TWO WORKERS FIRE EAVING POOL FACILITY Lifeguards, Town Settle Dispute After Job Action

B> ADAM BERNSTEIN lifeguards on duty also left the Sfm uaih Written for The Westfield leader “They turned their backs on premises, and were subsequently This past Thursday, as tempera­ fired. tures all over the state soared past the our community." "They turned their backs on our century mark, lifeguards staged a job community." said Acting Town Ad­ Acting Town Administrator ministrator Jim Gildca, a former action that shut down the Westfield Jim Gildca Memorial Pool. Westfield lifeguard. The conflict, at the heart of which The remaining 13 guards stayed were concerns about salary, working members the right to swim on one of on pool grounds to discuss their con­ conditions and job security, was pre­ the hottest days of the past 25 yeurs. cerns w ith the management. At 3:30 cipitated by an influx of children "I believe that every time they (the p.m., there was a closed-door meet­ from the Recreation Department's lifeguards) have a worry or concern, ing during which many of their is­ summer playground program. The it is legitimate,' he said, but that "it sues were addressed. Approximately action lasted for three hours in the is absolutely wrong to deny pool one hour following that meeting, the sweltering afternoon sun, and at 6 access." lifeguards returned to work. p.m., with the situation adequately On Thursday, children from the The laundry list of guard concerns resolved, the pool reopened to serve Recreation Department's summer ranged from the amount of drinking its 9,200 members. Over I (X) persons playground arrived at the pool with water available, to salary, to a broken were at the pool when it closed at .1 their counselors in order to cool down. air conditioner in their cool down t'A I. RII'KIN THIRD PLACE FINISHFKS...The Westfield 10-year-old Blue baseball I p.m. This additional strain, coupled with room. Some complained about the placed third ill the Cal Rlpkin Babe Ruth World Series held In Vincennes, Ind. on August J Keith S. Hertell, President of the the heat and what the guards per­ nature of their lunch breaks and, 10. Pictured, left to right, are: front row ; team princesses and bathoy - supplied by Vincennes with many of the guards leaving early Baseball Association; second row, Michael Eorgash, David Pusar, Danny Sullivan, Michael Westfield Recreation Commission, ceived as disrespectful behavior by Kent, Mlehucl Cnrpetto and Dylan Clark; third row, Matthew Reiss, Brendan Burgdorf, to return to college, others have felt viewed the temporary work stop­ the counselors — lounging about and Matthew Muiii/./.t, Spencer Cassidy, Michael l,essner and Todd Saunders; hack row, Coach page as a "misunderstanding." He leaving all the supervision to the overworked. ( harlic Burgdorf, Munuger Geffrey Kent and Coach Bob Saunders. said the guards never approached the lifeguards — began the work stop­ Another issue that irked the life­ guards wus a decision by the Recre­ pool manager with their concerns page- „ prior to Thursday, and that their ac­ When the pool shut down, all of ation Department to foot the bill for tions were irresponsible — denying the members left. Two of the 15 a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resusci­ tation) program the playground Freeholders Board Approves counselors took part in, while leav­ ing them to pay for their own train­ ing. And, as next year the Memo- CONTINUEO ON U S C 10 $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility

By> project, a barge-to-rail garbage trans­ suid Freeholder and Westfield resi­ Specially Writ ten for The Westfield leader fer station to be located on Linden's dent Mary P. Ruotolo, referring to a In an 8-0 vote, the Union County waterfront. At the height of the meet­ state investigation into the Linden Board of Chosen Freeholders gave ing, which lasted about five and a property. the go-ahead to a proposed $50 mil­ half hours, crowds outside the al- The landlord group for the facility lion trash transfer station early Tues­ includes Linden Mayor John T. day morning, the next step in a plan — 1 uregorio s son-in-iaw, uominicK that has been fraught with debate, Pucillo, a law partner of State Scna- protest and controversy. The board’s “1 call on this board not to I lor Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20lh, decision amended (he county's Solid vote on the party line for special Union), and Agnes Villani, whose Waste Management Plan to permit interest or for profit.” such a facility to operate in the J. Ricky Badillo. Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader county. EVERYONE OUT OF THE Roselle Park resident, “We support this application It was in the earliest hours of the GOP Freeholder Candidate POOL...Westfield Memorial Pool us­ morning that the board, presiding because it’s good for Linden, it’s ers stand around the facility after it was temporary closed last Thursday before a tired and thinning crowd, goodfor central New Jersey and following a Job action by lifeguards. gave unanimous support to the ready packed meeting room were in fact it’s good for the region.” reportedly as large as l(K) people. If the project is put inlo action. John T. Gregorio, Westfielders to Pay $5,075 In Local School Taxes; Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) Mayor of Linden | Tremlcy Point in Linden. BF1 has requested permission to process husband was reportedly barred for IO,(XX)lonsofNewYorkCity’shouse- life from New York’s waste-hauling TUition and Utility Costs Among Hikes This Year hold waste per day, over three times business for price fixing. more than any garbage transfer facil­ This group would receive about not generate a lot of savings between the assessed value is equal to 50 By PAUL J. PEYTON and one high school. ity in the state. $ 1.2 million per month in rent from Specially Written for The Westfield leader percent of the market value. “Right now, all the elementary the salaries of the new hires and the The majority of the 30-plus people the facility, four times the amount . One of the biggest hits in the school Editor's Note: This is the third and grades have over 400 students in retired veteran teachers they replaced who spoke attacked the plan from a that Linden would make in hosting budget this year included all forms final part of a three-part series on each level,” Mr. Berman explained. due to the need to hire a few more variety of angles, citing environmen­ fees. . of insurance, which totaled $5.8 mil­ 2001 Westfield residential property The high school, which the district is teachers to fill new grade sections at tal concerns, potential public safety Republican Freeholder Candidate lion, up 10 percent from the previous tax bills. putting an addition on, has 1,300 two elementary schools, as well as hazards and an investigation by State J. Ricky Badillo, a Roselle Park Coun­ year. - ■ ■ ***** students, but will eclipse 1,700 stu­ new teacher aids. Attorney General John J. Farmer into cilman, said that in light of the state’s Mr. Berman noted that the district Sixty-four percent of this year’s dents over the next few years. Mr. Berman noted that enrollment Linden's deal to house the station. investigation, which recently uncov­ saved “several hundreds of thousands average Westfield residential prop­ “As student enrollment increases is growing at an average increase of But the freeholders said that many ered that Ihe Linden City Council dollars” hy switching from Cigna to erty tax bill of $7,886. That amounts you have to hire more staff," he said. 100 students per year. of these concerns were simply out­ had not been made aware of compa­ Horizon Blue Cross-Blue Shield. to $5,075 on a house assessed at The district has been averaging 50 to Of the average tax bill increase in rable and more lucrative deals, the “Cigna was looking initially at side their control. $175,000. 75 retiring staff members each of the town of $450, $300 is for school “This freeholder board has no ju­ board should not vote favorably. taxes. In Westfield, Mr. Berman said, This past spring, Westfield voters last three years. The district also did CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 risdiction over who owns the land,” “I call on this board not to vote on overwhelmingly supported, through the party line for special interest or two ballot questions, a total school for profit,” he said. Mr. Badillo’s tax levy of $52,566,163 out of a Demand for Daycare Centers Continues to Grow comments were echoed by a number budget of $59.8 million. Included in of those present, many of whom asked that amount is debt service of that the vote be put on hold. $1,074,00 for a debt payment of the Prior to Mr. Badillo’s remarks. 1998 bond referendum of $11.7 mil­ As Does Population of Area Children Under Age 5 Mayor Gregorio praised the deal. lion. “We support this application be­ “For the first time in many years By DEBORAH MADISON crease of more than 1 percent for this children under the age of 5 for those dren who eross-enroll in these towns. cause it’s good for Linden, it’s good we actually received some state aid Specially Written for The Westfield leader age group over 1990 figures. Many six neighboring towns by 2000, In Westfield, there are only a few for central New Jersey and in fact it's for debt service of around $143,000 Any parent in search of daycare or of the surrounding towns also show It is estimated that approximately facilities that can accommodate 200 good for the region," he said, adding (on the 1998 bond referendum),” said preschool for their infant or toddler similar increases in the under five 80 percent of families arc either two- children or more, including Wesley that “there are no secrets” about the Robert A. Berman, Business Admin­ for the upcoming fall season has segment of the population. parent working families or single- Hall Nursery School based out of the plan. istrator and Board of Education Sec­ probably already discovered that by Additionally, an increase in the parent families, creating a need to First United Methodist Church, St. A handful of supporters who spoke retary. "And we will receive state aid this lime, most of the available spots number of two-parent working fami­ accommodate more than 5,(MX) chil­ CONTINUED ON PAOE 10 during the evening made similar com- on that for each year of the bond have been filled. lies and single parent households has ments, noting that the project will issue for 20 years." By the middle of August, the ma­ also been a contributing factor in the bring jobs and tax money to Linden. For the $21,495.000 bond referen­ jority of daycare facilities in increased need for more day care Protesters, however, argued that dum passed December 2000. the dis­ Westfield and the surrounding towns solutions. the benefits of a facility were not trict will issue bonds of $14,923,000, have a waiting list that is more than The Westfield Y’s childcare pro­ worth the environmental damage it with the difference to be made up in a dozen names long, while some gram, one of the largest in town, might cause. the form of a state grant in the amount centers have wailing lists that exceed accommodates over 200 children, Meluchen Mayor Edmund O’ Brien of $6.3 million, payable to the dis­ 100 names. ages 12 months to 6-years-old. The presented a report conducted by his trict over the next two to three years. This supply and demand shortfall program's Director, Susan Beelitz, own specialist, Engineer Roger In terms of the local tax rate, the of daycare availability has existed estimated that 90 Willhelm, adding that the barge-to- school portion rose 18 cents per $ 100 for the past several years and will rail facility would “almost be guar­ of the assessed valuation to $2.90. most likely, continue to increase, with the remaining 10 percent com­ anteed to be dumping 6,240,000 The county portion is up 6 cents from dlie to several factors. Population ing mostly from the immediate sur­ pounds per year" into local waters. 83 to 89, while the municipal rate increases, working patterns and laws rounding towns of Scotch Plains. G p r tr o p Casrinn a ronsuhino en­ rose from 70 to 71 cents. affecting these businesses have con- Fanwood. Garwood, Mountainside gineer hired by BFI, testified that by Mr. Berman explained that the big­ tributedto the increasing demand for and Cranford. the company’s estimates, the facility gest chunk of the school tax levy is more daycare options. According to several local daycare would improve air quality by sub­ salaries of wages of all employees, According to the latest census fig­ center directors, those enrollment stantial amounts, reducing carbon which add up to roughly $39.7 mil­ ures, the number of children under percentages of Westfield residents monoxide emissions from 948 to 58 lion or 67 percent of the budget. the age of 5 in Union County in­ versus out of town enrollments also tons per year. The district has a professional staff creased from 32,097 in 1990 to over apply to their centers, with a few Though they expressed interest in of 410 and a student enrollment for 36,500 by 2000. Currently, out of a centers in Westfield ranging from 50 environmental issues, the freehold­ the 2001-2002 school year of 5,400. total population of 29,644 in percent Westfield residents to 95 ers said that these concerns will be The district has six elementary Westfield, 2,369 children or 8 per­ percent resident enrollees. addressed by other governing bod­ schools, two intermediate schools cent are under the age of 5, an in- In 1990, there were approximately ies. 6,000 children under the age of 5 in Ingrid McKinley fo r The Westfield Leader Freeholder Linda d. Stender, a INDEX Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, BEATING THE HEAT...A record breaking heat wave settled over the area last Fanwood resident, noted the exten­ A& E...... Page 19 Editorial...... Page 4 Religious...... Page 7 Cranford, Mountainside and week, shattering records with temperatures in triple digits. To beat the heat. sive permitting process the group Jack McKinley, 4, of Westfield plays in the sprinkler while his parents are B usiness...... Page 17 Education- ..Page 9 Social...... Page 6 Garwood, combined. That number CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Classifieds...... Page 16 O bituary.... . Page 8 Sports...... Page 11 increased to approximately 6,850 hoping to water tile lawn and not him. P»ge Thur»d«y, Augu»t 16, 2001 I lu ' lllrntfirli) lUraftcr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plaini - Fan wood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Pl'MJO Demonstrators Implore Governor To Protect Cubs From Euthanizatioi

Hy DKHOMAH MADISON when it is scared and cornered." said ing fatalities each year m New J< SfmutUt Wniten for The WeitfMd loader and The Timer Lynda Smith, Director of the Bear Group, while there have never been any hi SCOTCH PLAINS — Barham Haley an education group based in West laialiticv due to hear attacks in from Green Township, a member of the Milford. "They wilt also enter a home Jersey. Bear Group. Ann Ingraham from Fredon when they smell food We do not feel "It is our job to manage the wil Township. Rose Rosenbaum from the these hears deserve to die for doing wluti populations in the State Hunting Coalition for Animals based in comes naturally to them," Ms Smith scientifically calculated way lo n Somerville and Janet Pis/ar, a member said. that certain populations stay bala of die New Jersey Animal Rights Alli­ The Bear Group did not support the and do not gel out of control," he ance of Englishtown converged on the demonstration because they did mA agree F&W requires hunters to go throng office sieps of Acting Governor Donald w ith the lactic of targeting Acting Gov­ intensive training program, includt Difranccsco's State Senate office in ernor Difrancesco. said Me Snath written exam and a field test he Scotch Plains on August 12 for a com­ "We agree with their goals, hut not issuing a hunting license, said Mr Iv mon cause. their tactics." she said 'They should he "They are nothing more than a ' They had come together to implore targeting Fish and Wildlife; the Gover­ sanctioned hunting club," said ihe Acting Governor to protect the black nor has been very supportive of our Ingraham "They put guns into the h, bears of New Jersey. efforts." of 10 year olds, which wc do not fe Acting Governor Difrancesco was not Ms Haley taunted out that they were a responsible thing to do." in his office at the time. His District not "targeting" the Governor, but rather Mr Ivany said. "We have a respo office was unable to respond by press imploring him to protect the cubs and bility to protect the public lime A spokesperson from the hold Fish and Wildlife responsible for “It’s a choice between the hear er Governor's office told The Timer that their actions. to live or the person's right to safer the Acting Governor was aware that the Another concern voiced hy the dem­ many cases." he said demonstration was taking place and onstrators included finding bullets and The only thing that both Fish aware of their concerns and goals. arrows from hunters that have hit their Wildlife and the animal right's gm ingod M cK inle y tor The Weathekl Leader and The Tune* Approximately 15 people attended the homes and the proliferation of beer agree on is that home owners in I GOVERNOR, SAVE THE BFAR...ProU*sler# to the Fish und Wildlife** euthunizatlon of bear cub* demonstrated in front demonstration in front of the Governor's bottles, indicating that there are un-so- country need to keep a tight lid on l) of Actln|{ Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco'* legislative office in Scotch Plain* on Sunday. office to request that he protect the black ber hunters using guns on their proper­ garbage cans and not to Iced the hei bear cubs that arc being left orphaned ties. Ms Ingraham said due to the euthanization of their mothers "We feci much more threatened by Editor's Note hy the New Jersey Division Fish and the inebriated hunters in our backyards, Due to a last minute canceUatii Wildlife's new gel tough policy on deal­ than by the bears," Ms Ingraham said. the Law Enforcement cSeries will Mountainside Council Considers ing with aggressive or bothersome black There are more hunting accidents each postponed this week We apologt bears. year in New Jersey than hear attacks. for any inconvenience this may cauft According to Ms. Haley, since Fish Ms Smith said. There arc several hunt­ and Wildlife's proposed hear hunting i: Sidewalk Cafes on Mountain Ave. season was banned by former Governor Christine Todd Whitman last year at the Pet Adoption Event Slated Hy I.AIRKN PASS sidewalks are on Mountain Avenue, walk measurements. Department of request of thousands of animal rights Spnialh Written for Thr Wrufirld If inter and Thr Time* it was approximated that the side­ Public Works personnel will mea­ uctivists. Fish and Wildlife's has been walk in front of J&M is eight- to 10- sure the sidewalks on both sides of “fabricating” heat damage and aggres­ MOUNTAINSIDE — The sion reports, in order to justify reinstat­ For Saturday in Garwood Mountainside Borough Council is feet wide. Mountain Avenue this week. ing bear hunting. GARWOOD — People for Ani­ Foster homes arc needed for mai considering the possibility of allow­ According to Mayor Viglianti, he In other business, the Borough Al Ivany, spokesman for Fish and mals, a non-profit animal welfare cats and dogs. People for Animals ing borough restaurants to operate was originally approached by the Council received an unsigned letter Wildlife told The Times that the Divi­ organization serving New Jersey, will seeking temporary homes for at let sidewalk caffs. owner of J&M Market. from a resident that neighbors were sion has no proposal on the table at this sponsor a pet adoption event on Sat­ a two-week period of time for ca Mayor Robert F. Viglianti was ap­ "He had requests (for sidewalk filling in a low-lying property. time to reinstate the bear hunt. and dogs. Food and veterinary c!i proached by the owners of J&M tables) from his customers. Mer­ Mountainside residents are currently According to Mr Ivany, there are urday, August 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. Cats and kit­ Market und Daimalsu restaurant, both chants say they are hurting; mer­ allowed to fill in low areas o f their approximately l,4(X) black hears in New tens will be on Mountain Avenue, to consider chants say this will help them," Mayor property up to a certain height with­ Jersey now, which is significant enough allowing them to have sidewalk Viglianti told the council. out a permit from the borough's Plan­ to justify reinstating hear hunting as a available for matter of animal population control. tables. Councilman Werner C. Schon ex­ ning Board. adoption at the Furthermore, some of the hears have PETVALU The council looked at ordinances pressed his concern over pedestrian Officials say there is an ordinance demonstrated aggressive behavior, which from other towns, including safely once the tables are in pluee. that gives the Planning Board, the store located al must be dealt with as a matter of public TOO South Av­ Westfield, Garwood, Springfield, Officials discussed the need to Board o f Health and the council the safety. enue in Roselle Park and Chatham, in order move all newspuper stands and gar­ authority to oversee new construc­ Fish and Wildlife euthanized 14 black lo gel an idea of how much pedes­ bage receptacles from in front of the tion of retaining walls of a certain bears in New Jersey for aggressive be­ Garwood, in the trian space they allow, Most of the areus where caffs would be. height in regards to the change in havior this year. Kings Shopping towns have mandated a six-foot pe­ Any ordinance would only allow water runoff. "There is no scientific evidence that Mall. destrian space, and one had a four- those eateries which had been granted Councilman Schon and Council­ there is an overpopulation problem or Am ong the that the hears pose a threat to people,” foot requirement. permission to do so to put out tables. man Paul Mirabelli stated their con­ many cals for said Ms. Hatey. adoption will be Although it was not known at the The council tabled the discussion cern as to where the soil was coming "The black hears are not aggressive or tiine of the meeting how wide the pending the determination of side­ from, und the need for it to be tested "Marmalade," a violent," Ms. Ingraham added. one-year-old for contamination. According to the demonstrators, these male orange "What’s occurring is. people are killings have left at least a dozen cubs now building on lots that you couldn't orphaned in the North Jersey area, the tabby. Marma­ sell to a mountain goal 20 years ago," chief habitat of the black bears in New lade is neutered, Mayor Viglianti said. Jersey. current with dis­ Construction on these pieces of “Wc can hear the cubs crying in the temper and ra­ • Life Insurance woods at night," said Ms. Ingraham, properly are changing the paths of bies vaccina­ A r t • Disability Insurance who lives on the edge of a wooded area. tions and tested water runoff throughout the borough. Fish and Wildlife claims that bears as Marmalade • Long Term Care The council will send i\ letter of negative to FIV young as 6 months otd eftn survive on and feline leu- Ammermuller • Employee Benefits priority to the Planning Board asking their own. ’! t) • , f tj; i jf v-L-fi that it review this matter and consult The animal supporters contend that kefnia. He is described as playful, are provided. The foster family i! with Borough Engineer Michael hears need to stay with their mothers affectionate and good with other cats. asked to provide shelter and loving 1 It 7 >nr.; 1 \ t 'pl< " 90S.233.0920 Disko, Sr. to create an ordinance that until they are 18 months old in order to To adopt, or for in formation, please care. would allow the board lo put restric­ learn survival skills. call (908) 688-1073 and press 8 for Interested individuals are asked u tions on filling in low-lying land. 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Ferguson (R-7th, which he visits schools in the Seventh Garden State colleagues are "an inter CRANFORD— Friends of Lenape ELIZABETH — The Union lug-o-war and a spnnkler that kept Union, Fssex, Middlesex and District to talk about government citing, good group of people," artO r a k , in cooperation w ith the Union County Prosecutor's Office has offi­ the kids cool. Somerset), seven months int i his first "One of Ihe most enjoy able parts of noted that he has already worked on |i l oumi Department of Parks and cially pul into a place a new response The » eek ended with a pizza lunch term as the Seventh District's new the job," he told The leader and The variety of issues with members ot program for sexual assaults. and spray -down hy the Scotch Plains Recreation, has announced that natu­ Congressman, says that despite some rimes, “is visiting classrooms and both parties, including Congressmen ralist Tom Parlapiano will lead an The Sexual Assault Nurse Exam­ Fire Department. adjustments he and his family have The Union County Sheriff's Of­ encouraging students to leant more William Pancrell (D 8th, Essex and early fall hird walk in Lenape Park iner (SANE) program revolyes had lo make, he is enjoying his new about government " Passaic), Rush Holt (I) Hunterdonj. on Saturday, August 25. around a network ot nurses who are fice Canine Unit also made an ap­ joh very much. pearance and gave the kids a demon - Congress is in recess unnl Septem­ Mercer. Middlesex. Monmouth and Beginning at 8 a.m„ the walk will on call to perform a physical exami­ Speaking to The Westfield leader stratum The demonstration con­ ber. following what Mr. Ferguson Somerset) Janies Saxton (R-3(it start at the Lenape Park Pond located nation and asstst law enforcement in and The limes last week after a tow n sisted of the dog finding where- the called "a very, very busy" last few Burlington, Camden, and Oceant the collection of important evidence. hall meeting at the Scotch Plains Mu­ so jo ^ es|field end of the park, hidden drug was in ihe park weeks of July, during which ho voted Steven R Rothman ilvUtlt. Bergen Through a joint effort by the Board nicipal Building, Mr. Ferguson talked warblers, waders, hawks and more As the children watched, the dog for passage of patients bill of rights and Hudson) and Rodney "H of Chosen Freeholders, the county­ about the "satisfaction I gel helping may he seen at this time of year, said sniffed out ihe illegal substance im­ legislation, which he said will "pul Frelinghuysen tK I Ith, Essex. Moil wide system has improved examina­ people. Working on legislation having a spokesman for the Friends of mediately. The youngsters, as well doctors and patients hack in charge" ris, Passaic. Somerset and SussexW l Lenape Park. tions and also reduced victim wait­ as the counselors were- astonished. a positive impact on people is enor­ by ensuring patient protections. "We understand that our job is to tijJJtt A limited number of binoculars ing time at cooperating area hospi­ Fall Programs mously satisfying and rewarding." Asked about his working relation for New Jersey,” Mr Ferguson said • and guides will he available for use. tals, said First Assistant Prosecutor What’s in store for the fall season? Mr. Ferguson was elected lo the The event will he canceled in the James F. Keefe. The- annual and seasonal brochure House of Representatives Iasi Novem­ event of rain. The program, which began June 4, will be mailed to township residents. ber. defeating former Fanwmxl Mayor The Friends' Third Annual Hawk includes a nurse, law enforcement Tern Events Maryanne Connelly in a hard-fought Watch will take place Saturday, Sep­ officer and a rape crisis counselor. Another special teen event in­ and closely-watched contest to fill the tember 15, from 0 a.m. until noon. cludes a "Battle of the Bands,” which seal vacated hy Republican Boh Franks Jbin veteran hawk watcher Frank Coast Guard Auxiliary will he held in November. Look for when die four-term incumbent ran for Budnev at the Skeel Range parking details. the U.S. Senate. He is a member of the area off of Kenilworth Boulevard. Plans Six-Week Course Special Programs House Committees on Financial Ser­ ; In past years, the group has sighted At Westfield High School A Scotch Hills Impmvemcnt Tour­ vices, Transportation and Infrastruc­ osprey, red-tailed, broad winged and nament is scheduled for Saturday. ture and Small Business Committees. WESTFIELD - The United States With a background that includes sharp-shinned hawks, kestrels and Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 4-4 September 15. The annual Scotch Plains Day is scheduled for Satur­ hcadmgan educational consulting firm turkey vultures during this event. of Sewaren will off er a six-week. 12- day, September 22. as well as teaching stints in the Bronx Materials to assist in identifying the lesson course on boating safety and hawks will be available. In case of Other programs include Fridays and at Brookdale Community Col­ seamanship on Mondays at 7 p m., Place, Friday, September 28; Spell­ lege in Monmouth County, Congress­ rain, the event will be moved to beginning September 24. Sunday, September 16. ing Bee, Saturday, October 20; Hal­ man Ferguson's primary interest in The courses will he held at loween Parade. October 31; Vanity Congress has been education. For more information, please con­ Westfield High School. tact Friends of Lenape Park at Fair Outlets, Reading, Pa., Thurs­ During his presentation lo the two There is a book charge of $45, day, November 15; Mayor's Charity dozen constituents in Scotch Plains [email protected] ; Friends of with a reduced rale for additional Iasi week, he talked about what he Lenape Park. P.0. Box 289,16 South Gala. Friday, November 30, and a family members. In addition, there Chemical Wizardry Workshop, Sun­ called "a signature issue for me." and Avenue West. Cranford or call (908) Fr»d for f t r* Wm»tii*k1 L t refer «nd The TUfiM is a Westfield Board of Education day, December 9. some ol his ideas to improve Ihe edu­ 687-2169. The Friends of Lenape TOILING IN THK HOT Sl!N...Kmph>ym of Ihe Union County Department of registration fee of $10 per person. A trip to the Radio City Christmas cation system. Komis mid Bridges toiled in the hot 100+ degree sun on l*»rk Avenue in Scotch Park have a Web page at For more information, please call Show is planned for Tuesday, De­ He said he favors charter schools Plains on August 7. ^.hometown.aol.com/Lenapepark I / (732) 388-9452 or (732) 442-5367. cember 11 followed by Hyper Peppy and wnnts local school systems to fiiain.html. Robotics, a workshop at Scotch have greater freedom in how they ad­ K-. * • * • • Fashion Show Slated Plains-Fanwood High School where minister federal education dollars. The kids will make their own robots - Congressman also favors stale-admin­ ■:«-County Receives Saturday Afternoon Friday and Saturday, December 28 istered tests for students and mi effort At Sunrise of Westfield and 29. lo he made to hire new teachers to Grant for Juveniles Registrations for all programs will reduce class sizes. • fiLIZABETH — The New Jersey WESTFIELD — Residents, staff begin m the lull. For further infonna The first piece of legislation Mr # Jlnenile Justice Commission has and family member models will sport tinn, please cull the Recreation Office Ferguson introduced as a member of W eisemanH ely •4w4rded the County of Union a everything from everyday casual at (908) 322-6700. extension no. 221. Congress was a bill to fully fund the $533,333 grant to establish a resi­ weartoevening dress clothes to bridal Individuals with Disabilities Educa­ D iG ioia&B oyleI attire ai Sunrise Assisted Living of ? lient ial treatment program with an tion Act (IDEA), which would give Sit Us 111 Oh \ cn/.Hi v 11,.W s A PHcmsMONM Aivx lAIMNOl aftercare component that will serve Westfield’s Second Annual Fashion special needs students full access lo UlU I vd III I.IWNCIW is 1 2?J juvenile offenders annually. Show. educational opportunities l I It I I I I I n I It I A l I A W Y I K S ‘ | s ... MK ( , , lU ( , , , , I lv , | ( , , ,1 I uv .-•Union Counter Freeholder Chair­ Open to the public, the event will Allhough he is no longer in the iNnutv C am s i‘MKi 789-9000 man Alexander Mirahclla explained include a luncheon and ballroom •ttlai the grant will help the county dancing demonstration, followed hy the intergenerational fashion show. Jjetter address the needs of at-risk ______. . c l n c m \ v ? _ ...... youth throughout the county. The event will take place this Sat­ urday, August 18, from noon to 2 j p g i >Thc program, to he administered p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living of i»X_the Union County Youth Services Westfield, located at 240 Springfield Commission, will place eligible Avenue in Westfield. youth offenders for more intensive For more information about Sun­ individualized and community-based SLEEP BETIEil WITH i i u u Id trtMll !* 4 4 V * % V • alternatives to incarceration. rise or the Second Annual Fashion Show presentation, please call (908) 317-3030. Save 35-50% plies up to $100 instant rebate’ Bancroft ------?<«><; Kxpcriencc n Shiftnan handmade mattress - the most Twin ra, |* $240 Sliv / Full un. jv. MH‘> Associates in Obstetrics comfortable nintiruss in the world. 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MCDERMOTT town plan dtat would fulfill dns com­ National Nrw*paprr AwKlKkm Scutch Plttm Buntnew A ftotewtooel A>*>< i»uon red The others are made up Art W r»ifirUI A»p« Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business A Professional AnoctaUon The First Annual Mayor'* Regatta mitment sharp enough to discern (his deceptu Periodica)* - Postage Paid ai Scotch Plains, New Jersey held in Mindowaskin Park on July )5 set Finally, interim steps are being nuten dictum? Periodical* Pi mage Paul at Wc*i field, New Jersey to address Westfield's concerns over If you can guess one correctly - j P. O. Bos M l • 1S0A Hurtle Avenue the appropriate tone for a summer that P.O. Ron 250 • 50 Elm Street has seen both great change and signifi­ parking capacity in the downtown while guess. If you get two - well-read WentfWId. N J. 07091 Scotch Plains. NJ. 07076 cant progress, particularly on issue* die Citizens' Advisory Committee on siJual If you get three wordexpe Parking prepares to deliver its initial Telet (V0H) 232-4407 • E-mail: pret* goleader.com Web: www.goleader.com • F'as: (008) 2S2-047.3 important to Westfield residents you get all four - You must have a I The Regatta provided a festive re­ report in early September free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at minder of the cooperative approach to The council has approved the hiring All words and correct deflnlt P. O. Bo* 250, Westfleld, New Jersey 07091 governing that has brought the mayors of a part-time Parking Manager lo im­ come from the board game Die of surrounding communities together mediately begin Ihc process of implc Deception. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. menting and overseeing the parking over the past six month* to work on Answers to last week's arc Fred K. I-ecomte issues of mulual concern. improvemem plans approved by the Michelle II. l-ePoidevIn Horace R. Corbin Town Council this spring Westfield words. SAUSOrnKTOK From Garwood to Kenilworth. Union I, Glossophorous - Provided wi A * f m dW tIC ATKW niAUSHIA County communities arc impacted by resident Walter Gardiner, bring* over 40 Michael Bartiromo years of traffic/ parking management longue Suictte F. Stalker David B. Corbin similar forces and dynamics from coumy Dapifer - The steward of a royi community assistant rutustm a worn m uttm o a nooucnon issues to slate-driven requirements. As experience in both government and the Melissa Betkowski private sector. He will assume these noble household Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds mayors, we have been working together, 3. Podagric - Afflicted with goi ciMimem a «®so responsibilities the beginning of Sep­ wsiNrss mi aammtsm OWCK MANAGUA and will continue to do so in the months 4. Saeculum - A long period of t ahead, on ways in which we can share tember on a part time bases. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE services, reduce costs and ensure county- The addition of a part-time parking KELEP manager will enable the towrn to lake 1 A fungus affecting hoofed anin One-year - $24 • Two-year - $46 . Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $10 wide successes. This summer has also seen changes in action on alleviating parking concerns, 2 A rude, disorderly person key government personnel, including the white continuing in its search for an 3. A Central American stinging departure of Tom Shannon as town ad­ individual who can serve as our parking thal feeds on insects How Does Transfer Facility for NYC’s TVash ministrator With the consent of the coun­ manager Parking is bul one of several 4 A shallow cup or drinking ves> cil last Tuesday this lop municipal posi­ planning issues dial the town faces as it ULIGNOSE tion will be filled hy lifelong Westfield moves through the next decade A pro­ 1. Tapering to a point Enhance Quality of Life, Image of New Jersey? resident, Jim (iildea, who is certain to fessional long-range planning analysis 2. Muddy, slimy bring to Town Hall the consistent level has never been conducted in Westfield. 3. Lacking a pleasing appearance to mention a natural gas pipeline. It will also pass of professionalism dial we have come to It is critical that we begin to under­ 4 Nervous, fidgety Quality of life is not just a popular phrase uttered expect from our municipal employees. stand now how we, as a town, can ad­ GYVE by politicians, it is what we as Americans and New through Westfield and near the Scotch Plains border I am confident that Jim. who served dress the forces and trends that will 1. To thrash or beat 2. A bold immoral woman Jerseyans want most for our tax dollars. Yel we see via the Lehigh Valley tracks. most recently as the Assistant Adminis­ influence the way the town may look While sending the trash out by rail is certainly the trator, will provide ihc kind of steady and operate in Ihe years ahead. 3. Soft sleet or hail our elected officials stumbling, suying they have no leadership and vision thal will ensure I am confident that with key munici­ 4. To shackle, to chain other choice but to take action they know is not in the preferred option over sending thousands of trucks our town govemmcnl is effective, pro­ pal employees on board and with sig­ ASITIA best interest or health of their constituents. onto New Jersey's highways, we would like to see ductive and most of all, accountable to nificant steps being taken to address 1. Harsh in taste, acrid other options investigated, perhaps simply shipping its taxpayers both county-wide and community-wide 2. Loss of appetite First there was the Hovnanian application to build When I was sworn in as Mayor. I concerns thal Westfield will remain on a 3. Yellow fever a giant townhouse development on the base of a hill. New York's trash down the east coast. After all, this reassured Wcslfield that we would bor­ steady course as we head into the fall. 4. Extreme dislike, hatred The Scotch Plains Planning Board said it had no is about quality of life, not money. row best practices from the private sec­ BFI is in this for money. Why does New York keep tor. Jim is fully prepared to work with Gregory S. McDermott was elected Erratum qther choice, given legal action taken by the devel­ me in implementing new ideas, includ­ dumping their problems on the Garden State? And, Mayor of Westfield last year after serv­ A press release issued by The oper and a judge’s decision which was rendered as ing the development of a long-range ing years on the Town Council. part of that action. And why is a judge handcuffing a more importantly, why can’t BFI's "state-of-the-art Woman’s Club of Fanwood re-, transfer station be built on the New York City front, ported that scholarship recipi-* local planning board, that is appointed by a Mayor ent Tracy Sanguilano is the, and council elected by the voters of Scotch Plains? in either Manhattan or Staten Island? daughter of Lisa Sanguiliano and The board wanted to turn this application down on New Jersey has always been a state with an identity Letters to the Editor the late Paul Sanguiliano. How­ a number of issues, the biggest being quality ol life crisis, given the fact it sits between the New York City I ever, Tracy is the daughter of for residents. Also, there will be more of an impact in and Philadelphia markets. We do not need to be People Protesting Presence of Downtown Lisa Sanguiliano and the late. Joseph Sanguiliano, Jr. , • the next few years, when children from this develop­ identified as the “Garbage State.” ment start attending the local school district. Also, where was BFI and the freight rail lines Lingerie Store Should ‘Get Over It’ And, of course, there is Browning-Ferris Indus­ during the garbage disposal crisis back in the 1980s Having now heard and read so much headed off for the Siam Hilis Mall. But Correction tries’ (B.F.l.) application to build an unprecedented and early 1990s? Perhaps we wouldn’t have needed about the imminent decline of our moral no amount of moral fortification could A front page article in last week’ incinerators in Essex, Bergen, Warren, etc. fiber and colonial character (not to men­ have prepared me for the horrors thal edition of The Times of Scott, marine terminal in the Tremley Point section of tion property values!), I felt I'd better do met my eyes. Slips, nightgowns, and Plains-Fanwood incorrectly state- Linden to handle some I (),(XX) tons ol New York City And how come the cities of Linden and Rahway - a little research on the allegedly lewd other unmentionables too awful to men­ not to mention Union Coun’y — have made such an and lascivious purveyor of pornographic tion! I thought we had rid our fair town that a presentation given to tfy trash a day. The trash is to he loaded into sealed steel Fanwood Borough Council by rep effort to bring the garbage business here? A medical pantaloons known as Victoria's Secret. of such ghastly sights when the store containers and transported by rail to South Carolina As a responsible citizen and the lather known as “Milady's" dosed a few years resentalives of the Plainfield Apr, and Georgia. The freeholders approved an amend­ waste facility was approved for Linden just a few of an impressionable 10-ycar-old daugh­ back. At least they had chosen a properly Regional Sewerage Author:!; ment to add the facility to the Union County Solid years age and the county built its garbage incinerator ter. 1 asked myself, "Who is this Victoria colonial name. (PARSA) took place at the council ’ and what does she have to be so secretive This experience has left me quite Waste Management Plan during a hearing that ended tn Rahway. The incinerator was said to be mandated regular meeting. about?” Here are ihe shocking facts I shaken. I only hope thal, in lime, I can The presentalion was actual!; by the state, although some counties balked and heed the precocious words of my inno­ in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. discovered. made al the governing body? avoided the millions of dollars of debt. ' First, a little background. Victoria’s cent and darling daughter and “Get Over A federal judge's ruling a few years back dictates agenda session on Wednesday Secret is the largest retailer of women's It!" that one cannot disallow garbage from another state, Union County leased its incinerator for 20 years to August 1. We regret any confusiot undergarments in the world, with over MartySUvernian per the interstate commerce provision of the United Ogden Martin Systems in order to better manage its 850 stores nationwide and a couple hun­ <*i • this'may have caused. -/hud izvl.ii diL WwsjfWW States Constitution. When Union County tried to debt. But that decision, the result of the deregulation dred more elsewhere around thoyilobc. II of the garbage industry by the courts, has left local seems that many of their lurid little stop New York’s trash from entering Elizabeth by shops arc located in, dare I say it, malls! Pedestrians Should Be Reminded truck, they were also told they could not stop the towns covered by The Westfield Leader and The Tunes And others are in such seedy locales as trash. But somehow other cities, namely Carteret and of Scotch Plains-Fanwood dumping their trash, through Palm Beach. Fifth Avenue and Beverly Of Their Responsibility In Town Hills! Who'd have thought that there private haulers, out of the area and likely out of state. mid-block with the assumption and ex Bayonne, did not accept having a trash transfer were so many lingerie fetishists out there? As a former resident of Westfield for pectation that drivers will slam on thei station in their communities. New Jersey politicians should fight to bring busi­ I mean, I knew that their cutalog had over 43 years (last month moving out of town), I spent many days in downtown brakes allowing them to cross. I, -tpo While the mile-long trash train will not impact too nesses to New Jersey that enhance the image of our pretly much replaced National Geo­ have been guilty of crossing street^ ii graphic as the preferred reading of ado­ Westfield running errands in prepara­ much on Union County residents, it will come within state and the quality of life of its citizens. We don’t tion for my move. While I agree with the town mid-block, but I certainly don’ lescent boys, but apparently somebody expect traffic to come to a halt. , . $0 feet of two high schools in Middlesex County, not think a marine transfer station meets this objective. actually buys this stuff as well! In fact, pedestrians' right-of-way, I was recently unnerved at an incident I encountered There is enough for drivers to conjenc they apparently buy about $8 billion with in a busy town — trying to finij worth per year. with a couple who attempted to cross East Broad Street mid-block in the cen­ parking spaces, remembering where, the Having discovered these troubling pedestrian crossings are marked, etc. facts, 1 felt that a little field research was ter of town. Local Towns Should Follow Clark’s Lead Recent articles have focused on driv­ in order. So 1 braced myself for the They threw up their arms in disgust ers and their responsibilities and pos­ shocking sights I might encounter and for ihe fact that no drivers were slopping to allow them to cross. I stopped my car. sible ticketing. Perhaps some of the re­ By Using Radio Station for Emergencies thus causing the driver behind me to sponsibility should be placed on the Reader Thanks Leader slam on his brakes. pedestrian as well. I realize the recent Just recently, our neighbors in Clark announced always the radio in the car. For Pedestrian Coverage When the couple proceeded in front of incidences of pedestrians being struck Clark’s radio station, which will have enough my car, I lowered my window and men­ occurred at crosswalks, but l fear further plans to establish a radio station that local residents Thank you for your prominent cover­ power to reach the town’s residents, will contain tioned that they might warn lo use the accidents may occur if pedestrians aren? can tune into during emergencies such as snow­ age of the recent pedestrian/auto acci­ crosswalk. 1 was told to "go to hell.” reminded of their responsibility. prerecorded messages that can be updated as needed dents in Westfield. storms, hurricanes or other similar events for up-to- This is just one example of what 1 have Judy Buldo during times of crisis or emergency. At other times, As the primary source of local news, often observed in town; people crossing date information. The Leader is an important vehicle for Bayville Cranford is the only other town in Union County the station, whose frequency will be at the far end of raising public awareness of the danger­ with such a set-up, and we think this is an idea that the AM dial, will broadcast news about community ous traffic conditions in Westfield. New York’s Trash Should Be Processed events. The estimated cost of the equipment and Hopefully, greater awareness will lead other communities should consider. Our local towns to more careful driving habits and fewer In City, Transported By Rail In Jersey all have their own cable channels that are used to installation of the radio station is said to be about accidents. broadcast pertinent information during severe weather $15,000 — not a prohibitive sum of money. One of the reasons that Westfield is so Three days before the Union County on Union County, New Jersey, and then All of our local cable TV stations do a great job in special is because we have such a nice, Freeholders were scheduled to approve loaded into trains. rl or other emergencies. But if a storm were to cause a walkablc downtown. This is something the Tremley Point Martine Transfer Sta­ I think those trains should be loaded ® power outage, television wpuldn’t be very useful and keeping the public informed. Having local radio we should never take for granted. tion, I received in the mail a flyer from New York. It's New York’s garbage, not we’d hate to see local police stations overrun with stations based in each of our communities would Your coverage, along with the efforts BFI telling us that the Tremley Point New Jersey's. New York has the land to simply provide local authorities with an additional of the Town Council, The BRAKES project was all about a choice between build a transfer station to load those trains. calls from inquiring residents. Group, and other concerned citizens will garbage in trains and garbage in trucks. What does New Jersey get out of this On the other hand, many households own radios way to keep the public informed — especially if the help Westfield maintain that special If that’s the choice, trains win — deal? For the 25 years I’ve been a resi­ that can be powered by batteries, and then there’s lights go out. quality. without question. BFI is exactly right: dent of this great state, we’ve been die Keep up the good work. One train is better than 1,000 trucks. subject of ridicule from TV personali­ Deirdre Gelinne But that’s a red herring. ties and national advertisers for the stench Westfield The issue that faced our Freeholders from refineries along the Parkway. Nost, was not whether New York City’s trash we can also be derided as the place New more Letters should be placed on trains or loaded on York dumps its garbage. OUR TAX. REBATE trucks. The issue was whether those What does Union County get out tjf on Page 5, trains should be loaded in New York — this deal? While Hudson County has IS UEKE\ 3 or whether the garbage should be dumped been revitalizing its waterfront, we be­ i come known as the place New Yo* dumps its garbage. wwrr shouldm Why Does Pool Allow Unsupervised We’re told — by BFI and by Michael LaPolla, the Union County Manage!, sraK> vr on? Group Swims for Kids Under 10? that we have no choice. We had to allow New York to dump its garbage in Union I would like to applaud the lifeguards Afternoon playground swims (open County, they say, because to block Jt would unconstitutionally interfere with at the Memorial Pool who had the good to ihe emire community) arc a grave sense to walk off their jobs on August 9, danger to die children of our community interstate commerce. Really? If thaO thereby closing the pool. The tempera­ and an unfair burden to place on camp the case, local zoning laws are unconsti­ ture reached 103 degrees and the counselors and lifeguards alike. tutional, and there’s nothing to stop B® Westfield recreation department orga­ The rules of the Memorial Pool state from building its next transfer static* nized a playground swim inviting over that children must be over 10 before they next to your home. 200 children (ages 6-11) to join in the can be left unattended at the pool. Why That's simply absurd. While New Jer­ sey can't stop — and shouldn't try to fun. then do they offer several playground It seems that the teenagers that are swims each week to children in first stop — the shipment of garbage fro® hired by the Recreation Commission through fifth grades? New York to Pennsylvania, Virginia soil w as nol on a stand at their stands How can this happen’ "What they were not available until that Thurv Schundler spoke on his promises to a,hunch of brats" was a statement that ihe time ). remove lolls from the Garden Stale day evening Bi/anely, the picnic um­ The Town Administrators should be Parkway and lower slate property •a riH1*1**! al ** *>0°*' 'e* '*>cm *° ,0 brellas that are now being used were in embarrassed. Their actions leading up to McDonald's for minimum wage” - "all storage at the pool all along? taxes at a picnic sponsored by the they do is sit in an air conditioned room the closing of the pool should be inves­ Down lime - you are given breaks or tigated. Fanwood Republican Party Sunday. Win the window open - how stupid" was down time during the course of the day Mr. Schtmdler’s proposals focused toother. All of this could have been avoided This is contingent upon how many life­ on tightening control over ihc way 8ere i* the job description: first year had someone provided a cooler with ice guards are on duty that dav and the money is spent throughout the stale. lifeguard Certifications in: Lifesaving/ and water! number of swimmers At this time, you II is a shame dial because Ihc life­ He said he would like to make First Aid-appruximately 35 hours/ cost can go to the guardroom where there is $165 valid for three years. guards exposed ihe Town Administra cities like Elizabeth and Plainfield noairconditioningorrefngcration There tors' short-comings lhai they had 10 find more attractive so that people and CPR for the Professional Rescuer: was also no water and no refrigeration. two scapegoats and that my son was one businesses will move hack in. put­ five hours at a cost of $35 good for two For approximately two hours prior to years. of them ting a slop to the suburban sprawl the closing, the lifeguards had been al III have changed anyone's mind about fay approximately $6 per hour. Days templing to contact the Recreation Di­ thal iscurrenlly occurring across New Off probably Monday and Tuesday - lifeguards, please e-mail me at Jersey. rector Bruce Kaulman w ho arm ed at the mdrtscoK*home .com. Jfburs: noon to 8:30 p.m. (time for lunch pool at 2:30, left al 2:45 p.m., never The candidate focused on his pro­ -must remain on premises - without pay) Margaret M. Driscoll speaking to any lifeguard. He was aware posals for charter and private schools. Ch*fl Roaowihy lor Th* W— ttUld l a r t o r and O r* T lm ti Lifeguard/lnslrucior - first year. of their intentions Wrslfleld Mr. Schundler proposed that by MAKING A POINT...Republican Gubernatorial candidate Itret .Vhundier! _The above certifications and WSI There were only 12 lifeguards on duly increasing the availability of schol­ spoke In Fanwood at a GOP fundraiser picnic Iasi Sunday. * (Water Safety Instrucior) Course- this - 17 would have been a much safer arship money, empty seals in private approximately 40-hour course must he number. Senate Should Defeat schools can be filled. He said build­ completed and passed before you can After the pool closing, there was a while Jim McGreevey blames former Mr. Schundler was joined hy fitach swimming lessons. The cost for ing charter schools instead of new Governor Christine Todd Whitman meeling held with almost all the life­ Bush's Plan to Drill public high schools will save tax­ Fanwood Borough Council candi­ (his course is about $225. With this guards and Recreation Commission for New Jersey's financial problems, payer money and solve the problem date Dave Trumpp. Also running certification, you receive a 75 cent per Chairman Keith Hertell, the Pool Man In Wildlife Refuge he supports (he projects that were for Fanwood Borough Council is hour increase in pay. Your hours are of overcrowded classrooms. ager and the Recreation Director. Despite intense lobbying by the White bonded for. Dr. C hester Lyndsey, a form er Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. it has been told 10 this writer that Mr. House and the oil industry, Congress­ "I can reduce overcrowding to­ "This is the opportunity to decide (However, you must arrive at work prior morrow," Mr. Schundler said, "hy Councilman and Mayoral candi­ Hertell berated the lifeguards for their man Michael Ferguson admirably voted whai we want New Jersey to look date, w ho was unable to attend the to 9 a m. to teach swimming lessons. You actions calling them "3rd Graders"! If to protect the Arctic National Wildlife just allowing kids, al minimal cost, like," Mr. Schundler said. art not compensated for any lime prior picnic. Mr. Lyndsey is replacing these were his words, he should he em­ Refuge, one of America's lust great wil­ to till empty seats that exist today.” Union County Freeholder Candi­ to 9 a.m.). derness areas. Ellen Cugnassola. who dropped barrassed and owes an apology to those He said he would also like to see date J. Ricky Badillo of Roselle Park Most lifeguards work Adult/Teen Unfortunately, despite Congressman out of the race due to family obli­ in attendance. more money being spent in ihc class­ discussed ihc need to reach out to Nighl which ends at approximately 10:30 My son was tired that day along wnh Ferguson’s sensible opposition, the so- gations. room. smaller class sizes and higher minority groups. "The Democrats p.m. The lifeguards are told that they another experienced lifeguard/irtstruc- called “Energy Security Act" passed with salaries for teachers. Mr. Schundler Also in altcndance were Uniori will be paid double lime - however, it is the support of House Republican leader­ made promises to these groups and tor. They had not been invited to the also mentioned a need for parent County Freeholder candidates An­ the lowest hourly wage times two. ship who are blatantly in the grips of Big never came through. The current drew MacDonald o f Fanwood and lifeguard meeting. They were told by the involvement in iheir children's edu­ Westfield Memorial Pool lifeguards are Pool Manager ihc next day that their Oil. Freeholders have their own agendas, cation. He said he would like teach­ Robert Jeffrey Schundler )>f Relieved to be the lowest paid in the area. services were no longer needed after the Supporters of opening the “Arctic i they arc) doing whai ihe party wants, Westfield; Patricia Walsh of Green * i ers to he able to require parental Refuge to oil development claim that it nol what ihc people want." Brook and Gabe Spcra of Scotch J‘ - is necessary to reduce American depen­ involvement in the classroom. Mr. Badillo went on to say, "If we Plains, who are running for District dence on foreign oil - a specious argu­ Mr. Schundler drew party lines, have millions (of dollars) al Ihc 22 Assembly; and Republican Cdn- ment at best, The U.S. Geological Sur­ commenting on his opponent. Demo­ ; Reader Objects to Editorial Querying county level (we should) give il hack didate Bob Ferraro who is runninji vey estimates that the oil likely to he cratic Woodbridge Mayor Jim to Ihc towns." for the mayor's seat in Plainfield, recovered from the Refuge amounts to McGreevey. Visibility of President George W. Bush less than a six-month supply. What’s j "Jim McGreevey has had a pretty to more, this oil won’t even reach U.S. good consistent record on taxes, Jir Fred Rossi'scolumn of August 9, 'The ports dozens of conservation measures. markets for another 10 years. presidency of Bush is Most Invisible Mr. Cheney explained lhat conservation Thank you Congressman Ferguson, and dial's raising them, and he has Since Coolidge," is deep on opinion, alone will not solve our growing energy for representing the voice of your con­ not been alone on that. He’s had OWEN BRAND M ffrbole and criticism and very shal­ needs. Now energy sources are needed stituents by voting against the provision his fellow Democratic legislators low on reasoning, objectivity and the for a growing nation and a growing to drill in the Refuge. The Senate should vote to raise them consistently. Jacts. Mr. Rossi asks, "Where is the economy. Name one responsible public defeat this short-sighted provision when It’s nice to know there are some Bush Administration? Where is the Presi- official from either party w ho will slake it comes up for a vote after the August things in this world you can count Your Hometown Ifciu f°r that matter?" I ask. “Where has our energy future on conservation alone. recess. on: ihe fact that Democrats will m Rossi been?" Mr. Rossi asserts ihul the Bush admin­ C arol Kolton raise taxes." MORTGAGE BANKER - Although it lost a month due to the istration is invisible and bland, without Westfield Mr. Schundler also commented that iteliyed outcome of the Florida election, passion and enthusiasm. The energy of IVY MORTGAGE J h i administration organized quickly, this administralion is primarily concen­ established its priorities, set its agenda trated on action, not on public state­ 1 achieved in six months a series of ments. 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It. BKV. GARY r. BOTHWKU activities that you want to do amt that When asked about his retirement. you sense God is calling you to do It I have heard Billy Graham quoted you make positive choices during as answering, "I've never found retirement, your retirement can he anything in the Bible about retire­ incredibly fun and meaningful for ment." As a fellow preacher, I think you and many others. I know where he is coming from. Here are some ways lo make your We feel the call of God to continue retirement exciting and fulfilling: sharing our faith with others no •Keep using your mind, body and matter our age. spirit. When you're active, you can In our Through the Bible Study, I not only retain much mental, physi­ recently taught the book of Joshua cal and spiritual power, you can also In it, we discovered a man 85 years of continue to grow, no matter how old age. asking Joshua lo give him the you are. Seek to leam new things, land to take where giants were known exercise regularly and live out your lo live. faith by spending regular time with Caleb was one of the two spies God and other spiritually-minded YOUNG I JONS...Barbara Mcflrn. right, President of the Westneld l.hms Club who, out of 12, hud taken a positive people. and Coordinator of the Westfield leo Club, h pictured with l.ro President stance when questioned should they •Beware of wasting your time on Rachel Charatan, left, and le o Vice President Tegest llailu. Mrs. Mellen has go in and take the land. That positive trivial or unproductive activities. encouraged all middle school Leo Chib members lo sofunieer part of their free spirit was still present at 85 (40 years Everyone should have some leisure time lo the community, as a way lo enhance social skills and develop good citizenship and feelings of caring and responsibility for one another. The l-en later) when he said, "1 am as strong time, but your retirement needs lo PIRATK PALS...Kitty Jones, whose Kit's Kaboodle features audience partk*!- putiun programs, leads young mulleinv nu'iubem during a recent production of Club la sponsored by the Lions Club. For more Information, please call Doug today as the day Moses sent me out; consist of activities other than just a Schembs at (408) 654-3643. I’m just as vigorous to go out to scries of golf games, knitting parties Groce, the Irish r irate, presented by the Friends of the Fan wood Memorial battle now as I was then (Joshua or television shows. Library. 14:11, NIV). •Help others by volunteering in Baptist Church to Present Surely, time does take a toll on your community and house of wor­ our physical bodies and not as many ship. Library Friends Present 85-year-olds could brag of their •Leam how to use a computer and Course on Discipleship physical strength as Caleb did, but surf the Internet and keep in touch we all need to maintain that posi­ with family and friends through the Grace, the Irish Pirate , SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch sociation. through video presenta­ tive mental attitude and do the work convenience of c-muil. Plains Baptist Church, located at tions. Pastor G: ry Rothwell of the FANWOOD — Thanks to a read or listened to legendary pirate we can do. •Manage your money so you can 333 Park Avenue, will offer a week- Scotch Plains Baptist Church and HEART Grant from the Union stories, both fiction und non-fiction, The Bible does, however, speak protect and grow your financial Pastor Tom Dickerson of Calvary County Division of Cultural and and Grace gave them an opportunity ,,long, intensive disciplcship class of retirement, a time when our resources, have the funds to deal entitled “Christian Life and Wit- Chapel in Watchung will also help Heritage Affairs, the Friends of the to act out some aspects of those work responsibilities change. We with cme'rgcncies and plan how lo Fanwood Memorial I lhrary recently stories. j-ne.ss Course" for five consecutive facilitate the study. find the temple helpers (Levites) transfer your assets when you die. I, nights beginning on Sunday. Au­ The Christian Life and Witness presented (inter. the Irish Pirate as Friends Vice-President Carol were to minister in the Tent of Save all you can and give all you g u s t 19. Course will address the following part of its Summer Reading Club Camped revealed that the program Meeting from age 25 to age 50, can. 2001: High Sea Adventure and Read­ would not have been possible with­ This series, which is designed lo questions: "How Can I Grow in my when “they must retire from their • »Enjoy simple pleasures such as ^challenge new' Christians as well as Relationship with Jesus Christ?, ing Treasure program. out the support of the Union County regular service and work no longer. humor and music. HEART Grant Program. ..encourage more seasoned believ- “Do I Really Know Him?," "How Grace i s the creat ion of Kitty Jones, They may assist their brothers in •Keep a balance and hang out with whose Kit's Kaboodle ineludes an jers, has been used by the Billy Gra­ Can 1 Experience More of God in performing their duties." (Num­ a variety of ages - not just those in array of different entertainment and ham Evangelistic Association for my Life ?" and “How Can I Better bers 8:25-26, NIV) your own age group. audience participation programs. Ms. Patriots' Path Council the training of counselors, Share my Experience With Others?" Retirement shouldn't he a boring • V • * * Jones presents interactive theater that f f The nightly classes will be held Parents of children ages four Receives $1,000 Grant lime of withdrawing from the world! draws audience members into the .from 6:45 to 8:15 p. m. in the church s through sixth grade may attend the Reverend Rothwell .verves us Pas­ It has the potential lo be the best time production by making them part of historic parsonage at 347 Park Av­ chureh’s Vacation Bible School tor of the Scotch Plains Baptist Through ExxonMobil in your life - a time when you can the action. enue. adjacent to the church. which will run the same nights from Church, located at JJJ Park Avenue WESTFIELD - The Patriots' Path refocus your time and energy into During Grace, the true story of Much of the instruction will be 6:15 lo 8:30 p.m. To register for the in Scotch Plains. Council, Boy Scouts of America, Grace O'Malley, a legendary Irish class or for more information, please recently received a $ 1,000 grant from done by Rick Marshall, Director for pirate, participants sang sea chan­ the Billy Graham Evangelistic As­ call (908) 322-5487. ExxonMobil’s Volunteer Involve­ teys, dressed in costume, rowed the ment Program, which was established SAGE Spend-A-Day to Hold pirate ship and provided sound ef­ to encourage volunteerism by New Study Reveals Impact fects. Volunteers became characters, ExxonMobil employees and retir­ playing the roles‘of Blackboard, ees. ‘Remember Me?’ Workshop Redhcanl and Quartermaster, among Arrangements for the grant were Of Scout Camps on Youth others. Audience participants ranged made by an ExxonMobil retiree, BERKELEY HEIGHTS — In Mr. Max was asked to describe how in age from 2 to over 55. Gordon D. Specht of Westfield, who Some of the audience members n MOUNTAINSIDE - The Patriots' Camp activities are designed to honor of Grandparents Day and Adult his own World War 11 experiences presented the grant to Dennis J. Kohl, also participated in a drama work­ ,!Path Council of Boy Scouts of encourage scouts to work together to Day Services Week, SAGE Spend- inspired him to create “Remember Seoul Executive of the Patriots’ Path shop for children entering fourth America (BSA) revealed the find- experience and understand the ben­ A-Day will present a free workshop Me?” Council. grade and up. The library workshop Ijiugs of a new study by New York- efits of operating as a team. In addi­ entitled "Remember Me?— Record­ “During the interviews, 1 began to Mr. Specht is an Assistant Scout­ lasted six weeks and culminated in a tion, these activities give youth the ing Your Family’s History” on Satur­ recognize the urgency for seniors, master of Troop No. 72, which is W e d Harris Interactive on July 17 at performance before an audience. opportunity lo escape from the rigors day, September 15, from 10 a.m. to while able, to recapture and preserve sponsored by The Presbyterian jtfje Winnebago Scout Reservation in Summer Reading Club members Rockaway. of everyday life and reflect on their noon at the Spend-A-Day Adult Day stories, events and achievements in Church in Westfield. The study said that Boy Scout faith traditions and personal values, Health Center, 550 Springfield Av­ their lives as a link to their children, summer camps have a dramatic in­ he said. enue in Berkeley Heights. grandchildren and future generations. fluence on the lives of young people Patriots' PathC'ouncil.BSA, which Bob Max, founder of “Remember That's the, greatest legacy we can who attend them. Among the ben­ has an office in Mountainside, is a Me?," a family history documenta­ leave them, he said. Good News efits to young men cited by the study not-for-profit organization that pro­ tion service, will conduct the work­ The “Remember Me?” workshop were self-confidence, improved de­ motes duty to God, country and self, shop demonstrating to parents and will be offered free of charge. At­ rision-making abilities and effective as well as a commitment to others grandparents how to preserve their tendees are asked to bring an empty chflict resolution. through a comprehensive program priceless memories and family sto­ notebook, family pictures, letters of “Do two walk together, except they make - fo r the study, in which the Patri- of outdoor adventure and commu­ ries as a legacy for their children and particular value and other treasured Path Council took part, Harris nity service. grandchildren. mementos such as old ticket stubs or an appointment and have agreed?” Seractive surveyed more than It serves the chartered organiza­ Mr. Max, who serves as Vice matchbook covers. A light breakfast 1,000 scouts and more than 10,000 tions, packs, troops, posts and volun­ Chairman of the Union County Ad­ will be served. ents and scout leaders from across teers in Union, Morris, Somerset and visory Council on Aging and Co- Pre-registration is required and s nation. This study builds on pre­ Sussex Counties, as well as parts of Chairman of the Senior Legislative may be done by calling (908) 464- A mos 3:3 T h e G osp el vious research conducted by Harris Middlesex County. Issues Coalition of Union County, 8217. nteractive in 1995 and 1998 about Harris Interactive is a worldwide also developed the non-profit "Re­ impact of scouting’s values on market research, polling and con­ tirement to Renewal” institute, _ uth and communities. sulting firm perhaps best known for which helps establish new career ;T he independent research, entitled the Harris Poll and its pioneering use paths for retirees and those ap­ “Boy Scout Summer Camp Out- of the Internet to conduct scientifi­ proaching retirement. _ ies Study," provides parents with cally accurate market research. While doing television interviews. [(formation about the benefits of 6uting and what summer camps ji do for youth. ‘‘We’ve always believed that when rjuth attend Scout camp they have Qhe opportunity lo leam and grow l&rni their peers and adult mentors. •This study is an essential tool in reaffirming these positive effects of ^scouting to the community,” said Dennis J. Kohl, Scout Executive for uotiBi|nsuo3, ^dBjatii dnoiOa, fthe Patriots Path Council.

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Companions • Nurse Visits -Giselle Ulrich will lead a Call 908-654-0110 discussion about maintain- 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week • www.patienlcare.com • 120 Elm Street, Westfield iitrition before and after treat- to enroll or for a brochure, ACCREDITED by JCAHO far cancer. is program is scheduled tor Resumes accepted from state look Hospital Conference certified, experienced teachers. m m sm m m m , No. 2. A Watchuno Communication*. Inc- Publication Page Thuriday, Auguii 16, 2001 (Dir Jlhutfu-fo IIIen&M and THE TIMES of Scotch Plata! - Fanwood Michael De Beck, 92, Was Journalist Dr. Ted Swimmer, Had Maintained - (Ptttuarietf - Area Dental Practice for 45 Years With Bayonne, Staten Island Papers Michael De Beck, 92, of Westfield Street Reformed Church in Bayonne Dr. Ted Swimmer of Atlanta, Ga., rcction of the Sandy Springs Chapel died on Wednesday, July 25, al his and was responsible for the revival of died on Sunday, August 5, at his Funeral Directors in Atlanta. Helen J. Chappell, Was Teacher’s Aide; home. the "Every M an’s Bible Study Class “ Memorial contributions may be home. Active in St. John’s Baptist Church Bom in Bayonne, he relocated to He was predeceased by his w i% Born in Esse* County, he had been made to Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Wanda Florence Kazmierski De Bfcjg, Edwards. Diane Smith and Barbara Westfield in 1968. a resident of Westfield before mov­ Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta. Ga. Helen Jean Chappell, a lifelong Surviving are three sons, Michael Muse, and sis grandchildren. Mr. De Beck had been a reporter ing to Atlanta. 30327. resident of Scotch Plains, died on De Beck of White Plains, N. T* August 16. 2001 The funeral service was held yes­ with the Bayonne Evening News, die A graduate of Emory University Thursday, August 9, at Norwood Ter­ William De Beck of Westfield and terday, Wednesday. August 15. at St. Bayonne Facts and the Staten Island Dental School, Dr. Swimmer main­ race Health Center in Plainfield. Thomas De Beck of New York Citjq John's Baptist Church. Interment was Advance, where he additionally be­ tained a dental practice in Elizabeth Lillian Whitman, 86 Mrs. Chappell was a former a daughter, Carol Szallasi of Gram! at Franklin Memorial Park in North came sports editor at age 19. for 45 years before retiring. Lillian Slocum Loeb Whitman, teacher’s aide in the Westfield school Pass, Ore., and two brothers, Jo&Q Brunswick. He was active in Republican poli­ He was J United States Army vet­ 86, of Holmes Beach, Fla. died on system. tics in Bayonne and wrote numerous Kosarowich of Clovis, Calif. a6d A member and Deaconess of St. Arrangements were handled hy eran of World War It. Thursday, August 9, in Bradenton, speeches for political candidates Joseph Kosarowich of Miami, Fl*,- Surviving are his wife. Ruth John’s Baptist Church in Scotch Brown's Funeral Home in Plainfield. Fla, AuguM 16. 2001 He served as an Elder al the Fifth A graveside service was held ofl Garlenberg Swimmer; two sons, Born on December II, 19 14 in the Plains, she also belonged to the Saturday. July 28, at St. Vladimir'g Glenn Swimmer of New York and Miller-Cory House in Westfield, Women’s Guild and the Floral Club, Cemetery in Jackson. Andrew Swimmer of Roswell, Ga.; a which her parents were renting at the as well as the Pastor’s Aide and Hos­ Margaret Alonso, 87, Was Founder Arrangements were handled by tha sitter, Sylvia Freedman of Atlanta; a time, she had lived in Westfield for pitality Club ministries. Union Funeral Home-Lytwyn and brother. Dr. Leonard Swimmer of 50 years. She relocated to Clarks Mrs. Chappell additionally was a Of Margie’s Cake Box in Plainfield Lytwyn in Union. Nasf Jersey, and two grandchildren. member of the Golden Age Club of AuguM 16, 2001 Summit, Pa., in 1965 and then to Margaret Alonso, 87, of Scotch Mrs. Alonso founded Margie’s Draveside serv ices were held on Plainfield. Holmes Beach in 1974. Plains died on Tuesday, August 7, at Cake Box in Plainfield in 1947 and Tgoisduy, August 7, at Arlington She was predeceased hy her hus­ A 19.32 graduate ofWestlield High Genesis ElderCare — The Wood­ retired from the business in 1967. Emily Forbes, 80 Memorial Park in Atlanta. band, Oscar Chappell, in 1996, and School, she also attended the lands in Plainfield. She was a communicant of the Emily Antonsen Forbes, 80, of Arrangements were under the di- hy a brother, William Waller, in 1985. Katharine Gibbs School in Manhat­ Scotch Plains died on Sunday, August Surviving are a sister. Hazel P. Born in Westfield, she had lived Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman tan. 5, in the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha­ Banks of Plainfield; three children there before moving to Scotch Plains Catholic Church in Scotch Plains Janet D. Yuro, 89 Surviving ure two daughters, Peggy bilitation Center in Scotch Plains, that she raised as daughters, Linda 45 years ago. and a member of the Meridian Se­ 'J$net D. Sorenson Yuro, KM, of l .oeb of Boston and Melissa Ludluni nior Citizens, ajso in Scotch Plains. Bom in Brooklyn, she had lived in Berkeley Heights died on Friday, of Upper Montclair; a son, Thomas She was predeceased by her hus­ River Edge before moving to Scotch August 10, at Overlook Hospital in Loeb of Groton, Conn.; five step­ Dorothy Waldheim, 81, Was Employed band, Joseph Alonso, in 1991. Plains. children; three grandchildren and Summit, Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Forbes had owned the Forbes four great-grandchildren. As Secretary With AAA in Toms River Born in Perth Amboy, she hud Amelia McTamaney of Scotch Plains and VanDerHave Opticians in A private service will be held on Dorothy Foulks Waldheim, 81, of secretary for AAA in Toms River lived there until 1965, when she re­ and Elsie Winters of Chestertown, Teaneck before retiring. Sunday, August 19, in Florida. Scotch Plains died on Friday, August prior to retiring six years ago. Md.; a sister, Mary Lopresti of She was predeceased by her hus­ located to Scotch Plains. She lived Arrangements were handled by 10, at Genesis ElderCare -The Wood­ She was a former member of the Westfield; a brother, Anthony Bianco band, George Forbes, in 1994. there for 33 years before moving to the Grimth-Cline Funeral Home in lands in Plainfield. First Presbyterian Church in Rahway, o f Delray Beach, Fla.; five grand­ Surviving are a daughter, Lynn Berkeley Heights three years ago. Bradenton. Born in Rahway, she had lived in She was predeceased by her hus­ children and four great-grandchil­ Rabadeau of Scotch Plains; a son, fyrs. Yuro was a homemaker, Memorial donations may he made Tom* River for 10 years before mov- band, William H. Waldheim, in 1998, dren. Robert Forbes of West Chester, Pa.; e was predeceased hy her hus­ to the Miller-Cory House, 614 Moun­ ing to Scotch Plains two ypars ago. and hy her son, William C. Waldheim. The funeral was held on Monday, a sister, Ann Beycrlein of River Edge, band, George Yuro, in 1963. and hy tain Avenue, Westfield 07090. Mrs. Waldheim had worked as a Surviving are a brother, John C. August 13, from the Memorial Fu­ and five grandchildren. August 16. 2001 a daughter, Diana T. Yuro-DeStcfano, Foulks of Scotch Plains, and four neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Funeral services were held on in 1998. grandchildren. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed Thursday, August 9, at the Beaugard Funeral services were held yester­ Surviving are a son, George M. Lawrence Curtiss, 94, Was Mason; at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Funeral Home in River Edge. Inter­ day, Wednesday, August 15, at the Yuro, and five grandchildren. Church. Interment took place at ment took place al the George Wash­ Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South A religious service wus held on Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, ington Memorial Park Cemetery in Former Mountainside Councilman Avenue in Fanwood. Monday, August 13, at the Gray Fu­ Memorial donations may be made Paramus. Lawrence M. Curtiss, 94, of degree mason through the York Rite Memorial donations may be made to the Mount Saint Mary Develop­ August 16. 2001 neral Home, 318 East Broad Street Mountainside died on Sunday, July and the Scottish Rite, Mr. Curtiss to ihe American Cancer Society, P.O. ment Fund, 1645 U.S. Highway 22, in Westfield. 15, al Overlook Hospital in Summit. was a member of Syracuse Lodge Box 815, Elizabeth 07207-0815. Walchung 07069. Margaret Meyer, 84 August 16, 2001 Memorial donations may be made Born in Syracuse, he had lived in No. 501 Free and Accepted Masons August 16. 2001 Margaret Madsen Meyer, 84, of to Runnells Specialized Hospital New York before moving to of Syracuse and Atlas Pythagoras Westfield died on Monday, August Foundation, 40 Watcliung Way, Ber­ Mountainside in 1951. Lodge No. 10 Free and Accepted Mollie Sangiuliano, 96, Rosarian; 13, at her home. keley Heights, 07922. Mr. Curtiss had been employed as Masons of Westfield. He was also a Bom in Plainfield, she lived in. August 16. 2001 an electrical engineer with the Tho­ member of multiple Shriners groups. Active in PTA and Area Groups Westfield since 1954. mas and Betts Company in Elizabeth He was predeceased by his wife of She was predeceased by her hus­ Frances LaFleur, 78 for 38 years prior to retiring in 1972. 65 years, Anita M. Morrell Curtiss, Mollie Sangiuliano, 96, of Scotch Sangiuliano; a daughter, Irene band, Bernard L. Meyer, Jr., in 1998. •Frances M. Roeder LaFleur, 78, He was a member of the firm’s High in 1995. Plains died on Tuesday, August 14, at Mykityshyn; a brother, Philip De Surviving are three sons, William of Tamarac, Fla., died on Thursday, 12 Club. Surviving are two sons, Dean A. her home. Francesco; two sisters, Josephine Meyer and John Meyer, both of August 9, at Heartlands of Tamarac Mr. Curtiss had served one term as Curtiss and Arthur M. Curtiss; a Bom in Montozzali, Provence of Santo Salvo and Louise M ingione; Westfield, and Michael Meyer of Center in Tamarac. a Borough Councilman in daughter, Anita L. Mays; 10 grand­ Chiete, Italy, she came to the United eight grandchildren and 18 great­ Spring Lake; three daughters, Diane States in 1908 and had lived in Staten Born in Mountainside, she had Mountainside in 1956. He was a children and 19 great-grandchildren. grandchildren. Dear of Garwood, Barbara Arbes of Island before relocating to Scotch The funeral will be held on Satur­ Westfield and Robin Baldassarre of lived in Dunellen for 40 years be- member of the Shade Tree Commis­ A memorial service was held on sion in Mountainside for many years. Saturday, August 11, in the Commu­ Plains many years ago. day, August 18, at 9 a.m. from the Roselle Park; 15 grandchildren and foTe moving to Tamarac in 1989, He was a founding member and nity Presbyterian Church in Mrs. Sangiuliano was a member of Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. two great-grandchildren. Mrs, LaFleur was a homemaker. the first President of the Mountainside Mountainside, following the funeral the Intimates, the St. Nicholas La­ Interment will be at Hillside Cem­ Funeral services will be held at 5 She was a member of the Dunellen Republican Club; Past President of from the Gray Funeral Home, 318 dies Auxiliary of the Italian-Ameri- etery in Scotch Plains. p.m. today, Thursday, August 16, at United Methodist Church for many the Mountainside Kiwanis Club and East Broad Street in Westfield. can Club and the Rosary Society of Visitation will take place from 2 to the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 years. a member of Elks Lodge No. 1585 Memorial donations may be made St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. tomor­ South Avenue in Fanwood, preceded •Surviving are her husband, Frank and the Lions Club, both also of to the Community Presbyterian Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. row, Friday, August 17. by visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. E. LaFleur; two daughters, Jeanne Mountainside. Church, Meeting House Lane, She was also a member of the Memorial contributions may be In lieu of flowers, memorial dona­ M. Pullen of South Plainfield and He achieved the rank of 32nd- Mountainside, 07092. Scotch Plains Parent-Teacher Asso­ made to the Scotch Plains Volunteer tions may be made to the Westfield August 16, 2001 Cristine Stine of Utc(ifie)d, N.H.; a ciation. , ,.,,,jj, Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 325. Scotch Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box Surviving are two sons, Paul Plains 07076. 356, Westfield 07091. sister, Adele Debbie of Sangiuliano and John August 16, 2001 August 16, 2001 Mountainside; a brother, Edward Margaret M. Carter, 74, Was Volunteer Roeder of Pennsylvania; three grandsons and five great-grandchil­ For Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital dren. More Community News Services were held on Tuesday, Margaret Mary Carter, 74, of Dunellen is in charge of the arrange­ C August 14, at the Mundy Funeral Piscataway died on Sunday, August ments, 12, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical August 16. 2001 Home in Dunellen. Interment took Center in Plainfield. place at Fairview Cemetery in Gem-Mineral Show Born in Westfield on April 27, Charlotte Stephens, 88 Lenape Park Friends Post Westfield. 1927, the daughter of the late Ernest Charlotte Mae Stephens, 88, of On Tap September 9 Memorial donations may be made and Catherine Moffett Neville, Mrs. Gulf Breeze, Fla., died on Sunday, to the American Cancer Society, Carter had worked in the accounting August 12, at the Bay Breeze Retire­ Upcoming Nature Events At Fanwood Station 846 Main Street, Fords 08863-1564. department for a Westfield medical ment Center in Gulf Breeze, FANWOOD— The New Jersev August 16, 2001 WESTFIELD - Friends of Lenape Friends of Lenape Park is a group group and in railroad shipping and Born in Doranceton, Pa„ the daugh­ Mineralogical Society, Inc. will Park, in cooperation with the Union of citizens interested in protecting accounting departments. ter of the late Arthur and Lillian hold its 30th annual Gem and Min­ County Department of Parks and and enhancing native biodiversity at Doris Linkston, 81 She was a volunteer for the Deborah Biermann, she had lived, in South eral Show on Saturday, September Recreation, will host several events Lenape Park, an important wetland Doris Smedberg Linkston, 81, of Heart and Lung Hospital and for Plainfield and Raritan for 55 years 8, at the Fanwood train station, in the coming weeks. habitat and oasis for wildlife in Union Toms River died on Friday, August F.I.S.H, In addition, she had been a before moving to Florida. located at North and Martine Av­ On Saturday, August 25, naturalist County. 10, in Manchester Manor in Girl Scout leader in Westfield and Mrs. Stephens was a member of enues. Tom Parlapiano will lead an early The organization may be contacted Manchester. Piscataway, and a Brownie leader in the Christian Science Church of The show hours are 10 a.m. to fall bird walk. Beginning at 8 a.m., at [email protected], or at P.O. )3orn in Westfield, she had lived in Piscataway. Plainfield. 4:30 p.m. and admission is free. the walk will start at Lenape Park Box 289, 16 South Avenue, West, Kearny and Denville before relocat­ Mrs. Carter was a communicant of She was predeceased by her hus­ Featured will be dealers with a Pond, located at the Westfield end of Cranford 07016 or by calling (908) ing to the Jersey shore area about 40 the Our Lady of Fatima Roman band, Elmer Stephens, in 1971. large variety of specimens, includ­ the park. 687-2169. Information is also avail­ Catholic Church in Piscataway. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley ing fossils and jewelry. The rain years ago. Warblers, waders, hawks and other able at http://hometown.aol.com/ She was predeceased by a brother, She was predeceased by her hus­ Del Monte of Navarre Beach, Fla.; a date is Sunday, September 9. band, William J. Carter, in 1999, and brother, Donald Biermann of Scotch birds may be seen at this time of year, Lenapepark 1/Main.html. Eiigene Smedberg. by a brother, William Nevil. Plains, and three sisters, Elizabeth according to Mr, Parlapiano. A lim­ Surviving are a daughter, Judith Surviving are a cousin, Rodney “Betty" Collis of Bridgewater, ited number of binoculars and guides Linkston; a son, David Linkston, Moffett of Plainfield; two nieces, Mildred Bevan of Plainfield and will be available for use. In the event Bouncy Boxing, Pedestral Joust antjfour brothers, Arthur Smedberg, Joan Fowler of Hamilton and Vickie Evelyn Wagner of Wilmington, Del.; of rain, the program will be can­ Ro$ Smedberg, Robert Smedberg Packen of Bayville, and a nephew, two grandchildren and two great­ celed. Among Events at Teen Event anith Kenneth Smedberg. David Nevil of Hamilton. grandchildren. The Friends’ Third Annual Hawk Tuneral services were held yester- A Mass of Christian Burial will be A memorial service will be held at Watch will take place on Saturday, SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch provided. dayi Wednesday, August 15, in the held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, a later date. September 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, Plains and Fanwood teenagers are For more information or to regis­ ter, please contact the Scotch Plains Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home August 16, at Our Lady of Fatima Memorial donations may be made led by Frank Budney at the Skeet encouraged to come out for a night of in Toms River. Interment was at Church. Interment will take place at to the Bay Breeze Retirement Cen­ Range parking area off of Kenilworth fun tomorrow night, Friday, August Recreation Department at (908) 322- Oc^an County Memorial Park in tne Resurrection Cemetery in ter, Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Boulevard. Materials to assist in iden­ 17, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 6700, extension no. 222. The teen event is sponsored by the Toms River. Piscataway. Breeze, Fla. 32561. tifying the hawks will be available. School gym. August 16, 2001 The Sheenan Funeral Home in August 16, 2001 The rain date is Sunday, September 16. Various entertainment and refresh­ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Municipal ments will be provided for this free Alliance and the Scotch Plains Rec­ event, which will be held from 7 to reation Commission and is funded 10p.m. The evening is open to Scotch by the Governor’s Council on Alco­ Plains and Fanwood teenagers, aged holism and Drug Abuse through the' Dooley Funeral Service, Inc?' 13 to 18. Union County Department of Hu­ W hy'should you p l a n A pedestal joust and bouncy box­ man Services, Division of Planning. ing are among the activities. Also, a Caring & Courteous Service to the Disk Jockey and karaoke will be Civilians Attend y o u r o w n f u n e r a l ? Crapford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Summer Seminar MASTER At Naval Academy MEMORIALS SCOTCH PLAINS - Civilians^ Forethought® funeral planning: Robert N. Hayes and Joseph R. ; Westfield 1171 E. Broad St. Nelson recently participated in the Forethought funeral • Relieves your family of emotional burden United States Naval Academy Sum­ planning is funded through 556 Westfield Westfield, NJ mer Seminar in Annapolis, Md. . • Expresses your own wishes in your plans policies from Forethought Avenue 233-2350 Robert is the son of Diana M. ‘Life Insurance Company • Protects funeral costs from inflation 233-0255 Hayes of Chatham and Lewis Mir • Makes it easier for those you love Hayes of Scotch Plains. John L. Dooley Owing the six-day seminar, Robert : M anager / Till Lit zLliai/g 4auLui - j “'T iTrrrrrrj lu u u r ••• workshops, participated in daily physi­ while you ’re thinking about it. cal training, a marching drill compe­ DE9GNER • BUUERS OF FIE tition, sports, seamanslup and sailing programs, and learned about the FUNERAL MONUMENTS academy’s character development DIRECTORS MARKERS program and values. Cranford Summer Seminar is an annual pro­ -Since 1897 - MAUSOLEUMS 218 North Avenue gram designed to introduce high school seniors to the United States! 276-0255 LETTERS) CLEANED Naval Academy. • FRED H. GRAY. JR •WILLIAM .4. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRAB1EL WAHLER Charles V. Dooley Robert and Joseph were among • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRA81EL Manager Bruce Prep 1,500 high school st idents selected! Executive Administrator - William A. Doyle ra w out of a pool of more than 5,000 WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St„ Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 ALSO: 300 R t 37 East applicants, based on their aca­ CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave„ Dale R. Schoustra, M gr.«276-0092 demic records and extracurricular • Toms River. NJ. 3494350 activities.

4 A;Watchung Communications, Inc. Pubucatojn iTlir IIU'»tfirlb Irttjirr »nd THE TIMES of Scotch llaini hinwood Thursday, August Hi, 2001 Page 9 Cotieepts S Tkotigkt Barbara Goldberg of Westfield Awarded Doctoral Degree WESTFIELD Barbara M. I since its inception. Goldberg of Westfield was recently Dr. Goldberg has also earned two awarded .1 Doctor ol Philosophy IX* Master of Arts IX*grees from Kean give in Higher Education from Seton University, one in Reading Specializa­ Hall University in South Orange. tion, and the other m Counseling. She Dr. Goldberg is a Lull Professor in was also awarded a Bachelor of Arts General Education at I W ry College Degree in German/Lnglish Education of Technology in North Brunswick. from Rutgers University. In addition to teaching developmen­ Her research interests include peda­ tal reading and writing, composition, gogical innovations, such as learning and college success classes. Dr. communities, especially w ith non-fra Teens Are Tired of Digging Goldberg was one of the coordinators ditional students, and team teaching of a critical thinking/prohlem solving and also the support of female students course. She has been involved with the in predominantly mule technical pro­ Deep for Parking Meter Fees development and teaching of the class grams. By STEVEN KRAKAl’EK York Mels entered the World Series Sfmtalh Wnnt* for T V » enfold and The Timet last year, they w ere certainly moving in Ann and Victor Frcltc moved to the right direction. Currently, the Mels Westfield 31 years ago. They raised are 11.5 games out of first place in the their five kids here, three of which N.L. East. Guess the "right direction" currently reside here. made a U-turn One of their children. Sherry, has Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. said lived in this town for over 20 years of that five extra parking money collected her life. She's raised her family here. is not only set out to fund the parking Sherry is my mom, making the deck. "It's for improving parking sys­ ANATOMICALLY CORRECT...Westfield orthopedist David Bullek visited Freue's my grandparents. And 1 myself Stacey Stan/el’s second grade class at Wilson Elementary School in Westfield tem and adding capacity in a variety of to offer a hands-on study of the human skeleton. In conjunction with the am still driving forms," he said. classroom’s curriculum study of the human body, Dr. Bullek brought in a model around the streets ______What Mr. of Westfield. of the skeletal system for the students to view and use as an aid in his discussion. It'sfine to wait to build a park- Su"'v“n ls rvietnng The doctor explained the names and locations of important bones, allowed them I still park my ing deck. Take your time, make ]!’ 'IK ltK'.,h ' to view and touch knee and hip replacements, and showed x-rays. Pictured, ear. And my pock­ . ® , „ , , , ’ the town has added above. Dr. Bullek puts a cast on his daughter Katie's arm to show the children ets still get eaten it right. But it is inexcusable to sincc „lc hegmnil,g what a cast is made of and how it is affixed on a damaged area. He reiterated the alive by the gray keep parking rates high in an- of this year Those need of the cast in order to guarantee proper healing. monsters, known ticipation that something may spaces include 27 at as parking meters, C'ucciola constantly staring happen. That's like requiring lt'c new Local Residents Named me down as 1 pull all citizens of Westfield to build a into a space. storm-shelter because, just ,rain sl#tion to, These same maybe, there might he a tornado However, this meu- To Pingry Honor Roll monsters that rippingthrough CentralAvenue. get attempt to ante WESTFIELD - Headmaster John scream "Feed me, liorutc the parking Tobert; I Oth grader Nicholas feed me!" every Niriswender of The Pingry School in predicament in Dovidio; and 11th graders Peter time 1 turn off my Martinsville announced the names Jeydel and Brian Martin. Westfield is far from engine are no longer satisfied with a an enhancement. The 27 spots on of students who recently appointed STILL IN It LOOM...Though school buildings ure quiet and classrooms are to the year-end honor roll. single burger. No, now these greedy Cacciola are only two-year temporary Syracuse Univ. Awards beggars want a filet mignon and a side empty, uctivity continues in the Brunner Elementary School Children’s Gar­ .. This recognition is given to those spots, which brings the grand total of den. .Along with Garden Coordinator Bernadette Hoyer and Brunuer School's of caviar. students who have achieved an aca­ Degree to Whitney genuine spots added by the town to Garden Angel Christine Dill, loeal families volunteered for shifts to tend and Yes, times have changed in Westfield. demic average of "B+" or better. BERKELEY HEIGHTS - Syra­ nine. That's unacceptable progress. maintain the garden during the summer months. The garden volunteers water, Now, lingerie is showcased next to Students from Westfield named to cuse University has revealed that However. Councilman Sullivan sees weed and deadhead flowering plants. They are welcome to pick tomatoes and to Pokdmon and parking in Westfield has the list include: seventh graders Sam Nathan Whitney of Berkeley Heights, there is a problem with excessive park­ cut flowers to enjoy at home. Each family of workers had a child in the Title l doubled to 50 cents an hour. Blum, Kelly Peeler and Amy enrolled in the S.I. Newhouse School ing meter fees, as he wrote in an e-mail Pre-K, Kindergarten or first grade classes during the 2000-2001 school year. The Spadaro, Fletcher, Ho, Owens, Lymun, Geoghegan, Smyth, Madan, Plant Sahtoriello; eighth graders Rita of Public Communications at Syra­ But don't worry all you distressed to council members last December. "I citizens. There is good reason as to and Burke families have all donated their time to cultivating the garden this Biiigioti. Elizabeth Encarnacion, cuse, was among the academic de­ think the council has established that why the meter rate was hiked. You sec, summer. Pictured, above, Patrick Dill gives plants a generous drink of water. Alexander Meder. and Christopher gree candidates honored at the we are very good at raising the prices there's this parking deck approved by SVoboda; ninth graders Alexander university's 147th commencement and not very good at implementing the the Westfield Town Council, and there Kurt Schoenberg Attends Brcgman, David Spett and Gwen exercises held on May 13. promises," he wrote. Rose Hely, Valerie Wicks needs to be extra money available to He ulso proposed to set, as a possible Explorations Weekend fund it's development. interim rate, meters at 75 cents for two Named to Hates Dean's List Where's the deck, you ask? Second hours. This proposal would benefit the WESTFIELD - Kurt Schoenberg WESTFIELD - Rose D. Hely of Westfield recently attended Johnson star to the right, and straight on ‘till citizens of Westfield greatly, both fi­ • Wilson Students Compete and Valerie Z. Wicks, both of & Wales University's Career Explora­ morning. That’s right, in Never, Never nancially and on u personal level, show­ Westfield, were named to the Dean’s tions Weekend. He is the son of Mr. Land. ing that the council truly cares about its List for the second semester of the It seems the Lost Boys over at 425 and Mrs. Roger Schoenberg of In Destination Imagination population who are responsible for 2000-2001 academic year at Bates Westfield and a student at Clifton High East Broad Street are still pondering making Westfield's business boom. • WESTFIELD — Teams from lion, involving brain-storming and College in Lewiston, Me. School. the year-old agreement to build the This parking issue is one signifi- Rose, a first-year student, is the Westfield Public Schools competed working together. The program is introducing Kurt to now-infamous deck, Some people canlly affecting teens. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James the fields of business, fashion, entre­ in, the state Destination Imagina­ This year, four teams from Wil­ might be irked by this. Truthfully, 1 say Chip Beniseh, 17, of Westfield said, Hely of Westfield. She is a 2000 preneurship, equine studies, finance, tion tournament. An international son Elementary School competed let the idea get thrown around a little "As a teenager in Westfield, il's hard graduate of Westfield High School. hospitality, legal services, marketing, organization for kindergarten at the state finals in Mount Olive, more, it seems to gel people active in enough to scrounge enough money for Valerie, also a first-year student, management and technology. Kurt was through college’Students, the'prd-' The fifth grade team redb'iVtid siXtH pfalfti&s. ' the rising gas prices. Extra parking is the.daughter of Mr. and Mrs. exposed to his chosen area through gram teaches life skills through cre­ place overall in their category, But bring down the parking meter money really cuts into my funds," he Bruce Wicks. She is a member of group discussions, guest speakers and rates until there is a plan set in stone. If ative problem solving. “Mystery Loves Company,” and said. the women’s field hockey team. career opportunities. building begins on the parking struc­ •Each team is given a challenge, such fourth place in the “Instant Chal­ Yes, as stated earlier, I'm a third She also graduated Westfield High Andrew Cambria to Join ture, then there is reason to charge generation Westfielder. But if this point­ <}s writing a play or building a struc­ lenge.” School in 2000. more in the meters. If construction less pick-pocketing continues, the International Program ture, and has several months to work They also earned a special Spirit doesn’t commence, then get rid of the fourth generation will be settling else­ WESTFIELD - Andrew Cambria together to develop a presentation. of Discovery and Imagination award extra fees. It seems like a simple con­ where. Send Education News to: of Westfield will participate in the St. . At the day-long state finals, they for their ability to improvise when cept, but some town council members Luwrence University International Other with teams from all over the their tape player did not work prop­ are having trouble grasping such a no­ Van Wert, Wianecki [email protected] Study Program for the fall 2001 se­ fate and compete, with the first erly during their presentation. tion. mester. Andrew will travel to Kenya. Jace team going on to the national Two other teams from Wilson Councilman Rafael J. Betancourt Placed on Honor Roll hampionships. In addition to show- School received sixth place in their said during the August 7 council meet­ SCOTCH PLAINS - Headmaster ing that Democrats were "jumping the g their completed presentation, categories, and the second grade John Neiswender of The Pingry gun" by suggesting the rolling back of School has revealed that Scotch o n a l d a n a r e i li e. teams are also given an instant team, which is not scored, received D D . V . the parking fees, and that the council Plains residents Rachel Van Wert hallenge to solve at the competi- Rising Star awards. should “wait and see” what an advi­ and Megan Wianecki were recently (’i kill ii o Im di k l.us A i »oi<\n sory committee says before making appointed to the year-end honor roll. Us flu ...... I I 1,1, . /.• • / ...... any further decisions. Rachel, a seventh grader, is the , ii tlilt il h\ III, \m, H. .ill l!,n 1. . , I.i’i.-u It’s fine to wait to build a parking daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Van Ri < ■ IS I I It I I > ( it \lt|)l \ N deck. Take your time, make it right. But Wert of Scotch Plains. Megan, an it is inexcusable to keep parking rates 1 Ith grader, is the daughter of Mr, l" ,,'i ...... ' high in anticipation that something may and Mrs. Louis M. Wianecki. \ \ i ...... happen. That’s like requiring all citi­ dvanarelli.lawoffice com zens of Westfield to build a storm- shelter because, just maybe, there might Rhea Powell Graduates be a tornado ripping through Central Dartmouth With Honors Medicaid P lanning • G uardianship • P robate • SSI Avenue. Social Security • M edicare • W ills • T rusts • Estates WESTFIELD - Westfield native With regard to the status of the park­ W ii.i. Disputes • Nursing Home L itigation • R etirement Planning ing deck, Mayor Gregory S. McDermott Rhea E. Powell graduated Cum said, “We might be going a little bit Laude from Dartmouth College, one slower but I believe we are moving in of over 1,000 students receiving • iit wt i lhmi I in .1,000 V/ ntlonirw tirr llotml - ( rrli)ictl in i.ltlt r I tin the right direction." Bachelor of Arts Degrees at the Yes, Mayor McDermott, it’s com­ college's June 10 Commencement forting to know that the town is moving Exercises. in the right direction, but the fact that The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eliot the process has slowed so much it Powell of Westfield, Rhea graduated practically has halted gives cause to from Westfield High School. At MOTOPHOTO rollback the parking meter fees. Even if Darmouth, Rhea majored in a deck materializes eventually, it’s not & PORTRAIT STUDIO comparitive literature. a definite arrangement. When the New $ FREE 5X7 ENTRY PORTRAIT * FREE SESSION FEE

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Utilities (natural gas and el Paul's Episcopal Church and the Y. preschool facilities arc responsible trieity) account for 3 percent of There are more lhan a dozen or for children under the age of 2 1/2. spending plan or an SI.8 mill so relatively large daycare and pre­ The reason why there are inad­ expenditure. school facilities that can accom­ equate accommodations for this age “(There has been) a major modate between 50 to 125 children group is two-fold. crease in natural gas over (he each and there are a handful of Many facilities do not accept chil­ two years," Mr. Berman said. facilities that serve between 20 and dren who are not yet potty trained Another big cost is out-of-i 50 children. The other surrounding and the building codes and fire m et % ition for students requir towns have relatively fewer and regulations to accommodate chil­ special education, accounting mostly smaller facilities than dren under the age of 2 to are much well over $4 million in the curr Westfield. more stringent and expensive to budget, represenling 7 percent Several of these facilities pro­ implement. For these reasons, many the spending plan. vide year round services, while working parents of infants and tod­ Mr. Berman noted lhal priv some only operate from September dlers have lo come up with alterna­ facilities are typically increas to June. Several also provide full- tive, creative solutions to find suit­ tuition by between 10 to 12 pcrc day kindergarten, so that some of able daycare while they work. a year. Some 70 students are in o these slots are occupied by chil­ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, of-district facilities currently. dren over the age of 5. which enrolls 230 children, has a Tuition costs, he said, far exa Doing the math, it is apparent 2-year-old program. However, As­ the mandated 3 percent cap on that the existing daycare facilities sistant Director Carol Genova re­ tal spending (with exception of d in Westfield and in these neighbor­ ported that their available spots for service) by Ihe stale. ing towns are inadequate to handle this age group fill up by March for Through a “spending grov Suplwi ta rrw Wnitmu LM* the thousands of children whose September enrollment. limitation adjustment” or SGL A PACKED HAlX.-.Crowds at the Union County Board of Freeholders' Monday meeting In I.lnden exceeded the 12* parents work. “I see a tremendous need for 2- in ihe form of a second ballot qu seals provided ul the hull. Having come for a scheduled public hearing and vote on the proposed BFI trash transfer station, Only a few of the daycare and year-olds not being met," said Ms. tion. the district was able to gari about 60-100 people reportedly waited outside the packed chambers. At the meeting's close, the Freeholder Board voted Genova. another $200,000 in stale aide unanimously in favor of the proposal. There is really no way of telling offset tuition expenses. David TYeut Graduates how many children are in alterna­ A district can also make adju tive daycare situations, such as pri­ ments through a second quest: Freeholders Board Approves vate babysitters and other small, for student growth and enrollme New York University home-based facilities. It is esti­ an area Westfield received ad mated that there are dozens of small, $50 Mil. Barge to Rail Facility WESTFIELD — David Treut of For the past two summers, David has tional aid in 2000-2001; transp home-based operations in existence Westfield recently graduated from New participated in the Jazz program at the tation and capital projects, the 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE t in every town, according lo surveys forced to revisit their decision alter York University (NYU). He majored in Band Center for the Arts in Banff, ter in which Westfield did t will have to undergo at the state Canada under the direction of Kenny of working parents. Department of Environmental Pro­ ihe New Jersey DEP remanded iheir Music Performance and Jazz Studies. qualify this year. Werner. He has also attended and per­ And, it is impossible to gauge tection (DEP), where il will need action on June 28, citing a number David has been pursuing a career in The district has also seen risi formed at the Lake Placid Jazz Camp in just how many parents would switch somewhere in ihe vicinity of 40 per­ of environmental concerns and Jazz percussion and has played al many cost for occupational, speech a Lake Placid, N.Y. In earlier years he mits to begin operation. questions. clubs in and around Manhattan includ­ from alternative solutions to physical therapy under the spec spent a summer at the Interlochen Arts Reports submitted to the hoard at At Ihe hearing, BFI Transporta­ ing the Kniiling Factory, the Internet daycare centers or preschools if Camp in Interlochen, Mich, and several education umbrella. its meeting will be forwarded to the tion Manager David Iverson provided Cali and Cornelius Street Cafi. given the opportunity. It is appar­ limes al ihe Cape May Jazz Festival. “Those costs have alm< DEP for review. a walklhrough of BFI’s July 23 re­ He began playing at several jazz ent, however, from the increase in clubs in New York prior to entering Last month, David performed at the doubled over the last two to thi Others present addressed concerns sponse to the DEP's concerns. population, the length of waiting NYU where the head of the jazz de­ Smithville Jazz Festival. For a time he years,” Mr. Berman stated. T! of emergency response times lhal "Only through this remand am I lists and Ihe increase in working more convinced that it’s (the pro­ partment heard him play al the “Late was part of the Tony Malaby Trio. He year therapy costs are to the tune will be impeded by passing trains, parents and single parents that more posal ) a good plan for Union County,” Night” al the Blue Note. Learning lhal has studied under Tony Moreno, Bob $400,000, up significantly from ji said Freeholder Chairman Alexander he had applied to NYU, he offered Parsons, Tony Malaby and Barry options are necessary. a few years ago when these appi Mirahella. David a Music Talent scholarship. Lazarowitz. Several new facilities are sched­ priations ran between $ 100,000 a uled to open this fall in Westfield, $200,000. which can accommodate a few hun­ One area that tends to g dred more children, but that in­ "squeezed” in the budget procr Blackout Leaves Thousands crease is not adequate to handle the is maintenance costs, Mr. Berm entire demand. Most daycare facil­ slated. He said, although the d ity directors report that there are trict has worked with the town oi limited spaces becoming available number of maintenance areas, t With No Power In Heat Wave for children over the age of 2 and a schools and town are really totai half as some people switch at the different operations. By SETH AUGENSTEIN station as the source of the prob­ can keep a place open," he said. last minute and others move out of “We are a people oriented bu Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lem. However, an interesting scenario the area. get and they’re more of an infi SCOTCH PLAINS - A blackout AH but roughly 1,000 of the cus­ was thus created, and undoubtedly Mary Henderson, Director of structure type of thing,” he sa: in Scotch Plains and surrounding tomers who lost power had been added to the ambiance of Ihe night. Wesley Hall Nursery School, ad­ "We really don’t cross over ve Stephen Chiger fo r The Westfield Leader towns left homes and businesses reconnected by 9 p.m. Those other “We had a wedding rehearsal din­ vised parents to look into fall en­ well in terms of how much we c rollment as early as January to se­ Beatrice Bernzott, President of without power on August 9 and 10. 1,000 customers dealt with the ner scheduled that night. So, we share.” Jerseyans United to Stop New The outage included areas of Eliza­ sweltering 100-degree heat, and had to do it by candlelight,” Mr. cure a space. York City Trash beth, Fanwood, Carteret, Walchung were connected at 5:20 a.m. (he Brenner stated. which could lead to wail times o f a and Plainfield, leaving thousands next day. Other individuals deprived of few minutes. without air conditioning during the One of those customers was power and much-needed air condi­ Council Delays Hearing One of the routes which may be biggest heat wave of the summer. Snuffy's Famous Steak House in tioning also improvised as best they used, for example, crosses Rahway Kathleen Ellis of Public Service Scotch Plains. According to em­ could have in the situation. Motor­ Avenue in Westfield. Based on a Electric and Gas (PSE&G) said that ployee Tom Brenner, the outage ists on outlet roads yielded lo Route On Ordinance to Repeal typical train size of 5,900 feet, BFI 5,862 customers in Scotch Plains hurt business. 22 traffic after the signals went out. estimated lhal ihe train, when travel­ and Walchung went powerless al “A restaurant has to have elec­ Candles were lit, although not many ling at 50 miles per hour, would close 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. She cited a tricity. Without air conditioning in* burned for long - entertainment ail the Rahway Avenue crossing for a Law for Accessory Units faulty cable at the Front Street sub hul vanished for many. One family little over iwo minutes. heat like this, there is no way you However, that time could double if in Scotch Plains even dug up a ten! and camped in the backyard, be­ By FRED ROSSI she said. ihe train moves through the area at Specially Written for The Westfield leader cause it was cooler outside the Eventually, new poles will ah 25 miles per hour, the speed that the Klein Awarded for Deeds SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch Marcus Group, which conducts pub­ house lhan it was inside. be placed on Park Avenue betwei Plains Township Council has de­ lic relations for this project, told The In some cases, citizens who did M ountain Avenue and the ScoU layed a public hearing on an ordi­ Westfield Lender is more likely. In Field of Special Education not have the heat affecting their Plains Post Office; on Westfie nance that would repeal an existing Freeholders called some of the livelihood actually enjoyed the loss Avenue between Forest Road ar local law which permits accessory concerns presented “scare tactics,” of power. Watchung resident Linda Park Avenue; on East Second Sire again noting that regulation of the WESTFIELD - Karen H. Klein, onstrate their commitment to their dwellings in residential zones for profession and Iheir students by Laird was one of the optimists who between Park Avenue and Myrt trains as they pass through Ihe state a special educator from Westfield, domestic or household or farm em­ meeting professional standards made the most of the situation. Avenue, and on Front Street bi was not under their jurisdiction. was recently awarded the Profes­ ployees. "We lost all our power. We lit tween Park Avenue and Sengt In a conversation with Freeholder sionally Recognized Special Edu­ that result in effective practice in Deputy Mayor Frank S. Rossi, Slender after the vote, Bernice the field,” he said. candles, sat around the kitchen Place. cator (PRSE) certificate by The presiding at Tuesday night’s regu­ Bernzott of Linden, President of table, and went to bed early. That’s In addition, new benches an Council of Exceptional Children CEC's PRSE program will play lar council meeting, said the public Jerseyans United to Stop New York about it. Still, it was kind of fun,” trash receptacles have been place (CEC). a major role in ensuring that stu­ hearing on the ordinance would City Trash and one of the most vocal The PRSE designation is dents with exceptionalities re­ she said. throughout the downtown businei activists regarding this issue, said instead be held at the governing awarded to special educators who ceive quality instruction. Through Whether citizens suffered, pros­ district. In a related matter, th she was disappointed with (he deci­ body’s Tuesday, September 11 have demonstrated that they meet the program, principals and oth­ pered or simply adapted to the loss council passed a resolution permi sion. She argued that there were no meeting, because of a state law professional standards for prac­ ers in hiring positions can iden­ of power, there was nothing they ting the Scotch Plains Business an plans to ship ihe garbage through requirement that a municipality tice in tlpe field. PRSE recipients tify those individuals who have could do but wait for it to come Professional Association to hoi New Jersey by truck, as much of the formally notify all neighboring must havfe earned professional de­ mel professionally recognized back on. sidewalk sales in the central bus public relations material for BFI sug­ towns whenever it is considering a grees or endorsements in special standards, thus ensuring that they ness district on Thursday, Frida gests. change in its land use laws. Ms. Bernzott, along with many education, have at lease three have the knowledge and skills lo and Saturday, August 16, 17 an Eight towns — Westfield, others who spoke, was frustrated by years of experience in their area provide effective instruction to 18. Fanwood, Plainfield, Watchung, the five-minute time limit given to of expertise, and follow CEC’s the pupils in their charge. At the start of the council’s mee: Lifeguards Edison, Clark, Berkeley Heights speakers. Many pointed to the nearly code of ethics and standards of In addition, ihe PRSE program ing, three individuals were swor twti-hour presentation and question ...... CONTINUED FROM P *D E t — — and Mountainside — should have practice. promotes quality special educa­ in as new members of the Scotc session allowed by the Freeholder rial Pool will undergo expansion, been informed of the change being “CEC is proud to award the tion practice by standardizing ihe Plains Police Department. Josep Board to BFI. some were worried about job se­ considered by township officials. PRSE designation to deserving knowledge and skills required in Cossolini, Albert Sellinger an For a number of the citizens and curity. Township Attorney Douglas W. special educators," stated Rich­ a professional special educator. James Richie are presently com elected officials who spoke, the In terms of staffing, Mr. Gildea Hansen called the failure to timely ard W. Mainzer, CEC’s Assistant pleting their training at the Unio affair was deja-vu all over again, explained that swim lessons, given inform Scotch Plains ’ neighbors un­ mirroring the board’s initial ap­ Executive Director of Profes­ County Police Academy. by the guards, will end this week, fortunate. proval of the project on November sional Standards and Practice. In addition, parents of young chil thus alleviating an added strain But, in response to a resident’s 30, 2000. The freeholders were "These special educators dem­ dren will now be able to provid follow The Leader: and allowing the lifeguards to start complaint about the delay in con­ their offspring with a different an work at noon. “The bottom line is sidering the ordinance, he said a swer to the often-asked question Subscribe Today— that the pool will not close again,” council vote on the change without "When is kids’ day?” www.goleader.cHtn he stressed. proper notification could have Deputy Mayor Rossi read a proc * * * v * prompted a legal challenge with lamation signed by Mayor Marti: Douglas M. Fasciale Paul J. Peyton contributed lo the potential to nullify the change L. Marks, who was traveling o: and delay matters further. this article. Tuesday and unable to attend th< Certified Civil Trial Attorney In other business, Councilwoman council’s meeting, that designate: Geri M. Samuel said the new down­ August 5 as National Kids Day. by ihe Supreme Court of New Jersey town lighting is finally being put The designation was made in con KelliI School into place. The first of approxi­ junction with the National Kid: t / of mately 87 new green-colored poles r\nx’ A 3 V. ~ ~ ~ »>xxr'V>/>/4»rxVvnXTi Concentrating in personal injury x z u j j Xituuiww, m a vu jtuauvu n\j u u i » are now in place on Bartle Avenue. a day set asitie to emphasize tin and malpractice cases. I r is h D a n c i n g importance of spending meaning C A T ¥i% ful time with children. 100 tinier Street, Westfield 9 f i l J l U Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, l l p (around the corner from the i ialto> Certified H.S. Teachers 0 Westfield School Bd. Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm cc Scotch Plains, o **NEW 4 Year Old C l a s s * * -J Sum m it. I tliscn. Changes Meeting Date -J < WESTFIELD-The Westfield 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue Tuesday's at 3 :15 p m M cluchcn N. 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Check it out on the Web! www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Sports Section - Pages 11-14 THE.W£STFIELB ‘BIG BLUE' LEARNED HOW TO TURN EARLY DEFEAT INTO FUTURE VICTORY Westfield Blue 10s Have Experience of Lifetime; Capture Third in Cal Ripkin World Series

B> DAVID H < OKHIN After winning the Mid-Atlantic ers, rose to the occasion to coordi­ S/mmlN Jt» T V Wr uO rU Itmkr m j lit n « r , Resilience came back in a big way first on the strength of Michael Kent's championship in Newark, Del. on nate all the necessary functions. as Westfield out-slugged a power- Parents, grandparents, sisters, two RBI line-drive. Seven more July 27, the Blue became one o f 10 "It was quite uti event," said hitting Oahu, Hawaii team, 13-11, in brothers, friends and the Westfield Blue s crossed in the second, high­ teams in the United Slates to vie for Westfield Blue Manager Gocff Kent. the second game on August 6. 10-year-old Blue baseball players lighted by David Pusar’s two RBI the national title. By the time that it "Most ot these kids have been play­ Westfield scored four runs in the CONTINUEO ON PAGE 13 themselves will forever remember was all over, the Westfield Blue had ing together lor three years now. It the wonderful experience they had at amassed an amazing 17-3 record in was kind of like having one big ex­ the Cal Ripkin Babe Ruth World tournament play and a 27-6 overall tended family." Series in Vincennes. Ind. during the record. The town of Vincennes should be week of August 3-10. In addition to Arrangements were made to get congratulated for its hospitality and the memories, the Blue team relumed more than'60 family members and royal treatment given to the young­ with beautiful action photos sup­ friends ready for the trip to sters. Local families were assigned plied by The Vincennes Sim Com­ Vincennes. The amount of effort to he ambassadors to acclimate the mercial - the daily newspaper - and needed was immense and Mary Ann Blue Pitcher Brendan Burgdorf guests. a huge, third-place trophy. Kent, among other of the team moth- "When we arrived, they had a pool party where all the teams got to­ gether. We had three girls who were KAUFFMAN ‘KLOUTS' 3-RUN HR: MINEO .1 HITS. IR known as princesses. They actually cheered lor us. And they also sup­ plied us with a hatboy. On Friday, they had a Breakfast of Champions Checchio Chiropractic Curbs where baseball professional Billy Ripkin was the key note speaker. They were very friendly and hospi­ table. Obviously, they put in a tre­ mendous amount of hard work to Pep Again, 10-7, in Game 3 make this tournament a success,” expressed Kent. By DAVID B. CORBIN three at Brixiksidc Park in Scotch During the breakfast, each com­ Specially Written for The Westfield IsaJer ami The Timet including a crunching three-run blast Plains on August 8. The energetic over the right field fence. Tony Mineo petitor was called up on stage one-at- Top-seeded Checchio Chiroprac­ Pep boys had previously drained also shattered Pep with three hits, a-time to introduce themselves. tic avoided being swept in the A Checchio's. 11-10, and, 12-9, re­ including a triple, and two RBI. The entire Westfield contingent Division finals of the Scotch Plains spectively. Emidio Monaco contributed to the returned the favor by being exem­ M en’s Softball League when it Checchio's Neil Kauffman broke 20-hit battering with three singles plary guests. At the airports and the outlasted Pep Again. 10-7, in game the Pep boys’ back with three hits, and a run scored. around the pool area at the hotel, the However, what really drained Pep boys occupied their time playing a MELDING A GROUND IIALI....Westfield Blue Inflelder Michael Kent fields a was the Checchio defense men who card game known as MLB Show­ ground hull at the Cat Ripkin World Scries held In Vincennes, Ind. on August 3-10. turned three double plays and added down. Specialized yoga training was two fine putouts. With just one out introduced to the team by Christine and the bases loaded in the fifth, Reiss, the mother of team member Kauffman, playing third, knocked Malt Rice. down a line drive, tagged third and “We used it before some of the tossed to first to extinguish a pos­ games as a means to relax ourselves sible Pep rally. Shortstop Brian Day- and to increase our flexibility and Fall Baseball League Ion initiated a 6-4-3 double play in mental concentration,” Kent pointed out. "They enjoyed doing that." - \ In-Town & T rm l Leagues / the sixth to curb another Pep rally In Town - $50’Travel - $70 then added the third double play in Westfield’s first game in the double the eighth by grabbing a grounder, elimination tournament was against stepping on second for a force out a superb Newburgh, Ind. team and Applications are available at The Leader Store, Kehlers and throwing to first in time. butterflies seemed 10 rule as the Blue The Pep boys, however, were not experienced a 10-0 defeat. After a Athletic Balance and the Westfield Recreation Office. without energy us they pounded 18 defeat like that, most teams would See www.westfieldnj.com/wbl for program details, have thrown in the towel, hut not hits and were led by Curt Gilmore email: westf ieldbaseball @ hotmall.com who hammered a two-run shot over Westfield. the right field fence and singled. Joe “It was first game World Series Ward provided some spark with three jitters. There were probably 3,(XX) singles and two runs scored. Jim people for that opening game. They Helwig tripled and singled and Pat nave never played in front of so Peterpau! whucked an RBI triple. many people before,” explained Kent. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pep scored a run in the lop of the SLIDING SAFELY INTO HOME...Pep's Ed English slides safely into home ill first when Ward singled and scored the second Inning as Checchio catcher Tom Penninipede scoops the hall. CONTINUED ON PAGE IS Vintage Base Ball Catches On, * 4 , Atlantics Sink Resolutes, 38-37

By DAVID B. CORBIN Steve Hingel from Mountainside, in the first. Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times Andy Singer of Scotch Plains and The same foursome along with You really get your money's worth Paul Salomone of Westfield put the Westfield’s Doug Bell, Plainfield's when you watch a Vintage Base Ball Resolutes on the board with six runs CONTINUEO ON PAGE 13 - 1873 rules - game featuring the Elizabeth Resolutes and the Atlantic Base Ball Club (ABBC) from Smithlown, Long Island - that’s as­ suming you had to pay in the first place. ABBC stunned the local Reso­ lutes, scoring two runs in the bottom of the ninth, to seize a 38-37 victory at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on August 12. Curiosity lured two additional Talk some cents newspapers to the event to see just exactly what these “Oldtimers” re­ ally do. Old-fashioned uniforms, foul balls not counting as strikes and catching the ball barehanded were some of the features offered. to your kids. In previous meetings, the Reso­ lutes have handled ABBC with rela­ tive ease but indications of a struggle were quite evident when ABBC came back from a 6-1, first inning deficit to Introducing Valley’s grab an 11 -6 lead in the bottom of the David B. Corbin for The W estfield Leader and The Times third. In the meantime, the powerful SKIDDING OVER HOME PLATE...Resolute Mike Cummings has an expres­ bats of Anthony Ferrone of Clark, sion of surprise as he skids safely over home plate in the first inning. Kids First Savinas PANCOAST GETS 6 RBI. 3B: KENNEDY. 4 RBI. TWO 2B Club*

Montrose Avenue Eliminates Bring your kids and their piygy banks into a Valley branch and watch their faces light up as they pour their coins into our VCoinWorks*1 machine. They’ll see nickels and dimes add up o dollars, and then they can use the money to open Poplar Place Men, 17-13 a new Kids First Savings Club account. They’ll earn an incredible 4.00°/o Annual Percentage Yield. And we’ll match up to the first $10 they deposit! By DAVID B. CORBIN fice fly, and Kennedy drilled a pair of catching the runner off base. In the y Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two-run doubles to lead Montrose’s fifth, he snagged another liner and Kids without coins are welcome, too. Valley understands the importance of an, there’s going to be a new 20-hit assault. Rob Schouten added CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 T in town! Seven-time defend- two singles, a double and scored four saving, and that’s why we make it fun for kids to start early. aampions Russell Road met its runs. Stop into a Valley branch* today. ,e against Shady Lane in the Qualifying for the playoffs for the n" round of th? Fanwood Old first timp in thrpp vpars Poplar g Softball Association playoffs prove its worth and i^O O -522-4100 - yptjpW VdilldyHACOW i left the door wide open for a with a 20-hit answer. Every player in CROSSE joss man. the lineup provided at least one hit irth-seeded Montrose Avenue and were led by Tom Smith and Bill the first step through that door Guarini who both had three singles ng in All utscoring fifth-seeded Poplar and two RBI, Mike Kelly with three alley National Bank , 17-13, at LaGrande Park in singles arid tworuns scored and Kevin if the Game ood on August 9. Crashing Newell with an RBI double, a single and three runs scored. ividuals gh the door were Gary Pancoast B a n k in g /Just like it's supposed to be.’ »an Kennedy who combined for As in all quality games, fine de­ ups BI, and Jack Sullivan who fense came into play. Poplar third

ed four singles, all which re- baseman Dave Merkel initiated two ( all ( liris at *VCdnWbrt(S are avalatte at most VaBey branches Cal 1-W0 6 2 2 W100 tor the branch locator closest to you Vatey w i match up lathe first $ 10 on Irilel deposit orty. The Kids double plays. The first came in the First Savings Cki} account is avatetia to children and teenagers under age 18 After the age of 21the ntereet rate wzerts to the regiiar Patwtxx* rate balance reqUred I in runs scored, if iiin n Rat« d 4/17X31 anri w ti# y r f in change without prior notice Early withdrawal penally if accour* is dosed prior to 14 mortha Certain iMtrtctons may apply. icoast zinged two RBI singles, second inning when he dove to grab (90S) 522-9475 O 2001 Valley National Berk Member FDtC Member Federal Reserve System. :e-run triple and an RBI sacri­ a line drive, then crawled to tag third, Montrose Avenue Eliminates Poplar Place Men, 17-13

CONTtNUtD F *O H PAOf 11 fired to first, again catching the run­ Dave Comer poked an RBI single ner off base. Catcher Carlos Vasqucv Montrose answered in the bottom of performed a juggling act before div­ the inning when John Zamhoni scored ing to the dust to settle a pop up. on an error. Montrose also added two In the fourth inning, Kennedy, play­ more runs in the fourth. ing short, went deep into the hole to Down 12-5, Poplar kept the faith grab a chopper, wheeled around and and battled back with six runs in the tossed to second to complete a force fifth then tied it in the sixth with out. Schouten, playing center, made another run. Kevin Newell and Smith u great catch in the fifth, then on the both singled, Merkel smashed an very next play, a heads-up catchcr- RBI double. Guarini walked, Comer to-third throw nailed the runner head­ reached on an error, Mike ing to third. Second baseman Pete Christianson plunked a single into Pen/ak showed good range while shallow right and Lance Wildcnstein fielding a grounder to rob Kevin rapped a two-run single. Still with no David B. Corbin for Tha W »§lM d L— d f and Thm Tim— Newell of a third hit. one out, Vasquez. Itxiped a single David B Cotton tot Th» WaafBtod U a d a r and Ttm Ttmm UNSAFE a t H()MK...('hecchlo'» Tony Mlneri net* a face full of dirt and K Montrose scored five runs in the over the second baseman but after­ called out as he attempts to stretch a triple Into a home run in the el|(hth inning PERFECTION AT THE PI.ATF .jK k Sullivan of ' ^ n'r‘7 bottom of the first on consecutive wards fine back-to-back defensive against Hep Again. wav vredlted with four runs acoftd. Montrose defeated Poplar Place. 17-13. In singles from Bill Swisher, Sullivan, plays snuffed the rally. Kelly scored the playoffs. Schouten and Pancoasl, a double by the tying run in the sixth on Smiths Kennedy and an RBI grounder by RBI single. Checchio Chiropractic Curbs Mike Lumber. Four more Montrose Montrose, however, was hungry men trampled the plate in the second and gobbled up five runs in the sixth, St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s on smooth back-to-back bunt singles highlighted by Kennedy's two-run Pep Again, 10-7, in Game 3 by Bob and Bill Swisher, an RBI double, Zamboni’s RBI single and single by Sullivan and the three-run concluded by a shifty RBI sacrifice co n t in u e d n o n m o t r1 Softball League Results; triple hy Pancoast. bunt by John Swisher. Pep’s Dave Legg singled and Poplar’s resilience was snapped on Butch Torsiello's sharp grounder Poplar’s first big inning came in Liaici were enough to lift St. Anne For scored on Peterpaul’s triple, and (A t of August 10) to short, but Chccchio cashed in three the third when Blaine Ensley walked, when only one run could be pro­ (he Judes. Kevin Woodrrng and Big Bob runs in the lower half. Ed Guitierre/. English spun an RBI single over duced in the seventh. ANGELS DIVISION: Kelly bunt singled, Kevin Newell w L Veeck each had a multi-hit game and Kauffman both singled. Monaco second to narrow the score to 7-5 in ripped an RBI double. Smith walked, TEAM Poplar Place 104 001 1 13 St. Jude 14 6 St. Patrick 11, St. Blais* 9 stepped up and tapped an RBI single, the sixth but Checchio’s immedi­ M l 205 x 17 11 10 Guarini bashed a two-run single and Montroee St. Joseph St Pat was powered by Tony Perconte ately snapped back with three runs. 11 10 but in the confusion of a throwing St. James (I single short of hitting for the cycle), spree which resulted in the ball sail­ Joe DiFabioand Dayton both singled. St. Blaise 10 11 St. Paul 7 13 Jerry Ricpc. Matt Hoelzel, Captain Pal ing out of play, Kauffman and Mo­ Mineo deflected an RBI single off Union County Senior 50+ Luongo Bill Zeckman. Ron Del Prete naco were awarded home. the second baseman’s glove, hut SAINTS DIVISION: and Marvelous Mike Michalisin. Hitter, Dayton also scored when the throw TEAM w L Pep edged closer with a run in the 15 5 for St. Blaise were John Esposito, Cap- home was misdirected. Tom St. Patrick lain Tom Sherwin and Rich Varsolona. second when Ed English singled and Softball League Results: St. Loula 12 9 scored on Butch Helwig’s single. In Pennimpedc followed with an RBI St. Thomas 12 9 St. Thomas 17, SL Michael 9 the third, Pep tied the score at three infield ground out. Marion Jacobson Roofing 16, The Union C enter National Bank 7, The St. Michael 7 13 St Thomas came back from a 9-2 15 when Ward singled and scored on Gilmore, who was intentionally Office II Office 6 St. Anne 5 deficit. St. Tommy gunners were Boh Torsiello’s single to left. walked in the fifth to avoid disaster, For The Office, Larry Rehak (4 hits), The Bunk scored three runs in the Playoffs begin on Friday. August 24. Elmi (J hits. 4 runs). Bob Guy (4 hits, 4 Mark Nies singled and scored on did what Checchio’s feared in the Kevin Mahoney (3 hits) and Art Wesley sixth. Put C’atino (3 hits. 2 runs), Sul runs), and with three hits each were LaBella (2 hits) and Jim Trcmbuluk (2 St. Thomas 15, St. Joseph 4 Dayton’s sacrifice lly to center to seventh. He launched his colossal made several f ielding gems at third base. St. Tom's offense was led by Kevin Kevin Lonergan, Acling Captain Ed hits 2 RBI). give Chccchio’s a 4-3 lead in the two-run shot into the trees in right. Aiitone’s Pub & Grill 23, Comcast Lonergan, Ed Marchelitisand Bill Mirto, Marchelitis, Keith Gibbons and Rick fourth and, in the fifth, John Palazzolo Checchio’s added its final run in ( ’able vision 10 Mangel Realtors 21, LA Law 7 each with three hits. Bob Elmi, Keith Wustefeld. St. Michael players with a the eighth when Dayton singled and Antone’s scored 13 runs in the bottom Mangel's goes up one game on the Gibbons, Russ Voorhees, Dave Bell and multi-hit game were Bob Piclhau, Joe and Ron Gertninder both singled then Shea, Joe Cocuzza, Tony Giainnaci, trotted home on Kauffman's three- Mineo tripled to right, hut was called of the sixth to clinch first. Antone’s was hitting of Bob Kraus, Jerry Halfpenny. Brian Mahoney had two hits each. For Tony McCall, Jerry Hettrick, Frank the Joe Boys, Malcolm Boone, Dandy Steve Polak and Nate Mangiris. run blast. out attempting to stretch it into a led by Ron Kulik and Don Montefusco Catena. Henry Pulumboand Chick Miller Dan F^rrine and Don Rowbotham each home run. (4 hits) and Vic Ciroman (3 hits). Dom St. James 19, St. Joseph 14 PUBLIC NOTICE Deo, Frank DiMartino, Tom Lombardi, (3 hits each). Bill Cirote had three hits for had two hits. A suddenly surging James Gang scored Read about the championship the Law. Frank Pepc and Bill Reichle had (2 hits) S t Loula 25, St Paul 8 six runs in each of the fifth and sixth SHERIFF'S SALE game in next week’s issue. for Comcast. innings Gang members aiding the cause SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Mangel Realtors 24, LA Law 1 For the Louies, Ed Bclford bellowed Pap Again 111 002 200 7 Bottoms Up 18, Legg Mason 3 Mike Denci allowed just seven hits. with 10 RBI, four runs scored and four include Boh Stratum (4 hits), Pat Nigro CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Checcnlo's 300 133 01 x 10 DOCKET NO. F-5736-99 Bottoms Up earned the right to play hits, including three homers. Other stars (J hits) and Fran Celardo (2 hits). For St. Creative Industries 7, Haven Savings Joseph Captain Dean Talcott had three WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, Antone’s in the semifinals. Bank 6 were Dave Rothenberg (4 hits), Steve INC , PLAINTIFF V8. GLORIA DUNNING. PUBLIC NOTICE hits and players with two hits apiece Kehuhco 18, Crest Refrigeration 3 Tony Ciavata had a three run HR and Pirello (3 hits) and A! Bctau (4 hits). ET AL.. DEFENDANT Marty Marks and Norman Hansen each were Malcolm Boone. Don Rowbotham SHERIFF’S SALE Rchabco earned the right to play Art Kopacz had the game winning RBI CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, had two hits for St. Paul. and Dan Perrine. DATED FEBRUARY 05,2001 FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Marion Jacobson Roofing in the semis. in the lust inning. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, St. Louis 20, St. Anne 3 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Boh Bcirman (3 hits, 3 run HR), Pete Creative Industries 13, Haven Sav­ St. Anne 7, St. Jude 6 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ DOCKET NO. F-15729-99 Osborn (triple, 3-run HR), Hd Malko, Ed Two hits each for Tom McGall. Tony Steve Pirella and Al Betau each had ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK, ings Bank 3 three hits and Dave Rothenberg, Ed McColgan, Jim Price (3 hits) and Buddy Creative swept and hanged out 19 hits Williams, Tom “Stats” Kucin and Tony by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BROAD Bra/aitis, Lionel Gcncllo and Frank Bclford, Mark DiFrancesco, Jim Stegcr ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 NATIONAL BANK, PLAINTIFF vs ISABEL led hy Tony Ciavata and George Mcrlo Doran (2 hits) each for Rchabco. and Captain Tom Rutkowski each had Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ROSADO, DEFENDANT. (3 hits and Bill Ritchie, Don Robertson, two hits, Tom Readc and Joe Scarfulo sey on WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Norm Stumpf, Jim Steiner and Charles Scotch Hills Women Haven Savings Bank 21, II Giardino each had two hits for St. Anne. SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o'clock In DATED MAY 21, 2001 FOR SALE OF Ristorante 6 Brown (2 hits) each. the afternoon of said day. All successful MORTGAGED PREMISES Haven advanced to meet Creative In­ Tell Golf Results bidders must have 20% of their bid available By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ in cash or certified check at the conclusion ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale dustries in the semis. JCC Men’s Softball A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills of the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ PLAYOFFS: Women’s Golf Association of Scotch WTA Women’s Doubles The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Antone's Pub & Grill 11, Bottoms Up 5 League Results: Plains announced the winning team of FORTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ Antone's scored six in the sixth to the "Ironing Day" tournament held Au­ Tennis Ladder Told: DRED EIGHTY NINE & 81/100 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF take game one. Clockwork Orange 23, CBI-1 1 gust 6. The standings below reflect play ($141,789.81). SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o'clock In FLIGHT A The property to be sold is located In the the afternoon of said day. All successful Comcast Cablevision 18, Nilsen De­ Marauders 8, Red Thunder S through August 12. The last reporting Low gross: Mary Shea, 49 period of the season will be three weeks City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, bidders must have 20% of their bid available tective Agency 6 New Team 8, Temple Emanu-EI 8 In cash or certified check at the conclusion First low net: Shea and Eve Kennedy, and will end on Monday, September 3. New Jersey. Comcast had 20 hits, Tom Lardi and Outsiders 11, Mermaids 9 Commonly known as. 553 Jackson Av­ of the sales. 33 Playoffs will begin immediately. To enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 The judgment amount is NINETEEN Pat Sarullo (3 hits), Steve Ferro, Charles (As of Au gust 12) Third low net: Joyce DiGiorio, 36 Lehamn, Bill Reichle and Ron Virgilio qualify, teams must play eight matches Tax Lot No. 964 In Block No. 8 THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED FIFTY EASTERN IDIVISION: FLIGHT B The finals are scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 SEVEN & 58/100 ($19,657.58). (2 hits) each for Comcast in game one. TEAM W L U Low gross: Nancy Phares, 49 8 2 0 urday, September 29, at Tamaques Par1 *3456 feet wide by 100 feet long Xhe property to be sold is located In the Marlon Jacobson Rooting 15, Rehabeo 5 CBI-2 First low net: Phares, 31 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the City of Elizabeth, In the County of Union and Red Thunder 7 4 0 1. Dorne/Karnish southeasterly side of Jackson Avenue State of New Jersey, Bob Bierman and Buddy Bra/aitis (3 Marauders 6 5 0 Second low net: Nettie McGuire, 34 2. Gordon/Hodaes 100.08 feet from the northeasterly side of Commonly known as: 649 Elizabeth Av­ hits) and Pete Osborn (2 hits) were not Club 40 4 6 0 Third low net: Lucy Banta, Pat Herring 3. Goldberg/Vaila Julia Street. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey enough for Rchabco. New Team 4 6 1 and Barbara Laguna. 35 4. Britt/Britt Tax Lot NO.: 333, In Block NO. 7. FLIGHT C There Is due approximately the sum of WESTERN DIVISION: 5. Matino/Hewett ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU­ Dimensions of Lot: Approximately 25 feet PUBLIC NOTICE Low gross: Mary Hughes, 54 6. Abromowitz/Kuehn x 100 feet TEAM w L u SAND NINE-HUNDRED FOUR & 96/100 10 1 0 First low net: Hughes and Eve Hecker, 7. Krest/Hudelson ($153,904.96) together with lawful interest Nearest Cross Street: Seventh Street BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Outsiders Clockwork Orange 7 4 0 32 8. Verchick/Rickles and costs. There Is due approximately the sum of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 6 5 0 Third low net: Camille Hayden, 33 9. Fisher/Pomerantz There is a full legal description on file In TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED Mermaids Ordinance No. 01 -13-R Temple Emanu-EI 1 9 1 10. Pecker/Mack the Union County Sheriff’s Office. FOURTEEN & 35/100 ($20,814.35) together CBI-1 0 11 0 l4>w putts: Rusti Squires, 13 11. Forman/Forman The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn with lawful Interest and costs, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Chip-ins: Hughes, hole 4 12. Healey/Freundlich this sale. There is a full legal description on file in CHAPTER 53, OF THE CODE OF 13. Bernstein/Rogers RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff's Office. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE 14. Kielar/Wilholm SHERIFF The Sheritf reserves the right to adjourn RELATING TO DOGS PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF'S SALE 15. Merkelson/Roberston ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, this sale. 16. Annis/Nelson RALPH FROEHLICH was passed and adopted on the second and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF'S SALE ATTORNEYS final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and 17. Brotman/Jacobello 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on 18. Berkower/Hicks PO Box 1024 MICHAEL O. BERTONE, P.A. - DOCKET NO. F-22031-98 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, August 9.2001. 19. Goldberg/Erlich Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 COUNSELLOR AT LAW BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-2843-00 This Ordinance shall take effect immedi­ 1-908-233-8500 243 Chestnut Street CALIFORNIA. N.A.. ET ALS. PLAINTIFF FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN. ITS ately after final passage and publication as File No.: XFZL 39733 Newark, New Jersey 07105 vs MARY SPANO; ROSE L. SPANO; SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, PUBLIC NOTICE CH-755817 (WL) CH-756042 (WL) required bylaw. GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, ET PLAINTIFF vs. CARMEN RIOS; HOME 4 T - 8/16, 8/23,8/30 4 T - 8/9, 8/16,8/23 Eleanor McGovern ALS., DEFENDANT. IMPROVEMENTCENTER; SEARS, ROE­ SHERIFF'S SALE & 9/6/01______Fee: $193.80 & 8/30/01______Fee: $171,36 Borough Clerk CIVIL ACTION. WRITOF EXECUTION, BUCK AND CO.; ET ALS, DEFENDANT SUPERIOR COURTOFNEW JERSEY. 1 T -8/16/01, The Times Fee:$17.34 DATED OCTOBER 13, 2000 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MAY 08. 2001 FOR SALE OF DOCKET NO. F-9959-96 PUBLIC NOTICE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK. F.S.B , SHERIFF'S SALE SHERIFF'S SALE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURTOFNEW JERSEY. SHERIFF S SALE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DIANA ROBY, HIS WIFE. DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION. DOCKET NO. F-6038-99 DOCKET NO. F-1184-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED MAY 14. 2001 FOR SALE OF IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY. A FLEET MORTGAGE CORP, PLAIN­ DOCKET NO. F-3909-00 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. FLORIDA CORPORATION, AS SUCCES­ TIFF vs. RONALD MATHIEU; EDDIE BANKERS TRUST, AS TRUSTEE, AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ SOR, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS R. ARIAS AND JOSEPH, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. ARMINDO GOMES, ET afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the ecution to me directed i shall expose for sale MAYDA ARIAS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, AL., DEFENDANT. ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 04. 2001 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED MARCH 24. 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED AUGUST 14.2000 FOR SALE OF the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth, New Jer­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. The judgment amount Is TWO-HUN­ the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ DRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND NINE- The judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale HUNDRED SIX & 97/100 ($296,906.97). TEN THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY the afternoon of said day. All successful by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ The property to be sold is located in the EIGHT & 34/100 ($110.558.34). bidders must have 20% of their bid available m inistration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ministration Building. 1st Floor, 10 Borough of Mountainside, County of Union The property to be sold is located in the in cash or certified check at the conclusion Elisabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth. New Jer­ and State of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF It is commonly known as 1367 Outlook of New Jersey. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN­ AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ AUGUST A.D.. 2001 at two o'clock in the Drive, West Mountainside, New Jersey. ft is commonty known as 911 -913 Anna DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- afternoon of said day All successful bid­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ It is known and designated as Block No. Street, Elizabeth. New Jersey. HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in 4.C, Lot No. 26.A. It is known and designated as Block No. 8. ($249,159.62). cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of The dimensions are approximately 146.21 Lot No. 185. The property to be sold is located in the the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. feet wide by 186.19 feet long. The dimensions are: 35.00 feet wide by Township of Westfield, County of Union The Judgment amount is TWO-HUN­ SIXTY TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN & The judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED Prior lien(s): Mortgage made by Rocco 100.00 feet long. and State of New Jersey. DRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN 46/100 ($162,013.46). FIFTY THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED A. Spano & Rose L. Spano to American Nearest cross str eet: Situate on the north­ It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus &24/100 ($212,019.24). The property to be sold is located in the THIRTY TWO & 41/100 ($150,632.41). Business Credit, Inc., recorded 5/11/92 in erly line of Anna Street, 125 feet from the Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION DOCKET NO.: F-3909-00 Mortgage Book 4502 Page 31 in the origi­ westerly line of Henry Street. It is known and designated as Block No. There is a tax lien in the estimated sum of and the State of New Jersey. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth nal amount of $30,000.00 which is alleged Prior lien(s): Mortgage made by Carmen 536, Lot No. 1-B (assessed as Block No. $11,500.00 as of April 4, 2000. Plaintiff Tax LOT NO. ACCT# 1192 BLOCK COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW to have been paid in full. Old Republic Rios to John Pushko & Sharon, h/w re­ 4901, Lot No. 72). advises that the municipal tax office should NO. WARD 7 F/K/A LOT NO. 41 BLOCK JERSEY. National Title Insurance Company has corded 3/23/98 in Mortgage Book 6598. The dimensions are: 50 feet wide by 100 be contacted to obtain any additional tax NO. 118 STREET AND STREET NO: 651 agreed to provide purchaser at sale with a page 127, in the original amount of teetlong. amounts that may be due. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 168 SMITH Mckinley Street letter of indemnification or will insure said $21,250.00. Plaintiff alleges that said mort­ Nearest cross street: Sycamore Street. CONCISE DESCRIPTION STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.: purchaser without exception. SUBJECT gage has been paid in full. Total due for Prior !ien(s): None. 1 M> infrlnelity City of Flizaheth- 07201 BLOCK NO 4 LOT NO 1029 TO UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MU­ property taxes and unpaid water'sewer is SURJFrT TO UNPAID TAYFS AND J>, Tax Lot No. 15 Block No. 8; Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 60 feet x NICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, AMOUN I $5,512.19 as of 4/22/01. Subject to un- OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. 3. Property Street Address: 543 Adams 25.00 feet wide by 96.54 feet long. 74.30 feet DUE IS AVAILABLE Wt THE BTtEWFP’E paw raxas ana mt/merpar nens. Amount AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE Avenue: Nearest Cross Street. Situated on the NEAREST CROSS STREET: Comer of OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S AT­ due will be announced at the Sheriffs Sale SHERIFFS OFFICE OR FROM PLAIN­ 4. Dimensions: 46.75 feet X 100 feet; westerly side of Smith Street, 35.00 feet Mckinley Street & Richmond Street. TORNEYS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST or is available upon written request to TIFFS ATTORNEYS UPON WRITTEN 5. Nearest Cross: 50 feet; from the southerly side of Livingston Street. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE TO PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEYS. plaintiff's attorneys. REQUESTTO PLAINTIFFS ATTORNEYS. 6. Feet to Nearest Cross: Julia Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU­ THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU­ TWO -HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOU­ TWO-HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOU­ THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & 33/100 SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY & 42/ SAND NINE-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT SAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE ($170,356.33) together with lawful interest 78/100 ($167,589.78) together with lawful FIVE & 51 /100 ($383,165.51) together with 100 ($117,620.42) together with lawful in­ & 17/100($287.998.17) together with lawful & 31/100 ($243.673.31) together with lawful and costs. interest and costs. lawful interest and costs. terest and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriff s Office the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, WILLIAM M. E. POWERS. JR. STERN LAVINTHAL. 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PUBLICATION ffln' lUtfllfii'U'i Urnbrr and T H E T I M E S of Scotch Plaini - Fanwood Thunday, August 16, 2001 I’age >3 Mojave Grill Men Roast Chico’s Bail Bonds, 7-4

Bf stkvkn k iu k a i> r up hitler Jeff Kas/uk Kaszak folded n* * Vt'UflrU U+k' md fV fWt under the pressure, however, (lying The second game of the Scotch out to shallow center to end the game. Plains B-div ision finals proved to he The strength for Mojave really another scorch hy Mojave Grill as came front their five-eight hitlers they defeated Chico's Bail Bonds, 7- (Tufaro, team-captain Randy 4. on August 7 at Brookstde Park in Turnolsky. Dave Martorano and Scotch Plains Chico’s hitting was Larncva). The quartet combined for stuck in the “big house” without hail, nine of the 15 hits by the team, and as they managed to work a runner scored four of the seven runs across the plate in only two of nine The unsung hero for Chico’s was innings. Mojave Grill served up their Greg Watson, who whacked a double main entre during the third, fourth and two singles despite hitting in ihe and filth innings, scoring five of its No. 11 spot. In fact, there was only runs and cooking a delectable mix of one other hit by a Bondsman below Sl«v«n K>ah»u#* for Tit# W—tfuM L—dot and Th* Tim— extra base hits. the sixth spot. SMASHING AN RHI I Ririi,...M oj’»\i- Grill's Dave Martorano cooks up un David 6 Corbin tor TM W—lfbid L M d w and fha Tim— RBI triple against Chico's Bail Bonds. Martorano finished 2-for-4 with an RBI Mojave’s Rocky Tufaro pitched a Captain Tamofsky put the game F.XPLAINING l lll- KM J,!S .,.M iitr Mikt* ( uinminj-s explains tin* rules of and a run xcured. gem. retiring eight Chico's hatters in into perspective after ihe big win. IH7.X \ inlage llusc Hall to a young Ian while teammate* concentrate on the game. a row at one point in the early game "We're just a bunch of old guys, hut Meanw Into. Mojave Grill scored first, we should win tomorrow." he said. with an RBI ground out by Ollie Motive Grill 002 210 002 7 Westfield Blue Capture Third Androwski and an RBI sac fly by Chicot 000 030 100 4 Vintage Base Ball Catches Oni Bob Che/. Great base running hy Billy Scott set up the run-scoring WTA Mixed Doubles In Cal Ripkin World Series outs. Atlantic's Sink Resolutes, 38-37

cONonueo n o n p a o i 11 In the top of the fifth, the Grillers Tennis Ladder 'Told: ccmmueo n o n p a o c 11 fired up the broiler for another run. The August 12 standings listed below double along with delayed steals ol was credited with the win. Mike Flanagan, Roselle’s Mike “C he/” was at it again, knocking a follow on our most active reporting pe­ ihe Atlantic's' hats remained hot and lujnte executed by Dan Sullivan and The Blue got revenge on August 8 rocket just inches away from the left riod so far this season. One team lias Cummings ami Springfield's Bill two more runs were scored to secure1 Michael Forgash. In the fifth, by downing New burgh, Ind., 6-3. in field fence, settling for an RBI already qualified for the playoff and Heaney scored seven runs in the the victory, a rematch. Newburgh's double. Down 5 0 in the bottom of several others are within reach. Please fourth ami eight more in the fifth to "We started really clean and Rohby Ort tripled in the the inning, the sixth and seventh record your matches at (908) 3 17-0001 elevate Ihe Resolutes to a 21-11 lead. smooth in the early innings'," first then scored on a sac­ hatters hailed Chico’s out. Paul extension no. 6 but contact Irwin Defensively, shortstop Ferronc Salomone. the team captain, skid. rifice fly to right by G ra­ I iccoti thumped a two-run triple and Bernstein directly if you have any com­ made several smooth plays includ­ "But in the eighth, everybody started ham Seiko. Westfield an­ Brian Donnelly singled in a third as ments or questions. ing a leaping, hare-handed snag in dropping the hall. It was contagious." swered with three in the Chico’s pounded themselves into 1. Aliche/Alich«(7) the first inning. Second baseman Ray Salomone continued, "This kind top of the second on striking distance of the lead. 2 Bernstein/Bernstein (8) Pinho of Scotch Plains showed Ins of defensive collapse is reminiscent singles by Forgash. Reiss 3. Abramowitz/Eisenberg (4) Neither team would score again 4. Cohen/Cohen (3) range with a running grab in the of last year. We've worked hard on ■ t and Dan Sullivan until the seventh inning, when 5. Fraundllch/Freundlich (4) second inning and first baseman improving the defense and so far this M , Burgdorf followed with a Liecoti was at it again with his third 6. Myers/Darmanln (7) Heaney delighted the onlookers with year it s been much better. Hopefully two RBI double to the gap RBI of the day. singling in Larry 7. Karnish/Karnish (3) a hack-peddling, ground-falling catch this was just one of those things." in right center. Westfield 8. Buckman/Buckman (2) Marsella. Unfortunately for Chico's, 9. Futamura/Futamura (4) in the fourth. Salomone in left per- "We have a chance to gel it hack went on to add a run in the that would he the last Bonds man to 10. Wilhalm/Wllhelm (1) formed a magical catch in the fifth. next week at their field." said right fourth, then two more in cross the plate. 11. Bandar/Bander (3) The Rcsolules maintained the lead fielder Andy Singer as the Resolutes the fifth on a two-run Mojave Grill, however, still had 12. Purdy/Shannon (1) and held a 27-16 advantage, heading will travel to Smithtown to play the 13. Brown/Mackey(1) single by Lessner. room for dessert as superstar Mike to the bottom of the seventh. Then Atlantic's in un 1864 rules match. | M New burgh scored tw ice Lameva dished out a two-run triple. the bottom of the defensive barrel The Elizabeth Resolutes play hy PUBLIC NOTICE ■ in the bottom of the filth Larncva finished the day 2-4 with dropped out. ABBt’ answered with 187.1 rules at their home gutties. 1 Burgdorf finished 2-for- three RBI and also played an appe­ SHERIFF S SALE eight runs in the inning then overrun Resolutes 600 783 3 1 9 37 4, Munizzi doubled and tizing second base, letting nothing SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY. the Resolntes with 12 runs in the ABBC 155 032 8(12)2 38 scored. Saunders pitched CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, eighth to take a 16-28 lead. within reach pass him hy. IHICK! I NO I 1'MMMH) four strong innings allow ­ Chico’s put up a valiant plea in the BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC , The Resolntes retook the lead hy WTA Men’s Masters ing only one hit. bottom of the ninth, even loading the PLAINTIFF vs KERRY A. RODRIGUEZ, E7 one with nine runs in the ninth, hut “Our second game bases with two outs for their clean- AL .DEFENDANT Tennis Ladder Told: against Newburgh was CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, The WTA Men’s Masters Tennis Lad­ DATED MAY 11, 2001 FOR SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE der for the period ending August ^ in­ definitely our best game. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES New burgh was absolutely BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cludes five matches and a change in the SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex standings. Five people registered five ecutlon to me directed I shall expose for sale HAVING A GREAT WORM) SFRIKS .Mall the finest team that we SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that games or more and two have qualified for have ever played," em­ CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY. by public vendue, at the Union County Art Ordlnanca No. 01 -14-R Munizzi wus une (if several Westfield Blues who ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 the post-season tournament. The regular had a greut Cal Klpkin World Series. phasized Kent. " I'hcy had DOCKET NO F-276-01 ANOROINANCE AMENDING season of the ladder ends on Monduy, OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth. New Jet a V4-4 record over three sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF CHAPTER 93, OF THE CODE OF September 3, at 6 p.m. Cheek ladder PLAINTIFF vs JOHN HINSON. ET THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD '■Brendan Burgdorf stole home and seasons." ALS, DEFENDANT AUGUST A.D . 2001 at two o’clock In the results at www.westfieldnj.com/wtar afternoon of said day All successful bid­ RELATING TO LAND USE Westfield's wonderful run ended CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1. Mike McGlynn (14) 1 Michael Lessner, who laid down a ders must have 20% of their bid available in DATED MAY 11, 2001 FOR SALE OF was passed and adopted on the second and 2. Irwin Bernstein (9) l bunt single, also scored. on August ft when Meridian. Miss, cash or certified check at the conclusion of final reading at a meeting ot tha Mayor and scored four runs in the top of the fifth MORTGAGED PREMISES 3. -Donald -Dohm (5) , Kent said, after the loss to By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ the sales Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on 4. Dewey Rainvllle (6) The judgment amount is ONE-HUN- Yey F Newburgh, "When you lose 10-0 in to pull out a 12-10 victory. Westfield ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Augusts, 2001. 5. Bob Kolealk (3) DREP SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND had a huge eight-run fourth inning tq by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- T his Ordinance shall lake otlect Immedi­ 6. Len Caret toe (S) * you first game, you start wondering SIX RUNbfckD EIGHTY FOUR & 42/100 mlWStratRJh Building, Tst Ffo6r, 10 ately after final passage ahd publication os 7. Tom Ruclnakl i whether you really belong there. Our lata—a tff-H lead. Burgdorf had d ($173,684.42). required by law triple and four RBI and Kent scored Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ 8. Lloyd Marks (1) kids settled down, realized what had sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF DOCKET NO.. F-19350-00 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Eleanor McGovern 9. Joe Donnolo (3) Kappenei. and realized what they twice. Kenny Roberts led Meridian, AUGUST A D , 2001 at two o'clock in the Borough Clerk 10. Ernest Jacob (1) going 4-for-5 with two doubles and afternoon of said day All successful bid­ COUNTY UNION STATE OF NEW needed to do against Oahu. We JERSEY. 1 T 8/10/01, The limes Fee $17.34 11. John Dalton (1) quickly broke out, ran the bases ag­ four runs scored. Jett Miller had two ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of ^ STREET AND STREET NO 756 Magle gressively, stole home a couple of hits, including a triple. Avenue times on delayed steals and really Meridian then was edged in the The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS. A f | | | £ f | f 261 South Avo E.t Westfield THIRTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED BLOCK NO.: 10 LOT NO 1327 rattled their confidence." championship game, 12-2, by Glenn DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40 feet x 100 feet n lillC llo 908-232-1019 SEVENTEEN & 00/100 ($130,917.00). Next, Westfield got superb pitch­ Allen, Va. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 80 feet • FINAL 4" GAMES MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield ing performances from Pusar and COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, from Crawford Place M IIINCC ample free parking SUPERIOR INTERESTS (If any) NONE Burgdorf to defeat host Vincennes. 123 456 H E State of New Jersey Weatfield 030 120 7 0 STREET AND STREET NUMBER. 1030 There is due approximately the sum of 4-1, on August 7 to advance to the TWO-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND FIVE- Newburgh 100 020 3 0 North Avbnue ‘When The JM cte Shops’ final four. The Blue scored two runs TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot HUNDRED TWENTY TWO & 75/100 in the bottom of the first on three Meridian 103 440 12 13 ($209,522.75) togethei with lawful interest Weatfield 002 BOO 10 6 No : 35; Block No.: 801 bunt singles, a single and an error, DIMENSIONS Approximately Irregular: and costs. There is a full legal description on file In then added two more in the fifth on 50 feet X 130 feet FOOTBALL M PUBLIC NOTICE NEAREST CROSS STREET: is approxi­ the Union County Sheriff's Office. singles by Mike Carpelto, Todd The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn hike turns, nns am turn a n iv nuns mately Edgewood Avenue Saunders, Mike Munizzi and Pusar. TOWN OF WESTFIELD There is due approximately the sum of this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU­ Vincennes scored a run in the sixth. INVITATION TO BID SHERIFF Catchers Matt Reiss and Spencer SAND SIX-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT & SOCCER ' S ; Sealed proposals will be received by the 44/100 ($ 138,668.44) together with lawful WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. Cassidy combined for three throw- CHARTERED ADIDAS ft PUMA FOOTWEAR SMUUUARDS. CLOTHING A M GALLS Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers interest and costs outs and snuffed all attempted stolen at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad There is a full legal description on file In 737 Stokes Road bases on the part of V incennes. Pusar, Street. Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM the Union County Sheriff's Office. POBox 1088 prevailing time on Tuesday, September 4, 7 he Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 who pitched the first three innings. CH-756024 (WL) FIELD HOCKEY 2001, for the ‘‘2001 VARIOUS ROAD IM­ this sale. PENN, MONTO. M A Y S STICKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT PROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN RALPH FROEHLICH 4 T - 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY." SHERIFF & 8/16/01 Fee: $187.68 The work under this Proposal includes TOWN OF WESTFIELD MITCHELL H. BERGER, P.A. - the furnishing of all labor, materials and LAW OFFICES PUBLIC NOTICE equipment necessary to complete the work INVITATION TO BIDDERS 24 Park Avenue CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF NUNNIN6 SHOES as shown on the Contract Drawings and West Orange, New Jersey 07052 SHERIFF’S SALE Notice is hereby given that sealed propos­ SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, described in the Contract Specifications, CH-756038 (WL) als will be received by the Purchasing Agent and Proposals shall be in accordance with CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of the Town of Westfield in the County of 4 T - 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 such Drawings and Specifications and the & 8/23/01______Fee: $177.48 DOCKET NO F-2644-01 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union, for: terms proposed in the Contract. ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, The major itmes of work under this con­ PLAINTIFF vs. MARY JANE DRYER SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE VALET PARKING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tract include, but are not limited to, the AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK, ET SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, FpR MUNICIPAL LOT #3 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, following in estimated quantities: SHERIFF’S SALE ALS, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ' Said sealed bids will be opened and read CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-206-01 DOCKET NO. F-2788-00 1,800 square yards of 4 inches thick SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, in public at Westfield Town Hall on Thurs­ DATED MAY 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SER­ THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS stabilized base course CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, day, August 30, 2001. at 10:00 A M, local MORTGAGED PREMISES. VICES, PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCISCO TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING ANb 27.500 square yards of 2 Inches DOCKET NO. F-858-01 prevailing time. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ RODRIGUES, ET AL., DEFENDANT SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS thick surface course FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Specifications, Contract Documents, and ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF NOVEMBER 1, 1996 FOR METRO­ 185 cubic yards of roadway ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ABRAHAM POLITAN ASSETFUNDING, INC., MORT­ Proposal Forms may be obtained in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ DATED MAY 31, 2001 FOR SALE OF excavation, unclassified AVECILLAS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI­ Administrator's Office, 425 East Broad CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MORTGAGED PREMISES. 5,000 linear feet of granite block By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ CATES, SERIES 1996-A, PLAINTIFF~vs. Street, Westfield, New Jersey during the DATED MAY 09, 2001 FOR SALE OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ hours of 8:30 A M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday curbing sey on WEDNESDAY THE 22ND DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale HUGO PADILLA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. 1.500 square feet of 4 inches thick MORTGAGED PREMISES. through Friday. Questions should be re­ AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, concrete walk By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ferred to the Administrator's Office at (908) afternoon of said day, All successful Did­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED MAY 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF 450 linear feet of reinforcing fabric ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 789-4040 ders must have 20% of their bid available In Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, Now Jer­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. Reset 42 manhole frames by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ • Bids must be made on Proposal Forms to m inistration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 12TH DAY OF be’ furnished by the Administrator in the SEPTEMBER A.D., 2001 at two o’clock In ecution to me directed l shall expose for sale The successful bidder shall start con­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ the sales the afternoon of said day. All successful by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- rrtanner designated therein and required in struction ten (10) days after notice of award sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF The judgment amount is SIXTY EIGHT bidders must have 20% of their bid available minlstration Building, 1st Floor, ,’10 the Specifications and must be enclosed in of Contract is given, and shall complete all AUGUST A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the THOUSAND TWENTY NINE & 49/100 in cash or certified check at the conclusion Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New JS/- a-sealed envelope bearing the name and work within ninety (90) calendar days after afternoon of said day All successful bid­ ($68,029.49). address of the bidder, and the name of the of fh© sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 5TH DAY OF notice to proceed. ders must have 20% of their bid available In The property to be sold is located in the SEPTEMBER A.D.. 2001 at two o'clock In prdject marked plainly on the outside: “Va­ Proposals shall be in writing on the forms City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The judgment amount Is FIFTY EIGHT cash or certified check at the conclusion of the afternoon of said day. All successful let Parking Services for Municipal Lot furnished and must be delivered at the place THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY & the sales. of New Jersey. bidders must have 20% of their bid available #3” , addressed to the Purchasing Agent. and before the hour above mentioned, and Thejudgmer it amount is TWO-HUNDRED It is commonly known as 124 Fulton Street, 92/100 ($58,550.92). The property to be sold is located In the in cash or certified check at the conclusion Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, must be accompanied by a certified check SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED Elizabeth, New Jersey. New Jersey. 07090 city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, of the sales. or bid bond pay able to the Town of Westfield EIGHTY & 16/100 ($207,680.10). It Is known and designated as Block No. 2, The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED Each bid must be accompanied by a in an amount equal to at least ten percent New Jersey The property to be sold is located in the Lot No. 536W02. TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN­ certified check, cashier's check or bid bond (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not The dimensions are approximately 25.00 Commonly known as: 1037-1041 Grove Borough of Mountainside in the County of DRED TWENTY THREE & 42/1,00 in favor of the Town of Westfield, in an less than $500.00nor more than $20,000.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Union, New Jersey Tax Lot No. 508E in Block No. 6 ($125,823.42). amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Each bid must also be accompanied by a Commonly known as: 1279 Poplar Av­ Nearest cross street: Situate on the south­ Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 42 Municipality: Elizabeth total of said proposal, but not in excess of Surety Company Certificate stating that said enue, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 westerly line of Fulton Street, 300.30 feet $20,000 00. In addition said proposal must feet 'ide by 150 feet long Street Address: 1201 Chestnut Street, Surety company will provide the bidder with Tax Lot No . 5 in Block No. 16 A from the northwesterly line of First Street. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 be accompanied by a Consent of Surety in the required Performance bond in the full Prior lien(s): Total due for unpaid water/ Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 150 Tax Lot No.: 92 writing by a surety company authorized to do amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion sewer charges is $316.38. Subject to un­ northeasterly side of Grove Street 321.71 feet wide by 130 feet long feet from the Southeasterly side of Tax Block No.: 11 business in the State of New Jersey and Affidavit and a Contractor's Qualification Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- paid taxes and municipal liens. Amount Rahway Avenue. Approximate dimensions 108.00 feet x aboroved bv the Town Council to the effect RtAtement Statement of Ownership. on the pr.nls>r A<«tm ia film will he ennotmoed at the Sheriff's Sale TL , , - ->«- r- . * r Ir'-H ei'' < 66 ort fJ*A* that it will furnish all bonds requireo oy trie Ihere is due approximately trie sum of JU.VU l«Wt A I ULZ IOWA O IIIWI IOC A ow.ww Skew* forms included in and explained in the con­ ""There is "due approximately the sum o| or is available upon written request to contract documents SIXTY TWO THOUSAND TWO-WUH- tffififi filfAAt' Trinity PlftCO tract documents. TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY THREE plaintiffs attorneys. There is due approximately the surd of Bidders shall be required to submit a Bidders must be in compliance with all DRED EIGHTY NINE & 42/100 THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY There Is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOU­ notarized non-collusion affidavit in accor­ provisions of Chapter 127P.L. 1975suppie- ($62,289.42) together with lawful interest SEVEN & 71/100 ($223,357.71) together SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN- SAND SIXTY EIGHT & 74/100 dance with N.J.S.A, 52:34-15 and also a list ment to the law against discrimination (Affir­ HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 68/100 and costs with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in ($184,068.74) together with lawful interest in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 of mative Action) and must pay workmen the There is a full legal description on file in ($71,757.68) together with lawful interest att stockholders of the corporation or part­ prevailing wage rates promulgated by the and costs the Union County Sheriff's Office. and costs. the Union County Sheriffs Office The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in ners of the partnership who own ten (10%) New Jersey State Department of Labor and The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in percent or more of the stock or of the p®rt- Industry for this project, copies of which are this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriffs Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn nership. The successful bidder shall be on file in the Office of the Town engineer RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH required to comply with the New Jersey SHERIFF this sale. Plans and specifications may be seen or SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH prevailing wage law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-5B25, procured ($25) at the office of the Town RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ZUCKER, GOLDBERG ATTORNEYS SHERIFF ef seq.) and the New Jersey affirmative Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS SHERIFF action law (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq.). Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, 1139 Spruce Drive PLUESE, ETTIN, 1139 Spruce Drive BECKER & SALTZMAN The right is reserved by the Town Council Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL PO Box 1024 PO Box 1024 ____ Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 A DIV OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, , to reject any and all bids and to waive any bid, and to waive any informality in any Mountainside, NewJersey07092-0024 Suite 300 informalities or technical defects therein 1 -908-233-0500 905 North Kings Highway bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is 1-908-233-8500 293 Eisenhower Parkway and to accept such bid as shall be in the File No : XCZL 43966 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 deemed advisable to do so. File No. XRZ L 44360 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 interest of the Town of Westfield. CH-756025 (WL) CH-756058 (WL) CH-756051 (WL) Bernard Heeney Kenneth B. Marsh CH-756031 (WL) 4 T - 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 4 T - 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 4 T - 8/9, 8/16,8/23 Town Clerk Town Engineer 4 T - 8/2. 8/9, 8/16 & 8/30/01______Fee: $191.78 & 8/23/01______Fee. $185.84 & 8/16/01______Fee. $206.04 & 9/6/01 ______Fee-$191 76 1 T - 08/16/01. The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 8/16/01. The Leader Fee: $63.24 A W a t c h u n c C ommunication *. I n c . Pu b l ic a t io n ai»tr M lrw ifirlh L r m V r and T H E T IM E S of Scotch PUlna - Faawood I 'a g e 14 ThursrUy, August 16, 2001 Westfield PAL Boys Attend

Charles Way Football Camp * l § L v * » v * * at the most critical moment In late June. 15 members of the i) * Westfield PAI. loot ball team attended Short spoke about what il was like to the New York CitantsA lurries Way Foot­ he a rookie on Ihe team while Rosenthal ball camp which was held on the grounds Miked of his days as a player al Notre of Fast Stroudsburg University in Penn Dame and. how much he loves football sylvania practice. 'Tl was great week enjoyed hy our While each of Ihe players sps*e about players. Once again, wc hod the biggest how important the game of football is to turnout of players from any one ream'' them, thev all stressed how il is more TH'P important to achieve good grades and i* remarked Coach John Dugan who at­ tended the camp with -he boys as a make proper choices to suy out of trouble coach. "I don't know who had more fun especially when it comes to peer pres­ this week, the kids who attended lire sure involving drugs and alcohol. camp, or the Giants players who visited “All of the players worked extremely and worked with the hoys." hard.' reported Coach Dugan. "They Some ot the Giants in alleridance were seemed to have learned a lot from Ihe -4 professional players and coaches who rm I'n t'v r v CM AMIN The Scotch Plalns-Kanwond 14-year-old baseball former player and current assistant coach TRI-C OUNTY C HAM^... I ne >. > ^ lcp to right, are: kneeling, Charles Way. backup quarterback Juson worked with them throughout the week David B Corbin lor The WeetfMd Lmedet and The Tim— Garrett, rookie linebacker Brandon Short during daily triple session workouts " *"«■ M.*t Sdbek; standing. Muclison CJolf Pro Craig IJndoty and offensive lineman Mike Rosenthal, All of the Westfield PAL players are M W t . A n d r e * Ix.Brace. Kevin Urban. Chris D'Annunzio. among others. preparing fur the upcoming season which Mario Glasullo. Mike IHNIzo. Malt LoBrair. Sean Vanojona. James Scalfaro While Way gave a very motivating vtam in early September Prescason mint speech to the boys about his upbringing camp will he held on August 28, 29 and Madison Golf Pro Explains in the drug and crime infested streets of 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Tamaques Park. If Philadelphia, and, how he beat Ihe (aids interested in signing up, you may pick up of nol becoming a "statistic.” Garrett applications at Kehlers Athletic Balance Hitting Out of a Bunker explained how important il is to always Sporting Goods Store located on South SP-F Baseball 14s Capture be ready to play since you never know Avenue, or, hy calling the PAL offices at By CRAM. I.INU8EY players (Jo nol lake u hig enough follow when you will he called upon in a game (908) 233-7105. Hunker shots should not he feared. (hough. Thai is ihe hig key to hilling Tri-County Championship Having u proper technique is one thing. these shots more effectively. Take a few minutes before your round to hit a few huDiuviug the confidence to make a hig The Scotch Plains-K'anwixid 14-year- D'Annunzio each walked to load the hunker shots and you will he knocking s&ing is the most important. old baseball team defeated Linden. 5-2. bases then MareoGiasullo and Varsolona •Once you have evaluated your posi them stiff in no time. and, 4-2, to claim Ihe Tri-County title. In followed with RBI walks to give the lion, heing it a longer hunker shot or a Crain Lindsey is the Head Golf Pro at Raiders a 4-2 lead. Mike DiNizo singled Madison Golf Cl ah. For instructions or game one, Chris D’Annunzio pitched a shorter shot, set yourself accordingly to complete game, yielding just four hits in the sixth (hen later scored when the situation. Here's how. farther information, please call (9731 Giasullo reached first safely on an error .177-5264. while striking oui six. Sean Varsolona |.Shorter bunker shot: Kind your tar won Ihe second game hy striking out In game two, Varsolona threw to first get line and set your feet, hips and shoul­ nine while walking three and allowing baseman James Scalfaro to record a key ders left (open) to that line. Aim the WTA Women Singles five hits. pick off, then fanned a bailer to avert a kyuling edge of your sand wedge at the In game one, Linden scored two runs first-inning disaster. In second. Urban target. Address the hall middle to for Tennis Ladder Told: in Ihe first but catcher Kevin Urban thumped a triple to deep right center and wjml in your stance, set the eluh face Listed below are the standings for the gunned down a runner alicmpling to later scored on an error. DiNizo was Im about two inches behind the hall. Use a Westlidd Tennis Association Women's steal third. Afterwards. D’Annunzio shut by-a-pitch and LoBrace walked lo load llirec quarter buck swing and a big fol­ Singles Ladder, which reflect a few late down Linden for the next four innings the bases. Scibek scored on a passed hall. low through to help the ball up and out of season upsets among the 43 matches In the fifth. Varsolona. playing second, Varsolona retired the side in order in life hunker. pluyed through August 12. Thirty-four made a key fielding play. In the top of die second, striking out two but, in ihe ; I Singer hunker shots: Kind your tar players have qualified for the playoffs. third, Linden lied the score. Second git line again, but aim your icet, hips and Ihe seventh. Linden had Ihe tying run at Weekly updated standings (as well as the plate with two outs but D’Annunzio baseman Sal Cerchio turned a double shoulders parallel to your target fine Matches Played) are listed on Wl A's play lo end the inning. Scibek doubled to with the club luce square to the target fanned the final batter. web-site: www wcstfieldnj.com/wta Meanwhile, in the second. Raiders right-center in the fourth then scooted to The bull position should still he middle third on a passed ball. DiNizo walked Further information about rules or join COACH, GIVF US ANOTHER MINUTE-.Taklng a break from the workouts Matt Scibek and Andrew LoBrace both to lorwaid in your stance. This shot will ing the ladder is available by calling and stole second, then Scibek and DiNizo also require about u three-quarter hack at NY Giants fiiothall cantp are from left to right; Scott Newman. Mark Boyd, ripped singles and advanced on a passed Jean Power al (908) 634-7418 or e John Dugan, Kyle Zeutiinian, Jimmy Ponce, J.T.Sheehan, Eric Anderson, hall. Michael Baumwull followed with a eventually scored on passed balls swing and a hig follow though. mailing JBPlJMPIRONWaol.com). This Varsolona slammed the door on Linden .The biggest fuult I see is that most Jimmy Arhes and Brian Checchlo. two-ron single, in the fourth, LoBrace last reporting period concludes at 8 p in, singled and Baumwoil reached base on a for the remainder of the game. on Monday, September 3. fielder's choice. Dylan DcMursico and The Championship capped a 21-1-2 WTA Men’s Singles Bernstein Grabs Silver PUBLIC NOTICE *8 record for the team. All the players con­ tributed to the success of the team. Irwin Bernstein of Westfield earned a BOROUGH OF FAN WOOD PUBLIC NOTICE . Tennis Ladder Told: silver medal in the Eastern Masters Re­ 1 Gary Wasawnw. 11)26 ChrlsVt NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF UNION COUNTY BOARD gional Track and Field Championships ORDINANCE01-1S-R OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE 2 Hobart Errazo (16) 27 TuyanDtapf at Springfield. Mass, on August 12. Rep­ 3 Joseph Alfano (9) 28RosaErrszo(2) AND PUBLIC HEARING Under the terms of the “Open Public BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 4 Chris Callahan (9) 29AWVmlckBril resenting ihe Shore Athletic Club in the An ordinance was Introduced by the Mayor Meetings Act" PL.1975C.231.the Agenda 6 Vinca Camuto (6) 30 Steve Setktnt; 65-69 age group. Bernstein recorded a and Council of the Borouflh of Fanwood on meeting ot August 9.2001 and the Regular NOTICE OF AWARD 6 Chris Camuto (2) 31 A. Ross (12) time of 2:55.03 take second in the 800- August 9, 2001. Copies of this ordinance Meeting ol August 16,2001. ot the Board ot OF CONTRACT FOR 7 Steve Parker (9) 32 Merit Jadder<3) meter race. can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 Anil Kapur (6) 33 J. Bandar (4) Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, will be RESCHEDULED RESOLUTION 01-08-113 9 Mike Gonnella (6) 34JoeOormotot3) Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of 16 Stevan Kreutzer (4) 35StoveCheah(I WTA Men’s Doubles 8 a m and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Agenda Meeting will be held on CONTRACTOR: Mark Ruderman, 1) Jason Sprung (6) 36 Alan Lo (2) The purpose of this ordinance Is to REGU­ Tuesday, Auguat 21,2001. Ruderman & Qllckman, P.C., 675 Morris 12 Bill Wilhelm (til) 37M.DeSantls(S) Tennis Ladder Told: LATE THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER The Regular Meeting will be held on Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey, 07081 13 Russell Finesteln (11)38 Patar Yu (1) SKATES, SCOOTERS AND IN-LINE SKATES Tuesday, August 26,2001. NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services 1. McGlynn/Allche 14 Peter Maglsrski (4) 39 D. Ralnville(4) in the Borough of Fanwood . This ordinance for Labor, Negotiations / Fanwood PBA123 2. Gonnella/Wilhelm 15 Frank DeSantis (7) 40 JaH Sobal (4) addresses the use and operation of skate­ Both meetings will be held at the Unton DURATION: For a period ending no 3. Mancini/Osllslo 16 Lawrence Seltzer (2) 41 Jim Oslislo boards. roller skates, scooters and In-line County Administration Building. later than August 1,2002 17 Naql Luppescu (3) 42 Donald Dohm 4. Satkln/Flnestein skates in the Borough and sets up the rules Elizabethtown Plaza, 6* floor, Elizabeth. AMOUNT: $120 00/Hour 5. Bender/Parker 43 David Murolffl and regulations relevant-to the^UaGrande New Jersey. A copy of the Resolution and Contract 6. Alfano/Mallarakl li.'MI Idman ( 44EmsstJaoobjl Skate Park. Please note these date changes. relating to the services are on file and 0 Tom Shannon 45 Todd Rail (1 7. Oaaantla/Callahan A public hearing on this ordinance will be BY ORDER OF THE UNION COUNTY 8. 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FANWOOD - Rotary District No. substance abuse, front tobacco and Ktrmll K. I)ykr of Westfield has ment Award. alcohol lo heroin and other debilitat­ joined Valley Na- An HFMA mem­ 7510 recently presented Rotarian lional Bank as Se­ ber 1975, he served Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr. of Fanwood ing and illicit drugs. nior Vice President on the association'* with the F.S. "M atty" Mathewson Several years ago, Mr. Chemidlin Vice President He­ National Board of Rotarian of the Year Award. led the way in establishing the ss ill he responsible Directors from The distriet includes the Fanwood Fanwtxxi Foundalion. He is also in­ for credit policy and 1994-19% He w as Scotch Plains Rotary Cluh of which volved with the Fanwood Older administration in President of the New Mr. Chemidlin is a member. Men's League. Si, Bart's Old Timers the bank'* Com­ Jersey Chapter from The honor was presented during Softball League, the Fanwtxxi Board 1989-1990. Prcsi- mercial Lending the recent Rotary District No. 7510 of Adjustment and ihe Scotch Plains Division dent-elect from convention in Washington, D.C. The laycccs. He is Past President of Si. ***** John J. Dalton 1998-1989 and Vice President from district, which represents over 1.500 Helen's Roman Catholic Church Lorraine Colbert and Kloiae Print/ 1987-1988. individual members, serves Rotary Parish Council in Westfield. of Westfield and Scotch Plains residents The association represents more than clubs in Central Jersey, including He is a Trustee of the Fanwood Kllen Celefari and Kimberly Steiner, Police Bulletproof Vest fund, and and Violet. Punsal of Mountainside 31,MX) healthcare financial management Fanwood-Scotch Plains. wore recently honored for perfect em­ professionals employed by hospitals. The award recognizes those is on the Board of Directors of Ihe ployee attendance in 2 at Union Hos­ • * * • • Rotarians in 'he district who have, Rolary-Garbv Foundalion, distrib­ pital, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Gwen Watson-Kraly. a resident of over a p tod of time, best-exempli- uting scholarship money lo stu­ Health Care System. Westfield, hits been re appointed to serve licd Rotary's m otto- 'Service Above dents in the Fanwood-Scolch Each received a certificate of appro another one-year term as NJ Transit Self." Plains school system. A number of nation and a gift at a recent reception. Board of Directors Secretary Bom in Plainfield, the eldest of 11 years ago he co-chaired the Scotch Ms Watson-Kealy. who has been • • * • • children, Mr. Chemidlin went on to Plains YMCA Building fund, rais­ •Malty" working for NJ Transit since January SERVICE ABOVE NFI.F...Rotarian Carol Wood presents Ihe F.S. The New Jersey Chapter of the become an Air f orce pilot, serving in ing $1 million. Mathewson Rotarian of Ihe Year Award to E'red J. Chemidlin, Jr. Healthcare Financial Management As­ 1981. was first appointed to the board Fred and Barbara Chemidlin officer position In 1992. the Korean Conflict. He flew a B-52 sociation (HFMA) has announced that bomber and later survived an air­ have eight children and 20 grand chapter member John J. Dalton of • * * • • plane crash into the side of a Colo­ children. See It all on the Web! www.goleader.com Westfield has been named recipient of Union Hospital, an af filiate of the Saint rado mountain. Ihe 2001 Frederick C. Morgan Achieve- Barnabas Health Care System, recently honored long time employees at its an­ Obtaining a bachelor of science degree from Seton Hall University in PUBLIC NOTICE nual Service Awards Dinner. Locally, Linda Hanna of Westfield was honored South Orange, he ftxtndcd Fumily SHERIFF'S SALE for 30 years of service; Kimberly Steiner Investors Company in Fanwtxxi. SUPERIORCOURT OF NEW JERSEY. of Scotch Plains. 15 years; l.oraine As a Rotarian for 35 years, Mr. CHANCERY DIVISION. UNIONCOUNTY. Colbert of Westfield and Dieon Smith DOCKET NO F-756-00 Chemidlin has held every office, in­ EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. of Scotch Plains, 10 years. Nina I-ewis cluding Cluh President for the 1973 PLAINTIFF vs VIRGILIO DOMINGUEZ. and Shellah Silverstein of Westfield and to 197-4 term. He was made a Paul ET AL, DEFENDANT Bn lit* Swick of Scotch Plains, five years. Harris Fellow in 1980, one of the CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. * * * * • most prestigious honors in the Ro­ DATED MAY 02. 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES David A. Fletcher of Scotch Plains tary. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ has retired as Last year, he contributed a size­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Trinitas Hospital able donation to the club's “Gift of President and Chief . (Mf ministration Building, 1st Floor, to Executive Officer Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth. New Jer­ alter 34 years in members to complete the funding sey on WEDNESDAY THE 29TH DAY OF healthcare adminis­ necessary to bring a 10-month-old AUGUST A D . 2001 at two o'clock in the tration. baby girl from Panama to Ihe United afternoon of said day Ail successful bid­ Mr. Fletcher will States for life-saving open heart sur­ 17 Breeze Knoll Drive, Westfield 224 Kings Court, Mountainside ders must have 20% of their bid available in _ | continue to serve gery. Shortly thereafter, ihe Fanwtxxi- Lovely expanded Ram h on lush 11 Ox2.IS property on Magnificent custom home features ft Bedrooms, 4.5 cash or certified check at the conclusion of lb nils, and is situated on a cul-de-sac with. 71 acres the sales David A. Fletcher until J-‘n,Kiry Scotch Plains Rotary Cluh presented desirable cul-de-sac featuring: an Entry Foyer w/ The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED as a Trustee on the him with their Volunteer ol Ihe Year hardwood floors, guest closet it powder room: o o f lush property. Special features include; large F«FTY FIVE THOUSAND FORTY SEVEN Board of Trinitas Hospital's parent cor­ Award. Living Room wAvood burning fplc: hardwood floors, gourmet Kitchen w/ center-island, first floor Eam- & 09/100 ($155,047,09) poration. Trinitas Health, and as Presi­ il v Room wt stone fplc, first fit laundry, muster suite Mr. Chemidlin serves on the Board recessed lighting A sliders to the deck overlooking Municipality: City of Elizabeth dent of the Trinitas Health Foundation. w/ walk-in closets, jacuzzi and steam shower, fplc, Street Address 316 East Jersey Street of Trustees of Prevention Links in the private tear yard: a Formal Dining Room with ***** Tax Lot No 281 Clark, tin organization which helps chair rail, hardwood floors, recessed lighting tS and balcony overlooking inground pool and hot tub. Finished Basement includes Excerci.se Room, Tax Block No.: 3 Talking Business appears periodically Union County residents through the sliders to the deck; on Eat-In Kitchen, recently Approximate dimensions 100 feet x 25 in The Westfield Leader and The Times (lame Room, Ureal Room, 1/2 Hath and lots o f education about and prevention of updated w/maple cabinets A center is •itul; o Den; feet of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Master Bedroom w/dressing mom A bath; 2 addi­ storage. J zone heat A cac and much morel! Nearest cross street: Third Street There is due approximately the sum of tional Bedrooms, main Bath A Island/yon theJiist ERICED at $829,000 ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND level. The 2nd level feats: a Loft ideal for a Library SIX-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE & 48/ Additions 8 Remodeling or 2nd Den; 2 additonal Bedrooms A another Lull 100 ($170,633 48) together with lawful in­ Bath. 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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be received by tf Town of Westfield in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broi Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 A prevailing time on Tuesday, Septemb 2001, for the "RAHWAY AVENUE TF FIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS, TC OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY." The work under this Proposal inclu the furnishing of all labor, materials i equipment necessary to complete the vt as shown on the Contract Drawings mid described in the Contract SpecificatldrtB, and Proposals shall be in accordance With such Drawings and Specifications andtfte terms proposed in the Contract. , Hi. The work consists primarily of thecfl*v struction of approximately: 95 ton#'"of bituminous concrete surface course, Mix 1-5:210 tons of bituminous concrete base course, Mix 1-2: 400 square yards of mill asphalt, variable depth; 1,785 linearfeet of granite block curb; 335 square yards of 4 inch concrete sidewalk; 8.000 linear feet of striping; 205 square feet of pave­ ment markings; 10 each drainage inlet£; 15 reset inlets/manholes; 1,655 linear feet of granite block curbing removal; 956 square yards of full depth asphalt-re­ moval; 8,700 square feet of asphalt "Street Paint” ; 5,500 square feet of topsoil arid seed and other related items. *'*- The successful bidder shall start -con­ struction ten (10) days after notice of award of Contract is given, and shall complete all work within ninety- (90) calendar days after no4toe to proofed Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the plaqe and before the hour above mentioned, and must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. Each bid must also be accompanied* by a Surety Company Certificate stating that said Surety company will provide the bidder vylth the required Performance bond in theJyll amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the 1111» it iLiuueu Ki at iu explained in trie cqn-

Bidders must be in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple­ ment to the law against discrimination (Affir­ mative Action) and must pay workmen the prevailing wage rates promulgated by, the New Jersey State Department of Labor aqd Industry for this project, copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town engineer. Plans and specifications may be seeh or procured ($50) at the office of the Town Engineer. Public Works Center, 959 Norjh Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to I'ejefct any bid. and to waive any informality in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed advisable to do so. Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer 1 T - 8z 16/01, The Leader Fee: $ 63,24 A Watchunq Communications, Inc. Pu*ucatign and THE TIMES of Scotch Haim lanwood Thursday, August 16, 2001 Tage 17

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July was another terrific month for list­ ings and sales. Congratulations to Ed Feeley for achiev ing Listing Agent of the Coming Next W eek Month and Elizabeth Bataille for Sales • I inny lip (lit kill In n .it I he Agent of the Month. Super job! I t.ult i .inti I Ik I mu s i In \ \ I Judith Sagan, Vice President i (IiIm will i link lip stum uotxlit s I mm llu si.ilt s lit si t i o|)s. Branch Manager • \ \iumu Wtsll'itld .iiilhor Listing Agent for July w ill ht inlt i \ it will In k i i n.imu- Sales Agent lor July S|it llm.in < m I. • In .in 111>t (lining issue. Imw DOWNTOWN JAZZ... Alfred Patterson of Scotch Plains performed with fellow lieiit roils w .is llu Inu<111iu ^ i\i n members of the Alfred Patterson Trio on August 7 as part of the Downtown It1.11'Isoiu*iiii/.ilitnisintm ii iire;i? Westfield Corporation's final "Sweet Sounds Downtown" festivities for the year. The evening also included performances by the Phoenix Rising Quartet, Robert Mariner Jazz Trio, Scarlett Blue Band and Soul Jazz Trio. CUL-DE-SAC Split Large, expanded home located in FANWOOD* ,------POPCORN" features 5 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Family room,: Editorial Eat-In Kitchen with cherry cabinets, Formal Original Sin: Dining room, Recreation room, lovely mani­ ------CONTINUED FROtt PAGE IS — cured property and other updates too numerous ledge, asking if that qualifies as The Film That Fell From Grifcerract to list. $289,900. drawing on the building which One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns,nm \ Fxccllrny they prohibit. “Yeah.'' he responded before hang­ 2 popcorns After all, many more people see mov­ By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER ies than read novels. Thus I ask you: Is ing up.Following the phone call there any heller way lo advance a civi­ with The Leader and The Times that There is an art to misbehaving. For lization lhan lo showcase human beings some nefarious folk il just comes natu­ acting on (heir basest instincts and then FABULOUS CONTEMPORARY afternoon, all writing was removed rally and passionately, while for others 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home on almost one from the ledge of the K*B building. feeding it to your population as enter­ it is an acquired skill, a parasitic func­ tainment? Or do I have it confused and half acre of serene property in I'm not try ing to be a killjoy and tion motivated by profit. Still others do that's the sign of a culture in decline? it for sport, as a nose-thumbing gesture ban children from expressing Well anyway, it’s one of the two. MOUNTAINSIDE. 13' x 26' gourmet Eat- to a society that will never fully em­ in any case, be warned that this refuse In Kitchen, updated roof, CAC, siding, themselves creatively, but I do brace them. And then there are those will be difficult lo refuse for those who think the downtown should re­ pathetic souls who cause harm or injury gloriously wallow in such doings. For Anderson windows, skylights, finished base­ not out of a love for doing bad, but as a while pretentious as mystery and inef­ ment, 2-car attached garage and more. consider allowing the sidewalks consequence of their own confused fectual as suspense, Original Sin is $599,9««. and building to be marked up, needs and often verboten desires sultry us promised. And though Ihe detracting from the presentable, Unhappily for humankind but luck­ much promoted soft porn scene be­ ily for dramatists, these assorted types quaint reputation deserving of tween Angelina Jolie and Antonio of evildoers have a habit of finding each Banderas is not nearly as artistic as its Westfield. Instead of letting every other and wreaking all sorts of havoc counterpart in Body Heal. (1981), the Tom. Dick and Harry write mes­ when they conjoin. And predictably thermostat is hiked just as high. enough, thal's exactly what happens in sages to each other on the walk­ Reduced to a mass of writhing body SPACIOUS COLONIAL director Michael Cristofer's Original parts, Jolie's mail order bride and way, like “Be back soon, Tom.” Sin. Banderas' scoffee plantation baron, shown Lovely home situated on almost 1 acre in “Call me later, Steve,” they might So if you’ve been bemoaning the breaking Ihe connubial ice in 1890s Cuba, SCOTCH PLAINS includes entrance foyer lack of a traditional trashy read for the try using a telephone or e-mail to are photographed every which way. But beach this summer, take heart. Because the sheer silliness of said bedroom scene 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Formal Living an communicate. if it’s trash you're looking for, Orininal is best illustrated in several camera shots Dining rooms, large Eat-In Kitchen, Famil East Broad Street is not a dry- Sin has it in garbage dump, ship it out of looking down ftom the ceiling. It's ns if state proportions. room with fireplace, screened porch, den,5 erase board or a mural. Hose it Busby Berkeley (Gold Diggers of 19.15) Seagulls have been reported circling had returned, and could only find R-raied car garage, CAC and many other update down. Keep it looking respect­ above theaters where this movie is show­ work. Click-click goes the stop action $524,900. able. There are other ways to at­ ing. It’s this season's guilty thrills, only shutter, the voluptuaries’ legs telling time packaged in film form. And in the like the hour and minute hands of a nuughiy tract customers without making a greater scheme of things, the change in novelty clock. Or are all those Hailing downtown look messy. venue is probably a good thing. limbs actually semaphore signals that the duo is sending out, warning us that it's all downhill from here? In all fairness, there is more to Origi­ nal Sin than one steamy segment. Some would call what remains the plot or story. And those folks would be called LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! charitable. Very charming Colonial located in SCOTCH Set in Cuba to aptly mutch the tem­ PLAINS offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Formal perature of its hedonistic principals, the Living and Dining rooms, parlor with woodstovc, actual Mexican locations do evoke the Sun Parlor, spacious Eat-In Kitchen, finished base­ intended mood. But comfortably en­ ment, deck and other additonal great features. Near sconced in his humongous hacienda, Luis Vargas, a highborn gentleman por­ town, school and transportation. $335,000. trayed well enough by Banderas, has thus far resisted the heal. He decides that a marriage of convenience will best suit his temperament. He wants no complications. Passion isn’t for him, or so he says. In other words, he’s got another thing coming. WELL-MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS And her name is Julia...or so she says. And she certainly is another thing. Split Level home situated on a cul-de-sac She is played to the hilt by Jolie, pedal in WESTFIELD features 4 Bedrooms, to the metal just like her Oscar-nomi­ nated stint in Girl Interrupted (2(XX)). 2.5 baths, Living room with raised hearth RADIO CITY ROCKETTE...Radio City Rockette Lisa Matsuoka was one of the Yet at first blush it is difficult to discern fireplace, Formal Dining room, Eat-In guest artists who visited Stars ot tomorrow renormmg /vrus uuu|i iuu • whether or not this is a good perfor­ The Radio City Rockette, who performed in Will Rogers Follies, conducted three mance. Is she great, just plain hammy, Kitchen, CAC, 2-car attached garage, large dance workshops to groups of enthusiastic campers. Pictured, left to right, are: or a strange synthesis of both? 111’ x 143’ lot with fenced yard and many front row, Ms. Matsuoka, Missy Russell and Amanda Stryker of Cranford, There’s no doubt that the emotive Jolie updates. Near schools and park. $539,000. Whitnev Shields of Harmony, Cara Paulan of Westfield and Allison Bunin of has It. Whether she knows what to do with Edison;' back row, Rita DeChillo and Lauren Kawczynski of Cranford, Katie it is another story. But still, you’ve got to Rogers of Linden, Lauren Cordes of Westfield and Julia Frier! of Cranford. give her credit for dancing way up there on the rim and along the precipice, for risking it in that thespic land where one false move will deleteriously classify your effort as over the top. And part of the fun Man on tl)e Street of watching her tussle with the temptress BEAUTIFUL TUDOR STYLE COLONIAL CONTINUED FROU PAGE IE she portrays here is knowing that she Perfectly beautiful home in WESTFIELD herself probably isn't exactly sure where includes 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, Formal Din­ “It was trashy. I loved it,” she offensive are in the minority, but she’s taking the mysterious Julia. We said. “It was also on Wednesday. networks may be pushing people wonder if the actress' psychological ac­ ing room, Eat-In Kitchen, hardwood floors, By Wednesday all I needed was a away as premises become increas­ robatics will eventually land her charac­ new Family room and finished full base­ ingly lurid. ter in good dramatic stead. good dose of trashy nonsense.” ment. Near transportation and school. Of course this genre has a few It should be noted that the real­ I personally find the vamp type sort detractors. Some people were quick ity programs with the strongest of creepy. But then I don’t own a $529,000. coffee plantation either. However, for to point out that reality television is appeal were the ones — surprise, surprise — m ost closely grounded this film's limited purposes, we’ve no neither realistic nor particularly good reason to doubt the conservative television. in reality. Vargas’s extreme turnabout when con­ “Reality is enough for me, with­ fronted with Julia’s hauntingly amo­ out having to watch fake reality on rous powers. It’s also easy to under­ To receive a copy o f The Burgdorff Book, TV,” said Donna, who works in sales. Chinese Arts, Crafts stand Luis’ reaction when he discovers “It’s all contrived. There’s nothing that his bride may not be who she a dhowcade fo r the company'd m any real about it” lb be Taujfa m Town purports to be. Jim Tressitt, a retired production Problem is, who cares? Hardly any­ outdtanding home lidtingj and life-dtyle enhancing WESTFIELD - An exhibit and thing in the script particularly enamors manager, said, “I don’t want to see free demonstration of Chinese Arts us of the ultimately petulant Vargas, a bunch of fools messing around on and Crafts will be held on Saturday, and so we are little affected by what progranu, pleaje call 1. 866.B U R GD ORFF television. Half the time it’s acting August 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at befalls him. — they know they ’re on TV People the Westfield Community Room, 425 Granted, director Cristofer's cau­ or vidit one o f our local officeo. et wrapped up in i t ““d it s ri- East Broad Street in Westfield. tionary monograph on temptation ficuious. All are welcome to attend and says a thing or two atfotfT passion, Ridiculous, maybe. But networks learn from Chinese masters of tradi­ unrequited and otherwise. But be­ yond that, this ominous look at hy­ are banking on the popularity of tional painting, calligraphy, knot­ reality television as this season will peractive love, sloppily tossed with a ting and flower arranging. pedestrian tale of uncertain identity witness the birth of CBS s The B U R Q dO R ff Individuals interested in continu­ and a scene that doubtless gave the Amazing Race,” NBC’s “Lost, and ing study of Chinese cultural tradi­ MPAA rating people something to REALTORS ERA Fox's “Love Cruise,” among others. tions and/or the Chinese language talk about at dinner, offers little be­ But student Andrew Osborn cau­ will have the opportunity to obtain sides its performances. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated tioned, “The new ones don’t seem information about and register for Breaking almost all the command­ that real, and are not based as regular classes at the Union Chinese ments of good filmmaking, Original Westfield Office • 600 North Ave., West • Westfield, NJ 07090 much in reality as the other ones. School. Sin is hardly more than a » armed over They’re more far-fetched every Classes, which have been offered look at some rather bad behavior. i (908)233-0065 time a new one comes out’ to area residents for over 20 years, ***** So here is the word on the street: are held each Saturday at Edison Original Sin. rated R. is a Metro- Reality television is still hugely popu­ Intermediate School in Westfield. Goldwyn-Maver Pictures release directed lar. It tends to score huge ratings For more information, please call by Michael Cristofer and stars Angelina regardless of taste, substance, or even Jolie, Antonio Banderas and Thomas Jane. James Kuo, Principal, at (90S) 688- Running time: 116 minutes. realism. Those who find the genre 3404. I I , t- JlHratfti’hN Urnftrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain. - Fanwood A W aTCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, I Nr. PUBLICATION Six l,lh<‘ (II II P With hruinline N|«'H...... ( 1 Fatal Accident Involving Actress' Cell p(?one Activity Stirs Up Safety Issues By KERRI ANNE SPELLMAN CORT cially go into effect until December I. S/m mll* Wruirn for 1*0 Wr.lflrU IroJrr orof T*r TOott il is loo soon to determine if this will New York State recently passed u prevent tragic accidents from occur­ & hill that forbids drivers to talk on their ring. However, i do think that enforc­ THE cell phones while behind the wheel of ing a law such as this is definitely a a ear. While ihis law does nol offi­ step in the right direction. This new law does state that drivers

Mich#«« H L«Poid«vin for Th§ W—tM d Lector and Th» Times WESTFIELD’S MESSAGE BOARD...Before the rains came, the sidewalk In front of K*B Toys and neighhorhlnK businesses looked like a graffiti bomb hit It. The writing, which trailed onto the ledge, was wiped away after The Leader Has Reality Television and The Times broached the subject of maintaining the downtown’s Colonial nmllf with chalk marks strewn on the ledge and near parking meters. Worn Out Its By IAN FEDERGREEN energy to do it with the little food Specially Written for The Westfield leader and the Times they had.” PfefL&Iltfe WESTFIELD — Reality televi­ Though "Fear Factor” averages 15 sion is hotter than the Australian million weekly viewers, reactions on Outback, while the wholesome televi­ the street were mixed. The show has sion goodness of yesteryear sinks faster contestants participate in bizarre and It May Not Be Illegal, But Chalk than the acting career of “Survivor 2” frightening stunts, such as being alum Jerri Manthey. dragged by horses or eating sheep eyes, Are we expanding the boundaries of for cold hard cash. Graffiti Kills Colonial Ambiance television, or crossing the hounds of “It’s something different to see. I By MICHELLE H. UPOIDEVIN good taste? How far is too far? Is it think it's pretty interesting to watch Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times eating rats on “Survivor,” being cov­ people go through things I would be ered in rats on “Fear Factor,” or having afraid of, and make it through them,” To celebrate Minute Maid orange juice’s “Orange Week," Philadel­ an affair with a rat on “Temptation said Gene Jonnotti, a computer man­ phia Mayor John F. Street allowed artist Sylvia Ortiz to scrawl orange Island?” ager. chalk drawings across the sidewalks of the city this summer. To express When will America raise its collec­ Recent high school graduate Joe DRIVING DRAMA...Actress Rebecca his avant garde approach to art, Keith Haring used chalk to draw all over tive voice and shout out from the Kohut countered, “Eating sheep eyes Gayheart was recently involved in a mountaintops, “Reality TV,you are the isn’t a fear- it's just disgusting.” subway ads, which are now worth up to $ 16,000 each. Though the chalk vehicular accident while chatting on weakest link, goodbye!” Apparently, Odd as the show may be, Mr. Jonnotti her cell phone and switching lanes, drawings in front of K*B Toys in Westfield aren’t apt to accumulate no lime soon. maintained that conventional televi­ killing a young boy. Facing a wrongful such monetary value - and they don't advertise any particular product "Survivor.” which kicked off the lat­ sion shows, like sitcoms, are “just death suit, Gayheart's accident Is - the doodles detract from the clean, graffiti-free Colonial ambiance of est reality trend, averaged 29.1 million phony baloney things," and “Fear starting an important conversation: weekly viewers for its second install­ Factor” is “more interesting.” Diane Keaton Why can't we pull over to use our downtown Westfield. ment. Tino Foley, who works at Footlocker, phones instead of putting lives at risk? While the rain may wash these etchings away, they have (as evidenced “It's not trashy like the other ones said, “I just think it’s an insult to the by our photographs) trailed onto K*B’s building and in front of the are,” said Andrew Osbourn, who will mentality of this country. It’s not (1946- ) may use their cell phones with a head­ storefronts of neighboring businesses like La Marqud Fur Salon. attend Richard Stockton College in the something that needs to be aired.” set, or the "hands free" method fall. “They’re out there competing "Temptation Island,” so named be­ This past week in Los Angeles, a “Sale!” screams one pink chalking, pointing to the fur store's entrance. By MICHELLE H. UPOIDEVIN against each other, but also as a team, cause couples are separated and sur­ Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times lawsuit was filed against aetress The black ledge of K*B itself has a message from a guy named Tom who so it has more depth.” rounded by alluring hunks/babes to see Rebeeea Gayheart ("Beverly Hills wants to give a shout out to his homeys. Beyond the toy store’s part of E. Knudsen, a retired office man­ who remains faithful, was summed up If God didn’t make Woody Allen, 90210," Scream 2 and Jawbreaker) would Diane Keaton have suc­ the sidewalk, multi-colored chalkings deface a parking meter. ager, said, “It was amazing how they by Mallory McMahon, who will be for the June 13 accident which look (the ‘Survivor’ castaways) endured attending Brooklyn College. ceeded as an actress? A California the life of a 9-year-old boy. everything — where they got the CoContinued ' on Page ~ 17 ‘ baby, Diane Hall (re-named Ms. Gayheart allegedly was talking Keaton) was in the right place at on her cell phone as she switched to the right time when she met Allen the left lane to pass stopped ears, and, \ in the late 60s. while doing so, struck Jorge Cruz, Jr. C h il d r e n ’s Shaking off the sunny state for a The young boy died the next day at bite of the Big Apple, Keaton stud­ Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. ied acting at Manhattan’s Neigh­ The wrongful death suit alleges that the stopped cars in front of Ms. With Marylou Morano Book Nook borhood Playhouse School of the Theater and took the role of un­ Gayheart had slowed down to allow derstudy on the Great White Way the young boy to cross the street hut that the aetress was not paying atten­ Hair. Book on Breast Cancer, Old in Her true fame as an ac­ tion. Ms. Gayheart’s attorney, Martin tress, however, didn't strike until Singer, insists that the actress was at she crossed Allen’s path. no time talking on her phone and that And New Favorites in Demand Beginning with Allen’s screen­ the allegations are completely false. play, Play It Again, Sam, Keaton The accident is still under investiga­ By MARYLOU MORANO ing a salamander as a pet. This is gem S/iecially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of a story for pre-schoolers by Anne made a career of co-starring in tion and may result in Ihe filing of j Allen's theatrical concoctions. As criminal charges. While summer is a good time to Mazer (Alfred A. Knopf, 1991). All of the facts have not yet been Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times catch up on all (tie new releases, it Is New Books the neurotic A nnie Hall lead char­ ERASER TREATMENT...Given the eraser treatment late Monday after­ presented and this case may take sev­ also a great time to re-read old favor­ "Moonpie and Ivy" by Barbara acter, Keaton accomplished three noon, the ledge of the toy store was finally undefaced. ites. This week, we will look at new O’Connor (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) historical feats. The role earned eral years. It is certainly not my inten­ books as well as a few favorites of days has recently been awarded the 2001 her an Oscar for Best Actress, she tion to pass judgement on Ms. Gayheart. Before the rains came on Friday, the majority of the sidewalk was like gone by. Parents Choice Award. Pearl’s irre­ made Allen’s scripts cult classics, sponsible mother takes off on another and her unisex fashion from Annie However, the fact remains that an something from the opening credits of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Some OM Ettm tits innocent little boy is dead. If it is To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of escapade, and abandons Pearl at her Hall made her a trendsetter. On Thursday morning, I asked Acting Town Administrator Jim Aunt Ivy’s house. This sometimes sad, determined that the aetress was in­ the debut of “Busybody Nora” by While she was romantically in­ deed talking on her cell phone, then I Gildea if an ordinance barring such sidewalk design existed on the Johanna Hurwits (William Morrow and sometimes hopeful story of the true volved with Allen, Keaton accepted books. He said that while he had noticed the sidewalk markings, he meaning of family and friends should believe that the lawsuit is justified. Company, 1976), the book is being re- a rare opportunity to play the love Several months ago in Atlanta, released as a be on Ihe summer reading lists of didn’t realize it had gone beyond the norm. After researching the town all children aged 8-12. interest of a rising male star, Al supermodel Niki Taylor nearly died from codes, Mr. Gildea reported that there was no ordinance prohibiting the Harper Tro­ Pacino in The Godfather (1972). injuries sustained in an automobile acci­ phy Paper­ ***** Of course, no one could have dent. Ms. Taylor was a passenger in a ear drawings, as it was not considered graffiti and can be washed away. His back. Writ­ Readme to Fieht Breast played the naive, then-learned that swerved into a utility pole, allegedly office “would not take any action unless there were complaints from ten for chil­ Cancer character of Kay Corleone better because the driver had reached down to neighboring stores,” he reported. dren in the For the last two years, I have than Keaton. Despite the trilogy’s answer his cell phone. Ms. Taylor was in Executive Director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation Sherry lower been a member of a Children’s grades, Writer email group. In June of success, however, the vivacious ac­ critical condition for weeks suffering Cronin, who said the toy store gives out pieces of chalk to help promote “Busybody 2000, one of our members, 39- tress was not stereotyped as a from extensive intestinal damage. their business, revealed that she was “more concerned about the Nora” is a THE CAT year-old Linda Smith, a mother of mobster’s wife. Isn’t there a frightening message garbage on the streets.” She added that while she considers the etchings chapter eight children, lost her life to breast Though her romantic ties to here? How many more people have to be critically injured or worse before to be as simple as “children’s drawings," she “will say something to the book about Ar t Any cancer. Misdiagnosis and denial Allen were strained, and she Nora and of insurance bencfils contributed turned to mentor Warren Beatty, we all realize that this is becoming a store owner if it gets out of hand.” dangerous epidemic? her baby to her early death. Keaton remained an admirer of “'i’ll keep an eye on it,” said Ms. Cronin when The Westfield Leader brother When she died, Linda had four I own a cell phone. I love my cell Allen’s and continued starring in phone. My husband and I purchased and The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood explained the growth of Teddy, who children’s books under contract to live in an fevmSTt be published. Sadly, she didn’t his films. She even stepped in to ours so that we would be able to com­ chalk drawings trailing onto the building. apartment live long enough to see any of fill the void left by Allen’s ex, Mia municate with one another as we trav­ The folks at KB. who apparently don’t keep an eye on the situation in New York them in print. Harper Collins has Farrow, in Manhattan Murder eled. In light of these recent develop­ terribly often, said that they encourage the writing to be limited to the City. Children will enjoy Nora and just released the first, “When Moon Mystery (1993). ments, not to mention the New York front of the building only. “We hose it down if it is too far away,” said Teddy’s adventures and interactions Fell Down.” I read this book with a Before Murphy Brown made so­ State law, 1 now refuse to use my phone the manager, Jason, on Monday afternoon. Does far away qualify as the with the neighbors in their building. mixture of joy and sadness. ciety aware of the struggles of while driving. I have my phone with Originally published in 1974, The story, me at all times in case of an emergency, fur store next door? How about the parking meter? Where’s the hose? single motherhood, Keaton intro­ Paula Danziger's “The Cat Ate written in duced it in the much-lauded but what could be so important that I My Gymsuit” is geared towards verse, is as “We tell them to stop it,” Jason said when asked what is done when drama, Baby Boom. Juggling life should take my attention away from pre-teenage girls. Seventh grader, delightful as kids cross the boundaries. as a high-powered advertising ex­ the road for even one second? A phone Marcy Lewis is t«) embarrassed you will ever call can wait until I pull into the parking “We don’t allow it on the building, though,” he said. The Leader and ecutive, a dysfunctional romance, tochange into her gymsuit. When read. But the lot of the grocery store. The Times alerted him to the chalk which was all over their building's and the surprise of a child she an untraditional teacher at Dwight joy is con­ It doesn’t matter if we are celebri­ tained, know­ inherited, Keaton continued to Continued on Page 17 D. Eisenhower Junior High ties or high-powered brokers that can’t ing this won­ School is suspended, Marcy earn her stripes as a dramatic and resist taking advantage of that elusive teams to take pride in her, and derfully tal­ comedic dynamo. tip that we heard while at the water what she believes in. This hu­ ented writer A long way from her work as an cooler, no one is so important that morous story was re-released by forchildrenis understudy in the “eat-em-up, they should endanger the lives of in­ Paper Star in 1998. no longer spit- ‘em- out” atmosphere of New A favorite picture book, “The with us. If nocent people just to suit their own Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein you are able York City, Keaton still wears the selfish needs. (HarperCottins Juvenile Books, to purchase pants in Hollywood’s family. I applaud the New York ruling, and 1986) is a timeless classic abou! “When Sometimes in suspenders or a I hope that other states will soon fol­ giving and receiving intertwined within Moon Fell Down,” please do so. goofy, brimmed hat, she walks the low their lead. the cycles of life. Besides finding it a wonderful addi­ red carpet with her own style. The cell phone is a wonderful in­ In another favorite picture book, “The tion to your children’s bookshelf. Keaton has published two books vention and 1 know that these handy Salamander Room,” a young boy’s Harper Collins is donating a portion of on photography, and directed a little gadgets have actually saved lives. imagination gets the best of him as he the hook’s proceeds to breast cancer movie for cable television, an epi­ No one can question the importance research. sode of “Twin Peaks," a documen­ of a cell phone in an emergency. But I do believe that we should all learn to tary and even a music video. take better care of ourselves, and of Her personal style, though each other. Slow down. Watch where US FOR THE NEW DANCE SEASON unarguably influenced by the we are going. Nothing could be so world of Woody Allen, would still important that we should risk our lives Dance uiilh all uour^i Heart FALL REGISTRATION have captwred aodienrev if Keaton nnj tbc lives of others. 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