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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 42-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, June 28, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Schundler Defeats Franks To Win GOP Nomination

By STEPHEN CHIGER AND Director of the Eagleton New Jersey The need for unity seemed to be on LAUREN PASS Project at Rutgers University. “The both candidates’ minds Tuesday Fireworks to Flare Specially Written for The Westfield Leader (typically moderate) Republican night. Jersey City Mayor and native Party has taken a lot of lumps lately; “I did not win this (election), you In Communities Westfielder Bret Schundler overcame it’s a little shaky,” she said, referring did,” said Mr. Schundler in his ac- widespread skepticism and a lack of to the budget deficit, racial profiling ceptance speech in front of hundreds By CAROL F. DAVIS AND party support to become the Repub- issues, the departure of former Gov- of supporters. “This has to become MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN licans’ gubernatorial candidate on ernor Christine Whitman, and Mr. one party. Join me in bringing the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Tuesday night. DiFrancesco’s withdrawal from the (Republican) party together.” Mr. Westfield Symphony Orchestra, The conservative candidate de- governor’s race. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Cranford, Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 feated moderate and party favorite p.m. Nomahegan Park in Cranford Bob Franks by a decisive 14 percent will be the setting for this free con- margin, a victory which some have cert celebrating America’s indepen- speculated will lead the party to the Take Two: WHS Grads dence. Conducted by Music Direc- right. Mr. Franks had represented the tor David Wroe, the program will local area in Congress for eight years feature selections from Star Wars, and served 13 years in the Assembly Celebrate At 2nd Event Westside Story, and classics such as prior to that. Berlin’s “God Bless America,” and “They said it couldn’t be done. the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” They said we couldn’t win. But you After Initial Rain Out Fireworks will top off the evening. proved (them) otherwise,” Mr. * * * * * Schundler told a crowd of over 300 By STEPHEN CHIGER hour after the outdoor event began. The Cranford Jaycees’ 22nd An- supporters in his acceptance speech. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Students were sent from the Gary nual Firecracker Four Miler, A Four With 95.9 percent of the vote tal- If at first you don’t succeed, try, try Kehler Stadium across the street to Mile Race and One Mile Fun Run, lied, Mr. Schundler had 183,430 again. That’s what Westfield High Edison Intermediate School’s gym- July 4, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The race votes, or 57 percent, while Mr. Franks School (WHS) did, after graduation nasium, where they were handed their day will include entertainment with earned 43 percent, with 135,821. ceremonies were cut short by a pass- diplomas without the traditional fan- a clown, disc jockey, balloons and Tom Basta, assistant to the politi- ing thunderstorm last week. fare. face paintings. Admission is free. All cal director for Franks’ campaign, On Monday, close to 150 students According to Westfield Superin- pre-entrants will receive a T-shirt. said the group was surprised by the — nearly half of the class — gath- tendent of Schools Dr. William J. For more information, including race margin with which Mr. Schundler ered with their families in the high Foley, the school didn’t shorten its registration forms and contacts, won. He said that Franks’ campaign school auditorium as part of a com- ceremony, as did neighboring please visit http:// thought the Republican Primary was memorative ceremony held in lieu of Cranford, because it believed it could www4.ewebcity.com/firecracker4/. “going to be a close race.” the rained-out graduation exercises. complete exercises before the rain * * * * * But whether the victory will signal The second ceremony came after arrived. Mountainside Fireworks, July 4, a change in New Jersey’s Republican an outcry from parents who felt their “What we wanted to give them The Borough of Mountainside will Party remains to be seen. Acting children were cheated out of the was the full deal,” he said. “We light up the sky at Deerfield School, Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, a chance to walk across the platform, thought we could get through and Central Avenue and School Drive in Scotch Plains resident who would typically seen as a milestone for unfortunately we were wrong.” Mountainside at dusk. not immediately endorse Mr. students and their families. In some ways, the mishap served Schundler, said Tuesday night, “I “There’s no question that thunder- as a strange reminder of what gradu- * * * * * don’t think it’s going to be any differ- storms robbed students of the com- ation meant to students, who tended Festival and Fireworks in Berke- ent than its been.” plete pleasure of the high school to be fairly forgiving of the incident. ley Heights, 11 p.m. on Monday, Mr. DiFrancesco dropped out of graduation ceremony,” said WHS Kerri Anness, who will attend July 16. Berkeley Heights will com- the race in April because of increased Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix. He Monmouth University next fall, said bine its fireworks celebration with a scrutiny in the press over his past said that a final decision about she didn’t think there was too much festival sponsored by Our Lady of business dealings and was replaced whether to hold the ceremony out- that could have been done, save for Mount Carmel Church. The festival, by Mr. Franks. doors had to be made by noon of perhaps a faster reaction by the school which begins on Thursday, July 12, Still, some have suggested that graduation day. to growing storm clouds. will end with a spectacular fireworks there was more at stake in this con- Dr. Petix told The Westfield Leader “It was disappointing because I display on July 16 at Mount Carmel test than the gubernatorial candi- that he had been assured by a New just got my diploma from a box,” she Field on Springfield Avenue. dacy. York weather forecaster that the said. * * * * * “This is really a contest between storms were unlikely and that any “Personally, I wasn’t (upset),” said Annual Fourth of July Celebra- two different philosophies within the rain would miss Westfield. Michelle Meglaughlin, who will at- tion, Springfield, 5 p.m. Cost: Adults Republican Party,” said Ingrid Reed, Rains came at about 7:10 p.m., an CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 $5, Children $3, Fireworks at Meisel Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader Field will end the day of family fun, HARD WORK PAYS OFF…Westfield High School seniors gathered at Gary rides and entertainment, including Kehler Stadium before gray skies burst with rain during last Wednesday’s clowns, a dunk tank, prizes, and a graduation ceremony. giant 50/50 raffle. Admission in- cludes food from Outback Steakhouse. Legislation to Change * * * * * Fireworks in Clark, Sunday, July 1, 9 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson Re- Mayor, Council Terms gional High School Field, 365 Westfield Avenue, Clark. The streets will be blocked off. Early arrival is recommended. The raindate is Tues- Sits on Governor’s Desk day, July 3, at 9 p.m. By PAUL J. PEYTON lation. * * * * * Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. DiFrancesco, Westfield’s State Sensational Soul Cruisers and The State Legislature quietly, yet Senator for the past decade, voted to Fireworks in New Providence, Tues- overwhelmingly, passed legislation change Westfield’s terms, as did Sena- day, July 3. The public is invited to two weeks ago which, if signed by tor Nicholas J. Sacco (D-32nd), come to the football field at New Acting Governor and State Senate whose district includes Secaucus and Providence High School for a con- President Donald T. DiFrancesco, Harrison. Harrison passed a resolu- cert with the Sensational Soul Cruis- will change the terms of the Westfield tion favoring the legislation. ers at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., fireworks mayor and council members from Senators William P. McNamara will fill the sky. two to four years by the 2003 elec- (R-40th, Bergen and Passaic) and * * * * * tion year. Norman M. Robertson (R-34th, Essex Orchestra, Jazz and Fireworks, Under the proposal, the 2002 elec- and Passaic) did not cast votes. Wednesday, July 4, Summit. The tion will include terms of three years The Assembly version was sup- New Jersey Intergenerational Orches- each with four-year term council seats ported by Republican Assemblymen tra and jazz legend Rio Clemente up for election in 2003. Richard H. Bagger and Tom Kean, will perform in Summit at 7:30 p.m. Once established, elections under Jr. in the 22nd District, which covers Fireworks will begin between 9 and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader the new system would be held lo- Westfield, as well as Assemblyman 9:15 p.m. PEACEFUL PROTEST...Last Saturday, Westfield residents and their families protested plans for a 600- to 800-space cally every other year with the mayor Anthony Impreveduto and Assem- parking deck at Elm and Prospect Streets in Westfield. blywoman Joan M. Quigley (both * * * * * chosen every four years. 78th Annual Central New Jersey Currently, there is an election ev- Democrats representing the 32nd District, covering Bergen and Hudson July 4th Parade, Plainfield, 10 a.m. ery year with the mayor and half of The Third Annual Mile Run will the council elected one year and the Counties). Assemblyman George F. Opponents Rally to Dump Deck Geist (R-4th) was the sole dissenting begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the other four council positions the next parade procession at 10 a.m. through year. The town is divided into four vote. Secaucus and Harrison will see downtown Plainfield. Night activi- wards, each represented by two coun- ties will include an outdoor concert At Prospect and Elm Streets cil members. their governing bodies shifted from three- to four-year terms under the at Green Brook Park from 5 to 9 p.m., The year 2004, a presidential elec- or at West End School from 7 to 9 By STEPHEN CHIGER the town’s parking deck, especially Sullivan, Jr. who heads the town’s tion year, would be the first year in legislation. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader p.m. A fireworks display will follow. the Elm and Prospect proposal,” said Transportation, Parking and Traffic which there would not be any mu- The legislation was sponsored by Toting signs with slogans such as Len Berman, a Prospect resident and Committee, told The Westfield Leader nicipal elections in Westfield. State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak * * * * * “Dump the Deck” and “Safety for one of the rally’s main speakers. Mr. that employees and commuters had Senate Bill No. 2123 and its com- (D-20th) and Assemblyman Neil M. Fireworks at Dusk, Biertuempfel Our Children,” over 100 area resi- Berman, along with others at the the greatest need for parking in town, panion, Assembly Bill No. 3230, also Cohen (D-20th) of Union County. Park in Union will be the setting for dents and their families gathered to rally, questioned the nature of with a demand in the vicinity of impact the governing bodies in Westfield has operated under a fireworks on July 4, set to begin at protest plans for a 600- to 800-space Westfield’s parking woes, which he several hundred spaces apiece. Secaucus and Harrison in Hudson special charter established through dusk. parking deck at Elm and Prospect said have been left undefined. He said, however, that the problem County. The legislation was passed legislation, which became law fol- Streets in the heart of Westfield’s * * * * * “I’m wondering if we really need was a management issue first and a 36-2 in the State Senate on March 26 lowing approval by Westfield voters Oceanfest, Long Branch, July 4, downtown last Saturday. a deck or if there really is a parking space issue second, suggesting that and 75-1 in the Assembly on June 14. in 1967, according to former Repub- The protestors gathered just a few 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fireworks around problem,” Mr. Berman said. recasting the balance between long- The two “nay” tallies in the Senate lican Westfield Mayor Garland “Bud” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 blocks from the contested site. “I think we need to identify who term and short-term parking, using came from Senator William Schluter Boothe. In the latest chapter of what has this (parking) lot is going to serve,” valet parking, and starting a com- (R-23rd, Hunterdon, Mercer and Although opposed to the bill, Mr. been a long volume of discussions, said attendee Pamela Cooper, a muter jitney should alleviate some of Warren) and Senator Peter A. Inverso Boothe stated that, at the very least, Westfield residents gathered near the Early Submission Deadline: Dudley Avenue resident. Some pro- the crunch. (R-14th, Mercer and Middlesex). “If you’re going to change this, the downtown at 10 a.m. to protest a testers said they didn’t think com- “I think it’s a mistake to think we Neither of their districts are covered people of Westfield should make the All press releases and sub- deck proposed at lots 1 and 8, near muters would use a deck so far from CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 by the towns impacted by the legis- decision.” missions to The Westfield Leader Trader Joe’s. the train station, for example. The Westfield Town Council agreed “We’re here because we object to Third Ward Councilman Neil F. to place a resolution on the Tuesday, must be received no later than July 3 regular meeting agenda which tomorrow, Friday, June 29, by INDEX asks that the legislation be amended 5 p.m. in order to be considered A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 to require a referendum be placed for the July 5 issue. Business...... Page 18 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 10 before Westfield voters. Classifieds...... Page 17 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Town Looks to Enhance Legislation to Change Terms Sits on Governor’s Desk CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Senior Transportation Craig Exelbirt, a Legislative Aide for measure. By PAUL J. PEYTON “In round numbers, we think it’s Senator Lesniak, explained that Sena- Westfield Town Democratic Commit- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader about $10,000 a month,” said Act- tor Schluter felt that a vote of the people tee Chairman Kenneth Rotter said he WESTFIELD — Westfield offi- ing Mayor Neil F. Sullivan. He said was necessary. nor members of the committee knew cials were asked Tuesday night to the contract will include drivers as Mr. Exelbirt said Senator Lesniak there was a bill pending in Trenton. put together an operational budget well as a dispatcher. felt that it was in the “best interests of “This (change of mayoral and council for running a new senior citizen Officials anticipate receiving bids good government that the terms be terms) goes to the heart of how Westfield transportation system that is ex- on the purchase of a handicapped- lengthened,” indicating that council works,” Mr. Rotter stated. pected to be in place this September. accessible vehicle by the council’s members were too often in “campaign Democratic First Ward Councilman The town’s governing body will next conference meeting in August. mode,” instead of concentrating on their Carl A. Salisbury said he was concerned be obtaining vehicles from the Assistant Town Administrator James council duties under the two-year terms. that municipal elections would not be County of Union, as well as from Like Mr. Boothe, Westfield Acting held in presidential election years when Gildea explained that the purchase Mayor Neil F. Sullivan, a Republican, voter turnout is the highest. the state. Linda Maggio, Executive would be accomplished through use Director of the United Fund of said he also believes the issue should go Several council members expressed of $75,000 in Department of Com- before the voters. He would also like concern that the neither local state leg- Westfield and head of a task force munity Affairs funding obtained last voters to have the option of changing to islative representatives nor Senator looking into enhancing the needs of year by the town. a non-partisan system where elections Lesniak’s office had contacted the town seniors in town, said transportation In other business, Mr. Shannon would be held in May and without council regarding the pending legisla- services was among the things announced that he is ready to rec- Stephen Chiger for The Westfield Leader major political party affiliations. tion. Westfield’s seniors listed as pro- ommend a candidate for the newly- BRINGING THE GOP TOGETHER...During his concession speech on Tues- “In the scheme of things it’s not high “I knew absolutely nothing about grams they most needed, as indi- created position of parking director. day evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Franks urged members on my list of things to worry about,” Mr. this,” said Fourth Ward Councilman cated in a survey conducted a few Two of the other finalists dropped of the Republican Party to unite in support of GOP victor Bret Schundler. Sullivan stated, noting that the original Lawrence A. Goldman, the veteran years ago. out of consideration for the job. legislation only impacted the mayor’s Democrat on the governing body at The county runs a paratransit sys- Mr. Sullivan questioned how the term which would have been changed to Tuesday’s council meeting. tem for medical appointments for town could hire the individual when three years. Mr. Boothe told Acting Mayor Sullivan persons requiring a wheelchair left. the position does not currently ex- Schundler Defeats Franks Assemblyman Bagger of Westfield, and council members on Tuesday night, In addition, the local Red Cross chap- ist. He said a recent legal advertise- where he served as a councilman and “If this (change of terms without a refer- mayor in 1991, said the legislation ter offers a transportation program. ment on salary ranges excluded the endum) happens, what will happen next?” Mrs. Maggio said the goal of the To Win GOP Nomination “passed the Senate before I ever knew it adding the legislature may decide to position. existed.” eliminate Westfield’s wards system. new town senior services program Officials announced that the town CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is to get isolated seniors out of their “Senator Lesniak, for whatever rea- Kristin Zebrowski of the Governor’s received one bid of $4,740 per week Schundler went on to invite “all the Demo- Locally, Mr. Franks won Westfield by son, had an interest in extending terms Office said the legislation is currently homes and into the downtown. on a valet parking service proposed crats and Independents to join us.” one vote, 1,048 to 1,047 (excluding ab- of (the) Secaucus (governing body) from under review by legal counsel. She said “They want to be able to get to for the town at the South Avenue And in a race which has been notorious sentee and provisional tallies); two to four years,” Mr. Bagger ex- Acting Governor DiFrancesco has a downtown Westfield, they want to train station parking lot. The town for mud-slinging and negative campaign- Mountainside, 389 to 311; Scotch Plains, plained. policy of not commenting on legislation be able to get to the bank, they want anticipates that such a service would ing, Mr. Franks’ speech was particularly 886 to 577, and Fanwood, 365 to 213. Mr. According to the State Constitution, under review. to be able to go grocery shopping,” add 125 spaces to the lot. conciliatory. “Now we must come to- Schundler captured 74 percent of the vote legislation must be written “to affect all Mrs. Maggio said. Rich And Associates Inc., the town’s gether and rally behind Bret Schundler,” in his home county of Hudson, 60 percent similarly situated” municipalities, Mr. She said a vehicle coming through Mr. Franks said. “United we will march to of the Morris County vote and 68 percent Bagger explained. “So they defined this parking consultant, projected in the victory in November.” in Hunterdon County. Mr. Franks was a state grant received last year is latest financial pro-forma analysis a bill as narrowly as possible,” which im- Deck Rally handicapped accessible, while the Mr. Franks said it is unlikely that he strongest in Union County with 56 per- pacted the Secaucus, Harrison and half-million dollar operating surplus will pursue elected office again. cent of the total vote and in South Jersey CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county van through the “Seniors In after 10 years if a 526-space deck is Westfield. The Westfield Leader has If Mr. Schundler’s victory was a sur- counties such as Cape May, 53 percent, learned that Harrison’s governing body can build one big deck and solve the Motion” program is not. built on existing parking lots at Elm prise, so was the high voter turnout regis- and Cumberland, 54 percent. Town Administrator Thomas B. passed a resolution supporting the legis- problems,” said Councilman Sullivan. and Prospect Streets, along with op- tered. Though predictions were low at the In the Democratic race, candidate and Opponents of the deck cited increased Shannon said the town will go lation. eration of a valet service. beginning of the day, over 319,251 Re- Woodbridge Mayor Jim McGreevey de- Upon receiving the bill in the Assem- traffic, safety issues, pollution, and tax- through the public bidding process A deck of the same number of publicans cast their ballots, reportedly the feated opponent Elliot Greenspan, 96 to 4 payer cost as downsides to creating a deck to purchase a handicapped-acces- bly, Mr. Bagger reasoned that, “Senator spaces, combined with valet and highest amount in about a decade. And percent, and will face Mr. Schundler in Lesniak’s purposes of this bill had ab- in this location. sible van. In addition, an operational jitney services, shows a projected while high voter turnout had been ex- the fall. solutely nothing to do with Westfield,” Residents said they were concerned services bid will be written to hire a $3.6 million deficit, while a deck pected to help Mr. Franks’ bid, it tipped that the deck would be close to a number the scales in favor of Mr. Schundler. noting the bill’s purpose was solely to company to operate the vehicles for with 826 spaces and a valet service impact Secaucus but that Westfield had of area schools. the town. Mrs. Maggio estimated shows a shortfall of $1.3 million. Although Franks, a four-time congress- “We have to let our council people man, was looking for a big victory in his to be included based on the narrow the annual operating budget at Both proposals factor the same lo- Graduation definition included to change the terms know that we do not want a deck in this $120,000. home base of Union County, he was only location,” said Robert Tarte, a Prospect cation. able to beat Mr. Schundler 56 to 44 per- of office in Secaucus: towns with spe- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cial charters and populations between Street resident. “We have to ask them why cent. Meanwhile, Mr. Schundler won — tend Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. they are afraid of a referendum.” Several often by large margins — in 15 out of 28,000 and 35,000. “I know a lot of people who were.” Mr. Bagger said he sent a copy of the council members have opposed having a New Jersey’s 21 counties, earning 74 referendum on the matter. WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER percent in Hudson County, his home. Most students interviewed by The legislation to Westfield Mayor Gregory Leader said they saw the graduation as a S. McDermott as well as to the town’s At the rally, First Ward Councilman The Republican Primary looked to be Peter Echausse and Mr. Sullivan both particularly interesting in Westfield and rite of passage, or a transition from one life Republican Committee. TUESDAY, JUNE 12 from the maintenance room of the chapter to another. “I assumed Senator Lesniak might said they were against the Prospect Street • Westfield Municipal Building on East the surrounding area, which claim local deck and in favor of a voter referendum. The Centennial Lodge of the Inter- ties to both candidates. “I think it’s (graduation) one of the most have sent it to local Democrats to take a national Benevolent and Protective Or- Broad Street. significant moments of their (students’) look at,” said Mr. Bagger, noting the “I have no problem with having a der of Elks on West Broad Street re- • A red Trek 8000 mountain bicycle While Mr. Schundler grew up in the vote,” said Mr. Sullivan, adding that the area and graduated from Westfield High lives,” Dr. Petix said. local Democrats had been advocating ported the theft of cash, totaling $2,190, was reported stolen from the south side Dr. Petix described the class as ex- longer mayoral and council terms for challenge is to determine what the right from the premises during two separate Westfield train station. School, Mr. Franks had represented the • town as both a Seventh District Congress- tremely talented, particularly in their mu- several years. question would be to put before voters. incidents. Police reported the attempted bur- sic abilities. He later said that he did not think it was • glary of a detached garage on Hort Street man and 22nd District State Assembly- The Assemblyman said the feedback An Elm Street resident reported “They had a passion for doing what was he received back was that the lengthen- likely that a question could be determined that his motor vehicle was damaged in a by unknown persons, after pry marks man. right,” he added, calling them advocates of Judy Brady, a local resident, said she ing of terms, “was a good idea.” Given in time to be put to voters in November. municipal lot on Elm Street, with one of were discovered on a side entrance to the free speech, expression, and social justice. Mr. Sullivan criticized the council for the doors having been scratched. structure. Entry to the garage was not voted for Mr. Schundler on Tuesday. “I the GOP’s stance along with past com- He said the class was highly-focused, some- ments by Democrats over the past sev- taking so long in addressing parking • A 21-inch, silver Schwinn Sierra gained. like the way he treated Jersey City and I times perhaps too focused, on achieving • Shahrad Mehdyzadeh, 26, of Great hope he’s going to treat us the same way.” eral years, he decided to support the management in Westfield. 700 bicycle, valued at approximately success. “We’ve had spurts of work spaced $320, was reported stolen from a Sum- Neck, N.Y., was arrested at Westfield “I think he will bring a lot of new and police headquarters and charged with Dr. Petix said he has noticed a trend months apart, and I think that’s been mit Avenue garage. innovative programs to the state,” said among high school students in which • A Hort Street resident reported the hindering apprehension or prosecution, Westfield resident Kevin Pinkowski, who frustrating for a lot of people,” he said. “It after it was discovered during a court they are becoming increasingly concerned is unacceptable that it has taken this long.” theft of his wallet from his motor ve- also voted for Mr. Schundler. about their grades and their numerical Fireworks hicle while it was parked outside his appearance that he allegedly gave a false Mr. Pinkowski said it was Mr. The proposed location of the parking name when he was stopped earlier for a record, and not necessarily in whether CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 deck places it in the First Ward of Westfield. home. The wallet contained various Schundler’s fiscal agenda that attracted they are learning. forms of identification. motor vehicle violation. He was released him to the candidate. 9:15 p.m. Vendors and activity Currently, the two councilmen for that • on his own recognizance. This was the first time a graduation district, Republican Councilman Brian Golden, 20, of Garwood and During his victory, Mr. Schundler was ceremony has ever been rained out, Dr. booths will line the entire length of Kevin Desimone, 19, of Cranford were FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Echausse and Democrat Carl A. Salisbury • joined on stage by former Presidential Petix said. When rain is anticipated, gradu- the promenade. Activities will in- arrested on Nomahegan Drive and A “free agent,” red BMX bicycle candidate Jack Kemp, State Senate Ma- are split on the issue. charged with underage possession of with an estimated value of $180 was ation exercises are held in the National clude three-on-three basketball tour- Saturday’s rally climaxed when Coun- jority Leader John O. Bennett and Jim Guard Armory in Westfield, located across alcohol. James Zielenbach, 21, of reported stolen from an Orenda Circle Gilmore, Chairman of the Republican nament and demonstrations of ex- cilman Salisbury spoke out in favor of the Cranford was arrested with them and residence. the street from the high school. treme in-line skating and skate- deck with protesters their angriest when • National Committee. According to Dr. Petix, the school does charged with possession of less than 50 Marvin Crisp, 48, of Scotch Plains boarding. The evening will culmi- he was speaking. was arrested and charged with taking The gubernatorial candidate also re- not have the resources, such as sound grams of marijuana and possession of ceived a congratulatory phone call from nate in fireworks over the ocean. “The truth of the matter is that there is drug paraphernalia. All three were re- food valued at $56.87 without paying for systems and decorations, to prepare both strong support in the first ward for a it from an Elm Street supermarket, his President George W. Bush. “I look for- locations in case of rain. leased on their own recognizance. ward to seeing you as governor of the * * * * * parking deck,” he said. Mr. Salisbury WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 place of employment. He was also ar- In the future, graduations will be held in great state of New Jersey,” the President the armory unless there is “a virtual cer- could not be reached for further com- • A Stoneleigh Place resident reported rested on a contempt of court warrant out Macy’s “Voices of Liberty,” ment. the theft of a silver-colored “Fisher” of Scotch Plains. Crisp was subsequently told Mr. Schundler. tainty” that it will be sunny, he said. Mr. Schundler made campaign prom- Manhattan, July 4, 9 p.m. The Organizer of the rally and Elm Street mountain bicycle from her garage. released on his own recognizance on Dr. Foley said that although the school 25th anniversary show will be a • both the Westfield charge and the Scotch ises to lower property taxes and reform has considered locations other than the resident Julie Diddell said she felt the Assorted hand tools valued at ap- 30-minute display launched si- event was successful, though she thinks proximately $238 were reported stolen Plains warrant. education. He vowed to remove the Gar- armory for graduation, it is the most con- den State Parkway tolls by the end of next venient venue. multaneously around the city. The even more residents would have attended year and overturn the Mount Laurel court Of this year’s 332 graduating seniors, main fireworks display is were it not for a rainstorm that passed through the area that morning. decision requiring that towns provide for three students were awarded National Merit launched from four barges in the low to moderate income housing. As part Fortunately for the attendees, the rain Scholarships, and 24 received letters of East River between 23rd and 42nd All of that decision, towns are allowed to sell commendation. did let up for about an hour and a half, just their allotted amount of low income hous- Additionally, a record 144 students were Streets, with satellite shows long enough for the group to conduct ing to other communities. inducted into the National Honors Society. staged in the East River at the their rally and march two and a half laps Trees & South Street Seaport and in the through downtown Westfield, accompa- Hudson River near 42nd Street nied by bagpipe music. Mrs. Diddell said that at the event, 70 Shrubs and the Statue of Liberty. Public people signed a petition for the town to transportation and an early ar- “fully explore and implement less costly rival are recommended. and less invasive options” before com- mitting funds to a deck. Mrs. Diddell, a 20% - * * * * * member of Citizens Concerned with the July Fourth Celebration and Fire- Preservation of Residential Westfield, the works, Asbury Park, sometime af- group that sponsored the event, said that 50%Off ter sunset. Stake out a spot on the their petition now has a total of nearly boardwalk or beach a bit before 1,000 signatures, ranging from all over dusk, as the fireworks will begin town. sometime after sunset. This year’s Wearley, Stefiuk Earn celebration will include live music, with rock songs pumping from The Bachelor Degrees Stone Pony and country tunes from WESTFIELD – Nicholas Robert The Hitching Rail. 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 43RD YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-43 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, June 28, 2001 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Schundler Defeats Franks To Win GOP Nomination By STEPHEN CHIGER AND won. He said that Franks’ campaign LAUREN PASS and served 13 years in the Assembly Specially Written for The Times prior to that. thought the Republican Primary were Fireworks to Flare Jersey City Mayor and native “They said it couldn’t be done. “going to be a close race.” Westfielder Bret Schundler overcame They said we couldn’t win. But you But whether the victory will signal In Communities widespread skepticism and a lack of proved (them) otherwise,” Mr. a change in New Jersey’s Republican Schundler told a crowd of over 300 Party remains to be seen. Acting By CAROL F. DAVIS AND party support to become the Repub- MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN licans’ gubernatorial candidate on supporters in his acceptance speech. Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, a Specially Written for The Times Tuesday night. With 95.9 percent of the vote tal- Scotch Plains resident who would Westfield Symphony Orchestra, The conservative candidate de- lied, Mr. Schundler had 183,430 not immediately endorse Mr. Cranford, Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 feated moderate and party favorite votes, or 57 percent, while Mr. Franks Schundler, said Tuesday night, “I p.m. Nomahegan Park in Cranford Bob Franks by a decisive 14 percent earned 43 percent, with 135,821. don’t think it’s going to be any differ- will be the setting for this free con- margin, a victory which some have Tom Basta, assistant to the politi- ent than its been.” cert celebrating America’s indepen- speculated will lead the party to the cal director for Franks’ campaign, Mr. DiFrancesco dropped out of dence. Conducted by Music Direc- right. Mr. Franks had represented the said the group was surprised by the the race in April because of increased tor David Wroe, the program will local area in Congress for eight years margin with which Mr. Schundler CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 feature selections from Star Wars, Westside Story, and classics such as Berlin’s “God Bless America,” and SP-F Graduates Celebrate Successes the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Fireworks will top off the evening. * * * * * At Festive Commencement Ceremony The Cranford Jaycees’ 22nd An- nual Firecracker Four Miler, A Four By ADAM BERNSTEIN SPFHS alumnus addressed the 280- marched from the high school to the Mile Race and One Mile Fun Run, Specially Written for The Times plus members of the Class of 2001. football field where they were met July 4, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The race Inclement weather did not deter Students’ cars, decorated in blue by thunderous applause. day will include entertainment with the few thousand spectators who filled and white with ribbons, filled the The spectators, in defiance of the a clown, disc jockey, balloons and the bleachers at Scotch Plains- high school parking lot. Cryptic gray sky, were particularly jubilant. face paintings. Admission is free. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) to messages, written to friends, were The skies, as if taking their cue from All pre-entrants will receive a T- near capacity, cheering on sons, doodled on the vehicles – family and the upbeat ceremonies, did not shower shirt. For more information, includ- daughters, relatives and friends dur- friends parked on adjacent streets, during the exercises — instead, re- ing race registration forms and con- ing the school’s graduation ceremony overflowing into the residential dis- maining overcast, they cooperated tacts, please visit http:// Stephen Chiger for The Times last Thursday. www4.ewebcity.com/firecracker4/. BRINGING THE GOP TOGETHER...During his concession speech on Tues- trict. with the annual rite of passage. day evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Franks urged members Acting Governor and Scotch Plains The graduates, donning traditional Mr. DiFrancesco opened his re- * * * * * of the Republican Party to unite in support of GOP victor Bret Schundler. native Donald T. DiFrancesco, a 1962 blue gowns and mortarboards, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mountainside Fireworks, July 4, The Borough of Mountainside will light up the sky at Deerfield School, Central Avenue and School Drive in SP Zoning Bd. Approves Variance Mountainside at dusk. * * * * * Festival and Fireworks in Berke- To Construct Bowcraft Water Park ley Heights, 11 p.m. on Monday, July 16. Berkeley Heights will com- By DEBORAH MADISON made in 1998. zone on Route 22. The park is gov- bine its fireworks celebration with a Specially Written for The Times The water park was hotly con- erned by a grandfathered, non-con- festival sponsored by Our Lady of Bowcraft Amusement Park was tested by many residents who live forming use variance, which requires Mount Carmel Church. The festival, granted approval to construct the adjacent to the site because of con- Bowcraft to come before the board in which begins on Thursday, July 12, addition of a 10,600-square-foot cerns about additional noise, lights, order to make changes or additions will end with a spectacular fireworks water park to the rear of its existing traffic and potential loss of property to its existing property. display on July 16 at Mount Carmel amusement park on Route 22 in values, which the residents believe The application for the use vari- Field on Springfield Avenue. Scotch Plains by the Scotch Plains the water park will impose on their ance and site plan approval was bi- furcated, and the next phase will be * * * * * Board of Adjustment on June 21. neighborhood. Annual Fourth of July Celebra- The board voted 6-1 in favor of Some of the residents formed a a detailed site plan application made to the board. tion, Springfield, 5 p.m. Cost: Adults approving the applicant’s “D”-vari- grassroots, citizens’ coalition, called $5, Children $3, Fireworks at Meisel Expert witnesses, including a pro- ance, to add the water park, which the Scotch Plains Association Con- Field will end the day of family fun, will include a shallow pond, a lazy- cerned with the Environment fessional planner, a noise and traffic expert and the designer of the water rides and entertainment, including river tube-ride, three water slides, a (SPACE), which hired a professional clowns, a dunk tank, prizes, and a park, testified on behalf of Bowcraft maintenance building and a locker engineer to represent their objec- giant 50/50 raffle. Admission in- room/bathroom facility, as well as tions to the board at the meetings. at several prior meetings before the board. cludes food from Outback re-grading of the existing rear park- Bowcraft Amusement Park, which Steakhouse. ing lot. has occupied this parcel of land since The noise expert for Bowcraft, This was the second application the 1940s, preceding many of the Gary Dean, told the board and public * * * * * by the owners, Marke Enterprises, adjacent homes in the area, borders that in his opinion, the addition of a Fireworks in Clark, Sunday, July which is a scaled-down version of both a residential neighborhood on water park would not appreciably 1, 9 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson Re- gional High School Field, 365 the initial application, originally Glenside Avenue and a commercial CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Westfield Avenue, Clark. The streets will be blocked off. Early arrival is recommended. The raindate is Tues- Fanwood Home Plan Unearths day, July 3, at 9 p.m. * * * * * Sensational Soul Cruisers and Fireworks in New Providence, Tues- Concerns Over Area Flooding day, July 3. The public is invited to come to the football field at New By STEPHEN CHIGER would now be off-limits. The result overflows during storm conditions. Providence High School for a con- Specially Written for The Times are some flood-prone streets and Fanwood’s Borough Engineer Ri- cert with the Sensational Soul Cruis- Applicants for a Fanwood con- houses. chard Marsden said that the over- ers at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., fireworks struction project found themselves “Most of Fanwood would never flows originate somewhere in Scotch will fill the sky. fighting an upstream battle on Mon- have been built if today’s standards Plains, though he is not exactly sure * * * * * day, June 18, when their storm water Cheri Rogowsky for The Times were applied,” said Robert H. Kraus, where or why they occur. Orchestra, Jazz and Fireworks, management plan unearthed some HARD WORK PAYS OFF…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors, attorney for the Villane Company. However, Joseph Timko, Assistant pictured, left to right, Lauren Giordano, Katie Dougherty and Lauren Wednesday, July 4, Summit. The long-standing frustrations about area The problem for Tillotson Road Engineer for Scotch Plains, said he Wentzheimer pose after last Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Graduates New Jersey Intergenerational Or- flooding. residents is that they live on a par- didn’t think the problem could be threw their mortarboards up into the sky and Acting Governor Donald T. chestra and jazz legend Rio Clemente Following a night of emotional ticularly low-lying stretch of land, coming from his town. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains, with his speech in hand, prepared to take the will perform in Summit at 7:30 p.m. testimony and hours-long debate, the one which becomes the victim of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 stage as guest speaker. Fireworks will begin between 9 and Fanwood Planning Board voted to 9:15 p.m. postpone approval of a system cre- ated for 226 Tillotson Road, a lot * * * * * being developed by D. Villane Con- School Bd. OKs Technology Plan; Bd. to Bid 78th Annual Central New Jersey struction, LLC. Last February, the July 4th Parade, Plainfield, 10 a.m. company was granted a provisional The Third Annual Mile Run will go-ahead to build a house in the area, For Construction Work at Special Mtg. on July 2 begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the so long as the applicant could create parade procession at 10 a.m. through a storm water management system By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN reason to have it in every single the work on the high school bleach- student accomplishments in the dis- downtown Plainfield. Night activi- that satisfied the planning board. Specially Written for The Times classroom.” ers. Mr. DelSordi explained it will trict. ties will include an outdoor concert The sticking point was whether The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board In his regular update on the take longer to construct the new In addition to scheduling the spe- at Green Brook Park from 5 to 9 the house’s basement could be either of Education unanimously approved progress of the bond referendum, bleachers than originally anticipated, cial July 2 meeting at 7:30 p.m., the p.m., or at West End School from 7 eliminated or protected against a the Schools’ Technology Plan for Business Administrator Anthony so they will not be in place for the fall board approved other adjustments to to 9 p.m. A fireworks display will flood, but the discussion itself proved 2001-2004 at its June 19 meeting. DelSordi asked for a special meet- sports season. its public meeting schedule: the follow. somewhat of a Pandora’s box as resi- Prior to the vote, Alex Grinberg, a ing of the board on Monday, July 2, In other business, the board took Thursday, October 25, meeting was * * * * * dent after resident testified to the parent of a Terrill Middle School to review and, hopefully, approve its first look at the Strategic Plan and moved to Thursday, October 18, and Fireworks at Dusk, Biertuempfel damage that flooding has done to student, urged the board to “find a bids for ongoing work in the dis- District Priorities for 2001-2002. In the Thursday, May 23, 2002 meeting Park in Union will be the setting for their lives and homes. way to engage our teachers in using trict. the objectives outlined for students was rescheduled to Monday, May fireworks on July 4, set to begin at According to Fanwood Mayor technology.” Saying the staff issue Renovations to the Scotch Plains- and academic program, greater em- 20, 2002. dusk. Louis C. Jung, Fanwood citizens have was “under-emphasized” in the tech- Fanwood High School Auditorium phasis was placed on assessing stu- Following the July 2 meeting, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 not been eligible for federal flood nology plan, Mr. Grindberg asked dent learning. Technology training board is not scheduled to meet again insurance since 1977, when Fanwood were scheduled to begin on June 20. the board to place a higher priority was included among the professional until Thursday, August 16. was declassified as a flood plain. As a result, the auditorium is ex- Early Submission Deadline: on training than on obtaining more pected to be closed for five months. development objectives, and com- There were no updates on the status Nevertheless, portions of the bor- hardware. of negotiations between the board All press releases and sub- ough, particularly the northeast cor- The only glitch in the bond projects, munity outreach objectives included He said, “Until we’re sure that to date, has been the need to re-bid greater use of TV-34 to showcase and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- missions to The Times of Scotch ridor, were built on lowlands and Plains -Fanwood must be re- streams, areas which officials say what is there is working, there is no tion Association. The present three- year contract between the board and ceived no later than tomorrow, INDEX teachers’ union is set to expire June Friday, June 29, by 5 p.m. in A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 30. order to be considered for the Business...... Page 18 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 10 Negotiating teams have been meet- July 5 issue. Classifieds...... Page 17 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 13 ing to reach a new agreement. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Bowcraft Fanwood Home Plan Unearths CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 increase the nuisance of noise in the neighborhood, anymore so than traf- Concerns Over Area Flooding fic coming from nearby Route 22. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Water park designer, Winthrop Mr. Marsden said that a joint study because the drainage system that was Knox, told the board that because will be conducted by the two towns designed (by the Villane Company) the park would be closed by 7 p.m., to determine what and where the met all of the criteria and engineering no lights would be required, except problem is. standards (they had set). The catch-22 for very minimal security lighting. Meanwhile, Mayor Jung said that is the neighbors. Their homes never Many of the residents who objected Fanwood has requested “several hun- should have been built,” said Mr. Kraus. to the expansion claimed that Bowcraft dreds of thousands” of dollars The meeting lasted about three was already in violation of previous through the federal and state govern- hours, stretching from 8 p.m. to a conditions laid down by the township, ments so that it can work with Scotch little after 11 p.m. Approximately 12 and should, therefore, not be granted Plains to rectify the problems. Mem- residents and Villane Company em- approval of any expansions. bers of a joint services council, ployees were present, although it was Henry Johnsen, Chairman of SPACE formed by the two towns last spring, suggested that more residents would told The Times of Scotch Plains- have been meeting with Jersey Pro- have attended had there not been a Fanwood that noise from Bowcraft’s fessional Management, a shared ser- local school graduation that evening. public address system was too loud, vices group, since last year. Gregory Cummings, who chairs and in violation of previous conditions Peter Rayner, a representative of the Fanwood Planning Board, said to mitigate the noise in the neighbor- the Cranford group working with the that the evening highlighted the larger hood coming from the park. two towns, was unavailable at press issue of flooding in the Tillotson Mountain Avenue resident Thelma Gerber had a similar complaint regard- time. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Road area, although that was outside ing unmet conditions to mitigate the Marks said he was not aware of the the board’s jurisdiction. noise coming from the Flying Dragon specific project when reached for “I would hope that this (discus- Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Roller Coaster, which Mrs. Gerber comment on June 20. sion) would motivate people to try A YEAR TO REMEMBER…Graduating seniors from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School recently convened outside claimed she could hear from her yard, Mayor Jung said that storms in the and resolve this issue and correct the of the school to form the number of their graduating year. across Route 22. last three to four years have helped problem,” he said. The new application was approved stir the rising tide of local concern. “It’s a regional problem. It goes be- under the stipulations that Bowcraft He called resolving the issue one of yond this little street and this developer Graduates to Attend adhere to a number of new conditions, his top priorities. can’t solve the problem that everybody’s Schundler Defeats Franks as well as abiding by previous condi- At the Monday meeting a number of facing,” said Mr. Kraus, who expects Fairleigh Dickinson tions agreed upon. Those conditions residents, including former Fanwood the board to ultimately approve his SCOTCH PLAINS – The fol- include mitigating noise and lights, Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, said applicant’s proposal. The board will To Win GOP Nomination lowing graduates of Scotch Plains- removing storage sheds, using the pub- they were concerned both about the reconvene on the matter on Wednesday, lic address system for emergencies only effects of development on the inun- July 25, although the meeting will now CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fanwood High School will attend and no buses on weekends. scrutiny in the press over his past local ties to both candidates. Fairleigh Dickinson University’s dated area, as well as the outcome of be closed to citizen testimony. Of the approximately 60 residents creating another house that they felt The board did approve two vari- business dealings and was replaced While Mr. Schundler grew up in the Florham-Madison campus in Sep- who attended the meeting, about half by Mr. Franks. area and graduated from Westfield High tember. was destined for flooding trouble. ances for the Tillotson project on were there in support of the water park. “I think it’s (construction is) just Monday, a front yard setback and a Still, some have suggested that there School, Mr. Franks had represented the Christopher Buteas, the son of Residents in support of the applica- was more at stake in this contest than the town as both a Seventh District Con- Susan Spirko and Christopher going to subject another family to losses 20-foot-wide expansion of the drive- tion, however, did not live immedi- in that area,” said Carol Sheppard, a way, which will fan out from 10 feet gubernatorial candidacy. gressman and 22nd District State As- Buteas of Fanwood, will major in ately adjacent to the park. “This is really a contest between two semblyman. management information sys- Tillotson Road resident. Her husband, to allow a two-car garage. different philosophies within the Repub- Judy Brady, a local resident, said she tems. Cormac Ryan Egenton Bill Sheppard, testified that every home lican Party,” said Ingrid Reed, Director voted for Mr. Schundler on Tuesday. “I Rachel Marie DeVico, the on the street has lost its foundation over of the Eagleton New Jersey Project at like the way he treated Jersey City and I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graduates Vanderbilt the years and that the borough has not Rutgers University. “The (typically mod- hope he’s going to treat us the same way.” DeVico of Scotch Plains, plans to FANWOOD – Vanderbilt Univer- kept promises to fix the problem. Graduation erate) Republican Party has taken a lot of “I think he will bring a lot of new and John Dupont, engineer for the Villane major in English language and sity in Nashville, Tenn. has reported CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lumps lately; it’s a little shaky,” she said, innovative programs to the state,” said literature. Company, said that the water manage- referring to the budget deficit, racial pro- Westfield resident Kevin Pinkowski, who that Fanwood resident Cormac Ryan ment system he designed would not marks by telling the seniors, “You’ve filing issues, the departure of former also voted for Mr. Schundler. Kelly L. Gayara, the daughter Egenton received his Bachelor of Mu- been voted off the island.” His “Sur- of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gayara of only prevent the construction from Governor Christine Whitman, and Mr. Mr. Pinkowski said it was Mr. sic Degree at the Blair School of Music. vivor” reference was followed by Scotch Plains, will major in elec- causing additional flooding, it would DiFrancesco’s withdrawal from the Schundler’s fiscal agenda that attracted The son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O. nominally help nearby drainage. He general advice on how to approach governor’s race. him to the candidate. tronic filmmaking and digital the changes the graduates will soon video design. Egenton, Cormac majored in viola and agreed to expand the system, adding The need for unity seemed to be on During his victory, Mr. Schundler was an extra pipe, at the board’s request. encounter. both candidates’ minds Tuesday night. joined on stage by former Presidential Krista Nicole Hicks, the daugh- studied biology. “Keep your eyes on the road,” ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks Mr. Marsden, whose expertise is “I did not win this (election), you did,” candidate Jack Kemp, State Senate Ma- in hydraulics, supported the plan, and “It’s okay to stop and ask for said Mr. Schundler in his acceptance jority Leader John O. Bennett and Jim of Scotch Plains, will major in Evan Dornbush Placed directions,” were other parts of his speech in front of hundreds of supporters. Gilmore, Chairman of the Republican biology. calling it “very conservative.” On Spring Dean’s List Mr. Dupont said he recognized the oration. “This has to become one party. Join me in National Committee. Veronica Kodatt, the daughter Valedictorian Jennifer Seto and bringing the (Republican) party together.” The gubernatorial candidate also re- of Janice Kodatt of Fanwood and SCOTCH PLAINS – Interim Dean area’s overall problems, but that his company’s responsibility was only Salutatorian Catherine Mangan Mr. Schundler went on to invite “all the ceived a congratulatory phone call from the late Richard Kodatt, has not Jean Folkerts of The George Wash- also spoke. Kaliq Chang, respond- Democrats and Independents to join us.” President George W. Bush. “I look for- chosen a major. ington University in Washington, to insure that their development does not add to the existing troubles. ing to the question of what he wants And in a race which has been notori- ward to seeing you as governor of the D.C. reported that Evan Dornbush to do with his future said, “You ous for mud-slinging and negative cam- great state of New Jersey,” the President of Scotch Plains was named to the “You have a very serious problem, no doubt about it,” said Mr. Dupont. know they actually pay people to paigning, Mr. Franks’ speech was par- told Mr. Schundler. Get With The Times: Dean’s List of honor students in ticularly conciliatory. “Now we must Mr. Schundler made campaign prom- Nevertheless, after hearing testi- test out mattresses?” come together and rally behind Bret ises to lower property taxes and reform Visit www.goleader.com! Columbian School of Arts and Sci- mony from residents, a number of A performance of Billy Joel’s Schundler,” Mr. Franks said. “United we education. He vowed to remove the Gar- ences for the spring semester 2001. board members seemed ready to “And So It Goes,” sung by a group will march to victory in November.” den State Parkway tolls by the end of next scrap the whole site. Since the board of seniors, quieted the spectators Mr. Franks said it is unlikely that he year and overturn the Mount Laurel court has already granted approval for con- and saddened many. will pursue elected office again. decision requiring that towns provide for struction, a decision along those lines Cheers and the occasional fog- If Mr. Schundler’s victory was a low to moderate income housing. As part could have resulted in a lawsuit, horn blast accompanied the award- surprise, so was the high voter turnout of that decision, towns are allowed to sell officials said. ing of the diplomas, after which registered. Though predictions were their allotted amount of low income hous- “I believe that they (the planning Senior Class President Robert Bugg low at the beginning of the day, over ing to other communities. board) were faced with a catch-22 addressed his class. 319,251 Republicans cast their bal- Locally, Mr. Franks won Westfield by He said, “Don’t be afraid to take lots, reportedly the highest amount in one vote, 1,048 to 1,047 (excluding ab- chances in life, because you never about a decade. And while high voter sentee and provisional tallies); know where they may take you.” turnout had been expected to help Mr. Mountainside, 389 to 311; Scotch Plains, After his remarks, he congratu- Franks’ bid, it tipped the scales in favor 886 to 577, and Fanwood, 365 to 213. Fireworks lated the new alumni and then threw of Mr. Schundler. Mr. Schundler captured 74 percent of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 his square cap into the air. His cap Although Franks, a four-time con- vote in his home county of Hudson, 60 Oceanfest, Long Branch, July was joined by those of his fellow gressman, was looking for a big victory percent of the Morris County vote and 68 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fireworks students in littering the air for a in his home base of Union County, he percent in Hunterdon County. Mr. Franks brief moment. A single roll of toi- was only able to beat Mr. Schundler 56 was strongest in Union County with 56 around 9:15 p.m. Vendors and ac- to 44 percent. Meanwhile, Mr. Schundler percent of the total vote and in South tivity booths will line the entire let paper flew with the caps in won — often by large margins — in 15 Jersey counties such as Cape May, 53 length of the promenade. Activi- celebration. out of New Jersey’s 21 counties, earn- percent, and Cumberland, 54 percent. ties will include three-on-three Eighty-four percent of the gradu- ing 74 percent in Hudson County, his In the Democratic race, candidate and basketball tournament and dem- ates will go on to attend four-year home. Woodbridge Mayor Jim McGreevey de- onstrations of extreme in-line skat- colleges or universities. The Republican Primary looked to feated opponent Elliot Greenspan, 96 to ing and skateboarding. The evening The Class of 2001 achieved great be particularly interesting in Westfield 4 percent, and will face Mr. Schundler in will culminate in fireworks over the academic success. Seventeen stu- and the surrounding area, which claim the fall. ocean. dents were National Merit Schol- * * * * * ars. One, Kaliq Chang, was a Na- Macy’s “Voices of Liberty,” Man- tional Semifinalist. – the others hattan, July 4, 9 p.m. The 25th were commended scholars. Alison CONGRATULATIONS…Scotch Plains resident, Certified Public Accountant anniversary show will be a 30- Wilks, one of the commended All and Professor of Accounting at the Florham-Madison campus of Fairleigh minute display launched simulta- scholars, also a Presidential Dickinson University, J. Richard Chaplin, left, receives congratulations for his neously around the city. The main Scholar. Alison scored a perfect 30 years of service from University President J. Michael Adams. fireworks display is launched from 1600 on her SAT exam. Trees & four barges in the East River be- Students excelled not only in the tween 23rd and 42nd Streets, with classroom, but also in pursuit of satellite shows staged in the East their extracurricular activities. Shrubs River at the South Street Seaport “The Moonglowers,” SPFHS’s jazz and in the Hudson River near 42nd band, was named tops in Street and the Statue of Liberty. Fanscotian, the school’s newspa- 20% - Public transportation and an early per. They also captured first place arrival are recommended. for the first time at a state-wide * * * * * band competition. The boys soccer 50%Off July Fourth Celebration and Fire- team won its seventh Union County works, Asbury Park, sometime af- title and finished 14th in the Star- ter sunset. Stake out a spot on the Ledger’s state rankings. boardwalk or beach a bit before dusk, SPFHS Principal David Heisey as the fireworks will begin some- spoke to the graduates, comment- time after sunset. This year’s cel- ing how these are, “the most chang- ebration will include live music, with ing times in our nation’s history.” rock songs pumping from The Stone Pony and country tunes from The Mr. Heisey implored the gradu- Hitching Rail. 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By DEBORAH MADISON be held to allow legislators to discuss ing our own policy, rather than allow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the details. The final policy will most anyone else to come in and dictate a WASHINGTON, D.C. — The new likely be worded by the Attorney policy to us on how to handle this Union County policy, the Law En- General using the Union County problem.” forcement Traffic Stops and Investi- policy as an example,” Mr. Wald The Union County policy can be gatory Detention Policy, designed to explained. viewed in its entirety on the Union curb profiling by the police, was Union County Prosecutor Thomas County Web site at: highlighted at a Washington, D.C. V. Manahan and Scotch Plains Chief www.unioncountynj.org under key press conference held by Senator Jon of Police Thomas O’Brien, who was words: “constitutional offices,” then Corzine on Wednesday, June 13. head of the Union County Police “prosecutor.” The county policy, which will go Chiefs Association, attended the D.C. Mr. Manahan said that of the thou- into effect on Sunday, July 1, re- press conference as representative sands of police stops each year, there quires the police to record the age, authors of the policy. have been only a handful of alleged race and gender of those involved in There are several municipalities racial profiling complaints in Union motor vehicle traffic stops, the rea- that have had similar profiling data- County. sons for all motor vehicle stops and tracking programs in place since There have been more complaints whether a summons was issued. Of- January, including Westfield and of alleged age bias reports by teen ficers will also have to record Union, Mr. Manahan said. However, drivers, than alleged racial bias stops, whether they conducted a search the Union County policy is among he added. and the reasons for doing so. The the first in the United States that “This policy is more preventative policy also applies to all non-motor creates a uniform policy for the en- than corrective,” he said. “It enhances David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times vehicle stops and detentions of pe- tire county, he added. Additionally, the public’s confidence in the crimi- ASKING A VERY SERIOUS QUESTION...Some very serious questions were asked at the “Dump the Deck” rally which destrians. it requires not only race, but gender nal justice system.” was held at the Elm Street soccer field in Westfield on June 23. Among the many concerns was the issue of pedestrian safety. At the Washington, D.C. press and age tracking as well, in order to “This will not be implemented on conference, Senator Corzine pro- insure that no type of bias is being the national level overnight, but it posed related national legislation that routinely carried out. has an excellent chance of passing will withhold funding to any munici- In addition to each Chief of Police because of the support from so many Fanwood Borough Council Seeks Prompt pality that does not enact a similar reviewing the data every month, the legislators and the President,” Mr. profiling policy or that shows a vio- policy stipulates that the informa- Wald added. lation of such a policy. tion will be submitted quarterly to Co-sponsors of the national legis- Passage of New Open Records Legislation Director of Communications for the Prosecutor’s Office for analysis. lation include Senators Russell FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- by expert witnesses for developers shadows. Public confidence is in- Senator Corzine’s office, David Wald, An integral part of the policy will Feingold and Hillary Clinton. And, ough Council, on a 5-0 vote, called prior to a planning board hearing. said that the Union County policy creased, and the possibility of a serious be to correctly analyze the data so President George W. Bush included for prompt passage of a new open “In a court proceeding,” Mr. mistake is reduced,” Mr. Whitaker said. was featured as an example of the that we don’t disengage law enforce- this type of national legislation in his public records act, which is now Whitaker noted, “these reports would He noted that the bill currently type of legislation that could be ment or unfairly stigmatize officers election promises, Mr. Wald said. pending in the New Jersey General have to be made available to oppos- implemented in each county, in ev- pending in the Assembly is the result who are simply doing their jobs,” Assembly. ing parties. Unless objectors can re- of “serious and extensive negotia- ery state, in order to comply with the Mr. Manahan added. Adoption of the measure, Assem- view them prior to a planning board tions” involving almost all interested proposed national legislation and to Chief O’Brien said of the policy, See it all on the Web! bly Bill No. 1309, was urged in a meeting, the objectors can’t effec- avoid funding consequences. parties. It provides three ways to “Union County has always been very resolution authored by Council Presi- tively challenge the developer’s ex- appeal a denial of access to a public “The national legislation was pro- progressive on issues. We decided to www.goleader.com dent Joel Whitaker. It recommends perts. Likewise, if objectors submit record. In addition to a suit in Supe- posed last week. Next, hearings will take a proactive position by design- adoption prior to the November elec- reports by expert witnesses, devel- rior Court, which is currently per- tions. Mr. Whitaker noted that New opers need them before the hearing.” mitted, persons denied access could Jersey once was a leader among states In other cases, municipal manag- appeal to the local municipal court in permitting its citizens access to ers have refused to make available or to a new state public records coun- public records. But time, develop- labor contracts covering municipali- cil. In all cases, expedited proce- ment of new technologies as well as ties, severance agreements for fired dures would be established. new government requirements have school superintendents, etc., Mr. It provides for protection of critical eroded public access to important Whitaker stated. In two recent cases, law enforcement and crime victim information needed to make informed Fanwood has made available docu- information, while insuring that mem- decisions. ments which aren’t covered under bers of the public have access to infor- “Confidence in government re- the current open public records law. mation needed to assess the perfor- quires confidence that there are no The first was responses by borough mance of law enforcement agencies. secret deals,” Mr. Whitaker said. department heads to recommenda- It establishes a new privacy pro- “Access to public records is an im- tions made by the state’s local gov- tection council in state government portant part of that process.” ernment budget review team. The to provide the maximum protection The councilman said one major second was reports prepared by the of personal private information. It problem with New Jersey’s current borough’s planning consultant on establishes a timetable under which law is that it guarantees access only to ways to revitalize its downtown. public records must be made avail- documents which are required by law Neither report had to be made avail- able, along with provisions for ex- to be maintained by governmental able to the public under current law, tending that time when the records entities. Thus, he indicated, some plan- he noted. must be retrieved from storage or ning boards have refused to make “We believe government operates requires extensive research, Mr. available to objectors reports prepared best in the sunshine, and not in dark Whitaker explained.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 3 Bagger, Kean Introduce Bill to Form News Highlights Alan M. Augustine Colon Cancer Fund

TRENTON — Assemblymen “Our legislation is a fitting tribute efforts on behalf of his constituents Thomas H. Kean, Jr. and Richard H. to Assemblyman Augustine’s val- in District 22, as well as his legisla- Bagger, both Westfield Republicans iant fight against cancer, and will tive work, which had a positive im- KENILWORTH – Schering- mendations Program. aircraft noise and that a requirement from the 22nd District, have intro- not only honor his memory, but also pact on all New Jerseyans. He be- Plough Corporation in Kenilworth Nominations for the awards must be included for the Federal Aviation duced legislation which establishes continue his tradition of helping lieved it was his mission to improve has awarded a $17,000 grant to the be submitted by Monday, July 2. Administration to analyze the noise the Alan M. Augustine Colon Can- others,” said Assemblyman Kean, lives and, with this bill, he will be Union County Prosecutor’s Office Application forms are available from impact of each alternative plan using cer Research Fund. whose district includes parts of able to do that for a long, long time,” that will allow the Essex County/ the Union County Division of Cul- a variety of noise measurements in- Mr. Augustine, who served in the Union, Morris, Somerset and said Assembly Bagger. Union County Auto Theft Task Force tural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl cluding annual day-night average of Assembly for nine years, retired on Middlesex Counties, and who is Incidence rates of colon cancer (ATTF) to purchase two laptop com- Street, Elizabeth 07202. For more noise levels. March 31 to focus on his battle with completing the unexpired term of are declining due to increased and cancer. He died on June 11 at Father Mr. Augustine. better screening and early interven- puters to increase the unit’s mobile information, please call (908) 558- * * * * * data terminal system. 2550 or dial 711 for New Jersey Hudson House, a hospice in Eliza- According to statistics, cancer of tion, but its cause is not known. The system is connected to a cellu- Relay Service. TRENTON –Legislation that would beth. the colon is the third most common Funds from the Augustine pro- lar network that enables police offic- appropriate $40 million to the Depart- To be administered by the Depart- cancer in men and women. It claimed gram will be used to provide grants * * * * * ment of Human Services to help reduce ers to instantaneously link with the WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an ment of Health and Senior Services, the lives of over 55,000 people na- for projects on the causes, preven- National Crime Information Center the number of people on the state’s the fund will provide grants for co- tionwide in 2000, accounting for tion, screening, treatment, amelio- effort to reduce aircraft noise over development disabilities waiting list for – an enhanced computerized infor- New Jersey and make airplane routes lon cancer research projects through about 11 percent of all cancer deaths. ration and cure of colon cancer. mation system developed by State group homes has received final approval the New Jersey State Commission This year, Assemblyman Augustine The projects will cover a wide range safer, freshman Congressman in the State Senate. Police and the Federal Bureau of Michael A. Ferguson (R-7th), a mem- on Cancer Research. lost his life to colon cancer. of areas including basic, behav- Investigation (FBI) – to query about Sponsored by Senator Kevin Currently, the Cancer Research Mr. Augustine’s legislative part- ioral, clinical, demographic, epi- ber of the House Transportation Com- O’Toole (R-21st), the funds are to be license plates and other driver infor- mittee, has announced that $8.5 mil- Commission does not provide grants ner and personal friend for the past demiologic and psychosocial re- mation from their patrol vehicles. appropriated to the Division of Devel- nine years, Assemblyman Bagger lion in funds to redesign New Jersey’s opmental Disabilities and are the final for colon cancer research because of search. The Task Force, a multi-jurisdic- airspace has been included in next portion of the $80 million that was to limited funding. The Kean-Bagger said he knows Mr. Augustine would The Augustine measure has been tional effort between the two coun- year’s transportation spending bill. have been expended on projects to measure appropriates $100,000 for be pleased, humbled and grateful referred to the Assembly Appro- ties, was launched in the early 1990s Mr. Ferguson is pushing for a plan reduce the community services wait- such grants this year, and renews for the honor being accorded him. priations Committee for review. The to reduce the stolen car rate in the that reduces aircraft noise and pro- ing list. that allocation each following year. “Alan was well known for his committee is chaired by Mr. Bagger. area. vides an ocean routing alternative as “This money will be used to estab- * * * * * part of the required environmental lish community-based facilities for ELIZABETH – The Union County impact study. He also wants the rede- individuals with mental illnesses, de- Board of Chosen Freeholders are sign to use higher altitudes during velopmental disabilities and other accepting nominations for the 14th airport approach and faster ascents physical and emotional problems,” Annual Historic Preservation Com- after take off to reduce the impact of said Senator O’Toole, a Verona resi- dent. “It will also help existing divi- sions solve more problems and ex- Scotch Plains Republicans to Hold pand services for the developmen- tally disabled.” Picnic Saturday at Brookside Park Under S-1088, a number of divi- sions under the Department of Hu- SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch Plains Grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and ice man Services will divide the nearly Republicans will hold a picnic this cream will offered. $40 million. Specifically, the Divi- Saturday, June 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. at “Bring the children, your softball sion of Developmental Disabilities will Brookside Park. mitts, baseball hats and a big appe- receive $23.5 million and the Divi- The picnic, which will feature re- tite,” Mr. Celantano said. “It prom- sion of Mental Health Services will freshments and softball and bocce ises to be a banner day for that home- receive $11.2 million. ball games, will offer the chance for town spirit.” Additionally, the Division of Youth township residents to meet business- Tickets are $25 per family or $10 and Family Services will be given man and Republican candidate for per person. For more information $3.3 million and the Commission for the Scotch Plains Township Council, please call Lisa or Jamie Denman at the Blind and Visually Impaired will Guy Celentano. (908) 322-3066 or drop checks off receive $695,000. Pony rides, a moon walk, face payable to the Scotch Plains Repub- The legislation now heads to Acting painting, a clown and door prizes lican Picnic at the home of the Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco for will be included in the festivities. Denmans. his signature.

Ingrid McKinley and Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times PREPARE TO ENJOY THE FIREWORKS...The night skies will be lighting up and explosions will send shock waves throughout the area on July 4 when America celebrates its 225th year of independence. These pictures were taken last year at Deerfield School in Mountainside.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE TIMES ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and DD and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Legislation to Stress Abstinence DDTM Member of: Member of: Diction Deception New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association In Schools Needs Closer Evaluation Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Below are four arcane words, each with four definitions – only one is cor- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Editor’s Note: The following is testi- comprehensive research on this subject. mony delivered by Jill J. Sawers in rect. The others are made up. Are you P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street We must use temperance and judgment P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Westfield before the State Senate Edu- before rushing legislation. If we are to sharp enough to discern this deception of Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 cation Committee on June 14. legislate curricula, we must evaluate all diction? Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 relevant material as proof supporting a If you can guess one correctly – good * * * * * guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Hello, to a very distinguished panel. very broad mandate. It is my belief that POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at work is yet to be done on the issue of vidual. If you get three – word expert. If P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 My name is Jill Johnson Sawers. My you get all four – You must have a lot of educational background is as follows: I altering an established Core Curriculum Standard. We must become better edu- free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. spent my elementary through high school All words and correct definitions years in New Jersey public schools, I a cated on this issue. To cloud the issue and to make an come from the board game Diction Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte have a BA in biology, a master’s degree Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR in health education and I am currently argument, abstinence is not the only com- pletely reliable means of birth control and Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Brion Devlin completing another master’s degree in Answers to last week’s arcane counseling psychology. sexually transmitted disease avoidance, words. COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS GRAPHICS MARKETING there are other behaviors which provide 1. Rhigosis – The sensation of cold Karen M. Hinds A good education is irreplaceable. On Paul J. Peyton Melissa Betkowski a personal front, I am married and the 100 percent protection and involve sexual 2. Tertulia – A social gathering BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER EDUCATION mother of two daughters who attend activity. I do not condone and condemn, 3. Foveolate – Marked by minute de- I simply believe we should not ask our SUBSCRIPTION PRICE public school. When I am not tending to pressions or pits the needs of my family, I am volunteer- educators to emphasize any one form of 4. Epulotic – Having a healing power One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 ing in my daughters’ school. I volunteer behavior over another. It is confusing enough without expressing opinion and EROTEME for the Women’s College Club and serve 1. The question mark on the State Public Affairs Committee of insisting all New Jersey districts adhere to curriculum designed to address very 2. Hash made of meat scraps; jumbled New Jersey Junior Leagues. 3. A storage chamber for religious New Policy Tracking Age, Race, Gender To my knowledge educators in New local issues. We must present the facts accurately and assist our students in prob- relics Jersey are not asked to serve as surrogate 4. An ancient Hebrew religious sect parent or even asked to act on behalf of lem solving and offer exercises that de- On All Traffic Stops Is Long Overdue the parent, but are required to meet a velop critical thinking about these very ESCULIC promise given to every family. This important life choices. Facing a dilemma 1. Particular or fussy promise is made by the New Jersey in the classroom is safer than facing it on 2. Pertaining to the horse chestnut The Union County Prosecutor’s Office and joint Although no statistics were kept prior to this Department of Education for a thorough the street. We must not interfere with the 3. Peace loving; serene Police Chiefs of Union County behind the implemen- legislation, just ask any person of color, and they can and efficient education for all. development of consciousness and val- 4. Exaggeration ues. In the end, a student will be equipped tation of the new profiling policy for the county must be tell you, which towns they know to avoid driving Our students, sons and daughters have BOTRYOID benefited from the current Core Curricu- to make informed decisions, if he/she is applauded for enacting legislation whose time has through. Take a poll of the teenage drivers you know, allowed careful thoughtful examination 1. In botany, tissue composed of pit- lum Content Standards since 1993. Preg- ted ducts come. The new Union County policy, slated to be and find out how many times a week they are nancy rates in New Jersey have dropped of the problem. If we need a bill which addresses the 2. Having an ashy color or hue implemented on Sunday, July 1, will require the track- stopped. Ask any woman, and most will likely be over this time. Our curriculum is working! 3. A genius; person of high intelli- If decreasing the incidence of un- effectiveness of the current Core Cur- ing of age, race, sex and reasons for all motor vehicle able to tell you a story or two of being pulled over for riculum Standard, fine. I would even gence planned pregnancy and the transmission 4. Resembling a grape cluster in form stops as well as pedestrian stops and detentions. apparently no reason at all. How many times do we of sexually transmitted diseases is the volunteer to serve on this select commit- This policy is long overdue and our local police turn around when someone is pulled over to see who goal, Senate Bill No. 868 must be evalu- tee as a fair minded New Jerseyian, OLF 1. A type of barley grain chiefs and county prosecutor must be commended it is? Take a public opinion poll. ated more closely. If sexual abstinence mother, and committed volunteer. Im- for New Jersey teens is the goal, then proving standards in this state demon- 2. A bullfinch for recognizing the need for this type of legislation. Not all, but some towns have a well-known repu- Senate Bill No. 868 must be evaluated strates leadership, wisdom, and com- 3. A mentally dull, listless person It is an acknowledgement of something that minority tation for pulling over minority drivers as well as for more closely, if there is legislating for mitment. Hastily altering an already suc- 4. Slang for often drivers, underage drivers and female drivers have harassing teen drivers and female drivers for reasons the purpose of appeasement, then Senate cessful program does not. Answers will appear in next week’s Bill No. 868 must be evaluated closely. Jill J. Sawers issue. been stating for a long time; that systematic biased that non-minority, older, male drivers are much less This issue is too important. We need Westfield profiling still exists and is practiced in our local frequently stopped for. communities by local law enforcement. Unfortunately, we will never be able to quantify Postpone or Delay WHS Graduation, See More Letters But wait. That is not exactly what any of them are just how much of an imbalance existed in traffic stops On Page 5 admitting to. or how much this new legislation will change the way But Don’t Cancel Commencement The statement of purpose of the Union County in which the police operate because statistics were Words that usually describe a high school balance planned as weather permitted. How Many Mall Stores profiling policy is carefully worded to not confess never kept. And since no problem ever existed, it will graduation...wonderful...happy...exciting! These graduates deserve the acco- Advertise In Newspaper? that any profiling on a local level ever actually be even more difficult to measure how much the None of which could be used to describe lades they did not receive. A record Kudos to Michelle LePoidevin for her existed. The policy’s statement of purpose says that, situation improves due to the legislation. Westfield High School’s graduation this number of National Honor Society mem- year. bers, a bright eager and prepared group Pen & Ink column on June 14 - “A “Integrity and impartiality of law enforcement offic- It will also be interesting to see how the data will Four years of growing relationships, of young people ready to go out into the Village of Mall Stores, A Sidewalk Of ers is critical to ensure public confidence in our be analyzed and interpreted. Will departments in- developing a sense of self, and working world as young adults...what message Dining: Welcome Restaurant Row.” I criminal justice system. Public confidence in the form their officers of reaching certain quotas each to accomplish academic goals all culmi- does this send? can find only one fault — it should have nate at graduation. The purpose of the We live in Westfield, confident that been more prominently placed in the criminal justice system can be eroded whenever ‘it is month? Will towns with unusually high numbers be ceremony is to celebrate these achieve- the school system is teaching our chil- paper. believed’ that law enforcement officers are not per- made public? ments and publicly applaud them. dren the importance of their education At the risk of being impertinent and forming their duties in an impartial, professional and Will we see local cover-ups of the statistics down Excitement, pride and anticipation and the value it will bring them in the politically incorrect, how much adver- grown as the long awaited event ap- future. We as parents work hard to instill tising do these mall stores do in our local unbiased manner.” The authors of the policy must be the road? Will non-minority drivers complain of proaches. Family and friends travel from that value. It was our hope that the papers? Might be nice to know. By my commended for their finesse in constructing a state- reverse bias profiling? around the country gathering to attend a educators would enforce that value. own unscientific survey of the past four ment of purpose that sidesteps any admittance of According to Union County Prosecutor Thomas high school graduation. Postpone a graduation...Delay a to six weeks, none! With all the excitement and anticipa- graduation...But don’t cancel a gradua- Your friendly neighborhood curmudg- actual guilt. It is only a “perception” that profiling Manahan, the new policy is preventative, not correc- tion at its peak, who would ever think a tion. eon and gadfly. exists that must be corrected. tive and “of the thousands of stops, only a handful high school graduation would be can- Kathy Fitzpatrick Marguerite Newson The statement of purpose continues to say, “The have resulted in alleged racial profiling reports.” Is celed? At Westfield High School, it was. Westfield Westfield purpose of the policy is to maintain and foster public this evidence that no problem previously existed or The graduation began. The students processed on to the field and the sun was confidence by the citizens of Union County.” proof of the lack of confidence the minority public shining. The first speeches proceeded Open Space Tax May Springboard This carefully constructed sentence presumes that had in the self-corrective justice of the system? and the sun disappeared. As Dr. Petix such a confidence already exists and does not admit There are many who might agree with the Prosecu- began his speech, a dark thundercloud One Freeholder to Higher Office blew in. The wind blew, thunder boomed to any problem existing. The statement of purpose tor, that such systematic racism, sexism and agism and lighting struck. It was apparent that a It appears that the Union County open ing areas, one day will be able to look out goes on to say, “The policy, in most respects, repre- never existed. To those unbelievers, we recommend rain storm would gush any second. Dr. space tax will. become the personal ac- your windows everyday, towards the sents a reaffirmation of existing policies and prac- that they befriend a person of color and take a long Petix continued and said he would finish count of one freeholder, if they have Watchung Reservation, and see the new his speech. He did. He then directed their way. To fund projects and acquisi- obelisk of the freeholder who has done tices. In order to sustain and enhance professional- ride with them through certain towns, which have a graduates only to cross the street to the tions in their district of the county, spring- the most with the open space tax monies, ism within its ranks.” Once again, it is to sustain the reputation for being biased, before July 1, to see for Edison Intermediate School gym for 30 boarding them into a higher elected of- looming over the three tops and adorn- ongoing existence of ‘no problem’. In conclusion, themselves. minutes as the storm passed and we would fice by showing the voters, “All the good ing the newly-refurbished Trailside Na- resume. Most parents and guests waited things that they have done.” Yet Eliza- ture Museum that will serve as the base the statement says, “it is formulated upon the premise Of course, an obvious remedy to avoid becoming in their cars or the corridors of Edison. beth, where I live, is not going to see one of the statute that honors said freeholder. that the overwhelming majority of those officers are a victim of biased profiling, some might say, is The storm passed. Dr. Petix announced red cent spent in the largest voting bloc Vincent Lehotsky dedicated professionals who perform their sworn simply for drivers to comply with all of the traffic over the P.A. system that, “All seniors within the county. Elizabeth could pick up their diplomas in the gym.” You, in Westfield and the surround- duties with integrity and honor.” No mention of those laws to the letter to avoid giving the police any reason And that was that! No ceremony! No who don’t. At no point does the policy admit that bias at all for pulling them over. applause! No congratulations! The profiling ever existed. The unspoken rejoinder to that is, especially if graduates were dazed and disappointed Learning Disabilities Association The statement does admit that public confidence you’re not an older, white male. with queried looks on their faces as they rambled around searching for a family Thanks Staff, Community for Support “can be eroded” whenever “it is believed” that such And finally, we should absolutely commend all of member or friend. bias exists. It does not even admit to this having the fine men in blue, from our local towns, who have Most disturbing to me was Dr. Petix’s The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Learning lent and engaging programs containing creative ideas on how we can help our happened. never seen traffic in terms of black and white. response to my question, “Why can’t we Disabilities Association (LDA) has com- return to the field and complete the pleted another successful year of programs children improve their skills in auditory ceremony? The storm has passed!” “Most for the parents and students. Success is processing, everyday math, special as- of the graduates have their robes off,” he based on you, the volunteer, the parent or pects of our children and dynamics of replied. “It’s 110 degrees in the gym,” I the staff who found time from often a hectic the family. Letters to the Editor said. “Most of the people have left,” he schedule to plan, teach or learn a topic that We appreciate the support that the said. “They are waiting in their cars as was of interest to this community. Resolve counselors have provided the you requested,” I replied. It is only appropriate to express our association by administrating the fifth- Westfield High School Principal Explains Decision In my view, Dr. Petix was conde- appreciation to the special education grade After School Kids (ASK) pro- scending and demeaning to me. I don’t teachers and community members who gram. This program, supported by a grant Leading to Cancellation of Graduation Ceremony feel he showed any sympathy or com- have allocated time to facilitate our 2000- through the Municipal Alliance Com- passion for the students who have worked 2001 programs. They are Scotch Plains- mittee (MAC), provided an opportunity On Wednesday, June 20, the Westfield As the program proceeded, a cool tions of individuals of the Class of 2001. so hard for 12 years. Fanwood staff members Susan Buccola, for the student to acquire knowledge and High School commencement exercise was breeze stirred, and as I began to an- It is a wonderful class that will always be The portion of the ceremony that Dr. Roberta Fisher, Nancy Noppenberger, discuss his/her concerns about interrupted by a severe thunderstorm that nounce the honor awards, I could sense fondly remembered as an integral part of Petix so swiftly eliminated was the most Lauren Share, Merrie Snow, Dr. Robert transitioning into middle school. aborted the ceremony. Parents, graduates a restlessness from the stands that is the Westfield High School tradition. important part, the graduates receiving Zaremba, Dr. Janie Feldman of This year Bernadette Lopez and my- and their friends were understandably atypical at this juncture of the ceremony. their diplomas. Cranford High School Watchung Psychological Associates and self are stepping down as Co-Presidents. disappointed and have since asked how When I began to address the class, I was Robert G. Petix Dr. Jill Harris of Children’s Specialized During our four years we have met a Principal altered their graduation ceremony to en- this could have happened. surprised by an uncharacteristic inatten- able all the graduates to receive their Hospital. lot of wonderful people who share the The graduation ceremony is always tiveness. In the middle of my speech, I Westfield High School diplomas first and include as much of the These professionals presented excel- same passion in finding the strategies planned for Kehler Stadium with the Ar- looked up and saw the ominous dark and tools to assist our children in learn- mory as a backup location when inclem- clouds approaching from the direction ing and interacting with others. We wish ent weather is anticipated. Every year on of the high school, saw a bolt of light- the new President, Christine Bumiller, graduation day, my office calls the weather ning and then heard a clap of thunder. and the board much success in the up- bureau or the weather person at a radio or Realizing that there was impending coming year. TV station and asks for the forecast for danger, I then asked everyone to go to As we begin to plan for next year’s Westfield from 6 to 8 p.m. We also ask Edison Intermediate School for shelter. programs, we need volunteers who share the specific question, “If you were mak- I said a decision would be made and an interest in improving the success of ing the decision, would you hold the announced in half an hour as to whether our children. We appreciate any amount graduation ceremony inside or outside?” we would continue the ceremony. of time you can share with the associa- This year, the weather person told us When the rain came, it was a typical tion. Questions or comments can be there was virtually no chance of thun- June early evening thunderstorm: short directed to P.O. Box 283, Fanwood, derstorms in Union County during the and drenching. When it ended, the field at 07023. hours of the commencement exercise the stadium was soaked, and there was a Karyn S. Steele and that we should “go inside.” distinct possibility that further storms Co-President A decision on the location of the cer- would follow. The metal ramps and alumi- SP-F Learning Disabilities emony must be made by no later than num stage could no longer be used because Association noon so that, if necessary, 2,400 chairs of the threat of more lightning. The wet Scotch Plains can be set up in the Armory and the sound ground created a safety hazard that prohib- system and stage can be readied in either ited further use of the sound system. The Deadlines location. Placement of video equipment, ceremony could not continue. General News - Friday 4pm delivery or programs, arrangement of Once the ceremony was canceled, there Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm flowers, and orientation of staff assisting was no choice but to distribute the diplo- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm in the ceremony must also be completed mas to waiting graduates. Sadly, gradu- in the early afternoon. Once the decision ates and their parents and guests were How To Reach Us is made, there is no turning back. deprived of some of the most memorable E-Mail - [email protected] When I arrived at the stadium with portions of the commencement ceremony Phone - (908) 232-4407 guest speaker Karey Harwood at 5:55 because of the unexpected storm. Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 p.m., neither I nor anyone in the proces- Since Thursday, I have worked with PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 sion near me had any knowledge or parents to plan a second ceremony to indication that a severe thunderstorm honor the graduates and provide closure In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield was imminent. No one with whom I for them and their families. This event 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains spoke suggested that we could expect was held on Monday, June 25, in the Submittal Formats rain before the conclusion of the cer- Westfield High School auditorium at 7 Photos - B/W and Color emony. p.m. At the ceremony, participating Had I any inkling that the ceremony graduates heard their names called, No Panoramic or Polaroid would be interrupted, I would have walked across the stage, received their Typed, not handwritten skipped the speeches, presentations and “diplomas,” and had their pictures taken. Upper and lower case musical selections, and would have called None of the unfortunate events of the Need name & daytime phone the students to the stage and would have past week can, or should, overshadow For our complete editorial policies distributed the diplomas immediately. the superb achievements and contribu- request a copy of our Policy Guide CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Scotch Plains Council Votes to Restrict Why Was Dr. Petix Allowed to Continue To Speak With Storm Clouds Overhead? Trash Collections to After 6 a.m.

Editor’s Note: The following are let- By FRED ROSSI nance and requesting clarification the local alcoholic beverage control If township voters approve the ref- The ones who deserve the credit for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ters sent by parent and Westfield High our children’s success are their teachers, on whether the ordinance applied authority, denied a renewal of a li- erendum, a LOSAP would be cre- School Class of 1975 alumnus, Hope D. guidance counselors and special educa- Residential trash collectors in to trash collection at commercial cense to the club’s owners after sev- ated as part of an effort to ensure Canfield-Muzeni, to Westfield Superin- tion staff. Scotch Plains will no longer be able premises. eral months of hearings during which retention of existing members of these tendent of Schools Dr. William J. Foley Why didn’t you just stop talking and to begin their rounds in the hours Township Attorney Douglas W. the owners presented plans for re- units and to provide them with in- and Westfield High School Principal get on with giving out the diplomas? We before dawn, according to the terms Hansen noted that the language in vamping and reopening the night- centives for recruiting new volun- Dr. Robert G. Petix. The letter to Dr. as parents could see the dark clouds of an ordinance passed on Tuesday the adopted ordinance specifically club. The club has been closed since teers. Petix was edited and approved by the rolling in. Couldn’t you? You were look- night by the Township Council. points out that the restrictions do not early 1999, following a fatal shoot- The estimated cost of the pro- writer. ing directly at them. Acting under the authority given apply to “commercial premises, ex- ing in the club’s parking lot. gram is slightly more than $94,000 * * * * * When you did decide to put a halt to the graduation ceremonies, you said that to local communities by recently- cept if adjacent and/or abutting to Earlier this year, the State Divi- annually. Under the program, each Dr. Petix: enacted state legislation, the council residential property.” sion of Alcoholic Beverage Control volunteer fire department and res- What you did to the 2001 graduating the students were going to Edison to wait a half hour. If the weather cleared, gradu- voted to amend the Township Code In other business, the council voted issued an order permitting Club cue squad member who performed class of WHS on June 20 was unforgiv- Malibu to reopen, subject to its ad- able! Why did you do this to these young ation would continue at the field. If not, so that trash, recycling and clean-up to renew the liquor licenses for 10 the minimum amount of service adults? They have worked hard for four diplomas would be given out in the collections at residences cannot be- local restaurants, three retail stores herence to 14 conditions. would have $1,150 deposited into a years of high school for this one-day school. After 15 minutes the rain let up. gin before 6 a.m. and three clubs. A decision on Separately, the council introduced tax-deferred income account that graduation. When they can show you After 20 minutes it had stopped. As my The public hearing on the ordi- whether to renew the license for the an ordinance which, if passed, will would earn interest. A public hear- and others that they are capable of great family and I walked to Edison (which nance was brief, with two now-closed Club Malibu on Terrill place on the November ballot the ing on the ordinance and a council things. was only across the street), the students homeowners, in urging the Road was put off because of various question of whether to create a Length vote on whether to place the ques- This was to be their moment to shine. were already outside and had their diplo- ordinance’s adoption, telling the administrative and legal matters still of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) tion on the ballot will be held at the Not yours! What have you done for the mas. I believe you handled this matter very poorly. council of their experiences with trash pending. for the local fire department and governing body’s next meeting on students? Nothing. collectors sometimes arriving at their A year ago, the council, acting as rescue squad. Tuesday, July 10. * * * * * homes at 3 and 4 a.m. in the morning Resident Thankful Dr. Foley: One of my questions to you is why did and disrupting their sleep. For Return of Keys you allow Dr. Petix to keep on talking? No representatives from any of Could you not see the dark clouds rolling the six haulers that perform trash I was at Kehler Field track in Westfield service in Scotch Plains were with my daughter’s soccer team for our in? I feel if you had stepped in and said weekly running practice on the evening “let’s give out the diplomas then, if present at Tuesday night’s meet- of Wednesday, May 30. I am their coach weather permits, we will continue the ing, although one hauler did send a and was the only parent at the field. At the program.” We all would have been able to letter to the council indicating his end of the practice (with four girls to take see our children graduate. From what I company’s opposition to the ordi- home) I realized I had lost my keys. I had have been told by the Cranford School to call my husband to come “rescue” us. Superintendent’s Office, he and the high school principal canceled the administra- Later that night, I received a call from Early Submission Deadline: Stop & Shop Food Store in Westfield. tion speeches; they did have the student

They had my keys! speeches and then handed out the diplo- mas. Why couldn’t you have done this? All press releases and sub- Apparently the finder of my lost keys missions to The Westfield spotted the Stop & Shop I.D. tag on my Are you going to reschedule gradua- tion? This is no way to end four years of Leader and The Times of Scotch key ring and had the good sense to bring Plains -Fanwood must be re- them to the nearest store. Stop & Shop hard work for the students, teachers and was able to identify the tag and call me. parents. Everyone looks forward to the ceived no later than tomorrow, I just wanted to say thank you first to day they graduate high school. My son Friday, June 29, by 5 p.m. in Stop & Shop in Westfield (great system) was disappointed that he did not get to order to be considered for the for identification, and especially to the receive his diploma in front of his friends July 5 issue. person who found my keys at Kehler and family. One parent I spoke to told Field. Your thoughtfulness is greatly me her daughter cried for hours. Please appreciated. don’t let it end like this for our children. Karen O’Leary Hope D. Canfield-Muzeni Westfield Westfield Westfield’s Voters Should Have Final Say on Changing Length of Terms [ A bill contrary to the expressed wishes own. They should never substitute their of Westfield’s electorate awaits action views for what is in a charter our elector- by the Acting Governor. It would change ate previously adopted. This is an amend- the terms of Westfield’s Mayor and coun- ment to Westfield’s “Constitution.” cilmen from two to four years. I have I am not saying there is no merit to urged him to veto it, because provisions such a change (although both the State in the Town Charter adopted by Westfield Assembly and the House of Representa- residents should be changed only by tives also have two-year terms.) Like them. many others, I have thought about a Westfield’s charter was designed and change to three or four years. Arguments written by town leaders in the 1960s. for and against change should be made After modifications, it was overwhelm- and considered by our voters in ingly adopted in 1967. The charter vote Westfield, not forced on us by a stealthy reflected the wish of Westfield to adopt legislative enactment out of Trenton, our own designed form of government, devoid of Westfield input. rather than use an off-the-shelf form also Could there be a political motivation available. for this? My sources advise the bill was Our charter includes two-year terms sponsored and pushed by State Senator for Mayor and council members, a Mayor and former Union County Democratic specifically elected by the voters, and Chairman Ray Lesniak of Elizabeth, who two council members representing each has never represented Westfield. Insofar of four individual wards, rather than as I can remember, he never did any- everyone being elected at large. No other thing to help this town during my years [ municipality has all these features. in office. It applies only to three munici- Fundamental charters and constitu- palities, those (a) with special charters tions are very important. They give sta- and (b) with populations between 28,000 bility to a people and prevent rule by a and 35,000. Curious. 75 years dictator or submission to an ever-shift- Westfield is joined with two Demo- ing mob rule. Changes to such instru- cratic Hudson County communities, ments should be made deliberately, fol- Harrison and Secaucus. If the Senator 125 branches lowing the right process, after ample wants to do something for his friends in opportunity for discussion and debate. Hudson, the bill could have left Westfield Which is exactly what Westfielders in unaffected. I have to assume a motive to the 1960s did, replacing an obsolete help the Democratic politicians in Same roots format. The present charter reflects our Westfield. The price is unacceptable, will, as determined at the ballot box. denying Westfield voters as a whole the I was shocked last week to read of this right to decide their own form of govern- legislation, which the press reported got ment. Westfield’s Democrats have done Just like it’s supposed to be. through the Legislature with no input very nicely on their own in recent years, from the town’s elected officials, let thank you; they do not need and should alone Westfield voters. Hence, a veto by not get this sort of help. the Acting Governor is our last chance to Garland “Bud” Boothe preserve the format we adopted. Former Mayor, Councilman This change is not something our Mayor Westfield and council can or should decide on their Introducing [ ValleyRewardsSM For New Checking Account [ Customers ■ FREE checking for two years ■ First 200 checks absolutely FREE

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Timothy Advani, Holy Blessing, Andrea D’Addario, Constance Davis, Colleen Goodheart, Carolyn Fenmore, Lesia Ilyasova, Maria Marletta, Socrates Morilla, James Osborne, Angela Paster, Cory Spearman, John Wilkinson, Andrea Angulo, Laura Bowman, Amornratana Bunnag, Dianna Cardinale, Mark DeOliviera, Melissa Foglia, Tom Kierzkowski, Jennifer Montferret, Michael Majcen, Michael Pereira, Ryan Price, Shanna Tucker, Tracia Worrell, Celeste Armfield, Maureen Brown, Cory Cassidy, Alessandra Chan, Monifa Ellis, George Goros, Cynthia Griffin, Christine Kus, Ryan Miller, Kristine Raimonde, Blanca Rodrigues, Nicole Wilkens, Veronica Zak, Paula Bavosa, Jillian Bonafide, Tamara Colangelo, Ivan Cruz, Matthew Ferro, Nicole Grzywacz, Jacquelyn Huber, Melissa Leach-Douglas, Samad Moses, Patricia Nuwer, Blanca R. Rodriguez, Tracey Sheehy, Danielle Williams, Brian Albano, William Boyar, ChristopherDaly, Laura Del Guercio, Craig Gorczyca, Bryan Hughes, Anthony Insinger, Ryan McKenna, Christopher Malapit, Babatope Oyawusi, Shrita Smith, Kyle Stec, Jennifer Yelverton, Brad Antoniewicz, Christopher Bruno, Teddy Cadet, Lea Dela Cruz, Debbie Derisse, Haig Jean, Zeena Koda, Gregory Moonsammy, Melanie Mitchell, Maureen Perkins, Robert Trotte, Christine Turoczy, Marilyn Zambrzycki, Joseph Baldowski, Nicole Bottone, Erica Castro, Katherine Doll, Melissa Esquilin, Justine Grady, Amy Grillo, Jason L’Hommedieu, Sarah Mugavero, John Rakowski, Margaret Walsh, Thomas Simpson, Rashida Williams, James Bischoff, Najah Briggs, Michael Coleman, Vanessa Fernandez, Kate Fitzgerald, Ninou Hardaker, Amanda Hudziak, Justin Little, Vanessa Munoz, Christine O’Donnell, Kathryn Schurtz, Elizabeth Stowasky, Deena Zack. Lucia Almeida, Christine Brzezicki, Erik Castro, Arlene Gerardo, Stephen DiPalma, Ashlei Huntley, Nicole Januik, Thomas McLeod, Pamela Orosz, Dennis Panzavecchia, Yushiciachanuvia Smith, Anoop Varghese, Claudia Arango, Debra Buchan, Genevieve Caliolio, Jimmy DeLaCruz, Kelly Feil, Tara Lynn Kalkus, Paul Kolesa, Chassidy Moore, Rae Neshimka, Christopher Ponce, Katrina Tubayan, Danielle Williams, Jessica Ballweg, ChristopherCarnivale, JasonCepeda, Kathryn Donnan, Verond Flores, Joe Green, Christina Kraus, Andria Lopez, Steven Quince, Marci Rasoilo, Leroy White, Jessica Thornton, Michael Black, Ronald Ciasulli, Lawrence Crawley, Daniele Ferraro, Nicole DiRobbio, Rosa Hernandez, Samantha Large, Michelle Meade, Rae Neshima, Daniel Orlando, Casey Serden, Miguel Vela, See Governor Livingston Graduates Here - Next Week

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 7 Awards Presented to Pupils and Teachers At Westfield High School

WESTFIELD — Three teachers and (participants in WHS sports program) who plans on attending a business ment to international understanding and Scholarship Fund Award (to aid gifted sey Book Award (to a junior in top 10- more than 150 students were recog- — Ryan Burke and Jennifer Korecky; school) — Donald Bucciarelli (gradu- cooperation) – Jocelyn M. Arlington; students for further education) — Chris- 15 percent of class for academic and nized at Westfield High School’s (WHS) •Katherine Cuthbertson Memorial ated 1999); •Psychology Award — Jenna Davino tina Yang; extracurricular activities) — Rachel Annual Awards Night on Thursday, June Scholarship (to students who demon- •Westfield Education Association and David Geenberg; •Liesja Tortorello “Carpe Diem” Falcone; 7, when 116 awards were announced strated conscientious work skills, con- Scholarship (academics and commu- •Social Studies Department Award Award (presented to a giving, caring •Columbia College Book Award (to for outstanding achievement during the sistent effort, good character and com- nity service) —Robin Ehrlich and — Richard Rowe; leader who consistently demonstrates a a junior in top 15 percent of class with 2000-01 academic year. munity involvement) — Susan Ann Victoria McCabe; •Bausch and Lomb Medal (for a jun- commitment to helping others while strong interest in applied sciences or Presentations to staff included: Riddle, Pieter van Cort, Carol Aliche, •Westfield Association of Adminis- ior who excels in science) — David demonstrating a desire to learn) — Eliza- liberal arts) — Rachel Falcone; •The Distinguished Teacher of the and Megan Amelia; trators and Supervisors Scholarship (for Zorn; beth Ottoson; •National Council of Teachers of En- Year Award — Marianne Torre, Ger- •Speaker’s Bureau Leadership Award excellence in scholarship and service to •Biology Award - (outstanding •Gail W. Trimble Memorial Scholar- glish Achievement Award (to juniors man; — Megan Amelia; school/community, and is pursuing an achievement in Biology II Advanced ship (excellence in journalism) Carolyn for excellence in writing) — Andrew •Parent Teacher Organization’s •Douglas J. Odenkirk Memorial education toward the teaching profes- Placement) - Shannon Kunath (11) and Matthews; Pidkameny and Adam Yoffie; (PTO) Outstanding Teacher Award — Scholarship (to a senior who will con- sion) — Christian Santomauro and Kyle Swingle; •Harry R. Karp Memorial Award (ex- •William E. Wyman Scholarship (pre- Robert Brewster, Biology tinue his/her education in a vocational, Randi Siegel; •Environmental Science Award — cellence in journalism) — John sented to a graduating senior who will •Robert and Linda Foose Memorial business or trade school) — Paul Isolda; •French Achievement Award — Kyle Alexandra Fetissof (grade 11); Merriman; attend a licensed technical or vocational Award for Excellence in Teaching - •Dartmouth College Book Award Swingle; •Earth Science Award — Michelle •Margaret Dietrich Award (excellence school or an accredited two- or four- Peter McClellan, Social Studies. (presented to an outstanding junior in •French Excellence Award — Chris- Fullem; in English) — Victoria McCabe; year college) — Susan Ann Riddle; Presentations to students included: the top 10 percent of his or her class tina Yang; •Physics Award (excellence in Phys- •Noel and Thelma Taylor Memorial •Andrew and Helen Bogert Scholar- •Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished who has demonstrated intellectual lead- •French Elan Award — Katherine ics II Advanced Placement) — Jacob (excellence in English and Science) — ship (deserving male and female stu- Scholars — Jacob Albertson, Ushma ership and has made a positive contri- Trimble; Rosenstein; Jacob Rosenstein; dents) — Matthew Borchin and Mun Dedhiya, Ian Federgreen, Brett Fried- bution to the extracurricular life of the •Italian Club Achievement Award — •Rensselaer Medal (presented to a •Brown University Book Award (ex- Ling Yeow; man, David Geenberg, James Hogan, school) — Adam Yoffie; Breigh Ann Menza, Caroline Powell junior who excels in math and science) cellence in English) — Sarah Mahran; •John S. and Helen Bell McMartin Lisa Krieger, Evan Lee, Anne Loughlin, •Harry Lewis Memorial Scholarship and Richard Rowe; — Daniel Deserio; •English Department Book Lover’s Award (scholarship based on achieve- Victoria McCabe, Conner Mulvee, Julie (for outstanding ability in woodwork- •Westfield UNICO Italian Language •George Washington University Award (outstanding love of reading) — ment and character) - Dan Yang; Muroff, Andrew Olsen, Katherine ing or other industrial arts) — Sean Scholarship — Joseph Kukis, Breigh Award (junior who excels in science David Geenberg; •WHS Distinguished Student Award Onishi, Jacob Rosenstein, Richard Lewis; Ann Menza, Matthew Seagull, and and math) — Samantha Borque-Trieff; •English Department Book Awards (excellent achievement in all endeav- Rowe, Christian Santomauro, Randi •Colonel & Mrs. Henry Bayard Matthew Simone; •Science Department Chemistry (excellence in English) — Elizabeth ors) Kelly Lane; Siegel, Kyle Swingle, Jeffrey McCoy Scholarship/Westfield Founda- •Westfield UNICO Italian Achieve- Award — Christina Yang; Madresh (11) and Kyle Swingle; •WHS Spirit Award — Brent Tabachnick, Sheil Tamboli, Daniel tion (leadership and respect for rights ment Award — Christian Santomauro; •The Star-Ledger Scholar Nominee •Cornell Club of Northern New Jer- Bramnick. Weinberg, Kristina Williams, Christina of fellow citizens) — Mari Nicole •Steuben Award — John Carpenter; — Peter Yu; Yang, Allen Yu, Peter Yu, and Eric Candelore and Richard Rowe; •German Club Award — Ingrid •Sylvia Cummin Outstanding Busi- Zimak. •Parent-Teacher Council Scholarships Arnold, Ilyssa Barer, Kelly Lane, and ness Student Award — James Fleming; •National Merit Scholarship Recog- — Lenee Clark, Miquel Cruz, Mark Carolyn Matthews; •J. Isabella Dodds Award (for out- nition Certificate — Joshua Rogers; Kolvites, Joseph Kukis, Elizabeth •Laura Meierhans Memorial Schol- standing character and scholarly Westfield High School •National Achievement Scholarship Ottoson, Joseph Petrsoric, Susan Ann arship (achievement in Latin, spirit, achievements) — Krystle Dixon; Program (offered to outstanding Black Riddle, Matthew J. Seagull, Elizabeth service to Latin Club) — Katherine •John Fiorino Scholarship Award American students in 2001) — Krystle Sweeney, Elizabeth Tabachnick, Dreena Trimble; (presented to a college-bound senior Dixon and Edward Harry; Whitfield, Taryn Wyckoff, Dan Yang, •Mark Hardy Memorial Scholarship who has lost a parent) — C.J. Dodge 2001 Graduates •National Merit Scholarship Program Tamara Yellin, and Mun Ling Yeow; (service to Latin Club) - Jeffrey and Meghan McDonald; Commended Students (Placed in top 5 •PTO Woodworking Award - Daniel Tabachnick; •Charles Frankenbach, Sr. Memorial Omitted From June 21 Issue percent of more than one million stu- Morrisey; •Spanish Club Scholarship — Ellen Scholarship Award (presented to a stu- dents nationwide) — Jacob Albertson, •Laurence F. Greene Achievement Bernstein; dent with outstanding academic achieve- Ian Federgreen, David Geenberg, Daniel Award (Project ’79) — Timothy Young •Spanish Club Service Award — Brett ment who plans to major in business, Gruen, Matthew Hall, Eleanor Hodara, and Alexis Vigilante; Friedman; economics, insurance or political sci- Jennifer Korecky, Lisa Krieger, Evan •Westfield Jaycees Scholarship — •Westfield Women’s Spanish Club ence) — Anne Loughlin; Lee, Alexander Leger, Sean Lewis, Rachel Ackerman, Mark Kolvites, Jus- Award — Eleanor Hodara; •David M. Hart Science Award (ex- Breigh Ann Menza, Jessica Meylor, tin Pregenzer, Matthew Simone, Tamara •F.L.A.G. Award (volunteer aide rec- traordinary interest in natural or envi- Rachel Moloshok, Conner Mulvee, Yellin, and Mun Ling Yeow; ommended by F.L.A.G. teacher for ser- ronmental sciences) — Andrew Osborn; Andrew Olsen, Katherine Onishi, Julie •Youth Volunteer Award (for helping vice) Brett Friedman, Anne Loughlin •Waldron W. Holck Memorial Schol- Phelan, Edward Reagan, Richard Rowe, other people in need of assistance) — and Julia Muroff; arship (presented to a graduating senior Randi Siegel, Kyle Swingle, Stephen Joseph Petrsoric; •Most Outstanding Foreign Lan- who has been accepted to a trade or Wilson, and Allen Yu. •Steven Lapidus Memorial Scholar- guage Student — Julia Muroff; technical school) — Anthony Brown; •National Merit Scholarship Semi- ship (excellence in social studies or •Calculus AB Award — Shawn •Chris Jones Award (presented to the Finalists and Finalists — Rebecca journalism) — Kyle Swingle; McCabe; most outstanding WHS senior golfer) Brachman, John Carpenter, James •Seifeldin Ashmawy Peace Award •Calculus BC Award — Jacob — Brent Bramnick; Hogan, Anne Loughlin, Victoria — (encourage peace and understand- Rosenstein; •Joel Langholtz Memorial Award McCabe, Jacob Rosenstein, Christina ing) — Francesca Chabrier; •Pre-Calculus Award — Wang Ting (presented to a student who plans to Yang, and Peter Yu; •League of Women Voters Award Chen; study special education or who has •National Merit Scholarship — (active participation in government) — •Fundamentals of Calculus Award worked with the handicapped) — Megan Rebecca Brachman (Oberlin Anne Loughlin; — Jill Veltri; Brown; College);Victoria McCabe (Avon Prod- •Awareness Club Book Award (in- •Computer Science Award — Chris- •Lisa K. Monteleone Teaching Schol- ucts Foundation); and Christina Yang volvement in activities of the Aware- topher Quackenbush; arship (presented to a student selected (Schering-Plough Foundation). ness program) — Carol Aliche, An- •Integrated Math Award — Michelle on the basis of demonstrated scholar- •National Merit Scholarship High thony Brown, Lenee Clark, Erika Fullem; ship in English, an expressed desire to Scorers (for juniors who took the 1999 Colbert, Krystle Dixon, Jesenia •Advanced Placement Statistics teach and service to the community PSAT/NMSQT last October and quali- Gonzalez, Qiana Johnson, Qiana Mon- Award — Lisa Krieger; through an outreach program of his/her fied as highest scorers in the 2000 Merit roe, and Dreena Whitfield; •Jerald H. Biener Award (commit- choice) — Frances Re; Program) — Erin Cockren, Daniel •Marc Wesley Hardy Annual Aware- ment to public service) — Anne •New Jersey Educational Testing Deserio, Amy Early, Robert Freundlich, ness Club Award (for excellence in lead- Loughlin; Service Scholar/Athlete Award — Jacob Daniel Goldberg, Katherine Hild, Isaac ership and concern for others) — Krystle •Albert R. Bobal Social Studies Albertson and Julie Phelan; Kramer, Shannon Kunath, Brian Levy, Dixon; Award — Mari Nicole Candelore; •Joseph Rood Memorial Scholarship David Louie, Matthew Lowenstein, Jef- •C.A.A.P. Memorial Scholarships — •Dr. James O. Drummond Recogni- Award — Megan Amelia; frey Luker, Erin McClellan, Martta Carol Aliche, Lenee Clark, Erika tion Award (tuition to Washington work- •Justina V. Taylor Award (established McGlynn, Anura Patil, Elizabeth shop awarded to a junior) — Joseph Colbert, Krystle Dixon, Edward Harry, to help young people attend college) — Bethany Dresely, Kathryn C. Duddy, Michael Duelks, Tyne Duffy, Alexander Perrella, Andrew Pidkameny, Christo- Qiana Johnson, Qiana Monroe, and Fischetti; Mun Ling Yeow; • • Dupre, Brian Dyke, Daniel F. Egan, Robyn Ehrlich, Sara Elizabeth Euwer, pher Quackenbush, Thomas Weingarten Dreena Whitfield; Model United Nations Award - Mari Peggy H. and Jeremiah A. Lott Colby Fagin, Ian D. Federgreen and Adam Feinberg. and Adam Yoffie; •Westfield Association of Educa- Nicole Candelore and Richard Rowe; •Norman “Flip”Chambliss Award tional Secretaries (presented to a senior •Singh Family Award (strong commit-

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  40  * all be proud of the response of our (Across from the train station) %+ 4 '   '$ (908) 232-8060 (Westbound lanes across from Best Buy) %'  $## 46 #* /0'3 community to this worthy 908-688-8070 Hours: M-F, 10-7, Thurs. 10-9 % #  ) $ / 3. undetaking for the class of 2001 Hours: M-F, 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5   #  %6, -  " 2#  and for future seniors at Westfield Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5 0%   $  3 High School.” 3 '..  '  CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dorothy S. Jensen, Was Member Of Scotch Plains Golden Agers COMMUNITY NEWS Dorothy S. Jensen of Scotch Plains from the Rossi Funeral Home in -- ObituariesObituaries -- died on Sunday, June 17, at Runnells Scotch Plains. Interment took place Specialized Hospital of Union at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Hugh Platt, 96, Had Been Active County in Berkeley Heights. Colonia. St. John’s Lutheran Church Born in Newark, she was a resi- Memorial contributions may be With Westfield Historical Society dent of Scotch Plains since 1948. made to Runnells Hospital Founda- Hugh Platt, 96, a lifelong resident Kathryn Nicholas Platt; a daughter, Mrs. Jensen was a member of the tion, 40 Watchung Avenue, Berkeley of Westfield and Manomet, Mass., Virginia Huckabee of Aiken, S.C.; a Plans Summer Book Series Scotch Plains Golden Agers. Heights, 07922. died on Tuesday, May 22, at the son, Hugh Platt, Jr. of Denville, and She was predeceased by her hus- June 28, 2001 SUMMIT – St. John’s Lutheran present and lead a discussion on “Si- Westfield home where he had lived five grandsons. Church, located at 587 Springfield lent Terror: A Journey into Contem- band, George Jensen, in 1988. for 72 years. Memorial services will be held at Surviving are two daughters, Karen William Wormington Avenue in Summit, has announced porary African Slavery” by Samuel William W. Wormington, 90, of Mr. Platt was active with the 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the the dates for its July Summer Book Cotton. Mr. Carleton will consider Gielen and Colleen Bodayla, and Westfield Historical Society and First Congregational Church in five grandchildren. Westfield died on Tuesday, June 19, Series at the church. All programs the current findings on this social at Union Hospital in Union. was a member of the Society of Westfield, and on Saturday, July 7, at will be held on Sundays beginning at issue for the world community. A Mass was offered on Saturday, Naval Architects and Marine Engi- the Second Congregational Church June 23, in St. Bartholomew the Born in Newark, he lived in 9 a.m. William T. Walker will present Westfield for more than 50 years. neers. He was also a member of the of Plymouth, Mass. On July 1, Dr. Christopher Jaworski and lead a discussion on “The Future Apostle Roman Catholic Church in First Congregational Church in Local arrangements are under the Scotch Plains, following the funeral Mr. Wormington had been a pro- and his son, David, will present and of Success” by Robert Reich on July duction manager for Bristol-Myers, Westfield. direction of the Gray Funeral Home, lead a discussion entitled “Longing 22. Mr. Walker will explore the mean- Surviving are his wife of 59 years, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. for Mystery and meaning in Life,” ing of success in American culture Martin F. Skrba, 49 Squibb, Inc., Rubberset Division in June 28, 2001 Hillside for 40 years before retiring concerning the spiritual dimensions and how the definition is changing in Martin F. Skrba, 49, of Westfield of the Harry Potter books. died on Saturday, June 16, at Over- many years ago. contemporary society. Mary H. Squires, 79, Was Past President On July 8, Dr. Arthur McLellan, an Finally, on July 29, registered nurse look Hospital in Summit. He was a Past Master and Chap- lain at the Wilkens-Eureka-Conti- area physician, will review two books, Gayle Carleton will present and lead Born in Summit, he was a resident Of Volunteers at Cox Arboretum in Ohio “Annals of a Former World” by John of Westfield for many years. nental Lodge No. 39 Free and Ac- a discussion on “Healing Words: The Mary H. Squires, 79, died on Sun- worked for the Brooklyn Union Gas McPhee and “The Age of Spiritual Power of Prayer and the Practice of Mr. Skrba was employed as a cook cepted Masons of Millburn and a member of the Lodge Council Chap- day, June 17, in her home at Fellow- Company. Machines” by Ray Kurzweil, in a Medicine” by Larry Dossey. Ms. for several years with Garfields ship Village in Basking Ridge. She volunteered for many years at presentation entitled “From the Big Sports Lounge and Restaurant in ter Consistory of Ancient Accepted Carleton will delve into recent infor- Born August 24, 1921 in Bayamo, the Cox Arboretum in Dayton, in- Bang to the Year 2029.” mation about the relationship between Garwood. Scottish Rite Masons. Mr. Wormington was also an usher Cuba, she was the daughter of the cluding serving as President for the Dr. McLellan will give special at- spirituality, health and well-being. He was a United States Air Force late Kitsie Frith and Risley Haines. volunteers and being in charge of the tention to current trends in the devel- veteran, having served during peace- at the Old North Church in Newark. The general public is invited to all She had lived in Westfield and then fern collection. opment of computers that, if predic- the programs and there is no admis- time, and was a member of Clark He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Wormington. in Washington Township in Dayton, She also was a Past President of tions are accurate, may assume hu- sion fee. Refreshments will be served American Legion Post No. 0328. Ohio, for more than 30 years before PEO and a member of the Kiwaniians, man-like traits of consciousness in Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Surviving are two daughters, Debra following each presentation and dis- moving to Basking Ridge. the College Club of Dayton, the the next 30 years. cussion, before the 10 a.m. worship Qualls Skrba; his mother, Dorothy DiFabio and Margaret Kate DiDario, and four grandchildren. Mrs. Squires graduated from Dayton Woman’s Club and the On July 15, Robert Carleton will service. Kammerer Skrba of Westfield; his Westtown School near Philadelphia Southminster Presbyterian Church brother, George O. Skrba of Funeral services were held on Fri- day, June 22, at the Dooley Colonial and received her Bachelor of Sci- in Centerville, Ohio. Mrs. Squires Ogdensburg; a sister, Mareli Garber ence Degree in Dietetics from was also active with several AFS and of Maryland; a stepson, Jeffrey Rowe Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Sha’arey Shalom Announces Westfield. Interment took place at Simmons College in Boston in 1944. duplicate bridge clubs. of Florida; a stepdaughter, Shawne Prior to her marriage to Franklin W. She was predeceased by her hus- Schroyer of Florida, and six step- Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside. June 28, 2001 Squires in May of 1946, she had band in 1982. Summer Services Calendar grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Douglas A memorial Mass will be held at Squires of Scotch Plains, Sanford AREA – Summer services at the congregation, celebrate the Sab- 11 a.m. on Monday, July 16, at the Jean Ricardo, 77, Office Manager; Squires of Stow, Mass., and George Temple Sha’arey Shalom, located at bath and learn and see firsthand what Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Squires of Boone, N.C.; a sister, 78 South Springfield Avenue in Sha’arey Shalom has to offer.” in Westfield. Rosarian at Holy Trinity Church Priscilla Hoyt of Virginia Beach, Va.; Springfield, will begin tomorrow, The congregation offers a religious Arrangements are under the direc- a brother, John Haines of Lowell, Friday, June 29, and continue through and Hebrew school and a nursery tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, Jean Ricardo, 77, of Westfield died She was a member of the Catholic Mass., and five grandchildren. Friday, August 31. school program. Throughout the year, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. on Wednesday, June 20, at Rahway Daughters and the Rosary Society, A memorial service was held at During this period, Friday night there is an ongoing adult education In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Hospital in Rahway. both of the Holy Trinity Roman Fellowship Village on Wednesday, Sabbath services will start at 8 p.m. program and an active social action tions may be made to the Westfield Born and raised in England, she Catholic Church in Westfield. June 20. Another memorial service and will be led by lay members of the committee. In addition, the recently Volunteer Rescue Squad, 335 came to Westfield in 1945. She was predeceased by her hus- will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, congregation. Rabbi Joshua renovated facilities include a social Watterson Street, P.O. Box 356, Mrs. Ricardo was the office man- band, Paul P. Ricardo. June 30, at the Southminster Presby- Goldstein will return to lead the final hall for social and milestone events. Westfield, 07091. ager for Joseph W. Parisi, DDS of Surviving is a son, Paul C. Ricardo summer service on August 31. Sabbath services are held on Fri- June 28, 2001 terian Church, followed by interment Westfield for the past 30 years. of Westfield. at David’s Cemetery in Kettering, Conducting services on June 29 day evening and Saturday morning A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Ohio. will be Roger Held; July 6, Bill and during the non-summer months. The Michael T. Compton, 53, Owned Business; Saturday, June 23, at the Holy Trin- Memorial contributions may be Sandy Weiss; July 13, the Haimi- spiritual leaders of the congregation ity Church. Interment took place in made to Cox Arboretum, in care of Cohen Family; July 20, Larry and are Rabbi Goldstein and Cantor Amy Graduate of WHS and University of Miami General William Doyle Veteran’s Janet Metter, 6733 Springboro Pike, Janet Maslow and family; July 27, Daniels. The temple President is Cemetery in Arneytown. Dayton, Ohio 45449. Marc and Pam Bain; August 3, Karen Murray Bell. Michael Theodore Compton, 53, in Miami. Arrangements were handled by the June 28, 2001 Levine; August 10, Fred and Marge Sha’arey Shalom is a Reform con- of Pinecrest, Fla., died on Tuesday, Surviving are his parents, Betty Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Saide; August 17, Jonathan and Linda gregation affiliated with the Union June 12, at his home. and Joe Compton of Bridgewater; Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Edith L. Lane, 89 Kraushar and family, and August 24, of American Hebrew Congregations Born in Rome, N.Y., he was raised two daughters, Meadow Compton Memorial donations may be made Edith L. Lane, 89, of Westfield died Barry Tornick. and includes members from four area in Westfield and moved to Coconut and Erin Compton, both of Miami; to Children’s Specialized Hospital, on Sunday, June 17, at Greenbrook Sha’arey Shalom summer services counties. Among its membership are Grove in 1967. He relocated to two sisters, Ricia Duda of Montana 150 New Providence Road, Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation are held in a casual atmosphere and residents of Westfield and Pinecrest about eight years ago. and Joanne Hicks of Massachusetts, Mountainside 07092-9979. are described by a temple spokes- Mountainside. June 28, 2001 Center in Green Brook. He was a graduate of Westfield and a granddaughter. Born in Passaic on July 11, 1911, man as “a good opportunity for fami- The public is invited to all Friday High School and the University of Services will be held at a later she lived in Westfield for 30 years. lies unaffiliated with a temple or and Saturday Sabbath services. For Miami. date. Robert L. Jones, 62 Mrs. Lane had been employed as a synagogue to meet temple members, membership information, please call Mr. Compton owned and operated Arrangements were under the di- Robert L. Jones, 62, of Plainfield cafeteria worker for the Westfield Board learn of the customs and traditions of the temple office at (973) 379-5387. the “Last Carrot” juice bar in Coco- rection of the Stanfil Funeral Home died on Wednesday, June 13, at St. of Education for 10 years. Earlier, she nut Grove for 26 years. He was also in Pinecrest. June 28, 2001 Michael’s Hospital in Newark. had worked in the same capacity at the the former owner of Café Mendocino Born in Plainfield, he lived most of former Hahne’s Department Store in his life in Scotch Plains before return- Westfield for 20 years. Alfred Mingione, 84, Was Founder ing to Plainfield three years ago. She was a member of the Clark Alli- Mr. Jones was a member of the War- ance Church in Clark. Of Industrial Coating Company ren Temple Church in Scotch Plains She was predeceased by her first and a former member of the Church of husband, Bertrand E. Biddulph, in Alfred Mingione, 84, of Scotch He was a 1935 graduate of the Living God in Scotch Plains. He 1955; her second husband, Alfred E. Plains died on Thursday, June 21, at Plainfield High School. was also a member of The Social Club Lane, in 1978; a son, Bertrand E. Beth Israel Medical Center in New- Surviving are his wife, Louise adult program in Springfield. Biddulph, Jr., in 1978, and a daughter, ark. DeFrancesco Mingione; a daughter, He was predeceased by his father, Louise “Sis” Wood, in 1995. Born in Bayonne, he had lived in Barbara Brunhouse of Far Hills; a Charles Jones, in 1977 and by his Surviving are a daughter, Sandra J. Plainfield before moving to Scotch brother, Armand Mingione of mother, Alice Jones, in 1998. Black of Branchburg; nine grandchil- Plains in 1959. Escondido, Calif.; two grandchildren Surviving are a sister, Deresa Woods dren; 10 great-grandchildren and a Mr. Mingione founded the A & A and a great-grandson. of Plainfield, and a brother, Charlie great-great grandchild. Company, Inc., an industrial coating Funeral services were held on Jones, Jr. of Roselle. Arrangements are being handled by firm, in South Plainfield in 1944. He Monday, June 25, at the Memorial Services were held on Friday, June the Mundy Funeral Home in Dunellen. was retired. Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in 22, at the Warren Temple Church. A memorial service will be held at He was a member and Past Presi- Fanwood. Arrangements were handled by the 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, at the dent of the Plainfield Kiwanis Club, Memorial contributions may be Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. Clark Alliance Church. an original founding member of the made to the Muhlenberg Foundation June 28, 2001 June 28, 2001 South Plainfield Chamber of Com- Diabetes Center, Park and Randolph, merce, and a member of the Ameri- Plainfield, 07061 or Heart Hospital can Welding Society, the American of New Jersey, in care of Beth Care John Del Monte, 82, Decorated Veteran; Society of Metals, the Plainfield Foundation, 201 Lyons Avenue, New- Maple Leafs and the Rolls Royce ark 07112. Had Been Employed in Construction Owners Club of America. June 28, 2001 John A. Del Monte, 82, of Scotch ing the European-African-Middle Plains died on Sunday, June 24, at Eastern Service Medal and the Good Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Conduct Medal. ter in Plainfield. He was predeceased by a son, John Born in Utica, N.Y., he had lived in Francis Del Monte, in 1972, and by Plainfield before relocating to Scotch his wife, Josephine Sorbo Del Monte, Plains in 1981. in 1999. Mr. Del Monte had been employed Surviving are two sisters, Cora COMPANY’S GENEROSITY…Linda Hrevnack, Manager of Community in the construction business with La- Rabbio and Lena Schavone of Utica, Affairs, left, and Bob Ernest, Vice President of Corporate Planning and borers International Union, Local No. N.Y. Development at C. R. Bard Inc., present a check to Jackie Vogelmann, Executive 394 of North America, prior to retir- Funeral services were held yester- Director of SAGE. Bard’s donation covers the cost of printing SAGE’s 2001 ing 22 years ago. day, Wednesday, June 27, at the Journal. In addition, Bard, headquartered in Murray Hill, provided the use of He served in the United States Higgins Home For Funerals in North its facility for SAGE’s 11th annual fundraiser, “Brunch a la SAGE,” to benefit Army during World War II with the Plainfield. Interment followed at Meals-on-Wheels. SAGE, a private, not-for-profit organization based in Sum- Artillery Battalion Division, receiv- Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. mit, serves as a community resource for eldercare. June 28, 2001 Good News Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye Caring & Courteous Service to the are called in one hope of your calling; One Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Lord,one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all,and through all, and in you all.” EPHESIANS 4:4,5,6 Westfield The Gospel 556 Westfield Avenue Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) 233-0255 John L. Dooley Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Manager Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me show herein, you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have re- course to Thee. I place this course in your hands (say three times). Holy Cranford Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my 218 North Avenue goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against 276-0255 me and that in all instances in my life--You are with me. I want in this short Charles V. Dooley prayer to thank you for things as you confirm once again that I never want Manager to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy to- wards me and mine. The person must say the prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. L. P. S. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 9 Concepts & Thought University News THE STUDENT VIEW Schnakenberg Receives Westfield Woman’s Club Awards Dean’s List Recognition The weekly column written by local high school students MOUNTAINSIDE – Christopher Schnakenberg of Mountainside, a sophomore at Rutgers College, has Grants to Westfield HS Graduates WHS Pupil Calls Cancellation been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2001 semester. WESTFIELD — The Woman’s Club Marie has worked as Developmen- member of the German Club at WHS of Westfield has awarded grants to six tal Assets Project Promoter with the and the National Honor Society. Of Graduation ‘Poor Judgment’ members of the Westfield Family Life Director Kelly is the daughter of Univ. of Rhode Island High School (WHS) gradu- Mr. and Mrs. Don Lane. By ADAM TURNER again? of the Y and has been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Places Phillip Orsini ating class of 2001. The re- a member of the Edward will enter I guess those things didn’t really cipients are selected on the Youth Committee. In Fairfield University in When you are 70 and you look come to mind though. On Spring Dean’s List basis of character, achieve- earlier years, she was Connecticut next fall. He back at a scrapbook of your life, it At least someone did realize what WESTFIELD – Phillip A. Orsini ment, leadership and com- named the Y’s Youth will pursue studies to pre- brings tears to your eyes. You flip they had done and rescheduled a of Westfield has been named to the munity service. of the Year 2000. She pare for a career in com- through the pages of pictures and graduation for Monday night, this Dean’s List at the University of Rhode The honorees are Rachel served as a F.L.A.G. puter engineering. At realize that your whole life lies in- time without a majority of the family Island for the 2001 spring semester. Ackerman, Marie Nicole tutor of Spanish to WHS, he has participated side a few picture albums. First Com- on hand and inside the comforts of Candelore, Edward Hogan, grade school chil- in varsity sports including munion, Bar Mitzvah, wedding, the WHS gymnasium. A “make-up Westfield Residents 3rd, Kelly Ann Lane, Kristin dren. She is a mem- soccer, cross country and birth of your children, and gradua- graduation,” something to be found Named to Dean’s List Messina, and Elizabeth A. Rachel Ackerman ber of the National winter and spring track. tion — all once in a lifetime events Kristin Messina in major league baseball, not the Sweeney. Honor Society and is He was a team member of that can be relished and relived high school graduation process. At Univ. of Hartford Rachel will attend Brandeis Univer- a National Hispanic Scholar. Union County Soccer. He has been throughout your existence with But, these 327 seniors will walk WESTFIELD – The University of sity and major in Judaic studies and Marie is the daughter of Mr. and active in the Peer Ministry at St. memories and pictures. quickly down the aisle, grab that Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. has sports psychology. Rachel is a mem- Mrs. Dan Candelore. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church. He For the Westfield High School diploma and, after this ordeal, run revealed that Westfield residents Cara ber of the Key Club, National Honor Kristin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. is also a member of the National Honor (WHS) Class of 2001, a few pages of Matossian, Matthew Schwab and Society, Women’s Studies Club, has Society. away from WHS as quickly as they Mark Messina, plans that album will be missing and the can. And, with that I say congratula- Annie Thode have been placed on served on the student coun- to attend Fairfield Edward is the son of memories will be silenced. the Dean’s List for the spring 2001 cil and as news editor of the University in Con- Edward Walter and tions to all the seniors and good luck For the 327 graduating seniors, in the future, I’m just sorry it took semester. Hi’s Eye. necticut. She will pur- Lucretia Hogan. June 20 was a day to forget. It began She has earned varsity let- sue a major in busi- Elizabeth will attend two takes to get your graduation East Stroudsburg Univ. ters each year in winter and Lehigh University. Cur- with a forecast of rain and ended right. ness. Kristin is a with a hurricane of emotions only spring track and in cross member of the Na- rently, she intends to ma- Posts Julia Mc Millan country and has held leader- tional Honor Society, jor in architecture. She has someone deprived of something they Maureen Harrington have worked 18 years for can know. On Spring Dean’s List ship positions in each. She French Club and Jun- been active in the March- Is Dean’s List Scholar WESTFIELD – Provost and Vice was named as the October ior Optimist Club. ing Band and was drill The graduation began as planned, but in the middle of Principal Dr. SCOTCH PLAINS – Frostburg State President for Academic Affairs Dr. Scholar Athlete by The She was chosen to be- captain. As a participant University in Frostburg, Md. reported Evelyn Lynch of East Stroudsburg Westfield Leader and The come a Peer Minister in indoor and outdoor Petix’ speech the rain came down. that Scotch Plains resident Maureen Times of Scotch Plains- Marie Nicole Candelore Elizabeth Sweeney track, she has served as Everyone on hand was advised to University has revealed that Westfield at St. Helen’s Roman Harrington has been named to the resident Julia Mc Millan was named Fanwood. Named Most Catholic Church and captain. move to the gym at Edison Interme- Dean’s List for outstanding academic Valuable Senior Runner, Rachel has was selected to be the representative of She has held membership in the Key diate School where they were to wait to the Dean’s List for the spring achievement for the spring 2001 se- semester of the 2000-2001 academic been a peer leader at Temple Emanu- WHS’s Girls’ Career Institute of Club, Christian Awareness Club and for further instructions. Never did mester. El. She is a member of Students Against Rutgers University. Country Line Dancing, where she was they think these instructions would year. Julia is focusing her studies in Drunk Driving, serving as president. This fall she served as an intern in a president. include canceling a graduation. Montclair State Univ. early childhood education. Rachel is the daughter of local Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. and No matter what the reasons were Pupil Jocelyn Demers Mr. and Mrs. Louis congresswoman’s Mrs. William Sweeney. — that people had left, some kids Elizabeth C. Schundler Ackerman. election campaign. A In addition to their pro- had their caps and gowns off, or the Joins Co-Op Program Marie is the recipient of varsity lacrosse grams of study and par- immense amount of rain on the WESTFIELD – Jocelyn Demers of Named to Dean’s List the Erma Sloane Chambers player for three years, ticipation in extracurricu- ground — under no circumstance do Westfield is participating in the na- WESTFIELD – Westfield High Memorial Award. This fresh- Kristin also played lar activities and commu- you cancel a graduation. It is un- tionally renowned Cooperative Edu- School graduate Elizabeth C. man grant is from a scholar- freshman soccer. nity service, these stu- heard of, and simply put, poor deci- cation Program at Montclair State Schundler has been named to the ship fund established by Mr. Kelly’s career goal dents have been engaged sion-making. University (MSU). Dean’s List for outstanding academic Chambers in memory of his is to become a pedia- in after-school and sum- This administrative choice showed Jocelyn, a sociology major, is em- achievement at Colby College in wife, who was a member of trician. She plans to mer employment. no regard for the respect of others. ployed at Rider Insurance Agency in Waterville, Me. for the spring se- the Woman’s Club of major in the biologi- A reception was held Did it not come to mind in the thought Union. MSU’s Cooperative Educa- mester of the 2000-2001 school year. Westfield. cal sciences at Bos- for the scholarship recipi- tion Program serves as a bridge from A member of the Class of 2004, She plans to attend Kelly Ann Lane Edward Hogan, 3rd ents, their family mem- process that there were family and ton College and after friends who had flown in, taking the classroom to a student’s future Elizabeth is majoring in physics, Barnard College and to pre- her undergraduate studies bers and guests at the career, linking academics and work- with a minor in mathematics. She is pare for a career in international poli- to enter medical school. She has worked club’s meeting on Monday, May 14, at time out of their schedules to see this event? Did they not see place experience, for which students the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell tics. More recently, she has been a with the Children’s Specialized the First Congregational Church in receive both pay and credits. Schundler of Westfield. member of the Leader’s Club affiliated Hospital’s volunteer organization Westfield. www.weather.com as I did in the with the Y, Hershey Model United T.W.I.G., Jr., Since 1949, the Woman’s Club of morning, and know there was a Christine Brock Earns Laura Krevsky Named Nations Conference, and the Fed Chal- She has participated in the Peer Min- Westfield, a member of the New Jersey chance of rain? And did they not look lenge Team and Wall Street Econom- istry of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic State Federation of Women’s Clubs, around outside for a minute to real- Dean’s List Status Presidential Scholar ics and Finance Club hosted by the Church and she has attained her Girl has awarded scholarship grants each ize that any one of the seniors would SCOTCH PLAINS – Lenoir-Rhyne have gotten their shoes a little wet if WESTFIELD – Cornell Univer- New York Federal Reserve Bank. Scout Gold Award status. Kelly is a year to WHS seniors. College in Hickory, N.C. has placed sity in Ithaca, N.Y. has announced that meant they could walk down Christine Marie Brock of Scotch that aisle, pick up their diploma and that Laura J. Krevsky of Westfield Plains on its Dean’s List for the spring was named a Merrill Presidential pose for that picture that would be 2001 semester. Christine is concen- Allan F. Wright of Scotch Plains Designated still in time to look at over and over Scholar. She is a graduate of Westfield trating on elementary education. High School. Teacher of the Year at Union Catholic HS SCOTCH PLAINS – Allan F. ondary education from the Middle the Gospel to modern day themes Wright, a resident of Scotch States Association of and current events. Plains and a member of the Colleges and Schools. Mr. Wright has spoken at the Religion Department at Mr. Wright also re- Steubenville Youth Conference in Union Catholic High School ceived the Outstand- Denver, Colo. And Attleboro, Mass. (UCHS), has been desig- ing Teacher Award At the Mother Boniface Center “Sum- nated the UCHS Teacher of from former Governor mer Mission Institute” in Philadel- the Year for 2000-2001. Thomas Kean at phia, Pa. and at the Life Teen-Young Mr. Wright was honored Ramapo College in Life Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. with a Faculty Reception at 1993, and was pre- He has also co-chaired the Jewish/ UCHS earlier this year and sented with a certifi- Muslim/Catholic Trialogue, “To also by the Archdiocese of cate for participation Whom and How You Pray.” He has Newark as an Outstanding in Special Academic co-chaired the Jewish/Catholic Re- Educator for 2001 at the Programs from the He- lations workshop, “A Work In annual Teacher Recogni- brew University of Progress.” tion Reception at the Jerusalem, Rothberg Former students of Mr. Wright Sheraton Meadowlands on Allan Wright School for Overseas showed their appreciation by honor- Thursday, May 10. Students. ing him twice at Douglass College His association with UCHS began Mr. Wright speaks to Catholic youth Teacher Appreciation Day for in 1986 and continues with his teach- groups locally and throughout the coun- mentoring and encouraging young ing all religion levels and tracts, in- try about the Bible and spiritual forma- women to “realize their dreams.” cluding morality, sacraments, church tion. He, and fellow teacher Michael At UCHS, he coordinates the fac- history, death and dying, and He- St. Pierre, have developed Catholic ulty Day of Recollection and Peer brew and Christian Scripture. Ventures in order to excite teens about Ministry Program, and currently Students actively participate in his learning about the Gospel. coaches the golf team. classes in cooperative group learn- At the Father Judge Apostolic In the fall of 2002, Mr. Wright’s ing activities, skits and use their Church in Stirling, Mr. Wright book “Silent Witnesses in the Gos- laptop computers to access church- teaches in the Young Adult Program. pel” will be published. The volume related Web sites for research and Humor and role-playing bring an is a series of reflections based on PowerPoint presentations. Dialogue exciting, interactive aspect to his those men and women in the Gos- sessions with Congregation Beth Is- presentations, so that teenagers and pels who, without a word, make a rael in Scotch Plains has brought a young adults might see how to apply difference. better understanding of Jewish/ Catholic relations to UCHS students. In fact, the temple’s religious educa- tion youth group annually invites UCHS students to a seder to present and explain Jewish traditions. Mr. Wright graduated from New Providence High School. His par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wright, still reside in town. In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies with Honors from Seton Hall University and was awarded a Master of Arts De- gree in Theology, Biblical Studies with honors from Immaculate Con- ception Seminary School of The- ology in 1997. Additional courses were taken in Israel at the Ecu- menical Institute for Advanced Theological Studies at Tantur and Kean University with a focus on Holocaust Studies and Teaching Prejudice Reduction. Related studies include attending the Biblical Archaeology Seminar in 2000, earning advanced certification from the Catechetical Foundation Program in the Archdiocese of New- ark, studying the Holocaust in Po- land and at Yad Vashem in Israel on scholarship from the Educators Chap- ter of the Jewish Labor Committee and the American Federation of Teachers and participating in an “Is- raeli Experience,” an academic pro- gram sponsored by Seton Hall Uni- versity and Hebrew University. Over the years, Mr. Wright re- ceived the Pope John Paul, 2nd Medal for Academic Excellence for acquir- ing the highest grade point average in the School of Theology, a certifi- cate for outstanding service to sec- CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Woman Volunteers To Listen to People in Need FANWOOD – Nancy Levine, a 52- before moving to New Jersey 14 year-old former bank vice president years ago. and dedicated Master Gardener from Her career background has ranged Fanwood, has discovered that being from being a bilingual classroom there to listen to someone in need is a aide to serving as the Assistant Vice highly rewarding experience. President of the Federal Home Loan Mrs. Levine is one of nearly 100 Bank, where she was responsible for active telephone volunteers at the running the multi-user office auto- Union County-based CONTACT We mation system. Care 24-hour telephone crisis hot “In all my work, I have enjoyed line. She spends at least eight hours using my analytical skills and people a month offering the gift of listening, skills,” said Mrs. Levine. “I guess in for free, to callers who are lonely, all my jobs I’ve been willing to take depressed or in crisis. on more and by doing so, learn so “Volunteering for CONTACT We much more.” Care makes me feel connected to Mrs. Levine’s realistic expecta- other people,” said Mrs. Levine. “I tions of her work as a CONTACT wanted to do something to make a telephone volunteer are what enable difference, and volunteering for her to find tremendous satisfaction CONTACT is a great way to give on the phone line. back to the community.” “I have learned that many of the Mrs. Levine joined the 26-year- callers to CONTACT have emotional old organization nearly four years problems and very poor coping ago after picking up a flyer at the skills,” she remarked. Fanwood Recycling Center. She had “The CONTACT Volunteer Train- been an at-home mother for several ing taught me how to listen to the years and considered volunteering callers and reflect back their feel- as an opportunity for growth and ings. I realize that I can’t help the personal satisfaction. callers by giving them answers. My “I had discovered that the chal- job is to listen to them and help them lenge of motherhood is trying to find arrive at their own solutions,” Mrs. the balance between the everyday Levine added. VICTORIAN VISION…The Osborn Cannonball House, a circa 1760 salt box responsibilities and those things that “That’s what I feel I have an op- farmhouse in Scotch Plains, will be open on Sunday, July 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. On display will be a collection of original Victorian white afternoon costumes. provide a sense of personal satisfac- portunity to do for them on the tele- Docents will give tours of the museum and gardens surrounding the house, tion,” she said. phone line – to witness the pain they located at 1840 Front Street. There is no admission charge. are in, hear it and validate it without Miss Susan Sheehy and Daniel A. Malanka judgment.” For more information on becom- ing a CONTACT We Care volunteer, Girl Scouts of Troop No. 561 or to register for CONTACT’s up- coming Volunteer Training Program Miss Susan Sheehy in July, please call (908) 490-1480. Honored With Gold Awards SCOTCH PLAINS – Two mem- nia in the fall. To Wed Daniel Malanka Madison Jeanne bers of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Se- Katherine is a senior at Scotch nior Girl Scout Troop No. 561, Plains-Fanwood High School, where Dr. and Mrs. Martin Sheehy of Administration Degree from the Welcomed By Katherine Walker of Scotch Plains she has been Captain of the tennis Westfield have announced the en- University of Virginia. and Elizabeth “Beth” Gigantelli of team and a member of TIPPS and gagement of their daughter, Miss She is employed by the Hertz Corpo- Kolek Family Plainfield, were presented with the SADD. She is currently employed at Susan Sheehy of Ridgewood, to ration as a business planning manager. Keith and Kristen Kolek of Gold Award, the highest award in Panera Bread in Westfield and will Daniel A. Malanka of Secaucus. He Mr. Malanka graduated from Westfield have announced the birth Girl Scouting, during a ceremony once again spend the summer work- is the son of Anthony Malanka, also Weehawken High School and earned of their daughter, Madison Jeanne held May 29 in the Fanwood Presby- ing at the Scotch Plains YMCA day of Secaucus, and the late Mrs. Bar- a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nancy Levine Kolek, on Thursday, May 31, at St. terian Church dining camps. She has been a bara Pomeroy Malanka. Business from Seton Hall University Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Cen- hall. Girl Scout for 11 years A Westfield High School gradu- in South Orange. He is employed by And with her interests in spiritual- ter in Paterson. The Gold Award is the and earned her Silver ate, Miss Sheehy received a Bach- Hertz Equipment Rental Corpora- ity and channeling, her work as a Madison weighed 7 pounds and 14 culmination of much Award in 1997. elor of Arts Degree, cum laude, from tion as the Vice President of Fleet certified Master Gardener through ounces and measured 20 inches in hard work, including ex- For her Gold Award Wellesley College in Wellesley, Operations. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, her length at birth. tensive leadership, ser- Project, Katherine Mass., and a Master of Business A wedding is planned for July. volunteer work at CONTACT and, She joins her brothers, Spencer, vice to others, career ex- worked with officials at more recently, her paid work as age 6, and Riley, age 4, and her sister, ploration and the earn- St. Paul’s Episcopal CONTACT’s part-time statistical Paige, who is 2 years old. ing of interest project Church in Westfield to
 analyst, she seems to have found that Madison’s maternal grandparents patches. Candidates develop a newer, balance. are Daniel and MaryLouise Hogarty must also design and brighter nursery at the Elegance, Quality, Service The native Californian, a business of Upper Montclair. carry out a Gold Award church after recogniz- graduate of National University in Her paternal grandparents are project, involving a per- ing the need for it. To- San Diego, lived in Minnesota, New Clarence and Christine Kolek of sonal interest for which gether, they identified a Mexico, Ohio, Texas and New York Lakewood. the scout uses her tal- Katherine Walker suitable room which ents and strengths to Katherine cleaned out, demonstrate her commitment to her- relocating all the existing materials. self, her community and the future. She then raised money for sup- Beth is a senior at Mother Seton plies and went to work repainting High School in Clark, where she has and decorating the new nursery. The served as Captain of the bowling funds provided new floor coverings, team, been a member of the National furniture, toys and books. In the fall, Honor Society and an assistant men- Katherine plans to attend Gettysburg tor. She has been a Girl College in Pennsylva- Scout for 12 years and nia. earned her Silver Award During the Gold in 1997. Award ceremony, Beth Four piece mural plaque... exclusively ours! For her Gold Award was presented with her 732-968-0018 • Colonial Square Mall • US 22 E • Greenbrook Project, she was asked pin by Senior Advisor to use her technical and Pat Wagner, while computer skills to help Katherine was pre- the Sisters of Charity. sented with her pin by She spent hours on the her mother. Proclama- NEWLY OPENED!! research and develop- tions were presented to ment of a CD-Rom to be the girls by Mayors utilized by the Sisters in Elizabeth Gigantelli Martin Marks of Scotch recruiting new members Plains and Louis C. Jung THE GIFT MONKEY to their Order. of Fanwood, as well as The CD includes information on Stacey Manton of Washington Rock • HOUSE WARMING & WEDDING PRESENTS the Order, questions for prospective Girl Scout Council. • FINE HOME ACCESSORIES & ACCENTS members to ask themselves before Katherine and Beth were also pre- joining and photographs of Convent sented with a joint resolution from • DECORATIVE FURNITURE & LAMPS Station. Beth plans to attend the State Senate and General Assem- • TABLE TOP ITEMS Marywood University in Pennsylva- bly signed by State Senate President and Acting Governor Donald T. • GARDEN ART DiFrancesco and Assemblymen Ri- • CUSTOM BUILT BOOKCASES chard H. Bagger and Tom Kean, Jr. • PERSONALIZED MONOGRAMMING They also received numerous reso- lutions and letters of commendation from Acting Governor DiFrancesco 266 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-232-6300 and other elected officials, along with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superinten- dent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Principal Dr. David L. Heisey, Mother Seton Principal Sister Regina Martin and Executive Director Margaret Miller from Washington Rock Girl Scout Council.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 11 Dr. Louis Markos to Present SAGE Seeks Volunteers Lecture on ‘Divine Comedy’ To Assist With Services MOUNTAINSIDE – Dr. Louis by-level tour of Hell. It will explore Markos, a Professor at Houston Bap- why Dante ranked the sins the way BERKELEY HEIGHTS – SAGE, Resale Shop and repair furniture in tist University, will present a two- he did and how the epic offers insight a not-for-profit organization in Sum- the SAGE Workshop. session lecture on Dante’s “Divine into what might be called the “psy- mit which offers services to older Individuals may volunteer for a Comedy” on Saturday and Sunday, chology of sin.” adults and their caregivers, has an limited time or on a long-term basis, July 7 and 8, at 2 p.m. at Mountainside Dr. Markos, who was raised in immediate need for volunteer help. or for a special project, and may also Borough Hall, located at Route 22, Mountainside and whose parents still “Volunteers are the mainstay of volunteer with a friend. For more East, and New Providence Road in live there, has published extensively SAGE,” said Donnalee Snyder, Di- information about volunteer oppor- Mountainside. and is a lecturer for The Teaching rector of Volunteers. “We have lost tunities, please call Ms. Snyder at Sponsored by the Cultural Com- Company. volunteers due to summer vacations (908) 273-5554. mittee of the Holy Trinity Greek Or- He earned a Doctorate in English and family needs and need people to SAGE offers 10 programs, includ- thodox Church in Westfield, the lec- with a minor in Classics, a Master of join us in helping older adults main- ing Spend-a-Day Adult Day Health ture will be free and open to the public Arts Degree in English from the tain independence and dignity in their Center, Home Care, Meals-on- and refreshments will be served. University of Michigan and a Bach- later years. Without its volunteers, Wheels, a Shopping Service and Part one, entitled “The Music of elor of Arts Degree, summa cum SAGE could not provide the wide Infocare, an information and referral the Spheres: Dante’s PreCopernican laude, from Colgate University in scope of services that it offers to the service. SAGE serves almost 5,000 Universe,” will focus on the percep- Hamilton, N.Y. almost 5,000 older adults and their elderly people and their families an- tion among Dante and his contempo- SPIRITUAL MILESTONE…Eleven youth of the First United Methodist Church caregivers it serves each year.” nually in Union, Morris, Somerset raries of a perfectly ordered cosmos of Westfield were confirmed and received into the membership of the church in SAGE offers a broad range of vol- and Essex Counties. of beauty, balance and harmony, with Mount Carmel Society June. Pictured are the confirmands with church ministers and adult leaders. unteer opportunities, including de- Earth as its center. Reveals Feast Dates They are, left to right: Back row, Reverend David F. Harwood, Dean Pratt and livering and serving Meals-on- Tamar Youth Choir Reverend Herb Brynildsen; middle row, Ryan Leonard, Ryan Burslem, Michael Wheels and providing companion- Part two, entitled “Hell by the BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Our Thompson, Michael Huber, Jonathan Sheffield, Chris DeVito and Brian Bigelow, To Perform July 9 numbers: Journey Through Dante’s and front row, Vickie Brynildsen, Katherine Kielar, Kim Adams and Laura ship and assistance at Spend-A-Day, Lady of Mount Carmel Society of SAGE’s adult day health center lo- Inferno,” will concentrate on a level- Berkeley Heights will hold the 92nd Tebbetts. Not pictured is Heather Caldora. In Program at JCC Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel cated in Berkeley Heights. They also help with mailings, data entry and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Captain Kelly Wraps Feast on the Mount Carmel Field at Community Center (JCC) of Central Springfield Avenue and River Road in clerical tasks and make calls and First Baptist Announces help out in the Home Care office. New Jersey will present the Tamar Fire Academy Course Berkeley Heights from Thursday, July Regional Youth Choir from Israel on 12, through Monday, July 16. In addition, volunteers shop for Focusing on Efficiency groceries for older adults who use Monday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Wilf The fair will open on Thursday, Summer Events Calendar Jewish Community Campus, 1391 WESTFIELD – Captain Daniel J. Friday and Monday at 7 p.m. and on the SAGE Shopping Service. They WESTFIELD – The First Baptist fifth grade will learn about the Bible also arrange and sell items in the Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Kelly of the Westfield Fire Depart- Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Rides, The youth choir, made up of 10 ment completed the National Fire food and games will be among the Church of Westfield, located at 170 through activities in which they can Elm Street, has announced its sched- see, hear, touch and sing about the girls between the ages of 13 and 18, Academy’s Management of Fire Pre- attractions. Caregivers to Meet will give their debut performance in vention Programs course in From Thursday through Sunday, a ule for July and August. Starting on material. Included will be unique Sunday, July 1, summer worship will craft items, team-building games, Monday Evening the United States with this program. Emmitsburg, Md., on June 15. wrist band purchased for $15 will The group’s music is performed in enable the wearer to ride the rides at begin at 10 a.m. There will be no lively Bible songs and healthy treats. The course uses management con- English and in Hebrew and is geared the event all evening. Church School on Sunday mornings, In conjunction with the First United At St. Helen’s Church cepts as a basis for the efficient opera- toward audiences of all ages. All are tion of a fire prevention organization. On Saturday, July 14, there will be but the Interfaith Singles and Dis- Methodist Church of Westfield, First WESTFIELD – A support group a Classic Car and Truck Display. cussion Group will continue through- Baptist will host its annual Youth In for individuals caring for elderly or invited to attend the performance. It focuses on planning, promoting and The event will be co-sponsored executing fire prevention functions. Owners of classic cars or trucks are out the summer at 9 a.m. Action program for grades 6 through chronically ill loved ones meets on invited to display their vehicles. Inter- Summer Christian Education op- 10 from Monday through Friday, July the first non-holiday Monday of each with the Jewish Federation of Cen- Through the programs offered by tral New Jersey. There is no charge to the United States Fire Administration’s ested individuals may call (908) 464- portunities will include a free Vaca- 30 through August 3. month at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center National Fire Academy and the Emer- 5589 or send an e-mail to tion Bible School from Monday Youth in Action is a program which of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic attend but registration is requested. gency Management Institute, the Fed- [email protected] or through Friday, July 23 to 27, from engages youth participants in a week Church, located on Lamberts Mill For more information, please call eral Emergency Management Agency [email protected]. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for the of social service projects, such as a Road in Westfield. Susan Lemerman at (908) 889-8800, (FEMA) promotes the professional A “Surprise in the Sky” for young- week will be “Polar Expedition.” trip to Children’s Specialized Hospi- These are information and sharing extension no. 205. development of the nation’s emer- sters will be held at dusk on Sunday, Each evening, children ages four tal in Mountainside and a nature sessions. The next meeting will take The JCC of Central New Jersey is gency professionals. July 15, while a fireworks display through those who have completed conservation project at the Watchung place on July 2. For more informa- a constituent agency of the United FEMA’s training goals are to en- presented by Garden State Fireworks Reservation. tion, please call Marilyn Ryan at Way and the Jewish Federation of hance capability at the community (the Santore family) will be held at 11 RSVP Recognizes The cost is $20 for the entire week, (908) 232-1867. Central New Jersey. level and to better prepare for emer- p.m. on Monday. which includes a T-shirt, pool party gencies by improving technical com- For further information, please visit Many Volunteers and snacks. On Wednesday, August petence and public policy perspective community.nj.com/cc/ 1, there will be an optional trip to Six of key emergency managers and staff. bhmtcarmelfeast. For Time and Talents Flags Great Adventure that will cost AREA – The Retired and Senior an additional $30. A registration and Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Union consent form will be required for all County recognized May as Older participants and may be obtained at Whitney Gordon Selected Americans Month by extending ap- either the First United Methodist or Jim Hely preciation to its many volunteers. First Baptist churches. Gift baskets were presented to the The public is invited to participate To Attend Leaders Event various people who donate their time in any of the summer programs. For and energy at schools, hospitals, courts, more information, please e-mail the WESTFIELD – Westfield resident include welcoming remarks from the See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. police precincts, food banks, mental church at Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Whitney Gordon has been selected floor of the U.S. House of Represen- health clinics, homeless shelters, day [email protected] or call to attend the National Young Lead- tatives and a panel discussion with Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. care centers, social service agencies, (908) 233-2278. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 ers Conference (NYLC) from Sun- prominent journalists at the National nursing homes, community and senior day, July 1, to Wednesday, July 11, in Press Club. centers, among other facilities. Washington, D.C. Whitney will also meet with senators RSVP also sponsored, in conjunc- The NYLC is a unique leadership and a representative or an appointed tion with Trinitas Hospital and Com- development program for high school member of their staff to discuss impor- munity Access Institute in Elizabeth, students who have demonstrated tant issues facing the nation. a “First Annual Senior Fair.” The event, leadership potential and scholastic To complement the schedule of which took place on May 31 at Com- merit. Whitney will be among 350 special meetings and briefings, munity Access Institute, celebrated outstanding National Scholars from Whitney will also participate in a healthy living for the older adult. around the country to attend the con- number of leadership skill-building Individuals interested in finding out ference. activities. more information about RSVP and The theme of the NYLC is “The In one role-play activity known as where their particular needs and tal- Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the “If I Were President,” Whitney will ents can best fit in may call Laurie or Leaders of Today.” Throughout the join fellow students in acting as presi- Kelley at (908) 354-3040, extension 11-day conference, Whitney will in- dent or cabinet members responding no. 319 or 303. teract with key leaders and to an international crisis. Whitney newsmakers from the three branches will also participate in a judicial of government, the media and the simulation called, “Testing the Con- diplomatic corps. stitution,” in which students exam- Highlights of the program will ine actual Supreme Court cases. • Life Insurance Art • Disability Insurance • Long Term Care Ammermuller • Employee Benefits In Memory of “Helping People” 908.233.0920 Alan Augustine

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By DAVID B. CORBIN to score with a monumental solo singles and scored twice, Chris Zotti, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times blast and team Captain Mark O’Dea, who zapped a triple and scored once, Four runs in the top of the sixth who splashed a double and dabbed a and Leo Hoy, who had two RBI. inning pushed the Neighborhood single, kept the Painters brushing Defensively, Locksmith third Painters past a tight D&L Locksmith across the plate with two RBI. baseman Mike Walch was the man as team, 7-4, in the first game of a The Painters were smooth and he made a fabulous diving snag to double header in Scotch Plains Men’s stirred up a 12-hit attack. Jason Geary prevent further runs in the fateful Softball League action at Jerseyland also had two hits while scoring two sixth. Field in Scotch Plains on June 19. runs. The Locksmiths’ key men were After Neighborhood Painting Tim Walsh showed the Painters how Harry Semple, who slapped three scored first with Walsh’s leadoff solo blast in the second, D & L immedi- ately followed with Zotti’s triple and Greg Griffin’s RBI sacrifice fly to right. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times In the third, the Painters added a BEATING THE TAG...Resolute Paul Salomone speeds over home plate before ONE OF MANY...Resolute Steve Hingel two-run coat to Walsh’s primer. Ja- the Flemington Neshanock catcher can put the tag on him. heads home to score one of 51 runs. son Hoynowski hacked a single, rounded second on Geary’s single to center and eventually scored when the throw to third sailed out of play. POST-CIVIL WAR ERA BASE BALL TURNS INTO A ROUT O’Dea followed with an RBI single to center. The Locksmiths found a small opening in the bottom of the third ‘Elizabeth Resolutes’ Ravage and narrowed the gap to 3-2. Semple smacked a leadoff single, Jason Navarro’s grounder eluded the third baseman and Lenny Navarro wiggled Flemington Neshanock, 51-16 a single over second to load the bases. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hoy launched an RBI sacrifice fly to SAFE AT HOME IN THE SIXTH...Neighborhood Painter Pete Haubruck is bring home Semple. By DAVID B. CORBIN successful season than in the 19th hits and touched home five times. called safe at home in the sixth inning as D & L Locksmith catcher Leo Hoy got D & L tried to slam the door on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times century. Leading the rout was But the entire Resolute team was the ball too late to make the tag. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Man’s inhumanity to man played Westfield’s Paul Salomone whose in on the bombardment. Doug Bell out on the “Field of Dreams” at Echo lucky number was seven as he banged of Westfield and Andy Singer of Lake Park in Mountainside as the out seven hits, scored seven runs and Scotch Plains had six hits and six ROTHENBERG, FRIEDLANDER HAMMER HOMERS Elizabeth Resolutes Vintage Base had seven RBI. Roselle’s Mike runs scored each. Flashing Mike Ball team ravaged Flemington Cummings had eight hits and crossed Flanagan of Plainfield hacked six Neshanock, 51-16, in seven innings the plate seven times and Steve Hingel hits, scored four runs and had five on June 24. The Resolutes, com- of Mountainside hammered seven CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 prised mainly of players from St. Louis Unloads the Metal; Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside and Garwood, tallied 54 hits while Flemington was held to just a mere 12. Mutilates St. Michael, 20-1 The original Resolutes happened to be New Jersey’s first professional By DAVID B. CORBIN service was provided by third mound but at the plate. He confused base ball team and, in 1873, experi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times baseman Antoine, shortstop Ed the “Mikes”, allowing just seven enced a somewhat pathetic 2-21 Rain may have been falling from Belford, second baseman Floyd Rob- singles. Although the “Mikes” did record. Rules from 1873 were in the skies on the two previous days; erts and Steger at first. have some solid rips, there always effect for this 21st century game. however, a torrential downpour of St. Lou pitcher Tom Rutkowski seemed to be a “hot shot” St. Lou Players wore authentic uniforms from softballs were plunging into outfield had the touch of gold, not only on the CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 the era, no gloves were used, the at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains pitcher threw the ball with an under- on June 22. The metal sticks of St. handed motion, the batter was per- Louis lunged to life with a 27-hit mitted to request a high or low strike attack, including two home runs, four zone and a ball is fair or foul based triples and three doubles, and upon where it first touched the ground. pounced bewildered St. Mike, 20-1, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Soft- The “new” Elizabeth Resolutes JUST MISSING THE TAG...Resolute third baseman Doug Bell, right, just ball League action. seemed to be experiencing a more misses the tag on Flemington’s “Spanky” Franze in the fourth inning. A multitude of “Lou” men joined in on the pelting, especially danger- ous Dave Rothenberg, who walloped a two-run homer and a two-run single, and jarring Jeff Friedlander, who scored three times and thumped a towering solo home run. Also, Jim Steger went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored, and Al Antoine went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. The pulverizing offensive attack was backed up by an expert roving band of outfielders in Steve Pirella, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mark DiFrancesco, Rothenberg and RBI SACRIFICE FLY TO LEFT...Anthony Gianacci lofts an RBI sacrifice fly Al Rezza. Superb infield vacuum to left in the second to bring home the only St. Michael run. See MIKE PETKE Talksomecents of the toyourkids.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ANZELONE SELECTED DISTANCE RUNNER OF YEAR Williams and McCurdy Selected UC Track Performers of the Year Scotch Plains-Fanwood High winter indoor meet. Also, she con- lander pole vaulter Daria Szkwarko School junior Ray Williams and cluded her high school track career deserves recognition for clearing 10 Governor Livingston High School in fine fashion by placing ninth at the feet and placing seventh at the MOC. junior Dana McCurdy have been se- MOC in the 3,200 with a personal- Raider senior Ruth Rohrer was lected as the Union County Track best time of 11:14. selected to the second team in the and Field Performers of the Year by Raider senior Derrion Aberdeen, shot put and Stephanie Heath made The Star-Ledger. Collectively, the junior Bob Wallden – a former the third team in the 1,600. Raider Raiders, Highlanders and the Westfield Leader and The Times of senior Mike Dixon was named to the Westfield High School track and field Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Ath- second team in the 800 and Walter teams took top Union County honors lete of the Month – and sophomore Biner made the third team in the in 12 of the 29 events. Chris Feighner were respectively 3,200. Williams and McCurdy have much selected to the boys’ first team in the Raider coach Rich McGriff was in common, not just as superb ath- long jump, the 3,200 meters and the named Boys Coach of the Year for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times letes, Union County (UC) and sec- shot put. With an exceptional heave leading his team to its fifth-straight SNAGGING THE RELAY...Painter second baseman Mark O’Dea snags the tional champions, but as fine schol- of 54’8.5”, Feighner placed first in UC title, second-straight UC relay relay from center as D & L’s John Oblachinski reaches safely. ars. Both have been selected as The the shot put at the North Jersey, title and 11th-straight Watchung Westfield Leader and The Times of Section 2, Group 3 meet. Senior Erin Conference National Division title. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Ath- Kelly in the 800 meters and the four- Team of the Year honors were given letes of the Month for their respec- some of Jill Koscielecki, Rachel to both the Raider boys and girls David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Neighborhood Painters Coat tive schools. Jones, Jayme Ferrara and Kelly in squads. Blue Devil Alexis Anzelone Williams was in a class of his own the 4x400 were selected to the girls’ in the 400 meters as he easily won first team. D & L Locksmith Men, 7-4 every state race in the event, includ- Blue Devil junior Sara Burke was G. L.’s Calabrese Selected CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 ing at the Meet of Champions (MOC) named to the first team in the 100 where he finished in :47.31 – the best meters and teammate Rachel Paint men in the bottom of the fifth. and Matt Dolly walked. Steve Prasak time at the MOC since 1985. He Ackerman – another former Westfield All-State 1st Team Softball Semple yanked a single to left and hit into a force play at third, but an improved his time to :47.15 on June Leader and The Times of Scotch Jason Navarro sliced a single to right. errant throw to first allowed Navarro Governor Livingston High School record – but also hit .483 with 31 Hoy hacked an RBI single to center to score. In the meantime, a wild senior Jen Calabrese has been se- RBI, six home runs and 25 runs play at second resulted in the third lected to the All-State First Team scored. A four-year starter, she fin- PUBLIC NOTICE out and a very unfortunate injury. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS softball list by The Star-Ledger and ished her career with a .422 average The Painters applied the final coat was named the Union County (UC) and 19 home runs. Junior pitcher NOTICE IS hereby given that at a special in the sixth, stirred by Geary’s lead- meeting of the Township Council of the Town- Softball Player of the Year. Four G. MacDonald fanned 142 opponents off single. O’Dea drilled an RBI L. Highlanders – Calabrese, Megan and walked only 31 in 112 innings ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, June double to the fence in center, then 26, 2001, the following ordinances entitled: Butler, Lindsay Shappard and Kerri and finished with a 1.31 ERA. third baseman Walch made his great Moore, two Westfield (W) Blue Dev- Piniat, a pitcher and former AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING catch to rob Walsh of an RBI single. GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUNDAY ils – Courtney Thornton and Caitlin Westfield Leader and The Times of SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 IN THE Matt Hoynowski hit a quick single to MacDonald, and three Scotch Plains- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Ath- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS center and Pete Haubruck hooked an Fanwood (SPF) Raiders – Alicia lete of the Month, was named to the RBI single to left. Rich Wilson Piniat, Katie Church and Kellie Third Team All-Group 3. She fanned AN AMENDED ORDINANCE OF THE whacked an RBI single to shallow TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS LaForge – were named to the All-UC 171 opponents and walked 30 in 164 REGULATING THE PERMITTED right-center and John Gordon brought list. innings and finished the season with HOURS FOR THE COLLECTION OF in the final run with a ground out to SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING MA- Calabrese, a former Westfield a 1.40 ERA. Strong with the “metal short. Leader and The Times of Scotch stick”, she batted .398, scored 30 TERIALS AND CLEAN-UP PURSU- Walsh, the Neighborhood Painter ANT TO RECENTLY ENACTED Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Athlete of runs and had 18 RBI. Piniat finished STATE LAW pitcher, sealed the victory by yield- the Month, finished her season with her career with a 49-19 record. ing just a single to Semple in the next were duly passed on second and final reading. 38 RBI, 34 runs scored and a .577 Church, a catcher and a former TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS two innings. batting average with five home runs, Westfield Leader and The Times of Barbara Riepe Neighborhood Paint 012 004 0 7 five triples and six doubles. Addi- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Ath- Township Clerk D & L Locksmiths 011 020 0 4 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $21.42 tionally, she finished as the High- lete of the Month, had a career bat- landers’ all-time batting leader with ting average of .359 and batted .366 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE a .538 average. this season with 31 RBI and 31 runs David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Butler was named to the All-State scored. LaForge, an excellent sec- TOWN OF WESTFIELD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR...Raider junior Ray Williams, the state cham- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT pion in the 400 meters, was named Boys Track Performer of the Year. Second team as well as First Team ond baseman, was also named to the The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, July All-Group 2. Butler hit .531, stole 27 Third Team All-Group 3 and batted 9, 2001 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, bases and scored 39 runs. Team- .435 with 28 runs scored, 20 RBI and New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the 16 when he placed second at the Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Athlete of requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: mates Sheppard and Moore were 12 stolen bases. National Scholastic Championship the Month – was selected to the selected to the All-Group 2 Second Named to the Second Team All- 1. Joseph Nitti, 528 Boulevard seeking permission to erect a front porch; erect a second in Raleigh, N.C. second team in the 3,200 meters. and Third Teams, respectively. UC were: Megan Miller and Caitlin story addition; and permission to retain the existing detached garage without McCurdy, who was First Team All- Junior Rich Miller sailed 21’8.75” in removing a portion of same in order to make it comply with the allowable coverage. Sheppard, a pitcher, had a 23-3 record McNelis (SPF), Suzanne Hennessy Applicant seeks variances from the following: UC in the intermediate hurdles, was the long jump to raise eyebrows at with 95 strikeouts and a 1.66 ERA in (Union Catholic), Erin Corbett (W) also quite accomplished in the 100 the UC meet. Miller made the third LIST OF NEW C.40:55D-70 c and d VARIANCES REQUESTED: 152.67 innings. Moore, an outfielder, and Peggy Lallis (GL). Named to the hurdles and the 400 meters as she team in the event. The foursome of had 23 RBI, scored 27 runs and bat- Third Team All-UC were Tara Section 11.10 E5: Front yard setback present and proposed 38.66 feet. Ordinance won all three events at the North Miller, Earl Lambert, Diano Reavis requires estimated front yard depth, which is 39.36 feet. ted .314. Dowling and Rachel Wagner (W) Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 meet to and Adam Walker made the boys’ Senior Thornton was selected Sec- and Kristen Hauser (GL). Section 11.10 E6: Minimum side yard setback present and proposed of 7.73 feet and lead her team to the title. third team in the 4x400. 10.56 feet. Ordinance requires 12 feet. ond Team All-Group 4. Thornton Union Catholic Head Coach Jim Senior Westfield Blue Devil Alexis Highlander senior Maya Monroe was devastating on the bases with 29 Revel was named UC Coach of the Section 12.04 F.1: Maximum allowable building coverage proposed is 20.43%. Anzelone was named the girls Dis- made the girls first team in the high steals – a Westfield High School Year. Ordinance requires 20%. tance Runner of the Year. In the jump and Megs DiDario made the Union County tournament, she third team in the 800 meters. Marty 2. Ryan and Linda Piesco, 853 North Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.7. of the Land Use Ordinance. crossed first in both the 1,600 and Moroney in the javelin and Andrew Applicant proposes a rear yard setback of 33 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. 3,200 meters. Earlier in the school Whitney in the pole vault were se- 3. James Brown, trading as Windmill of Westfield, 256 East Broad Street seeking year, Anzelone won the county cross lected to the boys first team. Steve permission to retain four product identifications signs along the top of two display country title in the fall then won both Bergeski and Colin Price were named windows contrary to the requirements of Section 16.04 R3a of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes four (4) product identification signs. Ordinance only the mile and two mile at the county to the second and third team, respec- allows signage in windows to be temporary. tively, in the javelin, and Dan 4. George and Linda Thayer, 423 South Chestnut Street seeking permission to erect PUBLIC NOTICE DeOliviera made the third team in an addition contrary to the requirements of 12.04 C and 12.04 E1 of the Land Use the pole vault. Although not an event Ordinance. Applicant proposes maximum lot coverage of 22%. Ordinance allows TOWN OF WESTFIELD 20%. Also proposed is Total Floor area ratio of 38%. Ordinance allows 35%. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for the girls in the UC meet, High- 5. Mary Weber, 238 Maryland Street seeking permission to erect an addition contrary Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board to the requirements of Section 11.09 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its PUBLIC NOTICE proposes a side yard setback of 5.59 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. May 14, 2001 meeting for the following appli- 6. Jon and Kathleen Gabriel, 411 Edgewood Avenue seeking permission to erect an cations heard at its April 9, 2001 meeting: TOWN OF WESTFIELD addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E7 and 11.09 E10 of the Land 1. Limited Store Planning for Victoria’s PLANNING BOARD Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes a minimum rear yard setback of 33.35 feet. Secret, 233 East Broad Street seek- The Westfield Planning Board will meet Ordinance requires 35 feet. Maximum building coverage without deck proposed is ing permission to erect signage- on July 9, 2001, in the Community Room of 22.1%. Ordinance allows 20%. granted as amended with conditions. the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 7. Jason T. Geary, 526 Summit Avenue seeking permission to erect car port and deck 2. Charles J. Parkinson, 820 East Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear contrary to the requirements of Section 13.01G1B and 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Broad Street seeking permission to and consider the following application: Ordinance. Minimum rear yard set back for accessory structure (car port) proposed erect an addition-denied. is 1 foot. Ordinance requires 5 feet. Maximum allowable building coverage proposed 01-7(V) RICHARD R. ROBINSON, 851 3. Herschel and AnnaMae Gearhart, with deck is 26.52%. Ordinance allows 20%. RAHWAY AVENUE, BLOCK 479 Channing Avenue seeking per- 8. Daniel and Kathleen Murphy, 164 Landsdowne Avenue seeking permission for 4702, LOT 74, SEEKING MI- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times mission to erect a deck-granted as enlargement of shed dormer in rear of home contrary to the requirements of Section NOR SUBDIVISION AP- ATHLETE AND A SCHOLAR...Highlander catcher Jen Calabrese, center, amended with conditions. 11.06 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback proposed is ±6 PROVAL. APPLICANT SEEKS was selected to the All-State First Team in softball. Calabrese was a former 4. Kevin and Dianne Moriarity, 14 feet (present is 6.8 feet). Ordinance requires 15 feet. TO CREATE TWO SINGLE Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Athlete of Gallowae seeking permission to erect 9. Thelma G. Laifer, 55-57 Elm Street seeking permission to replace rear fire escape/ FAMILY BUILDING LOTS an addition-granted as amended. the Month which was sponsored by Door Boy of Berkeley Heights owner Bob porch structure contrary to the requirement of Section 11.25 E3a of the Land Use FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE 5. Eleanor Bellomo, 227 Golf Edge McManus, left. The Leader and The Times Sports Editor David B. Corbin is Ordinance. Rear yard setback present and proposed is 0 feet-18 feet. Ordinance LOT. Applicant seeks variances seeking permission to erect a rear pictured on the right. requires 35 feet. from the following: yard addition-granted as amended. 10. Henry and Karen Kao, 500 Highland Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition 6. Healthsouth, 501 Hillcrest Avenue List of Existing Noncon- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E5 and 12.04 F1 of the Land Use seeking permission to erect two forming Zoning conditions Ordinance. Street side yard setback for corner lot proposed and present is 13.70 signs-granted as amended. for Lot 74.01 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. Maximum building coverage proposed is 20.46%. 7. James and Kelly Stryker, 112 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Ordinance allows 20%. Section 11.06E-5 of the Land Jefferson Avenue seeking permis- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 11. Joseph and Cecilia Di Bella, 10 Sandy Hill Road seeking permission to erect an Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- sion to erect a two story addition- DOCKET NO. F-16673-00 DOCKET NO. F-19533-00 addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E5 of the Land Use quires minimum side yard corner granted as amended. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Ordinance. Minimum side yard set back proposed is ±16 feet. Ordinance requires lot of 20 feet. Applicant propos- 8. Glenn Verchick, 849 Kimball Av- PLAINTIFF vs. NESTOR P. MATEO, ET PLAINTIFF vs. LESA HALL; KHALID 20 feet. Applicant may seek front yard variance. ing 16.07 feet. enue seeking permission to erect AL, DEFENDANT. WHAID, DEFENDANT. 12. Westfield Realty Associates, L.L.C. 592 Springfield Avenue seeking permission to an addition-granted as amended. List of New Variances Re- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, erect a freestanding sign in front of building and two directory signs on the rear of 9. Raymond Gee, 721 North Avenue quested: DATED APRIL 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF DATED APRIL 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF the building contrary to the requirements of 16.04 F-3c; 16.04 F-3d; 16.04 F3e; seeking permission to erect a rear MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. 16.04 G3; 16.04G-4 and 16.04 G5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes Section 11.06E-1 of the Land yard covered porch and second story By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 48 square foot sign. Ordinance allows 10 square feet. Proposed 10 feet in height Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- addition-granted. ecution to me directed I shall expose for ecution to me directed I shall expose for sign. Ordinance allows 8 feet. Proposed 8 foot and 9 foot sign. Ordinance allows 6 quires 12,000 square feet mini- 10. John and Mary Ellen O’Boyle, 678 sale by public vendue, at the Union County sale by public vendue, at the Union County feet. Proposed 6 feet in horizontal dimension of sign. Ordinance allows 2.5 feet. mum gross area. Proposed Shadowlawn Drive seeking permis- Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Proposed 18 inches of vertical dimension of sign. Ordinance allows 4 inches. 11,769 feet. (Lot 74.02) sion to erect an addition-granted Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Proposed 8 inches of vertical dimension of the letters, numbers or other symbols. as amended. Section 11.06E-2 of the Land sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF Ordinance allows 3 inches. 11. Robin’s Nest, Owner/operator Robin Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 13. Rich Palmer, 132 Hardwick Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition contrary Metzger, 361 South Avenue seek- quires minimum area within the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to the requirements of Section 12.03 D and 11.09 E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. ing permission for 26 parking first 160 feet of depth. Permitted ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in Applicant proposes a front yard setback of 25.30 feet. Ordinance requires the spaces when ordinance requires 12,000 feet, present 17,651 feet, cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of estimated front yard depth, which is 26.92 feet. Also proposed (and present) is 32 spaces-granted with conditions. proposed 11,769. (Lot 74.02) the sales. the sales. corner lot side yard setback of 17.97 feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is EIGHTY FIVE 12. Richard H. and Barbara Laird Bag- Section 11.06E-4 of the Land NINE THOUSAND NINETY FIVE & 15/100 THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FORTY Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue ger, 813 Stevens Avenue seeking Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- ($109,095.15). NINE & 27/100 ($85,349.27). West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. permission to extend an existing quires minimum depth of 120 The property to be sold is located in the PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED Any interested party may appear at the hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and front porch to create a wrap around feet. Proposed 110.16 feet. city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, IN: Elizabeth, County of UNION, State of be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to this application. porch-granted. (Lot 74.02) Colleen Mayer, Secretary Colleen Mayer, Secretary New Jersey. New Jersey Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Section 11.06E-4 of the Land Commonly known as: 1264 Clinton Place, PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $140.76 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $45.90 Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 912 East Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- quires minimum depth of 120 Tax Lot No. 122 in Block No. 11 sey 07201 feet. Proposed 114.12 feet. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 TAX LOT No. 209, BLOCK No. 7 (Lot 74.01) feet wide by 190 feet long NEAREST CROSS STREET: Reid Street Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 25.00 Section 11.06E-7 of the Land southerly line of Clinton Place 509.70 feet feet x 100.00 feet Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- from the easterly line of North Broad Street. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF quires minimum rear yard of 35 There is due approximately the sum of THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN feet. Applicant proposes 15 feet. ONE-HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU- THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF (Lot 74.01) SAND NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE UNION COUNTY. Section 11.06E.5 of the Land & 47/100 ($114,971.47) together with lawful There is due approximately the sum of Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- interest and costs. NINETY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED quires a front yard set back of 42 There is a full legal description on file in ELEVEN & 71/100 ($90,211.71) together feet (E.F.Y.D.) — Applicant pro- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. with lawful interest and costs. poses 20 feet. (Lot 74.02) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Waivers or exceptions from cer- RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tain site plan details or relief SHERIFF this sale. from requirements may be ZUCKER, GOLDBERG RALPH FROEHLICH sought as appropriate. & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS SHERIFF Plans and application are on file in the 1139 Spruce Drive LAW OFFICES OF MARK J. UDREN Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North PO Box 1024 & ASSOCIATES Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 500 may be seen Monday through Friday from 1-908-233-8500 1040 North Kings Highway 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. File No. XCZ 43600 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Kenneth B. Marsh CH-755959 (WL) CH-755957 (WL) Secretary 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $62.73 & 7/19/01 Fee: $187.68 & 7/19/01 Fee: $187.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 15 Devil Cook, GL’s Cavallo Get All-UC First Team Baseball Westfield High School junior Jay Cook also was selected to the All- Cook and Governor Livingston High Group 4 Third Team. School senior Frank Cavallo have Cavallo, a former Westfield Leader been selected to the All-Union and The Times of Scotch Plains- County Baseball First Team by The Fanwood Scholar-Athlete of the Star-Ledger. Cook and Cavallo Month, was also selected to the Sec- headed a group of two Blue Devils, ond Team All-Group 2 and finished four Highlanders and two Scotch with 18 RBI, 18 walks, 30 hits and a Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) High School .423 batting average. Raiders to receive All-UC recogni- Raider seniors Brian Maroney tion. (pitcher) and third baseman Anthony Cook, a pitcher, gained his UC Blasi were selected to the All-UC acclaim with the bat as he hit .424 Second Team along with Highlander with seven triples, seven doubles, senior pitcher Andrew Gropper. Blue four home runs, 20 runs scored and Devil Mike Sofka and Highlanders 34 RBI. But he also was sharp on the Pete Caggiano and Dan Bussiculo mound, fanning 59 batters in 58 in- were named to the All-UC Third nings and finishing with a 2.17 ERA. Team.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BASHING A TWO-RUN DOUBLE...St. Louis slugger Wally Bradshaw bashed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a two-run double in the fifth inning against St. Michael. RIPPING ONE OF SIX HITS...Resolute Mike Flanagan rips the first of his six hits against Flemington Neshanock at Echo Lake Park.

St. Louis Unloads the Metal; ‘Elizabeth Resolutes’ Ravage Mutilates St. Michael, 20-1 Flemington Neshanock, 51-16 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 fielder in the right spot to nab them. error in the third, Belford singled Rutkowski also added some magic and Friedlander hit into a fielder’s RBI. Fleet-footed Anthony Ferrone a 20-4 lead. Then, in the next inning, with the stick, going 3-for-3 with a choice. Steger and Roberts both of Clark crunched five hits, includ- a seven-hit assault resulted in an- run scored and an RBI. punched RBI singles, Tony Dziedzic ing a two-run homer past the flag- other five Resolute runs. Joe Metzgar was the most success- dribbled a five-foot single and Rezza pole, and scored seven runs. Blasting Scoring success arrived in the ful St. Michael hitter with two singles, lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to raise St. Bill Heaney of Springfield hammered bottom of the fourth as six but Terry Gallagher was the only one Louis to an 8-1 lead. Then in the five hits and scored five times and Neshanock men trampled home to score and Tony Giannaci got the fourth, Paul Morella and Pirella both Garwood’s Jim Costandi rapped four plate. “Spanky” Franze incited the only RBI. Captain Joe Shea, singled then scored on Rothenberg’s hits, including a bases-loaded triple, scoring with his three-run triple. Gallagher, Randy Grizzard, Nick strategically placed two-run single. and scored four runs. However any hope for Flemington Barattucci and Nate Mangiris each But a deluge comparable to the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Neshanock’s leading man was Joey came crashing down in the fifth managed a single. days of Noah came in the fifth. This Shackamaxon Golf Pro Michael Kierner “Spanky” Franze, who had three hits, when the brutal Resolutes scuffed The Lou men scored two runs in time, however, it was raining soft- including a three-run triple, and the plate with 18 more runs. Addi- the bottom of the first when balls. St. Louis doused the Mikes scored three times. Mike “Red” Zullo tionally, Ferrone’s jaw-dropping DiFrancesco tripled and trotted home with nine runs on nine hits which Shackamaxon Pro Discusses and “Pistol” Pete Casteel each had two-run blast past the flagpole did on Rothenberg’s home run to far- included three triples and two two hits and three runs scored. nothing for Flemington’s ego. away right field. Then after Gallagher doubles, highlighted by Dziedzic’s Winning the coin toss, the Reso- Seven runs on seven hits in the scored on Giannaci’s RBI sacrifice RBI triple, Wally Bradshaw’s two- Hitting a Long Tee Shot lutes chose to bat first and sent the sixth jumped the score to 50-11 and fly, in the second, St. Louis answered run double and Morello’s RBI triple. message of doom early with a 12-run Flemington was considering waving with three more. Rezza singled, As an additive, St. Louis drizzled There is nothing like hitting a long much in the backswing and it will set first inning, highlighted by Costandi’s the white flag. But one more inning Antoine doubled and Jim Sheehan the final run in the sixth when Fried- tee shot, so for the moment think of up a correct unwinding of the hips three-run triple. Flemington an- added a run to the Resolutes’ total tapped an RBI fielder’s choice. lander launched his solo blast. your golf swing as a car. The arms into the downswing. This will pro- swered with two runs in the first and and four to Flemington’s. Then, the Rutkowski and Pirella both poked and hands are the transmission of the duce power into and through the ball. two more in the second while the tattered white flag was waved. St. Mike 010 000 0 1 Although this is one of the essentials, RBI singles. St. Louis 233 291 x 20 swing; they transmit power to the Resolutes added an RBI sacrifice fly Eliz. Resolutes (12)17 5 (18)7 1 51 Rothenberg reached safely on an clubhead. The source that powers the it is also one of the main problems from Flanagan in the second. Flemington Nesh. 2 20 6 1 0 5 16 engine, is your body action. golfers face in trying to create torque In the third, the Resolutes took Like a car, your engine needs fuel. and a good backswing position. You advantage of a multitude of PUBLIC NOTICE This fuel is torque. Torque in the golf must conscientiously practice retain- Flemington misplays and passed balls St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s ing your lower body position during TOWN OF WESTFIELD swing is created by the bottom half to score seven runs and to command BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of your body resisting the turning of the turning of your upper body. Notice is hereby given that Westfield your shoulders. In purely golfing So in closing, the feeling you PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Adjustment adopted Resolu- Softball League Results: terms, this means simply: 1) head should try to achieve is one of stay- tions at its June 11, 2001 meeting for the ing relatively still but lively from the SHERIFF’S SALE following applications heard at its May steady; 2) feet and legs firmly planted; SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 14, 2001 meeting: (Through June-22) waist down, while your torso turns CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, third by St. Anne could not over- 3) shoulders fully turned. 1. Charles and Nancy Zaffuto, 25 ANGELS DIVISION: come a balanced attack by St. Tho- A good pivot is usually described around the axis of your spine. DOCKET NO. F-15458-98 TEAM W L Pct. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., A Burrington Gorge seeking permis- St. Jude 7 1 .875 mas. One run in the first, two in the as a 90-degree shoulder turn and a * * * * * CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION, INC, PLAIN- sion to erect a six foot fence in side St. Blaise 4 2 .667 fourth, and one in each of the sixth 45-degree hip turn Unfortunately, Michael Kierner is the Head Teach- TIFF vs. MILTON OLIVEIRA AND ROSALYN yard and 4 foot fence for pool screen- St. Joseph 5 3 .625 OLIVEIRA, HIS WIFE; NEWPOINT CON- ing-granted as amended with condi- and seventh provided the margin. achieving this is not easy for many ing Professional at Shackamaxon tions. St. Paul 2 6 .250 Keith Gibbons, Ed Marchelitis and people. It involves considerable use Country Club. For more information DOMINIUM, DEFENDANT. St. James 2 6 .250 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 2. James R. Rose, 75 Cottage Place Billy Mirto provided the firepower of muscular tension and it can hurt about lessons, please call (908) 233- DATED MARCH 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF seeking permission to erect a ga- SAINTS DIVISION: with two hits apiece. the untrained golfer enough to pre- 3989. MORTGAGED PREMISES. rage addition-granted as amended TEAM W L Pct. vent them from continually repeat- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- with conditions. St. Thomas 6 3 .667 St. Joseph 29, St. Paul 5 PUBLIC NOTICE ecution to me directed I shall expose for 3. R.E.D. Realty L.L.C., 109 North St. Patrick 5 3 .625 ing the effort. Avenue West seeking permission A 12-run first followed by a seven- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sale by public vendue, at the Union County St. Louis 4 4 .500 One essential in creating a good Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 to use a portion of the first floor as St. Anne 3 4 .429 run seventh ended this game early. office use-granted with conditions. St. Paul could never recover from an pivot and maximum torque is a flexed NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- St. Michael 2 5 .286 right knee throughout the backswing of the Township Council of the Township of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF 4. St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway attack that included hits from top to Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Avenue seeking permission to place St. Anne 4, St. Michael 0 and into the downswing. This will JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the bottom. Marty Marks led the van- bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- a temporary triple trailer on the prop- “Howie” Jones tossed a shutout prevent the hips from turning too erty-granted with conditions. quished with three hits. Regarding ship on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, there was ders must have 20% of their bid available in against St. Michael. Hitting was at a introduced, read for the first time, and passed 5. Mary Mooney, 1030 Ripley Avenue the winners, there are to many game cash or certified check at the conclusion of premium for both teams however, St. PUBLIC NOTICE on such first reading, the following ordi- the sales. seeking permission to construct a balls to give out. nance: The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED patio-granted as amended. Anne’s “Top Four” of Spitzer, 6. Daniel and Cindy Morgan, 874 Tice St. Louis 20, St. Michael 1 SHERIFF’S SALE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- McGall, Reade and Gordon provided SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DRED TWENTY SIX & 32/100 Place seeking permission to erect Al “hey kid” Antoine was one of LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS an addition-granted. nine of sixteen hits and three of their CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE DE- ($116,826.32). four runs. For St. Michael, Bob the many heroes in this laugher by St. DOCKET NO. F-20539-00 The property to be sold is located in the 7. Douglas and Christine Sheehan, PARTMENT AND RESCUE SQUAD 480 Topping Hill Road seeking per- Pielhau collected two hits. Louis. From top to bottom the hitting EQUITY ONE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. AND PROVIDING FOR SAID PRO- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and SAMUEL D. LOFTON, SARAH E. State of New Jersey. mission to erect a sunroom-granted. was incredible. St. Michael’s only GRAM TO BE PLACED ON THE Colleen Mayer, Secretary St. Thomas 10, St. Patrick 9 LOFTON, AND TMS MORTGAGE INC. BALLOT AT THE NEXT GENERAL It is commonly known as 612 New Point answer was two hits by Joe Metzgar. DBA THE MONEY STORE, DEFENDANT. Road a/k/a 604 Livingston Street, Elizabeth, Board of Adjustment St. Thomas won in extra innings. ELECTION FOR APPROVAL BY 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $31.62 The game tied at the end of seven, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE VOTERS New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE DATED APRIL 17, 2001 FOR SALE OF It is known and designated as Block No. 7, St. Thomas scored three runs in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. The Purpose of the Ordinance: TO PRO- Lot No. 702 C04. eighth only to have them answered TOWN OF WESTFIELD By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- VIDE FUNDING FOR FIRE AND RES- The dimensions are: N/A (Condominium). by a three run rally in the bottom BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ecution to me directed I shall expose for CUE VOLUNTEERS IN A LONG TERM Nearest cross street: N/A (Condominium). The Board of Adjustment of the Town of sale by public vendue, at the Union County ANNUITY AND TO OTHERWISE PRO- Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and half of the frame by a “never say Westfield will meet on Monday July 9, 2001 Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MOTE AND ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEER municipal liens. Amount due will be an- die” St. Patrick squad. Finally, a in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SERVICE TO THE EMERGENCY SER- nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available single in the top of the ninth by Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF VICE SEGMENT OF MUNICIPAL GOV- upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. Steve Pietrucha who scored would New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and con- JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ERNMENT. There is due approximately the sum of sider the following appeals for variance afternoon of said day. All successful bid- A public hearing for same will be held on ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU- provide the difference. from the requirements of the Westfield ders must have 20% of their bid available in Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the SAND FIVE-HUNDRED NINETY NINE & St. Tomas 5, St. Anne 3 Land Use Ordinance: cash or certified check at the conclusion of Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- 45/100 ($117,599.45) together with lawful the sales. ing, or any time and place to which a meeting interest and costs. Westfield Realty Associates, L.L.C. Three runs in the bottom of the The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE for the further consideration of such ordi- There is a full legal description on file in 592 Springfield Avenue seeking per- THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY nance shall from time to time be adjourned, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. mission to erect a freestanding sign in PUBLIC NOTICE TWO & 51/100 ($75,352.51). and all persons interested will be given an The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn front of building and two directory signs The property to be sold is located in the opportunity to be heard concerning such this sale. on the rear of the building contrary to SHERIFF’S SALE City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State ordinance. RALPH FROEHLICH the requirements of 16.04 F-3c; 16.04 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of New Jersey, also known as 1016 Anna A copy of same may be obtained from the SHERIFF F-3d; 16.04 F3e; 16.04 G3; 16.04G-4 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, and 16.04 G5 of the Land Use Ordi- DOCKET NO. F-20722-00 BEING Lot No. 149, Block No. 8 on the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL nance. Applicant proposes 48 square WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, City of Elizabeth Tax Map. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Suite 300 foot sign. Ordinance allows 10 square PLAINTIFF vs. AGOSTINHO CARVALHO Dimensions: (Approximately) 28 feet by Monday through Friday by any member of 293 Eisenhower Parkway feet. Proposed 10 feet in height sign. AND CARMEN CARRERA, HIS WIFE; ET 115 feet. the general public who wants a copy of Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Ordinance allows 8 feet. Proposed 8 ALS, DEFENDANT. Nearest Cross Street: located approxi- same without cost. CH-755963 (WL) foot and 9 foot sign. Ordinance allows CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, mately 375 feet from the intersection of BARBARA RIEPE 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 6 feet. Proposed 6 feet in horizontal DATED APRIL 03, 2001 FOR SALE OF Anna Street and Catherine Street. Township Clerk & 7/19/01 Fee: $199.92 dimension of sign. Ordinance allows MORTGAGED PREMISES. There is due approximately the sum of 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $37.74 2.5 feet. Proposed 18 inches of verti- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT- cal dimension of sign. Ordinance al- ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by HUNDRED NINETY THREE & 55/100 lows 4 inches. Proposed 8 inches of public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- ($78,893.55) together with lawful interest vertical dimension of the letters, num- tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown and costs. AIDER OCCER AMP bers or other symbols. Ordinance al- 2001 R S C Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on There is a full legal description on file in WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF JULY lows 3 inches. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Director: Tom Breznitsky A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Documentation of the above is on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn in association with said day. All successful bidders must have the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North this sale. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and RALPH FROEHLICH Roger Bongaerts, Director – The Dutch Soccer Academy check at the conclusion of the sales. may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 SHERIFF Pascal Clerigo - Brazilian Soccer Academy The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DILWORTH PAXSON LLP - DRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND Any interested party may appear at the LAW OFFICES SESSION I - July 9 - 13 FIVE-HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO & 29/ hearing, either in person, or by their attor- Liberty View - Suite 700 G 100 ($228,572.29). ney, and be given an opportunity to be heard PO Box 2570 Camp Features B Camp Features The property to be sold is located in the with respect to this application. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 • Novice to Advanced O I • Tactical Camp for Teams CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, Colleen Mayer, Secretary CH-755966 (WL) R • Goalkeepers School County of UNION and State of New Jersey. • Ability Grouping Y Board of Adjustment 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 L • Indoor Facilities Commonly known as: 419-421 SOUTH 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $37.74 & 7/19/01 Fee: $185.64 • Kinder Soccer Program S • Family Discounts 5TH STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- S SEY 07206. SESSION II - July 30 - August 3 Tax Lot No. 1246 W05 in Block No. 5 Dimension of Lot: approximately 37.50 feet wide by 100.00 feet long Tom Breznitsky – (908) 322-6102 Nearest Cross Street: Fourth Avenue ISIS TOBACCOTOBACCO SMOKESMOKE Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Situated on a point on the northerly sideline Home of the ’87, ’89, ’91, ’92, ’95, ’97, ’98 NJ State Champions Boys Soccer Team ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ of South 5th Street distance approximately OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ 243.02 feet westerly from its intersection ❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍❍ with the westerly sideline of Fourth Avenue. ININ THETHE ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOU- SAND THREE-HUNDRED FORTY TWO BOTHERING YOU? & 80/100 ($241,342.80) together with lawful BOTHERING YOU? interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. INFORMATION AND COMPLAINT LINE RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 1-877-793-3177 TOLL FREE Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Union LINCS Tobacco Control Program In Cooperation CH-755946 (WL) 4 T - 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 With Union County Health Officers Association & 7/12/01 Fee: $189.72 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Men’s 50+ Softball League Results:

Antones Pub & Grill 16, The Of- John Scanlon, Lou Vespasiano and fice 5 Ron Zimmer (2 hits each) led the Rich Hyer (4 hits) and Joe Viso (2 Law offense as Sam Englehardt and hits with a 3-run triple) led Antones. Lou Vespasiano held Giardino to one For the Office, Teo Fernandez and run. Tom McNulty had three hits each Creative Industries 13, Haven Sav- and Gordy LeMatty added two hits. ings Bank 8 Nilsen Detective Agency 20, Crest Bill Reichle, Dom Deo, Bob Refrigeration 10 Canales, Ed Malko, Charles Brown, Lenny Yenish, Brian McDermott, Ralph DelVacchio and Ed Jerry Barrett and Carl Reider led Ganczewski led Creative with two Nilsen with three hits apiece. hits each as they came from behind Comcast Cablevision 10, Union with a nine-run sixth inning. Center National Bank 6 50+ DIVISION 1 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (As of June 22) TWO SHARP TRACK ATHLETES...Kehler’s Athletic Balance owner Glen Frank D’Amato, Dom Deo, Steve David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ferro, Pat Sarullo combined for 10 of TEAM W L SCHOLAR ATHLETE AND SPONSOR...Nick Losavio, left, of John’s Meat Kehler, left, proudly poses with Westfield High School track star Adam Walker, Antones Pub & Grill 12 2 a Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar Athlete of Comcast’s 11 hits and all 10 runs to Market in Scotch Plains stands in front of Old Glory with former Westfield Nilsen Detective Agency 10 3 Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar-Athlete of the Month the Month. Kehler, one of the sponsors, was also quite a track star at WHS. shade the bank. Comcast Cablevision 9 4 Bottoms Up 7 6 Matt DiNichilo. John’s Meat Market is one of the program’s sponsors. Marion Jacobson Roofing 19, Bot- Legg Mason 7 7 toms Up 17 SP-F Rockies Win Scotch Hills Women 50+ DIVISION 2 WTA Masters Men’s MJR scored eight times in the sixth TEAM W L Mark Juelis Selected SP-F World Series Tell Golf Results inning in a come from behind vic- Marion Jacobson Roofing 8 4 Singles Ladder Told: tory. The Office 5 7 Lax All-American A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills Union Center National Bank 4 9 The Rockies of the Scotch Plains Legg Mason 33, Rehabco 0 The WTA Men’s Masters Ladder Fanwood Youth Baseball Associa- Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Crest Refrigeration 2 11 Senior Tri-Captain Mark Juelis of Rehabco 1 12 completed its third recording period tion defeated the Orioles in two Plains announced the winning team of Legg Mason 22, Nilsen Detective Westfield helped lead the Bucknell on June 17. The rainy weather con- games to win the Major Division the “100 Percent Handicap Stroke Play” Agency 18 60+ DIVISION University Bison men’s lacrosse tinued to limit activity although the tournament held on Tuesday, June 19. TEAM W L team to a Patriot League title. Fin- World Series. Pitcher James Dinizo FLIGHT A LA Law 18, Il Giardino Restau- Mangel Realtors 7 2 deck was shuffled some based on the picked up both victories and re- ishing 6-0 in the league, with a 10- matches that were played. Three of Low Gross: Linda Moncur 43 rant 1 Creative Industries 6 2 4 overall record, he earned the Bi- corded 13 strikeouts. Low Net: Carol Nichols, Alice Joe LaPlaca (3 hits, 2 triples), Butch LA Law 5 2 the matches involved the ladder’s David Belford had two saves Haven Savings Bank 3 7 son a trip to the NCAA Tournament. ninth, 10th and 11th active players. Callahan and Eve Kennelly 32 Ernst (3 hits, triple), Ron Cerina, Il Giardino Restaurant 1 9 Juelis capped his outstanding and also fanned 13 Orioles. Belford FLIGHT B Check for complete results at also blasted two home runs and Low Gross: Mary Shea-50 Bucknell career by receiving honor- www.westfieldnj.com/wta. finished with five hits. Jeff Pober Low Net: Doris Molowa and Mary SP-F Expo Nine Hold Back able mention All-America honors Standings as of June 24, with num- clouted a home run. The Orioles Shea 32 from the STX/USILA and receiving bers of matches noted, are listed below: an invitation to participate in the had outstanding performances Third Low Net: Nettie Maguire 33 1. Tom Rucinsky(1) 7. Len Cerefice (3) from pitcher Sam Fourre and first FLIGHT C Braves, 9-3, in Playoffs STX/USILA Division I North-South 2. Mike McGlynn (5) 8. Ernest Jacob (1) baseman Brett Jones. Low Gross: Mildred Orlando 54 Senior All-Star game. 3. Irwin Bernstein(4) 9. Bob Kolesik(1) Low Net: Betty Fitterer 28 On June 19, the Braves of the the final two frames. They were A two-time All-Patriot League se- 4. Dewey Rainville (2)10. Donald Dohm (2) lection, including a first team choice 5. Lloyd Marks(1) 11. John Dalton (1) PUBLIC NOTICE Second Low Net: Mildred Orlando 31 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- helped out by some excellent defen- 6. Joe Donnolo(3) 12. Joe Gazdak (0) Third Low Net: Delores Veghte, ball Association Junior Division had sive plays. in 2001 and a second team honor in 13. George Sincox(0) TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 2000, Juelis was a solid defender for ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Jane Laustsen, Kathy Blatt, Arlene their playoff run halted by the Expos, Connor Viglianti had a stellar game LaTourette, Sophia Hildabrand and 9-3. Both teams played well in the behind the plate as did Max Schwager the Bison, scooping up 67 ground NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Jean Petersen 35 field and at the plate. from his second base position. Todd balls, second on the team. In addition F-SP Y Offers JULY 12, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the Munici- to his defensive contributions, Juelis pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Low Putts: June McCarthy-13 Danny Jones started on the mound Weiner helped solidify the infield Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- also scored a career-high three goals Aerobic Workshop Chip in: Alice Yorks hole #7 and for the Braves and pitched valiantly. while Evan Schoendorf and Gailmarie ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public He collected eight strike outs through Sprague did a good job in the field. and added two assists from his The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y and hearing to consider the following appeals: Nettie Mcguire hole #4 Birdies: Barbara Laguna hole #6 four innings and only allowed two Joseph Del Prete lead the Braves on midfield position this year. For his the National Dance Exercise Instruc- Eula Andrews for a renewal of her Tem- walks. He was relieved by Jeff the offensive end with a perfect 2 for career, he totaled five goals and four tors Training Association (NDEITA) porary Operating Permit to continue to house and Alice Callahan hole #1 veterans under the U.S. Veteran’s Adminis- Sirdashney who did equally well over 2 day. Tom Reade, Chris Reade and assists. are co-sponsoring two public train- tration at the premises located at 441 Hunter Juelis was also a tremendous stu- ing events on Saturday, July 28, and PUBLIC NOTICE Mike Lee also collected hits on the Avenue (Block No. 503, Lot No. 22), day. Jorge Cruz, Chris De Carlo and dent at Bucknell. A political science Sunday, July 29. Scotch Plains. Renewal of permission, if TOWN OF WESTFIELD Chris Reade scored single runs for the major, he was named one of 32 Primary aerobic certification will granted, is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of PLANNING BOARD Braves. Runs were knocked in by Scholar All-Americans by the be featured on July 28 and continu- the Zoning Ordinance allowing for tempo- The Westfield Planning Board will meet on PUBLIC NOTICE rary permission for a maximum period of July 9, 2001, in the Community Room of the Ryan Ayala, Chris Reade and Lee. USILA following the season. ing education credits will follow on SHERIFF’S SALE one (1) year. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, July 29. This will consist of a morn- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear Frank Tussel for the following relief per- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ing workshop of cardiokickboxing and consider the following application: PUBLIC NOTICE taining to the property located at 940 Raritan DOCKET NO. F-18051-98 and an afternoon workshop of Pilates 01-11(V) 500 SALTER PLACE, THEO- Fanwood Softball Road (Block No. 16001, Lot No. 1.01), THE PRUDENTIAL HOME MORT- DORE C. ALLEY, A.K.A. 508 SHERIFF’S SALE training. Both workshop days include Scotch Plains: GAGE COMPANY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. SALTER PLACE, BLOCK 3408, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, .6 American Council on Exercise GAIL A. NOLAN AKA GAIL NOLAN League Standings: Temporary Operating Permit to allow the LOT 12.02, SEEKING MINOR CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CABRERA AND MIGUEL CABRERA, ET Continuing education credits. existence of two (2) primary structures SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. DOCKET NO. F-15190-00 ALS, DEFENDANT. (As of June 22) Space is limited. For registration during construction of a single-family Applicant seeks to create two STACIE PERSIN, MICHAEL PERSIN & CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TEAM W L home on the subject property. Permis- lots from an existing lot. Plans LINDA TONN, PLAINTIFF vs. SUMRAJ information, please call 1- (800) DATED APRIL 04, 2001 FOR SALE OF Hunter/Mattress Factory 8 2 sion, if granted, is pursuant to Section drawn by E.K.A. Associates, HARILALL, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. AEROBIC. NDEITA is a non-profit MORTGAGED PREMISES. Russell Road 7 2 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing P.A., dated May 4, 2001 (sheets CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Sun Valley 7 3 agency dedicated to offering educa- for temporary permission for a maximum 1 thru 2). DATED MARCH 22, 2001 FOR SALE OF period of one (1) year; and ecution to me directed I shall expose for Montrose 6 5 tion and certification to all who are MORTGAGED PREMISES. Shady Lane 5 7 List of Existing Nonconform- sale by public vendue, at the Union County By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- interested and, in this way help to Bulk Variance to allow a 100-foot front- ing Zoning Conditions for Pro- Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Poplar Place 3 5 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Marian 2 7 improve the quality of fitness in- yard setback for the new house to be posed Lot 12.02.1: Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF Willoughby 2 6 struction to the public. constructed at the subject property which Section 11.06E5 of the Land Use tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the is contrary to the requirements of Sec- Ordinance. Ordinance permits a Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on afternoon of said day. All successful bid- tion 23-4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance minimum front yard set back of WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY ders must have 20% of their bid available in which states: “In such cases in residen- 56.1 feet (E.F.Y.D.), present A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Bernstein Captures Westfield 12s Defeat cash or certified check at the conclusion of tial zones where the frontage on the 60.20 feet. Applicant proposes said day. All successful bidders must have the sales. same side of the street within 500 feet is 60.20 feet. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 50 percent or more developed, then the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- check at the conclusion of the sales. Three Track Medals Chatham Nine, 5-4 required front-yard setback for a new Section 13.01G1b of the Land DRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND ONE- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Irwin Bernstein earned three med- The Westfield 12-year-old travel- structure shall be modified to the aver- Use Ordinance. For rear yard set HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 97/100 FORTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- age for such existing development.” back for accessory building up to ($226,149.97). DRED TWENTY & 18/100 ($145,720.18). als in the New Jersey Masters Out- ing baseball team defeated Chatham, 500 square feet permitted 5 feet, The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the door Track & Field Championships 5-4, at Gumbert 1 in Westfield on DeYoung & Associates, Inc. for a Use present 4.04 feet. Applicant pro- CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Variance to permit the installation of a free- city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, at Monmouth Regional High School June 22. Offensively, Jimmy Thayer poses 4.04 feet. 07208-1606, County of UNION and State New Jersey. standing sign at the property located at 1833 of New Jersey. on June 24. batted 2-for-3 and pitchers Colin Waivers or exceptions from cer- Commonly known as: 645 Magnolia Av- Front Street (Block No. 1001, Lot No. Commonly known as: 201-207 STILES Representing the Shore Athletic Callahan, Scott Dyer and Brian tain site plan details or relief enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 54.01), Scotch Plains, from the following STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Club in the 65-69 age group, he from requirements may be Tax Lot No. 792 in Block No. 7 Nelson, who struck out the side in the section of the Zoning Ordinance: 07208-1606 Section 23-3.11 whereby free-stand- sought as appropriate. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 55 successfully defended his 400- third, shutout Chatham in the first Tax Lot No. 1345 in Block No. 13 feet wide by 75 feet long meter title with a time of 1:12.1, ing signs are prohibited in the B-2 Busi- Plans and application are on file in the Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 108.26 three innings. ness Zone. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east- Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Av- feet wide by 118.58 feet long erly line of Magnolia Avenue 110.67 feet from defeating teammate Mike Julian Harris roped a single to left Michael Pettinicchio for a Use Vari- enue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may Nearest Cross Street: Chilton Street the southwesterly line of Trumbull Street. McConnell (1:16.7). Later, and scored Westfield’s first run on a ance in order to permit the construction of be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to Situated at a point on the northwesterly There is due approximately the sum of Bernstein placed second in the 800 sacrifice fly by Kevin McDermott. a two-story addition to the residence, a 4:30 p.m. sideline of Stiles Street at its intersection with ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOU- meter for the second straight year, Then, down 4-0 in the fourth, non-conforming use in the M-1 Zone, at the Kenneth B. Marsh the southwesterly sideline of Chilton Street. SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT property located at 2530 Plainfield Av- Secretary There is due approximately the sum of & 98/100 ($158,628.98) together with lawful recording a season’s best 2:52.7 to Chatham battled back to tie the game enue (Block No. 6801, Lot No. 35), Scotch 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $39.27 TWO-HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOU- interest and costs. finish behind teammate and Na- by the sixth. In the bottom of the Plains, from the following section of the SAND FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT There is a full legal description on file in tional Champion Frank Haviland inning, Kyle Zeitounian roped a Zoning Ordinance: PUBLIC NOTICE & 68/100 ($241,438.68) together with lawful the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (2:30.2). Irwin concluded the meet double to the left-center gap and Section 23-3.14d7(g) whereby single- interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn family dwellings are prohibited in the M-1 SHERIFF’S SALE There is a full legal description on file in this sale. as a member of a Shore AC Mixed Brian Nemeth was hit by a pitch. Zone, and the proposed addition is consid- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH Age relay team which won the Brian Nelson laid down a perfect ered an expansion of the non-conforming CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF 4x400 with a time of 4:28.0. bunt single to load the bases. Then, residential use. DOCKET NO. F-9170-96 this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG Zeitounian scored on John Ramalho’s 1119 ELIZABETH AVENUE ASSOCI- RALPH FROEHLICH Dennis and Susan Simon for a Vari- & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS ATES, L.L.C., PLAINTIFF vs. 1121 SHERIFF sharply hit grounder to third. ance to permit the construction of an addi- 1139 Spruce Drive ELIZABETH AVENUE CORP.; DENNIS FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. See it all on the Web! tion at the property located at 1351 Cooper PO Box 1024 CARDONA; 61-65 GROVE STREET Suite 201 Road (Block No. 15003, Lot No. 13), Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 ASSOC., DEFENDANT. 7 Century Drive Scotch Plains, from the following section of 1-908-233-8500 www.goleader.com CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Sharing Network the Zoning Ordinance: File No. XCZ 43180 DATED JANUARY 03, 2000 FOR SALE CH-755964 (WL) Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Column CH-755933 (WL) OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- 4 T - 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 PUBLIC NOTICE Sponsors Softball By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- & 7/19/01 Fee: $197.88 quired is fifty (50) feet; proposed: approxi- & 7/5/01 Fee: $183.60 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SHERIFF’S SALE mately 44 feet [by plan]. Game at Echo Lake public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, LCC International as Agent for XM tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SPRINGFIELD — The New Jer- Satellite Radio for the following variances Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS DOCKET NO. F-5509-00 sey Organ and Tissue Sharing Net- in order to allow the placement of two (2) WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE antennas on the existing Elizabethtown A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. CARIDAD work (The Sharing Network), New Water tank and the installation of a repeater said day. All successful bidders must have PRADOS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. Jersey’s organ recovery organization, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be received by Scotch Plains- cabinet at the property located at 585 Jerusa- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Fanwood School District, Union County, New Jersey for Miscellaneous Work at Scotch has teamed up with WBGO Radio of lem Road (Block No. 4401, Lot No. 13), check at the conclusion of the sales. DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 FOR SALE Plains-Fanwood High School, Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey (Phase Newark, to promote organ donor Scotch Plains: The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. II - FVF #3228), together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the requirements Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- DRED THIRTY THREE THOUSAND By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- awareness. of the drawings and specifications prepared by Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/ 3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby radio THREE-HUNDRED EIGHT & 16/100 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Representatives from The Sharing Planners, Trenton, New Jersey. antennas do not fall under permitted public ($333,308.16). public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- Network and WBGO will play a utility uses; and The property to be sold is located in the Sealed bids will be received as follows: tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown softball game on Saturday, July 7, Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Contract No. 1 - Window Replacement Work 3.4A, Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordi- of New Jersey. WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY starting at 12 p.m. The competition nance whereby the maximum height al- It is commonly known as 1121-1125 Eliza- Bids for the above will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District in the A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of will take place at Echo Lake Park in lowed is thirty-five (35) feet; existing and beth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Business Offices, located at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New said day. All successful bidders must have Mountainside. The event is intended proposed height: 114 feet. It is known and designated as Block No. 9, Jersey 07076, at 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on July 10, 2001 and will be publicly opened 20% of their bid available in cash or certified to be a fun-filled afternoon for the Lot No. 485. and read immediately thereafter. check at the conclusion of the sales. AT&T Wireless Services for the follow- entire family with clowns, face paint- The dimensions are approximately 90 feet If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ing variances in order to allow the placement x 109.02 feet x 76 feet x 10 feet x 167.54 feet of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, prior to the date that bids are received. EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN- ing, hot dogs and other activities. of two (2) telecommunication antennas on x 24.73 feet x 95 feet (irregular). Any bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey statutes not including a copy of a valid and DRED NINETY TWO & 95/100 the existing Public Service Electric & Gas The public is invited to attend. Nearest cross street: Situate on the North- active Prequalification/Classification Certificate will be rejected as being nonresponsive to ($184,292.95). tower and the installation of an equipment For more information on how to erly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 122.58 feet bid requirements. Property to be sold is located in the City shelter with an eight-foot-high fence at the from the westerly line of West Scott Place. Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents for the proposed work are on file of Elizabeth, County of Union and State become an organ donor or to join the property located at 1600 Raritan Road Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID in the office of Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/ Planners, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, of New Jersey New Jersey Organ and Tissue Donor (Block No. 14201, Lot No. 2), Scotch Plains: TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN Trenton, New Jersey, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during office hours. Premises commonly known as 740 Magie Registry, please call The Sharing Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM Drawings and Specifications will be furnished upon payment to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C. Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby tele- Network at 1-800-SHARE-NJ or visit PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for each set, with a limit of five (5) sets per bidder. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 1324, communication antennas do not fall under TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- Additional sets may be purchased at the Architect’s costs. Payments will be returned to BLOCK NO. 10, on the official Tax Map of www.sharenj.org. permitted public utility uses; NEYS. Also subject to Tax Sale Certificate bidders only upon prompt return of bid documents in good condition. the City of Elizabeth Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- No. 4492, recording information unknown, Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed Dimensions: 40 feet x 100 feet x 40 feet 3.4A, Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordi- PUBLIC NOTICE date of sale 6/3/96 original amount $8,284.62. envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and proposal identification on outside, and x 100 feet nance whereby the maximum height al- There is due approximately the sum of must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of Nearest Cross Street: Crawford Place NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT lowed is thirty-five (35) feet; existing and FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- the School District for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case There is due approximately the sum of FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY proposed height: 109 feet; and SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED NINETY TWO in excess of $20,000.00; and must be delivered to the Secretary of the School District, or a TWO-HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bulk Variance pursuant to Section 23- & 42/100 ($438,892.42) together with lawful designated representative at the above place on or before the hour named. The Board of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE & 60/100 CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, Esq., 2.3o of the Zoning Ordinance whereby maxi- interest and costs. Education and Architect assume no responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. ($201,139.60) together with lawful interest Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, Mariani & mum fence height allowed is six (6) feet; There is a full legal description on file in No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. and costs. Margello, P.C., 10 Madison Avenue, proposed: eight (8) feet. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informality in the bidding if it is in There is a full legal description on file in Morristown, New Jersey 07960 All interested persons may be present The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the interest of the School District to do so. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as and be heard. this sale. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn special legal counsel for Chief Thomas The file pertaining to this application is in RALPH FROEHLICH seq., pertaining to the “Public School Contracts Law.” this sale. O’Brien in the matter of Lonergan et al v. the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- SHERIFF All bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with all requirements of RALPH FROEHLICH Township of Scotch Plains et al ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Affirmative Action Regulations, P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). SHERIFF DURATION: As needed. Plains, and is available for public inspection NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL BY ORDER OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. during regular office hours. Suite 300 FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Linda M. Lies 293 Eisenhower Parkway UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 216 Haddon Avenue FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Secretary to the Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Anthony Del Sordi Westmont, New Jersey 08108 FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Zoning Board of Adjustment CH-755067 (WL) Business Administrator/ CH-755602 (WL) BARBARA RIEPE Township of Scotch Plains 4 T - 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 Board Secretary 4 T - 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 TOWNSHIP CLERK 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $105.57 & 7/5/01 Fee: $218.28 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $84.66 & 7/5/01 Fee: $177.48 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 17 Dickson’s Dozen Stumbles Newcomers Award Memorial Scholarship -CLASSIFIEDS- To Chatham, Long Hill To Allison DiVito HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR SALE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Griffith 1910 Black Baby tims of the long ball. MOUNTAINSIDE – This year’s The Westfield Dixon’s Dozen 12- recipient of the Kaitlin Clark Memo- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Grand Piano. Asking $1,100. year old baseball team was edged by Against Chatham, Westfield lefty The US Postal Service an- Squad seeks persons willing to Contact evenings (732) 935-1989 Zach Deegan pitched 4 1/3 strong rial Scholarship given by the nounces job opportunities the Chatham All Stars, 7-6, on June Mountainside Newcomers Club is train as Emergency Medical 22 then drudged by Long Hill, 12-4, innings before being relieved by for letter carrier positions in Technicians. No prior exp. needed. AUTO FOR SALE Kevin O’Rourke. Dickson’s Dozen Allison DiVito. this area. The positions are in on June 24. The All Stars tied the Active throughout her years at Gov- Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., min. 4 BMW 325 1986 Bronze 5-speed game with four runs in the fifth and scored first with two in the second, the Newark #2788, Paterson hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. two in the third and two more in the ernor Livingston High School, #2789, Hackensack #2790 and 4-door, sunroof, CD changer, won it with a run in the sixth. Against Allison’s academic achievements have Wkday 9am - 1 pm or 1-5pm slots power steering, locks, windows. Long Hill, the Dozen became vic- fifth. However, some overly aggres- surrounding towns. The New- are perfect for parents of school sive, unsuccessful base running pre- included Advanced Placement and ark area includes all cities in Under 90,000 miles, no rust, ga- Honors courses. She was also a mem- children. Childcare reimburse- raged. $4,000. vented some potentially big innings. Union County. Starting salary ment available! Offensively, Harrison Mercado, ber of the National Honor Society and is $15.92/hr. To apply, call (917) 863-9510 WCC Cagers Top Italian National Honor Society. 1-866-999-8777 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Adam Becker and Dan Melillo led AUTO FOR SALE the attack. Defensively, Danny Allison has participated in several and refer to the announcement 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Police in Finals Dickson in center, Ricky Passananti extracurricular activities, including field numbers listed above. Call the Recruiting Team at 1997 993 Carrera Coupe. Black on The young men of the Westfield at second and Mike Freundlich at hockey, softball, Italian Club, Student (908) 233-2500 for details black with Tiptronic S transmis- Community Center (WCC) defeated shortstop played solid up the middle. Council, and prom committee. HELP WANTED CHILDCARE NEEDED sion. Two owner car with 21,000 Hoping to apply her enthusiasm the Westfield Police Department Left fielder Jack Meagher made the Animal hospital miles. Selling price $49,000. (WPD), 90-83, in the third game of for the Italian language, Allison Seeking nanny for 2-year, 10-year catch of the night when he snagged a Receptionist. Approximately 25 and 13-year old children. Approx. Call days, (800) 900-5890 ext. 91 a best-of-three series on Friday, June line drive in the left field corner in hopes to pursue a career as a transla- tor, business representative or hours. Some Saturdays. 20 hours. P/T. Flexible. Immedi- 15 at the Westfield High School the fourth inning. Call (908) 322-7500 AUTO FOR SALE gym. teacher. ately. F/T starting August/Sept. Long Hill exploded with a two-run Driver’s license a plus. 1995 BMW 325i, black, 45,000 After being defeated in the second blast in the first and a three-run blast An active volunteer, Allison is in- HELP WANTED volved in her church, is a candy Call (908) 928-9697 miles, excellent condition, asking game, the WCC players were ready in the third. Westfield answered with Part time summer help for office and it showed in their playing. Of- striper and a camp counselor. CHILDCARE $16,500, negotiable. two in the second, one in the third filing and reception work. No expe- Call (908) 389-1391 fensively, they dominated from the and the final run in the sixth. The Mountainside Newcomers Club was founded in 1954, and cur- rience necessary. Nice atmosphere. Babysitter needed for summer for outset. The defense was also strong Mercado and Pete Cornell both Call (908) 233-2225 6 mo. old and 2 yr. old. Mon.-Fri. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE and kept the WPD team on the defen- drilled doubles. Freundlich had a rently holds a membership of over 120 families. HELP WANTED 7:30a.m.-6p.m. in our home. Must Westfield. Prime location, center sive. The high scorer for the WCC perfectly executed bunt, A. J. have own transportation. Fluent team was Eric Turner and second Rimondi, Kevin O’Rourke and The members include families who of town, in modern elevator build- are new to the community or who Freelance Writer in English, experienced. highest was Popi Gonzalez. For the Dickson each had an RBI. P/T, freelance writer wanted to cover ing. Adjacent parking. have experienced a change in Call Jill at work (973) 802-4140, Please call (908) 561-3583 WPD team, Officer Preston Freeman Freundlich pitched the first three Westfield town meetings. Meetings leave message was the high scorer. Chief Barney innings and was relieved in the lifestyle, such as a new baby, em- ployment or marital change. The occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. A Tracy and Officer Greg Kasko tied fourth by O’Rourke and Melillo in burning interest in government and CHILDCARE CLEANING SERVICES for second. the fifth. purpose of the club is to extend a friendly greeting to these families, politics is a plus. Freelancers are also Responsible college student seeks DCS Cleaning Co. help them meet others, and to do all sought for other evening meetings, full/part time babysitting position. Houses & offices. From 50 to possible to make them feel welcome news and general assignments. Call 518-1710 200,000 sq. ft. Fully insured & Bucknell University Awards and part of the Mountainside com- E-mail [email protected] bonded. Excellent references. HOUSEKEEPER/CHILDCARE BBB member, friendly staff. munity. INSTRUCTION Monday-Friday. Call Jack (908) 276-8095 Degrees to Local Residents PIANO LESSONS Own transportation and PUBLIC NOTICE AREA – Bucknell University in ence Degree in Management. AGES 8 AND OLDER excellent references. www.goleader.com Lewisburg, Pa. has revealed the The son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (908) 889-4095 (973) 432-8274 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY names of degree recipients. Pinheiro, Anthony J. Pinheiro of THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bachelor’s and master’s degrees were Mountainside received a Bachelor CONTRACTOR: Peter L. Korn, Esq., awarded during commencement ex- of Science Degree in Engineering- McDonough Korn & Eichhorn, PC, 959 South ercises on Sunday, May 20, for stud- Electrical. Springfield Avenue, P.O. Box 712, Spring- field, New Jersey 07081 ies in liberal arts and professional Mountainside resident Jill C. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as programs in engineering, manage- Sieffert, the daughter of Mr. and special legal counsel for Captain Marshall ment and education. Mrs. Thomas Sieffert, was awarded Nelson in the matter of Lonergan et al v. Mark J. Juelis of Westfield, the a Bachelor of Science Degree in Township of Scotch Plains et al DURATION: As needed. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Juelis, Management, Magna Cum Laude. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. received a Bachelor of Arts Degree Dmitry Zhilinsky of Scotch Plains, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT in Political Science. the son of Sergey Sergeyev and Ella FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE Lauren J. Newmark of Westfield, Zhilinsky, earned a Bachelor of Sci- OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. BARBARA RIEPE the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell ence Degree in Engineering-Me- TOWNSHIP CLERK Newmark, earned a Bachelor of Sci- chanical. 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 Goods & Services You Need!

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Dr. John F. Tabachnick of ager of the Union County and Westfield Family Practice in Middlesex County offices. Westfield has been named the New Vector Marketing is the exclusive Jersey Academy of Family Physi- marketer of Cutco cutlery. cians Family Physician of the Year. * * * * * In addition to a busy medical prac- Susan B. McCrea, a lifelong resi- tice, Dr. Tabachnick volunteers many dent of Westfield, has been named hours to medical and community President of the Somerset County organizations including to the local Bar Association. Red Cross chapter. A graduate of Rutgers Douglass A graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he did his residency in Family Practice at Over- look Hospital in Summit. * * * * * Paula M. Morgan of Westfield UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT...Westfield Mayor Gregory S. McDermott was among 72 women, representing prepared to cut the ribbon at a ceremony marking the new management of 60 companies, honored during the Success Express on Elm Street. Pictured, left to right, are: Douglas Schwarz, FANWOOD GRADUATE…Fanwood resident John Cossolini was among the 22nd annual Tribute to Women and President of the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC); DWC Executive 190 members of the Class of 2001 to graduate from St. Peter’s Preparatory Industry (TWIN) awards dinner pre- Director Sherry Cronin, and Proprietor Sue Cirelli. School during its 123rd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, sented by the YWCA of Plainfield June 6, in the Yanitelli Life Center at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City. John, and North Plainfield and Lucent a 1997 graduate of St. Bartholomew’s Interparochial School in Scotch Plains, is Technologies on Thursday, May 24. Success Express Opens Under the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cossolini of Fanwood. A member of St. Peter’s Ms. Morgan is Vice President of Prep’s county championship basketball team, John will attend Rutgers Univer- Managed Care Sales and Customer sity in the fall. Development with Schering-Plough New Management In Town Corporation in Kenilworth. Susan B. McCrea WHS Sophomore Sean Wright WESTFIELD — Success Express, tion of merchandise,” said Darryl College and Seton Hall Law School, a store for well-being needs, located Walker, Chairman of the Westfield To be State Leadership Ambassador Newark, Ms. McCrea was admitted at 57 Elm Street in Westfield, held a Area Chamber of Commerce. to practice law in 1987. Her grand opening ceremony on June 16. WESTFIELD – Westfield High During HOBY, eight males and Mr. Walker officiated at the Grand Somerville practice concentrates on Sue Cirelli of Woodbridge Town- Opening ceremony along with School (WHS) sophomore Sean eight females were selected to be all aspects of family law. ship and Terri Braun, who grew up in Wright has been selected to be New interviewed for two hours by three Debbie Schmidt, Director of the She is a member of the Board of Westfield, recently acquired the store Westfield Area of Chamber of Com- Jersey’s ambassador to the World panelists. Directors of Prevention Links of from the original owner. Owning and Leadership Congress (WLC) this At the end of the weekend, Sean merce, Mr. Schwarz, Ms. Cronin, Union County, a substance abuse operating a store has been a long- and Mayor McDermott. summer. He is the first WHS student was chosen to attend the WLC, which and alcohol education referral time dream of the two proprietors, to attend the WLC. will be held at George Washington agency. who have been friends for many years. Swim Program Slated Last October, Sean was nominated University in Washington, D.C. from Ms. McCrea also runs a free legal The store has a wide selection of to attend New Jersey’s Hugh O’Brien Friday, July 13, to Saturday, July 21. clinic for the Somerset County Re- essential oils, aromatherapy prod- To Begin July 1 at JCC Youth (HOBY) Leadership Confer- Approximately 300 students from source Center for Women and Their ucts, jewelry, root candles, compact ence. He was chosen because of his 40 different countries will attend the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Families, and she trains crises inter- discs, new and used books and other Community Center (JCC) of Central grades, leadership and extracurricu- conference. vention teams. unique gifts. lar activity at WHS. Sean will learn about leadership New Jersey, located at 1391 Martine Paula M. Morgan * * * * * They also offer crystal and Reiki Avenue in Scotch Plains, has an- Sean is a sophomore Student Coun- roles in different fields of work, in- healing, and “12 Step Recovery” cil representative, as well as a mem- cluding business, media and poli- Dr. Robert A. Apruzzio of Scotch nounced that its Aquatics Depart- Plains has been re-appointed to the products. ment will begin its summer swim ber of the Connection and Anytown. tics. One day of the conference will * * * * * “Stores like Success Express help He also volunteers at the Children’s be dedicated to community services. Elizabeth Scollon of Westfield has State Board of Chiropractic Examin- program, open to the public, on Sun- ers and Holly E. Wetscher of to add diversity to our downtown day, July 1. Specialized Hospital. The WLC will also feature motiva- been promoted to Branch Manager of mix of stores with their unique selec- “I was very shocked and very tional speakers, as well as a dance Vector Marketing’s Bergen County’s Westfield has been named to the The JCC runs the American Red happy,” said Sean, describing his and talent show for recreational pur- office, located in Scotch Plains. Developmental Disabilities Council. Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. emotions when he learned of his poses. Ms. Scollon joined Vector as a sales Both appointments were made by Jennifer Bassman Swim classes will run from July 1 nomination. “I was very honored to “I hope to gain a new aspect on representative in November 1999 and Acting Governor Donald T. through Thursday, August 9, and are be selected. things and to say that I have friends previously served as an assistant man- DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains. Receives Scholarship designed for children ages 5 and Sean’s Guidance Counselor Judith from all over the world. At least, to * * * * * SCOTCH PLAINS – Hope Col- older. Bamburak said, “There is no person have one friend from each of the Talking Business is published pe- lege in Holland, Mich. announced Younger children may take part in more deserving and there is no better attending countries,” said Sean. Brian Joffe of Westfield riodically in The Westfield Leader that Jennifer Bassman of Scotch the JCC’s Waterbabies and Seahorse classes. All classes are taught by Red representative for WHS than Sean HOBY was founded by actor Hugh Earns Bachelor’s Degree and The Times of Scotch Plains and Plains was awarded an Endowed Wright. I am thrilled that he will be O’Brien in 1958 in order to develop Fanwood. Scholarship Award. Cross Certified Water Safety Instruc- representing WHS at the World Lead- leadership potential in gifted high WESTFIELD – Gettysburg Col- The scholarship was awarded to tors. Private lessons are also avail- ership Congress.” school sophomores. Mr. O’Brien is lege in Gettysburg, Pa. has an- Colleen Higgins Named Jennifer because she demonstrated able. One student from each high still active with HOBY. nounced that Westfield resident the ability to succeed and excel aca- The JCC now offers a Water Fit- school in New Jersey was present Sean will have the opportunity to Brian Joffe graduated with a Bach- To Spring Dean’s List demically as indicated by both stan- ness Program, featuring low- and at the HOBY, which ran from Fri- meet Mr. O’Brien during the con- elor of Arts Degree in Management WESTFIELD – Westfield resident dardized test scores and high school high-impact aerobics without sweat day, May 4, to Sunday, May 6. ference. on Saturday, May 19. Colleen Higgins, a second-year stu- grade point average. or stress on the body. Adult classes dent at The College of the Holy The Endowed Scholars for this meet on Tuesdays at 6:40 a.m. and at Cross in Worcester, Mass., has been year hold an average grade point 6:15 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. named to the Dean’s List for the average of 3.89, an average ACT and Thursdays at 8 a.m. second semester of the 2000-2001 composite score of 29 and an aver- Water Aerobics and Water Exer- academic year. age SAT combined score of 1278. cise are classes that provide the same The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. These awards are valued between exercise benefits of a traditional aero- The Burgdorff ERA Westfield Office Michael Higgins of Westfield, Col- $6,000 to $8,000 and are renewable bics class, but eliminate the stress leen is majoring in psychology. on an annual basis for four years at and pain in the joints typically asso- Hope College. ciated with the impact on the floor. It PUBLIC NOTICE Jennifer is the daughter of Mr. and is recommended for people with is pleased to welcome the Mrs. Theodore Bassman of Scotch knee, hip, back or leg problems, ac- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Plains. She graduated Scotch Plains- cording to a Y spokeswoman. PLANNING BOARD The JCC also has a Pre-Swim Team The Westfield Planning Board will meet Fanwood High School. on Monday, July 9, 2001, in the Community Clinic available on Tuesdays, Burgdorff Fanwood Office. Room in the Municipal Building, 425 East PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at swimmer must be self-motivated and 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT physically and mentally ready to ing application: FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Our same personal service from our new office. 01-9(V) D. VILLANE CONSTRUC- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS train. TION, LLC, 667 FOURTH AV- CONTRACTOR: Susan Judge, Esq., 30 For more information, please call ENUE, BLOCK 3003, LOT 6, Technology Drive, P.O. Box 4500, Warren, Rebecca Rice, Aquatics Director, at Working from a regionalized office, we will be able to more effectively SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVI- New Jersey 07059 (908) 889-8800, extension no. 219. SION APPROVAL. APPLI- NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as bring you the wealth of modern real estate services and programs offered CANT SEEKS TO CREATE special counsel to represent the Township The JCC outdoor pool is available THREE LOTS FROM AN EX- of Scotch Plains and to assist in the prepa- for birthday parties on Sundays. In- by one of the most respected Realtors in the state and nation. ISTING SINGLE LOT. THE ration of special real estate documents and terested individuals are asked to call PROPERTY IS A DESIG- contracts concerning the possible disposi- for reservations. NATED HISTORIC PROP- tion and/or sale of the Broadway tract. You can reach us in the Westfield Office at our new phone numbers. ERTY KNOWN AS THE DURATION: As needed. MATTHIAS SAYRE HOUSE. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,500. PUBLIC NOTICE (Section 15.G of the Land Use THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Ordinance). Applicant seeks to FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- TOWN OF WESTFIELD demolish the existing barn lo- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT cated on the property and re- BARBARA RIEPE A public hearing will be held on Monday tain the existing house that is TOWNSHIP CLERK July 9, 2001 in the Council Chambers at on the property. 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $18.36 the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Applicant seeks variance from regarding Our House, 506 Boulevard vs. the following: PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Westfield and Zoning Board of List of Existing Nonconform- Adjustment et al. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Litigation previously filed by the Applicant ing Zoning Conditions for Pro- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY posed Lot 6.01: for the use of certain premises now occu- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS pied will be discussed. Settlement and/or Dotti Baun Marion Bavolar Section 12.03D of the Land Use CONTRACTOR: Gary S. Jacobson, Esq., dismissal of the litigation above with terms Ordinance. Front yard set back 468 Morris Avenue, P.O. Box 697, Spring- and conditions to be reviewed and discussed 908-518-3770 908-518-3770 required is 45.53 feet (E.F.Y.D.) field, New Jersey 07081-0697 for final approval. — 35 feet is existing. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as Colleen Mayer, Secretary special counsel to represent the Township Waivers or exceptions from cer- Board of Adjustment of Scotch Plains to assist in the recovery of 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $16.83 tain site plan details or relief funds wrongfully embezzled and/or wrong- from requirements may be fully converted by Finance Director, Will- sought as appropriate. iam D. Polidore. PUBLIC NOTICE Plans and application are on file in the DURATION: As needed. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North AMOUNT: Not to exceed $7,500. Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT At a regular meeting of the Township may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Council of the Township of Scotch Plains a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. held on June 26, 2001 the following deci- Kenneth B. Marsh BARBARA RIEPE sions were rendered: Secretary TOWNSHIP CLERK Granted permission to the application for Ed Feeley Andreas Goehren Pirkko Goehren 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $41.82 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $18.36 a Special Use Permit for Jensen’s Ice Cream 908-518-3772 908-518-3773 908-518-3773 located at 447 Park Avenue, Block No. 1501, Lot No. 1, B-2 zone, for the placement of two tables in front of the building at 447 Park Avenue and one picnic table on the patio in the back of said building, for the seasonal consumption of food by patrons, as noted on their application, for a period of one year. Granted permission to the application for a Special Use Permit for the Salt & Pepper Restaurant, also known as 503 Park Av- enue, Block No. 1401, Lot No. 6, B-2 zone, for the placement of outdoor seating as Kathy Gouldey Betty Ann Keller Sharon Lies Pete Peterson noted on their application, for the period May-October, 2001. 908-518-3774 908-518-3770 908-233-6411 908-518-3771 Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $23.46

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 19 First Congregational PUBLIC NOTICE Cub Scout Pack No. 34 Pays TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Reveals Schedule A public hearing will be held on Monday July 9, 2001 in the Community Room in the Visit to Intrepid Museum For Bible School Westfied Municipal Building, 425 East Broad WESTFIELD — Children ages four Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – On June 1, Cub long naval destroyer U.S.S. Edson is a at which time members of the public are veteran of the Vietnam War and served years through fifth grade are invited invited to appear in person, or by agent or Scout Pack No. 34 visited the Intrepid to attend Vacation Bible School at the Sea Air Space Museum in New York the United States Navy for 30 years. counsel, and to present any comments or Built in 1958, it was named in honor of First Congregational Church during objections to any evidence presented by the City. Berthed on the Hudson River at the Applicant relating to the settlement or the foot of West 46th Street along 12th United States Marine Corps General the week of Monday through Friday, Mike Edson, whose heroic conduct dur- July 9 to 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. revised application. The revised application Avenue, the museum features the air- is as follows: craft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid, the subma- ing World War II in the South Pacific The theme of this year’s camp will 01-10(V) TOBY TWO REALTY, LLC., 128 rine U.S.S. Growler and the destroyer earned him the Congressional Medal of be “Under Construction: A Habitat SCOTCH PLAINS AVENUE, U.S.S. Edson. Honor. for Humanity Vacation Bible School.” BLOCK NO. 2818, LOT NO. 6, The scouts learned that the 900-foot- The Intrepid Museum opened in Au- Through such activities as art and SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVI- long Intrepid was launched in 1943 and gust of 1982 and was designated a na- music, as well as Biblical and contem- SION WITH VARIANCES. Ap- tional historic landmark in 1986. plicant seeks to create two lots served the United States Navy for 31 porary stories, children will learn the from a single existing lot. Plans years. Former Intrepid crew members value of community service and be entitled “Minor Subdivision” who volunteer their time for such pro- Eric Swenson Named introduced to the ministry of Habitat drawn by Stires Associates, P.A., grams gave the scouts first-hand ac- DATED 3/3/00 (single sheet) as counts of life aboard the vessel. All-American Scholar, for Humanity International. revised by the Settlement Agree- On Intrepid’s flight deck, Pack No. 34 The camp is scheduled for early ment (and Exhibits B and C got to see more than 30 aircraft that National Award Winner evening this year to accommodate chil- thereof). Applicant seeks vari- relate the story of aviation. In the vessel’s SCOTCH PLAINS – The United dren who are also attending day camps. ances from the following: cavernous hanger deck, the scouts were States Achievement Academy has A snack will be included. Vacation List of Existing Nonconform- able to climb inside a replica of the announced that Eric Swenson, a Bible School is open to all children; ing Zoning Conditions: Revolutionary War submarine Turtle, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School campers need not be church members Section 11.09 of the Land Use sit in the cockpit of an A-6 Intruder student, has been named an All- to attend. The cost for the week is $15 Ordinance. Ordinance requires a simulator and viewed various exhibits, per child, or $30 maximum per family. front yard setback of 20.3 feet including the Intrepid’s contributions to American Scholar and a National (E.F.Y.D.) — 19.53 feet is existing. Award Winner in English. FRANKLIN GRADUATES…Before moving on to Roosevelt Intermediate The First Congregational Church is the United States space program as a School, these Franklin Elementary School fifth graders pose for a picture in located at 125 Elmer Street in Section 13.01 of the Land Use recovery vessel. Eric will appear in the All-Ameri- Ordinance. Ordinance requires front of the Franklin School sign. Pictured, left to right, are: Gabrielle O’Leary, Westfield. For more information or to The tour of the Growler offered the can Scholar Yearbook, which is pub- Allie Kehler, Sari Schwartz, Crista Ricci and Charlotte Mullan. a side yard setback of 5 feet for visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a lished nationally. register a child, please call the church the accessory building — 3.25 submarine and a close-up inspection of Nominated by his teacher Diane office at (908) 233-2494. feet is existing. the once “top-secret” missile command McGovern, Eric was also named a List of New C.40:55D-70 c. and center. Constructed in 1958, the Growler United States National Award Win- Susannah Grossman Excels PUBLIC NOTICE d. Variances Requested for Lot was on active duty for only six years. ner in English. No. 6.01: The tour guides emphasized that the The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norm SHERIFF’S SALE Section 11.09 E. 1. of the Land vessel is the only intact strategic missile In Field of Creative Writing SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- submarine open to the public anywhere Swenson of Scotch Plains, Eric is the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, quires a minimum lot area of DOCKET NO. F-5023-98 in the world. grandson of Mrs. Carl Swenson of SCOTCH PLAINS – Susannah ers, she met poet laureates, read 6,000 square feet. — Applicant Fanwood and Mrs. John Wilkinson DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, proposes 5,266 square feet. Docked next to the Intrepid and the Grossman, the poetry editor for their works before a range of listen- PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE VALDIVIEZO AND of South Portland, Me. Section 11.09 E. 2. of the Land Growler, the recently-retired, 417-foot- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ers, and received $100 in prize LUCY VALDIVIEZO, HIS WIFE; RAUL IDROVO, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- School’s literary magazine, MUSE, money. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, quires a minimum lot width of has succeeded in pursuing a diverse “I’m really surprised and flattered DATED MARCH 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF 50 feet — Applicant proposes background in creative writing. by the public response to my writ- MORTGAGED PREMISES. 45.68 feet. A contributing editor for her ing,” said Susannah, “I’m lucky to By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Section 11.09 E. 2. of the Land school’s newspaper, The Fanscotian, have been able to use the high school’s tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- quires a minimum area of 6,000 Susannah has been chosen to partici- newspaper and literary magazine as tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown square feet in the first 120 feet of pate in Columbia University’s sum- outlets to convey my emotions and Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on depth — Applicant proposes mer program and to attend the Gov- opinions.” WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF JULY 5,266 square feet. A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of ernors’ School this summer as a cre- Susannah has been a member of said day. All successful bidders must have Section 11.09 E. 3. of the Land ative writer. the Junior Statesmen of America 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Susannah has earned first place at since her freshman year and was check at the conclusion of the sales. quires a minimum frontage of The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- 50 feet — applicant proposes Union High School’s Dramatic Po- elected as Vice President of the chap- 45.68 feet. etry Reading and was one of 20 ter for her sophomore year. DRED SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- DRED NINETY TWO & 84/100 Section 11.09 E. 4. of the Land award recipients at the Rutgers New- This year, she was chosen as one ($207,192.84). Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- ark Poetry Contest. of 50 pupils to attend the Montezuma The property to be sold is located in the quires a minimum depth of 120 Recently, she was invited to per- Leadership Conference in Califor- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State feet — Applicant proposes nia. She earned a 5, the highest score of New Jersey. 114.90 feet. form at the 2002 Geraldine R. Dodge It is commonly known as 142 Orchard Poetry Festival. She called this expe- possible, on her Advanced Place- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Section 12.04 F. of the Land Use rience “an excellent chance to meet ment Art History examination as a It is known and designated as Block No. Ordinance. Ordinance requires other Governors’ School students, as sophomore student. 13, Lot No. 1064. a maximum building coverage The dimensions are 24 feet wide by 175 (without deck) of 20% — appli- well as published poets, well-known During the summer, Susannah feet long. cant proposes 24.3%. in poetry circles.” hopes to work at The Metropolitan Nearest cross street: Chilton Street. List of New C.40:55D-70 c. and Along with 39 other young writ- Museum of Art. Prior lien(s): None. d. Variances Requested for Lot SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND No. 6.02: OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESS- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MENTS, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAIL- Section 11.09 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum interior ADVERTISEMENT FOR REBID ABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS side yard setback required by or- PATRIOTIC PUPILS…On Thursday, June 14, students in Bernadette Hoyer’s SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT dinance is 10 feet (plus or minus) UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO Title One Pre-K classes at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch Plains hosted PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS — Applicant proposes 5 feet. a “Red, White and Blue Celebration” in honor of Flag Day for family NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be received by Scotch Plains- There is due approximately the sum of Section 11.09 E.4. of the Land members. Students painted their own version of the flag, performed a flag Fanwood School District, Union County, New Jersey for Miscellaneous Work at Scotch TWO-HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOU- Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- ceremony, held a parade, played instruments and sang patriotic songs, Plains-Fanwood High School, Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey (Phase SAND ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE & quires a minimum lot depth of Pictured, left to right, are: Nicki DeBellis, Stephanie Plant, Scott Hasiak, I - FVF #3228), together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the requirements 26/100 ($243,145.26) together with lawful 120 feet — Applicant proposes of the drawings and specifications prepared by Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/ interest and costs. 115.88 feet. Jackie Fletcher and Matthew Owens. Planners, Trenton, New Jersey. There is a full legal description on file in Section 12.04 F of the Land Use Sealed bids will be received as follows: the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Ordinance. Ordinance allows a Lafayette College Posts Contract No. 1 - Outdoor Bleachers Work this sale. maximum building coverage Leo, Koch Awarded RALPH FROEHLICH (without deck) of 20% — appli- Bids for the above will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District in the cant proposes 20.9%. Spring Dean’s Listing Business Offices, located at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New SHERIFF Degrees from NJIT Jersey 07076, at 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on July 17, 2001 and will be publicly opened STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Revised plans and the Settlement Agree- AREA – Lafayette College in NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL Easton, Pa. has revealed the names AREA – The New Jersey Insti- and read immediately thereafter. ment are on file in the Office of the Town If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department Suite 300 Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, of pupils placed on the Dean’s List tute of Technology bestowed de- of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, prior to the date that bids are received. 293 Eisenhower Parkway New Jersey and may be seen Monday through for the spring 2001 semester. grees to Federico Leo of Westfield Any bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey statutes not including a copy of a valid and Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. active Prequalification/Classification Certificate will be rejected as being nonresponsive to CH-755180 (WL) Kenneth B. Marsh These students include and Susan Elizabeth Koch of Ber- 4 T - 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 Westfielders Robin Amanda keley Heights during its 116th bid requirements. Secretary Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents for the proposed work are on file & 7/12/01 Fee: $206.04 1 T – 6/28/01, The Leader Fee: $85.68 Yudkovitz, Elizabeth Ann McKeon, commencement exercises held in the office of Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Planners, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Molly Christine Phelan and Stephen Friday, May 18, at the New Jer- Trenton, New Jersey, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during office hours. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jay Chiger. sey Performing Arts Center in Drawings and Specifications will be furnished upon payment to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C. Scotch Plains residents placed on Newark. of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for each set, with a limit of five (5) sets per bidder. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION the roster include Michael Samuel Federico received a Master of Additional sets may be purchased at the Architect’s costs. Payments will be returned to NOTICE OF MEETINGS bidders only upon prompt return of bid documents in good condition. (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Milberger and Nadine Ana Science Degree in Management. Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed Kwiakowski. Susan earned a Bachelor of Sci- envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and proposal identification on outside, ADDENDUM Berkeley Heights resident Felicia ence Degree in Computer Science. and must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the TYPE OF MEETING: Special Board Meeting Marie Turturiello was also named a order of the School District for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but DATE OF MEETING: July 2, 2001 in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and must be delivered to the Secretary of the School LOCATION: Administration Building Dean’s List student. PUBLIC NOTICE District, or a designated representative at the above place on or before the hour named. The Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Board of Education and Architect assume no responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE in delivery. TIME: 7:30 p.m. Special Meeting SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet in public to discuss and/or take action SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informality in the bidding if it is in on the Personnel Report and business related issues. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-13691-00 the interest of the School District to do so. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORA- Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et DATE OF NOTIFICATION: June 28, 2001 DOCKET NO. F-4290-99 TION III, PLAINTIFF vs. RANVIR S. seq., pertaining to the “Public School Contracts Law.” 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $30.60 IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORA- SAROYA; MONINDER SAROYA; HEC- All bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with all requirements of TION, PLAINTIFF vs. DANIEL E. TOR AND CONCEPCION HERNANDEZ, Affirmative Action Regulations, P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). PAULINO, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. BY ORDER OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTFIELD - 9 YEAR YOUNG COLONIAL DATED APRIL 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 FOR SALE UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Anthony Del Sordi By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Business Administrator/ tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ecution to me directed I shall expose for Board Secretary public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- sale by public vendue, at the Union County 1 T – 6/28/01, The Times Fee: $85.68 tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF JULY sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of JULY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the USAN HECCHIO said day. All successful bidders must have afternoon of said day. All successful bid- S C 20% of their bid available in cash or certified ders must have 20% of their bid available in Sales Associate check at the conclusion of the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of NJAR Million Dollar Club - Silver 1998-2000 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. E-mail: [email protected] FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR & 39/100 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ($154,004.39). TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED All that certain tract, lot and parcel of TWENTY EIGHT & 73/100 ($120,528.73). land lying and being in the City of Eliza- All that certain tract of land, including any Westfield Office beth, County of Union and State of New improvements, lying and being in Union 209 Central Ave. County, New Jersey being commonly known Jersey, and being more particularly de- (908) 233-5555 scribed as follows: as 417 Franklin Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- Beginning at a point in the northeasterly sey 07206 and described as Lot No. 411, ext. 199 line of Decker Avenue, distant therein 132.00 Block No. 3, of the Tax Map of City Of feet southeasterly from the southeasterly Elizabeth, being more particularly described line of North Avenue and running thence: as follows: New Listing 1) North 30 degrees 30 minutes East, BEGINNING at a point on the Northeast- 100.00 feet to a point; thence erly side of Franklin Street thereon distant OFFERED AT $659,000.00 2) South 59 degrees 30 minutes East, 200.00 feet Northwesterly from the inter- State of the art kitchen and new bathrooms accent this freshly painted 50.00 feet to a point; thence section of the said Northeasterly line of 3) South 30 degrees 30 minutes West, Franklin Street and the Northwesterly side colonial. Vaulted ceilings and skylights add charm. Finished base- 100.00 feet to a point in the northeasterly of Fourth Street; thence running ment, sprinkler system, two car attached garage, professionally land- line of Decker Avenue; thence 1. Along the Northeasterly side of scaped yard all add up to better then new!!! 4) Along the same, North 59 degrees 30 Franklin Street, North 35 degrees 40 min- minutes West, 50.00 feet to the point and utes West 25.00 feet to a point; thence place of beginning. 2. North 54 degrees 20 minutes East Lot Size: 70x120 Bathrooms: 2 plus 1/2 (Newer) The above description being in accor- 100.00 feet to a point; thence running Year built: 1992 Master bedroom: 24x14 w/newer bath dance with a survey prepared by Dominick 3. South 35 degrees 40 minutes East J. Venditto, dated April 13, 1998. 25.00 feet to a point in the northeasterly line Taxes: $9078 (2000) Bedroom #2: 18x12 INFORMATIONAL NOTE: Being of Decker Avenue; thence Heating: Gas Forced Air Bedroom #3: 15x11 also known as Lot No. 274 in Block 4. South 54 degrees 20 minutes A/C: Central Air Bedroom #4: 16x10 No. 13, as shown on the Tax Map of West 100.00 feet to the point and place Parking: Off Street Dining room: 14x12 the City of Elizabeth. of BEGINNING. Kitchen: 21x12 w/vaulted ceil. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Exterior: Brick and Vinyl ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOU- Roof: Composition Office: 10x10 NINE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT & 55/100 SAND TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & 2 Fireplaces: Living room is wood burning/Family room is gas ($180,958.55) together with lawful interest 83/100 ($128,251.83) together with lawful and costs. interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Offered by: the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn KAY GRAGNANO this sale. this sale. Westfield $389,000 (Sales Associate - Top 1% in Company) with Coldwell Banker Realtors RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH This charming Dutch Colonial offers ideal location within walking SHERIFF SHERIFF Westfield Office FARR BURKE GAMBACORTA & MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, distance to town, schools and NYC transportation. Features include a 209 Central Avenue WRIGHT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.C. - LAW OFFICES 908-233-5555 ext. 193 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 Suite 600 Living Room with fireplace, an updated Kitchen with separate eating PO Box 788 216 Haddon Avenue area, formal Dining Room, enclosed porch, 3+ Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths [email protected] Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-755954 (WL) CH-755960 (WL) and Rec Room. Additional amenities include central air conditioning, 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4 T - 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 newer windows & patio. Call Sue directly at (908) 301-2014. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. & 7/19/01 Fee: $226.44 & 7/19/01 Fee: $230.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

The Diners CHILDREN’S CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Bennett boasted that most din- ers flock to his restaurant to en- With Marylou Morano BOOK NOOK joy the Zesty Ziti ($11.95) adorned with hot sausage, mush- By MARYLOU MORANO by James Cross Giblin (Clarion, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1983) will give the student in sec- rooms, onions, cream and It’s Independence Day! Celebrate ond to fifth grades the story be- parmesan cheese. Another favor- by Reading a Book hind Fourth of July symbols. Be ite is named after Bennett (Greg’s About the USA! sure to check the Favorite for $11.95), featuring When compared to back of the book for Get Outta penne pasta with hot peppers, other countries world- a list of other impor- POPCORN™ black olives, capers, artichoke wide, the history of the tant events that have POPCORN hearts, mushrooms, garlic butter, United States is rather occurred on the brief. But, what a rich Fourth of July. the House and parmesan cheese. Mmmm! and glorious heritage “It’s the Fourth Tomb Raider Sandwiches, ranging from has been packed into of July” by Stan By CAROL F. DAVIS $3.75 to $6.95, are traditionally less than 300 years. Hoig (Cobblehill Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times overstuffed at Gregory’s. Platters, Young readers desir- Books, 1995) looks If you missed Variations on You Won’t Dig It ing to learn more about at the holiday from America at Echo Lake Park last such as the Turkey Slego (grilled By Michael S. Goldberger rye topped with cranberry, melted Independence Day many perspectives, night, you still have an oppor- will find a long list of including the 1876 tunity to see it elsewhere. Pack One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Swiss covered with gravy — books written about Centennial Celebra- a cooler with your favorite good- $6.75) are winners as well. the birth of our coun- tion. ies, grab a blanket and some 1 popcorn Voight in a rather smarmy cameo). Gregory’s taught me a lesson in try. Two engrossing books of his- friends, and catch one of the It’s a dream come true, if you’re A simple memorial on the lavish torical fiction that humility and how pigeonholing Here’s a sampling New Jersey Symphony a 13-year-old boy. Video game hero- estate informs that he is “missing of books for all ages. have the Revolution- cuisine into an “unbeatable” cat- Orchestra’s free performances ine Lara Croft, rich and classy but in the field.” To wit: If you’re really egory can lead to a pie in the face. ary War as their back this summer. It will be held Picture Books drop are “The Jour- equally sassy, comes to life in Tomb rich, Egypt and all the rest of antiq- Young children may again tomorrow, Friday, June Gregory’s may not be glimmer- nal of William Tho- Raider, fleshed out, so to speak, by uity is merely the field. Nice work ing with crystal chandeliers or not understand every- mas Emerson: A 29, at Brookdale Park thing about America’s (Bloomfield/Montclair), on Sat- Angelina Jolie. Arms and legs if you can get it. strolling violinists, but you will Revolutionary War whirling in a ballet of martial arts, Naturally, Lara won’t be success- always feel like you are eating fight for freedom, but Patriot (1998) and urday, June 30, at Branch Brook every pre-school age Park (Newark), and on Sunday, her big, shiny, automatic pistols ful if Powell has his way. Modestly the best food money can buy in a “The Winter of Red child knows the words July 1, at Mercer County Park rat-tat-tatting with feverish inten- describing himself as an attorney, welcoming atmosphere where Snow: The Revolu- “Happy Birthday.” tionary War Diary of (West Winsdor). All perfor- sity, she’s just the gal to escort you the character of power-hungry “everybody knows your name.” In “Happy Birth- Abigail Jane mances will begin at 7:30 p.m., across the Styx from childhood to Powell is the film’s living contri- day, America,” by Stewart, Valley and will be followed by fire- teen-agery. You’re no sissy if you bution to lawyer jokes. After all, Marsha Wilson Chall Forge, Pennsylva- works. The diverse program will (Harper Collins like her. She is way cool and kicks they make great villains in real life. nia, 1777” by include works from Copland, So why not transfer the fact to Children’s Books, Kristiana Gregory (1996). Both major league, well, you get the Susan Chorost 2000), a family reunion coincides Ives, Ellington, Gould (my fa- fiction? Thus, earning the film one books are part of a middle grade vorite) and more. drift. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 with a birthday celebration for reader series published by Scho- But, this film’s attraction is like of its few plaudits, Iain Glen as She has sent copies of the book, America. lastic and both stories are told in * * * * * those high-pitched whistles that Powell is to be congratulated for A small town family celebrates Tonight at 8 p.m., Elias which is displayed in the lobby of diary/journal entry form. only dogs can discern. Except in that thespic accomplishment. Independence Day in “Hooray for Young readers of nonfiction will Zareva will direct the Westfield the Summit Speech School, to audi- the Fourth of July” written and Community Band in this case it’s solely adolescents who Of course, no film of this sort, tory schools. While parents have also enjoy “The Secret Soldier: hear the call of “Tomb Raiders.” good or bad, is without a bone of illustrated by Wendy Watson The Story of Deborah Sampson” Mindowaskin Park in purchased copies for their children, (Houghton Mifflin, by Ann McGovern Westfield. The evening will fea- Loaded down with explanatory lore contention. Mystery writers call it they have also acquired some of the 2000). (Scholastic Paper- ture soloists Paul Schryba on ad nauseam and suffocated by plot the McGuffin. And in this case it’s books to place on the reading librar- The simple words backs, 1999). This is trumpet and Bob Vitkowsky on convolutions galore, the whole an ancient clock Lara finds in a ies of “mainstream settings,” such and descriptive lan- the true story of the tuba. In addition, the band megillah is lost on the rest of us. secret room that she never knew guage in Patricia A. Deborah Sampson will perform the classic Cole as kindergarten classrooms and Pingry’s board book, We just don’t get it. And really existed. Bear in mind, she’s been daycare centers. who, by calling her- Porter tune, “Begin the don’t want to, in a been there, done living in this mansion her whole “The Story of self Private Robert She’s even given out her auto- America’s Birthday” Beguine,” Handel’s “Water that sort of way. life. But no matter, it goes without Shurtliff and disguis- Music Suite,” and more. Feel graph to one lucky reader. (Ideals Publications, ing herself as a boy, In fact, if you’re an adult, a mis- saying that Manfred Powell, Esq. Inc., 2000) makes it a free to bring the kids along, but Originally a teacher of the blind, fought in the Revo- be prepared to carry them back cued drenching in this special ef- wants that clock. Because guess Ms. Chorost said that the experi- perfect read-aloud lutionary War. fects-laden rite of puberty will have what this strange little glowing book to tell the story to the car. Mr. Schryba’s solo ence of supplying children with a of the Fourth of July to toddlers Young Adults piece, “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” you searching the dictionary for timepiece can do. Very good! Yes, book including a character they can and babies. A book with a strong female is said to lull children to sleep. something stronger than boredom whomsoever possesses the clock relate to has made a significant dif- What would Independence Day character, “Sarah Bishop” by Bring a lawn chair or blanket, to describe the excruciating expe- controls time, and hence with it the ference. be without a parade? “Phoebe’s Scott O’Dell (Point, 1991) is a and if it’s raining go to the rience. The French ennui is too power of life and death. “They open up a book and they Parade” by Claudia Mills fictional story of a teenager’s Revo- Municipal Building. polite a description for so tedious “He will be G-d,” exclaims lutionary War experiences. see themselves,” she said. (Macmillan Publishing Com- * * * * * an assault on the senses. You never Powell, the tone of his voice decid- pany, 1994) and “Hats Off for The Revolutionary War as seen “Herbie Hears the Horn” is from the perspective of a loyalist If you read this early enough, realized that the second hand on edly more assertive than informa- the Fourth of July” by Harriet there will still be time for you to available for $9.95 through the Ziefert (Viking, 2000) are pic- — a colonist who remained faith- your Indiglo watch moved that tive. You can’t say this fellow Summit Speech School, (908) ture books about Fourth of July ful to the King, is told in “My get to the Creative Arts Vendor slowly. doesn’t have ambition. 508-0011 and the Alexander Gra- parades. Brother Sam Is Dead” by James Sale of the Volunteer Guild of In all fairness, there is a story Once all this gobbledygook is Runnells Specialized Hospital ham Bell Association for the Deaf Lincoln Collier and Christopher here. Not much of one and not a established, the battle between op- Middle Grade Readers Collier (Scholastic, 1989). of Union County. It runs from 8 and Hard of Hearing, (202) 337- “Fireworks, Picnics and Flags” a.m. - 4 p.m., and you will be very original one, but one just the posing camps takes place in and 5220. able to pick up items crafted by same. The same goes for the his- around the tomb where, lo and be- the employees, such as gift bas- torical development of Croft, a de- hold, resides the main whirligig. kets, floral arrangements, tasty rivative affair at best. Actually It’s an elaborate, planetarium-like homemade baked goods, and Croft, with an 83-room mansion in affair with the sort of Victorian more. Income from this sale the English countryside to prove influences you’d be more likely to will be used to purchase items the pedigree, her road to video game expect in an H.G. Wells tale by way for residents and patients, such stardom is an amalgam paved with of Rube Goldberg. as televisions, VCR’s, and prizes the biography of almost every As the story goes, the contrap- for games. It’s a great way to tion corresponds to the positions of give. Runnells is located at 40 comic-book superhero who ever Watchung Way in Berkeley donned a cape. But lose the cape. the planets. Put the special clock in Heights. Head to the Multi-Pur- After all, it’s the 21st century. its place at exactly the right mo- pose Room. This no-nonsense femme fatale ment and the aforementioned com- mand of destiny is yours. But don’t * * * * * for the younger set is into If you’re looking for things to Catwoman basic black, the Prada mess up unless you’ve got 5,000 do with the kids between the ages look. And she has no time for secret years to spare. That’s how long it’ll of 4 - 8 this summer, consider identities either. Besides, with the be before the planets will again be The Morris Museum’s Summer pendulum swung to the right these in proper alignment (the sneaking Theatre Series. On Thursday, days, there’s no need to hide her suspicion is there’ll be a sequel July 5, there will be two perfor- high birth as well as her agenda before then). mances, one at 11 a.m. and one at behind mask and costume. The fighting intensifies as the 1:30 p.m., of The Wonders of One thing, though. Her glare. witching hour nears. And in keep- Magic. You and your \little ones ing with the video game that in- will delight in the use of com- Jolie adopts an almost leering smile. mon, everyday objects in the It’s difficult to decide if said look is spired the whole shebang, an end- magical feats. There is plenty of a slightly sadistic reflection of her less legion of faceless bad guys audience participation, and the joy as she renders pain unto the pops up from every crevice like show combines the elements of enemy, or whether the inscrutable ducks in a shooting gallery. No magic and comedy. It’s $7.75 for expression has far more drastic im- surprise, they are promptly and vig- non-members, and $6.50 for mu- plications. I’ve seen that look be- orously dispatched by the indomi- seum members. fore and I’ve always run away. And table Lara, aided and abetted only * * * * * I’m a lot older than 13. But in by the two or three silly young men Sweet Sounds Downtown reminding of Mona Lisa, the at- who double as her butler, valet and will continues on Tuesday, July tractive actress’ glower suggests techno-wiz geniuses. 3, from 7 - 9pm with a variety of that maybe we’re better off not Yet for all the film’s pretensions performers. Joel Chassan will knowing what da Vinci’s mysteri- of cutting edge hipness, in the end be at the corner of Quimby and director Simon West’s shoot-em- Elm Streets, Terraplane Blues ous lady was thinking after all. will be on Central Avenue near In keeping with the Age of Self- up winds up back at the same stand- Bombay, the Marsh Noble Jazz ishness, Lara’s goal to save the off that’s been wrapping up action Trio will perform at the corner world from destruction at the hands pictures since time immemorial. of East Broad and Elm Streets, of Manfred Powell, a powerful in- It’s Lara vs. Powell. The traditional The Soul Searchers will be on triguer and would-be dictator, is Good vs. Evil. the lawn in front of the North merely a lucky byproduct of her The idea is right. The execution Avenue Train Station on Elm, real objective. And for this con- is horrible. Well, at least this time and Chris Colaneri will be on temporary Antigone, that is to pre- it’s not decided by a Supreme Court the corner of Prospect and East serve the family name and redeem decision. Broad Streets. Ah, how to choose? If you time it right, you the reputation of her dear old pater, * * * * * can catch them all. Lord Croft (real-life dad John Tomb Raider, rated PG-13, is a Paramount Pictures release di- rected by Simon West and stars Angelina Jolie, Iain Glen and Daniel Craig. Running time: 101 minutes.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 28, 2001 Page 21 Bill Murray

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 that can provide side-splitting hours of cinema for my mother like Murray. The Chicago native and fifth of nine children, he paid his way to Loyola Academy with cad- dying jobs. His goal to become a doctor took a detour when he dropped out after being collared for marijuana possession. Though it was certainly no laughing matter, Murray turned his intentions to- ward the National Lampoon Radio Hour, which also included “Satur- TheThe DinersDiners day Night Live” (SNL) legends Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Murray didn’t choose the SNL GREGORY’S WEST route until his choice, “The Howard Cosell Variety Hour” went belly- BROOK INN up. Since everybody knows that life is fragile after SNL, we can con- 525 Talmadge Road sider Murray one of the lucky ones. Bound Brook, NJ 08805 He was acclaimed for his role in Ivan Reitman’s Meatballs (1979), (732) 356-9736 HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING: 4 STARS Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters Dress: Casual (1984), Tootsie (1982), Scrooged Price: Moderate (1988), Mad Dog and Glory (1993), POETS GATHER IN FANWOOD…The Carriage House Poetry Reading Series and the Fanwood Cultural Arts Closed Sundays Ed Wood (1994). Committee recently sponsored student writers and their instructors from Middlesex County Arts High in a reading at By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Restaurant in South More recently, Murray joined the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center on Watson Road in Fanwood. The student poets at the Saturday afternoon Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times three leading ladies, Cameron Diaz, reading were accompanied by their relatives, friends, instructors Joe Weil and Deborah LaVeglia, both of Cranford, and Philly. But, this is Jersey and I’m an appreciative Fanwood audience. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Weil, Adam Fitzgerald, Ms. LaVeglia, and the Director BOUND BROOK – When Hurri- sure they’ll do their best, I figured. Lucy Liu (who he didn’t get along cane Floyd hit in the fall of 1999, with) and Drew Barrymore, when of the Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee Adele Kenny. The manicotti was preceded by a he played Bosley in the 21st century Greg Bennett watched helplessly as basic house salad of iceberg lettuce, version of Charlie’s Angels. David Palladino’s his 30-year-old Bound Brook restau- onions, croutons, and the sweetest Married twice, first to Jennifer rant spun to the ground. Like many cherry tomatoes I’ve ever tasted. All Butler and then to Margaret Mickey other store owners, he faced a quan- ingredients were crisp, refreshing and Kelley, Murray is the father of Kelly, dary born out of tragedy: Do I re- satisfying. The bleu cheese dressing Homer, Luke, Butler, Jackson, Cal Music Corner build or give up? was not bottled (I can tell!), but and Cooper. Against the odds, Bennett chose to tangy and homemade. Days certainly must not blur into bring Gregory’s West Brook Inn back My first bite of manicotti caused one another for Murray, as they did to its former glory. With a demand- me to rebuke myself. I’d been a fool to for his characters Phil Conner and ing following, Bennett had created think that only Ralph’s could do ma- Bob Wiley, for he is the co-owner of Irish Tenors Have Power the kind of place where baseball nicotti magic. Gregory’s was simply the minor league baseball team The teams celebrated their winning game, perfection. The ricotta filling is key – St. Paul Saints in St Paul, Minn. and or rued a losing game with a brim- not hard or overcooked, the mixture the owner of the minor league base- To Motivate Our Nation ming bowl of his world famous chili. melted in your mouth with creamy ball team The Riverdogs in Charles- Gregory’s, which was completely delight. Herbs harmonized with in- ton, S.C. By DAVID PALLADINO The locally drawn professional or- originated in central Europe, and then Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times renovated since the flood, is a com- credibly spiced marinara sauce. chestral accompaniment was led by moved and settled in Western Europe fortable, no-frills dining experience HOLMDEL — Powerful forces the man who does all the arrangements before migrating north to Britain. There The manicotti crepes were thin, that offers a bit of irony: the food is delicate and the ideal place for the are set in motion when the Irish Tenors for the group, Frank Mcnamara. His are Celtic Spanish, French and even exquisite and not to be confused sing. musical arrangements were in fact, stel- remnants in Switzerland among other ricotta filling to nestle. Much to my Pen & Ink with bar or tavern fare. delight, the meal was not crusted Irish nationalism, pride, sorrow and lar. Mcnamara kept the traditional chord places — technically, Celtic stock has With Italian-American Mark CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 joy were the hallmarks of the dynamic structures but orchestrated much fuller, been infused into many European na- over with mounds of mozzarella. So, “boy next door” grin and all of the Martinowicz working in the kitchen, I was glad I left my archaeological concert offered this past weekend by more interesting writing for both winds tions. sprinkling in fresh herbs and rolling presence of a leading man. Born to Anthony Kearns, Ronin Tynan and and strings. It’s hard to imagine American tenors tools home since I didn’t have to do homemade manicotti crepes, any digging for the manicotti. be on the silver screen, Affleck has Finbar Wright this past weekend at the The evening carried a distinct politi- putting so much real pathos into tradi- Gregory’s can best be described as PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. cal message: All of Ireland must once tional American nationalist tunes these My cousin insisted that I try the dominated the Hollywood set, Spago inside a Cheers atmosphere. Puttanesca sauce draped over al dente deniably the heart of actress Gwyneth Devout fans by the thousands braved again be free. The vocalists offered days, isn’t it? Can you imagine an When greeted at the door, with a the weather and gathered under the heartfelt renditions of “The Fields of audience of American couples, men, piles of penne pasta ($10.95). Twist Paltrow, and even Chelsea Clinton. slumbering toddler in toe, my cousin my arm, it was incredible – even rain-trodden dome of the center to hear Athenry,” “Only Our Rivers Run Free” women, teens and children standing to and I were welcomed like long-lost •6 -Matthew Mc Conaughey – the tenors and their rich blend of tradi- and closed with the Irish tune of free- resounding choruses of “Hail Colum- minus the anchovies and hot red family. Everything was immaculate, pepper that she opted to omit. I was extremely jealous when Mc tional Irish Folk tunes and modern con- dom, “A Nation Once Again.” bia the Gem of the Ocean,” “Over and that is the first thing I look for cert pieces, such as the “Irish Kerry Struggle, pain and suffering are the There,” “The Battle Hymn of the Re- Chunks of luscious tomatoes, gen- Conaughey took Jennifer Lopez to when entering any dining establish- erous morsels of black olives and a recent awards ceremony, but I Dance,” “Annie Moore,” “Young Wil- constant themes to many of the Irish public,” or even “Dixie?” ment. liam McBride” and “Danny Boy.” folk songs. They tell the story of a land Not to worry, even though they pungent herbs made this puttanesca forgive him. I had to wash my hair Our waitress, who was a dead sauce award-winning in my book. Irish Tenor Fan Club devotee Noni in bondage — occupied by a people don’t teach some of these forbid- ringer for Jennifer Love Hewitt, was that night, anyway. Another bad Rogers, an art teacher at South Bound perceived as foreigners. The hard real- den songs in school anymore, they “I never finish a meal like this. I gracious and accommodating. She usually eat half,” my cousin confided, boy, Mc Conaughey carries that Brook Elementary School, has been ity is that the emerald Celtic Isle of Eire will be back. They will be back even went as far as making sure my following the group since their incep- has endured many years of foreign with a righteous vengeance. While wiping her plate clean with astonish- scruffy, carefree style well enough goddaughter was comfortable while ment. Sampling the meal myself, who to make women swoon. Even apathy has, on the surface, made napping – and later rewarded with a American nationalism seem to be a could resist finishing it all? women like Sandra Bullock (minus kiss on the cheek from the toddler Salami and Provolone, Fresh Moz- distant thing of the past, it will be who loved her chicken fingers. the bongo drum incident). back. It will return when Ameri- zarella and Roasted Peppers, or Mus- • Ordering the Homemade Mani- sels Red or White are just some of the 5- David Spade – Sarcastic, dry cans, like the Irish, begin to re- cotti ($7.95), I did so with a tinge of claim their heritage and authority. incredible appetizers offered at wit is a appealing enough for some bitter bias. No one, I was convinced, Gregory’s. women (such as moi) to override And then, we will sing with pas- could top or even come near the sion again too. the need for Mr. GQ. Spade splits ricotta filling I experienced at Ralph’s Continued on Page 20 my sides with laughter as the wiseguy Finch on NBC’s “Just Shoot Me.” While I might not be magnetized to him like a moth to the flame, humor is a quality that makes this bachelor hunkadelic. •4-Tom Cavanaugh – Take it from someone who has stumbled over her words while interviewing him, Cavanaugh’s eyes are so amaz- ingly azure that you could get help- lessly lost in them. When he was on location in Westfield this year, Cavanaugh took onlookers by storm with his carefree antics and smooth charm. tion dating back to a PBS Television occupation. In fact, it still does in En- •3-Joseph Fiennes – William concert program. glish controlled Ulster (Northern Ire- Shakespeare was never so fine as Ms. Rogers commented, “They have land). Joseph Fiennes’ portrayal in such a strong following because they These men want Ireland to be whole carry a message that touches the heart. again, and they want the Irish people to Shakespeare in Love. Also famous They also treat their audience so well have control of their own land and their for the unkempt, yet gorgeous look, and are totally loyal to them. The ten- own destiny. Fiennes has the deep, brooding aura ors always take the time to talk with us This distressing situation of oppres- lots of women find undeniably at- after the concerts and respond in kind sion in Ireland fuels the passion of tractive. to our letters.” almost every piece of music this past • Well, the Irish Tenor Fan Club does weekend. And passion was clearly 2-David Boreanaz – If only I got much more than merely correspond stirred in the hearts of the audience, that role as Buffy Sommers in “Buffy with the singers. This club, comprised many of whom were of Irish descent. the Vampire Slayer,” I would have of a diverse group of couples, men, The Celtic people, who currently had the chance to work up close and women, teens and children, have al- make up the great majority of the Irish, personal with the devilish demon most single-handedly acted to promote a greater general awareness of the vo- known as Angel. Emerging from the cal group through their grass-roots pub- Clip & Save! darkness of the night, who cares if he licity efforts in North America and par- Westfield Jazz Festival can turn into a scary ghoul at the drop ticularly in the New Jersey-New York Schedules (Tuesdays 7 -9 pm) of a hat? He’s all that! Metropolitan area, where in addition to Joel Chassen (7/3-Corner of Quimby •1- George P. Bush– Campaign- Boston and Philadelphia, the Irish- & Elm Streets), Terraplane Blues (7/ American population is so strong. ing for his uncle Dubya, George P. 3-Central Avenue in front of Bombay), “The three Italian tenors were al- Marks & Noble Jazz Trio (7/3-Corner seized the attention of the women in ready well-known internationally be- of E. Broad & Elm Streets), The Soul the political arena and audience dur- fore they started singing as a group,” Searchers (7/3-North Avenue at Elm ing a riveting speech at the Republi- said Ms. Rogers. “The Irish tenors vir- Street), Chris Colaneri (7/3-Prospect can National Convention in Philly. tually had to start from scratch outside Street between North Avenue & E. of Ireland.” New Jersey, New York, Broad Street & 7/17-North Avenue at So, what message did he convey in Boston and Philadelphia are now great Elm Street, Phoenix Rising Quintet his oration? Huh? I was too busy centers of support for the Irish Tenors, (7/10 & 7/31-Central Avenue in front picturing us strolling in Paris under but Chicago has become one as well. of Bombay), Alfred Patterson Trio (7/ the romantic moonlight. The group consists of three fascinat- 10 & 7/17-Corner of Quimby & Elm Streets), Rick Langmaack Trio (7/10- So, who did I miss on this list? ing individuals, initially assembled for a concert on PBS Television in the North Avenue at Elm Street), Soul Let me know! I’d love to print your United States. At 30, the youngest Jazz Trio (7/10-E. Broad Street & responses and top choices. member of the group, tenor Anthony Mountain Avenue), Robert Mariner Jazz Trio (7/10-Corner of E. Broad & Kearns, who possesses the strongest Elm Streets), Rhonda Clark & Group voice, is vigorously pursuing his ca- (7/17-Central Avenue in front of reer in opera back in Ireland. Bombay), Bradford Hayes Quartet (7/ Cowboy Junkies Tenor Ronin Tynan, 42, was born CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 17-Prospect Street between North without the full use of his legs and after Avenue & E. Broad Street), Scarlett tune was not that surprising, as Bruce a car accident in his 20’s, both legs lives about 20 minutes away. Blue Band (7/24-Central Avenue in were removed. In addition to his sing- front of Bombay), Michael Craig Band The encore also included a rocking ing, Ronin spends countless hours (7/24-Elm Street in front of Cafe Java), version of “Murder Tonight in the speaking motivating individuals who Dave Leonhardt Trio (7/24-Quimby Trailer Park,” which was the first have severe physical disabilities. A Street), Chuck Lambert (7/31-North Junkies tune I ever heard. So, it was a documentary is to be made about the Avenue at Elm Street), Christopher nice ending to a great night of music. life of this heroic man. Dean Band (7/31-E. Broad & Moun- If you never heard the Cowboy Tenor Finbar Wright, 43, is a former tain Avenue), Sunna Gunnlaugs Quar- Junkies’ music, check out their new- priest, who later became involved in tet (7/31-Corner of Quimby & Elm est album as well as “Lay It Down” hosting his own television show. Sev- Streets), and Chris Fiore Jazz Trio (7/ for a good cross-section of what the eral of Mr. Wright’s CD Celtic/Modern 31-Corner of E. Broad & Elm Streets). band is about. recordings have hit platinum status. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION INSIDE A&E: THE DINERS REVIEW GREGORY’S, PATRIOTIC READING FOR KIDS, THE IRISH TENORS COME TO PNC BANK Cowboy Junkies Hypnotize At Count Basie Theater By ANDY GOLDENBERG “Anniversary Song” a riveting ver- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sion of “Something More Beside You” RED BANK – Last Friday night, with just Margo on vocals and her one of the greatest bands to emerge brother on slithering electric guitar. from Canada entertained an appre- They played an interesting set list ciative, if fairly mellow, audience – with some very tasty surprises. The Cowboy Junkies. Their lead guitar player played an If you ever have an opportunity to electric mandolin throughout the catch a concert at the Count Basie show, which was hooked into an Theater in Red Bank, take advantage effects unit which provided spooky of it. This 1,400 seat majestic old backgrounds and textures. ChorChorost’sost’s “Herbie”“Herbie” theater has great site lines as well as For their encore, the Junkies sur- an exceptionally crisp public address prised everyone with a touching ren- system. dition of the Bruce Springsteen clas- The Junkies are in the middle of sic “Thunder Road.” Although, the IsIs MissingMissing PiecePiece their east coast swing promoting their Continued on Page 21 InIn LiteraryLiterary MarketMarket By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN said. Artist of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times According to a press release is- WESTFIELD – As Technical Co- sued by the Summit Speech School, ordinator at the Summit Speech “Herbie Hears the Horn explains the School, longtime Westfield resident parents’ growing concern as to why the Week Susan Chorost would know if books written for and about hearing-im- paired children were out-dated. As a mother whose son is hearing- Courtesy of Ann Mineur Weeks newest album, “Open” on Rounder impaired, she certainly understood SINGING HER HEART OUT...Westfield’s Ann Mineur Weeks gifted her Records/Zoë Records). the everyday challenges and experi- friend with a heartfelt song during a party. Ms. Weeks is one of the town’s Opening up for them on this par- ences facing many of the students at talented veterans of the entertainment industry. ticular evening was fellow Canadian, the speech school and their parents. Sarah Harmer, playing with just a But, there was a void in the literary drummer and bass player. An artist market that needed to be filled. who was unknown to me, Harmer After evaluating about TTotalotal ArtsArts ImmersionImmersion mesmerized the crowd. a half dozen books Martin Sexton, who is from Bos- about hearing-im- ton and signed to Atlantic Records, paired children, Ms. also headlined. Sexton played catchy Chorost discovered blues folk with just an amplified that not only were MakesMakes WWeekseeks StrStrongong acoustic guitar. With a tremendous the books depict- stage presence, Sexton was called By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT her feet, Ms. Weeks will spend some ing outmoded Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out for an encore. of her summer vacation studying the This is not an everyday feat for an hearing aids, but WESTFIELD — Since moving the books were not Orff Philosophy of Music to receive opening band, as most audiences are to Union County three years ago, I her level-two certification. lukewarm for the opening acts. But, effectively reaching have continually been impressed by Bill Murray the young children. I recently had a chance to chat with the Red Bank audience was very “I was bringing in the amount of talented individuals this musical powerhouse and I’m sure supportive, enthusiastic and atten- these books to the who reside in this area. that anyone who has had the pleasure tive. (1950- ) children,” Ms. Chorost said Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood of working with her will agree that she Finally at 9:45 p.m., the Junkies of her revelation, “and realized that GIFT WITH WORDS... “Herbie Hears and the surrounding towns are all is a treasure. casually took the stage with no open- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN the Horn” by Westfielder Susan Chorost home to a plethora of interesting, ing announcement. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times they were so incredibly out of date. * * * * * I would rather bring nothing in to revitalized the literary market that didn’t creative people. Authors, actors, writ- Led by lead vocalist Margo Oftentimes, I tend to be a bit of represent hearing-impaired children ers, musicians and directors: the list WL- Does your full-time job allow Timmins and guitarist/songwriter/ a hypochondriac who always feels them than to bring that.” effectively. Ms. Chorost knew what had to be of artistic individuals that reside in the freedom to pursue your passion brother Michael Timmins, they like she lives the same day over and done. She would write a book, with Union County goes on and on. for music? played a nice mix of new tunes over again, making two of Bill the main character as a little boy I had heard the name Ann AW- Oh, definitely. I al- blended with older favorites. Murray’s film characters quite Herbie sleeps through the fire truck’s easy to relate to. There was his based on her son’s experience at the siren and why they rarely hear his Mineur Weeks several times ways wonder where I For anyone not familiar with this Summit Speech School. The book and when I was asked to am going to find the incredible band, their music and vo- portrayal of Phil Connors, the self- voice.” Herbie is given hearing aids assured weatherman stranded in would include illustrations that were after going to an audiologist with his interview her, I tried “I am so time. But I just get cal approach can be described as clear and simple, using human be- so energized by ethereal, spooky, or Gothic-Country. Punxsutawney, Pa. in Groundhog parents. to remember where I Day and the “baby-stepping” pa- ings instead of cute, furry animals to As for the clear and simple illus- might have seen her energized by doing musical Margo probably has one of the convey the message. theater that I al- most beautiful voices I have ever tient Bob Wiley, who followed his trations sought by Ms. Chorost, they on our local stages. doing musical therapist Dr. Leo Marvin to his “I thought maybe I can do this,” were accomplished beautifully by ways make it heard to date. She recently ap- theater that Highlights included “Lay it Down,” family vacation by the lake in What Ms. Chorost told The Westfield artist Steven Parton, the father of a peared as Mother Ab- work. I love it so Leader and The Times of Scotch much. About Bob? 14-year-old daughter who is hear- bess in the highly I always There are few comedic actors Plains-Fanwood last Friday after- ing-impaired. successful produc- WL- Describe noon. make it work” Continued on Page 21 Mr. Parton’s daughter went through tion of The Sound of some of your fa- Approximately two years ago, the cochlear implant surgery, a proce- vorite local theatrical mother of three completed the com- Music at Cranford Dramatic dure Ms. Chorost intends to detail in Club, (CDC), but, unfortu- experiences. pelling story of “Herbie Hears the another book in the series. nately, I wasn’t able to attend that AW- Hmm. There are so Horn, The Journey of a Young Deaf In the meantime, the response to many that were memorable. The Pen & Ink Child from Silence to Sound.” The “Herbie” has been phenomenal. show. I was delighted to learn that Ms. Weeks musically directed CDC’s Sound of Music was wonderful. I’ve book, which will be the first in a “Every parent looked at it,” said Ms. also played Doris in Same Time Next series, has been out for only a couple terrific production of Mame last sea- Chorost. “One told me they couldn’t Year at CDC and I loved playing Where The Boys Are: Who Are the Top 10 of weeks. read past the third page.” Quoting the son. I did have the pleasure of attend- “All incidents are based on my ing Mame and it was a charming Sarah in Company. That one I had to parent, she said, “I was in tears.” learn overnight! From Hollywood’s Elite Bachelor Set? experience with my son,” Ms. While she didn’t intend to bring evening of theater. Chorost said, adding that she spoke readers to tears, Ms. Chorost is glad Ms. Weeks is an actress, singer, WL- In addition to singing and By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN with him about her literary idea be- to have evoked such a strong reaction musical director and award-winning performing in plays, you also work Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fore taking pen to paper. to “Herbie.” music teacher. A lovely woman, she is quite a bit behind the scenes. The entertainment industry represents the model for the public “He thought it was great,” she Continued on Page 20 passionate about her music and it shows. AW- Yes. I musically direct often and determines the ideal looking guy – the chiseled face, dreamy eyes, A longtime resident of Westfield, Ms. I am on the casting committee at CDC. confident stride, and the laissez-faire, Rico Suave, “Smooth Operator” Weeks teaches music to students in WL- What advice would you give to a young artist who is interested in mystique. As women, we may never meet some of these leading men, kindergarten through third grade in but we can dream, can’t we? Bridgewater and she recently received a professional theatrical career? a Distinguished Service Award for ex- AW- When I think of my own expe- In a recent edition, People magazine deduced which bachelors should The Westfield “Y” cellence in teaching. riences, I am happy to say that I am make their top 50 list. I read it last Monday night, and while it was all In addition to being the recipient doing musicals as an avocation, not well and good, it didn’t represent my measure of what makes a desirable of the 1995 Governors Teacher Rec- a vocation. The struggle to make a bachelor. (A goal of a long-term commitment would certainly be a plus, ognition Award for the State of New living in this business is so hard. but, let’s not take that exit.) Instead, here’s my Top 10 list: Jersey, Ms. Weeks also had the honor And, I just adore teaching. To be able • to pass along my love of all of this to 10- George Stephanopoulos – Smart as a whip with a distin- of receiving the 2000 Perry Award guished style, forty-something Stephanopoulos has gone from Senior for her work musically directing my students is so rewarding. Mame at CDC. WL- And finally, what do you like Advisor to the President for Policy and Strategy in the Clinton Bring the "Y" Home This A member of CDC for most of her most about living in Westfield? Administration to ABCNEWS Analyst and panelist on “This Week life, Ms. Weeks has also musically AW- This area is so central to many Summer! directed productions at Plays in the activities. We have easy access to the Park and currently directs The Bell city, though we have Paper Mill Play- Choir at Cranford Presbyterian house and NJPAC (New Jersey Per- Church, as well as being at the helm forming Arts Center) right here, which of many other choir-related activities. is great. We’re close to the country, A soloist herself, Ms. Weeks has close to the shore. And, I have many, Quality YMCA Swim conducted the Children’s Chorus at many longtime friends here. Westfield Symphony Orchestra and * * * * * Lessons in the Comfort of has had the esteem of serving as Presi- Well said! I look forward to any HUNKAPALOOZA!...Ben Affleck, David Spade, Joseph Fiennes and Matthew dent of the Musical Club of Westfield. upcoming project that will utilize Mc Conaughey make the Top 10 Bachelor List. Not letting any grass grow under the talent of this terrific lady. with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts.” Representing the faction of Your Own Backyard! women who find a man’s brain attractive, Stephanopoulos fits the bill. We send a certified lifeguard & swim •9- Robert Downey, Jr. – instructor to your pool for individual or Trouble with a capital “T,” Downey paints the perfect picture of the group lessons! “bad boy” that few women can Next session begins on July 9th. resist. 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