Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 9, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Council Discuss State’s Public Employee Retirement System By LAUREN S. BARR quired analysis and certification of in PERS was not offered to Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader employees’ eligibility to participate Finestein when he was hired as town WESTFIELD – The discussion in PERS. attorney following Mr. Cockren’s at Tuesday night’s Westfield Town Mr. Blake also questioned who retirement, as new part-time em- Council meeting centered around advised Mr. Gildea when he re- ployees were not eligible for the pensions following the issuance of sponded to a 2011 inquiry from the pension. a report by State Comptroller Mat- comptroller, as asking then town Editors note: According to pub- thew Boxer which criticized mu- attorney Robert Cockren would lic records available on the Internet nicipalities for allowing profes- have been a “conflict of interest.” at www.app.com/section/DATA/ sional service contractors to remain Mr. Blake said that the town “can- DataUniverse, Mr. Cockren receives in the state’s Public Employee Re- not ask the fox whether or not he $35,753 annual pension from PERS. tirement System (PERS). likes the accommodations inside the The data is: Resident John Blake praised cur- hen house.” He also said that Mr. Cockren, Robert, Westfield Town, rent Town Attorney Russ Finestein Finestein “wanted more money than PERS - Public Employee Retire- for his “knowledge of the law” since [he] was being offered” for the po- ment System, $65,024 (final aver- he is not participating in PERS. He sition. age salary), 382 (months of ser- accused Town Administrator Jim Finance Committee Chairman vice), $35,753 (annual pension)), Gildea of not performing the re- Sam Della Fera said participation 2011 (retire year). Mr. Finestein said that he was in PERS when he served as planning board attorney, but did not vest in the system so he is not qualified for a pension. Mr. Gildea said he did not con- Alex Taner for The Westfield Leader sult Mr. Cockren, but consulted with SUMMER FUN… This youngster has fun on the diving boards and slides at the Mountainside Community Pool over this the town’s labor attorney Rick past weekend. Danser, who does not participate in PERS, when he responded to the comptroller’s inquiry. Former Councilman Sal Caruana Mtsd. Council Moving Ahead With took issue with Councilman Dave Haas’ comments in The Westfield Leader, most specifically that Mr. Haas called the practice of allow- Purchase of Fire Pumper Truck ing part-time employees into PERS By DOMINIC A. LAGANO more expensive fire apparatus. ing on Tuesday, August 21. unethical. He said that while he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The lower bidder did not meet The council next authorized the respects Mr. Haas, “to say that it’s MOUNTAINSIDE — During its the specifications of the borough. donation of $500 toward the unethical...is really a sin” and that work session meeting Tuesday The Campbell Crimson bid actually Mountainside Parent-Teacher the statement is an indictment of night, the borough council agreed met or exceeded all the specifica- Association’s (PTA) fall festival, every council member for the last to move ahead with several mea- tions,” he said. an annual event dedicated to the Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader BLOCK PARTY...The Westfield Neighborhood Council held a night out on 30 years. sures including the purchase of a The borough will issue a bond to amusement of the younger Tuesday on Cacciola Place to coincide with National Night Out. The event Mr. Caruana said the pension was new fire pumper truck for the bor- cover the cost of the truck. The Mountainside residents. included games food and a band and was open to the public. For more informa- used as a benefit to hire attorneys. ough. The new pumper truck would bond issue will be discussed in more Mountainside Mayor Paul tion on the council, visit westfieldneighborhoodcouncil.com. He said the town was able to get have the capacity to provide 1,000 detail at the council’s public meet- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 attorneys making $300 an hour in gallons of water per minute, an private practice at a rate of $100 important asset to effectively fight St. Bart’s to Make Repairs hour to the town. Mr. Caruana added fires in Mountainside. WF Resident In Training that members of the council felt the The cost of the truck will be town had a “moral obligation” to $408,000. After considering sev- Following Water Main Break allow the employees to continue in eral bids, the council decided to For N.J. National Guard By JULIE SHILLING Westfield Leader. “Our concern isn’t the system that the town had prom- move ahead with a more expensive By MICHAELA WINBERG part of the rescue squad, calling it an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader how or why did it break. Our concern ised them. He added that the cost to submission from the Crimson Fire Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “amazing experience” because it is SCOTCH PLAINS – Last week, a is getting it fixed as soon as possible.” the town never exceeded $7,000 for product line of the Campbell Sup- WESTFIELD – On July 20, at Fort made up of such a well-rounded group water main measuring four feet in No dates have been promised when the five attorneys in question. ply Company LLC, based out of Sill, Okla., Susan Lagano, 34, of of people. diameter ruptured at the intersection the low water pressure will be back to Councilman Haas said his use of South Plainfield. Westfield proceeded through a not- Many members of the Westfield of Portland Avenue and Birch Street normal. “The rain last Thursday the word unethical was “not that Councilman Glenn Mortimer ex- so-typical graduation ceremony. Af- Rescue Squad are retired members of in Scotch Plains, resulting in a 15- pushed back our repair time,” Mr. people acted out of malice or politi- plained the reasoning behind the ter more than two months of training, the New Jersey Army National Guard, foot-long and 14-foot-deep crack in Barnes added. “I really can’t say when CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 council’s recommendation of the Mrs. Lagano concluded the first step she said. Mrs. Lagano saw them and the street. Two homes were reported things will get back to normal be- in the process of serving the New their efforts for their country as an flooded in basements with water that cause one person may say it will be Jersey Army National Guard. inspiration. That, along with her in- damaged clothes, furniture, photo- fixed this week and another worker Mrs. Lagano began her volunteer- tense desire to help people and her graphs and more. Water rushed in- may say earlier than that.” WF’s Delpopolo Disqualified ing career in 1999 when she became personal memories of 9/11, led to her side with such force that it shattered The flooded and muddy roads have a certified emergency medical tech- decision to enlist. homeowners’ windows. Residents been pumped and cleaned up, yet the nician (EMT). After meeting her hus- “I love to help people,” Mrs. Lagano were forced to evacuate after roads repairs on the street closures are still From Olympic Judo Team band, Dominic, in 2005, she moved said. “It makes me happy.” turned into rivers. in effect. Portland Avenue has been By CHRISTIE STORMS immediately wrote a confessional let- to Westfield and began volunteering Her journey to helping people Thousands of residents in 13 Union repaved and opened to residential Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ter to the IOC. for the Westfield Rescue Squad. She through the Guard started on May 7, County towns are still dealing with vehicles only. WESTFIELD – Just one week af- An excerpt of the letter reads: currently serves the squad as a re- when Mrs. Lagano left Westfield for low water pressure and are asked to Currently, St. Bartholomew the ter Westfield native Nick Delpopolo “…He had absolutely no idea that cruiter and as membership commit- Fort Sill. There, she began army ba- conserve water until the repairs are Apostle Parish on Westfield Avenue competed on the U.S. Judo Team at I dealt with marijuana at all, so it tee chair. She was vice-president of sic training. During the 10 weeks completed. However, once the re- is facing water damage to different the 2012 Olympic Games in London, never would’ve crossed his mind. the rescue squad until early May 2012, until her graduation, Mrs. Lagano pairs are completed, residents may parts of the Roman Catholic church he was disqualified by the Interna- This is my entire fault...This was all a when she resigned to join the Guard. participated in exercises such as con- face cloudy, dirty water and are asked and to St. Bartholomew Academy, tional Olympic Committee (IOC) this huge mistake. His hard work, and not Mrs. Lagano said she loved being a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 to run it until it becomes clear. which serves pre-kindergarten to past Monday. The 23-year-old ath- only dedication to judo, but also be- “The 48-inch-wide rusted water eighth grade. Immediately after the lete had tested positive for metabo- ing a good role model, should not be main from the early 1970s has been water flowed downhill from the bro- lites of cannabis in an in-competition downgraded or punished for my self- removed and replaced with an 18- ken pipe, it gushed through the park- drug test. ishness and stupidity….He is one of foot pipe made from ductile iron,” ing lot and church property. The wa- Mr. Delpopolo, who had placed the best judoka and people you could New Jersey American Water spokes- ter cracked the parking lot, ripping seventh overall in the men’s 73kg ever want to meet, and by all means man Richard Barnes told The CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 weight class, claimed that a few weeks does not deal with any illegal sub- before the games began, he unknow- stances.” ingly consumed brownies laced with The IOC has a strict policy against marijuana. banned substances and has conse- In a statement released by his pub- quentially expelled Mr. Delpopolo licist, Mr. Delpopolo explained that a from the Olympics, stripped him of family member had baked the brown- his accreditation, and asked the Inter- ies. national Judo Federation to alter the “…I was in total disbelief when I standings in his event. was told by the IOC that my test However, his publicist, Melissa results came back positive. After Ingram, reported this ruling would making frantic phone calls to friends not prevent him from competing in and family following the results, a the 2016 Olympic Games. family member confessed that the Mr. Delpopolo’s statement also brownies she had baked (and that I contained an apology. had eaten a few weeks prior) con- “I would like to sincerely apolo- RIGOROUS TRAINING...Susan Lagano of Westfield, left, completes basic tained marijuana,” he said. gize to the U.S. Olympic Committee, training for the New Jersey National Guard at Fort Sill, Okla. She is currently “I had no idea that I had ingested USA Judo, my teammates, my fans, completing specialized training in the chemical field at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. marijuana until that moment,” he said. and everyone that has supported me “I slept the entire four-hour drive throughout my Olympic journey. I’m PAGE INDEX home the day I ate the brownie, but sorry that I let you down,” he said. thought that I was just extremely tired “Judo is my life and competing in the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 from training and travel.” Olympics has always been my dream. Editorial ...... 4-5, 12 Sports ...... 9-12 RUGGED READERS, TOO…Westfield residents ran a Rugged Maniac race in Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 Englishtown July 14, fortified with a copy of The Westfield Leader. Participants The family member, whose name I would never intentionally do any- has not been released as the Delpopolo thing to jeopardize that,” he contin- Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 included Kara and Ron Shovlin, John Cioffi, Andrew Becker, Riva and Sean Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 Waller, Lisa Jordy, Jessica Brooks, and Chris and Mark Taglieri. family wishes to protect her identity, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader COOLING OFF....With temperatures in the 90s, Westfielders flocked to the Photo courtesy of Jill Crandall FIELD OF DREAMS...The Garwood Council is considering spending $3.2 million, Westfield Memorial Pool on Saturday afternoon. BRAGGING RIGHTS…While vacationing in St. Maarten, Brooks Crandall of bolstered by borrowing, to convert this athletic facility to state-of-the-all. There are Scotch Plains, photographer for The Westfield Leader, holds a copy of This Is opponents and proponents. Some residents are calling for a public vote. See page 4. Westfield, which features on the cover a photograph he took. Site Plan Hearing Underway Mountainside Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 On Birchwood Development Mirabelli then announced benefi- for a casino night sponsored by the By DELL SIMEONE torney Philip Morin made an August 3 cial news related to the borough’s MEF. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader motion to the court, requesting a budget. “We have the insertion of a The council then discussed two CRANFORD – A special two-day change of venue for the hearing, and special item of revenue into the other bids, one regarding the resur- hearing on the site plan for the pro- was denied by Judge Chrystal on Au- 2012 municipal budget which is the facing of Wyoming Drive, which posed Birchwood Development, a 360- gust 6. Safe Corridors fund,” he said. will be partially subsidized by the unit apartment building with a five- Cranford residents are upset that The borough will be receiving a NJDOT in the amount of $180,000, story parking garage, to be built by the hearing is taking place in Eliza- Highway Safety Fund Grant from the other regarding the resurfacing Cranford Development Associates beth and not in Cranford, which would the New Jersey Department of of the Mountainside Community (CDA), a subsidiary of the S. Hekemian be more convenient and better facili- Transportation (NJDOT), in the Pool with an epoxy coating. Both Group of Paramus, was being held tate resident participation. A group amount of $16,866. According to bids will continue to be discussed yesterday and today at the Union Coun- calling itself Cranford Taxpayers, on the NJDOT, “The Highway Safety as no final decision was made. try Courthouse in Elizabeth. its blog spot, asked residents to down- Fund is generated by fines and pen- The council also reviewed an or- The proposed apartment building is load a prepared letter to Judge Wolfson alties imposed and collected in des- dinance pertaining to “the alter- to contain 60 affordable housing units and to Special Master Elizabeth ignated stretches of state highways ation, extension or enlargement of to satisfy State Council on Affordable McKenzie, requesting a change of known as ‘Safe Corridors.’ High- non-conforming uses, structures Housing regulations. It has been a venue and a September date for the way Safety Fund grants, intended and lots.” controversial topic for the past few hearing. to promote public safety, are dis- According to Mayor Mirabelli, years, since residents of the area are The property in question is 16 acres opposed to the development, due to at 215/235 Birchwood Avenue. The Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader tributed to municipalities that are “We amended our original ordi- FUTURE OFFICERS…Kids tried out some of the police equipment on Tuesday responsible for law enforcement nance so that anyone that had a concerns about flooding and infra- proposed height of the buildings is 55 during the annual National Night Out Against Crime, held at Alan Augustine within the Safe Corridors.” non-conforming lot because of structure in the environmentally sen- feet; building A will have 60 units and Village Green in Scotch Plains. The grant may be used for “pro- width and square footage was go- sitive area, which is surrounded by building B will have 300 units. Build- curement of enforcement equip- ing to have to go to the board of wetlands. ing A will have 59 parking spaces and ment such as police vehicles, radar, adjustment.” Cranford suffered massive flood- Building B will have 520 parking communication and surveillance The new ordinance has caused ing last year during Hurricane Irene, spaces.There also will be a surface lot Water Main Break equipment, crash data software and some unforeseen complications to which damaged many homes and busi- with 89 parking spaces, for a total of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 salaries.” residents. “Now, there’s been some nesses. The CDA won a Builder’s 668 parking spaces. up pavement for 30 to 40 parking mold and mildew. The council next approved a raffle collateral effects of that ordinance, Remedy lawsuit against the township, Cranford Township has persisted in spaces. “Thank goodness no one was hurt. application from The Arc of Union which is causing potentially a back- which opposes the development at its effort to obtain a stay order on the Despite the damage to a section of The worst is over. I feel more sorrow for County for an on-premise 50/50 log with the board of adjustment,” 215/235 Birchwood Avenue. How- site plan hearing by appealing to Ap- the parking lot, the 38th annual St. the residents and homes that were af- and an on-premise draw raffle, as Mayor Mirabelli explained. ever, Superior Court Judge Lisa F. pellate Court Judge Jerome M. St. Bartholomew’s Labor Day Italian fected,” Reverend Paladino said. For well as a raffle application from the The council will be “changing Chrystal decided in favor of the devel- John to grant a stay on the hearing Festival, which will take place from now, St. Bart’s has been waiting for its Mountainside Education Founda- verbiage in the law” to amend the oper. Cranford Township is in the pro- based on the August 6 order authoriz- August 31 to September 3, currently insurance carrier for reimbursement for tion (MEF) for an on-premise 50/ ordinance in order to address this cess of appealing that decision. ing the special hearing officer in a is still scheduled. a new gym floor and parking lot repairs. 50 and an on-premise draw raffle issue and streamline the process. Cranford has been persistent in ask- Mount Laurel case to determine and “We’re going to try and work hard “Disastrous events such as this can- ing for a change of venue for the make recommendation concerning to make sure it is still on because we not be predicted, like hurricanes or special hearing. Retired Superior Court whether the township is required to use the entire parking lot,” said St. snow storms, yet can be just as devas- Judge Douglas K. Wolfson has been permit CDA to re-grade a portion of Bart’s pastor, the Reverend John J. tating to the impacted individuals,” Westfield Council appointed by Judge Chrystal to act as Birchwood Avenue so it (CDA) can Paladino. “As long as we get the insur- Scotch Plains Mayor Mary DePaola CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a special hearing officer and to con- obtain NJDEP Flood and Hazard Area ance to work with us and reimburse us in said in a statement. “If there is any- cal shenanigans.” He added that, In other business, the council duct the Birchwood site plan hearing. approval. The appeal contends that fixing the lot, the festival will still be on.” thing that the Office of the Mayor or I “there are a lot of things wrong passed an ordinance on first read- CDA had asked the court, on short this determination is outside of the Further updates on the St. can personally do to help those resi- with the pension system.” ing allocating $988,000 for the pur- notice, to hear a request on August 3, authority of the special hearing of- Bartholomew Italian Festival can be dents or organizations affected by the Councilman Della Fera said at chase of a new aerial fire truck with five days prior to the site plan hearing, ficer and was never presented at trial. found on www.sbuitalianfestival.com/. water main break, please contact me.” this time, “not a single Westfield pumper. The new truck will replace to re-grade Birchwood Avenue by el- The appeal states that the jurisdiction In addition to the parking lot, (Please see Mayor DePaola’s full professional or employee has been the aerial unit, which was totaled evating it one foot above the flood of the special hearing officer was three rooms inside the church sus- statement on Page 3.) found to have received an improper during Hurricane Irene last year. zone so as to facilitate obtaining a strictly limited to public hearings tained damage. The next Scotch Plains public town- benefit.” He also said that if the The cost of the truck will be par- permit from the New Jersey Depart- under the Municipal Land Use Laws. “Water came in through the win- ship council meeting will be Tues- pension fund goes broke it, “isn’t tially offset by the $73,000 the town ment of Environmental Protection The basis of the appeal is question- dows and shattered the glass and dam- day, August 14, at 8 p.m. in the coun- going to go broke because of any- received from the insurance claim (NJDEP). Judge Chrystal denied this ing whether the trial court’s last- aged the stage. We need to repair the cil chambers of the municipal build- thing that Westfield did.” for the totaled unit. request; however, she suggested the minute referral of such a substantive parking lot, windows, gym floor, sport- ing. Managers from New Jersey Following the Boxer report, Maria Carluccio, Adina matter could be decided at the site issue to a hearing examiner is proper ing and sound equipment,” Reverend American Water will attend to update Board of Adjustment Attorney Enculescu and Greg Kasko also plan hearing. Cranford Township At- in regard to Mount Laurel. Paladino added. the community and answer questions Vincent Loughlin “voluntarily re- spoke on their objections to the The sound equipment room that from residents. signed as an employee,” according placement of the pedestrian cross- had thousands of dollars worth of The flooding seemed to have af- to Mr. Gildea, and agreed to con- ing signal on Central Avenue. Police to Crack Down on Drunk equipment was destroyed from the fected more homeowners than busi- tinue as a professional service pro- Mrs. Carluccio criticized The water; uniforms kept in the storage ness owners. vider. Mr. Gildea told The Leader Leader for not giving the issue cov- Drivers August 17 to September 3 room, along with sports equipment, “When I saw the New Jersey State that the town considers the town erage saying that she, “want(s) an GARWOOD – Law enforcement danger.” were lost, and the gymnasium floor Trooper helicopter loudly soar above attorney, the planning board attor- acknowledgment from the local officers from Garwood will be crack- Alcohol-impaired fatalities ac- was another casualty. my head, I knew something was ney and the board of adjustment journalist” that they are continuing ing down on drunk drivers as part of counted for 20 percent of New “There’s a rubberized floor that was wrong. Little did I know it was the attorney as professional service pro- to attend meetings. After she was the summer 2012 “Drive Sober or Jersey’s motor vehicle fatalities in put down on top of another floor. The ABC news channel filming our town,” viders, but that the prosecutor, pub- done with her public comments time Get Pulled Over” campaign. Begin- 2010. As part of the initiative, the water came in so quickly and strong Scotch Plains resident Trish Kern said. lic defender and judge are consid- Mr. Gildea approached the micro- ning August 17 and running through Division of Highway Traffic Safety that the rubber floor floated six inches “Our water pressure is very low, yet ered as part-time employees. phone to offer history of the issue September 3, local and state law en- provides grants to local law enforce- above where it was supposed to be,” I’m not nervous because I know it will be The current public defender and and movement of the light from the forcement officers will conduct so- ment agencies throughout the state to Reverend Paladino said. “The gym fixed soon,” resident Elaine Chinoy added. prosecutor both participate in the intersection, which caused Mrs. briety checkpoints and roving pa- run the two-week campaign. had two feet of water that had to be “Despite the flooding that occurred state’s defined benefits contribu- Carluccio to shout “liar” from the trols, looking for motorists who may Law enforcement agencies partici- pumped and removed.” only a few blocks away, I am very tion plan as they were hired after audience and Mr. Kasko to shout be driving while intoxicated. pating in the “Drive Sober or Get As a result of the damage, a basket- fortunate no effect of sales in our the law changed in 2010 prohibit- “residents aren’t experts.” A concentrated national effort, the Pulled Over 2012” crackdown offer ball clinic at the school had to be music store business took place,” said ing part-time employees from par- campaign helps to raise awareness the following advice: canceled along with other activities in Milan Lazistan, an employee at Scotch ticipating in PERS. Municipal Judge about the dangers of drinking and If you plan to drink, designate a the gym until repairs are completed. Plains Music Center, located at 413 Brenda Cuba, who was hired in driving through high-visibility en- driver, someone who will not drink One of the church’s main concerns is Park Avenue. 2002, is the only attorney employee Susan Lagano forcement and public-education tools, alcohol, before going out; take mass who is still in PERS. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 including posters, banners and mo- transit, a taxi or ask a sober friend to Another resident questioned the fidence courses, obstacle courses, bile video display signs. Launched drive you home; spend the night where town’s fiscal stability given the basic rifle marksmanship and vari- nationally in 1999, the program works the activity is held; report impaired town’s recently downgraded credit ous fear-conquering activities, which to combat drunk driving during some drivers to law enforcement. In New rating. Councilman Della Ferra said helped her to conquer her fear of of the busiest travel times of the year, Jersey, drivers may dial #77 to report the town has far less debt than the heights. Although those exercises including the Labor Day holiday pe- a drunk or aggressive driver. School state allows and said that the town were physically and emotionally riod. Police also advise motorists to al- used its surplus funds to offset the strenuous, Mrs. Lagano said that other “Many people believe that after a ways buckle up regardless of the seat- operating budget. He also said the difficult concepts to grasp were simple few drinks they’re still safe to drive,” ing position in the vehicle as it is the town’s AA+ bond rating is, “like things such as learning that eating is said Gary Poedubicky, acting direc- best defense against an impaired Days being downgraded from a Porche a survival activity, not a social activ- tor of the New Jersey Division of driver. Authorities also say if intoxi- to a Mercedes Benz.” ity. Highway Traffic Safety. “Even one cated and traveling on foot, the safest Now Mrs. Lagano will proceed to drink can impair your judgment and way to get home is to take a cab or her next step in joining the New Jer- reaction time, putting not only your- have a sober friend or family member sey Army National Guard – special- self, but everyone on the road, in drive you to your doorstep. Are Delpopolo ized training in the chemical field for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 10 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. ued. After her 10 weeks of specialized “…Words cannot express how training, she will report for duty with devastated and remorseful I am for the New Jersey Army National Guard Coming! making such a big mistake. Al- and will serve actively one weekend though my actions were not delib- per month and two weeks every sum- erate, I know that I let down the mer for the next six years. entire nation, and for that I am truly Once she has concluded training, VALUED ADVERTISERS: sorry,” he said. deployment to Afghanistan is a defi- Your local newspaper is a trusted friend, Mr. Delpopolo has since returned nite possibility, and Mrs. Lagano said home to the United States. she is sure that she has trained with counselor and buying guide to its readers. His mother, Joyce Delpopolo, in- many people who will be deployed in formed The Westfield Leader that the near future. She said she has mixed Now is the time to get your message in front the family is understandably disap- feelings about being deployed, say- of Back-to-School shoppers. Place your Ad pointed and upset. ing that she “would be worried, but it “Decisions need to be made isn’t something that would be sur- today for maximum exposure ... wherein Nick and our family can prising.” you’ll be glad you did! pick up the pieces, take some pro- Although deployment is an option, ductive steps, and create good re- Mrs. Lagano remains optimistic about sults,” she said. “We appreciate all her future. She said she always wanted of the support that we have received to feel a part of what the soldiers The Westfield Leader from the citizens of Westfield and experience for the United States, and Cranford.” joining the National Guard is fulfill- Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Mr. Delpopolo was the fifth ath- ing that desire. NIGHT OUT…The Cranford Police Department held its 29th Annual National The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Night Out to promote crime prevention awareness Tuesday night by the Gazebo lete to test positive for a banned She said she hopes to return to “the in the downtown. There was a DJ, and free face painting, balloons and the substance at the 2012 Olympic great Westfield, New Jersey” when Cranford PBA Local 52 gave out free Italian ices. There was also a magic show 908-232-4407 [email protected] Games. The others had been dis- she has finished her specialized train- and a demonstration by the Cranford Taekwondo Center. Children enjoyed qualified before competing. ing. looking and sitting in the police vehicles on display. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, August 9, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS St. Bart’s Looks to Make Repairs Following Water Main Break By JULIE SHILLING turned into rivers. Plains-Fanwood Times. “Our con- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Thousands of residents in 13 Union cern isn’t how or why did it break. SCOTCH PLAINS – Last week, a County towns are still dealing with Our concern is getting it fixed as soon water main measuring four feet in low water pressure and are asked to as possible.” diameter ruptured at the intersection conserve water until the repairs are No dates have been promised when of Portland Avenue and Birch Street completed. However, once the re- the low water pressure will be back to in Scotch Plains, resulting in a 15- pairs are completed, residents may normal. “The rain last Thursday foot-long and 14-foot-deep crack in face cloudy, dirty water and are asked pushed back our repair time,” Mr. the street. Two homes were reported to run it until it becomes clear. Barnes added. “I really can’t say when flooded in basements with water that “The 48-inch-wide rusted water things will get back to normal be- damaged clothes, furniture, photo- main from the early 1970s has been cause one person may say it will be graphs and more. Water rushed in- removed and replaced with an 18- fixed this week and another worker side with such force that it shattered foot pipe made from ductile iron,” may say earlier than that.” homeowners’ windows. Residents New Jersey American Water spokes- The flooded and muddy roads have were forced to evacuate after roads man Richard Barnes told The Scotch been pumped and cleaned up, yet the repairs on the street closures are still in effect. Portland Avenue has been repaved and opened to residential vehicles only. Currently, St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish on Westfield Avenue is facing water damage to different parts of the Roman Catholic church and to St. Bartholomew Academy, Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times which serves pre-kindergarten to FUTURE OFFICERS…Kids tried out some of the police equipment on Tuesday during the annual National Night Out eighth grade. Immediately after the Against Crime, held at Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains. water flowed downhill from the bro- ken pipe, it gushed through the park- ing lot and church property. The wa- ter cracked the parking lot, ripping Fanwood Council Holds Meeting up pavement for 30 to 40 parking spaces. Despite the damage to a section of To Discuss State Pensions the parking lot, the 38th annual St. Bartholomew’s Labor Day Italian By LAURIE SCHWARTZ misuse is taking place. According At both the special meeting and Festival, which will take place from Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to Mayor Collen Mahr, the reason the regular agenda meeting, the August 31 to September 3, currently FANWOOD - The borough coun- for hiring counsel is to “resolve any mayor and council approved a bond is still scheduled. cil, during a special meeting held doubts concerning certain positions ordinance, which, if adopted, will “We’re going to try and work hard just before Tuesday night’s agenda within the borough.” appropriate $1,680,000 and autho- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PRIVATE CONCERT?...The Rick Cantor Band and The Broadcasters perform to make sure it is still on because we meeting, approved a resolution to Mayor Mahr went on to explain, rize the issuance of $1,425,000 for before a small audience at the Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series use the entire parking lot,” said St. hire an attorney to review the legal “We want to make sure that we’re various capital projects. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark on August 1. The number of concertgoers was Bart’s pastor, the Reverend John J. issues in connection with Comp- compliant with all the state and all The governing body announced lessened by heavy rain that occurred most of the afternoon, but cleared in time Paladino. “As long as we get the troller Matthew Boxer’s July 17 the federal laws and that the mayor and council would for the 7:30 p.m. concert. insurance to work with us and reim- report, Improper Participation by regulations…we’re going to con- hold a special meeting tonight, Au- burse us in fixing the lot, the festival Professional Service Providers in tinue to protect the borough’s cur- gust 9, at 5:30 p.m. in connection will still be on.” the State Pension System. rent future and financial resources with the execution of tax exemp- WF Resident In Training Further updates on the St. As previously reported in The and also preserve the rights of the tion applications and financial Bartholomew Italian Festival can be Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, the people who dedicated their time to agreements with Fanwood Cross- found on sbuitalianfestival.com/. comptroller issued an investigative work here.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 For N.J. National Guard In addition to the parking lot, three report alleging that 202 part-time By MICHAELA WINBERG Many members of the Westfield rooms inside the church sustained municipal officials are illegally in Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Rescue Squad are retired members damage. the state pension system. Although WESTFIELD – On July 20, at of the New Jersey Army National “Water came in through the win- not in the report itself, Fanwood Site Plan Hearing Underway Fort Sill, Okla., Susan Lagano, 34, Guard, she said. Mrs. Lagano saw dows and shattered the glass and dam- has been identified as one of the of Westfield proceeded through a them and their efforts for their coun- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 towns where the purported pension On Birchwood Development not-so-typical graduation cer- try as an inspiration. That, along By DELL SIMEONE ing is to contain 60 affordable hous- emony. After more than two months with her intense desire to help Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of training, Mrs. Lagano concluded people and her personal memories WF’s Delpopolo Disqualified ing units to satisfy State Council on the first step in the process of serv- of 9/11, led to her decision to enlist. CRANFORD – A special two- Affordable Housing regulations. It ing the New Jersey Army National “I love to help people,” Mrs. From Olympic Judo Team day hearing on the site plan for the has been a controversial topic for Guard. Lagano said. “It makes me happy.” proposed Birchwood Development, the past few years, since residents Mrs. Lagano began her volun- Her journey to helping people By CHRISTIE STORMS “…He had absolutely no idea that a 360-unit apartment building with of the area are opposed to the devel- teering career in 1999 when she through the Guard started on May Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times I dealt with marijuana at all, so it a five-story parking garage, to be opment, due to concerns about became a certified emergency medi- 7, when Mrs. Lagano left Westfield WESTFIELD — Just one week never would’ve crossed his mind. built by Cranford Development As- flooding and infrastructure in the cal technician (EMT). After meet- for Fort Sill. There, she began army after Westfield native Nick This is my entire fault....This was sociates (CDA), a subsidiary of the environmentally sensitive area, ing her husband, Dominic, in 2005, basic training. During the 10 weeks Delpopolo competed on the U.S. all a huge mistake. His hard work, S. Hekemian Group of Paramus, which is surrounded by wetlands. she moved to Westfield and began until her graduation, Mrs. Lagano Judo Team at the 2012 Olympic and not only dedication to judo, but was being held yesterday and today Cranford suffered massive flood- volunteering for the Westfield Res- participated in exercises such as Games in London, he was disquali- also being a good role model, should at the Union Country Courthouse ing last year during Hurricane Irene, cue Squad. She currently serves the confidence courses, obstacle fied by the International Olympic not be downgraded or punished for in Elizabeth. which damaged many homes and squad as a recruiter and as member- courses, basic rifle marksmanship Committee (IOC) this past Mon- my selfishness and stupidity….He The proposed apartment build- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ship committee chair. She was vice- and various fear-conquering activi- day. The 23 year-old athlete had is one of the best judoka and people president of the rescue squad until ties, which helped her to conquer tested positive for metabolites of you could ever want to meet, and by early May 2012, when she resigned her fear of heights. Although those cannabis in an in-competition drug all means does not deal with any to join the Guard. Mrs. Lagano said exercises were physically and emo- test. illegal substances.” she loved being a part of the rescue tionally strenuous, Mrs. Lagano said Mr. Delpopolo, who had placed The IOC has a strict policy against squad, calling it an “amazing expe- that other difficult concepts to grasp seventh overall in the men’s 73kg banned substances and has conse- rience” because it is made up of were simple things such as learning weight class, claimed that a few quentially expelled Mr. Delpopolo such a well-rounded group of that eating is a survival activity, not weeks before the games began, he from the Olympics, stripped him of people. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 unknowingly consumed brownies his accreditation, and asked the In- laced with marijuana. ternational Judo Federation to alter In a statement released by his the standings in his event. publicist, Mr. Delpopolo explained However, his publicist, Melissa the brownies had been baked by a Ingram, reported this ruling would family member. not prevent him from competing in “…I was in total disbelief when I the 2016 Olympic Games. was told by the IOC that my test Mr. Delpopolo’s statement also results came back positive. After contained an apology. making frantic phone calls to friends “I would like to sincerely apolo- and family following the results, a gize to the U.S. Olympic Commit- family member confessed that the tee, USA Judo, my teammates, my brownies she had baked (and that I fans, and everyone that has sup- had eaten a few weeks prior) con- ported me throughout my Olympic tained marijuana,” he said. journey. I’m sorry that I let you “I had no idea that I had ingested down,” he said. “Judo is my life and marijuana until that moment,” he competing in the Olympics has al- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said. “I slept the entire four-hour ways been my dream. I would never GOLDEN OLDIES...The Jersey Four perform oldies last Thursday night as part drive home the day I ate the brownie, intentionally do anything to jeopar- of the Scotch Plains Village Green Summer Concert Series. but thought that I was just extremely dize that,” he continued. tired from training and travel.” “…Words cannot express how PAGE INDEX The family member, whose name devastated and remorseful I am for has not been released as the making such a big mistake. Al- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 Delpopolo family wishes to protect though my actions were not delib- Editorial ...... 4-5, 12 Sports ...... 9-12 Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-13 RIGOROUS TRAINING...Susan Lagano of Westfield, left, completes basic her identity, immediately wrote a erate, I know that I let down the training for the New Jersey National Guard at Fort Sill, Okla. She currently is confessional letter to the IOC. entire nation, and for that I am truly Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 completing specialized training in the chemical field at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. An excerpt of the letter reads: CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Photo courtesy of Jill Crandall Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times RUGGED READERS, TOO…Westfield residents ran a Rugged Maniac race in BRAGGING RIGHTS…While vacationing in St. Maarten, Brooks Crandall of MOVIE NIGHT…Several dozen residents brought their lawn chairs and blan- Englishtown July 14, fortified with a copy of The Westfield Leader. Participants Scotch Plains, photographer for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- kets to LaGrande Park in Fanwood on July 31 to enjoy the movie Rango, an included Kara and Ron Shovlin, John Cioffi, Andrew Becker, Riva and Sean Fanwood Times, holds a copy of This Is Westfield, which features a photograph animated film featuring the voice of Johnny Depp. Movies in The Park will Waller, Lisa Jordy, Jessica Brooks, and Chris and Mark Taglieri. he took. conclude on Tuesday, August 14, with Cars 2. In case of rain, the movie will be scheduled for the following evening. Police to Crack Down on Drunk Mtsd. Council Moves Ahead Drivers August 17 to September 3 GARWOOD — Law enforcement danger.” With Purchase of Fire Truck officers from Garwood will be Alcohol-impaired fatalities ac- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO imposed and collected in designated cracking down on drunk drivers as counted for 20 percent of New Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times part of the summer 2012 “Drive Jersey’s motor vehicle fatalities in stretches of state highways known Sober or Get Pulled Over” cam- 2010. As part of the initiative, the MOUNTAINSIDE — During its as ‘Safe Corridors.’ Highway Safety paign. Beginning August 17 and Division of Highway Traffic Safety work session meeting Tuesday Fund grants, intended to promote running through September 3, lo- provides grants to local law enforce- night, the borough council agreed public safety, are distributed to mu- cal and state law enforcement offic- ment agencies throughout the state to move ahead with several mea- nicipalities that are responsible for ers will conduct sobriety check- to run the two-week campaign. sures including the purchase of a law enforcement within the Safe points and roving patrols, looking Law enforcement agencies par- new fire pumper truck for the bor- Corridors.” for motorists who may be driving ticipating in the “Drive Sober or Get ough. The new pumper truck would The grant may be used for “pro- while intoxicated. Pulled Over 2012” crackdown offer have the capacity to provide 1,000 curement of enforcement equip- A concentrated national effort, the following advice: gallons of water per minute, an ment such as police vehicles, radar, the campaign helps to raise aware- If you plan to drink, designate a important asset to effectively fight communication and surveillance ness about the dangers of drinking driver, someone who will not drink fires in Mountainside. equipment, crash data software and and driving through high-visibility alcohol, before going out; take mass The cost of the truck will be over salaries.” Alex Taner for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $408,000. After considering sev- The council next approved a raffle SUMMER FUN… This youngster has fun on the diving boards and slides at the enforcement and public-education transit, a taxi or ask a sober friend to Mountainside Community Pool over this past weekend. tools, including posters, banners and drive you home; spend the night eral bids, the council decided to application from The Arc of Union mobile video display signs. where the activity is held; report move ahead with a more expensive County for an on-premise 50/50 Launched nationally in 1999, the impaired drivers to law enforcement. submission from the Crimson Fire and an on-premise draw raffle, as program works to combat drunk driv- In New Jersey, drivers may dial #77 product line of the Campbell Sup- well as a raffle application from the Birchwood Development ply Company LLC, based out of Mountainside Education Founda- ing during some of the busiest travel to report a drunk or aggressive driver. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 times of the year, including the La- Police also advise motorists to South Plainfield. tion (MEF) for an on-premise 50/ bor Day holiday period. always buckle up regardless of the Councilman Glenn Mortimer ex- 50 and an on-premise draw raffle businesses. The CDA won a a total of 667 parking spaces. “Many people believe that after a seating position in the vehicle as it plained the reasoning behind the for a casino night sponsored by the Builder’s Remedy lawsuit against Cranford Township has persisted few drinks they’re still safe to drive,” is the best defense against an im- council’s recommendation of the MEF. the township, which opposes the in its effort to obtain a stay order on said Gary Poedubicky, acting direc- paired driver. Authorities also say more expensive fire apparatus. The council then discussed two development at 215/235 Birchwood the site plan hearing by appealing tor of the New Jersey Division of if intoxicated and traveling on foot, “The lower bidder did not meet other bids, one regarding the resur- Avenue. However, Superior Court to Appellate Court Judge Jerome Highway Traffic Safety. “Even one the safest way to get home is to take the specifications of the borough, facing of Wyoming Drive, which Judge Lisa F. Chrystal decided in M. St. John to grant a stay on the drink can impair your judgment and a cab or have a sober friend or the Campbell Crimson actually met will be partially subsidized by the favor of the developer. Cranford hearing based on the August 6 or- reaction time, putting not only your- family member drive you to your or exceeded all the specifications,” NJDOT in the amount of $180,000, Township is in the process of ap- der authorizing the Special Hear- self, but everyone on the road, in doorstep. he said. the other regarding the resurfacing pealing that decision. ing Officer in a Mount Laurel case, The borough will issue a bond to of the Mountainside Community Cranford has been persistent in to determine and make recommen- cover the cost of the truck. The Pool with an epoxy coating. Both asking for a change of venue for the dation concerning whether the bond issue will be discussed in more bids will continue to be discussed special hearing. Retired Superior township is required to permit CDA detail at the council’s public meet- as no final decision was made. Court Judge Douglas K. Wolfson to re-grade a portion of Birchwood Water Main Break ing on Tuesday, August 21. The council also reviewed an ordi- has been appointed by Judge Avenue so it (CDA) can obtain CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The council next authorized the nance pertaining to “the alteration, Chrystal to act as a special hearing NJDEP Flood and Hazard Area ap- aged the stage. We need to repair the devastating to the impacted indi- donation of $500 toward the extension or enlargement of non-con- officer and to conduct the proval. The appeal contends that parking lot, windows, gym floor, viduals,” Scotch Plains Mayor Mary Mountainside Parent-Teacher forming uses, structures and lots.” Birchwood site plan hearing. this determination is outside of the sporting and sound equipment,” DePaola said in a statement. “If there Association’s (PTA) fall festival, According to Mayor Mirabelli, CDA had asked the court, on short authority of the Special Hearing Reverend Paladino added. is anything that the Office of the an annual event dedicated to the “We amended our original ordi- notice, to hear a request on August Officer and was never presented at The sound equipment room that Mayor or I can personally do to help amusement of the younger nance so that anyone that had a 3, five days prior to the site plan trial. The appeal states that the ju- had thousands of dollars worth of those residents or organizations af- Mountainside residents. non-conforming lot because of hearing, to re-grade Birchwood risdiction of the special Hearing equipment was destroyed from the fected by the water main break, Mountainside Mayor Paul width and square footage was go- Avenue by elevating it one foot Officer was strictly limited to pub- water; uniforms kept in the storage please contact me.” Mirabelli then announced benefi- ing to have to go to the board of above the flood zone so as to facili- lic hearings under the Municipal room, along with sports equipment, The next Scotch Plains public town- cial news related to the borough’s adjustment.” tate obtaining a permit from the Land Use Laws. were lost, and the gymnasium floor ship council meeting will be held on budget. “We have the insertion of a The new ordinance has caused New Jersey Department of Envi- The basis of the appeal is ques- was another casualty. Tuesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. in the special item of revenue into the some unforeseen complications for ronmental Protection (NJDEP). tioning whether the Trial Court’s “There’s a rubberized floor that council chambers of the municipal 2012 municipal budget which is the residents. “Now, there’s been some Judge Chrystal denied this request; last-minute referral of such a sub- was put down on top of another building on Park Avenue. Managers Safe Corridors fund,” he said. collateral effects of that ordinance, however, she suggested the matter stantive issue to a Hearing Exam- floor. The water came in so quickly from New Jersey American Water The borough will receive a High- which is causing potentially a back- could be decided at the site plan iner is proper in regard to Mount and strong that the rubber floor will attend to update the community way Safety Fund Grant from the log with the board of adjustment,” hearing. Cranford Township Attor- Laurel. floated six inches above where it and answer questions from residents. New Jersey Department of Trans- Mayor Mirabelli explained. ney Philip J. Morin made an August was supposed to be,” Reverend The flooding seemed to have af- portation (NJDOT), in the amount The council will be “changing 3 motion to the court, requesting a Paladino said. “The gym had two fected more homeowners than busi- of $16,866. According to the verbiage in the law” to amend the change of venue for the hearing, feet of water that had to be pumped ness owners. NJDOT, “The Highway Safety Fund ordinance in order to address this and was denied by Judge Chrystal Delpopolo and removed.” “When I saw the New Jersey State is generated by fines and penalties issue and streamline the process. on August 6. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 As a result of the damage, a bas- Trooper helicopter loudly soar above Cranford residents are upset that sorry,” he said. ketball clinic at the school had to be my head, I knew something was the hearing is taking place in Eliza- Mr. Delpopolo has since returned canceled along with other activities wrong. Little did I know it was the beth and not in Cranford, which home to the United States. in the gym until repairs are com- ABC news channel filming our would be more convenient and bet- His mother, Joyce Delpopolo, pleted. One of the church’s main town,” said Scotch Plains resident ter facilitate resident participation. informed The Scotch Plains- concerns is mold and mildew. Trish Kern. A group calling itself Cranford Tax- Fanwood Times that the family is “Thank goodness no one was hurt. “Our water pressure is very low, payers, on its blog spot, asked resi- understandably disappointed and The worst is over. I feel more sorrow yet I’m not nervous because I know dents to download a prepared letter upset. for the residents and homes that it will be fixed soon,” resident Elaine to Judge Wolfson and to Special “Decisions need to be made were affected,” Reverend Paladino Chinoy added. Master Elizabeth McKenzie, re- wherein Nick and our family can said. For now, St. Bart’s has been “Despite the flooding that oc- questing a change of venue and a pick up the pieces, take some pro- waiting for its insurance carrier for curred only a few blocks away, I am September date for the hearing. ductive steps, and create good re- reimbursement for a new gym floor very fortunate no effect of sales in The property in question is 16 sults,” she said. “We appreciate all and parking lot repairs. our music store business took place,” acres at 215/235 Birchwood Av- of the support that we have re- “Disastrous events such as this said Milan Lazistan, an employee at enue. The proposed height of the ceived from the citizens of Westfield cannot be predicted, like hurricanes Scotch Plains Music Center, located buildings is 55 feet; building A will and Cranford.” or snow storms, yet can be just as at 413 Park Avenue. have 60 units and building B will Mr. Delpopolo was the fifth ath- have 300 units. Building A will have lete to test positive for a banned 59 parking spaces and Building B substance at the 2012 Olympic will have 520 parking spaces, and a Games. The others had been dis- surface with 89 parking spaces for qualified before competing. School Susan Lagano FW Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a social activity. ing II Urban Renewal, LLC and Days Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Now Mrs. Lagano will proceed Fanwood Crossing III Urban Re- FRONT ROW SEAT...A member of The Jersey Four gets up close to his audience to her next step in joining the New while performing oldies last Thursday night as part of the Scotch Plains Village newal, LLC. Green Summer Concert Series. The series will conclude on Thursday, August 16, Jersey Army National Guard – spe- During the agenda meeting, the with RB Express & The Dell Angels. cialized training in the chemical mayor and council noted that the field for 10 weeks at Fort Leonard Courage to Reconnect group had a Are Wood, Mo. After her 10 weeks of hearing before the Local Finance specialized training, she will report Board that was scheduled for yes- for duty with the New Jersey Army terday on the proposed creation of National Guard and will serve ac- a municipal consolidation study tively one weekend per month and commission. Coming! two weeks every summer for the next six years. Once she has concluded training, deployment to Afghanistan is a defi- VALUED ADVERTISERS: nite possibility, and Mrs. Lagano Your local newspaper is a trusted friend, said she is sure that she has trained with many people who will be de- counselor and buying guide to its readers. ployed in the near future. She said she has mixed feelings about being Now is the time to get your message in front deployed, saying that she “would of Back-to-School shoppers. Place your Ad be worried, but it isn’t something that would be surprising.” today for maximum exposure ... 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Page 2 Thursday, August 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Man Charged With Profiting Peyton's From Illegal Clothing Bins Peek at the Week BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Union ceived questioning the validly of clothing In Politics County authorities recently charged a bins around the county. Detectives said Belleville man with third degree criminal they were able to identify Arpaio as a By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times impersonation for his role in placing at person responsible for placing bins at loca- require a person or entity wishing to enter least one illegal clothing donation bin in tions in the county. In his dealings with Lawmaker Disputes DUI Charge; May File Charges Against PD into a contract or renew an existing one Berkeley Heights. landowners who agreed to house the bins, with a state or local government body to Michael Arpaio, 58, was served a sum- Arpaio represented himself as a retired law A South Jersey Democratic Assem- blyman is considering action against a certify they are not on a list developed by mons on July 25 while in Federal Prison enforcement officer, Union County Pros- the State Department of Treasury identi- at Fort Dix on a separate charge, accord- ecutor Ted Romankow said. A search later Washington Township, Gloucester County, police officer after he was stopped fying persons or companies engaged in ing to the Union County Prosecutor’s revealed that Arapaio has no previous law investment activities with Iran. office. The Star-Ledger further reported enforcement experience or employment. for cutting off a police officer on July 31 that Arpaio was serving time for stealing It was determined that in some instances, and subsequently charged with Driving House Ethics Panel Looking used-clothing bins and extorting the charitable clothing bins places in various Under The Influence (DUI). Into Andrews’ Calf. Trips owner for their return. The paper said he municipalities around Union County were “I disputed his (the officer’s) assertion The House Ethics Committee is look- may have profited as much as $20,000 being used for personal financial. Nine of (that he cut off the officer) which led him ing into whether Rep. Rob Andrews (D- from the Union County bin which was the county’s 21 municipalities have ordi- to order me from my car, submit me to a 1st) missed used campaign money to pay field sobriety test and issue a summons for at least 18 trips to California where his placed in a church parking lot. nances that detail the parameters relating Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union An investigation was launched by the to the placement and pedigree of chari- for DUI,” Assemblyman Paul Moriarty teenage daughter has a career as a singer TAKING SHAPE...The $11.5-million, 42,000-square-foot clubhouse and ban- (D-4, Gloucester) said in a statement. and actress, the huffingtonpost.com has Union County Prosecutor’s Office ear- table clothing bins. Berkeley Heights does quet facility is taking shape at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. lier this year after complaints were re- not have such an ordinance. “Let me be clear: I had consumed no reported. alcoholic beverages, and this entire epi- Mr. Andrews has said the committee sode was an abuse of power.” The assem- would clear him of the accusations, which Doctor Settles Case of Patient blyman was also charged with refusal to he has called “politically motivated” and submit to a Breathalyzer and for failure to “totally and categorically false.” He also maintain a line, according to a said campaign money was “properly spent newjerseynewsroom.com report. and fully disclosed” and that the accusa- Not Provided ASL Services The assemblyman, who served as tions do not involve taxpayer money. The WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Divi- sentences. mayor of Washington Township 2004 to Huffington Post reported that Mr. sion on Civil Rights has announced that In May 2006, the patient made an 2008, said the arresting officer “was pre- Andrews has charged that the probe was a Westfield physician who did not pro- appointment with Dr. Bullek’s office and viously fired from the Washington Town- sparked by local Republican officials. vide a deaf patient the services of an requested the services of an ASL inter- ship Police Department for allegedly be- The Associated Press reported that the American Sign Language (ASL) inter- preter. When the patient arrived for the ing untruthful in an internal affairs inves- congressman spent $97,000 on at least 18 preter has agreed to pay the woman June 2006 appointment expecting the tigation. A court subsequently ordered trips to California from 2007 to 2011. $10,000 to settle her complaint. interpreter to be available, the patient his reinstatement.” The police depart- Some of the travels coincided with his Dr. David Bullek, an orthopedic spe- was informed in a note handed to her by ment has said all complaints made by Mr. daughter Josie Andrews’ recording ses- cialist, has entered into a settlement agree- a staff member, “According to the ADA Moriarty would be investigated, accord- sions in California. The report said Mr. ment with both the former patient, whose (federal Americans With Disabilities Act) ing to newjerseynewsroom.com. Andrews collected $260,000 in campaign name was not released and the Division we are not obligated to employ an inter- Asm. Schroeder Arrested for donations around that same time from on Civil Rights. The settlement resolves preter” and the staff thought she would Writing $400K in Bad Checks California residents and from political allegations that Dr. Bullek violated the bring someone with her to help when she State authorities arrested state Assem- action committees. New Jersey Law Against Discrimination arrived for her appointment. The woman blyman Robert Schroeder (R-39, Wash- Last year the Congressman reimbursed MAN WITH GUN ARRESTED...Plainfield police arrested Tony Sullivan, 23, in (LAD) with his handling of the patient’s subsequently left the physician’s office ington Twp.), 52, and charged him with more than $13,000 he used to take his Cedar Brook Park on July 29 with a loaded 9mm handgun (shown above) and request to have an ASL interpreter present without seeing Dr. Bullek. writing nearly $400,000 in bad checks to family to a wedding in Scotland, the charged him with unlawful possession of a weapon. Police said Sullivan was also at her initial consultation for spinal pain. Dr. Bullek told Division investigators to people who invested large sums in his huffingtonpost.com reported. found to be in possession of a partially burnt marijuana cigarette, for he was In addition to paying the patient he has treated patients with hearing-re- company, All Points International Dis- ALG Praises Rep. Lance for charged along with hindering his own prosecution. He was being held on $50,000 $10,000, Dr. Bullek has agreed to attend lated disabilities for many years, and that tributors, Inc., which sells tents and pre- Vote to Freeze Defense Spending bail in the Union County jail, authorities said. training focused on how best to provide a his method of communicating with them fabricated buildings to the U.S. military. Americans for Limited Government reasonable accommodation – the LAD – including the use of lip reading and The state obtained a court order to President Bill Wilson last week praised standard — for patients with disabilities written notes – was always successful. seize seven bank accounts maintained Rep. Lance for working in favor of an BNI Launches New Chapter including, but not limited to, deafness or Although the Division initially found and controlled by Schroeder in various amendment offered by Reps. Mick hearing loss. no probable cause in the matter, the business names. Detectives also executed Mulvaney and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) CLARK – BNI (Business Network ter is launching a recruitment drive, which Going forward, Dr. Bullek also has woman successfully moved to have the International) hosted a successful kick- represents a chance for more local busi- search warrants at Schroeder’s home and that would freeze defense spending at agreed to provide an ASL interpreter at case re-opened and, in 2009, a finding of at a business facility in Hillsdale, which 2012 levels of $606 billion. off of its newest chapter, BNI Synapse, nesses to reap the benefits of a well- no charge for patients who are deaf or probable cause was issued. on July 24. There were 50 guests in organized networking group.” serves as headquarters for All Points and “Rep. Lance is to be thanked for stand- who suffer from hearing loss. Under the Hercules Global Logistics, a subsidiary ing up for fiscal responsibility while pro- attendance and 22 members, with more Vice-President Paul Aszklar added, “A settlement agreement, the orthopedist Prevention Links Gets than 50 different businesses represented. BNI chapter serves as a key component of of All Points, according to the Attorney tecting our nation’s defense at a time makes no admission of wrongdoing. General’s office. when former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Guests were also given a sampling of each member’s marketing department.” “This is a welcome outcome – particu- $240,000 State Award how the BNI meetings are structured, with Only one person per professional cat- If convicted of the second-degree of- of Staff Mike McMullen has declared the larly with respect to the training compo- TRENTON – The New Jersey Depart- fense, he faces a maximum of five to 10 $15.8 trillion national debt to be the num- each member presenting a “sales manager egory is allowed to join the group at any nent,” Division Director Craig T. ment of Children and Families’ Division minute” to explain a key aspect of their one time. At the moment, the group is years in jail and a fine of $150,000. ber one national security,” Mr. Wilson Sashihara said. “It’s important that phy- of Family and Community Partnerships “Deliberately writing checks when you said. “For that reason alone, defense business, as well as a description of a looking in particular for the following: sicians understand their obligation under has awarded Prevention Links in Roselle perfect referral. Members also presented personal lines insurance broker, business know that you don’t have the funds to spending and every other part of the the law when it comes to treating patients a $240,000 to develop a new Family back them is a crime, and when it in- budget including entitlements must be on testimonials for fellow members that they coach, printer, web designer, architect, who are deaf, or who suffer from hearing Success Center to serve families in Union had conducted business with. Although telecom consultant, promotional gifts volves the kind of money alleged here, the table when it comes to restoring order loss.” County. it’s a very serious crime,” Attorney Gen- to our fiscal house. We cannot afford to the chapter was not officially launched vendor and an HVAC contractor. While it is true that physicians are not This award is part of $1,680,000 to prior to the kickoff, it had already com- For more information on how to join eral Jeffrey Chiesa said. operate a global empire. No great power required by the LAD to provide an ASL six counties across the state including Schroeder is the Deputy Republic Whip ever has without eventually leading to pleted $20,000 of business transactions. BNI or just to visit, contact Mr. Zuhl at interpreter any time a patient requests Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, “Now we are looking for more like- (908) 987-4189. Meetings are held every of the New Jersey General Assembly, decline. We must reconsider our role in one, Mr. Sashihara said, “A doctor must Middlesex, Salem and Union and will serving the 39th Legislative District, the world, and find ways to assist our minded business people to join us,” Chap- Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Robert Wood engage in an interactive process with the expand the total number of Family Suc- ter President Wayne Zuhl said. “The chap- Johnson Fitness Facility in Scotch Plains. which includes portions of Bergen and allies including through arms sales that patient, and then make a considered de- cess Centers across the state to 49. Union Passaic counties. He was elected to the does not necessarily require our pres- termination as to what accommodation is County is currently home to two centers. General Assembly in 2010. Prior to that ence.” the most appropriate.” The purpose of the Family Success Cen- he served on the Washington Township The patient in the complaint was born Handlin: Authority Bonuses Are ter is to prevent child abuse and neglect Council from 1991-2000. ‘Insult’ to Monmouth Residents deaf. ASL is her primary language, and by providing community-based, fam- Bramnick Iran Sanctions Personal Injury Lawyer by her own account she has difficulty ily-centered neighborhood gathering A report by State Comptroller Max understanding English. Division investi- places where community residents can Bill Signed Into Law Boxer has found that senior management gators wrote in a prior report that the go for family support, information, re- Bi-partisan Legislation sponsored by officials at the Middlesex County Im- Helping Accident Victims Every Day patient appears “less than fully profi- ferrals and access services at no cost to Assembly Republican Leader Jon provement Authority (MCIA) were given cient” in writing conventional English them. Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) that prohib- significant bonuses not authorized in their its state and local government entities employment contracts. from entering into contracts with compa- The report details a $55,000 bonus paid JON BRAMNICK nies doing business with Iran was signed to MCIA Executive Director Richard Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. into law by Governor Christie on July 31. Pucci, who is the Democratic mayor of The new law applies to businesses that Monroe Township. In total, the audit found ATTORNEY AT LAW trade in the areas of energy, finance or more than $100,000 annually in manage- “25 Years Experience” construction with Iran. ment incentives were paid to four top Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer “The prohibited areas of commerce officials at the authority dating back to identified in this law will stymie Iran’s 2007. ability to fund its nuclear development “Apparently, the executive director’s FAMILY LAW program, which threatens peace through- salary of $185,384, which is more than out the Middle East,” Asm. Bramnick Governor Christie’s, is not sufficient com- · Divorce · Domestic Violence said. “Economic sanctions are having an pensation for running this authority,” As- effect and the United States must con- semblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13, · Custody · Child Support tinue to keep up the pressure.” Monmouth) responded. “Trying to jus- The intent of law is to support the tify a $55,000 bonus based on a verbal Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Account- performance review defies credulity and · DWI · Criminal Defense ability and Divestment Act, which be- is an insult to the county’s residents. The came U.S. law in 2010. Iran is already Middlesex County Democrat machine · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation estimated to have lost more than $10 continues to think there is an unlimited billion in oil revenues this year. supply of cash to reward those in posi- Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Under the new law, a state agency will tions of power.” Bramnick: GOP Members (908) 232-8787 Not Taking Summer Off TRENTON — Assembly Republican in her district as well as working with the 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) county colleges to make a Bachelor of JON BRAMNICK said Assembly Republicans are using Science in Nursing (BSN) degree more [email protected] richardjkaplow.com this summer as an opportunity to speak economically and geographically feasible with constituents, taxpayers and busi- for associate and diploma grads. She is Certified Civil Trial Attorney nesses about issues that affect them. also working with other members on plans “Assembly Republicans are not taking to hold a hearing on the governor’s plan to the summer off,” Mr. Bramnick said. cut taxes. 30 Years Experience “We know there is no off season as rep- Members are also working on ensur- The Westfield Memorial Library presents resentatives of the public...Finding solu- ing integrity of Red Light camera pro- BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, A Musical Salute to Molly Picon, tions to help people is a year-round job.” grams,expanding the organ donation pro- MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC Assembly Republicans are focused on gram in New Jersey, putting together a formation of a Hunterdon-Somerset Flood roundtable discussion with healthcare Star of the Yiddish Theatre Advisory Task Force as well as working professionals to learn more about the 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains with the Army Corps of Engineers and federal Affordable Care Act and what it By Dr. Diane Cypkin the Department of Environmental Pro- means for New Jersey, increasing em- 908-322-7000 Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 pm tection (DEP) for solutions for flooding ployment opportunities for women, pro- along ethe Passaic River Basin. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 9, 2012 Page 3 DePaola: SP Must Be Proactive on Maintenance SCOTCH PLAINS – Early next week, tenance, rather than reactive in the face of New Jersey American Water representa- events that might have been prevented.” tives will be meeting with township offi- Regional managers from New Jersey cials and Scotch Plains Mayor Mary American Water will be attending the DePaola to discuss how and why a water Scotch Plains Township Council meet- main break like the one on Portland Av- ing on Tuesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. to enue occurs. Also on the agenda will be update the community on the water main what strategies should be employed to break and to answer questions from resi- prevent a breakage like this in the future. dents. The meeting will take place in the “While the cost of maintaining the council chambers in the municipal build- water system and the cost of replacing ing on Park Avenue. damaged or broken pipes falls within the “Disastrous events such as this cannot domain of the water company, advocat- be predicted, like hurricanes or snow ing for the residents to maintain or re- storms, yet can be just as devastating to STOP THE TAX HIKE...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and Cranford business place pipes certainly is the responsibility the impacted individuals. If there is any- leaders met July 27 to discuss how the pending tax increases from the end of Bush of the mayor and council,” Mayor thing that the Office of the Mayor or I can tax cuts would impact job creation in New Jersey. DePaola said in a press release issued by personally do to help those residents or FIGHTING GUN TRAFFICKING...Roselle Mayor Jamel Holley, left, and the township last week. “It has been the organizations affected by the water main Fanwood Mayor Colleen are calling on other mayors across the state to join philosophy of this and previous mayors break, please contact me,” Mayor DePaola Lance Meets Bus. Leaders coalition aimed at fighting illegal gun trafficking. This comes on the heals of the to be proactive in the approach to main- said. latest mass shooting in Colorado. GW GOP Picks Martin to Over End of Bush Tax Cuts Holley, Mahr Support Tight WESTFIELD – Rep. Leonard Lance Heritage Foundation, New Jersey resi- (R-7th) and Westfield area business lead- dents would be adversely affected by the Join Hak on Nov. Ballot ers recently met to discuss how pending pending tax hike. For example: New Jer- Restrictions on Ammunition tax increases would impact job creation sey residents will pay the second highest GARWOOD – Garwood Republican served on the PBA contract negotiating com- in New Jersey. tax increase in the nation and 7th District REGION – Roselle Mayor Jamel Holley “Citizens are outraged. They’ve waited long Committee Chairman John Quattrocchi mittee. During a roundtable discussion held residents would pay the third highest tax and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr last enough; now is the time for action.” has announced the official Republican Councilman Hak operated Horan Lum- at Robert Treat Deli in downtown increase in the state. week lauded Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D- In addition, the two mayors are urging candidate slate for the November Gen- ber and Coal Co. in Cranford/Roselle Westfield, Mr. Lance, Westfield Mayor Nationally, the 7h District ranks 22nd N.J.) and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D- their counterparts in Union County and eral Election. Park, the family business, for many years. Andy Skibitsky and several Westfield- for being hardest hit by the expiring tax N.Y.) for pushing for tighter regulations throughout New Jersey to join the na- Though there was a candidate change Mr. Martin received his bachelor’s de- area business leaders met to discuss the cuts. involving the mail order and online pur- tional bi-partisan coalition called “May- after the Primary, when Carol Kearney, gree from St. Francis College and a post- importance of extending all of the Bush- According to a recent Ernst & Young chases of ammunition. ors Against Illegal Guns,” noting, to date, owner and operator of Unique Cruise and graduate certificate from Stevens Insti- Era tax cuts, which are set to expire study, over 20,000 New Jersey jobs could The mayors said such a law would go less than 9 percent of New Jersey mayors Travel, cited personal reasons and with- tute of Technology. January 1, 2013. Mr. Lance said the be lost should the tax cuts expire. And to great lengths to combat those who have signed on. drew her name from this year’s contest, After a 30-year career with AT&T, event was part of an ongoing summer economists say that raising taxes would anonymously stockpile weapons for mass The illegal gun coalition, founded by the Republicans said they are confident he was employed by The Star-Ledger listening session that he was hosting hurt New Jersey’s economy, Mr. Lance murder, such as what was experienced in New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg that new comer Michael Martin will cap- and since 2008 has owned the Garwood- throughout the 7th District to help call said. Aurora, Colo. last month. The suspect in and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino in ture a council seat. based small business, “Promotion attention to the issue. Mr. Lance said this week that House Aurora killed 12, including a 6-year-old, 2006, brings together elected town lead- Mr. Martin will be joining incumbent Rental Service,” which provides out- “New Jersey job creators need eco- Republicans were to set to pass legisla- and injured 58 after buying more than ers nationwide to identify strategies aimed Timothy Hak on the ballot. The former door promotional decorations to retail nomic certainty from Washington so that tion that not only would prevent what he 6,000 rounds of ammunition over the at stopping the flow of illegal guns into council president is pursuing a second, businesses. they can expand and hire,” Mr. Lance called “the job-killing tax hike” from Internet. He had also used a civilian ver- American communities. Out of 566 mu- three-year term. He is the current police They will face Democratic council said. “I firmly believe that raising taxes occurring, but also would force Congress sion of the military’s M-16 rifle with a nicipalities in New Jersey, only 67 may- commissioner, chairman of borough council’s candidates William Nierstedt and Ann on anyone in a down economy is a bad to act on comprehensive tax reform next 100-round drum magazine, a shotgun ors have signed on to the coalition. the streets and roads committee and recently Palmer. idea. Rather than raising taxes to fuel year. and two .40-caliber semi-automatic hand- “We strongly encourage our colleagues more wasteful Washington spending, it’s Last week Mr. Lance visited All-State guns commonly used by police officers. throughout the state to consider joining Chivukula Calls for ‘Common Sense’ my hope Congress will work in a biparti- Legal in Cranford. The event was part of “Enough is enough,” Mayor Holley said. this very important coalition,” Mayor Mahr san fashion to help get America back on the national ‘Stop the Tax Hike Day’ to said. “This isn’t a Democrat versus Re- track and stop the tax hike.” help call attention to the issue. Fluorescent Tube publican issue; it’s about people in leader- Approach to Nation’s Gun Laws “Westfield’s small business owners “Businesses like All-State Legal and Recycling Started ship positions devising the strategies we REGION – In the wake of the mass light of the recent tragedy.” want both parties in Washington to work others in Union County need economic need to keep all of our families safe.” shooting in a Aurora Colo., theater last Mr. Chivukula, a former engineer at together to stop the tax hike,” Mayor certainty from Washington. It’s my hope COUNTY – Union County has begun “We’re not calling for a complete overhaul month, a national discussion about gun Bell Labs, said he is not only a “prob- Skibitsky said. that Congress will work in a bipartisan a fluorescent tube light recycling pro- of the Second Amendment,” Mayor Holley laws has been spurred. Democratic can- lem solver” but also a father and grand- Mr. Lance noted that President Barack fashion to extend the expiring tax relief gram for county residents. The new pro- added. “But our leaders must come to the table didate for Congress from the 7th District, father simply asking “for Leonard Obama’ s tax plan, which calls for a tax for all Americans and prevent negative gram covers the four-foot and eight-foot with viable solutions to prevent terrible situ- state Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula Lance to put aside the political rheto- increase on those families earning economic consequences – like further long tubes that are commonly used for ations like this from occurring again.” (D-17, Somerset), paid his respects to ric and work on a sensible and rea- $250,000 a year, would disproportionally job loss – from occurring. Without ac- lighting in home workshops, utility areas The coalition recently teamed with the those affected saying, “Our thoughts and soned way to keep our children safe hurt New Jersey’s taxpayers and employ- tion, New Jersey’s job creation will re- and garages. Circular and U-shaped fluo- Tucson, Ariz., shooting survivors and the prayers are with the families in Colorado from violence.” ers. According to a recent study by the main stagnant and Garden State residents rescent tubes, often used in kitchens and families of victims to launch a national cam- who have endured an unimaginable trag- will face the second highest tax increase bathrooms, can also be recycled through paign demanding specific plans to reduce gun edy,” he said. in the Nation. That’s unacceptable,” Mr. this program. violence from President Barack Obama and During a meeting with voters in 7th Document Shredding on Aug. 11 Lance said. Under the new initiative, local gov- his presumptive Republican opponent in the district, Mr. Chivukula was asked about UNION – Union County’s next mo- or boxes per person. Documents should “Because of current tax uncertainty, ernments will offer their facilities as free November General Election, former Massa- his position in light of recent events. bile paper-shredding program for per- not be bound and plastic binders and every penny our company earns we save drop-off sites for the bulbs. The county chusetts Governor Mitt Romney. “While a national tragedy has brought sonal documents will be this Saturday, paperclips must be removed. Paper that it or use it to retire debt – rather than will pay the cost of recycling them prop- “Thirty-four Americans succumb to gun laws back to the forefront of public August 11, on the campus of Kean is wet/damp will not be accepted. Shred- expanding and hiring,” said Robert Busch, erly, including packing and shipping gun violence on a daily basis,” Mayor debate, we must ensure that when Con- University, 1000 Morris Avenue, ded documents are recycled, shipped to owner of All-State Legal. costs. Participants can bring up to 12 Holley noted. “If more people put poli- gress legislates it is a sensible solution,” Union. paper mills and used as pulp. The next “There is a direct correlation between tube lights, including circular, U-shaped, tics aside and came together to offer Mr. Chivukula said. Signs will direct residents to the park- shredding event will take place Thurs- tax increase and economic activity and, or four-foot and eight-foot viable strategies, we can save a signifi- Mr. Chivukula said his opponent, Rep. ing lot near Green Lane. NEXCUT Shred- day, September 13, at the Linden Recy- unfortunately, there are those who con- tubes.Businesses are not eligible to par- cant number of lives.” Leonard Lance (R-7th), “is obviously very ding of Teaneck will be shredding docu- cling Center. tinue to deny that tax increases inhibit ticipate. The Cranford Conservation “This is about advocating for com- proud of his 100 percent voting record ments at the site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Residents should continue to recycle economic growth,” said Jim Coyle, Center, Garwood Public Works Yard, mon sense policies,” Mayor Mahr added. with the NRA, opposition to the federal rain or shine. The shredding event will non-confidential papers and magazines president of the Gateway Regional and the Westfield Conservation Center, “We need to get the guns off the streets assault weapons ban, and opposing the end before 1 p.m. if the shredding truck with their municipal recycling pro- Chamber of Commerce. “Union County are partcipating for their residents only. any way we can. We need our fellow City of Chicago’s gun ban (which are all reaches capacity. gram. businesses are the lifeblood of our com- The Fanwood Recycling Center also mayors in New Jersey to join us in a bi- posted on his campaign website)” but Only Union County residents are eli- For more information, call the Union munity and they are craving economic accepts fluorescent tubes from all county partisan manner before the next tragedy asked the Congressman “to consider find- gible to use the paper-shredding service County Recycling Hotline at (908) 654- certainty so they can start investing and residents. strikes.” ing common ground on this issue in the and there is a limit of four, 10-pound bags 9889 or visit ucnj.org/recycle. hiring again.”

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Members of: Garwood is Fiscally Irresponsible Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce At the last meeting of the Garwood pay for this glorified Little League with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Borough Council, the mayor and five field. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey of the six council members stated Ironically, just a couple days be- sharp enough to discern this deception of that they are voting to build a $3.2- fore our council voted for this bond diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 million athletic complex in Garwood ordinance the headline and lead ar- in spite of the fact that the majority of ticle in The Star-Ledger read: “New guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 the Garwood residents at the meeting Jersey: a ticking time bomb of debt” vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of were against this project and a public because of the reckless borrowing of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 hearing on this issue will not be held money by the state. The state is out of All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. until August 14. This is NOT the time control, the county freeholders are come from the board game Diction or place to build such an extravagant out of control and now our council is Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman complex with a two-story clubhouse, also out of control when it comes to Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER turf soccer field, bocce court, basket- spending money we don’t have for 1. Tripara – A woman who has borne Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ball court, lights and many other bells projects we don’t need. three children COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION and whistles. Garwood is a small borough with- 2. Deg – To sprinkle Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Trillachan – An oyster catcher EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS This project has been talked about out a high school. The 2010 census for a dozen years. If previous council found 1,870 housing units in 4. Deflagration – Combustion members saw fit not to pass this Garwood. This project would cost BACCATE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe project 12 years ago when the more than $1,700 on the average for 1. To rub thoroughly One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 economy was good and the project each unit and would increase our 2. Capable of being poured; in a liquid would have cost a million dollars, municipal debt by more than 50 per- state then it is ludicrous to pass it now cent. 3. Bearing berries 4. To delay; hinder Letters to the Editor when the New Jersey unemployment Fanwood and Scotch Plains have a NISUS rate is 9.6 percent, homes are in fore- shared baseball league and share other 1. An effort or endeavor closure and taxes keep going up. The services including their high school. 2. A soft silk cloth, used for ribbons, founding fathers of Garwood felt that At the last council meeting, I sug- linings, etc. Letter Writer is Buying GOP Advertising Against Obama the taxes they were paying to Cranford gested that Garwood combine with 3. Any animal or organ having a plant- Since, in his letter on August 2, Mr. was just so smart. There are a lot of things, just like fighting fires, we and Westfield were too high. Frank Westfield or Clark. I suggested like apearance Schaeffer chose to call me a member smart people out there. It must be don’t do on our own. I mean, imagine Morse, who was to become Westfield since the Westfield base- 4. Pertaining to the final end or pur- of the gullible masses that bought because I worked harder than every- if everybody had their own fire ser- Garwood’s first mayor, said “taxa- ball fields are only a block away from pose Mr. Obama’s image in 2008, I feel body else. Let me tell you something vice. That would be a hard way to tion without representation is revolu- our school in Garwood and I sug- LAVOLTA 1. Whirling or spinning required to call him a member of the — there are a whole bunch of organize fighting fires.” tion.” This is a quote from the gested Clark because these are the 2. Malaria gullible masses currently buying this hardworking people out there. I don’t think that Mr. Obama’s ac- Garwood council’s own website, yet students our children will be playing 3. A small brook or rivulet obvious Republican advertising and “If you were successful, somebody tual words completely discount Mr. by voting for this project this council with when they get to high school. 4. An old dance somewhat resembling PR story. I admit that I have bought along the line gave you some help. Schaffer’s comments, but please is not representing all the residents If the council wanted to pay to the waltz stories like this from both sides in the There was a great teacher somewhere watch who you’re calling “gullible.” and are breaking their campaign combine with another town or update ARACHIS past, but this one seemed so ridicu- in your life. Somebody helped to I’m sure that you run a terrific promise to “keep taxes down.” the current athletic complex which 1. A stem, stalk or support lous that I had to look it up. create this unbelievable American business and are a great member of I moved to Garwood because I felt borders Cranford that would be fine. 2. The common peanut Here is what Mr. Obama actually system that we have that allowed you society, but Mr. Obama never said it was a nice place to live with shop- But to tear down all those trees to 3. The paragraph symbol said (all of the words from this por- to thrive. Somebody invested in roads (and doesn’t think) that you didn’t ping and transportation within walk- build a $3.2-million mega complex 4. A species of non web-spinning spi- ders that catches it prey by use of its tion of the speech), with the intended and bridges. If you’ve got a business build your business. ing distance and low taxes. Taxes with a turf field is fiscally irrespon- swiftness meaning behind the “you didn’t build — you didn’t build that [road or True, by going off-teleprompter, have gone up considerably even with- sible. that” line: bridge]. Somebody else made that he gave the Republicans a mislead- out this complex. Now our council Tom Pedas “There are a lot of wealthy, suc- happen. The Internet didn’t get in- ing sound bite to exploit - one that wants to borrow close to $2 million to Garwood More Letters cessful Americans who agree with vented on its own. Government re- you swallowed hook, line and sinker. me — because they want to give search created the Internet so that all Best of luck to you, me and masses In Westfield, Closing Access to on pages 5 & 12 something back. They know they the companies could make money everywhere as we try to make an didn’t — look, if you’ve been suc- off the Internet. informed choice in the fall election. Quimby Street Is Inconsiderate Thank You SP for Help cessful, you didn’t get there on your “The point is, is that when we suc- Steven Diamond own. You didn’t get there on your ceed, we succeed because of our in- Westfield My wife and I are in complete prised and quite upset very recently Re. Water Main Break own. I’m always struck by people dividual initiative, but also because agreement with Aurelio Cardoso’s while hurrying through a rain storm On behalf of the people of St. who think, well, it must be because I we do things together. There are some argument that Morgan Stanley should from the parking lot to find that ri- Bartholomew the Apostle Church and not be allowed to fence off the access diculous fence enclosure. It is totally Academy, I wish to convey our grati- Councilman Haas Was Wrong to Impugn Integrity to Quimby Street. unnecessary. What is Morgan tude to the members of the Scotch We have been using that little “side Stanley’s rationale for this inconsid- Plains Fire Department, Police De- I write in response to Councilman Haas’ may continue their PERS membership part-time town employee enrolled in street” to visit The Brick Oven, J.A. erate closure? Shame on them. partment, Department of Public political manifesto published in last when appointed to a DCRP position, if PERS has now resigned that position. He Banks, and almost all the merchants week’s edition of The Westfield Leader the person has ‘continuously’ been a did so not because of the “stink” arising Dante and Pat Bonardi Works, Councilman Kevin Glover because the facts matter to me, and I member since that time.” Accordingly, from the report, as Councilman Haas on the street for years. We were sur- Garwood and Acting Town Manager Bob believe that they matter to the residents of five part-time employees who were then characterizes, but because it is now ap- LaCosta for their prompt and effec- Westfield. I also believe that it is wrong providing professional services to the parent that the state believes he is not Before Voting, Garwood Council tive response to the recent water main to impugn the integrity of the many dedi- town, and who had been receiving the eligible to be enrolled in that program. break on Portland Avenue. cated elected officials and professional PERS pension benefit all along as part of Contrary to Mr. Haas’ accusations, Should Tell Us Total Const., Main. Cost Had they not responded so employees who have served Westfield their compensation, continued to do so. Westfield’s professionals, like its elected promptly, the situation could have with distinction over the past several When the report of the Office of the State officials, do endeavor to follow the rules. The Borough of Garwood intends sponsible to spend $3.2 million, and become even more serious. As it was, decades. Mr. Haas’ words – accusing the Comptroller (OSC) was issued last month, Reasonable minds may differ about to build a state-of-the art athletic field then leave the complex in the hands the speed of their arrival and their mayor and town council of assisting our only one of those employees was still who is an employee under IRS guidelines complex anticipated to cost $3.2 mil- of volunteers for maintenance and professionals over the years to willingly serving the town. The report was the first and who is not, and also who among skill in deploying and using their lion. A $1.6 million bond is needed upkeep. equipment kept the damage to a mini- “game” and “bankrupt” the public pen- time that the state has ever taken a posi- those employed on January 1, 2008 was over 15 or 20 years that will increase How much will the regular clean- sion system – do just that, either inten- tion contrary to the guidance it has given eligible for PERS pension benefits there- mum. Thank you again for confirm- tionally or recklessly, without justifica- municipalities since 2007. after and who was not. Indeed, the clari- the borough’s debt by 58 percent. up and on-going repair and mainte- ing and increasing our appreciation tion. Mr. Haas is intentionally misleading, fication from the state in the report ap- Councilwoman Sara Todisco nance of the outdoor facilities cost of, and pride in, all our fire, police The fact is that not a single Town of at worst, and simply wrong, at best, when pears long overdue, given the complexity pointed out that debt in other towns is and how does the town plan to pay for and public works departments. Westfield professional has been found to he asserts that the report “found that 338 of the issues and the fact that 57 of 58 higher than Garwood’s would be even this? have received pension benefits improp- out of 566 of the municipalities in New entities similarly interpreted the law. But if the project were approved. Cranford Has anybody estimated the cost of Rev. John Paladino, Pastor erly. Jersey (60 percent), did not have attor- it is grossly unfair for Councilman Haas is at .92 and Clark at .79; Garwood is electricity, gas and water? What about St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church The fact is that pension eligibility is neys in the pension system after the law to suggest that the town’s professionals now at .56. Five of six Garwood the cost of regular police patrols and Scotch Plains determined solely by who is an “em- disallowed it starting in 2008.” The re- and elected officials have conspired to Council members feel that it is OK to the DPW’s extra burden? Have the Pension Liability Might ployee” of the town subject to PERS port clearly states that it surveyed only 58 “game the system” and thereby fleece saddle the town with $1.6 million heads of those departments been con- enrollment and who is an “independent of 1,170 local units in the state (towns, taxpayers. contractor” that is not. That determina- school districts, etc.), and that in the To the contrary, Mayor Skibitsky and because other towns have even more sulted about the new demands the Be $174 Billion tion is made by analyzing and applying OSC’s view 57 of them – more than 98 the town council continue to work hard to debt. complex will create? It might be useful for readers to do criteria promulgated by the IRS. As Mr. percent – were not complying with the reduce costs and save taxpayer dollars So far the taxpayers of Garwood Before voting on this extravagant some homework when it comes to Haas concedes in the “epilogue” to his state’s current interpretation of the pen- wherever practicable. For example, we have not received figures showing project, the council members owe it the state’s claims regarding its un- press release, “[a]n analysis was done sion reform law. The report goes on to recently refinanced outstanding bonds at additional expenses for likely cost to all Garwood taxpayers to be open funded pension and retiree health care and the town has forwarded that analysis note – twice – that “OSC conservatively a substantially lower interest rate, saving overruns, construction deficiencies, and transparent about the total cost of liabilities. to the [Division of Pensions and Benefits estimates that a review of the remaining taxpayers more than $180,000 over the code violations, additional legal and construction, and maintenance over (DPB)].” Or as he told another publica- 515 municipalities and 597 school dis- next five years; we have made the diffi- The state reports its pension sys- professional fees, etc. the life of the facility. tem has an unfunded $41.8-billion tion, “[w]e did the appropriate analysis tricts not included in our survey could cult decisions that enabled us to lower the How much will cleaning and main- … it was done as required.” yield hundreds of additional profession- municipal budget for three years in a row; Roswitha Metz liability. However, this unfunded li- The fact is that since the 2007 pension als inappropriately enrolled” in the pub- and we have reduced municipal salaries taining kitchen, bathrooms and other Garwood ability number is vastly understated! reform law went into effect on January 1, lic pension system. Thus, Mr. Haas’ con- and wages to below 2005 levels. interior areas cost? It would be irre- According to Andrew Biggs of the 2008, establishing new enrollment crite- clusion that Westfield was in the 40 per- These are the facts. Five years ago, American Enterprise Institute, if the ria for the state’s Public Employees Re- cent minority of municipalities that mis- Westfield’s officials thoroughly reviewed It’s Time for Compromise On state calculated its pension liabilities tirement System (PERS) and creating a interpreted the new law is pure fiction. the 46-page pension reform statute and in a manner consistent with private new pension plan, the Defined Contribu- Councilman Haas’ fuzzy math not- related guidance from the state, and Garwood’s Athletic Field sector accounting requirements — tion Retirement Program (DCRP), for withstanding, the fact is that nearly every reached the same conclusion regarding local appointees and new employees who town and school district surveyed by the its application as nearly every other mu- The proposal for a $3.2-million isting field house rather than build- methods that economists almost uni- do not meet the new PERS thresholds, OSC, of all socio-economic and political nicipality. As Mayor Skibitsky noted last athletic complex in Garwood has been ing a new one. Or eliminating the versally agree to be more appropriate Westfield has uniformly applied the new stripes, including Westfield, interpreted week in these pages, the report concludes presented as an all-or-nothing deal, lighting, which would probably be a — New Jersey’s unfunded benefit enrollment criteria and has properly en- the 2007 law the same way. Until last with recommendations, not indictments. and that’s unfair. relief to the nearby neighbors. There obligation rises to $173.9 billion. rolled all new hires and appointees in the month, there had been no indication what- The professionals and elected officials The costs have not been broken wouldn’t be so much as a whimper if New Jersey has made a $174-bil- pension plan prescribed by the state. soever that that interpretation was incor- who honorably serve and have served down so that we can see what we’re the bocce court disappeared. lion promise without any idea of how As for the town’s professionals who rect. Westfield deserve better than to have being asked to pay for. What part of If the costs were broken down, it it will pay for it. were enrolled in PERS before January 1, The report does not specifically name their motives questioned and their good that $3.2 million will go to a new field would be easier to see how to reach a To make matters worse, the current 2008, the Town of Westfield carefully Westfield, and does not conclude that faith actions described as “illegal” by a investment environment is charac- considered the new law and followed in any individuals employed by the town colleague looking to score political points. house, for example? How much will reasonable compromise. And com- good faith the instructions included in a were or are improperly enrolled in PERS. the soccer field cost? What about the promise is necessary. As the plan terized by low returns. State actuar- Councilman Sam Della Fera baseball field? stands now, it’s simply beyond our ies estimate that if pension system related notice issued by the state in De- The OSC only “recommends” that the Chair, Finance Policy Committee cember 2007. That notice specifically DPB review the pension credits accrued The proposal is far too expensive municipal means. assets return less than 8 percent – Westfield Town Council which is highly likely - the N.J. pen- provided that “[a]n individual who was a by the type of professionals referenced for a small borough like Garwood. It William Connolly member of PERS prior to July 1, 2007 therein. Regardless, the sole remaining should be scaled back to a reasonable Garwood sion system will run out of money to size, perhaps by remodeling the ex- make benefit payments as soon as 2013. I would say this is a looming crisis Holt Thinks D.C. Needs to Spend More that every reader should be concerned about – not just those receiving a Of Our Scotch Plains-Fanwood Money monthly pension check and retiree Almost all of Scotch Plains and is a responsible and sensible eco- health care benefits for life. Fanwood have been moved, effective nomic plan to create jobs is ludi- DJ Kurz with the new federal Congress, which crous. Lambertville will start in January, from the 7th It seems that those of us in Scotch Congressional District (where the seat Plains and Fanwood who think that is currently held by Representative the federal government takes too JUDGES, ATTY’S HAVE Leonard Lance) to the 12th Congres- much of our money in taxes, spends TROUBLE DECODING sional District (where the seat is cur- too much, has grabbed too much rently held by Representative Rush power away from us and our States LAW WHEN IT Holt). This was among the changes and needs to stop putting our chil- APPLIES TO THEM? made to New Jersey’s Congressional dren in debt to the tune of an addi- districts as a result of redistricting tional $1.3 trillion every year will caused by the 2010 US Census re- have a lot of work to do with Repre- sults. sentative Holt. I don’t know too much (yet) about Rich Fortunato Representative Holt, but one of his Scotch Plains votes last week in Congress show that he thinks Washington needs more Cranford Birchwood Develop- of our money to spend. He voted last ment Site Plan Hearings week to raise income taxes next year. According to He seems to believe that taking more www.cranfordtaxpayers.blogspot.com, money out of our pockets, sending it The Cranford Township Committee, to Washington so that Washington opposing the development as well as can take its cut and then spend what’s the hearing venue being in Elizabeth, left, will create more jobs than us offered free bus transportation for deciding how to spend our own money residents on Wednesday and Thurs- in the first place! This is one of the day mornings at 9 a.m. from the Or- dumbest ideas I’ve ever heard. The ange Avenue Pool parking lot to the thought that raising taxes somehow Courthouse in Elizabeth. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 9, 2012 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Putting Garwood Field Project On Ballot Is The Only Right Thing to Do My husband and I have been lifelong exact cost of it or of its maintenance. residents of Union County. We moved to Only Councilman Mathieu questioned Garwood in June 2012. and voted against the project. It seems We were amazed at the Garwood Coun- ludicrous in this bad economic atmo- cil meeting when a project to build an sphere that five council members and one athletic field costing over $3 million was mayor should have the power to make denied access to the ballot. Although we that decision. But no matter where you had heard about the project, it was just stand on the merits of this field, the recently that the cost came to light. If this residents of Garwood deserve a say, es- project is so wonderful and right, why not pecially now that the costs are just begin- put it on the ballot? Give the residents of ning to come to light. Garwood the choice to vote for it or Put this on the ballot, it is the only right against it! thing to do! There are many concerns with this Esther and Richard Ahle project as no one seemed to know the Garwood Ann Romney, One Hundred Ladies, Courtesy of Tim Boyle PLANNING AT PROSPECT...Danielle Bracco and Mary Boland of the Paul Will Your Vote in November Be for Jackson Fund and Richard Bodmer discuss details last week for the upcoming Two Men – and Me Helmets and Heroes event on September 15 at the Westfield Armory to benefit The Recently, I accepted an invitation versational me-to-you approach, which, Friends of Firefighters. Doomsday or A Return to Greatness? from Georgette Mosbacher to attend a in my opinion, if Hillary Clinton had As we approach the end of four years special interest, and erosion of the prin- reception for Mrs. Ann Romney at the employed, would be our President to- Lawmakers Should Address Issues of the horrific political leadership of Presi- ciples of our Constitution as they were Women’s National Republican Club in day. She spoke about how her life is dent Obama, our treasured democratic written, meant, and should be interpreted. Manhattan. Little did I realize that it surrounded by men; no brothers, her system gives us the chance to cry You have a choice of having bigger was indeed a women’s club. I counted husband and five sons. A mighty roar Like Tort Reform to Cut Med. Costs “Enough!” and show the door to those and bigger big brother telling you if you three men in the entire group: Woody came from the ladies when she passion- In response to George Phillips’ ques- receives a refund in excess of the amount political figures who have inflicted such can do it, when you can do it, how you Johnson, the owner of the Jets, Bruce ately proclaimed that her husband has tions in last week’s Westfield Leader about of income taxes that were withheld. As pain on our economy, our Constitution, can do it in almost every phase of your Gelb, former vice-chairman of the board more integrity in his little finger than Todd the unfortunate victim of a motor- such, Todd is not paying into the govern- our personal liberties, and the system that life, or you can make the same kind of of Bristol- Myers and me and never those who attack him. (I couldn’t re- cycle accident who has no health insur- ment revenue system that pays for vari- allows us to work hard and smart and effort as our champions who counted on discovered why only we three. member the last time I heard the word ance, this is a bad example to use. In order ous civil services and servants, and is achieve great things for our country, its themselves, finding the inner strength There were two sessions: The first “integrity”). She then said something to operate a motor vehicle, Todd must actually receiving an annual stipend from people, our families, and ourselves. and dedication to rebuild the model of the was for a small group with the two men that cemented her message that this will carry motor vehicle insurance, which the government. Ironically, we have just witnessed American dream that has been proven and about 20 ladies and Mrs. Romney; be a make or break election. She had would include property and casualty in- So Todd not paying income taxes American achievement and greatness in successful time and again, rather than surance. Medical costs for Todd’s inju- the second, a larger group for lunch, to recently been at a gathering where Bar- makes him “poor” and worthy of govern- the Olympics, and it wasn’t because some- pursue the failed course of bitter medi- hear her speak. I attended both. When bara Bush emphasized that this election ries would be covered either by his per- ment assistance, but Todd not purchasing body else did it for them. On a level cine the Obama Administration gave you sonal injury protection, or by another health insurance makes him a despicable playing field there are winners and los- and would again increase your suffering she entered the first session, she exuded was the most important one in recent motorist’s casualty insurance if Todd were “free-rider” that must be eradicated for ers, and the convoluted philosophy of the second time around. I am sure that the tough to define, but easy to recog- history, inferentially meaning more than not deemed to be fully at fault. the common good. In both cases, we the undermining the rewards for those who most of you want to find your way out of nize thing called “class.” I briefly men- her husband’s and son’s, and the next But the point is well-taken: in the case people end up paying for services that achieve or win for some failed socialistic the darkness. Will you be up to this task tioned to her that I was pushing the Cure election will determine the future of of a serious or catastrophic illness, those Todd and his family get. system should be clear to all. Our No- when you cast your extraordinarily im- Care Initiative, which should be in- America. without health insurance are at risk to The bottom line is PPACA does noth- vember election gives you and your fam- portant November vote? cluded in Governor Romney’s health Her speech was followed by an infec- shoulder the burden of costs for health ing to address the problem of increasing ily and your friends, who will be influ- proposal (www.fimdefelice.org). We tious and enthusiastic standing ovation. care, and if they cannot afford to pay, the Warren Victor shall see. The ladies loved her. But what really health care costs. Instead, PPACA sup- enced by your guidance, the opportunity Westfield health care provider is at risk for not porters, such as Speaker Pelosi, use a to rebuild the American dream and stop As a physician, I instinctively looked struck me were her presence, intelli- being paid for services rendered. derogatory term in an attempt to shame the criminal waste, convoluted programs, for signs regarding her multiple sclero- gence and persuasiveness of style. She The health care provider comes to expect and further marginalize those who opt to sis. None was evident. is no doubt a force to be reckoned with a certain amount of write-offs, with the pay as they go. Perhaps if health care President Hasn’t Lurched to Left, There were about 100 well-dressed both in gathering advocates for her result being higher fees, so those who can were more affordable, insurance premi- ladies at the luncheon of the average husband’s election as well as contribu- afford to pay, either out-of-pocket or via ums would be lower, and people like age of about 65 - too young for me! tions, which are critical to make it hap- insurance claims, are paying for the write- Todd could afford to pay insurance pre- In fact He Sounds Like A Republican Johnson and Gelb disappeared, and I pen. offs. With health care costs increasingly miums. Perhaps our legislators should I read the letter you published last perceived “packaging;” we can judge him stood alone amongst the ladies. Many There were two major themes rising, in part because of an increasing instead address tort reform, defensive week written by a Mr. Schaeffer and I by the actions he has taken while Presi- glances were cast my way asking, “Who throughout both sessions: Firstly, Presi- percentage of write-offs, the health care medicine and defensive practice stan- must say I was surprised that you dedi- dent of our country. So let’s look at some is this guy?” Anyway, an attractive dent Obama is leading the country on a mandate doesn’t address this problem. dards, unnecessary testing, claims pro- cated such prime editorial page real es- of the facts. President Obama has agreed woman invited me to join her table with path to socialism and weakness and What it does is reduce the percentage cessing efficiency, Medicare/Medicaid/ tate to a long-on-words but short-on- to rely mainly on spending cuts to reduce her friends. I wisely decided to mainly secondly, he’s, because of his limited of write-offs by insuring more lives, insurance fraud, and, as you already facts diatribe against President Obama. the debt, and has imposed deep cuts in listen and learn. They were all impres- background, simply not qualified for thereby shifting the burden of payment to pointed out, abuse of EMTALA, just to First of all let me say I am no great fan Medicare. He rejected the idea of a single- the insurer, who invariably must respond name a few, all of which drive up health sively intelligent, well-schooled in the the job. of either party and I am well aware that payer health care system, as in Canada, shortcomings of the Obama adminis- A couple of days later, I read that by increasing premiums for everyone if care costs. we in New Jersey have certainly suffered and instead embraced a Republican they want to stay in business. So there are tration and passionate about setting Gerald Molen, the producer of Mickey O’Brien under the dominance of the Democratic model, first pushed by the very conserva- things right. I, as Devil’s Advocate, Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park, fewer write-offs, but the net result is we Westfield Party here in this state. However, to say tive Heritage Foundation and later em- all still pay, both higher fees and higher challenged them with the question, “Is among others, will soon release his new that President Obama is actually far left braced by Mitt Romney. He is a cham- there anything you like about President documentary, 2016: Obama’s America. premiums. That’s typical gutless “kick of the “packaged moderate” he pretends pion of tenure reform and school choice. the can down the road” legislation that to be based on some five words taken out He sharply escalated the war in Afghani- Obama?” The attractive woman replied, He’s very concerned about our country avoids confronting the reasons for the of a sentence he said somewhere is quite stan, tripling the number of U.S. troops “He’s handsome.” The others couldn’t and its future. He asks, “What kind of problem. a reach wouldn’t you say? Especially there. All of these actions defy the notion think of anything except for nice things country do we want?” And he believes Let’s instead assume that Todd and his given that Mitt Romney said the same President Obama has lurched to the left, about his children. the next election may answer this ques- $30,000 annual income supports a family exact thing to the athletes at the 2002 in fact he sounds downright Republican Mrs. Romney then entered, grace- tion. of five, with his wife not working in order Olympics. to me! fully mounted the podium and received Given all that’s going on, it certainly to provide for the daily care of the chil- We must remember that we need not a standing ovation. Her message was appears that it may be true. dren and the household. Todd dutifully judge President Obama on some sort of John Dencker clear emphasizing the now or never files his income taxes every year, and he ‘SPIN-BITES’ Westfield Stephen DeFelice theme. She has a highly persuasive con- Westfield Page 6 Thursday, August 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Jean Gillie, 88, Worked at Law Office; Westfield box. Was Active In Tennis Club and Twig Thursday, August 2, Jesse Tuesday, July 31, a Seneca Road Jean Agnes (Schwarz) Gillie, 88, Hershkowitz, 31, of Westfield was ar- resident reported that someone opened She is survived by her daughter, rested on the 500 block of Clark Street up a credit card in his name and charged of Westfield, N.J. died on Sunday, Linda Winter, and her husband, Gre- and charged with possession of a con- approximately $1,000. August 5, 2012, at University Hospi- gory, of Westfield and son, Bruce trolled dangerous substance(CDS)/less Tuesday, July 31, Jaron Perry, 27, of tal in Newark, N.J. Gillie, and his wife, Dana, of Scotch than 50 grams of suspected marijuana, Irvington was arrested after a motor A lifelong resident of Westfield, Plains. Her brother, Robert A. Schwarz, pursuant to an investigation. He was vehicle stop on Plainfield Avenue on Jean attended the St. Christopher died earlier on March 4, 2012. processed and released on his own re- an outstanding $189 warrant issued by School in Mountainside and gradu- She also is survived by her three cognizance with a summons. the Scotch Plains Court. He was trans- ated from Westfield Senior High. She grandchildren, Jeffrey Gillie of Thursday, August 2, Michael J. Boyd, ported to police headquarters, processed then went to Hood College in Mary- Beijing, China, Douglas Gillie of New 28, of Plainfield was arrested on an and released. land and later attended the Katharine outstanding traffic warrant for $1,000 Wednesday, August 1, a Lake Park Bern, N.C. and Christine Mahoney from Middletown pursuant to a motor Terrace resident reported that her former Gibbs secretarial school in New York and her husband, Matthew, of vehicle stop at the south-side train sta- boyfriend comes by her house and bangs City. She met her husband, George Branchburg, N.J. In addition, she is tion. He was transported to police head- on the door multiple times a day. Bruce Gillie, while commuting on survived by her nephews, Richard quarters, processed and released on Thursday, August 2, a Rambling the train to the city. Schwarz and his wife, Karen, of posted bail. Drive resident reported that sometime When her children started college, Brielle, N.J. and Douglas Schwarz Thursday, August 2, Michael overnight someone broke a window on Jean went to work at Bassett Associ- and his wife, Susan, of Westfield, and THE PINK FACTOR…Celebrity stylist and author of “The Wow! Factor” Balzano, 30, of Elizabeth was arrested his motor vehicle, which was parked in ates in Summit and worked there for her niece, Carol Greco, and her hus- Jacqui Stafford, right, hosted a fashion show on July 17 at the Shackamaxon Golf on outstanding warrants from Roxbury, front of his residence. many years in office and real estate band, Norman, of Westfield. and Country Club in Scotch Plains to benefit Play for Pink breast cancer for $939, and Hanover, for $1,200, Thursday, August 2, the owner of a management. She later worked in the Visitation will be today, Thursday, research. Featuring clothing and accessories from Lord & Taylor of Westfield, after turning himself in at police head- Route 22 store reported that sometime law office of Nichols, Thomson, Peek Ms. Stafford was on hand for personal consultations and style advice for the more quarters. He was processed and turned overnight someone threw something at August 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. than 100 women who attended the lunch to benefit Play for Pink, all organized over to the Whippany Police Depart- his building, causing damage. & Phelan in Westfield. At the same at Gray Funeral Home in Westfield. by philanthropist and Westfield resident Beth Hornstein, pictured at left. Local ment in lieu of posted bail. Friday, August 3, the owner of a time, she was treasurer of the A funeral service will be held tomor- merchants also lent their support to this event. Friday, August 3, Jerome T. Route 22 store reported that sometime Westfield Tennis Club on North row, Friday, August 10, at 11 a.m. at Pinckney, Jr., 23, of Edison was ar- overnight someone removed aluminum Chestnut Street for 16 years. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, rested at Plainfield police headquarters fencing, valued at approximately $100, Jean was a lifelong member of The 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Tips to Help Your Pet Avoid on an outstanding Westfield warrant. that was on his property. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. She A private interment ceremony for He was transported to Westfield police Friday, August 3, Mark Aquilar, 34, is a Life Member of the Westfield family will follow at Fairview Cem- headquarters, processed and released of Scotch Plains was arrested after a Tennis Club and also was a past mem- after posting $121 cash bail. motor vehicle stop on Malcolm Place etery in Westfield. Heat-Related Health Issues Friday, August 3, Jerome Waters, on an outstanding no-bail warrant is- ber of the Gingko Twig branch of the Arrangements are by Gray Funeral 51, of Newark was arrested on an out- sued by the Bucks County, Pa. Court. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Directors of Westfield. Go to WESTFIELD – It’s great to enjoy days. Overweight dogs also are more the summer months with your pet, prone to overheating, because their standing no-bail warrant from the Essex He was transported to police headquar- ter Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing ten- grayfuneralhomes.com for online County Sheriff’s Department, pursuant ters, processed and turned over to the nis and bridge, doing the New York condolences. but it’s also the time when they have extra layers of fat act as insulation, to a motor vehicle stop on Mountain Union County Sheriff’s Office to await Times crossword puzzle and watching In lieu of flowers, the family asks the greatest risk of injury and heat- which traps heat in their bodies and Avenue. Further investigation revealed extradition to Bucks County. sports, as well as spending time with that donations be made in honor of related health problems. By follow- restricts breathing capabilities. Waters had another warrant from Friday, August 3, Majetta Logan, her family and grandchildren. She was Jean A. Gillie to The Foundation of ing a few pet safety tips, you can keep Finally, if you suspect your pet has Jefferson Township for $500. He was 20, of Elizabeth was arrested after a a financially savvy woman who also UMDNJ, 120 Albany Street, Tower II, your animal healthy and cool for the heatstroke, you must act quickly and processed and held pending pickup by motor vehicle stop on Route 22 on an had an avid interest in politics, and Suite 850, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901 rest of summer. calmly. Call your veterinarian imme- the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. outstanding $200 warrant issued by the If you need to run some errands, diately or contact Westfield Animal Saturday, August 4, a resident of the Elizabeth Court. She was transported always kept informed about the news, (www.foundationofumdnj.org), with 100 block of Marlboro Street reported to police headquarters, processed and business and current events. a specific designation to the UMDNJ leave your pets at home. Your pet Hospital for immediate assistance. should never be left unattended in Heatstroke is a medical emergency. a motor vehicle burglary. The burglary released. Her husband, George, predeceased University Hospital Trauma Center in occurred while the vehicle was parked Sunday, August 5, Kellee Wright, her in 1964, after which she contin- Newark, N.J., or the Westfield Volun- your car. It’s extremely dangerous Signs to look out for include panting, and unlocked in the victim’s driveway. 22, of Union was arrested and charged ued to raise her two children on her teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, and the number one cause of heat high fever, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, At the time of the report, it was un- with driving while intoxicated (DWI) own. She also was predeceased by Westfield, N.J., 07091. stroke. Cracking the vomiting and collapse. known if anything was stolen from the after a motor vehicle stop on Valleyscent her parents, Adolph C. and Janet D. August 9, 2012 windows or parking in Lower the animal’s vehicle. Avenue. According to police, she failed Schwarz of Westfield. the shade is not enough body temperature by Saturday, August 4, a Webster Place multiple field sobriety tests at the scene to keep your pet cool. applying towels soaked resident reported the burglaries of two and was transported to police head- Even on a cool day, the in cool water to the hair- motor vehicles. According to the vic- quarters, processed and released. Doris Dallas, Had Been Local Teacher; car temperature can rise less areas of the body. tim, one or more suspects entered a Sunday, August 5, Carlos Echenique, above 150 degrees in Even with emergency detached unlocked garage and stole two 20, of North Plainfield was arrested Former Westfield, Cranford Resident GPS units from the unlocked vehicles. after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22 minutes. treatment, heatstroke The approximate value of the stolen on an outstanding $400 warrant issued Doris M. Dallas of Dunnellon, Fla. Wood Secretarial School in New York Always provide your can be fatal. The best items is $300. by the North Plainfield Court. He was passed away on Tuesday, July 31, City. Doris graduated from Union pets with plenty of cure is prevention. Saturday, August 4, a brown-colored transported to police headquarters, pro- 2012, at the Brentwood Health Cen- College and received a Bachelor of fresh, cool water. Dogs Westfield Animal wallet containing miscellaneous credit cessed and released. ter in Lecanto, Fla. Arts degree in Sociology from and even cats drink Hospital, at 357 South cards, some cash and New Jersey iden- Mountainside She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin Wallace in Beria, Ohio and more on hot days, and Avenue East, has re- tification was located on the street on the Tuesday, July 24, Dennis S. Free- Cranford and Westfield, N.J. Upon a Master’s Degree in Education from their water bowls tend cently gone under new 600 block of West North Avenue. man, 65, of Tinton Falls was arrested at graduating from Cranford High Rutgers University. Doris was a Sun- to warm up quickly. management. Dr. An- Sunday, August 5, Tadd Spencer, the Ocean County correctional facility School, she received a scholarship to Make sure you check thony Loomis and his 28, of Plainfield was arrested on an on an outstanding $400 Mountainside day school teacher at the First United active Fanwood warrant for $187 pur- warrant for a simulated insurance card. Methodist Church in Westfield. the water bowl several fellow veterinarians at SHERIFF’S SALE Dr. Anthony Loomis suant to a motor vehicle stop on the 900 He posted bail and was released. Doris worked for the FBI in New times throughout the Westfield Animal Hos- block of West South Avenue. He was Tuesday, July 24, an Atlantic City SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12003103 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY York City and Newark, N.J. during day to ensure it is full. pital will care for your transported to police headquarters, pro- resident reported that someone assumed CHANCERY DIVISION World War II. Her career included If you take your pet out or go on a dogs, cats, birds and exotics. New cessed and released on posted bail. his Social Security number while alleg- UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-15404-10 teaching second grade at Washington long walk, always remember to bring hours and updated services, including Sunday, August 5, a restaurant on edly working at a Sheffield Street law Plaintiff: CSB REALTY CORP., A DELAWARE the 100 block of Quimby Street re- firm. The victim told police he was no- CORPORATION School and as a division manager at water along. house calls and boarding, are avail- VS. Field Enterprises Educational Cor- On hot or humid days, don’t leave able. Renovations to the hospital will ported a burglary in which $100 in cash tified by the Internal Revenue Service Defendant: NICOLA PORCHETTA; CHRIS- was taken. The matter currently is un- that he had received non-employee com- TINA PORCHETTA; AND EKA ASSOCIATES, poration. your pets outside for long periods of be taking place this summer and are P.A. She is survived by her husband, time unsupervised. Elderly, very expected to be complete by late Fall der investigation. pensation during 2010 of $3,500 that Sale Date: 08/29/2012 Sunday, August 5, a resident of the was not reported on his income tax re- Writ of Execution: 08/17/2011 Leonard; son, Gary, of Dunnellon, young, and ill animals have a hard 2012; however, the hospital will re- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 200 block of Hazel Avenue reported turn while employed at the Mountainside to me directed I shall expose for sale by public and brother, Walter Werme, of Wash- time regulating their body tempera- main open for visits. Call today, (908) the burglary of an unlocked shed lo- law firm. The victim said he has been vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ington State. ture, so make sure they stay cool and 233-6030, for a Free Exam for new cated in the rear yard of the victim’s employed for 19 years in the housekeep- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Funeral arrangements are under the out of the sun on steamy summer patients or information on boarding property. A silver Trek hybrid road ing department at Caesars Resort Ca- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% direction of the Brown Funeral Home your pet for last-minute summer vaca- bicycle, valued at approximately $600, sino. Police are investigating. of their bid available in cash or certified check at was taken. Tuesday, July 24, Emmanuel C. the conclusion of the sales. and Crematory in Lecanto, Fla. tion plans! The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Five August 9, 2012 Probitas Verus Honos Sunday, August 5, a resident of the Hooper, 23, of Plainfield was picked Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Four and 38/ Paid Bulletin Board 900 block of Boulevard reported a mo- up at the Scotch Plains Police Depart- 100*** $205,524.38. Concise Statement of Description of Real Prop- goleader.com/express tor vehicle burglary that occurred while ment on a warrant out of Mountainside erty to be sold Intergenerational Day the vehicle was parked in front of the for $889. Municipality: Borough of Fanwood County and State: Union County, New Jersey victim’s residence. Someone unknown Tuesday, July 24, a Brookside Road Street and Street Number: 40 South Avenue Features Technology entered the unsecured vehicle and re- resident reported receiving a call from Tax Lot and Block Number: Lot 5, Block 56 Dimensions (Size of Property): 108 x 203 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area moved $60 in cash and a pair of Michael someone claiming to be her grandson Nearest Cross Street: Terrill Road “Y” hosted a Special Summer Kohn designer sunglasses, valued at who said he was in an accident in Mexico Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Fifteen Thou- sand Four Hundred Twenty and 32/100*** Intergenerational Lunch and Learn approximately $100. There are no sus- and needed money sent to his attorney. $215,420.32 together with lawful interest and pects at this time. The resident told police she used the costs. program August 2 on cell phones, Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- smartphones and iPads for active Sunday, August 5, an unknown indi- Western Union office at a local super- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and vidual reported two abandoned bicycles, market to send $2,600 to the individual. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the adults at the Main “Y” Facility, lo- money will be deposited into the Superior Court cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. both in poor condition, along the curb The resident said she later determined it Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, on the 1000 block of Tice Place. The was not her grandson who called and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to This program included teens from Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature bicycles are described as a grey-col- that the call was a money scam. The and extent of that person’s claim and asking for the “Y”’s Counselors in Training ored Schwinn 10-speed girls’ bicycle incident is under investigation. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (CIT) Summer Day Camp Program. and a green-colored “Iron Horse” BMX- Wednesday, July 25, police reported will have information regarding the surplus, if The “Y”’s teen leaders brought their style boys’ bicycle. They were being that a home on Orchard Road was bro- any. There is a full legal description on file in the personal digital devices and shared stored in the Westfield Police ken into around 11:30 p.m. and that the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Department’s Traffic Bureau. master bedroom was ransacked. Entry The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this their knowledge with participants, sale for any length of time without further adver- showing them general cell-phone Fanwood was reportedly gained by forcing open tisement. Friday, August 3, William McKellar, the front door. The suspect or suspects Ralph Froehlich options as well as advanced options Sheriff that may be available on a cell phone. 48, of North Plainfield was arrested reportedly exited through a rear slider Attorney: after a motor vehicle stop at South door, which was left ajar. Police said it SILLS CUMMIS & GROSS P.C. The teens showed participants how ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA Avenue and Terrill Road on an active was not known if anything was taken at NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 to use a cell phone and also answered warrant out of Union Township. He the time, as the homeowner was away (973) 643-7000 4 T - 08/02, 08/09, 08/16 individual questions if they brought TEENS GIVE TECH SUPPORT…Teens from the Westfield Area “Y” Counse- was processed, posted bail and released. on vacation when the burglary occurred. & 08/23/12 Fee: $157.08 their cell phone to the workshop. lors in Training (CIT) Summer Day Camp Program help active adults learn how Saturday, August 4, Mark Reddick, Wednesday, July 25, an Orchard Road to use their cell phone, smartphone and iPad devices. Pictured, from left to right, 44, of Elizabeth was arrested following resident reported that someone attempted are: Bottom row, Mary Wellnitz, Masayo Kaneko, CIT Camper Nick Mora and a motor vehicle stop at Terrill and to forcibly enter the residence through The Family Law Department of Connie Allan, and top row, CIT Counselor Adrian Szycowski with CIT Camper Patterson Roads on an active warrant the front door at around 11:30 p.m. Alyssa Cox. An unidentified participant looks on at far left. out of Hillside. He was processed, Police said the suspect fled the area in an Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents posted bail and released. older-style dark-colored minivan. Noth- Scotch Plains ing was reported taken from the home. Monday, July 30, after being noti- Police said the home is located next door fied by her bank, a Winchester Drive to a home that was ransacked around the Gray Funeral Homes resident reported that someone at- same time. Both cases were turned over tempted to open a credit card using her to the detective bureau. name and Social Security number. Monday, July 30, Maximum M. Since 1897 Monday, July 30, a Front Street resi- Astfalk, 22, of Rahway was arrested dent reported that a former girlfriend and charged with driving on the sus- yells obscenities at him when she drives pended list following a motor vehicle by his house. stop at Route 22 East and Lawrence Monday, July 30, a Jersey Avenue Avenue. resident reported that during the day Tuesday, July 31, an individual at a someone damaged a decoration, valued Route 22 nursing facility reported that at approximately $60, which was hang- someone removed a cell phone and a ing from a tree in his front yard. wallet from her purse after she left the Tuesday, July 31, a Glenside Av- purse in a first-floor bathroom. The purse enue resident reported that sometime was returned to the front desk, but the overnight someone damaged her mail- victim said the items were missing.

Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Summit Man Faces Charges Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or cremation. Of Sexually Abusing Child 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates SUMMIT – A Summit man was Summit Police Department Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home indicted last week in Union County launched an investigation in Janu- All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. after an investigation revealed that ary of this year after the child dis- including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 he regularly sexually abused a young closed the abuse to his mother. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. boy over a period of six years, Union Jimenez was arrested on a Grey- assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 County First Assistant Prosecutor hound bus in New Mexico, near the agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Albert Cernadas, Jr. announced. United States’ border with Mexico, divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Jose Jimenez, 51, was indicted on January 30, 2012. He was re- August 3 for first degree aggra- turned to Union County and is be- Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference John-Michael “J.M.” Jones vated sexual assault, two counts of ing held on $300,000 bail. N.J. Lic. #4869 second degree sexual assault and This remains an active investiga- Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Director second degree endangering the tion. Anyone with additional infor- 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 welfare of a child. The victim was 8 mation is urged to contact Union www.grayfuneralhomes.com years old when the abuse started, County Prosecutor’s Office Detec- (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com according to investigators. tive Brian O’Malley at (908) 965- Detective Matthew Bunin of the 3809. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 9, 2012 Page 7 Westfield Library to Salute WSL Donations Top $60K Yiddish Theatre Star Picon To Benefit Local Agencies WESTFIELD – The Westfield American Star,” she presented a lec- WESTFIELD – The Westfield The shops are closed for the sum- Memorial Library will present a ture/concert entitled “Molly Picon Service League recently approved mer and will reopen after Labor program entitled “A Musical Salute and Her Yiddish Music.” In Wash- a 2012 donations budget of $63,865. Day on Wednesday, September 5. to Molly Picon, Star of the Yiddish ington, D.C., she gave a concert This money is being distributed to Normal shop hours are 9 a.m. to 4 Theatre” on Wednesday, August 15, featuring the songs of her father, 35 agencies in and around the p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. at 7 p.m. The library is located at Abraham Cypkin, at the United Westfield area. Donations are accepted throughout 550 East Broad Street. States Holocaust Memorial Mu- These agencies include: Autism the year, Tuesday through Satur- Diane Cypkin, Professor of Me- seum when the museum presented Family Times, Canine Companions, day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations dia and Communication Arts at Pace an exhibition on the Kovno Ghetto Children’s Specialized Hospital, are tax-deductible. For further in- University, will highlight the music of Lithuania. Coffee With A Conscience Con- formation, call the thrift shop at and drama of Molly Picon. She will The daughter of Holocaust survi- certs, CONTACT We Care, Dress (908) 233-2530 or the consignment tell – through English narration – vors, Professor Cypkin sang at the For Success, Elizabeth Coalition, shop at (908) 232-1223. the life story of the woman known World Gathering of Holocaust Sur- Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, as the First Lady of the Yiddish vivors in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1981. Family and Children’s Services, Train and Toy Show Stage through the many songs she She has worked in the English- First Congregational Church, Flint- sang and often wrote during her speaking theater as both a singer locks, Homefirst Interfaith Hous- Set This Weekend many years on the Yiddish stage. and actor. Additionally, she has di- ing, Imagine, Literacy Volunteers AREA – Greenberg’s Train and Professor Cypkin has appeared rected productions of The World of CONGRATULATIONS…Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield Scholarship Chair- of Union County, Master Garden- Toy Show is scheduled for this Satur- in many Yiddish-language musical Sholom Aleichem, The Theatre of woman Tara Brodo, far right, and her committee present 2012 Westfield High ers of Union County, Mongil Cor- day and Sunday, August 11 and 12, at productions spanning more than two Peretz and Green Fields. School graduate Richard O’Connor with a $2,000 scholarship at their June poration, New Jersey the New Jersey Expo Center in decades. Her résumé includes per- For almost 10 years she was Yid- meeting. Richard’s essay was selected from among 25 other applicants. He will Intergenerational Orchestra, Occu- Edison. More than 85,000 square feet formances in Yoshke muzikant (Jo- dish Theatre Consultant at the Mu- attend Miami University in Ohio this fall. The other committee members, pational Center of Union County, of operating railroads and toy trains seph the Musician) at the Folksbiene seum of the City of New York. pictured left to right, are: Beth Reilly, Paolo Briones Marro and Sandy Tichenor. Olympic Bandits, Pajama Program will be on display and for sale. The Playhouse; Sholom Aleichem’s Dos This program will be free and Not pictured is Jen Trupchak. New Jersey Chapter, Planned Life- show is expected to draw attendance groyse gevins (The Big Winner) at open to Westfield Memorial Library time Assistance, Raphael’s Life of more than 6,000 people. the Eden Theatre; Ben Bonus’ pro- and MURAL cardholders. MURAL House, St. Joseph’s Social Service The event also will include dem- duction of Light, Lively, and Yid- cardholders belong to libraries that Synagogue Invites Families Center, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic onstrations and clinics throughout the dish at the Belasco Theatre on are part of the Middlesex Union Church, The Arc of Union County, weekend. There will be seminars on Broadway, and the Mary Soriano Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. The Birthday Box, Westfield Area topics like starting a layout, develop- presentation Di yidishe tsigaynerke For participating libraries, visit the To Saturday Pray and Play YMCA, Westfield Community ing scenery and maintenance. A (The Jewish Gypsy) at Town Hall in Westfield Memorial Library FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of Avenues in Fanwood. Attendees are Band, Westfield Day Care Center, hobby market will feature thousands New York. website, wmlnj.org. To register for Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- asked to meet in the chapel around Westfield Symphony Orchestra, of model and toy trains from the In New York, in conjunction with the program, access wmlnj.org and lies with children ages 4 and under to the corner, off Marian Avenue, and Westfield United Fund, Westlake leading manufacturers. For young- her exhibition at Lincoln Center click on the Online Calendar, or a Shabbat Pray and Play event featur- to enter through the door on Marian School, YMWCA of Newark, Youth sters, Thomas the Tank Engine will entitled “Molly Picon: Yiddish Star, call (908) 789-4090, option 0. ing music, maracas, puppets and para- marked Temple Sholom. and Family Counseling Service and be on sale, plus everything needed to chutes. It will take place this Satur- Founded in 1913, Temple Sholom YWCA Eastern Union County. start their first layout. day, August 11. The monthly, 30- is a Reform Jewish Congregation A non-profit, volunteer organi- Admission is $7 and will be good Garwood Knights Collect minute interactive service will begin led by Rabbi Joel Abraham. The zation, the Westfield Service League for both days. Children age 11 and at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a temple and its religious school are runs thrift and consignment shops, under may attend free of charge. This free bagel brunch in the playroom. home to about 250 families from both located at 114 Elmer Street in event will take place from 10 a.m. to School Supplies For Needy Older siblings are welcome. the greater Scotch Plains-Fanwood Westfield. On the main level, the 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. GARWOOD – The Garwood material goods and social services “It’s like where Shabbat meets area. While currently housed at thrift shop sells gently used cloth- For more information, visit Knights of Columbus are collecting they need to live with integrity. Gymboree,” Temple Sholom Director Fanwood Presbyterian, the temple ing and shoes for men, women and GreenbergShows.com. brand-new school supplies on behalf Information on St. Joseph’s is avail- of Education Michelle Shapiro has purchased five acres of land in children. The shop also carries bric- of the children of St. Joseph’s Social able by visiting its website, Abraham has said. She conceived of Scotch Plains for its future home. a-brac, household items and books. Service Center in Elizabeth. stjosephelizabeth.org, or YouTube the idea for an interactive Shabbat pro- Temple Sholom is a member of the Located upstairs from the thrift shop See it all on the Web! The following items are suggested: “Homeless in Elizabeth,” parts one gram when her own children were in Union for Reform Judaism. is the league’s consignment shop. pencils, pens, pencil cases, filler pa- and two, for an in-depth look at the pre-school. “The kids are encouraged For more information about this The consignment shop sells similar www.goleader.com per, notebooks (marble, one-, two- organization’s programs to help the to jump up, dance, sing and play along.” activity, the temple or joining the items, of higher quality. and five-subject), rulers, crayons, disadvantaged. Temple Sholom is located in the congregation, call (908) 889-4900, coloring books, folders, binders, Fanwood Presbyterian Church at e-mail [email protected] or highlighters, scissors, staplers, Jefferson Fire Co. the corner of Martine and LaGrande visit sholomnj.org. staples, rubber bands, erasers, paper 7iÃÌvˆi` *i`ˆ>ÌÀˆV clips, glue sticks, art supplies, back- Plans 5K Run/Walk packs, and any other supplies as well. AREA – Jefferson Township Fire Garwood Library Reveals Donations can be dropped off after Company 2 will host its third annual 4 p.m. weekdays at the Garwood Inferno Run/Walk on Saturday, Au-    i˜Ì> ÀœÕ«    Knights of Columbus Council Hall, gust 18. The day’s events will in- Two Upcoming Activities located at 37 South Avenue in Garwood clude the course-certified 5K race, (opposite Pathmark). On weekends, along with a one-mile walk, a kids’ GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 7
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By DAVID B. CORBIN innings to tack another win onto his solo homer, and scored twice. Pitcher Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times long list of career victories. Last year, Lou Blau ripped three singles and Three booming inside-the-park Chupko was alleged to have surpassed scored once. Bruce Logan (RBI) and home runs off the bats of St. Nicholas the 300-win milestone in his 30 years Mike Cuccurullo each contributed were impressive; however, persistent with the league. two singles. Rich Reich and Scott pellet shots led to an 8-7 St. James Maher, a seasoned veteran who Friedrichs each singled and scored Gang victory in St. Bart’s Oldtimers had the Gang’s double, and Billy once, and Chuck Dunn added an RBI Men’s Softball League action at Aumenta led the team with two hits single. Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on and two runs scored apiece. Jim St. Nick loaded the bases in the top August 2. Cassidy rapped a pair of singles and of the first inning but failed to score, The James Gangsters, who popped added two RBI. Rob Stratton and as the James Gang sauntered in off 10 singles, a triple and a double, slammed an RBI triple and added an to bat, Chemidlin suggested, “Let’s notched the victory with two runs in RBI groundout. Gang leader Pete do some hitting here!” the bottom of the seventh inning when Chemidlin cracked an RBI single and His Gang took his words to heart Dan Shneyder brought home Tom scored twice. Bernstein also singled and banged out four hits and three Maher with an RBI single and Marty and scored once. runs. Bernstein and Aumenta tapped Bernstein ended it with an RBI sacri- St. Nicholas totaled 16 hits, and back-to-back singles. Chemidlin fice fly that scored Frank Apicella. power man Gus Alvarez whacked a hopped an RBI single to right field. Veteran Frank Chupko held St. two-run homer and a solo blast. Mike Cassidy launched an RBI sacrifice David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Nicholas scoreless in the final two Barcellona went 4-for-4, including a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 REACHING NEW HEIGHTS…Charlie Brown’s catcher Steve Brainard takes a huge leap as a throw from the outfield sails towards home and Diva Joe Cepparullo slides across the plate for a two-run home run in the sixth inning. JIM DiNIZO HR (5 RBI), CEPPARULO HR; MINEO 4 RBI Divas Come Screaming Back, Unsettle Charlie Brown, 18-12

By DAVID B. CORBIN with five RBI in the Divas’ 21-hit and scored once. Pete Samila slapped Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times assault, which included seven extra a two-run single, singled and scored Being humbled, 20-5, by second- base hits. Leadoff hitter Joe Cepparulo once. Gus Alvarez doubled, singled seeded Charlie Brown’s in Game 1 cracked an inside-the-park two-run and scored once, and Marty Marks certainly motivated third-seeded homer, singled and scored three times. singled twice, scored once and had Diva’s Salon in Game 2 of the Scotch Anthony D’Annunzio drilled a pair an RBI. Plains Men’s Softball League of RBI triples and an RBI sacrifice Interesting defense also came into Wednesday Night Division semifinal fly, while scoring twice. Veteran Tony play. Aumenta made two fine grabs round at Brookside Park in Scotch Mineo lashed a two-run double, an in leftfield. Dan Samila made a div- Plains on July 31. RBI single and an RBI sac fly. ing snag at first, and third baseman The Divas’ offense was heard Charlie Brown’s pounded out 22 Jerry Isolda turned a second-to-first loudly and clearly early on and re- hits but only three went for extra double play. fused to relent as they came scream- bases. Leadoff hitter Brady Lau led Diva pitcher Ron Germinder turned ing back with an 18-12 triumph to the pack with four singles, an RBI a second-to-first double play. Short- force a deciding Game 3. and two runs scored. Jeff Bendix, stop James DiNizo also turned a sec- James DiNizo had a booming bat who moved up to the No. 2 spot, had ond-to-first double play. But when with a pair of singles, an RBI double a double and two singles with an RBI centerfielder Mike Rusin made what and a three-run home run to finish and three runs scored. Dan Samila could have been called a shoelace contributed three singles, three RBI catch in the second inning, it caused David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE OUT AT HOME…St. James catcher Sal Gano, center, makes the catch to record the putout on St. Nick’s Probitas Verus Honos and a run scored. Billy Aumenta Charlie Brown a good deal of grief. Mike Cuccurullo in the sixth inning. St. James won, 8-7. lashed a two-run double, singled twice CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 MESSANO 3 SINGLES, 3 RBI; GAMBINO SAVING CATCH St. John Salvages, 11-9, Win Over Surging St. Joseph Boys

By DAVID B. CORBIN men seemed to go south when the Joe Voorhees stepped to the plate and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times boys staged a two-out surge. punched a low liner to shallow left, Leftfielder Ray Gambino made a John Veglia, batting next to the last but Gambino charged full speed ahead spectacular catch to prevent a pos- in the St. Joe lineup, slapped a one- and just made the grab. sible extra-inning game and to allow out single then St. John pitching ace Both teams finished with 16 hits, St. John to salvage an 11-9 victory Tom Rutkowski appeared quite re- but St. John got the game’s only extra over a surging St. Joseph team in St. laxed when he got veteran Dean base hit when Dan Margolis drilled Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball Talcott to fly out to right field for the an RBI triple in the second inning. League action at Brookside Park in second out. Leadoff hitter Steve Lou Messano led St. John with three Scotch Plains on August 3. Mavrakes plopped a single over first singles, three RBI and two runs Heading into the bottom of the base. Tom Ulichny curled an RBI scored. Rutkowski and Tom Litterio seventh inning, St. John, jockeying single in the same location then Bob each had two singles and two runs with St. Joe for third place in the McGuiness drew a walk. Ed scored. Keith Karyczak (RBI) and Saints Division, held what appeared Marchelitis slashed a two-run single Chris Nardi each had two singles and to be a comfortable and controllable to leftfield, Brian Williams singled a run scored.

11-4 lead and were facing the bottom and Dave Merkel followed with a Mavrakes led St. Joe with four David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times three batters of the order. However, two-run single to make the score, 11- singles in as many at-bats, while scor- STRETCHING FOR THE PUTOUT…Five Guys first baseman Pete Gilson stretches to record the putout on Autoland the best laid plans of St. mice and St. 9, with two runners on base. Russ CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 speedster Dom Centanni in the first inning at Vo-Tech Field in Scotch Plains on August 6. VET ED BELFORD ENDS GAME 1 WITH DOUBLE PLAY Autoland Curbs 5 Guys, 5-4, Revs Up to Win ‘B’ Division

By DAVID B. CORBIN for the title was expected. but many of the veterans have re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They won a few years ago, and we turned. Impressive defensive plays, espe- won last year, so it’s a battle to see “We have a couple of new faces. cially on the part of top-seeded who reigns supreme,” Five Guys cap- Not many tough! John Giunta and Autoland allowed the team formerly tain Frank Mackiewicz said. “It’s Pete Paradise are two new guys. We known as the Sofa Kings to hold off going to be a good game.” have a lot of returning guys. It’s go- second-seeded Five Guys, 5-4, in Fifth-year veteran Brian Schiller, a ing to be a lot of fun,” Mackiewicz. Game 1 of a double header of the 2002 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “We have a couple of new faces. Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League School graduate and representative We have Dom Centanni. Orlando Monday Night Division champion- for Autoland, said, “My first year here Rodrigues played for us last year,” ship at Vo-Tech in Scotch Plains on with the Sofa Kings was when we won Schiller said. August 6. it the first time around. The last four In Game 1, veteran Ed Belford, Last year Neighborhood Painting, years, we got knocked out by those Autoland’s pitcher, shined defen- after losing the first game, 8-6, ousted guys and a few other teams, so we are sively and offensively. Belford made the Sofa Kings from the playoff, looking to put it together this year. We a fine backhanded scoop to record a winning the next two, 10-8 and 19- have a great group of guys. These are putout in the third inning and demon- 10. Then Five Guys whitewashed probably the best guys I have played strated his quick reactions to grab a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Painters, 18-11 and 12-2, for the with in any league.” liner back to the mound in the fifth, ZOOMING ACROSS THE PLATE…St. John’s Tom Litterio zooms across home plate as St. Joseph catcher Dean Talcott title. But the Sofa Kings also had a Both teams have added a few new but his best move came in the ninth chases a wild throw at Brookside Park on August 3. sweet taste of being Kings, so a battle faces to bolster their lineup this year, CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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St. Alexander 11 7 .611 St. Anthony 11, St. Anne 1 St. Anne 9 9 .500 Tony Perconte delivered a pitching St. James 7 11 .389 gem and went 3-for-3 for St. An- St. Kilian 3 14 .176 thony. Kevin St. Onge drove in three SAINTS DIVISION: runs. Anne’s skipper Joe McEvoy TEAM W L Pct St. George 13 5 .722 scored the lone run and pitcher Chris St. Anthony 12 6 .667 Giordano had a pair of hits. St. John 9 9 .500 St. John 13, St. George 4 St. Joseph 7 10 .412 Pete Costello smacked a pair of St. Jude 5 12 .294 homeruns and Captain John St. John 23, St. Anne 5 DeProspero had three hits for the The Johnnies belted 38 hits (4 HRs). surging Johnnies. For St. George, Ray Gambino (4-for-4, HR, 6 RBI), Steve Polak and Erik Hastrup had David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chris Nardi and Paul Westerfeld (4 three hits apiece. PITCHING LEGEND…St. James pitcher Frank Chupko, a 30-year veteran of the league, recorded yet another victory in the 8-7 win over St. Nick. hits apiece) led the victors. St. John 11, St. Joseph 9 St. Anne 8, St. George 6 St. Joes seventh-inning rally came St Anne totaled 18 singles. The up just short. Pete Costello homered David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Annies plated four in the seventh and Lou Messano had three hits and CATCHING A BREAK…St. John’s Tom Rutkowski, left, reaches first safely as James Gang Nips Nicholas, 8-7 inning, and Rookie Tom Naconechny four RBI. Winning pitcher Tom the ball sails out of the reach of St. Joe first baseman Dave Merkel. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 provided the go-ahead single. John Rutkowski went 3-for-3. Steve Deitch went 3-for-3 in the loss. Mavrakes went 4-for-4 for the Joes. fly to center, and Stratton slashed his to bat in the bottom of the inning. St. Anthony 12, St. Nicholas 2 St. Alexander 7, St. James 0 RBI triple to right. “This is a big inning. Guys, we In a game riddled with controversy, Harold Hopler had all of his pitches St. John Edges St. Joseph, 11-9 In the second, Barcellona poked a have to score now. Come on Billy St. Anthony defeated St. Nicholas via working, including a 4-seam CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 leadoff single to center then, after (Aumenta)! Show us the way,” forfeit after the sixth inning. knuckleball, and provided a three run Rob Del Cid lined a wicked shot that Chemidlin said. St. Alexander 9, St. Killian 5 bomb. All 14 Alexanders had at least ing twice. Ulichny also contributed a When St. John’s Tom McGall, the Bernstein snagged at second, Reich Aumenta ricocheted a leadoff Steve Spoljaric led Alex, going 3- one hit, led by Ed Villaverde and Joe pair of RBI singles. McGuiness, who third of three straight Toms in the rapped a single over second. Alvarez single off the pitcher’s glove. Leso for-3 with 3 RBI and two runs scored. DeRosa with three apiece. walked twice and scored twice, also order, stepped to the plate, Rutkowski found the gap between center and singled, and Cassidy punched an RBI Gerry Riepe had three hits for Killian. St. Killian 5, St. Jude 2 had an RBI single. Brian Williams suggested, “Tom! Let’s get the two right to contribute his three-run homer single to center to close the gap to 7- St. James 8, St. Nicholas 7 In the battle of the cellar dwellers, went 3-for-4 with a run scored. Merkel back. Start with you!” and to knot the score, 3-3. 6. Chupko held St. Nick scoreless in St. Nicholas lost on a walk-off sac- St. Killian plated four runs in the first finished with two singles. McGall’s liner eluded the glove of The Nicks scored once in the third the seventh thanks to shortstop rifice fly by Marty Bernstein in the inning. Dom Favorito was the lone St. John scored once in the top of the right fielder then Messano brought inning when Friedrichs singled and Stratton turning a second (Bernstein)- seventh inning. Tommy Maher is said bright spot for St. Jude, going 3-for- the first when Gambino lofted an RBI him home with an RBI single. Next, later scored on Logan’s sizzling single to-first (Chemidlin) double play. to have registered his 300th multi-hit 3 with an RBI. sacrifice fly to left to score Messano. centerfielder McGuiness made a past third. St. Nick grabbed a 6-3 lead In the Gang seventh, Bernstein But St. John plated seven more runs somewhat shaky catch, which in the fourth when Alvarez hammered blurted, “Base runners! Come on Tom on six hits and with the help of several prompted St. John’s Bob Camisa to his solo shot in the same location as (Maher)! You start it.” errors in the second to grab an 8-0 say, “Looks like a bobble head doll his first homer, and Dunn delivered Maher wiggled a single past short, lead. out there. an RBI single. and Apicella singled to left. Maher “We got them where we want them,” McGuiness displayed much more The James Gang grazed St. Nick wandered to third when the leftfielder muttered Marchelitis as the Joe boy grace when he hauled in a fly ball for with a run in the bottom of the fourth juggled Apicella’s single. walked in to bat. the third out. when Chemidlin, who reached base on Concerned, Chemidlin shouted, Any notion of a big inning van- In the John fifth, Joe second an error, scored on Stratton’s groundout “Tommy be smart on the bases!” ished when Messano, from his short- baseman Brian Williams turned a sec- to second, but Nick answered in the Gano grounded out to short. Maher stop position, scooped a grounder, ond-to-first double play to end the fifth when Barcellona drilled his solo hesitantly headed for home, but after stepped on second for the second out inning. In the Joe fifth, Pete Costello homer in the gap in centerfield. Maher a couple of spinning rotations, he and fired to first to complete a double made a running grab of Talcott’s liner chopped a leadoff double and scored decided to return to third. Shneyder play. to prevent any scoring. on Sal Gano’s RBI grounder to second followed with an RBI single to cen- In the third, St. John pushed three The three Toms led off the sixth to make the score, 7-5. ter, and Bernstein lofted his sacrifice singles just out of the reach of short- inning. Rutkowski and Litterio tapped St. Nick came to bat in the sixth, fly to right, allowing Apicella to sprint stop Mavrakes but failed to score. singles and McGall reached on an and Chemidlin softly said, “Come home with the game winner. “How many balls can I not get to by error. Messano hit into a double play, on! We got to hold them!” St. Nicholas 031 210 0 7 an inch?” Mavrakes asked when the but the first Tom scored. They did, and the Gangsters came St. James 300 111 2 8 Joe boys came to bat in the third. “All three Toms get on and what do Jarrett Williams poked a leadoff I do” Hit into a double play,” Messano single. Two batters later, Mavrakes mumbled. chopped a single to right then Ulichny Karyczak brought the second Tom CALL AND ASK ABOUT David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and McGuiness made the score, 8-2, home with an infield single, giving LOWER DIVISION CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 12s won the New with respective RBI singles. 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50+ DIVISION A (August 4): RBI), Vic Trindade (2B, SF) and TEAM W L Roselle American Legion 22 2 Ahern (3B, SF) all had 3 hits to lead Renda Roads 19 5 Molly’s. Bob Lorincz (5 hits, 4 RBI), Liberty Lighting/Frenchy’s 11 13 and Angelo Melillo (3B), Frank Top Line Appliance 8 16 D’Antico, Gary Cuttler (2 2B) and 50+ DIVISION B: Neil Granstrand with 4 hits each, and TEAM W L Ray Meigs (3 hits) led Awnings. Contact Lens & Vision 18 6 Awnings Galore 15 9 Sun Tavern 11, Linda’s I 10 Driftwood I/Linwood 13 11 Trailing 5-0, Sun Tavern rallied, A.J. Jersey 1 23 getting three hits apiece from Tom 50+ DIVISION C: Murray and Pete Osborn. In the bot- TEAM W L tom of the seventh, Steve Falco Molly Maguire’s 16 8 singled, Anthony Abbaleo singled and Driftwood Bar & Grill II 11 13 D&K Associates 6 18 Rich Polonitza blasted a game-win- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sun Tavern 4 20 ning RBI double. For Linda’s, who David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times INTERESTING CALL AT FIRST…Charlie Brown’s first baseman Dan Samila, STRONG DEFENSIVELY AND OFFENSIVELY…Veteran Ed Belford made No. 3, stretches to make the catch as Diva James DiNizo is about to step on first. SUPER SENIOR A DIVISION: turned a triple play, Jim Sydlo (2 HR) TEAM W L and Stu Lukowiak (3 hits), Mike several fine defensive plays and provided offensive spark in Autoland’s, 5-4, Kilkenny House 12 3 DiRienzo, Joe Menza, Jack Helfrich victory over Five Guys. Awnings Galore 12 4 and Pat Enright (2 hits each), and Divas Unsettle Charlie Brown’s Creative Industries I 9 6 John Esposito (HR) led the offense. SUPER SENIOR B DIVISION: D&K 23, AJ Jersey 14 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 TEAM W L Autoland Curbs Five Guys, 5-4 Creative Too 8 7 John Robertson (grand slam) and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Even worse, Marks, who was on sec- “We got to hit again. We got to hit The Office 7 9 Greg Hobson (HR) led AJ. ond, tagged up and scooted to third, again,” echoed Diva Jared Chmelenik Nicolina Pizza 6 11 Contact 21, Linda’s II 7 inning when he turned a second-to- singled twice and scored once. but he was ruled out on an appeals play (2-for-4, 2 runs scored) in the Divas’ Associated Auto Parts 2 16 Jerry Archibald, Kerry Gelb, Steve first double play (DP) to end the game. Mackiewicz (RBI), Piccolo, Giunta for possibly leaving base too soon. third. The Office 17, Associated 2 Splain and Bob Beiner with 3 hits The wide-open outfield at Vo-Tech and Grenham each added a single. An emotional discussion between Neither team scored until the top of Charlie Wischusen (2 hits, 3B, 2 each led the Lensmen. required more placement-style hit- After a scoreless beginning, the umpire and Charlie Brown (cap- the fifth. Alvarez suggested, “We have runs, 2 RBI), Mike Volpe (4-for-4, Linda’s I, 7, Sun Tavern 2 ting than power, and Belford had the Autoland took a 3-0 lead in the bot- tain Steve Brainard) ensued, but the the top of the order now. Let’s score HR, 3 runs, 2 RBI), Danny Mendoza Second baseman Joe Menza as- wisdom to poke a pair of singles in his tom of the third, and Ed Belford Divas remained silent throughout. some runs!” (3 hits, 2B, run, RBI) and Bob Matten sisted in two double plays. Joe Sarica, three at-bats. Schiller, his pinch run- sparked it with a single to right. Adams As Lau stepped to the plate to begin After Lau grounded out, Bendix and (3 hits, run, RBI) and Joe Mitarotonda Mike DiRienzo and Stu Lukowiak (2 ner scored on both occasions. singled to center then Delle Donne, the game, teammate Kevin Woodring Pete Samila singled, and Dan Samila (HR) led The Office. Phil Fink and hits each), and Jack Helfrich (triple, 2 Autoland third baseman Josh Brad Belford and Rodrigues added shouted, “Everybody hits hard. Come hit an RBI sac fly. Alvarez singled and Ron Horinko each went 2-for-2 for RBI sacrifice fly) led Linda’s. Sun Finkelstein dazzled the fans with a respective RBI singles. on Brady!” Aumenta slashed a two-run double to Associated. Tavern received strong pitching from smooth snag inches away from the Autoland upped its lead to 5-0 in Lau singled and Bendix bopped a right, knotting the score at 8-8. Kilkenny House 9, Creative 5 Dennis Baker and stellar defense by screen along the third baseline in the the seventh and Ed Belford was the double to center. Pete Samila fol- “We need some runners to get us Dana Kimmel, Geoff Polston, Den- shortstop Joe Hrubash. first inning. He also added another catalyst again with a single to right. lowed with a two-run single. In the going,” whispered Mineo as the Di- nis Mosier and Larry Berra all had Contact 13, Linda’s II 12 fine scoop, then later followed with a Adams hammered an RBI double and Divas’ first inning, Cepparulo walked, vas tiptoed to the plate. two hits for Creative. Kerry Gelb (4-for-4), and Bill Boyle second-to-first DP. Shortstop Centanni followed with an RBI D’Annunzio thumped an RBI triple, Chmelenik singled, D’Annunzio Frenchy’s 15, Top Line 10 and Bernie Maguire (3 hits each) led Rodrigues turned a second-to-first DP. double. and James and Mike DiNizo rapped lined an RBI triple and James DiNizo Roselle A. L. 13, Renda Roads 6 Contact. Centanni made a diving-and-rolling Hagy opened the eighth with a back-to-back RBI doubles. Mineo hacked an RBI single. Rusin singled The Legion plated 10 runs early LLG/Frenchy’s 7, Top Line 3 catch in right field. double to left-center. Grenham lofted an RBI sac fly to right to give then Mineo and Matt Canfield fol- fueled by run-scoring doubles from Winning pitcher Dave Powers was Five Guys shortstop Mike Piccolo singled and Mackiewicz lofted an the Divas a 4-2 lead. lowed with RBI singles to put the Harry Streep, Pat Mooney and Ed the beneficiary of five double plays. made a slick over-the-shoulder catch RBI sacrifice fly to left for Five Guys’ Charlie Brown’s managed to score Divas back on top, 12-8. Lubas, and a home run from Bill Awnings Galore 19, Molly’s 7 in the second inning and initiated a first run. In the ninth, Marino hacked once in their abbreviated second in- The four-run outburst caused high Dugan. Ed Kushner and Jeff Baier Angelo Melillo and Tom Pasko (HR, second-to-first DP in the fourth. a one-out single past third, and Pete ning, which involved Rusin’s disputed consternation in Charlie Brown’s camp (perfect offensively), and Al Genova, 2B, 4 RBI) each 3-for-3, Brian Leftfielder Chris Grenham performed Paradise dropped a single over first. catch and the appeals play then the and they failed to score in the sixth, but Jim McCullough and Gene Antonucci Granstrand (two 2B, 3 RBI), Neil a superb running-and-rolling snag in Pete Gilson thumped a two-run triple Divas took advantage of the confusion the Divas added two more runs on (multiple hits each) led the Legion. Granstrand (HR, 3 RBI), Frank the sixth inning. to right, and DiGiovanni tightened in the bottom of the inning with Cepparulo’s inside-the-parker. Molly’s 17, Awnings 16 D’Antico (HR, 3B, 4RBI), Bruce In addition to Belford, veteran Doug the score, 5-4, with an RBI single to D’Annunzio’s RBI sac fly and DiNizo’s Four more Divas danced across the In the final frame, a fine defensive Crawford (2B), Gary Cuttler (3B, HR, Delle Donne had a single, a double left before Belford ended the rally three-run blast to seize an 8-3 lead. plate in the seventh, highlighted by play by Bob Ghiretti helped to keep 4 RBI) and Ray Meigs (2 hits) led and an RBI, while scoring once. Kyle with his second-to-first DP. By the end of the second inning, Mineo’s two-run double to right. Awnings in check. Al Burton doubled, Awnings. Vic Trindade (3 hits, 2 runs) Adams ripped an RBI double, singled Autoland then revved up is engine Charlie Brown’s was distributing Charlie Brown’s answered with four Vic Trindade and Ghiretti singled then and Glenn Zuhl (3 hits, 2 RBI) led and scored twice. Rodrigues singled big time to win Game 2, 23-9, and the Linus’ Blankets among their person- in the eighth with respective RBI Dave Drechsel tied the game with a Molly’s. twice and had an RBI. B Division championship. nel. Deep concern was rampant and singles from Marks, Woodring, Isolda two-run triple. Two batters were in- D&K 11, AJ Jersey 9 Five Guys totaled 14 hits. Veteran Five Guys 000 000 013 4 they were “Snooping” around for a and Lau, but they went down quietly, tentionally walked, and Pat Ahern hit Frank DiGiovanni had a triple and an Autoland 003 000 20x 5 run. They found two when Dan Samila 1-2-3, in the ninth. a sacrifice fly to score the winning See it all on the web in color . . . RBI single. Veterans John Hagy chopped a two-run single past second Charlie Brown’s 212 030 040 12 run. Ghiretti (4 hits, 3 RBI), Drechsel (double, run scored) and Drew Koski See Team Pictures next week to tighten the score, 8-5. 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©2012 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 12 Thursday, August 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FSPY Swimmers Finish 8th FSPY Gymnasts Compete At National Championship At National Championships Competing against 116 teams from individual events and in each of the The 2012 YMCA National Gym- across the country competing. 19 states, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains five scoring relays – 200-free (5th; nastic Championship meet was hosted In the Developmental Division, the “Y” (FSPY) swim team finished TR), 400-medley (9th; TR), 800-free in Milwaukee, Wis. from June 29 FSPY gymnasts brought home indi- eighth overall and third among the 19 (10th), 200-medley (12th; TR), and through July 2, and nine gymnasts vidual session awards. Junior Divi- New Jersey teams, at the YMCA na- 400-free (13th). Relay members con- from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” sion competitors, Cara Provenzano tional long course championship meet sisted of Baliko (5 relays), Dunn (5), (FSPY) competed at the meet. and Paige VanBuskirk tied for 10th held from July 24-28 at the Georgia Ryan Gajdzisz (2), Dan Pesin (2), Competing in the Championship on vault; Abbie Fontana and Lauren Tech Aquatics Center in Atlanta, Ga. Tyler Lessner (2), Joe Baron (1), Dan Division, FSPY were two graduating Lockfeld tied for 12th on vault. In the Sarah Cronin, Jodie Thompson, Drozdzewicz (1), Anthony Gurreri seniors: Kaitlyn Frey (Westfield) and Senior Division, Heather Mullen Molly Gaynor and Sarah Davis (1) and Alex Scoog (1). Lisa Matrale (Scotch Plains- placed ninth on vault. (1:59.65) set a N.J. “Y” record in the In individual events, Baliko scored Fanwood). Kacie Bumiller and Zoe- The FSPY offers gymnastics for all 200-meter medley relay by finishing in the 200-individual medley (7th), Nicole Stein anchored the team in the ages. Registration for fall gymnastics third. Joe Baron, Anthony Gurreri, 100-fly (12th;TR), 200-breast (15th) Championship Division. All four begins August 9 for members and Greg Baliko and Joe Dunn finished and the 50-fly (18th). Dunn scored in gymnasts put in strong performances opens August 18. For more informa- fifth in the 200-medley relay, break- the 50-fly (9th), 50-free (13th; TR) and after the two days of competi- tion about gymnastics at all levels at ing the FSPY team record in. Overall, and 100-fly (19th). Freestyler Gajdzisz tion, the team placed ninth in the the Y, please call Barbara at (908) team records (TR) were set in 13 scored and set team records in the 200 Nation with over 1,700 gymnasts from 889-8880. individual events and six relay events. (10th), 400 (13th) and 800 (12th). LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Westfield White 9U team won the North Jersey All- Women’s team points (top 20) in Backstroker Dan Pesin ended his FSPY Star Baseball League championship. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; individual events were: Thompson career on a high note, leading off the Daniel Bills, Luke Jacobello, James Bushell, Adam Dunaief, Patrick Bass and (50-breaststroke – 2nd; TR and 100- two scoring medley relays and finish- James Birle; second row, Andrew Leone, Jake Holtzman, Christopher Rizzi, breaststroke – 7th; TR), Gaynor (50- ing 17th in the 100-backstroke. Liam Henderson, Charlie Beurer and Matt Melao; back row, coaches Daniel fly – 6th; TR and 100-fly – 19th; TR), Two FSPY swimmers touched in Dunaief, Nick Rizzi, John Henderson and Pete Birle. Cronin (100-free – 12th; TR and 50- top 30 during the preliminary heats free – 14th), and Sarah Davis (age 14) and qualified for the championship in the 50-free (15th). finals. Savannah Llewellyn (100-fly) Westfield White 9U Capture Davis set age group (13-14) records and Harry Cewell (200-back) earned in the 50-free and 100-free. Cronin the coveted FSPY black cap worn also set a TR in the 100-backstroke, only in national finals. NJ All-Star League Crown leading off the 400-medley relay. FSPY head coach, Chris Karelus The Westfield White U9 team won from second baseman Leone and a Thompson, Gaynor, Davis and Cronin stated that he was proud of all the the championship of the North Jersey tag team of center fielders Jake formed four scoring relays – 200- hard work that contributed to these All-Star Baseball League on July 30. Holtzman and Patrick Bass, shut down medley (3rd; TR), 400-medley (4th; achievements. He looks forward to The fifth seed Westfield White de- Union. Charlie Beurer anchored third TR), 200-free (tied 5th; TR), and 400- the continued success of the team and feated third-seeded Union, 5-1, at the base, with Daniel Bills in left and free (10th). wishes the departing seniors luck in Hickory Manor complex in Union. Luke Jacobello in right. Baliko and Dunn scored in several their new endeavors. In the first inning, Liam Henderson “Swinging the bats well, we jumped singled up the middle, Matt Melao out to a lead, and our pitching and walked and Christopher Rizzi blasted defense made sure it held up. We a two-run double into left field. An- executed the routine plays, plus a few UPPER DIVISION CHAMPS….The Westfield Blue 12s won the New Providence drew Leone plated Rizzi with a single spectacular ones, while our pitchers Green League Upper Division championship on July 26. The team consisted of and scored on James Bushell’s threw strikes,” Westfield White Head Kevin Fuller, Ryan Chirichella, Chris O’Connor, Matt Cetlin, Robbie Faktor, double. James Birle bunted Bushell Coach Pete Birle said. Jack Johnson, Miles Brancatella, Jake Obsgarten, Lee Papadopoulos, Jason to third and Adam Dunaief com- After a 1-4 start, Westfield came Glickstein, Matt Feinberg and Hunter Hagen, along with coaches Scott Faktor, pleted the offensive outbreak, sin- together, winning three playoff road John Fuller, Tom Chirichella, Dave Hagen and Bob Brancatella. gling to left and giving Westfield a 5- games against talented teams. 0 lead. “Our motto throughout the season Martin Earns Silver Union scored a single run in the was ‘There’s no quit in Westfield At USA Judo Meet first. Shortstop Melao limited the White,’” Birle reflected. “By the end, damage, snaring a line drive and turn- we were playing our best ball of the Jack Martin (age 8) who attends ing a ground ball into a double play. season. With equal parts grit and pol- Jefferson Elementary School in Rizzi pitched three innings, while ish, these boys earned their right to be Westfield and will be a 3rd grader in the Bushell, assisted by great glove work called champions.” fall, competed in USA Judo’s (the U.S. Olympic governing body for judo) Jun- ior U.S. Open Judo Championship in Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” swim team. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on July 27-29. Martin won a silver medal in the Boys Bantam 3; 31 kg Division. He has been studying judo for 3 years at Cranford WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Complete Judo and Karate Center under the tute- lage of Yoshisada Yonezuka. The 2012 Junior U.S. Judo Open is Successful Swim Season an international sporting event for The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish (4th – 11-12 50-free, 50-breast and athletes from all over the world. This swim team has completed a success- 7th – 100-breast); Prystupa (5th – 50- year there were hundreds of competi- ful summer long course (LC) season. fly, 6th – 100-breast, 7th – 50-free); tors from approximately 24 coun- The Devilfish team competed in five Grace Brown (7th – 10U 50-fly, 8th – tries and from all over the U.S. Jack Martin meets held at Rutgers University. 100-breast); Julia Diamantopoulos On June 27 at the MYM Summer (8th – 15+ 50-free). Challenge Meet, the Devilfish im- At the 12U LC Silver/Bronze Letters to the Editor proved times and six swimmers placed Championships on July 13-15 and at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 in the Top-8: Ryan Daniel (3rd – the 13+ LC Silver/Bronze Champi- Senior 50-fly); Michael Mizus (3rd – onships on July 20-22, Donohue, Senior 50-breast); Stephen Husch Caitlin Carroll, R. Daniel, DEMs, GOP, The Election... (3rd – Senior 100-breast and 5th – Diamantopoulos, Fan, Husch, Jesse Liu, Griff Morgan, Tommy Pyle, ALL-AMERICAN IN TRACK… Westfield Area “Y” Flyers Track Club partici- And Our ‘Spin-Bite’ Society 100-free); Matt Daniel (4th – Senior pants Matthew Ackerman, Grace Endy and Melissa Endy earned All-American 100-fly); Alex Prystupa (5th – Senior Reinhardt, Hermes Suen and Youssef honors at the USATF Jr. Olympic National Track & Field Championships. 50-breast) and Colin Daniel (7th – swam personal-best times. Top fin- Perhaps it’s a result of our sound-bite and the Internet as the things you didn’t Senior 50-breast). ishers included Fan (1st – 13-14 100- society that Democrats and Republi- build. Not your business. And unless free, 5th – 200-breast) and Husch cans both are taking quotes from the you build your own printing press, make On July 1 at the MYM Summer Three WF ‘Y’ Flyers Earn other side and using them out of context your own ink and paper, and print money Sunshine Meet, 11 Devilfish placed (5th – 15+ 200-fly). to prove whatever point they want to in your basement, your success is due in in the Top-8: Husch (1st – 15+ 50- Twenty-one swimmers qualified for prove about their opponent. Context some part to other people’s efforts. back and 100-fly, 3rd – 100-back); the NJ LC Junior Olympic Champi- Honors at Jr. Olympic Track isn’t spin. Context matters. Contrary to Mr. Schaeffer’s claim, Lucas Fan (1st – 13-14 50-back, 3rd onships held July 26-29. Top 16: For example, Governor Romney did furthermore, President Obama did not – 100-breast); Caroline Basil (1st – Caroline Baldwin (2nd – 15+ 100- Three members of the Westfield also had a PB, placing fifth in Bantam say, “I like being able to fire people.” “conveniently omit” the taxes that he 13-14 100-free, 4th – 400-free); Ellie back, 4th *tie – 50-free); Basil (5th – Area “Y” Flyers Track Club earned Girls 1,500 Race/Walk to earn her He didn’t mean that he enjoys sending pays. The section of the speech in ques- Reinhardt (2nd – 15+ 200-free, 7th – 13-14 100-back); Will Beckett (9th – All-American honors at last week’s first All-American award. Matthew out pink slips. A more accurate, in- tion is all about taxes and making his 400-free); Nick Youssef (2nd – 13-14 15+ 50-free); Husch (10th – 15+ 100- USATF Junior Olympic National Ackerman, in his first year with the context quote is, “I want individuals to case for keeping the cuts for the 98 50-fly); Mizus (2nd – 13-14 50-breast, breast, 12th – 100-fly); Kylie Bangs, Track & Field Championships held Flyers, earned All-American status, have their own insurance. That means percent who make less than $250,000 7th – 100-breast); Aidan Donohue 13th – 15+ 100-back); Donohue at Morgan State University in Balti- placing fifth Place in the Bantam the insurance company will have an and letting them expire for the 2 per- (15th*tie – 11-12 50-breast). Baldwin, more, Md. Boys 1,500 Race/Walk. incentive to keep you healthy. It also cent. Without the 98 percent, there PUBLIC NOTICE Meg Kaveney, Erika Daniel and Melissa Endy placed third with a Other athletes competing for the means if you don’t like what they do, would be no 2 percent. “And, by the Reinhardt finished 11th in the 400- personal-best (PB) performance of Flyers at the National Champion- you can fire them. I like being able to way, we’ve tried that before – a guy TOWN OF WESTFIELD fire people who provide services to me. named Bill Clinton did it. We created SPECIAL ORDINANCE 2178 medley relay and Husch, Aram 17:36 in the Youth Girls 3,000-meter ships were the 17th-ranked Youth NOTICE OF PENDING Barmakian, M. Daniel and Beckett Race/Walk earning All-American sta- Girls 4x800 relay team of Jillian You know, if someone doesn’t give me 23 million new jobs, turned a deficit BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY placed 12th. Both relays recorded tus for the second year in a row. In her Walter, Megan Power, Cindy Qiang a good service that I need, I want to say into a surplus, and rich people did just I’m going to go get someone else to fine. We created a lot of millionaires.” The bond ordinance, the summary terms new LC team records. In addition the second trip to Nationals, Grace Endy and Amanda Bush. Caitlin Glynn of which are included herein, was intro- team reset 17 individual LC team placed 19th in the Intermediate Girls provide that service to me.” Mr. Schaeffer wrote, “For if he duced and passed upon first reading at a records throughout the season. PUBLIC NOTICE In context, his statement is clearly [President Obama] truly understood meeting of the Town Council of the Town of 3,000 run and 31st in the 1,500 run, about choice and competition in health the private sector that made the USA Westfield, in the County of Union, State of PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Emily Wilson was 33rd in midget insurance, not about firing workers to what it is – or perhaps was it was? – New Jersey, on August 7, 2012. It will be Public Notice is hereby given that an girls 80 hurdles. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD make Bain partners wealthier. then he would accept that while gov- further considered for final passage, after ordinance of which the following is a copy ORDINANCE 12-11-S The Youth Boys 4x400m relay team In a letter to the editor last week, Mr. ernment can certainly pave you a road, public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the was introduced, read and passed on first NOTICE OF PENDING of Darian Siegel, Ian Andrew, Ryan Town Council to be held in the Municipal reading by the Council of the Town of Schaeffer edits President Obama’s re- it is ultimately the drive, energy, hard BOND ORDINANCE Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Westfield at a meeting held August 7, Siegel and Paul Dunham finished 34th marks to show he is anti-business. Presi- work, chutzpah, risk taking and inge- New Jersey, on September 11, 2012 at The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2012, and that the said Council will further and Abigail Granrath had a time of dent Obama did say, “If you were suc- nuity of the individual realizing his/ 8:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up of which are included herein, was intro- consider the same for final passage on the 3:03 in the 800 to finish 20th in the cessful, somebody along the line gave her vision that ultimately chooses to and including the date of such meeting duced and passed upon first reading at a 11th day of September, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., copies of the full ordinance will be avail- Sub-Bantam Girls. you some help.... If you’ve got a busi- where to take it.” meeting of the governing body of the Bor- or as soon thereafter as said matter can be ness – you didn’t build that.” Let’s The President doesn’t understand? able, at no cost and during regular busi- ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the State of New Jersey, on August 7, 2012. It nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Reading is Good For You remove all of the ellipses from Mr. Really? Another quote from earlier in members of the general public who shall will be further considered for final pas- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Schaeffer’s edit, put the words back in the President’s speech: “At the heart of request the same. The summary of the sage, after public hearing thereon, at a place any person who may be interested context and see what the President re- this country, its central idea is the idea terms of such bond ordinance follows: meeting of the governing body to be held therein will be given an opportunity to be ally said. that in this country, if you’re willing to TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE at the Municipal Building, at 75 North heard concerning said ordinance. “There are a lot of wealthy, success- work hard, if you’re willing to take TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- Martine Avenue, in the Borough of Claire J. Gray ful Americans who agree with me – responsibility, you can make it if you SITION OF A NEW AERIAL Fanwood, on August 21, 2012 at 7:30 Town Clerk o’clock PM. During the week prior to and because they want to give something try.” That doesn’t sound like someone FIRE TRUCK WITH PUMPER, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO 1991 up to and including the date of such meet- back. They know they didn’t – look, if who believes that “businesses draw INCLUDING ORIGINAL AP- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ing copies of the full ordinance will be PARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF you’ve been successful, you didn’t get their validity from, and successful en- available at no cost and during regular IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN THE LAND USE ORDINANCE goleader.com/subscribe there on your own. You didn’t get there trepreneurs owe their achievements to, business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the OF WESTFIELD, IN THE OF THE TOWN OF members of the general public who shall on your own. I’m always struck by a central State that equips them to COUNTY OF UNION, STATE WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- request the same. The summary of the people who think, well, it must be be- prosper.” PRIATE THE SUM OF terms of such bond ordinance follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS cause I was just so smart. There are a lot Let me give one more quote about $988,000 TO PAY THE COST Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Ap- of the Town of Westfield in the County of CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS of smart people out there. It must be how our success is the result of our propriation Of $1,680,000 For Various Union as follows: THEREOF, TO MAKE A NOTICE OF MEETING because I worked harder than every- efforts plus those of others, one from a Capital Improvements For And By The SECTION 1. Article 11 .27 G-B 2 DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN body else. Let me tell you something – speech that was given to Olympic ath- Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of GENERAL BUSINESS DIRSTICT Sec- THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The tion 11.27E “Bulk and lot regulations” there are a whole bunch of hardworking letes a decade ago. “You guys pushed BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH 231, P.L. 1975) APPROPRIATION AND TO Issuance Of $1,425,000 Bonds Or Notes is hereby amended by deleting subsection people out there. “If you were success- yourself, drove yourself, sacrificed, PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The E. 7 Front yard landscaping. NOTICE is hereby given that the Con- ful, somebody along the line gave you trained and competed time and again ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Appropriation. SECTION II Article 11 .28 G-B 3 GEN- struction Board of Appeals for the Town- some help. There was a great teacher at winning and losing. You Olympi- TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- Purpose(s): Various road improvements ERAL BUSINESS DIRSTICT Section ship of Scotch Plains will meet on Wednes- somewhere in your life. Somebody ans, however, know you didn’t get TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF including but not limited to Herbert Av- 11.28E “Bulk regulations for non-resi- day, August 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Room helped to create this unbelievable here solely on your own power. For SUCH BONDS. enue/Belvidere Avenue, Farley Avenue, dential uses and structures” is hereby 202 of the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- Hunter Avenue (Phase 1) and Russell amended by deleting subsection E. 7 Front ing, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New American system that we have that most of you, loving parents, sisters or Purpose(s): Acquisition of a new aerial Road; improvements to Borough property, yard landscaping. Jersey for a special meeting. allowed you to thrive. Somebody in- brothers, encouraged your hopes, fire truck with pumper, including original including but not limited to Forest Road SECTION III. All ordinances or parts of This notice is given for the purpose of vested in roads and bridges. If you’ve coaches guided, communities built apparatus and equipment, in, by and for Park handrail; and acquisition of various ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with compliance with notice provisions of the the Town. got a business – you didn’t build that. venues in order to organize competi- equipment, including but not limited to a any part of this ordinance are hereby re- Open Public Meetings Act NJSA 10:4-6 et Somebody else made that happen. The tions. All Olympians stand on the Appropriation: $988,000 backhoe loader, a pickup/utility truck with pealed to the extent that they are in such seq. and will be posted, mailed and filed in Bonds/Notes Authorized: $915,000 snowplow, and computers and software. conflict or inconsistent. accordance with the said provisions of the Internet didn’t get invented on its own. shoulders of those who lifted them.” SECTION IV. In the event that any said Act at least 48 hours prior to said Government research created the Mitt Romney, Opening Ceremonies, Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- Appropriation: $1,680,000 section, part or provision of this ordinance meeting. Section 20 Costs: $14,500 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,425,000 Internet so that all the companies could Winter Olympic Games, 2002. shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid The Township of Scotch Plains does not Useful Life: 10 years Grants (if any) Appropriated: $180,000 make money off the Internet. “The point Let’s debate the things that really by any court, such holding shall not affect discriminate against persons with disabili- expected to be received from the New is, is that when we succeed, we succeed matter, the candidates’ differing visions This Notice is published pursuant to the vali9dity of this ordinance as a whole, ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary Jersey Department of Transportation. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. or any part thereof, other than the part so aids and services must notify the ADA because of our individual initiative, but for the future of our country and how to Section 20 Costs: $240,000 Claire J. Gray held unenforceable or invalid. Coordinator of the Township of Scotch also because we do things together. get there, not out-of-context quotes that Useful Life: 17.17 Years Town Clerk SECTION V. This ordinance shall take Plains as soon as possible in advance of There are some things...we don’t do on serve only to further our own narratives Town of Westfield This Notice is published pursuant to effect after passage and publication as the meeting. County of Union our own.” about the opponent. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. soon as, and in the manner provided by BOZENA LACINA, In context, it’s clear that the Presi- State of New Jersey Eleanor McGovern, Clerk law. Municipal Clerk John Robison 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 8/9/12, The Times Fee: $45.39 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $46.92 1 T - 8/9/12, The Times Fee: $26.52 dent was referring to roads and bridges Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Using teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, math- ematical solutions and scientific applications, they programmed the computers to Rood, Noelle Rosa, Jack Rose, Amy Simon, Anna Simon, Lilly Sisto, Tang, Rebecca Tunis, Alexa Turitz, “bring to life” their scientific creations. The Robotics classes, which integrated Rosenzweig, Michael Roth, Matthew Thanachai Srithaninrat, Laura Jacob Vergara, Peter Wanfried, reading, writing and technology, were a new addition to the New Jersey Work- Russo, Courtney Ryan, Emily Streaman, Timothy Stroever, Victoria Wang, Madison Yarusi shop for the Arts Summer Workshop, which was held this year at Roosevelt Schuman, Logan Schwartz, Victoria Elisabeth Sulmont, Emily Suriano, Intermediate School in Westfield. Scognamiglio, Lillian Scott, Lisa Connor Swingle, Annalyn Tanella, Simon, Georgia Slater, Juliette Smith, Austen Thien, Scott Thompson, Anastasia Smolenski, Bobbi Snyder, Alexandra Tinfow, Katherine Tow- Local Residents Hye-Young Choi, Sales Associate Melanie Snyder, Evan Steinfield, ers, Kristin Troutman, Natalie Tupper, Caroline Stocking, Lindsey Strauss, Halsey Urban, Kelly Vasel, Timothy Graduate from Drexel 908-301-2015, Direct Hermes Suen, Christopher Sullivan, Walsh, Courtney Weisse, Jimmy PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Several Allison Talker, Dhruv Tikku, Michael Yang, Alex Ying, Reece Zakarin, local residents graduated from Drexel #1 REALTOR, Total Production - 11 Years! Tivenan, Kristen Toth, Dominique Allison Zale, Rebecca Zhang, Brian University. More than 5,000 students NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum - 2002-2009 ESIDENTIAL ROKERAGE Vo, Elinor Walker, Jason Wang, Nina Zilberberg, Nicole Zimmermann, received degrees from Drexel this NJAR® Circle of Excellence Gold - 1987-2001. 2009-2011. R B Wang, Mallory Weisse, Amy West, Jessica Zucker year at the University’s 125th Com- Bradley Whitman, Mikayla Williams, 12th Grade mencement. Congratulations to the Olivia Windorf, Eli Wirtshafter, An- Nahea An, Meg Anderson, Gemma following students: drew Zale, Alexander Zornitsky Antoniewicz, Emily Bailey, Mia Westfield resident Susannah Page- OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 12th 1-4PM • 1020 Summit Avenue 10th Grade Ballan, Tara Bange, Alana Basil, Katz graduated from Drexel’s Tristen Abaya, Kaitlin Abrams, Hannah Bass, Daniel Bigelow, Joy Antionette Westphal College of Me- William Allen, Elena Arida, Grace Binder, Rebecca Bleich, Markian dia Arts and Design with a Bachelor Aronds, Jane Aronds, Audrey Bangs, Borkowsky, Daniel Brotman, Eleanor of Science. Anna Ming Bauer, Alexander Beals, Callinan, Theresa Carlino, Katherine Westfield resident Julian Safar William Bennett, Julia Bieber, Chan, Madeline Chandler, Sarah graduated from Drexel’s College of Gabrielle Bleich, Kathleen Bond, Chandler, Robert Ciardullo, Eileen Engineering with a Bachelor of Sci- Harry Brafman, Natalie Brennan, Cook, Jessica Cronin, Ella Claire ence in Architectural Engineering. Gabrielle Buckman, Andrew D’Amico, Carley Davis, Dominick Westfield resident Casey Steinberg Capuano, Nicole Carpetto, Andrew De Paula, John Dedea, Isabel graduated from Drexel’s Antionette Castellone, Estelle Cervantes, Philip Docampo, Ryan Don, Sydney Westphal College of Media Arts and Chapel, Hsiao-Chieh Chiang, Abigail Doskow, Brendan Dugan, Corbin Design with a Bachelor of Science. Cook, Sarah Cronin, Kelly Culnan, Echevarria, Ryan Elliott, Nicholas Tyler Debbie, Jennifer Decandia, Ertman, Daniel Fahrenthold, Allison Jeremie Dedea, Olivia Dembiec, Leia Faktor, Julia M Fisher, Rory Descalzi, Nicole Devitt, Allison Dia- Fitzpatrick, Katherine Fox, Evan mond, Jackson Dumont, Brandon Friedman, Sarah Friedman, Geena Egert, Benjamin Eisenberg, Jared Gao, Alexa Geltzeiler, William Villanova Announces Ellner, Michael Esler, Rachel Fan, Geoghegan, Andrew Goldfarb, Cynthia Faris, Erica Fischer, Shea Zachary Goldfarb, Abigail Goldring, Graduates Fitzpatrick, Jack Foley, Evan Alex Goldschmidt, Hunter Grau, Zoe VILLANOVA, Pa. — The follow- Garfinkel, Edwin Gee, Mark Greenburg, Emily Gretsky, Brianna ing local students graduated from Gillespie, Elizabeth Gonzalez, David Guddemi, Kelsey Hall, Jacob Harris, Villanova University during a spring Gruskin, Melanie Grycan, Oona Samantha Hindes, Ryan Hobson, commencement ceremony held on Harrigan, Patrick Harris, Kristin Bernadette Hopen, Krysta Huber, May 20. Hauge, Sara Hoerrner, Christopher Taylor Ingber, Samantha Jackson, William Albert, from Cranford, Hogge, Rachel Holtzman, Dane Lindsey Jacobs, Rafaella Jakubovic, earned a Bachelor of Science in Me- Huber, Matthew Jenkins, Sadie Katharine Jaruzelski, Alexandra Ja- chanical Engineering; Andrew Jezierski, Helen Forrest Keating, Jack son, Kaitlyn Johnson, Kelly Kalis, Calvaruso, from Westfield, earned a Kessler, Alicia Kohl, Rebecca Kraus, Vadim Kandarov, Lawrence Keating, Bachelor of Business Administration; David Kushner, Gemma Larche, Tyler Knighton, Kayla Krasnoo, Scott Muldoon, from Westfield, Brendan Law, Christopher Lazzarotti, Katrina Kudlick, Elizabeth Kuehn, earned a Bachelor of Business Ad- Olivia Le Warn, Hongeun Lee, Lucia Allegra Larche, Timothy Lehmberg, ministration; Joseph Nyitray, from Westfield. Welcome to this custom built quality home with an open flow through spacious rooms bursting with Liu, Matthew Luppino, Agatha Brandon Levan, Danielle Lipschutz, Cranford, earned a Bachelor of Sci- sunlight from many large bay windows. Recently renovated from top to bottom, this home offers 2 distinctive Magierski, Shannon Malley, Brian Kathryn Lobo, Analisa Lopez, Tess ence in Civil Engineering; Mark living spaces for numerous family opportunities. The ground level has a wonderful 4 room suite with new full Mandel, Emily Mastrocola, Morgan Lukowiak, Amanda Marcotullio, Reimlinger, from Westfield, earned a bath, powder room, separate entrance and finished basement. The main entrance foyer opens to the living room Mc Alister, Elizabeth Mc Cabe, Hannah Margolin, Katherine Marino, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Kathleen Mc Cutcheon, Luke Mc Cali Mazzara, Peter Mebane, Emily Engineering; Laura Roberts, from highlighted by a diamond paned bow window and distinctive brick fireplace, formal dining room with French Grory, Thomas McDonald, Christo- Miller, Katie Morris, Jessica Morse, Cranford, earned a Bachelor of Sci- doors to the screened porch, cheerful eat-in kitchen and charming family room. The second level has 3 bedrooms, pher McGlynn, Sarah McIntyre, Cecelia Mosco, Sarah Murphy, Anne ence in Accountancy; Hannah 2 full baths, and laundry. The 3rd level bedroom/media room has many built-ins and expansive windows Nicholas Mennona, Stephanie Milan, Oldakowski, Olivia Pecora, Audrey Wharam, from Westfield, earned a overlooking a serene display of tree tops and ever changing seasons. 1 block to school. $769,000. Tori Miller, Nora Moriarty, Christina Peterson, Keith Peterson, Gabriella Bachelor of Business Administration Mosco, William Murtishaw, Daniel Pirrone, Jason Qin, Julia Queller, and Hope Zanko, from Cranford, . COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Myers, Julia Napolitano, Elisabeth Patrick Reilly, Madeline Rosenberg, earned a Bachelor of Business Ad- Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • 908-233-5555 x 169 Neylan, Lauren Nogan, Matthew Laura Schmahl, Kayla Seigelstein, ministration. © 2012 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 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Continuo Arts Foundation Newark Museum to Present Hosts Open-House Sing-In ‘In Her Eyes’ Exhibit SUMMIT — The Continuo Arts 12 noon on Wednesdays at the Sum- NEWARK – The portrayal of girls prints, but some color Chromogenic Foundation has planned an excit- mit Community Center. Sponsored and women through the lenses of prints are included. ing season with outstanding local, in part by the Summit Area Public female photographers are explored The female subjects represent a national, and international oppor- Foundation and the Manley Winser in the exhibition “In Her Eyes: range of cultures and contexts, and tunities for area singers, with Foundation, Seniors Sing! is pre- Women Behind and in Front of the the images reveal a process of posi- Candace Wicke as Principal Artis- sented free of charge to area singers Camera,” opening at the Newark tioning and staging that was negoti- tic Director and Conductor. Re- who love to or have ever wanted to Museum on Wednesday, September ated with the photographer. The sit- hearsals begin with an Open House sing. Current members hail from 12. ters posed dressed up, partially ex- Sing-In on Tuesday, September 11. Summit, Westfield, Short Hills, Ber- Drawn from the Museum’s exten- posed or completely covered. Some The concert is free and open to all keley Heights, New Providence, sive photography collection, the altered their appearance by empha- interested community singers. Cranford, Milburn, Morristown, works in this exhibition range from sizing their femininity or by cross- Bring friends and family and “sit Chatham and Madison. the mid-twentieth century to con- dressing. Others are depicted in their in-and sing.” Rehearsal times are as The Continuo Arts Foundation temporary by such well-known art- day-to-day lives while in other cases follows: Children’s Chorus - 4:30- offers opportunities for singers and ists as Cindy Sherman, Sally Mann, a silhouette becomes a new form of Dorothea Lange, Lalla Essaydi and identity. 5:30 p.m.; Chanticleers - 5-6 p.m.; musicians of all ages from six to MAKING A DIFFERENCE...The Education Foundation of Garwood recently Singers and Continuos - 5:30-7 p.m. past 60, locally and around the honored John Conlin, left, and Angelo Alimonti as “People Making a Difference” Ana Mendieta. The level of trust, confidence and and Civic Chorale - 7:30-9p.m. world. Founded in 2007 by Candace at its annual Appreciation Dinner held April 26 at The Westwood in Garwood. In these photographs, young girls integrity demonstrated between art- The Foundation’s Wicke, The Continuo Arts Founda- and women are seen in situations and ist and subject provides a unique in- intergenerational choral program tion and Choruses have already moments that provide a particular sight into the subjects’ lives. This includes a Children’s Chorus (ages made a mark on the international Conlin, Alimonti Recognized insight into the lives and experiences intimate collaboration evokes notions 6-13), The Chanticleers (girls 13- artistic scene in such notable ven- of women and girls across time and of veiling, masquerading, role-play- 15) Continuo Arts Singers (girls ues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Cen- societies. The show also includes ing, and identity alterations — ele- 15-18), The Continuos (boys14-18), ter and the Strathmore Music Cen- By GW Education Foundation snapshots by anonymous photogra- ments that strongly resonate through- the Civic Chorale for adult singers. ter. Members this year have the GARWOOD – The Education Foun- mains a community activist to this day. phers that share similar themes to the out this exhibition. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays opportunity to travel to and per- dation of Garwood recently honored He is a frequent and vocal member other identified photographs, and The exhibition is curated by at the Historic Twin Maples Estate, form in Rome, Vatican City and John Conlin and Angelo Alimonti as at many community meetings where convey the same bonding process Shlomit Dror, American Art Research 214 Springfield Avenue in Summit. Prague, in addition to local concert “People Making a Difference” at its he continues to provide valuable in- that the photographer has with the Associate, at the Newark Museum New singers should call for an au- series and community service ap- annual Appreciation Dinner held April put. sitter. and will run through April 2013. dition time, however no auditions pearances. 26 at The Westwood in Garwood. Angelo Alimonti is a lifelong resi- The photographs exhibited are pri- For more information, visit are required for existing members. The Continuo Arts Foundation, a Mr. Conlin is a lifelong resident of dent of Garwood. He attended marily black and white gelatin silver www.NewarkMuseum.org. Continuo Arts Seniors Sing! is a non-profit 501-c-3 organization re- Garwood. He attended Jonathon Day- Jonathon Dayton Regional High light-hearted choral program for se- ceives support from memberships, ton Regional High School in Spring- School in Springfield where he re- nior citizens which meets 11 a.m. - individual donors, corporations and field, continued on to college and Se- ceived the perfect attendance award foundations. Its recent programs ton Hall University to eventually earn for all four years of high school. He have been supported by the Manley his Masters Degree. Mr. Conlin served served in the Army during World War Winser Foundation, Summit Area as a Second Class officer in the Navy II for 16 months. Public Foundation, a Union County Reserves during the Korean War. He Mr. Alimonti worked as a concrete Tufts Announces H.E.A.R.T grant, Coldwell Banker proudly points to his deep roots in the contractor for 20 years prior to obtain- Residential Brokers, the Grand borough, citing the fact that his father ing a position with Arthur L. Johnson Dean’s List Summit Hotel, Investors Bank, was a die setter at the old Alcoa Fac- Regional High School (ALJ) in Clark. MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Overlook Medical Center and many tory on South Avenue. He was hired as a bus driver and Mass. — Tufts University recently other patrons of the arts. He began his career in education as custodian in 1975 where he was be- announced the Dean’s List for the Information and registration de- a teacher, eventually becoming prin- loved by students and staff for 20 spring 2012 semester. tails may be found on the website cipal at Kumpf Middle School in Clark. years. Among these students was Eriene- on the choral program page, Mr. Conlin was elected to the Union In his time at ALJ, he began many Heidi Sidhom of Westfield, Class of www.continuoarts.com or by call- County Regional School District initiatives, including a duck pond in 2013. ing (908) 264-5324. Board of Education in 1952 at the the high school courtyard, which con- young age of 25. tinued on for several years, until his The Union County Regional School retirement. Upon his retirement, he KID FRIENDLY...Theater Project Jr. will present Willy Wonka Jr., a kid- District Board was established in 1937 was presented a resolution by the board friendly adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, at the Jardine Academy on Friday and served six communities. He served for his dedicated, contentious and help- and Saturday, August 17 and 18, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 19, at 2 p.m. on the Regional Board for 35 years ful manner in which he served as loyal Tickets are available at $12, children under 5 will be admitted free. until 1987. and devoted employee. During his tenure, he served as vice- Mr. Alimonti served an unexpired Theater Project Jr. Presents president and on several committees. term as a councilman. He has also In his time on the board, the regional volunteered in many capacities for the district expanded from one building to Garwood Little League, including field Willy Wonka Jr. four. maintenance. In the early 1960s, in recognition of In 1962, they bestowed upon him a CRANFORD — This summer, the “The Candy Man,” a song that became his longstanding dedicated service, Garwood Little League Honorary Life 2012 workshop Theater Project Jr. will a huge hit record for another junior, the Union County Regional Board Membership as a tribute to his untiring offer its annual production to the gen- Sammy Davis. named a wing of David Brearley, their and selfless dedication to the league. eral public. Willy Wonka Jr., a kid- Willy Wonka Jr. is the sixth produc- fourth and newest high school, Conlin He also has been a member of the Lions friendly adaptation of the Roald Dahl tion for this educational program, which Hall. A plaque outside the hall re- Club, holding every position on the classic, will be presented at the Jardine began in 2007 with a lively version of mains in his honor. executive board with the exception of Academy, 61 Myrtle Street in Cranford. Oliver! Children from 8 to 18 partici- Mr. Conlin has vivid memories of secretary. He was instrumental in their Three performances on Friday and Sat- pate in a nine-week workshop, culmi- his accomplishments while serving fundraiser, which resulted in Braille urday, August 17 and 18, at 8 p.m. and nating in a musical performance. Pre- CARDENIO…The distressed lovers, Cardenio, (David Rosenberg, right) on the board, including the typewriters being donated. Sunday, August 19, at 2 p.m., have vious shows have included Grease and defends his intended bride, Luscinda, (Noelle Fair, right) from the advances groundbreaking of three new high Along with his lifelong friend, John been scheduled. Tickets are available at The Wizard Of Oz. of his best friend, Fernando (Michael Hagins) as Fernando’s sometime schools, and the ever-changing area of Conlin, Angelo can often be found $12, children under 5 will be admitted Please call (973) 763-4029 for fur- girlfriend, Dorotea, (Melissa Meli) tries to get her man back in Hudson education. attending meetings of the Garwood free. ther information. Shakespeare Company’s production of the “lost” Shakespeare play Cardenio. When asked for his fondest memo- Council, Board of Education, and Plan- Willy Wonka Jr. is a stage adaptation Presenting the final of its three offerings in it’s “Bard on the Boulevard” ries, he cited presenting his sons with ning Board where he continues his of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. series, the Hudson Shakespeare Company returns to David Brearly High It tells the story of a world-famous School Field, 401 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth on Thursday, August 16, at their diploma among the best. Mr. civic duties. Conlin is a wealth of knowledge in all confectioner and his quest to find an 7:30 p.m. with Cardenio directed by Jon Ciccarelli, Rain location Kenilworth heir. Mr. Dahl’s book was adapted by Public Library, 546 Boulevard. matters regarding Education. He re- PUBLIC NOTICE Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen PUBLIC NOTICE McDonald, with a musical score writ- PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ten by Bricusse and his Stop The World Public Notice is hereby given that an TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHANCERY DIVISION collaborator, Anthony Newley. ordinance of which the following is a copy Saint Joe’s Announces SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2177 UNION COUNTY was introduced, read and passed on first Among the many infectious tunes is BOND ORDINANCE DOCKET NO. F-10051-12 reading by the Council of the Town of Dean’s List STATEMENT AND SUMMARY FILE NO. 14353-12 Westfield at a meeting held August 7, Georgetown Announces Sweet Sounds PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The fol- The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2012, and that the said Council will further NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT lowing residents earned Dean’s List of which are included herein, has been consider the same for final passage on the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: finally adopted by the Town Council of the 11th day of September, 2012 at 8:00 p.m., Dean’s List Downtown Jazz Festival honors for the spring 2012 semester SHARONDA M LOWE; Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, or as soon thereafter as said matter can be WASHINGTON, D.C. — Josh WESTFIELD – The 16th Annual at Saint Joseph’s University. State of New Jersey, on August 7, 2012, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Simmons of Westfield, a graduate of Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festi- Kevin Cascone of Westfield is and the 20-day period of limitation within nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO val continues on Tuesday, August 14, majoring in Political Science; Niko which a suit, action or proceeding ques- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Westfield High School and a member tioning the validity of such ordinance can place any person who may be interested neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 of the Class of 2015 at Georgetown with the Jazz Lobsters on Central Rydelek of Cranford is majoring in be commenced, as provided in the Local therein will be given an opportunity to be West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to University College of Arts and Sci- Avenue; Too Blue Lou and the Groove Political Science; Patrick Stanley of Bond Law, has begun to run from the date heard concerning said ordinance. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in ences, was been named to the Dean’s at the corner of East Broad Street and Westfield is majoring in Economics; of the first publication of this statement. Claire J. Gray which US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPI- North Avenue; Dave Leonhardt Trio Ryan Stull of Cranford is majoring in Copies of the full ordinance are available, Town Clerk TAL I, LLC is the plaintiff and JORGE M. List, Second Honors for the spring at no cost and during regular business TOBAR, ET ALS; are defendants, pending 2012 semester. on Elm Street and the VooDUDES on Physics; Maximilian Fusaro of GENERAL ORDINANCE NO 1992 hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- North Avenue. Westfield is majoring in Undecided AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND To earn Dean’s List Second Hon- the general public who request the same. cery Division, UNION County and bearing CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ors a student must have a GPA of 3.7 All performances are from 7 – 9 Business. The summary of the terms of such bond Docket No. F-10051-12 within thirty-five THE LAND USE ORDINANCE p.m. Students must achieve a grade point ordinance follows: (35) days after August 9, 2012 exclusive or higher. OF THE TOWN OF of such date. If you fail to answer or appear average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE WESTFIELD in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment in all their classes, and complete at TO AUTHORIZE THE MAK- BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council by Default may be rendered against you ING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List of the Town of Westfield in the County of for relief demanded in the Complaint. You IMPROVEMENTS AND THE status for a semester. Union as follows: shall file your Answer and Proof of Service ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDI- SECTION 1. Article 17 Section 17.03B in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior TIONAL OR REPLACEMENT titled “Yard location of parking areas” Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Wesleyan Announces EQUIPMENT AND MACHIN- is hereby amended by deleting existing plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, ERY, NEW COMMUNICATION subtitle and inserting a new subtitle which in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Hobart and William AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS Dean’s List shall read as follows: tice and Procedure. EQUIPMENT AND A NEW MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – “Section 17.03B Yard location of park- You are further advised that if you are Smith Announce Grad AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, IN- ing areas in all residential and professional unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Wesleyan University announced CLUDING ORIGINAL APPA- GENEVA, N.Y. — Lauren E. zones”. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Amanda Simmons, Class of 2013, of RATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, Union College SECTION II. Existing subsection” 5. C, of the County of Venue and that if you Brunhofer, Class of 2012, of Westfield, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF Westfield was named to the Dean’s CBD, GB-1, GB-2, GB-3, and O-3" Zones cannot afford an attorney, you may com- received a Bachelor’s Degree during WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY List for the spring 2012 semester. Announces Dean’s List shall be deleted in its entirety, and existing municate with the Legal Services Office of OF UNION, STATE OF NEW the 2012 Commencement Ceremo- subsection 6. “Public and private non-profit the County of Venue. The telephone num- She is a graduate of Westfield High SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The fol- JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE nies of Hobart and William Smith schools” Shall be renumbered 5. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- School majoring in the College of THE SUM OF $160,000 TO lowing local residents were among SECTION III. Article 17 Section 17.03C yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Colleges, held on May 17. PAY THE COST THEREOF, Letters and candidate for the Writing the 750 Union College students titled “minimum setbacks for parking Services Office 908-354-4340. Lauren, the daughter of Mr. and TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- Certificate. areas” is hereby amended by deleting THE ACTION has been instituted for the named to the Dean’s List: MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE Mrs. Richard Brunhofer, majored in existing subtitle and inserting a new sub- purpose of foreclosing the following tax The Dean’s List honors students Samantha Guidon, Class of 2012, ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO Media and Society. title which shall read as follows: sale certificate: who have earned a semester GPA of FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- of Cranford, is a Environmental “Section 17.03C Minimum setbacks for 1. A certain tax certificate 10-458, sold TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR at least 93.35 with at least three graded Policy major and a 2008 graduate of parking areas in all zones”. on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was THE ISSUANCE OF BOND AN- Reading is Good For You credits. SECTION IV. Existing subsection 5 recorded on 2/9/2010 in Book M12862 at Cranford High School. TICIPATION NOTES IN AN- “Other non-residential zones abutting Page 620, made by MARIA GLAVAN, Timothy Kuehn, class of 2012, of TICIPATION OF THE ISSU- non-residential uses or zones” is hereby Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and ANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Westfield, is a Computer Science amended by deleting subsection 5 in its State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST major and a 2008 graduate of Purpose(s): Making various public im- entirety and inserting a new subsection 5 FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC and subse- provements and acquiring new additional as follows: quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK Westfield High School. or replacement equipment and machin- 5. Other non-residential zones abut- CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC. This To be named to the Dean’s List, ery, new communication and signal sys- ting non-residential uses or zones. Off covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, Union students must have a grade tems equipment and a new automotive street parking shall be setback the dis- County of UNION, and State of New Jer- point average of at least 3.5 for the vehicle, including original apparatus and tance of the principal structure from the sey, known as LOT 8.01 BLOCK 610 as equipment, in, by and for the Town, includ- front and side street property lines, and a shown on the Tax Assessment Map and academic year and meet certain other ing, but not limited to, the following: minimum of at least two (2) feet from all Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD. and Virginia Military requirements. A. Police Department – (i) upgrading other property lines. For through lots, concerns premises commonly known as traffic signals for alternate power supply, parking in the front yard as defined in § 424-28 E 6TH STREET, PLAINFIELD, New goleader.com/subscribe Institute Announces (ii) polymer cement coating of traffic calm- 2.17O2 shall be setback a minimum of six Jersey. ing installations on Rahway Avenue and feet to allow for landscaping. No minimum YOU, SHARONDA M LOWE, are made Dean’s List (iii) acquisition of (a) portable generators setback is required for driveways. party defendant to the above foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE and (b) a portable message sign. SECTION V. All ordinances or parts of action because on December 3, 2002, a LEXINGTON, Va. – The follow- TOWN OF WESTFIELD B. Fire Department – (i) acquisition of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with child support judgment was entered in the ing Virginia Military Institute cadet (a) a pickup truck, (b) a mobile light tower, any part of this ordinance are hereby re- Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Public Notice is hereby given that the was among the 586 cadets who were (c) portable lighting equipment and (d) a pealed to the extent that they are in such County, by Sharonda M Lowe against ordinance as follows was passed and recently named to the Deans’ List for pump. conflict or inconsistent. Darell Lowe. Said judgment was entered adopted by the Town Council of the Town Binghamton University SECTION VI. In the event that any as Judgment No. J-287757-2002, of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on the second semester of academic year Appropriation: $160,000 section, part or provision of this ordinance CS81635074B. Said judgment is subordi- August 7, 2012. 2011-12. To be eligible for the Dean’s Announces Dean’s List Bonds/Notes Authorized: $152,000 shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Claire J. Gray Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- List, a cadet must have a term grade BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The fol- by any court, such holding shall not affect DATED: August 3, 2012 Town Clerk Section 20 Costs: $8,836 point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale lowing students received academic the vali9dity of this ordinance as a whole, Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Useful Life: 5 years GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1990 or any part thereof, other than the part so of the Superior Court of New Jersey and no grade below C. honors from the Harpur College of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Claire J. Gray held unenforceable or invalid. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. John P. Gilmartin, a senior from Arts and Sciences at Binghamton THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Town Clerk SECTION VII. This ordinance shall take Denville Law Center WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Westfield, is majoring in International University by making the Dean’s List Town of Westfield effect after passage and publication as 290 Route 46 West (traffic regulations including restrictions Studies. Cadet Gilmartin’s parents for the Spring 2012 semester: County of Union soon as, and in the manner provided by Denville, New Jersey 07834 for parking in the High School area.) State of New Jersey law. (973) 586-2300 are James F. Gilmartin and Kathy C. Wyatt R. Smith of Westfield and 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $65.79 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $66.30 1 T - 8/9/12, The Leader Fee: $14.79 Gilmartin. Ilana J. Solomon of Cranford. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 9, 2012 Page 15 Essex Water Color Club to The Celebration Singers Host Artist Robert Heyer Adult Choir to Hold Audition LIVINGSTON - The Essex Water zine as well as The Collected Best of CRANFORD — The Celebration year journey. Color Club, now in the 80th year of Watercolor. Singers Adult Choir will hold audi- Highlights include singing at the continuous activity in the watercolor Mr. Heyer is a full Signature mem- tions at the Cranford United Meth- World’s Fair in 1962, at Chicago Sym- painting community, announced at ber of the New Jersey, Garden State, odist Church at the corners of Wal- phony Hall, at the National Cathedral New Jersey’ own Robert Heyer will and Pennsylvania Watercolor Societ- nut and Lincoln Avenues, Cranford, in Washington, D.C., and three times conduct a watercolor painting dem- ies and as well as a Fellow in the on Tuesday, August 21. Adult audi- at Carnegie Hall. They also toured onstration of his award winning tech- American Artists Professional League tions will be held between 7 and 9 Austria, Germany, and Prague during niques on Sunday, September 9, from of New York. He has been the recipi- p.m. and are by appointment only. the summer of 2008, and England and 2-4 p.m. at the Livingston Senior ent of the prestigious NJ Water Color For an appointment, email Scotland during the summer of 2011. Community Center, 204 Hillside Society Silver Medal Award. [email protected]. Currently there are members repre- Avenue, Livingston. Mr. Heyer currently teaches water- The Adult Choir welcomes sing- senting eight different counties Mr. Heyer’s watercolor paintings color painting to advanced, interme- ers ages 18 years and older of all throughout New Jersey, and also mem- represent a wealth of interesting sights diate and beginning students in a class- experience levels and of all vocal bers traveling from New York. from home and abroad, and are ex- room setting. He particularly enjoys ranges to audition. The ability to Funding for The Celebration Sing- pressions of his unique interpretation. performing watercolor demonstrations read music is a plus but not a require- ers is made possible in part by the New He has developed a national reputa- and workshops (indoors or outdoors) ment as is prior choral experience. Jersey State Council for the Arts, De- tion as a painter, teacher and literary for various art groups and associa- Male part voices are strongly encour- partment of State, through a grant contributor to art magazines and has tions. aged to audition. Rehearsals are held administered by the Union County received numerous awards and hon- The demonstration is open to the on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 10 Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- ors for his artwork. His paintings have public and is free to members and $5 LITTLE EGYPT…Alex Thompson of Maplewood leads Ben Chavez of Ruther- p.m. fairs. appeared in many exhibitions and art for non-members and guests. Refresh- ford, Branden Mangen of West Orange, Matt Stoke of Cranford, Dion Grier of The Celebration Singers perform For more information, visit their shows and are held in both private and ments will be served. Mr. Heyer is a Roselle and Adam Biner of Fanwood in “Little Egypt” from New Jersey Youth many musical genres from classical to website at celebration-singers.org, or corporate collections. very popular demonstrator, so an early Theatre/NJPAC’s production of Smokey Joe’s Café. Broadway, from pop and jazz to gos- email His paintings have been featured in arrival will help to get the best seat. pel. Started in 1938 as the ESSO Cho- [email protected]. You Watercolor Magazine, The Best of For further information, contact New Jersey Youth Theatre risters, The Celebration Singers have may also leave a phone message at Watercolor, International Artist Maga- John Wolff, (973) 994-1597 or visit enjoyed a busy and interesting 74- (908) 241-8200. zine and the American Artist Maga- www.ewclub.com. 2012 Classes To Begin ROSELLE PARK — Award-win- Women, Sherry Alban, Jeff Fried- ning New Jersey Youth Theatre man, Benoit Swan-Pouffer of Cedar (NJYT) announced its 21st season of Lake Contemporary Ballet, Randy performing arts classes for students James, and Doug Elkins. She has also ages 8 to 23 will begin soon. performed on the East Coast in re- Classes in Drama, Voice, Musical gional and national competitions, Theatre and Dance will be held at the community outreach programs, col- New Jersey Youth Theatre studio, 172 legiate-based performances, festivals West Westfield Avenue in Roselle and showcases. Park. Class Registration will be held Alonzo Hall (Tap) began his tap in studio on Wednesdays and Thurs- dance training at age eleven. He later days, September 12, 13, 19 and 20, studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance from 4. to 8 p.m. at the University of the Arts in Phila- Semester One classes will begin delphia, and attended Rutgers October 9, and continue through Janu- University’s Mason Gross School of ary 16, 2013; Semester Two classes the Arts where he received his B.F.A will run from January 22, 2013 in Dance under the direction of through May 8, 2013. Paulette Sears and Julia Ritter. Mr. NJYT’s professional teaching art- Hall was a member of the University ists provide students with the disci- Dance Works under the direction of WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION...The Essex Water Color Club will host artist Robert Heyer who will conduct a watercolor painting demonstration of his pline and tools necessary to grow Randy James and performed works award winning techniques on Sunday, September 9. For further information, their skill and confidence as perform- by Ronald K. Brown, Benoit-Swan contact John Wolff, (973) 994-1597 or visit www.ewclub.com. ers. The students will be prepared for Pouffer, Xiao-Xiong Zhang, Randy auditions and, if so inclined, for the James, and Ferdinand Dejesus. He ™ professional stage. was also in the musicals Aida and The POPCORN The NJYT classes are scheduled Wedding Singer, both at Plays in the AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED...The Celebration Singers Adult Choir will hold on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes- Park in Edison. Mr. Hall is currently auditions at the Cranford United Methodist Church at the corners of Walnut and “Beasts of the Southern Wild” days in studio between 4 and 9:45 a member of Marie Alonzo’s Tanger- Lincoln Avenues, Cranford, on Tuesday, August 21. Adult auditions will be held p.m.. Students who enroll in more ine Dance Collective in Princeton. between 7 and 9 p.m. and are by appointment only. Civilizing Cinema than one NJYT class per week or pay Other members of NJYT’s teach- 3 and ½ popcorns tuition in full at time of registration ing faculty include: Artistic Director will qualify for tuition discounts. Cynthia Meryl (Beginners’ and Ad- Hamilton Stage to Hold One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Classes offered include: Beginners, vanced Acting, Musical Theatre, and Intermediate, and Advanced Acting Private Voice), a veteran Broadway By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER of glory…rich or poor. Thus the classes concentrating on improvisa- actress with over 30 years on the Film Critic immersed observer is sure to flash tion, character development and scene professional stage, and 24 years as Audition for Dancers Director Benh Zeitlin’s iconically on his or her own youthful epipha- study; three levels of Musical The- stage director of NJYT’s professional RAHWAY – Hamilton Stage will In addition to the children’s dance independent “Beasts of the South- nies, delivered here like flickers of atre classes focusing on song selec- youth-theatre productions and Mas- hold an audition for dancers ages 7- call, Hamilton Stage will soon be ern Wild,” about a little girl’s search sunlight to a forest floor. Gushing tion and interpretation, ensemble ter Teacher for NJYT’s performing 9 to perform with international-tour- seeking an exuberant voice(s) to for identity, meaning and security with discovery, Hushpuppy is an work, voice, and musical theatre arts school; James Campodonico ing company, Ballets with a Twist at salute the country with an energiz- in a remote section of the Louisiana ambassador of the human spirit. movement; and the Dance classes (Musical Director/Accompanist), an the opening night performance of ing rendition of “The Star Spangled Bayou referred to as the Bathtub, is And her story is an equal oppor- including various levels of Ballet, accomplished composer and teacher Hamilton Stage’s inaugural season, Banner” to open the Hello a haunting splash of poetic reality. tunity muckrake, not only confirm- Ballet/Jazz, and Tap. Private voice of vocal music for over 33 years and Hello Hamilton! Hamilton! performance. Check the It is an endearing, intelligent and ing the fears of liberals, but also lessons are offered by audition. musical director to over 100 produc- Young dancers chosen from the website soon for information on searing shard of sociology, artisti- managing to guiltlessly entertain The NJYT school staff this year tions; and Alberta Handelman (Inter- audition will also join the company this audition, planned for early Sep- cally pungent with eye-opening the sainted One Percent. You see, includes Erica Bradshaw (Acting). mediate Acting), a professional ac- during its Hamilton Stage season tember. truths. Wink and his ilk, to put it in polite Ms. Bradshaw, teaching artist, acting tress and acting teacher for more than October 22-28, dancing the short Hello Hamilton!, the very first Through the often frightening, parlance, wish no help from any- coach, professional actor, comedi- 25 years and founder of the award- ballet “Mint Julep” with members performance in Rahway’s new 199- always surprising adventures of the one, especially the bleeding hearts enne, writer, began her stage acting winning Blooming Grove Theatre of Ballets with a Twist, one of seven seat theater, includes acts by all ultra-precocious Hushpuppy, mag- seeking to relocate them. Like career with Ann Jackson and Peter Ensemble. affiliate companies scheduled to Artistic Affiliates. The evening will nificently portrayed by six-year-old Garbo, they just want to be left Falk in the world-premiere, Off- This past summer, New Jersey perform in the new Hamilton Stage also include a post-performance Quvenzhané Wallis, we are re- alone. Broadway production of Arthur Mill- Youth Theatre was celebrated for its during the inaugural season. cocktail party for patrons to mingle minded of one of America’s richest All of which gets the morally ers’ Mr. Peters Connections, at Sig- all-youth, summer production of Those selected will perform the with Rahway’s new artistic talent diversities: our poverty. Pick a re- sympathetic viewer to thinking nature Theatre, NYC and made her Smokey Joe’s Café, a collaboration roles of “prancing ponies” along- and celebrate the newest facility in gion, any region. There, the inad- about the multiple-edged conun- network television debut in LA on between NJYT and the New Jersey side company members in chore- the region for artists. Tickets for the vertent outgrowth of its affluence, drum faced by the American social CBS in “The District.” She has since Performing Arts Center. The show ographer Marilyn Klaus’s latest performance and party are $100; you’ll find a uniquely parallel squa- service system. We anguish with moved into a recurring role on “Law played to standing ovations at the piece, a nostalgic depiction of Ken- Party only are $25. All tickets will lor. inquiry: Is it possible to help? How and Order: SVU” (2005-present), Alexander Kasser Theatre at tucky Derby traditions. To be se- be on sale by the end of August and Caught in this economic perdi- can we help? Should we help? Can worked on “The Good Wife” with Montclair State University and at lected, dancers must demonstrate can be purchased at the Union tion, hardly more sophisticated than we help without it becoming Julianna Marguiles, debuted her solo Centenary Stage Company’s Sitnik an ability to learn choreography in County Performing Arts Center box a poker game despite all the rheto- someone’s disingenuous, profit- show, “White America Hero” and theatre in Hackettstown. a professional setting, and be avail- office at 1601 Irving Street, online ric that would have you believe oth- making scheme? How can we be most recently played Larenz Tate’s Ms. Meryl, NJYT Executive Di- able for four to six rehearsals dur- at ucpac.org, or by calling the box erwise, Hushpuppy lives in an od- good human beings? sister, LaQueefa, on the F/X show rector Ted Agress, and the dedicated ing August and September. office at (732) 499-8226. yssey of survival. Already schooled Told like a fable, with wisps of a “Rescue Me” starring Dennis Leary. teaching staff look forward once again The audition will be held at Hamilton Stage is located at 360 in the class warfare jargon about child’s spontaneous whimsies col- She holds numerous directing credits to another productive year in provid- Hamilton Stage on Saturday, Au- Hamilton Street in Rahway. For her kind of people and those less oring the narrative, “Beasts of the as former Associate Director of the ing quality training, empowering the gust 11, with sign-in beginning at more information on Hamilton enlightened sorts living on the other Southern Wild” has a documentary Apprentice/Intern Company at Ac- young talent of our state to be the best 11 a.m. Audition starts at 12 noon Stage, Artistic Affiliates, and to side of the levee, she also has her lilt to it, the two plot-lines essen- tors Theatre of Louisville, and her they can be, now and for the future. and will be completed by 1:30 p.m. become a member, visit own theories. tially vehicles for its cultural ex- acting credits in Regional Theatre New Jersey Youth Theatre pro- To sign-up for the audition, visit www.hamiltonstage.org or call the It’s a fantasy combination of ploration. Wink is sick, and, being include: As You Like It, Actors The- gramming is made possible in part by www.HamiltonStage.org and click UC PAC/Hamilton Stage Box Of- pontifications she’s learned from wise enough to know what that atre of Louisville; Romeo and Juliet, the support of the Geraldine R. Dodge on “Young dancers with a twist! fice at (732) 499-8226. her nonconformist dad, Wink, a pe- might mean, Hushpuppy sets out to Seattle Shakespeare Company and Foundation, the New Jersey State rennially agitated egocentric played find a lost Mom known only through The Syringa Tree, Delaware Theatre Council on the Arts/Department of by Dwight Henry, and the local, anecdote. Company (2006 Barrymore nomina- State, a Partner Agency of the Na- WESTFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCE self-appointed teacher/interpreter Shades of Katrina, the scenario is tion for best actress). Erica is a gradu- tional Endowment for the Arts, the of Mother Nature, Miss Bathsheeba punctuated with forebodings of ate of the University of North Caro- Westfield Foundation, the Lillian 2012-2013 Season (Gina Montana). We figure if she storm, the chiefly psychological lina School of the Arts. Pitkin Schenck Fund, the Edelman can break from her circumstances preparation consisting of visiting Amber J. Pennyfeather-Williams Foundation, and individual contribu- Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Modern she’s destined to be a Darwinian with fellow Bathtub-ites and en- (Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop), a graduate tions. scholar. gaging in informal, lifestyle-justi- of Mason Gross School of the Arts, For detailed information on NJYT, Pointe • Hip Hop The narrator, she delivers her fying pep talks. 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Northern England Offers Places To Truly Get Away From It All By FRED T. ROSSI and where the remains of a 2,000- while the bike tours are nearly twice rocky. Your thighs, calves and feet may Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year-old wall stands. that length. be barking the following day. Anxious to get away from it all? Hadrian’s Wall, named after the Hadrian’s Wall is the most popular One segment of the path, near Steel Really get away from it all? Meaning Roman Emperor of the time, was tourist attraction in northern En- Rigg, overlooks Crag Lough, a large almost no people, no cars or buses, built in 122 A.D. ago as a defensive gland—but this doesn’t necessarily lake adjacent to a small sheep farm. If few buildings, little sign of civiliza- fortification in Roman Britain. It mean it’s overrun with people. On a heights are not your thing, beware be- NEW LEADERS…The Women’s Club of Westfield (WCW) recently installed tion except plentiful numbers of sheep stretched across the northern part of perfect day, with a few light clouds cause a few yards off the path, the bluffs new co-presidents Barbara Doane, and Sally Brown. WCW members pictured, and dozens of shades of green painted England from the North Sea to the and temperatures in the lower 60s, overlooking the lake turn into a sheer left to right, are: Ms. Doane, Ms. Brown, First Vice President Clemmie Tabor; across expanses of rolling country- Irish Sea, marked the northernmost we encountered no more than 15 or cliff that drops sharply and without Second Vice President and Federation Secretary Marta Villane; Assistant Trea- side that extend in all directions as far border of the Roman Empire and was 20 hikers on our three-hour, seven- warning a few hundred feet down to the surer Dolores Geisow and Parliamentarian Jean Murphy who conducted the as the eye can see? meant, in part, to keep out the barbar- mile sojourn along Hadrian’s Wall water. Lie on your belly and peer over installation ceremony. On a recent trip to Scotland, rather ians to the north. English Heritage, a Path. the edge if vertigo is a problem. The than recover from jet lag after the British government organization that Given the time constraints that pre- views from here, lying down or stand- WCW Installs New Co-Presidents seven-hour flight to Edinburgh, we manages the historic environment of vented a more comprehensive hike of ing up, are breathtaking. How many of WESTFIELD — Sally Brown and Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) for its first headed south, to Northumberland England, describes the wall as “the Hadrian Wall Country, we instead us have stood somewhere, turned in all Barbara Doane were installed as co- 2011 Press Book, and Arts Perform- in northern England, to take in some most important monument built by focused on a very rural area near the directions and seen nothing but rolling presidents of the Woman’s Club of ing work. of the most spectacular vistas one can the Romans in Britain.” little towns of Hexham and Corbridge. hills in all shades of green extending to Westfield (WCW) for the year 2012- The ladies of the Woman’s Club imagine. A good part of Hadrian’s Wall still Less than 15 miles from Newcastle the horizon? No buildings and no cars 2013 the club announced. have been active this spring collect- Northumberland is the northern- exists, primarily its mid-section—and lies the village of Corbridge, popula- as far as the eye can see and no sounds The ceremony took place at a WCW ing peanut butter, jelly, beans and most county in England, abutting the that provided the basis last month for tion 3,500. Located on the northern except for the breeze and the sounds of general meeting held recently at The other canned and packaged nonper- North Sea to the east and Scotland to a great hike, some breathtaking views bank of the River Tyne, the town is a the sheep. Masonic Lodge in Westfield. They ishable food for those in need. This the north. Its major city, Newcastle- and hours of relative silence, broken picturesque half-mile walk from the Speaking of the sheep, they are ev- will be assisted by First Vice Presi- food-raiser has been a spring state upon-Tyne, is home to about 280,000 only by the “baahs” sounded by the quaint railway station, and as you erywhere in this region—not just a few dent Clemmie Tabor, Second Vice project of NJSFWC with the aim to people, bisected by the River Tyne numerous sheep in the area. cross the bridge into Corbridge, you’ll but dozens and dozens, alongside the President and Federation Secretary collect over a million pounds of food and a 90-minute train ride from There are numerous organized feel as if you’ve transported to the set roads and everywhere on Hadrian’s Marta Villafane, and Assistant Trea- by month’s end. As the food is col- Edinburgh. From there, we took a tours of what is called Hadrian’s Wall of a movie taking place a century ago Wall Path. People tend to leave them surer Dolores Geisow. The WCW lected, it has been distributed to local short half-hour train ride out to the Country—with some tours-by-foot in an English village with its narrow alone, content to walk by them but was commended this year with Gold food banks, which are experiencing real English countryside, where the or by bicycle lasting multiple days. streets and small, charming build- never making an effort to get too near to Awards from the State Federation of an all time low inventory. sheep greatly outnumber the people The walks stretch about 85 miles ings. There are pubs and inns and them. It’d be difficult, we imagine, to restaurants to consider as you stroll do so because the sheep scurried away around, and about two miles out of whenever we’d get too close. Be sure to town, to the northeast secluded in a bring along water and snacks because Knight Owls Get Psychedelic forest, is Aydon Castle, a manor house there are no convenience stores or snack built in the late 13th century. stands along the trail (although there A few miles to the west lies the are facilities at Housestead Farms). And With Sophomore Album little town of Hexham, where we dis- do bring along some good hiking boots AREA – The Knight Owls, very glad to go back to Studio 522 in embarked for our jet-lagged hike. and a camera. Woodbridge’s resident rockers, will Fords to put it all together. If we didn’t This town of 11,000 features Hexham One landmark and spot for food, cap eight months in the studio with go back there to 522, we wouldn’t have Abbey, which has been around since drink and rest—indeed, the only spot the release of their second album, been able to have the freedom we did in the 12th and 13th centuries and stands for many miles—is the Twice Brewed “Turning the Triad,” during an album composing it.” in the center of town about a half- Inn, located several miles from release show on Saturday, August Although the band stays true to its mile from the railway station. We Housestead Farms along the only main 11, at 10th St. Live in Kenilworth. blues, country and folk music roots this found a taxi in Hexham that delivered road in the area (the B6318). For weary Band members include John Check time around, The Knight Owls also us to Housestead Farms, about 10 miles hikers nearly out of water and energy, (lead vocalist/backup guitar), Matt gets a bit psychedelic on its sophomore away, where one can pick up the with aching knees, the Inn has 14 Check (lead guitarist/backup vocals), release, with multiple tracks incorpo- Hadrian’s Wall Path while also explor- small rooms available for those on Manny Pena (bassist) and Ron rating a noticeably different edge. ing some ancient Roman ruins from multi-day hikes as well as a pub to Wagenhoffer (drums/percussion). “There were many musical ideas left nearly two millennia ago. quench one’s thirst after a long day up Opening for the band will be Steve behind from our first album, we just The path roughly parallels the stone on the ridge. Kelly of South Plainfield’s The Battle had to get back to them,” said Mr. Pena. wall, which in most spots stands two- If peace and quiet and vistas worth Begun, playing an acoustic set, and “We have the same core, we just started to-four feet high and in surprisingly a hundred photographs are your idea Hightstown’s alt-rock five-piece Wil- branching off a bit. We hope to bring good condition given its advanced age. of a vacation or even just a day trip, the son-N-Main. back all of our fans from the first go-

Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times A good deal of the hike in this area stunningly beautiful area in northern “The album is transcendental ex- around and add to our following differ- PICTURESQUE…There are several charming villages and small towns along involves walking up hills and then down England near the Scottish border should perimentation,” said Matt Check. ent, new music.” the River Tyne in northern England. hills, some of them a bit uneven and prove to be more than satisfying. “That’s how I’ll describe it. We were John Check agrees. “Yes, I think that our vocals and some of the new songs definitely have the ‘Knight Owls’ sound,” he said. “However, some of the newer, more progressive songs will attract more of a jazz, fusion and psy- chedelic crowd. I think we’ll have a very musically diverse following for sure.” According to Mr. Check’s son, Matt, unlike their debut, the Knight Owls’ sophomore release is more of a concept album than a collection of songs. “The album focuses on life’s three very spe- cific emotions: hate, love and pain,” he said. “All the songs that we’ve pieced together on this release either singu- WHERE EVERYBODY larly reflect one of these emotions or are a combination of all three. More than humming along or tapping their feet, with our new album, we hope COMES TO PLAY people will experience our music.” With the band’s release of “Turning the Triad,” The Knight Owls plan to travel the tri-state area with their new Every day at the Y, our sports and swim programs offer material. Where can fans catch the band next? Mr. Wagenhoffer said, “Any- more than skill development; our fitness facilities and where there is good music, food and drinks. I heard Asbury Park is really classes build more than strong bodies; and our child care happening again with the new music scene coming back a bit. Keep your programs offer more than just safe learning and play eyes peeled.” 10th St. Live is located at 104 North environments. 10th Street in Kenilworth. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.; this will be an all- ages event. A $5 cover charge will At the Y, kids and adults get healthier while building apply for all attendees. relationships and gaining self-confidence. Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times STONE BOUNDARY…Hadrian’s You can join anywhere, but you belong at the Y. Wall, top left, built in 122 A.D., marked the northernmost border of the Ro- man Empire. OUTNUMBERED...In JOIN BY SEPTEMBER 15 … NO JOINER’S FEE Northumberland in northern England, the sheep outnumber the people. Yoga Center to Host Fundraiser Fall program registration SCOTCH PLAINS — The Yoga begins mid-August! and Healing Center of Scotch Plains is holding a fundraiser on Friday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. to benefit The Retreat Project, an organization that brings yoga and other mind and body modalities to low-income, under-served women touched by cancer. The documentary film “Yogawoman” about how women are changing the face of yoga, followed by a question and answer session with one of the movie’s contributors, Tari Prinster, cancer survivor, yoga teacher, WESTFIELD AREA Y FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS YMCA and co-director of OM Yoga Women Cancer Survivors Teacher Training pro- 220 Clark Street 1340 Martine Avenue gram. Westfield, NJ 07090 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 A donation of $20 will be accepted at the door, all proceeds to benefit The 908-233-2700 908-889-8880 Retreat Project. A raffle drawing will www.westfieldynj.org www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org also be held for great prizes. For more information, or questions, Ask about Cross Country Track Club! Ask about Gymnastics and Dance! Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times contact The Yoga and Healing Center CLASSIC ROCK…The Rick Cantor Band and The Broadcasters performed at at 1744 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, the Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series at Oak Ridge Park in Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. (908) 322-0003 or visit Clark on August 1. The Thursday night concert continue through August 22 at www.yogaandhealingcenter.com. Oak Ridge. Monk’s Painting 973-635-7900 MonksPainting.com Page S-1 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary JAMES DiNIZO LAUNCHES HR, ADDS 5 RBI; CEPPARULO CRACKS HR; MINEO KNOCKS IN 4 RBI Divas Come Screaming Back, Unsettle Charlie Brown, 18-12

By DAVID B. CORBIN twice and scored once. Pete fine grabs in leftfield. Dan Samila ond, tagged up and scooted to their personnel. Deep concern Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Samila slapped a two-run single, made a diving snag at first, and third, but he was ruled out on an was rampant and they were Being humbled, 20-5, by sec- singled and scored once. Gus third baseman Jerry Isolda turned appeals play for possibly leaving “Snooping” around for a run. ond-seeded Charlie Brown’s in Alvarez doubled, singled and a second-to-first double play. base too soon. They found two when Dan Game 1 certainly motivated scored once, and Marty Marks Diva pitcher Ron Germinder An emotional discussion be- Samila chopped a two-run single third-seeded Diva’s Salon in singled twice, scored once and turned a second-to-first double tween the umpire and Charlie past second to tighten the score, Game 2 of the Scotch Plains had an RBI. play. Shortstop James DiNizo also Brown (captain Steve Brainard) 8-5. Men’s Softball League Wednes- Interesting defense also came turned a second-to-first double ensued, but the Divas remained “We got to hit again. We got to day Night Division semifinal into play. Aumenta made two play. But when centerfielder Mike silent throughout. hit again,” shouted Diva Jared round at Brookside Park in Scotch As Lau stepped to Chmelenik (2-for-4, 2 runs Plains on July 31. the plate to begin scored) in the Divas’ third. The Divas’ offense was heard the game, team- Neither team scored until the loudly and clearly early on and mate Kevin top of the fifth. Alvarez sug- refused to relent as they came Woodring shouted, gested, “We have the top of the screaming back with an 18-12 “Everybody hits order now. Let’s score some triumph to force a deciding hard. Come on runs!” Game 3. Brady!” After Lau grounded out, Bendix James DiNizo had a booming Lau singled and and Pete Samila singled, and bat with a pair of singles, an RBI Bendix bopped a Dan Samila hit an RBI sac fly. double and a three-run home run double to center. Alvarez singled and Aumenta to finish with five RBI in the Pete Samila fol- slashed a two-run double to Divas’ 21-hit assault, which in- lowed with a two- right, knotting the score at 8-8. cluded seven extra base hits. run single. In the “We need some runners to get Leadoff hitter Joe Cepparulo Divas’ first inning, us going,” whispered Mineo as cracked an inside-the-park two- Cepparulo walked, the Divas tiptoed to the plate. run homer, singled and scored D’Annunzio Chmelenik singled, D’Annunzio three times. Anthony D’Annunzio thumped an RBI lined an RBI triple and James drilled a pair of RBI triples and an triple, and James DiNizo hacked an RBI single. RBI sacrifice fly, while scoring and Mike DiNizo Rusin singled then Mineo and twice. Veteran Tony Mineo lashed rapped back-to- Matt Canfield followed with RBI a two-run double, an RBI single back RBI doubles. singles to put the Divas back on and an RBI sac fly. Mineo lofted an RBI top, 12-8. Charlie Brown’s pounded out sac fly to right to The four-run outburst caused 22 hits but only three went for give the Divas a 4- high consternation in Charlie extra bases. Leadoff hitter Brady 2 lead. Brown’s camp and they failed to Lau led the pack with four singles, Charlie Brown’s score in the sixth, but the Divas an RBI and two runs scored. Jeff managed to score added two more runs on Bendix, who moved up to the No. once in their ab- Cepparulo’s inside-the-parker. 2 spot, had a double and two breviated second Four more Divas danced across singles with an RBI and three David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times inning, which in- the plate in the seventh, high- runs scored. Dan Samila contrib- REACHING NEW HEIGHTS…Charlie Brown’s catcher Steve Brainard takes a huge leap as a volved Rusin’s dis- lighted by Mineo’s two-run uted three singles, three RBI and throw from the outfield sails towards home and Diva Joe Cepparullo slides across the plate for puted catch and double to right. Charlie Brown’s a run scored. Billy Aumenta a two-run home run in the sixth inning. Divas won Game 2, 18-12, but Charlie Brown’s came back the appeals play answered with four in the eighth lashed a two-run double, singled to win Game 3, 21-8 to advance to the B Division championships to face undefeated Stage House. then the Divas took with respective RBI singles from advantage of the Marks, Woodring, Isolda and Rusin made what could have been confusion in the bottom of the Lau, but they went down qui- called a shoelace catch in the inning with D’Annunzio’s RBI sac etly, 1-2-3, in the ninth. See & Subscribe at second inning, it caused Charlie fly and DiNizo’s three-run blast Charlie Brown’s 212 030 040 12 BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Brown a good deal of grief. Even to seize an 8-3 lead. BallyhooBallyhoo Diva Salon 440 042 40x 18 worse, Marks, who was on sec- By the end of the second in- Submit commentary and items for publishing. ning, Charlie Brown’s was dis- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste tributing Linus’ Blankets among Probitas Verus Honos Page S-2 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary MAHER TIES IT, APICELLA SCORES WINNING RUN, BERNSTEIN LOFTS WINNING RBI SAC FLY James Gang Plates 2 in 7th; Guns Down St. Nicholas, 8-7 By DAVID B. CORBIN added an RBI single. launched an RBI sacrifice fly to third inning when Friedrichs ond, but Nick answered in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Nick loaded the bases in center, and Stratton slashed his singled and later scored on fifth when Barcellona drilled his Three booming inside-the-park the top of the first inning but RBI triple to right. Logan’s sizzling single past third. solo homer in the gap in home runs off the bats of St. failed to score, and as the James In the second, Barcellona poked St. Nick grabbed a 6-3 lead in centerfield. Maher chopped a Nicholas were impressive; how- Gang sauntered in to bat, a leadoff single to center then, the fourth when Alvarez ham- leadoff double and scored on Sal ever, persistent pellet shots led Chemidlin suggested, “Let’s do after Rob Del Cid lined a wicked mered his solo shot in the same Gano’s RBI grounder to second to an 8-7 St. James Gang victory some hitting here!” shot that Bernstein snagged at location as his first homer, and to make the score, 7-5. in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- His Gang took his words to second, Reich rapped a single Dunn delivered an RBI single. St. Nick came to bat in the ball League action at Brookside heart and banged out four hits over second. Alvarez found the The James Gang grazed St. sixth, and Chemidlin softly said, Park in Scotch Plains on August and three runs. Bernstein and gap between center and right to Nick with a run in the bottom of “Come on! We got to hold them!” 2. Aumenta tapped back-to-back contribute his three-run homer the fourth when Chemidlin, who They did, and the Gangsters The James Gangsters, who singles. Chemidlin hopped an and to knot the score, 3-3. reached base on an error, scored came to bat in the bottom of the popped off 10 singles, a triple RBI single to right field. Cassidy The Nicks scored once in the on Stratton’s groundout to sec- inning. and a double, notched the vic- “This is a big inning. Guys, we tory with two runs in the bottom have to score now. Come on of the seventh inning when Dan Billy (Aumenta)! Show us the Shneyder brought home Tom way,” Chemidlin said. Maher with an RBI single and Aumenta ricocheted a leadoff Marty Bernstein ended it with an single off the pitcher’s glove. RBI sacrifice fly that scored Frank Leso singled, and Cassidy Apicella. punched an RBI single to center Veteran Frank Chupko held St. to close the gap to 7-6. Chupko Nicholas scoreless in the final held St. Nick scoreless in the two innings to tack another win seventh thanks to shortstop onto his long list of career victo- Stratton turning a second ries. Last year, Chupko was al- (Bernstein)-to-first (Chemidlin) leged to have surpassed the 300- double play. win milestone in his 30 years In the Gang seventh, Bernstein with the league. blurted, “Base runners! Come Maher, a seasoned veteran who on Tom (Maher)! You start it.” had the Gang’s double, and Billy Maher wiggled a single past Aumenta led the team with two short, and Apicella singled to hits and two runs scored apiece. left. Maher wandered to third Jim Cassidy rapped a pair of when the leftfielder juggled singles and added two RBI. Rob Apicella’s single. Stratton slammed an RBI triple Concerned, Chemidlin shouted, and added an RBI groundout. “Tommy be smart on the bases!” Gang leader Pete Chemidlin Gano grounded out to short. cracked an RBI single and scored Maher hesitantly headed for twice. Bernstein also singled and home, but after a couple of spin- scored once. ning rotations, he decided to St. Nicholas totaled 16 hits, return to third. Shneyder fol- and power man Gus Alvarez lowed with an RBI single to cen- whacked a two-run homer and a ter, and Bernstein lofted his sac- solo blast. Mike Barcellona went rifice fly to right, allowing Apicella 4-for-4, including a solo homer, to sprint home with the game and scored twice. Pitcher Lou winner. Blau ripped three singles and St. Nicholas 031 210 0 7 scored once. Bruce Logan (RBI) St. James 300 111 2 8 and Mike Cuccurullo each con- tributed two singles. Rich Reich David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Scott Friedrichs each singled GETTING THE OUT AT HOME…St. James catcher Sal Gano, center, makes the catch to record the putout on St. Nick’s Probitas Verus Honos and scored once, and Chuck Dunn Mike Cuccurullo in the sixth inning. St. James won, 8-7. Page S-3 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary VETERAN ED BELFORD ENDS GAME 1 WITH DOUBLE PLAY, SINGLES TO SPARK BOTH RALLIES Autoland Clips 5 Guys, 5-4, Revs Up to Win B Division By DAVID B. CORBIN guys. We have a lot of returning back to the mound in the fifth, a smooth snag inches away from Grenham performed a superb Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times guys. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” but his best move came in the the screen along the third running-and-rolling snag in the Impressive defensive plays, es- Mackiewicz. ninth inning when he turned a baseline in the first inning. He sixth inning. pecially on the part of top-seeded “We have a couple of new faces. second-to-first double play (DP) also added another fine scoop, In addition to Belford, veteran Autoland allowed the team for- We have Dom Centanni. Orlando to end the game. then later followed with a sec- Doug Delle Donne had a single, a merly known as the Sofa Kings to Rodrigues played for us last year,” The wide-open outfield at Vo- ond-to-first DP. Shortstop double and an RBI, while scoring hold off second-seeded Five Schiller said. Tech required more placement- Rodrigues turned a second-to- once. Kyle Adams ripped an RBI Guys, 5-4, in Game 1 of a double In Game 1, veteran Ed Belford, style hitting than power, and first DP. Centanni made a diving- double, singled and scored twice. header of the Scotch Plains Men’s Autoland’s pitcher, shined de- Belford had the wisdom to poke and-rolling catch in right field. Rodrigues singled twice and had Softball League Monday Night fensively and offensively. Belford a pair of singles in his three at- Five Guys shortstop Mike Pic- an RBI. Division championship at Vo-Tech made a fine backhanded scoop bats. Schiller, his pinch runner colo made a slick over-the-shoul- Five Guys totaled 14 hits. Vet- in Scotch Plains on August 6. to record a putout in the third scored on both occasions. der catch in the second inning eran Frank DiGiovanni had a triple Last year Neighborhood Paint- inning and demonstrated his Autoland third baseman Josh and initiated a second-to-first and an RBI single. Veterans John ing, after losing the first game, quick reactions to grab a liner Finkelstein dazzled the fans with DP in the fourth. Leftfielder Chris Hagy (double, run scored) and 8-6, ousted the Sofa Kings from Drew Koski each went 2-for-3. the playoff, winning the next two, Mick Marino singled twice and 10-8 and 19-10. Then Five Guys scored once. Mackiewicz (RBI), whitewashed the Painters, 18- Piccolo, Giunta and Grenham 11 and 12-2, for the title. But the each added a single. Sofa Kings also had a sweet taste After a scoreless beginning, of being Kings, so a battle for the Autoland took a 3-0 lead in the title was expected. bottom of the third, and Ed “They won a few years ago, and Belford sparked it with a single to we won last year, so it’s a battle right. Adams singled to center to see who reigns supreme,” Five then Delle Donne, Brad Belford Guys captain Frank Mackiewicz and Rodrigues added respective said. “It’s going to be a good RBI singles. game.” Autoland upped its lead to 5-0 Fifth-year veteran Brian in the seventh and Ed Belford Schiller, a 2002 Scotch Plains- was the catalyst again with a Fanwood High School graduate single to right. Adams hammered and representative for Autoland, an RBI double and Centanni fol- said, “My first year here with the lowed with an RBI double. Sofa Kings was when we won it Hagy opened the eighth with a the first time around. The last double to left-center. Grenham four years, we got knocked out singled and Mackiewicz lofted an by those guys and a few other RBI sacrifice fly to left for Five teams, so we are looking to put it Guys’ first run. In the ninth, Marino together this year. We have a hacked a one-out single past third, great group of guys. These are and Pete Paradise dropped a single probably the best guys I have over first. Pete Gilson thumped a played with in any league.” two-run triple to right, and Both teams have added a few DiGiovanni tightened the score, new faces to bolster their lineup 5-4, with an RBI single to left this year, but many of the veter- before Belford ended the rally ans have returned. with his second-to-first DP. “We have a couple of new faces. Autoland then revved up is en- Not many tough! John Giunta gine big time to win Game 2, 23- and Pete Paradise are two new 9, and the B Division champion- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ship. Probitas Verus Honos HEADING DOWN THE LINE…Autoland veteran Ed Belford, center, heads down the line as Five Guys first baseman Five Guys 000 000 013 4 Pete Gilson, No. 00, makes the catch for the putout. Autoland defeated Five Guys, 5-4, in Game 1 of the playoffs. Autoland 003 000 20x 5 Page S-4 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary MESSANO LINES 3 HITS, 3 RBI; GAMBINO SAVING CATCH; MAVRAKES RAPS 4 HITS, SCORES 2 St. John Salvages, 11-9, Win Over Surging St. Joseph Boys

By DAVID B. CORBIN Margolis drilled an RBI triple in tributed a pair of RBI singles. the second to grab an 8-0 lead. of shortstop Mavrakes but failed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the second inning. Lou Messano McGuiness, who walked twice and “We got them where we want to score. Leftfielder Ray Gambino made led St. John with three singles, scored twice, also had an RBI them,” muttered Marchelitis as “How many balls can I not get a spectacular catch to prevent a three RBI and two runs scored. single. Brian Williams went 3- the Joe boy walked in to bat. to by an inch?” Mavrakes asked possible extra-inning game and Rutkowski and Tom Litterio each for-4 with a run scored. Merkel Any notion of a big inning van- when the Joe boys came to bat to allow St. John to salvage an had two singles and two runs finished with two singles. ished when Messano, from his in the third. 11-9 victory over a surging St. scored. Keith Karyczak (RBI) and St. John scored once in the top shortstop position, scooped a Jarrett Williams poked a lead- Joseph team in St. Bart’s Chris Nardi each had two singles of the first when Gambino lofted grounder, stepped on second off single. Two batters later, Oldtimers Men’s Softball League and a run scored. an RBI sacrifice fly to left to score for the second out and fired to Mavrakes chopped a single to action at Brookside Park in Scotch Mavrakes led St. Joe with four Messano. But St. John plated first to complete a double play. right then Ulichny and McGuiness Plains on August 3. singles in as many at-bats, while seven more runs on six hits and In the third, St. John pushed made the score, 8-2, with re- Heading into the bottom of the scoring twice. Ulichny also con- with the help of several errors in three singles just out of the reach spective RBI singles. seventh inning, St. John, jockey- When St. John’s Tom McGall, ing with St. Joe for third place in the third of three straight Toms the Saints Division, held what in the order, stepped to the plate, appeared to be a comfortable Rutkowski suggested, “Tom! and controllable 11-4 lead and Let’s get the two back. Start were facing the bottom three with you!” batters of the order. However, McGall’s liner eluded the glove the best laid plans of St. mice of the right fielder then Messano and St. men seemed to go south brought him home with an RBI when the Joe boys staged a two- single. Next, centerfielder out surge. McGuiness made a somewhat John Veglia, batting next to the shaky catch, which prompted last in the St. Joe lineup, slapped St. John’s Bob Camisa to say, a one-out single then St. John “Looks like a bobble head doll pitching ace Tom Rutkowski ap- out there. peared quite relaxed when he McGuiness displayed much got veteran Dean Talcott to fly more grace when he hauled in a out to right field for the second fly ball for the third out. out. Leadoff hitter Steve In the John fifth, Joe second Mavrakes plopped a single over baseman Brian Williams turned first base. Tom Ulichny curled an a second-to-first double play to RBI single in the same location end the inning. In the Joe fifth, then Bob McGuiness drew a walk. Pete Costello made a running Ed Marchelitis slashed a two-run grab of Talcott’s liner to prevent single to leftfield, Brian Williams any scoring. singled and Dave Merkel followed The three Toms led off the with a two-run single to make sixth inning. Rutkowski and the score, 11-9, with two run- Litterio tapped singles and ners on base. Russ Voorhees McGall reached on an error. stepped to the plate and punched Messano hit into a double play, a low liner to shallow left, but but the first Tom scored. Gambino charged full speed “All three Toms get on and ahead and just made the grab. what do I do” Hit into a double Both teams finished with 16 play,” Messano mumbled. hits, but St. John got the game’s Karyczak brought the second only extra base hit when Dan Tom home with an infield single, giving St. John its 11-4 lead before the dramatic finish. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Probitas Verus Honos ZOOMING ACROSS THE PLATE…St. John’s Tom Litterio zooms across home plate as St. Joseph catcher Dean Talcott St. John 170 102 0 11 chases a wild throw at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 3. St. Joseph 002 002 5 9 Page S-5 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Building $3.2-Mil. GW Mega Complex is Irresponsible Local Letters to the Editor At the last meeting of the read: “New Jersey: a ticking time their high school. At the last coun- Garwood Borough Council, the bomb of debt” because of the cil meeting, I suggested that mayor and five of the six council reckless borrowing of money by Garwood combine with Westfield It’s Time for Compromise On members stated that they are the state. The state is out of or Clark. I suggested Westfield voting to build a $3.2- million control, the county freeholders since the Westfield baseball fields Garwood’s Athletic Field athletic complex in Garwood in are out of control and now our are only a block away from our spite of the fact that the majority council is also out of control when school in Garwood and I sug- The proposal for a $3.2-million the baseball field? of the Garwood residents at the it comes to spending money we gested Clark because these are athletic complex in Garwood has The proposal is far too expen- meeting were against this project don’t have for projects we don’t the students our children will be been presented as an all-or-noth- sive for a small borough like and a public hearing on this issue need. playing with when they get to ing deal, and that’s unfair. Garwood. It should be scaled will not be held until August 14. Garwood is a small borough high school. The costs have not been bro- back to a reasonable size, per- This is NOT the time or place to without a high school. The 2010 If the council wanted to pay to ken down so that we can see haps by remodeling the exist- build such an extravagant com- census found 1,870 housing units combine with another town or what we’re being asked to pay ing field house rather than build- plex with a two-story clubhouse, in Garwood. This project would update the current athletic com- for. What part of that $3.2 mil- ing a new one. Or eliminating turf soccer field, bocce court, cost more than $1,700 on the plex which borders Cranford that lion will go to a new field house, the lighting, which would prob- basketball court, lights and many average for each unit and would would be fine. But to tear down for example? How much will the ably be a relief to the nearby other bells and whistles. increase our municipal debt by all those trees to build a $3.2- soccer field cost? What about neighbors. There wouldn’t be This project has been talked more than 50 percent. million mega complex with a turf so much as a whimper if the about for a dozen years. If previ- Fanwood and Scotch Plains have field is fiscally irresponsible. bocce court disappeared. ous council members saw fit not a shared baseball league and Cranford Birchwood Devel- If the costs were broken down, to pass this project 12 years ago share other services including Tom Pedas opment Site Plan Hearings it would be easier to see how to Garwood when the economy was good and According to reach a reasonable compromise. the project would have cost a www.cranfordtaxpayers.blogspot.com, And compromise is necessary. million dollars, then it is ludi- Before Voting, Gwd Council Should The Cranford Township Commit- As the plan stands now, it’s crous to pass it now when the tee, opposing the development simply beyond our municipal New Jersey unemployment rate as well as the hearing venue means. is 9.6 percent, homes are in fore- Reveal Total Const., Main. Cost being in Elizabeth, offered free William Connolly closure and taxes keep going up. bus transportation for residents Garwood The founding fathers of Garwood The Borough of Garwood in- would be irresponsible to spend tends to build a state-of-the art $3.2 million, and then leave the on Wednesday and Thursday felt that the taxes they were mornings at 9 a.m. from the paying to Cranford and Westfield athletic field complex anticipated complex in the hands of volun- to cost $3.2 million. A $1.6 mil- teers for maintenance and up- Orange Avenue Pool parking lot Probitas Verus Honos were too high. Frank Morse, who to the Courthouse in Elizabeth. was to become Garwood’s first lion bond is needed over 15 or 20 keep. mayor, said “taxation without years that will increase the How much will the regular clean- representation is revolution.” This borough’s debt by 58 percent. up and on-going repair and main- Putting Garwood Field Project On is a quote from the Garwood Councilwoman Sara Todisco tenance of the outdoor facilities council’s own website, yet by pointed out that debt in other cost and how does the town plan Ballot Is The Only Right Thing to Do voting for this project this coun- towns is higher than Garwood’s to pay for this? cil is not representing all the would be even if the project were Has anybody estimated the My husband and I have been know the exact cost of it or of its residents and are breaking their approved. Cranford is at .92 and cost of electricity, gas and wa- lifelong residents of Union maintenance. Only Councilman campaign promise to “keep taxes Clark at .79; Garwood is now at ter? What about the cost of regu- County. We moved to Garwood Mathieu questioned and voted down.” .56. Five of six Garwood Council lar police patrols and the DPW’s in June 2012. against the project. It seems lu- I moved to Garwood because I members feel that it is OK to extra burden? Have the heads of We were amazed at the dicrous in this bad economic at- felt it was a nice place to live with saddle the town with $1.6 million those departments been con- Garwood Council meeting when mosphere that five council mem- shopping and transportation because other towns have even sulted about the new demands a project to build an athletic field bers and one mayor should have within walking distance and low more debt. the complex will create? costing over $3 million was de- the power to make that decision. taxes. Taxes have gone up con- So far the taxpayers of Garwood Before voting on this extrava- nied access to the ballot. Al- But no matter where you stand siderably even without this com- have not received figures show- gant project, the council mem- though we had heard about the on the merits of this field, the plex. Now our council wants to ing additional expenses for likely bers owe it to all Garwood tax- project, it was just recently that residents of Garwood deserve a borrow close to $2 million to pay cost overruns, construction defi- payers to be open and transpar- the cost came to light. If this say, especially now that the costs for this glorified Little League ciencies, code violations, addi- ent about the total cost of con- project is so wonderful and right, are just beginning to come to field. tional legal and professional fees, struction, and maintenance over why not put it on the ballot? Give light. Ironically, just a couple days etc. the life of the facility. the residents of Garwood the Put this on the ballot, it is the before our council voted for this How much will cleaning and Roswitha Metz choice to vote for it or against it! only right thing to do! bond ordinance the headline and maintaining kitchen, bathrooms Garwood There are many concerns with Esther and Richard Ahle lead article in The Star-Ledger and other interior areas cost? It this project as no one seemed to Garwood Page S-6 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW GOP Picks Martin to – Obituaries – Join Hak on Nov. Ballot Union College Doris Dallas, Had Been Local Teacher; GARWOOD – Garwood Repub- roads committee and recently lican Committee Chairman John served on the PBA contract ne- Announces Dean’s List Quattrocchi has announced the gotiating committee. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The fol- Former Westfield, Cranford Resident official Republican candidate slate Councilman Hak operated lowing local residents were among for the November General Elec- Horan Lumber and Coal Co. in the 750 Union College students Doris M. Dallas of Dunnellon, Methodist Church in Westfield. tion. Cranford/Roselle Park, the fam- named to the Dean’s List: Fla. passed away on Tuesday, Doris worked for the FBI in New Though there was a candidate ily business, for many years. Mr. Samantha Guidon, Class of July 31, 2012, at the Brentwood York City and Newark, N.J. dur- change after the Primary, when Martin received his bachelor’s de- 2012, of Cranford, is a Environ- Health Center in Lecanto, Fla. ing World War II. Her career Carol Kearney, owner and op- gree from St. Francis College mental Policy major and a 2008 She was a lifelong resident of included teaching second grade erator of Unique Cruise and and a post-graduate certificate graduate of Cranford High School. Cranford and Westfield, N.J. Upon at Washington School and as a Travel, cited personal reasons from Stevens Institute of Tech- Timothy Kuehn, class of 2012, graduating from Cranford High division manager at Field Enter- and withdrew her name from this nology. of Westfield, is a Computer Sci- School, she received a scholar- prises Educational Corporation. year’s contest, the Republicans After a 30-year career with ence major and a 2008 graduate ship to Wood Secretarial School She is survived by her hus- said they are confident that new AT&T, he was employed by The of Westfield High School. in New York City. Doris gradu- band, Leonard; son, Gary, of comer Michael Martin will cap- Star-Ledger and since 2008 has To be named to the Dean’s List, ated from Union College and re- Dunnellon, and brother, Walter ture a council seat. owned the Garwood-based small Union students must have a grade ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree Werme, of Washington State. Mr. Martin will be joining in- business, “Promotion Rental Ser- point average of at least 3.5 for in Sociology from Baldwin Wallace Funeral arrangements are un- cumbent Timothy Hak on the vice,” which provides outdoor the academic year and meet cer- in Beria, Ohio and a Master’s der the direction of the Brown ballot. The former council presi- promotional decorations to retail tain other requirements. Degree in Education from Rutgers Funeral Home and Crematory in University. Doris was a Sunday Lecanto, Fla. dent is pursuing a second, three- businesses. August 9, 2012 year term. He is the current po- They will face Democratic coun- school teacher at the First United lice commissioner, chairman of cil candidates William Nierstedt borough council’s the streets and and Ann Palmer. Garwood Knights Collect Garwood Library Reveals Villanova Announces Graduates School Supplies For Needy VILLANOVA, Pa. — The follow- Two Upcoming Activities ing local students graduated from GARWOOD – The Garwood p.m. Parking is available behind Villanova University during a Knights of Columbus are collect- the hall off of Willow Avenue GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- quired, and children 10 years old spring commencement ceremony ing brand-new school supplies (turn at Marty Shoes). For more lic Library has announced two and under must be accompanied held on May 20. on behalf of the children of St. information, call (908) 789-9809 events that will take place at the by a parent or adult caregiver. William Albert, from Cranford, Joseph’s Social Service Center in after 4 p.m. library during the month of Au- Registration for either or both earned a Bachelor of Science in Elizabeth. Since 1983, St. Joseph’s So- gust. of these events may be done in Mechanical Engineering; Andrew The following items are sug- cial Service Center has served The first will be “Mark the Magi- person at the library, by calling Calvaruso, from Westfield, earned gested: pencils, pens, pencil the materially poor and home- cian,” who will perform magic on (908) 789-1670 or at the library’s a Bachelor of Business Adminis- cases, filler paper, notebooks less community of greater Eliza- Friday, August 17, at 2 p.m. Reg- interactive calendar page found tration; Scott Muldoon, from (marble, one-, two- and five- beth by providing basic human istration is required for this event, on its website, youseemore.com/ Westfield, earned a Bachelor of subject), rulers, crayons, color- needs such as food, clothing and and children 8 years old and garwood. Business Administration; Joseph ing books, folders, binders, medications, as well as a wide under must be accompanied by a The Garwood Public Library is Nyitray, from Cranford, earned a highlighters, scissors, staplers, range of services and programs parent or adult caregiver. operating under its summer hours Bachelor of Science in Civil Engi- staples, rubber bands, erasers, to help individuals acquire the The second event will be “Tele- until after Labor Day. Current neering; Mark Reimlinger, from paper clips, glue sticks, art sup- material goods and social ser- scope Night,” presented by John hours are: Monday through Westfield, earned a Bachelor of plies, backpacks, and any other vices they need to live with in- Miller of Pearl Observatory, based Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Science in Electrical Engineering; supplies as well. tegrity. in Gillette. Mr. Miller will bring two Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Laura Roberts, from Cranford, Donations can be dropped off Information on St. Joseph’s is telescopes to view the night sky library is closed on Saturdays earned a Bachelor of Science in after 4 p.m. weekdays at the available by visiting its website, at the Garwood Library on Tues- during the summer. Accountancy; Hannah Wharam, Garwood Knights of Columbus stjosephelizabeth.org, or day, August 28, at 7:30 p.m., The Garwood Public Library is from Westfield, earned a Bach- Council Hall, located at 37 South YouTube “Homeless in Eliza- providing the weather cooper- located at 411 Third Avenue, at elor of Business Administration Avenue in Garwood (opposite beth,” parts one and two, for an ates. The rain date is Wednesday, the corner of Walnut Street and and Hope Zanko, from Cranford, Pathmark). On weekends, inter- in-depth look at the August 29, at the same time. Third Avenue, behind the Lincoln earned a Bachelor of Business ested persons are asked to call organization’s programs to help Registration for this event is re- School complex. Administration. (908) 789-9809 first after 2:30 the disadvantaged. Page S-7 Thursday, August 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Conlin, Alimonti Honored by GW Ed. Foundation

GARWOOD – The Education his sons with their diploma among eral years, until his retirement. Foundation of Garwood recently the best. Mr. Conlin is a wealth of Upon his retirement, he was pre- honored John Conlin and Angelo knowledge in all matters regard- sented a resolution by the board Alimonti as “People Making a Dif- ing Education. He remains a com- for his dedicated, contentious and ference” at its annual Apprecia- munity activist to this day. helpful manner in which he served tion Dinner held April 26 at The He is a frequent and vocal mem- as loyal and devoted employee. Westwood in Garwood. ber at many community meet- Mr. Alimonti served an unex- Mr. Conlin is a lifelong resident ings where he continues to pro- pired term as a councilman. He of Garwood. He attended vide valuable input. has also volunteered in many Jonathon Dayton Regional High Angelo Alimonti is a lifelong capacities for the Garwood Little School in Springfield, continued resident of Garwood. He attended League, including field mainte- on to college and Seton Hall Uni- Jonathon Dayton Regional High nance. versity to eventually earn his School in Springfield where he In 1962, they bestowed upon Masters Degree. Mr. Conlin received the perfect attendance him a Garwood Little League Hon- served as a Second Class officer award for all four years of high orary Life Membership as a trib- in the Navy Reserves during the school. He served in the Army ute to his untiring and selfless KID FRIENDLY...Theater Project Jr. will present Willy Wonka Jr., a kid- Korean War. He proudly points during World War II for 16 dedication to the league. He also friendly adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, at the Jardine Academy on Friday to his deep roots in the borough, months. has been a member of the Lions and Saturday, August 17 and 18, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 19, at 2 p.m. citing the fact that his father was Mr. Alimonti worked as a con- Club, holding every position on Tickets are available at $12, children under 5 will be admitted free. a die setter at the old Alcoa crete contractor for 20 years prior the executive board with the ex- Factory on South Avenue. to obtaining a position with Arthur ception of secretary. He was in- He began his career in educa- L. Johnson Regional High School strumental in their fundraiser, Theater Project Jr. Presents tion as a teacher, eventually be- (ALJ) in Clark. He was hired as a which resulted in Braille type- coming principal at Kumpf Middle bus driver and custodian in 1975 writers being donated. School in Clark. Mr. Conlin was where he was beloved by stu- Along with his lifelong friend, Willy Wonka Jr. elected to the Union County Re- dents and staff for 20 years. John Conlin, Angelo can often be gional School District Board of In his time at ALJ, he began found attending meetings of the CRANFORD — This summer, the duction for this educational pro- Education in 1952 at the young many initiatives, including a duck Garwood Council, Board of Edu- 2012 workshop Theater Project gram, which began in 2007 with a age of 25. pond in the high school court- cation, and Planning Board where Jr. will offer its annual production lively version of Oliver! Children The Union County Regional yard, which continued on for sev- he continues his civic duties. to the general public. Willy Wonka from 8 to 18 participate in a nine- School District Board was estab- Jr., a kid-friendly adaptation of week workshop, culminating in a lished in 1937 and served six the Roald Dahl classic, will be musical performance. Previous communities. He served on the presented at the Jardine Acad- shows have included Grease and Regional Board for 35 years until emy, 61 Myrtle Street in Cranford. The Wizard Of Oz. 1987. Three performances on Friday and Please call (973) 763-4029 for During his tenure, he served as Saturday, August 17 and 18, at 8 further information. vice-president and on several p.m. and Sunday, August 19, at 2 committees. In his time on the p.m., have been scheduled. Tick- board, the regional district ex- ets are available at $12, children panded from one building to four. under 5 will be admitted free. In the early 1960s, in recogni- Willy Wonka Jr. is a stage adap- tion of his longstanding dedi- tation of Charlie And The Choco- cated service, the Union County late Factory. It tells the story of a Regional Board named a wing of world-famous confectioner and his David Brearley, their fourth and quest to find an heir. Mr. Dahl’s Binghamton University newest high school, Conlin Hall. book was adapted by Leslie A plaque outside the hall re- Bricusse and Timothy Allen Announces Dean’s List mains in his honor. McDonald, with a musical score BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The fol- Mr. Conlin has vivid memories written by Bricusse and his Stop lowing students received aca- of his accomplishments while The World collaborator, Anthony demic honors from the Harpur serving on the board, including Newley. College of Arts and Sciences at the groundbreaking of three new Among the many infectious tunes Binghamton University by mak- high schools, and the ever-chang- is “The Candy Man,” a song that ing the Dean’s List for the Spring ing area of education. MAKING A DIFFERENCE...The Education Foundation of Garwood recently became a huge hit record for an- 2012 semester: When asked for his fondest honored John Conlin, left, and Angelo Alimonti as “People Making a Difference” other junior, Sammy Davis. Wyatt R. Smith of Westfield memories, he cited presenting at its annual Appreciation Dinner held April 26 at The Westwood in Garwood. Willy Wonka Jr. is the sixth pro- and Ilana J. Solomon of Cranford.