Council Committee Gathers to Address Ways to Relieve Parking Woes in Westfield

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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 3, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Committee Gathers to Address Ways to Relieve Parking Woes in Westfield

By JAMES FOERST Third Ward Councilman Neil F. to by the council, this would allow routes throughout the residential Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Sullivan, Committee Chairman, stated for the council to move forward neighborhoods of Westfield stopping Jitneys, valet services, and a park- that in finding a solution to the parking “without committing to a particular at designated pick-up locations ing deck were just a few items of problems, “The overriding objective solution or site,” said Mr. Sullivan. around town. The service would also discussion last Thursday at the Town of any decisions will be to determine The funds would be paid for encompass remote parking facilities Council’s Transportation, Parking how to best serve the community. Ev- through the recent increases in park- such as the lot at the Westfield Me- and Traffic Committee meeting. eryone will have access to all the infor- ing meter and permit fees which are morial Pool. Riders would be re- mation involved in the process” and projected to raise approximately quired to pay a minimal fee to utilize “there will be a commitment to involv- $400,000 in the first year. the services of the jitney. Although ing and incorporating public input.” The committee recommended that slated as a short-term solution to the Hiring a full-time parking director the council proceed with a proposal for parking deficiencies, “the jitney Emergency was the most pressing order of busi- jitney service in and around the town could be incorporated as part of an ness for the committee. The commit- as well as converting the South Avenue overall long-term solution to the lack Still Effective tee agreed that the first step toward a parking lot from a self parking facility of parking in the downtown area,” parking solution would be to fill this to a modified valet service. said Mr. Sullivan. position. The job recently was adver- The council presently has pending The committee also recommended For Water Use tised to the public through various before NJ Transit an application for a the implementation of a valet park- By HORACE R. CORBIN media outlets. grant of two jitney vehicles to the ing service at the South Avenue lot. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Some resumes have been received,” town. The council and NJ Transit are The lot presently has capacity of 469 Local residents served by said Mr. Sullivan, who indicated that slated to discuss this capital acquisi- permit parking spaces available with Elizabethtown Water Company he would like the council to hire a tion in early May. The town would an additional 81 metered spots. The were urged to continue to boil parking director “before the summer.” incur no capital expense but would be valet service would increase the num- their water while making every The committee also took another required to hire drivers as well as ber of available spaces in the lot by effort to continue conservation step toward the construction of the maintain the multi-passenger vehicles. approximately 125 with the ability efforts following a major water proposed parking structure by rec- Councilman Sullivan stated that, to sell approximately 200 more per- main break Monday night near ommending the passage of an ordi- “The jitney service could be up and mits based on current usage. the company’s primary water nance authorizing the allocation of running before the summer” with the The first 469 vehicles in the lot treatment plant in Bridgewater. $700,000 of general revenue funds possibility of an additional two ve- each day would maintain the ability The area affected included toward capital parking solutions. hicles being acquired by January 2002. to park and lock their cars. Once all Westfield, Scotch Plains, Although no solution has been agreed The jitney would incorporate CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Fanwood and Mountainside, as well as one million customers in 46 municipalities served by Elizabethtown Water, including most of Union County. The break also impacted customers in eight other communities serviced by Edison and Lib- erty water companies. Erin Reilly, spokeswoman for Elizabethtown Water Company in Westfield, told The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the break was isolated as of Tuesday morning. The water company reported that customers began seeing normal pressures and flows by early Tuesday morning. However, major news stations reported that some customers were still expe- riencing low pressures throughout the day. Backup pipe lines were brought into service, and the output of Elizabethtown’s Franklin treatment plant was increased to maximum capacity, Ms. Reilly reported. The company issued a precau- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader tionary boil water advisory no- POLITICAL VISIT…Democratic politicians stopped by the office of The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader tice on Tuesday morning, in case Fanwood during Sunday’s Spring Fling festivities. Pictured, left to right, are: Union County Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., SPRING SPLENDOR IN THE DOWNTOWN…Sunday’s annual Spring Fling contamination entered into its former Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, Woodbridge Mayor and candidate for New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, activities were enjoyed by residents and visitors to Westfield’s downtown. distribution system due to low Union County Freeholders Mary P. Ruotolo and Daniel Sullivan, and former Seventh District Congressional candidate J. Pictured, at top, crowds gather on the corner of Quimby and Elm Street to pressure in the mains. As of Brooke Hern. Mr. Jardim and Mr. Hern are both running for Assembly in the redrawn 21st legislative district. savor Italian ices and view rare crafts; center, a youngster has his caricature done by a visiting artist; bottom, members of a musical ensemble from the Wednesday, the advisory re- New Jersey Workshop of the Arts perform festive selections. mained in effect. Many area schools were closed on Tuesday due to the water advi- Council Agrees to Fund Hiring sory, while schools that remained Spring Fling Attracts open advised students to bring their own water. To date, there is no evidence Of Consultant to Design Deck that contamination entered the By PAUL J. PEYTON posed for the downtown. 30,000 to Downtown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader will include design of the deck in distribution system, Ms. Reilly The bond ordinance, to be intro- terms of aesthetics, the size and foot- stated. The company recom- The Westfield Town Council duced next Tuesday night, will en- By DEBORAH MADISON programs also sponsored by the agreed Tuesday night to move ahead print of the facility, as well as pos- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mended, as a precautionary mea- able the town to raise $700,000 in sible development of businesses and Chamber. The Chamber also hosts sure, that customers continue to with an ordinance to fund the hiring bond anticipation notes for profes- The Spring Fling street fair held in another similar event in September, of a consultant to complete the de- residential development along the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sional services that will include the downtown Westfield on Sunday at- the Festifall. sign phase of a parking deck pro- frontage of the facility on Elm and tracted its “biggest crowd ever,” ac- design and construction management Prospect Streets. cording to Westfield Area Chamber for the building of a maximum, 826- The second half of this phase, he space parking facility. of Commerce Chairwoman, Debbie explained, will include producing Town Administrator Thomas Sh- the actual building plans and specifi- Schmidt. annon, who expressed eagerness to The weather cooperated with a cations for the project, leading to the move the project along, said the con- hiring of a contractor. near perfect day to draw approxi- ceptual, or schematic design, phase mately 30,000 participants, she esti- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 mated. “We also had more vendors and more non-profit organizations than Enrollment Crisis at RIS in previous years,” she added. Many new vendors introduced their wares to this year’s event, making it a truly multicultural ex- Discussed by School Bd. perience, with food, jewelry, cloth- By MELISSA BETKOWSKI sented to the board. These include: ing and music from countries span- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader • Beginning with the 2001-2002 ning the globe. Westfield Superintendent of school year, offer parents of entering Raagini filled the air with the Schools Dr. William J. Foley pre- sixth grade students the option of enticing aroma of Indian cuisine, sented the recommendations of the attending Edison School with trans- while pan flute melodies from Bo- Citizens Advisory Committee regard- portation. Dr. Foley noted that it will livia wafted down East Broad ing overcrowding at Roosevelt Inter- take a minimum of 15 students to Street. If curry wasn’t your thing, mediate School at the Board of make instituting this plan practical. you could dine on Greek, Chinese Education’s regular meeting held • Beginning with the 2001-2002 or Italian dishes. And, there was Tuesday night at Jefferson Elemen- school year when the average class tary School. size on a team exceeds 25 students, plenty of good ol’ fashioned Ameri- The committee, made up of 22 can fare like Bobbie B’s barbecued provide a paraprofessional that will parents, administrators from both be assigned to assist teachers as ribs and country tunes or down- Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate home delta blues to please the more needed. Rather than assigning the Schools, two teachers from Roosevelt paraprofessional to one subject or domestic palate. and three members of the board, met teacher, they could move to different Kids of all ages were having a ball six times to formulate possible solu- classes depending upon the lesson, whether they were petting llamas tions to the growing enrollment at Dr. Foley added. from the Cloverland Petting Zoo, Roosevelt Intermediate School. • Provide additional cafeteria work- defying gravity in the moonwalk or The committee developed seven ers at Roosevelt in 2001 to ensure just getting cotton-candy all over suggestions which Dr. Foley pre- their faces. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The annual event is sponsored by Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader INDEX the Chamber of Commerce in con- BRIDGE OVER THE POND MINDOWASKIN…Youngsters from many of Westfield’s nursery schools gathered at A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 junction with the Advertising Alli- Mindowaskin Park in Westfield last week to celebrate April as the month of the young child. The students held various Business ...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 ance and raises money to fund other colored balloons for their respective schools. Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD Westfield POLICE BLOTTER Town Council MONDAY, APRIL 23 with possession of less than 50 grams of • Toni Ricigliano, 44, of Edison was marijuana. Both were issued summonses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 arrested in the 200 block of East Broad and released on their own recognizance. During Tuesday’s meeting, tempers Street and charged with driving while McHugh was additionally arrested on flared at times over whether the Elm intoxicated. She was given a breathalyzer two warrants, one for $880 from Seaside and Prospect location is the best spot test and was later released on her own Heights and the other for $250 from for a deck. Mayor Gregory S. recognizance. Dover Township. He was released after TUESDAY, APRIL 24 posting bail on the respective warrants. McDermott and the council were in • agreement that the town faces a park- An unknown individual or persons THURSDAY, APRIL 26 broke a loudspeaker and spray painted • An Elizabeth resident reported that ing capacity problem and all supported the side of the building at Jefferson a window was broken out on his motor the need for a parking structure. Elementary School on Boulevard. vehicle on Woodbrook Circle. First Ward Councilman Peter • A resident of Harding Street re- • A Boulevard resident reported that Echausse, whose ward would be the ported the theft of his bicycle, valued at the rear windshield on his motor vehicle home of the deck, questioned whether approximately $300, from the north side was broken out while it was parked in the Elm and Prospect location might train station. front of his house. present environmental problems. • An automotive business reported a FRIDAY, APRIL 27 The Elm and Prospect site used to theft of service in which repairs were • Brian Roach, 18, of Westfield was house a Citgo gasoline station. made to a motor vehicle, which was then arrested for possession of less than 50 removed from the site without payment grams of marijuana at Central Avenue He drew an angry response from having been made. near Harrow Road after being stopped for some council members when he clas- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 speeding, police said. He was released on sified last year’s process leading up to • Police confirmed that someone his own recognizance with a summons. the selection of the site as “flawed.” gained entry to a West Broad Street • Two garbage pails containing old He indicated that the governing body delicatessen and stole $15 worth of lot- copper piping, valued at $500, were re- may have been pressured into select- tery tickets. ported stolen from the premises of a ing the site. • Michael Picardi, 24, of Rahway Springfield Avenue restaurant. Fourth Ward Councilman and Michael McHugh, 23, of Toms • A woman reported that her purse, Lawrence A. Goldman, who ex- River were arrested at Rahway Avenue containing credit cards, cash and a cellu- and Lamberts Mill Road and charged lar telephone, was taken from a North pressed anger at Mr. Echausse’s com- Avenue business after she had left it ment, said the governing body went there. The total value of the missing through an “exhaustive” discussion items was said to be approximately $145. on the parking deck. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Mr. Goldman said he was “frus- Water • A North Avenue catering business David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader trated” that the town was not making reported the theft of $500 in cash from SPECIALLY SELECTED…Steven Krakauer, a Westfield High School student and reporter for The Westfield Leader and better progress on moving ahead with the establishment’s register. The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, was accepted into the special summer program 2001 for journalism at the project. Emergency • Thirteen exterior lights were reported Northwestern University. A prestigious honor, Steven follows in the footsteps of Leader/Times intern Michael Babik, who “We either move forward or we vandalized at a Hillcrest Avenue home. also attends Northwestern. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SUNDAY, APRIL 29 scuttle this thing,” he commented. boil water for several days, while the • Justin Cutchall, 20, of Freehold was Mr. Echausse, who joined the coun- company performed tests to confirm arrested in the 100 block of Elm Street, cil in January and was not part of last that the water was fit for drinking. where he had reportedly been banging Enrollment Crisis at Roosevelt School summer’s council discussions regard- The New Jersey Department of on doors, and charged with possession of ing selection of a deck site, asked if the Environmental Protection (DEP) also a hypodermic needle. He was released governing body had agreed to a backup on his own recognizance. recommended that customers con- • Jacquelyn Peer, 20, whose last known plan in the event of potential compli- tinue to heed the boil water advisory Discussed by Westfield Board of Ed. cations at the Elm/Prospect location. address was in Westfield, was arrested until notified that the water quality and charged with possession of drug para- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Second Ward Councilman Rafael was acceptable. that students have sufficient time to phernalia in the 100 block of Elm Street Board member Kimberly Rhodes The Superintendent noted that one Betancourt questioned whether the Elizabethtown appealed to all cus- and for an outstanding warrant out of purchase and eat lunch. told the board that she has heard potential alternative would be to com- town should put a hold on taking ac- tomers to conserve water until fur- Roselle Park. She was later turned over to • During the 2001-2002 school from parents in the community who bine the two SLD classes into one tion on the hiring of the design consult- ther notice to preserve fire protec- authorities in Roselle Park. • year, develop a plan to return health have shown a favorable reaction to larger, partitioned classroom at the ant until it hires a parking manager. tion capacity and pressure through- An individual was seen gaining en- Mr. Shannon said the council classes to the seventh grade physical the optional redistricting. “They are out its service territory. try into the sports field house on Rahway school. should move ahead with the ordi- Avenue through a window. However, education period and a curriculum happy at it being a choice and not an However, “sooner or later we may Repair crews were on site all day nothing was discovered disturbed. nance so that it is ready for a review on Tuesday repairing the damaged for a technology class in grade seven. obligation,” Ms. Rhodes said. have to make a move,” Dr. Foley by the parking manager, who should This would permit a reduction in Dr. Foley said that a letter was sent stated. main, which was located eight feet be hired by June. underground in a swampy area near physical education class sizes in the out last week to parents of incoming One option would be to move the First Ward Councilman Carl A. 2002-2003 school year. the Raritan River. The area had to be Parking sixth graders regarding optional re- two classes to McKinley Elementary Salisbury, also expressing concern drained before the damage could be • If average class sizes in English districting, but he has not received School, which, while its enrollment on holding up action on the ordi- assessed and repaired. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 exceed 25 at the sixth grade level in any responses yet. He noted that has increased, has not seen the tre- nance, said he envisions that the After repairs, the main had to be spaces are filled, traffic would be di- 2001, five off-team English sections parents have to make a decision about mendous jump in numbers that has parking manager would work more fully flushed and chlorinated. The rected into a single entrance where valet would be created to reduce total what is best for their children. been witnessed at Jefferson School. on implementing other parking re- entire process was expected to take service would then “stack” or “double lated plans in the hopper, to relieve class-sizes. This will require hiring Vice President Anne Riegel, who “Moving any children poses po- several days. park” vehicles. the Town Clerk’s office of these tasks. The cost of the valet service would be one full time English teacher to work sat on the committee, said that the tential problems,” Dr. Foley admit- The water treatment plant in In other business, the council agreed Bridgewater, which dates back to included as part of the monthly parking between two teams, Dr. Foley said. option of creating a third team for the ted. not to pursue action to remove permit. The service would run from ap- • Add the ACE (Algebra Curricu- sixth grade at Roosevelt School was However, he said that Director of 1931, normally supplies between 130 Codding Road as a paper street on the and 140 million gallons of water per proximately 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Anyone lum Enrichment) program that sup- not feasible due to budgetary and Student Personnel Services, Dr. town’s official map. A paper street is not able to claim their vehicle by 10 p.m. ports seventh grade math students to day through the main which was would be required to contact the police space concerns. Theodore Kozlik, has endorsed the a roadway which is undeveloped but ruptured. Currently, only 40 million the sixth grade at both Edison and Also on the topic of enrollment proposal to move the SLD classes to listed on maps with a dotted line for department who would retain the keys to gallons of water per day can be trans- the unattended vehicles after hours. Roosevelt Schools. Sixth grade stu- issues discussed at the meeting was McKinley School. possible development in the future. mitted into the system from the dents will be pulled from gym classes Edgar Road residents, whose prop- The committee also recommended to the the potential for overcrowding at Board President Arlene Gardner Bridgewater plant, Ms. Reilly con- Town Council that they stream line the when the math teacher determines Jefferson Elementary School. The said that this plan would allow the erties abut the undeveloped section firmed. of Codding, had asked the town to waiting list for parking permits by combin- they are having difficulty. ACE en- issue at the school centers on a cur- SLD students to have their entire The last time that the Bridgewater ing the list for the South Avenue lot with the ables students to keep pace with leave the street on maps. The resi- plant was seriously disabled was in rent fourth grade enrollment of 77 elementary school education in one dents view the land as a potential list for the Watterson Street lot. Presently, the their regular math class through short- students, which is divided into three school, which is ideal. September of 1999, during Hurri- town maintains two separate lists for park- future investment. cane Floyd, when the system was ing permits. One master waiting list would term tutoring on a specific topic. classes of 26, 26 and 25 children. Ms. Rhodes asked Dr. Foley for Council members, in the end, de- • Continue to update enrollment completely flooded. be maintained with two offering points. Jefferson School is also the home assurance that other classes at cided that the land is privately owned The names at the top of the list would be and review whether mandatory re- The water company’s Franklin to two special education classes for McKinley School, such as the Ad- and thus the town should not inter- Township plant and reserve well offered South Avenue permits when avail- districting will be necessary after students with specific learning dis- vanced Learning Program or art and fere in the process. sources have been pressed into full ability arose while those farther down the 2004. If the difference in enrollment abilities (SLD). These SLD classes music would be modified before the The governing body also agreed to service to compensate for the supply list would be offered Watterson permits between Edison and Roosevelt at one time had been housed at Wil- SLD classes would be moved again. take action on an ordinance that will limitations caused by the main break. when spaces opened. A person would Schools is persistent and significant, son Elementary School and were This question was raised in regard require that leaves not be placed in the These backup facilities have a ca- have the option of refusing Watterson street until November 1. The action parking while maintaining their name on mandatory redistricting will have to moved to Jefferson School when the pacity of about 100 million gallons a to the possibility of enrollment was requested by the B.R.A.K.E.S. the list for the South Avenue lot. be reconsidered. enrollment at Wilson School began growth at McKinley School due to day. Storage tanks distributed (Bikers, Runners And Kids are En- throughout the multi-county network There are presently 469 spaces in the Dr. Foley expressed his gratitude to grow. new housing being constructed on titled to Safety Too) group, which was South Avenue lot and 104 spaces in the to the members of the committee for Among potential options to allevi- Clarence Street, as well as the poten- hold approximately a one-day sup- Watterson lot with 631 and 150 permits concerned over potential injuries to ply of water. their hard work in trying to find ate crowding at Jefferson School, Dr. tial for development of Codding children during the Halloween season. issued respectively. The cost of a permit agreeable solutions to the Roosevelt The 40-year-old main that rup- at either lot is $50 per month with a 10 Foley noted that he has “rejected Road, which Dr. Foley noted is cur- Residents will have the option of tured is a large, 60-inch diameter School overcrowding issue. redistricting Jefferson.” bagging leaves, having landscapers percent discount if pre-paid for one year. rently being battled out in Town pipeline buried in the river bed. Re- The committee also reviewed the adop- Council meetings. take them to the town’s conservation pair costs and time are believed to be center on Lamberts Mill Road or tion of an “in lieu” parking ordinance Some members of the public in significant, although the water com- while also proposing the implementa- attendance questioned the reasoning keeping all their leaves on their prop- pany would not provide a time esti- tion of a “parking benefit district.” erties until November 1. Clear leaf behind singling out the special edu- mate for the repair work, nor is the “In lieu parking,” which was first pro- bags are available at no cost from the water company able to provide a posed last July by the council, would cation students for movement. How- Department of Public Works (DPW). Exotic ever, other parents applauded the reason for the pipe break. require that all future proposed develop- “It’s going to be a learning curve,” ment either provide for adequate parking district’s efforts to keep the SLD The company is assessing the situ- looking admitted Public Works Committee ation in the field and will provide on premises or the property owner would students together in one school rather Chairwoman Janis Fried Weinstein. further information as it becomes be required to make a payment to the But easy to grow than placing one class in one school She said residents should call the available. Further updates will be town for the parking deficiency based on and another in a separate school. DPW, which will pick up the bags. posted on the Web at the applicable zoning ordinance. Prior to the meeting, a reception Written warnings will be issued at www.etownwater.com. This payment would then be utilized was held at the school to honor third first for violators of the pending or- If matters remain stable during the by the town to create parking to meet the Clematis Vines dinance, with summonses issued for deficiency. The property owner would Etera grade teacher Anna Jane “A.J.” repair period, residents in this area have the option to then purchase permits Reg. $10..99 subsequent offenses. of Union County are unlikely to rec- Sabbagh, recipient of the Westfield At the start of the council meeting, from the town to park for each “in lieu” 2 Gal Rotary Club’s 2001 Philhower Fel- ognize any service aberrations. parking space they were required to fund. Reg $24.99 the governing body was introduced “At most, a slight color change in lowship for outstanding teaching at to Bruce Kaufman, the newly-hired The other proposal would be to create the elementary school level. Mrs. the water supply may occur as facili- a “parking benefit district.” The town Director of Recreation. Mr. ties become switched over,” said Ms. Sabbagh began her teaching career Kaufman, who started his new posi- council would designate certain areas in $2 Off Reilly. and around town with this special desig- in the school district 43 years ago at tion on Monday, held previous posi- Elizabethtown Water Company, a nation. An annual assessment would be McKinley School. tions in Livingston and Summit. wholly-owned subsidiary of London, imposed on the property owners in the England-based Thames Water, along area who relied entirely or in part on with the Edison and Liberty water public facilities for parking. 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OFFICIAL ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT OF $150,000 Scotch Plains Town Treasurer Faces Criminal, Civil Charges

By FRED ROSSI who had joined the township staff township’s financial statements. Specially Written for The Times two years ago. Mr. Atkins said Mr. Polidore has Officials in Scotch Plains are press- Township Attorney Douglas W. been suspended without pay, and ing ahead with actions intended to Hansen told The Times that the local added that the township will “do minimize the damage arising from police department and the Union everything we can to get the money last week’s arrest of township trea- County Prosecutor’s office are con- back from him so we can reimburse surer William Polidore on charges ducting a joint investigation of Mr. the insurance company.” that he embezzled more than Polidore’s activities and added that, That includes freezing Mr. $150,000 from township bank ac- since Mr. Polidore was bonded, the Polidore’s assets and bank accounts, counts. township is fully covered by insur- he said. In connection with this ef- Officials will press criminal and ance for the amount of money he is fort, the Township Council will hire civil charges against Mr. Polidore, alleged to have stolen. a special counsel to assist with these Union County Prosecutor Thomas activities. V. Manahan said Mr. Polidore “is Calling the charges “extremely shock- alleged to have written checks to ing,” Mr. Atkins said “the taxpayers are Emergency himself from a township trust ac- the victims here.” Mr. Polidore, who count and then cashed them using a was not a certified public accountant Still Effective personal account to make purchases.” and had not yet qualified for a state- These purchases are reported to have issued Certified Municipal Finance For Water Use included several luxury items such Officer license, was charged last week as golf clubs and expensive watches with one count of theft of more than By HORACE R. CORBIN and the leasing of a Mercedes-Benz. $75,000, a second degree offense that Specially Written for The Times “He was then able to cover his carries a mandatory term of incarcera- Local residents served by tracks and conceal the thefts by de- tion of up to 10 years. Elizabethtown Water Company Cheri Rogowsky for The Times stroying original records and creat- If he were to be convicted, Mr. NEW FANWOOD OAK…Councilwoman Karen M. Schurtz of Fanwood and members of the Park Middle School were urged to continue to boil ing phony statements and vouchers,” Polidore would also forfeit any op- Environmental Club help welcome a new “Fanwood Oak” to Carriage House Park, a pocket park currently being their water while making every Mr. Manahan added. portunity to hold public office again. developed on Watson Road, during Fanwood’s annual Arbor Day observance last Friday. The new tree replaces the effort to continue conservation Scotch Plains Township Manager Referring not only to Mr. Polidore’s original Fanwood Oak, which was lost to disease in 1996 after standing for more than 300 years. The youngsters, pictured efforts following a major water Thomas E. Atkins said concerns about arrest, but also to the lawsuit filed left to right, are: Foreground, Allison Brown and Katie Stamler, and background, Elizabeth Lescano and Louis Lescano. main break Monday night near the township’s accounts first came to against the township police depart- the company’s primary water light in February, when the township’s ment and the withdrawal of Acting treatment plant in Bridgewater. annual financial statement was sent to Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco The area affected included Trenton for review. The township’s from the gubernatorial race, Mayor SP Planning Bd. OKs Hovnanian Westfield, Scotch Plains, auditor, Suplee Clooney & Co. of Eliza- Martin L. Marks told The Times that Fanwood and Mountainside, as beth, “had a hard time with the finan- “it hasn’t been the most pleasant of well as one million customers in cial statement,” Mr. Atkins told The experiences being mayor lately.” 100-Unit Townhouse Development 46 municipalities served by Times. Figuring the problem could be His reaction to Mr. Polidore’s ar- Elizabethtown Water, including simply traced back to a lack of a good rest, he said, was “shock and then By DEBORAH MADISON ing the site have flooded during se- ago, as part of the township’s Mount most of Union County. internal system or sloppy record keep- anger that someone could do that to Specially Written for The Times vere storms, making access to and Laurel obligation, after a potential The break also impacted cus- ing, the auditors asked to work more us.” Mr. Marks said the late Demo- The Scotch Plains Planning Board from the site potentially hazardous. lawsuit by another developer. The tomers in eight other communi- closely with Mr. Polidore to resolve cratic Councilman Franklin P. unanimously approved an applica- The board denied the previous appli- State’s Council on Affordable Hous- ties serviced by Edison and Lib- the discrepancies they had found. Donatelli had recommended Mr. tion on Monday night by real estate cations based on safety concerns for ing, (COAH) also approved the suit- erty water companies. It was only in the week or two prior Polidore for the treasurer’s position developer K. Hovnanian for a 100- residents trying to gain emergency ability of the site for Mount Laurel Erin Reilly, spokeswoman for to Mr. Polidore’s arrest that officials two years ago as a result of working unit townhouse development off of ingress or egress from the site during housing based on the information Elizabethtown Water Company began to fear the potential for crimi- with Mr. Polidore at Runnells Spe- Route 22 and Scotland Avenue on a potential flooding conditions. provided to COAH by the township. in Westfield, told The Westfield nality in the discrepancies in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 7.7-acre site known as the Reserve. Following hours of expert testi- This Mount Laurel zoning made it Leader and The Times of Scotch Several board members stated that mony both for and against the pro- more difficult, legally, for the board Plains-Fanwood that the break although their concerns for the safety posed development, and two previ- to deny the application, according to was isolated as of Tuesday morn- of the site were still not satisfied, ous denials by the board, K. Mayor Martin L. Marks. ing. they felt compelled to approve the Hovnanian filed a lawsuit against the “When something is designated The water company reported application due to the likelihood of Planning Board, the township and for Mount Laurel, and approved by that customers began seeing nor- losing a multi-million dollar lawsuit the individual members of the board, COAH, that makes it more difficult mal pressures and flows by early filed by the developer against the claiming that their previous denial for the township to renege on fulfill- Tuesday morning. However, ma- Planning Board, the township and was “capricious, arbitrary and un- ing that obligation,” he said. “The jor news stations reported that the individuals on the board. reasonable,” and suing for “inverse usual safety standards are relaxed some customers were still expe- Additionally, the board’s attorney, condemnation,” which could cost the once that designation has been ap- riencing low pressures through- Lawrence Woodruff, advised board township millions of dollars, if the proved.” out the day. members that according to Town suit was lost. “Inverse condemna- Mr. Woodruff explained that the Backup pipe lines were brought Attorney Douglas W. Hansen, their tion” is a law which protects land- lawsuit, which named the members into service, and the output of legal reasons for the denial had been owners from a township arbitrarily of the Planning Board personally as Elizabethtown’s Franklin treat- addressed and resolved by rendering a piece of property unus- defendants, was not likely to be cov- ment plant was increased to maxi- Hovnanian, rendering their objec- able and worthless. ered by insurance. mum capacity, Ms. Reilly re- tions inadequate to hold up in court. Additionally, the site had been The complaint also alleged that ported. Bordered on three sides by zoned as suitable for low-to-moder- the denial was intended to “dispro- The company issued a precau- Greenbrook, the roadways surround- ate income housing, several years tionary boil water advisory no- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tice on Tuesday morning, in case contamination entered into its distribution system due to low pres- Fanwood Planning Board Okays sure in the mains. As of Wednes- day, the advisory remained in effect. Many area schools were closed Banquet Facility for Sun Tavern on Tuesday due to the water ad- By SUZETTE F. STALKER hearing and for his plans to im- the property, Marjorie C. Rose, will visory, while schools that re- Specially Written for The Times David B. Corbin for The Times prove his business, which opened continue to live on one of the lots, mained open advised students to POLITICAL VISIT…Democratic politicians stopped by the office of The Westfield The Fanwood Planning Board two years ago. The property had which fronts onto Martine Avenue. bring their own water. Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood during Sunday’s Spring Fling unanimously approved an applica- previously been home to several CDI Builders of Scotch Plains was To date, there is no evidence festivities. Pictured, left to right, are: Union County Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., tion last week by the Sun Tavern, other establishments, including the expected to purchase the second lot, that contamination entered the former Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, Woodbridge Mayor and candidate located at South Avenue and Terrill Goal Post. distribution system, Ms. Reilly for New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, Union County Freeholders Mary P. which will front onto Trenton Av- Ruotolo and Daniel Sullivan, and former Seventh District Congressional candi- Road, to establish a second-floor “He’s done everything we’ve asked enue. stated. The company recom- party/banquet room and convert a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 date J. Brooke Hern. Mr. Jardim and Mr. Hern are both running for Assembly him to do and I’d like to compliment in the redrawn 21st legislative district. small foyer area on the first floor him on doing it in such a speedy into an additional seating area. fashion,” remarked board member In the brief April 25 conclusion to Andrew J. MacDonald. “I think it’s a public hearing which began March good for the town.” Scotch Plains Council Takes Action to Recoup 28, Sun Tavern owner Kenneth C. Under other business, the Plan- Duda and his attorney, Joseph ning Board also adopted resolutions Castelluci, told board members an memorializing its decisions in three agreement had been reached with additional cases which were heard at $150,000 Allegedly Taken by Treasurer the adjacent Young Paint & Varnish its March 28 regular meeting. estate holdings. Company to provide adequate park- By FRED ROSSI ruptcy expert,” Township Attorney meeting next Tuesday that will au- During that meeting, the board Specially Written for The Times “It was an unfortunate incident,” ing for the enhanced facility. Douglas W. Hansen informed the thorize Killam Associates to begin approved a bulk variance for Dan Moving quickly to address the Mr. Hansen said, but “we moved preliminary work on possibly turn- Sun Tavern, which has 60 on-site and Cathy Prelusky of 132 Vinton council that he and Mr. Jacobson had embezzlement charges against the appeared in Superior Court in Eliza- quickly and acted as fast as we could ing a three-acre parcel of township- parking spaces, leases an additional Circle to construct a single-story fam- to protect the taxpayers.” He said 48 spaces from the company for township treasurer, the Scotch Plains beth on Tuesday morning seeking an owned land on Plainfield Avenue ily room, measuring 12 feet by 24 Township Council took action at its that if Mr. Polidore is ultimately into a park that could include a base- evening hours. The total 108 spaces feet, on the northeast side of their order to have Mr. Polidore’s assets conference meeting on Tuesday night frozen. If an objection to the request convicted, any money of his seized ball field and a soccer field. exceeds the 97 which are called for residence. The couple required the by prosecutors can be returned to the under the borough’s recently revised to begin the process of recovering is raised, a hearing will be held on Township Manager Thomas E. variance because their proposed side the money that William Polidore is township. Atkins urged the council to press zoning ordinance. yard setback, with an overhang, mea- Friday. alleged to have stolen, while keeping Mr. Hansen added that prosecu- Mr. Hansen also singled out the ahead with the project even as local Reiterating testimony which had sured 5.5 feet. The permitted dis- Scotch Plains Police Department for been presented at the initial hearing, the interests of township taxpayers tors have already seized Mr. leaders await further word from state tance is 10 feet. uppermost in mind. its efforts, saying he was “truly im- environmental officials on the possi- Mr. Duda said no parties would be In a separate appeal, John Polidore’s bank accounts, which he Three resolutions were passed, described as having “a substantial pressed,” and lauded the county bility of developing a portion of the held in the banquet room after 6 p.m. Kazimerkiewicz of 72 Shady Lane prosecutor’s office. on Fridays and Saturdays, in an ef- including one appointing Gary S. amount of money.” Ashbrook Reservation into a similar was awarded a bulk variance to en- Jacobson, an attorney from Spring- Two other resolutions relating to recreational park. If matters proceed fort to avoid a parking crunch on the close his existing backyard patio area Officials have also seized Mr. field, as special counsel to provide Polidore’s vehicle, as well as a hot the embezzlement charges were also expediently on the Plainfield Avenue restaurant’s busiest nights. As part of for use all year long. Mr. passed by the council. One simply the board’s approval of his petition, legal advice to the township regard- dog truck he recently purchased. project, it is possible the new park Kazimerkiewicz required the vari- ing the Polidore matter. removes Mr. Polidore’s name from could be ready for use by the fall of the applicant also agreed to finish off ance because his proposed rear yard There is also an effort underway by Describing Mr. Jacobson as “a law enforcement officials to attach the list of township officials autho- 2002. an area of sidewalk. setback fell two feet short of the rized to sign checks, while the other Prior to rendering their 9-0 deci- commercial litigator and a bank- themselves to Mr. Polidore’s real Mr. Atkins noted that the funds to permitted 25-foot distance. removes Mr. Polidore as custodian pay for the development would likely sion in favor of the application, board Finally, the board approved a INDEX of the township finance department’s members commended Mr. Duda for come out of the local Open Space simple subdivision at 173 South A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 petty cash fund. Trust Fund, which was established his cooperative efforts in addressing Martine Avenue in order to create Business ...... Page 17 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 In other matters, the council agreed their concerns during the two-part by township voters in November two conforming lots. The owner of Classifieds...... Page 16 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 to pass a resolution at its regular CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Holocaust Survivor Tells Personal SP Planning Bd. OKs Hovnanian Experiences to Terrill Sixth-Graders 100-Unit Townhouse Development CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times portionately and adversely affect the the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, employ rests with the DOT. SCOTCH PLAINS — It is one ability of minorities to obtain hous- potentially subjecting the township Attorney William Butler, represent- thing to read about the Holocaust in ing in the township” in violation of to a charge of civil rights violations. ing Weldon Incorporated as an objec- a book. It is quite another experience Union County Superior Court tor to the proposal, raised concerns to sit a few feet from someone who Judge John Pisansky heard the case about the reliability of the barrier tech- lived it, and absorb a vivid account of Water and remanded the case back to the nology, as well as the burden of main- her experiences. Sixth-grade students Planning Board with the recommen- tenance and cost on the township. at Terrill Middle School were fortu- dation that the parties involved work Francine Chesler, attorney for nate to have both opportunities when Hovnanian, said that the applicant was Livia Bitton-Jackson visited their Emergency out a satisfactory solution to the safety amenable to assuming all costs involved school April 20. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and egress concerns. In response to in the maintenance of the equipment. It was 12-year old Evan Goldsmith mended, as a precautionary mea- that remand, Hovnanian met with who recognized the name “Bitton- Department of Transportation (DOT) She also remarked that Weldon was sure, that customers continue to boil objecting, not on the grounds of safety Jackson,” when his class started read- water for several days, while the and township officials to come up ing one of her books, “I Have Lived with a viable egress plan. concerns, but because the company did a Thousand Years.” company performed tests to confirm not want to be subjected to complaints that the water was fit for drinking. Four proposed solutions were pre- His mother, Debbie, recalled, sented to the Planning Board at about their quarrying activities from “Evan said, ‘I recognize that name.’” The New Jersey Department of future residents of the development. Environmental Protection (DEP) also Monday’s meeting It turned out Mrs. Bitton-Jackson is All four of the proposed solutions Board Chairman George Tomkin the mother of a friend of the Gold- recommended that customers con- and Construction Code Official Rob- smith family, who lives in Scotch tinue to heed the boil water advisory involved erecting a 120-foot-long re- Plains. The Goldsmiths and English movable barrier across Route 22. ert LaCosta, the only board members until notified that the water quality who voted in favor of the application teacher Maureen Semple corre- was acceptable. The barrier, which weighs 38,000 sponded with the author and made pounds, would operate electronically last year, stated that they did not feel Elizabethtown appealed to all cus- that the safety concerns were signifi- plans for her to visit the school. tomers to conserve water until fur- or manually and take only minutes to A college professor as well as a cant then or now. ther notice to preserve fire protec- open. In the event that Route 22, writer, Mrs. Bitton-Jackson is tall, West flooded, cars exiting the pro- “The possibility of flooding is no blonde and blue-eyed. She looks tion capacity and pressure through- different than if a severe snow storm out its service territory. posed development could be routed nothing like the stereotypic Jew of across the highway onto Route 22, prevented someone from taking a joy Eastern Europe who was hunted and Repair crews were on site all day East, which rarely becomes flooded. ride for a few hours. It’s just a minor persecuted by Adolf Hitler and his on Tuesday repairing the damaged inconvenience,” Mr. Tomkin stated. henchmen. main, which was located eight feet The difference between the four That is likely why she, at age 13, proposals involved the type of light- Mayor Marks commented that he underground in a swampy area near was voting yes “with a $10 million caught the eye of Dr. Joseph Mengele the Raritan River. The area had to be ing signals that would be used to stop at the gates of Auschwitz, the con- A PERSONAL ACCOUNT...Holocaust survivor, professor and author Livia eastbound and westbound traffic begun pointed at my head.” Bitton-Jackson, center, visited Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains to drained before the damage could be He also applauded his fellow vol- centration camp to which she, her speak with sixth grade students about her experiences in Auschwitz. She is assessed and repaired. fore the removable gate was opened. mother, brother and aunt were sen- pictured here with Debbie Goldsmith and her son, Evan. Scotch Plains Police Chief Tho- unteer board members for their de- tenced for the last year of World War After repairs, the main had to be votion and courage to risk their own fully flushed and chlorinated. The mas O’Brien and Fire Chief Jonathan II. After asking her if she was Jewish, financial security in voting their con- entire process was expected to take Ellis, as well as Township Engineer- Dr. Mengele directed her and her camps. When an American soldier she thought she was. The woman re- ing Consultant Paul Ferriero, met science last year. mother toward the right. Her aunt boarded the train, he could not tell plied, “sixty or sixty one.” several days. with Hovnanian and DOT officials to Councilwoman Paulette Coronato was forced to the left. (Her brother if its occupants were men or Mrs. Bitton-Jackson remembered The water treatment plant in stated that in order to protect the citi- had been taken away with the men.) women. thinking, “I am 14, but I have a lived Bridgewater, which dates back to review the four proposals. It was much later when Mrs. Bitton- In all her imaginings about the day a thousand years.” That became the They each issued letters of recom- zens of Scotch Plains from further 1931, normally supplies between 130 financial damage from lawsuits, she Jackson learned that the line to the she would again know freedom, said title of her book. and 140 million gallons of water per mendation to the Planning Board was voting to approve the application. left (where she and her mother were Mrs. Bitton-Jackson, “I did not imag- Students presented Mrs. Bitton- day through the main which was supporting one of the options that ine I would not have the strength to Jackson with flowers, a specially In other business, it was announced originally headed) marched directly ruptured. Currently, only 40 million would involve the installation of per- to the gas chambers. be happy about freedom.” She and made book filled with drawings and that Mr. Tomkin was awarded an “Out- gallons of water per day can be trans- manent traffic signals on Route 22 The author shared “scenes” of her her mother crawled off the train. notes from sixth graders, as well as a East and West at Scotland Avenue in standing Chairman” award for his experiences with the students. She One of the German women from the donation to Emanah Women, an or- mitted into the system from the commendable work as Planning Board Bridgewater plant, Ms. Reilly con- order to stop traffic in the event of told what it was like to be taken from town near where the train was stopped ganization which organizes social- flooding conditions. Chairman by the New Jersey Plan- came out to see the refugees, and spoke welfare and educational projects in firmed. her home, and confined with 4,000 These traffic signals, which could ning Officials Association. Only 20 of other Jews in a single building called to her. Of the camps the woman said, Israel. The author encouraged the The last time that the Bridgewater these honors are awarded each year. a “collection center.” She spoke of “It must have been hard for you at your students to write her with any other plant was seriously disabled was in be controlled electronically, would her great fear at being separated from age.” She asked the woman how old questions they might have. September of 1999, during Hurri- remain green, except in the event of her father and brother, locked into cane Floyd, when the system was a flood, when the removable barrier SPFHS Alumni Assoc. windowless cattle cars for the three- SCOTCH PLAINS completely flooded. would be opened. To Meet on May 15 day train trip to Auschwitz, and, The water company’s Franklin After hearing the details of all four finally, herded into the camp. SCOTCH PLAINS – The regu- POLICE BLOTTER Township plant and reserve well options, explained by the traffic ex- larly scheduled meeting of Scotch Her voiced strained with emotion, pert for Hovnanian, Scott Kennel, and her thoughts visibly focused on sources have been pressed into full Plains-Fanwood High School TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Road muffler shop. service to compensate for the supply the board decided to recommend to (SPFHS) Alumni Association will atrocities committed over 50 years • A Wareham Court resident re- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 the DOT the option of permanent ago, Mrs. Bitton-Jackson said, “It is limitations caused by the main break. be held on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 ported the theft of a child car seat from • A King Street resident reported light signals on both sides of the p.m. in Room No. 101 at SPFHS. painful for me to talk about and her vehicle. The theft occurred over finding a rear window smashed and These backup facilities have a ca- painful for you to listen.” pacity of about 100 million gallons a highway, also supported by the po- During the meeting, attendees will the past week. the master bedroom ransacked. It meet the two recipients and their The students, however, listened MONDAY, APRIL 23 could not be determined if anything day. Storage tanks distributed lice chief and fire chief, along with • parents for the 2001 SPFHS Alumni intently and respectfully for more A Plainfield resident reported the was taken. throughout the multi-county network flashing warning signals to alert than an hour. They asked good ques- theft of a small amount of cash from a THURSDAY, APRIL 26 motorists to the impending red lights. Association Scholarships. We will jacket while visiting on Country Club • A Westfield Avenue business re- hold approximately a one-day sup- also vote on and elect officers for the tions, including, “Did you ever want ply of water. The board included a flexibility to give up?” Lane. The theft occurred early Mon- ported finding a rear door window coming year. day morning. smashed, the store entered and an un- The 40-year-old main that rup- clause that would allow either this All are welcome to attend. Re- Mrs. Bitton-Jackson explained that • An Elm Court resident reported determined amount of cash taken over- option or a portable, removable light much of her will to live came from tured is a large, 60-inch diameter freshments will be served. finding pry marks on two rear doors night. pipeline buried in the river bed. Re- signal, if the DOT was not amenable For more information, please call being able to stay with her mother to the residence. It was unknown • A Mountain Avenue resident re- to the board’s first preference. The who became ill soon after they ar- pair costs and time are believed to be Elena Harper at (908) 322-5863 or when it occurred. Entry was not ported approximately $1,100 in un- final decision as to which option to rived in camp. gained. authorized purchases were made to significant, although the water com- Kathy Van Horn at (908) 232-4132. “I had to take care of her,” she said. • A Winchester Drive resident re- his credit card account in the pany would not provide a time esti- “I have a strong will to go on and do ported a burglary that occurred Princeton area. • mate for the repair work, nor is the what has to be done. If you give up, sometime during the day. The mas- A 15-year Scotch Plains resident ter bedroom was ransacked and mis- was taken into custody for posses- water company able to provide a Fanwood Democratic Club you are your own worst enemy.” cellaneous jewelry was taken. Entry sion of marijuana after a fight with reason for the pipe break. The day liberation came, Mrs. was gained through a basement win- another youth in the 2100 block of The company is assessing the situ- Bitton-Jackson and others who had dow. Mountain Avenue. The boy was re- To Hold Candidates Forum survived the camps, were on board ation in the field and will provide TUESDAY, APRIL 24 leased to his parents. Juvenile com- FANWOOD – The Fanwood cuss issues of concern to Fanwood another cattle car being transported • A Willow Avenue resident re- plaints are pending. further information as it becomes to their planned death in an effort ported the theft of a chrome panel THURSDAY, APRIL 26 available. Further updates will be Democratic Club will hold its next voters. by a desperate Nazi army to erase taken from the wheel area of his ve- • A Ramapo Way resident reported posted on the Web at public meeting on Tuesday, May Union County Freeholder Linda all traces of the concentration hicle while being serviced at a Terrill the theft of a bicycle taken from his www.etownwater.com. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the LaGrande d. Stender, a former Mayor of garage at approximately 5:45 p.m. If matters remain stable during the Park Recreation Building off Fanwood, will be on hand to re- The complainant stated he saw a youth described as between 13 and 16 years repair period, residents in this area LaGrande Avenue. port about her campaign for the old riding off with the bicycle. of Union County are unlikely to rec- The meeting will feature a dis- New Jersey Assembly from the SATURDAY, APRIL 28 ognize any service aberrations. cussion of Fanwood Borough is- 22nd Legislative District. • A burglary to a business in the “At most, a slight color change in the sues and the recent changes to the New residents of Fanwood are 300 block of Park Avenue was re- landscape of the 22nd District. encouraged to attend the meeting Exotic ported. water supply may occur as facilities Entry was reportedly gained by become switched over,” said Ms. Reilly. Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell along with current members of the looking breaking out a front window. The Elizabethtown Water Company, a and her running mate, Michael Fanwood Democratic Club or any- only items of merchandise taken val- wholly-owned subsidiary of London, Brennan, Democratic candidates one interested in learning more about But easy to grow ued at approximately $75. England-based Thames Water, along for Borough Council seats in the local Democratic candidates. But easy to grow SUNDAY, APRIL 29 • Theft of vehicle parts reported with the Edison and Liberty water November 6 General Election, will For more information, please from three vehicles parked in a lot in companies, provides retail water ser- talk about their campaign and dis- call Tom Plante at (908) 889-5298. Clematis Vines the 200 block of Park Avenue during vice in 54 municipalities in Etera the evening hours. Burlington, Hunterdon, Mercer, Reg. $10..99 • Aalap H. Shah, 23, of Brooklyn, 2 Gal was arrested and charged with driving Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Reg $24.99 while under the influence of alcohol and Union Counties. SP Council during a motor vehicle stop on Coo- Treasurer per Road, at approximately 12:30 a.m. GET WITH THE TIMES! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • The theft of a bicycle from in front Subscribe today at 1999. cialized Hospital in Berkeley $2 Off of a residence in the 400 block of Willow Heights. www.goleader.com Separately, township officials will Avenue was reported. ask the State Department of Trans- The mayor stressed that the matter portation to hold a public meeting involving Mr. Polidore was “an iso- with local officials and residents lated incident,” and said that there is about its proposal to construct a new “nothing going on in Town Hall where bridge over Route 22 to connect Park there aren’t appropriate checks and Avenue and Bonnie Burn Road. Mr. balances in place. 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By PAUL J. PEYTON charged that Mr. DiFrancesco has “I was always convinced that if he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times changed laws to enable Mr. Franks to (Mr. DiFrancesco) was our candi- WEST ORANGE — After months be assigned the Republican ballot date we would be blown out by Jim of preparing to face Donald T. lines for endorsed candidates in vio- McGreevey and we would lose con- DiFrancesco in the Republican Gu- lation of county bylaws, which stipu- trol of the legislature,” he explained. bernatorial Primary Election, Jersey late that the party hold conventions “So in spite of those calls to leave the City Mayor Bret Schundler is now so that committee members can race I stuck it out.” preparing to go up against former choose the candidates. Last week, just days after kicking Congressman Bob Franks. “We were five weeks out from the off his campaign at an under attended The Westfield native and first GOP election, with me having gone from rally in Lyncroft, Mr. DiFrancesco Mayor of Jersey City since World way behind to surging ahead,” the withdrew from the race and was re- War I, charged that Mr. DiFrancesco Mayor explained. “He (Mr. placed by Mr. Franks, who nearly “changed the rules of the election” DiFrancesco) called a time out and defeated Jon Corzine in the race for just five weeks before the June 5th used a lot of muscle to get legislators the United States Senate last year. primary election was to be held. The to postpone the election. And then he “What occurred last week was truly election is now slated for June 26. brought in his old district mate, Bob remarkable in what it shows about Mr. Schundler called the changes to Franks and changed the law so that his (Mr. DiFrancesco’s) determina- the election process, “an exceptional he could give him $700,000 (in cam- tion to hold onto power despite his occurrence in our history.” paign contributions), which is a little clear electoral weakness.” First, the date of the election was bit above what has historically been In terms of campaign issues, Mr. the campaign contribution limits in Schundler said income taxes have changed from June 5 to June 26; then Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times the date to pull out of the election New Jersey.” jumped since the days of Governor ENTERING THE RACE... Former Congressman Bob Franks holds his daughter, Kelly, while waving to supporters and find a replacement was post- The candidate also charged that Jim Florio while state debt during during last week’s announcement that he is running for Governor. poned to May 8th; next, Gubernato- Mr. DiFrancesco used his authority that period has quadrupled without rial candidates became eligible for as Senate President to enable Mr. voters having an opportunity to have additional state campaign funds as a Franks to gain Republican ballot lines a say on the issue. result of a longer campaign; and for endorsed candidates. Mr. Schundler said he believes Franks Replaces DiFrancesco most recently the bulk of The Jersey City Mayor and former property taxes are “unnecessarily DiFrancesco’s $770,000 campaign All-Star Westfield High School high.” He said legislators seem to funds are now likely to move into Mr. player, explained that laws were issue mandates on municipalities and Franks’ war chest. changed to give Mr. Franks $1.5 school districts so they can gain spe- In Race for Governor’s Office Republicans have said state legis- million in additional taxpayer funds cial interest endorsements. He said these mandates are neither efficient By PAUL J. PEYTON the State Assembly for 13 years. He existed in Trenton for many years relation was passed due to the GOP for the campaign. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times challenge to the approved new state Mr. Schundler, who has spent $2 or effective in providing services. also served several terms as state GOP gardless of which party has control of “I got in (to the race) to make KENILWORTH – Just 24 hours af- chairman. the legislature. legislative district map as it relates to million on his quest to gain his party’s Bringing a message of reforming Looking ahead to a potential Franks how the minority vote is spread out nomination, had prepared to spend changes with regard to the way gov- ter a somber Acting Governor Donald ernment works so that we can lower T. DiFrancesco suddenly pulled out of Trenton, Mr. Franks said he would push Administration he said, “Throughout among legislative districts under the $5 million in the primary. He said he the Governor’s race, former four-term for term limits for the state’s 120 law- my career in public service, I have been new map. A decision on that case will apply for additional campaign property taxes, lower income taxes, makers, to end the influence Political a problem-solver — a uniter, not a get the tolls off the parkway, reform Congressman Bob Franks officially was expected after press time. funding given the now extended pri- jumped into the contest last Thursday. Action Committees have over legisla- divider. And that’s the kind of Gover- In addition, Mr. Schundler has mary election. our schools by improving standards Mr. Franks nearly defeated Jon tors, and to create the position of State nor I intend to be.” and accountability and expanding Corzine in the race for the United States Auditor General to protect the interests Reporters questioned the fairness of parental choice,” the candidate said. Senate last November, a race in which of taxpayers. Mr. Franks late entry into the GOP He also vows to reverse the Mount he was outspent 12 to 1. He also cited skyrocketing property race, given the campaign of Jersey City Laurel decision for low to middle The former Congressman takes the taxes and “unchecked development” and Mayor Bret Schundler. income housing in order to restore place of Mr. DiFrancesco who pulled traffic congestion as campaign issues. In response, Mr. Franks said the GOP local power to towns to fight out of the race after saying he no longer “I want to shake up the political party has always had one goal in mind surburban sprawl. wanted to endure the scrutiny placed process,” he told supporters. “You can’t – “wanting to field the strongest pos- Jim Hely Mr. Schundler has served as Mayor on him by media reports of his business create a new era if you drag along all sible candidate in what is going to be of Jersey City since 1993. The city has and financial dealings. the rules from the old era.” an extraordinary competitive and chal- only six percent registered Republi- Mr. Franks, in kicking off his cam- Mr. Franks, noting the importance of lenging race in November” against cans. Mr. Schundler won the majority paign before 200 enthusiastic support- this year’s gubernatorial election, told Woodbridge Mayor James McGreevey, in three of the city’s five housing supporters that, “For too long Trenton the Democratic Party nominee. “I am See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. ers at the Kenilworth Inn stated, “To- Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a projects when he was reelected in 1993. day is a great new day for New Jersey has been nibbling around the edges of honored that the (Republican) Party Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. 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By DEBORAH MADISON sively with other Mayors and knows ried to Dina Matos McGreevey and Specially Written for The Leader and The Times the needs of central New Jersey, they have a daughter, Morag. WESTFIELD — James where he feels his strongest support Freeholders Mary Ruotolo of McGreevey, Mayor of Woodbridge lies. Westfield, Lewis Mingo of Plainfield and Democratic candidate for the He said he is aware of the impor- and Daniel P. Sullivan of Elizabeth governorship of New Jersey, visited tant issues confronting Union County were also on hand to discuss some of Westfield on Sunday during the and, particularly, the issues and con- the activities in which the county is town’s annual Spring Fling street cerns that are significant to the resi- currently involved. fair. dents of Westfield. Mrs. Ruotolo said the Freeholders The Mayor shook hands and con- “Two of the major issues concern- have been meeting regularly to dis- versed with many New Jersey resi- ing residents in Union County are cuss plans to allocate moneys from dents in the street, before sitting down traffic and property taxes, while of the Open Space Trust Fund. with a reporter from The Westfield particular concern to families in this “The Freeholders have been en- Leader and The Times of Scotch area is achieving excellence in edu- trusted by the residents of Union Plains-Fanwood to discuss several cation,” he stated. County with a tremendous responsi- aspects of his campaign. “New Jersey Education Weekly bility to allocate these open space Mr. McGreevey was accompanied gave New Jersey schools a D + on funds,” Mrs. Ruotolo stated. by former Westfield Mayor Thomas their report card of the schools,” he Part of those plans include pur- C. Jardim, who is running for the said. “That should be of great con- chasing land for open space designa- State Assembly, and several Union cern to all families with children.” tion, as well as renovating and up- County Freeholders, who are also “One of my main areas of focus grading parks. running for re-election this year. will be to revise classroom standards Another significant issue, Mr. When asked his opinion about and assessments. Currently, teachers Mingo pointed out, has been the former Congressman Bob Franks are teaching to the test, while they redistricting of Plainfield into the replacing Acting Governor Donald should be teaching, instead, for sub- 22nd district, grouping it with Scotch T. DiFrancesco, Mr. McGreevey said stantive knowledge. We need to use Plains and Fanwood, which Plainfield this change will not affect his cam- tests as a diagnostic tool, not an end has more in common with in terms of paign strategy, because both men are goal,” he added. needs and issues. Republicans and very similar, in his Mayor McGreevey also said that, “This redistricting could have sig- opinion. in the past, the state has, at times, nificant impact in the way that “In ’92, the (state) debt was $4.2 been an obstacle instead of a support Plainfield is perceived and in how billion; next year it will be $20 bil- to local school districts. It is a prob- funds are allocated to the city,” he lion. That’s a staggering increase,” lem, he noted, which he hopes to pointed out. he pointed out. correct. Ms. Ruotolo also said that plans “This was caused by fiscal irre- The Mayor was the Democratic were underway to build a new Union sponsibility,” he stated. nominee for Governor in 1997, los- County Police headquarters and “Both Franks and DiFrancesco are ing to Governor Christine Todd laboratory on North Avenue in Republicans; I see very little differ- Whitman by less than 1 percent of Westfield. ence between how they operate in the total vote. “We are close to breaking ground government,” Mr. McGreevey main- Other aspects of Mr. McGreevey’s on the new Colonial-style building, tained. campaign will focus on automobile which will fit in with the architec- “While most of Franks’ experi- insurance reform, ethical standards tural style of Westfield much better,” ence has been in the legislative for public officials, health care and she said. branch, I think that my executive property tax reform, according to his The Freeholders have also desig- experience as a Mayor has made me campaign literature. nated the Westfield Symphony Or- particularly well-suited for the role Mr. McGreevey holds a master’s chestra as the official county orches- as Governor,” he added. degree in education from Harvard tra, which means that the Freeholder Mayor McGreevey also said that University and a law degree from board will be funding more of the he has met with and worked exten- Georgetown University. He is mar- orchestra’s programs, said Freeholder Sullivan. LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Counsellor at Law Accredited Mediator

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The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Mother Encouraged to Seek — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and ‘Traditional’ Form of Therapy and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By Milt Faith, Executive Director Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association ATHEIST Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association atheist - The focus of this monograph Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey is a word that in ancient Greek society Mental Health Therapists Are Not described a person’s personal attitude P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue toward the prevailing gods. The word Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Portrayed Correctly In ‘Sopranos’ atheist, in the intervening millennia, has Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 developed an almost derogatory sense. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at A TV viewer writes: I never fear those mountains in the The following analysis will explain the Do you watch “The Sopranos”? What distance. Never settle for the path of descent of this word. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 is your reaction to the depiction of Dr. least resistance. Livin’ might mean takin’ Currently, an atheist is defined as PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Melfi and the other psychiatrists in the chances if they’re worth takin’. Lovin’ “one who disbelieves in or denies the show? Are they portrayed realistically? might be a mistake, but it’s worth makin’. existence of God.” This word origin Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin David B. Corbin Answer: Tony Soprano’s therapist is “Don’t let some hell bent heart leave combines the Greek prefix “a”, meaning A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SPORTS shown as a soft-spoken, professionally- you bitter. “without” with theos, “god”, and liter- skilled person who is attempting to help When you come close to sellin’ out, ally meant “godless.” The word origi- Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Tony tune into his anxieties, insecurities reconsider. Give the heavens above more nally described someone who did not COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SALES/SPORTS and conflicted feelings. She is careful in than just a passing glance. accept the fantastic fables surrounding Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Melissa Betkowski her responses, hoping to help Tony lower And when you get the choice to sit it the mythological gods and goddesses of BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER EDUCATION his defenses and identify his real feel- out or dance, I hope you dance. I hope the pre-Christian era, during which time ings. At the same time, she has become you dance. disbelief was a right of each individual. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE aware of the potential danger in treating Time is a wheel in constant motion, In later centuries, people were perse- One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 a manipulator and murderer. I find her always rolling us along. cuted for their unwillingness to embrace too passive and insecure as she attempts Tell me, who wants to look back on the existence of the Christian God, a to “treat” Tony, realizing that there will their youth and wonder where those years position that could definitely be injuri- be limitations to changing Tony’s per- have gone? I hope you dance.” ous to one’s health. Views Expressed to Council on Deck sonality. Her own anxiety and fantasies regarding this patient may immobilize her to be in effective control. What concerns me more is the psy- Letters to the Editor Should Be Done in Dignified Manner chiatrist (her previous supervisor) who meets with Carmela, Tony’s wife. He Over the past few months, a group of citizens have A report submitted by Rich And Associates, which tells her, within minutes, that she must begun to attend Westfield Town Council meetings in completed a comprehensive plan for the town, sup- leave her husband, take the children, get True Purpose of Parking Deck an effort to kill the town’s plan to build a parking deck ported two decks – one on Lots 1 and 8 and the other her own apartment, etc. No respectable on existing surface parking at Elm and Prospect on Lot 3A on South Avenue at the Westfield Train therapist (including a marriage counse- Is Redevelopment of Westfield lor) would tell a patient what to do. In Streets. Station. Just think of the debate that would have fact, this therapist is putting her in a Groundbreaking for a multi-level 825- one on Mountain and Dudley. While their cause is reasonable, the manner in ensued if both decks were now being considered? potentially high risk situation. Would car garage on Prospect Street is slated for Elm, Prospect, Dudley and Lawrence which many deck opponents have approached this The council, led by Republicans, opted to build on Tony really accept this assertive act with- January. The initial cost estimate is $12.5 will be the service roads serving this out seeking retribution? The doctor fur- million. What the final cost will be is “renewed” downtown. elected body of volunteers has been at times arrogant 1 and 8, reasoning that a deck on South Avenue ther declined a fee, saying it was blood anyone’s guess. The taxpayers of Never has the character and peace of and condescending, if not mean-spirited. Passions would only be used during the day – not in the money and Carmela was part of this Westfield will be responsible for this Westfield been so threatened. Once ga- often fly during a heated issue such as the proposed evening, on weekends or on holidays and, thus, deadly game. Didn’t the doctor agree to debt, initially estimated at $15,000 a space. rage construction begins there will be no see Carmela knowing all this? Rejecting Westfielders have been misled into return. 800-space parking deck, but cool heads need to would not be a regularly-used town asset. the “blood money” is rejecting Carmela. believing that the deck is for their conve- The Town Council, encouraged by prevail if the Town Council is truly to take into Opponents and proponents of a deck should take Obviously, I am not comfortable with nience. landlords, will proceed unless the resi- account the important information as stated by deck into account that a number of long talked about the mental health therapists as portrayed The true purpose of the deck is the dents speak out in numbers. opponents. options to develop more parking capacity are close to in “The Sopranos.” Now if the writers redevelopment of downtown Westfield Consider what you want for Westfield would like a new consultant. including the replacement of existing and speak for yourself. No one else will. For instance, one resident spoke in favor of a deck being implemented. These include a jitney and creat- A young adult writes: structures with new ones. The new build- The best interest of the landlords in the at last week’s council meeting, and a member of the ing additional parking through a valet service, where My father was a difficult man. He ings will inevitably be larger and more Downtown Westfield Corporation and anti-deck group quickly responded that maybe this cars would be packed into the existing South Avenue loved my mother and the family; we intrusive than the original ones. Chamber of Commerce is not necessar- could talk about a lot of things, but no Wake up, Westfield! Think about East ily the best interest of residents. person’s house should be torn down to make room for lot. Plans are also in the works to create additional matter what happened, he never apolo- Broad Street. Consider how many mall Your peaceful and lovely town can the parking structure. parking at Cacciola Place and Central Avenue under a gized for anything. stores have replaced other local busi- grow into a crowded city. The safety of A little more than a year ago, it was the commuters lease arrangement with a private developer. That deal, Consequently, although we could talk nesses. How many more are coming? your children and the value of your prop- about things, he never felt he was to How many new office buildings? New erty will be sacrificed for the financial who, while angry at times, presented their arguments however, is a short-term stop gap. blame for anything, got angry when ac- apartments? gain of the landowners downtown. in a reasonable fashion. Also, residents of Codding In our view, the council has not yet made a final cused of something, and walked away To implement the projected traffic Say no to unwieldy redevelopment Road, in trying to stop the town from removing the determination on a deck. All they did last summer yelling and totally out of control. His increases from the garage, the T&M plans. Say no to the parking garage. thoroughfare as a “paper street” — undeveloped land was knock down the prospective sites for a deck to father was that way and I don’t want to traffic study calls for “improvements” Lynn Barner inherit this personality trait. What is his such as two traffic lights on Broad and that appears as dotted lines on the town’s official map one. problem? Westfield to indicate future development — did so in an When considering the design of the deck, we Answer: Your father suffers from the AARP Thanks Organizations, Media efficient and professional manner. They even brought believe the council should look strongly at the aes- “I Apologize” syndrome: it is difficult to say “I’m sorry” and accept responsibil- For Promoting Tax Assistance Program a timer to ensure that they did not exceed their time thetics of the structure which, in our judgment, are ity for his behavior. This is learned be- allotment at a recent council conference meeting. right up there in importance with the environmental havior, learned from our family interac- On behalf of the American Associa- lic Church Parish Center, Westfield Li- With the lines being drawn between north side impact of auto emissions. tions. It is not inherited! This, of course, tion of Retired Persons, the Internal brary and Scotch Plains and Westfield means one can change this rigid behav- Revenue Service, and the New Jersey senior housing buildings, TV channels residents and the business community, which has This is likely to become an even more heated issue ior. Many (too often it is the male) feel Division of Taxation, I would like to 34, 35 and 36 and The Westfield Leader long supported a deck, perhaps the governing body for the council during the local election this fall. In that an apology is a sign of weakness and thank the directors and staffs of the and The Times of Scotch Plains- might want to place this major issue before voters in the meantime, we hope residents representing both inadequacy, a loss of being in control following organizations for the use of Fanwood. November, if the council can’t come to some consen- sides of this issue will express their concerns in a and a sign of being imperfect (does it their facilities to allow our volunteers to Through their cooperation, we pre- mean being unmanly?). What is not ap- give free assistance in preparing income pared over 1,300 tax returns and assisted sus on its own. respectful and dignified manner. parent is that admitting to one’s respon- tax forms for senior citizens and low- over 900 senior citizens and low income sibility (it is human to make mistakes) is income families: families. a sign of strength and maturity. It also Scotch Plains Library, Westfield Com- Edward C. Evans creates a healthy communication be- munity Center, St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Residents Shouldn’t Rush tween people and prevents barriers from existing, barriers which, too frequently, keep parents and children apart. You Northside Deck Opponents Deserve To Judgment on State of Affairs of Town will not have that problem because you do not have to “inherit” this pattern. Open Forum Before Town Council Before residents are tempted to jump to premature Then, a week ago, came the arrest of Township Good luck. conclusions about the state of affairs in the Scotch Finance Director William Polidore on charges that he A reader writes: Editor’s Note: The following is a copy value of the homes on Prospect, Elm, Plains government, perhaps some perspective is in embezzled $150,000 from township accounts and Please comment on the country song of a letter sent to Westfield Mayor Gre- Dudley, Orchard and Lawrence will all “I Hope You Dance.” You seem very gory S. McDermott. It has been edited be negatively affected by increased con- order on matters that have arisen in recent weeks. used the money to purchase luxury items, including high on its psychological meaning. per letter requirements. gestion. Future development of the down- Granted, no community wants the kind of public- a Mercedes-Benz, for himself. Answer: “I Hope You Dance” was the * * * * * town will dramatically increase the num- ity that Scotch Plains received last month. First came A disturbing pattern or just a coincidental aligning no. 1 country song recently, and won the I attended the Town Council meeting ber of cars entering and exiting the garage revelations in the media about Acting Governor of unfortunate events? Grammy award this year for the top song on April 17th and was interested to hear streets. There is no large, multi-storied of the year. It is an excellent allegory the discussion of the Edgar/Codding cement structure housing cars that could Donald T. DiFrancesco’s activities as Township At- It’s our view that there is no real reason for resi- about getting on with ones’ life: dance Road issue and the parking garage. be aesthetically acceptable in a neighbor- torney in the latter 1990s and allegations that he had dents to be overly concerned. These three develop- equals being involved in living instead The Town Council respectfully lis- hood of 90-year old colonial houses. of withdrawing from reality. So here are tened to Edgar Road residents explain These homes are the significant assets violated legal and ethics rules and been threatened ments are separate, isolated events. The events sur- the words, enjoy and use it as a philoso- of these residents who also would like to with dismissal from that post due to his lobbying of rounding Mr. DiFrancesco occurred several years how their land parcels were an important phy for living! part of their assets and retirement plans. retire one day. Is the Town Council local government officials on behalf of his family. ago and, further, there is no indication of any under- “I Hope You Dance”: At the conclusion it appeared that their unaware of the investment and hard la- The leaking to the news media of confidential handed cooperation between Mr. DiFrancesco and “I hope you never lose your sense of claims would prevail. In a peculiar ges- bor of the working people in this neigh- wonder. You get your fill to eat, but borhood? documents pertaining to Mr. DiFrancesco caused a others in the local government regarding his family’s ture of generosity, the council suggested always keep that hunger. May you never that the new street be blocked at some Mr. Mayor, your response to a request good deal of concern among township officials and affairs. Similarly, the lawsuits against the police take one single breath for granted. God point to prevent annoying school traffic for an open forum on the parking garage were certainly a factor in Mr. DiFrancesco’s decision department center around one event, not a pattern of forbid love ever leaves you empty from detracting from the enjoyment of was that people “get too emotional” and last week to pull the plug on his fledgling guberna- alleged behavior. And let’s hold off final judgment on handed. I hope you still feel small when these new homes. This would also, of repeat themselves. you stand beside the ocean. Whenever course, increase property values. I would submit that the Town Council torial campaign. And it wouldn’t be surprising if the this matter until the cases are heard in court. Like- one door closes, I hope one more opens. When the discussion turned to the owes as much respect and consideration to revelations caused township residents to wonder just wise, the embezzlement charges last week were filed Promise me that you’ll give faith a fight- “concerns” of those residents impacted the many homeowners on Dudley, Elm, ing chance. by the traffic study and parking garage a Prospect, Orchard and Lawrence as they exactly what was going on behind closed doors at the against one individual; there is no indication that And when you get the choice to sit it give to the developer of Codding Road. Municipal Building. others were involved. very different attitude prevailed. out or dance, I hope you dance. I hope Hundreds of cars every day, traffic These homeowners and residents of Two weeks ago, four African-American men filed The unwelcome news concerning the Scotch Plains you dance. lights, one-way streets and a mammoth Westfield have earned that respect. a lawsuit against the township police department, government should not be taken as a sign of wide- structure will be placed in our midst. The Dolores McDermott alleging that they were the victims of racial profiling spread problems at the Municipal Building. Both its Westfield when the car in which they were traveling was elected officials and the professional staff are hard- Roy Vagelos Had Strong Ties to Rahway Westfield Resident stopped by four white Scotch Plains police officers a working, diligent individuals with little or no con- year ago. The police department is already the target nection to the problems that have arisen in recent Where He Attended Rahway High School Questions Pricing of a reverse discrimination lawsuit filed by the four weeks. These developments were more an unfortu- Editor’s Note: While we do not dis- people would frequently “remember” At Supermarket officers against their African-American superior of- nate confluence of unrelated events than a sign of pute Roy Vagelos’ ties to Rahway, he going to Rahway High with United States The Stop & Shop Supermarket in ficer. bigger problems in the township government. once lived in Westfield with his family Senator Clifford P. Case. I happened to Westfield on Elm Street seems to have a which operated the Westfield Sweet Shop know that he went to high school in high price problem! Last week, I pur- and the Westfield Candy Kitchen. This Is Poughkeepsie, New York, and only ar- chased a bag of potatoes listed on the Westfield touched on both current and rived in Rahway with his wife and very shelf for $1.99. When the cashier rang it former Westfielders. small daughter in the fall of 1929, but up, they registered as $3.99. I brought with verbal history, it seemed rude to be the price problem to her attention and * * * * * too positive about being mistaken. (It she found the computer price to be incor- I’ve been reading your profile of Roy doesn’t happen much any more since rect. Two days later, I purchased Brawny Vagelos (This Is Westfield – April 2001), these putative classmates are now in paper towels. The shelf price was $2.98 which makes it sound as if he’s a their late nineties.) However, it is so and registered as $3.19, which was in- Westfield man. I can surely understand important for journalism to be accurate. correct. Can someone please inspect the why any town would want to claim Roy This is the beginning of recorded his- store, because the customers shouldn’t as a native son; as the profile makes tory. have to. clear, not only is he successful in every possible way, but he is one of the world’s Jane C.Weaver Norma Keats greatest guys – honorable, decent, civic- Rahway Westfield minded, responsible, charming. He is also from Rahway, a graduate of Rahway Park Middle PTA Staff Acknowledges High School, class of 1947. It is my recollection that he played in the band Staff During Teacher Appreciation Week and was class president at least one of the four years there but I could be wrong The Park Middle School PTA would family, the PTA would like to thank each about that. Four years of classes at RHS like to publicly acknowledge the entire member of the staff, our Principal, Rocco I am positive about. staff of Park Middle School, as we cel- Collucci; our Assistant Principal, Theresa Rahway High had something of a ebrate National PTA Teacher Apprecia- Elias; the teachers, the secretaries, aides, golden period around then – two or three tion Week, May 7th through May 11th. cafeteria staff and custodians for mak- years before, Jerry Kagan graduated and Park Middle School is a special place ing a real difference in our children’s went on to become “Kagan of Harvard,” where students receive attention and lives. We also thank them for fostering one of the leading authorities in child encouragement from a dedicated group the caring and concerned atmosphere psychology today, and five years later of professionals. The middle school years that makes Park a wonderful place to Carl Sagan graduated from Rahway High are very challenging and the students at spend the middle school years. and turned his face toward the stars. Park are fortunate to have this group of The Estelle, where Roy helped out his Celeste R. Rober adults to accompany them on their edu- First Vice President family and heard scientific shop talk cational journey. The staff helps to in- from Merck people as they ate, is still on Park Middle School PTA still in our children a love of learning and Scotch Plains Irving Street in Rahway, but it is now a positive attitude about themselves that called “Mr. Apple Pie.” they will carry with them throughout People do tend to have fuzzy memo- their lives. Another Letter on Page 5 ries about high school. It used to be that On behalf of every member of Park’s CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 3, 2001 Page 5 Great Fishing Derby Can Only Get Better County Freeholders Unveil Budget With Park Cleanup I admit it. I had a blast April 22 at the With First Tax Levy Hike Since ’95 Westfield Policemen’s Benevolent As- sociation (PBA) Fishing Derby. A beau- By PAUL J. PEYTON it.” Union County’s 21 municipalities ex- tiful day only completed the tableau for Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Locally, Westfield’s county tax levy cept Hillside and Kenilworth, which the true purpose of the event: strengthen ELIZABETH — For the first time in this year will be $16,076,021, the sec- will both see slight decreases. Summit relations between the Westfield police six years, Union County’s tax levy is ond highest in the county and repre- residents, who will pay on average and the community they protect. going up. senting a hike of $1,057,175 over last $2,159 in county purpose tax this year, However, I couldn’t help but feel that Last Thursday night, the Union year. Westfield property owners will will see an increase of $136 over 2000. yet another opportunity to teach an im- County Board of Chosen Freeholders pay an average of $1,553 to support Berkeley Heights homeowners will pay portant and local message about the en- introduced a $315.2 million budget. A vironment was missed. county services in 2001, an increase of $1,658 in county taxes this year, $104 You would never know from the hun- total of $159.9 million, or 51 percent, $97 over 2000. An average home in more than in 2000. dreds of children and parents that lined of the spending plan will be raised Westfield is assessed at $175,000. In addition to property taxes on the the unfenced banks of Mindowaskin Pond through property taxes – a hike of 4.8 Scotch Plains will pay a county tax revenue side of the budget, the county that it was Earth Day. And what better percent over last year. bill of $9,442,380, or $626,224 over pumped in $20.5 million of its $27 way to celebrate the clean water and Freeholder Patricia Scanlon, Fiscal last year. The owner of a home as- million surplus, $44.97 million in state beautiful surroundings of this town trea- Affairs Committee Chairwoman, said sessed at $118,000 will pay $1,170 in and federal aid and $89.8 million in sure than to help clean it up when we the budget tax levy hike this year was county taxes this year, or $60 more other county revenues. The latter in- were done? How hard is it to say, “Please due, in part, to several factors: the pull- than last year. cludes $1.9 million in revenues gener- leave the park cleaner than you found it. out last summer of state prisoners from Fanwood residents will pay a tax ated by the County Clerk’s office, Take some extra trash and throw it out.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Union County Jail, costing the levy of $2,530,776, representing a $355,600 from the Surrogate’s Office, I’m no raging environmentalist. I just READY TO SWEEP…The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the county a combined $12.5 million for $112,998 hike over the previous year. $700,000 through the Sheriff’s Office think all of us should be responsible for Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) will sponsor the “Clean Sweep” 2000 and 2001 in anticipated revenue; Fanwoodians will pay an average of and $4.9 million in interest on invest- leaving our homes, our parks, our own project this Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured at last Sunday’s a $1 million hike in costs to house $571, or $38, over 2000. The average Spring Fling festival in Westfield, left to right, are: Sherry Cronin, Executive ments and deposits. world better than we find it. county residents in state mental insti- home in the borough is assessed at On the appropriations side of the While my daughter, Caroline, and I Director of the DWC; Bernadette Houston of the DWC Board; Mayor Gregory S. McDermott and Chamber Executive Director Debbie Schmidt. tutions, and a $2.1 million increase in $82,809. budget, health and welfare represents did not catch any fish, we learned how to the cost of health insurance for county Mountainside’s tax levy will be 26.40 percent of the spending plan, bait a hook, realized we had the wrong employees. $4,417,401, an increase of $244,641. followed by 18.69 percent in general fishing tackle and spent two glorious Mrs. Scanlon noted that this year’s hours with some of the finest people Operation Clean Sweep Slated The owner of a home assessed at government, 7.89 percent for state and we’ve ever known — our neighbors. freeholder initiatives include creating $156,598 will pay $1,456, represent- federal programs and 5.61 percent in We picked up our trash and a few extra new jobs, expanding the county’s Of- ing a hike of $78 over last year. costs to maintain county roadways and cans as well, and vowed to come back For Saturday In Westfield fice of Veterans Affairs and formation County taxes are going up in all of bridges. next year with new tackle. of a new volunteer services office. Kudos to the Westfield PBA. You WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area ganizations, school groups, and church “I’m real proud of this budget,” she sponsored a wonderful event. Maybe Chamber of Commerce and Down- and temple groups are all invited to be said. “We worked a lot of hours going next year you can improve it by asking town Westfield Corporation will spon- a part of the “Clean Sweep.” over the budget.” everyone to pitch in. sor the “Clean Sweep” project in down- Landlords are invited to join the effort While the Fiscal Affairs Committee Michael Snizek town Westfield on Saturday, May 5, by cleaning up the parking areas and looked for areas to cut in the budget, • Life Insurance Westfield from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. alleyways behind their buildings. Freeholder Scanlon explained, “This Westfield Girl Scout troops and the The “Clean Sweep” program creates year’s budget was so finely prepared Art • Disability Insurance Crewel Embroidery Westfield Department of Public Works “Pride In Downtown,” a continuing theme when we received it from the Union • Long Term Care will be working with the volunteers as for the DWC and the Chamber. The County Manager’s Office, there was To be Demonstrated everyone pitches in to help clean up the program will add to the beautification almost nothing to cut.” Ammermuller • Health Insurance downtown. The “Blue Machine,” the efforts already being made by the Town County Manager Michael J. Lapolla At Cannonball House sidewalk sweeper, will be out cleaning of Westfield and the Downtown Westfield said the creation of the budget is a 908.233.0920 “long and arduous process.” “Helping People” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Historical the main sidewalk areas. Volunteers Corporation. The “Clean Sweep” pro- Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will be given gloves and garbage bags, gram increases public awareness of the Freeholder Vice Chairman Lewis has announced that the Osborn Cannon- and will be assigned to areas that need importance of cleanliness in the overall Mingo noted that Mr. Lapolla had told ball House, located at 1840 Front Street some sprucing up. appearance of the downtown. department heads that the county in Scotch Plains, will be open on Sun- Susan Brand, of Brand Travel, lo- “It’s important for everyone in wanted a budget that was “lean and cated at 107 Quimby Street, is spear- Westfield to be a part of the ‘Pride in mean.” A day, May 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Laurie Mills and her daughter, Amy, heading the “Clean Sweep” effort this Downtown’ effort to make our down- “He put out the word that this was will demonstrate and discuss the tradi- year. Participants will come to Brand town look its best,” said “Clean Sweep” not the kind of year we would splurge tional art of crewel embroidery. Docents Travel on May 5 between 9 a.m. and 1 Chairwoman Susan Brand. Groups who on anything,” said Mr. Mingo. “And to will give tours of the museum, built circa p.m. to receive their clean-up area as- would like to participate can register by our surprise it came back much better 1760. There is no admission charge. signment. Scout troops, Westfield or- calling the Chamber office at (908) 233- than what we expected. I’m sort of 3021 or the DWC at (908) 789-9444. disappointed because we couldn’t cut The Multiple Sclerosis Walk-a-thon was Sunday, April 22 in Cranford. The “ExperTeese” team captain Gail Teese recruited 20 walkers . The walkers pictured left to right are: Lesley Greco, Christine Sheehan, Isabel Lynch, Gail Teese, Alan DeRose, Jeff Jennings, Ray Lewis. 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PUBLICATION Historical Society Plans Trip Students to Teach Seniors To Staten Island Landmarks Internet Skills at Library FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- hands-on experience. There will be a WESTFIELD – The Westfield several restaurants are available. morial Library will be working with ratio of one to three seniors per stu- Historical Society will hold an all- Checks should be made out to the local Eagle Scout candidate Eric Pratt dent, depending on the number of day field trip to Staten Island on Westfield Historical Society and from Troop No. 33 to form a program people who sign up. Saturday, May 19. Included will be mailed to the society at P.O. Box 613, that will teach the Internet and basic Handouts will be given during the guided tours of the house of Alice Westfield, 07091-0613. The trip is computer skills to senior citizens in sessions on topics ranging from fre- Austen, a pioneer woman photog- limited to 49 people and no refunds Fanwood. quently-asked questions to course rapher, and the Tibet Museum, for cancellations will be made after Sessions will begin this month and summaries. Sign-up sheets are avail- where many artifacts will be exhib- 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17. will be offered on weekdays in the able at the Fanwood Library, located afternoon and evening and on Satur- at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. ited and Tibetan culture explained. The bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. day mornings. Seniors will be taught The trip will end with an after- from the west end of the Lord & by middle and high school students Caregivers to Meet noon guided tour of historic Rich- Taylor parking lot on North Av- at the library. mond Town. enue and is expected to return there Both beginner and intermediate At St. Helen’s May 7 The cost of the tour is $26 for at 4:30 p.m. For more informa- levels of instruction will be offered. WESTFIELD – A support group members and $31 for non-mem- tion, please call Bob Miller at (908) The beginner course will deal more for individuals caring for elderly or bers. Lunch is not included. A stop 233-6360 or Fontaine Gatti at (908) with basic mouse and keyboard skills, chronically ill loved ones meets on will be made at New Dorp, where 233-9709. the basics of Windows and the the first non-holiday Monday of each Miss Stephanie Ann Nesbitt and John Charles Niedzwiecki Internet browser. month at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center of Intermediate participants will learn St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church more complex Windows skills and on Lamberts Mill Road. The next Genealogical Society to Focus how to better utilize the Internet for meeting will take place on May 7. Miss Stephanie A. Nesbitt search and e-mail. These are information and sharing On Problems With Research The one-hour sessions will start sessions. For more information, with an introductory presentation, please call Marilyn Ryan at (908) To Wed John C. Niedzwiecki WESTFIELD – The Genealogical culties with general computing then the group will split up for actual 232-1867. Society of the West Fields will hold functions; with a genealogy com- Mrs. Barbara Nesbitt of Orlando, ment of their daughter, Miss its next monthly meeting on Thurs- puter program and/or the Internet, Fla. and Jerry Nesbitt of Greenville, Stephanie Ann Nesbitt, to John day, May 10, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting or in dealing with information Newcomers Club to Present S.C., have announced the engage- Charles Niedzwiecki. He is the son Room of the Westfield Memorial sources or any other genealogical- of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Library, located at 550 East Broad related area. Niedzwiecki of Bay Head, formerly Street. Members who have had similar New Member Coffee Events Briella April of Westfield. The program, entitled “Your Prob- experiences will share the solutions Miss Nesbitt is an alumna of WESTFIELD – The Newcomers Zoo and the local fire station, weekly lems, Our Solutions,” will follow a which they found. The meeting is Club of Westfield has invited women playground dates, dinner at The Car- Welcomed By West Henderson High School in round robin format. It is open to open to the public and refreshments who are interested in meeting new riage House in New York City, a yoga Hendersonville, N.C. and was anyone who has had personal diffi- will be served. people and getting more involved in class and a book group discussion of Payami Family awarded a Bachelor of Arts De- the community to one of its upcom- “The Pact” by Jodi Picoult. Reneé and Maurice Payami of Scotch gree in Business Management from ing new member coffee events. Plains have announced the birth of North Carolina State University. The two dates, both Thursdays, Petty Officer Lipke their daughter, Briella April Payami, She is the Southwest District Man- are May 17 and June 7, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at 12:11 p.m. at ager of Smucker Quality Bever- each evening. Both events will take Deployed to Mideast St. Barnabas Medical Center in age. place at a member’s home. Individu- Livingston. Mr. Niedzwiecki graduated from als interested in attending either event Aboard Harry Truman Briella weighed 7 pounds and 10 Westfield High School and from or who would like more information FANWOOD – United States Navy ounces and measured 19 inches in Marist College in Poughkeepsie, may call Jill Higgins at (908) 301- Petty Officer Third Class Brad C. length at birth. N.Y. with a Bachelor of Arts De- 0626 or Danielle Bracco at (908) Lipke, the son of Mary Ann Schram She joins her brother, Jake Tanner gree in Communications. He is 389-0949. of Troy, Pa. and Robert Lipke Payami. 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People of Faith Must Not Abandon First Baptist to Conduct Their Responsibility to Others Annual Meeting May 6 A Weekly Column From Members of the WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Martin and Norma Jean McGuire on Westfield Ministerial Association Church, located at 170 Elm Street in the Christian Education Committee, By REVEREND MONSIGNOR those who travel a major road in Westfield, will hold its Annual Meeting and Jack Alpaugh, Linn Cavaliere, WILLIAM C. HARMS Westfield? Can’t we improve our ap- on Sunday, May 6, at noon following Mary Foster and Dawn Cocco on the Many activists in religious circles pearance, if that is a goal, while provid- the Sunday morning worship service. Deacons Committee. are tired. They find themselves up ing adequate housing for those whose The meeting will feature a Pastor’s Other appointees included Atossa against so many walls and misunder- economic means require some assis- “State of the Church” address by Dr. Cicchino, Beth Hanscom, Karen standings that they would like to draw tance? Dee Dee Turlington, Senior Minis- Kaslucky, Steve Lind, Cherie Parker back, to take a rest. Special improvement districts (SID) are for downtown development. The ter, along with the election of church and Ken Wooster on the Evangelism Then again, there are young people officers and an acknowledgment of Committee; Paul Clark, Randy who announce that they have no inten- area under discussion receives no ben- tion of doing as their parents did. They efit from SID. Neighborhood Preser- committee membership. Hansen, Cal Martin and Trish Scott want to have time to live, time for vation Grants have little chance of suc- There will also be a vote on the on the Facilities and Finance Com- themselves. Thank God there are some cess in that Westfield is devoid of a distribution of the 2000 budget sur- mittee, and Bill Brown and Marilyn young men and women who do not comprehensive housing plan. plus; an update on Capital Campaign Gulotta on the Outreach Committee. subscribe wholly to the above thought. Something needs to be done, hope- plans for renovations and committee “The ministries of the church are Some of the most committed people fully by people of faith who recognize HE MADE A DIFFERENCE…Monsignor James A. Burke, left, and Larry and celebrate the dignity of their fellow reports on various programs. dependent on volunteers like these think that they may even be on the Reagan, Master of Ceremonies for the Center For Hope Hospice and Palliative The nominations for officers that giving of their time and talents to wrong road, that they ought to pray men and women, no matter what their Care Annual Charity Ball, listen to Peggy Coloney, President of the Center, as more, and leave the action to God. socio-economic condition. she makes a few remarks during the February 24 ceremony honoring Monsi- will be voted upon are as follow: Mary make a difference,” said Dr. This is a very serious state of affairs. Mark presents the image Christ has gnor Burke. Foster of Clark as Clerk; Linn Cavaliere Turlington. “They, and the dozens God gave us men and women, human- as to whom our brothers and sisters are. of Westfield as Assistant Clerk; Sandy like them in Westfield’s houses of ity, a world as a work in progress. He “Then Jesus’ mother and brothers Brown of Warren as Chairwoman of worship, make our town a more wel- gave us this world to be worked upon, arrived. They stood outside the house, the Deacons Committee, and Judy coming and responsive community.” and sent in a message, asking for him. Monsignor Burke Honored to be shaped by us. There is no way that Klein of Westfield as Chairwoman of Interested individuals are welcome religious people can retire to their tents, A crowd was sitting around Jesus, and and refuse to take on this task. they said to him, ‘Look, your mother, the Christian Education Committee. to attend Sunday’s Annual Meeting. More than any others, people of faith and your brothers, and sisters are out- At Center For Hope Ball The following individuals have For more information on the meet- are called to take on the world accord- side, and they want you.” Jesus an- MOUNTAINSIDE – Four hun- sale shop, called “The Hope been appointed to serve on various ing, please send an e-mail to the ing to their possibilities. This is the swered, “Who is my mother? Who are dred and sixty people gathered at Chest,” located at 26 Prospect committees: Nancy Hansen, Nancy church at indisputable criterion of the authentic- my brothers? Whoever does what God L’Affaire in Mountainside on Feb- Street in Westfield. [email protected] or call ity of their love for their brothers and wants him to do is my brothers, my ruary 24 to support the Center For the office at (908) 233-2278. sisters. sister, my mother.’” (Mark 3:31-35) Hope Hospice and Palliative Care To have a loving faith does not mean * * * * * and to honor Monsignor James A. that we run away from the building site Reverend Monsignor Harms was Burke, former Pastor of St. Helen’s Small Business Taxes to ask God to do our construction for appointed as Pastor of St. Helen’s Ro- Roman Catholic Church in To be Topic May 11 us. It means that we give all our energy man Catholic Church in Westfield last Westfield. to the job at hand, while asking God to September. He previously worked at Monsignor Burke was this year’s At Library Workshop work with us. Seton Hall University for 15 years in recipient of the Father Charles J. WESTFIELD – The Internal At the April 18 meeting of the local various capacities, including teaching Hudson Award, which was pre- Ministerium (the clergy of the Westfield Revenue Service and the New at the Immaculate Conception Semi- sented at the Center for Hope’s Jersey Department of Taxation and Mountainside area), a serious dis- nary School of Theology. His most re- Annual Charity Ball. The late Rev- cussion took place concerning the plight will conduct a free Small Busi- cent role was as Vice President for erend Hudson, who was a week- ness Tax Workshop on Friday, of the residents in the Cacciola area of Planning. town. end assistant at St. Helen’s Church, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Long-term residents have been dis- co-founded the center. the Westfield Memorial Library, placed to build apartment units renting Day of Prayer Service “This award is especially mean- located at 550 East Broad Street. for over $2,200 a month for a two- ingful to me because I knew and This special program will ad- bedroom unit. How does one deal with Set in Scotch Plains admired Father Hudson and shared vise new and prospective self- such activity when Westfield does not SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch many of his concerns regarding employed individuals on the op- have a comprehensive housing plan? Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Associa- the terminally ill. Both myself and portunities available for assistance Without such a plan, the only restric- tion will host its annual National Day the parishioners of St. Helen’s con- regarding their tax responsibili- tions are those imposed by zoning. As of Prayer Service on the Village Green tinue to support the work of the ties. Center For Hope Hospice and Pal- BACK TO THE PAST…Owen McWilliams, left, and Vince Parlapiano of Roselle a result, people who rent in the Cacciola adjacent to the Scotch Plains Munici- Park, dressed in Colonial-era garb, prepare to greet visitors to the Miller-Cory Small business owners will area are victims of the highest bidder pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, to- liative Care,” remarked Monsignor House Museum, located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. On Sunday, May learn about business tax benefits, on the property in which they live. The night, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. Burke. 6, the museum will feature a program on Spring Baskets between 2 and 5 p.m. tax obligations, record keeping absent landlord is looking for a signifi- In the event of inclement weather, “Monsignor Burke shared his and employment taxes. cant dollar, and he is getting it. the service will be held in the Scotch church, his people and his priest- Business owners, self-em- All of a sudden proximity to the Plains Baptist Church, located at 333 hood with Father Hudson,” said Miller-Cory to Spotlight ployed individuals and potential track is attractive. There is little, if any, Park Avenue. Peggy Coloney, President of the entrepreneurs are welcome to at- vacant land; developers come in, see During the service, local clergy and center, which she co-founded with tend. For more information, please an opportunity, and buy. What happens community leaders will lead the gath- Reverend Hudson. May Baskets on Sunday to the renting resident? What about a visit the library or call (908) 789- ering in prayer and scripture readings. “He welcomed the Center For WESTFIELD – The making of May Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. All are 4090. family who, in many cases, has been in Special music will be provided by the Hope at all times and encouraged Baskets will be presented by Patricia invited to attend and browse. town for many years? Profit, conve- and supported our work in caring D’Angelo of Westfield at the Miller- nience, perhaps greed, become the op- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Gospel Choir, under the direction of for the sick and suffering. He is a Cory House Museum this Sunday, erating principle. highly compassionate priest and, What happens to the displaced fam- Kelvin Brooks. May 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. ily? Have we, as a town, come up with Attendees are advised to bring lawn like Father Hudson, he made a Children visiting the museum, lo- any plan of action? Or are we only chairs for the service. For more infor- difference,” she added. cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in concerned with appearance to impress mation, please call (908) 322-6710. Founded in 1983, the Center For Westfield, will have an opportunity to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care construct their own May Baskets. has served more than 8,000 termi- Sherry Lange of Cranford and Arlene nally ill patients “by providing Kendall of Plainfield will prepare sea- them with an opportunity to dis- sonal foods over the open hearth in the cover and embrace the gift of life Frazee Building, using authentic cook- as they journey through loss,” said ing techniques and recipes. Taste treats center spokeswoman Diane prepared by the cooks will be available Coloney. for visitors to sample. In addition to caring for hospice Tours of the historic farmhouse will patients, the center has expanded be conducted by costumed docents who its programs over the years to help will answer questions about early New those who are aging, ill or have Jersey farm life. The last tour will be- other disabilities. gin at 4 p.m. A variety of educational materials, In 1997, the Coloney-Hudson reproductions and handicrafts, in- Day Care Center was opened in cluding cookbooks and recipes, are Linden, where functionally im- offered in the museum’s gift shop. paired adults are offered an indi- Admission to the museum is $2 for vidualized plan of therapeutic ac- adults and 50 cents for students. Children tivities and services designed to age 6 and under will be admitted for free. enhance their abilities and foster For information about the museum independence. and its calendar of events, please call In 1998, a senior outreach pro- the museum office at (908) 232-1776, gram was developed. The Center Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. For Hope now serves 19 senior and noon. The museum will be closed housing units throughout Union for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13. County and one in Hudson County. On Saturday, May 19, the museum HAPPY BIRTHDAY…Clemente DiNizio, seated, a resident of Runnells Spe- The outreach program assists the will hold its Annual Aunt Carrie’s Attic cialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights, celebrated his 101st housing unit staff in providing in- birthday on March 29 at the facility. Pictured with him, left to right, are: Mr. formational and educational ser- DiNizio’s daughter, Elena DiFiore, and niece, Antonette Perrucci, both of vices to keep residents physically Scotch Plains, and Patricia Scott of Union, Director of the Runnells Activities Therapy Department. A native of Italy, Mr. DiNizio moved to Scotch Plains in and socially stimulated. 1955 and became a mason. He has two children, five grandchildren and nine On April 1, the Center For Hope great-grandchildren. and Palliative Care opened a re- Temple Sisterhood Sets Book-Author Luncheon Good News WESTFIELD – The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield will “The Lord is my light and my hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon on Wednesday, May 16, salvation; Whom shall I fear? at 12:30 p.m. at the temple. the Lord is the strength of my life; Donald Friedman, author of the the Lord is the strength of my life; award-winning novel “The Hand be- of whom shall I be afraid?” fore the Eye,” will discuss some of his research into an 18th century Hassidic teaching and how it relates to the mod- Psalm 27:1 The Gospel ern experiences of a contemporary man. There is no admission charge for Sisterhood members. Guests are welcome at $15 per person. Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 East ARE YOU Broad Street. For further information or to re- spond, please call Shirley Cowman IGNORING A at (732) 382-7831. WARNING JCC Announces Trip To Israel Day Parade SIGN? SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Snoring may be SNORING Community Center (JCC) of Central a symptom of sleep New Jersey is organizing a bus trip to apnea, a potentially life- the Salute to Israel Day Parade in threatening sleep disorder New York City on Sunday, May 20. linked to high blood pressure, The buses to the parade will leave stroke and heart attack. If you the Wilf Jewish Community Cam- think you or someone you love may pus, located at 1391 Martine Avenue be at risk, call for an appointment today. in Scotch Plains at 8:45 a.m. and Diagnosis and treatment of leave from New York at 3 p.m. Grand- pediatric sleep disorders also available. stand seating is available. Registration is required by Call 973-971- 4567 • Sleep Disorder Center Wednesday, May 16, at the JCC re- Accredited by American Sleep Disorder Association ception desk. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, please call Richard Morristown Memorial Hospital Corman at (908) 889-8800, exten- ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM sion no. 202. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Magnolia Britton, 76, NJ Bell Operator Col. Lawrence H. Bryant (Ret.), 76; Later Had Her Own Catering Business – Obituaries– Developed Programs at Fort Dix Magnolia Brown Britton, 76, of She was predeceased by her hus- Colonel Lawrence H. Bryant (Re- National Guard units. Westfield died on Saturday, April 21, band, Peter N. Britton, Sr., in 1987; tired), 76, of Westfield died on Mon- During the 1980s, while a senior at Overlook Hospital in Summit. a son, George Britton, in 1986, and George H. Wiech, 81, Former Chemist; day, April 30, at Overlook Hospital planner of office and policy in the Born in Plainfield, she had lived in her stepson, Peter N. Britton, Jr., in in Summit. New Jersey Department of Defense, Scotch Plains for many years prior to 2000. Founding Member of Local Church Born in Placerville, Calif., he he helped develop the present Train- moving to Westfield 30 years ago. Surviving are a son, Courtney was a resident of Westfield since ing and Training Technology Battle Mrs. Britton had been a telephone Britton of Westfield; two grandchil- George H. Wiech, 81, of ance Company in Millburn and 1962. Lab at Fort Dix. He retired on Febru- operator with New Jersey Bell Tele- dren and three great-grandchildren. Mountainside died on Monday, April Morristown from 1974 until his re- Colonel Bryant’s military career ary 28 after 10 years at his last job as phone in Plainfield and Westfield for A funeral service was held on 23, at home. tirement in 1985. began right after high school, when a civilian Concept Planner with the 20 years and later operated her own Thursday, April 26, at the Bethel Born in Lowell, Mass., he had Prior to that, he had been a chemist he served as a Sergeant in the 4th Force Projection Directorate at Fort catering business. Baptist Church in Westfield. Inter- lived in Bloomfield and Cambridge, with the Celanese Corporation and Armored Group in the Pacific The- Dix. ment took place at Hillside Cem- Mass., before moving to Tenneco Corporation, both of New ater. After the war, he joined the New Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Robert A. Bronson, 41 etery in Scotch Plains. Mountainside 44 years ago. York City. Jersey National Guard, serving with Helen Donnell Bryant; two sons, Robert Anthony Charles Bronson, Arrangements were handled by Mr. Wiech had been an insurance He received a Bachelor of Science the Reconnaissance Battalion sta- Laurens Patrick Bryant of Brown’s Funeral Home in Plainfield. tioned in Westfield. Warrenville, Ill. and Lieutenant Colo- 41, of Federal Way, Wash., died on May 3, 2001 salesman with the Prudential Insur- Degree in Chemical Engineering Thursday, April 5, at home. from Harvard University in 1942. The colonel’s National Guard ca- nel Thomas Henry Bryant of Madi- Born in New Brunswick, he had Mr. Wiech had been President of reer spanned 34 years, during which son, Ala., and three granddaughters. lived in Westfield for several years Joseph Visceglia, 98, Retired Owner the Polish University Club of New he commanded three cavalry troops, Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and in Plainfield for 29 years before Jersey and the Active Retirees, both two combat arms battalions and and from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, moving to Federal Way 10 years ago. Of Moving and Storage Business of Mountainside. served as a battalion, brigade and May 3, at the Dooley Colonial Home, Mr. Bronson had been employed state level training officer. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Joseph B. Visceglia, 98, of Easton, Surviving are two daughters, Mary He additionally volunteered with Commissioned a Lieutenant on Services will take place at 10 a.m. with the Oliver Brown Trucking the Mountainside Recreation Com- Company in Plainfield for eight years Md., died on Saturday, April 21, at D. Adler and Carol McLaughlin; a June 20, 1950, the last cavalry of- tomorrow, Friday, May 4, at the fu- William Hill Manor in Easton. son, Joseph J. Visceglia; two broth- mission and with the United Way, ficer commissioned by the State of neral home. and was a self-employed auto me- also in Mountainside. chanic in Federal Way. Born in Acquaviva della Fonti, ers, Vincent Visceglia and Frank New Jersey, he retired with the rank In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- He was predeceased by his father, Italy, he had lived in Teaneck, in Visceglia; 13 grandchildren and five He was a founding member of Our of full colonel. tions may be made to the Westfield George Bronson. Mountainside and in Mantoloking great-grandchildren. Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic As the Guard’s state training of- Volunteer Rescue Squad, 335 Surviving are his mother, Mary before relocating to Easton. Services were held under the di- Church in Mountainside, where he ficer during the early 1970s, he Watterson Street, P.O. Box 356, Bronson of Plainfield; a daughter, Mr. Visceglia had owned a moving rection of the Fellows, Helfenbein was Past President of the Holy Name worked to expand the use of Fort Dix Westfield, 07091. Marie Crawford Bronson of and storage business in Manhattan and Newnam Funeral Home in Society and the Pastoral Council, as as a weekend training enclave for May 3, 2001 before retiring. Easton. well as a lector, Eucharistic minister Somerville; seven brothers, Lester May 3, 2001 Davis of Fort Dix, Saleem “David” and choir member. Dennis J. James, Sr., Was Employed Ali and Ronald Bronson, both of Alexander Gorski, 89, F&AM Leader; Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Plainfield; Donald Bronson of New Josephine Gawarecki Wiech; a son, By Housing Authority of Plainfield Brunswick, Rayfield Ali of Ports- Gregory Wiech of Andover, Mass.; mouth, Va., Cassius Ali of Green Had Long Career With Fidelity Union three daughters, Nancy Robbins of Dennis J. James, Sr., 77, of April 30, at the Judkins Colonial Brook and Carlton Andre Bronson of Alexander C. Gorski, 89, of Corbo of Somerset; a sister, Eleanor San Francisco, Paula Wiech of Plainfield died on Friday, April 27, at Home in Plainfield, which handled Seattle, Wash., and a sister, Lori Ann Westfield died on Wednesday, April Ryan of Scotch Plains; three grand- Enumclaw, Wash., and Elizabeth Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- the arrangements. Bronson of Plainfield. 25, in Rahway Hospital. children and two great-grandchil- Kolts of Scotch Plains, and five grand- ter in Plainfield. May 3, 2001 Services were held on Friday, April Born and raised in Newark, he was dren. children. Born in Hertford, N.C., he lived in Florence M. Zotti, 80 27, at the Trinity Missionary Baptist a member of the first graduating Funeral services were held on The funeral was held on Saturday, Plainfield for 50 years. Church in Plainfield. class of Westside High School in Monday, April 30, in the McCriskin Florence M. Di Donato Zotti, 80, April 28, from the Higgins and Mr. James was employed by the Arrangements were under the di- Newark, in 1927. He had also lived Home for Funerals in South Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in of Summit died on Saturday, April rection of Brown’s Funeral Home in in Irvington and Maplewood before Plainfield. Interment followed at Housing Authority for the City of 28, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Westfield, followed by a Mass at Our Plainfield for many years. He was a Plainfield. settling in Westfield in 1985. Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery Lady of Lourdes Church. Born and raised in Scotch Plains, May 3, 2001 Mr. Gorski had been employed in Union. self-employed carpenter for 10 years she relocated to Summit 61 years by Fidelity Union Trust Company, Memorial contributions may be Memorial contributions may be and also worked as a grinder for 20 ago. James Raymond, Sr. now known as First Union, in the made to the Masonic Home, 902 made to the Center For Hope Hos- years at R & Hoe Company in Mrs. Zotti had been a cafeteria pice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, James Raymond, Sr., 94, of Ironbound section of Newark for Jacksonville Road, Burlington, Dunellen. worker with the Celanese Corpora- Maplewood died on Monday, April 48 years before retiring 24 years 08016. 07036. tion in Summit for 25 years before May 3, 2001 He was an active member of the 23, at home. ago. May 3, 2001 retiring 30 years ago. Born in Lebanon, he came to New- Nation of Islam Mohammad’s He began his career with the com- Mosque 80 in Plainfield. She was predeceased by her hus- ark in 1920 and had also lived in pany in Newark and later worked in John F. O’Keefe, 82, Letter Carrier; band, Robert P. Zotti, Sr. Mountainside and Union before re- East Orange before becoming the He was predeceased by his wife, Surviving are two sons, Frank Zotti locating to Maplewood five years branch manager in Newark’s Army Veteran Received Bronze Star Mildred James, and by three broth- of Somerset and Robert P. Zotti, Jr. ers, Thomas James, Jr., Rosco James ago. Ironbound section. John F. O’Keefe, 82, of Point Pleas- Charles O’Keefe, both of South of Summit; a daughter, Donna Adams Mr. Raymond had been employed He was a 32nd Degree member, ant died on Thursday, April 26, in the Plainfield; two stepsons, Robert and Murray James. of Summit; a sister, Julia Cantillo of in the housekeeping department of Past Master and Treasurer of the Medical Center of Ocean County in Carone of Point Pleasant and David Surviving are his mother, Eula Scotch Plains; seven grandchildren Bambergers department store in Franklin-Century Lodge No. 10 of Brick. Randall Carone of Lambertville; a Cross James of Elizabeth City, N.C.; and six great-grandchildren. Newark for 35 years and retired as the Free and Accepted Masons of Born in Newark, he had lived in stepdaughter, Laura McGinnis of two sons, Dennis J. James, Jr. of A Mass was offered on Tuesday, the supervisor in 1971. South Orange, now merged with At- Westfield and South Plainfield be- Brick, and 22 grandchildren. Plainfield and Dr. Milton L. James of May 1, in St. Teresa of Avila Roman He was predeceased by his wife, las Pythagoras Lodge No. 10 in fore moving to Point Pleasant 20 A Mass was offered on Monday, Catholic Church in Summit, follow- Hasna Nader Raymond. Scotch Plains; four sisters, Jenny V. Westfield. years ago. April 30, in St. Martha’s Roman Freshwaters and Eula Etheridge, both ing the funeral from Paul Ippolito Surviving are two sons, Joseph Mr. Gorski was the past patron of Mr. O’Keefe had been a letter car- Catholic Church in Point Pleasant. Summit Memorial in Summit. Inter- Raymond and James Raymond; three the Livingston chapter of the Order of Elizabeth City, N.C.; Doris Greene ment took place at St. Teresa’s Cem- rier for the United States Postal Ser- Interment was private. of Hertford, N.C. and Hazel Leggette daughters, Helen Buttros, Dolores of the Eastern Star, formerly known vice in Plainfield for 32 years before Arrangements were handled by the etery. of Raleigh, N.C.; four brothers, L.J. May 3, 2001 Lawrence and Joanne Janish; 17 as Mizpah, and a member of the retiring in 1979. O’Brien Funeral Home in Brick. grandchildren and 16 great-grand- Newark Ironbound Rotary Club for He served as a Master Sergeant Memorial contributions may be James and Gaither James, both of children. many years, where he also held the with the United States Army in the made to the Veterans Committee at Hertford; Johnny James of Elizabeth Bernard Larner, 78 A Mass was offered on Wednes- office of Treasurer. Philippines during World War II and the Elks, 820 Arnold Avenue, Point City and Paul James of Plainfield; Bernard Larner, 78, of Morristown day, April 25, in Our Lady of Sor- He was predeceased by his wife of received the Bronze Star. Pleasant Beach 08742. three grandchildren and three great- rows Roman Catholic Church in died on Friday, April 27, in 61 years, Margaret Birdsall Gorski, Mr. O’Keefe was a member of the May 3, 2001 grandchildren. Morristown Memorial Hospital in South Orange, following the funeral on March 2, 1998. Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks Janaazah took place on Monday, Morristown. from the Joseph W. Preston Funeral Surviving are two daughters, Carol Lodge, both in Point Pleasant. He was Christine Nieves, 38 Home in South Orange. Born in Newark, he had lived in Ann Loftus of Westfield and Joan honored by the lodge as veterans’ Christine Nieves, 38, of North May 3, 2001 Scotch Plains before relocating to chairman for eight years and was Plainfield died on Tuesday, April Anna R. Osiecki, 92 named Elk of the Year in 1988. Morristown 30 years ago. 24, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Anna R. Jurczyk Osiecki, 92, of Mr. Larner was President of the He was predeceased by his wife, Scotch Plains died on Thursday, April We appreciate cal Center in Plainfield. Larner International Import Export Dorothy O’Keefe, in 1980 and by a She was born in Plainfield. 26, in Haven Hospice at Muhlenberg brother, Michael O’Keefe. Company in Morristown. Mrs. Nieves was employed by the Regional Medical Center in our neighbors Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Plainfield. He served on the Board of Direc- Miriam O’Keefe; a daughter, Chris- North Plainfield Board of Educa- tors of the New Philharmonic and tion for four years as an administra- Born in Newark, she lived in Scotch Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also do our tine Burgoyne of Glen Gardner; six Plains since 1953. was a volunteer with the Neighbor- best to be good neighbors. sons, Mark O’Keefe of Brick, John tion assistant. She was predeceased by her hus- hood House in Morristown. As established members of the Westfield business community, we O’Keefe of Edison, Bryan O’Keefe She graduated from Scotch Plains- band, Sidney Osiecki. Surviving are his wife, Frances understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! of North Brunswick, Donald O’Keefe Fanwood High School and the Drake Surviving are two sons, Edward of Randolph, Peter O’Keefe and Larner; a daughter, Linda Larner; a We've built our reputation on this trust. School of Business and was attend- Osiecki and Sidney Osiecki; four son, Elliot Larner; a brother, Dr. For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice and ing Somerset County Vo-Tech for grandchildren and three great-grand- Joseph Larner; a sister, Harriet children. caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most by Gerardo Mauriz, 89 cosmetology. Rosenthal, and three grandchildren. listening and providing choices. Services were held on Monday, Gerardo Mauriz, 89, of Spring- Surviving are her husband, Will- Services were held on Sunday, We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can also iam Nieves; two daughters, Briana April 30, in the Rossi Funeral Home field died on Wednesday, April 25, in in Scotch Plains. Interment was at April 29, in Menorah Chapels at talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the minds of Overlook Hospital in Summit. W. Nieves and Lori Ann Nieves, Millburn in Union. others. Please call us or stop by. both of North Plainfield; a son, St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. Born in Havana, Cuba, he came to Memorial donations may be made May 3, 2001 the United States in 1960, settling in Nicholas W. Nieves of North to Haven Hospice, in care of JFK Miami, Fla. He later relocated to Plainfield; her mother, Pat Gonzalez Medical Center, Foundation, 65 Mountainside and then to Spring- of Plainfield; her father, Robert James Street, Edison 08818. Emma Serino, 95 field. Gonzalez of Massachusetts; two sis- May 3, 2001 Emma Eydam Serino, 95, of UNERAL Mr. Mauriz had been Vice Presi- ters, Tressy Peterson of Pennsylva- Westfield died on Friday, April 20, at DIRECTORS dent of All Trans International in nia and Tonja Henderson of New- the Cranford Health and Extended Wayne, where he worked for 12 years Care Center in Cranford. – Since 1897 – ark; two brothers, Derrick Gonzalez Sabina Baber, 92 before retiring in 1984. Sabina Madi Baber, 92, of Born in North Bergen, she had He had previously been a manager of Scotch Plains and Craig Gonzalez lived in Union City and in Jersey of Plainfield; her grandmother, Ruth Mountainside died on Wednesday, with Trans American Transport in April 25, in Union Hospital. City before moving to Westfield in •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Gonzalez of Massachusetts, and her • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP Staten Island and also worked for Born in Nurnberg, Germany, she July of 1989. Sea-Land Service in Port Elizabeth. grandfather, the Reverend Willie lived in Mountainside since 1935. Mrs. Serino had worked for AT&T Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Surviving are his wife, Dolores Fowler of Scotch Plains. Mrs. Baber was a member of the before her marriage. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 Palmer Mauriz; a son, Gerardo G. Services were held on Monday, Senior Citizens Club of She was an associate member of CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Mauriz; a daughter, Dolores M. April 30, in the Rose of Sharon Mountainside. the First Reformed Church in Union Pirnik; two brothers, Carlos Mauriz Community Church in Plainfield. Surviving are two sons, Werner City. and Roberto Mauriz; a sister, Sara Family Owned and Operated Arrangements were under the di- Baber and Gordon Baber of She was predeceased by her hus- Mauriz, and four grandchildren. rection of the Plinton Curry Funeral Mountainside. band of 54 years, Joseph Serino, in A memorial Mass was held on Graveside services were held on 1981. Saturday, April 28, in St. James Ro- Home in Westfield. May 3, 2001 Friday, April 27, in Graceland Me- Surviving are a daughter, Joan man Catholic Church in Springfield. morial Park in Kenilworth. Villane of Westfield, and two grand- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Arrangements were under the di- Arrangements were handled by children. rection of Smith and Smith (Subur- the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake A memorial service will be held in ban) in Springfield. www.goleader.com! July. May 3, 2001 Funeral Home in Westfield. Caring & Courteous Service to the May 3, 2001 May 3, 2001 Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 MASTER MEMORIALS Westfield 1171 E. Broad St. 556 Westfield Westfield, NJ Avenue 233-2350 233-0255 John L. Dooley Manager

DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE MONUMENTS MARKERS Cranford 218 North Avenue MAUSOLEUMS 276-0255 LETTERED • CLEANED Charles V. Dooley Manager Bruce Bauer, Prop. (Established 1938) ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East 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, May 3, 2001 Page 9 Mother’s Day Plant Sale Slated Concepts & Thought THE STUDENT VIEW At Franklin School The weekly column written by local high school students WESTFIELD — Franklin El- ementary School in Westfield will Third Marking Period Honor Roll conduct its annual Mother’s Day Movie Theaters’ High Ticket Prices Can Plant Sale on Friday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 700 Prospect Students Posted at Edison Intermediate Hit Teenagers’ Wallets Pretty Hard Street. The event will be held rain WESTFIELD – Cheryl O’Brien, Prin- Julia Korn Joseph Tressitt Kevin Jean-Louis Jessica Stromer By JAMIE DOUGHER who have limited funds available to spend or shine. cipal of Edison Intermediate School in Edward Langer Jason Waks Kate Judd David Torres Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times $8.75 every time we want to go see a An assortment of flowers and Westfield has announced the names of Matthew Leonard Harrison Waldman Bryan Kahn Justin Tullo Lately, I have been appalled at the movie. Teenagers today don’t have the students placed on the Distinguished Joseph Linares Jonathan Weintraub Lauren Kelley Alec Wasserman herbs will be available in pots, flats, Brian Kender Elizabeth Werner rising cost of movie tickets. This is a money available to afford expensive hanging baskets and special Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll for Charles Woehr Michael Zahler problem for teenagers such as myself, movie prices. The jobs and minimum the third marking period of the 2000- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL wage salaries offered to teens can’t pos- Mother’s Day planters. Prices are 2001 academic year. kept to a minimum in order to al- SEVENTH GRADE sibly accommodate trips to the movies a DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL 40 STUDENTS few times a month. low children to purchase small SIXTH GRADE David Ackerman Alexander Kao Teens are forced to make “date night” items as a gift. 60 STUDENTS Katharine Anderson Matthew Leong a Blockbuster night, or to turn to other The fundraiser, which is spon- Randi Ackerman Nathan Margolin Kevin Block Rachel Leopold Claire Albanese Erin McCarthy Jonathan Chananie Meng-Jie Li less wholesome activities for fun. sored by the Parent Teacher Orga- Amy Altszuler Georgia Mierswa Raymond Chen Jessica Lipschutz Not only is it an obstacle teens have to nization, is open to the public. All Derek Anderson Katherine Morgan Samantha Coulson Kari Lobrutto face, but also adults, who are finding it Kaitlyn Anness Carolyn Mulvey Sarah Degel Rachael Louie impossible to take the whole family out plants are supplied by Terrill Road Amy Behr Caitlin Murphy Christine DeSerio Samantha Mooney Matthew Bogen Jeffrey Mysel to a movie. After paying for the tickets Country Market. Volunteers will Monica Doss Jessica Moskowitz and allowing your kids to pick whatever be available to help shoppers with Joshua Bornstein Jarret Petrillo Alissa Eisenberg Jillian Olsen Emily Bregman Justin Petrillo Lindsay Elbaum Gianna Pafumi snack they want, going out to the movies their purchases. Beth Budnick Nicolas Picard Allison Fleder Kara Petersen for a family of four, two children and two Meg Buttrick Shanna Quackenbush Lucy Fromtling Annie Peyton adults, comes close to being a $50 event. Anthony Blasi to Attend Christina Chen Daniella Regencia Sarah Gerber Jason Rea Imagine if your kids wanted to bring Kathryn Cronen Jessica Riegel Sarah Godfrey Caitlin Reinert friends! Fairleigh Dickinson Jennifer Danielsson Daniel Shorrock Andrea Gordon David Weinstein Nicole DiBenedetto Allison Simon Kaitlin Gorman Lauren Weinstein I commend theaters such as the Rialto FANWOOD – Fairleigh Kristen Dilzell Hope Skibitsky Jessica Graham Jacqueline Wendel for offering Tuesday bargain nights, but Dickinson University in Teaneck Elizabeth Falzon Jenna Skoller Alexander Hodara Jennifer Zhu teens can’t regularly go to the movies on Lauren Finestein Arielle Smelkinson Benjamin Holt Samantha Zucker school nights. I understand, however, has reported that Fanwood resident Kaitlin Fleck Satya Tagat Anthony L. Blasi will attend the Jason Frost Julie Tiedrich HONOR ROLL that the theater would be losing too much money to charge lower ticket prices on university’s Teaneck-Hackensack Kelly Gelber William Uhr SEVENTH GRADE Lindsay Goldberg Ted Vincett 81 STUDENTS the weekends. The inflating costs are not campus this fall. Marissa Goldner Josh Wasserman Casey Ackermann Kristopher Kagan the fault of the Rialto and other theaters, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sean Hager Kathryn Werner Charles Barber David Kaplow because theaters take in only a small Ying He Carlee Ayn Wisler Erin Beck Lindsay Kleiman Blasi of Fanwood, Anthony plans to Jonathan Helfand George Xing percentage of ticket sales. They make the Norite Bercovicz Thomas Layton bulk of their profits from concessions, major in accounting. Ilana Kaplan Tiffany Yang Kurt Bieber Stephanie Lederman Anthony will graduate Scotch Valerie Keil Caroline Yost Maurice Blackmon Hanna Lee which leads to jacked-up prices at the James Kelly Chloe Zeitounian concessions counter. They are also forced Plains-Fanwood High School in George Braun Andrew Lent Neha Limaye Elizabeth Zoidis Kristy Britt Erin Mack to cut costs with employee salaries. June. HONOR ROLL Nicholas Brownstone Michael Manders TALENTED PARENTS…Parents of students in Karen Geddis’ first grade at A suggestion that more theaters should Kirsta Burslem Kayla McDermott Washington Elementary School in Westfield have recently been sharing their heed is to charge ticket rates for teenagers. SIXTH GRADE Bryan Callahan Kaitlin McGovern 91 STUDENTS talents and hobbies. Mrs. Geddis had piloted this parent volunteer program in To receive a discount, teenagers could Former NY Giant Michelle Catenacci Chelsea Mendoza her classroom with the premise that not all children learn the same way. Her Ross Abramowitz Alyssa Lund Andrew Chaves Kimberly Milan show their school IDs, proving that they To Speak on Cancer Erica Ammermuller Lane Maloney Janice Colbert Jessica Minsky goal was that by varying the instructors and subject matter, students could are in high school. Theater managers who Philip Anton Mary Anna McCabe Christina Collucci Lauren Mitchell learn and motivate in new ways. This year, parents have shared their expertise decide to institute student rates obviously Anthony Arnold Kevin McDermott Alexandra Cortese Stephen Morrison in French, Italian, anatomy and guitar playing. Water safety and storytelling At SP-F High School Jillian Aronson Maria McDermott have a realistic view of the amount of Arielle Dance Victor Nolasco will be featured topics in upcoming events. Pictured, above, students in Mrs. money it takes to go to the movies today, SCOTCH PLAINS – On Tues- John Attanasio James McManus Patrick Daurio Daniel Noonan Geddis’ class listen to parent Matt Felix as he fine tunes his guitar. and they are sympathetic to the cause. day, May 15, Karl Nelson, former Victoria Attanasio Daniel Melillo Rebecca DeFazio Max Pastuzyn Brian Bayne Harrison Mercado Matthew DeSorbo Steven Pazdro By doing this, they also hope to solicit New York Giant, will speak to Steven Bigelow Erin Moran Michael Diaz Christopher Pinheiro more business from teenagers. Teens have faculty and students of Scotch Thomas Bonard Jessica Moran Sarah Dobson Jessica Porter Montessori School Education Mark Boyd Keith Moran a lot of influence among their peers, and David Dunn Joseph Pregenzer if word got out about cheaper movie Plains-Fanwood High School at 3 Philip Buonocore Stephanie Musat Matthew Early Alexandra Psyhojos p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room Brian Checchio Natalie Narotzky Laura Fernandez Andrew Ratner Is ‘Family Affair’ for Retiring prices, that theater would surely procure Justin Chu Rachel Newberg Kristen Fortino Kathryne Read more business. The Clearview Edison to galvanize the Student Move- Brian Corea Kevin O’Rourke ment Against Cancer (SMAC) Harrison Fox Ameer Rogers Cinemas on Oak Tree Road is one of the Tracy Dalton Ojus Patil Thomas Fringer Sara Rotella Westfield Director Maravetz theaters that administers this policy. group. Amanda Diaz Cara Paulan Jesse Garfinkel Steven Royston Movie prices in our little suburban Mr. Nelson was a starting offen- Casey El Koury Sarah Pecker Joshua Gerckens Kristen Ryan Felicia Erlich Joseph Penczak Kyle Gillyard David Schaffer By MARYLOU MORANO positive changes to Montessori educa- area are quickly turning into the $10 sive lineman for the 1986 Super Rachael Feeney Elena Pereira Jeffrey Goldstein Andrew Skibitsky Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion, Mrs. Maravetz explained. “Over people pay to see a movie in New York Bowl Champion New York Giants Marley Frankel Tara Picaro Ben Harel Rachel Smith WESTFIELD — Over the last 25 the years we have had to expand from a City. I recommend staying away from Kylie Fraser James Ponce Talisah Harrison Christina Sofka years, in one way or another, the half day of classes to a full day to Loews Theaters and trying to attend the and was also afflicted with cancer. Joshua Friedman Michael Porch Jessica Heo Sarah St. Lifer Mr. Nelson will remain after his Kelly Furlong Adric Quackenbush Maravetz family of Westfield has been accommodate the numbers of parents Rialto or the Cranford Theatre on a Tues- Brent Hewitt Ryan Torcicollo day. It’s also definitely worth it to take a presentation to sign footballs and Erin Gabriel Blair Rolnick Eric Hewitt Alan Tso involved with the Christopher Acad- working outside the home,” she said. Jana Goldfarb Nathaniel Roquet Meaghan Higgins Thaddeus Walsh emy Montessori Schools. “Also, our young students are ex- trip out to Clearview Woodbridge Cin- bring copies of his book, “Life on Andrew Goldman George Russo Jillian Hobson Colin Willard While two of her children attended posed to much more now than in the emas near the Woodbridge Mall, where the Line.” Gregory Greifeld Arrend Santiago Erik Jacobsen Anton Yudin the Christopher Academy in Westfield, past,” she continued, explaining that you can see a movie for $4.75, although Alyson Rose Guerriero Melanie Schor Julie Ann Zenarosa Mr. Nelson’s visit has been made Meredith Hanley Catherine Schultz Cathy Maravetz became a parent helper. current students are well-traveled and the movie may have been in theaters for possible by Terrence Gallagher, a Kelly Ann Hausseguy Laura Schwab DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Then Mrs. Maravetz, a former college computer literate as young as four- and some time. parent of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Timothy Horan John Thomas Sheehan EIGHTH GRADE chemistry professor at Terbo College in five-years-old. However, the price of two adult tick- Timothy Hou Hui-Fang Shih ets, a large popcorn, and a large soda High School pupil Shannon 36 STUDENTS La Crosse, Wisc., undertook the While every classroom at the Chris- Maureen Hughes Jesse Solomon Diana Arellano Suzanne Merkelson Montessori training and became a part topher Academy in Westfield has a com- (with free refills!) is less that the price of Gallagher. Christine Isabella Caroline Steller Jeffrey Bayne Sarah Myers time teacher at the Westfield school. puter, they are used to supplement les- tickets alone at one of the larger, chain Timothy Jacob Jack Sternal Evan Bilheimer Tara O’Donohue Moving to the Scotch Plains’ Chris- movie theaters, and that’s an offer I can’t Gerald Jakubovic Jacob Stevens-Haas Gene Chen Adrienne O’Rourke sons. “The Montessori educational ex- topher Academy, she spent a year as perience is geared towards hands-on refuse. Please Send Education News Gillian Kape Laura Straus Thomas Del Duca Brian Oxman Melanie Kaufohold Virginia Stroup Amanda Dickson Giovanna Palatucci Director there. In the late 1990’s, Mrs. learning. Three, four and five-year-olds to: [email protected] Meredith Kender Suzanne Toriello Leah DiMatteo Jeffrey Pazdro Maravetz returned to the Westfield learn by doing. A Montessori education Mother’s Day Teas Set Mark Doss Sarah Perch school as Director. Now, Mrs. Maravetz’ zero’s in on a child’s need to interact Stephen Kielar Douglas Townsend Katherine Fahrenthold Matthew Perrelli Michael Fantini Perry Sacks two grandchildren are students at the with the environment”, Mrs. Maravetz At Christopher Academy Megan Fowler Rebecca Schulman Christopher Academy in Scotch Plains. explained. WESTFIELD – The children of The Lauren Gelmetti Kirsten Selert This June, after 25 years with the Montessori education, designed by Christopher Academy, Westfield and Deanna Goldner Sasha Sharif Christopher Montessori Academy, 10 Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years Scotch Plains campuses, will celebrate Camille Hausheer Monica Sull of those years as Director of the ago, combines the education of a child Mother’s Day by preparing a special Edward Kerins John Velasco Westfield school, Mrs. Maravetz will John Kerr Lauren Winchester with specific development needs. morning and afternoon tea for mothers. Colleen Kirk Lorena Zamarelli be stepping down. As Director, Mrs. Maravetz super- The invitations, cards, table set- Rebecca Korn Lisa Zhang “I don’t wish to think of my leaving vised a staff of 12 teachers. Elsie Powell, tings and a snack will be prepared by as retiring,” said Mrs. Maravetz in an a teacher at Scotch Plains’ Montessori HONOR ROLL interview with the The Westfield Leader school for nine years will take over as the children. Tea is served in china EIGHTH GRADE and The Times of Scotch Plains- tea cups while the children and their 53 STUDENTS Director in September. Fanwood. “I prefer to think of it as Mrs. Maravetz plans to use her new mothers visit together. Amy Bernstein Valerie Kerr The Mother’s Day Tea will take in Rebecca Cass Philip Kim changing course.” found time to continue to help others. Katie Cole-Kelly Matthew Kukis The last 25 years have brought many She is currently a volunteer at the St. Westfield on Wednesday, May 9, at Ashley Current Steven Lynes Joseph’s Social Service Center in Eliza- 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.; Thursday, Lindsay Degiralamo Elizabeth Mackay beth. She also is a home visitor for the May 10, at 2:15 p.m.; and Friday, Jessie El Koury John Marks Gwendolyn Schundler May 11, at 2:15 p.m. Jamie Elbaum Andrew McGovern Center For Hope Hospice. She swims Shaun Elwell Jared Messina Receives First Honors and reads in her leisure time. In Scotch Plains, the Mother’s Day Allison Feldman Ashley Molson Mrs. Maravetz and her husband, Les, Tea will be held on May 9 at 10:45 Alana Fraser Taylor Mulvee At Mount St. Dominic have been Westfield residents for over a.m., May 10 at 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 Paul Goldweitz Kathryn Mulvey 30 years. They are the parents of four p.m., and May 11 at 10:45 a.m. and Ashton Golembo Lisa Novick WESTFIELD – Mount St. Dominic grown children. Michael Gorski Annie Onishi Academy in Caldwell has revealed 2:15 p.m. James Hanas Emily Ortuso that Gwendolyn Schundler of Westfield Marie-Claire Hausseguy Brett Paulan William Hearon Rebecca Perch has been named to the Honor Roll for Christina Henry Dina Ragab the third quarter of the marking period. Christopher Hild Abigail Rosenstein A senior, Gwendolyn earned First Jeffrey Hogan John Sawicki Honors. She is the daughter of Mr. and Peter Hrinewski Andrew Skoller Mrs. Robert Schundler. AWARD RECIPIENTS…Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield Anthony Infantino Kayli Spialter recently announced the recipients of the school’s Christian Citizenship Award for the third marking period. The honorees, pictured above, are in the fifth through eighth grades. Grades K-8 & High School Adult Education Courses Slated At Union County Vo-Tech School Reinforce & Enrich SCOTCH PLAINS – An as- 9:30 p.m., twice a week. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The game was not without some Homm and a host of fans. The um- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “irregular and controversial calls”. pire explained, “I heard it hit wood.” An eruption of six runs in the The first occurred in the bottom of Homm responded, “But the bat is second inning put the 6-4 Kearney the first when Raider batter Steve made of metal.” Perhaps a good point! High School baseball team on track Williams appeared to be hit on the Raider sophomore starting pitcher to a 10-4 victory over hosting Scotch hand by a pitch from Kardinal starter Steve Pietrucka showed some prom- Plains-Fanwood on April 25. Raider Jairo Mendez. As Williams attempted ise, recording four strikeouts in nearly sophomore Jeff Hensal made his day to shake the pain away, the umpire four innings of pitching, but he did by launching a three-run home run in ruled a foul ball which was immedi- get pecked severely by the Kardinals the bottom of the second. ately protested by Head Coach Brian in the second inning. Mendez led off with a single then scored on Chris Rivera’s looping single to center. B. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times HOME RUN THE HARD WAY...Blue Devil Blair Richardson had to beat out KNEE KNOCKER...Blue Devil Brett J. Jasko tapped an RBI single and his three-run homer because he battered a shot that rolled to the fence in remote Picaro jumps away from a low inside Scott Miller followed with a two-run right-center field. pitch. double. Hugh MacDonald gave the Kardinals a 6-0 lead with a two-run single. Raider third baseman An- RICHARDSON, SOFKA, LUDMER HAMMER HOMERS thony Blasi stopped the pecking by initiating a third-to-first double play. “He was a little nervous but did a nice job for his first time out and Devils Use Long Ball, Batter settled down after the second inning,” said Homm of Pietrucka. “His curve ball started working for him and he didn’t get as far behind in the Blue Knight Nine, 14-2 count.” In the bottom of the second, Raider By DAVID B. CORBIN his inside-the-park, three-run homer and walking just two. The Blue catcher Brad Belford – regularly a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to put the Blue Devils up 7-0. Knights’ two runs came when the first baseman but filling in for An- Metal sticks were producing light- Senior pitcher Nick Geissler, who Blue Devil relief pitcher, who started drew Pavoni – walked and was re- ning for the Westfield High School fanned two of the three Blue Knights the fifth inning, walked four-straight placed by courtesy runner Kyle Blue Devil baseball boys as they he faced in the first inning, allowed batters followed by an error which Adams, who advanced to third on battered Irvington with three home his only hit of the game in the sec- added the last run. Oddly, Geissler David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two passed balls. Brian Schiller runs and a double to earn a 14-2 ond. Geissler went on to pitch five was called back in to put out the fire. VICTIM OF A RUNDOWN...Raider Brian Schiller, on third, was tagged out walked and Hensal stepped to the victory on April 30 in Westfield. scoreless innings, striking out six CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 when he got caught in a rundown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Blair Richardson hammered a three- run home run and teammates Mike Sofka and Josh Ludmer both blasted MILLER NETS 4 GOALS; SCHOTT, LANG GET 3 EACH two-run homers. Raider Netmen Gear “The bats started to wake up today. We came out and emphatically started the game with a seven-run first in- Devil Lady Laxers Cripple ning,” Blue Devils Head Coach Bob Up for County Tourney Brewster pointed out. “In the past After losing to Westfield on April squeaked by them by a score of 3-2.” five games, we have given up the big 19, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High According to Blackman, “All of runs in the first two innings. Today, School boys tennis team has run off this should be giving us some mo- Morristown Beard, 17-0 we wanted to make sure that didn’t six-straight victories, concluding mentum going into the Union County happen, we came out swinging the with a 4-1 win over Plainfield on Tournament (UCT) at Tamaques By STEVEN KRAKAUER more Staci Spass scored both of her Unfortunately, they were attacked bat and hit the ball on the nose.” April 27 in Scotch Plains. Previ- Park.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times goals during that storm. hard and double-teamed by the Devil Blue Devil John Leonardis started ously, the Raiders stopped Shabazz First singles player Gennady With a record of 3-5, the Westfield For Morristown, Jackie Pittman defenders. that hitting on the nose with a single on April 20, Union on April 23, Bekkelman is not yet at the top of his High School girls lacrosse team and Jessie Friedman played hard all Blue Devil senior Julie Cleaves to left and Ryan MacDonald fol- Wardlaw-Hartridge on April 24, game and has been struggling with a needed a win desperately to fight game, attempting to get something stepped up her play and was able to lowed with an RBI double down the Kearny on April 25 and Linden on 4-6 record. Although he will most back to .500. The Blue Devils cer- going on Westfield’s end of the field. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 left field line. Sofka was hit-by-a- April 26. likely be unseeded in the UCT he tainly achieved their goal on April 27 pitch and Mike Duelks brought “Three of those matches were re- may be a dangerous opponent for a at Tamaques Park, flattening the 3-6 MacDoanld home with a grounder to ally key wins,” said Head Coach seeded player. Morristown Beard Crimson, 17-0. short. Jay Cook hacked an RBI single Dave Blackman. “Union came to us Senior John Corbin at second Junior Brittney Miller netted four past third and Ludmer ripped a single with a 4-2 record and we beat them 5- singles is “playing the best tennis on goals, junior Morgan Lang scored to left. Adam Feinberg walked and 0. Wardlaw was 6-1 and we won 4-1! the team,” according to Blackman. three and senior Tri-Captain Katie Richardson stepped up and crushed Kearny was undefeated and we CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Schott scored three goals as well to lead the assault. The Crimson never got anything going against the Westfield defense and goalkeeper, Sara Beth Euwer. Juniors Christina Popola, Liz Parrella and Elyse Goldweitz patrolled their net with ease, allowing only one shot on goal the entire game. The Blue Devils’ teamwork was impeccable. With beautiful passing and the perfect combination of sprint- ing and dishing, Westfield easily broke down the Crimson defense. “We got to work on a lot of our plays, and they proved to be effective,” said Miller. Like lightning, the Blue Devils bolted to a 5-0 lead within the first ATTACKING THE NET...Blue Devil senior Julie Cleaves takes a wicked shot two minutes of the game, Sopho- at the Morristown Beard net but her shot is snagged by the goalie. BOBERTZ FANS 8; CORBETT, NEMEC SMASH HRS Blue Devil Softballers Rattle East Side Red Raiders, 11-0

By STEVEN KRAKAUER she faced, but eventually retired the most dangerous base-stealers in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times side after yielding one hit in the first county, Thornton swiped four bags The Westfield High School girls inning. Bobertz continued to give up and finished 4-for-4 with five RBI softball team is off to one of it’s best a lead-off hit in the third, fourth and and three runs scored. starts ever, at 8-1. Much credit is due fifth innings but never faced more Crafty base running really helped to the extraordinary pitching, but the than four batters in an inning, facing the Blue Devils. In the third, Thornton offense is explosive as well. The 19 on the day. By game’s end, she singled up-the-middle, then pro- Blue Devils exhibited both these would fan eight East Side Red Raid- ceeded to steal three straight bases Matthew, Jared, Nicole, Mrs.Dunn, Kevin & Zach skills in their 11-0 win over Newark ers. which was concluded by a grand East Side on April 25 in Westfield. The Blue Devil bombardment theft of home. Westfield’s other Co- Blue Devil junior Sara Bobertz started early as they burst to a 4-0 Captain, Lindsay Guerriero, gath- pitched a complete game, four-hit- lead in the bottom of the first inning. ered three stolen bases on the day, as ter, while fellow juniors Erin Corbett Senior Co-Captain Courtney well as receiving three bases on balls and Ashlee Nemec each launched Thornton ripped a sharp two-run and scoring three runs. ! home runs. triple to put the first Westfield runs “We had very good pitching by Bobertz stuck out the first batter on the board. Probably one of the Bobertz and timely key hits,” said " ### Thornton. East Side pitcher Rosa Bayez had a tough outing, pitching exactly 100 pitches spread across six innings. Bobertz only needed 59 pitches to get through the Red Raiders’ lineup. Other key Blue Devils included Corbett, who ended the game with Enrichment Offered By her three-run home run, and Katie McCrea (2-for-3, with an RBI). Plans for the rest of the season seem set in stone for Westfield. “Right now we plan to continue to play hard the rest of the season, and ultimately ALL INSTRUCTORS & TEACHERS ARE CERTIFIED TUTORS capture counties,” said Thornton. Head Coach Maggie McFadden Call Today For Details agrees. “The girls are playing with more confidence, which is something we haven’t been doing recently,” she said. Looking ahead, the Blue Devils RIGHT OFF EXIT 138 G.S.P. will be looking for a two- or three- TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR... seed in the first round of the Union http://members.home.com/karate-world County tournament which will begin Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times NAILED AT THE PLATE...This Westfield Blue Devil gets thrown out by a for Westfield on Saturday at 2 p.m. Newark East Side Red Raider while attempting to score. Eleven Blue Devils did, East Side 000 000 0 however, cross the plate. Westfield 401 304 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

MEDWAY TAPS 3 HITS; BARRUECO SINGLES, SCORES Devil Laxers Cripple Powerful Spartans Stagger Morristown, 17-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 tack on three assists (to Spass, junior Ali Pino, and senior Tri-Captain Jen Improving Viking Nine, 22-3 Korecky, respectively) as well as netting a goal for herself. Pino knows that this win was a By DAVID B. CORBIN fury with seven runs in the second. triple, two singles and an RBI double. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chris Koken slashed a two-run single good step for Westfield, but there Medway led off the fourth with a still is a long way to go. “We’re Intimidation may play a big role to right and Ed Schultz smashed a single past third and Alan Rusnock when a high school baseball team bases-loaded triple. Pitcher Nick coming together as a team and we looped a single over the second hope to beat Bridgewater on Thurs- must face the eighth-ranked 13-1 Stavakis, who finished with two home baseman’s head. A failed pick off Immaculata Spartans. Indeed, the runs, two singles and seven RBI, day.” attempt, resulting in an error, al- Westfield will host Bridgewater- powerful Spartans are a talented squad tapped an RBI single. Jeff Panzarella lowed Medway to score. and the entire lineup appears to spend added an RBI single Raritan today, Thursday, May 3, at 4 Immaculata scored four more runs p.m. a lot of time in the weight room. The Viking John Rakowski singled in in the fifth, then the Vikings added Spartans certainly used that talent, the bottom of the second but was left Other key Blue Devil contributors their final run when Barrueco was hit included juniors Kristen Mann and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times power and intimidation when they stranded. Then, in the third, the Spar- by a pitch, advanced to third on Kristen Pollack, who each had an MAKING A HARD RETURN...Raider first singles player Gennady Bekkelman staggered Union Catholic, 22-3, in tans put together a two-run homer, Medway’s single to center and scored successfully returns the ball against his Plainfield opponent. Scotch Plains on April 27. two triples and a single to take a 12- assist, and Jessica Meylor, who scored when Julian Marsh’s chopper de- the final goal of the game. Prior to the game, the Vikings 1 lead. Six more Spartans crossed the flected off the pitcher’s glove. sported a 5-6 record and just came off plate in the fourth through the influ- Westfield lost many key seniors Immaculata 075 64 22 last year, but seem to be coming a heartbreaking, 11-8, loss to Rahway ence of a three-run homer, a two-run Union Catholic 100 11 3 SP-F Raider Netmen Gear on April 24. Junior Joe Medway, who together. Another big loss was the has been hitting well all season, had injury of Tri-Captain Julie Phelan, three hits against the Indians. who is gone for the season. Up for County Tournament Although the sizable Spartans, in Miller is happy with the win. Sum- ming it up, she said, “We were the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 five innings, amassed an 18-hit attack, which included two home runs, stronger team.” “His record is 7-2 and he is playing at “Their tennis has been uneven but four triples and a double, Medway did Morristown Beard 0 0 0 the top of his game.” good enough to win their last six not back down when he stepped to the Westfield (4-5) 11 6 17 Since the Westfield match, Corbin matches in-a-row. If they are on top plate and singled in all three at bats. has won six straight matches – all in of their game for the tourney, they “He is a very disciplined hitter,” U. C. Vikings Zap straight sets, and four of those will be very tough to beat,” men- said Viking Head Coach Rich Plan- matches were 6-0, 6-0 scores. tioned Blackman. ner. “He looks pitches over, takes Third singles player Terry Levine Second Doubles players, freshmen strikes when he needs to and goes Lady Indians, 4-1 has a 6-3 record but has been strug- Joe Wilkinson and Mike Thompson, with the ball. He basically hits the The Union Catholic High School gling to find his form. have a 7-2 record and their only two ball where it is pitched.” softball team defeated Rahway, 4-1, “We need him to get back on track losses were also to Summit and Planner also pointed out the on April 24 in Rahway. Sophomore for the tournament. Terry is a good Westfield. Wilkinson and Thompson progress of three other Vikings. Suzanne Hennessy upped her record ground stroker who can be a danger- have won five-straight matches, all “John Losavio is a first year player. to 4-3 by striking out 12 Indians and ous player when his game is on,” said in straight sets. He hasn’t played for four years. We walking three. She also had two Blackman. “They are very experienced play- got the rust off and he has made some singles and an RBI. Ashley Whitmore Dave Jacober and Josh Sanders at ers on the tennis court. They should tremendous strides. (sophomore) and Melinda Rosado each had two first doubles carry an 8-2 record. be a threat in the county tourna- Kevin Gates has excellent speed and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits. Their two losses were to Summit and ment,” said Blackman. I’m expecting some good leadership CRACKING AN RBI SINGLE...Viking Roger Barrueco cracks an RBI single Union Catholic 000 112 0 4 Westfield. With the victory over Plainfield, from (junior) Roger Barrueco.” in the first inning against the eighth-ranked Immaculata Spartans. Rahway (1-8) 000 000 0 0 the Raiders have boosted their record For a brief period, the Vikings held PUBLIC NOTICE to 7-3. a 1-0 lead when leadoff batter Kevin Gates walked, advanced to second SHERIFF’S SALE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 4, POSTERS Local Area High School on a throwing error and scored on SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINFIELD 1 The Westfield Leader and The Times CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 1st singles: Kyle Williams (P) d. Roger Barrueco’s single in the bot- DOCKET NO. F-8536-96 have the capabilities of making large Gennady Bekkelman, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 tom of the first. color posters (24x18 and smaller) of Boys Tennis Results: NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- 2nd singles: John Corbin (SPF) TIFF vs. DESIREE CHARLIEZ, ET AL., The Spartans came back with a sports photos or any photos you may d. Mark Shears, 6-0, 6-0 APRIL 24: and Joe Wilkinson (SPF) d. Chris DEFENDANT. wish to be reproduced. Prices are Westfield 4, Linden 1 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 3rd singles: Terry Levine (SPF) Warda and Jaun Sanchez, 6-1, 7-6 Raider Trackmen Place reasonable. Call David Corbin at 1st singles: Griffin Maloney W d. (7-2) DATED FEBRUARY 08, 2001 FOR SALE won forfeit (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 1st doubles: Dave Jacober and Second in Randolph Rich Trinh, 6-0, 6-0 2nd doubles: Freai By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Josh Sanders (SPF) d. Brandon information at [email protected]. 2nd singles: Dave Eisenberg W Fhaundinuod and Randy Changere tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by States and Greg Lowe, 6-1, 6-1 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High d. Ron Salado, 6-2, 6-2 (K) d. Dave Jacober and Harry public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- 2nd doubles: Mike Thompson School boys track team placed second 3rd singles: Bill Turbett L d. Alec Yang, 6-1, 1-6, 7-5 tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown and Joe Wilkinson (SPF) won forfeit at the Randolph Relays on April 28 in Jaslow, 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Randolph. The Raiders totaled 66 points Highlanders Level 1st doubles: Shaun Simone and APRIL 26: WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF MAY Ryan Miller W d. Mike Hergenhan Livingston 5, Westfield 0 A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of PUBLIC NOTICE in the meet which was won by Hunterdon 1st singles: Bob Rainforth d. said day. All successful bidders must have Central with 79 points. Union came in Hillside Girls, 10-0 and Chris Campbell, 6-0, 6-0 2nd doubles: Doug Shineman Griffin Maloney, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) 20% of their bid available in cash or certified UNION COUNTY BOARD a close third at 63.5 points. The 7-2 Governor Livingston High 2nd singles: Hemil Khandwala check at the conclusion of the sales. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and Devin Power W d. Maciej Derrion Aberdeen, Ray Williams School softball team got a two-hit Pankiewicz and Joachin Valdez, 6- d. Ryan Jones, 6-4, 6-4 The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 3rd singles: Jordan Koss d. DRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE- Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 and Mike Buffardi teamed to win the performance from pitcher Lindsay 0, 6-1 HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT & 70/100 Public Notice is hereby given that the long jump with a total of 58’6”. Dave Eisenberg, 6-2, 6-0 Sheppard while the offense provided Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4, ($251,548.70). Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Aberdeen, Mike Dixon, Mike 10 hits to level Hillside on April 24 in 1st doubles: Drew Cohen and Municipality: Elizabeth ers has awarded a contract without com- Franzone and Williams won the Wardlaw-Hartridge 1 Brandon Lang d. Ryan Miller and Street Address: 683 Garden Street, Eliza- petitive bidding as a professional service or Berkeley Heights. Sheppard fanned 1st singles: Keith Mann (W) d. Shawn Simone, 6-4, 6-4 beth, New Jersey 07202 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- 4x400 meters with a time of 3:26.79 eight Comets and walked none in Gennady Bekkelman, 6-4, 6-0 2nd doubles: Scott Abel and Tax Lot No.: 513B ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- and Walter Biner, Zack McGuire, five innings. 2nd singles: John Corbin (SPF) Jay Patel d. Devin Power and Doug Tax Block No.: 4 tract and the resolution authorizing it is Bob Wallden and Dixon crossed first Kerri Moore drilled a double, a d. Tom Cleaver, 6-1, 6-3 Shineman, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 Approximate dimensions: 140.00 feet X available for public inspection in the Office in the 4x1,600 with a time of 3rd singles: Terry Levine (SPF) 25.00 feet X 10.00 feet X 7.0 feet X 150.00 of the Clerk of the Board. single and three RBI to lead the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4, Linden 1 feet X 32.00 feet RESOLUTION NO.: 477-2001 18:51.57. Highlanders and Kathleen Dreitlein d. Marc Tachuk, 7-5, 6-1 1st doubles: Dave Jacober and 1st singles: Gennady Nearest cross street: South Broad Street AWARDED TO: NDAA Lawyers Profes- had four RBI. Bekkelman (SPF) d. Rich Trinh, 6- There is due approximately the sum of sional Liability Insurance, underwritten by PUBLIC NOTICE Josh Sanders (SPF) d. Ravin Shah Hillside 000 00 0 and Pasquale D’Egidio, 6-1, 7-5 1, 6-0 TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE THOU- Lloyd’s of London, 1098 South Milwaukee 2nd singles: John Corbin (SPF) SAND TWENTY FOUR & 46/100 Avenue, Wheeling, Illinois UNION COUNTY BOARD Gov. Livingston 541 00 10 2nd doubles: Mike Thompson ($271,024.46) together with lawful interest SERVICES: Policy No. 2260643 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and Joe Wilkinson (SPF) d. Phil d. Juan Salado, 6-0, 6-0 and costs. PERIOD: 5/1/01 - 5/1/02 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Yulo and Dave Altszaler, 6-1, 6-3 3rd singles: Bill Turbett (L) d. There is a full legal description on file in COST: $94,961 Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE Terry Levine, 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Public Notice is hereby given that the APRIL 25: AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH 1st doubles: Dave Jacober and The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Company, 746 Alexander Road, CN 5322, Westfield 5, Newark East Side 0 Josh Sanders (SPF) d. Mike this sale. ers has awarded a contract without com- TAKE NOTICE THAT AN EXPANSION Princeton, New Jersey 1st singles: Griffin Maloney d. Hergenhan and Chris Campbell, 6- RALPH FROEHLICH petitive bidding as a professional service or OF PREMISE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SERVICES: Policy No. PS000018543 Hung Nguyen, 6-2, 6-1 3, 6-2 SHERIFF extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- MADE TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF for Raymond Lanza, D.O. 2nd singles: Ryan Miller d. Boris PLUESE, ETTIN, ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- KENILWORTH TO TRANSFER TO EJ’S 2nd doubles: Mike Thompson COST: $12,563.23 BECKER & SALTZMAN tract and the resolution authorizing it is GRILLE, INC., TRADING AS EJ’S Petrovsky, 6-1, 6-0 and Simon Poplyanski (SPF) d. A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, AWARDED TO: Princeton Insurance available for public inspection in the Office GRILLE FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 3rd singles: Devin Power d. Maciej Tankiewicz and John 905 North Kings Highway Company, 746 Alexander Road, CN 5322, of the Clerk of the Board. 651 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, Thank Vo, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 Swiderski, 6-0, 6-3 RESOLUTION NO.: 460-2001 KENILWORTH, NEW JERSEY THE RE- 1st doubles: Shawn Simone and Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Princeton, New Jersey Governor Livingston 3, CH-755855 (WL) SERVICES: Policy No. PS00005290HA AWARDED TO: Ronald Armenti, DPM/ TAIL LICENSE NO. 2008-33-006-003. Brandt Miller d. Juan Molio and 4 T - 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 for Young S. Hahn, M.D.P.A. Podiatrist, 822 North Wood Avenue, Lin- OBJECTIONS IF ANY SHOULD BE Rhanh Nguyen, 6-1, 6-0 Immaculata 2 & 5/17/01 Fee: $175.44 COST: $2,577.48 den, New Jersey MADE IN WRITING TO: HEDY LIPKE, 2nd doubles: Mike Checchio 1st singles: Frank Geiger (GL) M. Elizabeth Genievich SERVICES: To provide professional po- BOROUGH CLERK, BOROUGH OF d. Ryan Gondeck, 6-1, 6-0 diatry services to the patients/residents of KENILWORTH, 567 BOULEVARD, and Rich Moran d. Alex Raimondo PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board and Leo Perez, 6-2, 6-2 2nd singles: Sean Markakis (I) 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $31.62 Runnells Specialized Hospital. KENILWORTH, NEW JERSEY 07033. d. Vijay Varma, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 SHERIFF’S SALE PERIOD: 5/1/01 - 4/30/02 STOCKHOLDER: EUGENE M. LORD Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Kearny 2 COST: Fee for service contract 3rd singles: John Jacobson (I) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE 1283 ROUTE 22 1st singles: Gennady d. Yiwey Shieh, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, M. Elizabeth Genievich MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 Clerk of the Board 2 T – 4/26 Bekkelman (SPF) d. Dan 1st doubles: Vivek DOCKET NO. F-18302-00 SHERIFF’S SALE Schermand, 6-3, 6-0 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 & 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $36.72 Venkatachalam and Chris Barnett INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CLAUDIA FORERO, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 2nd singles: John Corbin (SPF) (GL) d. Mike Sibilia and Mike Scott, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-10544-00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE d. Luis Arce, 6-2, 7-5 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, 3rd singles: Carlos Loaalza (K) 2nd doubles: Oliver Eng and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2001 FOR SALE AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING SHERIFF’S SALE d. Terry Levine, 6-0, 6-1 Charles Bong (GL) d. Jim Kolb and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1st doubles: Mike Thompson Jim O’Shea, 6-1, 6-0 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- JUNE 24, 1998 FOR HOME EQUITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by LOAN TRUST 1996-3, PLAINTIFF vs. SCOTCH PLAINS DOCKET NO. F-17183-98 PUBLIC NOTICE public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- CARLOS SOSA AND MRS. CARLOS LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB, RESOLUTION NO. 69-01 PUBLIC NOTICE tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown SOSA, HIS WIFE; STATE OF NEW JER- PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN G. REGIT; ANA A. SHERIFF’S SALE Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- SEY, ET AL., DEFENDANT. WHEREAS, the Township Council of REGIT, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, ET SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE DAY THE 16TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2001 at CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Scotch Plains will require the services of a ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2000 FOR SALE Municipal Prosecutor during the balance of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-5736-99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, successful bidders must have 20% of their OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 2001; and DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2001 FOR SALE WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, DOCKET NO. F-12461-00 bid available in cash or certified check at the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- WHEREAS, funds are available for this OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. GLORIA DUNNING, FIRST UNION MORTGAGE CORPO- conclusion of the sales. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by purpose; and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ET AL., DEFENDANT. RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LEONARD E. The judgment amount is EIGHTY SIX public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JOHNSON, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- DATED FEBRUARY 05, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ONE & 70/100 ($86,671.70). Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on that the resolution authorizing the award of a tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2001 FOR SALE ALL the following described property lo- WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF MAY contact for professional services without Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. cated in the City of Elizabeth, County of A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of competitive bids must be publicly advertised; WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF MAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Union, State of New Jersey: said day. All successful bidders must have NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by All that certain condominium unit known 20% of their bid available in cash or certified by the Township Council of Scotch Plains, said day. All successful bidders must have tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- and designated as Unit 2-A in NATALIE check at the conclusion of the sales. Union County, New Jersey, that Michael B. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown COURT CONDOMINIUM said unit being The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Blacker, Esq., of 1824 Front Street, Scotch check at the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on more specifically defined in the Master SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Plains, New Jersey, 07076, be appointed as The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF MAY Deed herein mentioned and which unit is DRED TWELVE & 05/100 ($165,212.05). Municipal Prosecutor commencing April 30, EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIXTY said day. All successful bidders must have A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of herewith conveyed in conformity with The property to be sold is located in the 2001 to December 31, 2001 to complete the SEVEN & 31/100 ($182,067.31). 20% of their bid available in cash or certified said day. All successful bidders must have N.J.S.A. 46:8B-1 et seq together with an City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State unexpired term of Brian Levine, Esq. who The property to be sold is located in the check at the conclusion of the sales. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified undivided 4.62 percent interest in the Com- of New Jersey. has been appointed as Municipal Judge of CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED check at the conclusion of the sales. mon Elements appurtenant thereto, said It is commonly known as 117 Franklin the Township of Scotch Plains to finish the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. FORTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Master Deed being dated October 15, 1997 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. unexpired term of Municipal Judge Joseph Commonly known as: 218-20 PORT AV- DRED EIGHTY NINE & 81/100 THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED FOUR & and recorded October 20, 1997 in the Of- It is known and designated as Block No. 2, Perfilio. ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. ($141,789.81). 36/100 ($100,404.36). fice of the Register of Union County in Book Lot No. 379. This contract is awarded without competi- Tax Lot No. 549 in Block No. 1. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the 4584 of Deeds, page 136 and as the same The dimensions are 25.025 feet wide by tive bidding as a “professional service” un- All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, may be lawfully amended. 100.05 feet long. der the provisions of said Local Public Con- with the building and improvements thereon New Jersey. New Jersey. COMMONLY known as 1350 North Av- Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- tracts Law because said services are ren- erected, situate, lying and being in the City Commonly known as: 553 Jackson Av- Commonly known as: 1064-1066 Anna enue, Unit 2A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. easterly line of Franklin Street, 200.20 feet dered or performed by persons authorized of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 BEING also known as Lot No. 942 W11 from the northwesterly line of First Street. by law to practice a recognized profession, Jersey, bounded and described as follows: Tax Lot No. 964 in Block No. 8 Tax Lot No. 138 in Block No. 12 C-2A, Block No. 11 on the tax map of the Prior lien(s): Total amount due as of Janu- which practice is regulated by law, and More particularly laid down, designated Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 33 City of Elizabeth. ary 14, 2001 for property taxes and unpaid which practice required the knowledge of an and distinguished on a certain map entitled feet wide by 100 feet long feet wide by 130 feet long BEING the same premises described in water/sewer is $1,252.00. advance type in a field of learning acquired “Map of Trumbell Property of Elizabethport, Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Deed Book 4722, page 0281, recorded on Subject to unpaid taxes and municipal by a prolonged, formal course of specified New Jersey,” (which map is now on file in easterly side of Jackson Avenue 100.08 feet westerly side of Anna Street 184 feet from September 24, 1998, in the Union County liens. Amount due will be announced at the education and instruction, and because it is the Office of the Clerk of the County of from the northeasterly side of Julia Street. the northwesterly side of Catherine Street. Register’s Office. Sheriff’s Sale or is available upon written impossible at this time to know the exact Union), as Lots numbered Forty-four (44) There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of request to plaintiff’s attorneys. dimensions of the services to be performed and Forty-six (46) in Block Two (2), as laid ONE-HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND SIX- NINETY ONE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- There is due approximately the sum of and the exact nature of the various tasks to down on said map. SAND SIX-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT & HUNDRED NINETY TWO & 14/100 DRED FIVE & 99/100 ($91,305.99) together ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX THOU- be performed, and accordingly, the services There is due approximately the sum of 09/100 ($149,698.09) together with lawful ($106,692.14) together with lawful interest with lawful interest and costs. SAND FOUR-HUNDRED SEVENTY to be rendered cannot reasonably be de- ONE-HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOU- interest and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in THREE & 15/100 ($176,473.15) together scribed by written specifications, and addi- SAND ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. with lawful interest and costs. tionally, because the said services are of & 49/100 ($197,171.49) together with lawful the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in such a qualitative nature as will not permit interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the receipt competitive bids due to the sub- There is a full legal description on file in this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn jective difference in the work product of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF this sale. such persons and the fact that the ethical The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF SHERIFF ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH requirements of such profession will not this sale. ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS SHERIFF permit such bidding. RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS 1139 Spruce Drive STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, A copy of this resolution shall be pub- SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive 1139 Spruce Drive PO Box 1024 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL lished in The Times as required by law FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. PO Box 1024 PO Box 1024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 300 within ten (10) days of its passage. Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 1-908-233-8500 293 Eisenhower Parkway Dated: April 24, 2001 7 Century Drive 1-908-233-8500 1-908-233-8500 File No.: XWZ L 43776 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 File No.: XFZ L 39733 File No.: XCZ 43004 CH-755844 (WL) CH-755854 (WL) Barbara Riepe CH-755850 (WL) CH-755817 (WL) CH-755845 (WL) 4 T - 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 4 T - 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Township Clerk 4 T - 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 4 T - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 4 T - 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 & 5/10/01 Fee: $228.48 & 5/17/01 Fee: $218.28 1 T – 5/3/01, The Times Fee: $51.51 & 5/17/01 Fee: $204.00 & 5/3/01 Fee: $187.68 & 5/10/01 Fee: $185.64 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 3, 2001 Page 13 Kardinals ‘Kapitalize’, Stop Raider Baseball Nine, 10-4

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 plate and hammered his three-run left and later scored on a balk. With shot over the left field fence. two men out, Schiller relieved “He’s an upper cutter. So, if he gets Pietrucka and forced a liner to third underneath the ball, he has enough which was snagged by Blasi. In the power to drive it out. And he did,” fifth, another throwing error followed said Homm of Hensal’s blast. “That by an RBI sacrifice fly gave the kind of got us back in the game.” Kardinals a 9-4 lead, then, in the Kearny added another run in the sixth, Rivero hooked an RBI double third when Rivero reached first on a to left. throwing error, advanced to third on In the meantime, the Raiders two wild pitches and scored on Bob missed a scoring opportunity in the Gorskie’s RBI single. In the Raiders’ fourth when Schiller, who had half of the inning, Blasi made the singled, got caught in a rundown score 7-4 by smashing a ground-rule between second and third. Another double to left and scoring on a Steve opportunity was lost in the fifth when David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Williams single up-the-middle. Josh Wexler, through a miscommu- ABOUT TO BE GREETED BY TEAMMATES...Blue Devil junior Josh Ludmer David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kearny added a run in the fourth nication, tagged up on a fly ball and heads home to soon be greeted by his teammates after smashing a two-run HOME RUN TROT...Raider Jeff Hensal trots home after crushing a three-run when MacDonald ripped a double to was nailed a third. homer in the third inning against Irvington. home run over the left field fence in the second inning against the Kearny “We are young and we made some Kardinals. Mountain Lakes Taps mistakes on the base pads. We hurt ourselves today,” said Homm. Devil Boy Laxers Schiller’s three-and-a-third innings Union County High School of relief yielded just one earned run Devils Use Long Ball, Batter The fourth-ranked Mountain Lakes and was concluded when Belford boys lacrosse team came alive with alertly back-picked a runner at third Blue Knight Nine, 14-2 Varsity Softball Results: five goals in the final quarter to tap base on a decoy play. 11th-ranked Westfield, 8-5, in “We work on plays like that,” ex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Westfield on April 25. Blue Devils APRIL 24: hits and two RBI. plained Homm. “That was a fake And, he did. over the left field fence. Ridge 2, A. L. Johnson 1 Chris Dodge and Mike Debrossy each play designed to lure our catcher to Governor Livingston 5, scored two goals. “Nick is a phenomenally hard Sofka and MacDonald both crossed The 6-1 Crusaders got an RBI Immaculata 1 throw to second so the runner on worker. He works his tail off to get to home plate three times. Ludmer fin- single from Pam Tavalaro. Nick Lane and Brendan O’Donnell third can score. But Belford saw him Becky Ringwood rapped two each had four goals for Mountain where he is,” said Brewster. “He’s ished 2-for-2 with two RBI and two Johnson 000 000 1 1 singles and had two RBI for the 8-2 – the runner on third – out of the got a heart that is among the biggest runs scored, and Leonardis scored Ridge (7-5) 000 101 x 2 Lakes. Brad Gillin also scored a goal corner of his eye and threw him out. Highlanders and Susan Hopkins for 5-4 Westfield. Dan Morrissey of any players I’ve ever had. He twice. Making contact with the ball Roselle Park 4, Dayton 2 drilled a two-run double. Belford has been doing well behind showed some good stuff.” was a success as only two Blue Dev- made 20 saves for the Blue Devils. the plate.” The Panthers got a 15 strikeout Gov. Livingston 000 012 2 5 Chuckling, Brewster added, “We ils recorded strike outs. performance from freshman Becky Immaculata (7-4) 000 000 1 1 Mountain Lakes 0035 8 The Raiders, who slipped to 3-5, were wondering if Nick could actu- “It was a nice win for us. It was one Westfield 0131 5 Riccatelli. later received the eighth seed in the ally get credited with the win and the we really needed because we have A. L. Johnson 16, Roselle 0 upcoming Union County tournament APRIL 25: Beth Mulligan threw a no-hitter save.” been struggling a little bit. Hitting the Highlanders Slam and will host Roselle Park on Satur- Sofka whacked his two run shot ball well against anybody gives you Kearny 3, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2 and Allison Grill had three hits and day at 2 p.m. The 8-4 Kardinals scored the win- two RBI for the 7-1 Crusaders. over the left-center field fence in the confidence,” concluded Brewster. ner when Danielle Abbot singled, Crusader Girls, 12-1 Kearny (7-2) 061 111 0 10 second inning and Ludmer capped a Irvington 000 02 2 APRIL 27: Senior Jen Calabrese struck fear Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 031 000 0 4 five-run third with his two-run bomb Westfield 725 0x 14 stole second and scored on Laura Governor Livingston 14, Ridge 0 Correnti’s double in the sixth. into the defense of the A. L. Johnson Jen Calabrese and Peggy Lallis High School Crusaders as she Devil Laxers Top Linden 2, Union 0 each rapped two hits and had four crushed a grand slam home run, The 6-3 Tigers won without get- RBI for the 9-2 Highlanders. finishing with five RBI, to lead 10- Kent Place Girls ting any hits. Gov. Livingston 110 48 14 2 Governor Livingston to a 12-1 The Westfield High School girls Ridge 000 00 0 Cranford 6, Elizabeth 0 victory in Berkeley Heights on May lacrosse team evened its record to 5- Christine Permoulie fanned four APRIL 30: 1. Highlander pitcher Lindsey 5 with a thrilling 16-14 win over Lady Minutemen, walked none and Westfield 21, Irvington 0 Sheppard yielded just three hits and Kent Place in Summit on May 1. allowed four hits for the 8-2 Cou- Caitlin MacDonald tossed a no- walked none. Creating most of the thrills were gars. hitter and fanned 13 Blue Knights. Johnson held a 1-0 lead into the Blue Devils Morgan Lang and Brit- APRIL 26: Erin Corbett had six RBI. fifth inning until Peggy Lallis ripped tany Miller, who each netted five Union Catholic 15, Hillside 0 Westfield 2 4 (13) 0 2 21 an RBI single and Calabrese lofted goals. Sophomore Suzanne Hennessy Irvington 0 0 0 0 0 0 an RBI sacrifice fly to push the score With three minutes remaining in fired a one-hitter, struck out seven Scotch Plains-Fanwood 23, to 2-1. Afterwards, it was all High- the game, Miller launched a shot into Comets and walked one. Melinda Plainfield 0 landers. the right corner of the goal to give Rosado powdered a grand slam, Megan Miller had two doubles, a Johnson (8-4) 000 100 1 Westfield a 15-14 lead then Lang crunched a bases loaded triple, single, six RBI and scored four runs. Gov. Livingston 000 057 12 added the clincher with less than 20 singled and totaled eight RBI for the Plainfield 0 0 000 0 seconds left. 5-4 Vikings. Kristen Rizzo had two Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 (14) 54x 23 Devil Laxers Crush Senior Jen Korecky flicked in three goals and added an assist. Ali Newark Academy Pino had five assists and one goal, Kristen Pollock had a goal and two The Westfield High School girls assists and Elyse Goldweitz had lacrosse team erupted with 10 goals one goal. Lang also had two assists in the second half and crushed New- and goalie Sara Beth Euwer made ark Academy, 16-10, in Livingston 14 saves – two in the final five on April 25. Junior first home Brit- minutes which kept the Blue Dev- tany Miller flicked in six goals – four ils in the lead. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the second half – for the 3-5 Blue CLOUTING A TWO-RUN HOME RUN...Blue Devil Mike Sofka clouts a two- Westfield 9 7 16 run home run over the left field fence in the second inning. Sofka also scored Devils. East Brunswick 9 5 14 three times against the Blue Knights. Morgan Lang netted four goals and two assists, Ali Pino had two goals and two assist and Staci Spass rippled the net twice. Jen Korecky fired in a goal and abetted in four assists and Kristen Pollock added a goal and two assists. Sara Beth Euwer made 10 saves for Westfield. Westfield 6 10 16 East Brunswick 5 5 10 POSTERS The Westfield Leader and The Times have the capabilities of making large color posters (24x18 and smaller) of sports photos or any photos you may wish to be reproduced. Prices are David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times reasonable. Call David Corbin at PROMISING PITCHING PROSPECT...Raider sophomore Steve Pietrucka is (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for showing good development and appears to have what it takes to be a good information at [email protected]. pitcher. PUBLIC NOTICE , * %S UNION COUNTY BOARD !" (#.*/##. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD #$$ % $&' Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 Public Notice is hereby given that the $&' For Boys Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 3rd - 9th Grade ers has awarded a contract without com- () petitive bidding as a professional service or 01 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- August 6-10 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Youth Only Week 9am - Noon tract and the resolution authorizing it is *+) available for public inspection in the Office 9am - Noon of the Clerk of the Board. August 13-17 each day RESOLUTION NO.: 462-2001 9am - 1pm AWARDED TO: Jeri Middlebrook, 254 Held At Bellview Terrace, Hillside, New Jersey Tamaques School Fields Gary Kehler Stadium SERVICES: To provide on-call crisis cov- Sponsored By Sponsored By erage at the Youth Service Bureau. PERIOD: 5/1/01 - 12/31/01 COST: On a per-diem basis of $80 per # # full holiday/weekend day and $40 per week- day evening, total not to exceed $2,640; and # Camp Directors: emergency shelter care coverage in the Ed Tranchina of WHS amount of $100 per shift, not to exceed Camp Director: George Kapner Steve Ciccotelli of SPFHS $540. Total not to exceed $3,180. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $24.48

PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 467-2001 AWARDED TO: LFR, 5 Johnson Drive, PO Box 130, Raritan, New Jersey SERVICES: For the preparation of the 2000 Emission Statement for the Court- house Complex as required by the NJDEP; Bi-monthly efficiency testing of two catalytic converters at Courthouse Complex; Revi- sion of the DEP Air Permit to allow for the expansion of the Co-Generation Plant; Stack Testing on Caterpillar Engine No. 3 and Preliminary Test program. COST: Not to exceed $26,530 M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $25.50 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County High School Varsity Baseball Results: APRIL 24: Governor Livingston 18, Hillside 0 New Providence 23, Somerset Tech 0 Pete Caggiano thumped a two-run The 6-3 Pioneers felt quite at home triple and an RBI single for the 7-4 and received two doubles and five Highlanders. Jon Regenye tossed a RBI from Tom Beck. one-hitter. Somerset Tech 0 000 0 0 Gov. Livingston 455 22 18 New Providence (11) 570 x 23 Hillside 000 00 0 APRIL 26: Rahway 11, Union Catholic 8 Rahway 9, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 6 Joe Medway tapped three singles Anthony Blasi thumped a triple and had three RBI for the 4-3 Vi- and Brian Maroney drilled a double kings. for the Raiders but Chris Petrosky Rahway (3-5) 004 012 103 11 had a double, a single and three RBI Union Catholic 052 010 000 8 for the 5-5 Indians. OLYMPIC MEDALIST...Tom Wilkens, a bronze medalist in the 200 Individual Ridge 10, A. L. Johnson 6 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 102 300 0 6 FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK...Veteran first baseman Billy “Turkey Hunter” Medley at the Australian Olympic Games, came to the Westfield Y recently to Kevin Kolmos and Jim Malloy each Rahway 212 211 x 9 Mirto, center, was the first player selected in the St. Bart’s Men’s Softball speak to the swimmers, coaches and parents and work on strokes with the team. had two hits and an RBI for the Union Catholic 17, Hillside 1 League draft by St. Thomas Captain Tommy Henderson, right, as League Wilkens was an inspiration and role model to all. Pictured, left to right, are: Crusaders but 15th-ranked Ridge John Rakowski had a triple, two Commissioner Dom Lawrence looks on. Stephanie Stambaugh, Darrell Ann Smith, Wilkens, Brittney Reyes and Kylie scored five runs in the top of the singles and four RBI for the 5-6 Fraser. seventh to prevail. Vikings and Roger Barrueco thumped Ridge (10-1) 000 023 5 10 a triple and a double and drove in St. Bart’s Men’s League Holds Johnson (6-4) 010 040 1 6 four runs. SP-F Youth Astros Soar Past APRIL 25: Union Catholic 028 16 17 Softball League Player Draft Newark East Side 5, Westfield 4 Hillside 000 01 1 The Blue Devils became the vic- Summit 11, Cranford 0 On April 24, the St. Bartholomew’s Clipper SP-F Brave Baseballers, 7-1 tims of a successful East Side suicide The 5-7 Hilltoppers bellowed and Men’s Softball League held a draft to St. Joseph, Dean Talcott, Family squeeze in the bottom of the seventh. sent a clear message after getting a allot 15 players to each of the 10 teams. Investors The Braves of the Scotch Plains- Weiner, who pitched a perfect 1-2-3 Veteran first baseman Bill Mirto was the Fanwood Youth Baseball Association final inning striking out two batters. Governor Livingston 9, Chatham 0 three-hit, no walk, five strikeout per- SAINTS DIVISION: formance from pitcher Steve Bariexz. first player selected and will play for St. Junior Division fell to the Astros, 7-1, on Danny Jones and Max Schwager did Jon Regenye bashed a solo home Thomas. The 10 teams, captains, and St. Louis, Tom Rutkowski, Mark April 28. The Braves played tough but an outstanding job behind the plate. Matt Benedetti went 4-for-4 with a sponsors for this year are as follows: DiFrancesco Robbie Ayala, Chris Reade and Weiner run and a single and Tom Lallis St. Anne, Joe McEvoy, Sideline were out-done by the Astros’ potent ripped a two-run double for the 8-4 double, three runs scored and three hitting and sharp pitching. each turned in an excellent performance RBI for Summit. ANGLES DIVISION: Sports Joseph Del Prete started on the mound at first base, with each picking up putouts. Highlanders. St. Paul, Paul Nadolny, Pace Scrap St. Thomas, Tom Henderson, Rossi and turned in a spectacular performance Evan Schoendorf, Jeff Sirdashney and Chatham (5-4-1) 000 000 0 0 New Providence 6, Manville 2 Metal Funeral Home as he struck out five while only walking Jorge Cruz made up the remainder of a Gov. Livingston 020 151 x 9 The 7-3 Pioneers avenged an early- St. Blaise, Tom Sherwin, St. Patrick, Pat Luongo, Brian’s Geenskeepers three. He was relieved by Thomas Reade, very solid infield. Elizabeth 13, Cranford 7 season defeat to the Mustangs when Liquors who notched four strikeouts, and Todd The lone Brave run came in the third Andy Silvagni tossed a two-hitter St. James, Jim Hoelzel, Standard St. Michael, Dennis Surbrug, Joe inning when Chris DeCarlo walked, stole Alberto Vasquez, Raphael Soto Pest Control Shea Carpenters and Rob Ferreiro had three hits apiece and Derek Rafanello had three hits PUBLIC NOTICE second and scored on Mike Lee’s RBI and two RBI. St. Jude, Tony Perfilio, Fanwood double. Connor Viglianti got the only for the 9-2-1 Minutemen. League pundits have prognosticated that, based on the draft, the St. Blaise BOARD OF EDUCATION other hit for the Braves. Del Prete, Tho- Manville (5-2) 000 101 0 2 Union 10, Linden 3 SP-F Azzurri Dampens Bandits and the St. Joseph Juggernaut of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY mas Reade and Jones each hit the ball New Providence 111 201 x 6 Marc Weres whacked a two-run the Angels Division and the St. Louis NOTICE TO BIDDERS well, but in each case, the Astro defense APRIL 27: Spirits, Ties Explosion was there to make a great play. homer for the 7-2 Farmers. Lions and the St. Patrick Padres of the Sealed proposals will be received by the Roselle Park 2, Union 0 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girls U- Saints Division, appear to be headed for Board of Education of the Westfield School Nick Badillo drilled a two-run 12 Intercity Azzurri soccer team came successful seasons. District, Union County, New Jersey, at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE double for the 9-4 Panthers. on strong against the Princeton Spirit On Friday, May 11, the first game of Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, during their April 28 game, defeating TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD the season will pit St. Patrick vs. St. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Roselle Catholic 13, A. L. Johnson 3 the mid-Jersey team, 4-2. Then on April James. The game will be played at supplies, equipment or services: INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID Lion Nick Sisk had three RBI. 29, the Azzuri battled to a 1-1 tie with the BID FOR: Brookside Park on Hetfield Avenue in Sealed proposals will be received by the Sealed proposals will be received by the Watchung Hills Explosion. B2-12 45 HORSEPOWER, FOUR CYL- APRIL 30: Scotch Plains and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, Allie Zazzali led Azzurri’s scoring INDER FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DIESEL Admission is free for the first 200 fans. New Jersey on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at New Jersey on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood 6, TRACTOR WITH FRONT LOADER AND with two goals, while Maggie Please come watch the game and help us 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal Plainfield 1 ENCLOSED CAB AND PTO POWERED McLaughlin and Amanda Makowski Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, celebrate our 23rd season. THREE POINT HITCH TURF AERATOR Anthony Blasi tripled, Brad fired off one apiece. Lisa Camarda con- For more information about the St. New Jersey for the following: New Jersey for the following: Belford doubled and Brian Maroney trolled the backfield as stopper, while BIDS DUE: ON CALL ELECTRICIAN SERVICES TELEVISION TV 36 Bart’s League, please visit http:// MAY 16, 2001 AT 11:30 A.M. FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD CAMERA EQUIPMENT scattered six hits. adding an assist. Ashley Jacobi excelled home.att.net/~stbartsotsb/ created and in the goal and showed command of the The bids will be received at the Adminis- Proposals must be delivered at the place Proposals must be delivered at the place Sc. Pl.-Fnwd (4-6) 001 220 1 6 updated by Karl Mende. tration Building 302 Elm Street, Westfield, and before the hour above mentioned in a and before the hour above mentioned in a Plainfield (5-3-2) 001 000 0 1 defense by continually directing traffic New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the sealed envelope marked “Bid for Electri- sealed envelope marked “Bid for Camera in the Azzurri backfield. time indicated, and then publicly opened cian” bearing the Name and Address of the Equipment” bearing the Name and Ad- Against the Explosion, despite an of- SP-F Gold Calms and read aloud. bidder, addressed to the Town of Westfield, dress of the bidder, addressed to the Town PUBLIC NOTICE fensive onslaught from Colleen LaForge, of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Bids must be in strict compliance with 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Brittany Larkin and Zazzali, it was Westfield, New Jersey, and must be in the specifications. Bids must be made on the sey, and must be in the office of the Pur- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Zazzali, who launched the team’s only Soccer Rapids, 1-0 proposal forms in the manner designated. chasing Agent on or before the hour named. office of the Purchasing Agent on or before Proposals must be endorsed on the outside Bids must be accompanied by a proposal the hour named. Take notice that application has been goal over the head of the Explosion’s The Gold of The Scotch Plains- of the sealed envelope, with the name of guarantee in the form of a certified check, Bids must be accompanied by a proposal made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic goalkeeper. With Jacobi again in goal, Fanwood Soccer Association U-10 divi- the bidder, the bidder’s address and the cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of guarantee in the form of a certified check, Beverage Control of the Town of Westfield, Megan Dyckman, Lauren Weissbrod, sion outlasted the Hillsborough Rapids, name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- Samantha Buteas, Becky Lundgren, Alex 1-0, in a defensive struggle on April 29. vices for which the bid is submitted. It is Westfield. Each proposal must be accompa- 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of sey, to transfer to J. Rust Enterprises, trad- Garber and Kim Appezzato kept the Eddie Byron continued to be the Gold’s understood and agreed that proposals may nied by a surety company certification stating Westfield. Each proposal must be accompa- ing as Jeffrey’s of Westfield, for premises Explosion’s offense at bay. hot scorer as he picked up an unassisted be delivered before the time or at the place that the said Surety company will provide the nied by a surety company certification stating located at 114 Central Avenue, Westfield, goal in the opening moments of the specified for opening. The Board of Educa- bidder with the required performance bond in that the said Surety company will provide the New Jersey, the Plenary Retail Consump- PUBLIC NOTICE game. tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed the full amount of the contract. bidder with the required performance bond in tion liquor license, number 2020-33-001- or misdirected in delivery. Bidders must be in compliance with all the full amount of the contract. 004, heretofore issued to Benjamin Michael, NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Andrew Smith and Brendan McEvoy The Board of Education of the Town of provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- Bidders must be in compliance with all Inc., trading as Galatas, for the premises FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY shared the goaltending duties and were Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- located at 114 Central Avenue. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS perfect. Thanks to an incredible effort by reserves the right to accept or reject any mative Action). Bidders statement of Own- ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- The person who will hold an interest in this CONTRACTOR: Killam Associates, 27 the defense, the goalies only faced eight and/or all bids for the whole or any part and ership, as required by Chapter 33 of the mative Action). Bidders statement of Own- license is Jeffrey Rust of J. Rust Enter- Bleeker Street, Millburn, New Jersey shots. Danny Gore, Mike Roth, Angelo waive any informalities in the interest of the Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted ership, as required by Chapter 33 of the prises, Inc., of 1237 Plane Street, Union, 07041-1008 Cerimele, Danny Rodriguez and Paul Board of Education. No bid may be with- with all bids. Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted New Jersey. The applicant intends to en- NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to Spicer combined to form an impenetrable drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the Specifications and proposal forms can be with all bids. gage in the retail sale of beer, wine and other undertake further environmental investiga- defensive wall. Each time the Rapids date set for the opening thereof. examined and procured at the office of the Specifications and proposal forms can be types of liquor at 114 Central Avenue, tion possibly leading to applications for grant Bidding shall be in conformance with the Purchasing Agent. 425 East Broad Street, examined and procured at the office of the Westfield, New Jersey under the terms and funds regarding former zoo property at 1451 made a charge, they found a Gold de- applicable requirements of N.J.S.A.18A:18A- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Monday Purchasing Agent. 425 East Broad Street, conditions allowed by law. Raritan Road and Township Property at fender right in their face to break up the 1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Public School through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Monday Objections, if any, should be made in 2435 Plainfield Avenue. play and turn them away. Contracts Law”. and 4:30 p.m. at which time a pre-bid meeting through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. writing to Bernard A. Heeney, Jr., Municipal DURATION: As needed. Meanwhile, every time the Rapids Bidders are required to comply with the re- will be granted to examine the building. and 4:30 p.m. Clerk of the Town of Westfield, 425 East AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,500. looked up, one or more Gold forwards quirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). The Mayor and Council reserve the right The Mayor and Council reserve the right Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT were streaking past them. Joseph Del By order of the Town of Westfield Board to reject any and all bids, and to waive any to reject any and all bids, and to waive any Jeffrey Rust, President FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Prete, Marc Fusillo, Greg Bencivengo, of Education, Union County, New Jersey. informality if it is deemed advisable to do so. informality if it is deemed advisable to do so. J. Rust Enterprises, Inc. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Matt Nobbs, Byron, McEvoy and Smith Robert A. Berman Marianne K. Horta Marianne K. Horta 1237 Plane Street, Union, New Jersey BARBARA RIEPE Board Secretary Purchasing Agent Purchasing Agent 3 T – 4/19, 4/26 TOWNSHIP CLERK displayed quickness in addition to putting 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $46.41 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $40.80 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $40.80 & 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $82.62 1 T – 5/3/01, The Times Fee: $18.36 on a clinic in passing and ball control. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY The right is reserved to reject all bids, and any bid not complying with the terms of this notice will be rejected. The Board of Education NOTICE OF SALE OF $9,000,000 reserves the right to (i) reject any or all proposals for Bonds, (ii) so far as permitted by law, waive any irregularity or informality in any or all SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS proposals for Bonds and (iii) generally take such action as it deems will best serve the public interest. Each bidder is required to deposit a certified, cashier’s or treasurer’s check payable to the order of “The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Secretary of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (the “Board of Education”), of Education” in the amount of $180,000 drawn upon a bank or trust company, and such check must be enclosed with the proposal for Bonds. a school district of the State of New Jersey situate in the County of Union (the “School District”), in the Board of Education Offices, Evergreen When the successful bidder has been ascertained, all such deposits will be promptly resumed to the persons making the same, except the Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, until 11:00 A.M. at which time they will be publicly opened check of the successful bidder (the “Deposit’) which will be applied in part payment for the Bonds or to secure the Board of Education from and announced, for the purchase of the following issue of bonds of said School District (the “Bonds”) due (subject to prior redemption) on any loss resulting from the failure of the successful bidder to comply with terms of its bid. No interest will be allowed on the Deposit. Award November 1 as follows: of the Bonds to the successful bidder, or rejection of all bids, is expected to be made within two hours after opening of the bids, but the Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount successful bidder may not withdraw its proposal for Bonds until after 3:30 P.M. of the day of such bid-opening and then only if such award 2002 $450,000 2012 $450,000 has not been made prior to the withdrawal. 2003 $450,000 2013 $450,000 The Bonds will be delivered to the successful bidder at the expense of the Board of Education at the offices of DTC in New York, New 2004 $450,000 2014 $450,000 York and payment for the Bonds will be made on or about May 24, 2001 at the offices of the Board of Education’s bond counsel, McCarter 2005 $450,000 2015 $450,000 & English, LLP, Newark, New Jersey, or at such other place as may be agreed upon with the successful bidder. The Bonds will be delivered 2006 $450,000 2016 $450,000 to DTC in single denominations for each maturity of the Bonds. PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL ISSUANCE 2007 $450,000 2017 $450,000 AND DELIVERY THEREOF SHALL BE MADE BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS. 2008 $450,000 2018 $450,000 Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside “Proposal for Bonds” and must contain the certified, cashier’s 2009 $450,000 2019 $450,000 or treasurer’s check referred to in the second preceding paragraph. If mailed, proposals for Bonds should be addressed to or in of the 2010 $450,000 2020 $450,000 undersigned at The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. 2011 $450,000 2021 $450,000 The Board of Education takes no responsibility for any proposals for Bonds not received by the undersigned prior to the bid opening time. If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment therefor at the option of a bidder, any purchase The Bonds will be issued in fully registered form and when issued, will be registered in the name of and held by Cede & Co., as the registered of such insurance or commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any increased cost of issuance of the owner thereof and nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”), an automated depository for securities and Bonds resulting by reason of such insurance, unless otherwise paid, shall be paid by such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured clearinghouse for securities transactions. or of any such policy of insurance to be issued shall not in any way relieve the purchaser of its contractual obligations arising from the Purchases of the Bonds will be made in book-entry form (without certificates) in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple acceptance of its proposal for the purchase of the Bonds. of $1,000 in excess thereof. It shall be the obligation of the successful bidder to furnish to DTC the underwriter’s questionnaire and the It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such number on any Bond denominations of the Bonds not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the delivery of the Bonds and to furnish to Bond Counsel, referenced nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for the failure or refusal of the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for below, the initial public offering prices of the Bonds not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to delivery of the Bonds. the Bonds. The CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be the responsibility of and shall In the event that either DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the Bonds or the Board of Education determines be paid for by the successful bidder. that it is in the best interest of the beneficial owners of the Bonds that they be able to obtain bond certificates, the Board of Education will On or prior to the delivery of the Bonds and as a condition precedent to the delivery of the Bonds by the Board of Education, the successful appoint a paying agent and will issue and deliver replacement Bonds in the form of fully registered certificates. bidder shall furnish to the Board of Education a certificate acceptable to Bond Counsel which sets forth the prices at which the successful The Bonds will be dated May 1, 2001, and will bear interest at the rate or rates per annum specified by the successful bidder therefor in bidder reasonably expected, at the time the successful bidder agreed to purchase the Bonds, based upon then prevailing market conditions, accordance herewith. The Bonds will be payable in lawful money of the United States of America. Principal of the Bonds will be payable at each maturity of the Bonds would be sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the the administration office of the Board of Education in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Interest on the Bonds will be payable semi-annually on capacity of underwriters or wholesalers), and certifying that (i) each maturity of the Bonds has been the subject of a bona fide initial offering the 1st day of May and November in each year until maturity, commencing on November 1, 2001, by check or draft mailed on such interest to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at payment date to the owners thereof registered as such as of each next preceding April 15 and October 15 on the registration books maintained the price indicated for such maturity, and (ii) the successful bidder had no reason to believe that any maturity of the Bonds would be sold by the Board of Education. Interest on the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day calendar to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers) at months. prices greater than the price indicated for such maturity. In the event that the Bonds shall be held by the successful bidder for investment The Bonds maturing prior to November 1, 2012 are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturities. The Bonds maturing on or and not to be offered for resale to the public, the successful bidder shall specify on such certificate the purchase price being paid by the after November 1, 2012 are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Board of Education, in whole at any time, or in part successful bidder to the Board of Education for each such maturity, which purchase price shall be at least equal to the fair market value price in inverse order of their maturity, on November 1, 2011 or on any interest payment date thereafter. The Bonds subject to redemption shall of such maturity or maturities on the date of sale to the successful bidder. be redeemed at 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. The obligations hereunder to pay for and to accept delivery of the Bonds shall be conditioned on the availability and the delivery at the time If notice of redemption has been given by mail, the Bonds or the portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date of delivery of the Bonds of the approving opinion of the law firm of McCarter & English, LLP, Newark, New Jersey, which will be furnished fixed for redemption at the redemption price, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon without cost to the successful bidder, substantially in the form set forth in the Official Statement distributed in preliminary form in connection surrender of the Bonds redeemed. with the sale of the Bonds. Such opinion shall state to the effect that the Bonds are valid and legally binding obligations of the Board of If less than all of the Bonds outstanding of any maturity shall be called for redemption, such Bonds to be so redeemed shall be selected Education and that all the taxable real property in the School District will be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limitation as to by the Board of Education by lot. rate or amount, to pay the Bonds and the interest thereon. The opinion of said law firm will also address the exclusion from gross income In the event of any redemption, notice thereof shall be mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the registered owner of any Bonds of interest on the Bonds for Federal income tax purposes under the existing law. The obligations hereunder to pay for and to accept delivery to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration books of the Board of Education not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty of the Bonds shall be further conditioned on the availability and delivery to the successful bidder, at the time of delivery of the Bonds, of (60) days prior to the redemption date, provided, however, that failure to mail or receive such notice, or any defect therein, shall not affect certificates, in form satisfactory to McCarter & English, LLP (i) evidencing the proper execution and delivery of the Bonds; (ii) evidencing the validity of the proceedings for redemption. the receipt of payment therefor; (iii) setting forth the facts necessary to conclude that interest on the Bonds will be excluded from gross income If notice of redemption has been given by mail, the Bonds or the portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date under section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (iv) to the effect that there is no litigation pending or (to the fixed for redemption at the redemption price, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon knowledge of the signer or signers thereof) threatened affecting the validity of the Bonds. surrender of the Bonds redeemed. The Board of Education has issued an Official Statement with respect to the sale of the Bonds in preliminary form (the “Preliminary Official The Bonds have been designated by the Board of Education as “Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Statement”). The Board of Education, by accepting the Proposal for Bonds submitted by the successful bidder, (a) certifies to the successful Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Board of Education intends that, by such designation, of the Bonds, the Bonds bidder as of the date of acceptance of such Proposal for Bonds, that the Preliminary Official Statement furnished prior to the date of such will not be subject to Section 265(b)(1) of the Code, which relates to the complete disallowance of deductions for interest expense of certain acceptance has been “deemed final” as of its date by the Board of Education within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 promulgated under the financial institutions that is allocable to interest on certain tax-exempt obligations acquired by a financial institution after August 7, 1986. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Rule 15c2-12”), except for certain omissions permitted thereunder and except for changes permitted by interest expense of certain financial institutions allocable to Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations is subject to Sections 291(a)(3) and 291(e)(1)(B) other applicable law; (b) agrees to provide the successful bidder, in order to permit the successful bidder to comply with Rule 15c2-12, with of the Code, relating to the nondeductibility of 20% of the interest expense allocable to such tax-exempt obligations. up to seventy-five (75) copies of the final Official Statement adopted by the Board of Education in relation to the sale by the Board of Education Each Proposal for Bonds must specify the rate or rates of interest per annum that the Bonds are to bear, in a multiple of 1/8 or 1/20 of of the Bonds within the period of time allowed under Rule 15c2-12, at the sole cost and expense of the Board of Education, with any additional 1%. The interest payable with respect to each Bond on any one date will be evidenced by a single rate of interest. Not more than one rate copies which the successful bidder shall reasonably request to be provided at the sole cost and expense of the successful bidder; and (c) may be named for Bonds of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the number of rates that may be named. If more than one rate of agrees to deliver on the closing date a Continuing Disclosure Certificate to be dated as of the closing date pursuant to which the Board of interest is named, no interest rate named for any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Each Proposal Education shall agree to provide at the tunes and to the information repositories and other persons described in Rule 15c2-12 the financial for Bonds submitted must be for all of the Bonds offered and the purchase price specified must not be less than $9,000,000 nor more than or operating data required to be disclosed on a continual basis pursuant to Rule 15c2-12. The successful bidder, by executing such Proposal $9,001,000. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost. Such net interest for Bonds, agrees to provide one copy of the final Official Statement to at least one “nationally recognized municipal securities information cost shall be computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for (which shall be all of the Bonds offered), the repository” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 (a “Repository”) upon receipt of the final Official Statement from the Board of Education and total interest cost to maturity in accordance with such bid and by deducting therefrom the amount of premium, if any, bid, which premium two copies of the final Official Statement (with any required forms) to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) or its designee shall not exceed $1,000. No Proposal for Bonds shall be considered which offers to pay an amount less than the principal amount of Bonds pursuant to MSRB Rule G-36 no later than ten business days following the date of acceptance of its bid. The successful bidder shall notify offered for sale or under which the total loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost to the Board of Education the Board of Education of (i) the date which is the “end of the underwriting period” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 and (ii) the date on under any legally acceptable Proposal for Bonds. The bidder to which the Bonds are awarded (in the manner specified above) is herein which the final Official Statement is filed with a Repository. referred to as the “successful bidder”. The successful bidder must also pay an amount equal to the interest on the Bonds accrued to the Dated: May 3, 2001 Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary date of payment of the purchase price. 1 T – 5/3/01, The Times Fee: $359.55 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 3, 2001 Page 15

Scotch Hills Women WTA Masters Kick Handicap Golf Results: Off Tennis Season A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills The WTA 2001 season Men’s Mas- Women’s Golf Association of Scotch ters (50+) tennis ladder kicked off on Plains announced the winning team of May 1. The first reporting period ends on the “100 Percent Handicap Stroke Play” May 20. Results should be called in to tournament held on April 24. (908) 317-0001 on the day of the match. FLIGHT A You may check the WTA web site at Low gross: Linda Moncur, 40 “http://westfieldnj.com/wta/” for current First low net: Alice Kehler 26 results and standings for all of the lad- Second low net: Charleen Szenyi and ders. Details and procedures will be ex- Nancy Phares, 31 plained by calling ladder coordinator, FLIGHT B Mike McGlynn at (908) 317-0001. Low gross: Janice Lawyer, Gert Simons, The May 1 standings listed below Kathy Sionell, and Joyce DiGiorgio, 51 reflects the final results from last year. First low net: DiGiorgio, 30 The “#” indicates those not signed up – Second low net: Simons and June deadline on May 20 – or who have McCarthy, 31 dropped out. The asterisk “*” indicates FLIGHT C no ranking. RAHWAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPS: Members of the U-10 Westfield Wave, Low gross: Sophie Hildabrand, 57 1. Mike McGlynn 8. Charles Carl (#) First low net: Arlene LaTourette, 31 2. Joe Gazdak 9. Ted Moss (#) Shooting Stars and Blaze combined to win the Rahway Soccer Tournament. 3. Irwin Bernstein * Len Cerefice Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Margeaux Hedley, Jenna Roth, Kimberly Second low net: Hildabrand, 32 RUTGERS COLLEGE MVP...Chris Tafelski, left, of Westfield was presented Third low net: Nancy Christensen, 33 4. Dewey Rainville * John Dalton Ripperger, Meredith Clark, Taylor Manetti, Katie Kline and Caroline Albanese; 5. Donald Dohm * Joe Donnollo with the Most Valuable Athlete Award for Cross Country by Joseph Whiteside, middle row, Lauren Harry, MaryKate Manganiello, Rebecca Clapp, Tara Low Putts: Kehler, 12 6. Hugh Coleman * Ernest Jacob (#) retired Senior Vice President and Treasurer of the Rutgers Division of Intercol- Handza, Adrienne Spiegel and Shannon Murray; back row, Assistant coach Lee Chip In: Mary Ann Schuler No. 7 7. Len Albanese (#) * Lloyd Marks legiate Athletes. Albanese, head coach George Handra and assistant coaches Bob Spiegel and Birdies: Moncur No. 2 * George Sincox Mary Manganiello. The winners of the Men’s Masters/ Scotch Hills Women Seniors ladder, which has been in exist- Chris Tafelski Receives ence since 1983, before the 2000 season Westfield Police Win Westfield U10 Girls Win include: Irondi Alichi, Robert Errazo Tell Golf Results Rutgers MVA Award A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills (2), John Tirone (2), Elvin Hoel, John Chris Tafelski, a senior at Rutgers WCC Basketball Game Rahway Soccer Tourney Dalton (2), Irwin Bernstein (6), Bill Women’s Golf Association of Scotch In early March at the Center Circle in Plains announced the winning team of College in New Brunswick, was pre- The second basketball game between Ritter, and Art Biskin. sented with the Most Valuable Athlete the young men of the Westfield Commu- Rahway, the Championship Game for the “Odd Holes Only Count” tourna- the U10 Girls Winter Indoor Soccer ment held on Tuesday, April 17. Award for Cross Country for the 1999- nity Center and the Westfield Police WTA Women’s Doubles 2000 academic year at the annual Most Department was played April 20 at the League saw a match up that was hot FLIGHT A enough to melt the remaining snow on Low gross: Linnea Rhodes and Marge Valuable Player and Scholar Athlete Edison Intermediate School gym. This Tennis Ladder Results: Awards Ceremony held on Sunday, time, the Police Department won, 70-58. the roof of the dome. Members of Grimmer, 21 Westfield’s Wave, Shooting Stars, and The Westfield Tennis Association First low net: Alice Kehler, 13.5 March 25, on the campus of Douglass A third game is tentatively scheduled for College. Chris has been captain of the June, for a best of three series. Blaze combined forces and squared off (WTA) Women’s Doubles Ladder ini- Second low net: Alice Yorks, 14 against perennial power Bridgewater. tial standings for the 2001 season are Third low net: Linnea Rhodes, 14.5 cross country, track and spring track Despite the score, the Community teams since September 1999. He also Center team put up a strong defense and Westfield, the underdog in the match, listed below. The first reporting period FLIGHT B & C was on the losing end of two previous ends on Sunday, May 20. Teams must Low gross: Mary Shea, 24 received the Most Improved Athlete a spirited offense. High scorer for the Award in cross country for the 1999- police team was Officer Greg Kasko, matches. But in the championship game, play at least one match per reporting First low net: Shea, 24 Westfield won, 5-4. period or they will drop three places in Second low net: Gert Simons, 26 2000 academic year. who scored 18 points. Chief Bernard Tafelski will receive his degree in Tracy sank two three-pointers. The high Head coach George Handza and assis- standings. Third low net: Rose McKenna 31 tant coaches Lee Albanese, Bob Spiegel It is not too late to join the ladder. If molecular biology and biochemistry in scorer for the Westfield Community May, and is pursuing a master’s degree Center team was Eric Turner with 20 and Mary Manganiello marveled at you need a partner we will help you find Westfield’s teamwork and consistent one. Call (908) 233-7669 or visit our SP-F Sparx Tame in Education at Rutgers University in points, followed by Alexis Gonzalez, September. He is a member of the Golden who scored 17 points. high level of play. The coaches gave the Web site www.westfieldnj.com/wta/ players specific instructions and the play- Key National Honor Society. With one 1. Karen Dorne/Clara Karnish Soccer Wildcats year of NCAA eligibility left, he will PUBLIC NOTICE ers’ execution can only be described as 2. Sherri Bender/Aleta Zoidis a true winning combination. With great Marcus Mattielli 3. Tracy Gordon/Maggie Hodges The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sparx continue as the cross country and spring track captain next year. SHERIFF’S SALE contributions made by all the players, 4. Ronna Pecker/Robin Mack scored another victory on April 22, edg- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Kimberly Ripperger was outstanding in 5. Marci Fisher/Lynn Pomerantz ing the Edison Wildcats, 6-4. Tafelski graduated from Westfield CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, goal recording in excess of 20 saves. Marcus Mattielli Joins 6. Bonnie Goldberg/Gail Erlich Christina Camarda scored the first High School in 1997 and was a four-year DOCKET NO. F-768-00 7. Charlotte Clevenger/Diane Barabas goal and follow up shots on goal were member of the Blue Devils cross coun- 8. Katherine Kielar/Amanda Wilhelm ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY, PUBLIC NOTICE College 100-Hit Club made by Jennie Altman, Corinne Walker try, track and spring track teams under PLAINTIFF vs. ROBIN PARNESS, ET ALLENTOWN, Pa.: Senior right 9. Suzy Verchick/Michele Rickles and Kelly Dyckman. Excellent defen- the auspices of Coach Jack Martin. ALS, DEFENDANT. 10. Carol Healey/Nancy Freundlich UNION COUNTY BOARD sive work by Brittney Veeck kept Edison CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, fielder Marcus Mattielli of Westfield 11. Liela Bernstein/Sue Shusman OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS recently reached a career milestone when 12. Hiliary Abramowitz/Margaret Keuhn from scoring, and a daring group effort WLC 6th Graders Top DATED FEBRUARY 09, 2001 FOR SALE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 13. MeMe Annis/Lois Neson allowed Jenna McGarry to score the Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 he recorded his 100th hit for the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Muhlenberg College baseball team. 14. Lisa Berkower/Lisa Hicks Sparx second goal. Highlands Laxers, 14-1 Public Notice is hereby given that the 15. Paula Brotman/Liz Jacobello tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Mattielli reached the century mark In the second quarter, Sparx struck public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- 16. Diedre Hewitt/Evelyn Matino The Westfield Lacrosse Club’s 6th ers has awarded a contract without com- when he drove a single between short again, with goals by Dyckman and tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown 17. Leslie Merkeson/Judy Robertson Allison Goldberg and excellent assis- Grade Blue team improved its record to petitive bidding as a professional service or and third in the sixth inning of the 18. Karen Britt/Jenna Britt Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- tance by Sheryl Markovits. Fine goal 2-0-1 by defeating Highlands Lacrosse WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF MAY second game of a doubleheader at 19. Barbara Goldberg/Carol Valla ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- tending by Rebecca Von Langen pre- Club, 14-1, on April 28. Goalie Ben A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Franklin & Marshall on April 21. The 20. Leslie Williams/ tract and the resolution authorizing it is vented the opponent from scoring again, Thomas and defensemen Will Harbaugh, said day. All successful bidders must have available for public inspection in the Office Mules went on to win, 3-2, earning a Pat Hughes, Eddie Kane and Jack Trimble 20% of their bid available in cash or certified ending the half at 4-1. of the Clerk of the Board. split of the twinbill. SP-F Revolution Stops check at the conclusion of the sales. Despite skillful plays by Stephanie limited Highland to a single goal and RESOLUTION NO.: 472-2001 Mattielli is the 21st player in team lowered the average number of goals The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- (Amending Resolution No. 1207-2000) Soccer Typhoon, 1-0 Glover and Camarda, the Wildcats at- DRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND history to join the 100-hit club. A four- scored against Westfield to 2.67 per AWARDED TO: Robert Fagella, Esq., of tempted a comeback in the third, and SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 56/100 year starter in the outfield, Mattielli has The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-11 managed to even the score to 4-4. In game. Zazzali, Zazzali, Fagella & Nowak, One Revolution soccer team remained unde- ($377,764.56). Riverfront Plaza, Newark, New Jersey a career average of .258. Among his 100 response, the Sparx poured it on in the Midfielders Raffi Shub Eidus and The property to be sold is located in the feated with a hard-fought, 1-0, win SERVICES: For legal services on behalf hits are 16 doubles, three triples and final quarter, as goalie Jennifer Gassler Colin Sullivan looked sharp in clearing TOWNSHIP OF WESTFIELD, NEW JER- against a strong South Brunswick Ty- of the County of Union to represent Robert three home runs. He has driven in 47 prevented further scoring, and Dyckman the ball out of the defensive end of the SEY 07090, County of UNION and State of O’Leary in the matter entitled Ogle v. Union phoon squad. Jordan Neuhauser started field and a strong performance by Chris New Jersey. runs and scored 63. and Altman scoring the final goals. County Prosecutor’s Office, E. O’Neal & in goal for SP-F and made several key Commonly known as: 33 This season, Mattielli is hitting .271 Carven, Steve Heine and Zach Sproull R. O’Leary et als. while playing in all 32 of Muhlenberg’s saves as the Typhoon pressured the Revo- helped keep the ball in Westfield’s of- WOODBROOK CIRCLE, WESTFIELD, COST: In the additional amount of $5,000 WTA Women’s Singles NEW JERSEY 07090. lution on offense early. fensive zone. The red hot offense held a for a new total contract amount of $10,000. games. He is third on the team with Tax Lot No. 24 in Block No. 3901 Adam Brous, John Guiffre and Ryan Tennis Ladder Begins 10-1 lead at halftime then cooled down M. Elizabeth Genievich seven doubles and has driven in 12 Krueger were stalwarts on defense, as Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular Clerk of the Board runs. The Mules are 15-17 – 7-8 in the All local women tennis players are with four goals in the second half. 195.0 feet wide by 282.36 feet long Eddie Kahn, Brandon Reddington and 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Centennial Conference – with four invited to join the Westfield Tennis As- Players scoring goals for Westfield Nearest Cross Street: Springfield Avenue Steve D’Angelo moved the ball forward, included Derek Anderson (2), Matt Situated on a point on the southeasterly games remaining on the schedule. supported by Tommy Holt and Tim sociation (WTA) and participate in one or more of the tennis ladders organized Anzalone, Will Harbaugh, Pat Pellicano, sideline of Woodbrook Circle distance ap- PUBLIC NOTICE Stuart. Taylor Molinaro and Tommy Tom Sheridan (4), Joey Simone (3), proximately 840.93 feet southwesterly from ERRATUM: Herce helped to control the midfield as by the WTA. Applications may be ob- its intersection with the southwesterly side- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tained at the Recreation Office in the Christian Thomsen and Ryan Yarusi. line of Springfield Avenue. PLANNING BOARD In an article about three Westfield the first half ended in a scoreless tie. Assists were credited to Eddie Kane, Reddington started in goal for the Westfield Municipal Building. An ap- There is due approximately the sum of Notice is hereby given that on May 23, gymnasts qualifying for the Nationals plication may also be printed out by Tom Sheridan, Joey Simone and Ryan 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Borough Hall of the second half, with Neuhauser moving to THREE-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT – April 26, page 17 – misinformation going online to the WTA Web site: Yarusi (2). THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED & 36/100 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine midfield. Neil Merchant, Jordan Sedwin concerning the names was sent to The www.westfieldnj.com/wta. ($398,700.36) together with lawful interest Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood and Ryan Mullen provided much needed Westfield Leader and The Times. As Players arrange matches between St. Helen’s Girls Win and costs. Planning Board will hold a public hearing to indicated in the caption under a pic- support in various positions. Holt, once There is a full legal description on file in consider the appeal of Mr. James Vierschilling again, came through with a clutch unas- themselves and the winner calls in the for minor and final site plan and subdivision ture of the three gymnasts, the correct Basketball Tourney the Union County Sheriff’s Office. sisted goal midway through the second score to the ladder coordinator. Season The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn approval on the property at 225 North Av- names are: Mark Boyle, Thomas play began on May 1, and will continue St. Helen’s 5th and 6th grade girls this sale. enue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as O’Brien and John Sawicki. half. Jimmy Strobel just missed the net basketball team, led by Kathryn Ruhno on a through pass from Stuart, and the through Labor Day. Ladder standings RALPH FROEHLICH Block No. 33 Lots Nos. 4 & 3 on the Fanwood are updated weekly on the WTA Web and Candice Rios, advanced to the Union Tax Map. The following (existing condition) Typhoon carried the play the rest of the SHERIFF PUBLIC NOTICE site. The first reporting period concludes County CYO Championship game on FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. bulk variance is requested from the Land way, with Brous and Krueger repeatedly at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. Match April 21. St. Helen’s in Westfield im- Suite 201 Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood: TOWN OF WESTFIELD frustrating the opposing attackers. Article 14.01A.1 (side yard setback) Per- scores should be called in by the winner proved its record to 26-14 with a thrill- 7 Century Drive I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN ing, 18-12, win over St. John’s of Clark. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 mitted: 3 feet Present: 2.43 feet Proposed: CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, PUBLIC NOTICE to Jean Power, the Women’s Singles CH-755837 (WL) 2.43 feet and such other relief that the board HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- Ladder coordinator. Ruhno netted seven points and Erin 4 T - 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 may deem appropriate. TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS For more information, please call Ms. Miller had six. & 5/10/01 Fee: $193.80 All interested persons may be present COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Power at (908) 654-7418. Westfield’s Alli MacDonald and and heard. BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF regular meeting of the Township Council of Stephanie Slodyczka helped St. Helen’s PUBLIC NOTICE The file pertaining to this application is WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD the Township of Scotch Plains, held on PUBLIC NOTICE control the boards over a taller Clark available for public inspection during normal APRIL 24, 2001. April 24, 2001, the 2001 LOCAL MUNICI- team. Point guard Rose Driscoll and BOARD OF EDUCATION business hours from the Secretary of the IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE HERE- PAL BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION COUNTY BOARD Board at the Administration Offices of the forwards Allison Oberlander and Annie WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE SCOTCH PLAINS was duly passed on OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS DePalmer played an excellent all-around Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD second and final reading. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE TO BIDDERS Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. THIS 25TH DAY OF APRIL 2001. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 game. Sealed proposals will be received by the James Vierschilling BERNARD A. HEENEY Barbara Riepe Public Notice is hereby given that the St. Helen’s, which finished in 6th Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, 517 Sherwood Parkway TOWN CLERK Township Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- place in the Metuchen CYO, was boosted in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm Westfield, New Jersey 07090 1 T – 05/3/01, The Times Fee: $11.73 ers has awarded a contract without com- by the return of Danielle Infantino off a RESOLUTION Street, Westfield, New Jersey, 07090, at 1 T – 5/3/01, The Times Fee: $27.03 petitive bidding as a professional service or knee injury, and the improved play of 11:00 A.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 16, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE PUBLIC NOTICE extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Krissy Wendel, Caitlin Corkery, and 2001 at which time bids will be opened and ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- PUBLIC NOTICE APRIL 24, 2001 Nina Brownstone. They went on to win read aloud for: SHERIFF’S SALE tract and the resolution authorizing it is the Metuchen CYO Parish division play- “REPLACEMENT OF LOCKERS AND SHERIFF’S SALE WHEREAS, Town Council awarded a con- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, available for public inspection in the Office RELATED WORK AT ROOSEVELT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tract in the amount of $39,500.00 to Maser CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of the Clerk of the Board. offs, winning the championship game INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, B1-22” CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Consulting, P.A., resolution dated August 10, DOCKET NO. F-12016-99 RESOLUTION NO.: 475-2001 25-18. Rios was awarded the game MVP. Plans and Specifications will be available DOCKET NO. F-1062-99 1999, for professional engineering and sur- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF AWARDED TO: Appriss, Inc., 1040 Linn Any girls, entering grades 5-8, inter- on May 7, 2001. NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., veying services required to prepare construc- CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS CUSTODIAN OR Station Road, Louisville, Kentucky ested in trying out for the St. Helen’s Plans, Specifications, form of bid, contract PLAINTIFF vs. OMAR TANGARIFE, ET tion plans and specifications for the Central TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. HECTOR R. SERVICES: To provide setup, startup teams next year can do so by calling Ed and bond for the proposed work and other AL, DEFENDANT. Avenue Streetscape Improvements, and ABREU & MRS. HECTOR R. ABREU, HIS and ongoing support of the Call2Court sys- Miller at (908) 233-6536. Preference is Contract Documents thereto, as prepared by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WHEREAS, the aforesaid professional WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. tem, providing notification to defendants of given to St. Helen’s parishioners and M. Disko Associates, are on file in their DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000 FOR SALE services contract was awarded without pub- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, upcoming court dates. Westfield residents. offices at 151 Sumner Avenue, Kenilworth, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. lic bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: DATED OCTOBER 18, 2000 FOR SALE COST: Not to exceed $10,000 New Jersey 07033, and may be examined at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 11-5 (Local Public Contracts Law), and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. M. Elizabeth Genievich the office of M. Disko Associates during tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by WHEREAS, upgrading of the traffic signal By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Clerk of the Board PUBLIC NOTICE normal business hours. public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- at the intersection of Central Avenue with Park tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Bidders will be furnished with a copy of tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Street and Cacciola Place was not included in public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- UNION COUNTY BOARD the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the original scope of the project, and tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS neer, upon proper notice and payment of a WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF MAY WHEREAS, in view of the redevelopment Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD check for Fifty-Five ($55.00) dollars, pay- A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of taking place in the vicinity of the aforesaid WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 able to M. DISKO ASSOCIATES, said cost said day. All successful bidders must have intersection, the Town now desires to include A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the being the reproduction price of the docu- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified upgrading of this signal in the project, and said day. All successful bidders must have NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ments and is not returnable. check at the conclusion of the sales. WHEREAS, Maser Consulting P.A. sub- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 ers has awarded a contract without com- Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED mitted a Proposal dated September 5, 2000 check at the conclusion of the sales. Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a professional service or fications) provide for the awarding of all the EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- to provide the additional professional ser- The judgment amount is NINETY THREE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- work to the lowest qualified bidder under a DRED FIFTY ONE & 09/100 ($118,351.09). vices required to design the new traffic THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY ers has awarded a contract without com- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- single contract. The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- signal and prepare the required plans and THREE & 17/100 ($93,153.17). petitive bidding as a professional service or tract and the resolution authorizing it is The guaranty accompanying the bid shall BETH, in the County of UNION, and the specifications for a lump sum fee of The property to be sold is located in the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- available for public inspection in the Office be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) State of New Jersey. $8,500.00, and CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- of the Clerk of the Board. of the bid and may be given at the option of Commonly known as: 641-643 GARDEN WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has re- County of UNION and State of New Jersey. tract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO.: 465-2001 the bidder by a Certified Check, or Bid Bond STREET, FORMERLY KNOWN AS 641 viewed the aforesaid Proposal and recom- Commonly known as: 714 SOUTH PARK available for public inspection in the Office (Amending Resolution No. 1011-00) from a reputable insurance company. GARDEN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW mends that the scope of services of the STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201. of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: The Paxen Group, Inc., All bidders must be prequalified in accor- JERSEY 07202 original contract with Maser Consulting, P.A., Tax Lot No. 1251 in Block No. 7. RESOLUTION NO.: 457-2001 1800 Penn Street, Suite 10, Melbourne, Florida dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as Tax Lot No. ACCT#: 407, in Block No. 30 Freneau Avenue, Route 79, Matawan, Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 AWARDED TO: Automated Data Pro- SERVICES: To provide for the imple- amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as WARD; 6 FKA LOT NO. 6, BLOCK NO. 407 New Jersey 07747 be amended to include feet wide by 100.00 feet long. cessing (ADP), PO Box 451, Parsippany, mentation and administration of the About set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 40 the aforesaid additional services for an ad- Nearest Cross Street: Seventh Street New Jersey Face Youth Program. Labor in connection with the project shall feet wide by 110 feet long. IRREGULAR ditional lump sum fee of $8,500.00 in accor- Situated at a point on the southwesterly SERVICES: To provide unemployment PERIOD: 4/1/01 - 12/31/01 be paid not less than wages as listed in Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the dance with the Proposal dated September, sideline of South Park Street distance ap- compensation services. COST: For an additional amount of Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, pur- NORTHERLY side of GARDEN STREET, 5, 2000, and proximately 175.00 feet northwesterly from COST: $4,408.56 $207,328.18, for a total amount of $354,760.18 suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey distant 285 feet from the EASTERLY side WHEREAS, funds are available for this its intersection with the northeast sideline of M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of of MAPLE AVENUE. purpose from the 1999 Downtown Union Seventh Street. Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are There is due approximately the sum of County Grant Program. There is due approximately the sum of 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $22.95 higher for each class of labor. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOU- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND EIGHT- Bidders are required to comply with the re- SAND SIX-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 05/ by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT & 75/100 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE quirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). 100 ($129,616.05) together with lawful in- that the original contract awarded to Maser ($100,878.75) together with lawful interest Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- terest and costs. Consulting P.A. be amended to include the and costs. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION tion for a period not to exceed Sixty (60) days There is a full legal description on file in additional professional engineering services There is a full legal description on file in NOTICE OF MEETINGS from the date of the opening of Bids for the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. required in connection with upgrading of the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn traffic signal at the intersection of Central Av- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn gating the qualifications of bidders, prior to this sale. enue with Park Street and Cacciola Place for this sale. TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting awarding of the Contract. RALPH FROEHLICH an additional fee not to exceed $8,500.00, and RALPH FROEHLICH DATE OF MEETING: Monday, May 14, 2001 The Board of Education reserves the right SHERIFF BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SHERIFF LOCATION: Administration Building to reject any or all bids if in its judgment the FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. – aforesaid fee be charged to the 1999 Down- FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street public interest will be served by so doing. COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW town Union County Grant Program, and Suite 201 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 By order of the Board of Education, 4 Brighton Road BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy 7 Century Drive TIME: 7:30 p.m. Westfield, New Jersey. Clifton, New Jersey 07012 of this Resolution be published in the Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 PURPOSE OF MEETING: Board Self Evaluation Robert Berman CH-755668 (WL) Westfield Leader as public notice of action CH-755635 (WL) ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. Business Administrator 4 T – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 4 T - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 DATE OF NOTIFICATION: May 3, 2001 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $55.59 & 5/24/01 Fee: $187.68 1 T – 03/29/01, The Leader Fee: $62.73 & 5/3/01 Fee: $191.76 1 T – 4/19/01, The Times Fee: $26.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION -CLASSIFIEDS- Senior Adult Day Center HELP WANTED HELP WANTED GARAGE SALE HELP WANTED Acquires Defibrillator Administrative Assistant VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Saturday, May 5 vices in emergency cardiovascular care RECEPTIONIST/ Westfield event planning co. is look- Westfield Volunteer Rescue 2378 Richmond St., Scotch Plains BERKELEY HEIGHTS - Staff mem- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT bers at SAGE Spend-A-Day (SPAD), and have been credited with saving many ing for a sophisticated, organized, Squad seeks persons willing to 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. lives. They are becoming standard issue Must be computer literate. Typ- take charge leader that can make train as Emergency Medical Baby items in exc. cond., incl. furni- an adult day care health center located ing a must. Must possess cus- in Berkeley Heights, recently com- in emergency care because they are accu- executive decisions as well as get Technicians. No prior exp. needed. ture, women’s and children’s clothing. rate, easy to operate and can be used by tomer service skills. Employee their hands dirty. Must be com- Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., min. 4 pleted training in the use of their new benefits. FT. automated external defibrillator. lay people with minimal training. puter literate and well spoken. hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. GARAGE SALE Training also included instruction in As a state-licensed adult day health (908) 389-9660 Fax resume to (908) 301-1035 Wkday 9am - 1 pm or 1-5pm slots Fax (908) 389-9876 Saturday, May 5 adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation center, SPAD acquired the defibrillator are perfect for parents of school 680 Westfield Ave., Westfield techniques and first aid for choking to supplement the services it already HELP WANTED children. Childcare reimburse- victims. provides to its clients. HELP WANTED 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. OFFICE CLERK ment available! Area club sponsored sale. Baby Defibrillators are relatively new de- In addition to social and recreational Life/Financial Services Dept. of If you enjoy variety, possess good Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. clothes, toys, clothing, etc. activities, SPAD services include a full- large WestfieldInsurance agency PUBLIC NOTICE time, specialized nurse to monitor par- communication and organizational 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. ticipants’ health; a consulting dietitian has an entry-level position for SHERIFF’S SALE skills please apply to be on our Call the Recruiting Team at to address nutritional concerns; social career/growth oriented individual team. FT/Benefits. (908) 233-2500 for details CONDO FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, who likes to learn/take on respon- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, workers, activity specialists, program Send resume to: Springfield Park Place DOCKET NO. F-002495-98 assistants and aides. sibilities/team oriented. Initial du- [email protected] Townhouse SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF CHILDCARE Appointments for various client ser- ties include filing, data input, un- or fax to (908) 298-6386 Only 19 miles from Downtown vs. JOSEPH E. SHEPPARD, ET AL., DE- vices can be made on-site, while physi- derwriting, sales and general as- A Choice Nanny • Since 1983 New York City. Gated commu- FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, cal, speech and occupational therapies sistance. Office and computer HELP WANTED Excellent Childcare Matches nity, including clubhouse, pool are arranged at Runnells Specialized experience a must, insurance DATED FEBRUARY 02, 2001 FOR SALE The Rome Festival is looking for a Live In/Out • Full/ Part Time and tennis court. Prime loca- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Hospital of Union County in Berkeley experience or license not neces- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tailor/seamstress to sew costumes (908) 754-9090 tion. 3BR, loft, den, 3.5 Baths, Heights. sary but helpful. fully improved basement, hard- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Dr. Richard Nelson, an internist in for two operas. Costumes should be public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- Send resumes to P.O. Box 2207 wood floors, whirlpool, central tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown adult acute care with the Summit Medi- Westfield, NJ 07091 completed by June 15, 2001. Work- cal Group, serves as medical director ing out of your own home is fine! CHILD CARE vac., alarm, built-in speakers & Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Attn: Life Dept. WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY of SPAD and is available to consult Please call (908) 233-7214 Live Out Nanny much more. By owner. or fax to (908) 654-3659 (973) 714-7706 A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of with clients’ doctors when needed. for further information We are seeking an experienced said day. All successful bidders must have SPAD serves the senior citizen popu- HELP WANTED caregiver for our infant twins in our 20% of their bid available in cash or certified lation throughout Union County and HELP WANTED home four days a week. References check at the conclusion of the sales. HOUSECLEANING The judgment amount is ELEVEN THOU- adjacent communities in Morris, Essex Freelance Writer are a must and will be checked. and Somerset counties. A special pro- P/T, freelance writer wanted to Hairdresser Polish woman is looking for more SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED THREE & 59/ Needed in Cranford salon. 60- Please call Tracey or Simon 100 ($11,703.59). gram for individuals with Alzheimer’s cover Mountainside Borough homes to clean. Experienced. Good The property to be sold is located in the 65% commission. No supply cost. at (908) 389-1479 references and transportation. disease or dementia is also available. Council meetings. Meetings oc- CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, For more information about Spend- Must bring following. Quaint fam- Call (732) 553-1593 County of UNION and State of New Jersey. cur on the second and third Tues- CHILD CARE NEEDED A-Day, please call (908) 464-8217. day of the month. A burning inter- ily-owned salon. Commonly known as: 1028 BOUDINOT (908) 578-1304 May - August. Perfect for college HOUSECLEANING PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201. est in government and politics is a Tax Lot No. 44 in Block No. 9. PUBLIC NOTICE plus. Freelancers are also sought student. Care for 4 and 6 year old Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular HELP WANTED Polish woman is looking for homes for other evening meetings, news girls in my Westfield home. 20-40 32.91 feet wide by 104.10 feet long UNION COUNTY BOARD to clean. Good experience, refer- Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and general assignments. Manicurist hours per week. Mainly after- ences, own transportation. noons. Must have own transpor- Situated at a point on the southwesterly NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD E-mail [email protected] Needed in Cranford salon. 60- (908) 687-9604 sideline of Boudinot Place distance approxi- Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 65% commission. No supply cost. tation and references. mately 135.81 feet southeasterly from its Public Notice is hereby given that the HELP WANTED Must bring following. Quaint fam- Call evenings (908) 233-6016 PIANO FOR SALE intersection with the southeasterly sideline Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ily-owned salon. of Catherine Street. ers has awarded a contract without com- OFFICE SERVICES HANDYMAN Steinway grand piano. Model 5'10". There is due approximately the sum of petitive bidding as a professional service or (908) 578-1304 THIRTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- MAIL COORDINATORS Home handyman services, carpen- Ebony. Professionally maintained. DRED THIRTY EIGHT & 59/100 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- MAIL CLERKS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE try, furniture repair, odd jobs, etc. Must sell. ($13,338.59) together with lawful interest tract and the resolution authorizing it is DRIVERS - VAN (908) 233-6667 and costs. available for public inspection in the Office Westfield. Prime location, center No job too small. Free estimates. There is a full legal description on file in of the Clerk of the Board. LOOKING FOR STABILITY, Call (908) 232-6799 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RESOLUTION NO.: 463-2001 $$$ & GROWTH? of town, in modern elevator build- FOR SALE ing. Adjacent parking. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, 655 AMS, a booming Fortune 500 level Soloflex weight machine. Get in shape! this sale. East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Co has many great openings in Please call (908) 561-3583 or CLEANING SERVICES RALPH FROEHLICH SERVICES: To provide health care/sub- e-mail [email protected] Build muscles. $250 or best offer. SHERIFF stance abuse screenings to juveniles iden- Central/Northern New Jersey for DCS Cleaning Co. 233-4943 FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. tified by the Youth Service Bureau. Mail Coordinators & Drivers. Prior Houses & offices. From 50 to INSTRUCTION Suite 201 PERIOD: 5/1/01 - 12/31/01 mail exp a plus- Drivers must have 200,000 sq. ft. Fully insured & 7 Century Drive COST: $150 per screening, total not to clean license. $$$Top Sal/Ben. PIANO LESSONS bonded. Excellent references. WANTED Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 exceed $3,750 CH-755807 (WL) M. 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Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $20.91 STATELY PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD COLONIAL UNION COUNTY BOARD Turn-of-The-Century charmer on large lot near OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS town, school & NYC transportation. 5 BRs, 3.5 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 Baths (including MBR Suite w/marble Bath & Public Notice is hereby given that the Whirlpool), Eat-in Kitchen w/Corian countertop Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Newly Listed ers has awarded a contract without com- & center isle, Butler’s Pantry, Family Rm, Den, petitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- heated sleeping porch & wood-burning fireplace. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- $715,000. tract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 471-2001 AWARDED TO: United Family and Children’s Society of Plainfield, 305 West 7th Street, Plainfield, New Jersey NEW PRICE SERVICES: To provide victim support services to child abuse victims in the west- Stately WESTFIELD Victorian, beautifully up- ern part of Union County. graded while keeping those wonderfully timeless PERIOD: 5/1/01 - 6/30/01 Said professional service agreement to be continued Offered at $334,500 amenities. 5 BRs, 3 full/2 half-baths, 2 fireplaces, during the next grant period (July 2001 through June 2002) pending approval of the Delightful 3 Bedroom Split near Jefferson School in WESTFIELD. Entrance high ceilings, fabulous EIK, regulation TENNIS FY 2002 Victim Advocacy Fund. vestibule, Living Room with stone fireplace & picture window, Formal Dining COURT, old fashioned ice cream parlor, Sunroom, COST: $50 per hour, not to exceed $500 Room, Eat-in Kitchen and Family Room. Spacious rooms, central air, full per month. deck, brick BBQ, fitness Room. Parquet floors, M. Elizabeth Genievich basement, generous closet & storage space plus an attached garage and Clerk of the Board wonderful backyard. central air, 2-car garage w/loft, almost 1 full acre 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $26.01 of property. Now $1,250,000. PUBLIC NOTICE Realtor/Sales Associate SHERIFF’S SALE NJ Million Dollar Sales Club 1977-2000 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 908-233-6417 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065 DOCKET NO. F-16287-00 TAMAQUES PARK AREA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, 2820 Offices Throughout New Jersey Well maintained, spacious 4 Bedroom PLAINTIFF vs. CARLIXTA MUNOZ; VITO MUNOZ; OSCAR CARDONE; BARBARA WESTFIELD home on lovely landscaped prop- NANROSA, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, erty. Hot water baseboard heat, central air, hard- DATED JANUARY 29, 2001 FOR SALE wood floors, EIK with eating area, Family Rm, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Rec Rm, laundry Room, large landscaped lot. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- $529,000. tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of 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 ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- DRED THIRTY & 43/100 ($139,830.43). WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA VS. CARLIXTA MUNOZ; VITO MUNOZ; OS- CAR CARDONE; BARBARA NANROSA LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 602 ADAMS AV- ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208 TAX LOT NO. 36 W12 BLOCK NO. 12 DIMENSIONS: 149.22 FEET X 25.00 FEET X 148.92 FEET X 25.00 FEET SLEEPY HOLLOW TUDOR NEAREST CROSS STREET: Spacious, bright & airy tudor home in Plainfield with 6 Bedroom, 3.5 FAIRMONT AVENUE There is due approximately the sum of Bath, stone fireplace, double wide lot, new security service, interior freshly ONE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOU- painted. $359,900.00 (Visit www.edfeeley.com for details) SAND ONE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX & 64/ 100 ($148,146.64) together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Each Office Independently Owned & Operated RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF NO ONE CAN GIVE YOU A BETTER MORTGAGE RATE THAN ERA MORTGAGE. SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. - CALL 1-888-291-6164 OR 908-322-7700 FOR MORE INFORMATION. LAW OFFICES Suite 210 Fanwood - Scotch Plains Office 1020 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 256 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 CH-755834 (WL) (908) 322-7700 4 T - 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 Visit us at www.burgdorff.com & 5/10/01 Fee: $187.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Recent Home Sales AARP to Meet on May 7;

WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS Luncheon, Trips Revealed Aristotelis and Amanda Anne Mary Alexander to William Aber- Zachariades to Stan J. and Bettina deen and Garceline Aberdeen, 1724 WESTFIELD – Westfield Area additional information and reserva- Wasilewski, 85 Fairhill Drive, Mountain Avenue, $165,000. Chapter No. 4137 of the American tions, please call Mrs. Stock at (908) $937,500. Anthony Perella to Joseph Association of Retired Persons will 925-2536. John R. and Alicia R. Zurlo to Decandia and Anne Decandia, 9 hold its next regular meeting on Katie Menzer will be in charge of John D. and Connie Frontero, 1011 Karen Court, $565,000. Monday, May 7, in the Assembly a trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, Wychwood Road, $1,200,000. Jose Dopazo to John Kennedy and Hall of The Presbyterian Church in May 24, and will be taking reserva- Dorothy Anspach and William J. Tara Kennedy, 2067 Nicholl Avenue, Westfield, located at 140 Mountain tions at Monday’s meeting. Thiele to Aaron and Stacy Turnof, $264,500. Avenue. Members will also be able to sign 224 Lynn Lane, $400,000. Antonio Mastrocola to Frank The social period with refresh- up at the meeting for a trip to Wash- Michael and Anita Mirda to Judith Mastrocola, 8 Green Hickory H1, ments will begin at 1 p.m., and the ington, D.C., that is scheduled from Minichino, 747 Kimball Avenue, $185,000. meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. After- Monday through Thursday, Septem- $455,000. Rocco De Fiore to Scott Patterson, wards, guest speaker Anna ber 17 to 20. Betty Lou Brown to Albert J. 2348 Gales Court, $200,000. Lustenberg of Verizon will discuss Another tour is planned to New Sabini, 515 Trinity Place, $260,000. FANWOOD “How to Read and Understand Your Hampshire and Vermont, with a stay Mark Giacone to Jennifer Sentivan, Robert Havier to Victor Pastor, Telephone Bill.” at the Von Trapp Family Lodge of 608 Fourth Avenue, $210,000. 712 North Broad Street, $75,000. She will explain various terms such Sound of Music fame, from Monday Edward and Susan Casale to Daniel Haywood Caldwell to William as the universal service fund sur- through Friday, November 12 to 16. and Julia Black, 1 Eastgate Square, Decker, 19 Trenton Avenue, TALENTED SCOUT…Vincent Fitzpatrick, a fifth-grade Washington Elemen- charge, the sensible choice option Guests are invited to attend $425,000. $204,000. tary School student in Westfield and second-year Webelo, was recently awarded and the portability surcharge. Ms. Monday’s meeting to become ac- W.J. Dilorenzo and F.P. Mancuso first place in Pack No. 270’s contest to design a new service badge. His design Lustenberg will present her informa- quainted with AARP activities, learn and J.A. Cermele to Murray M. and Fresh Air Fund Seeks shows a handshake with the words, “Peace” and “Help Out,” written against a tion with the aid of charts and an about current issues and hear the Donna B. Perch, 101 Park Street, backdrop of the Earth. Pictured with Vincent, left to right, are: Pack No. 270 overhead projector. Members are guest speaker. For more informa- $300,000. Host Families for Kids coordinators Janet Seip and Tisha Klofta and Cubmaster David Maran. urged to bring their telephone bills tion, please call (908) 654-5764. Scott S. and Jeanne M. Chepko to AREA – The Fresh Air Fund is seek- with them. Miles G. and Doreen Notar, 111 ing additional host families in the north- Members are asked to bring canned Our House Five-Miler Cottage Place, $263,000. ern New Jersey area to open their homes Jewelry and Leather Goods and boxed grocery items to this meet- Terence J. and Marie A. McCabe to a New York City child for two weeks ing, which will be donated to poor, To Benefit People to John Konstantinidis and Snezana this summer through the Fund’s homeless and temporarily unem- Friendly Town program. To be Offered at Sale Today ployed persons. With Disabilities Stojcic, 3 Mohawk Trail, $300,000. The Fresh Air Fund enables disad- Susan D. Van Arnum to Charles T. They are also asked to bring cos- SUMMIT – The Our House five- vantaged New York youngsters to ex- BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The unteer Guild, the public is always tume jewelry to be used for prizes for miler, which has been awarded race and Allison B. Quintard, 121 Vir- perience summer in suburban and small ginia Street, $249,000. Runnells Specialized Hospital Vol- invited to attend our vendor sales, bingo games at Runnells Specialized championship status by New Jersey- town communities. unteer Guild will sponsor a jewelry free of charge,” said Freeholder Hospital, Campbell’s Soup labels and Volunteer host families can choose United States of America Track and PUBLIC NOTICE and leather goods sale from 8 a.m. to Deborah Scanlon, Liaison to the aluminum can pull tabs to be used for Field (NJ-USATF), will take place the gender and age of their visitor. 4 p.m. today, Thursday, May 3, in the hospital’s Advisory Board of Man- First-time Fresh Air children are be- credit to help child cancer patients. on Sunday, May 6, at 1 p.m. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY multipurpose room of the facility, agers. Knitting Group Chairwoman It will begin and conclude on the UNION COUNTY tween the ages of 6 and 12, and chil- located at 40 Watchung Way in Ber- “A part of every sale goes to the CHANCERY DIVISION dren can participate in the Friendly Madeline Roeben has asked for do- green at the corner of Elm and Broad keley Heights. Guild to purchase items for Runnells’ nations of any kind of woolen yarn DOCKET NO. F-8133-00 Town program through age 18. Streets in Summit. Money raised at The sale, by AFM Fashions, will residents and patients, such as televi- for members to make shrugs, lap the event will provide funding for CIVIL ACTION This year, the Fund will celebrate its 125th anniversary of serving children feature sterling silver and 14 karat sions, VCRs and prizes for the bingo robes and other knitted items for services and programs for adoles- ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE gold men’s and women’s jewelry, AND AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION with a variety of special events and games,” she added. patients at Runnells Hospital. cents and adults with developmental volunteer opportunities. including earrings, rings, brace- The Volunteer Guild and the Of- Luncheon Chairwoman Marie and learning disabilities. JAMES PILEWSKI, Plaintiff(s), vs. lets and necklaces, priced from $6 LEE DANCE and LEOLA DANCE, For more information, please call fice of Volunteer Services of Runnells Stock will take reservations for the The race is expected to attract his wife, their heirs, devisees and Linda Bond at (973) 361-0792 or The to $250, and leather goods and Specialized Hospital are seeking annual spring luncheon planned for between 800 and 1,000 runners, ac- personal representatives and their Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003. In- accessories, including handbags, volunteers. Flexible hours and a va- Monday, June 4, at noon at The cording to Karen Feinblatt, Execu- or any of their successors in right, formation is also available online at wallets, hats and gloves, from $6 riety of opportunities exist with resi- Westwood in Garwood. This year’s tive Director of the Our House Foun- title and interest; MRS. LEE DANCE; to $65. JOHN DOE, husband of LEOLA http://www.freshair.org. dent contact, as well as performing event will feature an international dation. Senator Jon Corzine will be DANCE, said name John Doe being “Thanks to the efforts of our Vol- other tasks. buffet, with wine and soda on each the official starter again this year. fictitious; ARAPAHO CAPITAL IN- PUBLIC NOTICE For information, please call the table. Individuals interested in entering VESTMENT CORPORATION; FIRST PUBLIC NOTICE Runnells Specialized Hospital Of- The musical and singing group the race or in volunteering on the day FIDELITY BANK, N.A., CUSTODIAN UNION COUNTY BOARD fice of Volunteer Services at (908) n/k/a FIRST UNION NATIONAL OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD “Just a Bunch of Banjos” will enter- of the event may call (908) 464- BANK, CUSTODIAN; F.U.N.B. CUS- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 771-5847. tain those in attendance with a blend 8008, extension no. 122. The fee to TODIAN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of old-time melodies and newer register is $18, and participants may UNKNOWN OWNERS/UNKNOWN Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: April 26, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE songs. The cost is $18 per person. register on the day of the event. To CLAIMANTS, their heirs, devisees Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Members may bring one guest. For and personal representatives and ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- SHERIFF’S SALE register online, please log on to their or any of their sucessors in petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, www.active.com. right, title and interest, Defendant(s). extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- petitive bidding as a professional service or CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- THIS MATTER being opened to the court extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- DOCKET NO. F-17990-00 tract and the resolution authorizing it is SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW available for public inspection in the Office SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- tract and the resolution authorizing it is YORK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. LUCY ARAUJO SHERIFF’S SALE of the Clerk of the Board. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it ap- available for public inspection in the Office AND MR. ARAUJO, HUSBAND OF LUCY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, RESOLUTION NO.: 476A-2001 DOCKET NO. F-5674-00 pearing that default has been entered against of the Clerk of the Board. ARAUJO; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AWARDED TO: Glenn Clauser, Esq., of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, the defendants LEE DANCE and LEOLA RESOLUTION NO.: 459-2001 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-17258-00 Fishbein, Badillo, Wagner & Harding, 2 INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ANTONIO C. DANCE, his wife, their heirs, devisees and AWARDED TO: Calman Hunter, O.D, 32 DATED FEBRUARY 01, 2001 FOR SALE UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, Penn Plaza, Newark, New Jersey MOURAO, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. personal representatives and their or any of North Avenue, East, Cranford, New Jersey OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. AMARILIS A. TORRES; JAS- SERVICES: To provide legal service rep- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, their successors in right, title and interest; SERVICES: To provide professional By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MINE NOVA, OCCUPANT, DEFENDANT. resenting Juvenile Detention Officer Kilgore DATED JULY 19, 2000 FOR SALE OF MRS. LEE DANCE; JOHN DOE, husband Optometry services to the patients/residents tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, in the matter entitled: Bourricaudy v. Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. of LEOLA DANCE, said name John Doe of Runnells Specialized Hospital. public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- DATED FEBRUARY 09, 2001 FOR SALE County et al. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- being fictitious; ARAPAHO CAPITAL IN- PERIOD: 6/1/01 - 5/31/02 tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. COST: Not to exceed $5,000 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by VESTMENT CORPORATION; FIRST FI- COST: Fee for service contract Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- M. Elizabeth Genievich public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- DELITY BANK, N.A., CUSTODIAN n/k/a M. Elizabeth Genievich WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Clerk of the Board tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, CUS- Clerk of the Board A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TODIAN; F.U.N.B. CUSTODIAN; STATE said day. All successful bidders must have WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF MAY tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown OF NEW JERSEY; UNKNOWN OWN- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TH ERS/UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, their heirs, check at the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have WEDNESDAY THE 30 DAY OF MAY devisees and personal representatives and The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN OF WESTFIELD 20% of their bid available in cash or certified their or any of their sucessors in right, title TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- said day. All successful bidders must have BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT check at the conclusion of the sales. and interest; that plaintiff has produced be- DRED TWENTY EIGHT & 75/100 20% of their bid available in cash or certified The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield will meet on Monday, May 14, 2001 in The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- fore this court tax sale certificate No. 97- ($127,628.75). check at the conclusion of the sales. the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New DRED THIRTY SIX THOUSAND NINE- 017, certified to be a true copy, which certifi- The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the HUNDRED TWENTY TWO & 15/100 cate is dated July 21, 1997, and is of record CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: ($236,922.15). in the Union County Clerk’s Office on Octo- County of UNION and State of New Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the City DRED FORTY & 42/100 ($125,840.42). ber 27, 1997, in Book 6435 of Mortgages, 1. R.E.D. Realty L.L.C., 109 North Avenue West seeking to use a portion of the first Commonly known as: 119 ELM STREET, of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- pages 336&c. By assignment dated May floor as office use and ordinance requires retail use on the first floor. Applicant ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208. of New Jersey BETH, in the County of UNION, and the 10, 1999, said tax sale certificate was as- seeking variances from the following: Tax Lot No. 383 in Block No. 13. Premises commonly known as 440 Lin- State of New Jersey. signed to plaintiff, which assignment was Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 Commonly known as: 38-40 CEDAR AV- List of new C.40:55D-70c. and d. variances requested: den Avenue, Elizabeth New Jersey 07201 recorded in the Union County Clerk’s Office feet wide by 171.38 feet long BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 760.2, ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202 on May 11, 1999, in book 1091 of assign- Section 17.02 B5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes 25 parking Nearest Cross Street: Cherry Street BLOCK NO. 13, on the official Tax Map of Tax Lot No. 136.A1, in Block No. WARD 6 ments, page 114. Said certificate, and its spaces. Ordinance requires 65 for the use and 54 for the zone. Situated at a point on the northerly side- the City of Elizabeth Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 30 assignment, have been marked Exhibit P-1 line of Elm Street distance approximately feet wide by 100 feet long. Section 11.25 A3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes office use on the Dimensions: 35 feet x 100 feet x 70 feet on the part of the plaintiff. More than two 211.31 feet westerly from its intersection Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the first floor and Ordinance requires retail on the first floor. x 25 feet x 105 feet x 125 feet years have elapsed since the sale of said with the westerly sideline of Cherry Street. SOUTHEASTERLY side of CEDAR LANE, 2. Mary Mooney, 1030 Ripley Avenue seeking permission to construct a patio in side Nearest Cross Street: Clover Street lands by the City of Plainfield, and the lands There is due approximately the sum of distant 65 feet from the NORTHEAST- yard contrary to the requirement of Section 13.02 H.1. of the Land Use Ordinance. There is due approximately the sum of have not been redeemed from the tax sale; ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOU- ERLY side of SOUTH ELMORA AVENUE. Applicant proposes side yard setback for patio of 0 feet. Ordinance requires 5 feet. TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY ONE THOU- that plaintiff has produced before this court SAND FOUR-HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE There is due approximately the sum of 3. James R. Rose, 75 Cottage Place seeking permission to erect to the right side a SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY ONE its Certification showing that there is due on & 30/100 ($133,479.30) together with lawful ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- garage addition with a bedroom above and rear yard 2-story addition contrary to the & 93/100 ($261,741.93) together with lawful said tax sale certificate, together with sub- interest and costs. SAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT requirements of Section 11.09 E.7 and 11.09 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. interest and costs. sequent taxes and interest, the sum of There is a full legal description on file in & 43/100 ($132,128.43) together with lawful Applicant proposes minimum rear set back of 32.8 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. There is a full legal description on file in $37,237.79; and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. interest and costs. Minimum side yard set back proposed of 8 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. IT IS on this 18th day of April, 2001, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in 4. Douglas and Christine Sheehan, 480 Topping Hill Road seeking permission to erect The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. a sunroom contrary to the requirement of Section 11.07 E.7 of the Land Use this sale. amount required to redeem the premises RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Ordinance. Applicant proposes a minimum rear yard setback of 21.21 feet. RALPH FROEHLICH referred to in the aforementioned tax sale SHERIFF this sale. Ordinance requires 35 feet. SHERIFF certificate is the sum of $37,237.79, which FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. RALPH FROEHLICH 5. Daniel and Cindy Morgan, 874 Tice Place seeking permission to erect an addition FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. includes the amount due on said tax sale Suite 201 SHERIFF and front porch contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6 and 11.09 E.5. of Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza certificate and subsequent taxes and inter- 7 Century Drive FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. – the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes side yard setback of 8.91 feet and 8.39 216 Haddon Avenue est, together with interest on said sums from Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Front yard setback with covered porch proposed Westmont, New Jersey 08108 January 31, 2001, together with costs of suit CH-755803 (WL) 4 Brighton Road of 36 feet. Ordinance requires estimated front yard, which is ±40 feet. CH-755466 (WL) duly taxed in the sum of $1,098.42; and 4 T - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 6. Pat and Paul Tice, 1 Breeze Knoll Drive seeking permission to erect an above ground 4 T – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 6th & 5/3/01 Fee: $187.68 CH-755867 (WL) pool with deck around and 4 foot fence contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04 & 5/24/01 Fee: $179.52 day of June, 2001, between the hours of 4 T – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 F1 & 2 and 13.02 D.5. of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes maximum nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock & 5/24/01 Fee: $179.52 allowable building coverage of ±4,573 square feet. Ordinance allows 4,000 square PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in the afternoon, at the office of the Tax feet/plus 400 square feet for deck. Applicant also proposes a 4 foot fence for pool Collector of the City of Plainfield, 515 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE screening. Ordinance requires a 6 foot fence for pool screening. PUBLIC NOTICE Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 7. Joseph Nitti, 528 Boulevard seeking permission to erect a two-story addition 07061, be the same and is hereby fixed as CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE contrary to the requirements of Section 11.10 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. the time and place for the redemption of the DOCKET NO. F-15016-00 DOCKET NO. F-10921-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Applicant proposes a ±10.43 foot side yard setback. Ordinance requires 12 feet. said lands as described in the complaint FLEET MORTGAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Applicant may also require an “estimated” front yard variance. and making up the premises concerning vs. ANTONIO PICHASACA; LORRAINE PLAINTIFF vs. HAROLD R. GETTING, ET DOCKET NO. F-14203-00 8. Charles and Nancy Zaffuto, 25 Burrington Gorge seeking permission to erect a 6 which the complaint is filed, and that there- ELLIOTT, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. AL., DEFENDANT. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, foot high fence in side yard and 4 foot high fence for pool screening contrary to the upon the defendant who redeems shall be CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. KEIR BROOKS, requirements of Section 12.07 C and 13.02 D.5. of the Land Use Ordinance. entitled to the certificate of tax sale duly DATED FEBRUARY 01, 2001 FOR SALE DATED FEBRUARY 07, 2001 FOR SALE ET AL., DEFENDANT. Applicant proposes maximum allowable height for fence located in street side yard endorsed for cancellation; and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, of 6 feet. Ordinance allows 4 feet. Applicant also proposes a 4 foot fence for pool IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED MARCH 02, 2001 FOR SALE OF screening. Ordinance requires 6 feet. fault of the said defendants paying to the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. 9. St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway Avenue Block No. 5402, Lot Nos. 35 and 34.01, Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield, and public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- seeking permission to place an accessory structure (a temporary triple trailer) on the the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and costs tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by property. This application constitutes an expansion of an existing non-conforming aforesaid, the said defendants stand abso- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County Adminis- use and site plan approval. Applicant seeks variance from Section 17.02 C.a. of the lutely debarred and foreclosed of and from WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY tration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Land Use Ordinance, which requires 303 parking spaces. Parking space-280 all right and equity of redemption on, in and A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on spaces are existing and proposed and Section 11.04E.11 of the Land Use to said lands and premises and every part said day. All successful bidders must have said day. All successful bidders must have WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF MAY Ordinance which allows a maximum all improvements coverage of 20% - applicant hereof, and the plaintiff shall have an abso- 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 20% of their bid available in cash or certified A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of proposes ±20.34%. lute and indefeasible interest of inheritance check at the conclusion of the sales. check at the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have 10. Presbyterian Church of Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Block No. 2403, Lot No. in fee simple, to said lands and premies. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 30, seeking permission to construct additions to the Parish House and Westminster Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- check at the conclusion of the sales. Hall, add additional parking and rearrange present parking and traffic flow patterns redemption shall be permitted up until the DRED NINETY EIGHT & 10/100 DRED FORTY THREE & 42/100 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED and to erect a storage structure and dumpster enclosure. This application consti- entry of final judgment including the whole of ($125,298.10). ($187,143.42). EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND TWO-HUN- tutes an expansion of an existing non-conforming use and site plan approval. the last date upon which judgment is en- The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the DRED SIXTEEN & 51/100 ($186,216.51). Applicant seeks variances from the following: tered; and CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Town of Westfield in the County of Union, DOCKET NO: F-14203-00 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the List of Existing Nonconforming zoning conditions: UNION, and the State of New Jersey. New Jersey. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth addresses of the defendants are not known, Tax LOT NO. 989 BLOCK NO. 3 Commonly known as: 102 Cedar Street, COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW Section 11.11E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum street a copy of this Order or Notice thereof di- COMMONLY KNOWN AS 539 SOUTH Westfield, New Jersey 07090 JERSEY sideyard setback for corner lots of 20 feet - 2.14 feet is existing. rected to such defendants shall be pub- PARK STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 4908 STREET & STREET NO: 571 Walnut Street lished in The Westfield Leader, a newspa- Section 11.04E8 (Section 12.05B) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a SEY, 07206 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 76 TAX BLOCK AND LOT NO.: per circulating in Union County, at least one maximum building height of 45 feet - 54 feet is existing. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) feet wide by 96 feet long BLOCK NO.: 12 LOT NO.: 1390 time, not later than 20 days after the date of 100.00 feet wide by 25.00 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 140 FEET X List of New C.40:55D-70 c. and d. variances requested: this Order; and Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the easterly side of Cedar Street and the north- 28.33 FEET IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy Section 11.11E.5. of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes a front yard of EASTERLY side of SOUTH PARK easterly line of Central Avenue. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 352.17 of this Order or a Notice thereof be served 118.76 feet - 161.72 feet is existing. STREET, 300.00 feet from the SOUTH- There is due approximately the sum of FEET from Fairmount Avenue upon the defendants, whose addresses are ERLY side of SIXTH STREET ONE-HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOU- SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE Section 12.04F.1. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum known, by mailing to each of them such a There is due approximately the sum of SAND FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE & There is due approximately the sum of building coverage of 10% - applicant proposes 19.3% copy or notice not later than 20 days after the ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOU- 59/100 ($199,539.59) together with lawful ONE-HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOU- date of this Order; and Section 11.04G of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a minimum of 20% SAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN interest and costs. SAND SIX-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE & IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy coverage - applicant proposes 54.3% & 12/100 ($131,287.12) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in 16/100 ($194,631.16) together with lawful of this Order be delivered to the Tax Collec- interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. interest and costs. Section 17.02C.3.a. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 303/424 tor of the City of Plainfield, and that said Tax There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in parking spaces - applicant proposes 104 spaces. Collector of the City of Plainfield certify to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this Court whether the premises were or Section 12.04C of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes a portion of the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn were not redeemed from the plaintiff’s tax basement to be used for other than storage or utility room purposes and Ordinance this sale. SHERIFF this sale. sale certificate in accordance with the terms prohibits such use. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH of this Order. Any interested party may appear at the hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and SHERIFF ATTORNEYS SHERIFF Anthony J. Parrillo, P.J.Ch. be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to this application. SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, 1139 Spruce Drive WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR. GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, The above applications/applicants also may seek any other variances or waivers that may ATTORNEYS AT LAW PO Box 1024 CHARTERED MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL be necessary. Suite J Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 737 Stokes Road A Professional Corporation Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue 406 Lippincott Drive 1-908-233-8500 PO Box 1088 660 New Road, Suite 1-A West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 File No. XWZ L 42855 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Northfield, New Jersey 08225 Colleen Mayer, Secretary CH-755831 (WL) CH-755808 (WL) CH-755863 (WL) Attorneys for Plaintiff Board of Adjustment 4 T - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 4 T - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 4 T – 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 1 T – 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $113.73 1 T — 5/3/01, The Leader Fee: $154.02 & 5/3/01 Fee: $187.68 & 5/3/01 Fee: $187.68 & 5/24/01 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 3, 2001 Page 19 Westfield Business Group Gift Coins Are Offered Looking for New Members At Participating Stores WESTFIELD — Westfield busi- “It’s not often you get to spend WESTFIELD — Searching for that ued at $25, is a Westfield gift cer- ness professionals looking to in- an hour and a half working on special something for Mother’s tificate, and is redeemable at over crease exposure to other local pro- your business instead of in it,” said Day? Need a gift for your favorite 60 Westfield businesses. It can be fessionals are invited to attend the James Miner, a Westfield attorney teacher, college graduate, friend used for shopping, services, or next meeting of the Westfield chap- and chapter Vice President. or colleague? Choosing the dining. The Westfield Area Cham- ter of Business Networking Inter- The Westfield BNI chapter is Westfield Gift Coin makes shop- ber of Commerce and Downtown national (BNI). part of an international network- ping easy. Westfield Corporation are promot- From financial planners to archi- ing organization. The organiza- This specially-minted coin, val- ing the Westfield Gift Coin as the tects to print and graphic design- tion has over 1,590 chapters in perfect gift for everyone. The coin ers, the Westfield BNI chapter has operation in 43 states in the United D.A.R. Meeting Set; allows the recipients to choose developed a diversified network- States, as well as the United King- their own gift at any participating ing group. dom, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Luncheon Scheduled business. “We are very pleased with our New Zealand, South Africa, WESTFIELD –- The Westfield The coins are cast in heavy growth,” stated Joseph M. Farella, Canada, Sweden, Germany and Chapter of the Daughters of the bronze and individually numbered. a local mortgage banker and Presi- Malaysia. American Revolution (D.A.R.) will Each is packaged for convenient dent of the Westfield chapter. “The Last year, members of BNI passed hold its Executive Board meeting gift giving in a gold box with a exposure to other area profession- more than 1,434,400 referrals that on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at card listing participating businesses als is well worth the time we generated more than $484 million the home of Mrs. Kenneth Hoover. where the coin can be redeemed. spend together.” worth of business for its members. The regular meeting of the orga- There is no expiration date for Only one member per profes- Area professionals are encour- nization will be a Covered Dish their use. Westfield Gift Coins may sion is permitted, so as to avoid aged to visit the group before Luncheon on Friday, May 18, at be purchased for $25 each, cash or conflict regarding referrals. The joining. Interested individuals are 11:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. check only, at Summit Bank, 173 BNI chapter of Westfield meets asked to contact Mr. Farella at William Canata. Elm Street; Scott Shoes, 109 each Thursday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. (908) 233-5353 or via e-mail at Members of the D.A.R. and the Quimby Street; Backroom An- at the Westfield Diner. [email protected]. BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE…Vera Lough of Westfield, dressed in Sons of the American Revolution tiques, 26 Prospect Street; The Colonial attire, presents guided tours of the historic Miller-Cory House will participate in the Westfield Westfield Leader, 50 Elm Street; Museum in Westfield. The museum is seeking additional volunteers to Memorial Day Parade, which is Lancaster, Ltd., 76 Elm Street; Red Cross Seeks Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities, such as giving tours, open hearth scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. The Westfield Area Chamber of Com- cooking, working the gardens or in the gift shop, or participating in the program will be held at the Revo- merce Office and Downtown Showcase outreach program to local schools. Interested individuals are lutionary War Cemetery. Westfield Corporation Office, 105 For Emergency Services asked to call (908) 232-1776. Any women interested in join- Elm Street. WESTFIELD –- The Westfield/ Chapter House, located at 321 ing the D.A.R. are asked to call For additional information, Mountainside Chapter of the Elm Street in Westfield, at (908) Miller-Cory Seeks Volunteers Lillian Blauvelt at (908) 232-8674. please call (908) 233-3021. American Red Cross is seeking 232-7090. volunteers to serve with the Armed Forces Emergency Services, which Holistic Healing Class To Bring History to Life provides emergency related services to members of the United To be Offered at Y WESTFIELD –- The Miller-Cory 18th-century family. States armed forces and their fami- WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, House Museum in Westfield is Volunteer opportunities include lies in times of personal emergen- May 9, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., the seeking volunteers to help bring giving guided tours on Sundays 189 Elm St., Westfield, Phone # 908-301-1533 Fax 908-301-1535. cies and crisis. Westfield Y will offer a 90-minute to life the rich history of the 1740 and/or during the week; for the E-mail at WWW.WestfieldNJ.Com/Carolan or WWW.RichCarolan.Com It provides emergency reporting Reiki class taught by Sharon farmhouse through a variety of Showcase (an outreach program services to strengthen the morale Guasconi. She holds a Master of programs. to local schools); participation in Licensed Real Estate Broker and State Certified of members of the armed forces Social Work degree and is a Certi- Located at 614 Mountain Av- open hearth cooking, which is Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 25 years and their families; supplies accu- fied Reiki Instructor. enue, the Miller-Cory House re- done every Sunday at the Frazee experience. rate reports for service members The discussion will include how flects the period between 1740 house on the grounds according about home situations and pro- to enhance the body’s ability to and 1820, when the families of to typical 18th-century recipes; Why pay a 5% or 6% real estate commission? vides military authorities with veri- heal itself physically, emotionally Samuel Miller and Joseph Cory gardening in the Colonial herb Full service brokerage including MLS and Internet lived in the house and worked fied information so they can make and spiritually through Holistic and vegetable gardens on the site; exposure for 4% commission. Deal direct with decisions that affect service mem- Energy Therapies such as Reiki, what was then a 100-acre farm. working in the gift shop, or other bers and the command. Karuna Reiki and Integrated En- The house is staffed by a core activities. Full training is provided. Broker and save thousands of dollars! Volunteers are needed to help ergy Therapy (IET), among other of costumed docents dedicated Volunteers may also participate Call or e-mail Rich Carolan for more details and a to bringing the past to life for in special programs held through- field incoming calls during the methods. market analysis of your home in today’s market. evening and early morning hours, She will also discuss the human visitors every Sunday and for out the year, such as the Sheep to thus allowing the Red Cross to pro- energy field aura, chakras, merid- groups during the week. The Shawl event, Fall Festival and An- vide members of the armed forces ians and the history and benefits museum is seeking volunteers nual Maple Sugaring Day. with non-stop communication. derived from them. who are interested in presenting Individuals interested in volun- Volunteers provide this service The fee for the class is $10 for Y what life was like for the typical teering may call (908) 232-1776. directly from their home. No pre- members and $15 for non-mem- vious experience is needed and bers. Registration for the class may the Red Cross will provide the be done at the front desk. The Y is training and support. located at 220 Clark Street. Anyone interested in becoming For more information, please involved or who would like more call Barbara Karp at (908) 233- information may call or visit the 2700, extension no. 335.

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Funding has p.m. from Monday to Friday, 7-9 SUMMIT — Portraiture is the Guest Curator Marion Dillon and been made possible in part by the p.m. on Thursday evenings and 2- artist’s way of remembering others is co-curated by Margaret New Jersey State Council of the 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. and self. “Identities: Contempo- Culbertson and Alice Dillon. Arts. For more information, please rary Portraiture,” currently on ex- “Identities: Contemporary Por- The New Jersey Center for Vi- call the NJCVA at (908) 273- hibit at the New Jersey Center for traiture” will be on exhibit until sual Arts, located at 68 Elm Street 9121. Visual Arts (NJCVA) in Summit, spotlights the work of 36 artists who use this form of expres- sion to create likenesses of themselves and others. To understand portraiture is to get a glimpse of relationships. Using paintings, photographs, drawings and sculpture, the exhibiting artists — many internationally known — allow the viewer to consider relationships on three Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times levels — the relation- MANY FACES OF PORTRAITURE...At left, Susan Hauptman offers self- ship of the artist to portrait “Prima Donna Bitch,” while Dawoud Bey portrays “Maura” in the him or herself, the re- unique piece above. lationship of the artist to the subject of the artistic piece and the Westfield Glee Club Sets Lecture Series to Show relationship of the artist or piece of art to 76th Spring Concerts Inspirational Baseball Film WESTFIELD – The Westfield WESTFIELD – Young baseball- PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT…To celebrate Music Week, the Musical Club the viewer. Glee Club will perform 76th Spring of Westfield will hold an evening recital on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m. One of the most vi- star aspirants will be featured in an at the First Baptist Church in Westfield. “All Ye Who Love Music,” “Come Concerts on Saturday, May 5, at 8 inspiring film that will represent the Ye Sons of Art,” “I Will Sing with the Spirit,” “Die Nachtigal,” “In Stiller sually appealing self- p.m. at Roosevelt Intermediate portraits is that of finale of this season’s Westfield Lec- Nact” and “Gute Nacht” will be performed, as well as several other School in Westfield and on Sun- ture Series on Thursday, May 10, at pieces. Refreshments will be served by the refreshment committee. For Chuck Close, 60. The day, May 6, at 4 p.m. at the First piece is titled “Self Por- 7:30 p.m. in the Parish House of The more information, please call (908) 241-6210. To become an active or Congregational Church in Presbyterian Church in Westfield. associate member of the club, please call (908) 232-2173. trait” and is an approxi- Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield. mately 5 feet by 5 feet. silk General admission is $5 per per- ™ The program will include Broad- son, with $3 for senior citizens. POPCORN screen of an enlarged photo- way tunes such as “Seventy Six graph of himself. The enlarging Sara Pankratz to Perform Diamond in the Rough, an award- Trombones” from Music Man. In winning movie about talented in- process imparts geometric In Oak Knoll Concert the “Novelty Potpourri” section, shapes to the photo, bestowing the old college song, “Vive La ner-city baseball players, will be Freddy Got Fingered WESTFIELD – Oak Knoll the piece with a mosaic like Company” with up-dated text by presented by filmmaker Alice Elliot. texture. School of the Holy Child has re- Donald Moore will be sung and The story takes place in Washington Gets Totally Out of Hand Reaching back into one’s past vealed that Sara Pankratz of feature the trumpet playing of Eric Heights, former “crack capital” of Westfield is among the performers Dill, drums played by Ken Phillips New York City. There, an unusual By Michael S. Goldberger allows the artist to recall and por- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent tray family roots. New York City who will display their jazz, ballet and piano accompaniment by Linda coach has guided a high school native Whitfield Lovell’s “Strive” and lyrical point talents during a Eriksen. baseball team of Dominican boys concert of the Oak Knoll Dancers. No popcorns standing of motion picture construc- — a charcoal on wood with found Kristin Joham of Mountainside, toward winning games and, against The concert will be held on If you don’t care to read this review, tion, the exit signs begin to beckon. objects attached — brings to life a senior at Governor Livingston all odds, getting college scholar- Of course in this situation, like the Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the High School, will receive the ships. Many of the team’s former I can’t blame you. Why waste your an ancestral portrait. time? More likely than not you already captain of the Titanic, the film critic Campion Center at Oak Knoll, 44 Westfield Glee Club Scholarship players have gone on to careers in cannot leave his assignment. That’s just Los Angeles native Lezley Saar Award and will be the featured know what this unsavory farce is about. illustrates her life in “Tale of the Blackburn Road, Summit. professional baseball. Several have in case he’s wrong and some miracu- The Oak Knoll Dancers are in artist. She will perform the Rich- played in World Series games. Because Freddy Got Fingered is the Tragic Mulatto,” a mixed media exception that proves the rule — the lous story twist saves the day and grades 7-12. They study with the ard Strauss “Horn Concerto No. 1” The Westfield Lecture Series is vindicates auteur Green. Like when his portrayal of growing up beholden and the Halsey Stevens “Sonata book you can judge by its cover. school’s dance director, Carlee sponsored by the Westfield Foun- Plus the TV advertisements have character delivers a baby much against to two races. for Horn and Piano.” Ms. Eriksen the wishes of the horrified mother Self-portraiture can give the Bennett, as well as outside in- dation and the Westfield Y. These made no secret of this movie’s obvi- structors. will provide piano accompani- (who would have preferred a doctor). viewer an inside look at the artist events are made possible by the ously fetid and declasse content. Sara is a junior and the daugh- ment. Union County Board of Chosen Quite the contrary, they have cel- He then proceeds to swing the new- —literally. Tickets for both concerts will be ebrated its repugnance and touted its born around the room by its umbilical Gary Schneider, an artist from ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pankratz available from Glee Club members Freeholders through a HEART Grant cord, tether ball style, spurting blood of Westfield. administered by the Union County indecency. However, for those sympa- New York City and South African and at the door for a donation of thetic souls who want to keep me adorning the walls like a Dracula-in- native, is exhibiting “Genetic Self The performance is free and $10 for students and senior citi- Division of Cultural and Heritage spired Jackson Pollock. open to the public. Reservations Affairs. company through this painful process, Portrait: Retinas.” A diptych, the zens and $12 for general admis- here’s the deal. If you haven’t left the theater by this are required. For more informa- sion. For further information, please The current crown prince of youth- point, it’s time to check if your health plan work is a toned gelatin silver print covers psychiatric care. Again, I can’t of medical images of the artist’s tion, please contact the dance For additional information, call Dave Mueller at the Westfield Y ful rebellion, comedian Tom Green as studio at (908) 522-8150. please call Dale Juntilla at (908) at (908) 233-2700, extension no. would-be animator Gord Brody ven- leave. How would it look if the film critic eyes translated into installations walked out and the ages later decided 232-0673. 233. tures beyond the pale in his quest to shock and disgust. And while more that Green was really his generation’s Area Residents to Join obnoxious than genuinely daring, he is Lenny Bruce — an important social critic Area Residents to Join successful in that dubious pursuit. and defender of free speech? Yeah, right. Spring Concert Freddy Got Fingered takes bad taste The story line itself, a wretched bit of to a new low while raising the bar on garble about father-son relationships, With Youth Symphony genuinely lousy filmmaking. And what’s would make Freud himself cringe. worse, while straining for laughs in this A slacker living in his parents’ base- PRINCETON – The New Jersey ment, 27-year-old Gord wants to be an Youth Symphony, which will be feature length glob of extreme potty humor, director, star and co-writer animator. He also wants his dad to be conducted by Barbara Barstow of Green is not very funny at all. proud of him. Problem is, his drawings New Jersey Youth Symphony, Inc., It’s bad enough the film is obsessed are neither funny nor particularly inter- will hold its end of season Spring with body parts. But what makes it esting. Another problem is, he’s an Concert on Sunday, May 13, 4 p.m. even more beastly, literally and figura- absolute idiot. But when the Portland, at Princeton University’s Richardson tively, is that those parts, replete with Oregon, resident lands a job in Holly- various and sundry body fluids, usually wood as a cheese sandwich maker, Auditorium. Local residents will be Dad (Rip Torn) is so happy to be rid of featured in the concert. belong to animals. But have no fear. We are assured that not one animal was the dolt that he buys him a car for the Local residents participating in odyssey. In an extraordinary display of the Choir that evening include harmed during the making of this film. Too bad we can’t guarantee the same skill and purpose, Torn manages his Jessica Landis of Mountainside and for those humans who view Green’s usually solid performance despite the Amy Reinholtz of Berkeley feeble-minded swill. impossibly pathetic morass around him. Heights. The MTV-bred absurdist embarrass- Once ensconced in Los Angeles, Members of the Youth Orchestra ingly reminds of the adolescent who where he can shop his cartoons around CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES from the area include Carol Baron, has just acquired his first clump of dirty when he’s not creating a disaster at the words. The child must then zealously sandwich works, Gord meets love in- Christina McCabe, Jason Tammam terest Betty (Marisa Coughlan), a wheel- and Kelly Young, all of Westfield, squeeze each and every one of those 2000-2001 21st Season bon mots into every sentence he utters chair-bound lass with aspirations of Jessica Nichols of Mountainside, being a rocket scientist...what else? In Bruce Smith, Jr. of Fanwood, and from that point on. Furthermore, the self-centered annoyance doesn’t care any case, her paraplegia gives Green Berkeley Heights residents Billy what anyone thinks of his irritating the opportunity of combining jokes Ani Kavafian, Violin, Case, Bryan Gartner, Ellen mania. It becomes tiresome. about infirmity with some rather inept Hukkelhoven and Ivan Lee. Thus, 20 minutes into Freddy Got bits of sexual perversity. Admission is $10 or $5 for senior Fingered, after it is obvious that Green Meanwhile, Gord’s younger brother and Carter Brey, Cello citizens and students. For informa- has spewed all the shock treatment he Freddy, who is gainfully employed and has to offer in his rather limited under- no burden to his parents, receives little tion, please call (908) 771-5544. or no attention from Dad. And so just to add insult to injury, the young adult is mistakenly institutionalized in a home invite you to join them on for molested children when a frustrated and crazed Gord deceitfully blows the whistle on his father. SUNDAY, MAY 20 Come to think of it, some of this stuff probably sounded funny on paper, especially if you possess no sense of MAPLEWOOD at 3:00 P.M. WESTFIELD at 7:30 P.M. taste, have completely lost touch with what life is like outside of Hollywood, MORROW METHODIST CHURCH TEMPLE EMANU-EL and have had a few cocktails. Sadly, it 600 Ridgewood Road 756 East Broad Street translates quite differently. For starters, Green’s bad boy act is bogus. For all his naughtiness, when compared to those acerbic wits who SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS really know what they’re doing, he is a rather tepid satirist. Then, there is the snickering arrogance prevalent throughout, like when real-life girlfriend Drew Robert McDuffie, Violin Barrymore makes a cameo appearance; it’s an uncomfortable indulgence, and assumes that we’d be interested in Robert Rinehart, Viola what is ostensibly Green’s big budget home movie — a place for him and his pals to act out their private jokes and Sherry Sylar, Oboe boring neuroses. Surely it was a red letter day for the First Amendment when 20th Century Fox didn’t make Green change the title PROGRAM from Freddy Got Fingered. But one wonders if he is actually cognizant of his biggest achievement. MOZART OBOE QUARTET For try as he may to abash or anger, no stunt Green perpetrates on screen can BRITTEN OBOE QUARTET match the outlandish feat of actually getting this stunning waste of celluloid BEETHOVEN STRING TRIO made. Which makes him the Holly- wood equivalent of a used car salesman. I won’t tell you what was or wasn’t done to Freddy. But rest assured it’s not as bad as what Tom Green is doing to Tickets (honored at both locations): $20, Seniors $18, Students $10 anyone who plunks down good money to see this awfully bad movie. * * * * * Freddy Got Fingered, rated R, is a CALL US AT 973-762-0108 20th Century Fox release directed by Tom Green and stars Tom Green, Rip Torn and Marisa Coughlan. Running time: 90 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 3, 2001 Page 21 Mr. Wojciks Original Work, Akin to "ire To Debut at Colonial Symphony Concert

By DAVID PALLADINO wanted to live in the musi- Get Outta Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cal environments that were WESTIELD Teacher, com- being described in the poser, musician and conductor music these different little are all titles which Raymond worlds. the House Wojcik wears with confidence. In fact, one of his first The nationally-recognized and ac- records included the vary- By CAROL . DAVIS claimed composer will premier ing musical worlds of Til Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his Akin to 5ire this Saturday Eulenspiegel, El Salon Opening night for the Cranford night, May 5, at the Morristown Mexico and the Nutcracker Dramatic Clubs production of The Community Theater at 8:30 p.m. Suite. Sound of Music is 5riday, May 4, with the Colonial Symphony Or- Always attracted to beau- at 8 p.m. 5or the next three week- chestra. tiful melodies, Mr. Wojcik ends, you can see this classic mu- Mr. Wojcik, employed for the was especially drawn to the sical on either 5riday or Saturday last eight years in the Depart- Beethoven symphonies as night, and there is a special Mothers ment of 5ine Arts at Westfield a boy especially the 5ourth Day matinee. 5or some of us, its High School has an impressive and 5ifth as recorded by hard to resist the von Trapps story, resume. He has served as music Bruno Walter. and in this production, Marc director and conductor of the Mr. Wojcik described his Chandlers set happens to be su- Brunswick Symphony, and has latest piece, Akin to 5ire, perb. 5or $15, it beats the price of recently completed 10 seasons as as much different artisti- a Broadway show, and you just music director and conductor of may find yourself humming along cally than what Ive done the Garden State Philharmonic. before. to My 5avorite Things. While you Several orchestras have wel- are there, dont miss the upstairs The work is scored for gallery, where you can see the oil comed Mr. Wojcik as guest con- full orchestra and two per- paintings of local artist Alexander ductor, including Hartford Sym- cussion/timpani. The com- Raymond Wojcik Mambach. The theatre is located at LOCAL SINGERS In preparation for the Mothers Day concert at Morristowns phony Orchestra, the Amadeus poser drew inspiration for 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford. Community Theatre are singers, pictured left to right, Andrew Pidkameny Orchestra, The Pleven Philhar- the piece from a phrase and Richard Barker of Westfield and David Barker of Scotch Plains. The monic (Bulgaria), and numerous from the poem Burnt Norton by playful innocence and transcen- Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra will present an afternoon concert on other festival orchestras. T.S. Eliot which proposes that ev- dence, he revealed. A Century of Songwriters is Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. The concert will feature Mozarts Mass in C Minor. Additionally, Mr. Wojcik holds or more information, please call The Masterwork Chorus at (908) 455-7008. erything in our lives consists of The contrapuntal nature of a performance that will be held at degrees from the Manhattan Akin to 5ire can be thus heard 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the remembrances of the past, School of Music, The University thoughts and fantasies about the as a dialogue or as simultaneous Westfield Memorial Library. If you of Denver and has studied at The enjoy the pop sounds of Jackson future which exist simulta- thoughts and conversation mov- Browne or Billy Joel, the guitar Westfield Symphony Orchestra Julliard School, Tanglewood, The neously with the present moment ing in and out of linear time. music of New Jerseys own Kenny Aspen Music 5estival and the in a kind of counterpoint between Mr. Wojcik took the title Akin Sacks is for you. Kennys songs CONTINUED FROM PG 22 Conductors Institute. the conscious and the subcon- to 5ire from the last line of span the decades from Tin Pan as Sergeant John in Broadways Miss always works particularly well in Mr. Wojcik started composing scious. Jeanne 5itzgeralds Elemental Alley to the music of today. The Saigon to any stage he graces. this space. in the fifth grade at a Perth Amboy Akin to 5ire begins with a single a title which embodies the performance is suitable for kids. While Susanna, soprano Saito, was The orchestra provided a solid, elementary school. musical thought in the cellos and same spirit of transformation and Hey, its free! You should probably somewhat cautious at first, her early steadfast, supportive and highly pol- My first musical instinct was to violas which serve as the melodic transcendence that he found in check out some books anyway, duets with 5igaro a bit unbalanced - ished musical canvass for the vocal- create, he told The Westfield Leader and rhythmic motif of the entire the late quartets of Beethoven, and it will provide you with a favoring Blevins, her blending, rap- ists. and The Times of Scotch Plains from which the composer also Clarinet duet sections by Principal work, according to Mr. Wojcik. break from your Saturday chores. port and projection improved much and "anwood, so my school band Through restatement, metamor- drew inspiration. as the evening progressed. Ms. Saito William Shadel and his associate leader, Mr. James Young suggested phosis, counterpoint and juxtapo- 5or tickets to the May 5 concert player were an orchestral highlight that I write it all down. The Little Opera Company as well as stalwart horn section per- sition of this motif, the work jour- or other events, please call the of New Jersey will be in town formance by Principal Anthony 5rom that point on, he was neys through a landscape of emo- Colonial Symphony at (908) 766- on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m., Cecere and associate Janet Lantz. musically on fire. tions and states that encompass 7555. A pre-concert lecture will when they bring their produc- In such a glorious manner did the Mr. Wojcik stated, I absolutely longing, searching, anxiety, anger be given at 7:30 p.m. tion of Donizettis comic opera, 2000-2001 subscription season of LElisir dAmore, to Union Catho- the WSO draw to a close. The Tour lic High School in Scotch Plains. of Notable Homes fundraiser this This story, written in 1832, past weekend will directly benefit Jane Annis Ma and Pa Cort Talk Gardening weaves the tale of a peasant who the WSO and enable them to move tries to win love with a potion. CONTINUED FROM PG 22 ahead with next years season. CONTINUED FROM PG 22 Even if you are not an opera The 2001-2002 program promises recognized the rare splendor encom- actually like to germinate in cooler rows of two and are started as lover, you cant go wrong when to be one of the best yet. Beautiful passed in the architecture of Westfields soil and will thrive when the tem- seed. local resident Jerome Hines, who and well-chosen works will include houses of worship. peratures rise. To the left, we planted cucum- has spent 41 years at the Met, Wagners Liebestod and Verdis op- Renowned Mountainside artist Harry We now have three gardens on bers, green beans, three different narrates this romantic sojourn era Aida. A. Devlin has captured the presence of our property. What used to be a kinds of pepper plants and three (The Elixir of Love). This perfor- the Presbyterian Church steeple in one play area is now a perennial herb different kinds of tomatoes. Be- mance features a chorus of 27 of his lifelike paintings. About two years garden that gets better every year. tween the tomato plants we planted young singers, ages 6 to 18, ago, the producers of NBCs Ed told We have tarragon, sage, oregano, basil, which, in addition to making joining the professional singers. Timothy Blevins-Incredible Carol Burnett The Leader and The Times that they lemon thyme, summer savory and great pesto-sauce also acts as a Tickets range from $30 to $15, performance as igaro were sold on using Westfield as a lavender planted there. Perennials natural bug repellant. and kids under 12 are admitted location for the comedy-drama the sec- are the best. If you take care of And a first for us this year, as- free if you keep them quiet. CONTINUED FROM PG 22 them, they will repay you year paragus! We are so excited we was in her early 20s. ond they saw the steeple of the church. blossomed over the course of the As a member of the Westfield Art after year. could just burst. A scholarship made it possible for I still have dried oregano and We know that the asparagus On Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m., the evening, adding more vitality and Burnett to attend the University of Association, Mrs. Annis will debut vocal dimension. Westfield Steeples on Saturday, May sage from last year. Again, with wont mature until next year and public is invited to attend St. Pauls California in Los Angeles. Before fall- limited space, herbs, even some sometimes the cucumber plants Episcopal Churchs Ninth Annual Concertgoers certainly heard Ms. ing in love with acting, she consid- 12, at the groups art show in down- Saito clearly at her musical highpoint town Westfield. Over 50 artists will perennials, can be planted in a choke out the beans, but all in all, Spring Concert, riends of Mu- ered majoring in journalism and container on your patio. gardening is such a joy. sic. Renowned soloists and mem- in the final act in her aria At last dabbled in cartooning. vend their artwork during the day. comes the moment I can rejoice in When asked what she hopes the In the back of our yard, by the We have months of weeding, bers of the Grammy Award win- A benefactor, who appreciated a pond, is our zucchini and yellow watering, thinning, mulching, fer- ning New Jersey Symphony Or- my lovers arms. Her voice, which duet Burnett performed in Annie Get audience will experience when view- had become quite comfortable with Your Gun, gave her the funds to go to ing the watercolor that day, Mrs. Annis squash garden. We separated these tilizing and harvesting ahead of us, chestra will join the Parish Choir. from the rest of the crops as the but we love every minute of it. We 5eatured in the program will be the settings, projected beautifully New York City and pursue the career said, If they are from this area, I hope and melodically throughout the she longed for, but could not afford. they feel a connection to the buildings. flowering plants take up a lot of spent nearly six hours on Sunday Schuberts Offertorium in C Major, space. Dont bother buying zuc- just turning the soil over and Im Mass in E-flat Major, and Tantum church. She paid him back in 1959, five years She added that when she showed Mezzo-soprano Gattie, who serves after leaving for the Big Apple. the piece to the minister of her church, chini or squash plants, unless you sure I will pay a visit to my chiro- Ergo. You dont have to know what really need your zucchini fix fast. practor this week, but who cares? any of this means in order to enjoy as Voice Instructor and Lecturer in After stretching her wings with he told her, Its marvelous! Music at Dartmouth College, added gigs galore, Burnett landed the role Mrs. Annis holds a bachelors degree Both vegetables grow beautifully Last year, I had so many hot the soothing yet dramatic sounds from seed. peppers I was thinking of starting of clarinet, soprano, baritone, and generously to the evening as as stand-in for Martha Raye on The in art education from Marshall Univer- Cherubino. This quick-witted per- Garry Moore Show. Her next offer sity and studied at the New York School We had about 25 zucchini last my own hot-sauce business. tenor solos. Donations will be col- year. Imagine what 25 zucchini So, if you havent already, pay a lected at the door of the church, formance was fueled by her came from the Phoenix Theater for of Interior Design. 5or 25 years, she characters adolescent lusts. Her a role in a new musical Once Upon A operated Ideas for Interiors. would cost in a supermarket. The visit to your local greenhouse. You located at 414 East Broad Street in packet of seed was 79 cents. dont have to spend a lot of money Westfield. beautifully sung aria, I cant give an Mattres s, which eventually made its The technique of watercolors cap- explanation in Act I gave the sec- way to Broadway. tured the interest of Mrs. Annis after And last, but not least, is our and the rewards will far outweigh tion its critical boost. She offered a Those who cannot remember as she decided to enroll for a watercolor pride and joy. An area in the back, the amount of work you will put in. The 5irst Baptist Church on 170 performance of fine timing, both far back as the 60s and 70s will recall floral class. She admired the flow of roughly 70 feet by 10 feet, is where And, not to worry, my cranky old Elm Street in Westfield will present musically and dramatically. Burnetts recurring role as Helen the watercolor and its spontaneity. most of our crops are planted. The cat is very happy just watching us The Senior Recital of The As the flustered womanizer, Mr. Hunts mother on Mad About You. Mrs. Annis produces traditional and greens start on the right in the from the comfort of the screened- Westfield Junior Music Club on Truschels dramatic and musical por- The folks deciding the Emmys cer- spontaneous watercolor paintings as ink shady area. Arugala, spinach, swiss in porch while we work like fools. Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. This trayal of the Count was initially some- tainly revered her performance, as drawings with watercolor washes, water- chard, cinnamon lettuce and a Best wishes, and happy garden- program honors National Music what less convincing, but also be- they granted a sixth Emmy Award to color monoprints, and collages of painted mesclun mix are all planted in ing! Week, established by former came more familiar with the sur- the actress and comedienne. watercolor paper torn into shapes and Westfielder Charles Milton roundings by the opening aria of Act A mother of four children, Burnett pasted to create layered floral paintings. Termaine, who died in 1963. Seven III, when asserting, Weve won our splits her time between Sante e and People tell me my paintings are P+ , -% . Q very talented young musicians from case! Hawaii. She was married to Dan happy and make them smile, she the area will delight you with the The storys three buffoons - Saroyan, with whom she acted for a said. This makes me smile. sounds of the flute, piano, violin, Marcellina, Dr. Bartolo and Don number of years. Her second hus- After Sunday, May 6, prints by Mrs. and cello, in works by composers Basilio provided beautiful dra- band was television producer Joe Annis will be available for sale at The like Liszt, Caplet, Bach and Chopin. matic and musical support. Tenor Hamilton. Town Book Store in Westfield. Be among the first to see the stars John Easterlin as Basilio, the music of tomorrow in this inspirational master, was particularly outrageous. program. Light refreshments will Possessing a wonderfully rich and S be served after the performance. strong lyric voice, his foppish man- • • * * * * * nerisms and dramatic flair deliciously Editors Note: The Arts & Enter- caricatured the 18th century dandy. 5 Hours Open Bar tainment section of The Westfield The stage, full with the excellent • The Cranford Dramatic Club Proudly Presents... • Cocktail Hour Leader and The Times of Scotch talent of musicians and vocalists, Full Course Dinner Plains-5anwood is proud to include contained just enough room to ac- “Everyone’s Favorite” Tiered Wedding Cake the wordsmithing of Plainfield resi- commodate the full cast. In fact, the • • Silver Candlelabras, Flaming Jubilee Show, dent Carol ". Davis. She will supply church proved to be just the perfect Private Bridal Rooms readers with a helpful guide of week- intimate setting for this semi-staged Specializing in White Glove French Service end activities in her weekly column, production. Acoustics were espe- 37$4 cially pleasing, highlighting string The Sound from Get Outta The House. • • warmth and bass resonance, which Westfield Summer Workshop • of Music • To Include Pineda and Wells • Suggested by “The Story of • Shrimp, WESTIELD The Westfield privately in New York and New Clams, oysters, Summer Workshop, a division of Jersey. the Trapp Family Singers” Chef Carved Turkey, the New Jersey Workshop for the Mr. Wells will teach Orches- • • Prime Rib, Ham, Lamb, Viennese Table Arts in Westfield, will expand its tra, Strings, 5iddlin 5un and Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 – 8:00 pm and Fresh Fruit summer Music Department by wel- Intro to Orchestra. He attended +/+*+,01)),2-3 $4 coming two teachers from The The Mason Gross School of the Music Studio. These instructors Arts at Rutgers University and • Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19 – 8:00 pm • /5)*6,2-3$4*61/0,)-37$4 are voice instructor Valerie Pineda has been awarded numerous Sunday May 13 - 2pm 5),++/,8,,92+/+0+ and violin/viola instructor Orlando scholarships. --5,+#+9-5)+1)+:,$2*-*6#/+1)2 Wells. He has performed with The Reserved seating tickets only $15.00 Ms. Pineda will teach the pro- Summit Symphony, The Montclair • • 4 !;7;<<= grams, Be A Star, Sing-A-Long Chamber Orchestra and The Or- : > ? " @"AA and Workshop Chorus. A New chestra of St. Peter by the Sea. In Box Office (908) 276-7611 Jersey native, she began her sing- addition to his work at The Mu- • Mastercard and Visa accepted • >>>$> @ $ ing career at 16 and studied at The sic Studio, Mr. Wells has taught at Free, lighted, on-site parking Boston Conservatory and The Man- Montclair State University Prep hattan School of Music. She has and The Newark Academy. performed with The Jersey City 5or more information about • • State Opera Company, The Bronx the Westfield Summer Work- Opera Company and Opera on shop, please call (908) 518- Lake Kezar. 1551 or visit the NJWA office at • • • • !" #$$ In addition to her work with The 150-152 East Broad Street, # % P Q Music Studio, Ms. Pineda teaches Westfield. N)* * N CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, May 3, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION INSIDE: INTERVIEW WITH RAYMOND WOJCIK, EVENTS LISTING GET OUTTA THE HOUSE, AND PORTRAITURE AT NJCVA IN SUMMIT

Commercial on Quimby Street: Sweet & Sour

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Its really sweet, said a represen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tative from the production company WESTIELD Representatives when asked why the crew chose from a production company filming Westfield for the test shoot. It looks a test commercial for Starburst can- like America. dies were tight lipped about the The representative also opined reason why the atmosphere was that the company thought it was lights, camera, action early Thurs- very sweet that The Westfield day morning. Leader and The Scotch Plains- 5our teenage boys in skateboarder- "anwood stopped over to cover the style garb were filmed walking from event. the corner of Central Avenue near Although reluctant to report other Express, to the mid-block section of details, the representative did note Quimby Street. The crew broke for that they would not know for a while busy morning drivers confronting if the commercial would be picked up. the hectic traffic push down the It was revealed that Westfield was road. The drivers dodged orange the only location selected for the test cones and heeded direction from a commercial. Westfield police officer. Starburst is part of the Mars Incor- The filming, which lasted for only porated family which also produces one day, could only be described as Skittles and M&Ms, among other sweet and sour in nature. sweet treats. WHERE DOES WESTIELD WORSHIP?...Jane H. Annis, celebrated watercolor artist and Mountainside resident, crafted this gorgeous new print, Westfield Steeples. The piece, which displays all of the houses of worship in Westfield, will be exhibited during the Art in Westfield show in the downtown on Saturday, May 12. Jane Annis Immortalizes Westfield Houses of Worship In Latest Watercolor

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN dures and techniques used in devel- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times oping Westfield Steeples. She took MOUNTAINSIDE When Jane photographs of the buildings, later 1-irst Baptist Church of Westfield 2-Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Annis of Mountainside visited North sketching small drawings of each 3-Temple Emanu-El 4-Echo Lake Church of Christ 5-Redeemer Lutheran Carolina, she was struck by a painting one. Then, she cut out the drawings, Church 6-St. Helens Roman Catholic Church 7-Holy Trinity Greek of a church steeple peeking over the Orthodox Church 8-St. Lukes AME Zion Church 9-St. Pauls Episcopal laying each one on a page, and Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times treetops. It reminded her of the statu- moved them around until the ideal Church 10-irst Church of Christ Scientist 11-The Presbyterian Church TAKING OVER THE STREET...A production company filming a test esque steeples of Westfields houses assemblage had been achieved. 12-Bethel Baptist Church 13-Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 14-irst commercial for Starburst candies took Quimby Street by storm on of worship which beckon residents She further noted that the process United Methodist Church of Westfield Congregational Church of Westfield. Thursday. and visitors from nearly every angle of drawing the final collage of build- and approach to the town. ings was done three to four times Over the course of seven months, David Palladinos Mrs. Annis underwent an intricate creative process which led to the Guest Editorial birth of a dream-like watercolor Music Corner entitled, Westfield Steeples. WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Westfield Steeples was conceived when I thought of all the beautiful houses of worship in our community The Perfect Wedding of Voice, and that it would be nice to record Ma and Pa Cort: How Does them as a reminiscence of Westfield, Orchestra Achieved by WSO said Mrs. Annis, a resident of Westfield Your Garden Grow? and Mountainside for 35 years. By DAVID PALLADINO The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The amazing range of colors and By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT pers in standard terra cotta window Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times This partially staged rendition of The accuracy of architectural cause the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times boxes. WESTIELD This past week- Marriage of 5igaro would have eye to jump eagerly between all 15 ANWOOD After years of liv- Peppers are brilliant. You could end saw another highly successful pleased the composer himself buildings. There is the lofty steeple of ing in Manhattan, my husband fi- grow peppers in your mailbox if you production by the Westfield Sym- nally convinced me to move to the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Presbyterian Church of Westfield wanted to. phony Orchestra (WSO) under the The overall effect offered an that seems to touch the textured suburbs two and a half years ago. It Tomatoes are a bit more difficult direction of Maestro David Wroe at was a nightmare during this process and need loads of sun and the proper excellent fusion of orchestra, voice azure sky depicted by Mrs. Annis. A and staging. Maestro Wroes pro- modest cross atop the steeple of and it is a miracle that my wonderful amount of water. You also need to spouse still speaks to me. keep on top of pruning tomato plants, duction was consummated joy- Redeemer Lutheran Church rises fully without a hitch and earned a against brilliant green trees. And, I didnt want to leave the city. I making sure to cut any suckers was afraid that I would lose the that are not producing flowers and rousing and well-deserved stand- Temple Emanu-El is nestled beside ing ovation. Echo Lake Church of Christ. incredible energy that the city gave thus taking away from the growth of me. I didnt want to give up my cool Casting of the voices was a spe- Mrs. Annis told The Westfield Leader the rest of the plant. Artist of urban status. Blah, Blah, Blah. Dar- Pruning on a fire escape is fun. cial highlight and a distinct talent of and The Times of Scotch Plains- ling, I love you, Trust me, if you Maestro Wroe. Vocalists included "anwood that she felt her first print but give me Park can cut branches Kyoko Saito as Susanna; Timothy and off-set lithograph, Westfield Avenue. off of a tomato the Week Blevins as 5igaro; Erma Gattie as Steeples, is both architectural and The obvious rea- plant on a third Cherubino, Madeline Gray as emotional in representation. sons aside, (such story fire escape Marcellina; Timothy Truschel as the These beautiful buildings are part as owning a home while trying to Count; Pamela Kuhn as the Count- of what gives Westfield a very spe- and having our keep your cat SHARING HER ART...Mountainside ess; John Easterlin as Don Basilio cial feeling, she said. mortgage pay- from jumping out and William Walker as Dr. Bartolo. Mrs. Annis revealed the proce- resident Jane H. Annis exhibited during the Art in Westfield event ments be exactly the window, you Exciting and engaging stage di- held in downtown Westfield last what we were doll- can do anything. ing out in rent,) I rections were created by James year. The show was sponsored by Still, despite Marvel. the Westfield Art Association and think the main rea- our limitations, son I agreed to give we managed to Hardly exhibiting anything stuffy the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- or highbrow about this opera when merce. Mrs. Annis is a member of up my city digs was grow about 15 to- the art organization. so that I could expand on my love of matoes and a nice crop of hot pep- Mozart debuted it in Vienna on gardening. pers. May 1, 1786 it most certainly before the color scheme was se- Even in Manhattan, my husband Moving up in the world, we moved remained true-to-form this past lected. and I were avid gardeners. Its amaz- to a bigger apartment that had a weekend in Westfield. Mrs. Annis painted Westfield ing what you can do with a fire terrace! We felt like the Rockefellers Baritone Blevins was perfectly Steeples twice because she wasnt escape and a bag of Miracle Gro. and couldnt wait until spring so we cast as the brazen 5igaro. Jump- quite satisfied with the first version. The first year we were married, could begin our favorite pastime. ing, stomping, wooing and most The first version of the watercolor is we were living in a rather small one- We actually had quite a bit of space Carol Burnett certainly crooning, the strong bari- depicted in the postcard pictured bedroom apartment in Hells Kitchen and planted tomatoes, peppers, tone provided the anchor for the with this article. The second version (now the desirable area called snow-peas, sunflowers (they were performance. His 5igaro was a real was at the printer when Mrs. Annis Clinton), and all we had to work huge!) basil, summer savory and (1933- ) person, somewhat of a rogue and had the postcards made up. with was a third floor fire escape that rosemary. prone to mischief. looked down upon a small court- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN The signature style of Westfields Herbs are wonderful and can re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Certainly not so much though, steeples has always commanded yard and some train tracks. We started ally be grown anywhere as long as Variety shows certainly had their that the serious emotional mo- attention. Several different entities have small that year, with just a few to- they have sun. If you have limited place in television history. Most of ments were lost. Mr. Blevins is a mato plants and some cayenne pep- space, do not despair. Most herbs Continued on Page 21 us remember The Sonny and Cher seasoned actor, bringing experience can be grown indoors on a sunny Comedy Hour on CBS in the 1970s Continued on Page 21 windowsill. and, more currently, Tracey The Theater Project of Union County Presents... The terrace was a huge success Ullmans HBO series Tracey Takes and, in addition to several out-door On. During these programs, the barbecues (not very common in celebrity hosts twist and turn them- Manhattan), we had quite a nice selves into a marvelous range of The DINING Room crop that year as well. characters in an hour-full of skits. If you would like to garden but Nobody did it better, however, a comedy by A.R. Gurney dont have sufficient space, toma- than San Antonio, Tex. native Carol toes and small peppers can really do Burnett in her self-titled variety well in a container on your porch or show. The show, which ran from patio. My cat loved the terrace as 1967 to 1978, took home 25 Emmy well and kept the pigeons from Awards. Burnett invited herself into soiling our plants. our living rooms in different identi- Okay, there was one other reason ties and no matter who she was, we why I agreed to move to New Jersey. always wanted her to stay. If my cat assaulted one more pigeon Bringing joy to others through May 3rd thru I think the Manhattan pigeon police comedy must have come from an Special Announcement: would have thrown him in kitty jail. untapped source for Burnett be- A&Es Contemporary Mu- We have now had two incredible cause her childhood was no laugh- sic Correspondent Andy seasons at our home in 5anwood. ing matter. The daughter of parents Goldenberg and his wife, Lisa May 12th Just this past weekend, Ma and Pa battling alcoholism, she saw them Krauss, recently announced Cort planted their garden once again. divorce at the age of 4. Nanny, the birth of their son, Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm While most gardening manuals Two Matinees, Sunday, May 6th at 3pm and Saturday, May 12th at 3pm Burnetts grandmother, took little Harrison Steven Goldenberg. tell you to wait until Mothers Day to Carol and her mother into her Hol- Harrison was 8 pounds, $7 Students, $14 General admission Friday, Saturday, and Sunday begin your planting, you are really lywood home. But, were not talk- 12 ounces at birth. All seats on Thursdays $7 quite safe to start in late April when ing 90210 and all of the glamour the danger of frost has passed. We are thrilled to welcome UNION COUNTY COLLEGE 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ most associate with the zip code. Harrison to the A&E staff Reservations recommended Cool weather crops such as spin- She grew up in a boarding house on ach, swiss chard and salad greens and look forward to his (908) 659-5189 welfare. Her parents died when she freelancing for us soon! 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