center in Summit after a brief performances for friends, family Papapietro, Amanda Poszyler, illness. She went home to be for the youth choirs and Individuals also may leave a tele- and the community. Along the Ashleigh Poszyler, Sophie [email protected] phone message at (908) 241- with The Lord surrounded by way, students learn acting, build Zacharda; Gillette: Shaye her loving family. for the adult choir. 8200. confidence in themselves and Bundonis; Mountainside: Michael The Children’s Choir ranges in Mrs. Wittel was born in Jersey make friends. Bugsy Malone, Jr. Mezzo; Piscataway: Alexis Page, City and lived in Westfield for age from 9 to 13, and the Middle School Supplies Sought will run Friday through Sunday, Jason Page; Springfield: Adam C’s is comprised of experienced 45 years. August 15 to 17, at the Jardine Kaunfer; Summit: Brooke She was a longtime member choral singers ages 13 and up For St. Joseph Kids Academy, located at 61 Myrtle Beckett, Stella Ferra, and (male changed voices in eighth and past president of the Street in Cranford. Westfield: Gerard Lang. GARWOOD — The Garwood Cranford Dramatic Club, where grade and up; female voices Knights of Columbus are collect- “I have seen my son grow as an The Theater Project, a profes- ninth grade and up). The Youth she loved to act, direct, pro- actor year after year with the sional theater company in ing brand-new school supplies duce and write for adult and Choirs offer a place where chil- on behalf of the children of St. Theater Project Jr. group right in Cranford and Maplewood, is cel- dren and adolescents can learn children’s theater. She also was front of my eyes,” said parent ebrating 20 years of bringing pro- Joseph Social Service Center in a faithful attendee of the First and hone musical skills, experi- Elizabeth. Mindi Kaunfer of Springfield. “At ductions of the best contempo- ence various styles of music and Baptist Church of Metuchen. 15, Adam has been acting for rary plays to New Jersey. Its mis- The following items are sug- Mrs. Wittel is survived by her perform with a wide range of gested: pencils, pens, pencil five years and has several school sion is to enhance the cultural ages. Rehearsals for both youth loving husband of 55 years, leads from the confidence the richness of the community by cases, filler paper, notebooks Edward; sons, Edward C. and choirs is Tuesday evenings: (marble, one-, two- and five- summer theater has provided producing new or lesser-known Children’s Choir is 6:30 to 7:30 Keith; daughter-in-law, him.” plays on challenging themes, by subject), rulers, crayons, color- Claudia; grandchildren, Lauren, p.m. and Middle C’s is 7:45 to ing books, folders, binders, Ten-year-old student actor introducing children to the joys of 8:45 p.m. Luke and Julia, and brother, Gerald Lang of Westfield said, live theater, and by providing av- highlighters, scissors, staplers, William, and sister, Joan. The Adult Choir welcomes sing- staples, rubber bands, erasers, “Acting is the chance to learn enues for creative expression for ers age 18 and older, of all expe- Madge’s Life Celebration will new things and meet new people. New Jersey playwrights. paper clips, glue sticks, art sup- be today, Thursday, August 14, rience levels and of all vocal plies, backpacks and any other I love acting and am really glad I For more information on the ranges, to audition. The ability to from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and auditioned for Theater Project Jr. Theater Project Jr., call (908) supplies as well. tomorrow, Friday, August 15, read music is a plus but not a Donations can be dropped off Our director, Mary, and all the 809-8865 or visit requirement as is prior choral from 9 to 10 a.m., at Gray kids are so nice!” www.TheTheaterProject.org. after 4 p.m. weekdays at the Funeral Directors, A Life Cel- experience. Rehearsals are on Garwood Knights of Columbus “My son is getting a great intro- Tuesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. The ebration Home, 318 East Broad duction to theater, meeting new Council Hall, located at 37 South Street, Westfield, where her Reading is Good For You Celebration Singers’ winter con- Avenue in Garwood, opposite kids with similar interests, and cert is scheduled for Friday and funeral service will begin at 10 overall having a wonderful time. PathMark. On weekends, indi- a.m. on Friday, August 15, Saturday, December 5 and 6, at viduals are asked to first call He can’t wait to get to rehearsal St. Michael Church in Cranford. 2014. Interment will follow at each night!” said parent Judy (908) 789-9809 after 2 p.m. Hollywood Memorial Park in Begun in 1938 as the ESSO Parking is available behind the Dougherty Lang. Choristers, the Celebration Sing- Union. Bugsy is based on the Jodie hall off Willow Avenue (turn at August 14, 2014 ers currently include members Marty Shoes). Visitors are asked Foster film of the same name, representing eight different coun- where a “Little Rascals” troupe of to use the hall’s side-door en- ties throughout New Jersey, and trance. For information, call (908) child actors played the gang- also members traveling from New Probitas Verus Honos sters and gun molls of the roar- 789-9809 after 4 p.m. or Keith York to sing with the group. The Gallagher at (908) 789-0931. ing ’20s, using lemonade for li- goleader.com/subscribe Celebration Singers perform quor and silly string shooters 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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