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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 44-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, July 6, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Selection of New Police Chief May Come by Early September By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Shannon said the position will into an agreement with the County of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be open exclusively to members of Union to utilize the Sheriff’s Labor Town Administrator Thomas P. the current Westfield Police Depart- Assistance Program, better known as Shannon announced last week he ment. He is considering limiting can- S.L.A.P. Westfield will split the an- hopes to have the name of a leading didates to captains and lieutenants. nual $31,000 cost of the program candidate for the town’s police chief The association will have candi- with the townships of Clark and by Labor Day. The new chief will dates participate in a series of indi- Scotch Plains. take control of a 59-person depart- vidual and group exercises “that The program utilizes inmates in ment with an annual operating bud- simulate critical aspects” of the their final stage of incarceration to get of over $4.2 million. chief’s position. Each candidate will do manual labor as assigned by par- Police Chief Anthony J. Scutti is be evaluated through a detailed pro- ticipating municipalities. retiring after 14 years as Chief and cess, at which point an overall sum- S.L.A.P. became operational in 41 years with the department. While mary score and ratings on strengths November 1993. The program is an his mandatory last day is not until and weaknesses will be presented in alternative to a full sentence spent at March of 2001, his accrued vacation a final report. The town administra- the prison facility. S.L.A.P. gives time and other benefits enable him to tor will then make a recommenda- Superior and Municipal Court Judges leave at the end of the month. tion to the governing body. the latitude of sentencing non-vio- “He could back out at the end of Mr. Shannon noted that candidates lent offenders to work details super- July and then leave and be on the will meet with both himself and as- vised by a Sheriff’s Officer, accord- payroll. But he’s not going to do that. sociation representatives. He said the ing to information supplied on the He’ll stay on for as long as we need chiefs association will provide the Union County Sheriff’s Department’s him to stay on,” Mr. Shannon told the needed expertise for hiring an indi- Web page. Town Council at its June 27 meeting. vidual to head a uniform depart- The program utilizes six inmates, Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader “I’d like to see my replacement on FIREWORKS!…Children from Westfield and Mountainside await the firework display at Deerfield School in ment. five days a week. Westfield, Clark Mountainside. the job by the time I’m gone,” Chief Earlier this year, Chief Scutti noted CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scutti told The Westfield Leader yes- that he had “groomed” two police terday morning. captains with the thought that one In an effort to assist in the process, would eventually succeed him as the Town Council was expected to chief. Climbing Gasoline Prices Cause Drivers, take action last night to contract with Mr. Shannon indicated that he is the Alexandria, Va.-based Interna- also leaning in the direction of hiring tional Association of Chiefs of Po- an outside group, similar to the po- lice to facilitate the selection process lice chiefs association, to facilitate Officials To Speak Their Minds on the Issue for the new chief. the hiring of a new fire chief. Resumés will be sent to Mr. Shan- By FRED ROSSI less than $1.50 is now considered a that gas prices elsewhere in the world bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Currently, the day-to-day opera- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader non, who will turn them over to the tions of the Fire Department are un- bargain. are higher, and the price increases Bagger that would stop any increase Association for evaluation of the der the direction of Deputy Chiefs Drivers in the area and around the A spot check of area gas stations here have not affected me greatly.” in the four cents per gallon levy in the candidates. The administrator has John Castellano and Ray Luck since nation have watched, seemingly help- late last month showed prices for a Furthermore, she said she assigns no Petroleum Products Gross Receipts said he also plans to interview the the retirement of former Chief Paul lessly, as gasoline prices have sky- gallon of regular ranging between particular blame for the price spike. Tax. candidates. Mr. Shannon will make A. Battiloro, Jr. earlier this year due rocketed in recent months. After years $1.47 and $1.73, while prices for Apparently, local drivers see the “Soaring gas prices are making it the final recommendation to Mayor to health-related issues. of paying around a buck for a gallon premium reached as high as $1.81. gas price increases as more of a harder for people to make ends of gas, consumers have seen gas Thomas C. Jardim and the Town In other business, the council was Whether it’s the fault of OPEC or federal matter than something over meet,” Mr. Bagger said. “As state Council. also expected to take action to enter prices this year rise more than 50 greedy oil companies or an unre- which Trenton has control. percent, to a level where anything legislators, the price of gasoline is sponsive government, consumers “As a state, we’re not in much of a beyond our control. But we can who spoke to The Westfield Leader position that we can do anything, on the eve of the Fourth of July from a legislative standpoint,” said stop the state from making the situ- holiday weekend were not happy Renee Trabert, with the office of ation worse. Increasing taxes on a about having to dig deeper into their State Senate President Donald T. product whose price is already go- wallets to fill up their cars. DiFrancesco (R-Scotch Plains). She ing through the roof is exactly the While several who were filling up told The Leader that constituent wrong thing to do.” at gas stations in Westfield main- phone calls and letters to the office The tax, enacted during the Florio tained that the price spike had not about gasoline prices have been few. Administration, requires the State had much of an impact, the few Similarly, The Leader was told by Division of Taxation to adjust the drivers in Scotch Plains willing to a spokesperson for Assemblyman rate twice a year— on July 1 and speak to The Leader and The Times Richard H. Bagger (R-Westfield) that January 1— based on a survey of gas were a bit more vocal. his office had received a few inquir- prices conducted by the Board of “I really don’t know whether to ies about the matter, but that the Public Utilities. If the average price blame (the rising prices) on the gas issue was more of a federal concern is $1.50 per gallon, the tax could be stations, the oil companies, the im- than a state issue. increased to 4.1 cents per gallon. A porters, or someone else,” said Jef- Late last week, though, the State $2 average price would mean the tax frey Barth of Warren. “I don’t know Legislature did do something to ease could reach 5.5 cents. The four cents enough about the situation. But the the burden on drivers by passing a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 thing that bothers me the most is the horrible service that many gas sta- tions seem to deliver. They don’t Open Space Tax Proposed seem to understand that they’re in the service industry. They seem to feel like you’re doing them a favor by By County Ad Hoc Group paying them a ton of money for their Union County taxpayers face an a After an almost year-long study commodity.” proposed annual increase of $37.90 by an ad hoc committee formed by With the higher gas prices, “I’m to improve the county’s parks sys- the Board of Chosen Freeholders, more likely to make one trip for tem through the establishment of an the committee has proposed the cre- shopping and visiting to save gas open space trust fund. The fund would ation of a county-wide, 2 cent tax per instead of making brief trips back be used to improve existing parks $100 of assessed valuation. That rate and forth from my house,” said M.J. facilities and acquire additional open would channel $6.5 million into a Kleban. She added that she finds space. Union County Open Space Trust herself paying more attention to Union County is one of only four Fund each year. which stations charge less for gas of New Jersey’s 21 counties which The tax would represent an aver- than others. Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader has not established an open space age increase to taxpayers of $70 in IT’S PRICEY AT THE PUMP…Local residents have surpassed the point of frustration with the rising cost of gasoline. Jennifer Das, on her way to work, trust fund. Salem, Sussex and Hudson Westfield, $47 in Scotch Plains, $33 Pictured, above, the Exxon Tiger Mart on South Avenue and the nearby Gulf gas station display their asking prices. said the higher prices have not af- Counties also do not have open space in Fanwood and $62 in Mountainside, fected her gas consumption. “I know trust funds. according to published information attributed to the committee’s report. The tax would generate $65 mil- lion for the county over 10 years, to Former Westfielder, Prison Inmate Kathy Diver Lautenklos be used for development of the county’s parks and recreation sys- tem, for the acquisition of open space for the county and for towns to pur- Makes Presentation to Hometown On Drinking and Driving chase open space and develop local parks. By LYNN KOLIBABA Soccer Club. The event was held on dance, the room was overflowing the from communities including jority of the audience. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader June 28 in the Board Room of the “I didn’t drink in high school. I’ve The county has approved a $47 day Mrs. Lautenklos spoke at the Y. Westfield, Scotch Plains, Livingston million plan to upgrade its existing “The point I want to make today is Westfield Y. High school age boys and girls, and Morristown, comprised the ma- never done drugs. I lived in a won- this: life is a series of choices. I am In his opening remarks, William J. derful little bubble; still I ended up in parks and purchase additional land here because I made a really stupid Hauck, Assistant Superintendent at prison,” said Mrs. Lautenklos, who as part of the open space and recre- choice. I drank alcohol and then got the Edna Mahan Correctional Facil- was born and raised in Westfield. ation element of the county’s master into a car. As a result, two people ity for Women, credited Jack Terhune, Her mother is a retired registered plan. died and others were tragically in- Commissioner of the New Jersey nurse, her father is a retired chemical An open space trust fund was seen jured,” said Kathy Diver Lautenklos, Department of Corrections, for engineer. Mrs. Lautenklos attended as one viable option to fund the an inmate of the state’s Edna Mahan launching Project P.R.I.D.E. The college at night while she worked as improvements. Two-thirds of the rev- Correctional Facility for Women. project brings minimum custody of- the Director of Aquatics at the enue generated would be dedicated Found guilty on two counts of fenders from New Jersey correctional Westfield Y. to improving existing parks, with the assault by automobile, Mrs. facilities into schools and to youth She graduated from Rutgers Uni- remainder dedicated to land acquisi- Lautenklos, 36, a 1982 graduate of organizations to tell, firsthand, how versity in 1986 with a Bachelor of tion for open space for the county Westfield High School, is currently alcohol and drugs led to their incar- Arts Degree in Computer Science. and its 21 municipalities. serving two consecutive 18-month ceration. At the time of the accident, Mrs. The ad hoc committee is expected prison sentences. Inmates who participate in Project Lautenklos had a successful career to make a presentation to the free- Dressed in prison khaki with cor- P.R.I.D.E. do not receive pay, credit as a computer systems analyst for holder board at its Thursday, July 13, rectional officers at her side, Mrs. or time off for this participation. It is PeopleSoft, Inc. in Teaneck. meeting in Elizabeth. The freehold- Lautenklos was part of a presenta- part of their rehabilitation and they “Part of growing up here is that ers must act soon in order to meet the tion of Project P.R.I.D.E. (Promot- do it because they want to help young you are given the tools to succeed if Friday, August 25, deadline to have ing Responsibility In Drug Educa- people. you use the tools properly. I didn’t a referendum placed before voters tion), an initiative of the New Jersey Piloted in the fall of 1998, Project use those tools on the day the acci- on the General Election ballot this Department of Corrections. P.R.I.D.E. has already reached more dent occurred,” she said. November. Project P.R.I.D.E. was invited to than 60,000 young people statewide. Other than the fact that she was go- The ad hoc committee includes Westfield by the Central Jersey Stars With more than 50 people in atten- ing to work on a holiday, Mrs. the following members: Dr. Henry Lautenklos told the audience that No- Ross, President of the Union County INDEX Alliance and a resident of Lynn Kolibaba for The Westfield Leader vember 28, 1996 started out as a per- A&E...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 TAKING A LAST LOOK AT HER OLD HOME TOWN…After the presenta- fectly normal day. Branchburg; Roselle resident Eliza- Business ...... Page 14 Education ...... Page 16 Social ...... Page 6 tion, Kathy Diver Lautenklos prepares to return to the Edna Mahan Correc- beth Brody, Dean of Rutgers Univer- Classifieds..... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 tional Facility for Women. Senior correctional officer, S. Hernandez, stands by. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

West Trenton Line Reactivation Topic For Rail Coalition SOMERVILLE — Congress- man Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-11th) will discuss the po- tential of federal funding to reactivate the West Trenton rail line at the Monday, July 17, meeting of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. Westfield, the largest com- muter stop on NJ Transit’s Raritan Line, is a member of the coalition. The Raritan Line also includes stops in Fanwood and Cranford. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. in the third floor Somerset County Freeholders meeting room in the Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove Street, Somerville. PONY RIDER…As an end of the year treat for Wilson Elementary School children, a school-wide carnival is held featuring pony rides, moonwalk, slide, “We’re looking forward to games for all ages, and delicious carnival fare such as snow cones and cotton Congressman Frelinghuysen’s candy. Pictured, above, this Wilson School pupil gets a bird’s eye view from atop insights,” said Somerset County a gray pony. Freeholder Peter S. Palmer, the Coalition’s Chairman. “His Appropriations Com- Westfield Education Assoc. mittee experience may be able to push ahead on the west Tren- Awards Three Scholarships Lynn Kolibaba for The Westfield Leader ton Line project.” GOOD TO SEE OLD FRIENDS…Kathy Diver Lautenklos with long-time friend, Keith Hertell, following the Project Congressman Frelinghuysen, WESTFIELD – The Westfield tor at Hi’s Eye, Elizabeth will attend P.R.I.D.E presentation on June 28. New Jersey’s only member of Education Association (WEA) Georgetown University in the fall. the House Appropriations Com- awarded $3,000 in scholarships to The Barry Judd Memorial Schol- mittee, will discuss the federal three members of the 2000 graduat- arship for $1,000 was presented to appropriations process and its ing class of Westfield High School Kristen Pastir. This scholarship is relationship to the funding of (WHS). Michael Seiler, WEA Presi- given in recognition of a distin- Former Westfielder, Prison Inmate Makes dent, presented the scholarships at guished teacher of foreign languages transportation projects such as Awards Night on June 1. at WHS from 1974 to 1992. the reactivation of the West Christopher Keenoy, the son of The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Presentation to Town on Drinking, Driving Trenton Line in southern Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Keenoy, re- Pastir, she was Graphic Editor at Hi’s Somerset County. ceived the $1,000 WEA Scholar- Eye. She will enter the University of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Federal funding has already ship, which is based on academic New Hampshire in the fall after in- She dressed for work, woke and about the pain she felt for the trag- With credits earned and time off been approved for several ma- achievement and contribution to terning as an equine veterinarian in fed her 18-month-old son, kissed edy she had caused. “I am lucky to for good behavior, she is scheduled jor New Jersey mass transit school activities and community ser- the summer. her husband good-bye, and set off be alive. This prison sentence is projects, including the Hudson- vice. Funds for these scholarships are to be released on Christmas Day of Chris was an honor student at WHS raised through the generosity of do- from her home in Watchung. temporary,” she said. “It is not too this year. Bergen Light Rail Transit Sys- tem ($121 million), the New- and Feature Editor for the Hi’s Eye. nations of the WEA membership. “I had a great day at work. I had much to pay. I destroyed lives. I Keith Hertell is the founder and He will attend the College of Will- This year’s committee members in- a wonderful feel for life. I was go- destroyed dreams.” Head Coach of the Central Jersey ark-Elizabeth Rail Link ($4 iam and Mary in Virginia. cluded Diana Collins, Chairperson, ing home to my family for Thanks- Tears welled in her own eyes, her Stars Soccer Club, a select team million) and the Northwest New Elizabeth Nicol, the daughter of Patricia Feliaco, Rosemary giving dinner. I had everything. That voice faltered for an instant, but she organization comprised of 36 girls Jersey-Northeast Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nicol, received a Gagliardi, Dr. James Moriarty, Janice day shouldn’t have been different went on to answer questions from in their freshman and sophomore Passenger Rail Project study $1,000 WEA Scholarship. Tri-Edi- Sheridan and Frances Trees. from any other,” she remarked. the audience. years of high school. ($1 million). However, Mrs. Lautenklos did Asked by a member of the audi- Mr. Hertell made the arrange- For more information, please something different that day. She ence to describe life in prison, Mrs. ments with Project P.R.I.DE. and contact Kenneth Wedeen at the College Men’s Club Names had a few beers with a colleague Lautenklos said, “If not for the sup- convinced Mrs. Lautenklos to join Raritan Valley Rail Coalition and left for home a few hours later. port of my family and friends and the program. at (908) 231-7000, Extension As Mrs. Lautenklos testified at support from people such as Mr. “Kathy would not be in jail if not No. 7239 or via e-mail, Scholarship Recipients her trial, she remembers hitting road Hauck and some of the correctional [email protected]. for the alcohol,” said Mr. Hertell, a WESTFIELD – The College sity where he will major in com- debris coming off a ramp to Inter- officers, I would lose my mind.” long-time friend. “Laws have Men’s Club of Westfield has puter science. state 95. She then lost control of her Now, instead of a beautiful home changed and they carry severe pen- awarded $22,000 in scholarships to Christopher, the son of Mr. and car, slammed into the guardrail, and in Watchung, she lives in a small alties when drugs or alcohol are New Police five members of the Class of 2000 Mrs. Miles Driscoll, garnered a was knocked unconscious. concrete room with three other involved.” at Westfield High School. This $6,000 award. He will attend Her next memory is waking up in women. Walking a small figure- Heather Lane, a member of the year’s recipients include Andre Neumann College this fall. intensive care. A state trooper in- eight on a concrete yard has re- Chief Selection Soccer Club and a sophomore at Moore, Stephen Cusimano, Rong Sean, the son of Mr. and Mrs. formed her that her car had struck a placed her regular athletic hobbies CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield High School this fall, Liu, Christopher Driscoll and Sean Edward Joffe, received a $6,000 disabled vehicle parked on the shoul- of running, swimming and playing and Scotch Plains will split that time. brought her sister, Kelly, and an out- The agreement runs from July 1 Joffe. scholarship and was also the re- der of I-95. tennis. Threats of physical abuse, of-town friend to the presentation. through Sunday, December 31. Funds for scholarship awards are cipient of the “Mel Coren” Award A Long Island couple, William sexual advances and fights over a “I didn’t expect it to be so emo- S.L.A.P. details vary and may in- made available through annual for excellence in academics, school and Marion Holley, were killed. piece of food are everyday occur- tional. I was surprised that this hap- volve roadside cleanup, public golf dues, fundraising activities and the and civic activities. He will attend Their 22-year-old daughter, rences. pened to an adult. It made me under- course or park maintenance, paint- generosity of members. Bucknell University where he will Laquinta, had to have one leg am- When asked how she has man- ing of municipal buildings or other stand how the choices I make can Andre, the son of Mr. and Mrs. major in engineering. putated below the knee as a result of aged to adjust to prison life, she community-oriented projects. have a devastating effect on me and Lemuel Moore, was awarded a For more information on the Col- the accident. Three other family said, “There is no adjusting. Some Initially, Westfield plans to use the people around me,” she commented. $5,000 scholarship. He plans to lege Men’s Club and its work, please members were also injured. of the inmates are truly dangerous program to assist in some Public Heather’s mother, Beth Lane, said, study clinical psychology at Seton call the Club’s Vice President Ron Injuries sustained by Mrs. people. I am still in shock. I cry all Works and Department of Recre- “This was a good learning experi- Hall University. Greenberg at (908) 654-7456 or Lautenklos included an extremely the time. It’s a place I know you ation projects, Mr. Shannon has ad- ence for them. I am glad the pro- vised the council. Stephen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. write to the College Men’s Club, lacerated liver, several broken ribs couldn’t imagine. I know you gram was brought to our commu- Thomas P. Cusimano, earned a P.O. Box 841, Westfield, 07090. and a punctured lung. couldn’t because I grew up in this nity. It hits home when it is someone $2,500 award. He will attend Provi- Placed under formal arrest while town. This is the price I’m paying from your own community.” dence College in the fall where he still in the ICU, she was handcuffed for what I did.” Rising Gasoline Marie Desjardins, 21, of Ocean intends to follow a career choice in to her hospital bed and two police- She said that for a long time she County, also spoke at the Project business. Open Space Tax men were stationed outside her door denied that alcohol was a factor in Prices Discussed P.R.I.D.E. presentation. Rong, the son of Mr. and Mrs. until arrangements were made for the accident. “I know now, that if I A straight “A” student in gram- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wen Liu, received a $2,500 award. bail. deny that, it is a lie. It shows no sity School of Law; Henry M. Ogden, mar school, Ms. Desjardins became per gallon assessment applies to an He will be involved with Marine In a trial that concluded on De- courage and I can’t help anyone a resident of and former Council involved with drugs at age 14 and average maximum gas price of $1.44. Reserve Officer Training follow- cember 19, 1998, Mrs. Lautenklos here today.” President in Summit; Ralph Miltier, dropped out of school in the 10th And, more relief could be on the ing graduation. Once he has con- was acquitted of first-degree man- Mrs. Lautenklos also described an educator and former mayor of grade. way, after the summer, given Saudi cluded his service requirements, Hillside, and Carl A. Salisbury, an slaughter and second-degree vehicu- the pain of being apart from her To support a $100-a-day cocaine Arabia’s announcement last week- he will matriculate at Kean Univer- attorney and Westfield councilman. lar homicide charges. She was found husband, David, and five-year-old and heroin habit, she started selling end that it would unilaterally boost guilty on lesser charges of two son, Sean. drugs. On a first-time offense, she its oil production. counts of assault by auto and, on Visitations at the prison are Mon- was found guilty of possession of a March 5, 1999, sentenced to serve day, Thursday and Saturday for two controlled dangerous substance and Louis Dileo Presented Award two consecutive 18-month prison hours and are held in a common of distribution. Morna O’Keefe Named terms with no option of parole. gymnasium area with other inmates. Ms. Desjardins could serve as long At Aviation Challenge California Prior to being processed and as- Visitors are searched before enter- as seven years. She warned the audi- To Spring Dean’s List signed to a minimum security block ing. After visitation, prisoners are ence against succumbing to peer WESTFIELD – Fairfield Univer- WESTFIELD – Louis “Blondie” While attending the Aviation at The Edna Mahan Correctional led into another room and strip pressure and added, “Even if you sity in Fairfield, Conn. announced that Dileo of Westfield was presented Challenge California Mach III pro- Facility, the state’s only prison in- searched. are not doing drugs, if your friends Morna O’Keefe of Westfield was the Right Stuff Award at Aviation gram, Louis experienced hands-on stitution for women, located in So as not to disrupt her son’s life are, you can go to jail.” named to the Dean’s List for the spring Challenge California recently for training with high performance Union Township in Hunterdon further, she sees him only two hours Jean Stone, Membership Director semester. The daughter of Mr. and consistently striving for excellence flight simulators, 3G centrifuge, County near Clinton, Mrs. a week. “It breaks my heart to hear for the Y and a friend of Mrs. Mrs. Ron O’Keefe, Morna is majoring and demonstrating leadership, aviation curriculum, land and wa- Lautenklos spent five weeks in a Sean say ‘Be strong, Mommy. Be Lautenklos for 17 years, said, “Both in communications at the university. sound decision-making, self-con- ter survival training, and paintball holding area with the general crimi- tough’ when he leaves.” Kathy and Marie delivered power- A graduate of Westfield High fidence and an ability to work well on the Escape and Evasion course. nal population. Mrs. Lautenklos has spent one of School, she plans a career in broad- with others. ful messages today.” cast journalism. As Mrs. Lautenklos told her story, her son’s birthdays, two of her wed- the audience went somber, with ding anniversaries, two of her own Ben Sezer Receives many moved to tears as she spoke birthdays and one Christmas in Bachelor of Arts Degree prison. WESTFIELD – Ben Sezer, a 1995 graduate of Westfield High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury Physics at Lawrence University in Law Experience . Appleton, Wis. He is the son of Ruth E. Sezer of Westfield. Personal Injury & Negligence Law Brandon A. Doerr Named to Dean’s List Jon M. Bramnick Certified Trial Attorney WESTFIELD – Brandon Albert Doerr of Westfield was named to the John C Rodriguez Dean’s List for the spring semester at The John Hopkins University in Stephanie Ann Mitterhoff Baltimore, Md. Brandon, who at- tended Westfield High School, will of Counsel Clarence A. Abramson graduate the University in May 2003.

Law Offices of Margaret O’Connell Jon M. Bramnick Named to Honor List 1827 East Second Street WESTFIELD – Roanoke College Scotch Plains, NJ in Salem, Va., has revealed that Mar- garet O’Connell of Westfield was 908-322-7000 named to the Honor List at the school. Kerrianne Spellman Cort for The Westfield Leader She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. GIDDY UP…Horseback riding at the Watchung Stables has never been more popular during these summer months. John J. O’Connell. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, July 6, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Fanwood Homes Slated For Historical Preservation

By DEBORAH MADISON properties, such as rentals. 1930s. Specially Written for The Times Matching grants and low interest At some point, Mr. Weldon’s The Fanwood Historic Preserva- loans for rehabilitation and restora- daughter, Margaret, inherited the tion Commission, in conjunction with tion are also available for certain house. Margaret married Richard the Fanwood Downtown Revitaliza- types of properties listed on the New Hatfield, who later served as Mayor tion Committee, has announced its Jersey register. of Westfield from 1953 to 1958. coordination of efforts to preserve Mr. Pierce is working closely with The source of these dates and facts several historically significant homes both Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo DiCuollo, could not be verified, however, and ins Fanwood, along with the who own 266 North Avenue, and Mr. some of the dates may be incorrect, borough’s Victorian heritage. and Mrs. James Vierschilling, who according to other sources. This joint venture is a new en- own 225 North Avenue, to assist The DiCuollos purchased the home deavor through which the two groups them in the registration and renova- from the Hatfields in 1995 and the will work together toward similar tion of their properties. house continues its dual usage as a goals. The DiCuollos and the commercial rental and residential Two of the homes slated for pres- Vierschillings will be working with rental. ervation are the old post office build- architectural consultants to insure The recently approved Bed and ing and former library at 266 North that renovations made to their prop- Breakfast at 225 North Avenue, de- Avenue and the recently-approved erties are in keeping with the integ- scribed as a two-and-a-half-story, Bed and Breakfast located at 225 rity of the historical styles of each two-bay Dutch Colonial Revival, has North Avenue. period. a mixture of architectural styles from Clayton S. Pierce, Coordinator for The DiCuollo property is described different periods. the Downtown Revitalization Com- as a Victorian Queen Anne with a There are design elements origi- mittee, is applying for historical des- hipped-roof, stone facade on the first nating from the Colonial Revival ignation through the New Jersey and floor and clapboard and shingles on Period, such as the gambrel roof, and National Registers of Historic Places the second story. The facade reflects elements from the Shingle Style Vic- for these two homes, which are both all of the original, authentic building torian era, such as the solid shingled Deborah Madison for The Times more than 100 years old. materials. railings on the undercut porch and HISTORIC STRUCTURE…The Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission and the Fanwood Downtown Revitaliza- Both houses contain architectural According to initial eligibility reg- the eyebrow dormer window. tion Committee recently announced its efforts to preserve a number of historically significant homes in Fanwood. design elements that herald from the istration papers filed with the Na- According to initial eligibility reg- Pictured, above, is the borough’s old post office building and former library at 266 North Avenue, which is currently Victorian period. tional Historic Registry, the DiCuollo istration papers filed with the Na- occupied by accountant Neil F. Schembre. The national and state registries is house was originally constructed in tional Historic Registry, this home designed to prevent destruction of or 1895 to house the Fanwood Post was constructed in 1892 as the home damage to historic resources by pub- Office. Some sources report that the of Walter S. Force, first tax collector lic agencies. Registry also enables house was purchased by Frank of the Borough of Fanwood, and was Rising Gasoline Costs Cause Drivers, owners of historically-designated Weldon, co-owner of Weldon Mate- later owned by Dr. Munge, chief buildings to take a 20 percent in- rials, sometime in the 1920s. surgeon at Muhlenberg Hospital. come tax credit on the cost of reha- The house was rented to the bor- The Vierschillings intend to re- Officials to Speak Their Minds bilitating certain types of buildings ough and used as the police station move the vinyl siding to restore the that are also used as commercial and the library, possibly during the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By FRED ROSSI enough about the situation. But the than others. Specially Written for The Times thing that bothers me the most is the Jennifer Das, on her way to work, Drivers in the area and around the horrible service that many gas sta- said the higher prices have not af- nation have watched, seemingly help- tions seem to deliver. They don’t fected her gas consumption. “I know lessly, as gasoline prices have sky- seem to understand that they’re in that gas prices elsewhere in the world rocketed in recent months. After years the service industry. They seem to are higher, and the price increases of paying around a buck for a gallon feel like you’re doing them a favor by here have not affected me greatly.” of gas, consumers have seen gas paying them a ton of money for their Furthermore, she said she assigns no prices this year rise more than 50 commodity.” particular blame for the price spike. percent, to a level where anything With the higher gas prices, “I’m Apparently, local drivers see the less than $1.50 is now considered a more likely to make one trip for gas price increases as more of a bargain. shopping and visiting to save gas federal matter than something over A spot check of area gas stations instead of making brief trips back which Trenton has control. late last month showed prices for a and forth from my house,” said M.J. “As a state, we’re not in much of a gallon of regular ranging between Kleban. She added that she finds position that we can do anything, $1.47 and $1.73, while prices for herself paying more attention to from a legislative standpoint,” said premium reached as high as $1.81. which stations charge less for gas CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Whether it’s the fault of OPEC or greedy oil companies or an unre- sponsive government, consumers Fanwood Planning Bd. who spoke to The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- Fanwood on the eve of the Fourth of July holiday weekend were not happy Nears End to Review about having to dig deeper into their wallets to fill up their cars. While several who were filling up at gas stations in Westfield main- Of Zoning Ordinance tained that the price spike had not By SUZETTE F. STALKER dates to the early 1960s. The new had much of an impact, the few Specially Written for The Times text was shaped over the course of drivers in Scotch Plains willing to During its regular meeting last eight years by elected officials, Plan- speak to The Leader and The Times Thursday, the Fanwood Planning ning Board members and others. were a bit more vocal. Board continued its review of a draft Planning Board Chairman Gregory “I really don’t know whether to of the borough’s revised zoning ordi- Cummings told The Times of Scotch blame (the rising prices) on the gas nance, which it expects to complete Fred Rossi for The Times Plains-Fanwood on Monday that the IT’S PRICY AT THE PUMP…Local residents have surpassed the point of frustration with the rising cost of gasoline. stations, the oil companies, the im- by the end of this month. body, which has reviewed the ordi- Pictured, above, the Exxon Tiger Mart on South Avenue and the nearby Gulf gas station display their asking prices. porters, or someone else,” said Jef- The 200-plus page document will nance at its agenda and regular ses- frey Barth of Warren. “I don’t know replace an existing version which sions — as well as during several special meetings — was “on target” for wrapping up its review. Former Westfielder, Prison Inmate Kathy Diver Lautenklos The comprehensive ordinance, which will then go before the Bor- ough Council, has been described as more “user-friendly” than the exist- Makes Presentation to Hometown On Drinking and Driving ing document. It will provide up- dated information on topics ranging By LYNN KOLIBABA Westfield Y. Westfield, Scotch Plains, Livingston “I didn’t drink in high school. I’ve prison,” said Mrs. Lautenklos, who Specially Written for The Times from site plan and subdivision ap- In his opening remarks, William J. and Morristown, comprised the ma- never done drugs. I lived in a won- was born and raised in Westfield. peals to accessory structures and cel- “The point I want to make today is Hauck, Assistant Superintendent at jority of the audience. derful little bubble; still I ended up in Her mother is a retired registered lular towers. this: life is a series of choices. I am the Edna Mahan Correctional Facil- nurse, her father is a retired chemical Mr. Cummings anticipated that an here because I made a really stupid ity for Women, credited Jack Terhune, engineer. Mrs. Lautenklos attended ongoing discussion of the types of choice. I drank alcohol and then got Commissioner of the New Jersey college at night while she worked as signs to be permitted under the new into a car. As a result, two people Department of Corrections, for the Director of Aquatics at the ordinance would be the last major died and others were tragically in- launching Project P.R.I.D.E. The Westfield Y. issue the board would need to ad- jured,” said Kathy Diver Lautenklos, project brings minimum custody of- She graduated from Rutgers Uni- dress before concluding its review. an inmate of the state’s Edna Mahan fenders from New Jersey correctional versity in 1986 with a Bachelor of Under regular business during last Correctional Facility for Women. facilities into schools and to youth Arts Degree in Computer Science. week’s meeting, the board gave the Found guilty on two counts of organizations to tell, firsthand, how At the time of the accident, Mrs. green light to a local couple’s bid to assault by automobile, Mrs. alcohol and drugs led to their incar- Lautenklos had a successful career enclose their backyard with a vinyl Lautenklos, 36, a 1982 graduate of ceration. as a computer systems analyst for privacy fence. Westfield High School, is currently Inmates who participate in Project PeopleSoft, Inc. in Teaneck. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Keener of 55 serving two consecutive 18-month P.R.I.D.E. do not receive pay, credit “Part of growing up here is that Fourth Street were granted a bulk prison sentences. or time off for this participation. It is you are given the tools to succeed if variance for the six-foot fence, which Dressed in prison khaki with cor- part of their rehabilitation and they you use the tools properly. I didn’t will shield their property from the rectional officers at her side, Mrs. do it because they want to help young use those tools on the day the acci- tennis courts on LaGrande Avenue. Lautenklos was part of a presenta- people. dent occurred,” she said. The rear yard of the Keeners’ prop- tion of Project P.R.I.D.E. (Promot- Piloted in the fall of 1998, Project Other than the fact that she was erty borders LaGrande. ing Responsibility In Drug Educa- P.R.I.D.E. has already reached more going to work on a holiday, Mrs. During a public hearing on the tion), an initiative of the New Jersey than 60,000 young people statewide. Lautenklos told the audience that appeal, Mr. Keener testified that the Department of Corrections. With more than 50 people in atten- November 28, 1996 started out as a fence would be solid for five feet, Project P.R.I.D.E. was invited to dance, the room was overflowing the perfectly normal day. with a foot of latticework at the top, Westfield by the Central Jersey Stars day Mrs. Lautenklos spoke at the Y. She dressed for work, woke and and that the area in front of the Soccer Club. The event was held on High school age boys and girls, fed her 18-month-old son, kissed her structure would be landscaped. June 28 in the Board Room of the from communities including husband good-bye, and set off from Mr. Cummings confirmed that her home in Watchung. there were no objections to the “I had a great day at work. I had a Keeners’ petition from the Board of INDEX Lynn Kolibaba for The Times A&E...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 wonderful feel for life. I was going Health, the Fanwood Police Depart- TAKING A LAST LOOK AT HER OLD HOME TOWN…After the presenta- home to my family for Thanksgiving Business ...... Page 14 Obituary ...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 tion, Kathy Diver Lautenklos prepares to return to the Edna Mahan Correc- ment, Fanwood Fire Department, Classifieds..... Page 15 Sports ...... Page 11 tional Facility for Women. Senior correctional officer, S. Hernandez, stands by. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Former Westfielder, Prison Inmate Makes Rising Presentation to Town on Drinking and Driving Gasoline Costs

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dinner. I had everything. That day women. Walking a small figure-eight ence for them. I am glad the program Renee Trabert, with the office of shouldn’t have been different from on a concrete yard has replaced her was brought to our community. It hits State Senate President Donald T. any other,” she remarked. regular athletic hobbies of running, home when it is someone from your DiFrancesco (R-Scotch Plains). She told The Leader and The Times that However, Mrs. Lautenklos did swimming and playing tennis. own community.” something different that day. She constituent phone calls and letters to Threats of physical abuse, sexual Marie Desjardins, 21, of Ocean the office about gasoline prices have had a few beers with a colleague and advances and fights over a piece of County, also spoke at the Project left for home a few hours later. been few. food are everyday occurrences. P.R.I.D.E. presentation. Similarly, The Leader and The As Mrs. Lautenklos testified at her When asked how she has managed A straight “A” student in grammar Times was told by a spokesperson for trial, she remembers hitting road to adjust to prison life, she said, school, Ms. Desjardins became in- Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger debris coming off a ramp to Inter- “There is no adjusting. Some of the volved with drugs at age 14 and (R-Westfield) that his office had re- state 95. She then lost control of her inmates are truly dangerous people. dropped out of school in the 10th ceived a few inquiries about the car, slammed into the guardrail, and I am still in shock. I cry all the time. grade. matter, but that the issue was more of was knocked unconscious. It’s a place I know you couldn’t To support a $100-a-day cocaine a federal concern than a state issue. Late last week, though, the State Her next memory is waking up in imagine. I know you couldn’t be- and heroin habit, she started selling intensive care. A state trooper in- Legislature did do something to ease cause I grew up in this town. This is drugs. On a first-time offense, she the burden on drivers by passing a formed her that her car had struck a the price I’m paying for what I did.” was found guilty of possession of a disabled vehicle parked on the shoul- bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman She said that for a long time she controlled dangerous substance and Bagger that would stop any increase der of I-95. denied that alcohol was a factor in of distribution. in the four cents per gallon levy in A Long Island couple, William the accident. “I know now, that if I Ms. Desjardins could serve as long the Petroleum Products Gross Re- and Marion Holley, were killed. Their deny that, it is a lie. It shows no as seven years. She warned the audi- ceipts Tax. 22-year-old daughter, Laquinta, had courage and I can’t help anyone here ence against succumbing to peer pres- “Soaring gas prices are making it to have one leg amputated below the today.” sure and added, “Even if you are not harder for people to make ends meet,” knee as a result of the accident. Mrs. Lautenklos also described the doing drugs, if your friends are, you Mr. Bagger said. “As state legisla- Three other family members were pain of being apart from her hus- tors, the price of gasoline is beyond can go to jail.” our control. But we can stop the state Jean Stone, Membership Director from making the situation worse. for the Y and a friend of Mrs. Increasing taxes on a product whose Lautenklos for 17 years, said, “Both price is already going through the Kathy and Marie delivered powerful roof is exactly the wrong thing to messages today.” do.” Cheri Rogowsky for The Times BUSY AT THE POOLSIDE…Annie Pierce of Fanwood is intensely occupied The tax, enacted during the Florio with filling up her purple pail with a blue watering can at the Highland Swim Administration, requires the State Club in Scotch Plains. Division of Taxation to adjust the rate twice a year—on July 1 and Fanwood January 1—based on a survey of gas prices conducted by the Board of Open Space Tax Proposed Public Utilities. If the average price Homes is $1.50 per gallon, the tax could be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By County Ad Hoc Group increased to 4.1 cents per gallon. A original facade, which, Mrs. $2 average price would mean the tax Vierschilling believes, may be clap- ELIZABETH — Union County for towns to purchase open space and could reach 5.5 cents. The four cents board underneath the siding. Other taxpayers face an a proposed annual develop local parks. per gallon assessment applies to an renovation plans include constructing increase of $37.90 to improve the The county has approved a $47 mil- average maximum gas price of $1.44. an addition in keeping with the style of county’s parks system through the es- lion plan to upgrade its existing parks And, more relief could be on the the period and restoring windows and tablishment of an open space trust and purchase additional land as part of way, after the summer, given Saudi fireplaces that were covered over by fund. The fund would be used to im- the open space and recreation element Arabia’s announcement last week- walls. prove existing parks facilities and ac- of the county’s master plan. end that it would unilaterally boost An open space trust fund was seen as The Historic Preservation Commis- quire additional open space. its oil production. Union County is one of only four of one viable option to fund the improve- sion is also currently in the process of New Jersey’s 21 counties which has ments. Two-thirds of the revenue gen- formulating a local ordinance that will not established an open space trust erated would be dedicated to improv- cover historical designation of homes fund. Salem, Sussex and Hudson Coun- ing existing parks, with the remainder and a historical district in the neighbor- ties also do not have open space trust dedicated to land acquisition for open hood surrounding the Fanwood Train West Trenton Line Lynn Kolibaba for The Times funds. space for the county and its 21 munici- GOOD TO SEE OLD FRIENDS…Kathy Diver Lautenklos with long-time Station. After an almost year-long study by palities. To Be Topic friend, Keith Hertell, following the Project P.R.I.D.E presentation on June 28. Historic Preservation Commission an ad hoc committee formed by the The ad hoc committee is expected to Chairwoman Dee O’Brien pointed out Board of Chosen Freeholders, the com- make a presentation to the freeholder For Rail Coalition also injured. band, David, and five-year-old son, that there are more than 160 Victorian mittee has proposed the creation of a board at its Thursday, July 13, meeting SOMERVILLE — Congress- Injuries sustained by Mrs. Sean. era homes in Fanwood, many of them county-wide, 2 cent tax per $100 of in Elizabeth. The freeholders must act Lautenklos included an extremely in the vicinity of the train station. assessed valuation. That rate would soon in order to meet the Friday, Au- man Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R- Visitations at the prison are Mon- 11th) will discuss the potential of lacerated liver, several broken ribs Local historical designation, Mrs. channel $6.5 million into a Union gust 25, deadline to have a referendum day, Thursday and Saturday for two County Open Space Trust Fund. placed before voters on the General federal funding to reactivate the and a punctured lung. O’Brien explained, will afford hours and are held in a common homeowners the benefits of technical The tax would represent an aver- Election ballot this November. West Trenton rail line at the Mon- Placed under formal arrest while gymnasium area with other inmates. assistance and matching grants for reno- age increase to taxpayers of $70 in The ad hoc committee includes the day, July 17, meeting of the still in the ICU, she was handcuffed Visitors are searched before enter- vations for certain types of buildings. Westfield, $47 in Scotch Plains, $33 following members: Dr. Henry Ross, Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. to her hospital bed and two police- ing. After visitation, prisoners are Over 90 municipalities in New Jer- in Fanwood and $62 in President of the Union County Alli- Westfield, the largest commuter men were stationed outside her door led into another room and strip sey have enacted a local historic pres- Mountainside, according to pub- ance and a resident of Branchburg; stop on NJ Transit’s Raritan Line, Roselle resident Elizabeth Brody, Dean until arrangements were made for searched. ervation ordinance, which varies from lished information attributed to the is a member of the coalition. The committee’s report. of Rutgers University School of Law; Raritan Line also includes stops bail. So as not to disrupt her son’s life town to town. Local ordinances typi- The tax would generate $65 million Henry M. Ogden, a resident of and In a trial that concluded on De- cally provide regulatory provisions that in Fanwood and Cranford. further, she sees him only two hours for the county over 10 years, to be used former Council President in Summit; The meeting will start at 8 a.m. cember 19, 1998, Mrs. Lautenklos a week. “It breaks my heart to hear govern architectural review of alter- for development of the county’s parks Ralph Miltier, an educator and former ations, demolition and new construc- mayor of Hillside, and Carl A. Salisbury, in the third floor Somerset County was acquitted of first-degree man- Sean say ‘Be strong, Mommy. Be and recreation system, for the acquisi- Freeholders meeting room in the slaughter and second-degree vehicu- tion within designated historic districts, tion of open space for the county and an attorney and Westfield councilman. tough’ when he leaves.” which may, in some municipalities, be Somerset County Administration lar homicide charges. She was found Mrs. Lautenklos has spent one of restrictive on homeowner’s renovation Building, 20 Grove Street, guilty on lesser charges of two counts her son’s birthdays, two of her wed- options. Somerville. of assault by auto and, on March 5, ding anniversaries, two of her own Mrs. O’Brien emphasized that the Westfield to Begin Process “We’re looking forward to Con- 1999, sentenced to serve two con- birthdays and one Christmas in commission is working to insure that gressman Frelinghuysen’s in- secutive 18-month prison terms with prison. Fanwood’s heritage and architectural Of Selecting New Police Chief sights,” said Somerset County no option of parole. With credits earned and time off integrity is preserved, while making Freeholder Peter S. Palmer, the Prior to being processed and as- for good behavior, she is scheduled the ordinance the least restrictive as By PAUL J. PEYTON current Westfield Police Department. Coalition’s Chairman. Specially Written for The Times He is considering limiting candidates to “His Appropriations Commit- signed to a minimum security block to be released on Christmas Day of possible on homeowners’ rights. Even though the owner’s approval is WESTFIELD -- Town Administra- captains and lieutenants. tee experience may be able to at The Edna Mahan Correctional this year. tor Thomas P. Shannon announced last The association will have candidates push ahead on the west Trenton Facility, the state’s only prison insti- not necessary in order for a house to be Keith Hertell is the founder and recommended for the national or state week he hopes to have the name of a participate in a series of individual and Line project.” tution for women, located in Union Head Coach of the Central Jersey leading candidate for the town’s police group exercises “that simulate critical Congressman Frelinghuysen, historic registries, Mr. Pierce told The chief by Labor Day. The new chief will aspects” of the chief’s position. Each Township in Hunterdon County near Stars Soccer Club, a select team or- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that New Jersey’s only member of the Clinton, Mrs. Lautenklos spent five take control of a 59-person department candidate will be evaluated through a House Appropriations Commit- ganization comprised of 36 girls in he was pleased the DiCuollos and the with an annual operating budget of over detailed process, at which point an over- weeks in a holding area with the their freshman and sophomore years Vierschillings were receptive to the $4.2 million. all summary score and ratings on tee, will discuss the federal ap- general criminal population. of high school. idea of putting the homes on these Police Chief Anthony J. Scutti is retiring strengths and weaknesses will be pre- propriations process and its rela- As Mrs. Lautenklos told her story, Mr. Hertell made the arrangements registries, along with maintaining the after 14 years as Chief and 41 years with sented in a final report. The town ad- tionship to the funding of trans- portation projects such as the re- the audience went somber, with many with Project P.R.I.DE. and convinced historical integrity of the residences. the department. While his mandatory last ministrator will then make a recom- activation of the West Trenton moved to tears as she spoke about the Mrs. Lautenklos to join the program. The Historic Preservation Commis- day is not until March of 2001, his accrued mendation to the governing body. sion has obtained the professional ser- vacation time and other benefits enable Mr. Shannon noted that candidates Line in southern Somerset pain she felt for the tragedy she had “Kathy would not be in jail if not him to leave at the end of the month. will meet with both himself and asso- County. caused. “I am lucky to be alive. This vices of architectural historian Nancy for the alcohol,” said Mr. Hertell, a L. Zerbe of Historic Preservation Con- “I’d like to see my replacement on the ciation representatives. He said the chiefs Federal funding has already prison sentence is temporary,” she long-time friend. “Laws have sulting, Inc., to research the history of job by the time I’m gone,” Chief Scutti association will provide the needed ex- been approved for several major said. “It is not too much to pay. I changed and they carry severe penal- the vicinity surrounding the Fanwood told The Westfield Leader yesterday pertise for hiring an individual to head New Jersey mass transit projects, destroyed lives. I destroyed dreams.” ties when drugs or alcohol are in- morning. a uniform department. including the Hudson-Bergen Train Station for consideration as a In an effort to assist in the process, the Earlier this year, Chief Scutti noted Tears welled in her own eyes, her volved.” historic district. Light Rail Transit System ($121 Town Council was expected to take ac- that he had “groomed” two police cap- million), the Newark-Elizabeth voice faltered for an instant, but she Heather Lane, a member of the As with most municipalities, there tion last night to contract with the Alexan- tains with the thought that one would went on to answer questions from the Soccer Club and a sophomore at will be structures that are considered dria, Va.-based International Association eventually succeed him as chief. Rail Link ($4 million) and the audience. contributing, as well as non-contribut- of Chiefs of Police to facilitate the selec- Mr. Shannon indicated that he is also Northwest New Jersey-Northeast Westfield High School this fall, Pennsylvania Passenger Rail Asked by a member of the audi- brought her sister, Kelly, and an out- ing, to the history of the district. tion process for the new chief. leaning in the direction of hiring an Renovations for the Bed and Break- Resumés will be sent to Mr. Shan- outside group, similar to the police chiefs Project study ($1 million). ence to describe life in prison, Mrs. of-town friend to the presentation. For more information, please Lautenklos said, “If not for the sup- fast are slated to begin this summer, non, who will turn them over to the association, to facilitate the hiring of a “I didn’t expect it to be so emo- which the Vierschillings hope to have Association for evaluation of the can- new fire chief. contact Kenneth Wedeen at the port of my family and friends and tional. I was surprised that this hap- completed by August 2001. didates. The administrator has said he Currently, the day-to-day operations Raritan Valley Rail Coalition at support from people such as Mr. pened to an adult. It made me under- The DiCuollos are waiting to com- also plans to interview the candidates. of the Fire Department are under the (908) 231-7000, Extension No. Hauck and some of the correctional stand how the choices I make can plete the application process for na- Mr. Shannon will make the final rec- direction of Deputy Chiefs John 7239 or via e-mail, officers, I would lose my mind.” have a devastating effect on me and tional and state registries before for- ommendation to Mayor Thomas C. Castellano and Ray Luck since the re- [email protected]. Now, instead of a beautiful home Jardim and the Town Council. tirement of former Chief Paul A. people around me,” she commented. mulating their renovation plans. Mr. Shannon said the position will be Battiloro, Jr. earlier this year due to in Watchung, she lives in a small Heather’s mother, Beth Lane, said, open exclusively to members of the health-related issues. concrete room with three other “This was a good learning experi- Fanwood

20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury Planning Bd. Law Experience . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Environmental or Shade Tree Commis- sions, and that taxes for the property had Personal Injury & been paid up to date. Borough Council President Joel Negligence Law Whitaker, who sits on the Planning Board as governing body representative, re- Jon M. Bramnick marked that he thought the planned fence Certified Trial Attorney would be an asset to the neighborhood — a sentiment shared by fellow board John C Rodriguez members. The Keeners’ application was approved by a unanimous vote. Stephanie Ann Mitterhoff Three resolutions were subsequently passed memorializing the board’s deci- of Counsel Clarence A. Abramson sions in cases that were heard at the body’s regular session on May 24. During that meeting, Tina Nakonechny Law Offices of of 32 Third Street was granted a bulk variance to erect a fence on her property. Jon M. Bramnick Christine and Paul Walker also received the board’s nod to install a fence on their 1827 East Second Street property, which is located at 50 Helen Scotch Plains, NJ Street. Mark Ettore of 117 Glenwood Road Cheri Rogowsky for The Times 908-322-7000 had received permission to widen his LET’S DIVE BACK IN…Keeping cool on a summer afternoon is just what these girls intend to do at the Highland Swim driveway during a public hearing that Club in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Julie Glover, Charlotte Peach, Theresa Clarke, Rosie Everson, same evening. Marianna Caruso and Erin Wilkinson. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Bagger Honored Town Building Department For Commitment To Historical Soc. To Open Wednesday Nights By PAUL J. PEYTON One of the supporters of the ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEWARK — The New Jersey panded hours is Third Ward Coun- Historical Society, based in Newark, WESTFIELD – In an effort to cilman Neil F. Sullivan, a former recently honored Assemblyman Ri- enhance its dealings with local resi- member of both the Planning Board chard H. Bagger of Westfield for his dents, the Town of Westfield’s Build- and the Board of Adjustment. commitment to New Jersey history. ing Department will be open The award recognizes his long “We should be open (within rea- Wednesday nights beginning July son) for the residents of this com- career, and his co-sponsorship of 12. Assembly Bill No. 1854. The bill munity to provide the service when Anthony Scelsa, the town’s Con- they want it. I had suggested Satur- appropriated $4.5 million in state struction Official, indicated that the funds to the New Jersey Historical days, especially for the ‘home Commission to establish two pro- idea of expanded hours has been handyman’ to get inspections and grams to help sustain historical orga- talked about for some time. permits without having to take time nizations in the state and to promote Originally the concept was to open off. programs on New Jersey history. on Saturdays. But the staff preferred “Wednesday nights is a good start, The bill became law on June 25, to look for an alternative so as to not and will prove useful for those who 1999. This month, the New Jersey interrupt their weekends. want or need to see the people in Historical Commission announced “This is something that we have government who work for them. I the first grants awarded as a result of talked about for probably a year,” he want to see us push very aggres- this legislation and the New Jersey said. sively in the direction of online ac- Historical Society was granted In the beginning Mr. Scelsa plans cess and permitting where it is prac- $500,000. The New Jersey Histori- to man the office by himself during tical. We may have to re-do our cal Society, founded in 1845, exam- MAKING HISTORY...Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of Westfield, second from left, was recently honored by the the expanded Wednesday hours, ines New Jersey history through ex- business processes to take better New Jersey Historical Society. Pictured, left to right, are: former Assemblywoman and current Society Trustee which will be until 8 p.m. Normal advantage of the technology — but hibitions, publications and program- Maureen Ogden, Mr. Bagger, New Jersey Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Sally Yerkovich and Society business hours are Monday-Friday, ming. Chairman Donald Karp. Ms. Ogden is the outgoing Chairwoman of the Society. that gives us a great opportunity to 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. improve service and to exceed ex- The night hours will be geared pectations,” Mr. Sullivan stated. Pest Control Seminar to be Held July 10 Internet Business Issues mostly toward residential building Mr. Scelsa noted that the expanded and will deal with such issues as hours are solely for his department. WESTFIELD – The Union County League of Municipalities will host a one-day picking up permits and asking ques- seminar on alternative methods of pest control on Monday, July 10, beginning at 9 a.m. The actual review of building appli- in the Westfield Municipal Building Community Room at 425 East Broad Street. Topic of Workshop Series tions regarding the filling out of cations goes through Zoning Officer The seminar, entitled “Basics of Landscape Integrated Pest Management,” is in building permit applications, such Jeremiah P. O’Neil, who is retiring response to various municipalities’ interest in adopting a pest management program UNION — The Union County 1-4 p.m., “Advanced Home Page as for adding a deck or putting an this year. His office is not included in that uses a minimum of pesticides. The Town of Westfield adopted such a plan this Economic Development Corpora- Development,” at Stevens Institute addition on a home. spring. the Wednesday evening hours. tion and several community part- in Hoboken. The Building Department has wit- Mr. Scelsa indicated that any The course is designed for public works and recreational employees and any other personnel who are interested in learning alternative methods of pest control. ners have planned a series of semi- Thursday, September 21, 9 a.m.- nessed a huge increase in business lengthy review of building plans DEP Pesticide Recertification credits will be offered for this program. nars to offer New Jersey businesses noon, “Internet Marketing;” 1-4 the past few years. In fact from 1992 will have to be done during regular Anyone interested in this program should contact Marianne Horta in Westfield at hands-on training and information p.m., “Business Opportunities,” at through 1999, the town saw a 400 (908) 789-4043. hours. on e-business. the Union County Economic Devel- percent increase in building permits The Building Department is lo- In addition to the workshops, the opment Corporation office, 1085 from 505 to 2,058. cated at 959 North Avenue West. corporation has scheduled a semi- Morris Avenue, Union. nar that will explore opportunities The seminars are being arranged 450 Park Avenue small businesses have to become through the Electronic Commerce involved in government contract- Resource Center at the University County Road Closings Told Scotch Plains ing. of Scranton. For more information The seminars are as follows: or to register, please contact the By Engineering Department (908) 490-1200 Wednesday, July 19, 9 a.m.- ECRC at (570) 941-4123 or via e- noon, “Business On The Internet;” mail at [email protected] or on the The Union County Division of closed beginning Monday, July 10. 1-4 p.m.; “Internet Marketing,” at Web at www.ecrc.scranton.edu. Engineering has announced the fol- The roadway is expected to be closed lowing road closings due to resurfac- for two days, excluding weekends I was born in a big, cosmopolitan city in Italy, sandwiched between sea Stevens Institute, Hoboken. The ECEDC can be reached by and mountains. As a child, I enjoyed mostly the cuisine of the sea. ing and re-striping. and weather permitting. My parents were born in small mountain towns and taught me to ap- Thursday, August 17, 9 a.m.- calling (908) 527-1166 or via e- Springfield Avenue will be closed Clearly marked detour routes will preciate the food of the countryside. noon, “Home Page Development;” mail [email protected]. from East Broad Street in Westfield to be established and the roadways will The fusion of these two culinary concepts is the foundation of my cui- Mill Lane in Mountainside beginning be opened to traffic at the conclusion sine at Mezzogiorno: genuine, fresh, colorful dishes which create fra- today, Thursday, July 6, from 7 a.m. of each work day. Emergency ve- grances that still give me “L’Acquolina in Bocca” and makes me travel to 6 p.m. The roadway is expected to hicles will be allowed through at all back in time. be closed for two days excluding week- times. Per piacere, come to taste these delicacies and savor these original dishes ends and weather permitting. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 3 LEGISLATIVE Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Student UPDATE Reflects on Senior Year in United States By DEBORAH MADISON industry with his parents, who are State Senate President Donald T. program a permanent part of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times both chemists. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains has Department of Community Affairs SCOTCH PLAINS — He enjoys When asked what the major differ- announced that he has included fund- (DCA). The measure also would add music, dancing and going to the mall ences are between our two cultures, ing in the Fiscal Year 2001 state $800,000 to the program’s budget. with his friends. Soccer is his favor- Giorgio could think of only one sig- budget for a new prescription benefit The Bagger-Collins bill, A-862, ite sport and the best times he had nificant difference – something that plan designed to “provide a safety would create Main Street New Jer- during his senior year in high school is on every teenager’s agenda. net for middle class seniors who are sey as a permanent program in the were getting to see his favorite soc- In Georgia, teenagers don’t get to falling between the cracks of pre- Division of Housing and Commu- cer teams play at the Meadowlands. drive until they are 18. Giorgio was scription coverage.” nity Resources and appropriate the He’s 18 years old and can’t wait to very surprised when he got here to The program would provide cov- additional $800,000 to implement get his own car. discover that his classmates were erage to senior and disabled resi- the program for a total Fiscal Year Although this sounds like an aver- driving at 17. Being from another dents whose incomes make them in- 2001 budget of $1 million. The leg- age American high school teenager, country, he couldn’t get his license eligible for the Pharmaceutical As- islation also establishes the “Main Giorgio Mikeladze is anything but while here. sistance for the Aged and Disabled Street New Jersey Program Fund” to typical. Giorgio, or “Gio” as his “That’s the only thing I didn’t like Program (PAAD) or any other state- receive federal, state and private friends call him, is from the former about being here,” Giorgio laments. funded prescription program. money to solely support the pro- Soviet Republic of Georgia and was “That I didn’t have my license.” New Jersey was the first state to gram. an exchange student this school year Another big difference Giorgio implement a PAAD program in 1975. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pointed out, is that high school is Senator DiFrancesco said Gover- * * * * * School. much harder in his country than here. nor Christine Todd Whitman is sup- An experienced nurse will be in- Giorgio lived with the Reverend “We have very hard school work, portive of the proposal and has agreed volved in every sexual assault case William Hetzel, Pastor of Willow so very few high school students to a minimum start-up dedication of under a new program implemented Grove Presbyterian Church and the have jobs outside of school in my $25 million. Once implemented, the in Union County. The Sexual Assault Hetzel family, from August 1999 to country,” Giorgio explained. program would provide a minimum Nurse Examiner (SANE) project in- June, 2000. “And, soccer is to Georgians what of $50 million in prescription ben- cludes nurses working with victims Giorgio returned to his hometown football is to Americans,” he added. efits each year. at area hospitals on a special team of Tblisi on June 27. Other than that, there really aren’t that includes police detectives and During his very busy year, Giorgio many differences between life in the Giorgio Mikeladze * * * * * rape crisis counselors from the Union had a wide variety of American cul- United States and in Georgia, he The state General Assembly has County Rape Crisis Center. tural experiences, including several reflected. get them in Georgia, but maybe some- with a very special gift, given to approved, by a tally of 79-0, legisla- SANE revolves around a network trips to New York City, and visits to “We’re a democracy and life is one will send them to me.” him by the Scotch Plains High tion sponsored by Assemblyman Ri- of 20 nurses who will be on call and Boston, Philadelphia, Indianapolis very similar,” he stated. “We watch “Gio has become a member of our School. After the graduation cer- chard H. Bagger of Westfield (R- respond to sexual assault cases to and Washington, D.C. As a member MTV and all of the same TV shows, family,” Reverend Hetzel said. “I’m emony, High School Principal, Dr. 22nd) and Speaker Jack Collins (R- perform the examination and assist of the High School’s DECA team, he but we hang out in “discotheques,” certain that we will remain in touch David L. Heisey, presented Giorgio 3rd) that will make New Jersey’s law enforcement in the collection of attended the DECA Regional and while here, you call it “clubs.” with him as we have with our other with an American Flag that flew Main Street downtown improvement evidence. State Championships. One thing he really missed while exchange student.” over the nation’s capitol, obtained Assistant Prosecutor John He considers his team’s victory at over here was his mother’s cooking. Reverend Hetzel and his family through Congressman Bob Frank’s BASH 2000 Esmerado said the goal of the pro- the DECA Championship as one of “Georgian cuisine is delicious,” hosted an exchange student from office. gram is to improve the examination the highlights of his American visit. Giorgio related. Azerbaijan last year and will con- Reverend Hetzel showed Giorgio and reduce victim’s waiting time from Besides being a team player in While over here, Giorgio got to tinue to be a host family to other the correct triangular folding of the Deemed a Success four hours to 45 minutes. DECA, Giorgio was on the Junior visit a Georgian-cuisine restaurant exchange students in the future. flag, but Giorgio said that it won’t The county is working with the Varsity Soccer Team and the Senior in Brooklyn, called Piros-Mani. Giorgio will be taking many spe- remain folded very long, because he In Westfield three participating hospitals: Over- Varsity Tennis Team, earning a letter Giorgio recommends the restaurant cial memories and photographs intends on hanging it on his bedroom WESTFIELD – Project Chairman look in Summit, Muhlenberg in in that sport. to everyone who’d like to experience back to Georgia with him along wall when he returns home. of Project Graduation “BASH 2000” Plainfield and Trinitas in Elizabeth, As for his future, Giorgio has been authentic Georgian-style food. for Westfield High School Donald so that the donated space will be accepted into the best university in Some of the things he will miss the Pray recently noted that 282 seniors specially designated for the exami- Georgia, where he had to academi- most about being here are the soccer or 90 percent of the graduating class nations. cally compete for one of the few games, and most of all, DECA cook- attended the all-night alcohol-free Funding is coming from the Union highly sought-after spots. He will ies. event at Ricochet Racquet Club in County Board of Chosen Freehold- major in International Trade and “We made these really great cook- South Plainfield. ers, which has funded a full-time hopes to work in the oil refining ies at DECA,” Giorgio said. “I can’t nurse coordinator, and the New Jer- Co-sponsored by the Optimist Club Open Sundays 8am – 12 Noon of Westfield, Westfield High School sey Victim Witness Advocacy, which Parent Teacher Organization, and purchased special examination Westfield Recreation Commission, equipment for the designated areas at the hospitals. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Organized Record Keeping Methods of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Help Create Sound Spending Plan — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood By DR. KAREN ENSLE justments can be made, if needed. A spending plan (also known as a 5. “Running Balance” System — and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains budget) is a plan for spending and Member of: Member of: This method tracks one account where New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association saving your income. Two keys to de- funds are held for bill paying. Using a National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association veloping a successful spending plan calendar with paydays marked, and a CIAO Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association are using realistic figures for each fist of monthly and occasional (such Fear not! The title of this particu- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey expense category (such as, food) and as, quarterly property tax) expenses, a lar essay is not a sophisticated way of P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue an easily manageable record-keeping projection is made of income and ex- announcing that this is our final col- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 system. penses for a three to six-month pe- umn. On the contrary, we hope to Looking for an easy way to manage Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 riod. “Extra” paychecks (such as, a have a long run with “The Word your finances? Below is a description month with five weekly paydays) and Sleuths.” Ciao is merely an interna- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at of six commonly used spending plan occasional expenses are inserted as tional form of greeting or farewell P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 record-keeping methods: they occur. The ending balance is car- which is understood the world over. 1. Computer Programs — Many PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ried forward in subsequent projec- This versatile word, ciao, pro- people use personal finance software tions. nounced “chow” originated from the Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh or spread sheet programs to keep in- 6. Reserve Accounts - Many people Italian dialect word shiavo meaning A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING come and expense records. Some of establish special accounts as a “park- “I am your slave.” Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin these programs print a summary of ing place” for earmarked money. An Ciao is a word that originally ex- differences between planned and ac- COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS example is reserves for occasional ex- pressed great deference by the Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Kim Kinter tual spending. Many computer pro- penses. The annual cost for each ex- speaker toward the person greeted. grams also provide a cumulative an- BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER NEWS & EDITORIAL pense is divided by 12 and saved Other universal forms of greeting nual summary of spending so you can monthly. Other common reserve ac- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE or departure include: goodbye, which see exactly where your money goes for counts are money set aside monthly is a contraction of “God be with One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 an entire year and the percentage of for home maintenance and emergen- you;” adieu, meaning “I commend income spent in each category (such cies (such as, unemployment). you to God;” shalom and salaam, as, mortgage, 35 percent). The ability both meaning “peace” (“so long” is to print checks or have payments de- * * * * * Fireworks Are Symbolic of Past Heroes, This MONEY 2000 message is spon- an anglicized version of salaam); ducted electronically from account sored by Rutgers Cooperative Exten- and farewell, from the Old German balances are additional attractive fea- sion. MONEY 2000 is a program de- word wegfarend which currently A Spirit To Live By Today and Tomorrow tures. Of course, as with any computer signed to increase the financial well means “have a good journey.” program, the output is only as good as being of New Jersey residents through Many of us were entertained by fireworks this We disagree with those who have given up, and we We end this etymological journey the numbers that are used. Otherwise, increased savings and reduced house- with - “Ciao baby!” Fourth of July. It marked the end of a welcomed four- call for their courage, particularly on local matters. it’s “garbage in, garbage out.” Initially, hold debt. day summer weekend. Now, many people are turning Fortunately, we see local victories from time to time. it takes time to set up records that later HUNG UP!! their attention to vacation plans. While you do, this One by one, they add up for a better world. will save time and effort. 2. Envelope System — Envelopes newspaper asks everyone to take a moment to reflect One such example, in our view, occurred last week are also used by many people as a Father-Son Relationships Need on the meaning of the fireworks celebration display. when the Scotch Plains Town Council unanimously spending plan tool. Every payday, The fireworks are symbolic of the battles and dealt a severe blow to the resurrection plans of Club money is divided among envelopes Care And Work to be Healthy for various expense categories. When cannon fire of resolute men, writing, fighting and Malibu by denying a renewal of its liquor license. The By Milt Faith, Executive Director dying for freedom and for individual rights. They Mayor and council took a bold stand for the neigh- an envelope is empty, spending in that category ends unless “transfers” are Youth and Family Counseling Service fought and died for your freedom too, your indi- borhood. In our view too, the Club Malibu was a made (such as, $50 from food enve- vidual rights; for everyone’s freedoms and rights. blight. Hardly a week has gone by over the last few lope to utilities envelope). An advan- This month’s column will be de- really feels them) to his child before On July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, 55 men signed a years where this newspaper did not have a story about tage of the envelope system is easy voted to one letter which focuses on it is too late, once one dies, it is too access to money. A disadvantage is a theme which I have addressed in late and this cannot be reversed. Of- 1,300 word document that they truly believed to be troubles at the Club Malibu, including one of murder. my column, speeches and clinical ten, I use the following statement their death warrant, The Declaration of Indepen- The council’s action sends a signal to everyone in the possibility of loss or theft, due to keeping money at home, and lack of work. It is the area of father-son which I once saw in an art gallery, dence. The document was a simple one containing the area, including those of adjacent Plainfield and interest on “savings.” relations and unfulfilled needs and author unknown, which states the words like “WHEN in the Course of human Events, Fanwood that it’s time to take back control of this 3. Account System — Instead of desires. yearnings of a son, searching for his it becomes necessary for one People to .....” and troubled interface juncture of the three towns. We placing money physically in enve- Dear Mr. Faith: father’s love, which will never be further “WE hold these Truths to be self-evident, that alert the citizens not to relax. Lawyers for the club lopes, each paycheck is deposited into On April 27, I was listening to an fulfilled: all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by stated their intention to take it to court in search of a a bank or credit union account and all night radio talk show, “The Joey A Letter From My Father divided “on paper” (such as, a ledger Reynolds Show” on WABC-AM ra- As long as I can remember, my their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that more favorable ruling. with headings for different expense dio. Mr. Reynolds guest was Peter father always said that one day he among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of We urge the citizens to back their leaders on this categories). Each time money is added Fonda, son of Henry Fonda. Peter would write me a special letter. But Happiness...” issue. Speak out and call your Mayor lending your or spent in a category, the balance spoke of the distant relationship he he never told me what the letter From that moment, the world was changed. The support in the fight. changes. Surpluses or deficits in an had had with his father, a man born in would be about. I used to try to guess foundation was created for what we have today. But, Today, tomorrow and always, we encourage you to expense category (such as, food) can the Midwest, who gained fame as a what the letter would contain. What carry over from month to month. The we believe that too many people today feel that the act in the spirit of the signers of The Declaration of movie star, but a man who was un- intimate secrets just the two of us amount in the overall bank account, able to express feelings, particularly would share, what family mystery world is now so complex or too politically correct Independence. One of our favorite signers, Benjamin however, should always remain “in those of caring and love. Peter sought could be revealed. I know what I that things can’t get done. They sense that their Franklin (1706-1790), said “We must, indeed, all the black.” these feelings, wanting some confir- hoped to read in the letter. I wanted opinions don’t matter. Some people today seem to hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang 4. Spreadsheet System — Two col- mation that his father noticed him, him to tell me where he had hidden have given up. They don’t speak up, and they don’t separately.” The towns of Scotch Plains, Fanwood umns are listed on a sheet of paper: accepted him, loved him. It was only his affections. But then he died and “target amount” and “actual amount.” vote. and Plainfield must hang together too. several years before Henry Fonda’s the letter never did arrive. And I “Target amount” is anticipated income death that Peter decided to (finally) never did find that place where he and expenses while “actual amount” lists what really happened. This confront his father in an attempt to had hidden his love. method provides a comparison of force his father to express his love. After reading the above quote, I Letters to the Editor planned and actual figures so that ad- Peter told his father that he loved urge you to obtain a song sheet of a him, that he needed to hear his father song made famous by a group called declare that “I love you, too, son.” “Mike & The Mechanics” (don’t be Policeman Disagrees With Editorial Union County Master Gardeners Everytime Peter spoke to his dad, turned off by the name). Here too, asking him to say these meaningful the composer speaks about “What words, Henry would hesitate and say might have been” had he and his Regarding Bruce Springsteen Song Thank Those Helping with Event “I...I” but he couldn’t bring himself father addressed their relationship I had the unfortunate timing of read- the tragedy. On behalf of Union County Master riod. ing Michelle LePoidevin’s misguided Maybe if Springsteen brought up all Gardeners, I would like to thank all the For information on the program, con- to show his emotions. It was only issues while he was alive. Here is article in reference to Bruce the police survivors to show both sides visitors who came out to our 11th annual tact the Rutgers Cooperative Extension after “On Golden Pond” was com- part of the song called “The Living Springsteen’s song “41 Shots.” She stated of damage caused by guns the NYPD Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale at office on North Avenue in Westfield. pleted, and the family gathered at Years:” that the police officers involved took the would understand better. Yet once again Trailside Nature and Science Center in Pamella Schwierk Henry Fonda’s bedside, when, mo- Verse 1 “liberty” to mortally wound Amadou those families are forgotten. Another Mountainside in May. Despite the rainy President ments before he died, Henry Fonda Every generation blames the one Diallo. artist will make money on a tragedy. weather, 900 people came. This is our Union County Master Gardener waved to his son to come over, before, and all of their frustrations Being a police officer for 13 years, I The officers will have to live with only fundraiser, and all proceeds from Association squeezed his hand, and murmured, come beating on your door. truly thought that an educated person their memories for the rest of their lives the sale benefit our many community could not honestly believe that any po- and justifiably so. New York City has programs. The Master Gardener Pro- “I love you very much, too, son.” I know that I’m a pris’ner to all my lice officer would take such liberty on an over 33,000 police officers while New gram is a volunteer outreach arm of Coles School PTA It was only after that traumatic father held so dear, unarmed civilian, yet along comes Ms. Jersey has 31,000. These officers are not Rutgers Cooperative Extension. affirmation that Peter could feel I know that I’m a hostage to all his LePoidevin’s article. Ms. LePoidevin robots, but human beings and some will Of course, the event would not be a whole, could feel worthy, could feel hopes and fears. believes that the shooting was a sense- fail while others flourish. If Ms. success without publicity and we would Thanks Local he was a person of value. I watch my I just wish I could have told him in less crime when, in fact, it was a tragedy. LePoidevin would like to walk a mile in like to thank The Westfield Leader/The son go through the same scenario. the living years. I guess she didn’t see the news or pick up mine or any other officer’s shoes feet Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood for Crossing Guard My husband has been a successful Verse 3 a paper of the trial, but the officers were free to do so. helping us get our message out every The Parent Teacher Association of found not guilty. In the meantime, I’ll think about Of- year by using our press releases. professional man, but has never been So we open up a quarrel between Coles School would like to acknowledge able to show any warmth to our son. the present and the past. I could break the whole situation down ficer Steven MacDonald who is on breath- Also, several local businesses donate Tracy Cajigas for her many years of fine for her, but since she is a writer I’m sure ing support for the rest of his life. How generously to the fair and we thank service as the crossing guard at the cor- Praises for accomplishments were We only sacrifice the future it’s the she could do the investigative part on her about Trooper Scott Gonzalez and other them: William’s Nursery, Westfield; ner of Terrill and Kevin Road. verbalized, but he showed no emo- bitterness that lasts. own. Every top line writer called the hero officers who gave their lives up for Dreyer Farms, Cranford; Miele Green- Ms. Cajigas will be relocating and we tion and never hugged nor kissed So don’t yield to the fortunes you verdict just since none of the officers or us to uphold other peoples rights. Where’s houses, Clark; and Parker Greenhouses, will miss her. We wish her the best of him. His response to my concerns sometimes see as fate. any officer would go out on patrol with the song for them? I forgot, it’s played Scotch Plains. We would also like to luck and thank her very much for keep- were “My dad never did it with me, It may have a new perspective on a the intention of shooting someone down with bagpipes. thank the Boy Scouts of America. ing our children safe. in cold blood. It was a calamity of errors In addition to the participation from I can’t do it with our son; he’s none different day. Russell J. Yeager Sue Spirko the worse off for it, he’s a man and And if you don’t give up, and don’t that led to the ending of a person’s life Fanwood local businesses, the fair is made pos- and in the end the NYPD will answer for sible through support from employees of Corresponding Secretary will survive.” Why do these patterns give in you may just be OK. various Union County government de- Coles PTA, Scotch Plains/Fanwood repeat themselves? Can’t my hus- I received a partial tape of the partments, and we are very grateful to band see that he is repeating the “Joey Reynolds Show” with Peter Westfield Chamber of Commerce them. I would also like to take this opportu- Resident Appreciates same pattern as Henry Fonda and so Fonda. It was a very touching inter- nity to mention that applications are now many men do. I look into my son’s view. Peter loved his father and Urges Two Town Parking Decks being accepted for the fall Master Gar- Swiftness Of Work eyes and I see the pain, the yearning. needed to hear those magical words Editor’s Note: This letter from the rily serve the needs of commuters. dener class. The classes take place every In Scotch Plains So sad. Answer: in order to know that his father, who Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce We now urge the mayor and Town Friday morning from October through It is very sad. Despite the changes was unable to express love, truly was sent to Mayor Thomas C. Jardim Council to continue the momentum you May, and consist of lectures by Rutgers I would like to thank our municipal and members of the Town Council and have already achieved and immediately manager, Thomas Atkins, the Township in our society which encourages men loved him. His voice went from a University experts on a wide range of to show emotion and warmth, to cry, tearful, sad tone to a joyous one as he forwarded to The Westfield Leader and commit to building a northside deck horticultural topics, and several hands- Council, and the crew that recently paved The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. followed by a southside deck. on projects. The only cost is for books Stoneleigh Drive. to express verbally and physically all spoke of the bedside scene. * * * * * Darryl Walker Chairman and written materials. In exchange, par- The residents requested the paving feelings without labels of macho or I urge all fathers to make an at- In our letter to you of November 3, Westfield Area Chamber of Com- ticipants are expected to return 100 hours because our street was beginning to look weakling being thrust on the male, tempt to talk to your son(s), and 1998, the Westfield Area Chamber of merce of volunteer time over a three-year pe- like a patchwork quilt with its seams too many men are threatened to show daughter too, look into their eyes, Commerce expressed our concerns re- tearing apart. After an inspection it was warmth and caring, as if it is unmas- hug them, speak of their uniqueness determined that paving was needed Our garding the growing shortage of parking culine. The sadness is that boys, like and what he or she means to you. capacity in downtown Westfield for Westfield Police Dept. Participates initial request was made in May of 1999. Since the budget would not allow for the girls need this nurturance, this ex- This is the best legacy, the only legacy, shoppers and employees. pression of “I love you - you are that lasts forever - for you and the At that time, we recommended that In Special Olympics Torch Run paving in 1999, Mr. Atkins promised the Mayor and council commit to build- that our street would be among the first special.” And these boys, who be- child. These demonstrative expres- ing a parking deck as the major compo- I am a patrolman for the Westfield agencies, including the FBI’s Newark to be done in the spring of 2000. come men, search for it all of their sions of affection will be passed onto nent of a comprehensive parking plan. Police Department and an avid reader of office. We received notification that lives. They feel an emptiness, an their children. In early 1999, we were pleased to see The Westfield Leader. On June 2, the I am sure that you will agree, the Stoneleigh Drive would be paved July 1. Westfield Police Department partici- efforts of law enforcement officers in It was actually done on June 21, 10 days abyss. Always, I urge a father to Please show this to your husband, that the council subsequently began a communicate these feelings (if he and good luck to all of you. nationwide search for a parking consult- pated in the 17th annual Law Enforce- New Jersey on behalf of the Special ahead of schedule!! ing firm to study the parking issues in ment Torch Run for the Special Olym- Olympics are certainly worthwhile. I Thank you to all for a job well done. our downtown. Rich and Associates, Inc. pics of New Jersey. can think of no greater cause that we, as Beth Gott was selected and its expert report (sub- Through the efforts of our officers, police officers, can involve ourselves Scotch Plains mitted in February, 2000) stated the Westfield Police Department gener- with. I am also particularly proud of the ated over $2,000 in donations to support efforts of the Westfield Police Depart- Westfield’s need to build not just one, Deadlines but two decks!! the Special Olympics. In addition to ment towards this cause. The Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Westfield Police officers, our contin- Christopher Battiloro General News - Friday 4pm merce agrees with Rich and Associates’ gent of runners included several other Patrolman Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm determination that Westfield now des- law enforcement officers who reside in Westfield Police Department Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Westfield, but are members of other perately needs two parking decks….one How To Reach Us on the northside and one on the southside of town. We believe that a northside E-Mail - [email protected] deck would primarily serve the needs of Thanks Extended to Those Helping Phone - (908) 232-4407 downtown employees and shoppers (our Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 priority); a southside deck would prima- With SPFHS Graduation Project PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and other organizations in our towns Correction School PTA Project Graduation 2000 provided very generously towards the 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains Committee would like to thank all do- success of Project Graduation 2000. Our Submittal Formats A front page story in the June 29 nors and volunteers — those who sent graduates had a safe and fun filled over- issue of The Westfield Leader in- Photos - B/W and Color cash donations, supplied refreshments night celebration on the evening of June No Panoramic or Polaroid correctly reported the number of and/or gave of their time and energy — 22 at Mendham Health and Racquet Typed, not handwritten hours volunteered by members of for their support of this year’s event. Club. Thank you all! Major funding for the event came Upper and lower case the Westfield Rescue Squad in Sharon F. Machrone Need name & daytime phone from the Union County Board of Chosen Chairperson 1999. The correct figure was Freeholders and the SP-F Municipal For our complete editorial policies 22,638. SPFHS PTA Alliance, but parents, businesses, PTAs Project GRaduation 2000 request a copy of our Policy Guide CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 5 The People of Our Community An on-going series of articles about interesting people in our communities. Love of Music Takes Westfield’s Paul Somers To The Wild World of Magazine Publishing By FRED ROSSI around the state as well as concert as the Paper Mill Playhouse in gent and who are interested in mu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times reviews and occasional commentar- Millburn. sic,” he said, adding that very tech- WESTFIELD — Three-and-a- ies on topics such as children’s be- After writing music reviews for nical terms included in an article half years of publishing a weekly havior at concerts or when is the best the Courier-News for several months, will often be explained and ex- magazine out of his Westfield home time to take one’s children to con- Mr. Somers joined The Star-Ledger pounded upon in a glossary included has paid off for Paul Somers. certs. in 1986, where he wrote reviews for in each issue. He was honored at a May 19 Periodically, Classical New Jer- a decade. In recent years, he has had sev- CONGRATULATIONS…During its annual meeting, the Westfield Service luncheon in Trenton by the Asso- sey will publish a review of a perfor- He left in 1996 to start the maga- eral of his works performed locally, League, a non-profit volunteer organization, honored two of its members ciation of New Jersey Orchestras mance of a particular piece of music zine because “it seemed like a rea- including music he penned for a celebrating 15 years of service to the league. Pictured are Nancy Hevert, left, and for the strong impact he and his that had been preceded by a schol- sonable time to leave. The editorship stage performance of MacBeth at Charlotte Abruzzo. magazine, Classical New Jersey, arly lecture on the piece. had changed and I wasn’t sure what Drew University. have had on classical and orchestral Mr. Somers said he’s been able to my situation was going to be.” A harpsichordist, Mr. Somers has There are Ways to Reduce Amount music in New Jersey. print the full text of the lecture, which With about 18 professional orches- also performed on National Public “I was very surprised” when in- readers have found useful. tras in the state and a host of commu- Radio’s Performance Today pro- Of Income Tax You Have to Pay formed of his impending award, A native of Westfield and a 1960 nity ones as well, Classical New gram as well as with the New York Mr. Somers told The Westfield graduate of Westfield High School, Jersey “covers the whole state of Philharmonic Orchestra. By DR. KAREN ENSLE penses to deduct. Leader and The Times of Scotch Mr. Somers studied music at Ithaca New Jersey every week — from These days, however, Mr. Somers Looking for ways to reduce your in- • Another way to increase itemized Plains-Fanwood in an interview College in upstate New York. Vernon to Cape May,” he said. said the magazine takes up so much come tax? Consider these money-saving deductions is to pay first quarter prop- from his Madison Avenue home In the late 1960s, he returned to The magazine is not strictly lim- of his time that he has little time for strategies: erty taxes and/or January’s mortgage ited to Garden performing. • Make a charitable donation. For ev- payment before December 31 so you can ery $100 that you donate to a qualified deduct these items on your current year State organiza- Mr. Somers, who grew up on charitable organization (such as, hospital taxes. tions, though. It Hazel Avenue, said music has been foundation, the United Way), you’ll save • If you’re a business owner, you publicizes a in his life since he was a young boy. $15 in the 15 percent tax bracket and $28 have several additional tax-saving op- group called “My Mom and Dad gave me a in the 28 percent tax bracket. If money is portunities. First, you can fund a tax- Access to Arts, great background. We went to con- tight, you can charge your donation be- deferred SEP or Keogh plan. Keoghs which brings certs. Everyone played piano. Mu- fore the end of the year (if the recipient must be opened by December 31 in order groups from the sic was part of the fabric of the allows this) because the date of deduc- to receive a deduction on 1999 tax re- Philadelphia family,” he said. tions is when gifts are charged, not when turns. Contributions to both plans are performing arts He emphasized that Classical they are actually paid. Be sure to get a based on a percentage of net business receipt for donations of $250 or more. income (i.e. income after subtracting scene to the New Jersey is not just a regional- • Another way to contribute to a char- business expenses). southern shore type magazine. “My commitment ity is to donate appreciated property • Another tax write-off for persons of New Jersey, has been to the whole state,” he (such as, stock). This way, you save on lacking an employer retirement plan, or such as said, noting that his family first capital gains taxes, in addition to getting those with an employer plan and ad- Camden, came to this country in the 1600s a tax write-off. For example, if you are in justed gross income below $61,000 Cumberland, and settled in what is now Somers the 28 percent tax bracket and donate (couples filing jointly) and $41,000 Salem and Point. stock with a $500 long-term capital gain, (singles), is a traditional IRA. The maxi- Gloucester Presently, the magazine has about you’d save $100 in capital gains taxes mum that can be contributed in any one Counties. 500 paid subscribers; garnering new ($500 x .20 percent long-term capital year is $2,000 per person or $4,000 per gains tax rate) in addition to a $280 couple. A full deduction is available for “I wanted to ones is done primarily through word write-off. individuals and couples with AGIs un- create a publi- of mouth, although he has done • Another type of charitable contri- der $32,000 and $52,000, respectively. cation to do some underwriting for WWFM, a bution is miles driven as a volunteer on A 28 percent rate taxpayer that qualifies what newspa- classical radio station in Trenton behalf of a charitable or community- for a traditional IRA deduction would pers typically that is available mainly in south service type organization (such as, fire receive a $560 ($2,000 x .28) tax deduc- don’t do,” Mr. Jersey. department, hospital auxiliary). Be sure tion. If you don’t qualify for an up-front Paul Somers Somers said. He Advertising is “tough without a to keep a written record (such as, log- IRA tax deduction, consider a non-de- Photo by Ingrid McKinley told The Leader statewide outlet,” Mr. Somers book or calendar) of the amount, desti- ductible, but tax-free (if you follow the and The Times he does not tell his nation, and purpose of charitable deduc- rules) Roth IRA. office, where he and a small in- Westfield and opened a downtown added. tion mileage (such as, mileage to volun- • The same tax-saving principle ap- house staff of copyeditors and proof- music studio where he taught piano. writers how many words they need to * * * * * teer fireman’s meetings). plies to tax-deferred employer retire- readers put together a weekly edi- During the 1970s, he wrote music write and also doesn’t feel any need We welcome suggestions of people • Unreimbursed medical and/or den- ment savings plans (such as, 401(k)s). If tion of the magazine, which he be- reviews for The Westfield Leader and to “dumb down” the level of the that would make interesting subjects of tal deductions are deductible if they ex- a 28 percent tax bracket worker contrib- gan publishing in November 1996. The Times. writing in the magazine. this series. Please e-mail suggestions ceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross utes $4,000 to a 401 (k), he or she would “Now I know we’ve had a major “I covered every classical music “This is for people who are intelli- to [email protected]. income (AGI). If you’re close to this save $1,120 ($4,000 x .28) in taxes. The impact. That’s what we set out to event in Westfield,” he said, noting limit, consider scheduling elective medi- middle of the year is a good time to do,” he added. that that was the time when the New cal treatments (such as, eye exams, den- review your savings to date and increase tal work, and new eyeglasses) by the end your retirement plan contribution (such Relying on a pool of 18 writers, Jersey Symphony used to give per- of the year. Again, if you settle the bill as, 5 percent of pay instead of 3 percent), all of whom are current or former formances in town. During that time, by year-end with a credit card, the ex- if possible. The maximum contribution performing musicians, Mr. Somers’ he also was involved in conducting DR. BERNARD FELDMAN pense is deductible in the year they are allowed to 401(k) and 403(b) plans in magazine contains three weeks’ musicals for local theater groups in charged. 2000 is $10,500. worth of concert listings from Westfield and Scotch Plains as well Optometric Physician • Another deductible item with a “per- centage of AGI limit” is miscellaneous * * * * * expenses. These must exceed 2 percent This MONEY 2000 message is spon- of AGI to be deductible. Tally them up to sored by Rutgers Cooperative Exten- The area’s is pleased to announce the see if you’re getting close to this amount. sion. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Library to Offer Internet Class for Beginners WESTFIELD — The Westfield Westfield Library card to attend and Memorial Library, located at 550 class size is limited to eight individu- East Broad Street, will hold a class als. The class will begin promptly at on Internet searching techniques on 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Caregivers Group Set This basic course for beginners is oriented toward using the Internet as Meeting for July 10 a tool for research and browsing. It WESTFIELD — A support group will also include an introduction to for individuals caring for elderly or the EBSCO magazine index. chronically ill loved ones meets on Some experience with a computer the first non-holiday Monday of each mouse is a prerequisite. Individuals month at 8 p.m. The group will meet with no mouse experience must come next on July 10. to the library prior to the day of class Meetings, which are information for instruction and practice. and sharing sessions, take place in In person or telephone registration the Parish Center of St. Helen’s Ro- will begin on Monday, July 10, at the man Catholic Church on Lamberts Circulation Desk. The library may Mill Road in Westfield. be reached by calling (908) 789- For more information, please call 4090. Participants must have a valid Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1867.

Christopher Paternoster and Miss Ellen Ripperger Volunteer Training Planned Miss Ellen Ripperger to Wed For Area Rape Crisis Center WESTFIELD — The annual vol- assault, the trauma experienced by Christopher Paternoster unteer training for the Union County sexual assault survivors and family Rape Crisis Center will begin on members, and related issues. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ripperger of Bloomington, Ind. She is employed Tuesday, September 26. The center In addition to serving as a Rape Springfield, formerly of Westfield, as a mortgage bond broker at Hilliard is looking for caring and supportive Crisis Advocate, volunteers may also have announced the engagement Farber and Company, Inc. in New individuals who can assist rape sur- become involved in making educa- of their daughter, Miss Ellen Laura York City. vivors during daytime, evening and tional presentations to schools or to Ripperger of Hoboken, to Christo- Her fiancé graduated from East weekend shifts. groups in the community on sexual pher Louis Paternoster of Manhat- Islip High School in 1987 and also “The number of survivors coming assault topics. Frank and Joyce Mertz tan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. from Boston College. He is employed forward has increased tremendously,” “The Union County Rape Crisis Louis Paternoster of East Islip, as a First Vice President Mortgage said Union County Freeholder Linda Center at 300 North Avenue, East, in N.Y. Bond Trader at Paine Webber in New d. Stender, Liaison to the Commis- Westfield, a program in the Depart- Frank and Joyce Mertz A 1987 graduate of Westfield High York City. sion on the Status of Women. ment of Human Services, Division School, the bride-elect is also an The couple plan to be married in “In addition to the need to respond of Planning, is a comprehensive cen- alumna of Indiana University in May of next year. with support and information to sur- ter working with survivors of all Celebrate 50th Anniversary vivors on the 24-hour hot-line, there areas of sexual assault,” stated Free- Frank and Joyce Mertz celebrated cruise to Bermuda by their children. is also a need to provide emotional holder Deborah Scanlon. their 50th wedding anniversary on The couple are the parents of Local Residents to Speak support and accompaniment at the “Adult males, females, teenagers Saturday, June 24. Connie Richardson of Basking Ridge, hospital, police department, or children and their families are The couple was married at St. Eileen Tierney of Warren Township, prosecutor’s office and at court,” she offered services whether the sexual added. assault/abuse took place recently or Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in John Mertz of Altus, Okla., Paul Tonight for Toastmasters Specialized training to become a years ago,” she noted. Elizabeth. Mertz of Basking Ridge and Andy WESTFIELD — Marina Jusino of of each month. The dress code for the Rape Crisis Advocate, which is man- Along with the hot-line, crisis in- The Mertzes lived in Fanwood from Mertz of San Francisco. They also Fanwood, Toastmasters of summer is “business casual.” dated throughout the state, will be tervention, individual and group 1963 to 1992. They currently reside have nine grandchildren. Westfield’s newest member, will give For additional information about held from September 26 through therapy are provided free of charge in Wall Township. her first speech, called an “Ice- Toastmasters of Westfield, please Thursday, November 16. Training by qualified professionals. Mr. Mertz served for 30 years on breaker,” at the club’s meeting to- visit www.westfieldnj.com/toast or addresses the different types of sexual Dates for the volunteer training the Fanwood Volunteer Fire Depart- Nathanael Paul night, July 6. The meeting will take call (908) 654-9757. place from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. at Sun- are as follow: ment, including three years as Fire • September 26 and 28. Born to Diemers rise Assisted Living of Westfield, • Chief. located at 240 Springfield Avenue. Rutgers Cooperative Presents October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, To celebrate their golden anniver- Laura and Paul Diemer of Nor- 26 and 31. folk, Va., both formerly of Westfield, Debi Young of Westfield, a mem- • sary, the Mertzes were treated to a ber of Toastmasters for 18 months, November 2, 9, 14 and 16 have announced the birth of their will give her C-10 speech, the 10th 4-H Family Night at Trailside Training will be held from 6:30 to son, Nathanael Paul Diemer, on speech members are required to give MOUNTAINSIDE — Approxi- Shoback, all of Westfield. 10:00 p.m. Attendance is required at Thursday, May 11, at Martha from the “Communications and mately 100 people attended the 4-H For more information about en- all training sessions. Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Leadership” manual. Family Fun Night which was con- rolling a child in a 4-H club, or to Interested individuals are asked to make an appointment as soon as CONTACT® Va. At the completion of the C-10, Ms. ducted by Rutgers Cooperative Ex- volunteer, please call the Rutgers Young will be presented with the possible, as it takes time to interview We Care, Inc. Nathanael weighed 8 pounds and tension of Union County on June 2 at Cooperative Extension office, located 1 ounce and measured 20½ inches in “Competent Toastmasters Award.” the Trailside Nature and Science at 300 North Avenue, East, in potential volunteers. For further in- We’ll listen and help length at birth. She will begin delivering speeches Center in Mountainside. Westfield, at (908) 654-9854. formation, please call (908) 233- you with that problem from advanced manuals. Visitors saw club displays about RAPE (7273) between 10 a.m. and 4 The baby’s maternal grandparents p.m., Monday through Friday. you thought you had are Sharon and Pete Lima of Tonight’s Toastmaster will be Todd pets, plants, and horses. 4-H youth Schwartz of Scotch Plains. Phil Rescue Squad to Hold no answer to at all. Westfield. members received achievement pins Munkacsy will give the opener and and adult leaders were recognized Blood Drive on July 16 High School Reunions His paternal grandparents are Pat the Topics Master will be Karen for their dedication to the program. WESTFIELD — The Westfield 908-232-2880 and Dick Diemer of Mountainside. Sciaraffa. Master Evaluator will be 4-H members discussed their club From Area Announced Mark Spencer of Cranford. Gang Li activities, participated in a bubble- Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a blood drive for the Blood Center AREA — Reunions Unlimited, will also be a speaker. blowing contest and enjoyed some Inc. has announced that reunions are Evaluators will be Sue Kujawski of New Jersey on Sunday, July 16, refreshments. planned for the Class of 1980 at of Westfield, Jim Van de Water and Several local residents were among from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at squad Gregg Fazekas of Fanwood. those who earned 4-H Achievement headquarters. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School The Timer will be Mark Davis of pins for successfully completing the The squad building is located at and several Westfield High School Scotch Plains, Grammarian will be 1999-2000 4-H year. 335 Watterson Street, next to the classes. Kim Marks of Fanwood and the “Ah” They included Amanda Curcie, traffic circle on South Avenue. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood re- Counter will be Jim McGrath of Kristin Shannon and Kim Barry of All donors will receive a com- union will take place on Friday, No- Union. Scotch Plains, and Jessica Anderson, plimentary cholesterol screening. vember 24, 2000. Members of the public are invited to Sarah Beese, Justin Butler, Rachael The Westfield High School reunion attend. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 7 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Dr. Louis Markos to Present BOARD OF EDUCATION WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) mentioned Lecture on Greek Mythology below for the 1999-2000 school year as well as the 2000-2001 school year, for the following MOUNTAINSIDE — Dr. Louis “The Family that Slays Together: professional services: Whereas, funds are available for this purpose, and Markos, Associate Professor of En- The Tragic House of Thebes.” Whereas, the Public School Contracts Law (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award glish at Houston Baptist University Dr. Markos, whose grandparents of contracts without competitive bids for Professional Services that require licensing and are in Houston, Tex., will speak on Greek all came from Greece, grew up in regulated by law, and mythology at Mountainside Borough Mountainside and attended both Whereas, the Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education adopt a resolution awarding such contracts at a public meeting. Hall this Saturday, July 8, at 1:30 Deerfield Middle School in Robert A. Berman p.m. Mountainside and Jonathan Dayton Board Secretary The lecture, sponsored by Spring- Regional High School in Springfield. Professional Services 1999-2000 School Year as well as field Library’s Great Books Reading Mountainside Borough Hall is lo- the 2000-2001 School Year Richard Kaplow, P.A. Attorney Retainer - $16,000 and Discussion Group, will be free cated on Route 22, East, at New Westfield, NJ Per Hr. $125 and open to the public. Refreshments Providence Road. Silla Cummis Zuckerman will be served. Newark, NJ Attorney Per Hr. $150 Dr. Markos will discuss one of the M. Disko Associates Thrift Shop Reopens Union, NJ Architect/Engineer Per Hr. $95 most famous (and infamous) cities Faridy, Thorne, Fraytak, P.C. and families in the annals of Greek For Summer Season Trenton, NJ Architects/Planners Per Hr. $130 mythology during his talk, entitled RIDING THE RAILS…Daisy Girl Scouts, pictured left to right, Abbie Slaugh, SCOTCH PLAINS — The The Family Practice April Quinn and Julia Villejo, share good times with Senior Girl Scout Delsa Overlook in Summit Slaugh on the train ride from Fanwood to Westfield. Hypertension Clinic Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Susan T. Kaye, MD League has announce that its Thrift Alfred Murdock, DO Medical Service Retainer $18,900 Will Not be Offered Shop at 1730 East Front Street in FOLLOWING FOR—SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES Scotch Plains has reopened for the Lori Bennet, Westfield, NJ $85 Per one hr. session Senior and Daisy Scouts Share During July, August summer, stocked with fashions for Clark Speech Pathology Assoc., Clark, NJ $55 Per half hr. session Katherine Hindman, Somerset, NJ $75 Per one hr. session SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch the entire family. Elisha Manzella, Fanwood, NJ $90 Per one hr. session Fun-Filled Train Adventure Plains Monthly Hypertension (High Besides a variety of regular clothes, New Jersey Pediatrics Speech Network, Cranford, NJ $80 Per one hr. session Blood Pressure) Clinic will not be the shop is featuring seasonal special Cynthia Marrapodi, Summit, NJ $50 Per one hr. session FANWOOD — Senior Girl Scout Jolly Trolley. occasion attire, as well as donated Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Clark, NJ $40 Per one hr. session Troop No. 561 of Fanwood-Scotch While the girls were waiting for held during the months of July and Denise Yartrakis, Scotch Plains, NJ $70 Per one hr. session August. household items, curtains and drapes, Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, NJ $115 Per one hr. session Plains recently invited two of the the trains to and from Westfield, the and decorative pieces. Speech & Hearing Assoc., Westfield, NJ $300 Per evaluation local Daisy Girl Scout troops, Nos. Seniors taught the Daisies some tra- The next clinic will be held in the The store’s summer hours are Tues- Speech and Language Serv., Westfield, NJ $95 Per one hr. session 88 and 640, to travel with them by ditional Girl Scout songs. The Community Room of the Scotch day, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- Summit Speech School, New Providence, NJ $80 Per one hr. session train from Fanwood into Westfield younger girls reciprocated by sing- Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Debbie Merola $60 Per 45 min. session day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For fur- Pediatric Speech Language Therapy, PC $98 Per one hr. session and have an ice cream treat at the ing “The Daisy Song.” Avenue, from 10 a.m. to noon on ther information, please call (908) Vistra Rehabilitation Serv., Woodbridge, NJ $75 Per 45 min. session Monday, September 11. 322-5420. Hope Weinstein, Springfield, NJ $90 Per one hr. session Fanwood Library Posts FOLLOWING FOR—SPEECH/LANGUAGE ORAL MOTOR EVALUATION Mary Lou Diamond, CCC, Little Falls, NJ $125 Per one hr. session July Movie Offerings “WE WILL MEET OR BEAT Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $375 Per evaluation Dr. Barbara Glazewski, Milltown, NJ $100 Per one hr. session FANWOOD — The Fanwood Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence $80.50 Per one hr. session Memorial Library’s Friday Film Fes- $69 Per half hr. session tival will close for the summer with ALL OF OUR COMPETITOR’S PRICES!” Cerebral Palsy League, Middlesex County $450 Per evaluation Speech & Hearing Assoc., Westfield, NJ $300 Per evaluation two July offerings. Vista Rehabilitation Serv., Woodbridge, NJ $350 Per evaluation Due to the renovations being done Anne S. Toolajian, MA CCC, SLP, Chatham, NJ $98 Per session at the library, which will be closed to $ 00 FOLLOWING FOR—EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY/RECREATIONAL THERAPY the public from Saturday, August 12, Westfield Y, Westfield, NJ $45 Per hr. session through Saturday, September 9, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA $45 Per hr. session 50 REBATE film festival will be put on hold and FOLLOWING FOR—ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATIONS will resume in the fall. Center for Enabling Technology, Whippany, NJ $375 Per evaluation The series is free and all films will ON THE PURCHASE OF ANY NOKIA DIGITAL MULTI-NETWORK PHONE Dr. Travis Tallman, Lakeside School $450 Per evaluation Pro Media (Thomas Caine), Clifton, NJ $125 Per hr. start at 7:30 p.m. in the Fanwood Children’s Specialized Hospital, New Providence, NJ $395 Per evaluation Room in the downstairs area of the FOLLOWING FOR—BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES library. ASK ABOUT FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS WITH Behavior Therapy Association, Somerset, NJ $150 Per hr. On July 21, American Beauty will Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, NJ $99 Per hr. be presented. Kevin Spacey and THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERNET READY PHONE! Michael Osit, Ed. D, Warren, NJ $125 Per hr. Annette Bening star in the darkly FOLLOWING FOR—NEUROLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION comic 1999 drama, which tells the JFK Neuro-Science Institute, Edison, NJ $325 Per evaluation story of a suburbanite’s rebellion REGIONAL ADVANTAGE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE Eliza Dulay, MD (Psychiatrist), Fanwood, NJ $350 Per evaluation Gary Rosenberg, MD (Psychiatrist), Summit, NJ $350 Per evaluation against his dead-end job and un- CALLING PLANS CALLING PLANS Lawrence DiMilio, MD (Psychiatrist), New Providence, NJ $375 Per evaluation loving family. It won multiple Os- NEW! NEW! Sandy Waran, MD (Neurologist), Morristown, NJ $357 Per evaluation cars at this year’s Academy Awards. Call Anywhere in the U.S. with $ .99 Hayley Cohen, MD (Psychiatrist), Springfield, NJ $350 Per evaluation 250 Min. - 29 Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, star- NO Roaming or Long Distance Charges 1200 Min. - $99.99 Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $375 Per evaluation ring James Stewart and Maureen 400 Min. - $39.99 Trevor De Souza, MD (Neurologist), Madison, NJ $350 Per evaluation 120 Min. - $29.99 600 Min. - $69.99 2000 Min. - $149.99 Nancy Durant, MD (Psychiatrist), Plainfield, NJ $125 Per evaluation O’Hara, is scheduled for July 28. 600 Min. - $49.99 Kapilla Sheshadri, MD (Neurologist), New Brunswick, NJ $350 Per evaluation This light comedy from 1962 tells 200 Min. - $39.99 $ .99 3000 Min. - $199.99 Margaret Tompsett, MD (Neuropsychiatrist), Summit, NJ $350 Per evaluation 1000 Min. - 99 $ .99 the story of a harried city dweller $ .99 800 Min. - 69 Vanna Amorapanth, MD (Neurologist), Metuchen, NJ $450 Per evaluation who longs to take his family to the 400 Min. - 49 1600 Min. - $149.99 FOLLOWING FOR—ALCOHOL/DRUG SCREENING seashore for a vacation, where they High Focus Centers Union, Saddle Brook, NJ $150 Per assessment encounter new dilemmas. All plans require the purchase of a digital multi-network FOLLOWING FOR—CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING EVALUATIONS phone. Plans and offers are based on a new activation The films are shown on the library’s of service on select plans. Terms and conditions Comprehensive Audiology. So. Orange, NJ $190 Per evaluation new large screen television and 908-789-5302 apply. See store for details Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $225 Per CAP eval. Additional 40, 70 or 90 snacks will be available. 132 East Broad St • Westfield With hearing aids The series is co-sponsored by the Central Jersey Otolargyngology, Shewsbury, NJ $180 Per evaluation Friends of the Fanwood Memorial AHS Hospcorp—OVH Audiological $180.90 Newark, NJ Typanometry $38.50 Library and in cooperation with Visit Our Website Pure Tone Audio- Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. gram $84.82 For more information, please call www.cellsig.com Our New Virtual Store Has All of Your Cellular Accessory Needs. Speech Audio- the library at (908) 322-6400. metry $85.80 Speech & Hearing Association, Westfield $300 Per evaluation FOLLOWING FOR—SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES Our House, Berkeley Heights, NJ $45 Per hr. United Cerebral Palsy Association, Trenton, NJ $450 Per evaluation United Cerebral Palsy Association Community Trenton, NJ Assessment/Evaluation $450 Per assessment FOLLOWING FOR—PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS Chidren’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $375 Per evaluation Dr. Richard Jarowicz, Piscataway, NJ $245 Per evaluation Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, NJ $375 Per evaluation Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Clark, NJ $245 Per evaluation Leslie Trott, ED.D., Clifton, NJ $500 Per evaluation FOLLOWING FOR—EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, NJ $375 Per evaluation Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Clark, NJ $245 Per evaluation Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $350 Per evaluation Jodi Klimko, LDT-C, Iselin, NJ $235 Per evaluation FOLLOWING FOR—SOCIAL ASSESSMENTS Morris Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, NJ $350 Per evaluation Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, NJ $350 Per evaluation Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Clark, NJ $240 Per evaluation FOLLOWING FOR—OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES Maureen Hoey. Cranford, NJ $70 Per one hr. session Therapeutic Rehabilitation Serv., Somerville, NJ $42 Per half hr. session Nancy Girard, Madison, NJ $90 Per hr. session Dawn Odell, Gladstone, NJ $35 Per half hr. session Adrienne Solomon, Wyckoff, NJ $40 Per half hr. session Livingston Services Corp. St. Barnabas Corp., Florham Park, NJ $72 Per hr. session Pediatric Occupational Therapy Shella Smith Allen $98 Per hr. session Chatham, NJ $400 Per evaluation Morris Union Jointure Comm., New Providence, NJ $350 Per evaluation Children’s Specialized Hospital $140 and $110 Mountainside, NJ Per hr. session $84 Per half hr. session Maureen Doughtery, Clark, NJ $80 Per 45 min. session Brenda Reilly, Westfield, NJ $60 Per hr. session Looking Upward, Pediatric Therapy Group South Plainfield, NJ $100 Per hr. session Moria Kowolczyk, Red Bank, NJ $70 Per 45 min. session Lynn Murphy, Colonia, NJ $90 Per hr. session Trinitas Health Care Corp., Elizabeth, NJ $60 Per hr. session Summit Speech School, New Providence, NJ $80 Per hr. session UMDNJ RWJ Ped/Development, New Brunswick, NJ $400 Per evaluation FOLLOWING FOR—PHYSICAL THERAPY JFK Johnson Rehabilitation, Edison, NJ $35 Per half hr. session Gail Hatch, Westfield, NJ $90 Per hr. session Cynthia Fechter $84 Per hr. session P215/75R15 AT KO $90.00 Westfield, NJ $60 Per half hr. session P235/75R15 AT KO $95.00 $20 Per evaluation Jule Biel, Carteret, NJ $75 Per hr. session P235/85R16 AT KO $125.00 Cathy Hirschhorn, Fanwood, NJ $60 Per 45 min. session Lisa Scher, Westfield, NJ $86 Per hr. session P245/75R16 AT KO $137.00 White Deer Run P265/75R16 AT KO $144.00 Allenwood, PA Rehabilitation Center $25.00 Per hr. Dr. Barbara Gadegbeku Staff Consulting/ P285/75R16 AT KO $156.00 Plainfield, NJ Training $350 Per half day Dr. Willa Cofield Staff Consulting/ 30x9.50R15 AT KO $103.00 Plainfield, NJ Training $350 Per half day 31x10.50R15 AT KO $105.00 IDE Corp. Assessment of Ramsey, NJ Technology Not to exceed $6000 32x11.50R15 AT KO $119.00 Barbara Glazewski Speech Language Milltown, NJ Pathologist $100 Per hr. 33x12.50R15 AT KO $131.00 St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Speech Language $55.00 Per half Livingston, NJ Pathologist hr. session Douglass Outreach Psychoeducational New Brunswick, NJ Evaluation $2,450 Independent Eval. FOLLOWING FOR—BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION Arms Acres, Carmel, NY $25 Per hr. Middlesex County Ed. Serv. Comm., Piscataway, NJ $35 Per hr. Professional Ed. Serv., Glassboro, NJ $35 Per hr. St. Clares Hospital, Boonton, NJ $35 Per hr. UMDNJ/University Behavioral Healthcare Carrier Hospital, Newark, NJ $36 Per hr. Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Westfield, NJ $40 Per hr. American Day Treatment, Livingston, NJ $33.60 Per hr. Arms Acres, Carmel, NY $25 Per hr. Union County Ed. Serv. Comm., Westfield, NJ $40 Per hr. White Deer Run, Allenwood, PA $25 Per hr. Middlesex County Ed. Serv. Comm., Piscataway, NJ $35 Per hr. St. Clares Hospital, Boonton, NJ $35 Per hr. Professional Ed. Serv., Glassboro, NJ $35 Per hr. UMDNJ/Univ. Behavioral Healthcare, Newark, NJ $36 Per hr. James A. Goerlich Turfgrass Union, NJ Management $3,300 Per yr. 1 T — 7/6/00, The Leader Fee: $301.92 Tire sale expires July 31, 2000. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Richard F. Feathers, 70, Designed – Obituaries – Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Programs for Management Training Dr. Richard F. Feathers, 70, of and South America for various cli- Awards Program Held Cranford died on Saturday, June 24, ents, among them General Foods and Sarah V. Aschenbach, 83, Had Been SCOTCH PLAINS – Over 75 stu- Shakeeha Wyatt ($1,000); James at his summer home in Corinth, N.Y. Goodyear. He retired in 1984. dents at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High O’Hara Powers Memorial Scholar- Born in Canandaigua, N.Y., the A graduate of the Canandaigua School Board Secretary for 20 Years School were recognized by organi- ship, Victoria Smith ($1,000); SP-F son of the late Francis and Aliene Academy, he received bachelor’s and Sarah V. Aschenbach, 83, died on Bartholomew the Apostle Roman zations and awarded for their aca- Youth Baseball Assoc. Gene demic efforts. DiCalvacante Memorial Scholarship, Feathers, he had lived in Westfield master’s degrees in English from the Sunday, June 25, at Cape Fear Hos- Catholic Church, also in Scotch from 1957 to 1989. He had resided in University at Albany. He obtained his Scotch Plains Mayor’s Award, Jes- David Herrmann ($500); Blue pice Care Center in Wilmington, N.C. Plains. sica Biegelson ($100 savings bond); Raider’s Athletic Booster Club Gene Doctoral Degree in Business Admin- Born in Scotch Plains, she had She was predeceased by a sister, istration from New York University. Fanwood Mayor’s Award, Justin Ross Schiller Athletic Boosters, David lived there until moving to North Mary Siar. ($200 savings bond); SPF Education Herrmann and Kelli Church ($500 In addition to heading his own Carolina in 1995. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Association Scholarship, Kerri each); Hank Goudy Memorial Schol- consulting firm, he served with Mrs. Aschenbach had been a book- Luerssen and Sandra Weiner; three Hermann ($1,000); Robert F. Brown- arship, Diana Filo ($500); SPFHS Drake-Beam and Associates, Behav- keeper for the Scotch Plains Board of grandchildren and three great-grand- Arion Award, Whitney Slaten and Alumni Association, Kelli Church ioral Sciences Technology, Inc., the Education for 20 years, retiring in children. Courtney McDonald ($100 each); and Colleen Sellers ($1,000 each). Management Research and Devel- 1985. Funeral services were conducted Joseph M. Checchio Scholarship, SP-F Scholarship Foundation/Dol- opment Institute and the American She was a member of the Scotch on Thursday, June 29, from the Rossi Whitney Slaten, Courtney lars for Students, Robert Giordano, McDonald, Eddie Jackson, Meryl Daniel Goehry, Tracy Macalintal, Management Association. Plains Women’s Professional Club Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, fol- He was also a marketing professor Bezrutczyk ($500 each); Matt Blake Charles Rowe, Colleen Sellers and a communicant of St. lowed by a Mass at St. Bartholomew Scholarship, Eddie Jackson ($200). ($1,000 each); Andrew Schwartz at Rutgers University from 1956 to the Apostle Church. 1970. Image Award, Emily Downs ($1,500); David Herrmann, Kerri Contributions may be made to (plaque); Besson Family Memorial Herrmann and Allison Mack ($500 For his contributions to the field of James B. Moffat, Sr. Alzheimer’s Association of North- Scholarships, Allison Mack and Alex each). management education, Dr. Feath- James B. Moffat, Sr. of Scotch ern New Jersey, 299 Cherry Hill Road, Wasserman ($500 each); Johanna Robert Adams Memorial Scholar- ers received the Distinguished Plains died on Thursday, June 29, at Parsippany 07054. Wilk Memorial Scholarship, Amanda ship, Ankur Dalal ($500); Elizabeth Alumni Award from the University home. July 6, 2000 Rice ($2,500); George Voget Memo- C. Becker Memorial Scholarship, at Albany in 1995. Born in New York, he had lived in rial Scholarship, Kelli Church and Kerri Herrmann ($500); Joyce & He was a member of the First United Jersey City before moving to Scotch John O’Grady, 53 David Herrmann ($500 each); Leonard Bergman Memorial Schol- Methodist Church of Westfield and Plains 42 years ago. John O’Grady, 53, of Elizabeth Mountainside Elks Lodge No. 1585, arship, Shakeeha Wyatt ($500); died on Sunday, July 2, at home. Travis Kipping and Nicole Manziano Bluhm/Dezort Memorial, Alex Dr. Richard Feathers the Adirondack Forty-Sixers Moun- Mr. Moffat had been a truck driver tain Climbing Organization. Born in Bayonne, he had lived in ($500 each); League of Women Vot- Wasserman ($1,000); Jean Bowers Cranford for the past 10 years. for the Wall Street Journal for 33 Surviving are his wife, Audrey Koch Scotch Plains, California and Florida ers, Kevin Grinberg ($300); Chris- Memorial Scholarship, Mary Dr. Feathers had been the owner years before retiring five years ago. tian Wendel Nielson Memorial Schol- Millonet ($1,000); Frances Brody Feathers, whom he married in 1950; before moving to Elizabeth in 1990. and President of Feathers & Associ- He was a member of the Newspa- arship, Marissa Melendez ($750); Memorial, Shawn Lafkowitz ($500); two sons, Richard Feathers, Jr. of Mr. O’Grady was a self-employed ates, Inc., based in Westfield, where per and Mail Delivers Union of New SP Volunteer Fire Department Schol- Dr. George Esposito Memorial, Coopersburg, Pa. and Robert Feath- carpenter in the New Jersey area for he designed and conducted manage- York. arship, Claire Cappio and Lauren Megan Kiel ($500); Oren & E. Lila ers of Roslindale, Mass.; two daugh- many years. ment training programs in the United He served in the United States Regenthal ($1,000 each); Marie Hilligass Memorial, Cara Bristol ters, Cynthia Feathers of Westfield He served in the United States States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe Merchant Marine during the Korean Losavio Memorial Scholarship, Ed- ($1,500); Deane Kumpf Memorial and Susan Feathers of Philadelphia; a Conflict. Marine Corps during the Vietnam ward Jackson ($500). Scholarship, Marisa Melendez brother, Gary Feathers of Miami, Fla., Surviving are his wife, Diane War. Rotary Garbe Foundation Schol- ($500); David J. Mills Memorial Lucille T. Cunicella, 78 and five grandchildren. Moffat; two daughters, Diane Surviving are his wife, Millie arship, Jessica Biegelson, Justin Scholarship, Whitney Slaten Lucille T. Englese Cunicella, 78, A memorial service will be held in Pietrucha and Nicolette Joffe; a son, O’Grady; a daughter, Amy O’Grady; Brodersen, Diana Filo, Kevin ($1,000); SP Players Scholarship, of Westfield died on Wednesday, June September at the First United Meth- his mother, Florence O’Grady; a Grinberg, James L’Heureux, Mel- Courtney McDonald ($300); Jeffrey James B. Moffat, Jr.; a sister, Bar- issa Benski, Claire Cappio, Chirtra Spring Memorial Scholarship, Diana 28, at Union Hospital in Union. odist Church of Westfield. bara Moffat, and eight grandchil- brother, Bruce O’Grady, and a sister, Jacqualine O’Grady. Kalyanarman and Jeremy White Filo ($500). Born in Cranford, she was raised Arrangements are under the direc- dren. ($1,000 each). Dr. Terry K. Riegel Scholarship, in Garwood. She had lived in tion of the Densmore Funeral Home, Services were held on Monday, Private services were arranged by Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships, Rebecca Silver ($1,000); Carol B. Westfield from 1947 to 1971 and Inc. in Corinth, N.Y. July 3, in the Rossi Funeral Home in the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Kristen Meehan ($2,000) and Kelli Choye Superintendent Recognition from Scotch Plains from 1971 to In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Scotch Plains. Plains. Church ($3,000); Junior Statesmen Scholarship, Sara Baer ($750); St. 1983, when she returned to Westfield. tions may be made to the First United July 6, 2000 July 6, 2000 Association Scholarship, Kevin Nicholas Women’s Auxiliary Ital- She was a homemaker. Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 Elizabeth Bolognini, 87 Grinberg ($1,000); SP-F Kiwanis, ian/American, Anthony Valentine Mrs. Cunicella was a member of East Broad Street, Westfield, 07090, Jaclyn Sanders ($500); School Store ($500); SP Business & Professional Stephanie Evans, 90 Elizabeth Bolognini, 87, of the Holy Trinity Rosary Society of or to the University at Albany Alumni Scholarship, Jane Shih ($500); DECA Association Scholarship, Robert Stephanie Evans, 90, of St. Louis, Boonton Township died on Sunday, Westfield and the Catholic War Vet- Association, 1400 Washington Av- Alumni Scholarship, Raymond Giordano, Jaclyn Sanders, Rebecca erans. Mo., died on Sunday, June 25, in the July 2, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Raszka ($500); Bill Denlinger Schol- Vilim, Sarah Vilim and Alex enue, Albany, N.Y., 12222. arship, Julie Lowen ($500); Irene Wasserman ($1,000 each). She was predeceased by her hus- July 6, 2000 Bethesda Dillworth Memorial Home Denville. in Kirkwood, a suburb of St. Louis. Born in Westfield, she had lived in Grubman Memorial Scholarship, Manya S. Ungar PTA Scholarship, band, Vito T. Cunicella. Clayton Castle ($500); Steuben So- Claire Cappio and James L’Heureux Surviving are two sons, Robert A. Alice S. Ebert, 90 Born in Terre Haute, Ind., she had Mountain Lakes before moving to lived in Kearny and Mountainside Boonton Township 32 years ago. ciety of America, Brian Lavery ($750 each); School One PTA James Cunicella of Vermilion, Ohio and Alice S. Ebert, 90, of Cape Coral, (plaque); Foreign Language Educa- Cerasa, Julia Hipp ($300); Evergreen Kevin V. Cunicella of Asbury Park; a Fla. died on Sunday, June 25. for many years before moving to St. Mrs. Bolognini had been a legal tors of NJ Award, Brian Lavery (cer- PTA Dr. Beverlee Kaminetzky, James brother, Ralph Englese of Toms Born in Brooklyn on February 17, Louis. secretary in New York City for sev- tificate). L’Heureux ($600), Kehs-Aakjer River; a sister, Lena Calderone of 1910, she had lived in Westfield be- Mrs. Evans had been an adminis- eral years during the 1930s. SPFHS German Club, Elizabeth Memorial, Diana Filo ($600); Rob- Westfield, and a grandson. fore relocating to Cape Coral in 1968. trative assistant at Children’s Spe- She was a member of the Moun- Weiler ($500); SPFHS French Club, ert Adams, Jr. PTA Scholarship, A Mass of Christian Burial was Surviving are a nephew, John J. cialized Hospital in Mountainside tain Lakes Club. Aneesa Sataur ($300); SPFHS French Timothy Pai ($750); Dr. Terry K. offered on Monday, July 3, in the Schade of Roselle Park; two nieces, before retiring. Earlier, she had been Surviving is a daughter, Betty Anne Honor Society, James L’Heureux Riegel PTA Scholarship, Jaclyn Sand- ($300); Italian Club of SPFHS, Paul ers ($750); Park Middle School PTA Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Alice Jean Hansen and Deborah a legal secretary at the hospital. Bolognini. Surviving are a son, Arnold Evans Memorial services will be held at Sweedlund ($400); SPFHS Spanish McTB Scholarship, Melissa Benski in Westfield. Interment took place at Jones, both of Westfield, and a sister- Club/Honor Society, Jessica and Justin Brodersen ($450); Terrill Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. in-law, Margaret Schade, also of of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, in The and six great-grandchildren. Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Biegelson and Justin Ross ($200 Middle School PTA Scholarship, Arrangements were handled by the Westfield. each). Chitra Kalyanaraman ($500); J. Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Private arrangements were under Services were held on Thursday, Road in Mountain Lakes. Jeannette Britton Memorial Schol- Ackerman Coles PTA Scholarship, Westfield Avenue in Westfield. the direction of the Fort Myers Me- June 29, at the Gray Funeral Home, Arrangements are being handled arship, Debra Slaugh ($1,000); As- Megan Kiel ($500); Brunner School 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. by the Mackey Funeral Home in sociation of Mathematics Teachers PTA Scholarship, Jessica Biegelson Memorial donations may be made morial Gardens Funeral Home in July 6, 2000 Fort Myers, Fla. Boonton. of New Jersey, James L’Heureux and ($600); McGinn School PTA Schol- to the American Cancer Society. July 6, 2000 July 6, 2000 July 6, 2000 Jay Harris (certificate); Neal J. arship, Sara Baer and Ankur Dalal McHugh Calculus Award, Amanda ($400 each); Perry H. Tyson Memo- Rice (plaque); Dorothy Roberts rial Scholarship, Cristin Curry Agnes Andrejek, 87, Founding Member Mathematics Award, Ankur Dalal ($1,000). Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. (plaque); Bausch and Lomb Science National Merit Scholarship Final- Of Our Lady of Lourdes R. C. Church Award, Amanda Rice (plaque/ ists: Kevin Grinberg, Jay D. Harris, Caring & Courteous Service to the medal); American Association of Chitra Kalyanaraman, David A. Agnes Andrejek, 87, of child. Physics Teachers, Evan Flath and Loewinger, Michael B. Loewinger, Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Mountainside died on Sunday, July A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Jay Harris (certificates); George Amanda J. Rice and Justin T. Ross. 2, at home. tomorrow, Friday, July 7, in Our Lady Bryan Memorial Award, Elizar National Merit Commended Stu- Born in Bethlehem, Pa., she had of Lourdes Church, following the Nudell (plaque). dents: Michael A. Albert, Jessica B. lived in Newark before moving to funeral from the Higgins and Bonner SP Junior Women’s Club Sandra Biegelson, Ankur G. Dalal, Evan J. Mountainside 40 years ago. Echo Lake Funeral Home in Bendix Memorial Art Award, Emily Flath, Rebecca J. Garcia, Julia P. Mrs. Andrejek was a founding pa- Westfield. Downs ($250); SP Woman’s Club Hipp, James R. L’Heureux, Timothy Westfield rishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes July 6, 2000 Nursing Scholarship, Shakeeha S. Pai, Rebecca A. Silver, Debra L. Wyatt ($600); SP Optimist Club, Slaugh and Elizabeth M. Weiler. 556 Westfield Roman Catholic Church in Mary A. Demeter Mountainside. Celeste Huggins ($600); UNICO National Hispanic Recognition Pro- Avenue National Scholarship, Claire Cappio gram, Rebecca J. Garcia. She was a member of the Daugh- Mary A. Demeter of Westfield died 233-0255 on Tuesday, June 27, in the Father ($1,500); Brian Piccolo Award, Eu- Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished John L. Dooley ters of the American Revolution. gene Ferrar, David Herrmann, and Scholars: Melissa Benski, Jessica Surviving are her husband, Stephen Hudson House Hospice in Elizabeth. Manager Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, she Carolyn Pilkington ($500 each); Biegelson, Cara Bristol, Justin Andrejek; a daughter, Linda Nuzzo; College Club of F-SP, Melissa Benski, Brodersen, Ankur Dalal, Monique a brother, Frank Terplan, and a grand- had lived in Elizabeth and Linden Mary Milonnet, Jaclyn Sanders Davis, Rebecca Garcia, Kevin before moving to Westfield five years ($2,000 each) and Deborah Lagano Grinberg, Jay D. Harris, Chitra ago. ($1,250). College Club of F-SP Aca- Kalyanaraman, James Kao, Megan In Loving Mrs. Demeter had been an assem- demic Excellence Awards, Jessica Kiel, Jacqueline A. Klock, James bler with the Revlon Corporation in Biegelson ($500). L’Heureux, David Loewinger, Memory Edison for 20 years before retiring Fanwood Junior Women’s Club, Michael Loewinger, Tracy Cranford 17 years ago. Kerri Herrmann ($500); Alpha Kappa Macalintal, Timothy Pai, Amanda 218 North Avenue She was a member of St. Joseph’s Alpha Sorority, Christina Hillman Rice, Justin Ross, Sophia Salman, 276-0255 of Guild in Elizabeth. and Khalia Taylor ($500 each); Rebecca Silver, Debra Slaugh and Charles V. Dooley Surviving are two daughters, American Legion Post No. 209 Elizabeth Weiler. Dorthy Benninger Sandra M. Araneo and Ivette School Award, James L’Heureux President’s Award for Educa- Manager ($100, medal); Kevin E. McGonigle tional Excellence: Melissa Benski, Anzelone; two brothers, Ralph Memorial Scholarship, Daniel Jessica Biegelson, Cara Bristol, Part of us went Pelliccia and Rene Pelliccia; two Jimenez ($500, medal); Vietnam Justin Brodersen, Ankur Dalal, sisters, Elsie Cabral and Helen Veterans of America-Union County Diana Filo, Rebecca Garcia, Kevin with you the day Albanese; nine grandchildren and Chapter No. 688, Jeremy White Grinberg, Jay D. Harris, Chitra God took you home. seven great-grandchildren. ($500, certificate); SP-F Veterans of Kalyanaraman, James Kao, Megan A Mass was offered on Saturday, Foreign Wars Post No. 10122, Ian Kiel, Jacqueline Klock, James Dotty, Joyce, July 1, in St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Bonner ($500); Fanwood Lions Club L’Heureux, David Loewinger, Eileen & Families Church in Rahway, following the Scholarship, Kelli Church, Celeste Michael Loewinger, Tracy Funeral planning makes funeral from the Mastapeter Funeral Huggins and Mary Milonnet ($1,000 Macalintal, Timothy Pai, Amanda We miss you so much! Home in Roselle Park. each). Rice, Justin Ross, Sophia Salman it easier for those you love. July 6, 2000 Burger King Foundation Award, and Elizabeth Weiler. MASTER Forethought® funeral planning... MEMORIALS 1171 E. Broad St. o it today, Westfield, NJ D 233-2350 not tomorrow.

Together, not alone. DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE MONUMENTS FUNERAL MARKERS DIRECTORS MAUSOLEUMS – Since 1897 – LETTERED • CLEANED • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Bruce Bauer, Prop. Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle (Established 1938) WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Toms River, N.J. 349-2350 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 9 Westfield Churches to Sponsor Changing the World by Creating ‘Youth in Action’ July 17-21 New Vision of a United Community WESTFIELD – “Youth in Action,” Hospital in Mountainside. A Bi-Weekly Column From Members of the a coalition of teenage volunteers from Students will travel into New York Westfield Ministerial Association the First Congregational, First United City on Wednesday to volunteer at Methodist and First Baptist churches the Bowery Mission. On Thursday, BY REV. WENDY W. THODE of Westfield, will sponsor a week of the coalition will sort food at the nity where distinctions are not made service opportunities and recreation Community Foodbank of New Jer- I have been on the staff for one based on age, race, religion, sexual from Monday through Friday, July sey in Hillside. year. I was just ordained to Minister orientation, gender, or class. 17 to 21. The week will conclude with an of Word and Sacrament on June 18. This vision is a picture of life Students in middle and senior high environmental clean-up project and I have moved to Westfield from Phila- together where resources are shared school, whether they are members of beach party at Sandy Hook on Friday. delphia with my husband, Steve, and equally and all people have the same the congregation or not, are invited Advance registration is required. my three children, Annie 17, Teddy, opportunities for employment, hous- to participate. For further information or to register 14, and Betsy 9. ing and education. The week will begin with a volun- for “Youth in Action” Week, please I received a Bachelor of Arts De- A few years ago, Pulitzer Prize- teer orientation and pool party on call the Reverend Pamela Gilchrist gree from the College of William winning author and child psychia- Monday. On Tuesday, participants at the First Congregational Church, and Mary, a Master of Education trist Robert Coles wrote a book called will work at Children’s Specialized (908) 233-2494. Degree from the University of Ari- “The Moral Intelligence of Children.” SYMBOLIC ROBE...Wendy W. Thode, left, gets help from her daughter, Betsy, His research showed that “moral while putting on her ministerial robe after being installed as Associate Pastor zona in the area of special education for Christian Education and Mission at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. and a Master of Divinity Degree conduct” develops in response to She earlier was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. from the Lutheran Theological Semi- how children are treated at home and nary at Philadelphia. at school. Before coming to Westfield, I “Moral Intelligence” is not merely Presbyterian Church Installs served as church educator for 11 memorizing rules of a classroom or years, and worked and attended the 10 Commandments in the He- school to receive my degree for the brew Scriptures. Coles discovered Mrs. Thode as Associate Pastor last six years. I grew up in Cranbury. that children grow morally as a con- WESTFIELD — Wendy W. Thode her field education requirements, Every day, my daughter Annie asks sequence of how he or she learns to has been ordained to the Ministry of including The First Presbyterian when I get home from work, “Well, “be with others.” This is learned by Word and Sacrament and installed as Church in Ambler, Pa., and The First what have you done today to change observing those around them. the world?” It’s not always easy to If children have opportunities to Associate Pastor for Christian Edu- Presbyterian Church in Germantown, “witness” others practicing “moral cation and Mission at The Presbyte- Pa. give her an answer that satisfies her idea of what “changing the world conduct” and then have themselves rian Church in Westfield. The chancel choir of the church in means.” opportunities to also practice such con- With family, friends and church Ambler sang an anthem during the A day filled with meetings, return- duct, a foundation is laid for children officials present, Mrs. Thode put on service where she was installed as ing telephone calls, checking voice to grow up as critically thinking adults. the symbolic robe of office with the Associate Pastor, as did the chancel mail, answering emails, and doing Such critically thinking adults are assistance of her 9-year-old daugh- choir of the Westfield church. “paperwork” does not match my those people who have developed ter, Betsy, during an afternoon ser- Mrs. Thode received a bachelor’s daughter’s idea of what I should be this vision of society which is based vice on June 18 in the church sanctu- degree in elementary education from doing for society! on the awareness of the needs of ary. the College of William and Mary in Recently, I answered her by say- others, along with ideas of how to ing that I had spent the day getting respond to such needs. Another daughter, Annie, 17, dis- Williamsburg, Va. and a master’s Through my work in the church, I cussed her mother’s influence on her degree in education from the Univer- ready for Vacation Bible Camp. She asked me how Vacation Bible Camp have come to believe that faith com- life earlier in the ceremony. Mrs. sity of Arizona at Tucson. could make the world a better place. munities are being called by God and Thode’s husband, Steve, and son, Her early emphasis was on chil- I replied that, for me, the goal of the world to provide for such oppor- Teddy, 14, also were there for the dren with hearing impairments and Bible Camp was not just learning tunities in which children and adults occasion. multiple handicaps. She later be- Bible stories, but rather to also pro- can experience and learn this differ- Other family members present came Youth Director of The Presby- vide opportunities to help children ent vision of life together. So may it were her parents, Ted and Hennie terian Church of Chestnut Hill, Pa. see the world in a different way. be. Sushereba of Cranbury and her sister Mrs. Thode worked for eight years I believe that faith communities are * * * * * and brother-in-law, Heidi and Cabot at the church, where her duties even- challenged daily to help children and Wendy W. Thode is the Associate Knowlton of Plainsboro. tually included church educator. She adults see the world that is “counter Pastor for Christian Education and Bonnie Ruggiero, vice moderator also reorganized the entire church cultural.” This counter cultural vision Mission at The Presbyterian Church includes a picture of life in commu- in Westfield. JUBILEE OCCASION…St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield of the Elizabeth Presbytery, gave the school program. recently selected Jean Cooke to receive the Jubilee Medal, which is awarded to declaration of ordination. The Rev- She pursued her master’s degree in a parishioner for outstanding work in the parish community. Mrs. Cooke has erend Margaret Papsch, associate ex- Divinity at Lutheran Seminary as a Rachel Lipschutz to Attend been active in the parish for over 30 years and is the Secretary for its large ecutive presbyter of the Philadelphia part-time, second-career student religious education program of approximately 1,200 students. Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick presented her with the medal during a ceremony in the Presbytery, delivered the charge to while also working full-time at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Pictured above is Mrs. Cooke the new minister. Chestnut Hill church. Hadassah National Conference being congratulated by the Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke, Pastor of St. The Reverend Dr. William Ross While living earlier in Columbus, WESTFIELD — The Northern National Conference to be held Sun- Helen’s. Forbes, Senior Pastor of the Westfield Ohio, Mrs. Thode taught at Ohio New Jersey Region of Hadassah has day through Wednesday, July 16 to church, said Mrs. Thode’s mid-ca- State University in a demonstration selected Rachel Lipschutz of 19, in Los Angeles. reer change to the ministry would be classroom for handicapped children Westfield to be one of the Young Ms. Lipschutz is a member of Amanda Parker Is Recipient an asset in her work among the con- and started a Sunday School class for Women/Young Leaders recipients of Westfield Hadassah. She is Co-Pro- gregation. She has been working at mentally challenged adults at the a subsidy to attend the Hadassah gram Chairwoman of the Young the church for the past year in the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. Women’s Special Interest Group for Of Alexander Scholarship the chapter and is also a life member, area of Christian Education. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., she Methodist Church Sets WESTFIELD — The First Con- ing Habitat for Humanity and having been given the honor many The church’s two other ministers, grew up in Cranbury. She served as a Vacation Bible School years ago as a bat mitzvah present. gregational Church of Westfield has Bridges, a program to provide food the Reverend Christina L. Deacon and a Sunday School teacher SCOTCH PLAINS – The First An attorney, Ms. Lipschutz has named Amanda Parker as the recipi- and toiletries to homeless New York- McCormick and the Reverend at The First Presbyterian Church in United Methodist Church of Scotch also been Treasurer of the Tamaques ent of this year’s John and Edna ers. Victoria Ney, also took part in the Cranbury while in high school. Plains, located at 1171 Terrill Road, Elementary School Parent Teacher Alexander Scholarship Award. Outside of the church, Ms. Parker, service. has invited the community to partici- Organization and is Treasurer of the a Westfield High School graduate, Mrs. Thode began her formal theo- First Baptist Reveals pate in its Vacation Bible School Friends of Israel Children’s Museum was active in several school and ex- logical education at the Lutheran 2000. in Israel. tracurricular activities, including the Theological Seminary in Philadel- Hours for July-August The Can-Do-Kids Club will in- National Honor Society, Latin Club WESTFIELD — The First Baptist clude preschoolers to fifth graders. phia as a part-time student in 1994. Club meetings will be held at the and the lacrosse team. She served two congregations for Church of Westfield, located at 170 She also volunteered at the Miller- Elm Street, has announced its sum- church on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m., from July 12 through Cory House and at Muhlenberg Re- Len Brooks to Speak mer hours for July and August. August 9. Parents can register by gional Medical Center in Plainfield. Worship will begin at 10 a.m. and calling the church office at (908) Ms. Parker will attend Colgate Sunday at Woodside the Interfaith Singles and Continen- 322-9222. There is a voluntary dona- University in Hamilton, N.Y. in the FANWOOD — The Woodside tal Breakfast Discussion Group will tion of $5 per child. fall. Chapel, located at 5 Morse Avenue continue at 9 a.m. The Can-Do-Kids will participate The Alexander award is named for in Fanwood, has invited the commu- Summer Christian Education op- in mission-oriented activities includ- John and Edna Alexander, longtime nity to attend its Sunday morning portunities include Vacation Bible ing making prayer cards and raising members of the First Congregational Family Bible Hour, Sunday School School from Monday through Fri- money for supplies for a Honduran Church. and Evening Service. day, July 10 to 14, in the evenings, school destroyed by Hurricane Mitch. Mr. Alexander was a partner in the This Sunday, July 9, Len Brooks and service projects for grades 6 to They will also make quilts for hospi- will speak at 11 a.m. and at the 6 p.m. talized babies. New York law firm of Mudge Rose service. A nursery is provided at both 12 through Youth In Action during The evening activities will start Guthrie Alexander and Ferdon. In meetings. the days, from Monday through Fri- with a light dinner, followed by Bible 1968, he was appointed as Chairman For further information, please call day, July 17 to 21. storytelling and related activities. of the President’s Task Force on Busi- For further information, please call Amanda Parker Gene Graber at (908) 889-5462 or Singing and worship service will ness Taxation by President Richard Dave Brooks at (908) 789-0796. (908) 233-2278. follow the weekly mission activities. Rachel Lipschutz The award is presented annually to Nixon. a graduating senior who has contrib- uted significantly to the life of the church. As a small community newspaper we depend upon each and every member of the communities we serve to help Ms. Parker was cited for her in- volvement with the youth fellowship us publish the news that directly affects and chronicles your life. Whether it is the results of the local and Christian education programs, football game, the announcement of your daughter’s wedding, the passing of a dear friend or a picture of including service as a church school teacher, Bible camp counselor and your child’s 3rd grade class, we provide your family with the news that, when all is done and said, really youth representative to the Board of matters. But we can’t do a thing without the help of others: Christian Education. She also participated in the church’s outreach projects, includ- • The Business owners that advertise in our publications. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on Guitierrez, who had two hits, three Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times June 28. Several of the Auto men RBI and scored three runs. Ferrara’s Auto Center rumbled with took to the long ball to bring home The Ferrara sizzle began immedi- four runs in the top of the seventh the earlier inning runs. ately when Greg McCombe bopped inning, breaking a 6-6 tie, and held Ferrara’s put together 15 hits – six a leadoff single to center in the top of on to claim a 10-6 victory over in the seventh inning – and were led the first. Dave Serido hit into a force Sneakermania in the first game of a by Phil Aiello, who had three hits play and Aiello yanked a single to doubleheader in Scotch Plains Men’s and scored two runs. Sneakermania right. Nick Piscopo stepped up and Softball League A Division action at collected 12 hits and were led by Ed launched a shot just off the glove of the galloping right fielder. All three men scored as a result. Then Mike Petersen followed with a solo home run into the bushes in faraway left- center. An answer from Sneakermania in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bottom of the inning made the RIPPING A SINGLE TO LEFT…Mike Bernardo of Russell Road rips a single to left field in the big, eight-run fifth inning score 4-1. Ed Guitierrez’s fly to cen- which shaded Shady Lane’s chances of victory. Russell Road won, 12-1. ter was dropped and he advanta- geously flew to third. Then Joe Capparello’s sacrifice fly brought WALSH WALLOPS 3-RUN HR, FACTOR SLAPS A SOLO home Guitierrez. An excellent diving catch in left by Sneakermania’s Rick Jackson and a fine sliding snag by Auto man left Russell ‘Roadsters’ Ransack fielder Paul Rubinetti ruled the sec- ond inning. But Ferrara’s growled with a run in the third when Aiello, who tripled, scored on Piscopo’s RBI Shady Lane Softballers, 12-1 single to right. The growl ended when second baseman Capparello showed By DAVID B. CORBIN hits with three RBI. Mike Forte had actually performed quite effectively his range to make a smooth putout at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times both hits for Shady Lane although and mellowed the Russell bats until the second. Shady Lane and Russell Road were neither figured in on the lone run. Factor factor, that is. Sneakermania jumped with three involved in a tight game until the The Sun/Russell men used a one- The Road scored a run in the sec- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the third and narrowed the score to “Roadsters” roared with eight runs two pitching punch, first beginning ond on a double from Chris Masterson CLEARING THE BASES…With two men on, Nick Piscopo of Ferrara’s 5-4. Mike Capparello looped a single in the fifth inning to abruptly over- with Tom Culinane who tossed five then an RBI single from Steve Filiaci. hammers a shot to deep right field and clears the bases. to left, Ron Germinder reached safely shadow the Shady men, eventually innings of shutout ball while allow- Then they added two more in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 winning, 12-1, in Fanwood Old Men’s ing the two hits and striking out one fourth. Dave Buchwald and Jordan Softball Association action at La while walking none. Fireballer Bartel Scher both singled, then Walsh MCGALL HAMMERS 3-RUN HR, RIVERA RIPS SOLO HR Grande Park in Fanwood on June 29. entered in the sixth, struck out two whacked an RBI single off the left Slugger Tim Walsh capped that big but did yield five walks. field screen, leaving Scher on third. inning with a colossal three-run The Laners also used two pitchers Walsh then deliberately got himself homer and Clint Factor added the and were doing relatively well with in a run down to draw a throw. It ‘Toms’ Keep Up With Jones; finishing touch with a solo homer in starter Neil Kamler until that wicked worked! Scher scored. the seventh. fifth inning forced Shady Lane man- The dark cloud of despair blan- The Russell Road/Sun Tavern agement to see the light and replace keted Shady Lane in the fifth, begin- (Fanwood) gang amassed 21 hits, 10 him with Hal “Wild Thing” Brueninger. ning with Culinane, who slapped a in the fifth inning. Todd Bartel went Despite terrorizing the batters with single to left. Two batters later, Bartel Hold Back St. Anne, 14-13 3-for-3 while Walsh had two hits volleys into the screen, behind them bounced an RBI single past third. with four RBI and Factor had two and viscously into the dirt, Brueninger CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By DAVID B. CORBIN St. Thomas upped its lead to 9-0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Joe Matuska continued by wob- bling a single past third and Derek in the second when McGall doubled What appeared to begin as a run- Von Langen legged out an infield to right and scored on DeFrancesco’s SCHOTT, PHELAN, KORECKY NAMED 2001 CAPTAINS away victory for St. Thomas ended grounder. Bill Canata tapped a single single to center. But St. Anne failed in a fight for survival as St. Anne, to left, then Von Langen scored when to respond until the bottom of the with the positive intensity of Howard the ball eluded the outfielder. Rapid third when Jeff Friedlander, who Jones, battled back from an early 9- Mike Hayeck demonstrated his blaz- scored four times in the game, Lady Blue Devils Accomplish 0 deficit to fall just short, 14-13, in ing speed by reaching first safely on walked then scored on Gibbons’ St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball League a grounder in the vicinity of short- triple to center. action at Brookside Park in Scotch stop. Moments later, Canata scored. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Plains on June 30. “Tom” boys Tom McGall and Mike Rivera displayed Most Successful ‘Lax’ Season their muscle by crushing respectively a three-run homer and a solo homer. By JULIA GATES and AUBREY St. Anne pounded out at least 18 MCGOVERN thwarted offensive threats and Cambria, who connected well with hits and were led by Keith Gibbons, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times notched one goal as well, and will others on offense at a home position, who whacked four singles and had The Westfield High School girls attend Colgate University. Clare tallied two goals and one assist. Rosy three RBI, and Jones, who belted two lacrosse team finished its fourth sea- Hely, stabilizing the of- triples and a single and drove in three son with an 11-4 record, its best to fense at second home, had runs. Additionally, Jones was supe- date. Highlights of the season in- four goals and three as- rior defensively as he stopped sev- clude Blue Devils’ victories against sists and will attend Bates eral steaming shots, including a leap- long-time opponents Oak Knoll, College. ing snag in the seventh inning. Kent Place and Pingry. Lauren Mattes, a key McGall went 3-for-3 and scored four The WHS lacrosse program had defender for the laxers had runs to lead the, at least, 17-hit St. other milestones this season. The two assists and will at- Thomas assault. lady laxers won their first state game tend Loyola College. First St. Anne was pummeled by “Tom” against Immaculate Heart Academy home Marina Powell ran with eight runs in the top of the first. in their short history. They also ad- plays and had 10 goals Gerry Riepe singled, McGall walked vanced to the third round of the state and nine assists and will and Mark DeFrancesco slashed an tournament, only to be defeated by attend Princeton Univer- RBI single to right. With two men West Morris. sity. Mairen Priestley, who on, Art Hobble ricocheted a shot off David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times This year’s 11 graduating seniors helped out on defense for the right fielder’s glove and cleared FRIENDLY COLLISION…Mark DeFrancesco, top, of St. Thomas benignly were the first to play in the four years the laxers, finished the the bases, then Rivera launched his collides with St. Anne first baseman Mike Ciufia. The “Tom” boys tip-toed by the high school program has been in season with one assist and solo shot. St. Anne, 14-13. existence. will attend Georgetown Tri-Captain Julia Gates manned University. High scorer the center position and finished the Kristen Salmond, who was season with 22 goals and 18 assists, sidelined with an ankle in- and will be attending Princeton Uni- jury, finished with 35 goals Westfield Legion Crushes Rival versity. Fellow Tri-Captain Aubrey and 13 assists, and will McGovern led the defense at third attend Gettysburg College. man and had 17 goals and 4 assists, Outstanding goalkeeper and will be attending Middlebury THE TERRORIZING TRIO…Blue Devil Tri-Cap- Libby Schundler had a Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 10-2 College. Solid defender and Tri-Cap- tains Julia Gates, front blue, Aubrey McGovern, .627 save percentage will tain, Donna Schaller, tallied one goal center, and Donna Schaller chase down a terrorized attend Colby College. By STEVEN KRAKAUER with hard-throwing Nick Geissler. Steve Williams led off with a walk. and will attend Lehigh University. opponent. Other high scorers in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The tone of the game was not yet in Next, senior Anthony Blasi ripped a Defensive Wing Liz Ambrosia cluded sophomore Morgan American Legion Baseball really order for Westfield as they were shut single up-the-middle that hit Geissler Lang who led the team with 42 goals heated up on June 30 at Scotch Plains- down in order in the first inning. in the right eye. He was okay, how- and 16 assists and junior Jenny Fanwood High School as Scotch Geissler then gave up the first run of ever he had to leave the game. Geissler HILL HACKS THREE-RUN DOUBLE Korecky who had 24 goals and 11 Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) (8-4-1), met the game in the bottom of the inning pitched well, striking out six batters assists. Also contributing to the sea- school-rival Westfield (11-2). The on a double by Brad Belford. in only four complete innings of sonal success were juniors Katie game was a close pitching duel until In the second, Westfield senior work. Junior Jay Cook relieved and Schott, Jess Meylor, Julie Cleaves the fifth inning, but Westfield Mike Duelks recorded Westfield’s pitched a gem, with much help from Sly Lady Bandits Blast and Julie Phelan and sophomores knocked seven runs in the final two first hit. Duelks, celebrating his 17th the Westfield infield, who turned a Elyse Goldweitz, Lisa Paul, Ali Pino innings to provide a 10-2 win. birthday, went three-for-four. textbook 5-4-3 double play to mel- and Brittany Miller. Korecky, Phelan A key ingredient to Westfield’s In the third, Westfield grabbed low the inning. Ramsey Rockets, 11-1 and Schott have been selected as success was it’s base-running. Brett the lead on a single by Brian Flynn, In the sixth, junior Josh Ludmer next year’s captains. Picaro, Westfield’s speedy leadoff man who was captain of the Westfield knocked in two RBI to extend By FRED LECOMTE the team.” Team awards were presented at played a great game, recording three High School baseball team last year. Westfield’s lead to 5-2. Then, in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Bandits came out firing with the end of the year dinner on June 8. RBI as well as three stolen bases. He will be attending Wagner College bottom of the sixth, Cook was smok- The Berkeley Heights/ three runs in the first. Jenny Calabrese CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 SP-F placed Brian Maroney on on a baseball scholarship next year. ing as he struck out two batters and Mountainside Bandits shot down the and Nicole Hill both singled, then the mound while Westfield started SP-F began a rally in the fifth. gave up his only hit in three flawless Ramsey Rockets, 11-1, on June 30 in Calabrese scored on a passed ball innings. Berkeley Heights. Pitchers Kristen while Kathleen Dreitlein was In the top of the seventh, West- Turturiello and Christene Pemoulie awarded first after being hit by a field added insult to injury as they were devastating as they combined to pitch. Next, Turturiello banged a two- knocked on four more runs. Brian allow just one hit, a single to Rocket run single. Maroney walked Flynn on four- pitcher Amanda Jones, who went on The Bandits added three more runs straight pitches then was replaced by to score, in the bottom of the fifth. in the bottom of the fourth. Peggy Kevin Schenk. However, Schenk Rocket Skipper Alan Beaubry still Lallis and Meghan Butler both could not stop Westfield either and upbeat after suffering yet another singled then scored when Becky the defense was equally poor. Two defeat said, “This is a very young Ringwood’s ball was muffed by the errors added some insurance runs. team, two of the girls are under 16, right fielder Calabrese followed with Picaro came to the plate later in the two 15 and the rest 14 and 13. We are an RBI double. inning with bases loaded and clob- in a rebuilding stage at the present Turturiello was relieved by bered a ball just inches away from with the hope of developing a sound Peomulie in the fourth. Jones’ single being a grand slam. feeder program for Ramsey High and stolen base in the fifth, set up the The bottom of the seventh slid by School.” score on a passed ball. quietly. After the game, Westfield Catching and playing third base After the game, Jones said, “Play- head coach Anthony Picaro said, in the game, Nicole Hill came up ing on a very young rookie team such “There really is no rivalry like there big delivering a devastating blow in as ours, you can expect the little is in soccer. We’re actually trying to the top of the seventh driving a lazer mental mistakes. As we mature we work out a day for the two teams to deep for a double and three RBI. “It will begin to limit those mistakes. go to Cooperstown together.” really felt good”, said Hill, “My After all, that’s what the game is all Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Up next for 12-2 Westfield is a batting average had dropped some- about.” Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times SCAMPERING BACK TO FIRST…Westfield’s Brett Picaro scampers back to double-header this Sunday against what over the past several games, so The Bandits struck for five more BLAZING BANDIT…Christine first as Scotch Plains-Fanwood first baseman Tim Pai awaits the attempted pick 11-2 Linden. Coach Picaro said, it really pleased me to snap out of it runs in the bottom of the fifth. Katie Pemoulie was quite successful pitch- off. Westfield American Legion won, 10-2. “They’re going to be pumped.” in a big way that I was able to help CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 ing against Ramsey. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ Softball League Results: (As of June 30) Halfpenny, Tony Oliva and Howard Nilsen Detective Agency 5, Antones Smith (2 hits each). Pub & Grill 4 Mangel Realtors 13, Haven Savings Al Theresa (3 hits including a game Bank 1 tying triple). Bob DeBellis (2 hits), Paul Jerry Halfpenny, Mike Denci, Chick Destefano (2 hits with a HR). Rich Hyer Miller (3 hits each) and Henry Barnes (2-run Hr.) and Al Daddio (2 hits each) for Mangel’s. Union Center National Bank 12, The LA Law 10 Pioneer Transport 7 Office 10 Jerry Massone (3 hits), Jake Wood, Carl Grossman (Hr and a double) and Bob Oxner and Ron Cerina (2 hits) for Pat Catino, and Dennis Baker (2 hits The Law. each) for UCNB. For the Office, Dennis Kosowicz and Chip Weiss (3 hits each) Nilsen Detective Agency 30, Comcast Gordy Lematty, Blair Rush, Jerry Cablevision 20 Bruce Bilotti (5 hits), Ron Ivory (5 THE MAGNIFICENT 11…The Westfield High School girls lacrosse team hits, HR), Phil Spinelli, Bob DeBellis, graduated 11 seniors. Pictured, left to right by facial position, are: Julia Gates, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WTA Women Singles Lou Kruk (4 hits each) Jerry Barrett and Liz Ambrosia, Marina Powell, Donna Schaller, Libby Schundler, Lauren THANKS BOB BRELINSKY…Past Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association Lenny Yenish (3 hits) for Nilsen. Commissioner Bob Brelinsky, front center, is flanked by new Commissioner Tennis Ladder Told: Mattes, Clare Cambria, Aubrey McGovern, Rosy Hely, Kristen Salmond and Comcast had 26 hits including Ron Mairen Priestley. John Cholankeril, left, and Tim Walsh in a recent “Thank You” ceremony. Forty-two challenge matches took Virgilio (5 hits), Frank D’Amato, Matt League pitcher Al Betau, back center, is flanked by loyal fans Phyllis Skillman, place through July 2 to produce more Spanier (4 hits), Bill Reichle (3 hits, 6 left, and Dick Skillman. noticeable changes in the following RBI) and Bob Canales and Pat Sarullo (3 standings of the Westfield Tennis As- hits each). sociation Women’s Singles Ladder. Lady Blue Devils Accomplish Players who are having trouble arrang- Antones Pub & Grill 19, Union Center Russell ‘Roadsters’ Ransack ing matches are reminded to plan National Bank 14 matches in advance. They can chal- Rich Hyer (3-for-4 with a 3-run HR), Most Successful ‘Lax’ Season Bob Matten (2-for-3 with a Homer) and lenge below as well as eight places CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Shady Lane Softballers, 2-1 above themselves in order to avoid be- Pete Byrnes (3 hits) for Antones. ing dropped in the standings due to The “Leading Scorer” award was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 LA Law 8, Haven Savings Bank 2 “Coaches’ Award.” Salmond and inactivity. Also, unless a player has The Law turned 3 double plays and presented to Lang. Paul was dubbed Gates were also named to the Cou- Dennis O’Connor hopped a single walked to load the bases and Phil four scheduled matches in a two week Bob Oxner, Tony Orlando (4 hits each), “Most Improved.” Mattes received rier News First Team. over third, then Factor plowed a two- Manno picked up an easy RBI by reporting period, she must accept a Jake Wood, Don Auer, Hank Latawiec, the “Coaches’ Award.” Gates was challenge within 14 days. If a player Head Coach Lynn Stuerlie said, run single into the left field screen. receiving a base-on-balls. John Scanlon and Rich Ryan (3 hits named “Most Valuable Player.” “This season we completely met and Sensing offensive dominance, Kevin Russell Road/Sun Tavern improved declines a challenge, she takes the each). challenger’s position, and everyone in Schundler was voted to receive the exceeded all expectations. We had Zipler, now batting between moves up one position. 50+ DIVISION 1: an incredibly talented group of se- left handed, yanked Players can access weekly updated TEAM W L WTA Men’s Doubles niors and the team will definitely a single to right and Antones Pub & Grill 13 1 standings (as well as Matches Played) Nilsen Detective Agency 12 2 miss them. All of them were leaders Factor flew around on WTA’s web-site: Comcast Cablevision 12 2 TennisLadder Told: both on the field and off. However, the bases and toward www.westfieldnj.com/wta by clicking Union Center Nat Bank 6 7 More matches were played in the last we have great captains for next year home but was thrown on Womens Singles (under Ladders), Bottoms Up 7 7 marking period than in any previous one and the underclassmen can certainly out. Mike Bernardo then Standings, then Recent. Further in- 50+ DIVISION 2: on the Men’s Doubles tennis ladder. The formation about rules or joining the lad- rise to the challenge.” singled and TEAM W L next marking period ends on July 16. Tri-Captain Schaller said, “We’re Buchwald bashed an der is available by calling Jean Power at Marion Jacobson Roofing 7 7 Each team needs to play at least 8 matches (908) 654-7418 (or E-mail at Legg Mason 5 5 before Labor Day to compete in the end all really going to miss this team. It RBI single. Up [email protected]). The next re- was a great experience and we had a stepped Walsh. The Office 1 10 of season tournament. porting period will conclude at 8 p.m. Rehabco 0 10 If you want to play but don’t have a lot of fun together. This season over- Wham! A three-run July 16. Match scores should be reported Crest Refrigeration 1 12 partner, please call Joe Gazdak at (908) all was a success.” homer into the play- within 48 hours (week-end scores by 9 60+ DIVISION: 654-3532. To report scores, call and ground in left-center. p.m. Sunday evening) to J. Power. TEAM W L leave a message for the Men’s Doubles Scotch Hills Women Kamler was yanked. 1. Cindy Fechter 29. M. Gundrum Mangel’s Realtors 7 1 Ladder at (908) 317-0001. The West- Brueninger entered. 2. Jean Power 30. Mimi Fritz L.A. Law 8 2 field Tennis Association website at Tell Golf Results The fans went nuts! 3. Rosemarie Kulp 31. Diane Barabas Pioneer Transport 7 4 www.westfieldnj.com/wta can also be 4. Liz Mitchell 32. Carole Smillie Il Giardino Restaurant 2 6 A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills The inning ended Haven Savings Bank 0 10 used to check ladder standings. with no further scor- 5. Wendi Cohen 33. T. Tamborlane The rankings on the ladder and num- Women’s Golf Association of Scotch 6. JoAnn Purdy 34. Suzanne Minken ber of matches played as of July 2 are: Plains announced the winning team of ing. 7. Clara Karnish 35. Rita Winnicker WTA Women’s Doubles the “Chairman’s Cup” tournament held Bartel yielded a 8. Vanessa Barber 36. Liz Fischer 1. Shineman/Shineman 3 June 20 and 27. solo walk to Brett 9. Karen Dorne 37. Diane Fleming 2. DeSantis/Callahan 4 10. Sherri Bender 38. T. Wasilewski Tennis Ladder Told: 3. McGlynn/Aliche 2 FLIGHT A Melworm in the sixth 11. Evelyn Matino 39. Ellen Smith The Women Doubles Ladder has been 4. Gonnella/Wilhelm 4 First low net, Laura Botto - 64 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Second low net, Carol Nichols - 65 and Factor smashed RELEASING THE BALL…Shady Lane’s Neil Kamler 12. Deirdre Hewett 40. A. MacRitchie very active with many close matches. 5. Bender/Parker 5 6. Satkin/Finestein 2 Third low net, Linda Moncur and his solo homer in the releases the ball against Russell Road. 13. Andrea Krest 41. C. Clevenger The number in parenthesis is the number top of the seventh. But 14. Helaine Wasserman 42. Terry Palmer of matches the team has played as of July 7. Gazdak/Gazdak 4 Marge Grimmer - 68 15. Lisa Berkower 43. Anne Colucci 8. Yu/Yu 2 FLIGHT B in the bottom of the inning, Shady to 6-3 while Shady Lane eased to 5-7. 16. Pat Page 44. Lisa Alter 2. In order for a team to be eligible for the 9. Rosenberg/Schurig 2 playoffs in September 8 matches must First low net, Lucy Banta & Rosemary prayed not to be shut out. The flicker Russell Road 010 280 1 12 17. Janet Cornell 45. Kelly Yang 10. Piesco/Pinto 0 be played by the end of the season. The 11. Dreyer/Matthews 0 DeWitt - 65 of hope came when Joe Herbert, Doug Shady Lane 000 000 1 1 18. Janice Honymar 46. Linda Coleman* Second low net, Gert Simons - 68 Heintz and John Cholankeril all 19. Michelle Fine 47. Clare Minick* next reporting period ends July 16. 12. Weingarten/Lo 0 20. Deirdre Gelinne 48. Jeanie Arida* Teams are reminded that the only 13. Rachman/Panza 0 FLIGHT C FOMSA Standings: 21. Kristen Kolek 49. Lynne Augis* reason to decline a challenge in a report- 14. Cappiello/Cascone 0 First low net, Carole Katz - 64 PUBLIC NOTICE 22. Leslie Streit 50. Paula Brotman* Second low net, Barbara Laguna - 65 (As of June 26) ing period is if a team already has 2 23. Kathy O’Neill 51. Pat Fornaro* matches scheduled. All teams are en- Third low net, June McCarthy & Marge TOWN OF WESTFIELD TEAM W L T Pct. 24. Joni Sweetwood 52. D. Kennedy* Westfield 9s Stop Ruff - 66 The bond ordinance published herewith Montrose 7 2 0 .777 25. Marci Fisher 53. Kris Tanji* couraged to play as often as they can. Be had been finally adopted on July 5, 2000 and Russell Rd 5 3 0 .625 26. Maria Iarochenko 54. Rikke Thomsen* sure to check actual match scores on the “100% handicap” tournament on the twenty (20) day period of limitation within Willoughby 4 3 1 .571 27. Shari Schuster 55. S. Machlowitz* WTA Web site:www.westfieldnj.com/ SP-F Nine, 5-2 June 27: which a suit, action or proceeding question- Hunter 5 5 0 .500 28. Carol Gross 56. Jan Velasco wta/ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth FLIGHT A ing the validity of such Ordinance can be Shady Lane 5 6 0 .455 1, Thomsen/Hanson (3) Low gross, Moncur - 39 commenced as provided in the local bond Sun Valley 4 5 0 .444 Names with an (*) will go into an 2. Matino/Britt (4) Baseball Association 9-year old tourna- law has begun to run from the date of the first inactive file and will not be published in ment team dropped a 5-2 game to West- First low net, Grimmer - 30 Marion 2 3 1 .400 3. Masterson/Dreyer (5) Second low net, Moncur & Nichols - publication of this statement. Poplar 3 7 0 .300 the July 20 standings if no matches are 4. Dorne/Karnish (5) field in the Cranford tournament on July Bernard A. Heeney played and reported. 5. Power/Mitchell (5) 1. The Raiders went into the third inning 31 Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 6. Gordon/Hodges (8) tied 1-1 but were done in when West- FLIGHT B SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2011 7. Goldberg/Cohen (4) field scored four unearned runs. Low gross, DeWitt - 48 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING TOWN OF WESTFIELD See it all on the web! 8. Krest/Berkower (5) First low net, DeWitt - 31 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF The bond ordinance published herewith The Raiders were held to three hits. 9. Bender/Zoidis (9) William Hubbard stroked a double and Second low net, Pat Herring - 33 TRAFFIC CALMING MEA- had been finally adopted on July 5, 2000 and 10. Pecker/Mack (8) Third low net, Alice Yorks & Banta - SURES ALONG RAHWAY AND the twenty (20) day period of limitation within www.goleader.com 11. Fisher/Pomerantz(7) scored a run. Jimmy Burke and Greg THE MONIES NECESSARY which a suit, action or proceeding question- Zabel each collected a single and an 34 12. Clevenger/Barabas(6) FLIGHT C THEREFOR. ing the validity of such Ordinance can be 13. Barber/Douglas(1) RBI. James Wheeler scored the only BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of West- commenced as provided in the local bond PUBLIC NOTICE 14. Leong/Zorn(6) other Raider run. Steven Berger, Tho- Low gross, Ruff - 49 field in the County of Union as follows: law has begun to run from the date of the first 15. Goldberg/Erlich(7) mas Holt, Michael Ruzek, Jackson First low net, Ruff - 29 SECTION I. That traffic calming mea- publication of this statement. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Second low net, Katz & Evelyn Hecker ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 16. Kulp/Brotman(4) Udelsman and Colin Grimm received sures, including but not limited to, the follow- Bernard A. Heeney 17. Verchick/Rickles(8) - 30 ing, be installed at various locations along Town Clerk walks. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the appli- 18. Britt/Coleman(4) Raiders Michael Klotz, Hubbard and Birdies, Nichols - #9, Olga Rose #2, Rahway Avenue: SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2012 cation of MARKE ENTERPRISES, INC., t/ 19. Donahue/Spector(3) Pat Kelk #7, McCarthy #3, Moncur #8 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE Burke shared the pitching duties and (a) Speed “humps” or “tables” with a Bowcraft Amusement Park (2545 Route 20. Kielar/Wilhelm(6) FOR THE PURCHASE OF turned in a solid performance. Thomas appropriate signage and pavement 22 West/Block No. 4802, Lot No. 9) for a 21. Marino/Descali(5) VARIOUS ITEMS OF EQUIP- markings. Use Variance to permit the installation of a 22. Forman/Tucker(6) was the Raiders defensive star as he MENT FOR USE IN THE PO- Bramnick Qualifies (b) Raised crosswalks water playground, which was scheduled for 23. Healey/Freundlich(4) helped turned two double plays from LICE DEPARTMENT AND THE (c) Textured pavement the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of 24. Antonelli/Kline(5) center field. Outfielders Joseph Del Prete, APPROPRIATION OF THE (d) “Bulb-outs” at intersections July 13, 2000, has been postponed. A new 25. Bernstein/Shusman(4) Tyler Della Badia, Grimm and Hubbard For State Golf Open MONIES NECESSARY (e) Modification of pavement width hearing date will be advertised when sched- 26. DeSantis/Spiegal THEREFOR. also played well. Burke was smooth at and/or alignment uled, and notices of same will be delivered to 27. Ryan/MacDonald Brent Bramnick, a soon to be se- BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of shortstop while Berger, Wheeler and (f) “Strobe” light crosswalks neighboring property owners, pursuant to 28. Shineman/Bartok the Town of Westfield in the County of Union Zabel helped solidify the infield. nior at Westfield High School, shot a (g) Enhanced signage and pavement the Municipal Land Use Law. 29. Herringer/Marks as follows: Udelsman and Zabel also did a great job 77 at Royce Brook to qualify for the markings The file pertaining to this application is in SECTION I. That the Town of Westfield the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- PUBLIC NOTICE sharing the catching duties. New Jersey State Open that will be SECTION II. That all the said improve- purchase various items of equipment with ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch played at Rock Spring on July 11-14. ments shall be made and completed under accessories for use by the Police Depart- Plains, and is available for public inspection SHERIFF’S SALE Then Bramnick shot a 78 at the MGA the supervision of the Town Engineer and in ment including, but not limited to, the follow- during regular office hours. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE accordance with plans and specification ing: Linda M. Lies CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Boys Qualifier at Beaver Brook on which are now on file in the office of the DOCKET NO. F-3106-99. SHERIFF’S SALE (1) Reverse 911 Secretary to the June 29 to qualify for the MGA Town Engineer and are hereby made a part NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORT- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, (2) Police Department Furnishings Zoning Board of Adjustment Tournament scheduled for July 18- of this ordinance. GAGE FINANCE AGENCY, PLAINTIFF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, (3) Police Department—Various Equip- Township of Scotch Plains SECTION III. It is hereby determined and vs. SURINA ALVAREZ MORALEZ, DOCKET NO. F-15855-99. 20 at Ardsley Country Club. ment 1 T – 7/6/00, The Times Fee: $21.93 declared that the estimated amount of money ETALS., DEFENDANT. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- to be raised from all sources to said purpose SECTION II. It is hereby determined and PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. OWEN WIMBERLY, ETALS., PUBLIC NOTICE is $150,000.00 and that the estimated declared that the estimated amount of mon- DATED APRIL 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF DEFENDANT. amount of bonds or notes necessary to be ies necessary to be raised from all sources SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE issued for said purpose is $140,000.00. for said purposes is $122,000.00 and that SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED APRIL 25, 2000 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, There is hereby appropriated for said pur- the estimated amount of Bond Anticipation CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, pose the sum of $10,000.00 from Capital Notes necessary to be issued for said pur- DOCKET NO. F-3773-97. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DOCKET NO. F-17882-99. Improvement Funds available for said pur- pose is $115,900.00. There is hereby ap- FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- pose. propriated to said purpose the sum or ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MR. AND Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- TIFF vs. GERMAN ALZATE, ETALS, DE- SECTION IV. To finance such improve- $6,100.00 from Capital Improvement Funds MRS. WILSON A. COLLANTES; JOSE O. WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF AU- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth FENDANT. ments there shall be issued pursuant to available for said purpose. HERNANDEZ; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Local Bond Law and R.S. 40A:2-8 of the SECTION III. To finance such purpose CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF AU- DATED MAY 5, 2000 FOR SALE OF State of New Jersey, in anticipation of the there shall be issued pursuant to R.S. 40A:2- DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. issuance of bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes 8 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, MORTGAGED PREMISES. cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- of said Town which shall not exceed in the Bond Anticipation Notes of said Town not to By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by aggregate principal amount the sum of exceed in the aggregate principal amount tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- $140,000.00. Said notes shall bear interest the sum of $115,900.00. Said notes shall public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- SEVEN THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED the sales. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth at a rate as hereafter may be determined bear interest at a rate per annum as may istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth FORTY FIVE & 82/100 ($107,245.82). The judgment amount is NINETY SEVEN Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on within the limitations prescribed by law, and hereafter be determined within the limita- Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LO- THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF AU- may be renewed from time to time pursuant tions prescribed by said law and may be WEDNESDAY THE 26TH DAY OF JULY CATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH IN FIVE & 29/100 ($97,525.29). GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the to, and within the limitations prescribed by renewed from time to time pursuant to, and A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of THE COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE All that certain land and premises situated afternoon of said day. All successful bid- said law. All matters with respect to said within, the limitations prescribed by said law. said day. All successful bidders must have OF NEW JERSEY. COMMONLY KNOWN in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, ders must have 20% of their bid available in notes not determined by this ordinance shall All matters with respect to said notes not 20% of their bid available in cash or certified AS 633 FULTON STREET, ELIZABETH, State of New Jersey, being more particularly cash or certified check at the conclusion of be determined by resolution to be hereafter determined by this ordinance shall be deter- check at the conclusion of the sales. NEW JERSEY 07206. TAX LOT NO. 526 described as follows: the sales. adopted. mined by resolution of the Town to be here- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED IN BLOCK NO. 7. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: Lot No.: 205; Block No.: Ward 8 on the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED SECTION V. It is hereby determined and after adopted. SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND SIX-HUN- (APPROXIMATELY) 100 FEET BY 25 Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. SEVEN T HOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED stated that all monies received from the New SECTION IV. Not more than $1,000.00 of DRED EIGHT & 16/100 ($176,608.16). FEET. NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITU- Nearest Cross Street: Henry Street. SIX & 42/100 ($107,406.42). Jersey Department of Transportation shall the sum to be raised by the issuance of said The property to be sold is located in the ATE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SIXTH Approximate Dimensions: 100.00 feet The property to be sold is located in the be utilized to retire outstanding Bond Antici- notes may be used to finance such purpose, CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of STREET AND FULTON STREET. THE by 25.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 25.00 feet. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of pation Notes issued for this purpose. whether temporary or permanent, or to fi- UNION, and the State of New Jersey. FOLLOWING IS THE AMOUNT DUE AS Being more commonly known as: UNION, and the State of New Jersey. SECTION VI. Not more than $1,000.00 of nance engineering or inspection costs and COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28 SOUTH OF MAY 15, 2000 FOR OBLIGATIONS 955 Anna Street Tax LOT NO. 500 BLOCK NO. 4. the sum to be raised by the issuance of said legal expenses or to finance the cost of the FIFTH STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- WHICH ARE PRIOR TO THE MORT- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 836 GAR- notes may be used to finance interest on issuance of such obligations as provided in SEY 07206. GAGE BEING FORECLOSED IN THIS Pursuant to a municipal tax search DEN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- obligation issued to finance such purpose, 40A:2-20. TAX LOT NO.: 1777 BLOCK NO.: 5. MATTER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY dated 4/7/00, SEY 07202. whether temporary or permanent, or to fi- SECTION V. It is hereby determined and Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) OF THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER AT Subject to: Taxes for 2nd quarter of Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) nance engineering or inspection costs and declared that the period of usefulness of 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. SHERIFF’S SALE TO PAY THESE OBLI- 2000 in the amount of $392.13 due 5/1/00, 195.50 feet wide by 25.09 feet long. legal expenses or to finance the cost of the said purpose for which said notes are to be NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated GATIONS. water to 2/16/00 $651.79 open & penalty. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the issuance of such obligations as provided in issued is a period of five years (5) from the on the SOUTHERLY side of SOUTH FIFTH MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS: Liens: part of 1998 3rd party water & SOUTHERLY side of GARDEN STREET, R.S. 40A:2-20. date of said bond. STREET, distant 325.42 feet from the WATER: $210.61 due by 5/22/00. There- sewer lien $349.03 plus taxes, charges & 450.00 feet from the WESTERLY side of SECTION VII. It is hereby determined and SECTION VI. It is hereby determined and WESTERLY side of FIRST AVENUE. after, will be past due with interest. interest, date of sale 6/7/99, cert GRIER AVENUE. declared that the period of usefulness for stated that any and all monies received from There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of #5980SW, sold to Pat Carabellese. There is due approximately the sum of the financing of which said notes are to be any State and or Federal program shall be TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOU- ONE-HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND issued is a period of ten (10) years from the utilized to retire outstanding Bond Anticipa- SAND SEVENTY ONE & 45/100 EIGHT-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 15/100 ONE-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED NINETY SIX & 43/100 date of said bonds. tion Notes issued for this purpose. ($224,071.45) together with lawful interest ($119,816.15) together with lawful interest THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 79/ ($113,496.43) together with lawful interest SECTION VIII. It is hereby determined SECTION VII. It is hereby determined and and costs. and costs. 100 ($104,357.79) together with lawful in- and costs. and declared that the Supplemental Debt declared that the Supplemental Debt State- There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in terest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in Statement required by said law has been ment required by law has been duly made the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. duly made and filed in the office of the Town and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Clerk of said Town and that such Statement said Town and that such statement so filed this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. so filed shows that the gross debt of the shows that the gross debt of the Town as RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Town as defined in R.S. 40A:2-43 of the defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:2-43 of said Re- SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF State of New Jersey is increased by vised Statutes is increased by this ordi- PETILLO & STERN, P.A.-ATTORNEYS COOPER, PERSKIE, APRIL, SHERIFF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, ATTORNEYS $140,000.00, and that said notes authorized nance by $115,900.00, and that the notes AT LAW NIEDELMAN (AC), WAGENHEIM & HILL & WALLACK, ATTORNEYS AT AT LAW by this ordinance shall be within all debt authorized by this ordinance shall be within Suite 300 LEVENSON LAW Suite J limitations prescribed by said law. any debt limitations prescribed by said law. 1170 Route 22 East 1125 Atlantic Avenue 202 Carnegie Center 406 Lippincott Drive SECTION IX. This ordinance shall take SECTION VIII. This ordinance shall take Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401-4891 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 effect twenty (20) days after first publication effect twenty (20) days after first publication CH-753687 (WL) CH-755320 (WL) CH-755319 (WL) CH-755324 (WL) thereof after final passage. thereof after final passage. 4 T - 6/29, 7/6, 4 T - 7/6, 7/13, 4 T - 7/6, 7/13, 4 T - 7/6, 7/13, 1 T – 7/6/00, The Leader Fee: $84.15 1 T – 7/6/00, The Leader Fee: $72.93 7/13 & 7/20/00 Fee: $189.72 7/20 & 7/27/00 Fee: $220.32 7/20 & 7/27/00 Fee: $210.12 7/20 & 7/27/00 Fee: $187.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 13 St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Sly Bandits Blast Ramsey Rockets CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Softball League Results: Freda walked and stole second then Peggy Lallis drove her in. Butler St. Blaise 6, St. Joseph 5 St. Louis 11, St. Blaise 3 Spitzer and Tom Rutkowski (3 hits joined in with a single then stole For St. Blaise, Glen Walz (2 RBI), Joe Terry Gallagher (3 RBI) and Matt apiece). Leading the Joey’s were Pete second. Lallis later scored. Ringwood Cocuzza, Tom Kucin, Joe Murano and Hoelzel (3 singles) for St. Lou. John Vanderheyden and Billy Hicks (2 hits Bob Stratton (2 hits each). For St. Jo- and Calabrese walked to load the Esposito and Tom Sherwin had hits for each). bases, then Hill delivered the knock seph, Marv Scherb, John Gordon, Pete St. Blaise. Vanderheyden, Stan Lesniewski, Bill St. Thomas 14, St. Anne 13 out punch with her three-run double. Hicks, Brian Cheney and Kevin St. Paul 10, St. Thomas 9 (See story) Bandit head coach Vinny Woodring (2 hits apiece). Randy Grizzard (2 RBI and scored the St. James 13, St. Michael 4 Turturiello, sporting a 18-4-2 record winning run) and Paul Naldony (2 hits). Tim Deegan (3 hits), Billy Mirto (3 certainly had much to be proud of as St. Anne defeated St. Michael For St. Thomas, Tommy McGall (Hr. 3 (No score sheet available) RBI), Ed Marchelitis and Ben Lobrace he said, “The Bandits too, are a young RBI) and Derek Von Langen (2 RBI). (2 hits each). Leading St. Michael was team. Cohesively, we are beginning St. Patrick 12, St. Thomas 8 Wally Bradshaw and Tony Perconte (2 For St. Patrick, players with three hits St. Anne 9, St. Louis 5 to come together as our hitting, field- Steve Pirella (4 hits and 2 RBI) and hits each) and Emmett O’Hara (double). were Dave Hagan (1 HR & 2 RBI), Dave David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing, base running and thinking has Hawke, Pat Luongo & Tony Barattucci. Joe McEvoy (3 hits). For the “Lou-sers,” HUGGING THE BAG…St. Anne’s Howard Jones hugs third base after thump- vastly improved. We have developed For St. Thomas, Tom McGall and Joe Norm Hansen (2 RBI) and Tony Blasi (2 Angels Division: ing a three-run triple against St. Thomas. the critical ingredients that formu- Matuska (3 hits each) and Art Hobble hits). TEAM W L Pct. late the Bandits into a sound and and Mike Rivera (2 hits each). St. James 12, St. Joseph 8 St. Louis 7 2 .778 competitive team with camaraderie Don Rowbotham (4 RBI), Bob Guy (3 St. James 6 3 .667 St. Louis 10, St. James 3 St. Michael 4 4 .500 and parental support or to put it into John Reynolds, Mike Camfield, Norm RBI) and Jim Hoelzel (3 hits). Leading St. Blaise 2 5 .286 ‘Toms’ Keep Up With Jones; other words, the Bandits are about Hansen and Steve Magnotta (2 hits each). St. Joseph were Kevin Woodring and St. Joseph 2 8 .200 family, friendship and fun.” For St. James, Frank Pepe (3 hits) and Brian Cheney (3 hits each) and Marv Bob Lobrace and Wayne Morse (2 hits Scherb (3 RBI). Saints Division: Hold Back St, Anne, 14-13 each). St. Jude 31, St. Anne 4 TEAM W L Pct. Matt Fugett (9 RBI), Malcolm Boone St. Patrick 7 2 .778 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 St. Anne 12, St. Blaise 11 St. Anne 6 3 .667 Marc Reisberg, Tony Williams, Keith (6 RBI), Al Rezza (4 RBI) and Danny McGall wiggled an infield single Unyielding, St. Anne added two Perrine (3 RBI and 3 hits). For St. Anne, St. Thomas 5 5 .500 Gibbons (4 RBI), Jim Sacca and Joe St. Jude 3 5 .375 in the fourth, then later scored on runs in the sixth. Friedlander and McEvoy (2 hits apiece) for St. Anne. Jimmy Sacca (2 RBI) and Al Antoine (1 St. Paul 2 7 .222 Rivera’s single over short. How- Gibbons both hopped singles up-the- RBI). Blaisers Glen Walz (4 hits), Tom Kucin BUMPER GAMES: ever, St. Anne clamored with five middle and Jones jerked a single to and Joe Cocuzza had 3 hits each and Bob St. Patrick 17, St. Paul 5 (Based on June 23 Standings) runs in the lower half of the inning center. Bob Pielhau sailed an RBI Stratton, Karl Grossman, Steve Pietrucha Tony Barattucci and Lee DiDonato to narrow the score to 10-6. Tom sacrifice to left and Faitoute flicked (1 homer), Charlie Laskowski and Lou combined for 13 RBI. Pat Nigro and July 6 St. Blaise/St. Jude Forest July 6 St. Joseph/St. Paul Farley Faitoute, Mike Ciufia and Joe an RBI single to right. DiCristofaro (2 hits apiece). Dave Hagen (2 hits each). For St. Paul, July 7 St. Michael/St. Thomas Forest McEvoy ripped back-to-back-to- Down 14-8 in the seventh, moxie St. Michael 12, St. Joseph 11 Joe Shea and Tom Ulichny (2 hits each). July 7 St. James/St. Patrick Jersey back singles, then Steve Pirella was shown as St. Anne strutted to the For St. Michael, Pete DiCristofaro, St. Louis 19, St. Joseph 3 July 7 St. Louis/St. Anne Brook pounded a two-run single to left. plate with determination. McEvoy Steve Ferro, Tom Straniero, Kelly Larson Mike Camfield, Steve Magnotta, Jerry (Angels Division is home) Friedlander whizzed an RBI single walked, Friedlander reached on an and Jim Cassidy (2 hits apiece). For St. to right and Gibbons gnashed an outfield error and Gibbons sizzled an Joseph, Kevin Woodring & Marv Scherb (3 hits each) and Lou Balestriere and RBI single to center. RBI single. Bob Cummo looped a John Gordon (2 hits each). St. Joseph’s Ferrara’s Auto Rumbles Past With an electric nervousness the single over third, then Jones jolted a highlight was catcher Rich Chaplin, in a “Tom” boys jittered with four runs in three-run triple. When Pielhau’s drib- cat-like motion, scampering to shag a fly the fifth. With Hayeck on second, bler to third was muffed, Jones scored ball. Sneakermania, 10-6, in 7th Paul Morello hacked a single to right to bring the “Anne” to within one as Hayeck burned his way around run, but the “Tom” defense tightened St. Jude 14, St. Thomas 5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Hitters for St. Jude were Bob Elmi (4 third and in to score. Riepe singled, and quelled the comeback. on a throwing error, then Guitierrez Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times hits), Tom Swales (3 hits) and Dave into the parking lot past right field. then McGall hammered his three- St. Thomas 810 140 0 14 BANDIT BATTER…Katie Freda Rothenberg, Malcom Boone, Tony hammered a slicing three-run homer Sneakermania strode to run homer. St. Anne 001 502 5 13 Perfilio and Matt Fugett (2 hits). Gerry a 6-5 lead in the fifth. PUBLIC NOTICE Riepe, Mark DiFrancesco, Mike Rivera Guitierrez and Joe and Derrek Von Langen (2 hits each) St. Capparello both singled, Westfield Blue 9’s Fly Past TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Thomas. then both advanced a base ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT St. Patrick 20, St. Paul 11 on Emilio Monaco’s fly out NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on For St. Patrick, Dave Hagan (4 hits, 1 SEPTEMBER 7, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the to center. Jackson then Florham Park Baseballers Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch HR & 8 RBI), Mike Samulian, Lee hacked a two-run single DiDonato and Ron DelPrete (3 hits each) Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon- past third. The Westfield Blue 9’s broke a tie in Clark and Reiss each drilled RBI doubles ing Board of Adjustment will hold a public and with two hits was Ed Belford (a Mike Whalen whacked a the bottom of the sixth inning to down to put Blue ahead 7-4 hearing to consider the following appeal: homer over the fence) For St. Paul, Bob Florham Park, 8-7. Dan Sullivan singled Park tied it in the sixth but first Rudy Levine for a Temporary Operating Veeck and Paul Raphael (2 HRs & 6 solo homer to the lot in left Permit to allow the operation of a car livery to even the score in the then scored the winning run through the baseman Matt Printz got all three outs RBI) each had two hits. Paul Nadolny influence of Brett Defazio’s perfect bunt. with a tag, a force and a diving pop out. service consisting of one (1) car at the sixth. Then, after silencing property located at 19 Highlander Drive had a solo home run. Pitcher Todd Saunders faced only Then in the bottom of the inning Sullivan the Sneaker men, Ferrara’s (Block No. 15003, Lot No. 5), Scotch Plains. St. Anne 10, St. Michael 9 seven batters in two innings, allowing singled and Defazio laid down the bunt. Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Sec- Jeff Friedlander scored the winning bellowed with four more no runs, and was assisted by shortstop Sullivan advanced to second, saw the tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allow- run. Fran Celardo (3 RBI), Howie Jones runs in the seventh. With Michael Kent who caught a hard line third baseman out of position, ran to ing for temporary permission for a period not (2 hits). For St. Michael’s, both Brian fine sneakers of their own, drive. Saunders also drove in Sullivan third and after a throw to third sailed to exceed one (1) year. Williams and Jack Quinn had two RBI. Rubinetti and Dan Serido and Matt Munizzi brought home away, Sullivan scored. Ira Kraemer for the renewal of a Tempo- legged out back-to-back Brendan Burgdorf while Matt Reiss rary Operating Permit to continue to operate banged in two RBI to give the Blue a 4- a business for the repair, sale and storage of WTA Mixed Doubles singles, then Paul 2000 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP stringed instruments and parts associated O’Sullivan looped a single 0 lead after two. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood therewith at the property located at 467 to right which skid past the Park scored two in the third but first High School Grant Avenue (Block No. 502, Lots No. Tennis Ladder Told: baseman Michael Lessner’s effective 20 & 21), Scotch Plains. Permission, if outfielder – Rubinetti and granted, is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of Below are the standings of the WTA David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Serido scored. Later, Dave fielding prevented further scoring. Then Dir: Tom Breznitsky Mixed Doubles Ladder as of July 2. SOLO HOME RUN…Mike Whalen of Ferrara’s Park tied it in the fifth with Dylan Clark SPFHS Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach the Zoning Ordnance allowing for temporary rounds third en route to a solo home run. Serido steamed a bad-hop permission for a period not to exceed one (I) Teams not playing a match during this on the mound. Park had the bases loaded, in association with RBI single past short. Aiello but Andrew Patterson fielded a tough year. reporting period have been dropped singled then Piscopo lofted an RBI The Dutch Soccer Academy John and Ellen Cepparulo for a Vari- three ladder positions. The next match grounder at second end the inning. ance to permit the elimination of a garage at reporting period ends on July 16. Teams WTA Men’s Masters sacrifice fly to right to finalize the Burgdorf singled in the fifth then stole SESSION I – July 10-14 the property located at 2221 Paff Place not yet playing a match this season have scoring. his forth base of the game. Munizzi, (Block No. 2901, Lot 2), Scotch Plains, Tennis Ladder Told: B G Openings Available contrary to the following section of the Zon- in Both Sessions been dropped from the standings but Ferrara’s 401 001 4 10 I ing Ordinance: The Men’s Masters Tennis Ladder Sneakermania 103 020 0 6 PUBLIC NOTICE O will be reinstated upon playing their R Section 23-2.31(4) whereby all one-fam- results as of July 2 are listed below. The Y first match. New teams entering the number of matches completed are listed LEAGUE STANDINGS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD L ily dwellings shall include an enclosed pri- ladder are added to the bottom and are PLANNING BOARD S vate garage of not less than 12 feet by 20 next to each player. Notice is hereby given that on July 26, S feet. Proposed: none. entitled to two free challenges. Match Charles Carl, who has been an active (As of June 28) SESSION II – July 31-August 4 scores or questions should be called in 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the Brian and Karen Glod for a Variance to member of the Ladder since its inception A Division: Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine For Information , please call permit the construction of a front porch at to (908) 317-0001. Information includ- in 1983, has moved out of the Westfield Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood the premises located at 1203 Maple Hill ing application forms, ladder rules, TEAM W L Pct. Planning Board will hold a public hearing to (908) 322-6102 Road (Block No. 9202, Lot No. 4), Scotch area, but will reportedly be playing ten- Sun Tavern 11 5 .688 matches played and current standings nis in his new home in Virginia. His consider the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Plains, contrary to the following section of Ferrara’s Auto 11 5 .688 Pagetta for a bulk variance from the require- the Zoning Ordinance: for all WTA ladders, and upcoming many years of dedicated tennis playing Kilberg’s Klowns 10 6 .625 PUBLIC NOTICE events can be obtained from the WTA ments of Chapter 93 of the code of the Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column are appreciated by all concerned. Jade Isle 8 6 .571 Borough of Fanwood and from provisions of NOTICE TO CREDITORS 7 whereby minimum front-yard setback re- Web site: westfieldnj.com/wta. The next reporting period ends on Odea’s 8 8 .500 subparagraph 93-16A (3) (driveway widen- ESTATE OF EVELYN K. quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- Sneakermania 7 9 .438 1. Britt/Britt July 16 and players must have at least ing to 14 feet) on the property at 244 Belvidere ROHRABAUGH, Deceased. mately twenty-five (25) feet [by scale]. one match played or they will be dropped D&L Locksmith 6 10 .375 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. 2. Honeymar/Mancini Charlie Brown’s 3 15 .167 Gerard Christensen for two (2) Vari- 3. Shineman/Shineman from the ladder. The ladder coordinator as Block No. 109 Lot No. 1 on the Fanwood LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, ances to permit the construction of a de- 4. Karnish/Karnish this year is Mike McGlynn. Please use B Division: Tax Map. made on the 30th dayof JUNE, A.D., 2000, tached garage at the property located at 5. Wilhelm/Wilhelm the reporting number (908) 317-0001 to All interested persons may be present and upon the application of the undersigned, as 1361 Cooper Road (Block No. 15003, Lot 6. Bernstein/Bernstein TEAM W L Pct. heard. Executor of the estate of said deceased, No. 14), Scotch Plains, contrary to the fol- report matches. The Men’s Master lad- Themis 9 4 .692 notice is hereby given to the creditors of said 7. Myers/Darmanin der is for men playing singles tennis and The file pertaining to this application is lowing sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 8. Page/Aliche Cellular Signal Plus 8 4 .667 available for public inspection during normal deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under Section 23-3.4D whereby all structures 9. Bender/Bender aged 50 and over. Hocus Pocus 9 5 .643 business hours from the Secretary of the oath or affirmation their claims and demands in excess of 200 square feet require a mini- 10. Veres/Veres 1. Mike McGlynn (5) Friday’s 9 6 .600 Board at the Administration Offices of the against the estate of said deceased within mum setback from a property line of thirty 11. Clevenger/Clevenger 2. Len Albanese (2) Depth Chargers 8 8 .500 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine six months from the date of said order, or (30) feet; proposed rear-yard setback: eight 12. Hudelson/Gazdak 3. Irwin Bernstein (5) Starlight Cleaners 3 11 .214 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. they will be forever barred from prosecuting (8) feet; proposed side-yard setback: fifteen 13. Chou/Chou 4. Hugh Colemen (1) SP Post Office 2 10 .167 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pagetta or recovering the same against the sub- (15) feet. 14. Buckman/Buckman 5. Donald Dohm (1) 244 Belvidere Avenue scriber. Tom Bruemmer for a Variance to permit 6. Dewey Rainville (4) Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Kenneth C. Rohrabaugh the construction of a front porch at the 7. Joe Gazdak (3) PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 7/6/00, The Times Fee: $24.99 Executor premises located at 2370 Channing Av- 8. Charles Carl (3) Bourne, Noll, & Kenyon, Attorneys enue (Block No. 8104, Lot No. 7), Scotch WTA Men’s Singles 9. Ted Moss (0) SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE 382 Springfield Avenue Plains, contrary to the following section of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, P.O. Box 690 the Zoning Ordinance: CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Summit, New Jersey 07901 Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column Tennis Ladder Told: PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-12255-99. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 7/6/00, The Leader Fee: $20.40 7 whereby minimum front-yard setback re- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- The Westfield Tennis Association’s SHERIFF’S SALE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DOCKET NO. F-18786-99. PUBLIC NOTICE mately 26.47 to 26.73 feet [by scale]. Men’s Singles ladder rankings were SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ANTONIO F. MONTES AND MARIA I. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Mark Hund for a Variance to permit the fought over furiously as the standings CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MONTES, ETALS, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. BENEDA K. DICKERSON, SHERIFF’S SALE construction of a deck at the property lo- were shuffled and reshuffled, particu- DOCKET NO. F-6167-98. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, cated at 2111 Newark Avenue (Block No. larly positions 6 through 16. Farewell BANK UNITED, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES DATED APRIL 19, 2000 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 8903, Lot No. 25), Scotch Plains, contrary and good luck to Charles Carl who D. GRAHAM, DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JULY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF DOCKET NO. F-21148-98. to the following section of the Zoning Ordi- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO., nance: has moved onto tennis competition in DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1999 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PLAINTIFF vs. MIGUEL A. LOPEZ, ET Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column Virginia. Ladder participants need to OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by AL., DEFENDANT. 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- play 8 matches and rank in the top 24 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- to be eligible for the Labor day play- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth DATED MAY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF mately seventeen (17) feet [by scale]. offs. Don’t forget to sign up for our public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- WEDNESDAY THE 26TH DAY OF JULY Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on MORTGAGED PREMISES. Renee Mosely for a Variance to permit “New Millennium Men’s Singles Ten- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF JULY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- the construction of a deck/sunroom addition Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by at the premises located at 811 O’Donnell nis Tournament” on July 22-23. For WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF AU- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified said day. All successful bidders must have public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- Avenue (Block No. 7201, Lot No. 5.15), details and sign up, pick up a form at GUST A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the check at the conclusion of the sales. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth Scotch Plains, contrary to the following sec- either the Recreation department, the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED check at the conclusion of the sales. Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion of the Zoning Ordinance: Web site (www.westfieldnj.com/wta) ders must have 20% of their bid available in FORTY THREE THOUSAND FORTY The judgment amount is SEVENTY WEDNESDAY THE 26TH DAY OF JULY Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column or contact Frank DeSantis (908) 317- cash or certified check at the conclusion of FOUR & 77/100 ($143,044.77). EIGHT THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- 0001 to participate. Next reporting the sales. The property to be sold is located in the EIGHTY & 39/100 ($78,980.39). said day. All successful bidders must have quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the 20% of their bid available in cash or certified mately fifteen (15) feet [by plan]. period ends July 16. THOSUAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY of New Jersey. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY check at the conclusion of the sales. Stephen and Donna Felber for a Vari- 1. Vince Camuto(6) 23. Steve Satkin(10) FOUR & 57/100 ($75,234.57). It is commonly known as 837 Monroe 07206, County of UNION and State of New The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ance to permit the construction of a deck at 2. Robert Errazo(7) 24. Ross Errazo(2) The property to be sold is located in the Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Jersey. THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- the property located at 2042 Algonquin 3. Gary Wasserman(4) 25. D. Rainville(5) City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New It is known and designated as Block No. Commonly known as: 918 GROVE DRED THIRTY & 63/100 ($139,830.63). Drive (Block No. 8504, Lot No. 2), Scotch 4. Russ Finestein(4) 26. Jeff Sobel(1) Jersey. 12, Lot No. 1189. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Plains, contrary to the following section of 5. Chris Callahan(3) 27. Weldon Chin(7) Commonly known as: 1050 Bond Street, The dimensions are 33 feet wide by 150 07206. COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW the Zoning Ordinance: 6. Tom Shannon(2) 28. Tuyen Diep(4) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. feet long. Tax Lot No. 458C in Block No. 6. JERSEY. Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G. Column 7. Alan Yu(2) 29. Dave Ferio(4) Tax Lot No. 168 in Block No. 12. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular STREET & STREET NO.: 253-255 Court 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- 8. Frank DeSantis(15)30. Andrew Ross(4) Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 easterly line of Monroe Avenue, 220 feet 18.66 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Street. quired is thirty (30) feet, proposed: approxi- 9. Jaime Celorio(3) 31. Ernie Jacob(4) feet wide by 87 feet long. from the southwesterly line of Fanny Street. Nearest Cross Street: Rosehill Place. TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK mately eighteen (18) feet [by plan]. 10. Steven Kreutzer(2) 32. E Budashewitz(2) Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the inter- Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and Situate at a point on the southwesterly NO.: 2 LOT NO.: 105. Anthony and Maria Sartor for a Vari- 11. John Mancini(5) 33. Chris Wendel(2) section of the southerly side of Bond Street municipal liens. Amount due will be an- sideline of Grove Street distance approxi- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: Irregular lot size. ance to permit the construction of a garage 12. Chris Camuto(3) 34. Ted Moss(2) and the westerly side of Catherine Street. nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available mately 217.14 feet southeasterly from its NEAREST CROSS STREET: 95 feet and study addition at the premises located at 13. Steve Parker(2) 35. Allan Chou(2) There is due approximately the sum of upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. intersection with the southeasterly sideline from Third Street. 27 Allenby Lane (Block No. 14901, Lot 14. Mike Gonella(6) 36. Alan Lo(1) EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- There is due approximately the sum of of Rosehill Place. There is due approximately the sum of No. 25), Scotch Plains, contrary to the fol- 15. Jim Osislo(4) 37. H. Coleman(1) DRED FIFTY TWO & 47/100 ($89,752.47) ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOU- lowing section of the Zoning Ordinance: 16. Simon Lee(6) 38. Mike Walters(3) together with lawful interest and costs. SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 79/ EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- SAND NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN & Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph A. Column 17. Ty Lamcheck(6) 39. D. Armstrong(1) There is a full legal description on file in 100 ($152,716.79) together with lawful in- DRED FORTY NINE & 62/100 ($83,949.62) 56/100 ($145,917.56) together with lawful 9 whereby minimum required for the total of 18. Peter Yu(3) 40. Barney Veres(1) the Union County Sheriff’s Office. terest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. both side-yard setbacks is sixty-five (65) 19. Jim Bender(7) 41. Jeff Sobel(0) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 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 feet; proposed: forty seven (47) feet [by 20. Devin Power(3) 42. M. Sananman(0) this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. plan]. 21. Peter Sharpe(0) 43. A. Buecklers(0) RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be present and 22. Lawrence Seltzer(1)44. Robert Bilotti(0) SHERIFF this sale. this sale. this sale. be heard. The following are unranked and yet ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application is in to play a match. All ladder members ATTORNEYS SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- 1139 Spruce Drive STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch need to play a match before July 16 to P.O. Box 1024 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL Attorneys CHARTERED Plains, and is available for public inspection remain in the standings. Playing a match Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 300 Suite 201 737 Stokes Road during regular office hours. later will restore your name. Telephone No.: 1-908-233-8500 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive P.O. Box 1088 Linda M. Lies Richard Boland Jon Eisenberg File No.: XFZ 37334 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Secretary to the Todd Krell Donald Dohm CH-754160 (WL) CH-755313 (WL) CH-755281 (WL) CH-755314 (WL) Zoning Board of Adjustment Alex Winaker Rohan Douglas 4 T - 7/6, 7/13, 4 T - 6/29, 7/6, 4 T - 6/15, 6/22, 4 T - 6/29, 7/6, Township of Scotch Plains David Ellner 7/20 & 7/27/00 Fee: $181.56 7/13 & 7/20/00 Fee: $197.88 6/29 & 7/6/00 Fee: $189.72 7/13 & 7/20/00 Fee: $177.48 1 T – 7/6/00, The Times, Fee: $99.96 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Elaine Demyen Earns Silver Kathy Shea Earns 1999 SCOTCH PLAINS NJAR Gold Level Status POLICE BLOTTER For Second Consecutive Year MONDAY, MAY 15 theft of scrap metal and a garden hose WESTFIELD — Kathy Shea, an ule, Ms. Shea has remained actively • Pamela Capoccia, 35, of Fanwood, with a sprinkler. WESTFIELD — Elaine accomplished real estate professional involved with the local Toys for Tots was arrested and charged with disor- THURSDAY, MAY 18 Demyen, a Broker Associate with with more than two decades of in- charitable program for over 12 years. derly conduct and resisting arrest by • The theft of a car stereo was re- the Westfield Office of Burgdorff dustry experience, has earned 1999 physical interference during a distur- ported from a parked vehicle in the 300 Gold Level status with the New Jer- bance related to a motor vehicle stop on block of Warren Street. ERA, has earned the New Jersey sey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Grand Street. • A resident of Blue Ridge Circle re- Association of Realtors (NJAR) Million Dollar Club. TUESDAY, MAY 16 ported damage done to the phone connec- Million Dollar Sales Club Silver This latest achievement marks a • A Parkwood Drive resident reported tion to the residence and tampering with career highlighted by 15 years at the that two shrubs were taken from in front the electric meter sometime overnight. Achievement Award for produc- of the property. SATURDAY, MAY 20 tion of over $5 million in 1999. NJAR Silver Level as well. To attain • A Sunnyfield Lane residence was • Employees at an East Second Street the NJAR Gold Level, Ms. Shea’s Ms. Demyen has qualified for reportedly burglarized. Police said a door restaurant reported a customer ran from totaled a volume of over $10 million appeared to have been pried open and the business without paying a $50 check. the NJAR Million Dollar Sales in closed sales transactions. jewelry and coin collectibles were taken. SUNDAY, MAY 21 Club nine times. She earned the She also was awarded an all ex- WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 • Theft of $50 in cash was reported Silver Achievement Award in pense paid trip to the Coldwell Banker • An air compressor was reportedly from a money bag left in the office from taken from a service station on Route 22. a Front Street service station. 1998 and the Bronze Award in National Conference held in San Diego as well as the prestigious Elite • A business in the 1600 block of East • Police reported that entry was gain 1989 and from 1992-1997. She Retreat to be held in Seattle, Wash. Second Street reported receipt of a bad to a residence in the 1500 block of has been a Real Estate profes- check received for payment returned on Shackamaxon Drive during early morn- Recognized by the NJAR Million a closed account. ing. Pry marks were found on a sliding sional for 13 years. Dollar Club for every year since 1983, • A Duncan Drive resident reported door and an alarm was activated. Elaine Demyen Ms. Shea is also a NJAR Distin- guished Sales Club member, honor- ing her consecutive years of Club WESTFIELD status. During the past year she was named Kathy Shea POLICE BLOTTER Associate of the Month in her office The Westfield office is the No. 1 and received membership to Coldwell office in the area and has earned the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Banker’s International President’s celebrated distinction as the No. 1 • The New Jersey Division of Motor • The Westfield Board of Education Elite, a select group of the top 1 office in Coldwell Banker nation- Vehicles reported the theft of inspection reported the theft of tools from a motor percent of the company’s 60,000 sales wide. For an unprecedented 15 years stickers from the motor vehicle inspec- vehicle which was parked in the lot of associates from across the country. the Westfield office has been No. 1 in tion station on South Avenue, East. the board’s administrative offices on In addition to her busy work sched- the corporation’s Northeast region. • A motor vehicle on Cowperthwaite Elm Street. Place was damaged by someone who SUNDAY, JUNE 11 scratched the finish with a sharpened • Three incidents of property be- object. ing defaced with black spray paint • Two Fanwood women walking a were reported to police. Two of the dog in the area of Tamaques Park told cases involved motor vehicles on Pine authorities they were threatened by an Grove Avenue and Vernon Terrace, unidentified male who was shooting at each of which had a tire flattened and bottles with a BB gun. paint sprayed on the surface of the According to police, the women and vehicle. the suspect got into a verbal disagree- In the third incident, a Starlite Court ment. The women reported that the sus- resident said his garage door was spray pect then told them he would shoot them painted. and their dog. The suspect, described as • The owner of a local business re- WESTFIELD $445,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOT a white male, 5 feet and 11 inches tall, ported the theft of a company credit Just 22 years old, lovingly maintained 4 Bedroom and 2½ Bath Center Hall Co- with short hair, left the scene before card, which she said was unlawfully lonial offers large Eat-in Kitchen overlooking deck and private park-like setting. police arrived. used at a store in Phillipsburg, according Spacious Family Room with fireplace. Sure to please. Take a virtual tour at our THURSDAY, JUNE 8 to police. Web site - PruNewJersey.com. • Two bicycles, described as a MONDAY, JUNE 12 Women’s Trek 730 and a Men’s Trek • A Boynton Avenue resident re- 920, were reported stolen from an Or- ported that the driver’s side window was chard Street garage. They had not been broken out on her motor vehicle while it recovered at press time. was parked in her driveway.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 15 –CLASSIFIEDS– Lynda Meehan Joins Office Recent Home Sales Of Coldwell Banker in Town HELP WANTED HELP WANTED WESTFIELD Scotchwood Gin, $376,000. Cranford Salon seeking hair styl- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WESTFIELD — Lynda Meehan, Messercola Bros. Building Co., Susan Licausi to Charles L. ist w/following only. Excellent pay Easier Than You Might Think a Real Estate professional, has Inc. to Stephen W. and Katherine McMonagle and Patricia H. plus vacation and signing bonus. Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- joined the Westfield office Coldwell J.B. Cauley, 1184 Prospect Street, McMonagle, 2238 Newark Avenue, Call (908) 272-6391 sons willing to train as Emergency Banker. $581,000. $245,900. Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. She has just completed the Fast Shyam S. Ambardar to Ronald H. Greta Bercow Trust to Robert T. HELP WANTED Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 Start program, a core of compre- hr. coverage. Select a duty period and Amy H. Posyton, 1166 Lawrence Stark and Maria C. Castellano, 2031 Cranford Salon seeking experi- hensive courses that are part of the Avenue, $378,000. Raritan Road, $469,000. that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 Coldwell Banker professional edu- enced nail technition to help with pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for Daniel F. and Betty Ann Lynch to Derek W. Hodkey to Mark S. following. Excellent pay plus va- cation program. Ms. Meehan is a Mary Lou Nolas, 300B Clark Street, Dobies and Linda Hill, 2437 Seneca parents of school children. member of the Greater Union cation and signing bonus. $352,000. Road, $256,000. Call (908) 272-6391 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. County Association of Realtors. Carl A. and Dorothy E. McMackin Estate of Ann R. Lombardi to 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. A native of New York, she has to Christopher R. and Lisa A. Catiana Celentano and Silvia Sardini, COUNTER HELP Call the Recruiting Team at resided in Scotch Plains with her Kreusser, 228 Jefferson Avenue, $290,100. (908) 233-2500 for details husband and their three children $400,000. Patrick J. Duddy to Katherine For our Westfield store. Steady for the past 16 years. In addition to J. David and Elaine Manganello to McCreary Shuster, 2 Wareham Court, work, pleasant working conditions, HELP WANTED -- MEDICAL her professional responsibilities, James and Stacie Christy, 622 Dorian $197,000. many benefits, flexible hours. G.O. Keller, Inc. FRONT DESK Ms. Meehan is actively involved in Road, $373,000. Eric C. Swanek to Dominic B. F/T reception. Data entry. Varied many community, church and Timothy and Jennifer O. Landers Fontana Jr. and Carolyn J. Fontana, 11 East Broad Street Westfield duties. Medical mgr. helpful. Exc. school affairs. to Peter W. and Mary L. Tortorello, 1696 Ramapo Road, $300,000. salary + benefits. She is a graduate of Villanova 747 Boulevard, $680,000. William Boyer to Timothy P. CHILD CARE/HOUSEKEEPING Call (908) 317-0071 University where she earned a de- Lief K. Dalen to Bruce H. and Bonhote and Susanne M. Bonhote, School age child care/house- or Fax (908) 317-0081 gree in communication arts. Lynda Meehan Susan Elliott, 83 Tamaques Way, 1722 Ramapo Way, $292,500. keeper needed - 7:30 to 10:00 HELP WANTED $290,000. Daniel N. Greenberg to John Veglia a.m. Monday through Friday, Be- Barbara Eisner to Jennifer and Lori and Cheryl Veglia, 16 Fields Lane, ginning September 5th. Shampoo/Assistant needed for Faith Maricic Named Saleswoman Wendler, 1732 Nevada Street, $540,000. Please Call (908) 233-5566 busy SP salon. Flexible day hours. $408,000. Chris Reel to Walter D. Woessner Call (609) 397-4699 Peter W. and Mary L. Tortorello to and Karen Richards, 2271 Coles ESTATE/GARAGE SALE After 9 p.m. Of Month for May at Burgdorff Mehdi Saber and Lisa A. Infanti, Avenue, $265,000. WESTFIELD — Faith Maricic, a for 1999 and 2000. The President’s 1131 Minisink Way, $749,000. Arthur E. Jankulow to Timothy J. SATURDAY--July 8th--9 to 4 PUBLIC NOTICE consistent top achiever in the Council is the highest honor an asso- 104 Forest Road--Fanwood Mary E. Murch to David F. and Bowman and Jude Bowman, 1276 SHERIFF’S SALE Burgdorff ERA Westfield office, has ciate can attain at Burgdorff ERA, Margaret T. Gately, 825 Lawrence White Oak Road, $289,900. (1 Block from Fanwood Library) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Realtors. Avenue, $2,105,000. Wellington Hsia to Mark Zabel NO EARLY BIRDS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Council accepts as members Estate of Jeanette H. Ryan to Den- and June A. Zabel, 1083 Lenape Furniture, household, toys, etc. DOCKET NO. F-717-00. only the top 17 producers out of GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORPO- nis F. and Patricia Kinsella, 885 East Way, $418,000. YARD SALE RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SPIROS SIPSIS, more than 825 associates each year, Broad Street, $340,000. ETALS, DEFENDANT. a company spokesman explained. Ms. Robert and Mary Beth Howath to FANWOOD SATURDAY - JULY 8TH CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Maricic has also been awarded this Glenn J. and Anne B. Heinzerling, Igor Kruglyak to Thien Nguye and 9:00 am - 2:00 pm DATED MAY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF year for total production, both for 243 Hazel Avenue, $279,000. Linda Nguyen, 22 La Grande Av- 2251 Newark Ave. MORTGAGED PREMISES. enue, $208,000. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- dollar volume and total number of Jason J. Meyer to Mark Giacone, Scotch Plains tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by houses sold and also the awards for 608 Fourth Avenue, $170,000. Dorothy L. Worth to Salvatore J. Hope chest - antique table - lamps public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- listing sold, both for dollar volume Robert J and Deborah C. Loughrey Wood 3rd, 85 South Martine Av- & other goodies. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on and total number of listings sold. to Edward W. and Tricia Brown, 160 enue, $90,000. HOUSE FOR SALE Shawn R. Mcninch to Robert G. WEDNESDAY THE 26TH DAY OF JULY Ms. Maricic has also earned the Gallows Road,$326,000. A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of New Jersey Association Realtors Tebbs, 14 Shady Lane, $232,000. OPEN HOUSE Richard Marsiglia and John JULY 7th & JULY8th said day. All successful bidders must have Million Dollar Club Gold Level Marsiglia to Andrew E. and Helen S. Michael D. Joseph to Jacqueline 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 1pm to 5 pm check at the conclusion of the sales. Award in 1998 and 1999. This award Becker, 648 Willow Grove Road, L. Perkel, 139 Coriell Avenue, is the Association’s highest honor $90,170. 22 Stoneleigh Park The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED $299,000. Westfield FOUR THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED THIR- given to less than 1 percent of Real- TEEN & 12/100 ($104,613.12). tors in the state for production ex- MOUNTAINSIDE Jayne Bernstein $750,000. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. ceeding $10 million. Harvey Rivera to Stefan Malyniak COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW Faith Maricic and Anna Malyniak, 1150 RENTING? JERSEY. Achieved Production STREET & STREET NO.: 831 Gebhardt been honored for the second time Lola E. Reed Receives Puddingstone Road, $300,000. Are you still renting? Own a 1, 2 or Avenue. this year as Saleswoman of the Month Hope G. Lee to James Gierla, 270 Of Over $5 Million 3 family home for little or no money TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: for May, with sales of six units sold May Top Sales Award Pembrook Road, $375,000. WESTFIELD — Jayne Bernstein, down. BLOCK NO.: 771 LOT NO.: 10. and dollars amounting to over $2.8 a Sales Associate with the Westfield Call (973) 486-1834 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: Irregular lot size. At Weichert Realtors SCOTCH PLAINS NEAREST CROSS STREET: 280 feet million. Office of Burgdorff Liberty Funding Inc. from Monmouth Road. WESTFIELD — Lola E. Reed, a Joe E. Gonnella to David M. Ms. Maricic has received many ERA, has earned the There is due approximately the sum of Sales Associate with Weichert, Real- Postolowski and Mary Beth OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE ONE-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE- distinguished awards; her latest ac- Postolowski, 9 Rambling Drive, New Jersey Associa- complishment was earning, for two tors’ Westfield Office, Westfield, Prime location, center HUNDRED TEN & 26/100 ($109,110.26) has won the office’s $545,000. tion of Realtors together with lawful interest and costs. consecutive years, the Burgdorff ERA of town, in modern elevator build- There is a full legal description on file in top sales award for the Ralph Checcio Inc. to David (NJAR) Million Dol- Realtors President’s Council Award Heiden and Randi Heiden, 2129 ing. Adjacent parking. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. month of May. lar Sales Club Silver Please Call (908) 561-3583 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Kevin Bamrick Wins Ms. Reed was hon- Shackamaxon Drive, $512,000. Achievement Award this sale. ored as a member of Estate of Ruth Frances Deegan to J. Bernstein for production of over RALPH FROEHLICH Stanley A. Fink and Fay Fink, 4 SHERIFF Top ListingOf Month Weichert’s Million $5 million in 1999. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Burnham Court, Apt. B, $200,000. (908) 232-4407 Dollar Sales Club, and She also earned the Silver Achieve- CHARTERED At Weichert, Realtors L. Reed Walter Bradshaw to Joshua M. 737 Stokes Road qualified for the New ment Award in 1998 and the Bronze WESTFIELD — Kevin Bamrick, Jersey State Million Dollar Club in Zimmerman and Ellen Arno To Place P.O. Box 1088 Zimmerman, 2020 Wood Road, Award in 1997. Ms. Bernstein has Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 a Sales Associate at Weichert, Real- 1999. They are the most recent CH-755302 (WL) tors’ Westfield Office, achievements for Ms. Reed, a li- $445,000. been a Real Estate professional for Your Classified 4 T - 6/29, 7/6, has won the office’s censed Real Estate professional and Marguerite Cleminshaw to James five years. 7/13 & 7/20/00 Fee: $173.40 top listing award for Cranford resident. Schwartz and Jane Schwartz, 4 the month of May. A licensed real es- Carole Edzek Awarded For Listings in May tate professional for WESTFIELD — Carole Edzek, a Sales Associate with Weichert, Realtors’ “Four Generations in Westfield... four years, Mr. Westfield Office, has won recognition for her outstanding achievement in listings K. Bamrick Bamrick is a member during the month of May. of the Greater Union Ms. Edzek ranks among the top 2 percent of Weichert’s 7,500 sales associates County Association of Realtors, as a member of the 1999 Ambassador’s Club. She also qualified for silver honors where he served on the education in the 1999 New Jersey State Million Dollar Club, and repeated as a member of Taylor & Love, Inc. Realtors committee. Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and Marketed Clubs. Mr. Bamrick, who lives in Scotch Ms. Edzek has special expertise in relocation and new homes sales. She is a 436 South Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 member of the Westfield Board of Realtors and the Garden State Multiple Listing Plains, also has 15 years of automo- Service. She is a past Chairman of the Eastern Union County Board of Realtors. (908) 654-6666 • (800) 222-0507 tive sales and leasing experience. http://arsdata.com/c21tl

Westfield’s Burgdorff Hye-Young Choi Sales Associate Named Top Achieving #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office TOP PRODUCERS Branch for April 2000 for the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999 WESTFIELD — Burgdorff ERA ND Realtors has named the Westfield [email protected] 2 QUARTER 2000 office the company’s top-achieving office in terms of Production of Units Contact Hye-Young Choi Today Carmen Imgrund, based on April business. The com- pany operates 28 offices across New for The Perfect Home! Jennifer Daniels Love, Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The office, managed by Jean Tammie Hamill and Massard, Vice President, offers a Barbara Doherty are comprehensive marketing program through the Burgdorff Signature Ser- Century 21 Taylor & vice Program. Approximately 75 full- Carmen Imgrund Jennifer Daniels Love time sales associates work out of the Love's Top Producers North Avenue West office. for the 2nd Quarter of PUBLIC NOTICE the year 2000. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Roger Love, Broker, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-6983-98. has commended their DMR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MONIQUE HARRIS, ET SPECTACULAR COLONIAL SPLIT performance for their ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Westfield – Updated custom home with 6 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths and a outstanding achieve- DATED DECEMBER 9, 1999 FOR SALE new designer gourmet Kitchen. Granite counters, tumbled marble OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ment which far exceeds By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- backsplash, Sub Zero, top of the line appliances. Living Room with bay tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by window & stone fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Au Pair Suite, refinished the comparable period public vendue, at the Union County, Admin- floors 6-zone hwbb heat, new fixtures in Baths, 2-car garage, park-like istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabeth for 1999. Town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on property. Short walk to school. WSF-8908 $549,000 WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Tammie Hamill Barbara Doherty said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY & 35/100 ($97,230.35). Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as 118 Clark Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 44, CW01, BLOCK NO. 1, on the official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. Dimensions: 100 feet x 17.50 feet x 100 feet x 17.50 feet. CHARMING STARTER HOME Nearest Cross Street: First Street. Scotch Plains – Well maintained 3 Bedroom Ranch within a short walk There is due approximately the sum of Westfield $789,000 Scotch Plains $525,000 ONE-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND FOUR- to school. Living Room, Formal Dining Room with newer Anderson HUNDRED SIXTY & 80/100 ($106,460.80) sliders to newer deck. Eat-in Kitchen updated Rec Room with recessed New Listing! Elegant four bedroom, two full and This exceptional classic center hall colonial in pris- together with lawful interest and costs. one half bath colonial home to be built by custom tine condition with four bedrooms, two full and one There is a full legal description on file in lights, Office, and Half-Bath. Refin- builder. 25' Kitchen, two story entry and much more. half baths has a dramatic family room with cathe- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ished floors, newer central A/C, Approximately 3,550 square feet. Call to inspect dral ceiling, designer kitchen, library and recreation The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn fenced rear yard. WSF-8902 plans and to customize to your specific needs. room for the kids. Great home for the active family. this sale. $282,900 Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc. Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc. RALPH FROEHLICH Fine Home & Estates Fine Home & Estates SHERIFF Westfield Office FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys 209 Central Avenue Judy Bell, Jerry Bonnetti, Fran Comstock, Janet DeFiore, Jennifer Daniels, Barbara Doherty, Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza (908) 233-5555 ext #169 Tammie Hamill, Carmen Imgrund, William Jordan, Brian Kastner, Roger Love, Kelly Micklo, 216 Haddon Avenue Karen Roman, Genoveva Smith, Janet Sonntag, Lauren Stravach, Westmont, New Jersey 08108 www.westfieldnjhomes.com CH-754985 (WL) Miriam Tedesco, Cheryl Wilkinson, Carol Wood 4 T - 6/22, 6/29, Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. 7/6 & 7/13/00 Fee: $171.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Concepts &Thought University News

Wagner College Reveals Wardlaw-Hartridge Alissa Kaye Receives Guilford College Reveals Alena Widows Graduation Laura Scanlon Graduation Doctoral Degree WESTFIELD – Laura Scanlon of Alena Widows of Posts Graduates WESTFIELD – Alissa Kaye of WESTFIELD – Westfield, the wife of Kevin Scanlon, Mtsde. BOE Approves New EDISON – The following stu- Westfield received a Doctor of Medi- Westfield graduated from Guilford graduated with a Master of Science dents from the area have graduated cine Degree at Thomas Jefferson Uni- College in Greensboro, N.C. with a Degree in Microbiology from Wagner from The Wardlaw-Hartridge versity in Philadelphia. degree in sociology/anthropology. College in Staten Island, N.Y. Texts, Curriculum for Fall School: Neil H. Ardeshna, Rahman Dr. Kaye is the daughter of Dr. and Alena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Scanlon is the recipient of the W. Banks, James R. Banta, Robert Richard Widows. She was also named By BRIAN JOHNSON Mrs. Gary Kaye of Westfield. Highest Academic Achievement Award Patricia Taeschler, “The new cur- A. Bengivenga, Lauren Bowers, Following graduation, Dr. Kaye will to the Guilford Dean’s List for spring Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times riculum also allows for integration for the Microbiology Graduate Pro- Khaleef Chiles, Joseph Clanton, commence a residency in obstetrics 2000. gram. She earned a cumulative index MOUNTAINSIDE— The of all curriculum so the students Natasha N. Davis, Gerald Fittipaldi, Mountainside Board of Education and gynecology at Mt. Sinai Medical Jay Garrels Named of 3.91 and possesses a Bachelor of don’t see each subject area in isola- Branice L. Fletcher, Mark A. Goetz, Center in New York City. voted unanimously Tuesday night Science Degree in Nursing from tion.” William R. Held, Alexander J. She received a Bachelor of Arts To Commended List to purchase a series of new text- The board moved to approve the Wagner College, as well as a Bachelor Hooshangi, Collin L. Howard, Degree in 1995 from the University of of Arts Degree in Psychology from St. books and to change curriculum in adoption/purchase of textbooks for Alison Hunt, Harris Jacobs, Atul At Blair Academy the areas of Science, Social Studies Pennsylvania and attended a post- John’s University. the 2000-2001 school year of Scott Jain, Nicholas Jayson, Min Jung baccalaureate premedical program in WESTFIELD – Jay Garrels, the son and Language Arts effective this Foresman’s “Science (2000)” for Mrs. Scanlon was recently promoted Kang, Kimberly Karlen and Gaurav 1996 at Bryn Mawr College. of Mr. and Mrs. James Garrels of to Director of Infection Control at September. grades kindergarten through fifth; Karnani. These changes are due, in part, to Westfield, has been named to the South Beach Psychiatric Hospital in Holt’s “Science and Technology Also graduating are: Lauren K. Commended List at Blair Academy in meet the New Jersey Core Curricu- (2001)” for grades sixth through Matthew Hanas Named New York. Krulik, Khalid Latif, Matthew Blairstown. lum Content Standards, an educa- eighth; Harcourt Brace’s “Social Stud- Martinelli, Nasir Memon, Katherine tional criteria developed in 1994 to ies (2000)” grades kindergarten To Dean’s List for Spring Rider University Reveals Mericle, Sabrina Miesowitz, Sarah Brad T. Ainslie Receives McLeod, Sorge Graduations raise and monitor each school’s stu- through fifth; McGraw Hill’s “Ad- B. Murphy, Raghav Murthy, Khalid At Fairleigh Dickinson dent level of learning. ventures in Place and Time (2001)” A. Nisar, Brendan Padgett, Donald Bachelor’s Degree at Bates SCOTCH PLAINS – Rider Univer- The changes also are a result of WESTFIELD – Matthew Hanas has grades sixth through seventh; Pretty, Eric Rosenberg, Weafue A. Brad T. Ainslie of sity in Lawrenceville has announced the regular five-year cycle of re- Glencoe/McGraw Hill’s “American been named to the Dean’s List at WESTFIELD – Saab, Brigitte Schroder, Samantha Westfield has received his Bachelor of that Sherard McLeod of Scotch Plains assessment and re-evaluation by the History: The Modern Era Since 1865 Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madi- earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spivey, Edward Tan, Jacqueline son for the spring semester. He also Arts Degree in Economics from Bates school’s faculty to “introduce con- (1999)” for grade eight, and Vargas, Blake W. Weinberger and English in December 1999 and An- cepts at an earlier level and for the received High Honors for outstanding College in Lewiston, Me. McDougal Littell’s “The Language Peter T. Yulo. thony Sorge of Scotch Plains received students to think more analytically of Literature (2001).” academic achievement. a Bachelor of Science in Business and creatively at a younger level in On the horizon for Deerfield Lafayette College Sets Administration in Advertising this May. newer, updated texts,” according to School also is the Enrichment Pro- Deerfield’s Assistant Principal Dr. grams, which will assist students in Parent-Teacher Council Spring Dean’s List Nicholas Stefiuk Named Elizabeth Keshish. areas of life skills such as check Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. an- The process of changing the cur- writing, banking, and financial de- nounced that the following pupils have To Dean’s List for Spring riculum began many months ago cision making and computer cur- Awards Grants to Students been named to the Dean’s List for the WESTFIELD – Nicholas Stefiuk of with an open house at the Deerfield riculum grades kindergarten 2000 spring semester: Molly Phelan, Westfield has been named to the Dean’s School in which teachers invited through fifth. WESTFIELD – Sixteen Westfield High nization at her church. William Hedden, Robin Yudkovitz and List at Plymouth State College of the publishing companies to present According to Mrs. Keshish, “you School (WHS) seniors received one- Jennifer Dachowicz will attend Stephen Chiger of Westfield; Benjamin University System of New Hampshire. their texts and, in turn, present the have to progress in that curriculum. time grants from the Parent-Teacher Kean University to study nursing. Jacobs of Mountainside; Rosemarie text to both learning consultants and Those kids who know that much Council. The awards totaled $22,700 She was captain of the varsity volley- Sullivan, Michael Milberger, Lauren Scotch Plains Graduates the students themselves to deter- about computers in kindergarten, and are based on financial need, aca- ball team. Schwartz of Scotch Plains. mine the best for the school. by the time they’re in the second demic achievement and service to the Christopher Driscoll, the son of Announced at Bucknell The consultants, experts on the and third grade, are going to know school and/or community. The amount Mr. and Mrs. Myles Driscoll, will SCOTCH PLAINS – Tiana Barsam- text who work for the publisher, more than the current second and of each award varies per student. attend Newman University in Penn- Laurie Hogan Earns Brown and Lauren E. Rabadeau, both take the entire text and enable the third graders. We have to write a Every year, funds for the scholar- sylvania to study political science. of Scotch Plains, have earned bachelor teacher to make the choice of which progression that will move along ships are collected by the Parent He was a captain of the varsity cross Dean’s List Standing degrees at Bucknell University in activities they would like to try with with those skills. There will be time Teacher Associations (PTA) and Par- country team and was a goalie for WESTFIELD – Laurie Hogan, the Lewisburg, Pa. each lesson. put aside this summer for faculty to ent Teacher Organizations (PTO) at all the varsity lacrosse team. He partici- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hogan of Tiana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. According to Board President write scopes and sequence.” Westfield Public Schools. The money pated in the New Jersey Association Westfield, has been named to the Dean’s Stanley Brown, received a Bachelor of is distributed as scholarships. of Student Councils and is a peer List at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa. Arts Degree in English. This year’s recipients include: minister at his church. He has been for the 1999-2000 school year. Lauren, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ciacciarelli, the son of Mr. and a youth basketball coach for four Laurie, a graduate of Westfield High Gerard Rabadeau, was awarded a Bach- Mrs. Joseph Ciacciarelli, who will at- years. School, will enter her sophomore year in elor of Arts Degree in Management. tend Tufts University to study eco- Sandra Rhein will attend Ramapo the fall. nomics. He is a member of the Na- College. She is a member of the tional Honors Society and played Var- National Honors Society and was a Sarah Ponzio Receives sity Football. He was the sports editor captain of the varsity volleyball team. Rowan University Posts Volunteerism Award of Hi’s Eye, a member of the French She is on the yearbook committee WESTFIELD – Sarah Ponzio of Club and a Boys State Nominee. He is and is a Senior Council member. She Names of Graduates, active in Peer Ministry at St. Helen’s volunteers for the Booster Organiza- Dean’s List Recipients Westfield, a student at the University of Roman Catholic Church. tion. Delaware, was awarded for her Sean Joffee will attend Bucknell Jennifer Schembs, who will also Rowan University in Glassboro volunteerism efforts. Specifically, Sarah was nominated by University to pursue studies in civil attend Ramapo College, will study has revealed its Dean’s List and roster of degree recipients. the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scouts Council engineering. He was captain of the communications with a minor in for leading Brownie troops. She is a Lacrosse Team, a member of the soc- graphic arts. She was Class Council Westfield residents Michael G. cer and wrestling teams, and the Na- Representative and is a member of Dvorak and Daniel P. Stephens senior majoring in political science. tional Honor Society. An Eagle Scout, the National Honors Society. She is earned degrees at the University. Michael majored in law/justice, Syracuse University Sean has worked at Children’s Spe- active in her church as a Youth while Daniel majored in communi- cialized Hospital. Group member and Sunday School cation. Announces Graduates Allison Archambault, the daughter Teacher. She volunteers at the Scotch Plains students Anthony of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Archambault, Westfield Community Center. WESTFIELD – Theodore Sananman V. Adinolfi, Scott W. Amory and of Westfield has received a bachelor’s will attend St. Joseph’s University in Jessica Wyckoff, the daughter of Maureen Zupkus were also degree Philadelphia to pursue a degree in Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wyckoff, will degree in geography at Syracuse Uni- recipients. Anthony majored in busi- versity. elementary education. She has worked attend Bucknell University to study ness administration, Scott concen- with children extensively. business and French. She earned trated on computer science, and INVESTING IN THE FUTURE…Members of the Scotch Plains Business & Linda Madorma will attend Ply- Varsity Letters for softball and field Maureen majored in art. Roy S. Gutterman Professional Association (SPBPA) met the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood mouth State University in New Hamp- hockey, placing on the 2nd Team All For the spring semester, Dean’s Earns Publication Award High School (SPFHS) students who each received a $1,000 scholarship shire to study meteorology. She was County and 2nd Team All Area for List students included Michael G. from the SPBPA. Pictured, left to right, are: Steve Goldberg, Jaclyn on the cross country varsity team, and field hockey. She is a member of the Dvorak, Michael E. Hrinewski, both SCOTCH PLAINS – Roy S. Sanders, Sarah Vilim, Becky Vilim, Bobby Giordano, Alex Wasserman served as coordinator of Kids on the National Honors Society and a direc- of Westfield, and Scott W. Amory Gutterman of Scotch Plains, a student in and SPBPA President Ray Pardon. Block, a community service organi- tor of the Junior Optimists Club. and Maureen Zupkus, both of the College of Law at Syracuse Univer- zation. She is also on the Speaker’s Nicholas Clark, the son of Mr. and Scotch Plains. sity, received the Robert M. Anderson Bureau, a youth minister at St. Helen’s Mrs. Michael Clark, will study psychol- Publication Award at the college’s awards and a Girl Scout. Linda is the daughter ogy at Christopher Newport Univer- convocation held earlier this spring. The Scotch Plains Business Assoc. of Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Madorma. sity in Virginia. He will participate in Julianne Arnold Earns award is presented annually by the Kate Putnoky, the daughter of Mr. their President’s Leadership Program. College of Law to members of the Law and Mrs. Putnoky, will attend At WHS, he was a member of The Award at University Review Board in recognition of excel- Awards Five Scholarships Montclair State University to become Connection and Anytown, and was on SCOTCH PLAINS – Julianne lence in writing and scholarship. SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of town such as The Annual Car an English teacher. She is a member the wrestling team all four years. Arnold of Scotch Plains received a the Scotch Plains Business & Pro- of the French Club and President of Chris Keenoy, the son of Mr. and Statistics and Experimental Design Show, Holiday Celebration, the Art Club. Kate participated in the Mrs. Patrick Keenoy, will attend the Award and Dunlop Scholarship President’s List fessional Association (SPBPA) met Scotch Plains Day, Annual Schol- Bridges program and the Women’s College of William and Mary in Vir- Award at James Madison Univer- the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood arship Dinner, Farmers Market, Studies Group. ginia. He is a member of the National sity in Harrisonburg, Va. High School (SPFHS) students who and from the generous dona- Giovanna Romano, the daughter Honor Society and played varsity The Experimental Design Award Recipients Named each received a $1,000 scholar- tions of many of its 170 members of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Romano, baseball. He was Hi’s Eye’s Features is given for outstanding perfor- ship from the SPBPA. throughout the year. will attend Monmouth University. Editor and is active at the Featherbed mance in a psychology class re- At County College quired for all psychology majors Each of the pupils intends to According to SPBPA President She is a coordinator for her church Day Care Camp. He is a coach for a CRANFORD – Union County Col- youth group and a member of the youth basketball league and a food and minors. pursue a business-related course Ray Pardon, “There is no better lege has named 429 students to the yearbook staff at the high school. pantry volunteer. The Dunlop Scholarship Award President’s List in recognition of their of study when they begin col- investment that a business orga- Last summer, she attended Anytown, Andre Moore, the son of Mr. and was based on scholastic ability, academic excellence during the spring lege in September. nization can make than in the N.J., a leadership camp, and is now Mrs. Lemuel Moore, will attend Seton potential as a classroom teacher semester. The SPBPA scholarship pro- education of young people who part of the Connection and Action Hall University. He was a participant and strength of intention to teach. Westfield recipients include: Sharon gram, which commenced in 1998 will be the entrepreneurs and Plan. of WHS Model United Nations and Julianne is the daughter of Mr. Allen, Mary C. Bolwell, Margaret L. and Mrs. Dennis Arnold. with $1,500 in scholarships, has employees of the future.” Kathryn Brunetto will attend plays clarinet for the Concert Band Diggory, Donna A. Dinizio-Ruhl, Jenni- grown this year to $5,000. The Florida Atlantic University to study and Wind Ensemble. He has attended fer D. Flynn, Marian Fritz, Dmitry I. The SPBPA congratulates these oceanography and marine biology. conferences for Anytown, Lessons from Gazarian, Jayson Huang, Lee-Ann organization raises funds scholarship recipients and the en- She was on the varsity softball team Littleton, Rotary Youth Leadership, Metzendorg, Michael A. Rivezzi, Melissa throughout the year from the tire Class of 2000 and wishes them and participated in gymnastics. She Teenage Drinking and World AIDS Lisa M. Carabuena Sievwright and Ruth Desiree Urbanski. many activities it sponsors in success in their future endeavors. is active in the Christian Youth Orga- Day. He is the recipient of the Robbin Honored at Banquet Scotch Plains recipients include: Jen- Gillespie Award for football perfor- nifer J. Bauer, Gail F. Bronski, Jill A. mance and outstanding leadership. By Northeastern Univ. Buonincontri, Laverne Cecchettini, Mary Clancy is the daughter of Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS – Lisa M. Bonnie L. Considine, Susan Cook, Jana and Mrs. Robert Clancy, and will attend Carabuena of Scotch Plains was re- Gergelova, Mabel T. Ginsberg, Marilyn New York University. She plans to cently honored at Northeastern O. Glasgow, Stine Helbig, Eddie Jalshgari, TUESDAYS, JULY 11, 18 & 25 become a teacher. Mary competed in University’s Honors Day banquet. Lisa, Marie C. Jones, Jean T. Kellogg, Charles the William Paterson Poetry Competi- a student in the College of Arts and Kiley, Katherine L’Heurueux, Elizabeth 7 TO 9 PM tion for German, winning Honorable Sciences, received the Sears B. Condit Romeo, Donnalynn Rumpp, Lorraine Mention as a sophomore, and third award which is given to pupils of Sleeper, Margaret W. Sneed, Kathleen M. place as a junior. She has been a teacher outstanding academic achievement in Steele, Marci B. Steinberg, Eileen Torppey, assistant in the Foreign Language Ap- the senior class. My V. Tran, Wendy L. Warwick, Lisa preciation Group for four years and Williams and Elizabeth O. Martinson. volunteers in enrichment programs at Tamaques Elementary School. Margaret A. O’Connell Vietnam Veterans Chapter Earns Memorial Award WESTFIELD – Margaret A. Gives Scholarships to Pupils O’Connell, the daughter of Mr. and WESTFIELD — At its May general Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. JAZZ PERFORMANCES IN Mrs. John J. O’Connell of Westfield, meeting, Union County Chapter No. He will matriculate at Salisbury State was selected to receive the first annual 688 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, University in Maryland in the fall. DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD Ralph Burgio Memorial Award at Inc. (VVA) presented three $500 schol- The Vietnam Veterans of America is Roanoke College. arships to local high school and col- a veterans service organization of APPEARING ON JULY 11: The award is given to a member of lege students. former members of the Armed Forces the college’s Hiking Club who has The 2000 scholarship recipients are of the United States who served dur- demonstrated leadership skills on and Lauren McCourt of Scotch Plains, ing the Vietnam War Era - January TERRAPLANE BLUES - CENTRAL AVENUE NEAR BOMBAY CO. off the trail, and who has shown a Michele Ruggiero of Lake Hiawatha 1959 through May 1975. The primary willingness to devote time and ener- and Jeremy White of Scotch Plains. goals of VVA are to support the full SOUL JAZZ TRIO - CORNER OF QUIMBY & ELM STREETS AT RORDEN REALTY gies to trail service such as work-hikes The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe range of veterans issues important to and clean-ups. McCourt, Lauren is a June 1998 gradu- Vietnam-era veterans, to create a new PHOENIX RISING QUINTET - ELM & E. BROAD STREETS AT FIRST UNION BANK As a recipient of the award, Marga- ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High identity for this generation of veterans ret received a $100 check, a framed School. She just completed her sopho- and to change the public perception of Appalachian Trail map and plaque. more year at Boston College in Chest- Vietnam veterans. RICK LANGMAACK TRIO - E. BROAD STREET NEAR THE LEADER STORE She is a senior sociology major. nut Hill, Mass. VVA Union County Chapter No. 688 Michele is the daughter of Mr. and meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second B.D. LENZ TRIO - NORTH AVENUE NEAR TALBOTS Andrew P. Boie Earns Mrs. Jim Ruggiero. She graduated from Tuesday of each month at American Parsippany High School in June 1999. Legion Post No. 3 on North Avenue in Honors at Kansas State In the fall, Michele will continue her Westfield. All Vietnam-era veterans Information: WESTFIELD – Andrew P. Boie of studies as a sophomore at Kutztown are invited to attend the meetings. Westfield received Semester Honors University in Pennsylvania. For membership information, please 908-233-3021 or 908-789-9444 at Kansas State University for the The son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom White, contact Membership Chairman Bob spring 2000 semester. Jeremy is a June 2000 graduate of Clark at (732) 499-9796. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 6, 2000 Page 17 Arts & Entertainment POPCORN™ The ‘Verdict’ Is In: Reggae Band Me, Myself and Irene Show Biz Beckons Professionals Ciasulli, Marino, Bezrutczyk Plans Performance July 12 Gross, But No Cigar MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union The trio, which consists of Johnny By Michael S. Goldberger CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 County Board of Chosen Freeholders Youth, Roland Richards and Marcelino One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent dream roles? We’re recording in Plainfield on will welcome reggae group “Verdict” Thompson, has released CDs such as Renée: There are so many. Oh, Humbletunes records. in concert on Wednesday, July 12, at “Turn Up De Bass,” and more recently 2 & 1/2 popcorns There are, however, exceptions. A scene my God, Rent! I would love to be Leader/Times: What kind of mu- Echo Lake Park beginning at 7:30 p.m. “Irie, Irie, Irie.” Along with a selection with a presumably dead cow, though too in that. sic? The concert is free. of original songs, the hits the band will No summer movie season is com- perform at the concert will include plete without a gross-out comedy. And obviously tacked on, is nonetheless droll Leader/Times: Maureen or Kassy: It’s a variation of different doing the dishonor this year is Me, in a Monty Python sort of way. Mimi? styles. I didn’t want to just do a “pop” “Hot, Hot, Hot,” “Jammin” and “Call Myself and Irene, actually a fairly sweet And the sociological wit created by Renée: Mimi! I went to see it in or “dance” thing, so it’s a combination Me Al.” little farce dressed in deceivingly crude Charlie’s trash-talking, astrophysicist New York, and I met the actress of styles. I write most of my own Springsteen Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic clothing. But while this latest offering home boys is a truly inspired piece of who was playing Mimi. I got my music. baskets are encouraged. There will satirical comment. also be a refreshment stand available from the oft barnyard minds of the picture taken with her, and I said Leader/Times: Congratulations. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 brothers Farrelly (Bobby and Peter) But truth be told, none of this would how much I would love to play You’ve done a lot of theater, as well? at approximately 6:30 p.m. doesn’t quite push the bad taste enve- be worth seeing without Mr. Carrey, Mimi. She told me that I definitely Kassy: Yes, and I love that too. But debut album, “Greetings From In case of rain, concerts will be held lope the way their more scatologically Hollywood’s legitimate heir to yesterday’s had the right hair. I really want to focus on my singing Asbury Park.” Next up was an at Cranford High School, West End minded fans might hope, the energetic clown kings of physical comedy. right now. I just love to sing. intense acoustic version of his 1984 Place off Springfield Avenue in swell of nonsensical doings also fails to All rubber limbs and mouth, eyes Ms. Marino is a delight, and I am barn-burner “Born in the USA,” Cranford. For up-to-date concert/rain sure that this energetic, vivacious Leader/Times: Where else do you achieve the plot balance necessary to always on the entertainment horizon, he sing? played in such a way as to leave no information, please call the Depart- more traditional comedy. Which is to manifests the sort of magical aura and young lady has a lot more than just doubt that this tune is anything but ment of Parks and Recreation’s 24- talent that recalls names like Harold the right hair. Kassy: I’ve traveled to Rome to sing say it is a movie of funny moments if you in the Opera, Hansel & Gretl, and I the flag-waving, jingoistic anthem hour hotline at (908) 352-8410 after 3 don’t mind the hit-or-miss, scattershot Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Jimmy Du- * * * * * some Republicans claimed it was rante. He is the real deal. And the sing at weddings and things like that. p.m. on the day of the concert. approach to motion picture humor. The third rising star I interviewed is I am a Cantor. 16 years ago. For other concert information, please Happily, thanks to the acrobatically producers unrealistically rely on that The nine-song encore, which fact. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have going down a slightly different path, Leader/Times: You are a Cantor? call the Union County Department of elastic antics of Jim Carrey as a Rhode but a very exciting one, indeed. lasted more than an hour, opened Parks and Recreation at (908) 527- Island state trooper and a great running dared try to make a comedy with such Kassy: Yes. I sing at Christ the King Kassy Ciasulli of Mountainside re- Church in New Vernon, and I am a with Bruce, alone at the piano, 4900. gag that supplies this white single dad a slim recipe of humorous ingredients. singing “The Promise.” He wrapped with black triplet sons, a surprising Pity. A little more attention to the basics cently graduated from Governor hired Cantor at St. Joseph’s in of moviemaking could have put this film Livingston High School in Berkeley Mendham. up the set with “Blood Brothers,” amount of what the filmmaking broth- after which he shouted to the crowd ers venture finds the bull’s-eye of our in better company. As it stands, Me, Myself Heights. While Kassy has also been very Leader/Times: That’s fascinating. Patriotic Favorites Planned and Irene won’t stick out in a crowd of active in high school productions and is Kassy: I just love to sing. All kinds something to the effect of “See ya collective funny bone. soon!” The troika occupy the jauntily absurd similarly shortchanged offerings. another recipient of the Paper Mill of music. I started singing when I was Tonight by Community Band sidecar that complements Mr. Carrey’s Conservatory Award, she will focus on seven. I heard the applause and I And it is my hope that we will * * * * * see him soon. Whether or not last one man show about a Casper Milque- Me, Myself and Irene, rated R, is a the recording industry, and is currently never wanted to stop. WESTFIELD – The Westfield toast who compensates for his passivity at work in the studio on her first solo CD. Leader/Times: Do you have any Saturday’s show was the end of an Community Band, under the Twentieth Century Fox release directed era remains to be seen. If it turns by exhibiting dual personality. by Bobby and Peter Farrelly and stars Jim Leader/Times: I hear you are other interests? direction of Elias J. Zareva, Hilarious as the rap-talking/intellec- Carrey, Renee Zellweger and Anthony Kassy: Well, I love theater, and I’m out that was the case, it was a truly will continue their 88th sea- working on your first album. grand finale. tual offspring are Anthony Anderson, Anderson. Running time: 100 minutes. Kassy: I am. It’s really exciting. working on trying to get some print son of Summer Concert per- Jerod Mixon and Mongo Brownlee. work and voice-over work. I’ll be But, on the other hand, rumors formances in Mindowaskin Defending his 1430 SAT score, Lee pretty busy this summer with my of a new album are in the air, the Park in Westfield this evening, Harvey (the other two are named Jamaal Tonight’s Village Green Event church singing and the summer con- band clearly enjoys playing to- Thursday, July 6, at 8 p.m. and Shonte, Jr.) says he had the flu at test servatory at Paper Mill. And I really gether, and, most importantly, what time; his brother retorts that to attain Featured in the program will want to concentrate on my record. will all of us Springsteen fans do be “Americans We,” “Armed scores so low he must have had an with the rest of our lives without, aneurysm. These brotherly exchanges Offers Tribute to Elvis Presley Leader/Times: What will the title Forces Salute,” “Stars and of the CD be? at least, the hope of more to come? Stripes,” “Tony Bennett Un- are inevitably peppered with action He has compelled me to run verbs connected to the word, “mother.” SCOTCH PLAINS – This Kassy: I think maybe “Kasandra.” plugged,” “Twentiana,” and Cultural Arts Committee will Or maybe just, “Kassy.” out and buy his albums on the “The Penny Whistle Song.” As Charlie, Mr. Carrey’s law enforce- evening, July 6, at 7:30 p.m., the sponsor the event. day they are released. He has ment officer can’t issue a parking ticket Whatever the title of Kassy’s al- Joining the band for this Village Green Summer Series will Capturing the essence of Elvis made me sleep out on a cold city Independence Day Celebra- without blanching and receding into an bum will be, I’m sure it will rock. sidewalk for two nights just so I agoraphobic panic. But as avenging kick off with Jim Barone’s Trib- Presley, Mr. Barone performs tion will be the Sons of the ute to Elvis. The Scotch Plains throughout the country. Best The road ahead may not be an could buy concert tickets. He Hank, his campy rendition of Dirty easy one, but that won’t stop these American Revolution and Harry, the menacing flip-side is taking known for his portrayal of the forces me to always pause my Daughters of the American 1950s Elvis, Jim has recently ex- three women from pursuing their radio channel-surfing when I hear names and no prisoners. Which is all ‘Sweet Sounds Downtown’ goals. Show business is one of the Revolution. quite understandable considering that panded his performance to in- one of his songs. He makes it The Band’s series will con- the psychiatrists brought in by the Rhode toughest careers in the world, full necessary for me to drive past his Jazz Festival Scheduled clude the 1968 Comeback Spe- of uncertainty, rejection and heart- tinue Thursdays, July 13 and Island State Police have diagnosed him cial and the Concert Years. Rumson home whenever I am 20, in Mindowaskin Park. In with “advanced hallucinatory schizo- WESTFIELD – The Fourth Annual break. It takes a special kind of down the shore, just in case he The concert is free to the pub- person to be able to endure this the event of inclement phrenia accompanied by involuntary “Sweet Sounds Downtown” Jazz per- might be outside and want to weather, the rainsite is the narcissistic rage.” formances will be held in downtown lic. Spectators are encouraged to career choice. I have no doubt that invite me in. He has spoken to bring blankets or lawn chairs for these three intelligent and focused Westfield Community Room The suggested cure entails a prescrip- Westfield on Tuesday evenings, July me and my life experiences, good of the Municipal Building. tion medicine that will keep him from 11, 18, and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. their comfort. Free birch beer young ladies will be amongst those and bad, through his songs for doing his Jekyll-Hyde thing, plus a forced who defy the odds. All events are free and open The event is sponsored by the the past quarter century. to the public. Spectators rest at the behest of the department. joint promotions committee of What a pleasure to have spoken Short of that elusive invitation That explains the Me and the Myself part with these talented women. I wish should bring blankets or lawn the Downtown Westfield Cor- into his house, the least Springsteen chairs for comfort. of the title. The Irene aspect is introduced poration (DWC) and the them the best of luck in their future and his band can do for me is to when Charlie’s employers ask him to Westfield Area Chamber of Com- endeavors. I’m sure we will all be keep on doing what they have combine business with pleasure by re- merce. saying, “We knew them when.” been doing so well all these years. turning a fugitive to the New York State “We are excited about having Police on the way to his vacation. As it the musicians return this year to turns out, golf course manager Irene, entertain shoppers and diners in portrayed by the winsomely tough Renee Zellweger, is being framed by some ne- downtown Westfield,” revealed farious country club entrepreneurs who Executive Director of the Cham- are making her the fall-girl for their envi- ber of Commerce Debbie ronmental outrages. Which means the Schmidt. Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre, Inc. (WYACT) On July 11, at 7 p.m., bad guys begin chasing Mr. Split Person- and NJPAC’s Summer Youth Performance Workshop present ality and his obligatory love interest through “Terraplane Blues” will perform and around the script. on Central Avenue near Bombay. Gosh. It’s a good thing that Charlie “The Soul Jazz Trio” will play on mistakenly leaves his pills behind. Be- the corner of Quimby and Elm cause this allows him to be a Popeye Streets. “Phoenix Rising Quintet” without the spinach, able to become will be located near the corner of ruffian Hank when push comes to shove. Elm and East Broad Streets at the Voila! A convenient love story coupled First Union Bank. “The Rick with a cat and mouse sleuther, and all Langmaack Trio” will perform on Jim Barone’s Elvis Tribute rolled into a road movie chock full of East Broad Street near Prospect irreverent stops along the way. Street in front of The Leader Store. “The will be served compliments of But the prefab raunchiness, much B.D. Lenz Trio” will entertain music more mainstream in construction than is Eastern Marble Restoration. In case lovers on North Avenue near Talbots. of rain, the concert will be moved JULY 20 – 30 the usual modus operandi of the Farrelly “People should plan to have dinner brothers (who wrote the script with to the auditorium of Scotch Plains- at one of Westfield’s fine restaurants, Fanwood High School. Mike Cerrone), doesn’t jump off the fat many offering outdoor dining at their end of the bat like the classic bawdiness sidewalk cafes,” advised DWC Execu- For further information, please they evinced in There’s Something About tive Director Michael La Place, “and call the Recreation Office at (908) Music: Mary. A scene wherein Hank repays a 322-6700 or contact any Cultural neighbor whose dog has been defecat- bring folding chairs if they would like to sit and enjoy the music.” “Having Arts Committee member. This Frederick Loewe ing on Charlie’s lawn is more forced and year’s committee consists of Laura gratuitous than original and shocking. music playing throughout the down- The filmmakers seem pressed to meet town creates a welcoming ambiance Botto, Maureen LaCosta, Geri M. their toilet humor quotient, regardless of for everyone,” he added. Samuel, Ellen Baron, Irene Book & Lyrics: whether the loosely knit bits, sight gags For more information, please call Bartels, Barbara Doran, Cindy and indignities make for cohesive enter- the Chamber at (908) 233-3021 or the Lea Kuntz, Patty Romano and Alan Jay Lerner tainment. DWC at (908) 789-9444. Lillian Wiener.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, July 6, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment

TakeTake thethe StageStage Pen and Ink By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Pick Up Crayolas Show Biz Beckons Young Professionals: At An Earlier Age, Become the Next Ciasulli, Marino and Bezrutczyk Pablo Picasso? Juggling at least three differ- By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT in Manhattan called CAP21. She audi- better watch out! ent colored crayons in her tiny Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tioned for this program and was * * * * * hand, she pours over her color- It’s that time of year again. That chosen to study with professional ing book with the determina- wonderfully exciting and emotional acting teachers and choreographers Renée Marino of Linden is another time when high school seniors ex- from New York. extremely versatile and enthusiastic tion Van Gogh used when he perience the joy and trepidation of I recently spoke with Meryl about young lady who will attend Wagner painted his “Irises.” But, for 2 1/ moving forward with their lives. her promising future. College this fall. She will begin her 2-year-old Amy Lynn, the sub- Prom dresses are already packed up classes in the Musical Theater De- ject matter is much more seri- and sent off to the dry cleaner, the Leader/Times: So, what exactly partment starting August 25. graduation parties are over, and sum- is CAP21? Renée was nominated by the Paper ous – it’s Winnie the Pooh and mer jobs and vacations beckon. Meryl: It means Collaborative Arts Mill Playhouse for “The Rising Star according to Amy, he should After the rush of trying to get your Program. We’ll go five days a week Award.” She is also the recipient of until August 11. be colored in with the blue yearbook signed, and addresses and crayon and coloring outside of telephone numbers are exchanged Leader/Times: You didn’t exactly with the vow of never losing touch, give yourself any time off, did you? the lines is perfectly accept- the uncertainty of the future looms Meryl: (Laughs)- No, not really. able. ‘The Boss’ from Freehold like a misty storm cloud on a sum- The program really interested me. I’ll be taking dance classes there as While none of mer day. her toddler-esque While most recent graduates have well, and the school has master- chosen a college major, or at least classes taught by professionals. pictures will prob- Electrifies Faithful Fans At have an idea of the areas of study in Leader/Times: Acting, singing, ably be placed on which they will be most enthusiastic, dancing. You’ll be a true triple-threat! Meryl: I hope so. the walls of The few can honestly say exactly where Frick Collection in they want to be. Surely, life is a never- Leader/Times: That’s amazing. Madison Square Garden ending learning experience and a Who are some of the teachers? Manhattan, the perpetual journey into self-discov- Meryl: There are a lot of them. Pat pride my godchild Birch is one of the dance teachers. By FRED ROSSI on. ery. New friendships are explored, exudes after she Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leader/Times: That’s funny. Did Well, the sales pitch worked. families expand, and career choices presents her blue NEW YORK CITY - Back in A few weeks later, I bought inevitably transform, as we grow you know that Pat Birch choreo- graphed the original production of Pooh masterpiece September 1975, as I was enter- this new album—one of my older and wiser. ing the eighth grade down the very first purchases with my The three local high school gradu- Grease on Broadway? is priceless. And, Meryl: No, really? shore, someone told me about own money—and then pro- ates interviewed below have several while children are this singer from Freehold who ceeded to play it repeatedly things in common, but none so strong certainly treasures had a new album coming out for months. Even being home as their passion for performing. These in themselves, plac- and how great this guy was and sick from school was never a three lovely young ladies have no how great his band was and day of complete misery. In- question in their minds as to where ing a high priority how he sang songs about the stead, being home alone al- they want to be. They are proudly on teaching the arts Jersey Shore and on and on and and excitedly answering their calling lowed me to put on Bruce to children at the earliest age is Springsteen’s “Born to Run” to the stage. the biggest treasure of all. Meryl Leigh Bezrutczyk of Scotch Renee Marino album, crank up the stereo Plains, a recent graduate of Scotch When I taught art education and play air guitar just as badly Plains-Fanwood High School, is a to toddlers about three years as I do today. ago, there was one student Nearly 25 years, a dozen three scholarships from Paper Mill to albums and two dozen live attend their summer conservatory. The who was obviously never ex- concerts later, my hero wor- Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Con- posed to the world of water- ship continues unabated. Last servatory is a professional training color paintsets and fists full of Saturday night, July 1, I saw program that culminates with a per- crayons. Once he experi- Bruce Springsteen and the E formance by the students at the the- Street Band wind up their 1999- ater in Millburn. mented, his eyes were aglow Renée has been very active in com- 2000 world tour with a force- and he was proud of his ful performance at Madison munity theater as well, including sev- projects. One afternoon, when eral shows at The Linden Summer Square Garden in New York. Playhouse. I had the pleasure of speak- he presented one such piece to They played with as much ing with her about her goals and his mom, she retorted, “Alan, An Alfred Stieglitz Photo- energy and enthusiasm and dreams. you don’t need that, go put it in graph joy as they did when I first saw them live back in November Leader/Times: Did you have to the garbage.” As he obeyed, he 1980. audition to get into Wagner? watched his artwork fall to the Meryl Bezrutczyk At that time, Springsteen, a Renée: Yes. bottom of a waste paper basket ARTIST OF THE WEEK skinny 31-year-old sporting Leader/Times: Unreal. After you long, Elvis-style sideburns, get accepted for your academics, you filled with refuse. The message he was sent? My played four-plus hour sets that still have to audition to get into the lasted until well past midnight. program. What did you sing? creativity isn’t very significant. Alfred Stieglitz At the final Garden show Leader/Times: The original pro- Renée: “A Little Brains, A Little What a tragic message to send duction, not the revival. The one with Talent.” last Saturday night, Adrienne Barbeau as Rizzo. If you Leader/Times: From Damn Yan- to a young mind. (1864-1946) Springsteen, now pushing 51, meet her, you’ll have to tell her that kees. Discouraging a child from played a three-and-a-half hour you played Rizzo in high school. I Renée: Yes! I was in that show at picking up a paintbrush or set that ended at 12:15 a.m., heard you were great in that. school. And I also sang a song from crayon, or even a Playschool By FRED ROSSI and featured 28 songs, mak- Meryl: Oh, thank you. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing the final show of the 15- The Secret Garden and did a mono- drum set or tambourine at an Kassy Ciasulli Leader/Times: I saw you in logue, too. Born in Hoboken during the month tour its longest, by far. Brigadoon at the Westfield Commu- Leader/Times: Did you play Lola early age is like withholding Civil War, Alfred Stieglitz was Springsteen played as if his nity Players. You were terrific in that. in Damn Yankees? the key to opening up a door to not only an early force in the life depended on it, delivering Meryl: Thank you so much. That Renée: Yes. an educational paradise, where then-nascent medium of pho- a powerful performance that was a great show, I really loved included songs drawn mainly Leader/Times: That is such a fun a young imagination can ex- tography but also highly in- shining example of a dedicated, hard- being in it. role. What other plays have you from his earlier albums of the working individual who knows ex- Leader/Times: So where do you been in? plore beyond Barney and fluential in introducing mod- 1970s and early 1980s. A loud actly where she wants to be. This see yourself in 10 years? Renée: I did a lot of shows at Teletubbie videos and swing ern European art to the United and raucous Garden crowd industrious lady was the recipient of Meryl: Oh, God, that’s such a Linden Summer Playhouse. Okla- sets at the park. States in the early 1900s. greeted him when he and his hard question. seven scholarships in all, $5,500 of homa, Lil’ Abner, George M! and Before Amy turned 2, my Stieglitz took up photogra- eight-member band took the which was for academics alone. Leader/Times: Well, where Annie. mother and I became im- phy as a young man traveling stage shortly after 8:30 p.m. Clearly, The Westfield Glee Club, would you like to be? Leader/Times: Who did you play through Europe in the early and launched into the newly- Plainfield Music Club and Linden Meryl: On Broadway. in Annie? mersed in the offerings of a penned “Code of Silence,” Leader/Times: You’ve got some 1880s. When he was 24, he Summer Playhouse also saw some- Renée: Annie! It was the most fun Crayola aisle at Toys ‘R Us. We received first prize in a British followed by “My Love Will thing special in this talented actress pretty big shoes to fill. I can think of I have ever had in my life. We had a Not Let You Down,” a tune another extremely famous actress found ourselves filling a cart photographic competition. and singer, as they pitched in to cover real dog and everything. with boxes of markers, cray- from “Tracks,” Springsteen’s the rest of the cost of Meryl’s entire named Meryl. Leader/Times: Did you have to During his life, he would re- 1998 four-CD box set of never- first year at Wagner College. Meryl: (Laughs)- I never really hide little snacks in your pocket for ons, a painter’s smock, water- ceive some 150 prizes for his released songs. Meryl will begin classes at Wagner thought of that. the dog? colors and pads of white pa- work with a camera. The band then ripped into in the Arts and Administration The- After talking with this talented, Renée: Cheese. per. As a photographer, Stieglitz the first portion of the show ater Department this fall, but not resourceful lady, I have no doubts in Leader/Times: Cheese? rejected techniques that are with fan favorites from his before attending an advanced and Renée: (Laughs)- Cheese! I had “Maybe it’s too early?” I my mind that the bright lights of asked my mom, “She won’t be commonplace today, such as 1978 “Darkness on the Edge professional theater training program Broadway and that other “Meryl” to feed him cheese. of Town,” his 1980 “The River” Leader/Times: Do you have any interested in these things.” I retouching. Instead, he pre- ferred to photograph people and his 1982 solo acoustic heroes? Who inspires you? have a piece of construction “Nebraska” albums. Renée: Oh, my God, Bernadette and scenery in the rain, mist Harry’s paper overflowing with cy- or snow. A word or two here about Peters! the night’s eighth song, Leader/Times: She is amazing, clones of colors from those For 15 years beginning in Back! very crayons hanging on my “American Skin,” the new song isn’t she? 1902, he published a quarterly that drew the ire of the New Renée: I saw her in New York wall here at The Leader and magazine, Camera Work, that York Police Department with Help Us when I was with some friends. The Times that proved me included various techniques its seeming references to the She walked right by us, I couldn’t wrong. and criticisms. 1999 Amadou Diallo shoot- even move. I was frozen. ing. It is a powerful song, Celebrate! Leader/Times: Do you have any Stieglitz was also active in the New York City art scene in well-written, superbly-ar- RIDAY Continued on Page 17 the early part of the 20th cen- ranged and forcefully-per- F , tury. Through his Manhattan formed. 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