Local Residents Graduate From University of Scranton

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains ? Fanwood TIMES

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WHS Youth and Gov't Club

Westfield Wednesday, June 3, Brian Thorn, 33, of Colonia turned himself in at police headquarters on two outstanding warrants from Westfield, with bail amounts of $2,500 and $1,000. Thorn was processed and released after posting the requisite $3,500 bail. Friday, June 5, a resident of the 1000 block of Rahway Avenue reported being the victim of identity theft. An unknown suspect used the victim's information to fraudulently obtain medical services. Saturday, June 6, an incident of identity theft was reported by a victim on the 400 block of South Euclid Avenue. An unknown suspect used the victim's identity to file a false federal U.S. tax return with the Internal Revenue Service in order to receive a refund check. The attempt was discovered prior to the issuance of the check. Sunday, June 7, a resident of the 800 block of Prospect Street located a black-colored Kobalt tool bag attached to a speed limit sign in front of the residence. The bag contained a yellow-colored AC current amp clamp; a black-colored "Husky"

Phillips screwdriver and a black-colored Klein socket wrench. All found property was placed into the Westfield Police Department temporary evidence locker.

Scotch Plains Monday, June 1, a Sunnyfield Lane resident reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The resident reported that between the hours of 8:30 p.m. on May 31 and 8:30 a.m. on June 1 someone had entered his unlocked vehicle, which was parked in the driveway, and stole a personal set of keys. Tuesday, June 2, a Carri Farm Court resident reported being a victim of fraud. The resident stated that someone had opened an account from Sprint. The individual who opened the account had shown identification and also had attempted to open several other credit cards under the victim's name. Sunday, June 7, an attempted burglary was reported at a Watchung Terrace residence. The resident stated that someone had cut the screens to a couple of windows. The resident was not clear on when this occurred because he had been away for a couple of weeks.

Westfield Edu. Association

Awards Scholarships

WESTFIELD ? This year's Westfield Education Association (WEA) scholarships were awarded to high school seniors James Hunter and Christopher Romano. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, school activities, and community service. Funds for these scholarships are raised through the generous donations of the WEA.

James Hunter has organized and facilitated "The Guy Thing" a school organization which helped male underclassmen at Westfield High School (WHS) acclimate to the school environment and assisted them with situations and social issues that they might be facing. An active member of the National Honor Society, Jimmy participated in both football and lacrosse for the town club teams, PAL teams and the high school teams.

President of the Student Government Organization, Christopher Romano has balanced his rigorous transcript of thirteenAdvanced Placement and Honors courses with his musical commitments to Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Stage Band and participant on cross country running team, track and field, Westfield Inter-County Youth Soccer League. According to his guidance counselor, Faith Qualshie, "Chris also finds equally important the need for students to engage in their community to build memories and have a real appreciation for their school."

The Barry Judd Memorial Scholar-

ship is given in memory of Barry Judd, who was a well-respected World Language teacher at Westfield High School from 1974 to 1992. Mr. Judd's teaching career embodied a love for learning and a devotion to helping others. The award is granted to a WEA member's son or daughter who will be attending college in the fall. This year's recipient is Dan Federico, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS). He has played lacrosse for his high school all four years and is a captain of the varsity team. In addition to athletics, Dan also participated in DECA and Habitat for Humanity at SPFHS. Dan is an active member of First Congregational Church of Westfield. He has gone on several mission trips and participates in Bridges Runs, which provide meals for the homeless. Dan is a lifeguard and has worked for the Clark Community Pool and the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. He will be attending James Madison University where he intends to study business. He is the son of Paul and Karen Federico.

This year's scholarship committee included Jan Fine, Westfield High School Guidance Counselor and Chairperson of the WEA Scholarship Committee, Carole Stavitski, WHS School Nurse, Andrew Bruckner, WHS Guidance Counselor, Daniel Black, Edison Intermediate School Art Teacher and Moira Abraham, Roosevelt Intermediate School Librarian.

Next Westfield Board of

Education Meeting June 16

WESTFIELD ? The next meeting of the Westfield Board of Education will be Tuesday, June 16, in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street.

The Tuesday, June 16 meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the same

Tufts University School

of Medicine Announces

2015 Graduates

BOSTON M.A. ? Tufts University School of Medicine graduated 184 MD students at its commencement ceremony on May 17.

Among the graduates was Katerina Kovalenko of Westfield who has received her M.D.

Dr. Kovalenko is the child of Nathalie and Alexandre Kovalenko of Westfield. She will move on to a residency program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston) and will specialize in anesthesiology.

Across all schools at Tufts University, 3,046 graduate and undergraduate students received their degrees during the ceremony, which included a commencement address by Madeleine Albright.

location. A complete agenda of the meeting

will be available at (on the Board of Education tab) and in the Board Secretary's Office at 302 Elm Street on Friday, June 12. Questions or comments can be addressed to the Westfield Board of Education at wboe@ .

All general Board meetings are taped and televised on Blue Devils TV36 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 10 a.m. Videos of meetings also can be viewed on the Board of Education page of the district's web site.

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BOROUGH OF GARWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the June Garwood Board of Education Regular Meeting rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2015 has been changed to Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the all purpose room of the Lincoln School.

Action will be taken. Eric Larson SBA/BS

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MILLER TIME...Charlie Stillitano, Jr., Pingry Class of 1977 and a resident of Westfield, spoke at "Celebrate Miller!" a Pingry event honoring Miller Bugliari's 80th birthday and 800th soccer victory. Mr. Bugliari is the subject of the new book, Eight Decades at The Pingry School: The Life & Times of Miller A. Bugliari written by Dr. Tom Behr of the Class of 1958.

Local Residents Graduate

From University of Scranton

SCRANTON, P.A. ? The University of Scranton conferred more than 930 bachelor's and associate's degree recipients at its undergraduate commencement on May 31 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., the 24th president of The University of Scranton and current president of Georgetown Prep in Washington, D.C., served as the principal speaker. He received an honorary degree at the ceremony, as did University alumna Karen L. Pennington, Ph.D., '76, G'83, vice president for student development and campus life at Montclair State University, New Jersey. Graduates of the Jesuit university included two recipients of prestigious Fulbright scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Local graduates earning undergraduate degrees include the following:

Nicole M. Eniclerico of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in community health education.

Peter M. Granstrand of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

Stephen B. Hart of Mountainside earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.

John R. Luongo of Scotch Plains earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketingand entrepreneurship.

Matthew P. McEvoy of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Bridget M. Miller of Cranford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in counseling and human services.

Andreas S. Panagakos of Cranford

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BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, after public hearing on April 22, 2015, granted approval for residential improvement coverage, lot width, side yard setback and lot area side yard setback. The property in question is owned by Mr. Richard O'Brien, at 21 Woodland Avenue, Fanwood, being Block 15, Lot 2.

Documents pertaining to this application are available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business hours.

Mr. Richard O'Brien 21 Woodland Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $16.83

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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY

CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-004028-15

FILE NO: 51333-549 FILED: JUNE 3, 2015

CIVIL ACTION CORRECTED ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION

US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR PHOENIX; PLAINTIFF(S) VS. ALBERTA STATEN, WIDOW, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; SAUNDRA EVERETTBEST, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA STATEN; DENNIS SHAKIRULLAH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA STATEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; DEFENDANT(S)

THIS MATTER being opened to the court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it appearing that default has been entered against the defendants, ALBERTA STATEN, WIDOW, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; SAUNDRA EVERETT-BEST, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA STATEN; DENNIS SHAKIR-ULLAH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA STATEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; that plaintiff has produced before this court tax sale certificate #12-00058, certified to be a true copy, which certificate is dated October 19, 2012, and is of record in the Union County Clerk's Office on December 20, 2012, in Book 13477 of Mortgages, page 444, as instrument #562705, which covers Block 5708, Lot 7.17. Said certificate has been marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed since the sale of said lands by the Township of Union, and the lands have not been redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff has produced before this court its Certification showing that there is due on said tax sale certificate, together with subsequent taxes and interest, the sum of $15,229.30 as of May 31, 2015; and

IT IS on this 3rd day of June, 2015, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the amount required to redeem the premises referred to in the aforementioned tax sale certificate is the sum of $15,229.30, which includes the amount due on said tax sale certificate, subsequent taxes and interest

earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

Matthew P. Tarantino of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in media information technology.

AlbertR. Quisumbing of Mountainside earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a major in enterprise resources planning.

Cheryl Brennan of Scotch Plains earned a Master of Science degree with a major in curriculum and instruction.

EricJ. Cantagallo of Mountainside earned a Master of Science degree with a major in educational administration.

SarahM. Dowzycki of Cranford earned a Master of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy.

AndrewJ. Grygo of Scotch Plains earned a Master of Science degree with a major in curriculum and instructio.

Peter Kane of Cranford earned a Master of Science degree with a major in educational administration.

JessicaR. Nastasi of Mountainside earned a Master of Science degree with a major in educational administration.

MaryLee Poillon of Scotch Plains earned a Master of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy.

Jennifer Schwarzenbek of Westfield earned a Master of Science degree with a major in educational administration.

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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WINERY SALESROOM

Take notice that DW Vineyards LLC t/a

Old York Cellars has applied to the Direc-

tor of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage

Control for a Winery Salesroom to be situ-

ated at Xocolatz, 235 Elmer Street,

Westfield, New Jersey 07090.

Objections, if any, should be made im-

mediately in writing to the Director of the

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control,

PO Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-

0087.

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as of May 31, 2015, together with costs duly taxed in the sum of $1,335.74. An exact redemption amount must be obtained from the municipal tax collector; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 20th day of July, 2015, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and four o'clock in the afternoon, at the office of the Tax Collector of the Township of Union, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the redemption of the said lands as described in the complaint and making up the premises concerning which the complaint is filed, and that thereupon the defendant who redeems shall be entitled to the certificate of tax sale duly endorsed for cancellation; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in default of the said defendants paying to the Tax Collector of the Township of Union, and the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and from all right and equity of redemption on, in and to said lands and premises and every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall have an absolute and indefeasible interest of inheritance in fee simple, to said lands and premises. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, redemption shall be permitted up until the entry of final judgment including the whole of the last date upon which judgment is entered; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the addresses of the defendants are not known, a copy of this Order or Notice thereof directed to such defendants shall be published in the Westfield Leader, a newspaper circulating in Union County, at least one time, not less than ten days prior to the date fixed for redemption by this Order; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order or a Notice thereof be served upon the defendants, whose addresses are known, by mailing to each of them such a copy or notice not later than ten days prior to the date fixed for redemption of the lands and premises by this Order; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be delivered to the Tax Collector of the Township of Union, and that said Tax Collector of the Township of Union certify to this Court whether the premises were or were not redeemed from the plaintiff's tax sale certificate in accordance with the terms of this Order.

PAUL INNES, P.J. CH. Respectfully recommended R.1:34-6 Office of Foreclosure KEITH A. BONCHI, ESQUIRE ? KAB 032321983 GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL A Professional Corporation Attorneys At Law 660 New Road, Suite 1-A Northfield, New Jersey 08225 (609) 646-0222 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $117.30

Wins Numerous Awards

WESTFIELD ? Westfield High School'sYouth and Government Club was named an Outstanding Delegation at the 77th annual YMCA Youth and Government Conference at the State House in Trenton.

Eighty Westfield High School students were among 581 from more than 18 New Jersey high schools.

Bloomsburg Univ.

Announces Dean's List

BLOOMSBURG, P.A. ? Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has recently released its list of students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must earn a quality point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester.

Among the students named to the Dean's List were Marissa Lynn Cosmas of Cranford and Sabrina Renee Telsey of Westfield.

Bloomsburg University is one of 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 10,000 students, offering comprehensive programs of study in the colleges of Education, Business, Liberal Arts and Science and Technology.

Some key highlights from the April conference include: The Outstanding Legislation award was earned by Max Landau; Jack Ritter and Molly Whitehead shared an award for Best Legal Brief; Alan Fang was named an Outstanding Statesperson; and Olivia Kuzman, Emma Pettit, Ryan Soldati, Jack Reinhard, Chanel Shum, Cameron Scalera, and Ben Halevy all passed legislation.

Elected as officers for next year's conference are Rafaela Laitamaki, Frank Guerriero, and Bryanna Reinhardt. Seven Westfield High School students -- Jorge Ledesma, Bryanna Reinhardt, Andrew Zale, Frank Guerriero, Ed Dellarso, Koryn Kraemer, and Isabelle Gelfand -- served as officers for this year's conference, and worked since last summer to help organize the event. Selected to participate in the Council for National Affairs in North Carolina this summer are Jorge Ledesma, Bryanna Reinhardt, and Ellie Smith.

Superintendent of Schools, Margaret Dolan, commented, "Congratulations to our students and to their advisors, David Della Fera and Daniel Farabaugh, for receiving numerous accolades and for representing Westfield so admirably."

Cabrales, Hodges Named

Outstanding Teachers

WESTFIELD ? Westfield Public School teachers Christine Cabrales and Erika Hodges were named Outstanding Intermediate School Teachers for 2015 by the Optimist Club of Westfield and were honored by the Westfield Board of Education on June 9. Resolutions were presented to the teachers by Board President Richard Mattessich at the meeting.

Ms. Cabrales and Ms. Hodges are the recipients of the 18th annual Optimist award, established in 1998 to recognize the importance of teaching in the intermediate grades. The award is presented annually to two Westfield teachers ? one each from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools.

Ms. Cabrales is in her 14th year as a Physical Education/Health teacher at Edison Intermediate School in Westfield, where she instructs students in grades 6 through 8. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Delaware. She is a member of SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators), NJAHPERD (New Jersey Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance), and USA Volleyball. Currently the 8th grade volleyball coach, Mrs. Cabrales also

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BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD

Please take notice that on June 24, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold a hearing on the application of the undersigned. The property in question is located at: 3 Winfield Place, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as Block 77 Lot 3, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned by John & Wendi Deitch.

The applicant requests Widening of deck to 15 feet which is in violation of:

Section 184-134D2 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Reduction in side yard set back; Permitted: 10 feet; Present: 10.85 feet; Proposed: 8.9 feet.

Section 184-134B3 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Pre existing shed set back rear yard; Permitted: 3 feet; Present: 2.33 feet; Proposed: 2.33 feet.

Section 184-134B3 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Requested: pre existing shed side yard set back; Permitted: 3 feet; Present: 1.70 feet; Proposed: 1.70 feet.

The applicant will also seek such other relief as may be determined necessary at the public hearing based upon review of the application or amendment(s) to the application.

The file pertaining to this application is available for public inspection during normal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday) from the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Administration Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey.

Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Fanwood Planning Board.

Applicant: Wendi Deitch 3 Winfield Place Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $42.33

has served as the coach of girls JV tennis and 8th grade softball.

A letter of nomination from a former student states, "Her students were her number one priority. She came to school ready to make an impact." A colleague wrote, "She brings her positive attitude, enthusiasm, and love of teaching and appreciation for competitive play with her to work every day. She is kind, patient and considerate to everyone." Another colleague added, "Not only does she build a positive rapport with students, but she motivates them to always do their best and strive to reach their goals."

In commenting on receiving the Optimist Award, Ms. Cabrales said, "I am honored to join such a remarkable and distinguished group of educators who have received this award. I'm humbled because there are simply so many outstanding, passionate and creative educators at Edison Intermediate School. I'm extremely proud to represent a subject that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle."

Ms. Hodges is a 7th grade Language Arts teacher, who is in her 10th year at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield.

Ms. Hodges earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Science Education from the University of Delaware, and is certified in Grade K-5 elementary and a specialization in Language Arts, grades 5-8.

In nominating Ms. Hodges, a student describes her as "nice, caring, and fun." Another student wrote, "She is an overall awesome person and she also is a really great teacher. She makes sure everyone understands. She is the greatest teacher and always brightens everyone's day." A current 7th grader added, "One thing that I like the most about her is that she makes the work fun, makes us work hard, and she's happy to help you when you need help.

In commenting on being selected for the Optimist Award, Ms. Hodges said, "For years I have carried around a small post-it note, a quote from author Mitch Albom: `Youth, like pristine glass, absorbs the prints of its handlers' -- if not to remind myself of the importance of my job, but to encourage myself to be thoughtful in my classroom and cognizant of my position, to incorporate learning and laughter on a daily basis, to present myself to my students as a real person with flaws and strengths. I feel incredibly fortunate to love my profession and feel challenged by it every day. It's even more rewarding to work in a school district that values their teachers by honoring them. But it isn't the honor that I treasure most. It's the small notes, emails, and comments I have received from my colleagues, my students, and their families over the years that I hold close to my heart as I accept the honor of Teacher of the Year."

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