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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, August 3, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS New Lightning Legislation Aimed Devices Placed In Town Parks At Ending Early By DEBORAH MADISON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader To protect residents and visi- A.M. Trash Pickups tors from lightning during elec- trical storms, the Town of By JOSH HAMERMAN angered me. I see no reasonable ba- Westfield is installing Electri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sis for them (waste haulers) to start at cal Storm Identification Devices Imagine that you have just woken 5:30 in the morning or even earlier.” (ESID) in several public parks. up from a long restful sleep. You The complaints of town residents The devices sound an alarm to yawn and stretch as you usually do, on this issue have not gone unheard. warn visitors to the park to get and leave the comfort of your bed to With the help of Assemblyman and off of the fields and take cover eat breakfast and prepare for what former Westfield Mayor Richard H. when there is an approaching lies ahead for you at the office to the Bagger (R-22nd), the State Assem- electrical storm. tune of a garbage truck compactor. bly unanimously passed a bill aimed An ESID has already been in Suddenly, as you glance at the digital at constructing a mandatory pickup place at the Memorial Pool and clock, the green numbers 4:30 jump time schedule for garbage collec- Park Complex for several out at you. tors. The bill would force garbage months. Other locations, which You walk back to your bedroom trucks to stay off the road during will receive the lighting detec- and check your alarm clock. It is still hours that are deemed too early or tors this week are Gumbert Park, set to go off at 6:30 a.m. You realize too late by towns such as Westfield. Houlihan Field and Sycamore that it is really 4:30 a.m., and that “Westfield has a number of differ- Field. Two devices will be in- your garbage collector’s truck has ent private haulers, but only a small stalled at Tamaques Field. In- woken you two hours early. amount are involved in middle of the clement weather has delayed the This scenario has become com- night collection. However, this im- installation of the systems. monplace in the homes of a rising pacts a sizable number of people,” The ESID and devices similar amount of Westfield residents, in- stated Assemblyman Bagger. to it have been routinely used in cluding Mayor Thomas C. Jardim. However, due to the fact that the hundreds of golf courses across Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader When he was interviewed by The State Senate does not meet during the country for a number of MUSICIANS AT THEIR BEST…Jennifer Wright and a fellow member of the Terraplane Blues jam for a packed crowd Westfield Leader on July 25, he de- the summer, the bill has not become years, but Westfield is the first at “Sweet Sounds Downtown” last week in Westfield. The band, which is always popular with audiences, performed in clared, “I was up at 5:30 this morn- a law, and cannot unless the Senate municipality in New Jersey to a concert sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation and the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. ing (due to trash collection) and it approves it. According to Mayor install the devices in public Jardim, “It seems to me something parks. that should breeze right through the A number of Mid-West areas Senate, but the waste haulers have a have also routinely used these Council Looks to Adopt Rescue Squad Pension very powerful lobby.” types of devices in their public This is not the first time that parks and school fields, where Westfield politicians have tried to severe lightning storms are a By Aug. 25 Deadline for Referendums on Ballot eradicate the early morning racket of more common occurrence, ac- garbage cans and trucks. In 1993, an cording to Rich Wills, of Edison- By PAUL J. PEYTON mum $1,150 deferred compensation the maximum amount. He said the Westfield Fire Department within ordinance was passed by the Town based Todd Harris Company, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader benefit if they achieve 90 percent LOSAP as proposed would have all the LOSAP. Council that limited waste pickup to Inc., the installer of the devices. With time running out to enact a attendance on their duty periods. members eligible for the maximum He said the auxiliary, or non-paid, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Anthony The ESID at the Memorial pension plan for volunteers of the While members who make 70 per- benefit in their first year in the pro- police officers in town are likely not M. LaPorta, a Westfield Planning Pool, being centrally located to Westfield Rescue Squad, the Town cent or less of their duty shifts would gram. eligible for the pension plan, based Board member who was then on the the other parks, will serve as the Council is poised to introduce an be eligible for 80 percent of the Third Ward Councilman Neil F. on how he has interpreted the state Town Council, spearheaded efforts main switchboard to the satel- amended version of the plan approved maximum benefit, that number would Sullivan, Public Safety Committee legislation which enabled towns to to pass the ordinance as Solid Waste lite devices at the other parks. If on first reading last month. increase based on the number of Chairman, told The Westfield Leader initiate pension plans for emergency Committee Chairman. cloud to ground lightning is de- A special meeting is expected to years they have served on the squad. that the manner in which the ordi- services personnel. “The bill that was recently passed tected within a 0-10 mile radius be called on Tuesday, August 22, in Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said he nance was brought before the coun- In other business, the Town Coun- by the Assembly makes all the sense of the main device, all of the order for the council to adopt the would like a more gradual incline of cil prevented a discussion on includ- cil is set to take action Tuesday night in the world,” he said, “When I was satellite devices will sound an ordinance before the looming dead- members’ benefits before reaching ing volunteer members of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on the Town Council, there were alarm. The siren will go off when line. numerous complaints about haulers the main switchboard has de- Since the ordinance was introduced waking people up. We passed an tected more than two lightning last month, the pension plan, called ordinance to stop it from happening, strikes within a 10-mile radius a Length of Service Awards Program Labor Commissioner Mr. Boyd Wants but the haulers took us to court.” in 15 minutes, or one lightning (LOSAP), was amended to enhance The ordinance was nullified in strike within a five-mile radius an individual’s benefits based on 1994 by Union County Superior of the main device at Memorial years of service. To Improve Literacy in Workforce Court Assignment Judge Edward Pool. The plan must be adopted and Beglin Jr., who cited that it went received by the Union County Clerk • The main switchboard also By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Under the Labor Department’s ployment Insurance Tax Fund. against state legislation. State law shows a digital read-out and by Friday, August 25, in order to be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader proposal, the literacy component The commissioner’s hope is that, prohibits towns like Westfield, whose beeps when it detects lightning included on the November election would be funded through a realloca- once people learn the basics, they businesses and inhabitants solicit ballot. Officially sworn in as New Jersey’s within the 10-30 mile range or new Labor Commissioner on July tion of some money from the Unem- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 private garbage collection compa- cloud to cloud lightning activ- “Previously, we were giving ben- nies, from limiting the pickup hours efits only on percentage of their at- 26, Westfield resident Mark Boyd ity. has set his sights on improving lit- of haulers. If the town contracted This read-out allows officials tendance; now we’re giving them a with a waste collector to haul away percentage of their attendance plus eracy among New Jersey workers. to track the direction and speed With six and a half years’ experi- residents’ garbage bags, then it would of passing storms. numbers of years of service,” ex- have the right to restrict the times plained Town Attorney William S. ence in the state’s Department of The warning alarm sounds like Labor, Mr. Boyd has seen first-hand when trucks can roam the streets as a single-toned siren and lasts Jeremiah, 2nd. In addition, benefits part of the agreement. would be based on the level of atten- how a lack of basic skills severely approximately 15 seconds. An inhibits a person’s ability to take Anthony Cortese, who is a partner all-clear dual tone alarm will dance on duty shifts. in the waste collection firm Arm Squad members who have left the advantage of the booming economy sound at each location when no New Jersey enjoys today. Carting with his brother, Ronald, is lightning strikes have been de- organization before being vested (five worried about the fate of small col- years of continuous service) can still “It’s a fundamental problem in tected within a 10-mile radius New Jersey,” he said. “We have too lection businesses like his. for more than 15 minutes. The be vested if they return to active duty “My brother (Ronald) worked for within two years. many workers and potential workers alarms are 122 decibels at 10 who function at the lowest levels of Fanwood Disposal for seven years, feet from the device and 100 The pension plan must be adopted which was bought out by Waste by the council in order to be placed literacy. It seems clear we have a decibels from 50 yards away huge basic skills gap.” Management, Inc. Waste Manage- and can be heard from as far on the Election Day ballot as a bind- ment owns waste collection busi- ing referendum. The LOSAP would With the Garden State’s transfor- away as 500 yards in front of the mation into a hi-tech manufacturing nesses all over Europe and the United device or 150 yards to the rear of cost Westfield $92,000 annually. States, and the smaller garbage col- While the proposed LOSAP is based and service-oriented economy, com- the device. panies require increasingly higher lectors are selling out. They are forced The alarms will be pro- on an 80-member squad, the to sell out because their routes are Westfield squad currently has 65 level skills from their employees. grammed to only go off during As an example, Mr. Boyd pointed stolen, and when they are taken over normal park hours or for special members. by Waste Management, they have to Mr. Jeremiah said squad members to computers: “There’s nothing you events so as not to disturb the can do with computers if you can’t turn over their 901 waste hauling who have reached their first year of licenses as well, which means that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 eligibility would receive the maxi- read.” The new Labor Commissioner is Courtesy of Governor’s Office they cannot go back into business hoping to address the needs of both HEAD OF LABOR...New Jersey’s new Labor Commissioner, Mark B. Boyd of later. They’re being bought out for present and potential workers and Westfield, is sworn into his office by Superior Court Judge Mel Gelade, the life. If small guys like us are not kept employers with an initiative to im- former Labor Commissioner. Governor Christine Todd Whitman, who ap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 prove literacy. pointed Mr. Boyd, looks on at left. This fall, the Labor Department will propose legislation to expand the existing Workforce Development Residents Escape Injury During Blaze Partnership Program (WDP), origi- nally created in 1992 by the com- bined efforts of the AFL-CIO, New Jersey Business & Industry Associa- In Basement of South Ave. Building tion and the New Jersey Chamber of By STEVEN KRAKAUER as accidental and caused by the resi- the home. There was significant dam- Commerce. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dents of the house. age to the first and second floor, as The WDP was designed to “up- A fire broke out in a residential The fire was reported when a mo- well as extensive fire damage to the grade the skills of the workforce to dwelling at 210 South Avenue, East, torist passing by the house spotted basement. compete in the global economy by on July 26, leaving residents of the smoke coming from the structure The fire department immediately providing customized training for building to find alternate shelter, and alerted the police and fire de- called the Red Cross. Since there the incumbent workforce and those authorities confirmed this week. partments. When firefighters arrived, was damage to an electrical panel, who have lost jobs,” explained Mr. No one was injured in the blaze, they observed smoke on every floor the fire department called the gas Boyd. which erupted at 4:58 p.m., accord- of the house. Smoke was also com- and electric company which services What he is proposing is an expan- ing to Westfield Fire Chief John ing from the roof. the building. sion of that program to include in- Castellano. The building housed two They noticed that the smoke Personnel from the Westfield/ struction in: families, including two members of Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- • seemed to be originating from the Reading one family on the top floor and three basement. Upon breaking open the can Red Cross arrived at the scene •Basic math members of another family on the shortly after 6 p.m. Three of the • basement door, they observed smoke English as a second language, a main level. in the basement, which was described tenants chose to be temporarily “critical” element given the high The cause of the fire was reported as hotter than on the other levels of housed for several days by the Red numbers of immigrants in the state Cross, including a young man from Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader • EARLY MORNING ACCIDENT…Early Thursday morning, when one motor- Life skills, such as being on time one family and two women from the ist allegedly cut another off, the driver hit the brake, the brake lining snapped for work and managing interpersonal INDEX other family. and the car hit the corner of Tullio’s Hair Spectrum in downtown Westfield. The relationships A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 Dennis Kinsella, Executive Direc- impact of the crash reportedly shook the building, causing the Westfield Fire •Computer basics like using the Business ...... Page 15 Education...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 tor of the Westfield/Mountainside Department to suggest investigating the building for structural damage. mouse and keyboard Classifieds...... Page 18 Obituary ...... Page 9 Sports ...... Page 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garbage Lightning Detector Installation Pick-Ups Underway in Westfield’s Parks CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 neighborhood during the night and publication. alive, there’s only going to be one early morning. garbage collector in charge of ev- During electrical storms, “high eryone,” he told The Westfield Westfield’s Fourth Ward Council- places, open fields, isolated trees, Leader. woman, Janis Fried Weinstein, and unprotected gazebos, picnic shelters, In response to criticism from resi- Third Ward Councilman Neil F. baseball dugouts, communication dents, the garbage haulers who ser- Sullivan, who were on the Public towers, flagpoles, light poles, bleach- vice Westfield insist that they have Safety Committee last year, were ers (metal or wood), metal fences, to drive around earlier than usual instrumental in getting these devices convertibles, golf carts, and water to avoid causing traffic jams dur- in place for the town. Mrs. Weinstein (ocean, lakes, swimming pools, riv- ing rush hour. had heard about someone in East Joe Bitulli, General Manager of ers, etc.) should be avoided. Orange who was struck by lightning And when inside a building, “use of waste collector Statewide Environ- playing baseball in center field on a mental, has said if garbage couldn’t the telephone, taking showers, wash- be picked up until, say, 8 or 9 a.m., relatively blue-sky day. ing hands, doing dishes, or any contact his trucks would become stuck in Lightning does not always travel with conductive surfaces with expo- rush hour traffic. straight down and has been known to sure to the outside such as metal doors There is some hope for the strike up to 10 miles away from its or window frames, electrical wiring or Westfield garbage collection con- source. This phenomenon explains plumbing should also be avoided. flict. how “blue-sky lightning” can strike The LSG group also recommends Westfield Avenue resident Diana the ground under seemingly clear that an action plan should be in place Taylor said she has, “complained skies, without any warning of an to garbage collectors for eight in advance for outdoor groups of approaching storm. people who may be at risk, such as years, and they didn’t listen.” “The decision to clear the ball She since she was quoted in a Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader during large, outdoor events. The recent news story, the hauler now POPULAR VEGETABLES…Throughout the area, local churches are holding vacation Bible camps during the summer. fields used to be based on the coach’s main point made by the LSG is that picks up her trash at 7 a.m. instead Giant vegetables, representing “Veggie Tales,” a popular children’s series of Christian educational materials, stand ability to detect lightning and call “personal observation of lightning outside of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Westfield. In cooperation with the church, children attending the camp will the game. That method is not reli- of 4:30 a.m. make donations to the Westfield Food Pantry and the Interfaith Council for the Homeless. may not be sufficient.” “I’ve noticed that they’re trying able,” Mrs. Weinstein noted. Cheryl Spera, Memorial Pool As- to be more quiet. I realize their According to Mr. Wills, there are sistant Manager, said the system will problem with traffic, but we need a number of dangers to being caught take the heat off of pool officials our sleep too,” she said. Three Israelis Get Taste of America in a park during an electrical storm. when evacuating the pool due to a First Ward Councilman Gregory Underground irrigation systems as S. McDermott, who currently chairs possible storm. well as tree roots can transmit light- “The system will take the guess- the Solid Waste Committee stated, ning charges across an entire field, “If the bill is passed, we will have From Summer Program at Local JCC work out of our decision to evacuate to draft a new ordinance using the By STEVEN KRAKAUER endangering anyone within the area. the swimming pool during storms,” verbiage in the bill. We can’t use Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Councilman Sullivan, who did ex- Ms. Spera noted. the exact one drafted in 1993. If we SCOTCH PLAINS -- Three stu- tensive research on lightning fatali- Notices of the ESID system have deviate from the verbiage in the dents from a small eastern country trav- ties, explained that the ESID system been posted at the pool and frequent eled to America to a small eastern state. bill, we could get ourselves into a will give park visitors an added mea- announcements have also informed legal problem.” Originally from Israel (approximately the size of New Jersey, their current state sure of protection that the naked eye pool members of the device. Signs of housing) Lital Meir, 20, Orit and ear could not detect. will be posted in each park contain- WESTFIELD Schnaiderman, 21, and Nadav Tal, 22, Hundreds of people are struck by ing an alarm explaining the proce- are now living in and around Scotch lightning each year with dozens of dure to follow when the siren goes POLICE Plains. They are part of the Summer fatalities. Most victims, however, sur- off. Notices will also go out to all Shlichim program, an exchange program vive the strike, but often suffer from Westfield residents explaining the BLOTTER for Israelis to come to America. severe medical injuries. The Shlichim program isn’t all for the devices and procedures to follow, experience, however. Some of the Israe- There is no absolute guarantee of according to Ms. Weinstein. MONDAY, JULY 24 lis are working at the Wilf Jewish Com- protection from lightning strikes, but “The schools would be wise to • A West Broad Street resident re- munity Campus (JCC) in Scotch Plains precautions can be taken to drasti- follow suit in using these devices for ported that a second floor window on his while others are working at the Shimon cally reduce the chances of being hit their fields,” Mrs. Weinstein re- home was damaged by unknown per- and Sarah Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. during storms. sons. They are working as senior camp coun- marked. TUESDAY, JULY 25 Experts from the “Lightning Safety “My own kids have been in games • selors at the Camp Yachad summer pro- A Westfield resident reported that grams. Group” (LSG) comprised of meteo- where the coaches were too anxious the driver’s side window of his motor The counselors are staying at host rologists from around the country, to finish the game even in the face of vehicle was broken on Highland Av- families in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood recommend that large enclosed struc- an imminent electrical storm,” she enue. area. They are provided room and board, CAMP COUNSELORS…Israeli Counselors take time off from their workday tures tend to be much safer than • A resident of Village Green re- at the Jewish Community Center’s Camp Yachad in Scotch Plains for a picture. remarked. ported that an unknown individual or and a haven for American activity. These smaller or open structures, accord- “This will take the subjectivity out families volunteer to host the counselors, Pictured, left to right, are: Lital Meir, Nadav Tal, and Orit Schnaiderman. persons obtained her name and Social ing to the group’s lightning safety of the decision to call the game.” Security number to apply for a credit and do so during their eight-week stay. way you think about college after high This summer, there are almost 900 Israeli card without her authorization. Leah More, host “mother” of Orit, school.” counselors in the U.S. and Canada. • A Yardley, Pa. resident reported said, “She (Orit) has been very sweet. Nadav, who was a commander in the Melanie Rosenkranz, U.S. Shlichim that the front windshield of his motor My boys love her. She’s like a member of infantry, has many memories of the battle- Program Coordinator, explained how Is- Labor Commissioner Boyd Seeks vehicle was damaged on South Av- the family.” Ms. More is also a member field. He was stationed in Lebanon for raelis can be a part of this invaluable enue West. It is believed the wind- of the camp committee at the JCC. eight months, and saw everything from program. She said, “We put out ads in all To Improve Literacy in Workforce shield was struck by a golf ball found Nadav, the oldest and only male of the fatally wounded soldiers to bombs fall- the local Israel newspapers. We also put nearby. group, has family in the area and came ing deathly close to him and killing mem- signs up at all of the universities.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 for that reason. He isn’t directly involved • bers of his troop. He said, however, that Susan Lemerman is the Adult Ser- can avail themselves of the many One alternative method of instruc- Robert Velard, 40, of South in the program, however, he participates the only thing he’s ever killed was a pig. vices Director for the Scotch Plains JCC Plainfield and Keith Tasnady, 41, of job training programs offered by tion his department is piloting is a as a counselor at the JCC. “We’re supposed to shoot anything we and has been influential in bringing the community colleges, four-year col- Scotch Plains were arrested and All three of the Shlichim counselors computer literacy program first used charged with theft of moveable prop- see in the dark,” he said laughing, “It gets Summer Shlichim to the Scotch Plains leges and career schools. by the Department of Defense. Fo- have completed their terms in the army so boring at night. What are you going to and Bridgewater JCC campuses. erty (scrap metal) from a Springfield before coming to America. To Ameri- “Unions run some of the best pro- cusing on reading and math skills, it Avenue construction site. do?” Speaking of the Israeli counselors, she grams,” he added, but it is hard to cans, a very shocking part of Israeli life is Additionally, his best friend was killed said, “The children find them fascinating puts all problems into the context of Authorities confirmed that Velard was find people to take advantage of a specific career path, carpentry, for also wanted on a fugitive warrant from the fact that all teenagers after high school three months after he left the army. because they (the counselors) are from the Union County Sheriff’s Department, must complete an army term. Boys must He spoke freely about the naïveness of another country and speak a different them. example. The program enables the while Tasnady was wanted on a fugitive spend three years and girls have to spend American teens. language.” This program has now been The next challenge will be to student to learn the mechanics of warrant from the Municipal Court of 18 months. After this, they are free to do He said, “They like to ask me about the going on for two years at the JCC in motivate people to take part in the math and reading along with the Summit. Bail amounts for Velard and what they like; whether it’s staying in the army. Not so much the campers, but the Scotch Plains and it’s sister campus in literacy effort. more practical elements of an occu- Tasnady were set at $10,000 and $10,102, army or going to college. counselors. They are the same age as the Bridgewater. To that end, Governor Christine pation. Orit, who was a medic, said, “At times respectively. soldiers I commanded, but they say, ‘I Another key figure, and the “boss” of T. Whitman created a Literacy Com- When asked if the Department of FRIDAY, JULY 28 the army was hard. Working with kids is don’t think I could do that’. They say, all the counselors is Camp/Teen Director • Floor tiles and stair treads were something we really have never done mission composed of representa- Labor would work in concert with ‘I’m lucky I was born in America’. They’re Robin Brous. When asked about Lital tives from all state departments, reported stolen from Franklin Elemen- before. It’s a big change.” just not used to it.” Meir (the only Israeli counselor at the the state’s Department of Education tary School on Prospect Street. Nadav spoke about being a senior including Commissioner Boyd; on any aspect of the proposed lit- • The counselors have many jobs at Wilf JCC campus) she said, “She’s won- A Westfield resident reported the counselor as, “much better than he ex- their respective JCC’s. First of all, they derful. We want to keep her forever.” practitioners in the field of literacy eracy program, Mr. Boyd said there theft of his bicycle, valued at $110, pected.” He said, “I like the kids better in are responsible for a group of kids rang- She also believes strongly in the suc- and educators. One of their charges were opportunities for partnership. from the north side train station park- America. They’re good kids. If an Ameri- ing from first to sixth grade. Also, they cess of the program and stated, “There is to create a strategy for delivering While acknowledging the high ing lot. can (counselor) went to Jewish camps, • The theft of a jewelry box and its brought materials from their training ses- really is so much for the kids and them the program effectively. percentages of students from school the kids would make fun of them.” sions in Israel to produce extra-curricular (the counselors) to learn. There is so He sees no problem in identifying districts like Westfield and Scotch contents was reported at a Mountain Orit chimed in that although she can Avenue home. Police said the total value activities for the campers. The counse- much of the American/Israeli experience the individuals who can benefit from Plains-Fanwood who go on to col- communicate with the kids, she “has a lors located on the Bridgewater campus in being with kids. It’s also the best way of the missing items is $5,400. few grammar problems.” basic skills education, utilizing the lege, the commissioner said the SATURDAY, JULY 29 (Nadav and Orit) spend two days a week for campers to learn about Israel.” data bases of Work First New Jersey “drop out rates are heartbreaking” • All the Israel counselors had only posi- going on excursions ranging from Yan- The Israeli counselors get paid very An Oneida Drive resident reported and the Labor Department’s Cus- in special needs districts around the that someone drove over her lawn. tive things to say about the army. Lital kees games to rafting trips to Hard Rock little, but are happy with their jobs so far. SUNDAY, JULY 30 said, “We don’t see things the way you Cafe visits. All the counselors have enjoyed the tomized Training program. state. • John Boykin, 49, of Westfield was (Americans) do. We grow up knowing The program of the Summer Shlichim United States, and wish to remain here Another task will be to measure He believes there has to be some arrested and charged with aggravated we will go to the army. It’s just like the has been around now for over 25 years. even after their counseling job is over. the progress of the literacy initia- kind of “second chance program” assault, possession of a weapon for Lital and Orit are traveling through the tive and the success of its partici- for students who drop out of high unlawful purposes and unlawful pos- country, while Nadav, who’s has the pants. school — whatever their reason. session of a weapon outside his resi- majority of his family living in the U.S., According to Mr. Boyd, the Lit- “For a drop out, the chances of dence. Council Looks to Adopt Rescue will attempt to get “his own place” and eracy Commission will have to cre- being able to learn a living wage are Police said Boykin, who allegedly stay in the U.S. for awhile. chased another man with a knife, was ate a “qualitative assessment of the really low,” he stated. “It’s a very Squad Pension by Aug. 25 Deadline “I hear the rent is a lot higher (than in starting point for each individual...a being held in lieu of $20,000 bail at the Israel) in the U.S.” he said. unforgiving economy if you don’t Union County Jail. The man report- measuring stick.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Everyone involved in the program has have basic skills.” edly threatened by Boykin was not Part of that measuring stick must injured. to lease 46 spaces for downtown pacity, including contacting area seemed to come back with positive re- workers at The Presbyterian Church churches to see if their lots might be sults, from the campers to the counselors be a means of identifying learning in Westfield. available. to the host families. disabilities and different learning www.goleader.com The town hired Michigan-based In an unrelated issue, Martin As Ms. Brous put it, “It’s all about the styles. “It’s not a one size fits all” South Avenue Rich and Associates to formulate a Wallberg Post No. 3 of the American sharing.” approach, said Mr. Boyd. plan to solve a shortage of parking Legion has agreed to sell space on for the main three entities in town: the left hand side of the building at Basement Fire commuters, downtown employees CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 no cost to the town for use for park- and shoppers. ing for Public Works employees. Red Cross, said, “We have agree- As per recommendations in its ments with the local hotels to help Charles Townsend, Chairman of “Comprehensive Parking Plan,” the the Legion’s Finance Committee, them (the victims) get on their feet. consultant has said two multi-level We get them started.” told The Westfield Leader that the structures, on both sides of the rail- lot would generate 26 spaces for the There is no word yet as to when the road tracks, are necessary to solve residents plan to begin reconstruc- town. It would also be used in the Westfield’s parking woes. evening for parking for perfor- tion of the home, but as of press time, Council members and officials they had been advised to find alter- mances at the Westfield Commu- have been pursuing other avenues nity Players theater, located across nate housing. Following the fire, the to increase Westfield’s parking ca- dwelling was deemed uninhabitable. the street from the American Le- gion. On another item, the council is set to approve a resolution requesting that the Planning Board conduct a study of the perimeter of South and Central Avenues and Grove Street to Grandview Avenue, Windsor Av- enue and South Avenue to see if the area qualifies as a redevelopment area per the state’s Local Redevel- opment and Housing Law as adopted in 1992. dvanarelli.lawoffice.com Among the criteria are whether the buildings in the proposed area are substandard, unsafe, unsanitary, dilapidated or obsolescent, thus mak- ing the living and working environ- ment in the area “unwholesome.” Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Another item for review is whether CAREFUL INSPECTION…The Westfield Motor Vehicle Inspection Facility, located at 410 South Avenue, East, began the poor condition of the buildings performing vehicle inspections by appointment only on Tuesday. New Jersey motorists can make appointments now by has resulted in a “lack of proper calling (888) NJ-MOTOR. The new appointment system was created to decrease waiting times at the Westfield facility, utilization” of the area. according to James Singer, general manager of Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, August 3, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Fanwood Planning Board Okays Midway Subdivision By SUZETTE F. STALKER permitted under the developer’s units of affordable housing. Four of Specially Written for The Times agreement – but said Douglas firs these have already been built in Eliza- With a 4-2 vote, the Fanwood Plan- will be planted as part of the land- beth as part of a regional contribu- ning Board granted subdivision ap- scaping. In addition, a five-foot veg- tion agreement. proval July 26 for a residential devel- etative screen will be installed along The subdivision approval followed opment to be built along Midway the easterly side of the cul-de-sac. three years of negotiations between Avenue between Mary Lane and Built Well Homes plans to develop the borough and LaGrande Midway Tower Place. both the Midway site and another Partnership, with whom Built Well Solidified through a recently- parcel of land on Terrill Road for has a contract to purchase the Mid- signed pact between the borough and residential dwellings. The latter prop- way site. Built Well already owns the Built Well Homes, LLC, a Fanwood- erty will include four units of afford- Terrill Road property. based developer, the project calls for able housing. No affordable housing In 1993, the borough entered into eight single-family homes to be built units will be located at the Paul Place developer’s agreements with along one side of a cul-de-sac, to be development. LaGrande Midway and Built Well known as Paul Place. Per an agreement reached in 1992 concerning the building and sale of The opposite side of the cul-de- between Fanwood and the state Coun- affordable housing units on their re- sac will abut the Public Service Elec- cil On Affordable Housing, the bor- spective properties. Originally, af- tric and Gas power line property. ough was required to provide eight CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Pending an agreement between Built Well and the utility, a 30-foot-wide emergency access easement will link the cul-de-sac and Tower Place and provide access to the new develop- Cheri Rogowsky for The Times MUSICIANS AT THEIR BEST…Last Thursday, the Village Green concert series in Scotch Plains welcomed reggae band ment for emergency vehicles. Port Au Spain to the stage. Soca beats were performed, keeping audience members dancing into the night. The event was Board members heard testimony sponsored by the Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Committee. during their regular monthly meet- ing from Frank T. Cannone, Manag- ing Partner of Built Well Homes, and from representatives of EKA Associ- SP Council Raises Concerns Over ates. EKA, an engineering, planning and land surveying firm in Scotch Plains, performed design work for the project. DOT Proposal For Rte. 22 Bridge Mr. Cannone, represented at the hearing by Scotch Plains attorney By FRED ROSSI expressed their concern that the pro- Mrs. Samuel also said she favors Robert H. Kraus, said each of the Specially Written for The Times posed four-lane bridge would lead to taking truck traffic off Park Avenue Colonial-style homes would feature Some concerns are beginning to an increase in car and truck traffic on sooner rather than later and re-routing four bedrooms, living and dining become evident on the Scotch Plains Park Avenue and have a negative areas, two-and-a-half bathrooms and Township Council about the wisdom effect on the township’s current ef- it to Terrill Road, perhaps by pointing those vehicles from northbound a one-car garage. Several spaces will of going forward with construction forts at revitalizing the downtown be provided for on-street parking of a new bridge across Route 22 business district. Martine Avenue in Fanwood onto along the cul-de-sac. connecting Park Avenue with Bonnie Township Attorney Douglas westbound South Avenue and then on EKA representatives James Burn Road. Hansen urged the Council to step up to Terrill Road. Mayor Martin L. Watson, a licensed planner and land Last month, township profession- its contact with neighboring towns Marks, though, noted that the Martine surveyor who once served on the als presented to the Council a plan and tell the DOT that a representa- Avenue-South Avenue intersection now-defunct Fanwood Board of Ad- drafted by the state Department of tive group of all affected entities could be a major area of congestion if justment, and John P. DuPont, a li- Transportation (DOT) that would needs to be organized as plans for truck traffic was constantly waiting to censed engineer, reviewed multiple eliminate the present 40-year-old any bridge move forward. make left-hand turns on to South Av- facets of the project for the board and bridge with one located just to the “This has to be planned on a re- members of the audience. Among east that would allow for a direct gional basis,” he said. enue. It’s expected the council will push the topics they covered were park- connection between downtown The council was also told that when ing, storm water management and Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Scotch Plains and the area north of Scotch Plains officials recently con- for a meeting, likely in September, SHUCKING CORN…Part of the Jersey Fresh Produce Farmers Market in with state transportation officials to landscaping. Scotch Plains includes shucking corn to find the sweetest cobs possible. The the highway. tacted neighboring towns about the Mr. Watson acknowledged that At its conference meeting on Tues- get further details on the proposed market, which will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through mid- state’s proposed bridge project, those bridge. It’s also highly likely that some trees on the now-vacant site November, is sponsored by the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Associa- day night, Councilwoman Geri M. towns said they had little or no knowl- will have to be cut down in spots tion. Pictured, left to right, are: Carol Dowling of Fanwood, Elaine Antist of Samuel, saying “it would be a disas- edge of the plans. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 where homes will be built — as Morristown and Bill Kole. ter” for the downtown business dis- trict if the new bridge was built, told her colleagues she is looking for some alternative to the state’s pro- Borough Council Rejects Initial Bids for Streetscape Work posal. Mrs. Samuel said one option would be to close off direct access to Park Avenue from eastbound Route 22— To Implement Victorian Theme in Fanwood’s Downtown as would occur anyway if the pro- By BRIAN JOHNSON received on July 11 from Nacirema $192,185, was rejected because the state that a bid may not be withdrawn that a large number of companies posed bridge were to be built—and, Specially Written for The Times Environmental Services Company, company had not provided additional within 60 days after the opening of will bid for the work. instead, direct that traffic eastward The Borough Council voted dur- Inc. of Bayonne and from P & A information on eight items as re- the bids,” the resolution continued. Documents for the bid are cur- towards Union Avenue and then over ing a special meeting last Thursday Construction, Inc. of Colonia. quested by the governing body. After determining Nacirema was rently available at Borough Hall, lo- a new bridge that would connect to reject two bids for streetscape The work to be done includes “Nacirema was advised of these “in breach of the unilateral contract cated at 75 North Martine Avenue in with Diamond Hill Road on the north work that is planned for Fanwood’s streetscape lighting foundations, eight items that required clarifica- formed by the submission of its bid by Fanwood. The project will commence side of the highway. downtown as part of a long-range electrical conduit placement, con- tion by telephone on or about July the withdrawal of its bid,” and citing immediately after the bid is awarded. One of the aims of Mrs. Samuel’s revitalization campaign. crete and decorative paver block 14, 2000, multiple subsequent tele- the company’s “failure to provide the The Victorian light fixtures, to be plan, she said, would be to avoid the In an effort to increase patronage walkways in the downtown area. phone calls and by letter dated July additional information requested,” the called “The Fanwood,” and accom- congestion presently caused by cars in the business district, the govern- P & A Construction’s bid of 19, 2000,” stated the council’s reso- resolution stated that the governing panying streetscape work are to be and trucks leaving eastbound Route ing body is seeking to create a Victo- $362,050 was rejected on the grounds lution rejecting the bids. body felt it was left with “no alterna- funded through $400,000 in state 22 and then circling around to travel rian theme with the additions of new that it exceeded the amount which “Despite Nacirema’s repeated rep- tive” but to reject the bid. and county grants which were re- across the existing bridge northward light fixtures modeled after 19th- had been budgeted for the project, resentations that it would supply the Borough officials opted to imme- ceived by the borough last year for into Watchung and points elsewhere. century street lamps and accompa- Borough Administrator Eleanor additional information requested, diately re-advertise for a new round downtown improvements. She said the DOT’s plan “is a bad nying sidewalk renovations. McGovern confirmed. Nacirema, by letter dated July 20, of bids in an effort to get the Officials are eager to get the project plan. It’s bad for downtown.” Some Bids to complete the streetscape Borough officials said the 2000, advised that it was withdraw- streetscape project underway by the underway soon, since the $300,000 in the township government have section of the overall project were Nacirema bid, in the amount of ing its bid, contrary to law and in planned deadline of Friday, August county portion of the grant money breach of the bid specifications which 18. Mrs. McGovern said it is hoped expires this month. Three Israelis Get Taste of America From Summer Program at Local JCC

By STEVEN KRAKAUER volunteer to host the counselors, and what they like; whether it’s staying Specially Written for The Times do so during their eight-week stay. in the army or going to college. Three students from a small east- Leah More, host “mother” of Orit, Orit, who was a medic, said, “At ern country traveled to America to a said, “She (Orit) has been very sweet. times the army was hard. Working small eastern state. Originally from My boys love her. She’s like a mem- with kids is something we really Israel (approximately the size of New ber of the family.” Ms. More is also have never done before. It’s a big Jersey, their current state of housing) a member of the camp committee at change.” Lital Meir, 20, Orit Schnaiderman, the JCC. Nadav spoke about being a senior 21, and Nadav Tal, 22, are now living Nadav, the oldest and only male of counselor as, “much better than he in and around Scotch Plains. They the group, has family in the area and expected.” He said, “I like the kids are part of the Summer Shlichim came for that reason. He isn’t di- better in America. They’re good program, an exchange program for rectly involved in the program, how- kids. If an American (counselor) Israelis to come to America. ever, he participates as a counselor at went to Jewish camps, the kids would The Shlichim program isn’t all for the JCC. make fun of them.” the experience, however. Some of All three of the Shlichim counse- Orit chimed in that although she the Israelis are working at the Wilf lors have completed their terms in can communicate with the kids, she Jewish Community Campus (JCC) the army before coming to America. “has a few grammar problems.” in Scotch Plains while others are To Americans, a very shocking part All the Israel counselors had only working at the Shimon and Sarah of Israeli life is the fact that all positive things to say about the army. Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. They teenagers after high school must com- Lital said, “We don’t see things the are working as senior camp counse- plete an army term. Boys must spend way you (Americans) do. We grow lors at the Camp Yachad summer three years and girls have to spend 18 up knowing we will go to the army. months. After this, they are free to do programs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The counselors are staying at host families in the Scotch Plains- INDEX Fanwood area. They are provided A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 CAMP COUNSELORS…Israeli Counselors take time off from their workday at the Jewish Community Center’s Camp room and board, and a haven for Business ...... Page 15 Education...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 Yachad in Scotch Plains for a picture. Pictured, left to right, are: Lital Meir, Nadav Tal, and Orit Schnaiderman. American activity. These families Classifieds...... Page 18 Obituary ...... Page 9 Sports ...... Page 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Volunteers Help Fanwood Library Prepare for Major Face-lift

By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN scout must “demonstrate leadership Every aspect is pricey.” New carpet- Specially Written for The Times qualities,” Jon explained, so he made ing alone costs $15,000. FANWOOD — Packed boxes were up charts showing volunteers how to Funding for the project came from piled high last week at the Fanwood pack the boxes correctly and label the Borough of Fanwood, the Friends Memorial Library, as volunteers boxes and shelves appropriately. of the Library, the library budget worked alongside staff members to He also demonstrated the process, itself and from other local support- strip the shelves of books, magazines and divided the volunteers into groups ers. and other materials in preparation to work most efficiently. “Local businesses and residents for a major face-lift. Jon and his mom, Bonnie, have really came through with very gener- As the library nears completion of shared the job of contacting the 49 ous amounts of money,” said Mr. a three-year renovation program that volunteers by telephone to schedule Weiss, who also recognized the “ag- included conversion from a manual their time. gressive” fund-raising efforts of the to an automated system, patrons can “Both Mr. Weiss and I had input” Friends this year. expect to enjoy a brand new look for regarding how best to handle the Even with the library’s new accou- the upstairs of the building. packing job, Jon explained. “We also terments, said Mr. Weiss, “We are New carpeting, a fresh coat of got some direction from the Cranford determined not to lose what people paint, a new circulation desk, new Library,” which is undergoing a simi- like about this place...the cozy charm tables for work and study, plus better lar project, he noted. we will retain. People like Fanwood audio visual and periodical displays This week, Mr. Weiss planned to Library because of its staff – the will all be part of the enhancements. move the contents of the library into personalized and professional atten- Teenagers can look forward to a two storage units stationed in the tion they get here. Service is key.” special section devoted to their inter- parking lot of the building. The li- The positive response of residents ests. The “Young Adult Corner” will brary will close officially on Mon- willing to follow through on their include a study area, computer work- day, August 14, to allow workers to promise to volunteer spoke power- station and books, magazines and get started on the renovations. fully to Mr. Weiss about Fanwood’s Cheri Rogowsky for The Times other materials. THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER…This happy Dalmatian keeps his pal company outside of the Scotch Plains Music Center From Friday, August 25, through support for its little library. on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains while listening to music performed there last Saturday. New shelving will provide an ad- the first week of September, the di- “It demonstrates to me that people ditional 15 percent of space that will rector “will need as many people as in town do perceive the value of a make it easier for patrons to peruse possible to re-shelve” the books in public library,” he said. “It’s there for the library’s total collection of 38,000 anticipation of the library’s grand re- them almost every day of the year. Fanwood Israelis Get Taste of America volumes. opening on Saturday, September 9. It’s open many hours. People are Library Director Dan Weiss was “Re-shelving must be done in working there whose only goal is to pleasantly surprised that the packing order...it can be a little tricky,” Mr. make you happy. There’s something Planning Bd. During Program at JCC phase of the project took about a day CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Weiss explained. really valuable here for everybody. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and a half, compared to the two With $65,000 to work with, Mr. “Fanwood has nice community fordable housing units were eyed for It’s just like the way you think about “We put out ads in all the local Israel weeks he had allocated for the job. Weiss said, “We’re doing an awful spirit and that’s been reflected in the both parcels of land. college after high school.” Two years later, the board denied newspapers. We also put signs up at “It’s all because there were so many lot with the money we have to spend. way this project has gone.” Nadav, who was a commander in all of the universities.” volunteers,” he said. “They worked LaGrande Midway Partnership site plan approval for the Midway property be- the infantry, has many memories of Susan Lemerman is the Adult Ser- very animatedly and for a long time.” the battlefield. He was stationed in vices Director for the Scotch Plains Coordinating the volunteer force cause of concerns over a high pressure SCOTCH PLAINS gas main located near the site. Lebanon for eight months, and saw JCC and has been influential in bring- is 13-year-old Boy Scout Jon everything from fatally wounded ing the Summer Shlichim to the Lorenzini. The board asked for a 75-foot buffer POLICE BLOTTER between the pipeline and the proposed soldiers to bombs falling deathly Scotch Plains and Bridgewater JCC Eager to achieve the rank of Eagle close to him and killing members of campuses. Scout, Jon must put in a minimum of • development, which would have re- MONDAY, JULY 24 A White Oak Road resident re- duced the scope of the project by a his troop. He said, however, that the Speaking of the Israeli counselors, 60 hours on a community service • A Bartle Avenue resident reported ported the door lock to his vehicle was number of homes. only thing he’s ever killed was a pig. she said, “The children find them project, in addition to earning 21 the theft of a bicycle. tampered with. The pipeline, which runs through nu- “We’re supposed to shoot any- fascinating because they (the coun- merit badges, to realize his goal. • TUESDAY, JULY 25 A South Avenue service station re- • merous communities, including thing we see in the dark,” he said selors) are from another country and He estimates his time spent on the ported the theft of an undetermined A Route 22 business reported that a Fanwood and Scotch Plains, is part of laughing, “It gets so boring at night. speak a different language.” This project will be more like 140 hours amount of cash. “spoiler” was taken from a vehicle and the same system as another branch What are you going to do?” two windows were smashed on another program has now been going on for when all is said and done at the • A Westfield Road Circle resident which exploded in Edison in 1994. Additionally, his best friend was two years at the JCC in Scotch Plains Fanwood Library. reported vandalism to a statute that was vehicle that were parked in the lot. LaGrande Midway subsequently filed killed three months after he left the • A Westfield Avenue convenience and it’s sister campus in Bridgewater. In taking on a service project, a in the front yard. a lawsuit against the borough in the army. Another key figure, and the “boss” store reported the theft of $500. Superior Court of New Jersey, charging THURSDAY, JULY 27 He spoke freely about the of all the counselors is Camp/Teen the municipality with breach of contract naïveness of American teens. Director Robin Brous. When asked FANWOOD • A Route 22 garden center reported and “inverse condemnation” of the Mid- the theft of shrubs valued at approxi- He said, “They like to ask me about Lital Meir (the only Israeli way site because of the required buffer about the army. Not so much the POLICE BLOTTER mately $400. The shrubs were taken distance. counselor at the Wilf JCC campus) from the side of the building. Although Fanwood’s governing body campers, but the counselors. They she said, “She’s wonderful. We want • FRIDAY, JULY 28 adopted an ordinance in 1996 reducing are the same age as the soldiers I to keep her forever.” MONDAY, JULY 3 Stereo equipment was reported commanded, but they say, ‘I don’t • Approximately $200 in cash was taken from a motor vehicle in the 70 • Someone reported the theft of a the buffer to 50 feet, LaGrande Midway She also believes strongly in the reported stolen from a motor vehicle on block of South Avenue. wallet from a parked vehicle at a North maintained that it still prevented appro- think I could do that’. They say, ‘I’m success of the program and stated, Pandick Court. THURSDAY, JULY 20 Avenue service center overnight. priate development of the property. lucky I was born in America’. They’re “There really is so much for the kids TUESDAY, JULY 4 • A motor vehicle was entered in the SATURDAY, JULY 29 The court eventually directed that the just not used to it.” and them (the counselors) to learn. • A calculator and cameras, of un- 100 block of Farley Avenue and $6 • Portions of brick were reported bro- matter be placed into mediation. Built The counselors have many jobs at There is so much of the American/ known value, were reported stolen from worth of bills and change was reported ken off a doorway at the rear of the Board Well Homes entered the negotiations their respective JCC’s. First of all, Israeli experience in being with kids. a Martine Avenue pharmacy. An uni- taken. of Education offices on Evergreen Av- process after becoming the contract pur- they are responsible for a group of It’s also the best way for campers to dentified black adult male is suspected FRIDAY, JULY 21 enue. chaser of the Midway Avenue site ap- kids ranging from first to sixth grade. learn about Israel.” in the case. • A tape player and cassettes valued proximately two years ago. • SUNDAY, JULY 30 Also, they brought materials from The Israeli counselors get paid very A bicycle was reported stolen from at $100 were reported stolen from a • Police reported that a motorist In June, the Borough Council passed their training sessions in Israel to little, but are happy with their jobs so the 100 block of Second Street. motor vehicle in the 10 block of South received $10 worth of gas at a Route 22 a resolution approving amended • The owner of a Terrill Road tavern Avenue. produce extra-curricular activities for far. All the counselors have enjoyed service station and left without pay- developer’s agreements with LaGrande the campers. The counselors located the United States, and wish to remain reported that he was assaulted by an SATURDAY, JULY 22 ing. unidentified patron, described only as a • A window was broken on a motor Midway Partnership and Built Well on the Bridgewater campus (Nadav here even after their counseling job is black male, who subsequently fled the vehicle in the 10 block of Trenton Av- Homes, which ended the dispute and and Orit) spend two days a week over. Lital and Orit are traveling through scene. The suspect was not apprehended. enue. Nothing was reported missing. the lawsuit. going on excursions ranging from the country, while Nadav, who’s has WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 • Two motor vehicles were entered As a compromise, the borough re- Yankees games to rafting trips to the majority of his family living in the Churches to Sponsor duced the required buffer distance be- • The theft of a bicycle was reported and searched on Second Street but noth- Hard Rock Cafe visits. U.S., will attempt to get “his own at LaGrande Park. ing was reported missing in either case. Concert by Youth tween the planned development and the • pipeline to 45 feet. Special counsel to The program of the Summer place” and stay in the U.S. for awhile. SUNDAY, JULY 9 A motor vehicle was entered in the SCOTCH PLAINS — Nine Shlichim has been around now for • A leaf blower and weedwacker were 10 block of Seville Row and a book and the governing body Dennis Estis, who “I hear the rent is a lot higher (than reported stolen from the 200 block of some change valued at $10 were re- churches in Fanwood and served as Borough Attorney at the time over 25 years. This summer, there in Israel) in the U.S.” he said. Terrill Road. ported taken. Scotch Plains have united to of the negotiations, said officials felt are almost 900 Israeli counselors in Everyone involved in the program • A bicycle was reported stolen from SUNDAY, JULY 23 bring the “Young Continentals” this still represented a sufficiently safe the U.S. and Canada. has seemed to come back with posi- an open garage in the 60 block of Helen • Two motor vehicles were entered to the Scotch Plains Baptist distance. Melanie Rosenkranz, U.S. tive results, from the campers to the Street. and searched in the 100 block of Pleas- Church for a free concert on However, Planning Board Chairman Shlichim Program Coordinator, ex- counselors to the host families. • Sonia Scruggs, 34, of Plainfield ant Avenue. A pair of sneakers was Tuesday, August 8, at 7 p.m. Gregory Cummings, who voted against plained how Israelis can be a part of As Ms. Brous put it, “It’s all about was charged with shoplifting at a South taken from one vehicle but recovered The “Young Continentals” the subdivision approval last week, still this invaluable program. She said, the sharing.” Avenue supermarket. Scruggs, who was near the scene of the second incident. are a group of Christian youth had concerns about the pipeline. wanted on an outstanding warrant from Nothing was reported taken from the between the ages of 12 and 16 He argued that while there is a statute Plainfield, was issued a summons com- other vehicle. prohibiting the installation of a pipeline plaint for the shoplifting charge before SATURDAY, JULY 29 from around the United States. being turned over to Plainfield authori- • A motor vehicle was entered in the Their concert, entitled “Testify within 100 feet of a building occupied Concerns Arise Over DOT ties. 10 block of Oak Court but nothing was to Truth” is described as a high- by people, there are apparently no regu- MONDAY, JULY 10 reported missing. energy, high-impact program lations banning construction of such • The theft of a bicycle from the 200 • An unlocked motor vehicle in the for people of all ages and back- buildings near a pipeline. Proposal for Rte. 22 Bridge block of Westfield Road was reported to 50 block of North Avenue was entered grounds. Mr. Cummings also told The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that he did not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 police. and searched but nothing was reported Scotch Plains Baptist Church public input on the issue will be TUESDAY, JULY 11 missing. feel it was appropriate to build eight the proposed $2,500 bond to be posted • is located at 333 Park Avenue invited as well. by MetriCom as part of the contract A bicycle was reported stolen from MONDAY, JULY 31 in Scotch Plains. Other spon- homes on that parcel of land, particu- the 40 block of LaGrande Avenue. • A motor vehicle was entered and larly when the developer was able to In other matters, the council will with the township. She felt the amount SUNDAY, JULY 16 the radio stolen in the 10 block of South soring churches include Evan- transfer the affordable housing unit origi- put off consideration of a resolution was too low and that any currently- • A camcorder and other items val- Avenue. gel Church, Willow Grove Pres- nally planned for that site to Terrill authorizing MetriCom, a wireless unforeseen expense involving the ued at a total of $540 were reported TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 byterian Church, Scotch Plains Road. Internet provider, to install commu- boxes, such as their removal in the stolen from a motor vehicle in the 40 • A bicycle was reported stolen from Christian Church, St. John’s He also expressed concern over how nications boxes on 50-70 light posts event of a defect, would not be cov- block of Estelle Lane. the north side train station after the lock Baptist Church, Terrill Road the number of homes in the new devel- in Scotch Plains to allow residents to ered by the amount of the bond. MONDAY, JULY 17 was cut off. Baptist Church, Scotch Plains opment would impact enrollment on access the Internet at high speeds She favored increasing the bond • A bicycle was reported taken from • Two adjoining properties, one in United Methodist Church, All the local school district, which is al- without using phone lines. a porch in the 30 block of Third Street. the 100 block of Beech Avenue and the amount, although Mr. Hansen said • Saints’ Episcopal Church and ready experiencing a crunch. MetriCom will soon be appearing Metricom’s bonds with other towns An unsecured bicycle was reported other in the 30 block of Laurel Place, Calvary Chapel of Watchung. Board member Matthew Glennon, stolen from Forest Road Park. were burglarized. before the Township Zoning Board are low and that a re-working of the WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 While it was unknown what was taken A dessert fellowship will fol- who also voted against the appeal, ac- of Adjustment to ask permission to contract with Scotch Plains would • It was reported that a bicycle was from the Laurel Place home, it was re- low the concert. For more in- knowledged that many aspects of the place a transmitter antenna, which force Metricom to change its agree- stolen and two unlocked motor vehicles ported that $100 in cash, a Social Secu- formation, please call (908) project were “out of our hands” due to would communicate with the boxes, ments with the other towns it serves. were entered at a residence in the 10 rity card and $50 in Bahamian currency 322-5487. the developer’s agreement with the bor- atop the water tower. block of Russell Road. Nothing was had been taken from the Beech Avenue ough. Mrs. Samuel said she didn’t feel it discovered missing from the vehicles. residence. Nevertheless, he felt questions had was a good idea to sign a contract for Jennifer R. Kanarek not been answered sufficiently regard- the boxes before the Board of Ad- ing issues such as parking and potential Named to Dean’s List flood problems. justment acted on the question of the Concerns over flooding arose because antenna. At Brandeis University the rear yards of Mary Lane properties “It’s kind of like putting the cart before the horse,” she said. Mayor SCOTCH PLAINS – Jennifer slope downward toward the site of the R. Kanarek, the daughter of Mr. new development. However, Built Well Marks said that, while the resolution approving the installation of the and Mrs. Leonard Kanarek of has agreed to work with Borough Engi- Scotch Plains, was named to the neer Richard Marsden on the water boxes “should, in no way, be con- runoff issue. strued as an endorsement of the Board Dean’s List at Brandeis Univer- Like Mr. Cummings, Mr. Glennon approving” Metricom’s antenna re- sity in Waltham, Mass. for her also had concerns about the number of quest, “it may be construed by some academic achievement for the homes earmarked for the development, that way.” spring semester. and the small front yards on two of the Mrs. Samuel was also troubled by homes, as well as the development’s proximity to the gas main. “Trying to put eight lots in there just seems excessive,” he remarked. Neighbor George Canas of Midway Avenue, who testified during the hear- ing, was concerned about parking as well, saying there is already a lot of activity in the vicinity from Thursday through Saturday nights. Despite some concerns of his own, Council President and Liaison to the Planning Board Joel Whitaker said he believed Built Well was “a good and dvanarelli.lawoffice.com competent developer” which would do “a good job” with the property. Board member John Gurley appealed to the applicant to attempt to save two, 20-foot-tall oaks on the property. Mr. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Kraus said he would also like to see the A FAMILY EVENING OUT…Last Thursday, the Wagner family from Westfield came to the Village Green concert trees preserved, but noted that excava- featuring Port Au Spain and Sasha the Circus Star. Pictured, above, are Taras and Joanna Wagner and their daughter tion work can sometimes damage trees, riding piggyback. presenting the risk that they could topple. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Judge Robert Ruggiero As Ecstasy Use in County Escalates, Officials Reveal Mourned by Colleagues How Easy It Is to Purchase Newest Recreation Drug

By JOSH HAMERMAN John Post, who worked as munici- By JOSH HAMERMAN stasy in Union County was obtained “Some bought it at clubs in Eliza- they stole. A total of 45,000 ecstasy Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pal court prosecutor during the first by Westfield Police two years ago. beth. (The ecstasy purchases in hits were discovered in the unit. Mr. MOUNTAINSIDE — Robert 10 years of Judge Ruggiero’s tenure, The American Heritage Dictio- “Back then, nobody knew what it clubs) occurred on the nonalcoholic Gregorio was later taken into cus- Ruggiero, who served on the revealed that many changes took nary defines the word “ecstasy” as, Mountainside Municipal Court as a place in municipal courts all over was,” admits Detective-Sergeant teen nights, and the kids who came tody at his home, where 4,000 ec- judge for the past 25 years, passed “a state of intense joy or delight.” John Rowe. to me were concerned because their stasy tablets were found. New Jersey while the Judge Ruggiero On the other hand, a growing num- away last week in his home after a presided over the Mountainside The Westfield Police were col- friends were spending as much as On the morning of July 30, Mr. brief illness. He was 69 years old. bench. (Please obituary on Page 9.) ber of teens and young adults in laborating with the Morris County $40, $50 or $60 per night, and using Gregorio hung himself in his Nep- His co-workers have expressed “During Bob’s years as a judge, New Jersey and many other parts of Prosecutor’s Office to arrest Clyde all of the money they earned from tune police station cell using the their sorrows and agreed that Judge the Domestic Violence Act and laws the United States define ecstasy as Darnell, now 28, an ecstasy dealer their jobs,” she continued. elastic string in his sweat pants. Ruggiero left an indelible mark on regarding drinking and driving were their recreational drug of choice. who sold the As a result, Drug and alcohol surveys admin- the municipal court of Mountainside. passed. In Mountainside, there was a “It is rather easy for people to According to Mayor Robert F. drug in Mor- urine istered by the state indicate that less significant increase in cases during push ecstasy, and that includes ris County but Ectasy samples from than 10 percent of SPFHS students Viglianti, “Bob was very well-re- Bob’s tenure, and the kinds and com- people in their 20’s and 30’s, people lived on Cen- SPFHS stu- are substance abusers. spected by the police, the prosecutor’s plexities of cases increased substan- who live on Wall Street, attend pri- office, and surprisingly, by some of tially. Bob did a wonderful job of tral Avenue in dents sus- Ecstasy use is common at “rave the people he found guilty. He was a vate schools and malls . . . it’s al- Westfield. pected of parties,” which are all-night cel- making sure that those changes oc- most unlimited,” revealed Union true pillar of the community and a curred smoothly,” stated Mr. Post. “Even to- drug use will ebrations with a disc jockey playing true gentleman, and it’s too bad he He added, “Bob had a very acute County Prosecutor Thomas V. day, it’s a dif- also be loud dance music. died at such a young age.” sense of what was fair. He was kind Manahan. ficult drug to screened for By definition, a blast does not Mayor Viglianti will delivered the and courteous to everyone who ap- “In law enforcement and in U.S. detect,” said ecstasy. have to contain a certain number of eulogy at Judge Ruggiero’s funeral, peared in that court, from lawyers to Customs, this drug has taken the Detective- The situa- people to be considered a rave party. today, Thursday, August 3, at the those who were accused of crimes. place of marijuana and other drugs,” Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- Sergeant tion is not the Many rave party attendees suck on Bob projected a great image onto he added. Rowe, “Kids same at pacifiers or lollipops and drink neral Home in Westfield. Mountainside.” “There is an erroneous belief that don’t exactly Westfield bottled water during their stays. there is nothing addictive about ec- walk around High School. Glow sticks, or light sabers, are Fanwood Democrats Begin Campaign stasy,” Mr. Manahan continued, “but with, say, 30 Other Names: “There’s often twirled around on the dance medical studies have shown that ecstasy pills. XTC, Adam, MDMA been no talk floors of all-night raves since ec- FANWOOD - Fanwood Councilwoman Cynthia Swindlehurst and her people who use it on a regular basis They usually of it here,” stasy makes the eyes much more running mate Matthew Glennon have begun their door-to-door campaign suffer from depression.” only carry says Director sensitive to light. for election to the Fanwood Borough Council. “There have been no reports of What does it look like? The Democratic candidates seek to win the two council positions around one of Guidance While there have been no reports ecstasy dealing or use in Union pill, and in Tablet, capsule, powder or liquid Dr. Cas of rave parties in Union County, available on the November 7 general election ballot. County nightclubs, but that doesn’t Throughout July, Councilwoman Swindlehurst and Mr. Glennon have some cases Jakubik, “No they have taken place in Morris and visited neighborhoods in Fanwood on the weekends and weekday evenings. mean that it couldn’t happen,” he they drop it in How is it used? self-reports Middlesex Counties. said. “We are trying to alert users They have pledged to continue their door-to-door effort right up through a bottle of wa- Swallowed, snorted, smoked or anything Even more alarming is the method Election Day. that this can be addictive and harm- ter and con- like that. We by which anyone in the United States “We hope to speak with as many of the residents of Fanwood as we can ful. Ecstasy today is being passed sume it that or injected don’t have can find the locations of rave parties. before November 7th,” said Councilwoman Swindlehurst. “That’s the out like mints. No area of the coun- way . . . ec- Courtesy the Partnership for a Drug Free America our heads in By logging onto the Web site http:/ primary way to learn what the people expect from their Borough Council try or state is completely safe.” stasy has no the sand, but /www.raves.com, a person can and what we can do to best represent them.” That includes Union County. odor and looks like a generic drug it’s not a problem right now as far as search for rave party locations all Councilwoman Swindlehurst has been a Fanwood resident for 34 years. The largest ecstasy bust in the She’s served on the Planning Board and the Historic Preservation Commis- when you first look at it.” we know.” over the country. Union County county so far occurred on May 5 According to Liz Knodel-Gordon, Monmouth County is home to Internet users can bring up informa- sion and is a Youth Group Leader at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. after police in Cranford pulled over Mr. Glennon has lived in Fanwood since 1992. He serves on the Planning the Substance Abuse Coordinator at what is thought to be the biggest tion on their computer screens about Board and the Environmental Commission and is active in the Holy Trinity an automobile driver and discov- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ecstasy bust in the history of the rave parties being held in the New Church Contemporary Ensemble. ered 1,000 ecstasy tablets in his car. (SPFHS), “Staff and parents are not entire state, excluding Newark In- York City and New Jersey vicinities The first search warrant for ec- as aware (of ecstasy use) because ternational Airport. In the evening with the click of a mouse. it’s so new and making such an hours of July 29, authorities in Nep- Each dose of ecstasy, also known impact.” tune arrested two men who had a on the street as X, XTC, Essence, For The First Time In Our Area! 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 3 Senator McCain Draws Crowd at Fundraiser For U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Franks By PAUL J. PEYTON message to Mr. Corzine that, “The Corzine’s proposals for universal one reporter, Senator McCain noted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times State of New Jersey’s Senate seats health care, long-term care, higher that there are several proposals being FORDS — Although he is no are not for sale.” Mr. Corzine spent education and pre-care alone would discussed in Washington that address longer a Presidential candidate these $34 million to defeat former Gover- cost $756 billion in new annual fed- excessive campaign spending. days, United States Senator John nor Jim Florio in the United States eral spending. These include limiting the amount McCain from Arizona still attracts a Senate Democratic Primary. “Folks, for every taxpayer in that could be spent via the reduced crowd wherever he goes. Congressman Franks indicated he America, that’s $4,934,” he told sup- television advertising rate to With that in mind, Congressman co-sponsored Senator McCain’s porters. $250,000. After that, candidates Bob Franks knew that Senator original campaign finance reform He said if the proposals were ever would be charged the regular rate. McCain would be the perfect guest legislation in the House of Represen- enacted into law, they would threaten Another proposal would put some speaker at a major fundraiser to help tatives. the future of Social Security, “ex- restrictions on $1,000 contributions build Mr. Franks’ United States Sen- During a press conference prior to plode the national debt” and impose if a candidate also spends his or her ate campaign coffers. The event, at- speaking to supporters in the main the largest tax hike in United States’ own money. tended by around 500 supporters, ballroom, Mr. Franks told reporters CONVERTED CLASSROOMS…Renovations are on schedule at Westfield raised nearly a half million dollars. that the need to raise substantial cam- High School where the former auto body shop and graphic arts room are being converted into four regular classrooms. Energy efficient windows will fill the “He is a superstar of the Republi- paign contributions “is simply a re- can Party and he is somebody who large openings, originally bay doors facing Trinity Place. To this date, comple- ality of the American political sys- tion of the total project is expected on or about September 1. The conversions has generated enthusiasm and confi- tem.” were made possible through the public bond referendum passed in December dence in our electoral process,” Mr. Congressman Franks said he ex- 1998. Other considerations for housing the increased population at the high Franks told reporters. school are currently under review by the Superintendent’s Citizens Advisory pects Mr. Corzine to begin running Committee, which was formed in June. Speaking before some 500 guests television or radio ads shortly. He at the $1,000-a-person cocktail re- noted that he has been and will con- ception July 27 in Fords, Senator tinue to share the stage with Con- McCain said New Jersey’s Senate gressman and New York State United race may decide control of the Sen- States Senate candidate Rick Lazio Congressional Update ate. Republicans have had control of at each other’s fund-raisers, as well both houses of Congress since 1995. as holding joint events. Mr. Lazio Senator McCain, who replaced will face First Lady Hillary Rodham Seventh Congressional District Security in the coming years. former Senator and Presidential can- Clinton, a Democrat, in November. Republican nominee Michael A. * * * * * didate Barry Goldwater in the upper “This (New Jersey’s) race is going Ferguson has announced his support Seventh Congressional District house of Congress, said his Presi- to be very close by the third week in for the Social Security Benefits Tax Democratic Party nominee dential bid focused on reforming October,” Congressman Franks said, Relief Act (H.R./4865) which re- Maryanne S. Connelly of Fanwood peals a tax on seniors’ benefits. government starting with the bur- noting that he fully expects the Re- has sent a mailer to Democrats seek- densome federal tax code. He noted Congress is expected to vote on ing contributions of up to $1,000 for publican Senatorial Campaign Com- the tax relief bill this week that elimi- that the Clinton Administration is mittee will finance his campaign. her campaign war chest. the first to have a Secretary of State, nates the tax on Social Security ben- She called the race between Mr. Governor Christine Todd Whitman efits imposed by the 1993 Clinton- Defense Secretary and National Se- Ferguson and herself “a choice be- told reporters at the fundraiser for Gore budget, according to Ferguson tween the conservative status quo in curity Advisor with no military ex- Mr. Franks that national GOP lead- Campaign officials. perience. He charged that the needs the back pocket of the special inter- ers know the importance of the Sen- “In a time of budget surplus, we ests or a Representative who puts of World War II veterans also have ate races in both New York and New should give seniors more of their families first.” been ignored. Jersey. retirement dollars back. The Social She took aim at her opponent’s Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I promise you that Bob Franks “Hillary Clinton as a United States Security Benefits Tax Relief Act will support of school vouchers, opposi- STAR OF THE EVENING...United States Senator John McCain, left, and allow seniors to keep a greater por- will fight for the veterans of America Senator would be George Bush’s Governor Christine Todd Whitman joined Congressman and U.S. Senate tion to abortion and the recent pur- when he’s in the United States Sen- tion of their retirement benefits,” Mr. chase of a home in the district. worse nightmare as President and candidate Bob Franks at Mr. Franks’ fundraiser July 27 in Fords. The event Ferguson remarked in a released ate,” the Senator told Mr. Franks’ Jon Corzine his second nightmare?,” raised approximately $500,000. “He is too extreme and out of touch supporters. statement. He said he has asked Con- for the moderate voters of the Seventh the Governor said. gress to preserve and protect Social Senator McCain said education history. The Senator said he opposes tax- District,” Mrs. Connelly stated. Congressman Franks referred to As a member of the House Budget payers’ money being used to fund reform is another critical area. He Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Corzine as said Congress must begin to “break Committee, Congressman Franks political campaigns. Instead, he fa- A fusion of East and West. The pure simplicity “two celebrity candidates for the said he has been among those Re- vors the use of vouchers for candi- the iron grip of the teachers union” to United States who seem content to of our Empire gondola chairs is drawn from offer parents of where to send their publicans who have forced fiscal re- dates to purchase television time. Egyptian antiquity. It is backed by the rhythmic base their entire campaigns on 30- sponsibility on the federal govern- He reasoned that in a state like kids to school. second television commercials.” cadence of incised Chinese characters and ment. New Jersey, a candidate must be seen balanced on the geometric symmetry of an He said “choice and competition” The Congressman claimed Mr. © 1999 Greenbaum Interiors is needed from the kindergarten Responding to an inquiry from on television in order to be credible. Anatolian tribal carpet. Forms refined from the through grade 12 levels, adding that earliest civilizations, each enlightened and competition has led to students’ suc- resonant in their simplicity. Each alone cess at America’s college and univer- “WE WILL MEET OR BEAT adequately expressive. Together, dynamic sities. and infinitely more satisfying. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HUNG UP!! The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Mother Frets Over Teen’s — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Admiration of Singer Spears and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: By Milt Faith, Executive Director New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association BOUGHT THE FARM/ Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A very frustrated mother writes: He is bright, personable and is fo- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey My 13-year-old daughter is a cused on a career in advertising. How- BOUGHT IT P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Britney Spears fan. She owns her two ever, I read so much about the drugs, As a euphemism to describe some- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 CD’s, watches her videos on MTV like Ecstasy, which young adults get one who has died, this idiom gets Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 and buys clothing similar to what the into, or drinking binges so popular in high marks. It has a nice folksy ring singer wears. There is a tremendous many schools. I’m afraid that tempta- to it, and it is certainly a big improve- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at emphasis on her sexy appearance tion and peer pressure may influence ment over its less genteel, kicked the P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 and I do not approve of this. I’ve him to become involved in these sub- bucket or croaked synonyms. We PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. spoken to my friends and they think stances. Is there anything a parent can were recently asked about this curi- I am overreacting. “Lisa” (disguised do to protect her child from these ous expression and have determined Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh name) used to play the piano and potential difficulties? the probable date, source and deriva- A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING sing in the school choir. She does Answer: tion of this colloquial manner of Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin neither now. I want her to enjoy You seem to have provided your describing the deceased. COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS being a young girl and not grow into son with a healthy family life (with The first appearance in print of “to Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Kim Kinter an adult so quickly. Your advice good values). Our roles as parents are buy” in connection with death can be BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER NEWS & EDITORIAL please. to create a loving home environment traced to 1826. Its next appearance Answer: which will enable the child to grow up SUBSCRIPTION PRICE was in 1920, when it was used by If your biggest concern is that Lisa feeling secure, and trusting, with a WWI fliers in connection with their One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 is too much into Britney Spears, I good sense of self. Our prayers, as downed comrades. The farm element would like to reassure you not to they enter situations away from home, of this idiom was added by WWII worry too much. Britney Spears is an are that the child will use good judg- RAF fliers, many of whom hoped to Was Twenty-First Century Big Bang attractive pop vocalist who had her ment in making choices of all kinds buy the farm of their dreams after the first big hit as a teenager (last year). — achieving in school, establishing war was over. Thus, when a plane This, apparently, is the latest trend. good friends, using oneself in all went down, it was said of the pilot Or Merely a Flash in the Pan? Another such singer is Christina healthy ways, resisting destructive el- that he bought the farm, because the Aguilera. The emphasis in these ements such as drugs and abusive war was, indeed, over for that unfor- The new century is barely six months old and, as Union County Manager Michael LaPolla, seem- young artists include being blonde, drinking, and being kind to his own tunate airman. already, we’d wager that things in the early days of ingly backed by anyone who was anyone in the attractive, cute, singing happy bub- needs and the needs of others. The We hope you bought (accepted) the 21st century have been a lot more interesting than Democratic party, can attest after losing his party’s bly type music, and appearing on the most effective way to continue to our explanations of this idiom. If you the same period a hundred years ago. Consider some nomination for Congress to former Fanwood Mayor cover of teen magazines. The music have a meaningful influence in your must buy the farm of your dreams, of what has already happened, decide for yourself Maryanne Connelly. We consider ourselves fortunate tends to be light without deep, dark child’s life is to be available for all we trust that said purchase will sim- hidden messages. There is an at- communications with him/her, and to ply add to your real estate holdings, whether it bodes well for the next 1,194 months or in that the two candidates for U.S. Senate — Jon tempt for the singer to pose in sexy remain nonjudgmental, non critical, but not become a part of your estate whether life, culture and news are all so fast-moving Corzine and Republican Bob Franks — and the two positions but I would not take this and a good listener. Good luck! for a long long time. that none of it will matter in the long-run. contesting for the Seventh Congressional District seriously. You do not complain of The world and all its computers made it through the seat — Ms. Connelly and Republican Michael drug or alcoholic involvement, or school or relationship issues. That is Y2K scare pretty much unscathed, with the real Ferguson — all live in our area. a definite asset. And please remem- New Demographics Requires winners being all of those computer consultants who Gas prices shot up this year, proving that the ability ber that Lisa, at 13, is not a “young spent the months leading up to midnight on Decem- of OPEC, U.S. foreign policy, and the oil companies girl” who is growing too quickly into Re-Evaluation of Programs ber 31 making sure everyone’s PCs were immune to to control our lives is still there. For a while in the a “young woman.” She is a teenager any fatal bugs. spring, it seemed as if the Union might actually lose who, like so many of her peers, is From the Desk of Scotch Plains enjoying a new role model and her Mayor Martin L. Marks The new century was barely 100 hours old before a state as wildfires threatened to burn down New music. Let her enjoy it, and use it as we had our first pop culture icon — Regis Philbin, of Mexico. It was 80 degrees in March, and then it a source of discussion and communi- The 2000 Census data is not yet vehicle to Scotch Plains for the ex- all people — and the century’s first catch phrase – “Is snowed in April. And this summer’s relatively mild cation over dinner or when driving in available, however, projections in- pressed use of our seniors. In my that your final answer?” temperatures have almost made us forget about last a car, etc. (I would hate to tell you the dicate some interesting trends for meetings with our Senior Citizen We quickly became a nation of voyeurs, getting our July’s seemingly endless oppressive heat wave. artists my children admired when the not-too-distant future. Perhaps Advisory Committee, improved kicks watching on television as two complete strang- Little Elian’s six-month vacation in the U.S. finally they were 13. And we all survived!) the most dramatic demographic transportation for our seniors is al- A reader writes: change to anticipate will be the per- ways on the agenda. I will be asking ers — one a millionaire — got married, one group of ended with his return to Cuba, where he is probably I attended the 25th Anniversary centage of senior citizens living in the council and Municipal Manager people attempted to survive on a desert island, and the only kid with Nintendo and a Disney World tee dinner for Contact We Care, the 24 our society. The numbers seem to to set aside funds for the operation another bunch tried living together in a house. A 21st shirt. hour hot-line, on June 3, 2000 in indicate that in less than 20 years of this and perhaps other vehicles century family took a shot at living as if they were in A couple of events, previously unthinkable, oc- which you and several others were more than 25 percent of our popula- that would provide our seniors trans- the late 19th century. All this sneak-peeking (are we all curred in the first months of the new century. Russia honored. A book-marker titled tion will be age 60 or older. portation to medical or dental ap- “Menu: Contact’s Delicacies” had a Certainly, with this kind of shift pointments, shopping, meetings and that bored with our own lives?) makes “Candid Cam- and Mexico held democratic elections, and the win- nice wording substituting a food there are several issues of national other such activities. era” look even more antiquated than it already is. ners weren’t assassinated or prevented in any way menu with words describing a healthy importance to address such as ac- One topic of interest for most Our presidential nominating season was over just from claiming victory. The leaders of South and emotional menu. Could you include cess to adequate health care and the seniors should ultimately be ad- a few weeks after it started. With Messrs. Bush and North Korea met for the first time and acted like two it in your column? stability of our social security sys- dressed at the state level, but the Gore atop their respective tickets, the country is kids on their first date. And the nation’s First Lady is Answer: tem. Also to be considered are the discussions must start locally. I can- My pleasure. Here is the “menu” things we can be doing at the local not tell you how many times citi- ensured its first presidential face-off between two to- running for the U.S. Senate. filled with emotional ingredients to level to promote a better quality of zens have approached me to say that the-manor-born candidates in many decades. The Will anyone care about these events in a hundred make you and others feel good. It life for our seniors. they have lived in this community brief nomination fights this past winter did produce years? Ten years? Will any of this be relevant in a was created by Brigette Argueta and This year in Scotch Plains, with for decades, but fear they might a few items of note: U.S. Senator John McCain year’s time? With few exceptions, today’s cultural Monique Davis from Contact We the help of a Union County grant have to leave because their fixed became the new century’s first political pop star with happenings will be supplanted by new ones. The Care: and state funds secured by Assem- incomes cannot handle property Menu - Beverage: blyman Alan M. Augustine, we will taxes. The property tax is perhaps his Straight Talk express campaign bus and his free- business of the country and the government will roll Tall glass of love Appetizer: be doing some much needed reno- the most regressive of all taxes, but wheeling and sometimes brutally honest comments; on no matter who is elected to Congress. Perhaps the Small bowl of patience served with vations at the Scotch Hills Club unfortunately is the only one avail- ex-Senator Bill Bradley became the first Garden seeds of a lasting peace — or the first embers of a generosity sauce House. At Scotch Hills, close to 50 able to provide funding for the school Stater to mount a credible presidential campaign; and coming war — are being scattered now. We won’t Entree: percent of weekday golfers are se- system and municipal services. Even New Jersey’s primary was, again, of no importance know the true consequences of many of these events Large platter of encouragement niors. Also two of our senior groups though this year the municipal tax served with either kindness or good- use the Club House as their weekly rate was frozen in Scotch Plains, the in choosing the next President. for months, years and decades. In the meantime, ness meeting spot. Township officials as strain on our seniors to remain in Closer to home, a former Wall Street executive perhaps they can serve as food for thought or fodder Dessert: well as representatives from our homes that they have lived in most, from Summit, barely a blip on the political radar six for conversation as we enjoy the coming dog days of A slice of respect topped with com- Senior Citizen Advisory Commit- if not all of their lives, still exists. It months ago, spent some $34 million to win the summer — whether we’re in our back yard, on our mitment and understanding. tee, “Meridians,” and “Golden will take some real ingenuity and Democratic Senate nomination. Money helps in poli- front porch, at the beach, in the mountains, at the A worried mother writes: Agers” groups will be meeting with intestinal fortitude in Trenton to My 18-year-old son is going off to an architect to discuss plans for address this issue so that a shift is tics, but endorsements don’t always ensure victory, park, in a pool, on a boat or dozing in a hammock. college this fall. He is a nice young improved rest room facilities, new made away from the proper tax for man, raised in a home where we have furniture and HVAC system, a new funding of local needs. had good relations and the family is meeting room and concession stand, Even if you are not presently a Letters to the Editor the most important thing for all of us. and hopefully, some better parking senior citizen, I am sure you hope to access. be one some day, so these are issues Scotch Plains is also looking to that should concern you. Please give Traveler Offers Some Observations Reader Corrects Story Regarding take advantage of a county program me a call and let me know what your that would provide a 15-passenger thoughts are. About Recent Visit to China WHS Television Studio, TV-36 I want to thank The Westfield Leader works part time for a tourist agency and In a July 20 front-page article on the duced over eighty original programs. for the June 15 article about my attending the rest of the time for herself. Her daily changes currently taking place at TV- This is an outstanding output for any Westfield Leader Doesn’t Understand the reunion of “old China hands” of World fee $40, which is a lot of money in China. 36, Deborah Madison incorrectly noted local access station, due in large part to War II in Kunming, China, this past April. It seems to me these two observations that “Presently the local station is run by a remarkable group of students dedi- This was my second visit to China are related. Perhaps we were seeing signs a team of volunteers.” cated to learning and producing televi- Attorney-Client Privilege Statute since the war. In 1978, I was invited to of the development of a middle class, This is not the case. sion. I write this letter to respond to a recent mandates that these memoranda are con- give some lectures as a visiting scientist. and the new entrepreneurs such as our Since 1986, TV-36 has cablecast from It is important to note that TV-36 is a unsigned editorial in your paper which fidential. I would be doing a great dis- This time I went as a participant in the driver are the “rich people” our guides the Westfield High School Television local access channel on Comcast Cable. makes statements which are inaccurate, service to my client and to the commu- veterans’ reunion you mentioned. In both were talking about. If this is a correct Studio. Currently, I serve as the station This channel cablecasts productions by misleading and a disservice to your read- nity if these confidential matters were cases, my wife and I had the opportunity analysis of what we saw, it would be a manager under the guidance of Westfield Westfield High School Television and ers. released to the public before the Council to visit a number of cities of our choice, major step forward for China, since a High School teacher, David Davis. Al- Westfield Community Television Your editorial for July 27, 2000, sug- acts upon them. and the changes that we saw this time are strong middle class could be a signifi- though volunteers assist on different as- (WCT). gests that it is wrong for memoranda After the Council has the opportunity quite impressive. I would like to com- cant force for change in both social and pects of production, the station is pro- The term “TV-36” is not, as Ms. Madi- written by me as Town Attorney regard- to discuss these issues, the Council takes ment on two changes in particular. economic conditions, provided the gov- grammed and maintained by Mr. Davis son asserted, interchangeable with WCT. ing legal matters to be addressed by the action in public session. Housing has long been one of China’s ernment allows it to grow. and myself. I work at TV-36 as an employee of the Town Council to be “confidential.” Your To suggest that my confidential legal major problems. In 1978, housing for Bertram Schwartz Within the last year, the Westfield Westfield Board of Education, not WCT. premise for this totally unsupportable advice should be made public reflects the general city populace appeared to be Westfield High School Television Studio has pro- All WCT productions thus far have been position is that state law has only two your failure to understand the sensitivity essentially the same as it was in 1944- programmed, readied for air and areas of local government information of the attorney-client relationship. 45, when I was there as a soldier. When Mother, Fanwood Resident Expresses cablecast from the Westfield High School which can be kept from the public. What would be wrong is for me to we went this time, we had heard about Television Studio by myself. The Open Public Meetings Act, make these matters public. It is disap- the major building of commercial struc- In the future, programming will origi- N.J.S.A. 10:4-1, which is the law you are pointing that prior to writing your edito- tures. But it was a surprise to see under Concern About Park Softball Safety nate from both the current Westfield referring to, provides for nine areas where rial you would not have attempted to construction a very large number of high- I am writing to express my concern Well speaking for myself, I am hearing High School studio and the new WCT public bodies can meet in executive ses- understand the responsibilities of an at- rise (15 stories or so) apartment houses about the LaGrande softball games. An impaired. ‘Heads up’ doesn’t help if you site located in town hall. This expanded sion to discuss certain items and where torney to his client and the need for and in every city we visited (although hous- incident happened on July 25 that has don’t hear it. ability to showcase the wide variety of written material can be kept confiden- importance of confidentiality in an at- ing in the countryside has not changed caused me to write. Also, it was movie night there. The events and activities that take place in tial. torney-client relationship. appreciably). When our guides were A ball came flying over and just park was crowed early, as the children Westfield should allow for an excep- One of the nine areas specifically asked who would occupy the new apart- missed a friend of mine, whom I was wanted to get set up with their blankets tional local channel of which every resi- relates to matters falling within the at- William S. Jeremiah ments, they said “the rich people.” I talking to at the time and another mother before the movie started. dent can be proud. torney-client privilege. Town Attorney didn’t understand where so many “rich holding her baby daughter. I shutter to I know there was a meeting there of William McMeekan, Jr. However, even if the Open Public Westfield people” would come from. think if it had hit a child. I don’t think the Recreation Commission, but I was Station Manager Meetings Act did not specifically pro- The second observation related to our the softball league wants the death of a not able to speak as I was keeping an eye Westfield High School Television vide for the “confidentiality” of my Why Philadelphia? Cover being able to hire, on our own and not child on their hands. on other people’s children. Studio memos, the attorney-client privilege through any governmental agency, a What made me even more outraged is This is not the first time this has young lady who owns or leases a VW the response from the outfielder. He happened. That same night a ball came Entertainment Here Passat to act as our driver for a day. She stated, and I quote, “I said ‘Heads Up!’” towards the children by the water foun- As a 32-year Westfield resident, I apparently is a private entrepreneur, who tain who were playing wall ball. The have been reading your paper a long outfielder told them to pay attention to time and have always enjoyed the news Deadlines Food Pantry Extends the game. about Westfield, Scotch Plains and General News - Friday 4pm I want to know whom the park belongs Fanwood. to, the softball league or the children of In recent months, you have been de- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Thanks For Drive voting the last two pages to Arts and Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Fanwood and Scotch Plains? It seems to The Westfield Food Pantry housed at me that the softball players are getting Entertainment. This is a good concept, How To Reach Us Holy Trinity would like to take this out of hand. Most of them speed down but lately there are more articles about E-Mail - [email protected] opportunity to extend its gratitude to all Marian Avenue. They don’t even stop at New York, Princeton and Philadelphia. The recent Philadelphia spread high- Phone - (908) 232-4407 those who hoped make the May 13 Food the stop sign; they don’t want to be late Drive at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic for the game. lighted places to see there and restau- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 Church such a success. rants to visit. PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 I am sure the ball players don’t want to A special thanks goes out to the hurt the children, but someone is going What about Westfield, Scotch Plains, In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield Westfield and Mountainside Post Of- and Fanwood? The Leader is a source of 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains to get hurt if they don’t switch back to fice letter carriers (Local Branch No. the wooden bats and slow balls. I don’t community news, and that is your Submittal Formats 1492), and to Thomas Murphy and think they want to attend a child’s burial. strength. Although the articles by Charles Plungis, who coordinated this I can tell you from my own experience, Michelle LePoidevin are well written, Photos - B/W and Color event. Generous donations enabled us to they do not belong in the community No Panoramic or Polaroid it isn’t fun. stock the pantry with over 20,000 pounds I am almost to the point of not letting paper. Typed, not handwritten of non-perishable foods for Union my children go to the park during ball I hope you will review your generally Upper and lower case County recipients. game hours. But to be honest, I am getting excellent paper’s mandate for local Need name & daytime phone news. Mary Masterson a little concerned for their welfare. For our complete editorial policies Director Donna Kay Mary A. Orlando request a copy of our Policy Guide Westfield Food Pantry Fanwood Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 5 Use of Recreation Drug Leader/Times Raises Questions Regarding Financial Arguement Against Building Parking Deck in Westfield Escalates in Union County By HORACE R. CORBIN homeowners will pay 90 percent. would increase total town owned lot guns under the fire and re-measure CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Editor’s Note: This is part two of a Downtown businesses will pay 5 spaces to 2,800. The town would the size of the waiting list. It may be in New Jersey (ecstasy pills are to that of selling cocaine and heroin. series to conclude by Labor Day on percent. need to raise all rates again from $60 painful, but wouldn’t this be better manufactured primarily in the Neth- Currently, anyone pushing five the issue of parking deliberations in That doesn’t necessarily mean that per month to about $80 per month. than to spending $12 million before erlands and cost less than five cents ounces of the drug (between 475 and downtown Westfield. This week’s a parking deck should not be built. The more decks that are built, the finding out what people actually want each to make). 500 tablets) or higher will be repri- column presents the financial argu- But it is a hard nut to swallow. higher all lot charges must become. - or would do? MDMA begins to affect a typical manded with a 20-year maximum ment against a parking deck. Next Summit recently completed a park- About a year or so ago, there was an Of course, this would be a gutsy user 40 minutes to an hour after its prison sentence and up to $500,000 week’s article will present the finan- ing deck of 500 spaces on available angry howl from citizens when the course — but isn’t that leadership? consumption. It causes brain cells to worth of fines. cial argument in favor of a parking land next to their train station. Con- town proposed raising parking rates The Leader has published numer- emit huge amounts of serotonin, the This is the same punishment in deck. Mr. Corbin is Publisher of The sidering all expenses, it cost about $8 to $40 per month. What kind of howl ous articles on parking in Westfield. chemical that controls one’s mood. place for dealing cocaine in the state. Westfield Leader and The Times of million to build — $16,000 per new would there be now if the town raised Go to the Internet at This brings on feelings of extreme Under Governor Whitman’s plan, Scotch Plains-Fanwood. car space. Summit raised all parking the rates of all lots to $60 per month? www.goleader.com and click the pleasure and happiness that last for those convicted of selling between * * * * * fees approximately $22 per space. One proposed solution: If the town SEARCH button. Type in “parking four to six hours. Users of ecstasy 50 and 500 ecstasy pills would re- The September 16, 1999 editorial This was applied to all their 2,700 leaders really believe that a parking deck,” set the time period to, say, 800 usually find themselves socializing ceive up to 10 years in prison along of The Westfield Leader raised sev- spaces. Their aim is to generate an deck is a necessity for the good of the days, then set the number of files with people who they would not ap- with fines. eral questions about parking decks in additional $700,000 of annual rev- town (and that the demand exists), desired to 1,000. proach while sober, or discussing Dealers pushing less than 50 tab- downtown Westfield as the town’s enue to pay for the deck. Summit raise the rates of all the lots now to Please read these articles and tell topics that they would keep hidden if lets would be punished by up to five parking consultant, Rich and Asso- commuters now pay $3 per day; non $60 per month. Then stand by their us what you think. not for MDMA. years in prison, which is the current ciates, initiated a $25,700 study of residents are charged $5 per day - Although ecstasy is not physically reprimand for selling any amount of the matter. i.e., about $60 per month for Summit addictive, it has many negative side MDMA in New Jersey. These questions remain unan- residents and about $100 per month effects. Consumers can also experi- Assembly Majority Leader Paul swered. By now, many residents had for non residents. ence nausea, chills, muscle tense- DiGaetano (R-3tth) and State Sena- hoped that a clear, good and agree- If Westfield builds one new park- ness, chattering teeth, and paranoia. tor Peter Inverso (R-14th) have also able parking plan would have ing garage at the train station or at An Ocean County adolescent be- propounded tougher crackdowns on emerged. That has not happened now, any other location under consider- came so paranoid after ingesting ec- ecstasy dealers. nor did it happen 55 years ago when ation, it will displace current parking stasy that he was killed after jumping While ecstasy might not be physi- the Westfield Chamber Of Commerce spaces at ground level. out of a speeding motor vehicle. cally addictive, it can be fatal. started examining parking improve- So, to achieve a net addition of 500 Since serotonin also regulates hu- If you or someone you know uses ment options. Why? parking spaces, a three level parking man body temperature, ecstasy users ecstasy, you can contact the follow- The core problem is that Westfield deck must be sized for 750 spaces. can fatally dehydrate. ing local institutions: is a fully developed town. It has no This is a severe cost penalty. People who take MDMA can also New Jersey Council on Alcohol- available land to convert to parking The cost to do this is estimated to become depressed if they talk about ism & Drug Dependence of Union lots. Any significant parking expan- be $10-12 million. About $1 million a painful subject while under its in- County, Inc., 300 North Avenue East, sion plan must include the construc- of additional annual revenue would fluence. Nevertheless, depression Westfield, (908) 233-8810. tion of multilevel parking deck(s). be needed to pay for a single deck. usually follows an ecstasy high and Resolve Community Counseling Studies of the past reached the This is about $170 per month for can last for 24 hours after the high Center, 1830 Front Street, Scotch same conclusion. each of the 500 new spaces, assum- ing full use all the time. wears off. Plains, (908) 322-9180 Unfortunately, a parking deck can- AROUND THE ‘WHIRL’…Almost 500 Girl Scouts from all over Scotch Plains MDMA causes sexual inhibitions Drug Abuse Treatment Centers not be made to pay for itself. Each Westfield’s current 1,800 paid lot and Fanwood recently converged on Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch to decrease, and can therefore lead to Information, (800) 333-2294 parking spot would have to generate spaces owned by the town generate Plains for an afternoon of rides, games, food and fun. The event, organized by Girl Scout volunteer Eileen Morris, is an annual fundraiser for the Scotch unsafe sexual encounters. In addi- Drug Abuse 24 Hour Action $150-$200 a month to do that - an about $650,000 per year. With a 500 space deck added, the town owned Plains-Fanwood Girl Scout community, providing the organization with money tion, some ecstasy pills are not pure Helpline & Treatment, (800) 888- unacceptable, and probably politi- for programs planned for the fall. Pictured are Junior Girl Scouts Annie Smith, MDMA; other drugs such as cocaine 9383 cally impossible, increase from the permit base would grow to 2,300. left, and Emily Jones waiting to take a spin on the Tilt-A-Whirl. could be included in the tablets. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High current $30 per month Westfield park- If the added cost for the deck were New Jersey politicians are trying School Guidance Office, 641 ing permit charge. spread over all the lots containing to enact stronger laws against ec- Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, (908) If a bond is passed to make up the 2,300 spaces, the monthly permit stasy dealing. On July 3, Governor 889-8600 difference, about 80 percent of the rate in town for all users would need Whitman signed into law a piece of Westfield High School Guidance cost of one or more parking decks to be raised from $30 per month to a legislation that made the punishment Office, 801 Rahway Avenue, will be borne by the total property minimum of $60 per month. for selling ecstasy in the state equal Westfield, (908) 789-4530 owner base in town. Of that portion, A second deck of the same size HEALTHY MALES & FEMALES 18-60 YEARS OF AGE Needed to Participate in a Clinical Trial

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WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES…Dr. Gerald Glasser, Westfield Foundation President, far left, greets three town residents who were recently named as Foundation Trustees. The Trustees, pictured left to right, are: Ellen Albertson, David Owens and George Lewis. Missing is Trustee Dr. David Molowa. Westfield Foundation Names Four Residents as Trustees WESTFIELD — The Trustees of ate schools. the Westfield Foundation have named He retired from AT&T after 36 four new trustees, all of whom are years of service, where he was the longtime Westfield residents and Manager of Financial Operations. active in their community. He then served for five years as Ellen I. Albertson, a graduate of Branch Operations Review Officer Miss Lauren H. Folger and Michael J. Lessig Daniel A. DeMichael and Miss Allison C. Birchall Westfield High School and Wheelock for First Union Corporation. College in Boston, is a former teacher Mr. Lewis has served as Treasurer at the Brandeis University Labora- for the Westfield Symphony Orches- tory Nursery School. She is pres- tra and the Westfield Tennis Club. He Miss Lauren H. Folger Miss Allison C. Birchall ently an educational consultant in has been an officer of Westfield college guidance. MainStreet and the Westfield Chap- Mrs. Albertson has served as Presi- ter of the Sons of the American Revo- Engaged to Michael Lessig To Wed Daniel DeMichael dent for the Westfield Symphony lution. Dr. Frederick Braun, Jr. and Mrs. Orchestra Guild, Vice President of He is currently a member of the Mr. and Mrs. William F. Folger, Scranton in Pennsylvania. She is Brunswick. the Westfield Symphony Orchestra board of the Westfield Y and is active Jr. of Hawthorne, formerly of West- employed as a second-grade teacher Carol McDaniel Braun of Edison The bride-elect graduated from Board of Directors and Co-Chair- in the Friends of Youth and Family field, have announced the engage- at Franklin Elementary School in have announced the engagement of Westfield High School in 1994 and woman of the Residential Division Counseling. Mr. Lewis and his wife, ment of their daughter, Miss Lauren Westfield. Mrs. Braun’s daughter, Miss Allison Kent State University in Kent, Ohio of the United Fund. Barbara, have two children. Helen Folger, to Michael J. Lessig The future bridegroom received Charlotte Birchall, also of Edison, to in 1998. She is employed by Liz She has also been a Trustee of the David Molowa is a graduate of of Scotch Plains. He is the son of his Bachelor of Science Degree in Daniel Anthony DeMichael of Claiborne, Inc. Educational Fund of Westfield and Westfield High School and the Uni- Mr. and Mrs. James Lessig of Read- 1997 from the University of Brunswick, Ohio. He is the son of Her fiancé graduated from St. served as Vice President of the Temple versity of Richmond. He received ing, Pa. Scranton. He is employed as a credit Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeMichael of Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Emanu-El Sisterhood. Mrs. Albertson his Doctoral Degree from the Medi- The bride-to-be graduated from analyst for the National Bank of Ohio in 1994 and Kent State Univer- and her husband, Dr. Mark Albertson, cal College of Virginia in 1986 and a JCC Reveals Openings sity in 1998. He is employed by E- have three children. Master of Business Administration Westfield High School in 1993 and Canada in Manhattan. George Lewis is a graduate of Degree from Rutgers University in received her Bachelor of Arts De- The couple plan to be married in In Childhood Programs Link Communications. Wesleyan University in Middletown, 1991. gree in 1997 from the University of July of 2001. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish A wedding is planned for the sum- Conn. and attended New York Uni- Dr. Molowa was recently appointed Community Center (JCC) of Central mer of next year. versity and Rutgers University gradu- as Managing Director of Chase Se- New Jersey, located at 1391 Martine curities. Prior to that, he served as Scotch Plains Cannonball House Opens August 6 Avenue in Scotch Plains, has limited Senior Managing Director of Bear openings available in its nursery Registration Is Underway Sterns and Company, Inc. He was SCOTCH PLAINS — The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, lo- employed for several years by Merck cated at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to visitors this school and extended day programs. Programming includes art, math- and Company as a Senior Research Sunday, August 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. For Fall Horseback Riding Biochemist. An exhibit of wedding gowns, dating from 1815 to 1949, will continue ematics readiness, cooking, Judaica MOUNTAINSIDE — Registration especially those who have never rid- He currently serves as a Trustee of to be on display. and computers. Among the many the United Fund and is a member of Costumed docents will give tours of the museum and surrounding class choices are “Wiggles ’n for Fall Troop horseback riding les- den a horse before, are encouraged to sons at the Watching Stable has be- participate. the President’s Council of Emerging gardens. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of Scotch Giggles,” “Jacks,” “Puppet Play- Leaders of the University of Rich- Plains and Fanwood. house” and “Fancy Dancin’”. gun, the Union County Board of Junior Troop, for children ages mond. Dr. Molowa and his wife, For additional information, please Chosen Freeholders has announced. nine through 18, will begin the week Carla Marie, have two children. call Susan Bennett, Early Childhood Classes for beginners through ad- of Tuesday, September 5, and consist David E. Owens is a corporate and Director, at (908) 889-8800. vanced students, as well as adults, of 10 weekly, one-hour lessons. cross-cultural communications con- Kelly School The JCC of Central New Jersey is will be held at the Watchung Stable, Classes are available Tuesday through sultant working with American and a constituent agency of the Jewish located at 1160 Summit Lane in Saturday. international firms on corporate com- of Mountainside. The Adult Troop program, con- munications, strategies and programs Federation of Central New Jersey through his consultancy, Compass and the United Way. New students, ages nine and older, sisting of eight lessons, will include convenient times for those who work. Advisory Services. Irish Dancing He writes executive presentations, It will begin the week of Sunday, Abbot Tile training and collateral materials for Announces The Grand Opening of September 10. corporate clients and works with lan- New participants must bring a birth guage and training organizations as a The New Westfield Studio Elegance, Quality, Service certificate and proof of residence. cross-cultural trainer. He also devel- 100 Elmer Street, Westfield Applications must be presented in ops sponsorship opportunities, espe- person at the stable between 9 a.m. cially in the area of public broadcast- Register Now for September and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. No mail- ing. Locally, Mr. Owens has worked Classes held in in applications will be accepted. Classes will be filled on a first- with the Westfield Downtown Cor- Westfield & New Providence come, first-served basis. Full pay- poration and Westfield MainStreet ment must accompany all applica- in the effort to save Westfield’s Rialto 908~301~0277 Theatre. He has also been a board tions. All students will be required to member of the New Jersey Work- Bernadette Kelly-Liptack, TCRG purchase specified uniforms and hel- shop for the Arts and an adult leader mets. of Boy Scout Troop No. 72. The Watchung Stable is a facility He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan of the Union County Department of University, where he recently com- Parks and Recreation. For further pleted a term on the Alumni Board of PersonalizedPersonalized information, please call the Watchung Directors. He and his wife, Cathy, 732-968-0018 • Colonial Square Mall • US 22 E • Greenbrook Stable office at (908) 789-3665. are the parents of three sons. Dudick & Son HolidayHoliday CardsCards Quality Kitchens & Baths Satisfying Customers For Over 50 years

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Helping Others SCOTCH PLAINS — As part By MARYLOU MORANO the outside, upstairs flooring and new several occasions, they donated the of the Streetscape Improvement Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walls. A deserted house was also bag lunches provided them by Plan being implemented this year WESTFIELD — They could have given a new floor and an abandoned “Young Neighbors in Action” to mansion was spackled and painted. homeless people they encountered in Scotch Plains Towne Centre, gone to the beach or the mall or All three sites will be used for day on the streets of Washington, D.C.. the Scotch Plains Downtown Task worked a few hours at their summer jobs. Perhaps they might have sat by care, homeless shelters and after- Matthew Brinkman, 16, a student Force is offering individuals, the pool listening to CDs or done any school activities when they are com- at Westfield High School thought the families, businesses or local or- ganizations an opportunity to sponsor a bench. The cost of sponsorship is $500 and the sponsor’s name will be displayed on a plaque on the bench. Made of durable recycled materials with dark green metal arms, the benches will match the new pedestrian streetlights and NEW OFFICERS ELECTED…The Garden Club of Westfield’s new officers trash receptacles that will be in- look forward to the start of the club’s 2000-2001 season, which begins in stalled later this year. September. Pictured, left to right, are: Mary Ann Malloy, Second Vice Presi- The number of benches will dent; Pat Volini, Recording Secretary; Jean Partner-Jones, who is beginning depend upon the response the Task her second year as President; Irene Ilaria, First Vice-President, and Jane Force gets from local sponsors, Bischoff, Corresponding Secretary. although there will probably be no more than about 12 benches available for sponsorship. Garden Club of Westfield Anyone interested in sponsor- ing a bench is asked to call Jo Reveals New Officer Slate Ford, Task Force Secretary, at (908) 322-6700, Extension No. 1- WESTFIELD — During a picnic Westfield elected new officers and marking the end of their 1999-2000 chairwomen for their next season. 306, by Thursday, August 31. year, members of the Garden Club of Continuing as President for the second year of her term will be Jean Partner-Jones. Joining her on the NextStep Program to Help executive board will be Irene Ilaria, First Vice-President; Mary Ann Malloy, Second Vice President; Elsie Women Prepare for Work Seastream, Treasurer; Pat Volini, WESTFIELD — The Westfield “back-to-work” outfit and will be Recording Secretary, and Jane Department of Human Services Lo- offered individual hairstyling and Bischoff, Corresponding Secretary. HELPING HANDS…Teenage members of the Youth Ministry at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield cal Assistance Board is reaching out manicure services by local volun- Mrs. Partner-Jones announced the renovate one of several buildings in Washington, D. C. as part of the “Young Neighbors in Action” program. Pictured, to area women who are seeking to teer beauty specialists. following chairwomen of club com- left to right, are: Erin Cockren, Matt Brinkmann, Rob Daurio, Kelly Lane, Aimee Lombard, Youth Minister Patti enter or return to the workforce and Anyone interested in participat- mittees: Awards, Sally Brown; Birds, Gardner, Caroline Page-Katz, Kristin Connors, Katie Schott and Al Roig, adult chaperone. are in need of gently-worn business ing in this program may call Lillian Norma Degnen; Civic Projects, clothing and accessories. Corsi at (908) 789-4079 for eligibil- Nancy Rainville; Planters, Joanne one of the hundreds of things teenag- pleted. trip was a great way to help others. During NextStep Up, to be held ity and appointments. Sullebarger; Conservation and Envi- ers do during the summer. Other youth groups from Connecti- Kate Lechner 15, also a Westfield on Sunday, September 17, from 10 Women interested in donating ronment, Jean Sawtelle; Exhibiting Instead, 16 area high school stu- cut and New York joined the youth High School Student saw the trip as a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community gently-worn suits, blazers, slacks, and Flowers, Jean Glass, and Garden dents, all members of the Youth Min- from St. Helen’s. Throughout the a lot of hard work, yet very reward- Room of the Westfield Municipal skirts, scarves, blouses or other items Therapy, Jane Curtis. istry at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic summer, the “Young Neighbors in ing. Building, 425 East Broad Street in for this event may also contact Ms. Other chairwomen include: Horti- Church in Westfield, spent the week Action” Program will assign activi- Other participants included Kristin Westfield. Corsi. Tax-deductible receipts will culture, Louise Roche; Hospitality, of July 16 in Washington, D.C., lend- ties to 2000 young people at 14 loca- Anton, Dan Caprario, Erin Cockren, Women will be able to select a be issued for all donations. Ottalie Greismer; Library Flowers, ing a hand to those in need. tions across the United States. Kristin Connors, Rob Daurio, An- Lucille Finter; Membership, Lisa The group was participating in Accompanying the group was their drew Elko, Kaitlyn Kavalus, Michael DeHaven; Program, Irene Ilaria; Pub- “Young Neighbors in Action,” a pro- Youth Ministry Coordinator, Patty Kavalus, Kelly Lane, Aimee licity, Jody Melloan; Telephone, Dot gram sponsored by Center for Minis- Gardner, and two adult chaperones, Lombard, Caroline Page-Katz, Ricky New Electronic Resource Archer; Ways and Means, Nancy try Development, under the direc- Al Roig and John Andreski. Roig, Katie Schott and Melissa Roff; Workshops, Ruth Paul and tion of Catholic Charities. All of the “Young Neighbors in Tirone. Jennie Williams. The teens, all from Cranford, Action” volunteers slept on air mat- The group was able to set work Offered to Library Patrons The local garden club, which starts Scotch Plains and Westfield, assisted tresses on the floor in classrooms in aside for one evening to enjoy a AREA — The New Jersey State author, title or key words describing its new season in September, is affili- with the renovations of three build- the Archbishop Carroll High School. sightseeing tour of our nation’s capi- Library has announced that NoveList, a book they would like to read. ated with the Garden Club of New ings. “There was more than enough work tal. They also attended mass at the an electronic readers’ advisory re- The NoveList service provides: Jersey and the National Council of One building, a former crack house, to do,” said Ms. Gardner, who has Basilica of the National Shrine of the source, has been made available Access to over 90,000 titles with State Garden Clubs. was treated to a fresh coat of paint on been the Youth Ministry Coordinator Immaculate Conception. through a partnership between the extensive subject and keyword ac- at St. Helen’s for two years. The Youth Ministry had been plan- According to Ms. Gardner the week ning the trip to Washington, D. C. New Jersey State Library and EBSCO cess. Gala Planned at Armory was very structured, with specific since March. Car washes and bake Publishing. Descriptions and full text review times for working, eating and show- sales helped finance the trip. “NoveList can be accessed through for over 40,000 books. ering. On two evenings, people who At a sending forth Mass the evening our 15 Hub libraries’ connection with Adult fiction reviewed in In Support of Veterans work with the poor and homeless in before their departure, the Reverend the public libraries in their area,” Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, Library Washington, D.C. spoke to the young Larry Fama prayed a special bless- explained State Librarian Jack Journal and Kirkus since 1996. WESTFIELD — Donald F. chase of much-needed transporta- people about their work. ing over the 16 teens. A dinner hon- Livingstone.” Access to children’s and young Mokrauer, President of the Westfield tion for disabled veterans,” Mr. The teens were further able to act oring the young people followed the “The library patron will be able to adult titles. Historical Society, has announced Mokrauer revealed. upon what they had learned when, on Mass. go into (his or her) public library and Author home pages links and that volunteers of the Society have The event is open to everyone. use the service to locate new fiction related fiction Web sites links. started to solicit local merchants and Tickets are $35 per person and tables books on topics of interest to them.” According to the State Library, the organizations for their support in of 10 are available. With a setting The database, described as user- new service is available to patrons of sponsorship, advertising and dona- modeled on a USO canteen, the din- tions for the V2k Veterans 2000 Din- ner dance will feature live music WANTED friendly, allows readers to search for the Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood books in a variety of ways — by and Mountainside libraries. ner Dance. from the 1940s to the present. All The dinner dance will be held on veterans are asked to wear one piece Healthy Type II Diabetics Saturday, November 11, at the of their uniform (if possible). Sacraments are Conferred Westfield National Guard Armory. Brian Mueller, Chairman of the treated with DIET or ORAL MEDICATION The Westfield Historical Society, event, said the Society welcomes the New Jersey Department of Mili- support from anyone who would like to take part in an in-patient clinical trial At St. Helen’s in Westfield tary and Veterans Affairs and the to participate in this program. of an investigational new medication. WESTFIELD — St. Helen’s Ro- chrism anointing. Reserve Officers Association of New For further information, please call man Catholic Church in Westfield The celebration of the sacrament Jersey will host this gala event to Charles Brown at (908) 654-3946. All volunteers will receive study-related medication recently conferred the sacrament of was presided over by the Most Rev- raise funds for veterans’ causes in the and medical care as well as monetary compensation First Holy Communion on 161 chil- erend Dominic A. Marconi and the state and to honor America’s veter- dren. Most Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski ans. Rodriques Preparation took place under the over a two-day period in order to “Specifically, we are raising funds Call 1-800-FOR-CPU3 direction of Kathy Dulan, Directress accommodate all those being con- that will be donated to the New Jer- CONTRACTORS of Cathechetics for the elementary firmed and their families and friends. sey Disabled Veterans for the pur- (1-800-367-2783) grades. Monsignor James A. Burke, Pas- Exterior/Interior Painting tor, and the Reverend Lawrence J. Fama, Parochial Vicar, presided over Scotch Plains Sidewalk Sales Safe Removal of Lead Paint the several sessions necessary to ac- commodate all the candidates and their families. A reception followed On Tap in Towne Centre HEPA Vacuum Sanding in the Parish Center. SCOTCH PLAINS — Summer Swing Quintet will perform on the The Sacrament of Confirmation sidewalk sales will take place in the Village Green on Park Avenue at 8 Deck/Home Powerwashing was administered to 170 candidates Scotch Plains Towne Centre on p.m. as part of the summer concert at the church. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Au- series. Local References Cathechetics Director for the gust 10, 11 and 12, at stores along A children’s show will be held Free Estimates • Fully Insured parish’s Confirmation Program, East Second Street, Westfield Av- prior to the concert at 7 p.m., featur- Linda Attanasio, attested to the can- enue and Park Avenue. ing Joe Paris’ Music Mania. There didates’ completion of the prepara- The Scotch Plains Business and will also be an antique car display. tion classes, as well as their service Professional Association has an- The Farmers’ Market will be held projects, over the course of two years. nounced that special promotions will from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday on The candidates renewed their bap- be offered by many boutiques, gift Park Avenue, featuring “Jersey Fresh” tismal promises during the Mass and, and antique shops, as well as other produce. RODRIQUEZ CONTRACTORS along with their sponsors, were pre- town businesses. For more information, please visit sented in the Journey Groups for the On Thursday, the David Aaron www.VISITSCOTCHPLAINS.com 908.686.6085 Street Vendors Wanted For 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury Law Experience . Personal Injury & Negligence Law Jon M. 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Schmidt of of Westfield, earned a Bachelor of Arts Madeline Matro and Kathryn Rita Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Northwestern Uni- At WHS for Fourth Marking Period Degree with a major in Education at the versity Weinberg College of Arts and Nowicki, all of Westfield, have been University’s Commencement Exercises WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert G. Zontee Hou Matthew Toriello Edward W. Hogan Matthew Simone named to the Dean’s List for the spring on May 14. Sciences in Evanston, Ill. on June 16. Petix, Principal of Westfield High Dan Jan Andrew J. Tucker James Ryan Hogan Carolyn F. Singer semester. A graduate of Westfield High School, William D. Jeans Jessica Smith The son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. School, announced that the follow- Emily Kahn David Ucciferri Megan is the daughter of Mr. and Schmidt, Jr., Alexander graduated cum Zachary was a biology major. He was ing students received Distinguished Daniel R. Kane Alexa Vantosky Richard Kaplan Emily L. Smythe Mrs. Robert G. Corbett. Jennifer is the a member of Chi Delta Chi Fraternity Timothy Kelman Samuel Sobel laude. Honor Roll or Honor Roll status for Adam Karnish Matthew J. Velderman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and received the Edwin Booz Recruit- Allison D. Klass Elizabeth A. Sweeney Westfield Pupils Honored the fourth marking period of the 1999- Ariel B. Kaye Patricia Veltri Stephanie Kolterjahn Jeffrey Tabachnick Matro. Kathryn is the daughter of Dr. ing Award. He was a NROTC squad 2000 school year. James Kennedy Melissa Walsh Lianna M. Kong Lauren Talbot and Mrs. David Edward Nowicki. At University Convocation leader and platoon commander. He David M. Koeppel Alison L. Weinstein also volunteered with Special Olym- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jennifer M. Korecky Sheila J. Tamboli WESTFIELD – The University of FRESHMAN CLASS Paulina K. Kotowicz Amanda M. Wilhelm Nicholas Korn Katherine Trimble pics, and Dance Marathon, a campus Whitney Laird Susan E. Williams Joseph Kukis Esther Van Pykeren Rider University Names Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. recently fundraiser. Zachary worked as techni- Sara H. Ackerman Joshua Lerner awarded Class Honor to Westfield stu- Heather A. Lane Jill Woodbury Kelly Ann Lane Alexis Vigilante Rianna Liss to Dean’s List cal director for A Funny Thing Hap- Sean Adams Albert Lin Jonathan B. Lau Kristin M. Wanca dents at its annual Honors Convocation pened on the Way to the Forum. Francine D. Agnone Orlee J. Maimon Elizabeth Latulippe Sean Wright SCOTCH PLAINS – Rider Uni- on March 19. Joshua T. Lawrence Mun Yin Yeow Evan J. Lee Margaret Wei He plans to attend Naval Flight Of- Gil Arbitsman William Masket Aimee Lombard Kristina Williams versity in Lawrenceville has an- Yair Ghita, Douglas Allen Henry, Katherine E. Lechner Joshua Zucker ficer training in Pensacola, Fla. Alison Bennett Alexandra Maus Shannon M. Look Stephen Wilson nounced that Rianna F. Liss of Caitlin Nish, Jesse David Blumberg, Lori Raj Bhandari Christina Mc Cabe HONOR ROLL Anne Loughlin Tamara Yellin Scotch Plains has been named a Ellen Barer and Amanda M. Kelly all James Madison University Emily Chen Tyler Patla SOPHOMORE CLASS Karen B. Manahan Timothy Young Dean’s List Student in the College earned this recognition. Sean M. Devaney Lauren Pollack Allen Yu of Business Administration for the Names Degree Recipients Dania K. Aguero Matthew Leiz Peter Yu Kenneth R. Diamond Jessica R. Flynn Angela M. Ricci Tara Behr Alex Leong spring 2000 semester. James Madison University in Christopher Ford Tracy Rood Joshua M. Bengal Megan A Lesko HONOR ROLL Graduates Colgate Univ. Harrisonburg, Va. has announced the names of students from the area to re- Toby L. Hershkowitz Katlyn M. Ropars Casey Benson Daisy D. Linares SENIOR CLASS WESTFIELD – Colgate University Elizabeth D. Ambrosia ceive degrees during the spring 2000 Lawrence J. Kao Juhie Tamboli Moa T. Biftu Rui Lu Julianne Mandrillo Harvard College Reveals in Hamilton, N.Y. recently announced Angela W. Kim Cristine Velazco James Bridgeman Anthony Lund Allison L. Archambault Cara L. Matossian commencement exercises. Matthew BrinkmannMary M. Lygate Kathryn A. Bartholomew Lauren A. Mattes that Kenneth R. Diamond, the son of Dr. Melissa N. Diener of Fanwood earned Marisa K. Lau Jordan Warner Graduation of Marcy Beller and Mrs. Martin Diamond of Westfield, Jessica Lee Kelly Yang Erica Cenci Michael Mac Kechnie Annabel Benito Caitlin McGee WESTFIELD – Marcy E. Beller, a a Bachelor of Science Degree. Michael Charmatz Christopher Mackay Adrianne D. Blauvelt Aubrey P. McGovern received the Bachelor of Arts Degree Christine Leiz Alison Yuhas 1996 graduate of Westfield High School, Mark L. Cerefice of Westfield received Charles Z. Chaung Elizabeth A. Madresh Adrienne C. Bogatko Maria D. McGrath from Colgate on May 21. a Bachelor of Science Degree. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Matthew D. Chazanow Timothy Mansfield Michael C. Brunhofer Ariel C. Millman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts De- A graduate of Westfield High School, gree, magna cum laude, from Harvard Shane C. O’Boyle of Westfield gar- SOPHOMORE CLASS Neil Ciemniecki Martta McGlynn Clare E. Cambria Howard Monroe-Gray Kenneth concentrated in History at nered a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Stephen Collucci Katherine McGuiness Kitty Chang Elizabeth A. Morrissey College on June 8. Colgate, achieving the Dean’s List recog- Lauren A. Baeder Mara Judd Marcy, who is the daughter of Mr. and Michael F. Rodihan of Westfield Priya Bhasin Katherine R. Kreil Maureen Cooke Julee Noguchi Jenn-Tyng Chern Jennifer D. Musat nition for his final semester. earned a Bachelor of Business Adminis- Erin Corbett Jeremy Owens Michael J. Ciacciarelli Michael Orlando Mrs. Robert Beller of Westfield, concen- Kenneth will continue his education Alicia Bilheimer Shannon E. Kunath tration Degree. Jacquelyn Cusimano Caroline L. Page-Katz Jessica Coxson Brian C. Osborn trated in English and American Litera- this fall at Vermont Law School in hopes Samantha Bourque-Trieff Jennifer A. Lamont Kevin J. Cutro Michael J. Panza Nicole Crowley Russell W. Oxman ture and Language. She is currently en- Meghan G. Schwarzenbek of Westfield of pursuing a career in Environmental received a Bachelor of Science Degree. Ashley A. Carr Brian J. Levy Hoang Lan Dang Meeta Patel Catherine A. Curran Ki Mun Park rolled as a student in the Radcliffe Pub- Law. Michael Charney David Louie Robert Daurio Lisa K. Paul Stephen Cusimano Kristen E. Pastir lishing Course in Cambridge, Mass. Kristen M. Toriello of Westfield earned Valerie S. Chu Matthew K. Lowenstein Courtney N. Donahue Christine M. Pecoraro Claire De Campo Virginia R. Paynter Kimberly Eide Named a Bachelor of Science Degree. Erin E. Cockren Erin M. Mc Clellan Amy Beth Early Gina Pepe Heather L. Dennis Sarah Pietruszki Megan E. Renart Earns Daniel Deserio Rosanne Palatucci Gregory R. Elliott Elizabeth A. Perrella Jason Dreyer Joshua Ray To Spring Dean’s List Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Rachel Falcone Anura A. Patil Alex Emmet Andrew K. Pidkameny Lindsey El Koury Justin D. Renard Bachelor of Arts Degree SCOTCH PLAINS – Kimberly G. Names Meghann E. McMahon Daniel Finestein Elisabeth P. Salemme Kiera Evans Andrew Pilecki Frank B. Ellis Giovanna Romano WESTFIELD – Hobart and William Eide of Scotch Plains has been named Alexandra F. Fetissoff Kristen Pollock Sara Finestein Kathleen M. Russell-Smith To Dean’s List for Spring Heather B. Fishberg Marie B. Tracy Joseph Fischetti Marian Pomann Timothy O. Flannery Michael Sanocki Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y. has an- to the Dean’s List for the spring semes- WESTFIELD – The University of Amy L. Frank Adam G. Yoffie Bret Fleming Christopher Quackenbush Samuel Fleder Jennifer L. Schembs nounced that Megan E. Renart of ter at Belmont Abbey College in Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Eli Harel David Zorn Christopher Freisen Kevin M. Riley Julia W. Gates Elizabeth C. Schundler Westfield received a Bachelor of Arts Belmont, N.C. Wis. has named Meghann E. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Robert Freundlich Christine Romano David L. Gialanella Karima Shah Degree with a major in English on June Kimberly, a 1997 graduate of Scotch 11 at the college. McMahon to the Dean’s List for the JUNIOR CLASS Pamela Fried Sarah E. Round Shana Golembo Yaron Sigal Plains-Fanwood High School, is the spring 2000 semester. Meghann, who Jonathon Gerson Salman Saeed Allison M. Greene Kathryn M. Solon Megan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julie Cleaves Shawn W. Mc Cabe daughter of Mrs. John C. Eide in Scotch is enrolled in the College of Letters Christopher Gismondi David J. Santoriello Thomas Hanscom Abigail K. Speck Thomas Renart, 3rd. Plains. Jenna Davino Julie M. Muroff Bethany Goldman Scott Satkin Katharine Healy Gabriella Spinnato & Science, is a Westfield resident. Sara Elizabeth Euwer Kate Onishi Elyse F. Goldweitz Rory Schulman Rose Davis Hely George A. Stribling, Jr. Dartmouth College Announces Dartmouth College James Madison University David P. Geenberg Caroline L. Powell Adam Gormley Daniel B. Seeger Megan M. Hobson Neil Talreja Cowburn as Degree Recipient Lisa E. Krieger Joseph Swingle Megan Hein Bree Sherry Yao Young Huang Melissa Tirone WESTFIELD – Adam A. Cowburn Posts Leong Graduation Posts Names of SP Grads Kelley Masterson Daniel J. Weinberg Elizabeth B. Heisler Shaun Simone Frank Ianni Michael L. Todd WESTFIELD – Michael C. Leong Sarah Heitner Brett Snowden David M. Illes, Jr. Luis E. Torres of Westfield, a senior at Dartmouth SCOTCH PLAINS – James Madi- Carolyn A. Matthews Christina Yang of Westfield, a senior at Dartmouth Col- Eric Zimak Katherine Hild Lauren E. Solon Kristen Jacobsen Tanya Tran College in Hanover, N.H., garnered son University in Harrisonburg, Va. Karen Huskey Jessica Ann Speir Brett D. Kahn Michael D. Vaughan a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a lege, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree has revealed that John G. Brzozowski DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Nicole Infantino Laura Starkey Scott Kautzmann Kate Walsh major in Economics on June 11. with a major in English on June 11. and Michelle Lynn Ferrara, both of SENIOR CLASS Hannah G. Israelow Meghan V. Tomlinson Christopher Keenoy Joshua Warren Adam is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scotch Plains, have been named de- Stefanie M. Bistak Valerie E. Griffeth Robyn Jeffries Rosemary Topar Andrew T. Krasovsky Valerie Wicks David Cowburn. Leon Leong of Westfield. gree recipients at the University. Laura Bonavita Julie C. Iannazzone Sheri Jenkins Rachel M. Wagner Stephanie A. Larson Jennifer Woodbury Michelle was named an Honors Brian S. Chiger Heike M. Kasper Daniel R. Kagan Andrea Waksman Lin Li Ines Wu Scholar. She successfully completed Mary Clancy Jason B. Laderman Michael A. Kazazis Thomas Weingarten Rong Liu Turner D. Yevich Westfield Schools’ Computer Aaron L. Klinger Jonathan P. Williams Linda E. Madorma her senior honors project entitled, “Tom Paige E. Corbett Rachel L. Luria Morgan B. Lang Emily G. Yudkovitz Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s Celebra- Telitha Ellis Laura E. MacNeil Miriam Zichlin Expansion Draws Town Support tion: A Choreographic Process” under Jenna C. Ellsworth Maura W. McMahon the study of Theatre and Dance. Christine Genova Amy Ngeow HONOR ROLL WESTFIELD – The Office of School/ which are experiencing an enrollment Lisa R. Goodman Elisabeth Nicol JUNIOR CLASS Community Relations for Westfield Pub- surge. Honor Roll Students Sandra L. Rhein Rachel E. Ackerman Victoria Mc Cabe lic Schools has reported that over 350 “We are grateful for the support of the new desktop computers and more than community in acknowledging the im- HONOR ROLL Jacob D. Albertson Molly Mc Dermott Named at Seton Hall Prep Marisa Anthony Eileen Mc Keever 130 laptop computers will be delivered portance of technology to enhance our WEST ORANGE – Seton Hall Prep FRESHMAN CLASS Ingrid Arnold Breigh Ann Menza to the schools during the summer. educational efforts and prepare our stu- Anthony S. Agresta Allison N. Lemberg in West Orange has revealed the names Christopher Beil Michael J. Meredith As the computers arrive weekly, about dents for the future,” stated Superinten- of students who received Honor Roll Matthew J. Azzara Christopher Lynn Heather R. Berk Leanne M. Meriton 50 older models which are end-of-lease dent of Schools Dr. William J. Foley. Michael Babetski Michele H. Madorma Ellen Debra Bernstein Kristin Messina will be boxed and returned to vendors. In addition, a total of 120 new status for the third trimester. Lauren Bannworth Matthew Marks David A. Bhasin Samantha H. Black Student assistant technicians will start in Macintosh computers will be placed in William Davidson, a junior from Beniam T. Biftu Gregory Matthews Matthew Borchin James P Mitchel mid-July to prepare all new computers third grade classrooms, as part of the Westfield earned Second Honors. Sean Keith Bodayla Christine McGrath Jessica A. Bowers Evan J Molloy for the new academic year. district’s technology plan which outfit- O’Neill, a freshman from Westfield Catherine Bonard Jenise Morgan Brent A. Bramnick Rachel E Moloshok Westfield Technology Director ted fifth grades with technology in 1998 also received Second Honors. Karen D. Brown Rachel Mooney Andrew R. Bridgman Colleen Nika Darlene Nowak reported that 50 laptop and fourth grades in 1999. John Murch, a sophomore residing Megan H. Brown Caroline G. Moore At the intermediate schools, new com- in Westfield, garnered a Commenda- Ryan A. Cahill Jenna Noonan Kevin Buckland Conner Mulvee computers were delivered and ready for Jennie Chang Scott E. Nuzzo workshops for high school teachers the puters are earmarked for science and tion. Brian O’Neill, a Westfield junior Meredith S. Campbell David J. Napiorski received a Commendation. Westfield’s James Charatan Darcy O’Brien Mari Nicole Candelore Christine Nowicki day after they arrived on graduation night. geography as well as the computer labs. Holly Coleman Adam Osborn John O. Carpenter Erin O’Brien She cited the volunteer efforts of Elaine Approximately 30 new personal desk- Anthony Judd, a freshman, also earned Zachary J. Coppa Kaitlyn M. Patella Francesca Chabrier Kelly K O’Brien Slab, Jim Slab, Ann Phillips and two Dell top computers were delivered to Westfield a Commendation. Christian E. Corkery Elizabeth Paynter Elisa Cognetti Denise O’Connor technicians for making the teacher train- High School for use in mathematics, From Scotch Plains, Robert Murphy, computer science and business courses. Marcus Crowley Alexander Pinho Jessica L. Cohen M. Ryan O’Donohue ing possible. a sophomore, and Anthony Urban, a In addition, 134 laptops were ordered All of the technology increases in the Dominique M. Diaz Christine J. Pirot Michael Coriasco Andrew Olsen junior, both received Commendations. Nicole Cunningham Andrew Osborn for high school instructors for use in district are a result of the citizen-ap- Robert Eckman, 3rd Jacqueline Ramalho Fanwood’s Rory Verducci achieved Rodger V. Curlik Kristen Ostrega classroom preparation, administrative proved school budget for the 2000-2001 First Honors. He is a sophomore. Allison M. Edles Daniel N. Rea Kathleen Czap Elizabeth Ottoson tasks and e-mailing. school year. David Eisenberg Matthew Rothstein Ushma Dedhiya Julie E. Phelan Westfield Technology Committee Gregory Engel Zohaib Saeed Charles Dodge Michael J. Pollack FAMILY MATH…A Family Math members Ann Phillips and Carolyn Fleder Lauren R. Federgreen Kathleen Salmon Peggy M. Doerr Jeffrey D. Rachlin Session was recently conducted in the organized the summer volunteers who WHS Teacher Karen Stark Michael Federici Erin E. Salmond Bethany Dresely M. Frances Re Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district. include Carol Wenk, Darielle Walsh, Beth Jason M. Fertakos Kenny Sanocki Tyne Duffy Meryl L. Roche Fourth graders and their parents were Psyhojos, Igal Brenner, Nancy Musat, Jennifer Fleck Kirstyn H. Scaperrotta Alexander Dupre Megan E. Rodd invited to attend the four-week ses- Ellen Anderson, Marie Candelore, Kim Attends Special Conference Ashley Flood Kelly Schmidt Ian D. Federgreen Ricardo Roig sion. Family Math is a program for Rhodes, Kenney Steinbrecher, John Brett Friedman Jacob K. Rosenstein parents and students to learn math WESTFIELD – Karen J. Stark, a plines to develop their Holocaust history Vivian J. Futran Marc Schott Cioffe, Liz Pinheiro, Denise Ricci and social studies teacher at Westfield High teaching skills. Robert A. Fromtling Richard R. Rowe activities together in an enjoyable, Ginny Leiz, as well as student volunteers Mara Ganz Vincent Shen Megan E. Gallagher Christian Santomauro non-threatening atmosphere. It pro- School, will attend the sixth annual Arthur Ms. Stark will work with Museum Maryanne Garry Dmitriy Sheremetyev Erin E. Gibbons Gregory G. Scanlon vides teachers, parents, and students Matt Toriello, Scott Steinbrecher and and Rochelle Belfer National Confer- educators and scholars who will share Eileen M. Gessner Douglas E. Shineman Bradley S. Gillin Aron R. Schatz with positive attitudes about math- Paul Cognetti. ence for Educators at the United States rationales, strategies and approaches for Ali Goldstein Julian D. Siano Cheryl Gordon Farryl Scher ematics and increases parental in- Uncrating older computers for removal Holocaust Memorial Museum in Wash- presenting the history of the Holocaust to Thomas J. Greene Staci Spass Daniel P. Gruen Kathryn M. Schott volvement in their child’s education. from the elementary school libraries was ington, D.C. Ms. Stark is one of 200 students. She will also work with Holo- Timothy Heine Martha Strickland Clifford J. Haldeman Christopher Schwarz Pictured, above, Neil Pratt and his a responsibility for these volunteers. participants selected from over 400 ap- caust survivors with several years of ex- Charles D. Hely Emily N. Suda Kerry Hart Matthew J. Seagull father are involved in one of the Fam- These libraries will receive new comput- plications. perience in speaking about and teaching Samantha Hermann Jason Tammam Nichole A. Herttua Gavin Shulman ily Math activities organized around ers for the school year. About 20 new Established in 1995, the three-day con- about the Holocaust. Eleanor Hodara Randi Siegel Ryan Hoens Christopher Thayer the theme of “Numbers, Probability computers will also be delivered to addi- ference seeks to provide Holocaust edu- and Statistics.” tional sections of fourth and fifth grades cation training to middle and high school Lara D. Rothschild Named instructors around the country. To Dean’s Listing Funded by a gift from the Belfer Foun- WESTFIELD – Lara D. dation in New York, a supporter of Jew- Rothschild of Westfield was recently ish, medical, educational, social service and cultural organizations, the program named to the Dean’s List for the allows teachers from a variety of disci- 1999-2000 academic year at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.

SCHOOL IS NOT OUT FOR PEP STAFF…Westfield Public Schools Primary Enrichment Program’s (PEP) staff gathers following a planning meeting at Jefferson Elementary School where PEP is being held this summer. The special program for first through third graders helps increase language arts skills and builds confidence. The staff represents all six of Westfield’s elementary schools. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Secretary Margaret Driscoll, Wendy Masters, Maureen Hunt, Lauren Folger, Melissa Greenwald and Linda Tridente; back row, PEP Principal Patrick Rooney, Mary Ann Sepe, Pat D’Angelo, Trista Pollard, Karen Salter, Stacey Stanzel, Linda Loesner, Mary Jo Juelis, Bene Graf and Liz Martin. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 9 Hazel Brix, 83, Active in Area Church; – Obituaries – Michael J. Guarino, Sr., 87, Had Been Retired From Westfield School District Mechanical Engineer at Watchung Firm Hazel May Brix, 83, of Scotch Memorial donations may be made Michael J. Guarino, Sr., 87, of Surviving are his wife, Edythe Plains died on Friday, July 28, at the to the Memorial Fund of the Robert A. Ruggiero, 69, Local Judge; North Palm Beach, Fla. died on Fri- Guarino; two sons, Michael J. Baptist Retirement Home in New- Hydewood Park Baptist Church. day, July 21, in Palm Beach Medical Guarino, Jr. and Kenneth R. Guarino; ark. August 3, 2000 Former Mountainside Councilman Center in Palm Beach, Fla. a sister, Katherine Marchesanni; five Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Born in Newark, he had lived in grandchildren and four great-grand- Robert A. Ruggiero, 69, a Munici- Procedures Program at Rutgers Uni- Mountainside before moving to North children. Cranford before relocating to Scotch pal Court Judge in Mountainside for versity in New Brunswick. Palm Beach several years ago. A Mass was offered on Friday, Plains nine years ago. Connie Golembeske, 71 Connie C. Golembeske, 71, of the past 25 years, died on Thursday, He served as a Borough Council- Mr. Guarino had been a mechani- July 28, in the Notre Dame of Mount Mrs. Brix had been an administra- July 27, at his home in the borough. man in Mountainside from 1974 cal engineer with the L & Z Tool- Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls. tive assistant for the Westfield Board South Plainfield died on Saturday, July 29, in Robert Wood Johnson Born in Brooklyn, through 1980, during and-Die Company in Watchung for Arrangements were under the di- of Education before retiring in 1973. he had lived in which time he was 15 years before retiring in 1980. rection of the Norman Dean Home A member of the Hydewood Park University Hospital in New Brunswick. Leonia and Cranford also Police Commis- He attended Newark College of for Services in Denville. Baptist Church in North Plainfield Engineering. August 3, 2000 Born in Newark, she had lived in before moving to sioner, and was a past for more than 40 years, she taught He was a member of the Society of Maplewood and Scotch Plains be- Mountainside in member of the Estelle M. Wright, 83 Sunday school there and served with 1963. He also main- Mountainside Plan- Plastic Engineers. fore moving to South Plainfield 45 Estelle M. Wright, 83, of her late husband, George C. Brix, as tained a residence in ning Board. years ago. Bridgewater died on Sunday, July an advisor to the Senior High Youth St. Thomas, Virgin Judge Ruggiero Fellowship. Mrs. Golembeske was the owner Phillip Perrucci, 86 30, in the Meridian Genesis of Evergard Steel Corporation in Islands. was an honorary sil- Phillip Perrucci, 86, of Scotch HealthCare at the Woodlands in She also served as President of the Besides his posi- ver life-member of Women’s Missionary Society and Linden, which she and her husband, Plains died on Saturday, July 29, in Plainfield. Frank W. Golembeske, started in tion as a magistrate the Mountainside Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Born in Cicero, Ill., she had lived worked at the church as a secretary in Mountainside, Police Benevolent after her retirement. 1962. She retired in 1990, but re- ter in Plainfield. in Florida, New York, Scotch Plains Judge Ruggiero also Association; a Born in Montazzoli, Italy, he came Besides her husband, who died in mained as a consultant. and Elkin, N.C. before moving to served as an alter- founder of the to the United States in 1936, settling Bridgewater in 1999. 1990, she was predeceased by a sis- Surviving, in addition to her hus- band, are four daughters, Leslie nate municipal court Mountainside Pop in Westfield. He moved to Scotch Mrs. Wright had been an office ter, Dorothy B. Stone, and twin in- judge in Westfield Warner Midget Foot- Plains in 1950. manager with Equipment Repair fant sons. Curley, Catherine Smith, Connie Macellara and Tracey Golembeske; and Summit. Judge Ruggiero ball League and an Mr. Perrucci had been employed Company in Piscataway for 10 years Surviving are a daughter, Debora He had main- art teacher for pa- by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board before retiring in 1972. L. Huffman of Claremont, Calif.; two brothers, Mario Bruttaniti and Salvatore Bruttaniti, and six grand- tained a law practice in Jersey City tients with Alzheimer’s disease at of Education in the Maintenance She was a member of the Scotch two sons, Kenneth G. Brix of West Department at Park Middle School children. since 1955, when he was admitted to S.A.G.E. Spend-A-Day, operated by Plains Garden Club and had served Redding, Conn. and the Reverend in Scotch Plains for 20 years before as a Eucharistic Minister at St. A Mass was offered on Monday, the New Jersey, Federal and United the Summit Area Association for James A. Brix of Scotch Plains; a retiring in 1979. Stephen’s Church in Elkin, N.C. July 31, in Our Lady of Czestochowa States Supreme Court Bar Associa- Gerontological Endeavor. sister, Edith B. Gallagher of Whit- tions. He was Past President of the Union He was a member of the Scotch Surviving are two sons, William ing; seven grandchildren and two Roman Catholic Church in South Plains-Fanwood Italian-American W. Wright, Jr. and Robert M. Wright; Plainfield, following the funeral from During the 1980s, he had co- County Municipal Judges Associa- great-grandchildren. owned, with his late father, Charles tion, a member of the Union County Club. a half-brother, Robert Mercier, and Funeral services were held yester- the McCriskin Home For Funerals, Surviving are his wife, Antoinette five grandchildren. also in South Plainfield. Cremation Ruggiero, the Hobart Equipment Bar Association and the New Jersey day, Wednesday, August 2, in the Sales Agency in Jersey City. The State Bar Association. Perrucci; four daughters, Theresa A Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. took place in Rosehill Cemetery in Hill, Donna Perrucci, Clara Perrucci today, Thursday, August 3, in the Hydewood Park Baptist Church. In- company was the top-selling sup- He was Past President of the Holy Linden. and Phyllis Rich, and five grandchil- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church terment took place in Rosedale Me- plier of Hobart supermarket equip- Name Society at Our Lady of Lourdes morial Park in Linden. Memorial donations may be made dren. in Westfield, following the funeral to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, ment in the country at the time. Roman Catholic Church in A Mass was offered on Tuesday, from the Rossi Funeral Home in Arrangements were handled by the Judge Ruggiero received a Mountainside and a member of the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South 120 Kosciusko Avenue, South August 1, in St. Bartholomew the Scotch Plains. bachelor’s degree in commerce and Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield August 3, 2000 Avenue in Fanwood. Plainfield, 07080. Apostle Roman Catholic Church in August 3, 2000 finance from Villanova University in and the St. Thomas Yacht Club in the Scotch Plains. Pennsylvania in 1952. He earned his Virgin Islands. Arrangements were under the di- Louis Caruso Juris Doctorate from Fordham Law Judge Ruggiero, who developed rection of the Rossi Funeral Home in Louis Caruso of Edison died on School in the Bronx in 1955 and the Supermarket National Account Scotch Plains. Monday, July 31, at home. Marie Dempsey, 86, Was Staff Sergeant completed the Rutgers Appellate Sales Program for the Hobart Equip- August 3, 2000 Born in Italy, he had lived in Scotch In Women’s Army Corps During War ment Company, was named “Indus- Plains before moving to Edison 15 Rita Harraden, 83 try Man of the Year” in 1988 by the Elizabeth S. Kelly years ago. Elizabeth S. Kelly of Westfield Marie C. Dempsey, 85, of Cranford A Mass was offered on Saturday, Rita Harraden, 83, of Westfield Southeastern Weights and Measures A heavy construction contractor, died on Monday, July 24, in the Mr. Caruso was the founder and died on Wednesday, July 26, in Union July 29, in St. Anne’s Roman Catho- died on Tuesday, July 25, in Rahway Association of New York State. Bridgeway Care Center in owner of Lumar Enterprises Inc. in Hospital. lic Church in Garwood. Burial took Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Diane Bridgewater. South Plainfield for more than 50 Born in Newark, she had lived in place in the Holy Sepulchre Cem- Born in Rahway, she had lived in Ruggiero; two sons, Dr. Charles F. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., she years before retiring in 1996. Westfield for 12 years before mov- etery in East Orange. Linden before relocating to Westfield Ruggiero and Peter A. Ruggiero; a moved to Westfield in 1945. Surviving are his wife, Teresa ing to Cranford a year ago. Arrangements were handled by the in 1960. brother, Joseph C. Ruggiero; three Mrs. Kelly had been the office Caruso; three sons, Dominic Caruso, Miss Dempsey had been a supervi- Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Surviving are her husband of 60 sisters, Nancy Venuto, Joy Moneuse manager for Rudel Machinery in New Louis Caruso, Jr. and Mario sor for eight years at the former Avenue in Cranford. years, Benjamin J. Harraden; a son, and Mellarie Marra, and six grand- August 3, 2000 York City for many years before Guiducci; five daughters, Rose Presbyterian Hospital in Newark James Harraden of Wickatunk; a children. retiring in 1963. Ditchko, Phyllis Cullen, Tina Caruso, before retiring in 1979. Earlier, she daughter, Diane Gupko of A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. had owned Marie C. Dempsey Tele- John Boyce, 72 She was a member of the Rosary Gina Guiducci and Maryanne Tewksbury, and a granddaughter. today, Thursday, August 3, in Our Guiducci; two sisters, Loretta Cipolla phone Exchange in Newark for eight John Boyce, 72, of Carteret died Society of the Holy Trinity Roman Private services were arranged by Lady of Lourdes Church in and Carmella Abbate; three broth- on Wednesday, July 26, in Overlook Catholic Church in Westfield. years. the Pettit-Davis Funeral Home in Mountainside, following the funeral ers, Dominick Caruso Augustine She served as a Staff Sergeant in Hospital in Summit. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Born in Ludlow, Ky., he had lived Rahway. Interment took place at St. from the Higgins and Bonner Echo Caruso and Giovanni Caruso, and 10 the Women’s Army Corps during Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. Gail Lynch; four grandchildren and in Westfield before moving to Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. grandchildren. World War II. August 3, 2000 August 3, 2000 three great-grandchildren. Carteret eight years ago. A Mass will be offered at 10:30 Surviving are three sisters, Rose Funeral services were held on Sat- a.m. today, Thursday, August 3, in Mr. Boyce had been a truck driver L. Dempsey, Irene Marhold and urday, July 29, at the Dooley Colo- St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Dorothy Smith. for H.P. Townsend and Sons in William H. Parker, 4th, 55, Had Been nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Church in Elizabeth. The funeral Westfield for 35 years before retir- Westfield, followed by a Mass at the will be from the McCracken Funeral ing in 1998. Assistant Fire Chief in Mountainside Holy Trinity Church. Home in Union. He served in the United States August 3, 2000 August 3, 2000 Anne P. Hanigan William H. Parker, 4th, 55, of men. Anne P. Hanigan of Mountainside Navy during peacetime. Surviving are his wife, Annette Colonia died on Thursday, July 27, at Surviving are his wife, Barbara died on Monday, July 31, at home. home. Parker; a daughter, Christine Parker; Born in New York City, she lived in Boyce; four sons, Richard Ray Boyce, Cecil Boyce, Richard Boyce Born in Summit, he had lived in a son, Robert Parker, and a sister, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Mountainside since 1967. Mountainside before relocating to Brenda Rizzi. Mrs. Hanigan was a volunteer with and Keith Boyce; two daughters, Caring & Courteous Service to the Linda Ray Boyce and Donna Jean Colonia 12 years ago. Private services were arranged by the Atlantic Hospice Program in Mr. Parker had been a salesman the Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home Millburn and a member of the Ro- Boyce; four brothers, Curtis Boyce, Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Vernon Boyce, Clydis Boyce and with the Plainfield Roofing and Sheet in Perth Amboy. sary Society at Our Lady of Lourdes August 3, 2000 Ronny Boyce; two sisters, Vivian Metal Company in Plainfield for 10 Roman Catholic Church in years before retiring in 1997. Mountainside. Kyle and Sue Ann Roderick; 12 grandchildren and two great-grand- He was a member of the She was a board member of the Mountainside Volunteer Fire Depart- Doris Bezkorowayny, 71 Occupational Center of Union children. Westfield Services were held on Friday, July ment, where he served as an Assis- Doris Panzer Bezkorowayny, 71, County. tant Chief. of Garwood died on Friday, July 28, 556 Westfield Mrs. Hanigan graduated from Kean 28, in the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, West, in Cranford. Mr. Parker was also a member of at home. Avenue College in Union. August 3, 2000 the New Jersey State Exempt Fire- Born in Frankfurt, Germany, she Surviving are two daughters, 233-0255 came to the United States in 1944. John L. Dooley Arlene M. Benigno and Patricia A. She had lived in Elizabeth, Garwood Hanigan; a sister, Mae Brogan, and Nicholas Wowchuck, 52, Traffic Analyst; and Westfield before returning to Manager two grandchildren. Garwood 13 years ago. A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Captain on Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Mrs. Bezkorowayny had been a tomorrow, Friday, August 4, in Our Nicholas Wowchuck, 52, of Raritan Jersey and the Hunterdon Computer secretary for 20 years with Elb Lady of Lourdes Church. Township died on Friday, July 28, at Club. Ginders in Mountainside before re- Arrangements were handled by the his home. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, tiring in 1996. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Born in Newark, the son of the late Pam Wowchuck; a son, Nicholas J. She was a member of the Deutscher Cranford Street in Westfield. Club of Clark and the Ladies Auxil- August 3, 2000 Nicholas and Janet Wowchuck, he Wowchuck of Hillsborough; a sister, 218 North Avenue had lived in Scotch Plains before Kathie Friesen of Flemington, and a iary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 276-0255 Bayleaf Post No. 6807 of Garwood. DEATH NOTICE relocating to Raritan Township in granddaughter. Charles V. Dooley 1985. A memorial service will be held at Surviving are a son, Eric MAYZETTE STOVER, – re- Mr. Wowchuck was a traffic ana- 8 p.m. today, Thursday, August 3, in Bezkorowayny; a daughter, Karen Manager tired Westfield teacher, died July lyst for Unilever/Calvin Klein Cos- the Robert L. Ford Funeral Home in D. Riordan; a sister, Anny Goldman, 26 in State College, PA. A writer metics in Mount Olive. Flemington. and three grandchildren. and artist, Mayzette volunteered He was a member of the Scotch Visitation will take place today A Mass was offered on Monday, as a docent in museums in NJ and Plains Rescue Squad for 27 years and from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. July 31, in St. Anne’s Roman Catho- PA, as a children’s grief counse- a former Captain and life member, at the funeral home. lic Church in Garwood. Interment lor and by instructing diverse top- and was in charge of disaster mobili- Memorial contributions may be was in Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. ics at schools and prisons. She zation throughout New Jersey. made to the American Cancer Soci- The Dooley Funeral Home, 218 was predeceased by husband Burd He served on the committee of ety and the Scotch Plains Rescue North Avenue in Cranford, was in Funeral planning makes Stover; friend, George Flemington South Estates and was a Squad. charge of the arrangements. 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Check it out on the Web/site! Sports Section - Pages 11-13 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS TUFARO, CHEZ BOTH BANG THREE HITS, FOUR RBI ‘Hot’ Hocus Pocus Befuddles Startled Starlight Cleaners

By DAVID B. CORBIN chopped a single past short, Tavares on an error in left. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times followed with a single and Steve Bowman made a great play for an Fire streaked from the “metal Coffey hacked an RBI single over out in the bottom of the third then sticks” of Hocus Pocus as they be- second. Next, a grounder was grabbed finished the inning by initiating a fuddled a stunned Starlight Cleaners by the third baseman an tossed to second-to-first double play. Then in team, 14-3, in the first round of the second for a force play, but the run- the fourth, Novello added a remark- Scotch Plains Softball League B Di- ner heading to third began walking able snag at the fence in left. vision playoffs at Brookside Park in and was tagged out for a double play. However, Hocus Pocus focused and Scotch Plains on July 24. Hocus, Ollie Androsky punched a leadoff took Starlight to the cleaners with an who poked 20 hits, crossed the plate single for Hocus in the lower half of eight-run fifth, upping the lead to 12- in bunches as they scored 12 of their the first and Barba followed with a 2. Jim Nolan, Barba and Loux all runs in two innings. walk. Loux lashed and RBI single, walked, Chez yanked a two-run Bob Chez and Rock Tufaro led the Chez cracked an RBI double and double down the left field line and Hocus Pocus offensive wizardry with Tufaro tapped an RBI single. As John Tufaro drilled a two-run single. three hits and four RBI each. But Campanelli grounded into a second Randy Tarnofski singled, Mike Carnavale cracked an RBI double, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jeff Martak hopped an RBI single HAVING A GREAT TIME ROOTING FOR THE BEARS…A large contingent of little leaguers from Westfield sure are and Ron Horanko sliced an RBI having a great time rooting for the Newark Bears in their game against the Aberdeen Arsenal on July 27. The Bears single. But the reign of terror ended growled with four home runs and won, 6-4. on that play when the relay from center went to Bowman, who in turn fired home to nail another potential score. Starlight’s final run arrived in the Newark Bears Offer Fabulous sixth when Tavares singled and scored on Coffey’s single to center. Then Hocus Pocus immediately matched the run when Barba and Loux singled, Fun, Family Entertainment Chez walked and Tufaro lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to left. By DAVID B. CORBIN World Series crown in 1946. somewhat of a well-kept secret but is Androsky showed that Hocus Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Down the first baseline sits a play gradually getting more recognition. It Pocus could also field by making a Wide-eyed children – and adults – area for youth birthday parties where is definitely a wonderful place for fine running catch in left field in the experienced an evening of fine fam- children can mingle with Bear mas- friends and family to spend the evening seventh inning. Then in the eighth, ily entertainment as they watched cot Rip ‘N Ruppert. And for the or afternoon. Go see the Bears! teammate Loux, at short, initiated a the Newark Bears AAA baseball team adults, overlooking “The Den” is Fred Lecomte – Sports/Sales – of second-to-first double play. use the long ball to subdue the Aber- Rick’s Upper Deck, named for former The Westfield Leader and The Times Hocus added the final run in the deen Arsenal, 6-4, in Atlantic League bottom of the eighth when Barba North Division action at Riverfront singled and moved to third on a Stadium – “The Den” – in Newark on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times single by Loux then scored on an SELECTING HIS PITCHES…Jeff Mantak of Hocus Pocus selects his pitches July 27. Rising stars Peta Ramirez before hacking a single past short. RBI sacrifice fly from Chez. But smacked two home runs and Bobby Starlight shortstop Bowman grabbed Hill and Rolo Avila each cracked one teammates Steve Barba and Wayne (Tom Quinn)-to-short (Bowman)-to a grounder, tagged second and tossed to give the exuberant fans a thrill. Loux also had three hits apiece with first (Bill Blitz double play, Chez to first for another double play. Interestingly, a large contingent of Barba reaching base all five times scored the fourth run. Only Bill Mariani reached base in Westfield Little Leaguers, with their safely and scoring four runs. Neither team scored in the second the ninth with a single to left as baseball uniforms on, just happened Starlight got offensive success from but Novello made a brilliant running Starlight’s glow dimmed then disap- to be available to have their picture John Tavares, who banged three catch in left, then Starlight shone peared into total darkness. taken with Bear star Ozzie Canseco. singles, and Mike Novello, who with another run in the third. Novello Starlight Cleaners 101 001 000 3 The gracious Canseco, who happened ripped a triple and a single. However, battered a triple to right and scored Hocus Pocus 400 081 01x 14 to lead the league at the time in home the most glittering flickered from the runs with 30 and RBI with 86 while gloves of shortstop Mike Bowman maintaining a .312 batting average, and Novello in left field, who com- signed many autographs and shook bined to pull off seven spectacular Clockwork Orange Tops their hands. plays. Canseco is on the verge of breaking The Cleaners began action with a the Atlantic League’s single season run in the top of the first and could Temple Emanu-El, 14-1 home run record of 33 set by Juan have added more if it were not for a Thomas of Atlantic City in 1998. Also, base-running mental lapse. Bowman By STEVEN KRAKAUER cracked a single through the hole at Ozzie needs eight RBI to tie a Bears’ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times short. Mike Feldman, who finished franchise record and 17 to tie the At- Clockwork Orange crushed 2-for-3 and scored Emanu-El’s only lantic League record of 103 RBI. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Temple Emanu-El, 14-1, in JCC run, knocked into a double play that Riverfront Stadium has a seating ON THE VERGE OF A RECORD…Ozzie Canseco of the Newark Bears is Men’s Softball League action on was just inches away from being a capacity of 6,200 and there are no surrounded by a host of happy Westfield 11-year old little leaguers. Canseco is July 30 at Tamaques Park in West- triple play. bad seats surrounding the “The Den”. on the verge of breaking the Atlantic League home run and RBI records. field. The Orange advanced their In the Clockwork bottom of the All seats are extremely affordable New York Yankee catcher and slug- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood contrib- record to 4-5 while Emanu-El de- second, Bob Vogel – 2-for-4 with and a family of four need not to take ger Rick Cerone who is the club uted to this article. scended to 1-8. two runs and an RBI – doubled and out a loan for a fun-filled evening. owner and president. Bears Home Games: The game quickly shot into scored on an error. Additionally, ample parking abuts Courteous, smiling and helpful (August 3 through August 28) Clockwork’s favor as they ticked In the bottom of the third, a col- the stadium – also affordable – and employees create and perpetuate a 8/3 Nashua Pride 7:05 PM out a 13-1 lead after the fourth in- lision in left and an error in center access is quite easy by car or NJ relaxed atmosphere. And, of course, 8/4 Nashua Pride 7:05 PM ning, with much thanks to the hot put the first two Clockwork run- Transit, PATH or Amtrak. Also, no game would be complete without 8/5 Atlantic City Surf 6:05 PM bat of Dave Sanders who nailed a ners on base. Three more runs shuttle service or bus is available. hot dogs, hamburgers and soda which 8/6 Atlantic City Surf 1:35 PM three-run homer in the first. That trampled the plate with much thanks Speaking of fun-filled evenings, is available. 8/7 Atlantic City Surf 7:05 PM homerun trot was part of a seven- to timely hitting by Brian The Eagles’ Nest terrace picnic area, Adding to the enjoyment, during 8/11 Long Island Ducks 7:05 PM run spurt for the Orange. Aronowitz and Ira Fishberg. with a capacity of 236, is nestled every game are on-field promotions. 8/12 Long Island Ducks 6:05 PM On the pitching side, Ed Bartosik Aronowitz finished 4-for-4 with down the third baseline and is per- 8/13 Long Island Ducks 1:35 PM This particular evening featured a 8/22 Somerset Patriots 7:05 PM pitched marvelously, giving up no four singles while Fishberg was 2- fect for group functions. Also near diamond ring hunt for women where 8/23 Somerset Patriots 7:05 PM earned runs (the only Emanu-El run for-4 with an RBI and a run. the Eagles’ Nest is a mural com- a diamond ring was buried some- 8/24 Somerset Patriots 7:05 PM came in on an error in the first), and In the fourth, Emanu-El once again memorating the Newark Eagles of where in the infield dirt. The ring was 8/25 Bridgeport Bluefish 7:05 PM pitching a complete game. Also, got two hits but, once again, could the National Negro League, who uncovered by one very happy girl. 8/26 Bridgeport Bluefish 6:05 PM great fielding on the Orange side not convert. The Orange, however, captured the National Negro League Riverfront Stadium has indeed been 8/27 Bridgeport Bluefish 1:35 PM kept Emanu-El’s bats in check. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times rocked Emanu-El for two more runs, NAILED AT HOME…Starlight In the top of the first, Temple led valiantly by Rob Cherkes’ steam- catcher Jaime Barge tags out Ron Emanu-El got a runner on first with roller triple. Horanko as he attempts to take home. a base-on-balls, then Lew Cohen Pitching prevailed in the fifth, N. Providence Redwood Fells then Emanu-El, with two runners on and no outs in the sixth, were cut short when Orange ace Bartosik Hot Club 40 Hammers slammed the door. Then, Clock- work clanged out another run when Berkeley Heights Core, 22-6 Sanders slapped his third hit and eventually scored on an Andy By FRED LECOMTE felling by whacking doubles. Tom Mike Darling, Andy Marion, Para- Weary Old Stars, 11-4 Novick single. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cronin ripped an RBI single and dise and Dave Wright bashed away Temple Emanu-El was sent down Redwood of New Providence over- Tom Kline “kracked” a two-run with combinations of singles and By STEVEN KRAKAUER the seventh. Two hits brought run- in order in the seventh to end the powered Core of Berkeley Heights double. The savage Redwood slugfest doubles. Brothers Mike and Matt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ners to second and third and up came game. Gary Goldfarb finished 3-for- 22-6 to win the semi-final round in continued their bludgeoning when CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 No nail biter here as Club 40, Adler, who nailed a two RBI double 3 with a double, and Cohen finished the A Division of the Men’s Tri- truly relaxed after zooming to a 9-0 to bring his stats for the day to 1-for- 2-for-3. Town Slow Pitch Softball Playoffs lead by the fourth inning, held off a 4 with three RBI. However, the Old After the game, Fishberg com- on July 24 at Memorial Field in diminutive late-inning sparkle by the Stars could add no further glitter. mented, “We fielded well, we had Berkeley Heights. Earlier, Redwood Old Stars to win, 11-4, in JCC Soft- Club 40 got tremendous help from timely hitting, and our pitching was with a record of 18-3 defeated 15-8 ball League action at Tamaques Park their “Alan” trio. Alan Sworsky, great. This was the second game in a Core, 18-3, then fell 8-7 in extra in Westfield on July 30. Club hurler Kaufman and Dubinsky combined to row where our pitcher recorded no innings. Jay Tepper obscured the Old Stars’ go 6-9 with four RBI and four runs earned runs.” Core captain Bill Candiloros’ pre- hopes by yielding only two runs in scored. The mood was still pleasant on game strategy was relatively simple. six innings. After the game, Kaufman mod- Temple Emanu-El’s sideline, as they “I’m coming in with Chet West, play- The first inning brought success estly handed the spotlight over to the joked around saying, “make sure you ing in his 10th year sporting a 1-0 early for the “Club”, as Alan Kaufman pitching and away from his homer as get my stats right.” record. We need to keep the other and Bill Streep each knocked in an he said, “We had very good pitching Temple Emanu-El 100 000 0 1 team in the ball park while not allow- RBI. Then in the third, player/coach CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Clockwork Orange 713 201 x 14 ing them to pull the ball here.” Kaufman stepped up to the plate for Unfortunately, for Core, the ag- the second time and clobbered a two- gressive Redwood offense demon- run homer which would be part of a strated their awesome power, pulling five-run third for Club 40. the ball at will while running the The Old Stars could not get even bases at every opportunity. a flicker until the fifth inning when “Big Lumber”, came out smoking the first two batters reached base with a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the with errors. Then, the ever-danger- first inning on a single by Rob Dav- ous Ron Brachman, who finished 1- enport, a double by John Egan and a Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times for-4 with two runs scored, came to two RBI single by Russ Davidson. NAILED OUT AT THE PLATE…Core’s Scott Reddy is in the process of sliding the plate and received an RBI on a Core responded with a solo home into the glove of Redwood catcher Andy Marion. fielder’s choice. Next, Matt Kasper, run from Scott Reddy in the second. battling a hamstring pull while play- Then Redwood added two runs in the ing left field in the third inning, bottom of the second when Tom Kline Auto Collision gritted his teeth and limped out a ripped a double and scored, then Art single. Then Arman Adler lofted an Paradise clobbered a homer into the Center, Inc. RBI sacrifice fly to left to score trees in left upping the score to 4-1. Brachman. Core responded with two runs in Complete Collision Service Center Unsympathetic, Club 40 kept up the third. Tom Governale doubled their scoring spree with a run in their and Chet West lashed a RBI triple. E-Z Direct Network half of the fifth. After another near Then West hobbled home on a Brian perfect inning by Tepper, Club 40 Dooley single. Computerized Direct Billing To All Insurance Companies scored another run in the sixth to Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times But the Core was cracked when make the score 11-2. BIG, BIG THREAT AT THE PLATE…Orange man Dave Sanders takes a the Redwood “thunder lumber” im- Precision Repairs Free Estimates Club 40 brought in closer, Ken mighty swing and delivers a three-run homer like Clockwork. The JCC mediately followed with 11 huge Simon, to finish off the Old Stars in Clockwork Orange men clocked Temple Emanu-El, 14-1 runs. Egan and Davidson began the 401 South Elmer Street, Westfield • 908-233-2651 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Men’s 50+ Softball League Results: The Office 20, Union Center National including a three-run HR and John Miller Bank 5 pitched an excellent game. Dennis Kosowicz (4 hits, HR), Teo Nilsen Detective Agency 15, The Of- Fernandez (4-for-4) and Armand Salvati fice 14 had three hits, including a home run for Bob DeBellis and Mike Volpe (2 hits the Office. and a 2-run HR each), Phil Spinelli (3 Nilsen Detective Agency 12, Rehabco 11 hits), Al Theresa (3 hits, including the Frank Ciampi and Jerry Hettrick had winning RBI), Frank Ciampi, Jerry three hits each and Lenny Yenish, Phil Hettrick (2 hits each) played well for Spinelli, Jerry Barret, Lou Kruk and Jim Nilsen. For The Office, Chip Weiss had Venezia had two hits each for Nilsen. a three-run HR, Larry Rehak, Teo Pioneer Transport 13, Haven Savings Fernandez, Tony Oliva and Armand Bank 12 Salvati had 3 hits each. Bill Richie and George Merlo had Legg Mason 11, Union Center Na- three hits each and George Louhier and tional Bank 4 80-year old Tony Menafro had two hits Legg Mason clinched their division MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Orioles recently won the Westfield Major each for Pioneer. title as Jack King went 3-for-3, with WINNERS ALL AROUND…The Howmedica Osteonics foursome (of Allendale) League Championship by defeating the White Sox, 7-5. Pictured, left to right, multi-hit support from John Geoghegan, along with Bobby Thomson of Watchung, the former New York Giant best are: front row; Ross Abramowitz, Mike Diaz, Nick Barba, Alex Zierler and Marion Jacobson Roofing 16, Comcast Cablevision 15 Henry Barnes, Bill Kowalczyk and Bob known for his “Shot Heard Around the World” in 1951, prepare to play a round Tommy Layton; back row, coach Tom Layton, Sean Sullivan, Jeff Perrella, Sean Clark. at the second annual Bobby Thomson Arthritis Foundation Celebrity Golf Ferro, Tom Kent, Alex Lewis, Dan Dickson, Tad Walsh and coach Herman Diaz. For Comcast, Dom Deo, Pat Sarullo and Ron Virgilio had 3 hits each and Bottoms Up 16, Antones Pub & Grill 15 Classic at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. The June 12 event, which Frank DiMartino, Art Kopacz, Tom also included sports greats Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto and Dave DeBusschere, (As of July 30) raised nearly $90,000 for the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter’s WTA Womens Singles Lombardi, Steve Mihansky and Norm 50+ DIVISION 1: WTA Women’s Doubles Stumpf had 2 hits each. quality of life programs and arthritis research. Pictured, left to right, are: Dr. TEAM W L Rich Seldes, Dr. John Mani, Bobby Thomson, Dr. Steven Nicholas, and Ned Tennis Ladder Told: Tennis Ladder Told: Legg Mason 26, Crest Refrigeration 2 Antone’s Pub & Grill 16 3 Lipes, President, Howmedica Osteonics, and Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey The standings of the Westfield Tennis Gary Faucher belted a Grand Slam Comcast Cablevision 17 4 Chapter Board Member and Event Chair. Association Women’s Singles Ladder Shown below is the current standings home run, Bill Kowalczyk had three hits Nilsen Detective Agency 15 5 of teams as of July 31. The number in Bottoms Up 11 8 as of July 30 are listed below. Forty-one Union Center Nat. Bank 6 13 matches created some upsets and changes parenthesis is the number of matches in the standings. New players are en- each team has played. Teams are re- 50+ DIVISION 2: CSH Lightning Wheels Win couraged to make as many challenges as minded that the only valid reason for TEAM W L possible during August. Any players delaying or declining a challenge is if Legg Mason * 12 6 having trouble arranging matches should the team already has two matches sched- Marion Jacobson Roofing 8 11 Jr. National Wheelchair Title uled for the reporting period. The Office 5 15 call Jean Power. Players can access Rehabco 3 14 weekly updated standings (as well as The next reporting period will end MOUNTAINSIDE: Children’s Spe- Jillian Marks of Springfield won a gold Crest Refrigeration 2 16 cialized Hospital’s (CSH) Lightning medal in the shot put and placed second Matches Played) on WTA’s web-site: August 13. Ladder playoffs will begin (* Clinched Title) www.westfieldnj.com/wta by clicking September 5 and finals will be played no Wheels has returned home from the 17th in javelin and discus. In swimming, she later than September 24. If you will not 60+ DIVISION: annual Junior National Wheelchair won gold medals in the 50 freestyle, 50 on Women’s Singles (under Ladders), TEAM W L then Standings, then Recent. be available during this time please no- Championships as the number one large breaststroke and 50 butterfly. On the LA Law 11 2 team (12 or more athletes) team in the track, she finished third in the 800 and Further information about rules or tify Ladder Coordinator Karen Dorne Mangel’s Realtors 10 2 joining the ladder is available by calling (908) 233-6075. United States for the sixth consecutive 400-meter events. Pioneer Transport 9 7 year. For further information about the Jean Power at (908) 654-7418 (or e-mail 1. Goldberg/Cohen (10) Il Giardino Restaurant 3 10 at [email protected]). The next 2. Thomsen/Hanson (5) Haven Savings Bank 1 12 The Lightning Wheels 16 team mem- Lightning Wheels program, please con- reporting period will conclude at 8 p.m. 3. Matino/Britt (6) bers set 32 national records while amass- tact Trisha Yurochko at (908) 301-5424 Sunday, August 13. Because of the in- 4. Masterson/Dreyer (8) ing 116 medals including 71 gold, 26 or visit the CSH Web site at creased volume of matches played each 5. Power/Mitchell (7) silver and 19 bronze in track, field, sla- www.childrens-specialized.org. day, match scores should be reported 6. Dorne/Karnish (8) lom, pentathlon and swimming. 7. Krest/Berkower (7) Redwoods Fell The event featured 199 athletes from within 24 hours (week-end scores by 9 8. Bender/Zoidis (11) WTA Men’s Singles p.m. Sunday) to J. Power. 32 states, Australia and Germany. Areas 9. Gordon/Hodges (11) of competition included track, field, pen- 1. Cindy Fechter 25. Mimi Fritz 10. Pecker/Mack (10) BH Core, 22-6 tathlon, slalom, swimming, table tennis, Tennis Ladder Told: 2. Wendi Cohen 26. Pat Page 11. Golberg/Erlich (8) Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times 12. Fisher/Pomerantz (12) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 weightlifting and archery. Congratulations to Bing Herbano (win- 3. Deirdre Hewett 27. Ellen Smith HEAVY LUMBER…Redwood’s John Two Lightning Wheels champions, 4. Karen Dorne 28. Rita Winnicker 13. Clevenger/Barabas (7) ner), Robert Errazo, Chris Callahan and Egan swings some heavy lumber Pappio then each launched home run Jessie Galli of Belle Mead and Cheryl Rich Robins (semi-finalists) in our very 5. JoAnn Purdy 29. T. Tamborlane 14. Barber/Berkower (2) against Core. 6. Liz Mitchell 30. M. Gundrum 15. Leong/Zorn (7) blasts stacking the lead to 15-3. Leitner of Toms River, are paralympians exciting “New Millennium Tourna- 7. Rosemarie Kulp 31. J. Sweetwood 16. Forman/Tucker (8) Core came back with three runs on and will represent the United States in ment”. The Tournament Director would 8. Jean Power 32. C. Clevenger 17. Verchick/Rickles (10) WTA Men’s Doubles a double by John Haddad and RBI Sydney, Australia, at the Paralympics also like to recognize Peter Magierski, 9. Clara Karnish 33. Carole Smillie 18. Kulp/Brotman (6) singles by Rick Beggs, Bill Games in October. They will both com- Mike Gonella, Dave Ferio, Ty Lamchak, 10. Sherri Bender 34. Suzanne Minken 19. Healey/Freundlich (6) Tennis Ladder Told: pete in track events. Doug Shineman, Tom Shannon and Jim 11. Evelyn Matino 35. Diane Barabas 20. Marino/Descali (6) Candiloros and Scott Reddy. But 21. Britt/Coleman (7) The Men’s Doubles race is heating up. Redwood demonstrated no sympa- C. J. Dodge of Westfield took third Bender for their excellent performances! 12. Maria Iarochenko 36. T. Wasilewski place in shot put, javelin and discus. 13. Andrea Krest 37. Diane Fleming 22. Donahue/Spector (3) While the top-two teams remain the thy in the fourth as the entire lineup Please challenge Peter Magierski who 14. Helaine Wasserman38. Liz Fischer 23. Antonelli/Kline (6) same, there’s been a shakeup in the rest just joined our ladder at (908) 928-0069. 24. Ryan/MacDonald (1) contributed seven more runs to seal WTA Mixed Doubles Magierski needs 7 matches more to 15. Janice Honymar 39. Terry Palmer of the ladder. Each team needs to play at Core’s fate. 16. Kristen Kolek 40. Anne Colucci 25. Bernstein/Shusman (4) least 8 matches before Labor Day to qualify for the Labor Day playoffs. The 17. Lisa Berkower 41. A. MacRitchie 26. Kielar/Wilhelm (6) After the game, Redwood pitcher sixth reporting period resulted in some 27. DeSantis/Spiegal compete in the post-season tournament. Tennis Ladder Told: 18. Janet Cornell 42. Linda Coleman Two teams have already qualified. The Dave Wright said, “We knew we had Below are the standings of the WTA dramatic reshuffling in our top ladder 19. Kathy O’Neill 43. Lisa Alter 28. Shineman/Bartok to come out and hit to win the game. standing positions. 20. Deirdre Gelinne 44. Clare Minick 29. Herringer/Marks next marking period ends on August 13 Mixed Doubles Ladder as of July 30. 21. Marci Fisher 45. Rikke Thomsen To report scores, call and leave a They play a tough game but our bats The next match reporting period ends on 1. Robert Errazo(14) 25. Alex Winnaker(2) 22. Michelle Fine 46. S. Machlowitz message for the Men’s Doubles Ladder were smoking and when that hap- August 13. Number of matches played 2. Vince Camuto(13) 26. Ross Errazo(5) 23. Leslie Streit 47. Jan Velasco Bernstein Takes Two at (908) 317-0001. The Westfield Ten- pens, we’re really tough to beat.” to date are listed next to each team. 3. Chris Callahan(6) 27. Devin Power(4) 24. Shari Schuster 48. Kellie Coleman nis Association Website at Wright added, “I just tried to be Teams are reminded they must complete 4. Gary Wasserman(6) 28. Dave Ferio(7) www.westfieldnj.com/wta can also be 8 matches by Labor Day to qualify for 5. Tom Shannon(6) 29. Steve Satkin(10) PUBLIC NOTICE Medals in Track consistent, throwing strikes while 6. Mike Gonnella(11)30. A. Ross(10) used to check ladder standings and re- minimizing the walks. You try to the playoffs. Match scores should be 7. Steve Parker(3) 31. Budashewitz(6) Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won a cently played matches. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD keep them off balance, allowing reported to (908) 317-0001. Information 8. Russ Finestein(7) 32. Jeff Sobel(1) pair of medals at the Philadelphia Mas- for Westfield residents including appli- PLANNING BOARD ters Championships at Germantown (Rankings as of July 30) them to hit your pitch, which is 9. Frank DeSantis(17)33. D. Rainville(6) Notice is hereby given that on August 23, cation forms, ladder rules, matches 10. Allan Yu(4) 34. Tyun Diep(4) Academy on July 30. Representing the 1 Shineman/Shineman 5 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the 2 DeSantis/Callahan 6 quite difficult to do, because there played and current standings for all WTA 11. Chris Camuto(8) 35. Donald Dohm(2) Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Shore Athletic Club in the 65-69 age 3 Gonnella/Wilhelm 6 isn’t too much you can do with slow ladders, and upcoming events can be 12. Jason Sprung(2) 36. Chris Wendel(8) Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood group, Bernstein won the 800-meter run 4 Bender/Parker 8 pitching.” obtained from the WTA Website: 13. Ty Lamchack(8) 37. M. Sanaman(4) Planning Board will hold a public hearing to in an outdoor season’s best time of 2:46.8. 5 McGlynn/Aliche 8 Core catcher Haddad sharing his westfieldnj.com/wta. 14. Simon Lee(9) 38. Ernie Jacob(4) consider the appeal of Exxon Corp. for pre- Returning to the track an hour later in the 6 Dreyer/Matthews 6 15. Jaime Celorio(3) 39. Alan Lo(2) liminary and final site plan (74-6) and use 400 meter dash, Bernstein placed third 7 Satkin/Finestein 6 views on Redwood’s upcoming 1. Douglas/Douglas (6) 16. Steve Kreutzer(2) 40. Barney Veres(6) and bulk variances from the requirements of with a year’s best 1:09.1. First was his 8 Rachman/Panza 3 championship series said, “I’ve been 2. Britt/Britt (6) 17. John Mancini(5) 41. H. Coleman(3) Chapter 93 of the Code of the Borough of teammate Alex Johnson (1:07.7) and 9 Gazdak/Gazdak 6 around this game for about 18 years, 3. Shineman/Shineman (7) 18. Weldon Chin(11) 42. Ted Moss(2) Fanwood and from the provisions of sub- 19. Jim Osislo(5) 43. David Ellner(3) second was Walter Palmer (1:08.9) 10 Gibbons/Murphy 5 let me tell you, those guys have been 4. Bender/Bender (10) paragraphs 93-34 (use) (car/truck rental 11 Cappiello/Cascone 3 5. Karnish/Karnish (9) 20. Allan Chou(8) 44. P. Magierski(1) business); 93-15 (bulk) (Exxon free stand- 12 Yu/Yu 2 playing together for awhile and I 6. Page/Aliche (7) 21. Peter Yu(4) 45. D. Armstrong(3) ing price sign with Hertz ancillary/Penske PUBLIC NOTICE 13 Rosenberg/Schurig 2 truly believe they are one of the best 7. Honymar/Mancini (4) 22. Rohan Douglas(4) 46. Mike Walters(3) truck); 93-15 (bulk) (leasing portable teams ever in this league during that 8. Myers/Darmanin (5) 23. Jim Bender(14) 47. R. Bilotti(1) Snaplock signs - one on South Avenue and UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 9. Buckman/Buckman (1) 24. Lawrence Seltzer(4)48. Joe Donnolo(2) OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS time span. Old Glory is a tough team, one by Terrill Road); 93-15 (bulk) (portable 10. Veres/Veres (4) *Please note Simon Lee’s and Joe diesel Snaplock price sign next to Exxon NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD but the way Redwood is going right 11. Wilhelm/Wilhelm (5) price sign) on the property at 2 South Av- Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS now, no one is going to touch them. 12. Bernstein/Bernstein (5) Donnolo’s standings were adjusted for enue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD It’s going to be a battle!” 13. Hudelson/Gazdak (7) reporting errors. Block No. 56 Lot No. 1 on the Fanwood Tax Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 14. Coleman/Coleman (1) Map. has awarded a contract without competitive Public Notice is hereby given that the 15. Clevenger/Clevenger (2) All interested persons may be present and bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE 16. Chou/Chou (2) WTA Men’s Masters heard. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to has awarded a contract without competitive The file pertaining to this application is N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and bidding as a professional service or extraor- SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE available for public inspection during normal the resolution authorizing it is available for dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Tennis Ladder Told: business hours from the Secretary of the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE The Men’s Masters Tennis Ladder Board at the Administration Offices of the the Board. the resolution authorizing it is available for DOCKET NO. F-15542-98. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, results as of July 30 are listed below. The Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine RESOLUTION NO.: 932-2000 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AWARDED TO: Princeton Health Care number of matches completed are listed Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. the Board. PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN R. CHAMBERS, ET DOCKET NO. F-12660-98. next to each player. The next reporting Gary Strassberg Insurance Co., 746 Alexander Road, RESOLUTION NO.: 899-2000 AL, DEFENDANT. WMC MORTGAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF Exxon Corp. Princeton, New Jersey. AWARDED TO: PMK Group, 629 Spring- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, vs. JAMES RONALD CURRY; ATLANTIS period ends on August 13. 2 South Avenue SERVICES: A professional Liability Policy field Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey. DATED MAY 15, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGE CO., INC., ETALS., DEFEN- 1. Mike McGlynn (7) Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 for Dr. Raymond Lanza. SERVICES: To provide Environmental MORTGAGED PREMISES. DANT. 2. Dewey Rainville (6) 1 T – 8/3/00, The Times Fee: $30.60 PERIOD: May 1, 2000 - April 30, 2001. Engineering Services for the proposed Po- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 3. Hugh Colemen (2) COST: $7,977.24. lice Headquarters and Forensic Lab Facility. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF 4. Len Albanese (2) PUBLIC NOTICE M. Elizabeth Genievich COST: $36,800. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- MORTGAGED PREMISES. 5. Irwin Bernstein (5) Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 6. Joe Gazdak (4) SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Clerk of the Board Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 7. Donald Dohm (1) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- Charles Carl (moved) CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth Ted Moss (0) DOCKET NO. F-10224-98. PUBLIC NOTICE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on FLEET MORTGAGE CORP. F/K/A SHERIFF’S SALE ders must have 20% of their bid available in WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- PUBLIC NOTICE FLEET REAL ESTATE FUNDING CORP., SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE cash or certified check at the conclusion of GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the PLAINTIFF vs. CECIL CHAMBERS; CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SHERIFF’S SALE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DOCKET NO. F-4220-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The judgment amount is EIGHTY FOUR ders must have 20% of their bid available in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PENNYMAY MOY, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-15832-98. THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY cash or certified check at the conclusion of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. JOSE L. GONZALEZ, ETALS., BANK UNITED, PLAINTIFF vs. EIGHT & 59/100 ($84, 548.59). the sales. DOCKET NO. F-19905-99. DATED MAY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF DEFENDANT. HERMENEGILDO D. PEDROSA, ET ALS, All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, The judgment amount is EIGHTY SIX CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. with the buildings and improvements thereon THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY & SECURITIZATION LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED MAY 9, 2000 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, erected, situate, lying and being in the City of FOUR & 77/100 ($86,124.77). DONALD W. GABLE, SR., ET AL., DE- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MAY 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New All that certain tract, lot and parcel of land FENDANT. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Jersey. lying and being in the Town of Westfield, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- BEGINNING at a point in the southeast- County of Union and State of New Jersey, DATED MAY 18, 2000 FOR SALE OF Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by erly line of Walnut Street, said point being being more particularly described as fol- MORTGAGED PREMISES. WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- distant 229.00 feet northeasterly along same lows: By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth from lands formerly of the Estate of John O. Beginning at a point in the northwesterly tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Stearns, said point also being northeasterly side line of West Broad Street distant 530.00 public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- ders must have 20% of their bid available in GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- along said line of Walnut Street 118.27 feet feet as measured in a southwesterly direc- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the from the northeasterly line of Anna Street; tion along said sideline of West Broad Street Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- thence from its intersection with the southerly side WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF AU- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in (1) Along said southeasterly line of line of South Avenue and running thence GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the TWENTY THREE THOUSAND TWO- the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Walnut Street, North 36 degrees 48 1. North 46 degrees 07 minutes West afternoon of said day. All successful bid- HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE & 04/100 The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- the sales. minutes East, 25.00 feet to a point; a distance of 143.50 feet to a point; ders must have 20% of their bid available in ($123,281.04). DRED TWENTY THOUSAND SIX-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED thence thence cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold is located in the DRED SEVENTY SEVEN & 43/100 SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- (2) South 53 degrees 19 minutes East, 2. South 44 degrees 25 minutes West the sales. CITY of Elizabeth in the County of UNION, ($220,677.43). DRED SIXTY THREE & 37/100 81.00 feet to a point; thence a distance of 50.00 feet to a point; The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED and in the State of New Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the City of ($117,863.37). (3) South 55 degrees 12 minutes East, thence THIRTY SIX THOUSAND TWENTY SIX & LOT/ACCT NO. 1049, BLOCK/WARD Elizabeth, and County of Union and State MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. 30.40 feet to a point; thence 3. South 46 degrees 07 minutes East 90/100 ($136,026.90). NO. 9. of New Jersey. COUNTY AND STATE: UNION (4) South 28 degrees 03 minutes West, a distance of 143.43 feet to a point MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 26 REID Premises commonly known as 513 COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. 26.27 feet to a point; thence in the said northwesterly side line of COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Adams Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 756 (5) North 53 degrees 19 minutes West, West Broad Street, running thence JERSEY. 07201. 07201. Floral Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. 115.30 feet to the point and place of 4. North 44 degrees 30 minutes East STREET AND STREET NO.: 27 Loomis Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 2 and 3, TAX LOT NO. AND BLOCK NO.: LOT BEGINNING. along said side line of West Broad Street. 152.23 feet wide by 25.58 feet long. BLOCK NO. 8, on the official Tax Map of the NO. 676, BLOCK NO. 10. The above description is drawn in accor- Street a distance of 50.00 feet to the TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the City of Elizabeth. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 100 feet dance with a survey made by Harry L. Paff point and place of beginning. NO.: 5, LOT NO.: 865. WESTERLY side of REID STREET, 300 Dimensions: 100 feet by 40 feet by 6.30 by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Associates, Inc. dated December 31, 1997. Being described in accordance with sur- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet by 25 feet from the NORTHERLY side of ELIZA- feet by 33.50 feet by 109.70 feet by 73.33 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 567.24 feet Commonly known as 449 Walnut Street, vey prepared by William Hold Associates, feet. BETH STREET. feet. from Springfield Road. Elizabeth, New Jersey. Inc., Land Surveyor, dated November 30, NEAREST CROSS STREET: 300.84 feet There is due approximately the sum of Nearest Cross Street: Mary Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 1997. from First Avenue. ONE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND FOUR- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of SAND NINE-HUNDRED FORTY TWO & TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOU- SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & 15/100 NINETY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- ONE-HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOU- 94/100 ($148,942.94) together with lawful SAND TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN & 21/100 ($138,589.21) together with lawful ($100,456.15) together with lawful interest DRED SIX & 66/100 ($91,206.66) together SAND NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE interest and costs. 44/100 ($236,217.44) together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. with lawful interest and costs. & 08/100 ($141,929.08) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys at SHERIFF HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. - Law SHERIFF Law FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. WALLACE & MCKENNA WRIGHT, Attorneys at Law Offices WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Chartered Suite J Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 30 Columbia Turnpike 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 Suite 210 737 Stokes Road 406 Lippincott Drive 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 941 P.O. Box 788 1020 North Kings Highway P.O. Box 1088 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-754155 (WL) CH-755342 (WL) CH-754619 (WL) CH-754585 (WL) CH-755345 (WL) CH-755340 (WL) 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 4 T - 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $199.92 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $187.68 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $185.64 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $244.80 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $238.68 7/27 & 8/3/00 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 13 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Results: St. Patrick 24, St. James 12 sion by scoring seven runs in the first Oddly, it took 10 full innings’ then the inning and never looking back. Carl Pats kicked the door down with 12 runs Grossmann, Harry Semple and Glenn in the top of the inning. Walz led the charge for St. Blaise with three hits apiece while everyone else in St. Blaise 15, St. Anne 7 the lineup contributed at least one hit. St. Blaise spoiled St. Anne’s chances For the vanquished Marc “.880” Reisberg of tightening the race in the Saints Divi- was his steady self with a pair of hits including a home run. St. Michael 13, St. Paul 12 Club 40 Whacks St. Paul managed to close the gap to one before St. Michael’s ended things. St. Michael’s scored five in the fifth to Old Stars, 11-4 make the difference. Both offensive at- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 tacks were well balanced with Tommy Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Straniero and Brian Williams collecting WHAT A DANGEROUS HITTER!…Old Star Ron Brachman cracks a single from Tepper. Also, we brought in the three hits apiece for the winners. against Club 40. Brachman also scored twice and had an RBI. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times closer in the seventh to finish it up.” St. Joseph’s 15, St. Jude 8 FEROCIOUS RIPPING ROTHENBERG…Dave Rothenberg rips a double to Sworsky, part cleanup bomber, Scoring 10 runs in their final two at right during the St. Bart’s Softball League All-Star Game held on July 23 at part team mascot, part ump heckler, bats St. Joseph overcame a pesky St. Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Westfield Blue Marlins Win said, “Everybody was hitting today. Jude. Three singles, three doubles and a The bottom of the lineup really came triple did the damage in the fifth as St. through with some clutch hits. We Joseph went on to score six of their runs. Everyone contributed for the winners as South Vineland Edges Past First Three Swim Meets just got the job done.” the entire lineup had at least one hit led Although the game was played by Lou Balestriere who had three RBI. The Westfield Memorial Pool Blue Barnes, Ilene Goodman, Elizabeth hard, Sworsky showed good sports- Westfield Little Leaguers Marlins took their first three meets in Hawkins, Robert Freundlich, Colby manship saying, “We all come here St. James 17, St. Jude 9 the North Jersey Summer Swim League Fagin and eight-year old Patrick Fringer. to have fun.” The James “Gang” came out firing Westfield held a 1-0 lead but South ing out three. South Vineland pitcher by convincing margins over Berkeley Single race winners were: Dan with seven runs in the first inning. After Vineland scored two runs in the top of Sean Olsen recorded five strikeouts and Heights and West Caldwell. The Ber- Chabanov, David Hedman, Josh Old Stars 000 020 2 4 Ed Marchelitis and Jimmy Hoelzel led the sixth inning and pulled off a 2-1 also yielded three hits to earn the win. keley Heights meet, stopped after back- Schoenfeld, Jackie DeLaFuente, Club 40 205 211 x 11 off the inning with outs, the onslaught by victory in the first round of the New Westfield scored its run in the fifth stroke because of weather, had the Mar- Becky Fallon, Chrissy Schwebel, the rest of the crew was on. Jersey State Little League Champion- inning. Tom Layton tapped a single to lins winning, 121-59. The next meet at Chrissy Romano, Cathryn Winches- JCC STANDINGS: Angels Division: ships in Little Ferry on July 31. center then advanced to third when a West Caldwell ended with a 287-158 ter and Lisa Rauch. (As of July 31) Westfield’s Tommy Ricciuti went the slow roller hit by Josh Gerckens was Westfield win and the home meet EASTERN DIVISION (As of July 28) distance, scattering three hits and strik- misplayed and thrown wildly to first. TEAM W L TEAM W L Pct. Matt Sulentic, hitting .439 in the cham- against West Caldwell the following St. Michael 11 4 .733 week produced a 280-146 score. Scotch Hills Women Mermaids 9 0 pionships, hit a bullet to Olsen for an C. B. I. 8 1 St. James 10 5 .667 SP-F Youth 9s Take out and Mike Diaz, launched an RBI Three Marlins broke individual team Marauders 5 4 St. Louis 9 6 .600 Tell Golf Results St. Joseph 6 10 .375 double to right. records. Tori Maffey broke her own Club 40 4 5 In the sixth, Vineland’s Fred Lavan record from last season in the 13-14 Old Stars 1 8 St. Blaise 5 10 .333 Two in Flemington A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills reached first safely on an error. Jon year-old girls backstroke. Matt Women’s Golf Association of Scotch WESTERN DIVISION Saints Division: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth DiJamco singled and a fielder’s choice Baseball Association 9-year-old tourna- Meserole broke a four year old stan- Plains announced the winning team of TEAM W L TEAM W L Pct. advanced the runners to scoring position. dard in the eight-and-under back- the “100 Percent Handicap Breast Can- Outsiders 5 3 St. Patrick 11 4 .733 ment team remained undefeated in the A wild pitch yielded a run then Olsen stroke. Stephanie Albright broke the cer Awareness Benefit” tournament Red Thunder 4 4 St. Anne 8 7 .533 Flemington Tournament by trouncing lofted a game-winning RBI sacrifice fly. girls eight-and-under breaststroke Clockwork Orange 4 5 St. Thomas 6 9 .400 Montgomery, 14-3, and Hillsborough, held July 25. C. B. I. West 3 6 Westfield was slated to play record twice. St. Jude 7 11 .389 12-0, this past week. The Raiders were Nottingham on August 1. Unfortu- FLIGHT A Temple Emanu-El 1 8 St. Paul 4 11 .267 Even though not all the events were Low Gross: Marge Grimmer 43 paced by outstanding pitching, potent nately, Nottingham won 4-2 and elimi- swum in the first meet, four Marlins – 1st net: Grimmer 30 hitting and timely defense. nated Westfield from the tournament. Maffey, Meserole, Neda Simaika and 2nd net: Joanne Voci 33 Against Montgomery, William The winner between Nottingham and JJ Sobala – did manage to win six blue 3rd net: Margaret Hickey, Linda SP-F Youth Raiders Swamp Hubbard, Kevin Maroney and Jimmy South Vineland would then face Moncur, Linnea Rhodes, Laura Botto Burke combined to pitch a one hitter. Pequannock for the championship. ribbons anyway. Gordon Peeler swam Maroney was 3-for-3 with three runs to five victories in the 9-10 group. 35 FLIGHT B scored and an RBI. Steven Berger col- Albright and Katie Bartholomew each Keansburg in Tournament lected three hits, scored a run and had See it all on the web! won four events along with Zack Coppa, Low Gross: Marge Ruff 49 1st net: Ruff 30 three RBI. Burke had four RBI on two Kyle Murray and Adam Metz. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth led the offense with three hits and three hits while Thomas Holt, Joseph Del Prete, www.goleader.com Three event winners were: Ryan 2nd net: Jeannette Walker, Pat Her- Baseball Association 9-year-old tourna- RBI. Steven Berger also collected three ring, Mary Kay Danskin 33 Jackson Udelsman and James Wheeler Bartholomew, Adam McCloskey, Kim ment team began play in the Babe Ruth hits to go along with two RBI. all added a hit each. PUBLIC NOTICE Morawski, Kayley Graham, Kate FLIGHT C State tournament by trouncing the host Jimmy Burke knocked in three runs Low Gross: Janice Lawyer 43 The Raiders threw the same offensive Heffernan and Kyle Higgins. Double team Keansburg, 20-2, on July 20. The on two hits while Tyler Della Badia punch at Hillsborough. Burke smashed UNION COUNTY BOARD 1st net: Lawyer 22 Raiders totally dominated the game as added two singles. Wheeler crushed a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Marlin winners were: Thomas Fringer, 2nd net: Carole Katz 30 three hits while Mike Ruzek and the trio of Raider pitchers combined to triple while William Hubbard, Greg Udelsman added two each. Greg Zabel, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Sean Hager, Patrick Daurio, Dan 3rd net: Barbara Cutinello Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 McGrory, Jen Metz, Kirsten Selert, toss a no-hitter. Zabel, Thomas Holt, Joseph Del Prete, Maroney and Holt all collected one hit Starter Michael Klotz recorded three Mike Ruzek and Klotz all added a hit Public Notice is hereby given that the Pam Wilson, Danielle Heffernan, Emily Low Putts: Kathy Blatt 14 apiece. Tyler Della Badia added an RBI. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders strikeouts in one inning of work. Kevin each. Colin Grimm and Jackson Meanwhile, Raider pitchers Wheeler, has awarded a contract without competitive Maroney, who picked up the win, struck Udelsman each picked up a RBI. Del Hubbard and Burke were completely bidding as a professional service or extraor- out four in two innings. Finisher, James Prete and Burke led the Raiders with shutting down Hillsborough as they scat- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Willow Grove Swims Past Wheeler’s heater was working as he four steals each. Zabel, Berger, Klotz tered three hits. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and retired all three batters he faced in the and Del Prete all stole home. the resolution authorizing it is available for final frame. PUBLIC NOTICE public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of White Marlins, 318-192 The Raiders were aggressive at the the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION NO.: 841-2000 plate and on the base paths as they batted PLANNING BOARD AWARDED TO: Richard Boris Man- The Westfield Memorial Pool White Jeanine Clark, Meghan Higgins, Mary around in almost every inning. Maroney UNION COUNTY BOARD Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- agement Developers, 264 Prospect Marlins lost their opening meet to a Walsh, Lucy Fromtling, Samantha OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Street, Westfield, New Jersey. strong Willow Grove team, 318-192. Coulson, Danny Nuber, Billy Farrell, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD FANWOOD after public hearing granted SERVICES: To act as Project Manage- The loss was not without highlights Megan Kealy, Cassie Lo, Kory PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 approval to Mr. Steven Cheung for parking ment Consultants for participation in all Public Notice is hereby given that the for a Chinese Take Out on the property at phases of a Comprehensive Assessment of for the Marlins, many of whom are SinghBaba, Robin Streit, Callie Avis, UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders 264 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the County’s existing child care service de- novice swimmers, competing for only Matt Schoenfeld, Carl Baron, Jeffrey OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS has awarded a contract without competitive being Block No. 65 Lot No. 1. livery system as mandated by the New Jer- a few summers. Dreseley, Bethany Dreseley and Audrey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD bidding as a professional service or extraor- Documents pertaining to this application sey Department of Human Services to de- Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Several Westfield swimmers took Eyring. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to are available for public inspection at the velop a plan and model for a comprehensive Public Notice is hereby given that the home blue ribbons for their efforts. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Borough Hall during normal business hours. Child Care Plan for the future, i.e. 2005. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Sarah Albright and Matt Trinkle each the resolution authorizing it is available for Steven Caputo, Esq. COST: At a cost not to exceed $4,600. PUBLIC NOTICE has awarded a contract without competitive public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of 213 West Seventh Street M. Elizabeth Genievich won the six year-old freestyle event. bidding as a professional service or extraor- UNION COUNTY BOARD the Board. Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Clerk of the Board Cecelia Burkey was the seven year-old dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO.: 878-2000 1 T — 8/3/00, The Times Fee: $15.30 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $24.99 winner and Arielle Brown took the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and AWARDED TO: Ortho Care, Inc., 6 South eight year-old event. Brown also won Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 the resolution authorizing it is available for Avenue, Suite 1-A, Fanwood, New Jersey. the backstroke race in the eight-and- Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of SERVICES: To provide prosthetic and under bracket. Elizabeth Harbaugh was Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders the Board. orthotic services for the patients at Runnells the 9-10 backstroke winner and Sean has awarded a contract without competitive RESOLUTION NO.: 896-2000 Specialized Hospital. The Newark Bears & Clark took top honors in the eight and bidding as a professional service or extraor- AWARDED TO: Union County Economic PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. Development Corporation, 1085 Morris Av- COST: Not to exceed $30,000. Professional Baseball Instruction, Inc. under butterfly. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and enue, Suite 531, Union, New Jersey. M. Elizabeth Genievich Westfield had three winning freestyle the resolution authorizing it is available for SERVICES: To provide general Economic Clerk of the Board Present relays: (8-and-under) Brown, Lauren public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Development Services to the County and to 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Farrell, Valerie Hoffman and Julia the Board. private businesses within Union County; for Partenope; the girls (9-10) Kim Kliesch, RESOLUTION NO.: 872-2000 the production of reports, and of technical, PUBLIC NOTICE Newark Bears Summer Baseball Clinic Arielle Magnanini, Mary Mahoney and AWARDED TO: Harish K. Bhatt, M.D., advisory and financial services in order to Annie O’Neill; and the (9-10) boys team P.O. Box 666, Edison, New Jersey. create and retain jobs and provide sustain- SHERIFF’S SALE SERVICES: For professional physiatric able economic growth. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of Alex Greenspan, Brendan McMahon, services for the patients of Runnells Spe- COST: Not to exceed $65,000. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Matt Blutfield and Joe Cataldo. cialized Hospital and to serve as the Director M. Elizabeth Genievich DOCKET NO. UNNL-2266-93. Picking up second and/or third place of the PM&R Unit and of the Comprehensive Clerk of the Board MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK, PLAIN- points for the Marlins were: Meghan Sub-Acute Services. 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $24.48 TIFF vs. EVALINA LISOOEY, DEFEN- Myers, Jenelle Abbatista, Lauren Farrell, PERIOD: October 1, 2000 - September DANT. Julia Partenope, Valerie Hoffman, Mark 30, 2001. PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Doherty, Sean Clark, Nathaniel Ward, COST: Not to exceed $18,000. DATED APRIL 18, 2000 FOR SALE OF Kliesch, Mahoney, O’Neill, Kelly Dohm, M. Elizabeth Genievich SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. Clerk of the Board SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Riverfront Stadium, Newark New Jersey Magnanini, Danielle Masterton, Cataldo, 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $23.46 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Blutfield, Chris Joyce, James Diddell, DOCKET NO. F-8430-96. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- For details call (973) 848-1000, ext. 113 PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORGAGE AS- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth PUBLIC NOTICE SOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. OMAR Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SHERIFF’S SALE BENAVIDES, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED MAY 3, 2000 FOR SALE OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-14986-99. MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available in SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-13742-99. ARCATA INVESTMENTS 2, LLC, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- cash or certified check at the conclusion of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SIVEREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. PLAINTIFF vs. LAWRENCE P. MISITA, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by the sales. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, FRANK RUBINO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. ET. AL., DEFENDANT. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- The judgment amount is THIRTY SIX DOCKET NO. F-4301-00. DOCKET NO. F-16228-97. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED NINETY SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DATED MAY 15, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED MAY 30, 2000 FOR SALE OF Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on EIGHT & 36/100 ($36,798.36). MENESES AND SOCORRO MENESES, PLAINTIFF vs. RICHARD A. COOPER, MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- BEGINNING at a point in the westerly HIS WIFE, ERT AL, DEFENDANT. SR., ET ALS, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the side line of Mountain Avenue at a point CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by afternoon of said day. All successful bid- therein distant 138.67 feet southerly along DATED JUNE 13, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED MAY 31, 2000 FOR SALE OF public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- ders must have 20% of their bid available in said side line of Mountain Avenue from an MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown cash or certified check at the conclusion of iron pipe at the County Park Property; thence By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the sales. (1) South 15 degrees 02 minutes 30 sec- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF AU- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- onds West along said side line of Mountain public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the DRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND Avenue 173.60 feet to a point in the line of istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TWO-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN & 61/ lands of now or formerly Bliwise; thence Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in 100 ($228,247.61). (2) along the line of lands of now or for- WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF AU- cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of All that certain land and premises situated merly Bliwise North 71 degrees 50 minutes GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the the sales. the sales. in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, 30 seconds West 191.50 feet to a point in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is NINETY SIX The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED State of New Jersey, being more particularly the line of lands of now or formerly E. Barnes; ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINETY NINE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- described as follows: thence cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of FOUR & 02/100 ($96,934.02). DRED EIGHTY FOUR & 80/100 Lot No.: 728; Block No.: 2 on the Tax (3) along the line of lands nor or formerly the sales. the sales. All that certain land and premises situated ($199,584.80). Map of the City of Elizabeth. E. Barnes North 12 degrees 17 minutes 10 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED in the Borough of Mountainside, County of The property to be sold is located in the Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. seconds West 64.50 feet to a point; thence THIRTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- THIRTY TWO THOUSAND SIX-HUN- Union, State of New Jersey, being more Town of Westfield in the County of Union, Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet (4) North 79 degrees 25 minutes 30 sec- DRED THIRTY ONE & 47/100 DRED FORTY EIGHT & 85/100 particularly described as follows: New Jersey. x 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet. onds East a distance of 244.90 feet along ($132,431.47). ($132,648.85). Lot No.: 19; Block No.: 15.B on the Tax Commonly known as: 216 Baker Avenue, Being more commonly known as: 217 the land of now or formerly Castiglia to the The property to be sold is located in the MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. Map of the Borough of Mountainside. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Marshall Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey westerly side line of Mountain Avenue and city of ELIZABETH, in the County of UNION, COUNTY AND STATE: Union County, Nearest Cross Street: Briar Patch. Tax Lot No. 8 in Block No. 330. 07206. the point and place of BEGINNING. and the State of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. Approximate Dimensions: 113.65 feet Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 80.00 Pursuant to a municipal tax search Being known and designated as Lot No. Commonly known as; 630-632 CLEVE- STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 412- x 75.00 feet x 134.19 feet x 75.00 feet. feet wide by 150.00 feet long. dated 5/18/00, 12 in Block No. 14 on the Borough of LAND AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- 414 New York Avenue. Being more commonly known as: 1357 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- Subject to: Taxes for 3rd quarter of 2000 Mountainside Tax Map. SEY 07208. TAX LOT NO. AND BLOCK NO.: LOT Stonybrook Lane, Mountainside, New easterly side of Baker Avenue 170.00 feet the amount to be determined; water to 5/ Being commonly known as 971 Mountain Tax Lot No. 292 in Block No. 10. NO. 726, BLOCK NO. 6. Jersey 07092. from the northwesterly side of Saunders 9/00 $103.59 open & penalty. Avenue, Mountainside, New Jersey. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 40 feet DIMENSIONS: 100.00 feet by 50.00 feet Pursuant to a municipal tax search Avenue. Liens: part of 1996 - part of 1997 - part of The foregoing description is prepared in wide by 100 feet long. by 100.00 feet by 50.00 feet. dated 5/10/00, There is due approximately the sum of 1998 3rd party water lien $2,015.53 plus accordance with a survey made by William Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Approxi- Subject to: Taxes for 3rd quarter of 2000 TWO-HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND taxes, charges & interest, date of sale 4/ N. Fritzinger, L.S., dated March 18, 1989. westerly side of Cleveland Avenue, distant mately 150.00 feet from the Southwesterly the amount to be determined, due 8/1/ SEVEN-HUNDRED SIX & 52/100 7/97, cert #4678W, sold to FUNB NWK, There is due approximately the sum of 328 feet from the northwesterly side of Line of Grove Street. 00. ($208,706.52) together with lawful interest Breen Capital. THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT- Elmora Avenue. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. There is due approximately the sum of HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN & 31/100 There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FORTY TWO THOU- ONE-HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIVE- There is a full legal description on file in TWO-HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND ($38,867.31) together with lawful interest ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- SAND FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE & HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & 86/100 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. THREE-HUNDRED NINETY FIVE & 55/ and costs. SAND THREE-HUNDRED EIGHT & 51/ 71/100 ($142,535.71) together with lawful ($101,575.86) together with lawful interest The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 100 ($240,395.55) together with lawful in- There is a full legal description on file in 100 ($138,308.51) together with lawful in- interest and costs. and costs. this sale. terest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. terest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in RALPH FROEHLICH There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SHERIFF the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. Attorneys this sale. SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH 1139 Spruce Drive RALPH FROEHLICH GREINER, GALLAGHER & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF P.O. Box 1024 SHERIFF CAVANAUGH, L.L.C. SHERIFF ZEICHNER, ELLMAN & KRAUSE, HILL WALLACK, Attorneys at Law Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 HILL WALLACK, Attorneys at Law Suite 202 FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. Attorneys at Law 202 Carnegie Center 1-908-233-8500 202 Carnegie Center 2001 Route 46 4 Brighton Road One Gateway Center Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 File No.: XCZ 40685 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1395 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Newark, New Jersey 07102 CH-755383 (WL) CH-755353 (WL) CH-755381 (WL) CH-755380 (WL) CH-755389 (WL) CH-755352 (WL) 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 7/27, 8/3, 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 7/27, 8/3, 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $191.76 8/10 & 8/17/00 Fee: $193.80 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $214.20 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $242.76 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $185.64 8/10 & 8/17/00 Fee: $185.64 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notices: UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Fax to (908) 232-0473 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY BOARD bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and The Board of Adjustment of the Town of the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of August 14, 2000 in the Council Chambers at the Board. the Board. the Board. the Board. the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive RESOLUTION NO.: 844-2000 RESOLUTION NO.: 938-2000 RESOLUTION NO.: 907-2000 RESOLUTION NO.: 884-2000 Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 7:30 p.m. AWARDED TO: ARD Appraisal Com- AWARDED TO: Carl C. Marshall Esq., AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, 925 AWARDED TO: Speech and Hearing to hear and consider the following appeals bidding as a professional service or extraor- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to pany, 36 Brant Avenue, Clark, New Jer- 125 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Associates, 143 Elmer Street, Westfield, for variance from the requirements of the sey. SERVICES: To represent Officer Peter SERVICES: To provide individual therapy New Jersey. Westfield Land Use Ordinance: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for SERVICES: For appraisal of property Capanclli in pending municipal matter. sessions to victims of sexual assault. SERVICES: To provide speech/language Eric Tichenor, 1343 Central Avenue public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of known as 342 Westminster Avenue, Eliza- COST: Not to exceed $15,000. PERIOD: October 1, 1999 - December services for the patients/residents of seeking permission to erect an addition the Board. beth, to ascertain fair market rental value in M. Elizabeth Genievich 31, 2000. Runnells Specialized Hospital. and deck contrary to the requirements RESOLUTION NO.: 881-2000 order to lease property to be used by the Clerk of the Board COST: $50 per hour not to exceed $8,250. PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. of Section 11.09 E.10 and 13.02 C.3 of AWARDED TO: Melinda Jacobs, P.T., Division of Social Services. 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $19.38 M. Elizabeth Genievich COST: $72,000. the Land Use Ordinance. Building cov- 123 Cypress Street, Millburn, New Jersey. COST: Not to exceed $2,500. Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich erage, not including deck proposed, of SERVICES: To provide part-time Physi- M. Elizabeth Genievich PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Clerk of the Board 26.6%, present is 25.9%. Ordinance cal Therapy Services to the patients/resi- Clerk of the Board 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 allows 20%. Building coverage, includ- dents of Runnells Specialized Hospital. 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE ing deck proposed is 30.1%. Ordinance PERIOD: September 1, 2000 - August OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE allows 22%. 31, 2001. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD COST: $36,608. Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Taras and Kathleen Kozak, 327 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Brightwood Avenue seeking permission M. Elizabeth Genievich UNION COUNTY BOARD Clerk of the Board OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD to erect an above ground pool contrary Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD has awarded a contract without competitive Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 to the requirements of Section 11.08 bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the E.10 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to has awarded a contract without competitive Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders mum building coverage proposed of bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and has awarded a contract without competitive 25.4%, includes above ground swim- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the resolution authorizing it is available for dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to bidding as a professional service or extraor- ming pool at 5.0%. Ordinance allows has awarded a contract without competitive PLANNING BOARD bidding as a professional service or extraor- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to 20%. the resolution authorizing it is available for Notice is hereby given that on August 23, dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to the Board. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Richard Mattessich, 614 Lenox Avenue 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and RESOLUTION NO.: 904-2000 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the resolution authorizing it is available for seeking permission to erect a deck con- Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine the resolution authorizing it is available for AWARDED TO: The Alaimo Group, 200 the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of RESOLUTION NO.: 879-2000 trary to the requirements of Section 13.02 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of High Street, Mt. Holly, New Jersey. the Board. C.3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- Planning Board will hold a public hearing to the Board. SERVICES: Professional Services - Con- AWARDED TO: Interpro Systems, Inc., RESOLUTION NO.: 845-2000 mum building coverage, including deck consider the appeal of Ms. Susan Santichen RESOLUTION NO.: 939-2000 struction of the Central Avenue, Bridge, (NE 29 Overlook Road, Chatam, New Jersey. AWARDED TO: Appraisal Associates Inc, SERVICES: To provide prosthetic and proposed is 25.9%, please note that the for bulk variances to erect a fence and from (Resolution No. 16-2000) 62) in the Borough of New Providence. 29 South Avenue, Clark, New Jersey. proposed deck is 1.7%. Present is the requirements of Chapter 93 of the Code AWARDED TO: Waters, McPherson, COST: Not to exceed $262,696. orthotic services for patients/residents of SERVICES: For appraisal of property 24.2%. Ordinance allows 22%. of the Borough of Fanwood and from the McNeill, PC, 300 Lighting Way, P.O. Box M. Elizabeth Genievich Runnells Specialized Hospital. known as 342 Westminster Avenue, Eliza- PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2000. provisions of subparagraphs 93-14C(1) 1560, Secaucus, New Jersey. Clerk of the Board beth, to ascertain fair market rental value in Our House, Inc., 506 Boulevard seeking (height of fence); 93-14C(2) (solid fence at 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $20.40 COST: Not to exceed $30,000. order to lease property to be used by the permission to increase the floor area SERVICES: To act as Special Counsel front line of house) on the property at 55 for Personnel Affairs. M. Elizabeth Genievich Division of Social Services. ratio contrary to the requirements of Third Street, Fanwood, New Jersey also Clerk of the Board COST: Not to exceed $2,400. Section 12.04 E and 11.12 E.9 of the COST: In an additional amount not to PUBLIC NOTICE known as Block No. 60 Lot No. 24 on the exceed $50,000, for a total contract amount 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 M. Elizabeth Genievich Land Use Ordinance with the intent of Fanwood Tax Map. UNION COUNTY BOARD Clerk of the Board using these premises as a community not to exceed $200,000. All interested persons may be present and M. Elizabeth Genievich OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 residence for, and provide services to heard. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD persons who are developmentally dis- Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD The file pertaining to this application is 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 PUBLIC NOTICE abled, pursuant to P.L. 1977, C. 448, available for public inspection during normal Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (C.30:11B-1 et. seq.) which includes, business hours from the Secretary of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD but is not limited to: group homes, half- Board at the Administration Offices of the has awarded a contract without competitive Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS way houses, intermediate care facili- Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine PUBLIC NOTICE bidding as a professional service or extraor- Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ties, supervised apartment living ar- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 rangements, and hospitals. The ground Ms. Susan Santichen UNION COUNTY BOARD N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and has awarded a contract without competitive Public Notice is hereby given that the level space is designated and intended 55 Third Street OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the resolution authorizing it is available for bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for year round occupancy, it is currently Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to has awarded a contract without competitive unheated. Heating this area increases 1 T — 8/3/00, The Times Fee: $25.50 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 the Board. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and bidding as a professional service or extraor- the “habitable floor area”, therefore in- Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO.: 934-2000 the resolution authorizing it is available for dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to creases the floor area ratio. Floor area PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders AWARDED TO: Regional D/B Services, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and ratio proposed is 47%/3,150 square feet has awarded a contract without competitive 70 Liberty Street, Metuchen, New Jersey. the Board. the resolution authorizing it is available for and presently at 42%. Ordinance allows UNION COUNTY BOARD bidding as a professional service or extraor- SERVICES: To perform necessary re- RESOLUTION NO.: 897-2000 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of 35%/3,200 square feet. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to pairs to the refrigeration system at Warinanco AWARDED TO: The Bruno Group, Inc., the Board. Ralph M. and Jill H. King, 225 Lynn Lane NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Ice Skating Center. 100 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, RESOLUTION NO.: 889-2000 seeking permission to erect a deck and Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 the resolution authorizing it is available for COST: Not to exceed $15,000. New Jersey. AWARDED TO: Penn Jersey Paper Com- fence contrary to the requirements of Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of M. Elizabeth Genievich SERVICES: To secure grant funding. pany 2801 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, Section 13.02 C.2, 13.02 C.1 and 12.07 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders the Board. Clerk of the Board PERIOD: July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001. Pennsylvania. C of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum has awarded a contract without competitive RESOLUTION NO.: 909-2000 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $20.40 COST: $95,000. SERVICES: For purchase of linen at deck setback in side yard proposed of ± bidding as a professional service or extraor- AWARDED TO: Killian & Salisbury, PC, M. Elizabeth Genievich Runnells Specialized Hospital. 14 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to 77 Brant Avenue, P.O. Box 917, Clark, New PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board PERIOD: September 1, 2000 - August Deck location proposed in side yard N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Jersey. 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $20.40 31, 2001. (this is a corner lot. The house faces the resolution authorizing it is available for SERVICES: To provide additional legal UNION COUNTY BOARD COST: $80,000. contrary the zoning regulations yard public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of services in order to represent the County of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE M. Elizabeth Genievich conventions. Therefore, while the deck the Board. Union regarding environmental insurance NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD is technically by code in the side yard, it RESOLUTION NO.: 877-2000 coverage. Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS is functionally in the applicants rear yard). AWARDED TO: Ward’s Ice Cream Com- COST: $25,000 for a new contract amount Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Ordinance allows only in rear yard. Maxi- pany, 93 Sherwood Avenue, Paterson, New not to exceed $75,000. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 mum fence height in front yard pro- Jersey. M. Elizabeth Genievich has awarded a contract without competitive Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD posed 6 feet. Ordinance allows 4 feet. SERVICES: To purchase ice cream prod- Clerk of the Board bidding as a professional service or extraor- ucts at Runnells Specialized Hospital. 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $22.95 dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS James Latulippe, 19 North Wickom PERIOD: July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and has awarded a contract without competitive NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Drive, seeking permission to erect a COST: Not to exceed $11,000. PUBLIC NOTICE the resolution authorizing it is available for bidding as a professional service or extraor- Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 deck contrary to the requirements of M. Elizabeth Genievich public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Public Notice is hereby given that the Section 13.02 C.1, of the Land Use Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD the Board. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Ordinance. Deck location proposed 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $20.91 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO.: 882-2000 the resolution authorizing it is available for has awarded a contract without competitive mostly in side yard. Ordinance allows NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: EF Food System, 1 Pine public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of bidding as a professional service or extraor- only in rear yard. PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Street, Rockaway, New Jersey. the Board. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to RESOLUTION NO.: 873-2000 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Golden Bee Antiques, LLC (Tenant), Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES: To purchase coffee at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AWARDED TO: Myroslaw Choma, M.D. the resolution authorizing it is available for 141 A East Broad Street seeking per- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Runnells Specialized Hospital. 1156 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of mission to display saleable goods out- INVITATION TO BID has awarded a contract without competitive PERIOD: August 15, 2000 - August 14, SERVICES: For provide OB/GYN ser- the Board. side of building contrary to the require- bidding as a professional service or extraor- 2001. Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- vices for the patients/residents of Runnells RESOLUTION NO.: 842-2000 ments of Section 11.25D.1 of the Land dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to COST: $30,000. ders to initially bid for the following Project: Specialized Hospital. AWARDED TO: Richard Boris Man- Use Ordinance. Display of saleable N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and M. Elizabeth Genievich ONE (1) WILDLAND PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. agement Developers, 264 Prospect goods, outside the confines of a build- the resolution authorizing it is available for Clerk of the Board FIREFIGHTING ENGINE FOR COST: At no cost to the County. Street, Westfield, New Jersey. ing, even if on private property is not public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT M. Elizabeth Genievich SERVICES: For Phase 1 of a IISAC permitted. the Board. Bids will be accepted by mail or in person RESOLUTION NO.: 871-2000 PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board Service Gaps Assessment for up to a three Elena Ciervo, 427 South Avenue, West at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 AWARDED TO: John B. Lynch, 20 Saw- 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 month period through September 2000 for (Meeker’s Florest) seeking permission Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey mill Road, Warren, New Jersey. UNION COUNTY BOARD the County of Union. to erect/use a free standing sign in a 07076 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township SERVICES: To oversee respiratory ser- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE COST: Not to exceed $3,400. Central Business District contrary to the Clerk) until September 12, 2000 at 10:00 vices for Runnells Specialized Hospital upon NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD M. Elizabeth Genievich requirements of Section 16.04 E of the a.m. At that time, the bids will be publicly receipt of the doctor’s order and to provide Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 UNION COUNTY BOARD Clerk of the Board Land Use Ordinance. Proposed: to erect opened and read aloud. All bids must be educational services for respiratory therapy Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $ 21.93 a free standing sign in lieu of a wall sign, presented in sealed envelopes which are including medical and nursing staffs in ac- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD in the Central Business District Zone. clearly marked “One (1) Wildland Firefighting cordance with the NJ Department of Health has awarded a contract without competitive Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance does not permit freestanding Engine for the Fire Department, Township Standards. bidding as a professional service or extraor- Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD signs. of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No bid will be N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and has awarded a contract without competitive OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Westfield Investments, LLC, (Applicant), COST: Not to exceed $26,000. received after the time and date specified. the resolution authorizing it is available for bidding as a professional service or extraor- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Norman and Kristina Luka, (Owners) M. Elizabeth Genievich After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 220 St. Paul Street, seeking permission Clerk of the Board drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of the Board. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Public Notice is hereby given that the to use a portion of the building for an 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $24.48 the bid opening except if provided forth RESOLUTION NO.: 880-2000 the resolution authorizing it is available for Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Investigation Service office (which is herein. The bid of any Bidder who consents AWARDED TO: England Orthopedics public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of has awarded a contract without competitive not a permitted use in the zone) and PUBLIC NOTICE to an extension may be held for consider- Inc., 239 Avenel Street, Avenel, New Jer- the Board. bidding as a professional service or extraor- seeking site plan approval to erect a two ation for a longer period of time as may be SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY sey. RESOLUTION NO.: 876-2000 dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to story addition and expand the parking agreed upon between Bidder and the Town- CHANCERY DIVISION SERVICES: To provide prosthetic and AWARDED TO: Tuscan Dairies, 750 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and lot. Applicant seeks variance from the ship. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO, orthotic services to patients/residents of Union Avenue, Union, New Jersey. the resolution authorizing it is available for following: All bids must be on the bid forms provided F-5950-00 Runnells Specialized Hospital. SERVICES: To purchase milk and dairy public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of List of Existing NonConforming zon- by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid PERIOD: August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. products for Runnells Specialized Hospital. the Board. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS ing conditions: Package. Specifications and bid forms may COST: $30,000. PERIOD: October 1, 2000 - September RESOLUTION NO.: 898-2000 be obtained for a non-refundable fee of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: M. Elizabeth Genievich 30, 2001. AWARDED TO: PMK Group, 629 Spring- Section 11.20 E.2. of the Land Use $25.00 at the Township Clerk’s Office, Mu- JOSE PEREZ Clerk of the Board COST: Not to exceed $99,000. field Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey. Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- nicipal Building, Township of Scotch Plains, 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 M. Elizabeth Genievich SERVICES: To provide Asbestos Man- mum area of 12,000 square feet within You are hereby summoned and required 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- Clerk of the Board agement Services at the Election/Tax Board the first 120 feet of the property depth to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., sey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $20.91 Facility, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, — 7,200 square feet is existing. Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. New Jersey. Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, SHERIFF’S SALE Section 11.20 E.2. of the Land Use Bid proposals and all required documents PUBLIC NOTICE COST: $4,000. an answer to the complaint, First and Sec- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- must be completed and submitted by the M. Elizabeth Genievich ond Amendments to Complaint filed in a civil CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE mum width of 100 feet — 60 feet is date set forth above. All documents in the Clerk of the Board action in which NATIONAL CITY MORT- DOCKET NO. F-20474-99. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, existing. enclosed Bid Package must accompany the 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 GAGE CO. is Plaintiff and LEONARDO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, bid proposal. Section 11.20 E.3. of the Land Use ROSADO, et als. is Defendant, pending in CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. GERARDO J. DOCKET NO. F-1243-00. In addition to the above documents, a PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery FREDELLA, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. NORCROWN BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond mum frontage of 100 feet — 64.83 feet Division, UNION County and bearing Docket CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, GREY BIRDN EST, INC., LEWIS M. SHERIFF’S SALE issued by a responsible bank, trust com- is existing. Number F-5950-00 within Thirty-five (35) DATED APRIL 25, 2000 FOR SALE OF SEAGULL AND GAIL W. SEAGULL, H/W, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, pany or insurance company, payable to the days after August 3, 2000 exclusive of such MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Section 11.20 E.6 of the Land Use Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-17221-98. Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a may be rendered against you for the relief tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED JUNE 2, 2000 FOR SALE OF THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS mum side yard setback of 12 feet — contract is awarded the Bidder shall execute demanded in the complaint, First and Sec- public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- MORTGAGED PREMISES. TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND 6.83 feet is existing. said Contract and furnish the bonds re- ond Amendments. You shall file your an- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF quired by the Contract Documents (“Bid List of New C.40-55D-70 c. and d. swer and proof of service in duplicate with Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 2/28/97, SERIES 1997-A-1, PLAINTIFF vs. Security”). The Bid Security shall be in the variances requested: the Clerk of the Superior Court of New WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- AKEY WILLIAMS, ET AL, DEFENDANT. amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Mar- GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Section 11.20 E.11 of the Land Use amount of the bid or Twnety-Thousand Dol- ket Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DATED JUNE 7, 2000 FOR SALE OF Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil ders must have 20% of their bid available in WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- MORTGAGED PREMISES. mum all improvements coverage of All bid Security, except the Bid Security of Practice and Procedure. cash or certified check at the conclusion of GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 50% — applicant proposes 65%. the three (3) apparent lowest responsible This action has been instituted for the the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be Section 17.02 C.5.b. of the Land Use purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- returned after ten (10) days from the open- Ordinance. Ordinance requires 18 December 22, 1998, made by LEONARDO TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays ex- parking spaces — applicant proposes ROSADO, MARRIED, as Mortgagor(s), to TWENTY ONE & 86/100 ($120,421.86). the sales. Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall 12. NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., DBA All that certain land and premises situated The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF AU- be considered withdrawn. COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORT- in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, DRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the after- Section 11.20 E.9. of the Land Use The Township reserves the right to reject GAGE COMPANY, recorded on January 8, State of New Jersey, being more particularly TWO-HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 52/100 noon of said day. All successful bidders must Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- any or all bids, and to waive immaterial 1999, in Book 7021 of Mortgages for UNION described as follows: ($293,249.52). have 20% of their bid available in cash or mum of 20% coverage for professional informalities, or to accept any bid which, in County, Page 0344, and subsequently as- Lot No. 655 W06; Block No. 6 on the Tax The property to be sold is located in the certified check at the conclusion of the sales. habitable floor area — applicant pro- the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, signed to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover Map of the City of Elizabeth. Town of Westfield in the County of Union, The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED poses 21.4%. will be in the best interest of the Township. possession of and concerns premises com- Nearest Cross Street: Lyons Place and State of New Jersey. FORTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED The Township will evaluate all bids and any Michael and Nancy K. Leahy, 240 East monly known as: 1104-1106 WEST THIRD Approximate Dimensions: 40 feet x Commonly known as: 1176 Prospect EIGHTY FOUR & 23/100 ($146,584.23). award will be made to the lowest responsible Dudley Avenue seeking permission to STREET, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 180.56 feet x 40.33 feet x 185.66 feet. Street, Westfield, New Jersey. Municipality: Elizabeth. Bidder whose bid conforms to this solicita- erect an addition contrary to the require- 07061. Being more commonly known as: 128 Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 101. Street Address: 523 Bond Street. tion. ments of Section 12.03 D and 12.04 If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you Murray Street, Elizabeth, new Jersey Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 115 Tax Lot No.: 867. The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) F.1. of the Land Use Ordinance. Esti- may communicate with the New Jersey State 07202. feet wide by 194 feet long. Tax Block No.: 1. days of award of the bid, enter into an mated front yard is 51 feet. Proppsed is Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. Pursuant to a municipal tax search Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Approximate dimensions: 100 feet x 32 appropriate contract with the Township. 41.81 feet to the covered porch. Cover- You may also contact the lawyer referral dated 5/8/00, easterly side of Prospect Street 199.0 from feet x 100 feet x 32 feet. All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, age by buildings and above grade struc- service of UNION the County of Venue by Subject to: Taxes for 3rd quarter of 2000 the point of intersection with the northwest- Nearest cross street: 6th Street. Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to tures proposed is 15.47%/4,695 square calling (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford the amount to be determined; water to 4/ erly sideline of Oak Tree Pass. There is due approximately the sum of Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- feet. Ordinance allows 15% but not above an attorney, you may communicate with the 11/00 $649.35 open & penalty. There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY ONE THOUSAND tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- 4,000 square feet. Legal Services Office of the County of Venue There is due approximately the sum of THREE-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE & 09/100 tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against by calling (908) 354-4340. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOU- FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 79/100 ($161,585.09) together with lawful interest Lady Bug Pest Service, 474 North Av- Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. You, JOSE PEREZ, are made a party SAND FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTEEN & ($306,516.79) together with lawful interest and costs. enue, East seeking permission to erect/ 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as defendant to this foreclosure action because 76/100 ($129,413.76) together with lawful and costs. There is a full legal description on file in retain sign on mobile storage unit in rear amended from time to time, and the Ameri- you hold a mortgage/lien/judgment that may interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. yard contrary to the Requirements of cans With Disability Act. affect the mortgaged premises and the mort- There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Section 16.04 E of the Land Use Ordi- Where applicable, prevailing wage rate gage being foreclosed herein. You are en- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. nance. Ordinance does not permit this shall be paid to all workers on the job as per titled to Notice of this action for any right, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH type of signage. N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. title, claim or interest you may have in, to or this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Documentation of the above is on file in against the said mortgaged premises. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North DONALD F. PHELAN SHERIFF VIOLA, BENEDETTI & AZZOLINI, L.L.C. SALTZMAN UNION, NEW JERSEY. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT HILL WALLACK, Attorneys at Law Attorneys A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE Thomas Atkins may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 OF NEW JERSEY 202 Carnegie Center 134 Columbia Turnpike 905 North Kings Highway Municipal Manager a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FRANK J. MARTONE Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Colleen Mayer, Secretary Barbara Riepe 4 Brighton Road CH-755385 (WL) CH-755375 (WL) CH-755377 (WL) Board of Adjustment Township Clerk Clifton, New Jersey 07012 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 4 T - 8/3, 8/10, 1 T – The Leader, Fee: $146.88 1 T — 8/3/00, The Times Fee: $78.03 1 T – 8/3/00, The Leader Fee: $57.63 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $193.80 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $187.68 8/17 & 8/24/00 Fee: $179.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 15 PUBLIC NOTICE Realtors Collecting School Supplies United Methodist Group PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Take notice that Application has been To Aid Under Privileged Individuals PLANNING BOARD made to Town of Westfield of 425 East Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 New and gently-used school sup- homeless, the Interfaith Council, Helps Aged and Disabled NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF to transfer to Packaging Center Inc., trading plies are being sought by the Commu- Salvation Army, the United Way of FANWOOD after public hearing granted as Stop & Shop for premises located at 219 WESTFIELD — Members and Cindy DeLisi served as members of approval to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 nity Service Committee of the Greater Union County and other local com- friends of the First United Methodist the RISE staff that week. Lauren Nakonechny to erect a fence on the property the Limited Retail Distribution License Union County Association of Real- munity programs assisting the less Church of Westfield recently com- Blalock and Sheryl Heine served as at 32 Third Street, Fanwood, New Jersey (#2020-43-003-004) heretofore issued to being Block No. 59, Lot No. 2. Mayfair Super Markets Inc. for the premises tors for distribution to the homeless or fortunate. pleted a week-long community ser- RISE staff the week of July 16. Documents pertaining to this application located at 219 Elm Street, Westfield, New those in need. The drive extends All items may be brought to the vice project through the Risingville are available for public inspection at the Jersey 07090. through Thursday, August 24. Realtor Association offices at 767 Intercommunity Service Effort Realtor Ed Feeley Borough Hall during normal business hours. The persons who will hold an interest in Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nakonechny this license are: Sought for the collection are all Central Avenue, Westfield, Monday (RISE). In Top 10 Percent 32 Third Street Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Brian Hotarek manner of writing implements (pen- through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to The project took place in Steubben FANWOOD — Ed Feeley, a Bro- 1 T — 8/3/00, The Times Fee: $14.79 President, Treasurer & Director cils, pens, markers, crayons), rulers, 8:30 p.m.. For more information, County, N.Y., where the group per- ker-Sales Associate with the Fanwood c/o Stop & Shop Company scissors, glue sticks, tape and eras- please (908) 232-9000. formed home repairs and renova- 1385 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169 office of Burgdorff ERA, posted sales ers. Also included could be loose leaf tions for elderly and disabled and listings through May of this year Peter Phillipes Real Estate Executive Vice President & Director paper, folders, binders, zipper Charles Stephenson homeowners during the week of June that placed him in the top 10 percent c/o Stop & Shop Company pouches and book bags. For the first Joins Weichert’s 25 to July 1. of the company’s 875 sales associ- 1385 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169 time, children’s story or picture books RISE volunteers included Tabatha ates. Worldwide Allan Cave are also being accepted. Please do Westfield Office Tambornino, Lynnda Warwick, Jane He has been named to the New Assistant Clerk not include encyclopedias, comics WESTFIELD — Charles Anderson, April Sweet, Susie Smela, Jersey Association of Realtors Mil- c/o Stop & Shop Company lion Dollar Sales Club Bronze level 1385 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169 or condensed books as donations. Melissa Richey, Jen Howell, Allison Stephenson has joined the Westfield in 1997 and 1999, and was also was On The Net The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company This is the third year the Commu- Office of Weichert, Realtors as a Newcomer, Bethany Dresely, Jenni- named to the Burgdorff ERA 100% stockholder nity Service Committee is conduct- Sales Associate. fer Van Deoerf, Caryn Warwick, 1385 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169 President’s Club for 1999, which is ing this drive, hoping that once again A newly licensed real estate pro- Kristy Williams, Brian Bigelow, based on $3 million or more in closed www.goleader.com Objections, if any, should be made imme- donations will be received from people diately in writing to: Town Clerk, Town of fessional, Mr. Stephenson brings Ryan Leonard, Kevin Dresely, the business. Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, who find they have collected or pur- experience as a corrections officer to Reverend Herb Brynildsen, Nancy New Jersey 07090. chased more of these items than they his new position with Weichert. He is Asbury and Janet Poland. Packaging Center Inc. 219 Elm Street can use in their normal routine. a resident of Somerset. In addition, Hal Warwick and Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Recipients of the articles are St. 2 T –8/3 & 8/10/00, The Leader Fee: $34.17 Joseph’s homeless program in Eliza- beth, the Plainfield Area Y for the “MULBERRY COTTAGE” IN WYCHWOOD

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 2214 Rhoda Place, Scotch Plains. sale of 9 Prospect Place, Springfield. The the sale of 1338 Birch Hill Road property at 681 Dorian Road, Westfield. The property at 1256 Hollywood Avenue, The property was marketed by Mary Ellen property was marketed by Joyce Antone. Mountainside. The property was marketed property was listed by Frank D. Isoldi and Plainfield. The property was listed and ne- O’Boyle and sold by Susan Dinan. by Patricia “Pat” Plante and sold by Rose- negotiations of the sale were by Tracy Wilde. gotiations of the sale were by John Papa. mary “Roe” Dunlap.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 45 Henley Avenue, Cranford. The sale of 824 St. Marks Place, Westfield. The the sale of 10 Cayuga Road, Cranford, The property at 520 Topping Hill Road, West- above property at 333 Stoughton Avenue, property was marketed by Elaine Demyen. property was marketed by Ann Sank Davis. property was marketed by Victoria “Vicky” field. The property was listed by Karleen Cranford. The property was handled by Kay Samori. Burns and negotiations of the sale were by Gragnanao. Frank D. Isoldi.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1257 Sunnyfield Lane, Scotch Plains. sale of 23 Blue Ridge Avenue, Green Brook the sale of 189 Chipmunk Hill, 54 Westgate Drive, Edison. The property property at 1200 Denmark Road, Plainfield. The property was sold by Dorothy McDevitt. Township The property was sold by Dorothy Mountainside. The property was marketed was handled by Ruth Tate. The property was listed and negotiations of McDevitt. by Lois Berger. the sale were by John DeMarco.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 17 Oak Lane, Cranford. The prop- sale of 2000 Mountains Avenue, Scotch the sale of 414 Locust Avenue, Garwood. 118 Tappan Avenue, North Plainfield. The above property at 11 Chiplou Lane, Scotch erty was marketed and sold by Elaine Plains. The property was marketed by Carole The property was marketed by Cathy Splin- property was handled by Eileen Burlinson. Plains. The property was handled by Mar- Demyen. Kosciuk. ter and sold by Susan Dinan. garet Maguire.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1 Colin Kelly Street, Cranford. The the sale of 134 Forest Road, Fanwood. The above property at 32 Alice Lane, Clark. The above property at 536 Spruce Avenue, property at 30 Traveller Way, Scotch Plains. property was marketed by Cathy Splinter. property was marketed by Elaine Demyen. property was handled by Mary McEnerney. Garwood. The property was handled by The property was listed by Mary McEnerney Margaret Maguire. and negotiations of the sale were by Betty Lynch.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 113 Spring Garden Street, Cranford. the sale of 100 Oak Lane, Cranford. The property at 300A Clark Street, Westfield. property at 2309 Belevedere Drive, Scotch property at 635 Coleman Place, Westfield. The property was sold by Elaine Demyen. property was marketed by Mary Ellen The property was listed and negotiations of Plains. The property was handled by Mar- Negotiations of the sale were by Diane O’Boyle and sold by Victoria “Vicky” the sale were by Betty Lynch. garet Maguire. Pellino. Samori.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 991 Kenyon Street, Plainfield. The the sale of 1896 North Gate Road, Scotch property at 119 Paterson Road, Fanwood. above property at 54 Dreahook, Branchberg. 925 Harding Street, Westfield. The prop- property was marketed by Linda Daly. Plains. The property was marketed by Su- The property was listed by Bob Devlin and The property was handled by Vivian Young. erty was handled by Hye-Young Choi. san Massa and sold by Margaret Han. negotiations of the sale were by Rosanne DeLorenzo.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 3 Eton Row, Scotch Plains. The prop- the sale of 151 North Cottage Place, 2275 Coles Avenue, Scotch Plains. The above property at 1419 Evergreen Avenue, 11 Kevin Road, Scotch Plains. The prop- erty was marketed by Lila Weiner and sold Westfield. The property was marketed by property was handled by Mary Rovito. Plainfield. The property was handled by erty was handled by Hye-Young Choi. by Grace Rappa. Patricia “Pat” Plante. John DeMarco. Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 3, 2000 Page 17 Gerry Cooney to Take Part JCC Fitness Department In Golf Classic for Homeless AREA — The Interfaith Council for to the pin, closest to the line and long- Offers Variety of Services the Homeless of Union County will est drive prizes, and a luxury car for a SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jew- Massage therapists are also avail- sponsor the Second Annual Golf Clas- Hole-in-One. They will also be able to ish Community Center (JCC) of able day and evening, by appoint- sic for the Homeless on Monday, Sep- participate in cash and prize raffles. Central New Jersey, Wilf Jewish ment only. Please call (908) 889- tember 18, at the Stanton Ridge Golf “Interfaith Council of Union County Community Campus, offers a and Country Club in Whitehouse Sta- helps families who are homeless or at 8800 to schedule an appointment. tion. risk of homelessness by offering emer- state-of-the-art fitness center, vari- The fitness center is open Mon- Participants will have an opportu- gency shelter and transitional, support- ous exercise classes and certified days through Thursdays from nity to play golf with former heavy- ive and permanent housing,” revealed personal trainers to help members 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Fridays weight boxer Gerry Cooney, a resident Executive Director Barbara Aaronoff. and non-members alike find an from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and of Fanwood, during the event. All pro- “The money raised through our an- appropriate workout program. ceeds benefit the Interfaith Council in nual Golf Classic helps us continue Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. its fight to end homelessness. these important services for our most Spinning, Stretch and Flex For more information, please A Major Corporate sponsorship of needy neighbors.” classes, Taeboxing and Yoga are call the Fitness Director at (908) the Golf Classic is available for $2,500, For information about participating among the classes available at 889-8800. The JCC of Central FARM FRIENDS…Youngsters at Wesley Hall Nursery School recently enjoyed which includes, in addition to four play- in the Benefit Golf Classic, please call the campus, located at 1391 New Jersey is a constituent ers, sponsorship of a hole and lunch or Candy Santo at Interfaith Council for a visit from a traveling farm. Quiver Farm Projects, Inc. of Pennsburg, Pa. Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. agency of the United Way and presented over 20 animals, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, lambs, dinner. the Homeless of Union County at (908) goats and a calf that was bottle fed by the children. A two-week-old baby pig was A golf foursome also is available for 753-4001, Extension No. 12, or write Participants can sign up for the Jewish Federation of Central a special favorite. A young boy, pictured above, offers a snack to one of the $1,600; a Corporate Twosome with to Interfaith at P.O. Box 569, Plainfield, half-hour or one-hour sessions. New Jersey. “visitors.” Wesley Hall is located in the First United Methodist Church of hole sponsorship is available for $1,300. 07061-0569. Westfield. Individuals may play for $400. Por- tions of these payments are tax-de- Hye-Young Choi Sales Associate Local Chiropractor To be Guest Speaker ductible. 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UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of New Jersey. field, New Jersey. With six years of growth, the com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the Board. SERVICES: To provide dental services SERVICES: For appraisal of property NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD RESOLUTION NO.: 890-2000 pany found itself in need of larger for the patients/residents of Runnells Spe- known as 342 Westminster Avenue, Eliza- Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 Date Adopted: July 27, 2000 (Amending Resolution No. 1466-99) quarters. cialized Hospital. beth, to ascertain fair marker rental value in Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Partners Healthcare, 70 PERIOD: October 1, 2000 - September order to lease property to be used by the The new 109 North Avenue build- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Jackson Drive, Cranford, New Jersey. 30, 2001. 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Local Laureates Brigadoon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 person who is not happy with the Ignorance miracle. Harry wants to see the rest of the world and knows that Ignorance speaks 1000 words. about your relationship with he can never leave Brigadoon. He In the United States of America, your European man. Who are is desperately in love with Jean, how is it possible with so many they? Will you become less yet he has to stand back and races, that people are so igno- Black/Hispanic they say? Will watch her marry Charlie. Mr. rant? What is it? Is it that different you become a snob? Will you Castillo is heartbreaking as a young races generally don’t mix or as- associate with only Europe- man suffering through unrequited sociate with each other? I think ans? Are you just with him for love. He is also a skilled dancer so. the thrill of being with some- and expertly executes some diffi- one European? I tell them, “Get cult choreography. This was an Ignorance speaks 1000 words. admirable performance. Couples of different nationali- a life. It’ll happen to you one day.” Justin Restivo is great as Mr. ties – Are they a sociological Lundie, a local scholar, and Julie study or are they just two people Ignorance speaks 1000 Ann Takacs dances beautifully as who fell in love? According to words. It happened to a Black the grieving Maggie Anderson. the USA, they are a study, not a man who fell in love with an Amy LaPosa is entertaining as Meg, couple. Go to the bookstores Irish/German woman. “Inter- the local harlot, and Bryan and the relationship between an racial?” I think now. That’s just McGowen treated the audience to Indian woman and a Japanese politically correct, like the word his exceptional bagpipe talents. man will be under sociological “African-American.” It’ll hap- Again, the entire ensemble was studies, not relationships. pen to you. Watch out, it’ll terrific. Every clansman, dancer or Ignorance speaks 1000 words. keep happening in the United local merchant was outstanding. If you are Black, you listen to rap States and around the world. The first-class orchestra was led and reggae – that’s it. The Roll- You’ll see. Your relationship by Musical Director Ilene ing Stones or the Spin Doctors will make up part of the per- Greenbaum and the costumes and are out of your realm. If you are centage. scenic design were fabulous. Asian, you are automatically a Ignorance speaks 1000 The only negative thing I can mathematical genius and know words. What are you doing say about this production of Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times karate. thinking that that Euro-Ameri- Brigadoon is that it isn’t going to SENDING HIS LOVE...In July, Mike Love sang with his buddies, “The Beach Boys,” at a concert hosted Ignorance speaks 1000 words. can or European is cute? You’re run forever. It is a crime to see a by PNC Bank Arts Center in Homdel. Leader/Times photographer Cheri Rogowsky was close You’re Black/Hispanic, he’s Eu- not supposed to look at them. show this wonderful come to a enough to catch the “Good Vibrations” and snap a super picture of the legendary crooner. ropean. The stares are endless, You’re Black/Hispanic and he’s close. The work that went into this POPCORN™ disrespectful and full of hate. just a little White boy anyway. production was stellar. Black woman look at you, their You can’t go to his church, Everyone involved should be What Lies Beneath Editorial eyes saying, “What are you doin’ you’re Euro-American. Only extremely proud. with that Euro man?” Black men Blacks can worship there. Brigadoon opened at The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 look at him like saying, “What Sounds like the 1960 Jim Crow Victoria Theater at NJPAC on Thurs- Can’t Creep Above Its Flaws watch the one show that rep- are you doin’ with my woman, laws reversed, huh? Then again, day, July 20, and closed Sunday, my BLACK! Woman?!” Euro- this happens now, in 1998, July 30. By Michael S. Goldberger resents the antithesis. entering into another millen- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent American women and European The Web site for the Federal women look with jealous states nium! What will become of society? 1 & 1/2 popcorns tempt to throw us off balance. And Communications Commission at the Black/Hispanic woman Nobody knows A&E like the A&E What could very well be a man’s apparently believing that something (FCC) recently reasserted: with her European man. Ignorance speaks 1000 words greatest dream fantasy turns into his done poorly is worth doing twice, “There is no federal law or Ignorance speaks 1000 words. and those 1000 words must be staff of The Leader/ worst nightmare. and even sometimes thrice, the movie People give you their opinions changed before it’s too late. The Times! goes overboard and eventually regulation that gives the FCC Suffice it to note, it involves a wife the authority to prohibit radio Altagracia Hicks Canela and a mistress. But just in case wobbles out of kilter. Only the solid you’re determined to see this movie performances in the wake of a script- and television stations from that wouldn’t die (it lurches on for 20 doomed project keep the creepy presenting religious programs. minutes longer than is necessary) doings from being entirely laugh- Actually, the Communications despite this critic’s advice to the able. Drew Pecker contrary, you shan’t be told exactly Shades of Gaslight (1948), Pfeiffer Act (the law that established how these two entities become in- does the Ingrid Bergman thing with the FCC and defines its au- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 tertwined, so to speak. considerable believability, feverishly thority) prohibits the FCC from Calling Drew’s poem “pro- questioning her sanity as things go But name a thriller...any thriller, censoring broadcast material phetic,” Ms. Rose added that she and chances are that writers Sarah bump in the night, as well as during believes other children could learn Kernochan and Clark Gregg bor- the day. Keeping her company at and interfering with freedom from “I Opened A…” because it rowed a thing or two from said film the Ouija board is Diana Scarwid as of speech in broadcasting.” “encourages intellect and creativ- whilst fashioning this gothic gobble- best friend Jody. The horrible real- The statement continues: “The ity.” ization is, if Claire’s not crazy, then dygook for the masses. An uninten- FCC cannot direct any broad- The editors at Highlights ex- tional homage to its genre with she’s in mortal danger. Box office dynamo Harrison Ford caster to present, or refrain from plained that every year its read- special emphasis on Hitchcock, the ers submit about 35,000 pieces only thing that could legitimize What in the Charles Boyer role tries out a presenting announcements or Lies Beneath would be a bibliogra- risky and brave new persona, sport- programs on religion and the of artwork, poetry, riddles, reci- ing more shades of gray than Holly- pes, book recommendations or phy included in the closing credits. FCC cannot act as an arbitrator And therein lies the sad little hor- wood likes for its leading men. And letters to the editor. However, ror— a mere specter of a movie with while he doesn’t quite approach the on the insights or accuracy of space limitations only permit less character actor dimension that no body to inhabit. such material. Broadcasters, not than 2 percent of those submis- The derived mechanisms, sensi- Donald Sutherland has perennially achieved in similar roles, he fares the FCC, nor any other govern- sions to become published bilities and styling cues, though more mental agency, have the respon- curious than entirely distracting, as- well considering the script’s limita- works. sure that director Robert Zemeckis’ tions. sibility for selecting the program- Highlights grants two compli- schlock imitation never achieves a Hubby is understanding — but ming that is aired by their sta- mentary copies which include vitality of its own. Even the semi- just up to a point. He’ll be the first to tions.” the published work to the reader. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS...The Sally Judd Scholarship recently spooky score by Alan Silvestri copy- tell you what an important scientist enabled three Franklin Elementary School pupils to study music at the he is, and a psychotic wife in tow is To this, I say, “Thank God.” While Drew is one of the cats Bernard Herrmann. youngest to pen a poem on the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. The scholarship is given to students Those disclaimers noted, attend- hardly the ticket to increased re- Recently, an e-mail, which who exemplify fine character and outstanding talent potential, main- ees to these excessive doings will search funding. So he eventually pages, joining another 6-year- tain high grades, display advanced technique with interpretation and ships her off to the shrink (Joe CBS is calling fictitious and a old from Phoenix, Ariz., his words possess community volunteer experience. Pictured, left to right, are: treat themselves to one of the most rumor, circulated about a can- outlandish bathroom scenes to be- Morton), where we find out that obviously speak volumes beyond Registrar of the Westfield Summer Workshop Patricia Hayes, Will smirch the silver screen in a what lies beneath Claire’s otherwise cellation of “Touched” due to his age. Harbaugh, Mia Arlington, Thomas Sheridan and Leonard Judd, who has endowed the scholarship fund. gargoyle’s age. And while heretical accepting exterior is a concert cellist the name of God being men- Mrs. Pecker concurred with Ms. praise in some far gone corners has who gave it all up to make her man happy. Get it? Get it? What lies tioned. Rumor or not, it made Rose, “He’s a deep person, but I compared the devastating sequences didn’t know he could express to the horrific alchemy so master- beneath? my blood boil. CBS promises County Will Go Country fully evinced in Psycho (1960), this And make no bones about it. Dr. 24-plus episodes for the fu- himself in that way.” secondhand treatment will doubt- Spencer has a few skeletons jan- ture, but it is certain that the Drew told The Leader and The gling in his closet, too. The question With Mustang Sally August 9 less have viewers re-pondering the program will remain under Times that, while he wasn’t really relative safety of their own water is, is he really bad to the bone or inspired by a certain incident or closets. simply a victim of circumstance? attack. MOUNTAINSIDE – Union bring lawn chairs, blankets and You don’t have to be Sherlock Will you be at the front of the teacher when he took pen to County’s free Summer Arts Festi- picnic baskets. A refreshment stand You may want to install a few paper for the assignment, he grab-handles, maybe bring along a Holmes to figure this one out. Watson battle line, fighting for a pro- val concert at Echo Lake Park in will be available at approximately with a bad head cold could piece it doesn’t think poetry is some- Mountainside on Wednesday, snorkel, and perhaps even wear a gram with real backbone? If 6:30 p.m. helmet on your next visit there. together. But the venerable gent thing he would pursue in the August 9, at 7:30 p.m. will spot- In case of rain, the concerts will Of course, by the time you reach might divine what’s afoot only so, please express your views future. light Mustang Sally’s all-star coun- be held at Cranford High School this hair-raising point, you will have through intuition and a knowledge to: Touched by an Angel, c/o Instead, Drew aspires to be a try music. on West End Place in Cranford. of trite movie scenarios. endured all manner of twist and turn CBS/MTM Studios, 4020 North doctor. Until then, he will focus An all-girl band, Mustang Sally, For up-to-date concert/rain infor- with little payoff. And yet the movie For there is no logical progres- blends assorted instruments, clas- mation, please call the Depart- sion of evidence here. What Lies Radford Avenue, Studio City, on some of his favorite pastimes drones on and on, attempting one – playing tennis, rock climbing sic country songs and edgy per- ment of Parks and Recreation’s 24- scare tactic after the next, as if to Beneath makes its own inconsis- Calif., 91604 or e-mail formances to create a dynamic hour hotline at (908) 352-8410 guiltily admit that nothing quite tent rules along the way, hopping [email protected]. and practicing gymnastics. stage presence. hither and thither from ghost tale to after 3 p.m. on the day of the seems to work. Still, he wouldn’t trade his ex- The band performed almost 200 concert. But don’t blame that on the actors. detective yarn, committing to nei- perience as a published poet for ther and failing to satisfactorily mesh shows last year all over the coun- For other concert information, Both Harrison Ford and Michelle the world. try and plans the same schedule please call the Union County De- Pfeiffer contribute journeyman per- the two. Director Zemeckis merely Village Green Concert plays the supernatural card, em- for this year. partment of Parks and Recreation formances as Norman and Claire Participants are encouraged to at (908) 527-4900. Spencer, at first blush the ideal couple ploying phantoms and the such as On Tap for August 3 living the idyllic university town a convenient deus ex machina when August Art Exhibition the plot has nothing better to move SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch existence. Plains Cultural Arts Committee will Westfield’s Teddy Alvaro Joins This includes a perfect Victorian it along. Slated At Hospital home on a pristine Vermont lake Granted, there are a couple of welcome Captain Hawkers and and a bright young daughter just scenes that could very well cause the All Stars to the Village Green MOUNTAINSIDE – A unique recently delivered to her college lift-off for easily frightened view- on Thursday, August 3, from 7:30 exhibition of Chinese folk paint- Stagedoor Manor’s dorm. Who would think that Claire ers not tethered to their chairs. But to 9 p.m. The concert is free to the ings, photography and oil paint- would suddenly start seeing a ghost if you were compiling a list of public. ings will be mounted and on recent mystery/horror films worth — the apparition of a younger Captain Hawkers take their au- display for the public at She Loves Me Production seeing, What Lies Beneath wouldn’t dience on a roller coaster ride woman her husband just might Children’s Specialized Hospital know? have a ghost of a chance for inclu- through the roots of rock and roll, Norman, a renowned doctor in sion. revitalizing the classics with au- (CSH) in Mountainside in Au- WESTFIELD – Fifteen-year-old genetics, occupies an esteemed * * * * * thenticity and energy. gust and September. Teddy Alvaro of Westfield has fol- chair at the local hall of higher What Lies Beneath, rated PG-13, The 13-piece band recreates the Landscape photographer J.J. lowed in the footsteps of such learning. And it appears that sup- is a DreamWorks release directed by sights and sounds of the 1950s Raia of Edison will exhibit, along noted young actors as Natalie portive Claire is the consummate Robert Zemeckis and stars Michelle and 1960s through their music with Impressionist painter Portman, Jennifer Jason Leign, Mary wife. But of course you know that Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford and Diana and choreography. The band has Scarwid. Running time: 130 minutes. Stefanos Sideris of Readington Stuart Masterson, Robert Downey, appearances can be deceiving. been collaborating for over a quar- Township and Chinese folk Jr., Jon Cryer and Helen Slater by Well, that is the hackneyed point, ter of a century and is based in isn’t it? After all, what fun would it painters from Jinshan Township attending Stagedoor Manor this North Plainfield. which is Southwest of Shang- summer, a unique theater camp in be if the perfect couple didn’t pa- Spectators are encouraged to thetically obliterate into something bring lawn chairs and blankets for hai. the Catskills, N.Y. far more dysfunctional than our Ballooning comfort. Free birch beer will be The exhibition is open to the In each of the summer’s three own families by the time all the public from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 sessions, youngsters ages 8-17 blood-curdling screaming was provided courtesy of the Scotch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Plains Volunteer Firefighters As- p.m. daily at CSH, 150 New spend three weeks rehearsing 11 over? A variety of food and beverages Of course, how well the originally sociation. Providence Road in shows, which are then performed pretty picture unravels into sheer was also available to tempt every In case of rain, the concert will Mountainside. Visitors should for the public either at one of horror and dire despair is the mea- palate. be moved to the Scotch Plains- use the Ambulance Entry to at- Stagedoor’s five theaters or at one sure of this film phylum. But What A portion of the proceeds from Fanwood High School auditorium tend. of the nearby Catskills resorts such Lies Beneath offers little style or the annual festival benefit the on Westfield Road. Children’s Miracle Network, The artists’ works are offered as The Raleigh or The Concord. grace in that department. Loosely For more information, please for sale. A portion of the sale Teddy appeared in the produc- connected sub-plots and angles which supports two pediatric call the Recreation Office at (908) awkwardly feint and jab in an at- hospitals in New Jersey. 322-6700. proceeds will benefit CSH. tion of She Loves Me. Teddy Alvaro CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, August 3, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment Published Poetry Is Real ‘Highlight’ For Drew Pecker of Westfield

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Drew, who is the son of Dr. and “It struck me that a child of such Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mrs. Howard Pecker, added that a young age would come up with WESTFIELD – For Tamaques his teacher thought the poem was so much about different areas of Elementary School student Drew unique enough to be submitted to life,” she noted. “The reference to Pecker, 8, of Westfield, having his Highlights for publication. history and George Washington poem entitled “I Opened A…” Ronna Pecker, Drew’s mother, shows a wisdom beyond his years, published in the August issue of later noted that once it was sub- that he is open to finding knowl- Highlights for Children and see- mitted, it took approximately one edge and learning about new ing his words and thoughts in year to be considered for the “Our things.” print was an unforgettable reward. Own Pages” portion of the maga- Continued on Page 19 Drew’s poem, which appears zine. on Page 32 of the edition, reads: “I Linda Rose, Assistant Editor of opened history and discovered Highlights in Honesdale, Pa., told George Washington…I opened the heavens and found love, dreams and laughter…I opened a book and found knowledge…I opened my heart and felt God’s love.” Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times “It was an idea BALLOON DRAGON EATING A BALLOON?...The 18th Annual Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning, held that popped up in July 28-30 at Solberg Airport in Readington, welcomed balloons of all shapes and sizes. “Oggy the my head and it Dragon” came face to face with the Williams Scotsman balloon in the bright blue sky which was also worked,” said dotted colorfully with other gorgeous varieties. See story below by Suzette F. Stalker. Drew of the poem he wrote as a 6- year-old in Michelle Crisafulli’s class as Take the Stage a school project. “Marble Table” by Georges “I thought the Braque, cubist. thoughts that he WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT used were above and beyond what ARTIST OF THE WEEK I expected of him,” Reprinted with permission from Highlights for Children said Ms. Crisafulli. Photo Courtesy of the Pecker Family WYACT Troupe Brings Scottish Legend “It was one of the best things he The Leader and The Times that the Georges Braque did all year.” overall criteria for choosing pieces “It made me feel special,” Drew for publication calls for work that (1882-1963) told The Westfield Leader and The “represents our readership with Brigadoon To Life at NJPAC Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood children of all different ages and a By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN when asked about seeing his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT wide variety of subject areas as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times words in Highlights. The maga- well.” Cubist painter Georges zine, which dates back to 1946, Braque had an affinity for birds. WESTFIELD — Like the phe- However, Ms. Rose admitted that nomenon that the Scottish legend has a circulation of close to 2.5 she was impressed by Drew’s poem Several of his paintings such as million and is geared toward chil- “White Bird” and “Les Oiseaux” reveals in its delightful story, The which she said was “deeper than Westfield Young Artists’ Coopera- dren ages 2 to 12. most.” evoke a strong sense of flight and freedom. tive Theatre, Inc. (WYACT) and A bosom buddy of Pablo The New Jersey Performing Arts Picasso, Braque dabbled in Im- Center’s (NJPAC) Summer Youth pressionism and Fauvism be- Performance Workshop’s produc- fore turning to Cubism, a genre tion of Brigadoon was nothing Pen and Ink that both he and Picasso crafted short of a miracle — a sheer, breath- together. taking miracle. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN The French-born Braque The writing team of Frederic served in World War I and was Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner brought unable to paint again until the us exceptional works such as My age of 35 because of serious war Fair Lady, Gigi, Paint your Wagon Touched By Rumors of Controversy, wounds. and Camelot. Their first collabora- However, when Braque tive hit was Brigadoon and the picked up his paintbrush again, CBS’ ‘Angel’ Determined to Prevail he decided to mix some differ- subsequent film version starred the extraordinary Gene Kelly and Words are powerful tools. ent elements into his paintings, Kerrianne Spellman Cort for The Westfield Leader and The Times particularly sand and torn his wonderful dance partner, Cyd We know that saying the name “God” while praying has a Charisse. READY, SET...BRIGADOON!...Theatergoers wait outside of the pieces of paper, in order to cre- Victoria Theater at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center before different impact than screaming “Jesus Christ!” when we ate assorted textures and im- The original production of accidentally get our finger caught in a door and it blows up like Brigadoon opened on March 13, entering to enjoy the performance of Brigadoon by the Westfield ages. Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre. the Good Year blimp. Nothing is sacred, not even the name of God. But, that name certainly knows how to stir things up. 1947 at The Ziegfield Theater in and is just a delight to watch “Touched by an Angel” on CBS, which stars Roma Downey, Manhattan and ran for 581 perfor- onstage. His professional perfor- Della Reese and John Dye, doesn’t make any bones about Balloon Festival Brings mances. mance was exceptional and the Brigadoon is a treasured stan- type that all actors should strive professing the name of God and the real meaning behind His dard American musical that has for. I have seen many productions name. The triumphant trio tries to bring solace to lost and become a staple of summer stock of Brigadoon in my career and I troubled souls when they suddenly light up like fireflies and Array of Color to Skies and community theaters. It has have never seen the role of Tommy reveal they are sent by God. several memorable songs to which played so beautifully. By SUZETTE F. STALKER by The Nerds and Parrotville everyone in the audience can sing In the leading role of Fiona, Apparently, such consistent mentioning of the “G” word has Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times during the Budweiser Beach along. Based on an old German Abigail Sparling was magnificent. caused the blood of READINGTON -- Up, up and Party. story, “Germelshausen,” the play This ethereal, radiant actress was atheists such as the away! Swells of color bright- Barnstorming pilots and dar- is about a mystical town in Scot- simply perfect. Her unprecedented group led by the late ened overcast skies last week- ing airplane wingwalkers were land that has been blessed with a soprano voice agilely handled the end as more than 100 hot air also crowd pleasers as they miracle. difficult music and her acting just Madeline Murray balloons dazzled visitors to the O’Hare, to boil. They demonstrated their skills in the With such stunning musical clas- shined. Ms. Sparling is an honest, 18th annual New Jersey Festi- skies. The E-Team Elvises of sics as “Almost like Being in Love” sincere performer and has an amaz- don’t take these things val of Ballooning held at the Sky, an ensemble of sky- and “From this Day On,” the mu- ing career ahead of her. It was an lightly. They would Solberg Airport in Readington. sical tale tells the story of an en- absolute joy to watch this young rather watch the Sponsored by Quick Chek chanting Scottish village that ap- lady at work. and GPU Energy, the event pears only once every 100 years. Joseph Harrington was also a world go up in flames drew thousands to the sprawl- than change the chan- In an attempt to protect the indig- treasure in the role of Jeff Douglas, ing airport grounds for mul- enous people of Brigadoon from Tommy’s best friend. The role of nel if they disagree tiple balloon launches, musi- the evils of the modern world, a Jeff is sarcastic and wary, a true with the religious be- cal entertainment, breathtak- wise old Minister prays to God to devil’s advocate type of character. liefs “Touched” is try- ing air shows, children’s activi- allow his people to fall asleep Refusing to fall into the romantic ties and an array of vendors’ every night as if nothing has mysticism that his friend has, Jeff is ing to convey. wares. Actresses Kirsten Dunst and Roma Downey, I’m Roman Catho- changed. When they awake, how- cocky and faithless. Mr. Harrington who plays Monica, during an episode of With all ages eagerly watch- ever, it is 100 years later. The was a riot. He played this comical “Touched by an Angel.” lic. I’ve listened to ing, the balloons, bearing the people of the town have not role to the hilt without going over- people who call logos or design of participat- changed and their customs and board and that is the mark of a themselves “recovering Catholics” bash those who choose to ing corporate partners, were beliefs remain the same, yet the fine, accomplished actor. inflated and launched to form outside world has moved ahead I really enjoyed Ms. Meryl’s deci- have a faith and I’m fed up with it. If TV producers insist on a floating parade across the feeding viewers a steady diet of violence, blasphemy and 100 years. sion to utilize the character of Jeff horizon. On Saturday evening, Clearly, this unusual miracle in some of the musical numbers, twisted, disturbing plots with sexual overtones (which repre- the inflatable giants were illu- makes it very difficult for outsid- which is seldom done. Mr. sents 90 percent of television), then I should be allowed to minated to create a special dis- ers to stumble upon Brigadoon, Harrington sings and dances ex- Continued on Page 19 play in the launch area known but, when two American travelers pertly, particularly in “I’ll Go Home as the Balloon Glow. do fall into the mystical town one with Bonnie Jean,” where he and Among the most majestic Photo Courtesy of Phyllis Stalker fateful day, the story begins. Mr. McNanna treat the audience to were Quick Chek’s American I cannot say enough about this a dance sequence that made you Eagle, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream divers dressed as the King, production at NJPAC. Brilliantly think you were watching young cone and the GPU Polar Bear. proved an additional delight directed by WYACT Artistic and Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. The Main Ingredient Other impressive entries in- as they parachuted to the fair- Stage Director Cynthia Meryl, this Jimmy Kilduff is romantic and cluded Oggy the Lake Serpent, grounds. talented group of fine young ac- heartwarming in the role of Charlie Smokey the Bear, a huge bal- There was also special enter- tors expertly took the audience on Dalrymple, the local lad who is Ingrid’s Zucchini Bread loon in the shape of a can of tainment for the youngest fes- a journey they will not soon for- marrying Jean, Fiona’s younger sis- by Ingrid McKinley Mountain Dew and an Ener- tival-goers, notably “Richard get. ter. Mr. Kilduff is earnest and genu- gizer Bunny stretching 10 sto- Scarry’s Busytown Express This was exceptional, passion- ine in his portrayal and sings the ries tall. Tour,” based on the children’s ate work. Every single actor on the strenuous tenor role quite well. He 1 1/2 tbsp. softened butter 2 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour Three popular bands took 3 eggs 2 tsp. baking soda books. stage was thoroughly committed is also terrific in “I’ll Go Home with the stage in the GPU Family The show, performed sev- to what they were doing, regard- Bonnie Jean.” 1 1/4 c. oil 1 tsp. baking powder Fun Pavilion during each night 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt eral times a day during the less of the size of their role. The The lovely Tina Brinck-Lund is a of the festival, beginning Fri- festival, showcased some of principals and ensemble members splendid Jean, conveying all the 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice day evening with America, best 2 c. grated, unpeeled raw zucchini the author’s most popular char- all deserve accolades. There was emotions of a young girl in love. known for such 70s hits as acters in a program which in- not one moment of feeling that She is an exceptional dancer and “Horse With No Name” and corporated musical entertain- you were in an audience watching Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Butter 9x5 loaf pan. Beat has an elegant presence on the “Sister Golden Hair.” ment and safety tips. a play. You were simply trans- stage. The role of Jean tends to butter, eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until light and thick. Fold in On Saturday, the Beach Boys Throughout the weekend, ported to Brigadoon. grated zucchini. Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in zucchini fade into the background, but not saluted the glory of sun, surf crafters and vendors offered Rich McNanna, in the role of in this case. Ms. Brinck-Lund is mixture until just blended. Pour batter into pan. Bake on and that famous T-bird during merchandise ranging from T- Tommy Albright, the American middle rack of oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done hard to ignore. a jubilant concert which drew shirts and other souvenirs to tourist who falls in love with Fiona, I adored Oscar Castillo in the using a cake tester. Cool slightly, remove from pan and cool throngs of fans. The musical handcrafted clothing and jew- a local lassie, was out of this world. completely on a rack. For best flavor, wrap in plastic when role of Harry Beaton, the disillu- festivities wrapped up Sunday elry to cosmetics and pet items. This performance knocked my sioned local lad who is the only cool. Let stand overnight and serve the next day. with an afternoon performance Continued on Page 19 socks off. This fine actor can sing Continued on Page 19 and dance with the best of them CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK