Be Kind to the Earth on Earth Day - April 22

(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 18, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS WESTFIELD AND SP-F VOTERS GIVE SCHOOL BUDGETS THUMBS UP Mountainside Voters Reject $10.9 Million BOE Budget BY LAUREN S. PASS derstanding of the importance of school board, which will either sub- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader education.” mit it to the state for approval, or Voter turn out was low in all four She added, “We will continue to appeal to the State Commissioner of local municipalities on Tuesday. work hard to provide a strong aca- Education in Trenton. Westfield, which has 18,856 regis- demic program to meet the learning In Westfield, incumbent and Board tered voters, passed the $65.4 mil- needs of all our students. Educa- of Education President Arlene lion school budget 1,997 to 1,446. tional excellence is an investment in Gardner won re-election with 2,070 Westfield Superintendent Dr. Wil- the future of our students and our votes. Ms. Gardner has worked as liam Foley said, “I am pleased that communities.” Assistant Counsel to the Governor of Westfield residents have supported In Mountainside, where there are New Jersey, and in private law prac- the school budget and the resulting 4,617 voters, 1,128 residents came tice. She has been a member of the tax increase. We have all faced diffi- out to vote. They defeated the $10.9 school board since 1996. cult decisions, balancing academic million budget, 463 to 604; 161 vot- Newcomer Alice Hunnicutt was goals with even greater fiscal chal- ers did not answer the budget ques- the top vote getter with 2,080. She lenges.” tion. The budget will now go to the currently serves as the director for “The future of school funding Mountainside Council for review. the Statewide Parent Advocacy needs to be addressed by the Gover- Mountainside’s Chief School Ad- Network’s Transition from School to nor and the Legislature,” he contin- ministrator, Dr. Gerald Schaller, com- Adult Life project. ued. “The extent of school funding mented on the defeated budget to William Ziff, who received 1,845, that is currently supported by the The Westfield Leader and The Times also won election to a three-year local Westfield homeowner is close of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. “This will term. He is an attorney with Ziff and Amy Horowitz (left photo) and Bill Sheppard (top photo) for The Westfield Leader to 90 percent. This has to change.” be a hard pill to swallow for our Ziff, Esqs., with offices on Elm Street. CRASHES IN WESTFIELD…Last Thurs- In Scotch Plains, which has 14,183 system. We’ve already cut 1.8 mil- George Kattak, a certified public day, a Westfield woman hit a parked car on voters and Fanwood, which has 4,674, Mountain Avenue heading towards East Broad the $55.2 million budget passed nar- Street, pictured above, left. No serious inju- rowly, 1,680 to 1,425. For Westfield Board of Education: ries were reported. On Saturday, two cars Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superin- Three Seats Available • Four Candidates collided on North Avenue, at Edgewood Av- Marks the Winner enue and Crossway Place. The Westfield Res- tendent Dr. Carol Choye stated, “I cue Squad transported multiple patients with want to express my sincere thanks to minor injuries. the voters for reaffirming their un- Westfield Town Council Passes Municipal

Arlene Gardner Alice Hunnicutt William Ziff George Kattak Budget; Residents to See 4.5 Cent Increase (Incumbent) 2,070 votes 2,080 votes 1,845votes 1,669 votes By LAUREN S. PASS ministrator James Gildea stated that ment Authority (UCIA) leasing. his family have enjoyed the tree light- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the Town Treasurer Liy-Huei Tsai UCIA provides the municipality with ing and the arrival of Santa Claus. He Westfield 2002-2003 Budget: APPROVED On Tuesday night, the Westfield will be doing a self-review of the money for capital improvement went on to say that he feels the 1,979 vote yes 1,446 vote no Town Council held its regular public town budget so that the spending projects. menorah lighting to be educational session where they approved the 2002 plan can be put into use immediately, Town Administrator Gildea told and that he is not offended by it. For SP-F BOE: For Mountainside BOE: municipal budget. Democratic First rather than waiting approximately The Westfield Leader that the money “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” he Ward Councilman Carl Salisbury was two weeks for approval from Tren- from the sale of land has been accu- told Mayor McDermott and council. Three Seats Available • Three Candidates Two Seats Available • Two Candidates not in attendance. ton. mulated over the years, and that it the He also questioned whether anyone Marks the Winner Marks the Winner The budget was passed in a six to Former Republican Third Ward use of UCIA is to spread the cost of had complained to the council in two vote. Democratic Third Ward Councilman and Westfield resident equipment over time. reference to the decorations. No Neil Sullivan spoke against the por- Mayor Gregory McDermott Mayor McDermott stated that no Councilman Kevin Walsh and Demo- Picture cratic Fourth Ward Councilwoman tion of the budget that used the sale thanked the finance committee and one had complained and that the Susan Jacobson voted against it. of land, over $500,000, to balance Mr. Gildea for their hard work on the debate came about in reference to Available The budget includes a 4.5 cent the budget. Mr. Sullivan stated that budget. He also stated that the resi- the process of the town accepting increase per $100 of assessed home 2001 was supposed to be the last year dents will see improvements in the gifts. Susan Dyckman Tripp Whitehouse Edward Saradaki Peter Goggi John Perrin value. The average home will see an that practice was used. He added that public works department this year. Lawrence Avenue resident Ann 654 votes 1,376 votes 1,348votes 742 votes 717votes $81 increase for the year. the monies should be used for recre- Clark Avenue resident Bill Risberg Weimer also spoke about the holiday Republican Councilman Matthew ation purposes, and that the council approached the council with regard decorations. She said that the deco- SP-F 2002-2003 Budget: Mtsde 2002-2003 Budget: Albano stated that the increase in the should look for other methods to to the discussion that took place at rations encourage shoppers and that APPROVED VOTED DOWN budget was due to an increase in keep the budget down. last week’s conference session re- the loss of the tradition would have a 1,680 vote yes 1,425 vote no 463 vote yes 604 vote no operating expenses, as well as sala- Councilman Albano responded that garding religious symbols on town deep effect on people, and thus should ries. He added that there would be no the money was not being used for an property. not be changed. accountant, licensed school accoun- operating expense, but to offset the Mr. Risberg stated that he has been In other business, the council lion (from the budget). I’m concerned reduction in any services. it will hurt programs for our stu- tant and a certified fraud examiner, increase in Union County Improve- a resident since 1963 and that he and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Prior to the meeting, Town Ad- dents. It’s up to the Borough Council did not win election. He received now.” 1,669 votes. According to Borough Adminis- Scotch Plains incumbent Edward Garbage Haulers Protest TV Stereotypes; trator James Debbie, Jr. the council Saradaki will begin his third term on will receive the complete budget in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of two business days, and will have one Education. He received 1,348 votes. month to review and make any Mr. Saradaki is currently employed Emphasize Honest Service to Customers changes they feel are necessary. The as the Corporate Financial and Net- budget will then be returned to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By DEBORAH MADISON managers also have a gripe with the said there formerly was a heavy mob choose. It’s not only the variation in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader show, which they feel perpetuates an connection in the industry, prior to dumping fees, but a matter of conve- On the popular HBO series “The undeserved reputation. the 1970s, when the state took over nience, explained one company Union County Residents Sopranos,” fictional mob boss Tony “That’s just in the movies,” said and began heavily regulating the in- owner. Soprano dabbles in a number of ques- Jerry Infantino, co-owner of Infantino dustry. Owners also complained about the tionable business enterprises. How- Brothers Disposal in Westfield. Like In fact, many of the owners and excessive amount of required paper Oppose Plans to Develop ever, the one legitimate business in all of the other major disposal com- managers complained of over-regu- work; the need to record how much which he engages is a residential pany owners, he claimed no such lation by the state government since garbage they picked up; where they garbage disposal company. connection currently exists between 1970. dumped it and the time it took. Land Near Reservation Now, Italian-Americans are not the mafia and legitimate disposal The owners are referring to regula- “The county and state did not effi- By FRED ROSSI land purchase is to conserve open alone in thinking the series unfairly companies. tions such as the state telling dis- ciently take over the industry. For Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stereotypes their culture. Many rub- However, one company owner, posal companies where they must one thing, they miscalculated and space. bish disposal company owners and who wished to remain anonymous, dump, rather than letting the owners overbuilt many incinerators, that are Last week, the Union County The Summit residents said they not cost effective,” said one com- Board of Chosen Freeholders passed opposed any development because pany owner. a bond ordinance authorizing the they wanted to keep open space and Mr. Infantino, who co-owns his acquisition of property in Summit also to avoid what they said was a business with his brother, said there for open space purposes and then potential flooding problem in the were over 1,900 disposal companies heard pleas from several Summit area if any development occurred. in New Jersey before the state took residents that none of the land be set Freeholder Daniel Sullivan pointed over in 1970. Now, he said, that aside for potential development. out that before the open space trust number has diminished to 325. The 63-acre parcel of land, which funds were available, the water com- “Between the numerous fees and abuts the Watchung Reservation and pany had been in “very serious” ne- the bigger companies buying up the is owned by the New Jersey Ameri- gotiations with developers to more smaller ones, it’s tough for the smaller can Water Company, will be pur- fully develop their land. “We’re do- companies to stay in business,” he chased using some $9 million in ing everything we can to preserve stated. funds from the county’s open space open space.” Infantino Brothers was started in trust fund. The Freeholder Board will intro- 1945 by Mr. Infantino’s father. Back After the board voted 7-0, with duce its 2002 budget at its April 25 then, Mr. Infantino recalled, a hauler Freeholders Mary Ruotolo and meeting, with a public hearing and could park a garbage truck behind Alexander Mirabella absent, a group vote set for May 23. Mr. Sullivan told someone’s house and no one com- of Summit residents who live near The Westfield Leader that the origi- plained. Now, he has to pay a fee to the site spoke to the board about their nal $323.9 million spending proposal rent parking space for his trucks. hope that no consideration be given put forth in January by former County Mr. Infantino’s cousin, Peter to subdividing the property for de- Manager Michael Lapolla had been Furino, has owned RND Disposal in velopment. Freeholder Chairman pared during budget hearings in the Westfield for over 30 years. How- Lewis Mingo, Jr., without providing interim, with the operating budget ever, he said the cousins do not con- any details, admitted that, “consid- cut by about $500,000 and the capi- sider themselves to be competitors. eration to subdivide is an option we tal budget sliced nearly in half. “There’s enough garbage to go do have.” He emphasized that no On a related matter, County Fi- around,” explained Mr. Furino. Both decisions on the possibility are pend- nance Director Lawrence Caroselli ing and said the main thrust of the Infantino Brothers and RND service CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 approximately 1,500 customers and several retail and commercial busi- PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader nesses. Regional...... 2 Obituary ...... 17 Real Estate .... 16 ON LINE FOR THE DEADLINE…Westfielders and local residents flocked to the Westfield Post Office on Monday with Mr. Furino explained that he is not Editorial ...... 4 Education ...... 18 A&E ...... 19 tax forms to meet the midnight filing deadline. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Community ... 6 Sports...... 9 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION State Report Cards Prove Westfield, SP-F, And Mountainside Have Made the Grade

By DEBORAH MADISON Along with other data, the 2002 Re- The spending gap between poorer dis- highest math score in Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader port Cards included faculty and adminis- tricts and wealthier districts has contin- was achieved by Roselle Park’s Sherman Each year, the New Jersey Depart- trator levels of education, salaries and ued to narrow, however, higher test scores Elementary School. ment of Education compiles and pub- benefits, per pupil expenditures and rev- still correlated with the highest income The highest eighth grade scores were lishes a variety of reports, which evaluate enues, just to name a few of the catego- districts. A district’s spending per pupil attained by Cranford in both language and compare data on all of New Jersey’s ries. The report also included demograph- was not as much of an indicator of higher and math, who came in a close second to 2,300-plus schools in dozens of key cat- ics for each school on enrollment, dis- test scores as was the District’s Factor Warren, in Somerset County, which at- egories. abilities, languages spoken, class size Grouping (DFG). tained the highest math score in the State By utilizing the information from these and mobility, dropout/suspension rates The DFG is a rating system, devised for eighth grade. various reports, parents and educators and computer/internet access per pupil. by the state, which rates districts based Union County Vocational-Technical can evaluate how each district compares Also included are mean scores for the on a formula that calculates and com- High School in Scotch Plains scored the to other districts throughout the state and SATs and the percentages of students pares districts according to a number of highest for the county in both reading and with the state averages. scoring advanced proficient, proficient and socioeconomic factors that have been math when compared to all other public Most recently published this year, the partially proficient for the fourth, eighth found to have a strong correlation with high schools. New Jersey School Report Cards com- and high school proficiency assessment educational outcomes. Typically, vocational-technical schools Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader piled by the state Department of Educa- tests, the ESPA (Elementary School Pro- The socioeconomic status of each spend more per pupil than public schools, MOUNTAINSIDE MADNESS…Local residents crowded the Mountainside tion have been distributed to all of New ficiency Assessment), GEPA (Grade Eight district is calculated by a formula, while charter schools tend to spend less. Post Office, waiting to mail their tax forms on tax day, April 15. The post office Jersey’s 618 school districts for public Proficiency Assessment) and HSPT (High which includes income, occupation Vocational schools and charter schools was exceptionally crowded, with last-minute filers forming lines outside of the inspection. Reports for each school were School Proficiency Test), respectively. and educational level of residents in have their own DFG ranking of V and R, door, onto the sidewalk at various times during the day. mailed to parents in each respective school Overall, state trends from the Report each district. respectively. neighborhood. Cards show that enrollments, along with The DFG rankings range from A, The Department of Education’s Compiled annually since 1995, the spending, are increasing and class sizes the lowest, to J, the highest, so that website suggests that an assessment of W. Preservation Commission Report Cards have encompassed a grow- are decreasing. Computer and Internet districts are grouped according to an how well a particular school is doing is to ing list of categories over the past seven access per pupil continued to rise in interval of one-tenth of the total range look at the last five years of scores for that years. The School Report Cards include 2001, along with the cost of providing between the highest and lowest scores. school to determine whether the scores Sets Contest for Teens, Kids statistical, financial and demographic this technology. The state average is now Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood show an upward or downward trend. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Devlin Commendations Award Cer- information about each school in every one computer for every five students, and Mountainside all have a desig- Educators caution that many factors Historic Preservation Commission emony in June. The event will be district, including vocational, charter and more than doubling that rate from four nated DFG of “I” and were among the must be taken into account when evaluat- invites Westfield children and teen- special services schools. years ago. top scores in all grade level assess- ing a district and that test scores or money televised on TV-36. ments in the county. spent per pupil, alone, is not an adequate agers to enter a contest in celebration Elizabeth, which received an “A” indicator of overall performance. of Historic Preservation Week, May DFG, had the lowest scores in all three However, realtors often use test scores 12 to 18. grade levels for all subjects in Union alone to price and sell houses in many of The subject of the contest is “Why Reservation County, and along with Jersey City the state’s best-rated districts. Do We Want to Preserve Westfield’s and Camden, exhibited some of the There has been much controversy lately Architectural History?” and “What CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lowest scores in the state. over the educational system’s focus on Do We Want to Preserve?” Catego- told The Times that tax rates fig- Westfield’s SAT mean score for teaching to raise test scores. The pressure ries for submission include essays, ures for the county’s 21 munici- 2001 was 1,113 with a HSPT score of on districts to keep test scores high, hav- art and creative writing. palities that were published last 96. Westfield was most closely corre- ing a direct bearing on the value of homes, Three age levels will be consid- week in The Star-Ledger, while lated with Summit in scoring. tax revenues, school budgets and admin- ered: elementary school, intermedi- not significantly off base, were, Scotch Plains-Fanwood tallied a istrators’ salaries, has been launched as a ate school and high school. Special nevertheless, “not entirely accu- mean SAT score of 1,073 and a HSPT criticism against an educational system prizes will be awarded for each cat- rate.” He said the figures were of 88, similar in scores to Hunterdon riddled with this conflict of interest. egory and age group. All entrants based in part on last year’s rates, Central. The New Jersey School Report Cards will receive a token prize. and said that more exact tax rate Mountainside students, who share can be found at: http://nj.evalsoft.com/ Submissions under the category of estimates would be ready by the a high school with Berkeley Heights, and the entire DFG listing can be found “essay” should be expository writing time of the county budget’s intro- scored 1,101 on their SAT’s and 93 on at http://www.state.nj.us/njded/finance/ of any length, addressing the contest duction next week. the HSPT, similar in scoring to New sf/dfg90.shtml. subject. Submissions under the cat- In other business, the Freeholders Providence. egory of art can be drawings, paint- reappointed Gail Iammatteo of The top SAT score in the state was Scotch Plains to the Union County Milburn at 1,207. The top scoring ings, sculpture or any other art form. HSPT’s were Haddonfield and Moun- Art entries can be realistic renderings Vocational-Technical Board of Edu- Garbage cation Advisory Board. tain Lakes, both at 98, while several of historic buildings, monuments, or high schools in Essex County scored CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 homes in Westfield. These entries can Resolutions were also approved Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader the lowest on both SAT’s in the 600s only the owner, but also his company’s be imaginative interpretations. congratulating the Westfield Boy CALL BEFORE YOU DIG…A gas leak emergency was called in at approxi- to 700s and scores below 15 on the Submissions under the category of Scout Troop No. 72 on their 80th secretary, accountant and customer ser- mately 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, on Rahway Avenue between First Street and HSPT. vice rep, and holds several other posi- creative writing should be original anniversary and congratulating Rabbi Dorian Road, according to Westfield Patrolman Edward Maguire. According to The highest fourth-grade assess- Kroloff of Temple Emanu-El of tions. On call 24 hours a day, he admits it’s short stories or poetry based on some Police Captain Daniel Kelly, the break was caused by contractors installing storm ment score in Union County for lan- hard work wearing so many hats, but said aspect of Westfield’s architectural Westfield upon his retirement. drainpipes. Portions of Rahway Avenue were closed to traffic for most of the day guage arts was attained by Summit’s because of the incident and caused detours. See story on Page 19. he prefers it that way. history. Brayton Elementary School and the As to why garbage pickup fees have For inspiration and story ideas, the risen so much, Mr. Infantino cited the commission suggests that children WESTFIELD many costs he incurs in operating his visit one or all of four historically Rider University Places business. Every garbage company pays a interesting places in town. These sites POLICE BLOTTER Parisi, Baker and Mele Town Council fee to the county to dispose of the refuse include the mural on the rotunda in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 collected by weight. Approximately 30 the Municipal Building, the mural in TUESDAY, APRIL 9 stop at the South Avenue traffic circle On Dean’s List for Fall passed a resolution awarding the percent of the fee charged to customers the train station, the historical soci- • A Boulevard resident reported and charged with possession of sus- AREA – Rider University in contract to The Atlantic Group for goes to the county to cover this cost, he ety, or the murals in the post office. pected cocaine. He was additionally said. the theft of approximately $2,000 in Lawrenceville has announced the redevelopment project of lots 1 Additionally, garbage truck drivers must Contestants can use the depictions in coins and paper currency that was arrested on two warrants out of Hill- these murals as a springboard for that Westfield resident Jodi and 8, and lots 3 and 3a. have special licenses to operate their ve- stored in a five-gallon plastic bottle. side, one from Elizabeth and one Baker and Melissa Parisi and Republican First Ward Council- hicles. This costs the owner money to hire their own creative writing. from Newark. Simultaneous submissions to all The incident apparently occurred as Melanie Mele of Scotch Plains man Peter Echausse abstained from someone with that special expertise. Then the resident was in the process of FRIDAY, APRIL 12 there is mileage and the cost of frequently three categories of essay, art and • Bessie Rodriguez, 19, and a 17- were named to the fall Dean’s the vote. He stated that he felt that creative writing are permitted. Prizes moving from Boulevard to another List for the 2001-2002 aca- the council was making a good choice replacing expensive tires. year-old male juvenile, both of Mr. Infantino noted, however, that his will include a tour of the state capitol home in Westfield. demic year. in The Atlantic Group, but that he • A resident of Dartmoor reported Plainfield, were arrested in the 900 firm is able to keep costs down by not with Senator Richard Bagger, lunch block of South Avenue and charged Melissa is a communications was unable to attend the meeting having to hire additional personnel, as with Westfield Mayor Gregory the theft of jewelry valued at $1,520 major at the College of Liberal where the five companies were inter- from the master bedroom. There were with possession of under 50 grams of some larger companies do. McDermott, books by noted local Arts and Sciences. viewed, and thus did not feel that he “You get personal service with a smaller no signs of forced entry. suspected marijuana. Rodriguez was authors, Wendy and Harry Devlin, Jodi is majoring in elemen- should vote. company,” he explained. “When you call and other prizes. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 released on her own recognizance, • while the juvenile was turned over to tary education and psychology. Mayor McDermott stated that The here, you get the owner, me. A big com- All contest entries must be sub- A woman reported that her wal- pany can’t give you that kind of service.” let and its contents were stolen while an adult. Melanie is focusing her studies Atlantic Group has done projects mitted by Wednesday, May 1, to the • Steve Scioscia is the manager of one of Westfield Historic Preservation Com- she was at The Presbyterian Church in Edward Singhbaba, 18, of in elementary education and similar to Westfield’s. those bigger companies. He started out as mission, c/o Claire Gray, 425 East Westfield. The value of the missing Westfield was arrested and charged communications. Both Jodi and Democratic Councilwoman Claire the owner of Fanwood Disposal, which, Broad Street, Westfield 07090. items is $70. with disorderly conduct and resist- Melanie are students in the Col- Lazarowitz, Chairwoman of the Pub- along with Collavito and DeCuollo, were Winners will be announced during THURSDAY, APRIL 11 ing arrest in the 300 block of North lege of Education. lic Safety Committee stated that bought up by Waste Management, a pub- • Historic Preservation Week and will Ivan Clark, 23, of Roselle was Scotch Plains Avenue, after police members of the Council attended an licly-traded nationwide corporation. There arrested following a motor vehicle receive their awards at the Harry responded to a report of a distur- open house at the Westfield Volun- are five branches in New Jersey. Mr. Scioscia’s branch covers Union, bance there. Bail was to be set. Open House Scheduled teer Rescue Squad on Sunday. She SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Somerset, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson and • Luigi Marciante, 20, of Eliza- At Union Catholic HS explained that members of the coun- Morris Counties. cil, as well as Town Attorney Robert beth was arrested and charged with SCOTCH PLAINS – Union “Even though they (Waste Manage- Cockren, had a tour of the facility ment) purchased the smaller guys out,” shoplifting $121 worth of clothing Catholic High School in Scotch and met with the volunteers. She explained Mr. Scioscia, “they kept on the from a North Avenue store. He was Plains will hold a Spring Open Cool Plants released on a summons. went on to say that the Rescue Squad local management, keeping the service House on Wednesday, May 1, personal.” MONDAY, APRIL 15 is in need of volunteer Emergency at 7:30 p.m. for sixth and sev- Mr. Scioscia’s branch of Waste Man- • Matthew Dubberke, 24, of Medical Technicians and dispatch- Nj’s Largest enth graders and their parents. agement has approximately 20,000 cus- Cranford was arrested at Mountain ers. A guided tour, academic pre- tomers, in all of the towns not covered by Selection of Annuals Avenue and charged with driving Councilwoman Jacobson pre- municipal contracts. Westfield, Scotch while intoxicated. He was released sentation and information re- sented the first reading of the ordi- Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside have & Perennials are to a responsible party. garding the school’s Laptop nance to change the permit fee for no municipal contracts, requiring each TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Learning Vision program will almost here. • cleanup week from $50 to $65. Resi- home or business owner to subscribe for The owner of a New Street busi- be presented. garbage pickup. dents will be able to purchase the New Shipments ness reported the theft of a com- For more information, please Mr. Scioscia also finds some local ordi- puter from the premises. The inte- permits on-line this year. The second call the Office of Institutional nances restrictive and an inconvenience rior door of the business was discov- reading will be held at the Tuesday, arriving daily. Development at (908) 889- to his customers, such as the no-curbside ered off of its frame and a window April 30 meeting. decree in Westfield. He understands, how- on the back door had been smashed, 9475. ever, why it’s there. police said. “If you put the cans curbside, it starts to look like some of the less attractive towns,” he explained. Still, many customers, not BOE Election knowing about the ordinance, call him to Mountainside Boro Council ask why he does not offer curbside ser- vice. Results Are In Likewise, most towns have a twice- Unveils Land Use Ordinance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 weekly pick-up requirement written into work Controller for Enslow Publish- their ordinances, to prevent unpleasant By BILL SHEPPARD rain date of Thursday, June 13. odors from accumulating. Impatiens Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ers, Inc. There were also two tax sale cer- Rates, Mr. Scioscia explained, are based MOUNTAINSIDE — The tificate redemptions, totaling over Newcomer Tripp Whitehouse was on the geographic terrain of each house. If Mountainside Borough Council $15,000. the top vote getter with 1,376 votes. his haulers have to traverse an acre of front held its regular meeting on Tuesday The first reading was held on He is currently a Director of Finance yard before they reach the cans, that’s Sale!!! evening. ordinance 1047-2002, an amend- for Telcordia Technologies in going to cost a little more than cans that After approving the minutes of ment to Mountainside’s Municipal Piscataway. Mr. Whitehouse will be are only 10 feet from the road. the March 19 regular meeting the Land Use Ordinance whereby a new representing Scotch Plains. However, most of the companies’ rates Two Days Only Mayor read a Proclamation declar- section entitled, “Environmental Susan Dyckman, President of the are competitive and within a few dollars of ing April 26 as Arbor Day in the Impact Statement,” would be added Coles Elementary School Parent- each other, Mr. Infantino said. Borough. He applauded the initia- requiring building applicants to go Teacher Association, won the seat “Despite our size, we have a very effi- April 20th & 21st tive of the students of Deerfield for Fanwood with 654 votes. cient customer service department,” Mr. before the borough’s Environmen- Scioscia emphasized. “Our response time Special Sale Hours School and the Mountainside Lions tal Commission and possibly re- In Mountainside, incumbents Club for teaming up to plant a tree Frank Goggi, who received 742 votes, is rated on all customer callbacks by the quire the applicant’s filing of a writ- national corporate office, so customer sat- Sat 7am-6pm Sun 9am-6pm in celebration of Arbor Day 2002. ten environmental impact state- and John Perrin, who received 717 votes, won their second term on the isfaction and communication is a big part The council unanimously ap- ment. of our service.” proved a resolution for the late in- Ordinance 1048-2002, also had board. Mr. Goggi resides on Ridge Drive The largest company servicing the $9.99 flat!!! troduction and approval of the 2002 its first reading. The ordinance Union County area, as well as Somerset, municipal budget. would amend chapter seven of with his wife, Carol, their 1-year old daughter and 8-year-old son. Mr. Middlesex, Mercer and Monmouth coun- Limit 5 flats per customer • While Supplies Last The council awarded a sanitary the Borough Code pertaining to ties, is Midco. Based in South Plainfield, Reg $15.99 flat of 24 sewer repair contract to Jo-Med parking on portions of Sawmill Perrin is a licensed architect and has it is also a national corporation. Contracting Corporation of Eliza- Road and Longview Drive. The been a resident of Mountainside for Joe Vitulli, Manager of the South 23 years and was appointed to the Bob’s beth totaling $115,049. Plainfield branch, said the company has Linens & Things Highway 22 amendment would extend hours Nursery at board last September to fill a va- 524 Springfield Ave In other business, the council and dates of the no parking on been there approximately 12 years and ILLIAMS URSERY Exit 577 South Exit Comp USA appointed a pool manager and as- cancy. has more than 60,000 customers, both Kennilworth Blvd 138 one side of the street during the & The Gift House sistant managers for the upcoming baseball season for public safety Elections in Scotch Plains, residential and commercial. Garden State Fanwood and Mountainside were He attributes this overwhelming suc- East Broad St. Parkway 2002 season. They also gave per- reasons. www.williams-nursery.com uncontested. Mountain mission for the eighth grade pool The next meeting of the Borough cess to excellent service. “We have clean 524 Springfield Ave•Westfield•908-232-4076 Ave Central Ave Highway 22 trucks and safe driving records. Our trucks Across from Echo Lake Park•Visa, MasterCard, Amex Exit party to be held at the community Council will be on Tuesday, May * * * * * Open 7 days 9am-6pm 135 pool on Wednesday, June 12, with 14, at 8 p.m. Bill Sheppard contributed to this ar- won’t leak all over your roads,” Mr. Vitulli ticle. remarked. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Be Kind to the Earth on Earth Day - April 22

USPS 485200 Thursday, April 18, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 16-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Solid Nutrition WF, SP-F APPROVE SCHOOL SPENDING PLANS Found Online, Mountainside Voters Says Stromick

By JENNIFER PINTO Reject BOE Budget Specially Written for The Times BY LAUREN S. PASS Mountainside Council for review. During the regularly scheduled Specially Written for The Times meeting of the Scotch Plains- Mountainside’s Chief School Ad- Fanwood Board of Education on April Voter turn out was low in all four ministrator, Dr. Gerald Schaller, com- 11, an instructional update was dis- local municipalities on Tuesday. mented on the defeated budget to cussed in reference to Scotch Plains- Westfield, which has 18,856 regis- The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood High School (SPFHS). tered voters, passed the $65.4 mil- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. “This will Mrs. Georgia Stromick, a biology lion school budget 1,997 to 1,446. be a hard pill to swallow for our and nutrition science teacher at Westfield Superintendent Dr. Wil- system. We’ve already cut 1.8 mil- SPFHS, made a presentation on the liam Foley said, “I am pleased that lion (from the budget). I’m concerned Nutrition Science Course, which is Westfield residents have supported it will hurt programs for our stu- now taught at the high school. The the school budget and the resulting dents. It’s up to the Borough Council course receives funding through Mrs. tax increase. We have all faced diffi- now.” Stromick’s award of the Christa cult decisions, balancing academic According to Borough Adminis- McAuliffe Fellowship for 2001-2002. goals with even greater fiscal chal- trator James Debbie, Jr. the council This new multimedia, bio-chemi- lenges.” will receive the complete budget in cal course, an elective at SPFHS, “The future of school funding two business days, and will have one was demonstrated by Mrs. Stromick needs to be addressed by the Gover- month to review and make any through a PowerPoint presentation. nor and the Legislature,” he contin- changes they feel are necessary. The Mrs. Stromick outlined the course and demonstrated how students work together with this new online inter- For Westfield Board of Education: active class. Students use the course Three Seats Available • Four Candidates website, along with other educational Ingrid McKinley for The Times DOWN TO THE WIRE…Ester Stuart, a Scotch Plains resident, visits the crowded Fanwood Post Office to file her tax Marks the Winner websites, to learn about nutrition. forms. All post offices in the area, including the Fanwood facility, were exceptionally crowded with last-minute tax filers. She also has all homework assign- ments posted on the website, which allows students who are absent to keep up with their coursework. Underage Drinking Ordinance in SP Students learn to design lab re- ports, portfolios, and, most impor- tantly, they become better aquatinted with researching on the Internet. Could Be Positive Step, Mayor Believes “They could easily make there own Arlene Gardner Alice Hunnicutt William Ziff George Kattak By FRED ROSSI has been pushing for the governing enforced the same as other criminal (Incumbent) PowerPoint presentation…it is part Specially Written for The Times body to come to some kind of final possession statutes.” 2,070 votes 2,080 votes 1,845votes 1,669 votes of their final grade,” stated Mrs. After another round of discussion, decision on the matter. He said the fact that those who Stromick. some of it a bit heated, the Scotch At its conference meeting on Tues- would be involved will be minors Westfield 2002-2003 Budget: APPROVED The advanced course prepares stu- Plains Township Council appears to day night, the five council members doesn’t change the application of the 1,979 vote yes 1,446 vote no dents to work with computers. There be moving toward the introduction spent close to an hour discussing the search and seizure laws. The ordi- are two students to a computer for of an ordinance that would give local idea of an ordinance, with Council- nance, Mr. Rossi said, needs to be this class. police the right to enter a private man Frank Rossi saying it, “gives us “applied with balance and with due For SP-F BOE: For Mountainside BOE: “It is an excellent computer based residence where underage persons a tool for some level of compliance” regard for all search and seizure laws.” Three Seats Available • Three Candidates Two Seats Available • Two Candidates course…Mrs. Stromick is an excel- are in possession of or consuming with underage drinking laws. Coun- Councilwoman Paulette Coronato, Marks the Winner Marks the Winner lent teacher,” stated SPFHS Princi- alcoholic beverages. cilwoman Geri Samuel, perhaps the who had been a vocal opponent of pal Dr. David Heisey. The State Legislature has empow- most ardent backer of an underage the proposed ordinance when it was No The complexity of the questions ered communities with the ability to drinking ordinance, said it would first discussed last year, remained for the science competitions were enact ordinances in this regard, and a make those under 21 years of age troubled by what she seemed to think Picture also discussed by Mrs. Stromick and handful of New Jersey towns have “responsible for their actions.” was an unnecessary increase in po- Available SPFHS student Rupnath already done so. The proposed ordi- Councilman Rossi explained some lice powers. Chattopadhyay. nance, which will be formally drafted of the legal aspects of an ordinance, “I have a problem using (the ordi- Bob Wallden and Stephanie Heath Susan Dyckman Tripp Whitehouse Edward Saradaki Peter Goggi John Perrin by the Scotch Plains government’s noting that there already exist statu- nance) in a non-disturbing the peace 654 votes 1,376 votes 1,348votes 742 votes 717votes of SPFHS presented the student liai- legal department, would permit po- tory guidelines for what accounts for situation,” she said. Instead, she urged son report. The students briefly ad- lice to enter a private residence and criminal intent and possession. He parents to take more responsibility dressed the board and the public SP-F 2002-2003 Budget: Mtsde 2002-2003 Budget: take legal action if they witness or said it was important for the local for the actions of their children. Par- APPROVED VOTED DOWN about upcoming school spirit events have reason to suspect the posses- police to “act with the same discre- ents, she said, not the town, “should 1,680 vote yes 1,425 vote no between SPFHS and Westfield High sion or consumption of alcoholic tion as with other criminal viola- impose sanctions” on their minor 463 vote yes 604 vote no School (WHS). beverages by someone under 21 years tions.” He added that if the ordinance children. Bob discussed how they were work- ued. “The extent of school funding budget will then be returned to the of age. was passed, “we’d require the police It’s unclear whether Council- that is currently supported by the ing with WHS on some school spirit The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mu- school board, which will either sub- department to provide education to woman Coronato will ultimately sup- local Westfield homeowner is close mit it to the state for approval, or events. The students will participate nicipal Alliance, a local group that officers. This ordinance needs to be in scavenger hunts, among other ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 to 90 percent. This has to change.” appeal to the State Commissioner of works to prevent substance abuse, In Scotch Plains, which has 14,183 tivities. has been pushing for enactment of Education in Trenton. Board of Education Vice President voters and Fanwood, which has 4,674, In Westfield, incumbent and Board the ordinance. the $55.2 million budget passed nar- Jessica Simpson jokingly told Bob, The council heatedly discussed this Union County Residents of Education President Arlene “Don’t help them, they’re our rival.” rowly, 1,680 to 1,425. Gardner won re-election with 2,070 issue early last year and then again in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 February, and Mayor Martin Marks votes. Ms. Gardner has worked as tendent Dr. Carol Choye stated, “I Assistant Counsel to the Governor of Oppose Plans to Develop want to express my sincere thanks to New Jersey, and in private law prac- the voters for reaffirming their un- tice. She has been a member of the derstanding of the importance of school board since 1996. Land Near Reservation education.” Newcomer Alice Hunnicutt was She added, “We will continue to the top vote getter with 2,080. She By FRED ROSSI pany had been in “very serious” ne- work hard to provide a strong aca- currently serves as the director for Specially Written for The Times gotiations with developers to more demic program to meet the learning the Statewide Parent Advocacy Last week, the Union County fully develop their land. “We’re do- needs of all our students. Educa- Network’s Transition from School to Board of Chosen Freeholders passed ing everything we can to preserve tional excellence is an investment in Adult Life project. a bond ordinance authorizing the open space.” the future of our students and our William Ziff, who received 1,845, acquisition of property in Summit The Freeholder Board will intro- communities.” also won election to a three-year for open space purposes and then duce its 2002 budget at its April 25 In Mountainside, where there are term. He is an attorney with Ziff and heard pleas from several Summit meeting, with a public hearing and 4,617 voters, 1,128 residents came Ziff, Esqs., with offices on Elm Street. residents that none of the land be set vote set for May 23. Mr. Sullivan told out to vote. They defeated the $10.9 George Kattak, a certified public aside for potential development. The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood million budget, 463 to 604; 161 vot- accountant, licensed school accoun- The 63-acre parcel of land, which ers did not answer the budget ques- tant and a certified fraud examiner, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 abuts the Watchung Reservation and tion. The budget will now go to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 is owned by the New Jersey Ameri- can Water Company, will be pur- chased using some $9 million in Garbage Haulers Protest TV Stereotypes; funds from the county’s open space trust fund. After the board voted 7-0, with Emphasize Honest Service to Customers Freeholders Mary Ruotolo and Alexander Mirabella absent, a group By DEBORAH MADISON companies. overbuilt many incinerators, that are of Summit residents who live near Specially Written for The Times However, one company owner, not cost effective,” said one com- the site spoke to the board about their On the popular HBO series “The who wished to remain anonymous, pany owner. hope that no consideration be given Sopranos,” fictional mob boss Tony said there formerly was a heavy mob Mr. Infantino, who co-owns his to subdividing the property for de- Soprano dabbles in a number of ques- connection in the industry, prior to business with his brother, said there velopment. Freeholder Chairman tionable business enterprises. How- the 1970s, when the state took over were over 1,900 disposal companies Lewis Mingo, Jr., without providing ever, the one legitimate business in and began heavily regulating the in- in New Jersey before the state took any details, admitted that, “consid- which he engages is a residential dustry. over in 1970. Now, he said, that eration to subdivide is an option we garbage disposal company. In fact, many of the owners and number has diminished to 325. do have.” He emphasized that no Now, Italian-Americans are not managers complained of over-regu- “Between the numerous fees and decisions on the possibility are pend- alone in thinking the series unfairly lation by the state government since the bigger companies buying up the ing and said the main thrust of the stereotypes their culture. Many rub- 1970. smaller ones, it’s tough for the smaller land purchase is to conserve open bish disposal company owners and The owners are referring to regula- companies to stay in business,” he space. managers also have a gripe with the tions such as the state telling dis- stated. The Summit residents said they show, which they feel perpetuates an posal companies where they must Infantino Brothers was started in opposed any development because undeserved reputation. dump, rather than letting the owners 1945 by Mr. Infantino’s father. Back they wanted to keep open space and “That’s just in the movies,” said choose. It’s not only the variation in then, Mr. Infantino recalled, a hauler also to avoid what they said was a Jerry Infantino, co-owner of Infantino dumping fees, but a matter of conve- could park a garbage truck behind potential flooding problem in the Brothers Disposal in Westfield. Like nience, explained one company someone’s house and no one com- area if any development occurred. all of the other major disposal com- owner. plained. Now, he has to pay a fee to Freeholder Daniel Sullivan pointed pany owners, he claimed no such Owners also complained about the rent parking space for his trucks. out that before the open space trust connection currently exists between excessive amount of required paper Mr. Infantino’s cousin, Peter funds were available, the water com- the mafia and legitimate disposal work; the need to record how much Furino, has owned RND Disposal in garbage they picked up; where they Westfield for over 30 years. How- Cheri Rogowsky for The Times PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE dumped it and the time it took. ever, he said the cousins do not con- KICKING UP HER HEELS…Emily Caballero, a junior, and Michael Buffardi, Regional ...... 2 Obituary ...... 17 Real Estate .... 16 “The county and state did not effi- sider themselves to be competitors. a senior, from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, danced the night away Editorial ...... 4 Education ...... 18 A&E ...... 19 ciently take over the industry. For “There’s enough garbage to go during their junior prom at The Westwood in Garwood on Saturday. Community ... 6 Sports...... 9 one thing, they miscalculated and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION State Report Cards Prove Westfield, SP-F, And Mountainside Have Made the Grade By DEBORAH MADISON ficient for the fourth, eighth and Overall, state trends from the Re- The highest fourth-grade assess- Specially Written for The Times high school proficiency assessment port Cards show that enrollments, ment score in Union County for Each year, the New Jersey De- tests, the ESPA (Elementary School along with spending, are increas- language arts was attained by partment of Education compiles and Proficiency Assessment), GEPA ing and class sizes are decreasing. Summit’s Brayton Elementary publishes a variety of reports, which (Grade Eight Proficiency Assess- Computer and Internet access per School and the highest math score evaluate and compare data on all of ment) and HSPT (High School Pro- pupil continued to rise in 2001, in Union County was achieved by New Jersey’s 2,300-plus schools in ficiency Test), respectively. along with the cost of providing Roselle Park’s Sherman Elemen- dozens of key categories. this technology. The state average tary School. By utilizing the information from is now one computer for every five The highest eighth grade scores these various reports, parents and students, more than doubling that were attained by Cranford in both educators can evaluate how each Garbage rate from four years ago. language and math, who came in a district compares to other districts CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The spending gap between poorer close second to Warren, in Somerset throughout the state and with the around,” explained Mr. Furino. Both districts and wealthier districts has County, which attained the highest state averages. Infantino Brothers and RND ser- continued to narrow, however, math score in the State for eighth PATRIOTIC PIN MAKERS…Valerie and Alicia Eaton of Scotch Plains crafted Most recently published this year, vice approximately 1,500 custom- higher test scores still correlated grade. over 50 flag pins during the past six months, raising approximately $175, which the New Jersey School Report Cards was donated to the American Red Cross. The September 11 tragedy inspired the ers and several retail and commer- with the highest income districts. Union County Vocational-Tech- youngsters to get involved and make a difference. Both Valerie and Alicia are compiled by the state Department cial businesses. A district’s spending per pupil was nical High School in Scotch Plains students at Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch Plains. of Education have been distributed Mr. Furino explained that he is not as much of an indicator of higher scored the highest for the county in to all of New Jersey’s 618 school not only the owner, but also his test scores as was the District’s both reading and math when com- districts for public inspection. Re- company’s secretary, accountant and Factor Grouping (DFG). pared to all other public high Westfield Residents to See ports for each school were mailed customer service rep, and holds sev- The DFG is a rating system, de- schools. to parents in each respective school eral other positions. On call 24 hours vised by the state, which rates dis- Typically, vocational-technical neighborhood. a day, he admits it’s hard work wear- tricts based on a formula that cal- schools spend more per pupil than 4.5 Cent Increase in Budget Compiled annually since 1995, ing so many hats, but said he prefers culates and compares districts ac- public schools, while charter the Report Cards have encompassed it that way. cording to a number of socioeco- schools tend to spend less. Voca- By LAUREN S. PASS approached the council with regard to a growing list of categories over Specially Written for The Times the discussion that took place at last As to why garbage pickup fees nomic factors that have been found tional schools and charter schools WESTFIELD -- On Tuesday night, week’s conference session regarding the past seven years. The School have risen so much, Mr. Infantino to have a strong correlation with have their own DFG ranking of V the Westfield Town Council held its religious symbols on town property. Report Cards include statistical, cited the many costs he incurs in educational outcomes. and R, respectively. regular public session where they ap- Mr. Risberg stated that he has been a financial and demographic infor- operating his business. Every gar- The socioeconomic status of each The Department of Education’s proved the 2002 municipal budget. resident since 1963 and that he and his mation about each school in every bage company pays a fee to the district is calculated by a formula, website suggests that an assess- Democratic First Ward Councilman family have enjoyed the tree lighting district, including vocational, char- county to dispose of the refuse col- which includes income, occupa- ment of how well a particular school Carl Salisbury was not in attendance. and the arrival of Santa Claus. He went ter and special services schools. lected by weight. Approximately 30 is doing is to look at the last five The budget was passed in a six to on to say that he feels the menorah tion and educational level of resi- two vote. Democratic Third Ward Coun- lighting to be educational and that he is Along with other data, the 2002 percent of the fee charged to cus- dents in each district. years of scores for that school to cilman Kevin Walsh and Democratic not offended by it. Report Cards included faculty and tomers goes to the county to cover The DFG rankings range from A, determine whether the scores show Fourth Ward Councilwoman Susan “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” he told administrator levels of education, this cost, he said. the lowest, to J, the highest, so that an upward or downward trend. Jacobson voted against it. Mayor McDermott and council. He salaries and benefits, per pupil ex- Additionally, garbage truck driv- districts are grouped according to Educators caution that many fac- The budget includes a 4.5 cent in- also questioned whether anyone had penditures and revenues, just to ers must have special licenses to an interval of one-tenth of the total tors must be taken into account crease per $100 of assessed home value. complained to the council in reference name a few of the categories. The operate their vehicles. This costs range between the highest and low- when evaluating a district and that The average home will see an $81 to the decorations. report also included demographics increase for the year. Mayor McDermott stated that no the owner money to hire someone est scores. test scores or money spent per pu- Republican Councilman Matthew one had complained and that the de- for each school on enrollment, dis- with that special expertise. Then Westfield, Scotch Plains- pil, alone, is not an adequate indi- Albano stated that the increase in the bate came about in reference to the abilities, languages spoken, class there is mileage and the cost of Fanwood and Mountainside all have cator of overall performance. budget was due to an increase in oper- process of the town accepting gifts. size and mobility, dropout/suspen- frequently replacing expensive tires. a designated DFG of “I” and were However, realtors often use test ating expenses, as well as salaries. He Lawrence Avenue resident Ann sion rates and computer/internet Mr. Infantino noted, however, that among the top scores in all grade scores alone to price and sell houses added that there would be no reduction Weimer also spoke about the holiday access per pupil. his firm is able to keep costs down level assessments in the county. in many of the state’s best-rated in any services. decorations. She said that the decora- Also included are mean scores Prior to the meeting, Town Adminis- tions encourage shoppers and that the by not having to hire additional Elizabeth, which received an “A” districts. trator James Gildea stated that the Town loss of the tradition would have a deep for the SATs and the percentages of personnel, as some larger compa- DFG, had the lowest scores in all There has been much controversy Treasurer Liy-Huei Tsai will be doing effect on people, and thus should not be students scoring advanced profi- nies do. three grade levels for all subjects in lately over the educational system’s a self-review of the town budget so that changed. cient, proficient and partially pro- “You get personal service with a Union County, and along with Jer- focus on teaching to raise test the spending plan can be put into use In other business, the council passed smaller company,” he explained. sey City and Camden, exhibited scores. The pressure on districts to immediately, rather than waiting ap- a resolution awarding the contract to “When you call here, you get the some of the lowest scores in the keep test scores high, having a di- proximately two weeks for approval The Atlantic Group for the redevelop- Open House Scheduled owner, me. A big company can’t rect bearing on the value of homes, from Trenton. ment project of lots 1 and 8, and lots 3 state. Former Republican Third Ward and 3a. At Union Catholic HS give you that kind of service.” Westfield’s SAT mean score for tax revenues, school budgets and Councilman and Westfield resident Neil Republican First Ward Councilman SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Steve Scioscia is the manager of 2001 was 1,113 with a HSPT score administrators’ salaries, has been Sullivan spoke against the portion of Peter Echausse abstained from the vote. Catholic High School in Scotch one of those bigger companies. He of 96. Westfield was most closely launched as a criticism against an the budget that used the sale of land, He stated that he felt that the council Plains will hold a Spring Open started out as the owner of Fanwood correlated with Summit in scoring. educational system riddled with this over $500,000, to balance the budget. was making a good choice in The At- House on Wednesday, May 1, at Disposal, which, along with Scotch Plains-Fanwood tallied a conflict of interest. Mr. Sullivan stated that 2001 was sup- lantic Group, but that he was unable to Collavito and DeCuollo, were The New Jersey School Report posed to be the last year that practice attend the meeting where the five com- 7:30 p.m. for sixth and seventh mean SAT score of 1,073 and a was used. He added that the monies panies were interviewed, and thus did graders and their parents. bought up by Waste Management, a HSPT of 88, similar in scores to Cards can be found at: http:// should be used for recreation purposes, not feel that he should vote. A guided tour, academic presen- publicly-traded nationwide corpo- Hunterdon Central. nj.evalsoft.com/ and the entire DFG and that the council should look for Mayor McDermott stated that The tation and information regarding ration. There are five branches in Mountainside students, who listing can be found at http:// other methods to keep the budget down. Atlantic Group has done projects simi- the school’s Laptop Learning Vi- New Jersey. share a high school with Berkeley www.state.nj.us/njded/finance/sf/ Councilman Albano responded that lar to Westfield’s. sion program will be presented. Mr. Scioscia’s branch covers Heights, scored 1,101 on their dfg90.shtml. the money was not being used for an Democratic Councilwoman Claire Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Essex, operating expense, but to offset the Lazarowitz, Chairwoman of the Public For more information, please call SAT’s and 93 on the HSPT, similar increase in Union County Improve- Safety Committee stated that members the Office of Institutional Devel- Hudson and Morris Counties. in scoring to New Providence. ment Authority (UCIA) leasing. UCIA of the Council attended an open house opment at (908) 889-9475. “Even though they (Waste Man- The top SAT score in the state provides the municipality with money at the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad agement) purchased the smaller guys was Milburn at 1,207. The top scor- Nutrition for capital improvement projects. on Sunday. She explained that members Rider University Places out,” explained Mr. Scioscia, “they ing HSPT’s were Haddonfield and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Town Administrator Gildea told The of the council, as well as Town Attorney kept on the local management, keep- Mountain Lakes, both at 98, while Dr. Heisey also spoke to the mem- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Robert Cockren, had a tour of the facil- Parisi, Baker and Mele ing the service personal.” bers of the school board and the pub- the money from the sale of land has ity and met with the volunteers. She several high schools in Essex Mr. Scioscia’s branch of Waste County scored the lowest on both lic, announcing that four SP-F stu- been accumulated over the years, and went on to say that the Rescue Squad is On Dean’s List for Fall dents, who are all Girl Scouts, will Management has approximately SAT’s in the 600s to 700s and scores that it the use of UCIA is to spread the in need of volunteer Emergency Medi- appear on a segment of NBC’s “The cost of equipment over time. cal Technicians and dispatchers. AREA – Rider University in 20,000 customers, in all of the towns below 15 on the HSPT. Mayor Gregory McDermott thanked Councilwoman Jacobson presented Lawrenceville has announced that not covered by municipal contracts. Today Show,” that will air on Thurs- the finance committee and Mr. Gildea the first reading of the ordinance to Westfield resident Jodi Baker and Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood day, April 18, between 7 and 9 a.m. for their hard work on the budget. He change the permit fee for cleanup week Melissa Parisi and Melanie Mele and Mountainside have no munici- A liaison from the Girls Scouts also stated that the residents will see from $50 to $65. Residents will be able of Scotch Plains were named to the pal contracts, requiring each home recommended that “The Today improvements in the public works de- to purchase the permits on-line this fall Dean’s List for the 2001-2002 SP Ordinance Show” use SPFHS for their seg- partment this year. year. The second reading will be held at or business owner to subscribe for academic year. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ment, which will focus on how Clark Avenue resident Bill Risberg the Tuesday, April 30 meeting. garbage pickup. Melissa is a communications ma- Mr. Scioscia also finds some local port the ordinance, even if a pro- teenage girls use the Internet. jor at the College of Liberal Arts ordinances restrictive and an incon- gram of police education is put into In other business, letters to the and Sciences. venience to his customers, such as place. school board regarding budget is- Jodi is majoring in elementary the no-curbside decree in Westfield. Councilwoman Samuel firmly sues related to the music depart- education and psychology. Melanie He understands, however, why it’s backed the ordinance, saying that ment and project graduation were Cool Plants is focusing her studies in elemen- there. “the biggest problem with teenag- briefly mentioned. tary education and communica- “If you put the cans curbside, it ers in Scotch Plains is underage The board approved the person- tions. Both Jodi and Melanie are starts to look like some of the less drinking.” Responding to Mrs. nel agenda, which included the Nj’s Largest students in the College of Educa- attractive towns,” he explained. Still, Coronato’s argument that parents transfer of multiple teachers due to Selection of Annuals tion. many customers, not knowing about should be more responsible for their the fifth grade being transferred to the ordinance, call him to ask why children, Mrs. Samuel said, “it’s the middle schools. & Perennials are he does not offer curbside service. kids being more responsible,” that Also approved were requests to almost here. BOE Elections Likewise, most towns have a was the real issue. attend workshops and buses for twice-weekly pick-up requirement Councilman Guy Celentano saw project graduation. The next pub- New Shipments CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 written into their ordinances, to pre- the ordinance as a way to “help lic meeting will be on April 18 at did not win election. He received vent unpleasant odors from accu- break up some of the (teenage) 7:45 p.m. arriving daily. 1,669 votes. mulating. parties,” and said it would help to Scotch Plains incumbent Edward Rates, Mr. Scioscia explained, are “nip it (underage drinking) in the Saradaki will begin his third term based on the geographic terrain of bud before the party gets out of Reservation on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood each house. If his haulers have to control.” Board of Education. He received traverse an acre of front yard before Mayor Marks said passage of an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 1,348 votes. Mr. Saradaki is cur- they reach the cans, that’s going to underage drinking ordinance would that the original $323.9 million rently employed as the Corporate cost a little more than cans that are not only be an attempt to “elimi- spending proposal put forth in Janu- Financial and Network Controller only 10 feet from the road. nate a problem,” but also send a ary by former County Manager for Enslow Publishers, Inc. However, most of the companies’ message to the community. Speak- Michael Lapolla had been pared Newcomer Tripp Whitehouse rates are competitive and within a ing of the downsides of enacting an during budget hearings in the in- was the top vote getter with 1,376 few dollars of each other, Mr. ordinance, the Mayor said it could terim, with the operating budget Impatiens votes. He is currently a Director of Infantino said. be challenged, forcing the town- cut by about $500,000 and the capi- Finance for Telcordia Technolo- “Despite our size, we have a very ship to defend it in appellate court, tal budget sliced nearly in half. gies in Piscataway. Mr. Whitehouse efficient customer service depart- or it could be improperly applied On a related matter, County Fi- will be representing Scotch Plains. ment,” Mr. Scioscia emphasized. by a police officer, possibly lead- nance Director Lawrence Caroselli Sale!!! Susan Dyckman, President of the ing to a lawsuit against the town- “Our response time is rated on all told The Times that tax rates fig- Coles Elementary School Parent- customer callbacks by the national ship. ures for the county’s 21 munici- Two Days Only Teacher Association, won the seat corporate office, so customer satis- However, if no action was taken palities that were published last for Fanwood with 654 votes. faction and communication is a big to enact an ordinance, it would week in The Star-Ledger, while not April 20th & 21st In Mountainside, incumbents part of our service.” send a message to the community, significantly off base, were, never- Frank Goggi, who received 742 The largest company servicing he said, especially if there were to theless, “not entirely accurate.” He Special Sale Hours votes, and John Perrin, who re- the Union County area, as well as be a tragedy stemming from under- said the figures were based in part Sat 7am-6pm Sun 9am-6pm ceived 717 votes, won their second Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer and age drinking. on last year’s rates, and said that term on the board. Monmouth counties, is Midco. The public could then say to the more exact tax rate estimates would Mr. Goggi resides on Ridge Drive Based in South Plainfield, it is also council, Mayor Marks surmised, be ready by the time of the county $9.99 flat!!! with his wife, Carol, their 1-year a national corporation. that the governing body had an budget’s introduction next week. old daughter and 8-year-old son. Joe Vitulli, Manager of the South opportunity to do something to curb In other business, the Freehold- Limit 5 flats per customer • While Supplies Last Mr. Perrin is a licensed architect Plainfield branch, said the company underage drinking and, instead, did ers reappointed Gail Iammatteo of Reg $15.99 flat of 24 and has been a resident of has been there approximately 12 nothing. Scotch Plains to the Union County Mountainside for 23 years and was years and has more than 60,000 “It’s not an easy decision to Vocational-Technical Board of Bob’s appointed to the board last Sep- make,” he admitted, sympathizing Education Advisory Board. Linens & Things Highway 22 customers, both residential and com- Nursery at tember to fill a vacancy. 524 Springfield Ave somewhat with Mrs. Coronato’s ar- Resolutions were also approved ILLIAMS URSERY Exit 577 South Exit mercial. Comp USA Elections in Scotch Plains, Kennilworth Blvd 138 He attributes this overwhelming guments. “But it’s such a critical congratulating the Westfield Boy & The Gift House Fanwood and Mountainside were issue nowadays.” Scout Troop No. 72 on their 80th Garden State success to excellent service. “We www.williams-nursery.com East Broad St. Parkway uncontested. The council is likely to introduce anniversary and congratulating Mountain have clean trucks and safe driving 524 Springfield Ave•Westfield•908-232-4076 Ave Central Ave the ordinance early next month, Highway 22 * * * * * records. Our trucks won’t leak all Rabbi Kroloff of Temple Emanu- Across from Echo Lake Park•Visa, MasterCard, Amex Exit Open 7 days 9am-6pm 135 Bill Sheppard contributed to this over your roads,” Mr. Vitulli re- with a public hearing and vote to be El of Westfield upon his retire- article. marked. held in early June. ment. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Old Mountainside Pictures Sought For Prospective Book MOUNTAINSIDE – The tally identified and marked with the Mountainside Historic Preservation sender’s name, to the Mountainside Committee is making an appeal to Historic Preservation Committee, longtime borough residents to lend 1385 U.S. Highway 22, Mountainside the committee any pictures they have 07092, for review, consideration and of Mountainside from years ago, in cataloguing. They should be marked anticipation of a book being pub- to the attention of Publicity Chairman lished on the community. Don Jeka. All images will be returned. “We have an opportunity, through “Photos and documents can cover a publisher of regional and local a wide range of subjects, including interest books, to put Mountainside the early years, transportation, parks, on the national map,” Scott Daniels, sports and recreation, neighbors and Committee Chairman, explained. neighborhoods and schools,” Mr. “But to qualify, we must come up Daniels said. FREEHOLDERS’ ARBOR DAY SCHOOL TREE PROGRAM… Looking over with enough pictures to justify writ- “We’re looking for photos of the educational material available at the Freeholders’ Arbor Day School Tree ing and publishing a book of inter- scout activities, municipal swim- Program at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside are James Nichnadowicz, Union County 4-H Agent (left) and Deborah Scanlon of Rutgers est,” he continued. Mr. Daniels said ming team shots, old houses and Cooperative extension of Union County and Union County Freeholder (right). CORZINE IN WESTFIELD…New Jersey Senator Jon Corzine was the special each picture will require identifica- grounds, group and individual pic- guest at a reception sponsored by the Westfield Democratic Committee on Sunday, April 14 at the home of Union County Freeholder Mary Ruotolo. tion so that captions can be prepared. tures of local office holders, etc. Pictured, from left to right, are: Second Ward Town Council Candidate David The borough was recently ap- While we can’t promise to use ev- Owens, Third Ward Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz, Democratic Mayoral proached by Arcadia, a South Caro- erything submitted, we will review Candidate Tom Fuccillo, Senator Corzine, First Ward Town Council Candidate lina publisher of regional books, with anything you have that might Westfield Recreation Events Mark Kuehn, Fourth Ward Councilman Larry Goldman and Ms. Ruotolo. an offer to feature the borough as one qualify,” he added. of its 2002 list of new titles. Photographs and documents should Pictures should be forwarded, to- Dancercise:Tuesday and Thurs- p.m. All bowling fees are $6/ be submitted no later than Sunday, days from April 2 to June 13 from Scotch Plains Recreation Events June 30. week. 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.; the fee is $50. Family Bowling Night: Satur- Adult Dance Learn several played weeknights at 6 p.m. on Talking Business Rhythm Social Dancing:Learn day, April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. $10 dances, such as salsa, meringue, township fields. Salsa, Swing, Merengue, and per person.Includes: pizza, soda, hustle and more. The fee is $70 per Overnight Vacation Trips are Goldman Becomes more. Mondays, April 15 to May rental, and more. couple or $45 per person. sponsored by Scotch Plains, 20. Classes are at 6:45 p.m. for In-Line Skating Family Punjabi Weaving, a type of knit- Mountainside and New Provi- beginners and 8 p.m. for Interme- Nights: Held at the Armory during ting/crocheting. Classes are Mon- dence Recreation Departments. C & W Director diate level. Classes are $70 per the following dates: April 19, 26; days and the cost is $35 for resi- The trips are as follows: couple, $45 per person. May 3, 17, 24, 31; June 7 and 14. dents and $40 for non-residents. Gettysburg, Pa. August 17 to 20 Jason Goldman of Westfield has Jean Ann’s Art Studio of from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $6 for Tennis Ladders will be formed and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Septem- been promoted to director of Cranford: (All art and craft classes adults, $3 per child . depending upon registrations for ber 28 to October 4. For further Cushman & Wakefield of New are taught at Jean Ann’s Art Stu- Roller Hockey Clinics: Clinics men’s, women’s, singles, doubles details, contact the Recreation of- Jersey, Inc. Based in the company’s dio). are Saturdays: May 4, 11, 18, and and seniors. There is a $5 registra- fice at (908) 322-6700 ext. 221. East Rutherford office, Goldman Crafty Kids: Classes are held June 1, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for 6 tion fee. Battle of the Bands will be held joined the firm in 1995, specializing Wednesday, May 15 to June 12 to 9-year-olds and from 11 to Additional Children’s Programs on Saturday April 27 on the Village in industrial and high-tech real estate from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.; the fee is 12:30 p.m. for 10 to 13-year- olds. are a basic skills Gymnastics Class Green beginning at 7 p.m. There brokerage. He has handled $60. The cost is $15 per Saturday. for children ages 3 to 6, Ballet will be several music groups from transactions involving more than 100 Jason Goldman Junior Drawing: This class is 5 Mile Road Race and 1 Mile Class for 3 year olds, followed by a Scotch Plains/Fanwood High million square feet of property in for young people 11to17 years. Fun Run:Saturday, April 27 at the Dance Combo Class for 4 and 5 School competing for the chance to seven states. Classes are held on Thursdays Tamaques Park. The 5-miler is at year olds, which teaches jazz, bal- win a spot to perform at a summer Goldman’s activity has included account director for North American from May 23 to June 20 from 9:30 a.m. and the Fun-Run is at 9 let and tap. Also included is a cheer- concert this year. both acquisitions and disposition of Van Lines’ global real estate 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.; the fee is $60. a.m. ing class for ages 4 to 6. Summer Programs: Programs properties while representing tenants portfolio. Adult Drawing: Held on Tues- Mah Jongg Group: Learn a Women’s Softball Teams are be- will include but are not limited to : and landlords in these capacities. He earned a bachelor’s degree from days, May 28 to June 4, from 7:45 rummy-like game played with tiles ing arranged for the spring season.If Parks Program, Small Fry Summer His clients have included Ohio State University, and resides in to 8:45 p.m.; the fee is $75. on Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. Classes are anyone is interested in participat- Program, Basketball Clinic, tennis Metropolitan Life Insurance, Westfield with his wife Melissa and Bumper Bowling: A program May 3, 10, 17, and 24. The fee is ing, please contact Yvette Easley at lessons, yoga, S enior Aerobics, Weyerhaeuser Corporation, JP their son Matthew. for Pre-K and Kindergarteners $25. (908) 654-7131. Games will be Teen Club Night and much more. Morgan and Kraft Foods. For the Cushman & Wakefield has 147 held on Wednesdays, April 8 to Teen Center: Open to high school past four years, he has been the offices in 49 countries around the June 19 at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 students Friday nights during the globe, and 11,000 professionals. school year from 8 to 12 p.m. For more information, please contact the Recreation Depart- ment at 425 E Broad St. at (908) 789-4080 www.westfieldnj.net Nominations Being Sought IN AN EMERGENCY, It started with a simple fact — kids are different. For Mayor’s Charity Gala Then — from the region’s leader in Emergency Room services — came the innovations. A separate This year the Scotch Plains munity organization for the preven- WHO CAN YOU “kids-only” area. Special beds and surroundings Mayor’s Gala will again honor a tion of substance abuse and has served designed especially for children. A medical staff male and female volunteer of the our communities since 1988 support- trained to take care of kids. And, the only Pediatric year in addition to a volunteer orga- ing programs such as Project Gradu- TRUST AS MUCH AS YOUR Emergency Department in the area staffed by nization of the year. Nominations ation, Teen Night, Senior Citizen Lun- pediatricians and an entire pediatric care team are now open and everyone is en- cheons and much more to every seg- who are there when you need them most. couraged to nominate a special per- ment of the population. PEDIATRICIAN? son or organization to be feted at our Please take the time to nominate Working hand-in-hand with your pediatrician, we Mayor’s Charity Gala evening. The the hard working volunteers that you treat more than emergencies.We treat kids like kids. only requirement is that the volun- know and be certain to return your Along with the Atlantic Children’s Medical Center, teer work must be done in Scotch nominations to the Recreation De- it’s just another sign of our commitment to remaining Plains. Nomination forms may be partmentLegislative by June 28. Office the region’s leader in children’s health care. obtained from the Scotch Plains Rec- reation Office, Scotch Plains Mu- HOW ABOUT ANOTHER For any child-related emergency, call 911 first then nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Expands Hours alert your pediatrician. or by calling 322-6700, extension WESTFIELD — The Westfield 221. Forms may also be obtained at legislative office of Senator Richard PEDIATRICIAN? For more information or for a referral to an the Scotch Plains Public Library and H. Bagger, Assemblyman Thomas Atlantic pediatrician, call 1.888.878.KIDS or visit at Walls Stationary. Nominations are H. Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman Eric ChildrensMedicalCenter.AtlanticHealth.org. due by June 28. Munoz, M.D. will be open to resi- This year’s Mayor’s Charity Gala dents of the 21st Legislative District will be held on December 6 at from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in April 27. In addition to regular busi- Scotch Plains. The evening begins at ness hours on weekdays and one 7 p.m. and continues until midnight Saturday per month, the legislative with music and dancing. Tickets are office, located at 203 Elm Street in 99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ $50 per person and the Gala will Westfield, is open from 6:30 to 9:30 once again feature a silent auction p.m. on Thursdays. with items available from area mer- The 21st Legislative District in- Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Hospital is a major clinical affiliate of the chants. cludes Berkeley Heights, Chatham University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey — New Jersey Medical School. The Mayor’s Charity Gala is a non- Township, Cranford, Garwood, partisan affair for the entire commu- Harding, Long Hill, Madison, nity to come together enjoying music, Millburn, Mountainside, New Provi- fun, delicious food and great conver- dence, Roselle Park, Springfield, sation. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Summit, Warren, Watchung and Municipal Alliance Committee will Westfield. be the recipient of the proceeds of the Further information may be ob- Mayor’s Gala. The alliance is a com- tained by calling legislators Westfield office at (908) 232-3673.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 3 State Assemblyman Munoz Named To Council On Health Disparities TRENTON — State Assembly- Secretary Thompson said Dr. Minority Health and Health Dispari- man Eric Munoz, M.D., (R-21) a Munoz’s appointment, which begins ties on how to improve “the visibility trauma surgeon and the Medical Staff immediately, will end on February of minority health and other health Chairman at University of Medicine 28, 2003. The council meets at least disparities research and expanding the and Dentistry of New Jersey, has three times a year. “I hope you will role of this research in learning why accepted the invitation of Health and find it possible to accept this invita- some groups have disproportionately Human Services Secretary Tommy tion and give us the benefit of your high rates of disease.” Assemblyman G. Thompson to serve on the Na- valued counsel,” Secretary Thomp- Munoz is a member of the Black, tional Advisory Council on Minority son said in his letter to Assemblyman Hispanic and Asian Caucus of the State Health and Health Disparities of the Munoz. Legislature and is the only current National Institutes of Health. The advisory council advises Secre- Republican Hispanic member of the The 14-member Council advises, tary of Health and Human Services, Assembly. Dr. Munoz served on the assists, consults with, and makes rec- the Assistant Secretary of Health, Di- United States delegation to the 45th ommendations to Secretary Thomp- rector of National Institutes of Health, World Health Organization Assembly son and the Director of the National the Director of the National Center on in Geneva, Switzerland, after being Center on Minority Health and Health appointed by the senior President Bush. Disparities. The center was created in January 2001 to eliminate health dis- parities. The center falls under the History of Social Security auspices of the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the Department To Be Topic at Luncheon of Health and Human Services. David B. Corbin (from files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Assemblyman Munoz will serve on WESTFIELD – “An Historical Per- grams in the 1950s and 1960s; the AN AERIAL VIEW OF SPRING FLING...This aerial view of Spring Fling in Westfield was taken from the third floor the advisory council to the center, spective of Social Security” will be COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) balcony of Arcanum Hall on the corner of East Broad Street and Elm Street. This year, several new exhibits have been which, he said, will “provide advice discussed by Robert Vitolo at the First program and its subsequent affect on added. Spring Fling is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. regarding the center’s research train- Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield trust funds and the 1977 and 1983 ing activities with respect to minority Historical Society, at noon on May 1 at amendments, along with recent health issues.” “I am delighted to have B.G. Fields Restaurant, located at 560 changes and its future outlook. Assemblyman Kean Proposes Changes the opportunity to work to lessen the Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Regular luncheon attendees will be disparities on health issues as they Mr. Vitolo, a field representative from contacted by the Society’s telephone relate to our minority populations. With the Social Security District Office in committee to verify their reservations. In Government Dealings With Business the support of our President, Congress Elizabeth, will tell the history of Social Space permitting, others may attend. and the American people, the center Security from its introduction by the Interested individuals are asked to TRENTON – Changing the way ultimately pays for the State’s deci- political process at all levels of gov- will achieve its goal which is to ulti- Social Security Act in 1935. call (908) 233-2930 by noon on Tues- government does business with busi- sions, to ensure that the decision- ernment has generated widespread mately eliminate health disparities in He will explain its first enrollment day, April 30. ness is the goal of two initiatives making process is objective and con- cynicism among the public,” Assem- our nation,” said Assemblyman Munoz. of benefits; the growth of the pro- sponsored by Assemblyman Thomas trolled,” said Assembly Kean, who blyman Kean said. “The public be- H. Kean, Jr. The legislative measures has announced he will introduce the lieves that this amounts to nothing would place greater responsibilities new measure on Monday, May 6. more than special interest groups ** In a World of Uncertainty, and restrictions on the state in con- The measure targets reform in two buying favors from elected office- tracting with an outside vendor for a areas. First, the proposed legislation holders. When a person or business We Can Offer You a Guarantee … public contract. seeks to ensure that the bidding pro- solicits major contributions in order The first measure implements the cess, including requests for proposal, to obtain a state contract, it is a … The Guarantee for People who like to win, but hate to lose. recommendations issued by the State are held to the highest standards, violation of the public’s trust and Variable annuities are an important tool to consider for retirement planning because there are no limitations on how much money you can contribute and Commission of Investigation (SCI) including requiring greater and more raises legitimate public concerns any growth is tax deferred. Variable annuities also offer flexible payment options, professional money management, a guaranteed death benefit and other in March in its report, “N.J. En- detailed technical data and specifi- about whether the contract has been optional features. But variable annuities, like other investments, cause some people to worry about the possibility of losing their original investment. Now hanced Motor Vehicle Inspection cations. “The process,” said Assem- awarded on the basis of merit,” said there is GROSM, an optional benefit available within most American Skandia variable annuities for an annual charge of 0.25% that guarantees you won’t lose Contract.” “The crisis involving the blyman Kean, “should work to en- your original investment if you remain invested for a seven-year period, and every seventh contract anniversary thereafter, provided GRO is still in force. Assemblyman Kean. With GROSM, the initial investment is directed entirely into variable sub-accounts and a portion of the account is shifted into fixed buckets only to the state’s new vehicle inspection pro- sure that a precise understanding The bill would prohibit certain extent necessary to maintain the principal guarantee. Assets automatically shift back to variable accounts when conditions allow. gram underscored the need for the between the State and the bidder is business entities and professional SM state to substantially review and re- reached as to the service and the business entities, who contract with With GRO you have: visit its approach to public contract- level of qualifications that are needed ■ Protection – GRO guarantees initial Account Value (less any withdrawals) after seven years the state for services in excess of ■ ing. We owe it to the public, who and expected before a contract is $17,500, from making contributions Opportunity – Ability to increase your guaranteed amount by locking in your contract anniversary value if your annuity increases awarded.” The initiative would also in value. This will start a new seven-year Guarantee Period. to any candidate or public official ■ Flexibility – Use GRO to participate in the equity market, tax-deferred. Select an appropriate, individually-tailored portfolio Mountainside Library restrict the flow of information be- who has the ultimate responsibility using American Skandia’s broad investment platform. tween state officers and employees for the award of the contract. The bill Seeks Donations with bidders or prospective bidders. also establishes annual limits on the Find out more about GRO today! The proposal also seeks to monitor amounts of money that an entity or Ken Femiano, Gruntal and Company, Inc. For Kids’ Book Sale the activities of legislative agents principals, partners and officers of (800) 223-8114 ext. 4325 MOUNTAINSIDE — The Friends Variable Annuities are sold by prospectus. For a prospectus containing more complete information on any American Skandia variable annuity, including information on charges, expenses, risk and lobbyists with respect to their those entities can contribute to a factors and tax consequences, call 1-800-223-8114 ext. 4325.The prospectus is the controlling document with regard to this product. It should be read carefully before you invest or send money. of the Mountainside Public Library involvement in the development, Certain of the most volatile portfolios are not available in the GROSM program. GROSM is not available in all states or in products where fixed allocations are not approved. An investor may candidate for public office or to a terminate the GROSM program at any time. American Skandia does not provide any guarantees upon termination prior to the end of the seven-year program. Transfers from fixed allocations will sponsor a Children’s Book Sale amendment, negotiation, awarding, political party committee. will be subject to a market value adjustment that may increase or decrease values if surrendered or transferred before the end of the guaranteed period. Significant or prolonged declines in the value of the variable investment options you choose may result in all or a substantial portion of your Account Value being allocated to Fixed at the library on Saturday, May 4, signing, rejection or execution of For a business entity, the limit Allocations. While this will protect the principal amount during such market declines, it may substantially reduce your ability to allocate Account Value to variable investment options, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. particularly during periods of market increase. public contracts. Specifically, the bill would be $5,000 for contributions to Guaranteed associated with the program and the fixed rate accounts are subject to the claims paying ability of American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation. Donations for the sale may be would require certain disclosures in all candidates and public office hold- Variable annuities are long-term investment products designed for retirement purposes. Early withdrawals may be subject to surrender charges and, if taken prior to age 59½, a 10% IRS penalty may apply. Early withdrawals have the effect of reducing the death benefit and cash surrender value. dropped off at the library from Tues- connection with lobbying related to ers as well as political party commit- Variable annuities are issued by American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation and distributed by American Skandia Marketing, Incorporated. day, April 30, through Friday, May 3, obtaining State contracts, such as the tee, including legislative leadership Both companies are located at One Corporate Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. during regular library hours. disclosure of campaign contributions. committees. VARIABLE ANNUITIES, MUTUAL FUNDS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS: Donations of books for children The second measure, A-427, would Common Cause Chairman and ARE NOT FDIC INSURED ARE NOT BANK OR CREDIT UNION GUARANTEED MAY LOSE VALUE 7606 03/02 and young adults, videos, compact prohibit the awarding of state con- Citizens’ Army Founder, Harry discs, audiotapes, games and small tracts to companies or individuals Pozycki, praised Assemblyman Kean toys in good condition for resale are whom are major contributors to can- for introducing the pay-to-play leg- welcome. Magazines, textbooks and didates, parties and government of- islation in the Assembly. encyclopedias will not be accepted. ficeholders. The legislation, known “Assemblyman Kean’s leadership All sale proceeds will benefit the as the “pay to play” bill, comes on the on the critical issue of reforming the Friends, a support group which pro- heels of federal campaign finance public contracting process so that vides programs, materials and fur- reform legislation that was recently qualifications and cost-effectiveness, nishings for the library. The library is signed into law by President George not political contributions, are in the located at Constitution Plaza in W. Bush. drivers’ seat provides a great boost. I Mountainside. For more information, “The growing infusion of funds am pleased to work with Assembly- please call (908) 233-0115. donated by business entities into the man Kean to pass this important legislation,” Mr. Pozycki stated. You can open an IRA anytime before you retire. (We suggest you do it before April 15th.)

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood D — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— D The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Former Westfielder Questions DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Residents Against Temple Lot Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions – only one is cor- National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association As an adult who grew up on Jefferson feel overcomed by temple traffic. Most rect. The others are made up. Are you Avenue and attended Temple Emanu- importantly, members could park adja- sharp enough to discern this deception Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey El, I am sickened by the news that there cent to the temple and walk safely to of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue is a significant group of Westfielders services without crossing the very busy If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 who are fighting the proposed addition East Broad Street. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- of a temple parking lot. Residents nearby the proposed park- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Every Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kip- ing lot understandably have concerns. I you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at pur, Temple members have been forced am confident that Temple E-Manuel free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 to park on East Broad Street and on would abide by their concerns and pro- All words and correct definitions residential streets, including Jefferson vide enough greenery and privacy to come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Avenue. Families, children and older everyone’s satisfaction. Property values Deception. members had to cross East Broad Street, are also an issue, but I ask each and every Answers to last week’s arcane words. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte without a traffic light, thereby risking person opposed to the temple parking lot 1. Septentrion – The northern regions A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR their own safety. Residents nearby the to replace the word temple with church. 2. Strath – A wide river valley Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo temple, including my own family, had Or perhaps library. Did the neighbors of 3. Escopet – A short rifle COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION temple members parking in front of their the Westfield library clamor about prop- 4. Zarf – Small metal cuplike stand for Jennifer Pinto Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly house, occasionally walking on their erty values when a parking lot was built holding hot coffee cups PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS lawn, and narrowing the already narrow in a residential area? Would anyone streets for oncoming traffic. I never complain about a church expanding, EXCECATION SUBSCRIPTION PRICE blamed anyone for this inconvenience. needing more space for its members? 1. Loss of the control of speech 2. The act of making blind One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Temple members had no choice. Everyone has prejudices, myself in- Finally, a lot has become available cluded. I only ask that the people of 3. To force or drive out; expel which would alleviate these problems. Westfield examine their own prejudices 4. Removing the skin or pelt of an East Broad Street would not be parked and ask themselves why they really are animal up on both sides on Jewish holidays. fighting against this parking lot so hard. TEMERARIOUS County Should Not Use Taxpayers’ Open Neighboring residents would be able to Joanna Cherensky 1. Headstrong; reckless park in front of their own house, and not Brooklyn, NY 2. Tenative; timid 3. Shameful; corrupt 4. Shivering; trembling Space Funds For Developer Projects SP-F Scholarship Fund Thanks VARUS 1. A plug, such as in barrels While the Union County Freeholders’ recent deci- which had minutes earlier voted to purchase the 63 Community for Fund Drive 2. An unidentified parasite on trout sion to approve the $9 million acquisition of 63 acres acres using open space trust fund money, was consid- 3. Sweat or perspiration The 35th annual Dollars For Students of land in Summit for open space purposes was a ering subdividing a portion of the property for poten- arship Foundation, P.O. Box 123, 4. Bowlegged Drive was conducted over the weekend Fanwood, NJ 07023. VECTITATION worthy one, the almost-simultaneous admission that tial development. of April 13 and April 14 by the Scotch Ellie Kramps, 1. The state of being carried some of that same property could eventually be sold When pressed further by those Summit residents, Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Founda- President 2. Envy; resentment tion. We would like to express our ap- to developers was troubling. who had come to the Freeholders’ meeting to express Scotch Plains 3. Shooting upward, as a rocket preciation to the local students who par- -Fanwood 4. Discharging backwards The county’s trust fund was established two years their opposition to any development, Mr. Mingo ticipated in our drive and to the generous Scholarship ago to preserve as much open space as possible. It declined to provide any details on how possible citizens of Fanwood and Scotch Plains Foundation who made their efforts a successful ven- Munoz Says More Needs To Be Done was voted on by the public and approved. The public decisions regarding development would be made. ture. did not suspect that fine print in the law would enable Instead, he merely said that no decisions had yet been The monies collected will be pre- For Autistic Children in New Jersey the county to use the funds for other purposes. Open made on the question, but added that the county was sented as scholarships to graduating high school students at the annual awards Parents of Autistic children are keenly planning, establishing, improving and space in Union County is not in great supply, so any dedicated to conserving open space. night at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High aware of how this developmental dis- providing basic operating support for that can be secured for parks and recreational pur- Which is it, Chairman Mingo? Will the county’s School on May 23.and to college stu- ability impacts the lives of their chil- the Center of Excellence for Autism. poses is a positive development for county residents. open space trust fund be used solely to acquire open dents on June 14 at our awards reception dren. But, unless directly connected The legislation appropriated $1.5 mil- to be held at All Saints Episcopal Church. closely to a friend or a family of an lion to the Department of State ear- The Summit property in question is owned by New space that will remain open space? Or will these This year marks the 36th anniversary Autistic child, one cannot fully compre- marked for the council. Of that amount, Jersey American Water Co. and is adjacent to the taxpayer funds also be used to provide some new of the founding of the Scotch Plains- hend nor appreciate the struggles its $600,000 was designated for training, Watchung Reservation. It would seem to be a natural areas for developers to build? Fanwood Scholarship Foundation. For victims and families face each day, es- information, continuing education pro- 35 consecutive years, the foundation pecially in the early years. grams, participant research; $200,000 extension of sorts to that large park. We believe that We think county taxpayers are entitled to some through its volunteer Board of Directors Infantile Autism is the third most com- for research pilot studies, and $50,000 to preserving this land as open space is precisely what straight answers, instead of dissembling, on why has been able to assist local students mon developmental disorder, more provide information and education to the public voted for when approving the funds. open space in Union County—in this case, at least— with scholarships with a total value of prevalent than Down’s Syndrome, child- families. $971,070. This year we have received hood cancer or cystic fibrosis. But we must continue to do more to Thus it was puzzling, at last week’s Freeholder apparently seems to be open space not only for those 113 applications for assistance with 31 I am the proud sponsor of a bill (AR- spotlight Autism here in New Jersey. Board meeting, to hear Chairman Lewis Mingo Jr. who revere the great outdoors, but also for eager submitted by college students. 112) that designated the month of April, Our best estimates are that one in 500 tell a group of Summit residents that the county, developers. We look forward to announcing our 2002 as Autism Month in the State of children born in New Jersey will be own Dollars for Students recipients as New Jersey. The bill coincides with diagnosed with autism with a direct cost well as those students who will be re- National Autism Awareness Month. We to the state of half a billion dollars each ceiving monies from the 25 additional here in New Jersey have recognized the year. There are some 12,000 individuals ‘Beware The Ides of April’ funds which we maintain and the 21 pass importance of investing in research, di- in the state with some form of autism, a through funds which we administer. This agnosis and treatment of this disorder number that is likely a lot lower than year we will be administering $95,975 with the enactment in 1999 of the “New actual numbers given the lack of suffi- Income Tax Filing Is A Mess Each Year; which will take us over the $1 million Jersey Infantile Autism Biomedical Re- cient data and a lack of accuracy of mark of community assistance to local search Act.” This act was signed into law current diagnostic procedures. students. on May 11, 1990 after passing both Autism Spectrum Disorder, as it is It Feels So Good When It’s Finally Over Our sincere thanks and appreciation houses of the State Legislature by a tally also known, is a complex neurological go out to all of our neighbors who so of 75-0. abnormality and biological brain disor- Another tax year has come and gone and we’re income taxes were supposed to be a temporary willingly continue to show the young It established a seven-member der that manifests itself uniquely in each people of Scotch Plains and Fanwood “Governor’s Council for Medical Re- child that it affects. Autistic persons relieved that it is over! Many people stood in line at solution to assist with the wartime efforts in 1862. that they value them and their effort to search and Treatment of Infantile Au- have communication difficulties, social the post offices in the region to get that April 15 They later became permanent in 1913 with the 16th continue their education, If you were not tism” at the University of Medicine and interaction problems and have a need for postmark before midnight. They seemed to have that Amendment to the Constitution. But then again, a lot at home when our students stopped by, Dentistry of New Jersey where I am on repetition in their behavior. This severe or if you did not receive a request through the medical staff as a trauma surgeon. handicapping disorder begins within the all-too-familiar queasy feeling in the pit of their of things in life are temporary, until they become the mail but would like to support our The Council makes awards of grants first two-and-half years of a child’s life. stomachs. permanent. efforts, please send your contribution in and contracts with public and non-profit For many years Autism occurred in five To illustrate how nervous people get our photog- As it stands now, it takes about five months of work care of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schol- entities to pay all or part of the cost of out of every 10,000 children born. But in the 1990s, sadly to say, that number rose rapher was verbally accosted at the Post Office in to pay a year’s taxes. Tax freedom day occurs some- dramatically to 60 Autistic cases per Scotch Plains when trying to take a picture of the time in May but it is advancing toward July. We are Former Foreign Exchange Intern Of 10,000 births. While the medical com- long lines. Several people told her that our newspa- always left wondering where all the money goes, munity debates why this change has The Leader, Visits From Denmark occurred, most believe it was caused by per would hear from the Justice Department over especially when we start hearing about tax increases. the over vaccination of infants. invasion of privacy if we published the picture. Approximately 50 percent of the federal So finally I’m home on the other side 26 people sat at the table and celebrated Some good news is on the horizon. In Maybe their nerves are a little calmed down now that government’s revenue comes from income tax. Then, of the Atlantic Ocean. As always, USA the ceremonies to mark the exodus of the the past few years there has been a noted increase in the percentage of Autistic filing day has passed. on the state level, we have sales tax, gas tax, the leaves me with a lot of impressions. This Jews from Egypt. The whole evening time the unity among the people of the was really relaxing, easy going and a children attending school with normal Many of us filed at the last minute; was this lottery and cigarette tax, among others. On the local USA has stricken my wife, Kirsten, and time to gather, talk and just be together children. These children also are able to procrastination? It’s not like we didn’t know April 15 level, there is everyone’s favorite, the property tax. I as an outstanding will to fight the evil Kirsten and I definitely enjoyed it a lot. live independently in community set- tings. While Autistic children appear to was coming, maybe we just didn’t think it would The new numbers on municipal and state taxes are and defend openness, political plural- We experienced people all over to be ism, freedom of speech and the outmost just friendly and embracing; in New be normal in appearance, they spend come so soon. Whether people are getting money coming out, and the school board budgets are on the defender of democracy. York City, New Jersey, Scotch Plains, their lives in puzzling and disturbing back, had to pay, or are just happy to be breaking ballot just in time for April 15. So reasonably, at this What a nice stay we had with the Westfield, and Fanwood. They are all behaviors. They may stare into space for hours at a time, throw uncontrollable even, it is still a relief to get that envelope in the mail. time of the year, we always seem to be left feeling a Wexler-family of Scotch Plains and with good people, who only wish the best for the Corbin brother’s Of The Westfield everybody. That’s why we will continue tantrums and show no interest in people After all, no one can figure out how to fill out the little tapped out. The old saying goes, only two Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- to return to the States over and over including their own parents. Autistic forms. Take your best guess and sign it or have an things are certain in life, death and taxes. Fanwood; they were so kind to invite us again. We will be back in a few years children seem to live in their own worlds. Yet, many of these children are remark- accountant do the guessing for you. At least with the We’re paying taxes every day. Whether it is in the to the Jolly Trolley in Westfield, a splen- time, that’s for sure. did restaurant with a gorgeous dinner Poul Erik and ably gifted in areas such as music or accountant, it’s sort of like buying protection. store or from our paychecks, April 15 is just the day and a nice sweet cold Heiniken beer Kirsten Tarp mathematics. Actor Dustin Hoffman best Much like the tolls on the Garden State Parkway, we tally up the score with the Feds and with the state. from Holland. Denmark depicted his math skills, almost like a We spent the second week with the Poul Erik Tarp was an Intern for human calculator, in the motion picture Wexler-family celebrating in the spirit The Westfield Leader on an Rain Man. of Passover. Thursday we drove to Colts Exchange Program from Denmark Autism is diagnosed through obser- Neck to be with the family. Altogether, vation by a multi disciplinary medical Thank You For Your Input team of a child’s communication, be- We appreciate input and frequently receive unsigned letters. This week, we received a packet of havior and developmental skills. Early Leader Reader Says Congratulations intervention programs are the best ap- information alleging that private sales of public land are occuring in Westfield. We were challenged to proach after a child is diagnosed. Stud- investigate the circumstances. The letter closed by saying “I will be reading your paper to see if you have To New Westfield BOE Members ies have found that autistic children the backbone to ask the tough questions.” We say, “I’d like to see you have the conviction to sign your respond well to highly structured, spe- cialized education programs that are letter. If you want free speech, that’s what it’s all about.” I would like to congratulate those that Tuesday and in advance thank them for were elected to the School Board on the time they will commit over the next tailored to their individual needs. These three years as they serve the students and programs may include communication citizens of Westfield. therapy, social skill development, sen- I would also like to suggest two items sory integration therapy, and behavior Arbor Day Foundation they might wish to ponder during the analysis. planning retreat they will hold in the The New Jersey Center for Outreach Offers Free Oak Trees near future. and services for the Autism Community, AREA – Ten free oak trees will be My first suggestion is in terms of Inc. is spearheading state-wide efforts given to each person who joins the setting the 2003-2004 school budget. this month in an effort to educate par- The board needs to commit to building a ents, professionals and the general pub- National Arbor Day Foundation dur- lic about Autism and its effects. ing the month of April. budget which has a tax increase in line with the rate of inflation, while not cut- I commend the Center for their efforts The free oaks are part of the non- ting programs or seeking outside sources and call on other levels of government profit foundation’s Trees for America of funding for budget items, as they are — i.e. municipal and county governing campaign and are being given in rec- considering for the high school athletic bodies — to sponsor resolutions in sup- ognition of the oak’s selection as the program. port of Autism Month if they have not People’s Choice for America’s Na- By keeping the tax increase around already done so. tional Tree. the rate of inflation the impact of a I also ask public officials and resi- More than 440,000 people made family budget will be more in line with dents here in District 21 to observe this pay raises in the private sector than the Autism Awareness Month with appro- their selection in the Vote for priate activities and programs. After all, America’s National Trees, hosted by tax increase citizens face this year. A tax increase such as the one tax payers face Autistic persons are citizens just like the Arbor Day Foundation between this year forces families to make changes anyone else and should be treated as January 1 and National Arbor Day of in their budget as their property taxes out such. 2001. The oak was the favored tree, pace their pay raises. The School Board Assemblyman Eric Munoz, M.D. was with 101,000 votes. needs to make the tough decisions and appointed to fill a vacancy in the State The ten trees offered in the special not shirk this responsibility, and by de- Legislature in the spring of 2001. He was oak membership package include two fault pass it along to the citizens. elected to ERRATUMa full, two-year term this past red oaks, two pin oaks, two bur oaks, Secondly in addition to reporting stu- NovemberThe name and of currently the Republican serves on can- the dent performance on the SAT and state Assemblydidate for Commerce the Fourth and Ward economic on the De- two scarlet oaks and two willow oaks. velopment Committee. The free trees will be shipped post- tests compared to the state average the Westfield Town Council was in- results from our District Factor Group correctly spelledAssenblyman in last week’s Munoz paid at the right time for planting in should also be reported. This second Westfield April or May, with enclosed planting edition of The Westfield Leader comparison will be a more apples to and The Times of Scotch Plains- instructions. The six- to 12-inch trees apples comparison then the state com- are guaranteed to grow or they will parison as the schools systems within Fanwood. Christopher Panagos is be replaced free of charge. our district factor group are our peers in the correct spelling of the To become a member of the Foun- the eyes of the state. candidate’s name. dation and receive the free National Once again I congratulate the winners Tree package, please send a $10 con- and thank them for their service and ask tribution to Ten Free Oak Trees, Na- them to consider these items. See it all on the Web! Tom Madaras tional Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Westfield Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE www.goleader.com 68410, by Tuesday, April 30. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 5 American Legion Honors Annual Wildlife Sunday Rescue Squad Volunteer To Be Held At Trailside WESTFIELD — Westfield Volun- Rescue Squad Captain Miki Urso teer Rescue Squad member Patrick said, “Pat has made many contribu- MOUNTAINSIDE – The 13th An- and discuss the important role that Tighe was recently honored as the tions to the squad over the years. He nual Wildlife Sunday will be pre- wolves play in a balanced ecosystem. American Legion’s Emergency is a skilled EMT and very deserving sented by the Union County Board of Many wolf-related items will be avail- Medical Technician (EMT) for Union of this award.” Chosen Freeholders at the Trailside able for purchase. This program will County and is now eligible for the “The people who volunteer their Nature and Science Center in be repeated again at 3:30 p.m. American Legion’s EMT of the Year time to their community are a cut Mountainside; on April 21 from 12 Snake lovers will learn about for New Jersey Award. above the rest,” Mr. Tighe com- until 5 p.m. green, corn, pine and other snakes “It is fantastic to be recognized by mented. “They’re special people from “Wildlife Sunday is a special event of New Jersey from Trail-side natu- veterans, some which I directly all walks of life.” dedicated to educating people about ralist Ruth Yablonsky, who will in- helped,” Mr. Tighe stated. “Even The award is only given to veter- wildlife through a variety of live troduce a different snake each hour better than that is an award that is ans. Mr. Tighe served as a United animal demonstrations, displays, between 1-4 p.m. respected amongst my peers.” States Marine for six years, includ- nature walks and children’s activi- Grant Stiles of Stiles Apiaries will PERFORMING WITH A SELECT GROUP…Three musicians from Scotch present live honeybees and demon- A member of the Westfield Rescue ing four years on active duty. He Plains-Fanwood High School performed recently in the Central Jersey Music ties,” said Freeholder Deborah Squad for more than four years, Mr. served in the Lebanon and Grenada Educators Association Orchestra and Chorus concert held at Monroe Township Scanlon, liaison to the Parks and strate the use of specialized bee- Tighe has served as Training and Sched- conflicts and is a member of Ameri- High School. Pictured, left to right, are: sophomores Nancy Twu and Flora Recreation Advisory Board. “The keeping equipment at 2 and 4 p.m. uling Lieutenants and said he continues can Legion Post No. 3 in Westfield. Alexander and junior Michael Gleason. These students were selected to per- whole family will enjoy the wonders Dr. Sylvio Codella of Kean Uni- to enjoy his experience with the squad. The squad is currently holding its form with the group that was under the direction of Mr. Gabriel Gordon. of nature at this popular annual versity will demonstrate his simple He went on to say that he feels he annual fund drive. Tax-deductible event.” insect-collecting and preservation is making a difference in people’s contributions may be made to: Featured presentations include techniques for the whole family at 3 lives and truly enjoys receiving let- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, County Sets Drop-off Dates “The Flight of the Raptor” at 12:30 p.m. ters from individuals he has helped. P.O. Box 356, Westfield 07091. and 3:30 p.m. Raptor expert Ray All afternoon in Trailside’s Visitor Pena will share his knowledge on the Center the Turtle Back Zoo and the For Electronic Equipment background history of birds of prey, Avian Wildlife Center will introduce Echo Lake C. C. Honored their nesting habits, hunting adapta- visitors to live mammals and birds. AREA – Looking to trash that old to 6 p.m. tions, flight patterns and more. Live New Jersey Fish, Game & Wildlife, television, computer monitor, fax ma- Electronic equipment that will be raptors on display may include a the Sierra Club, the Greater Watchung For Environmental Excellence chine or other electronic equipment? accepted includes computer moni- peregrine falcon, kestrel, screech owl Nature Club, the Friends of Lenape If so, you are not alone. But don’t put tors, hard drives, modems, keyboards, and a gyrfalcon. If you’ve never seen Park and the New Jersey Herpeto- WESTFIELD — Echo Lake Coun- cantly diminished existing wildlife it out with the regular household gar- CPU’s, mice, printers, scanners, these birds up close, you don’t want logical Rescue Society will provide try Club has achieved designation as habitats. By undertaking projects to bage; bring it to be recycled at one of speakers, televisions, VCR’s, fax to miss this. The indoor presentation educational table displays and mate- a “Certified Audubon Cooperative enhance habitat in non-playing areas, Union County’s three free drop-off machines, and circuit boards. will be followed by an awe-inspiring rials that visitors can bring home. In Sanctuary” by the Audubon Coop- a golf course can attract and sustain a collection events being held this Refrigerators, washers and dryers, outside flight demonstration (weather addition, wildlife-related gifts and erative Sanctuary System (ACSS), diversity of wildlife species. spring, beginning Thursday, April 25. microwaves, and air conditioners will permitting). photos will be offered for sale. the educational division of Audubon Echo Lake Country Club currently The dates and locations of the col- not be accepted. Rick Mikula of Hole in Hand But- Families may also participate in International. Echo Lake Country has 12 bluebird houses placed strate- lection events are: April 25 at the Pre-registration is not necessary. terfly Farm will also be joining us to ongoing activities such as children’s Club is the 14th course in New Jersey gically around the course. Last sea- Westfield Conservation Center, Lam- This recycling program is open to share a fast-paced, humorous and wildlife crafts, face painting and cast- and the 375th in the world to receive son, 35 bluebirds were fledged. There berts Mill Road, Westfield, 12 p.m. Union County residents only. No informative presentation on butter- ing contests. this honor. are also red-winged blackbirds nest- to 6 p.m.; May 4 at the Union Town- businesses please. For more infor- flies and butterfly gardening at 2 Admission to the Wildlife Sunday The Audubon Cooperative Sanc- ing in the reeds in the ponds on the ship Department of Public Works, mation, visit the Environmental Ser- p.m. A breath-taking slide presenta- event is $2 per person and children tuary Program for Golf Courses is an 6th and 14th holes. Great Blue Her- Vauxhall Road, Union, 9 a.m. to 2 vices web site at tion, collected specimens and live ages 6 and younger will be admitted environmental program designed ons, American Bitterns, Red-Tail p.m.; and June 13, John H. Stamler www.unioncountynj.org/oem or call butterflies will amaze people of all free of charge. specifically for golf course superin- Hawks and any of thirty other spe- Union County Police Academy, 1776 the Environmental Services Hotline ages and leave everyone with a better The Trailside Nature and Science tendents and industry professionals. cies of birds can be seen at Echo Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, 12 p.m. at (908) 654-9889. appreciation for wildlife. Center, located at 452 New Provi- Through the program, golf course Lake. The butterfly garden to the Additional live animal demonstra- dence Road in Mountainside, is a personnel receive information, sup- right of the 15th tee has been very Paid Bulletin Board tions for all ages will begin at 1:00 facility of the Union County Depart- port, guidance and recognition for successful in attracting a wide vari- p.m. with Vinnie Reo and his wolf ment of Parks and Recreation. undertaking proactive environmen- ety of local butterflies and birds. KIM HALEY NAMED #1 AGENT IN BUYER dogs from Wolf Visions. Mr. Reo will Telephone (908) 789-3670 for fur- tal projects to enhance wildlife habi- The Audubon Cooperative Sanc- CONTROLLED SALES FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW dispel the myths of “the big bad wolf” ther information on this special event tat, conserve natural resources and tuary Program presents a win-win and upcoming spring and summer protect environmental quality on the opportunity for the game of golf and WESTFIELD- Coldwell Banker’s has built its reputation. Providing ex- programs. golf course. the environment. For more informa- Westfield office is pleased to announce cellence in real estate throughout A Paid Bulletin Board Service The open space of a golf course not tion, contact Audubon International, that realtor, Kim Haley, has achieved Westfield and the surrounding areas, only provides challenging opportuni- 46 Rarick Road, Selkirk, NY 12158, the honor of being #1 in Buyer Con- the Westfield Coldwell Banker sales Rich DeMott Becomes Alcohol And ties for golfers, it can also provide USA, or call (518) 767-9051. You trolled Sales, both for the year 2000 team conducts extensive business in valuable wildlife habitat. This is es- can also email them via the Internet and 2001. Ranked 9th among 3,100 residential re-sales, new construction, Drug Counselor in Westfield pecially pertinent in urban and subur- at [email protected], or visit Coldwell Banker Associates from Janu- commercial properties, and land sales. ban areas where population expan- their website at ary to June of 2001, Kim continues to For specific information on properties Westfield now has a Licensed manuscript geared for treat- sion and development have signifi- www.audubonintl.org. exceed all expectations. in these areas, call Kim Haley at (908) Professional Counselor and Cer- ment professionals entitled, Although she has only been in the 301-2004. tified Alcohol and Drug Coun- “Contemporary Recovery real estate industry for 4 years, Kim is selor in town. Themes For Chemical Depen- St. John’s Church to Hold no stranger to success having brought in more than $52 million in revenue Rich DeMott, MA, LPC, dency Groups”. from closed sales. This earned her CADC is a private psychothera- Mr. DeMott was also recently Health Fair on April 27 membership in Coldwell Banker’s pres- pist who has worked in the fields interviewed by the Sunday Star- tigious International President’s Elite of special education, mental Ledger for his expert opinions SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s tion; organ donor education and reg- during each of those years, an honor health and alcohol / drug treat- on how all members of a family Women’s and Health Ministry will istration; NJ Kid Care health insur- reserved for the top 1 percent of all present a Gigantic Church and Com- ance registration, and a blood drive. Coldwell Banker Associates. Kim’s ment for the last twenty years. affected by alcoholism can make munity Health Fair on Saturday, April Information on free screening loca- other achievements include member- He has participated on televi- progress and recover. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s tions for breast, colon and prostate ship in the NJAR Million Dollar Club sion panels with high profile ce- DeMott works with adults, Baptist Church, located at 2387 cancers will be available. There will at the Gold level for 1998, 2000 and lebrities and athletes discussing adolescents and their families Morse Avenue. Door prizes and give- also be free workshops on colon can- 2001, a prestigious honor bestowed treatment and recovery. Mr. during individual, group and aways will be included. cer, juvenile diabetes, nutrition and upon only top associates in the field. The fair is open to the public and illness, life after a heart attack, chiro- “Kim Haley’s reputation and the DeMott has also written a book couples sessions. Due to the cur- will include diabetes and stroke as- practic medicine, breast cancer, youth awards she continues to win, speak to nearing publication for the gen- rent, hostile managed care envi- sessment; vision, audio and blood health issues, drug education, alterna- her passion for providing the highest eral population with themes that ronment--he only works with pressure screenings; AIDS and STD tive medicine and domestic violence level of services,” said Michael Scott, touch upon sobriety, co-depen- out of network insurance ben- (Sexually Transmitted Disease) edu- for youth. manager of the Westfield office. “Her Kim Haley dency and spirituality. efits and self-pay (including slid- cation; health and fitness informa- Pre-registration is required for all achievements are a reflection of her workshops and may be done by call- dedication to the real estate industry Coldwell Banker New Jersey/ He has started a second ing scale where appropriate). ing (908) 668-4813 or (908) 789- and commitment to continually im- Rockland County, NY is part of EEFSPF Offers Adults Rich DDRich eMeMeMott, Licensed Prrrofessional Counselor and 3494.The Only Place for Comics! proving people’s home buying experi- Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- A Night of Education ences. 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PUBLICATION Fanwood-SP YMCA Lauds Efforts of Many Volunteers SCOTCH PLAINS – Fanwood- knowledge the importance of the Scotch Plains YMCA volunteers re- work our volunteers do for the Y.” cently participated in Phonathon In addition to the 70 volunteers who 2002, the organization’s annual helped with the Phonathon, more than fundraising effort to support scholar- 300 others volunteer their time and ships for families and individuals talents as coaches for youth basketball, who otherwise cannot afford its pro- as well as swim team and gymnastic grams and services. team organization and fundraising. “Volunteers are an integral part of Parents in the Y’s Child Care and our YMCA,” said Karin Dreixler, Nursery School programs offer their Executive Director of the Fanwood- skills with fundraising and chaper- Scotch Plains YMCA. “As we cel- oning trips. ebrate National Volunteer Recogni- Thirty-five business leaders vol- tion Week, April 21 to 27, we ac- unteer their time and talents to serve on the Y’s Board of Trustees and Garage Sale to Help Board of Directors, while other vol- Paul S. Baly and Miss Liane Cleary unteers assist with office work. Local Team Travel For information on volunteer op- Paul J. Lopach and Dr. Victoria A. Catenacci portunities at the Fanwood-Scotch To Cooperstown Plains YMCA, please call Lisa SCOTCH PLAINS – The 12- Sanguiliano, Senior Program Direc- Miss Liane Cleary year-old Scotch Plains-Fanwood tor, at (908) 889-8880. Dr. Victoria A. Catenacci Babe Ruth district champion base- ball team will conduct a 15-family Thrift Shop Offers To Wed Paul S. Baly garage sale in order to send the To Marry Paul J. Lopach boys to play in Cooperstown, N.Y. Prom, Beach Items Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cleary of High School and also of Roanoke this summer. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Herndon, Va., have announced the College, where he was awarded a Mr. and Mrs. Henry Catenacci 1994 and received the degree of The team has been invited to Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service engagement of their daughter, Miss Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. and Ms. Carol Raftis of Westfield Juris Doctor from the University of play in a national tournament there League has announced that its Thrift Liane Cleary of Columbia, S.C., to He is employed as a teacher of Hu- have announced the engagement of Montana in Missoula in 1997. He is during the week of August 24 and Shop is currently stocked with cloth- Paul S. Baly, also of Columbia. He is manities at Heathwood Hall Episco- their daughter, Dr. Victoria A. presently an attorney with the firm has been involved in fund-raising ing and accessories suitable for proms the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. pal School in Columbia. Catenacci, to Paul J. Lopach of of Boone, Karlberg in Missoula. since last fall. All proceeds from and the beach. Baly of Westfield. The couple will be wed in Septem- Missoula, Mont. He is the son of A June wedding is planned at St. the garage sale will go to help Evening gowns, party shoes and The bride-to-be is a graduate of ber in Warrenton, Va. James Lopach and Ms. Janice Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in defray the cost of the tournament. purses are among the featured items, Roanoke College in Salem, Va. She Wagner of Missoula. Westfield. The sale will feature furniture, as well as bathing suits, cover-ups received a degree in sociology and is Babysitting Course A 1990 alumna of Westfield High clothing, Little Tykes toys, rugs, and beach towels. employed as an advertising execu- School, Dr. Catenacci graduated Women’s Center Plans baby items and more. The dates The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 tive with Libbi Morgan & Great Cre- Offered to Pre-Teens from the University of Notre Dame for the sale are Friday, April 26, East Second Street in Scotch Plains. ative Company in Columbia. in 1994. She received the degree of Benefit Fashion Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Satur- The store hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 Her fiancé is a graduate of Westfield SUMMIT – A two-part babysitting SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center day, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. workshop will be held on Thursdays, Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and from the Yale University School of for Women and Families, located in It will take place at 6 Dutch Lane 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday and April 25 and May 2, from 4:30 to 6 Scotch Plains, will hold its Fourth in Scotch Plains, directly across Athena Rose p.m. each day, at the Women’s Re- Medicine in New Haven, Conn., in Saturday. For more information, 1998. She is currently Chief Resi- Annual Spring Fashion Benefit at from the Immaculate Heart of please call (908) 233-5420 during source Center, located at 31 Wood- Chico’s Casual Clothing, at 206 East Mary Roman Catholic Church. Welcomed By land Avenue in Summit. dent in Internal Medicine at the store hours. Yale-New Haven Hospital. Broad Street in Westfield. Topics such as how much to charge, The event, which will benefit the Postlewait Family how to handle simple first aid emer- Her fiancé also graduated from the University of Notre Dame in center, will take place on Tuesday, Local Red Cross Chapter Troy and Cindy Postlewait of gencies, safe snack preparation and April 23, between 7 and 9 p.m. Scotch Plains have announced the age appropriate activities, among Spring and summer fashions will birth of their daughter, Athena Rose others, will be covered in this pro- Homemade Wine be featured, and many local mer- To Conduct CPR Courses Postlewait, on Sunday, March 3, at gram. The workshop is designed for chants have donated merchandise, 10:14 a.m. at St. Barnabas Medical youngsters in grades 6 through 8. Competition Slated gift certificates and services for prize WESTFIELD – Cardiopulmonary The chapter will hold four of these Center in Livingston. Led by Janet Gray, the workshop BERKELEY HEIGHTS — On drawings. Advance tickets are $15 Resuscitation (CPR) for the Profes- classes. They will be held tonight, Athena weighed 7 pounds and 3 will teach participants how to be Saturday, April 27, the Second An- per person. sional Rescuer classes will be of- Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 10 ounces and measured 19½ inches in effective, comfortable and secure as nual Italian American Conference The Center for Women and Fami- fered at the Westfield/Mountainside p.m.; Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 10 length at birth. a baby-sitter, according to the will hold a “Homemade Wine lies, now in its 18th year, is a Union Chapter of the American Red Cross. p.m.; Tuesday, May 21, from 6 to 10 She joins her sisters, Hannah Jean, Women’s Resource Center. Competition” for the best home- County-based, non-profit organiza- This life-saving course is intended p.m., and Tuesday, June 18, from age 4, and Madison Mae, who is Participation is limited, so inter- made wine in Union County. tion offering sliding scale profes- for individuals who have a duty to 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Participants need almost 2. ested individuals are urged to call The event, hosted by the Italian sional counseling to adults, youths respond to emergencies, such as life- only attend one of these dates. The baby’s maternal grandmother (908) 273-7253 as soon as possible American Congress of Union and families. guards, medical personnel, health All training sessions will take place is Freda Vorrius of Rahway. Her pa- to register. The fee is $30 and the County (IAC of UC), will cel- Other services include free, half- club staff, camp directors and emer- at the American Red Cross Chapter ternal grandfather is Pete Postlewait sessions will be held at the center. ebrate the theme of “Italian Ameri- hour legal consultations; support gency workers. House, located at 321 Elm Street in of Verona. Information about similar programs can History.” groups for adults and children; com- It will cover caring for and recog- Westfield. Advance registration is Mabel Postlewait of Milton may be obtained by calling the cen- The conference will take place munity education seminars; work- nizing breathing and cardiac emer- required and space is limited. Freewater, Ore., is her paternal great- ter or visiting at 6 p.m. in the Mount Carmel Hall shops; job skills training and help- gencies, and CPR for infants, chil- Interested individuals may call the grandmother. www.womensource.org. on River Road in Berkeley Heights. line referrals, among other programs. dren, adults and the two-person res- chapter at (908) 232-7090 or send an Tickets are $35. For more infor- For more information and ticket cue. The course will also include e-mail to [email protected]. mation, please call the IAC of UC reservations, please call the Center certification in AED (automated ex- at (908) 486-6911 or email for Women and Families offices at ternal defibrillation) use. Diabetes Association [email protected]. (908) 322-6007. Two classes will be offered. The first will be on Saturday, May 11, Seeks Donated Cars from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the second AREA – The American Diabetes LEARN Speaker to Highlight will be held on Tuesday and Thurs- Association in New Jersey has asked day, June 4 and 6, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. for donations of cars to help fund Also offered will be re-certifica- local programs that benefit people Affect of Stroke on Brain tion classes for this level of CPR. The with diabetes. SCOTCH PLAINS – The League Hours through the New Jersey State class will be open to individuals who The fundraising program is now in www.goleader.com/help for Educational Advancement for Nurses Association. hold a current CPR for the Profes- its fifth year. Individuals interested For all newspaper details (Ads, Classifieds, Engagements, Subscribe) Registered Nurses (LEARN) will This program has been approved sional Rescuer certification but need in donating a car may call (888) 212- to renew it (certifications are only 9900. 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As yard, to accommodate the sojourner, attended an annual event known as ments of its Eagle Scouts – the high- the bus pulled out of Port Authority the widow and the orphan. Scout Sunday, in which they showed est level in Boy Scouting – in many and headed into the Lincoln Tunnel, In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus their appreciation to their sponsor- ways. the driver turned on his microphone describes God’s eternal kingdom as ing organization by participating in One was to add an engraved name- and started to talk. the resting place of those who, dur- Sunday services. plate to an Eagle board which this He welcomed everyone, offered ing their lives, have fed the hungry, This year, the scouts are celebrat- anniversary year has been rebuilt by several newspapers for the trip, and tended the sick, visited the prisoner, Troop Leader David Leiz. gave traffic and weather reports. Then and welcomed the stranger. And St. Blood Drive Scheduled The rededication of this Eagle he announced that this was his final Paul, in First Corinthians, says that board was additionally significant trip, at least until June, when he whatever talents and gifts we possess At Lord & Taylor Lot because it was done in honor of hoped to be back behind the wheel of have been given us by God for the WESTFIELD – The Blood Center Troop No. 72 Eagle Scout Roger his bus, serving his passengers. common good. of New Jersey has announced that a Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times Holt, known as an avid outdoorsman, The bus erupted in applause, and a Among the parables Jesus tells in blood drive will be held on Wednes- who died in May 2000. number of people called out their the Gospels, is the story of feeding a DOUBLE CELEBRATION…Twins Kenneth, second from left, and Eric Wasserman of Fanwood made their Bar Mitzvah last week at Congregation day, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mr. Holt was the son of William good wishes. You did not have to be large crowd of people with very Beth Israel in Scotch Plains. Pictured with the young men on this milestone in the Lord & Taylor parking lot, Holt, a previous Troop No. 72 Scout a regular commuter to appreciate the meager rations. This is such a power- occasion are Rabbi George Nudell, far left, and Cantor Matthew Axelrod. located at 609 North Avenue, West, Leader, who, along with his wife, moment. Here was a genuine, if fleet- ful story, it appears seven times in the in Westfield. Caroline, attended the Scout Sunday ing, glimpse of community. four Gospels, sometimes with 4,000 Donors must be 18 years old. Sev- services and received a miniature A lot is being written these days, being fed, and sometimes with 5,000. enteen-year-olds may donate with version of the new Eagle board. by students of the contemporary There is always a large crowd in a Torah Center Reveals parental permission. There is no up- scene, claiming that our sense of remote setting listening to Jesus. The per age limit for donors, provided community is becoming an endan- hours pass and the people need to they meet health requirements. Day of Recollection gered species. More and more, indi- eat. Nobody has brought supplies, so Jewish Literacy Courses Donors should know their Social vidual needs and desires are seen as the Disciples talk over what to do. WESTFIELD — The Union State of Israel (Haganah, Irgun, the Security number and bring a signed Planned For Saturday paramount, and community suffers Jesus gets everyone to sit down, County Torah Center in Westfield Stern Gang), 1900-1948.” or picture form of identification. By Catholic Daughters as a result. and a young boy comes forward with will present three courses as part of Rabbi Dovi Scheiner will be the People with a fever or sore throat Add to this that we spend so much a little bit of bread and fish. It hardly the spring session of the Jewish Lit- guest lecturer for the “Tea and To- should wait until they are feeling AREA — This Saturday, April 20, time isolated in our cars, privately seems enough for all those people, eracy Program. rah” class on three consecutive better before donating, and there is a the New Jersey State Court of the engaged on our cell phones, and alone but after Jesus takes and blesses this The spring session will begin on Wednesdays and will present a course 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings Catholic Daughters of America will at our computers, and again, com- food, it is distributed, and several Monday, April 22, with a course on entitled “Topics in Chassidic Phi- and fillings. sponsor a Day of Recollection, to be munity is diminished. miracles occur. “The Joy of Yiddish II.” A follow-up losophy.” Individuals who have traveled out- held at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling. How ironic that the Bible is a First, there is more than enough to the Yiddish I course that was pre- On April 24, “Finding G-d in the side of the United States recently are The Reverend Joseph Keenan will veritable how-to for living, with a food for everyone, with baskets of sented during the winter session, this Fruit Store” will explore the concept asked to call the Blood Center at be the Retreat Director. Members of level of concern that goes beyond leftovers. And second, the big crowd course will acquaint participants with that God is present in people’s material (973) 676-4933, extension no. 132, the Court Trinity of Westfield, with ourselves. God is always telling us to is transformed into a community – the Yiddish language through dis- reality as much as in the spiritual realm. for eligibility criteria. its Regent, Anna Checchio, will at- look out for one another. In sitting together, eating and sharing. cussion, stories and famous Yiddish The featured program for May 1, For more information or to sign up tend. At all times, but especially in our expressions. “Body Cravings versus Soul De- for a blood drive, please call the Any Catholic woman interested in Arbor Day Festivities confusing, unstable world, we need It is not necessary for individuals lights,” will focus on achieving a Blood Center at (800) 652-5663, joining the Catholic Daughters may Planned In Fanwood each other. God has placed us all in to have attended “Yiddish I” in order spiritual balance in a material world. extension no. 140. call Mrs. Checchio for information. communities. Let us not forfeit this to participate. This course will take FANWOOD — The Fanwood On May 8, “The Energizer Don- great gift. place on three consecutive Mondays, key” will explore the journey to re- Shade Tree Commission will hold an * * * * * ending on May 6, and will be given demption and the experiences of sev- Children’s Specialized to Hold Arbor Day program on Friday, April Reverend Rockman is Rector of by Rabbi Yisroel Zell. 26, at the new Carriage House Park eral Biblical figures. the All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Rabbi Dr. Mitchell Bomrind will This course is a joint program of on Watson Road. located at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch present a course on “Jewish Heroism the Jewish Community Center and Family Fair This Saturday Arbor Day is an annual observance of Plains. In Modern Times” on Tuesdays. Each the role trees play in people’s lives and the Torah Center and will take place MOUNTAINSIDE — Children’s Somerset Hills Horseback Riding; lecture will focus on a different time at the JCC of Central New Jersey, promotes tree planting and care. This NAMI to Counsel Specialized Hospital (CSH) will host Special Olympics; Suburban Music period in recent Jewish history. located at 1391 Martine Avenue in the 2002 Family Fair this Saturday, School; Union County Recreation; year’s program will feature the incep- On April 23, “The Triumph of the tion of the Fanwood Memorial Tree On Combating Fear Scotch Plains. April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Westfield Community Center and Jewish Spirit in the Dark Days of the The Jewish Literacy Program was Program. Two memorial trees will be CLARK – The Union County Af- This free event will offer various support groups from the Epilepsy Holocaust” will be featured. On May created by the Union County Torah planted in the park. filiate of the National Alliance of the activities for children and families Foundation, Moms of Multiples, the Mentally Ill (NAMI) will sponsor a 7, participants will learn about “The Center to provide people with a co- and will be held at the hospital’s Mothers’ Center of Central New Jer- Ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. First Settlers of Israel, 1850-1900.” free community program on the con- herent, relevant and usable body of Mountainside facility, located at 150 sey and CHERAB (Communication, Refreshments will be served. The For May 14, the program will be trol of behaviors causing fear, obses- Jewish learning. It is designed to New Providence Road. Help, Education, Research, Appraxia public is invited to attend. Thirty tree “The Fighters and Founders of the seedlings will be given away. sion and other conditions that trigger give participants the ability to make The festivities will include face Based). negative physical and emotional con- Standing Together informed choices in personal and painting, music and a dance presen- For more information, please call Rosarians Announce sequences. communal Jewish life. tation by the Dance Innovation Per- Event Coordinator Jill Jacobi at (908) It will take place on Tuesday, April Against Hate Forum The fee for each lecture is $8, formance Company of Chatham, as 301-5478. Communion Luncheon 23, during the organization’s regular while the complete course is $20. All well as an appearance by the Somerset WESTFIELD – The Union County the courses, other than the Wednes- Mr. Sommerich Speaks SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rosary community meeting, beginning at Committee Against Hate will present Patriots team mascot. 7:30 p.m. at the Osceola Presbyte- day evening class, will take place at A wide range of interactive and To Fanwood Lions Altar Society of the Immaculate its eighth annual forum on Thursday, the Torah Center, located at 418 Cen- Heart of Mary Roman Catholic rian Church in Clark. Admission and May 2, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic educational activities will also be materials will be free. tral Avenue. All are from 8 to 9 p.m. featured, including About Donating Blood Church in Scotch Plains will hold its Church in Westfield. This year’s theme For more information and to re- Communion Luncheon Buffet on The event will feature Recovery, will focus on school violence and Free hearing screenings provided FANWOOD – The Fanwood Li- Inc., a nationwide, non-profit, self- spond, please call the Torah Center by CSH staff. ons Club welcomed Robert Sunday, May 5, at the Gran Centuri- bullying. at (908) 789-5252. ons in Clark. help organization that teaches people Bill Tonkin, Special Agent of the Fingerprinting for children age one Sommerich as a guest speaker in The image of the Blessed Mother how to identify and control the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will Scotch Plains Baptist and older by the Union County March. He gave a talk on the impor- will be crowned and officers will be thoughts, reactions and behaviors that spearhead the presentation “Stand- Sheriff’s Department, which requires tance of donating blood, especially installed at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The cause physical and emotional symp- ing Together Against Hate VIII”. The Sets Service Honoring parental consent. Copies of the fin- platelets. luncheon will immediately follow. toms of fear, obsessions, compul- presentation will begin at 7 p.m. For Chaplain Tricules gerprints are given to parents. Mr. Sommerich, at age 87, still Reservations are $23 and can be sions, bizarre thoughts and various A fire safety program presented by gives blood and volunteers his time further information please call (908) SCOTCH PLAINS – The New Jer- made by calling Chairwoman Peggy physical consequences like nervous- 653-0357 or (908) 527-4505. the Mountainside Fire Department to promote blood drives for the Red Barry at (732) 381-4864 or Co-Chair- ness, shortness of breath, sweats, sey Council of the Race Track Chap- and the Westfield Bureau of Fire Cross in Fanwood and neighboring laincy of America will hold a special woman Marion Whalen at (732) 381- fatigue, headaches and sleeplessness. Novelist to Appear Prevention, highlighted by the Fire communities. 5406 by Wednesday, May 1. The general public is invited to retirement service for the Race Track Safety House, an educational mobile In support of the Lions’ primary ef- The guest speaker, Professor Frank call NAMI at (908) 233-1628 to learn At Author Luncheon Chaplain Homer Tricules on Sun- unit that demonstrates how to prop- forts on behalf of the visually-impaired, day, April 21, at 5 p.m. at the Scotch Corn, will give a slide presentation more about the organization. Indi- At Temple Emanu-El erly escape a smoke-filled room. Fire the club has donated more than $300 to on the Marion Churches in Rome. viduals may also contact the organi- Plains Baptist Church. engine tours will also be provided. the New Jersey Lions Eye/Ear Founda- zation at [email protected]. WESTFIELD – Dorothy Samuels, Chaplain Tricules served for more A bicycle safety program presented tion, in memory of Past District Gover- a New York Times writer and author NAMI meets on the fourth Tues- than 30 years in ministry on New by the Brain Injury Association. nor Charles Schadle and Lion Walter Meeting Dates Posted day of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the of “Filthy Rich,” will be the guest Jersey’s race tracks. He was also Information on car seat safety from Lehigh. Mr. Schadle had been a mem- Osceola Presbyterian Church, located speaker at the Sisterhood of Temple Pastor of Scotch Plains Baptist the Union County Police Depart- ber of the Fanwood Lions Club for By La Leche League Emanu-El’s annual book and author at 1689 Raritan Road. Church from 1982 to 1988. ment. many years. WESTFIELD — The La Leche luncheon at the temple, located at A special love offering will be Educational displays will also be The Fanwood Lions Club meets League of Westfield, a non-profit Program on Teaching 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. received for Chaplain Tricules dur- offered on CSH programs and ser- on the first and third Wednesday of organization that provides The event will take place on ing the service. A light dinner recep- vices; the Children’s Miracle Net- the month at Snuffy’s Pantagis Re- breastfeeding information and sup- Local History to Kids Wednesday, May 15, at noon. The tion will follow in the church’s chapel. work; Buddy Ball of Edison; naissance in Scotch Plains. port for nursing mothers, holds meet- cost of the luncheon is $15 and reser- The service is open to the public. For ings on the first and third Thursdays On Tap For April 23 vations may be made by calling more information, please call (908) of each month at 9:30 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS — An original Shirley Cowan at (732) 382-7831 or 322-5487. The church is located at Meetings are held at the Cranford program created to teach elementary Lynn Aronson at (732) 396-4421. 333 Park Avenue. United Methodist Church, located at school children about the history of OWEN BRAND 201 East Lincoln Avenue in Cranford. Scotch Plains and Fanwood, utiliz- Meetings for mothers of toddlers ing hats, will be presented at the Canada Geese Management are held on the first Thursday, while monthly meeting of the Historical meetings for mothers of infants and Society of Scotch Plains and Your Hometown babies are held on the third Thurs- Fanwood. To Be Focus of Meeting day. The meeting will take place on Tues- SCOTCH PLAINS – Rutgers Co- population is so large in New Jersey; MORTGAGE BANKER Participants, who may bring their day, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. at the operative Extension, in cooperation who is responsible for the manage- Fanwood train station, located at North children, have an opportunity to learn with United States Department of ment of geese, and available man- more about breastfeeding, have their and Martine Avenues. Agriculture-Animal Plant Health agement options. questions answered and meet other Historical Society members Marie Inspection Service Wildlife Services, Participants, whether they be a Leppert and Betty Eves conceived breastfeeding mothers. will hold an informational meeting homeowner, municipal official, parks The next meeting dates are May 2 and wrote the history program some to discuss the issue of Canada geese and recreation manager or a repre- for mothers of toddlers and May 16 years ago. It will be presented at the in New Jersey. sentative from the agricultural com- meeting by Ms. Leppert and Renata for those with infants and babies. For Residents of Union and Somerset munity, will have an opportunity to more information, please call (908) Maroney. counties will meet at the Union learn how to manage resident Canada Residential - Construction 301-1339, (908) 789-4772, or (908) All are invited to attend. Refresh- County Vocational-Technical Mag- geese problems. ments and fellowship will follow the Commercial - Bridge Loans 233-7164. net High School campus, located at The meeting will be offered free of program. Further information may 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, charge. Interested individuals may be obtained from Historical Society on Wednesday, May 1, from 7 to 9 confirm a seat for the event by call- Local (908) 789-2730 See it all on the Web! 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 INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 SOFKA CRUSHES 2-RUN HR, BAKER SCORES RAIDER RUN Blue Devil Baseball Boys Rip Raider Diamond Boys, 17-1 By ADAM TURNER host Scotch Plains-Fanwood 17-1, walked, crushed the ball over the left Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the game ending after five in- field fence providing the Devils with The Westfield High School base- nings due to the 10-run rule. Sopho- a 2-0 lead. From there, this motivated ball team has been determined to not more Kyle Baker became the only team never looked back. let a 9-8 loss to rival Cranford put a Raider to cross home plate, but not “After the Cranford loss, our theme damper on their fine season. And on until the final inning. in practice was come back tough and April 8, the six runs let up in the It was apparent from the beginning, we’ve done that ever since. We’ve bottom of the ninth inning in that this would be Westfield’s game. In the used that game as a stepping stone in game were far out of their heads. top of the first, senior third baseman our season,” said Westfield Head On April 15, the Devils battered Mike Sofka, after Jim McKeon Coach Bob Brewster. After junior pitcher Andrew Garri- son sat down the first three Raider batters in order, the onslaught began. Westfield senior first baseman Blair Richardson led off the second with a single and from there the Devils proceeded to hit around the Steve Kim (Image 1 Hour Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times order twice. BIG TIME SCORING THREAT...Blue Devil senior Tri-Captain Morgan Lang, center, weaves through Phillipsburg Raider pitcher Dave Senatore (nine defenders en route to one of her five goals. Lang, who will play lacrosse at William and Mary next year, is one of the most earned runs) did not have his com- feared scorers in the area. mand for the one-and-a-third inning he pitched and Raider coach Brian Homm’s move to bring in Steve Horn LANG NETS 5 GOALS, 2 ASSISTS; PINO GETS 4 GOALS did not help the cause as he let up six runs, only three earned. The Raider defense did not help either by committing four errors that Blue Devil Lady Laxers Rout resulted in four runs. Eighteen batters, seven hits, six walks and 13 runs later, Raider pitcher Josh Wexler retired Devil catcher Josh Ludmer, his first batter faced, to ‘P-burg’ State Liners, 18-6 end the top of the second. “It was one of the biggest runs I’ve By ADAM TURNER putting it past Phillipsburg goalie would shut down Duke and the ever seen in high school baseball,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cassie Naumann. Phillipsburg offense to enable the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Brewster. Over the years the Westfield High Phillipsburg quickly responded Westfield offense to make a run. And PART OF THE ATTACK CREW...Blue Devil senior Josh Ludmer swings for After that, all Garrison had to do School girls’ lacrosse team has never with a goal by Megan Duke. Westfield they did just that. another hit against the Raiders. Westfield unloaded and defeated the Raiders, was protect a 15-run advantage. Gar- been known to be a team to reckon freshman Sara Flood answered with The Phillipsburg girls hadn’t felt 17-1. Westfield improved its record to 5-1-1. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 with. This year, there’s a different a wrap-around goal. However, after intimidated by the 15th ranked team story and a different team in town. Phillipsburg tied the game with a in the Star-Ledger top-20, but some- They are off to a 4-0 start, most goal by Corinne Dochney, the tempo thing changed as Westfield took over WILLIAMS RUNS SUB-46 SPLIT, WENDEL GETS 2 1STS recently beating Phillipsburg 18-6 and control of the game swung com- the game. Phillipsburg had shut down on April 11 in Westfield. pletely in Westfield’s favor. Westfield’s star player senior Tri- Both teams came out quickly and To put it more accurately, the Dev- Captain Morgan Lang, who will play scored two goals apiece. The Devils’ ils got on their game. The defense, lacrosse at William and Mary next Raider Girls Win, Devil Boys first goal came when junior Staci headed by senior Tri-Captain Elyse year, and when she got her game Spass controlled the ball through the Goldweitz and junior goalie Julie going, so did the Devils. middle and passed to senior Ali Pino Vanarelli, had not played well up to Pino started the run with a goal on Tie for 3rd at Summit Relays in front of the net, who had no trouble that point, but it would be them who CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 MACDONALD FANS 12; WAGNER, CORBETT GET 3 HITS By DAVID B. CORBIN In addition to Williams’ time of McGuire widened the lead and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 45.9, sophomore Brian Kopnicki fin- handed off to Wallden. “The only Even more national attention could ished his 800 leg in a personal-best question was whether or not we would be expected to focus on Scotch Plains- 2:03.9, sophomore Zack McGuire break 10:40,” said Koegel. Wallden Fanwood High School superstar Ray crossed in 3:15.8 (personal-best) for took the baton and began to lap run- Blue Devil Softballers Blank Williams once the word gets out that his 1,200 leg and senior Bob Walden ners immediately. “This was the fast- he ran a 45.9 split for 400 meters to completed the 1,600 leg in 4:31.3 to est DMR time in the six years I have help his team win the distance med- total 10:36.8, perhaps the fastest time been coaching at SPF.” ley relay event in the Summit Relays in the state thus far. Westfield finished fourth in the event Struggling SPF Raiders, 7-0 at Tatlock Field in Summit on April “This was the focal point of the with a time of 11:23.4. According to 13. The Raiders attracted more at- meet for us,” expressed Raider Head known records, Williams became only By STEVEN KRAKAUER batting 3-for-4, including a double, of a come back, however, as she went tention when the girls won three Coach Jeff Koegel. “This weekend the second high school runner to run Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with an RBI and a run scored. on to fan the next two batters. events to capture first in their divi- was the last weekend to attain Penn under 46 seconds. Raider Olympian Caitlin MacDonald pulled out an- The Raiders got off to an excellent After adding a run in the third, the sion with a team total of 90. Relay qualifying times. Our mark of Renaldo Nehemiah also recorded a other spectacular start and six differ- start, behind the solid pitching of Blue Devils had a more successful Although Williams left spectators 10:52 from last week was insuffi- 45.9 in 1977 at the Penn Relays. ent players crossed home plate for Laura Manzi, who struck out the first fourth inning as three more Devils in awe of his achievement, the cient, so the goal was to make the The Blue Devil boys were very the Westfield High School softball two Blue Devils and did not yield a trampled over the plate. Senior Sara Westfield High School boys achieved time (10:40) at this meet.” effective in the jumping events, win- team on April 15 in Westfield. The run in three of the six innings she Bobertz blasted a single through the a tie for third with Plainfield in Divi- According to Koegel, Kopnicki ning the high jump and the long Blue Devils rocked neighboring ri- pitched. Manzi went 1-for-3, with a gap then went on to swipe second sion 2 with a 46 total while the was in fourth place when he passed jump. Junior Adam Wendel contin- val Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 7-0. single and a stolen base. base. Rachel Wagner whacked an Raiders tied for fifth with Mendham the baton to Williams. “Jaws dropped ued to improve as he cleared 6’6” MacDonald was clearly the super- Westfield struck for three runs in RBI single, and added a stolen base totaling 34 points. Union placed first all around as Williams split a 45.9, and Earl Lambert cleared 5’2” to star in the game, leading her team the bottom of the second inning. Their as well. Senior catcher Tara Dowling with 74 points and Seton Hall Prep 400 leg to bring us to first and blow total 11’8” in the high jump. Wendel valiantly from the pitching rubber. bats came alive to the tune of singles also had an RBI single of her own. grabbed second with 61. the race open.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 On the mound, she struck out 12 and a two-run double by sophomore Wagner finished the game 3-for-3 batters (facing only 28 total) and Jessica Guerriero. MacDonald added with three singles and two runs limited the Raiders to only five hits. an RBI sacrifice fly. scored. Dowling finished 2-for-4. ROSADO HAMMERS 3-RUN HR, RIZZO GOES 4-FOR-4 “(Caitlin) always pitches really In the fourth inning, the Raiders In the sixth inning, the Blue Devils well. She’s a strong asset to the team. looked to mount a rally, as Lindsay got to show their skills in the field, as We can always count on her to be Pennella and Michelle Fischer occu- junior Lisa Venezia and senior top-notch,” said senior Erin Corbett, pied bases with only one out. Ashleigh Nemec each made spec- who had a stellar game offensively, MacDonald extinguished any hope tacular plays. Lions Creep Ahead, Hold Off In total, every starting member of Westfield’s team recorded a hit. “All the bats came around today,” Corbett said. U. C. Viking Softballers, 6-5 The Raiders offense, although quiet for most of the game, showed flashes By DAVID B. CORBIN Lions and yielded no hits in her two vanished. With two outs, Johnston of brilliance. Shanayia Willis was 2- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times innings on the mound. Two Vikings singled and stole second, Lee Ann for-3 with two singles and Pennella Mistakes can be quite costly, and did add some offensive clout. Senior Potochney and Meghan Hurd both also finished 2-for-3 in the game as they were for the hosting Union Catho- Melissa Rosado bashed an over-the- walked to load the bases and a well. On the mound, Manzi struck lic High School softball team in its, 6- fence, three-run home run and junior dropped fly ball in left field gave the out seven Blue Devils. 5, loss to Roselle Catholic on April Kristen Rizzo went 4-for-4, includ- Lions a 2-0 lead. Also contributing for Westfield was 11. Three of the five Viking errors ing a double. The Viking bats came to life in the sophomore Lauren Gelmetti, who allowed the Lions to creep across the Offensively, Lion Gina Johnston bottom of the inning and four runs was 2-for-3 with a stolen base as plate with four additional runs – one was treacherous with three hits, in- scored. Sophomore Lauren Huber well. with the tying run and another with cluding two doubles, an RBI, a sto- walked and sophomore Aly Farawell Looking ahead, Corbett has high the eventual winning run. len base, and a run scored. Pitcher chopped a single past third. Hennessy hopes for the rest of the season. “We “We didn’t deserve to win. We Kristen Kennedy appeared to get ripped an RBI single to center and have a lot of confidence in our team. didn’t catch. We didn’t throw. We stronger as the game progressed by Rosado hammered her three-run shot Hopefully we’ll win counties this didn’t hit,” said a disappointed Vi- fanning seven of her 10 strikeout to right center. year,” she said. king Head Coach Jim Revel. “When victims in the final three innings. Roselle Catholic tied the score with The Blue Devils play Kearny to- you have as many errors as we had, The Vikings started well defen- two runs in the top of the fourth. day away, in a game between two it’s just not supposed to be.” sively in the first inning when Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times powerful competitors in the state. Kennedy singled and Vanessa Copuz SUCCESSFUL DAY AT THE PLATE...Blue Devil senior Erin Corbett had a All was not bad, however, as Vi- Johnston attempted to stretch her hopped a single over second that Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 0 0 great day at the plate with three hits, including a double, an RBI and a run Westfield 031 300 x 7 king pitcher, junior Sue Hennessy, first double into a triple but was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 scored. struck out six Lions and yielded six gunned down on a fine left field-to- hits in five innings and freshman short-to third relay. Unfortunately, reliever Danielle Chapla burned five in the third, the defensive magic SHACKAMAXON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is accepting pool members for the 2002 summer season.

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In two very competitive track and Raider girls grabbed 26 of the 27 800: 1. Anne Onishi WHS 2:30.5, 2. field meets, Scotch Plains-Fanwood points in the throwing events and 16 Deeney Quinn WHS 2:34.6, 3. Jenna High School came out on top in both of the 18 points in the jumps. Raider Balestriere SPF 2:36.3 200: 1. Ferraro SPF 26.0, 2. Tiller WHS against rival Westfield on April 9 in Jayme Ferraro place first in all four 26.4, 3. Jones SPF 27.4 Scotch Plains. The Raiders boys pre- of her events – 100 hurdles (15.7), 3,200: 1. Mahran WHS 12:35.4, 2. Erin vailed, 75-56 and the Raider girls 400 intermediate hurdles (1:05.9), McClellan WHS 12:47.7, 3. Jill DeMair SPF won 69-53. 200 meters 26.0 and the high jump 12:58.6 4x400: 1. WHS 4:13.7 Tiller (1:02.6), The Raider boys scored 53 of their with a height of 5’0”. Cruz (1:04.8), MacNeil (1:02.4), Onishi points in the track events but the BOYS EVENTS: Records: SP-F (2-0) (1:04.2) Blue Devils dominated in the jumps, Westfield (1-1) Long Jump: 1. Koscielecki SPF 16’1.25", 21-6. Raider Ray Williams came up 400IH: 1. Earl Lambert WHS 59.2, 2. 2. Lauren Perrotta SPF 13’9.5", 3. Burke big, placing first in all four of his Giacomo Palumbo SPF 59.2, 3. Lawrence WHS 13’8.5" Kao WHS 1:05.1 High Jump: 1. Ferraro SPF 5’0", 2. events – 100 meters (10.3), 200 100: 1. Ray Williams SPF 10.3, 2. Koscielecki SPF 4’8", 3. Amanda Nehring meters (21.2), 400 meters (47.3) and La’Quan McCoy WHS 11.2, 3. Alexis WHS 4’6" Gonzalez WHS 11.6 Shot Put: 1. Kerri Quinn SPF 31’9", 2. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the long jump with a leap of 20’8.75”. The Blue Devil girls ruled the track 1,600: 1. Bob Wallden SPF 4:53.4, 2. Amanda Wells SPF 28’10", 3. Lauren Bianco ROUNDING THIRD AND HEADING HOME...Raider senior Andrew Pavoni Brian Kopnicki SPF 4:53.4, 3. Walter Biner SPF 26’10" rounds third and zooms toward home to score against the Cougars. The Raiders events, 50-27, – especially in the SPF 4:53.4 Discus: 1. Colleen Coyle SPF 102’8", 2. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times tranquilized the Cougars, 4-2. middle and long distances – but the 400: 1. R. Williams SPF 47.3, 2. Diano Erin Gillooly SPF 91’1", 3. Bianco SPF 88’9" BIG BLAST...Viking Melissa Rosado Reavis WHS 52.2, 3. Brendan Egan WHS Javelin: 1. Bianco SPF 83’6", 2. Coyle hammered a three-run homer in the 53.9 SPF 82’4", 3. Maggie Curran WHS 81’3" third inning against Roselle Catholic. 110HH: 1. Palumbo SPF 16.9, 2. Josh SENATORE Ks 9; PAVONI GETS 3 RBI, GAME WINNER Liss SPF 20.2, 3. Steve Williams SPF 20.7 800: 1. Zack McGuire SPF 2:02.8, 2. Wallden SPF 2:05.2, 3. Alexis Gonzalez WHS 2:05.4 Lions Creep Ahead, Hold Off 200: 1. R. Williams SPF 21.2, 2. Reavis Raider Diamond Boys Rattle WHS 22.8, 3. McCoy WHS 22.9 3,200: 1. Wallden SPF 10:37.2, 2. Biner SPF 10:37.2, 3. Kopnicki SPF 10:39.5 U. C. Viking Softballers, 6-5 4x400: 1. WHS 3:39.8 (Brendan Egan, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 David Falk, Gonzalez, Lambert) Cranford Cougars’ Cage, 4-2 Long Jump: 1. R. Williams SPF 20’8.75", eluded the centerfielder, allowing sacrifice bunt moved runners into 2. Adam Wendel WHS 19' 11", 3. Reavis WHS 19' 6.75" Kennedy to score. Johnston stepped scoring position, the final batter By FRED LECOMTE but we came out on top. Senatore did the Cougars speechless. Pole Vault: 1. Joe Hubbard WHS 12’6", to the plate and drilled a ground-rule struck out. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a great job for us.” “We’ve been waiting for Cranford 2. Joe Hagmann WHS 10’0", 3. Mike Woods RBI double. With just one senior in the starting WHS 10' 0" The Vikings regained the lead with lineup and only 10 girls on the roster, The hosting Scotch Plains- The Cougars growled with both of all year,” said Baumwoll “We all High Jump: 1. Wendel WHS 6’2", 2. Fanwood High School baseball team their runs in the top of the first in- pulled together, but I was impressed Hubbard WHS 5’4", 3. Mike Walker SPF 5’4" a run in the lower half of the inning Revel had very little flexibility ma- took a huge step toward a successful ning. Leadoff hitter Derrick Zulick with a lot of the young guys who Shot Put: 1. Chris Feighner SPF 49’2", when Farawell was hit by a pitch, neuvering his lineup in the final in- season with a dramatic, 4-2, triumph reached first on an error then stole came through. It was just a real great 2. Alex Leong WHS 46’9.5", 3. Shawn Doyle Hennessy singled and Liz D’Antuono ning. “We are a young team. In the SPF 42' 8" brought Farawell home with an in- last inning, the younger part of the over Cranford on April 10. Junior second. Zack Bribiesca followed and and exciting game right to the very Discus: 1. Feighner SPF 135’0", 2. Matt right-hander Dave Senatore’s per- reached first on a bobble. With a end with an incredible end.” Andzel WHS 116’11", 3. Chris Williams field grounder. order was up,” he said. formance was simply sensational as runner in scoring position, catcher “It was a tough game right to the WHS 98’0" In the fifth, Hurd walked and Kat With such a young team, the good he recorded nine strikeouts, seven Dave Drechsel then ripped an RBI wire,” commented Pavoni. “But it Javelin: 1. Adam Ortyl SPF 142’3", 2. Ferrise singled. Another dropped ball news is, “it’s early. So hopefully they Dave Uccifierri WHS 139’4", 3. Andzel WHS in left allowed Hurd to score and an will learn,” Revel pointed out. “We hits while walking three. double to left. Senatore struck out a was a clean and smart baseball game 135’10" Leftfielder Dave Baumwoll col- batter then hit the next batter to load played by both teams. During the error at short let Ferrise bring the go- have to hope that the people who are GIRLS: Records: SPF (2-0) Westfield (1-1) ahead run home. The Vikings threat- here will do the job.” lected an RBI and went 4-for-4, in- the bases. Sam Chalhoff lofted an game, I kept telling Dave (Senatore) 400LH: 1. Jayme Ferraro SPF 1:05.9, 2. cluding a double. Senior catcher RBI sacrifice fly to give the Cougars to remain focused and not to let up. Jessica Lee WHS 1:13.4, 3. Michelle Regg ened in their half with singles by Roselle Catholic improved to 3-2 Andrew Pavoni, who had three RBI, a 2-0 lead. So it’s a pat on his back, because he SPF 1:15.4 Rizzo and Stephanie Massaro but while Union Catholic slipped to 2-4. blasted a two-run double in the bot- The Raiders were held scoreless makes great pitches when he has to, 100: 1. Ja’net Tiller WHS 12.8, 2. Sarah both were stranded on base. Roselle Catholic 002 220 6 Burke WHS 13.3, 3. Rachel Jones SPF In the bottom of the seventh, with Union Catholic 004 100 5 tom of the sixth inning to seal the until the fourth. Marcus Dockery particularly in tough situations like 13.3 victory. bashed a double to center and Steve the one today when they had a man 1,600: 1. Sarah Mahran WHS 5:46.7, 2. the lower half of the batting order up, Referring to the outcome, Raider Rodriquez reached first after the on third and one out. He held him, so Kathleen Salmon WHS 5:54.9, 3. Mary Rizzo singled and Kate Kavalaus Lady Devils Get a 1st Head Coach Brian Homm said, “It shortstop bobbled the ball. Kyle it was all on him.” Shashaty SPF 5:56.6 with just one out. Even though a 400: 1. Jill Koscielecki SPF 59.4, 2. Emily was a great game all way around. Adams stepped to the plate and A very satisfied Senatore com- MacNeil WHS 59.8, 3. Jones SPF 1:03.8 At Englewood Relays Both teams played very good de- blasted an RBI sacrifice fly to right, mented, “In the beginning of the 100HH: 1. Ferraro SPF 15.7, 2. Mika Viking Boys Pounce The Westfield High School girls’ fense. Some really great plays were scoring Dockery. game it was kind of weird. Warming Cruz WHS 17.1, 3. Lee WHS 17.9 shuttle-hurdle relay team finished made. Both teams could have capi- In the bottom of the fifth, up in the bullpen, I threw a couple Baseball Lions, 5-2 first with a time of 1:09.5 at the talized numerous times, but good Baumwoll led off with a single and more pitches than usual. So I figured Stefiuk, McMahon Fare Senior Joe Medway struck out nine Englewood Relays on April 14 and defense by both teams shut the scor- shortstop Chris D’Annunzio ad- when I come in I would throw faster, and walked three to lead the Union ran just one second off the WHS ing down. Kyle Adams made that vanced Baumwoll to second with a but it didn’t seem that way, particu- Well in College Track Catholic High School baseball team record. Mika Cruz (16.5), Sarah great play for us in centerfield in the beauty of a bunt. Pavoni then riffled larly early on, then I kind of pepped Westfield High School (WHS) to a 5-2 victory over Roselle Catho- Burke (17.1), Jessica Lee (18) and fourth inning. Pitching wise for both an RBI single to knot the score. it up. But my curve really wasn’t graduate, class of ’98, Sage Stefiuk lic in Roselle on April 11. Medway Lauren Solon (17.9) made up the teams, it was a close game, a fun In the sixth, third baseman Kyle under control until the later innings ran a provisional qualifying time for also had three singles and scored a winning foursome. game. It could of gone either way, Baker was hit-by-a-pitch. Baumwoll then I started getting command of it the Division III Nationals in the run to help his cause. Ja’net Tiller (12.8), Burke (13.6), registered his fourth hit with a single and the batters began standing flat Matt Smith rapped an RBI double, Jennell Carter (13.2) and Christine PUBLIC NOTICE steeple chase for Dickinson College. to center. With two men out, Pavoni footed.” WHS grad, class of ’00, Maura Adam Rusnock hit an RBI single and Pecoraro (13.2) finished fourth in the yanked his two-run double to leave UNION COUNTY BOARD Cranford (3-2) 200 000 0 2 McMahon ran 17:07 for 5,000m at Roger Barrueco had two singles and 4x100 at 52.8 and broke the WHS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 112 x 4 scored twice for the 4-3 Vikings. record. Tiller (26.7), Burke (28.1), PUBLIC NOTICE the Colonial Relays for William and NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Mary. Mike Castro had a two-run single for Cruz (28.6) and Carter (26.7) placed Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 the 3-2-1 Lions. sixth in the 4x200 with a time of Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Union Catholic 100 030 1 5 1:50.3, three seconds faster than last ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Roselle Catholic 000 002 0 2 week at Kearny. Emily MacNeil petitive bidding as a professional service or Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD (1:00.9), Carter (1:04.3), Cruz extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE (1:04.4) and Anne Onishi (1:03.6) ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 UNION COUNTY BOARD came in fourth in the 4x400. available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a professional service or Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Onishi (2:29.7), Deenie Quinn of the Clerk of the Board. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (2:34.3), Sarah Mahran (2:33.8) and ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). 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This con- ers has awarded a contract without com- 4x800, despite dropping the baton sey available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO. 434-2002 petitive bidding as a professional service or during the exchange (Mahran had to SERVICES: For planning production and of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Robert Renaud, Esq., extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- promotion of the Fourth Annual “Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. pick it up and re-hand it to MacNeil). 190 North Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 425-2002 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Jazz by the Lake” event to be held in tract and the resolution authorizing it is With a time of 9:59.2, they took Nomahegan Park, Cranford, New Jersey, SERVICES: To provide legal services (Amending Resolution 1130-2001) RESOLUTION NO. 433-2002 representing corrections officers, Joseph AWARDED TO: DMR Architects, 99 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Hospital, Eliza- available for public inspection in the Office second to Hunterdon Central. September 14, 2002 of the Clerk of the Board. COST: Not to exceed $94,000 Campanella, Timothy Riley, Thomas Tay- Essex Street, Maywood, New Jersey beth, New Jersey M. Elizabeth Genievich lor, Wayne Caffrey, in the matter entitled SERVICES: To provide subsurface in- SERVICES: To provide individual therapy RESOLUTION NO. 426-2002 Westfield PAL Seeks Clerk of the Board Jeffrey Caffee v. Union County, et al. vestigation for the Trailside Nature and Sci- sessions to victims of sexual assault. AWARDED TO: Buchart Horn, Inc., 5 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 COST: $5,000 ence Center, Mountianside, New Jersey PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, New Jersey Coordinator M. Elizabeth Genievich COST: In an additional amount of $8,800, COST: $50 per hour not to exceed $6,600. SERVICES: To provide construction ad- PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board for a new contract amount of $386,300 Funding from the Victim of Crime Act Assis- ministration and inspection services for the Westfield PAL is looking for a 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 M. Elizabeth Genievich tance Grant. replacement of Goodmans Crossing Bridge volunteer coordinator to assist with SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich over the Robinson Branch of the Rahway marketing efforts in bringing a BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Clerk of the Board River, Clark and Scotch Plains. 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 COST: $146,130 greater awareness of the PAL orga- NOTICE TO BIDDERS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS M. Elizabeth Genievich nization to the Westfield commu- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Board of PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board nity. Anyone interested can call the Education, intends to seek out contractors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 PAL phone line (908) 233-7105 - for Asbestos Removal at the J. Ackerman MAY 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE and press #4 for Maryann. Coles School located on Kevin Street in Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Scotch Plains New Jersey. The Board in- New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board DOCKET NO. F-7565-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, vites prospective contractors to submit their of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to INDYMAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, DOCKET NO. F-17292-01 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE sealed bids for this project. These bids are consider the following appeal: INC., PLAINTIFF vs. GAIL COVINGTON, BANK ONE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly Jewish Community Center of Central DEFENDANT. AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. ANGEL A. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE marked on the outside, ASBESTOS RE- NJ for the renewal of a Temporary Operat- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SANTOS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-973-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MOVAL J. ACKERMAN COLES SCHOOL ing Permit to allow the utilization of a tent DATED OCTOBER 23, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BID # 1040-037. Direct all sealed bids to the during the summer day camp program at the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JANUARY 4, 2002 FOR SALE OF CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. PABLO DOCKET NO. F-14823-01 Business Administrator, Evergreen Avenue property located at 1361 & 1391 Martine By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. TEJEDA, SINGLE; RAUL COSS, MAR- WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Avenue (Block 10301, Lot 16 & Block ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- RIED; ELSA TEJEDA, DEFENDANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENIO LOPEZ, 07076. 10401, Lot 1.01), Scotch Plains. Permis- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ET AL., DEFENDANT. There will be a mandatory site inspection sion, if granted, is pursuant to Section 23- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED DECEMBER 28, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in 4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allowing for Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. JANUARY 8, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORT- the Cafeteria of the J. Ackerman Coles temporary permission for a period not to sey on WEDNESDAY THE 1ST DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- GAGED PREMISES. School. All potential bidders or their repre- exceed one (1) year. MAY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 1ST DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sentatives, must attend in order to bid. Plans Kevin and Shani Contreras for a Vari- noon of said day. All successful bidders MAY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale and Specifications will be available at this ance to permit the construction of an addi- must have 20% of their bid available in cash noon of said day. All successful bidders ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- site inspection upon payment of fifty dollars tion and deck at the property located at 1840 or certified check at the conclusion of the must have 20% of their bid available in cash Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ($50.00) per set payable to Environmental Lake Avenue (Block 12604, Lot 2), Scotch sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Remediation & Management, Inc. (ER&M, Plains, from the following section of the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED sales. MAY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 1ST DAY OF Inc.) This fee is non-refundable. Zoning Ordinance: TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED noon of said day. All successful bidders MAY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- Each bid must be accompanied by a Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT & 36/100 NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED SEV- must have 20% of their bid available in cash noon of said day. All successful bidders deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the umn 7a whereby minimum side-yard set- ($127,848.36). ENTY SIX & 97/100 ($109,976.97). or certified check at the conclusion of the must have 20% of their bid available in cash base bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thou- back required for a corner lot is twenty-five The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sand Dollars ($20,000.00) in form and sub- (25) feet; proposed: approximately 14 feet 8 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED sales. ject to conditions provided in the Instruc- inches [by scale]. of New Jersey. 07206, County of UNION and State of New FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED tions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw Agostinho Vaz for a Variance to permit It is commonly known as 133 South Park Jersey. DRED EIGHTY THREE & 85/100 SIXTY NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days the construction of an addition at the prop- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Commonly known as: 622-624 SOUTH ($155,883.85). DRED SIXTY FIVE & 20/100 ($169,965.20). after the actual date of the opening thereof. erty located at 709 Jerusalem Road (Block It is known and designated as Block 2 a/ PARK STREET a/k/a 622 SOUTH PARK REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE Property to be sold is located in the City The sealed bid opening will be at 2:00 p.m. 6201, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 17), Scotch Plains, k/a Ward 2, Lot 887. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY If designated below, there are liens in the of Elizabeth, County of Union and State on Monday May 13, 2002 in the office of the from the following section of the Zoning The dimensions are 25.00 feet wide by 07206. estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff of New Jersey. Business Administrator. Ordinance: 100.00 feet long. Tax Lot No. 1229 in Block No. 7 advises that the municipal tax office should Premises commonly known as 827 Mar- The successful bidder will be required to Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Dimension of Lot: approximately 49.51 be contacted to obtain any additional tax tin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. furnish a Performance Bond in the full umn 11 whereby minimum rear-yard set- easterly line of South Park Street, 375.00 feet wide by 100.05 feet long amounts that may be due. BEING KNOWN as LOT 884, BLOCK 7, amount of the contract price, indemnifying back required is thirty (30) feet; proposed: feet from the southeasterly line of Second Nearest Cross Street: Sixth Street 1. Taxes: $662.16 first quarter year 2002 on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- the Owner from any and all proceedings, approximately twenty (20) feet [by scale]. Street. Situated at a point on the southwesterly 2. Water & Sewer Lien: $2,345.52 plus beth. suits, or actions of any kind, name or de- Evangel Church for a Variance and Site Prior lien(s): The total amount due as of 9/ sideline of South Park Street distance ap- interest, penalties and recording fees Dimensions: 24.30 feet x 9.84 feet x scription and condition for the faithful per- Plan Amendment in conjunction with a pro- 23/01 for unpaid taxes/water/sewer is in the proximately 275.49 feet from its intersection CONCISE DESCRIPTION 122.50 feet x 34.00 feet x 124.00 feet. formance of the work, and a Payment Bond posed addition to the building located at aggregate sum of $4,191.06. Subject to with the northwesterly sideline of Sixth Street. 1. The property to be sold is commonly Nearest Cross Street: Division Street. in the full amount of the contract price as 1251 Terrill Road (Block 11603, Lots 15 unpaid taxes and municipal liens. Amount PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES known as: 537 South Bond Street, Eliza- The Sheriff hereby reserves the right security for the payment of all persons per- and 15.01), Scotch Plains, from the follow- due will be announced at the Sheriff’s Sale Judgment #DJ-066557-1989 dated Au- beth, New Jersey 07208 to adjourn this sale without further no- forming labor and furnishing materials in ing section of the Zoning Ordinance: or is available upon written request to gust 11, 1989, $90.00. 2. Tax Block No.: 1 Lot No.: 872 tice by publication. connection with the contract. Section 23-5.2b.5 whereby “off-street plaintiff’s attorneys. Judgment #DJ-091634-1990 dated Au- 3. Dimensions of lot: 100.00 x 32.00 Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, Every contractor and subcontractor, shall parking space shall be provided at a rate of There is due approximately the sum of gust 31, 1990, $90.00. 4. Nearest cross street: Sixth Street water and sewer liens. comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage one space for each six seats in the church ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Act, Laws of 1963, Chapter 150. Suppliers building, and one for each four seats in any SAND NINE-HUNDRED & 54/100 ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY NINE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOU- are required to comply with requirements of other form of meeting room space.” Mini- ($139,900.54) together with lawful interest NINE-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 34/100 SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE SAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT & P.L. 1975, Chapter 127, (Affirmative Ac- mum required: 345 parking spaces; Pro- and costs. ($116,964.34) together with lawful interest & 28/100 ($169,933.28) together with lawful 01/100 ($181,548.01) together with lawful tion). posed: 246 parking spaces. Variance re- There is a full legal description on file in and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. Questions concerning this statement and quired. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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 specifications should be directed to Mr. All interested persons may be present The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Gary Leverence, Consultant (609-259- and be heard. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 8077). The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Board The file pertaining to this application is in RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. this sale. of Education reserves the right to reject any the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH and all bids, waive any informality or to ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF accept a bid that in its judgement will be in Plains, and is available for public inspection NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. the best interest of the Board. during regular office hours. Suite 300 Suite 201 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Scotch Plains/Fanwood Board of Linda M. Lies 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive 318 Bergan Boulevard 216 Haddon Avenue Education Secretary to the Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Mr. Anthony Del Sordi Zoning Board of Adjustment CH-756502 - (WL) CH-756493 - (WL) CH-756526 - (WL) CH-756507 - (WL) Business Administrator/Board Secretary Township of Scotch Plains 4 T - 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 4 T - 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 4 T - 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 4 T - 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 1 T - 4/18/02, The Times Fee: $57.12 1 T - 4/18/02, The Times Fee: $55.08 & 4/25/02 Fee: $212.16 & 4/25/02 Fee: $210.12 & 5/9/02 Fee: $199.92 & 4/25/02 Fee: $193.80 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 11 Raider Girls Win, Devil Boys Tie for 3rd at Summit Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 also had a personal-best leap of 21’2” Jayme Ferraro (1:00.7) teamed with and Rich Miller soared 21’7.5” to Rachel Jones (59.9) and Lauren Perrotta total 42’9.5”. Raiders Ray and Steve (1:03.6) to set a Raider school record Williams placed second in the long 4:02.2 in the 4x400 to win the event. jump with a total of 39’4”. “She (Koscielecki) is running very Raiders Chris Feighner and Shawn strong. I would not be surprised if Doyle combined for a distance of she split sub-57 by the end of the 90’8.25” to seize first in the shot put. season,” stated Koegel. “Jayme has The Blue Devils captured second in become our top point scorer. She has the 4x200 with a time of 3:27.1, won four events in each of our two second in the 4x800 with a time of dual meets.” 8:28.5 and fourth in the 4x100 with Koscielecki (1:08), Ferraro (1:08) a time of 45.2. The Raiders took and Michelle Reggs (1:15.6) took fourth in the 4x800 at 8:49.3 and first in the intermediate hurdles with fifth in the 4x100 at 45.6. a time of 3:31.6. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raider girls placed in the top-three Raiders Jones, Perrotta, Jenny TAGGED OUT AT THIRD...Raider Jen Oshner was tagged out by Cougar in all but two events – three firsts, six Burke, and Aja Bundy finished sec- third baseman Meghan Mahers before sliding into third. It was the Cranford seconds and two thirds. Seniors Jill ond in the 4x200 at 1:49.5. Chelsea Cougars’ day as they defeated the Raiders, 11-1. Koscielecki (57.9 – personal best) and Mintz, Jenna Balestriere, Liz Elko and Mary Shashaty took second in the distance medley with a time of REDDINGTON SPARKLES IN CENTER, PENNELLA TRIPLES 13:53.3. The Raiders also took third in the shuttle hurdles at 1:15.3 and third in the sprint medley at 4:30.7. Cougars’ Sudden Strike Stops In the jumps, Ferraro and Koscielecki took second in the high jump with a Steve Kim (Image 1 Hour Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times height of 9’4” and Jones and Perrotta IN ON THE SCORING ACTION...Blue Devil Staci Spass, No. 2, netted two took second the long jump with a goals and an assist against the Phillipsburg State Liners. The Blue Devils flat distance of 28’7”. In the field, lined the State Liners, 18-6. Raider Softballers in Five, 11-1 Amanda Wells (27’1.5) and Kerri Quinn (30’7.75”) won the shot put By DAVID B. CORBIN After Pennella scored in the sec- result of two more Raider errors. with a total of 57’9.25”. The Raiders Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond, the Cougars resorted to a crafty Before Jody Fiorino got the final also placed second in the discus with Blue Devil Lady Laxers Rout “Cougarland” proved to be quite a bunting game to take a 5-1 lead. Raider hit in the fifth, two more a distance of 184’3” and second in hostile environment for the visiting Jenna Colineri scribbled an infield Cougars trampled the plate in the the javelin with a distance of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School single to short, O’Donnell and fourth. Unish singled and Carroll 174’0.25”. ‘P-burg” State Liners, 18-6 softball team on April 10 in DIVISION 2 BOYS TOP TEAMS: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Cranford. Capitalizing on five 1. Union 74, 2. Seton Hall Prep 61, 3. Westfield and Plainfield 46, 5. Scotch “You don’t see (that shot) often in Raider errors and amassing 13 Plains-Fanwood and Mendham 34, 7. an assist from Lang and 12 goals hits, including a colossal three- Livingston 30, 8. West Orange 28, 9. later the run was capped with a goal high school, I’ve done it before in run home run by Lauren Parsippany 23, 10, Rahway 14 from senior Brittany Miller, which indoor games and I thought on the O’Donnell and an RBI triple by DIVISION 2 GIRLS TOP TEAMS: left the game all but over with a little previous shot, I should have tried it Jess Carroll, the Cougars made it 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 90, 2. West less than a half of lacrosse to play. so the next time I did. It’s something all look easy with an 11-1 vic- Orange 82, 3. Union 60, 4. Linden 38, 5. In the middle of this run Flood I always wanted to do,” said Lang Watchung Hills 31, 6. Livingston 28, 7. Phillipsburg was led by Duke who tory in just five innings. Plainfield 23, 8. Parsippany Hills 22, 9. carried the offense with her stellar Featuring just one senior Rahway 18, 10. Millburn 6 passing (four assists) and when get- scored four goals and Naumann, al- starter, the young Raiders could ting the opportunity put one past the though overwhelmed with shots, still muster just three hits – two goalie (two goals). Lang (five goals brought in 12 saves. singles and a triple – off Cougar Lady Devils Daze and two assists) was also a catalyst Pino finished with four goals and pitcher Jess Carroll, who also and showed why she is one of the two assists, Spass put two in the net yielded no walks. The Raiders’ Panther S’ballers best players in the state. and assisted on one and sophomore only run came in the top of the Lang said, “We’re finally group- Laura Shelman picked up four as- The 5-1, Westfield High School ing and getting down to basics. We sists. After a rocky start Vanarelli second inning when junior Lind- softball team, after yielding three runs say Pennella smashed a triple to have confidence in each other and if picked up her game and ended with in the top of the seventh inning, an- we come out motivated and focused seven saves in a game where she deep left field and scored on swered with four runs to daze 3-3 sophomore Shanayia Willis’ sac- we can play really well.” wasn’t challenged for most of the Bridgewater-Raritan, 6-5, in Westfield Although Westfield had already contest. rifice fly. on April 13. Third baseman Lisa All of the Raiders’ miscues clinched the game with eight straight Although falling to seventh-ranked Venezia walked with the bases loaded goals, it was goal 11 that put the Bridgewater-Raritan, 15-5, on April occurred in the infield between to bring home the winning run. second and third base and paved icing on the cake. Flood fed the ball 13, the Blue Devils have established Blue Devil pitcher Caitlin to Lang, who weaved through the themselves as a serious contender. the way for six Cougar runs. MacDonald, who went 3-for-3, led However, junior centerfielder submissive Phillipsburg defenders to “At the end of games we’ll be in it, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times off the fateful inning with a double. the front of the net where she faked a it’s just going to come down to who Megan Reddington was nothing THUMPING A TRIPLE TO CENTER...Raider Lindsay Pennella thumped a triple Rachel Wagner rapped an RBI single, short of unbelievable as she made to center and scored the only Raider run against the Cougars. forehand shot, then threw the ball wants it more,” said Lang. Tara Dowling reached base safely on behind her head perfectly into the two major league diving catches a dropped ball in right field, Lauren Phillipsburg 3 3 6 upper left hand corner of the net. Westfield 14 4 18 – one that resulted in a double play – Ulansky both laid down perfect bunt crashed her triple to center then Gelmetti tapped an infield RBI single and another fine running grab. singles, and after a force out at home, scored on an error. In that inning, and Nicole DeFabio’s grounder con- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE “They were super catches,” said Zimmerman blooped an RBI single Reddington made a diving stab of a fused the second baseman while the Raider Head Coach Frank Butz of into shallow right. liner by Maher then alertly gunned tying run scored. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Reddington. “She is an excellent “We were not quick enough to get the runner down at third before she SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT fielder.” in position for the bunts. Our girls are could get back to the bag. BridgeH20 101 000 3 5 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Westfield 000 200 4 6 The stage for disaster was set in young and need the experience,” said “We just have to keep working and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be received by Scotch Plains- the bottom of the first. The Cougars Fanwood School District, Union County, New Jersey for Additions and Alterations to the Butz. see if we can get something worked PUBLIC NOTICE loaded the bases when Emily Ulanski Raider Jen Oshner singled in the out,” concluded Butz. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (Phase 2, Bridge, Elevators and Related Work), Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, (FVF #3228), together with all work incidental SHERIFF’S SALE reached on an error, Meghan Maher third but Cranford roared with four Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 010 00 1 thereto, in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and specifications prepared SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, walked and Kiera Zimmerman runs in the bottom of the inning. Cranford (1-3) 414 2x 11 by Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Planners, Trenton, New Jersey. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Sealed bids will be received as follows: reached first on another error. Chris- Unish and Carroll singled and DOCKET NO. F-18749-98 tine Permoulie drew and RBI base on O’Donnell hammered her three-run PUBLIC NOTICE EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Single Overall Contract PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENE EARLE, ET AL, balls, Gina Serpico hopped a two- shot to remote left field. Maher Bids for the above will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District in the SHERIFF’S SALE DEFENDANT. run single past short and Jeanmarie singled and eventually scored as a Business Offices, located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 07076, at 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 9, 2002 and will be publicly opened and read Unish lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED MARCH 24, 1999 FOR SALE OF immediately thereafter. center to give the Cougars a 4-0 lead. PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-7770-98 MORTGAGED PREMISES. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- “We had a lot of unearned runs on of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, prior to the date that bids are received. UNION COUNTY BOARD TIFF vs. REGINA SCHUMAN, ET AL, DE- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale walks and errors,” expressed Butz. Any bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey statutes not including a copy of a valid and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS FENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- active Prequalification/Classification Certificate will be rejected as being nonresponsive to “It’s as simple as that.” NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 bid requirements. Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 DATED DECEMBER 12, 2001 FOR SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents for the proposed work are on file Public Notice is hereby given that the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE in the office of Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Planners, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Trenton, New Jersey, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during office hours. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ers has awarded a contract without com- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Drawings and Specifications will be furnished upon payment to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY petitive bidding as a professional service or by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each set with a limit of five (5) sets per bidder. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of Additional sets may be purchased at the Architects costs. Payments will be returned to ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- the sales. RESOLUTION 02-04-57 bidders only upon prompt return of bid documents in good condition. tract and the resolution authorizing it is sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed CONTRACTOR: ARD Appraisal, 36 available for public inspection in the Office APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the THIRTY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- envelope bearing the name and address of bidder and proposal identification on outside, and Brant Avenue, Clark, New Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DRED FOURTEEN & 42/100 must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order NATURE OF SERVICE: Property Ap- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ($131,214.42). RESOLUTION NO. 430-2002 of the School District for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no praisal, 184 South Avenue cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold, is located in the AWARDED TO: Appraisal Associates, case in excess of $20,000.00; and must be delivered to the Secretary of the School District, DURATION: Period ending December the sales. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Inc., 50 South Avenue West, Cranford, New or a designated representative at the above place on or before the hour named. The Owner 31, 2002 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED New Jersey. Jersey and Architect assume no responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. AMOUNT: $1200.00 for appraisal report FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- Commonly known as: 843 Summer Street, SERVICES: For the proposal for Valua- No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening A Copy of the Resolution and Contract DRED THIRTY FOUR & 08/100 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 tion Analysis, appraisal for the property on thereof. relating to the services are on file and avail- ($147,634.08). Tax Lot No. 1556 in Block 4 79 West Grand Street (Vehicle Mainte- The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informality in the bidding if it is in able for public inspection in the office of the Municipality: Town of Westfield Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 32 nance Repair Shop) the interest of the School District to do so. Borough Clerk. Street Address: 120 Green Place feet wide by 125 feet long. COST: $6,500 Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- Eleanor McGovern Tax Lot: 12 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- M. Elizabeth Genievich 1 et seq., pertaining to the "Public School Contracts Law." Borough Clerk Tax Block: 4801 easterly side of Summer Street 518 feet Clerk of the Board All bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with all requirements of 1 T - 4/18/02, The Times Fee: $17.34 Approximate Dimensions: 50 feet x 125 from the northwesterly side of Grier Avenue. 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Affirmative Action Regulations, P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). feet There is due approximately the sum of The district shall include the following statements in each contract awarded by the district Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in connection with the school facilities project: There is due approximately the sum of SAND NINE-HUNDRED NINETEEN & 06/ TOWN OF WESTFIELD ONE-HUNDRED NINTY ONE THOU- 100 ($167,919.06) together with lawful in- * "This contract or subcontract is or may be funded in part with funds from the New Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was SAND FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & terest and costs. Jersey Economic Development Authority. 63/100 ($191,564.63) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a * Neither the State, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, nor any of its interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. meeting held April 16, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final departments, agencies, board members or employees is, or will be, a party to this There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn passage on the 30th day of April 2002, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can contract or subcontract or any lower tier contract or subcontract. be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH * This contract or subcontract is subject to the requirements contained in N.J.A.C. an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. this sale. SHERIFF 19:32-1 et seq. in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-15, the Bernard A. Heeney RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN contractor and subcontractors agree to comply with all of the provisions of N.J.A.C. Town Clerk SHERIFF ATTORNEYS 19:32-1 et seq." GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & 1139 Spruce Drive BY ORDER OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SALTZMAN P.O. Box 1024 FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT CHAPTER 10A "CONSERVATION CENTER AND CURBSIDE BULKY WASTE A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY COLLECTION" SEC10A-9 "PERMITS REQUIRED FOR COLLECTION" 905 North Kings Highway 1-908-233-8500 Anthony Del Sordi BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 FILE NO. XVZ38682 Business Administrator/Board Secretary SECTION I. CH-756484 - (WL) CH-756586 - (WL) 1 T - 4/18/02, The Times Fee: $103.02 That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section 10A- 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 9, "Permits required for Collection," in Chapter 10A, "Conservation Center and Curbside & 4/18/02 Fee: $171.36 & 4/18/02 Fee: $191.76 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bulky Waste Collection" Article II, "Curbside Bulky Waste Collection," so that the same shall NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION read as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT DIVISION During such periods of time as the Town establishes for bulky waste collections, permits TOWN OF WESTFIELD shall be required to authorize curbside pickup of such waste and a fee will be charged for SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq., obtaining these permits. NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT SALE in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Permits must be properly displayed in the front windows of properties from which waste Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 4/25/02 and opened and read for: Notice is hereby given that the Town of Westfield will sell to the Highest bidder the following is to be collected. Such permits shall be issued by the department of public works for sixty- equipment, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:a 11-13. UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES CONTRACT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS five dollars per permit. Issuance of such permits shall be limited to Westfield residents or The Equipment may be seen at the Department of Public Work, 959 North Ave. Westfield, NORTH (2002) IN THE COUNTIES OF BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, the owners of real property located within the town. Such permits shall be issued only after New Jersey Prior to sale from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday inclusive. HUNTERDON, MIDDLESEX, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, UNION, AND proof of residence within the town satisfactory to the public works department or proof of The equipment will be sold “as is”, and the minimum bid considered will be: WARREN ownership of property within the town. The permit shall be prominently displayed in a front window of the property from which the Description Minimum Bid 100% STATE waste is to be collected so as to be visible from the street to the contractor collecting such DP# 02410 1989 Mercury Topaz 2MEPM36X6KB621977 200.00 waste. Each permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dispose of up to seven hundred fifty 1990 Lincoln Town Car 1LNLM82F8LY731052 400.00 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., pounds of bulky waste. There shall also be a small sticker issued with each permit which shall 1986 Ford Wagon 1FMCA11U5GZB4528 200.00 49 C.F.R.., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the be affixed to the largest item of bulky waste at curbside. 1990 Mercury Topaz 2MEPM36Z1LB617272 200.00 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit SECTION II. bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds The fee for Curbside Bulky Waste Collection set forth in Sec. 10A-9 as hereby amended, Bids must be in writing, accompanied by a separate certified check in the full amount of of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award, Bidders are required shall take effect immediately following passage. the bid, and must be delivered and filed with the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 425 East to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications, SECTION III. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey no later that 10:00, prevailing time on Monday, May 6th, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $ 15.00 , for full size drawings, Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms 2002. at the NJDOT Plans Distribution Building #8 Thiokol P.O. Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder, 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project SECTION IV. and marked “Bid for the purchase of equipment”. Bids will be opened and read at the time may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8584 or 609-530-8585 during business hours. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be mentioned above. Their fax number is 609-530-8347. Drawings, supplemental specifications, and boring logs unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this The sale of the equipment will be determined by the highest bid received. may also be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, if, in the interest of the Town, it is Design Field Offices at the following locations: invalid. deemed advisable to do so. SECTION V. By order of the Mayor and council of the Town of Westfield. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 West This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the Marianne K. Horta Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ manner provided by law. Purchasing Agent 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 4/18/02, The Leader Fee: $82.62 1 T - 4/18/02, The Leader Fee: $48.96 3 T - 4/4, 4/11 & 4/18/02, The Leader Fee: $157.59 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County High School Varsity Baseball Results: APRIL 10: homer and Blair Richardson banged Union 4, Plainfield 1 a triple while Jim McKeon and Mike The 6-0 Farmers seem to be emerg- Sofka each drilled doubles. ing as the county’s team to beat. Westfield (3-1-1) 000 232 0 7 Marc Weres hit a solo homer and had Ferris (5-2) 100 030 0 4 an RBI single. Farmer pitcher Joe Foligno fanned eight Cardinals. APRIL 11: Governor Livingston 13, Roselle 1 Plainfield (1-4) 000 001 0 1 Dan Drake had a home run, a Union 001 120 x 4 double, a single, three runs scored Westfield 7, Ferris 4 and five RBI. Matt Deanna had a Ben Koket thumped a three-run three-run double and an RBI single. Roselle 001 00 1 Local High School Gov. Livingston 337 0x 13 APRIL 12: Golf Results: A. L. Johnson 12, Roselle Park 0 APRIL 9: Drew Thomas tossed a three hitter Westfield 171, St. Peter’s Prep 195 and had a three-run triple for the 5-0- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1 Crusaders. IHM HOOPS CHAMPS...The IHM Peewee Basketball Senior Division Cham- OUT OF HERE IN A HURRY...Blue Devil Mike Sofka drilled a two-run homer (Echo Lake, par 36) pion Spartans. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Lawrence Rothweiler, Joe into the hill behind left field against the Raiders. Sofka has been one of the Westfield: Ryan Shallcross 41, Jeff APRIL 13: Kacmarsky, Michael Chaia and Matt Hartz; back row, Coach, James Alfano, hottest hitters in the state. Luker and Gerritt Ill 43, Erin Cockren 44 Rahway 5, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4 Zach Flanzman, Gary Binkiewicz, Matt Alfano, Coach and Jim Alfano. St. Peter’s Prep: Sean Davy 43, Dave Baumwoll had a triple, two Shane D’Aprile 45, Joe Serazan 52, singles and three runs scored and Ed Gardner 55 Andrew Pavoni had a double, a single Spartan Boy Cagers Seize Blue Devil Baseball Boys Rip Scotch Plains-Fanwood 149, and two RBI. Plainfield 214 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 002 001 1 4 (Scotch Hills, par 33) Rahway 022 010 x 5 IHM Pee-Wee Sr. Title Raider Diamond Boys, 17-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Mikchael Governor Livingston 7, New Provi- The Spartans completed an unde- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Sprung 36, John Bezrutczyk 37, Chris dence 1 Swingman Joe Kacmarsky chipped feated season in beating the Jayhawks in with a tough, clutch basket to cut rison pitched four scoreless innings, Meehan 39, Jason Neuringer 40 Matt Deanna had an RBI triple and strength of our lineup today when scored a run for the Highlanders. 27-25 to win the Immaculate Heart short a Jayhawk rally toward the end only giving up two hits and one walk our eight and nine hitters both hit Plainfield: Jonas Cleveland 47, Sean Sauls 48, Dennis McCloud 55, of Mary Pee-Wee Basketball Senior of the game. Michael Chaia played while striking out seven. doubles.” Gov. Livingston 024 100 0 7 Boys Division Championship. In a Chelden Frost-Dixon 64 New Providence 010 000 0 1 tough defense and gave the team Brewster said, “Once you get a big One of Westfield’s big concerns close, hard fought, well-played game valuable minutes. Lawrence lead you just have to throw strikes for the rest of the season is the health APRIL 11: the Spartans never lost their compo- Rothweiler played with his usual and stay in control. He did that.” of star pitcher and cleanup hitter Westfield 177, Cresskill 212 Local High School sure and ended their season with a hustle and worked hard while he was Sophomore Joe Wisniewski came senior Jay Cook. (Alpine, par 36) perfect 17-0 record. on the floor. Ryan Heine, who was a in to pitch the fifth inning and closed “Jay isn’t 100 percent so we’re Westfield: Ryan Shallcross 41, Tennis Results: The Spartans were led by center major contributor to the team’s suc- the game out by letting up one un- going to rely on our young pitching Jeff Luker 44, Gerritt Ill 45, Erin Gary Binkiewicz with 12 points and cess during the season, was unable to earned run on one hit. staff,” said Brewster. He got injured Cockren 47 APRIL 10: a sack full of rebounds. Forward make the game. For Westfield it was a barrage of taking out the second baseman dur- Cresskill: Sam Lissner 40, Tom Scotch Plains-Fanwood 5, Linden 0 Zach Flanzman’s jumper was on as Throughout the year the Spartans hits and players on base that domi- ing the Cranford game and since has Ricaldi 51, Patrick Cannon 59, Chad First singles: Terry Levine d. Rich Trinh, 6-4, 6-1 he had eight points from both me- relied on hard work, hustle, excel- nated the Raiders. Sofka continued been designated hitting. Rzeznik 62 Second singles: Mike Thompson d. dium and long range. Point guard lent defense and teamwork where his streak as one of the hottest hitters Said Brewster, “We have to make Scotch Plains-Fanwood 180, New- Chris Campbell, 6-0, 6-0 Matt Alfano directed the attack with every player was a key part of the in the state with a 2-for-2 day, rack- the plays defensively and get good ark Academy 181 Third singles: Josh sanders d. Mike three points, seven assists and sev- team’s success. As a group, they never ing up a home run, single, walk, pitching. We got that. After that it Hergenham, 6-2, 6-1 (Shackamaxon, par 36) First doubles: Adam Corbin and Jason eral key defensive plays. lost their cool, no matter how close three RBI and two runs scored. comes down to hitting and we have Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Mats Krueger d. Luke Augustyn and Joaquin Guard Matt Hartzell handled the the games were, and always showed Senior centerfielder Ben Koket started to hit. Patience is key, when Notoane and Mike Sprung 44, Chris Valdez, 6-2, 6-2 ball flawlessly and had two points. good sportsmanship. tallied two hits, a single and a double you get ahead in the count you can Meehan 45, Brian Muller 47 Second doubles: Harry Yang and to go along with two RBI and two open up the game and we did that.” Simon Poplyansky d. Angelo Antonucci and Newark Academy: Ryan Boyd Andy Czyszczon, 6-0, 6-3 runs scored batting in the eighth spot. 43, Adam Mirchin and Tim Rawdring Brewster said, “We showed the Westfield 2(13)1 10 17 APRIL 11: FSPY Swim Men Get 12th Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 01 1 45, Elliott Schottland 48 Westfield 3, Chatham 2 Ridge 168, Union Catholic 196 First singles: Matt Redgate (C) d. Grif- (Ash Brook, par 36) fin Maloney, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 At ‘Y’ National Competition Second singles: Rich Moran (W) d. Union County High School Union Catholic: Chris Anderson Scott Gannon, 6-1, 7-5 Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA was on two other relays. Gartner’s 46, Ed Santana 49, Sean Grayson 50, Third singles: Dave Eisenberg (W) d. Men’s 200-yard medley relay team fly qualifying time of 52.33 also Chris Boyer 51 Glen Gannon, 6-3, 6-1 finished in 12th place at the YMCA Varsity Softball Results: First doubles: Chris Frey and Alex Yu established a new team record. Eric Ridge: Ted Jensson 39, Lauren National Swimming Championships Swenson competed in the 100 and Braswell 41, Marc Baecht and Pat (C) d. Shaun Simone and Ryan Miller, 6-4, 6-0 APRIL 10: Gov. Livingston 3(11)0 10 15 Second doubles: Doug Shineman and held April 2 through 5 at Fort Lauder- 200-yard breast and was a member Westfield 3, Edison 2 Roselle (1-4) 0 0 0 00 0 Lawenda 43 Devin Power (W) d. John Lee and Duncan dale, Fla. The team of Kevin of two other relays. Peabody, 6-2, 6-3 Lauren Gelmetti tapped an RBI A. L. Johnson 11, Mount St. Mary 3 PUBLIC NOTICE Bobenchick (Sr. Backstroke), Steve Steve Swenson, recently named single for the tie and Erin Corbett Megan Yesinko had three hits and PUBLIC NOTICE Swenson (Sr. Breaststroke), Brian “All Area” in the breaststroke was laid down a squeeze bunt to score two RBI for the 3-1 Crusaders. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Gartner (Soph, Butterfly) Eric Swenson FSPY’s top individual finisher with a NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD Tara Dowling with the winning run Suzanne Burke had a two-run single ORDINANCE 02-06-R (Soph. Freestyle) finished in 1:38.33, 17th place in the 200 breaststroke in the seventh. for the Mount. AND PUBLIC HEARING The Historic Preservation Advisory Com- established a new team record and with a time of 2:09.92, ranking him An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor mission of the Town Of Westfield will meet scored the first points for FSPY in second all-time at the Y behind Mike Westfield (4-1) 000 100 2 3 Johnson 301 430 0 11 and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in the Edison (2-3) 000 200 0 2 Mount St. Mary 000 300 0 3 April 9, 2002. Copies of this ordinance can Administrative Conference Room at the national competition in 12 years. Zimmerman’s 1980 performance of The FSPY national team was eight Union 15, Plainfield 1 Roselle Park 6, Brearley 0 be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 2:09.75. Steve also finished 19th in Laura Blumetti had a triple, a fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Westfield, New Jersey to hear and consider swimmers strong, including Ryan the 100 breast with a time of 1:00.15. Panther Becky Riccatelli fanned Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- the application of Mr. and Mrs. Nobile, 248 Hauptman (100 Backstroke/400 FR double and two RBI for the 4-2 Farm- Kimball Avenue, Block 2401, Lot 6 (located The relays were especially strong 12 Bears and had a two-run double. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and MR), David Hauptman (200 FR/ ers. Monday through Friday. within a designated historic district) to erect as the 400-medley relay team of Ryan APRIL 12: The purpose of this ordinance is to stairs off the rear deck and side porch of 400 FR), Amanda Dickson (100 Hauptman, Steve Swenson, Gartner Union 413 16 15 Roselle Park 11, Scotch Plains- AMEND CHAPTER 280 OF THE CODE their home and to install railing over the front Breaststroke) and Maggie Gousman Plainfield 100 00 1 and Bobenchick recorded a 21st na- Fanwood 1 OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RE- portico. (50 Freestyle). tional ranking with a time of 3:37.54, APRIL 11: Jody Napolitano drilled two, two- LATING TO PARKING ON STREETS IN Application and plans are available to be PARTICULAR TO RESTRICTIVE PARK- seen at the Town Administrator’s office at Bobenchick also competed in the just 0.4 seconds off a top 16 finish. Governor Livingston 15, Roselle 0 run doubles for the 6-0 Panthers. ING ON TILLOTSON ROAD. the Municipal Building Monday through Fri- 50 free, 100 back and was on all the They placed second all time for the Kerri Moore drilled two doubles, Laura Manzi blasted a solo home A public hearing on this ordinance will be day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. relays. Gousman’s qualifying time FSPY Piranha’s in this event. singled and an RBI and Kristen run. held on May 14, 2002, at 8:00 PM. Cathy Nobile of 25.3 established a team record for FSPY swim team is coached by Hauser had three RBI for the 5-1 Eleanor McGovern 248 Kimball Avenue Roselle Park 600 50 11 Borough Clerk Westfield, New Jersey 07090 13-14 girls. Gartner also competed Westfield native and former FSPY Highlanders. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 10 1 1 T - 04/18/02, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 4/18/02, The Leader Fee: $18.87 in the 50 free, 200 IM and 100 fly and swimmer Ed Pretre.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 13 Meyer, Favro Set to Compete FSPY ‘B’ Gymnasts Qualify In USA Hockey Nationals For Regional Championship Alfred (AJ) Meyer and Tristan District 1987 Select Team and was The Fanwood-Scotch Plains competed under the modified Level Favro, both age 15 of Westfield, and rated # 3 in the country for his age at (FSPY) B Division gymnastic team 8 rules. Natalie Szaroleta (age 12) 18 fellow members of the New Jer- the 1987 Select. This is his second competed with YMCAs from earned ribbons on all four events and sey Rocket Tier 1 Bantam Major time at the Nationals with the Rock- Westfield, South Mountain and in the all-around. She placed fourth team, a youth hockey team, will travel ets; the first was in Anchorage, Montclair in its final away meet of on vault, balance beam and all-around to Colorado Springs, Colorado to Alaska. Tristan played the USWNH the regular season on April 7 at Madi- and fifth on uneven bars and floor compete against 11 other teams in Olympic team four times with a spe- son Area YMCA. Several girls com- exercise. the USA Hockey Tier 1 National cial select team comprised of 1988’s, peted under USAG Level 8 rules Karen Lucey, Barie Salmon and Championships on April 2 through 7. 1986’s, and one from 1985. seeking qualifying scores for the Tracy Salmon competed in the 13+ The team qualified on March 16 Regional Championship meet to be group. Lucey grabbed first on vault by defeating the Philadelphia Junior held in June. with a personal high score. Tracy Flyers Youth hockey team, 2-1 and 3- NJ Devils Youth Win FSPY ‘B’ gymnasts Rebecca Salmon earned second on the uneven. 2, in the best of three games, to Keiser, Francesca Lumetta, Magda Kate Breuninger and Allegra become the Tier 1 District Represen- Peewee Ice Nationals Mierzejewska and Samantha Kenwell, team ‘A’ members, also tatives to the National Champion- Fanwood resident Henry Coxe Scarinci competed under the Level competed at the April 7 meet. Both ships. Previously, the team won the helped the New Jersey Devils Ice 8 rules. Keiser, Lumetta and Breuninger and Kenwell earned Atlantic Youth Hockey League regu- Hockey team win the USA Peewee Mierzejewska all earned qualifying scores qualifying them for the Na- lar season championship. National Championship in Colorado SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPS...The Holy Trinity varsity basketball team scores. They will join the FSPY ‘A’ tional Championship meet to be held Meyer plays defense and is a Springs, Colo. on April 7 The Devils won the Catholic School Suburban League title and the St. Agnes, Father Division team members who have in Niagara Falls in July. freshman honor-roll student at New overwhelmed the competition while Whelan Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: Tom Fitzpatrick, Mike Serzan, all qualified to compete at the meet Spectators are welcome at all Providence High School. Meyer posting a 6-0 record and outscoring Drew Bonner, Emmett Marsili, Kyle Gibbons, Andrew Colon, Mike Pastore to be held at Oak Knoll School in meets. For more information on Gym- was also a member of the New their opponents by a combined score and Mark Del Monaco; back row, Anthony Alvernes, Coach Jerry Hughes, Greg Solimo, James LiVolsi, Matt Stanczak and Coaches Tim Dursee, Tony Summit on June 8. nastics at the YMCA, please call Jersey Rockets 2000 team that par- of 48-18. Pastore and Brendan Smith. Allison Zeller (11U age group) (908) 889-8880. ticipated in the National Champi- Coxe had a strong tournament onship in Anchorage, Alaska. He while posting five goals and three was a member of the USA Hockey assists. The Devils got production OPEN HOUSE- Sunday April 21, 1-4 PM Atlantic District Select (ADS) 14 from everyone as they ran roughshod Yankees, Cardinals Win team and this winter was selected over their opponents. 576 Sherwood Parkway, Westfield to play against the US Women’s The Devils have not lost a game National Hockey (USWNH) team since November and won the presti- In Westfield Little League in Lake Placid, NY. gious Silver Sticks Tournament held Tristan, the son of Graziano and in Port Huron, Minn. in January. The The Yankees and the Cardinals Cardinals scored five times in the fifth Kathy Favro, plays goaltender and is winner of this tournament is allowed both scored opening day comeback inning on four walks, a hit batsman a a freshman at Princeton Day School the distinction of being called the wins, kicking off the Westfield Ma- two-run single by Harry Marino and (PDS) where he plays varsity for the best peewee team in North America jors Little league season. an RBI groundout by Danny Strauss. Panthers. He is part of the Atlantic (including Canada). The Yankees rebounded from a Evan Shapiro pitched two shutout three-run first inning deficit to beat innings to record the win. the White Sox 9-6. The Sox took the SPF Revolution Boys Calm lead in the top of the first when Ryan PUBLIC NOTICE Scanlon doubled off the right field BOROUGH OF FANWOOD fence scoring Mark Melino and Todd NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Soccer Blizzard, Hurricanes ORDINANCE 02-05-R Saunders who had reached on singles. AND PUBLIC HEARING The Yankees bounced back with The Scotch Plains/Fanwood U-12 second goal early in the second half. An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Revolution rebounded from an open- three runs in the bottom of the first on and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on Later Sedwin passed to Kuppersmith the hitting and base running of April 9, 2002. Copies of this ordinance can ing season loss to record impressive for his second goal. Mullen then be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- victories over the East Brunswick Michael Forgash and Jared Greene’s fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North netted his second. O’Brien once again triple. Blizzard, 1-0, and the Monroe Hurri- was solid in goal and Jeff Stuart Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- This Pristinely Maintained Colonial Home Matt Isabella stroked a double in tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., canes, 4-2. anchored the defense as the Revolu- Monday through Friday. Against the Blizzard, the two the fourth to break the game open Awaits Its New Owners to Enjoy. tion improved to 2-1 in Mid New and Chris Sheehan made a spectacu- The purpose of this ordinance is to evenly matched teams fought hard Jersey play. AMEND CHAPTER 255 OF THE CODE A Custom Remodeled Kitchen from the beginning, with Jeff Stuart, lar game saving catch in the top of OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RE- the fifth. Greene got the win and LATING TO STORMWEATHER CON- New Baths Andrew Livingston and Mike Bover PUBLIC NOTICE TROL AND FLOODPLAIN REGULA- forming a solid wall on defense and Brendan Burgdorf got the save. Central Air Conditioning The Cardinals overcame a four-run TIONS. goalie Greg O’Brien making several UNION COUNTY BOARD A public hearing on this ordinance will be Three Zone Hot Water Base Board Heat OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS deficit to beat the Dodgers, 5-4. The held on May 14, 2002, at 8:00 PM. key saves. Jesse Marvosa kept the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD pressure on the attack, with Tim Dodgers built their lead with aggres- Eleanor McGovern Heated Recreation Room Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 sive base running and doubles by Borough Clerk Stuart, Jordan Sedwin and Dylan Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 04/18/02, The Times Fee: $20.40 Under Ground Sprinkler System McMahon controlling the midfield. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Matt Shaffer and Patrick Stanley. The Toward the end of the first half, ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a professional service or PUBLIC NOTICE Offered at $679,000 Sedwin, on a throw-in, fed Tim Stuart, PUBLIC NOTICE extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- UNION COUNTY BOARD who beat multiple Blizzard defend- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS For Your Own Personal Appointment to Experience the Fine ers to put the Revolution on top. tract and the resolution authorizing it is OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Quality of This Home, Please Call Elizabeth or Dorothy. available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 However, E. Brunswick came out of the Clerk of the Board. flying in the second half and Mike Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO. 429-2002 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Scannel, Dan Ciabattari and Jeremy AWARDED TO: Killiam Associates, 27 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Mattimore played tough to preserve Bleeker Street, Millburn, New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a professional service or the lead. With only minutes to play, SERVICES: To provide construction ad- petitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Marvosa just missed scoring the ministration and inspection services for the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- replacement of Vauxhall Road Bridge over ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- tract and the resolution authorizing it is clincher. Mark Keogh notching his the East Branch of the Rahway River, Town- tract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office first victory as the team’s head coach. ships of Union, Millburn and Maplewood. available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Against the Hurricanes, Ryan COST: $384,500 RESOLUTION NO. 421A-2002 Kuppersmith opened the scoring on M. Elizabeth Genievich RESOLUTION NO. 456-2002 AWARDED TO: PMK Group, 65 Jack- Elizabeth Bataille Dorothy McDevitt Clerk of the Board AWARDED TO: Delta-T Group of New son Drive, Cranford, New Jersey a short pass from Mike Cornacchia, 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Sales Associate Broker/Sales Associate who also fed Ryan Mullen for the Jersey, 101 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 270, SERVICES: To provide a preliminary Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania assessment of the property located on Madi- Direct Line (908) 202-1702 Direct Line (908) 233-2248 PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICES: To provide staffing services son Hill Road, Clark, New Jersey, in accor- PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS consisting of appropriately degreed, certi- dance with the technical requirements for fied and experienced professionals for the Site Remediation (NJAC 7:26-3.1) as re- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Estate of: DOROTHY S. HATFIELD, new Psychiatric Unit effective April 29, 2002. quired by Green Acres. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ALSO KNOWN AS DOROTHY SOUDER COST: Not to exceed $40,000 COST: Not to exceed $9,500 ORDINANCE 02-04-R HATFIELD, Deceased M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich AND PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue W., • (908) 233-0065 An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Surrogate of the County of Union, made on 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on the 12TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2002, upon April 9, 2002. Copies of this ordinance can the application of the undersigned, as EX- be obtained without cost in the Clerk’s Of- ECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, fice, at the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North notice is hereby given to the creditors of said Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey be- deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., oath or affirmation their claims and de- Niki Fry Monday through Friday. mands against the estate of said deceased The purpose of this ordinance is to within six months from the date of said Sales Associate AMEND CHAPTER 190 OF THE CODE order, or they will be forever barred from OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RE- prosecuting or recovering the same against LATING TO LITTERING, IN PARTICU- the subscriber. NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club- LAR TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF HAND- EDWARD R. HATFIELD Silver Level 2000 BILLS IN THE BOROUGH. EXECUTOR Wychwood Location- A public hearing on this ordinance will be ATTORNEY “For The Perfect Home For held on May 14, 2002, at 8:00 PM. I. RICHARD PLOSS Eleanor McGovern 90 WASHINGTON VALLEY RD. Private Road You, Contact Niki Fry Today!” Borough Clerk BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY 07921 1 T - 04/18/02, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 4/18/02, The Times Fee: $21.42 Look carefully. Your new home may be here.

Presented for $749,900 552 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD... Gracious Victorian with a wrap around front porch set on an oversized lot. Tranquility abounds in this serene three Bedroom Classic architectural detailing, pocket doors, impressive home situated on a lovely tree-lined secluded cul- staircase. Fabulous location close to town, schools, and de-sac in the heart of Wychwood. Expansive transportation. $775,000. windows and gleaming hardwood floors fill the many spacious rooms with charm. An enchant- ing Living Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room with picture window and an Eat-In Kitchen mingles with a delightful Sunroom to craft a marvelous first floor. Nice sized Bedrooms, two MUST SEE!! full Baths, and a wonderful pastoral setting en- Plainfield- Magnificent Tudor convenient to NYC hances this splendid residence. transportation. Features 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, plus 2 Powder Rooms, huge fireplace in Living Room, newly renovated Kitchen, private yard with circular patio, and much more! Virtual tour on Joyce Taylor OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, April 21, 1-5 P.M. website. Offered at $489,000. Sales Associate 32 LAUREL PLACE, FANWOOD- Charming and me- TAKE A VIRTUAL OFFICE ticulously maintained Colonial. Updated Eat In Kitchen, TOUR ON WEBSITE. Direct Dial: (908) 233-6417 2 full updated Baths, finished Basement, Central Air Evening: (908) 232-4423 Conditioning and hardwood floors. $319,900. WESTFIELD OFFICE: 908-232-5664 Westfield Office Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065 Offices Throughout New Jersey 22019 Offices Throughout New Jersey 185 Elm Street www.PruNewJersey.com An independently Owned and Operated Member of 908 654 - 7777 The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ron Bansky Earns AARP Chapter to Sponsor
  Top Sales Award #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2001 WESTFIELD – Ronald Bansky Special Events and Trips won a trip for he and his wife to WESTFIELD – American Asso- $18 per person, with a coin rebate. Stockholm, Sweden in July from ciation of Retired Persons Chapter The hotel will be announced soon by COLDWELL BANKER Allstate Insurance Company for No. 4137 of Westfield has announced Katie Menzer. For more informa- his sales accomplishments in 2001. that it will sponsor five special events, tion, please call (908) 232-7153. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Bansky was ranked in top percen- open to members and non-members The organization’s Annual Spring Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue tile of Allstate agents in the United alike, during upcoming months. Luncheon will be held at The (908) 233-5555 ext #169 States. He thanked his staff for A one-day trip will take place next Westwood in Garwood on Monday, www.realtor.com enabling him to win the award. Thursday, April 25, for a guided tour of June 3, at noon, at a cost of $18. [email protected] Mr. Bansky told The Westfield author Pearl Buck’s home in Perkasie, This year’s event will feature an Leader that he does not speak Pa., with lunch at the Cock ’N Bull international buffet with a variety of Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Swedish, nor does he speak the Restaurant and shopping in Peddler’s appetizers, entrees and salads. Des- language of Prague which is the Village in nearby Lahaska, Pa. sert and coffee or tea will be in- destination for next year’s award, The entire cost, including a full lun- cluded, along with free soda and which he hopes to win. cheon, will be $36. The bus will leave wine at every table. at 9 a.m. from the far side of the Lord Entertainment will be provided by PUBLIC NOTICE & Taylor parking lot on North Avenue “The Golden Lights” a 35-voice en- in Westfield. Reservations may be made semble. Reservations may be made UNION COUNTY BOARD by calling (908) 232-7153. by calling Chairwoman Marie Stock OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS at (908) 925-2536. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD A trip to Atlantic City is scheduled Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 for Wednesday, May 15, at a cost of An overnight stay is planned for Public Notice is hereby given that the Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE ber 18 and 19, at the Willow Valley ers has awarded a contract without com- Resort in Lancaster, Pa. Included petitive bidding as a professional service or TOWN OF WESTFIELD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- will be dinner at Miller’s famous ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- INVITATION TO BID smorgasbord restaurant and a perfor- tract and the resolution authorizing it is Sealed proposals will be received by the mance of Daniel at the Sight and available for public inspection in the Office Mayor and Council of the Town of West- Sound Theater, with a backstage tour of the Clerk of the Board. field, New Jersey, on Monday May 6th at after the show. RESOLUTION NO. 423-2002 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Romankow, building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, The costs are $182 for double ac- Rinaldo & Capece, 53 Cardinal Drive, New Jersey for the following: commodations, $168 for triple and Westfield, New Jersey Town of Westfield Printing $234 for single. To sign up, please SERVICES: As a special counsel for Proposals must be delivered at the place and before the hour above mentioned in a call (908) 232-7153. personnel affairs. The last tour slated for 2002 will PERIOD: For the year 2002 sealed envelope marked “Bid for Printing” COST: not to exceed $110,000 bearing the Name and Address of the bid- be a seven-day, six-night trip called M. Elizabeth Genievich der, addressed to the Town of Westfield, “A Country Christmas in Nashville Clerk of the Board 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- and Gatlinburg,” from Thursday to 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $21.93 sey, and must be in the office of the Pur- chasing Agent on or before the hour named. Wednesday, December 5 to 11. Bids must be accompanied by a proposal The group will stay at the Opryland PUBLIC NOTICE guarantee in the form of certified check, Hotel and will go on the General cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of UNION COUNTY BOARD 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of Jackson Luncheon Cruise and take OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Westfield. Each proposal must be accom- guided tours of Nashville and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD panied by a surety company certification Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 Smoky Mountains. stating that the said Surety company will Public Notice is hereby given that the Additionally included will be ad- provide the bidder with the required perfor- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- mance bond in the full amount to be con- mission to Dollywood Theme Park; ers has awarded a contract without com- tract. the Art, Antiques and Craft Fair; Ice petitive bidding as a professional service or Bidders must be in compliance with all extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Palace; performances at Country provision of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- Scotch Plains. . .Nestled on 2.4 acres ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Tonight and Tennessee’s Radio City ment for the law against discrimination (Af- tract and the resolution authorizing it is firmative Action). Bidders statement of Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, of lush property is this elegant country available for public inspection in the Office Ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of the featuring the Rockettes, and a souve- of the Clerk of the Board. estate complete with horse barn. Built Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted nir gift. RESOLUTION NO. 432-2002 with all bids. For reservations, please call in 1937, this home offers gracious liv- AWARDED TO: United Family & Specifications and proposal forms must Children’s Society of Plainfield be examined and picked up at the office of Marie Stauder at (908) 889-6769. ing, charm and expert craftsmanship. 5 SERVICES: To provide victim support the Purchasing Agent, 425 East Broad Accommodations are $823 for services to child abuse victims in the west- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Mon- double, triple or quadruple, and BR, 3 1/2 BTH, NEW GOURMET KIT ern part of Union County. day through Friday between the hours of $1,068 for a single rate. PERIOD: 1/1/02 - 12/31/02 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. & BRKF RM, AU PAIR suite, FR, LIB, COST: $50 per hour not to exceed $500 The Mayor and Council reserve the right per month. Funding from Victim of Crime to reject any and all bids, also waive any 2 FPL, wide planks, RR, 5 ZN HWBB. Act Assistance Grant informality if it is deemed advisable so to do. See it all on the Web! $1,175,000 M. Elizabeth Genievich Marianne K. Horta Clerk of the Board Purchasing Agent www.goleader.com 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 4/18/02, The Leader Fee: $39.27

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 508 High Street, to announce the sale of 107 Pawnee announce the sale of 3 Central Avenue, announce the sale of 99 Madison Av- announce the sale of 269 Fourth Avenue, Cranford. The property was marketed by Road, Cranford. The property was mar- Cranford. The property was marketed enue, Fanwood. The property was Garwood. The property was marketed Julie Murphy. keted by Dorthy McDevitt. by Cathy Splinter. marketed by Sandra Rizzolo and sold by Ileen Cuccaro and sold by Cynthia by Camie Delaney. Neivert.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 646 Colfax Avenue announce the sale of 1160 Ridge Drive, announce the sale of 401 Route 22 West, announce the sale of 646 Main Avenue, announce the sale of 2331 Ward Drive, West, Kenilworth. The property was Mountainside. The property was mar- 8E, North Plainfield. The property was Ocean County. The property was mar- Rahway. The property was marketed marketed by Roz Alexander. keted by Sandra Rizzolo marketed by Dorothy McDevitt. keted and sold by Susan Massa. by Lila Weiner.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased announce the sale of 1148 Hetfield announce the sale of 2265 Elizabeth announce the sale of 2247 Concord announce the sale of 26 Autumn to announce the sale of 3307 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. The property was Avenue, Scotch Plains. The property was Road, Scotch Plains. The property was Drive, Scotch Plains. The property Place, Springfield. The property was marketed by Michael Buban. marketed by Rebecca Wampler and sold marketed by Anne Weber. was marketed by Patricia Plante and marketed by Grace Rappa. by Janice Kodatt. sold by Cathy Tomlinson.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 82 Tamaques Way, to announce the sale of 471 announce the sale of 856 Tice Place, announce the sale of 714 Woodland announce the sale of 447 Channing Westfield. The property was marketed Edgewood Avenue, Westfield. The prop- Westfield. The property was marketed Avenue, Westfield. The property was Road, Westfield. The property was sold by Joyce Taylor and sold by Jacqueline erty was marketed by Faith Maricic. by Joyce Taylor. marketed by Carol Tener. by Lois Berger. Hamberger.

Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 15 HELP WANTED SUMMER RENTAL Teacher, upper elementary Mystic Island - Adorable 2 Bed- grades. RARE OPPORTUNITY CLASSIFIEDS room on lagoon. Sleeps 6. Twenty TO JOIN TEACHING STAFF at a minutes to LBI. $800 a week. highly regarded, small indepen- HELP WANTED HOUSE FOR SALE Leave message (908) 668-1595 dent school in Short Hills, known for its innovative and enriched cur- Medical Receptionist Beautiful Westfield Sidehall Colo- ELDERLY CARE riculum. Qualities desired include computer knowledge necessary nial in move-in condition. Com- good communication skills pletely renovated in 1995, three Elderly Care Service provides previous teaching experience, European trained live-ins. They strong liberal arts background, part time hours, (18) weekly bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, central air, security system, living room assist with personal care, house- excellent writing and mathemati- (908) 233-5500 keeping and cooking. cal abilities, enthusiasm for intel- with marble fireplace, dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen with 973-827-6105 Ask for Barbara. lectual inquiry, creativity, resource- HELP WANTED fulness and ability to relate well to granite, finished basement, 2 car young people. Interested appli- LEGAL SECRETARY for sole prac- garage. $529K (908) 654-6659 CHILDCARE HELP cants should email or fax cover titioner in Westfield. Emphasis on Experience as tutor, mother’s helper letter and resume to Matthew REAL ESTATE, ESTATE PLAN- HOME FOR SALE & camp counselor. Have own car. Gould, Assistant Director, Far NING and general practice. Very quiet BERKSHIRES: Begin the experi- Avail. June 1 - August 16, no week- Brook School at mgould@far office but must be organized and able ence in 5 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths, 2 ends. Call Erica (908) 803-4441 brook.org, fax (973) 379-8830, to work independently. FT with flexible decks, contemporary “all year” email: [email protected] and/or phone (973) 379-3442. hours, if necessary. Please call 908- DONATIONS WANTED…The Westfield Day Care Center Friends will host a house. Lenox Location. Call Beth CHILDCARE NEEDED 654-4345 between 9 AM and 3 PM or at Giles Real Estate, Broker at: Spring Clothing, Book and Toy Sale from Thursday through Saturday, May 9 to 11, in Westminster Hall of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Sale HELP WANTED fax resume to 908-654-7043. (866) 784-GILE Energetic College Studentor ex- perienced individual to baby sit proceeds will benefit youngsters, such as those pictured above, who are enrolled VOLUNTEERS NEEDED POSITION WANTED APARTMENT FOR RENT part time for 5 yr old, 15 month old in the Day Care Center and the Infant and Toddler Center. Westfield Volunteer Rescue Experienced Westfield - 2 Bedroom Apartment, and new born. Duties do not al- Squad seeks persons willing to ways include watching all three train as Emergency Medical Data Entry Operator with attic, and garage. Quiet street, Day Care Center Friends Looking for a Full Time Position. with easy walk to train station, children at same time. Drivers Technicians. No prior exp. License and fun personality, de- needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., Please Contact Me at: garage, no pets, $1,250 per month plus Utilities, Available late April. sirable. References Required. min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. (973) 375-8756 Call (908) 232-1601 Seek Donations For Sale coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or Call (908) 414-0435 WESTFIELD — Clothing for boys also be collected. All donations are 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- POSITION WANTED OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE CHILDCARE NEEDED ents of school children. Childcare and girls from infants through size tax deductible. reimbursement available! Experienced, Caring, Loving, Re- Westfield. Prime location, center P/T after school care (2:30 - 6:00 14 is needed for the annual spring The Friends will accept dona- sponsible Lady looking for a full of town, in modern elevator build- or 7:00 p.m.) needed for three clothing sale sponsored by the tions at the Westfield Day Care Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. time childcare position. I have my ing. High ceilings, palladian win- children 3 - 4 flex days/wk. Clean Westfield Day Care Center Friends. Center, located at 120 Mountain 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. own transportation. References dows. Adj parking and NY trains. driving record/ref required. The sale will take place from Thurs- Avenue, from Monday, April 22, Call the Recruiting Team at are available upon request. My 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. Call (908) 889-0019 day through Saturday, May 9 to 11, through Friday, May 3. (908) 233-2500 for details Telephone is: (973) 375-8756. email: [email protected] in Westminster Hall of The Presbyte- Funds raised from the annual sale ph: (908) 561-3583 rian Church in Westfield. benefit the Westfield Day Care Cen- HELP WANTED FLOOR REFINISHING See it all on the Web! Donated clothing should be clean ter and the Infant and Toddler Cen- Fit 2 Go, a provider of enrichment Applied Wood APARTMENT FOR RENT www.goleader.com and in good condition. Children’s ter, located at 462 West Broad programs at local pre-schools, is Refinishing & new floors. 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ACTING 15 Years Experience Awarded Burgdorff ERA’s Highest Honor New faces needed for Good References and Quality FOR SALE The President’s Council Award Commercials/Soaps, Will Clean Your TV and Film. Home or Office. CHILDCRAFT PLAY SET; An honor reserved for only the top 17 sales Call (973) 661-0350 fort tower, hammock swing, associates in a company of over 658 Lic # BW0073100 Diana (908) 232-4954 rock climbing wall, and more. Orig. $2400. Sell $675. At Burgdorff ERA, our definition of success is illustrated (908) 301-0709 in the many sales professionals who climb to new heights Women’s Center to Explore to make our company so rich. And at the pinnacle is PUBLIC NOTICE found the best of the best - the 2002 President’s Council. UNION COUNTY BOARD Ways to Find Happiness OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS We applaud these industry leaders and admire their NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SUMMIT – The Women’s Re- financial status, luck or circumstances. Date Adopted: April 11, 2002 exceptional leadership, expertise and dedication. These source Center, located at 31 Wood- It will explore the concept that Public Notice is hereby given that the fine professionals truly epitomize the high standards of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- land Avenue in Summit, will offer a intention and conscious decision ers has awarded a contract without com- Burgdorff ERA...and define our company’s program on “Nine Habits of Ex- making, along with the ability to petitive bidding as a professional service or tremely Happy Women.” recognize and appreciate living in extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- record-breaking success. The program will focus on the idea the moment, create true happiness. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- tract and the resolution authorizing it is Judy Reeves, President that happiness is completely unrelated The two Monday sessions will be available for public inspection in the Office to geographic location, gender, culture, led by Lisa DeMuro, a Certified of the Clerk of the Board. Empowerment Life Coach, on April RESOLUTION NO. 431-2002 Westfield Office 22 and 29, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The AWARDED TO: Aspedient Technologies, 600 North Avenue West fee is $35 for center members and 7255 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida $50 for non-members. SERVICES: To provide services for fi- Westfield, NJ 07090 nancial consolidation, security augmenta- To register, please call the Women’s tion and new imaging of documents. Office: 908-233-4646 Resource Center at (908) 273-7253. COST: Not to exceed $57,120 (source of Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. For information about similar pro- funds is County Clerk’s Trust Fund) grams, please visit M. Elizabeth Genievich www.burgdorff.com Clerk of the Board www.womensource.org. 1 T – 04/18/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44

Lisa DeMuro PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Office SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 185 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Another first from some of the best DOCKET NO. F-17084-00 Call 908-654-7777 DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, trained agents in real estate. PLAINTIFF vs. THE HEIRS, DEVISEES BUY FOR $1,444 AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF LEROY WHITE, ET ALS., DEFEN- “We guarantee you’ll meet DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, your closing date or you’ll DATED DECEMBER 28, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. get $1,000 credit.” By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CONGRATULATIONS! ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Call now for details! by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MARTHA SCHILLING ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 TOP LISTER - MONTH OF MARCH ONE OF A KIND Effective August 2001, Weichert Financial Services will provide individuals who elect to participate in the Weichert Gold Services program a credit decision on their loan Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- request within 24-hours of receipt of complete applications. This decision is available on the majority of mortgage products offered through Weichert Financial Services. NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Bronze Level 2000 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF Clark- Beautiful, immaculate Cape Cod with 4 Certain loan products require independent investor approval, which may exceed the 24-hour time frame. Your Financial Services Consultant will advise you whether the product you choose qualifies for the 24-hour decision offer. The Gold Services program also guarantees to meet the closing date established with your Realtor as indicated Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club 2001 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths, Eat In Kitchen, Family in your original contract of sale. The Gold Services guarantee requires that mortgage financing, homeowner’s insurance, and title insurance be obtained through the APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the corresponding Weichert affiliated or licensed companies, Weichert Financial Services, Weichert Insurance Agency, Weichert Title Agency (except in NJ where Title Services afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Room, garage. $289,500. (052007957) Management, Inc. is licensed to utilize the Weichert name) or in Pennsylvania and Delaware Southeastern Abstract Co. d/b/a Weichert Closing Services Co., and is not conditioned upon doing business with, that is, listing with or purchasing through a Weichert, Realtors office. In the event the applicable Weichert Gold Services provider is ders must have 20% of their bid available in unable to meet your closing date we will credit $1,000 to you at the time of your closing/settlement. Program subject to change without notice at any time. Final loan cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is NINTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY BUY FOR $2,185 BUY FOR $1,869 & 09/100 ($94,520.09). City Of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Jersey STREET ADDRESS: 1025 Emma Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 TAX LOT 8 BLOCK 573 DIMENSIONS: 100 feet X 26 feet X 100 feet X 26 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: Catherine CONGRATULATIONS! Street LOVELY HOME DISTINCTIVE RENOVATED VICTORIAN NASSA RAMADAN As of January 16, 2002, there are unpaid Mountainside- Spacious Bi-Level, 3 Bedrooms, Scotch Plains- Unsurpassed custom Ranch Westfield- Completely redone, Living Room, SALES REPRESENTATIVE municipal charges in the amount of $976.69 2 1/2 Baths, Family Room with wet bar, Eat In with exquisite amenities throughout including formal Dining Room, updated Eat In Kitchen, and liens in the amount of $1,703.42 which Kitchen, sliders to patio & yard, gas heat, cac & Great Room with teak flooring and 72 foot 1st floor Powder Room, finished Basement, wrap Top Sales, Top $ Volume & Top Producer the successful purchaser at the sale must more. $427,000. 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PUBLICATION Miller-Cory to Present Pet Adoptions to be Held Annual Sheep-to-Shawl At Several Area Locations WESTFIELD – On Sunday, April woven cloth from woolen fibers, AREA – People for Animals 21, children will sing “Bah, Bah which include carding, spinning and will sponsor a pet adoption event Black Sheep, Have You Any Wool?” weaving. on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 5 at the Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Festi- Youngsters will be able to try their p.m. at the PET VALU store, lo- val at the Miller-Cory House Mu- hands at such 18th-century activities cated at 300 South Avenue in seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- as carding wool, using a drop spindle, Garwood, in the Kings Shopping enue in Westfield. The festival will butter churning, wash day, candy Center. be held from 1 to 4 p.m. and will take making and saddle cleaning. There Among the many cats available place rain or shine. will also be children’s games and a for adoption will be “Daddy,” a Visitors will have an opportunity scavenger hunt. four-year-old brown with white to see the entire process of shearing A bake sale will be conducted tabby. Described as a very people- sheep, as demonstrated by master throughout the afternoon, featuring friendly feline that would be an sheep shearer Jeremy Mills of a variety of homemade pies, cook- ideal family companion, he is neu- Hamilton Square, using hand shears ies, breads and cakes. Lemonade and tered, current with his vaccina- as was done in the 18th and 19th homemade cookies will also be avail- tions and has tested negative for WEAVING HER WAY…Barbara Flexner of West Orange, a Miller-Cory centuries. able for visitors to enjoy in the Frazee FIV and feline leukemia. He is House Museum volunteer, conducts a weaving demonstration at the museum’s The sheep will be provided by Building, for a small fee. also used to living with other cats. Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Festival. The event will be held again this Sunday, April Beverly Eaton and members of the 4- The museum’s gift shop is stocked 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 614 Mountain Avenue in People for Animals will also Westfield. Admission is free but donations are welcome. H Club of Somerset County. Attend- with educational materials, Colonial sponsor a pet adoption event this ees will witness the production of reproductions and handicrafts. There Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. at are also cookbooks for sale, including the PETsMART stores in several prepared by members of the Bridgewater at the Promenade Miller-Cory Cooking Committee. Mall, located at the intersection of “Daddy” .LPEHUOH\$+DOH\ There will be no fee for the Annual Routes 28 and 287, and at the Sheep-to-Shawl Festival. However, Watchung Square Mall, 1515 any donations to the Miller-Cory Route 22, West, in Watchung. ([SHFW0RUH House Museum to support its educa- In addition, cats will be available tional programs will be welcome. Mary Herald Named on Sunday, April 21, from noon to 4  On Sunday, April 28, Laurie and ACP-ASIM Chair-elect p.m. at the Bridgewater PETsMART. 1-$50LOOLRQ'ROODU&OXE*ROG/HYHO  Amy Mills of Fanwood will present To adopt or for other information, a program on quilting. For informa- WESTFIELD- Mary T. Herald, please call (908) 688-1073 and press tion about the museum, its calendar MD, FACP, a Westfield internist and 8 for cat adoption or 1 for dog adop- of events or volunteer opportunities, endocrinologist, has been elected tion. Other pets available for adop- please call the museum office at (908) Chair-elect of the Board of Regents tion may be seen on the Internet at 232-1776. of the American College of Physi- www.pfa.petfinder.org. cians-American Society of Internal PUBLIC NOTICE Medicine (ACP-ASIM). BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Dr. Herald resumed a full-time Berkeley Heights Y To medical practice in Westfield in 1983. Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Hold Fitness Workshop No. 02-03-R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Volunteers Wanted The Berkeley Heights YMCA will CHAPTER 67 OF THE CODE co-sponsor nationally recognized fit- OF THE BOROUGH OF For Hospice Care ness workshops. FANWOOD RELATING TO AREA – The Center for Hospice THE POLICE DEPARTMENT A group fitness certification work- AND THE PROMOTION TO Care, Inc., located in Millburn, is shop will be held on Saturday, June POLICE CHIEF AND CAPTAIN looking for volunteers to help termi- 1, at 8 a.m. Potential and current was passed and adopted on the second nally ill patients and their families. fitness instructors will learn basic and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Hospice volunteers may be asked to and Council of the Borough of Fanwood academic and practical application held on April 9, 2002. do light errands or assist in transporta- of teaching group exercise. No col- This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- tion to doctor appointments. Volunteers lege, science or teaching background ately after final passage and publication as are asked to be a caring presence for the is required. Workshop registration requires by law. patient and family members. 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® REALTOR® © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation.An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 17 Walter T. Werner, 70, Army Veteran; Angelo J. Petrella, 79, Superintendent Was Corrections Officer For 25 Years – Obituaries – Of AKA Masons in Scotch Plains Angelo J. Petrella, 79, of Edison Petrella Construction, later known Walter T. Werner, 70, of with the United States Army in Ger- DEATH NOTICE died on Monday, April 8, at the Wood- as AKA Masons, of Scotch Plains for Mountainside died on Monday, April many during the Korean Conflict. lands Care Center in Plainfield. 30 years prior to retiring 10 years 8, at his home. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Warren Thomas Vliet, 77 Born in Newark, he grew up in ago. He had been Superintendent of Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Halina Korzenko Werner; two sons, VLIET — Warren Thomas Vliet, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho, N.M., for Plainfield and lived in Edison for the the firm. Irvington prior to moving to Walter Victor Werner of Pittsford, the past 12 years, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Presbyterian past 45 years. He bowled with leagues at the Mountainside 22 years ago. N.Y. and Henry Richard Werner of Hospice in Albuquerque, N.M. Warren was born October 12, 1924, the son Mr. Petrella had worked for his Strike ’N Spare Lanes in Green Mr. Werner had been a corrections Mountainside; a sister, Elenor of Willard S. and Mabel Emmons Vliet, in Elizabeth, N.J. Warren served brother’s construction company, Brook. officer at the Essex County Sheriff’s Romanowski, and two grandchildren. in the United States Navy Seabees during World War II, in the Pacific, He was predeceased by his wife, Department for 25 years before retir- The funeral was held on Friday, Hawaii and Midway islands. He graduated from Nichols College in Linda L. Botulinski, 59 Mary Ventriglia Petrella, in 1970; as ing in 1994. Earlier, he was a car April 12, from the Higgins and Dudley, Mass. well as a sister, Madeline Lorenzetti, inspector for the New Jersey Central Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in He was a partner and treasurer for Kucher, Harney and Vliet Insurance Linda L. Botulinski, 59, of Westfield died on Monday, April 8, and three brothers, Joseph Petrella, Railroad and Conrail in Newark for Westfield. An interment service fol- Agency of Westfield and later Scotch Plains, before retiring. He was a Louis Petrella and Ralph Petrella. many years. lowed at the Gate of Heaven Mauso- Trustee at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield; a Parole Counselor with at her home. Born in Newark, she had been a Surviving are his twin sons, Angelo He served as a military policeman leum Chapel in East Hanover. the Rahway Penitentiary; Westfield YMCA member and Board member; Petrella of Edison and Joseph Petrella April 18, 2002 member of the Masonic Lodge in Westfield; coached girls’ softball and resident of Westfield for 37 years. Mrs. Botulinski had been employed of Lopatcong; a sister, Doris Petrella boys’ Little League, and wrote a hiking column for a paper near Clinton, of South Plainfield; two brothers, DEATH NOTICE N.J. He was a certified life underwriter with his business profession. as a manager at Lucent Technologies in Holmdel for 26 years before retir- Anthony Petrella of Mountainside Warren volunteered with the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors and Patrick Petrella of Punta Gorda, William E. Willoughby, 81 Bureau and thoroughly enjoyed promoting New Mexico. He was a member ing last year. William E. “Web” Willoughby, age 81, of Bernardsville, N.J., died on Surviving are a son, Alexander Fla., and two grandchildren. of the Rio Rancho Country Club and the Seniors’ Tennis group. He enjoyed Funeral services were held on Fri- Wednesday, April 10, at his home following a long illness. skiing and painting local scenes, and following sports, especially baseball. Steven Botulinski, Jr.; a daughter, He was born December 15, 1920 in Westfield, N.J., to the late William Debra Botulinski; a brother, Brian day, April 12, at the McCriskin Home He was also a member of the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. He is For Funerals in South Plainfield. A H. and Ada Willoughby. He served in the United States Army 8th Air Force remembered as a wonderful husband and a great father. Warren was Dowd; a sister, Barbara McMaster, during World War II as a First Lieutenant and a pilot flying B17s. He flew and two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial followed at preceded in death by two brothers, Allan Vliet and Robert Elliot Van Vliet. the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic 17 combat missions before being shot down over Belgium and landed in He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara “Bobby” Vliet of Rio The funeral was held on Friday, an airfield recently taken over by the Allies. He was awarded the Purple April 12, at the McCracken Funeral Church of South Plainfield. Inter- Rancho; four children, Anne Merkley of Granville, Ohio, Elizabeth Vliet ment took place at the Holy Re- Heart. of Albuquerque, Susan Vliet of Rio Rancho and Thomas Vliet of Albuquer- Home in Union. April 18, 2002 deemer Cemetery in South Plainfield. He was married to Peggy Saitta, also from Westfield, for 55 years. In que; four grandchildren, Sarah Richard, Callie Martin, Scott Merkley and April 18, 2002 1953, Web and Peggy settled in Bernardsville where they raised their Meredith Merkley, and numerous nieces and nephews. family of three children. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the Rio Mr. Willoughby founded WEDCO, Inc. in Garwood, N.J., in 1960. Rancho Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Dr. Lawrence R. Hitchens Joanne F. Lavender, 66, Was Involved WEDCO designed and built size reduction equipment and provided officiating. Donations may be made in Warren’s memory to the Presbyte- custom grinding services of plastic materials from its plants. rian Foundation, Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, In Children’s Leukemia Research Over 36 years, WEDCO grew to an international public company with N.M. 87125 or the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th Street, Rio eight plants in the United States, two in Canada and five in Europe, Rancho, N.M. 87124. Joanne F. Lavender, 66, of Sarasota, ous Westfield organizations. headquartered in Bloomsbury, N.J. Mr. Willoughby served as President Arrangements were by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, N.M. Surviving are her husband of 40 and Chief Executive Officer until his retirement in 1996. Fla., died on Wednesday, April 10, at April 18, 2002 Sarasota Memorial Hospital in years, Robert Lavender; a daughter, An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was a Lisa M. Ripperger of Westfield; two member of the Raritan Valley Country Club, Amwell Valley Conservancy Sarasota. Arthur P. Mazzucchelli, 89, Engineer; Born in LaGrange, Ill., on June 14, sons, Mark R. Lavender of Rich- and the Log Cabin Gun Club. He was also a sailing enthusiast, keeping mond, Va. and David A. Lavender of various boats at Block Island, R.I. He enjoyed skiing in the United States 1935, she had lived in Westfield for 20 years and then in Dallas, Tex., for Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Marlene and Europe until he was 77. Held Patents and Published Articles O’Meara of Western Springs, Ill., Mr. Willoughby is survived by his wife, Peggy, son William C. and his five years before relocating to Arthur P. Mazzucchelli, 89, a former South Avenue in Fanwood. Sarasota seven years ago. and eight grandchildren. wife, Regina, of Pipersville, Pa., daughter Catherine Stephens and her resident of Scotch Plains, died on In lieu of flowers, memorial con- A memorial service was held on husband, John, of Makawao, Maui, Hawaii, son J. Scott of Lebanon Mrs. Lavender had been active in Monday, April 8, at the McCutchen tributions may be made to the the medical field and in children’s Saturday, April 13, at Selby Botani- Township. N.J., and grandchildren Bryan Willoughby, Bradley and Megan Friends Home in North Plainfield. McCutchen Friends Home, 112 Lin- cal Gardens in Sarasota. Stephens. leukemia research at Children’s Hos- Born in 1912 in Como Province den Avenue, North Plainfield 07060. pital in Chicago. Another memorial service will be A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2002 April 18, 2002 village in Italy, he grew up in She graduated from St. Mary’s held at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, at St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church, Claremont Road, Bernardsville. Bloomfield and moved to Scotch April 19, at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: the National Frederick A. Konig, 92 College of Notre Dame in South Plains in 1950. He lived in North Bend, Ind. lic Church in Westfield. Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, Suite 100, New York, N.Y. 10016 Plainfield since 2000. Frederick A. Konig, 92, of Arrangements were under the di- or the Air Force Memorial Foundation, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va. Mrs. Lavender was a member of Mr. Mazzucchelli had been em- Fanwood died on Friday, April 12, at St. Martha’s Roman Catholic Church, rection of the Toale Brothers Funeral 22209. ployed by Union Carbide for 41 years, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Home in Sarasota. Arrangements are by the Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, Inc. of the Meadows Country Club and the beginning as a laboratory assistant and ter in Plainfield. Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association, In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Basking Ridge. eventually becoming Assistant Direc- Born in Fall River, Mass., he had April 18, 2002 all of Sarasota. tributions may be made to Jackson tor of Research and Development. He lived in Middletown for 40 years She was also a member of St. Memorial Foundation-Schiff Liver retired as Product Manager in 1971. before moving to Fanwood three Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Institute, 901 NW 17th Street, Suite Helen Tamburello, 88, Taught Piano During his career with the com- years ago. Westfield and was active with vari- G, Miami, Fla. 33136. pany, he spent two years in Argentina Mr. Konig had been an administra- April 18, 2002 as a plant manager and also partici- tive assistant with Central Railroad In Local Area For Over 50 Years pated in many pioneering plastics of New Jersey for more than 40 years Helen Del Nero Tamburello, 88, of Surviving are a daughter, Maryann developments. He received multiple prior to retiring in 1974. Dolores Marshall, Was Marriott Chef; Long Branch died on Thursday, April Bogle; a son, Anthony Tamburello; patents and published a number of He was a parishioner of St. 11, at Avante Health Care in Red two sisters, Margaret Caparola and journal articles. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Also Worked for SP-F School Board Bank. Irene Carlin; two brothers, Rudy He attended Newark College of Catholic Church in Scotch Plains Born in Scotch Plains, she had lived Del Nero and Dan Del Nero; eight Engineering, graduating as a chemi- and a member of the Fanwood Se- Dolores Maguire Marshall of Free- terday, Wednesday, April 17, at the there most of her life before relocat- grandchildren and seven great- cal engineer in 1937. Mr. nior Citizens. hold died on Saturday, April 13, at August F. Schmidt Memorial Fu- ing to Long Branch five years ago. grandchildren. Mazzucchelli earned membership in He was predeceased by his wife, her home. neral Home in Elizabeth. Interment Mrs. Tamburello had been a piano The funeral service was held on Tau Beta Pi and was President of the Anne Eva Mazur Konig, on January Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in was at Somerset Hills Cemetery in teacher in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Saturday, April 13, at the Rossi Fu- resident school and NTS Fraternity. 10, 1999. Scotch Plains for 40 years prior to Basking Ridge. area for more than 50 years. She had neral Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass He was a member of the Westfield Surviving are two daughters, moving to Freehold 17 years ago. Memorial contributions may be previously worked as a telephone followed at St. Bartholomew the Men’s Garden Club. Geraldine A. Inman of Fanwood and Mrs. Marshall had been a chef made to the American Diabetes As- operator for the Liberty Mutual In- Apostle Church. Interment was at St. He was predeceased by his wife, Paulette Jensen of South River, and with the Marriott Corporation in sociation, 101 Eisenhower Parkway, surance Company in East Orange. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. Naomi Mazzucchelli, on December five grandchildren. Woodbridge for 15 years before her P. O. Box 513, Roseland 07068. She was a parishioner of St. April 18, 2002 1, 2000. The funeral was held on Monday, retirement in 1995. April 18, 2002 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Surviving are two nieces, Joan April 15, from the Memorial Funeral She had previously worked for the Carl R. Young, 71 Catholic Church in Scotch Plains James F. Englert, 54 LiButti and Dolores Darpino. Home, 155 South Avenue in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of and a member of its Rosary Altar James F. Englert, 54, of King of A memorial service will be held at Fanwood. A Mass followed at St. Education for 11 years. Carl R. Young, 71, of Manalapan Society. Prussia, Pa., died on Saturday, April 2:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 18, Bartholomew the Apostle Church. She was a former den mother for died on Wednesday, April 10, at his She was predeceased by her hus- 13, at his home. at the McCutchen Friends Home. Interment took place at Fair View Pack No. 34 in Scotch Plains. home. band, Frank B. Tamburello, in 1969. Born in Queens, N.Y., he had lived Arrangements are being handled Cemetery in Middletown. Surviving are her husband, James Born in New Brighton, he had in Fanwood prior to moving to King by the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 April 18, 2002 H. Marshall; a daughter, Juneann lived in Wheaton, Ill., Mountain of Prussia 11 years ago. Hudson; three sons, August T. Brook, Ala., Westfield and Sea Bright MASTER Mr. Englert had been a dispatcher George Tzamos, 70, Licensed Engineer; Eisenhauer, Alan P. Eisenhauer, Sr. before moving to Manalapan in 1998. with Federal Express in King of and James R. Marshall; six grand- Mr. Young had been the Vice Presi- MEMORIALS Prussia for 15 years. Was Construction and Zoning Official children and a great-grandson. dent of Finance at Associated Con- He was a Sergeant in the United The funeral service was held yes- tainer Transport in New York City for States Army, 25th Infantry Divi- George Tzamos, 70, of Westfield made to the Holy Trinity Greek Or- 20 years, prior to retiring in 1994. 524 Central Avenue sion, serving three tours in Vietnam. died on Thursday, April 4, at his home. thodox Church Building Fund, 250 He had previously been the con- Westfield, NJ Born in Grevena, Greece, he was a Gallows Hill Road, Westfield 07090. Margaret A. Turner, 69 troller for Vulcan Material Foundry Mr. Englert was the recipient of a April 18, 2002 (908) 233-2350 Bronze Star. Westfield resident for many years. Margaret Ann Turner, 69, of Scotch in Mountain Brook, Ala., and an He was a Past President of the A licensed professional engineer, Franco E. Ferri, 64 Plains died on Friday, April 5, at accountant for U.S. Gypsum in New Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, a Mr. Tzamos had been a construction Memorial General Hospital in Union. Brighton and Chicago. member of the New Jersey First Aid and zoning official with the Town- Franco E. Ferri, 64, of Westfield Born in Plainfield, she was a life- He was awarded a bachelor’s de- Council and a life member of the 25th ship of Westfield for 35 years, prior died on Saturday, April 6, at Over- long resident of Scotch Plains. gree in economics and a master’s Infantry Division Association. to retiring in 1994. look Hospital in Summit. Ms. Turner had been employed for degree in business administration, Designer • Builders of fine Surviving are his wife, Susan He was a graduate of Lehigh Uni- Born in Italy, he lived in Westfield 15 years as an administrative assis- both from Wagner College in Grymes versity in Bethlehem, Pa. since 1965. tant for Runnells Specialized Hospi- Hill. MONUMENTS Boughner Englert; two daughters, Judy A. Mueller and Jeanne M. Englert; a Mr. Tzamos served in the United Mr. Ferri was employed as a tailor tal of Union County in Berkeley He was a United States Navy vet- MARKERS son, William J. Englert; two brothers, States Army during the Korean for the Country Squire in Clark for Heights, prior to retiring in 1998. eran of the Korean Conflict, having MAUSOLEUMS Gary J. Englert and Robert G. Englert, Conflict. 15 years. Prior to that, he worked for She was also an Avon representative. served as an ensign and machinist and two grandchildren. Surviving is a sister, Ifegeneia Hahne’s and Co. in Westfield. She was a member of the Metro- while stationed in Norfolk, Va. Lettered • Cleaned A service was held yesterday, Papanikolaou, and two nephews. Surviving are two stepsisters, politan Baptist Church in Scotch Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Wednesday, April 17, at the Dooley The funeral service was held on Nicola Ferri and Felice Ferri. Plains; Eastern Star Jepthah Chapter Maureen Kelly Young; three sons, Tim Doerr Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Friday, April 12, at the Holy Trinity The funeral took place on Tues- No. 2 of Plainfield; the American Carl Young, Patrick Young and enue in Westfield. Interment was at Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield. day, April 9, at the Rossi Funeral Association of Retired Persons of Michael J. Young; three daughters, Bruce Bauer Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass fol- (established 1939) Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Interment took place at Hillside Cem- South Plainfield and the Neighbor- Mary Anne Young, Elizabeth Rotella Memorial donations may be made etery in Scotch Plains. lowed at the Holy Trinity Roman hood Club in Scotch Plains. and Sheila E. Golden; two sisters, Also: 300 Rt. 37 East to the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Arrangements were under the di- Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- Surviving are an aunt, Francis Alma DiSimone and Betty Driscoll, Toms River, NJ Squad, P.O. Box 356, 335 Watterson rection of the Higgins Home For ment was at Woodbridge Memorial Kirby Williams, and her first cous- and six grandchildren. Funerals in Plainfield. Gardens in Woodbridge. ins, Marion Kirby Hailey, Harvey A. The funeral was held on Saturday, (732) 349-2350 Street, Westfield 07090. April 18, 2002 April 18, 2002 Memorial contributions may be and Mabel Kirby, Dr. Edward C. April 13, from the Harmon Home Kirby, Constance Costillo and Tho- For Funerals in West Brighton, N.Y. mas H. Kirby. A Mass of Christian Burial followed Services were held on Thursday, at St. Paul’s Church of West Brighton. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. We appreciate April 11, at the Metropolitan Baptist April 18, 2002 Church. Interment took place at Joseph Neubauer, 78 Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Joseph S. Neubauer, 78, of Tinton Caring & Courteous Service to the our neighbors Arrangements were under the di- Falls died on Sunday, April 14, at the Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also rection of the Jones Funeral Home in Jersey Shore Medical Center in Nep- Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 tune. do our best to be good neighbors. Rahway. April 18, 2002 Born in Newark, he had resided in As established members of the Westfield business community, we Scotch Plains for more than 30 years understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Armand Amabile, Sr. before moving to Tinton Falls eight We've built our reputation on this trust. Armand Amabile, Sr., 73, of Scotch months ago. Westfield Plains died on Monday, April 15, at Mr. Neubauer was the founder and For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice Overlook Hospital in Summit. President of the Astro Tool & Ma- 556 Westfield Avenue and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most Born in Archibald, Pa., he had chine Co., Inc. in Rahway, from 1963 233-0255 by listening and providing choices. lived in Elizabeth before moving to until his retirement in 1996. John L. Dooley We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can Scotch Plains in 1962. He was a member of the New Manager Mr. Amabile had been a construc- Jersey Tool & Die Association, as also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the tion worker for Lucent, AT&T and minds of others. Please call us or stop by. well as the Immaculate Heart of Mary Weston Electric for a total of 38 Roman Catholic Church in Scotch years prior to retiring in 1990. Plains and the St. Anthony of Padua He was a member of Chapter 81 of Secular Franciscan Fraternity, both the Telephone Pioneers of America. of Scotch Plains. Surviving are his wife, Agnes He was predeceased by his par- FUNERAL Partyka Amabile; a daughter, Diane ents, Michael and Anna Elis Sommers DIRECTORS Olsen; two sons, Armand Amabile, Neubauer, and a brother, Francis Jr. and Anthony M. Amabile; a sister, Neubauer. Cranford – Since 1897 – Yolanda Cupple; a brother, John The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. 218 North Avenue Amabile, and three grandchildren. today, Thursday, April 18, from the 276-0255 • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL tomorrow, Friday, April 19, from the Avenue in Fanwood. A Mass will Charles V. Dooley Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, Manager Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle follow at the Immaculate Heart of followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Church at 10 a.m. Interment WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman will be at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Colonia. April 18, 2002 April 18, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, April 18, 2002 and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234The Westfield Leader

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She By ABBY BRAMNICK their daughters being morally com- with their adolescent daughters. In- fall semester. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times grams. is majoring in English at George Joanna is a junior, majoring in promised by sexy garments in win- stead, encourage them to have an Brett Rosenblatt of Westfield has Washington University. early childhood education, while The controversy over Victoria’s dow displays, they are only empow- opinion on it, rather than fear it when spent the spring studying in Madrid, Amelia Brown of Mountainside is Katherine is a senior, focusing her Secret window displays has prompted ering the negative messages that can they pass it by. Spain, through Syracuse University’s also studying in London. She is a studies in communications. Kevin many residents to question their per- be implied by these insidious forms Women must have a strong self- is studying criminal justice. He is a Division of International Programs junior, majoring in speech commu- ceptions of what comprises a of advertisement. image in order to view the world with Abroad. nication at Syracuse University’s sophomore. woman’s self-image. Perhaps this Inevitably, young women will be an open mind and still be able to reject Brett is a junior, majoring in fi- College of Visual and Performing issue will raise our consciousness nance at Lehigh University in Arts. Marist College Tells exposed to media or personal experi- the often inappropriate content on concerning a young woman’s self- ences that could possibly degrade television, in movies and magazines Dean’s List Pupils worth. their worth. Parents cannot control that is unacceptable to them. A woman Headmaster’s List Told SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch The revealing lingerie and pro- their children’s experiences. Walk- who is confident of her self-worth is Plains residents Nicole Manciano, vocative photographs displayed in ing past windows depicting racy lin- much more attractive than an inse- Amanda Koscielecki, and Andrea the windows of Victoria’s Secret in Liss have all been named to the gerie should not alter a woman’s cure woman, scantily clad in a leop- At Delbarton School Westfield have steamed the blood of moral standards. ard print string bikini. Dean’s List for the fall 2001 semes- many town residents. These displays MORRISTOWN – The following winter term. ter at Marist College in Mothers should not feel that they Westfield residents were disturbed local students at Delbarton School Receiving Highest Honors are: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. should not impact our self-value. have to take a three-block detour to by the sign in Victoria’s Secret win- in Morristown have been named to James Wade of Westfield, grade 9, A sophomore, Nicole is the If residents submit to the fear of avoid walking past Victoria’s Secret dow with the question asking, “What the Headmaster’s List for the 2002 Matthew Delaney of Westfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael is sexy?” My question for residents grade 9, Michael Leighton of Manciano. Amanda, a junior, is the is, “What is so bad about being sexy?” Grunberg Inducted Scotch Plains, grade 9, and Brendan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gorman of Westfield, grade 10. Koscielecki. Andrea, who is also a Bryan McDermott Attends Most women of every age want to be Into Pi Sigma Sigma Qualifying for High Honors are: junior, is the daughter of Mr. and alluring every so often, and there is MOUNTAINSIDE – Jason Robert Delaney of Westfield, grade Mrs. Joseph Liss. not a problem with that. Wanting to feel beautiful is a natu- Grunberg of Mountainside, a se- 7; Bryan McDermott of Westfield, Keith Shaffer Honored County Government Day nior majoring in policy studies in grade 11; Peter Gately of Westfield, WESTFIELD – Westfield resident raise awareness about the govern- ral part of life. Women should not the College of Arts and Sciences at grade 11; and Wade Anthony of During PRIDE Event Bryan McDermott and Delbarton mental process among young people. look at that sign and say, “I’m not Westfield, grade 11. Syracuse University, was recently history teacher Matthew Hall had the The guests shared a continental sexy, only models that are 6 feet tall Students earning Honors include WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- inducted into the University’s chap- dent Keith Shaffer was recently opportunity to see Morris County breakfast and meet the Morris County and weigh 90 pounds are sexy.” In- ter of Pi Sigma Sigma Honor Soci- Mark Gately of Westfield, grade 10, government in action on April 10. Freeholders, the Morris County Ad- stead, women should answer the ques- and Tyler Deieso of Westfield, grade 10. honored at the Programs Rooted in ety. Developing Excellence (PRIDE) The Morris County Freeholders ministrator, and various department tion by saying, “The definition of Program for academic excellence invited high schools to send one jun- heads and constitutional officers. sexy is me. I am a uniquely attractive in the L.C. Smith College of Engi- ior or senior and a teacher to County Then, they observe a freeholder work woman and I am sexy.” Now that is Service to Education Award neering and Computer Science at Government Day in an attempt to session and join them for lunch. power. Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. Women should not let that sign Bestowed Upon Peggy Tan The program challenges and sup- Patriotic Pizzazz Auction intimidate them but rather encour- ports students with experiences and age them to claim their individual SCOTCH PLAINS – On April 7, individual who initiated science fairs at opportunities that will ensure their beauty. Therefore, when a young Peggy Tan, a longtime Scotch Plains Coles School, which later became a success beyond their Syracuse ca- Planned by UCHS Guild woman walks by Victoria’s Secret resident, was presented the Service to district-wide activity. SCOTCH PLAINS – “Patriotic Piz- let, American Girl doll armoire with Education Award by the Education En- Mrs. Tan was an active member of reer. The program supports all stu- windows, they should keep in mind dents in the College of Engineer- zazz” is the theme of the annual Tricky accessories, three-piece luggage set, that the secret to true beauty exists richment Foundation of Scotch Plains- the Music Boosters of Scotch Plains- plus gift certificates to various Union Fanwood High School, and served as ing and Computer Science, with Tray auction, which will be spon- within them. Fanwood during a reception hosted by sored by the Parents Guild of Union County restaurants. foundation trustees. its president in the 1980s. The Tan emphasis on women and students No woman should ever underesti- of color. Catholic High School (UCHS) in Chairpersons for the event, Cathy Each year, the foundation recognizes home welcomed and housed German Scotch Plains on Friday, April 19, McGuire, Linda Mankowski, Ana Da mate the power of her worth because an individual who has made outstand- teachers and students in connection PRIDE honored Keith for his out- standing academic and leadership beginning at 6 p.m. in the UCHS Silva, and Helen Cannon, encourage of a black lace negligee. In truth, the ing contributions to the development of with the AFS program at the high the public to purchase their tickets school. excellence. He was honored on four cafeteria at 1600 Martin Avenue. sign is there to sell lingerie, but we youth, fostered educational excellence, Some of the gifts that will be avail- early because the even has sold out in and supported educational opportuni- The Tiny Tim Fund Board, the levels of Circle of Preeminence, are smarter than they. Circle of Excellence, Circle of Hon- able at the theme tables include: four the past. ties for local students. Mother’s Center of Central New Jersey, The $8 admission fee includes one the College Club of Scotch Plains- ors and Circle of Achievement. All box seats to a New York Yankees Mrs. Tan’s list of accomplishments game with preferred parking, sheet of bid tickets, light refresh- include executive positions in the Par- Fanwood, the Girl Scouts and the Fili- students honored are active mem- Andrew Pusar Receives bers of PRIDE organizations or col- autographed Phil Sims football, a HP ments, coffee and tea. Participants ent Teacher Association (PTA) organi- pino Cultural Organization were fortu- may also bring their own snacks to nate to have Mrs. Tan as an active mem- lege student honor societies. Psc 950 printer/scanner/copy/fax First Honors at Prep zations of Shackamaxon Elementary machine, men’s and women’s 15- enjoy during the auction. There is School, Coles Elementary School, and ber and supporter for many years. Keith is a junior, majoring in ample parking and the cafeteria is WESTFIELD – Andrew Pusar Mrs. Tan and her husband, Dr. Sergio speed bicycles, a 27-inch color tele- Terrill Middle School, as well as Presi- computer engineering. vision, DVD player, Lord & Taylor handicapped accessible. Children of Westfield has earned First dent of the PTA Council. Tan, have recently retired and relocated gift certificates, tri-color gold brace- under 18 will not be permitted to to Florida. Honors at Seton Hall Prepara- She holds the distinction of being the attend. tory School in West Orange. For more information, please call Andrew is a ninth grader. Third Class in Cheese Tasting (908) 889-1600. Series Slated by Adult School WESTFIELD – The Westfield Adult served ivy. This workshop will be taught School will present the third class of its by Cheryl Wiley, owner of “Herbs, Spice, Cheese Tasting series at the Town and Everything Nice” Herb Farm. Country Wine and Marketplace on Tues- Classes are open to the public. Pre- day, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. registration is required and may be done The class, led by Regina McDuffe, by calling (908) 232-4050 or by visiting Board of Directors Member of the www.westfieldnj.com/adultschool. American Cheese Society, will learn about and taste cheese from some of the SP Pupil Akyuz Earns prominent cheese-making regions in the world. Students will take a tasting trip Certificate of Merit through the British Isles, Spain, Austria SCOTCH PLAINS – Meral Akyuz, and Holland. a student at Scotch Plains-Fanwood On Monday, April 29, at Westfield High School, was awarded a Na- High School, four one-session classes tional Certificate of Merit for her will begin. entry to the fifth Imation Computer “Lose Weight or Stop Smoking With Arts Scholarship Program. The pro- Hypnosis” from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. will gram is designed to recognized stu- show students how to gain control over dents who create original works of their habits and cravings by the hypno- EXCELLENT EDUCATOR…Peggy Tan, right, accepts the Service to Educa- sis. Hypnotist Marc Sky’s will be the computer-generated art. tion Award from Sally Hogan, President of the Education Enrichment Founda- Meral is now eligible to win a instructor. Students should bring a pil- HONORED MEDALIST…William Masket, a Westfield High School student, tion of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, during a reception held on April 7 at All Saints low or sleeping bag. $1,000 scholarship, which will be Church Parish Hall in Scotch Plains. wears a medal of honor, “Prudential Securities’ Spirit of Community Award,” At 8:30 p.m., he will teach “Super- awarded to the top 25 entrants at an awards ceremony in Minneapolis, which was bestowed upon him by Gerard Rabadeau of Prudential Securities in power Memory.” In this workshop, stu- Westfield. The junior raised over $46,000 through a direct-mail donation cam- dents will learn the secrets of develop- St. Paul during the weekend of May paign and benefit concert for “Cure Autism Now,” an organization devoted to the May Open House Organized ing near-photographic memory. 3 and 4. treatment and finding a cure for autism. “This is a national award that we are A financial strategies course, “Wills, presenting to Willie. There are over 29,000 applicants and Willie was chosen as Trusts and Probate,” will also be pre- Joseph Kenny Earns a finalist in the state of New Jersey,” said Mr. Rabadeau. “His is a very significant At Union County College sented. The lecture will guide students accomplishment that recognizes outstanding service to the community.” Willie through the process by which assets St. Philip Neri Award was also congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Foley. CRANFORD – Union County Col- both career-minded and transfer-oriented WESTFIELD – Joseph Kenny, a lege (UCC) will host an Open House on students for more than 65 years. More pass upon death from one person to Saturday, May 11, on its Cranford cam- than 75 programs of study are offered in another. Roch T. Williams will also ex- freshman at Oratory Prep School in pus, 1033 Springfield Avenue, from 10 to all areas of discipline on four campuses. plain elder law issues and estate plan- Summit, recently obtained the St. 11:30 a.m. in The Commons. For more information, please call the ning options. Philip Neri Award for academic ex- Information will be presented on ad- Office of Recruitment at (908) 709-7518. Students attending “Rambling Rose cellence. The award requires all “As” missions, financial aid and scholarships, For directions to the college, please visit Heart,” a creative arts and crafts course, except a maximum of one “B+” and programs of study, student activities, and www.ucc.edu. will create a heart-shaped wreath with a grade point average of no less than transfer opportunities to four-year lifelike roses, pepperberries and pre- 3.9. schools. Thornton, Ibrahem Tours of the 48-acre campus will also Named to Dean’s List be available, along with information on UCC’s other campuses, which are lo- AREA – Westfield resident cated in Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Scotch Courtney Thornton and Scotch Plains Plains. resident Ahmed Ibrahem were named Open House: Light refreshments will be served. to the Dean’s List for the recent April 19th UCC is the oldest community college semester at Bloomfield College in 10am - 7pm in New Jersey. The facility has served Bloomfield. April 20th 10am - 5pm 424 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 can make the difference in your child’s education. Classes for Grades K-8 & High School Reading, Writing, Math, Science and more. ■ Remedial Classes ■ Flexible Schedule ■ Gifted & Talented Classes ■ State Certified, Experienced Teachers ■ PSAT, SAT, SATII, College Prep ■ ■ Classes 7 days a week, Private Tutoring 12 months a year ■ 4-8 Students per Class ■ Personalized Attention

GEARING UP FOR THE GRAND PRIX…Area residents display a rug that is Call 908-654-0110 one of the raffle prizes at the Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Grand Prix, to be held during the school’s annual Grand Prix Auction/Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 27, at the Mansion on the grounds of Fairleigh Dickinson Summer Programs Available University in Madison. The theme of the event is “Taste of Tuscany.” For more information, please call (908) 522-8106. Pictured, left to right, are: Patricia www.theenrichmentcenter.netResumes accepted from state Colbert of Westfield, Kathleen Clark of Mountainside, Maureen Foley of Scotch Resumes acceptedcertified, from experienced state certified, teachers. experienced teachers. Plains, and Julia Wood-Verdic of Scotch Plains. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 18, 2002 Page 19 Pen & InkInkPen ‘Feat‘Feat‘Feather YYher our Nest’ ShoShoour w SlatedSlatedw CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 than a balloon artist and a man on By Scotch Plains Arts Committee stilts playing the kazoo rather poorly. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch “Feather Your Nest,” at the Home and Last Friday’s girls’ night out proved Plains Cultural Arts Committee, under Personal Care Extravaganza, to be held to be a shopping experience which the auspices of the township’s Recre- at the Scotch Hills Country Club, from taught me how dollar-obsessed we, ation Department, invites residents to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. The show will feature exhibits and as a society, have become and how sales of products for the home, includ- socially unconscious we remain. ing cookware, stained glass, And, considering that lesson, I’m The Book Nook housewares, fine cosmetics, candles, with Marylou Morano custom painted furniture, artwork, jew- all the richer for it. elry and giftware. Products will be available from na- AutAutAuthors Let tthors he Ink FloFlohe www tionally recognized vendors, including Tupperware, Mary Kay, Longaberger Craft Market FrFrFreely in Batch of 9-11 Books Baskets, Pampered Chef, Avon, Ex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 pressive Toys, Creative Memories, and focused on landscapes and nature By MARYLOU MORANO Waldman and is published by Conari Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Party Lite Candles. themes, primarily. From Press. “Feather Your Nest” is open to the Simonelli’s European doors to The Twin Towers rose a majestic 1360 Those of us who live so close to the site and 1368 feet into the sky, and for two public and there is no admission charge. of the World Trade Center sometimes Proceeds of the show will benefit the Glass’ eye-popping orchids and dai- brief months, they were forget that our nation’s capi- sies in bloom, they mastered their the tallest buildings in summer concert series that provides tol was also attacked on 9- free family entertainment on the Vil- medium. the world. The North 11. Authors and publishers Tower’s 360-foot mast lage Green in Scotch Plains on Thurs- Honorable mentions go to Janet seem to have forgotten also, day evenings in July and August. The Jaffe for her handcrafted necklaces, was taller than the Statue as the majority of books writ- of Liberty. They cost $1.8 series offers a variety of musical and filled with sparkling Austrian crys- ten about the tragedy have children’s entertainment, beginning at billion to build and com- been focused on the New tal and Cottage Clayworks for the prised 10 percent of all 6:45 p.m. York attacks. For more information about the daintily painted flowers upon sets Manhattan office space. One book however, “Twi- of glazed pottery. Now, seven months Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Commit- light Sky: Air Disaster at the tee, the “Feather Your Nest” Home and after 9-11, there is no World Trade Center and the shortage of books about Personal Care Extravaganza, or the Pentagon” by Tim Vaquez summer concert series, please call the World Trade Center, does discuss the Washing- Exit 1313Exit the disaster and the THE CONCERT IS COMING…Youth and Family Counseling Service (YFCS) Allison Halperin at (908) 322-6700, ton, D.C. building. The au- extension no. 222. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 nation’s response to the thor has spent 20 years Board President Jim Slabe, YFCS Executive Director Milt Faith and Westfield sponse their writing gets,” said Plante. tragedy. chronicling the history and operations of United Fund Executive Director Linda Maggio look forward to the concert by Last summer, architectural photogra- commercial aviation. the Reverend Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea on A special feature of this issue of Saturday, April 20, at The Presbyterian Church of Westfield, to aid YFCS. Members Salon 2002 Exit 13 issue is a 1977 interview with pher Carol Highsmith set out to photo- A small book of just 63 pages, it is graph the Twin Towers. Tickets are available at Lancaster, Ltd. and the agency at 233 Prospect Street. the late Gregory Corso, the “Beat crammed with charts and For more information, please call (908) 233-2042. Exhibition On Tapapap The result is one of the last Exhibition On Tapap Era” protégé of Allen Ginsburg, Jack diagrams and black and WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art Kerouac and William S. Burroughs. photo remembrances of the white illustrations. It is filled New York City skyline, as with technical details of the Association (WAA), a non-profit or- Exit 13 Magazine No. 10 is avail- ganization dedicated to providing able for $7 at select local stores, or we knew it. Her book, flights and it presents theo- “World Trade Center: Trib- ries of how they could have MY TAKE ON IT artists and the community with an from Exit 13 Publications, P.O. Box ute and Remembrance” is been hijacked. This is a opportunity to learn about the as- 423, Fanwood, 07023. a slim, smaller version of a “meaty” book, which is W ITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT pects of fine art, announced that it coffee-table book. I look great for those who are more will host its 78th Annual Members upon my copy as my very into the technical aspects Salon 2002 Exhibition from Satur- own photograph album of of the disaster, and unlike SprSprSpreading Sunshine Instead day, April 20, to Sunday, April 28, in the Twin Towers. It also many other books out there, the Community Room of the contains some interesting it gives the Pentagon its due. Westfield Municipal Building. historical pictures of the In the wake of 9-11, a Of Rudeness Breeds Character Exhibition hours are 12 to 4 p.m., Twin Towers’ construction. rash of emotionally driven By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT making their homes there. Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and Crescent Books publish it. books that emphasized the American Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Last week, I witnessed an oh- 21; noon to 4 p.m., Saturday and Another photo-driven book with some- spirit quickly appeared. Many of these FANWOOD — On AOL so-cool biker run over a baby squir- Sunday, April 27 and 28; noon to 2 what more text is Life Magazine’s “One books are nothing more than hastily put rel. The poor thing couldn’t have p.m., Monday to Friday, April 22 to Nation: America Remembers Septem- (America Online) this morning, together souvenirs, a portion of the pur- there was a special section entitled been more than three inches long. 26. ber 11, 2001.” This is a nice blend of chase going to various 9-11 charities. And you know what? The guy An awards reception will be held stunning pictures and words to accom- The technicalities of the rescue and “Is Rudeness an Epidemic?” I had Get Outta to laugh and clicked on the icon to kept going. He didn’t stop to see if on April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admis- pany them, with an introduction by former recovery were out-shone by heroism and there was anything that he could Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. patriotism. Yet, they are still worth read- see what they had to say. There sion is free and the event is open to One chapter, called “Faces at Ground ing and buying and holding on to hand was a little quiz that you could do, which, unfortunately, there the public. The House take to see if you were one of the wasn’t. The sweet little thing died The exhibit, which will include By CAROL F. DAVIS Zero,” presents some of those who actu- down to the generations that will come Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ally worked in some way during the after us and who will have only their many Americans who are deserv- several minutes later. The guy just paintings, sculpture, graphics and disaster. While this book doesn’t spend history books from which to read about ing of a rudeness award. kept tooling along, completely un- photography, will be judged by Earth Day is on Saturday, April 20. willing to break his stride. There will be festivities around the area much time on any one aspect of the 9-11. Though the quiz was for men Ferdinand Petrie, a New Jersey artist on that day and in the weeks following. disaster, it does provide a well-done over- only, (I found that odd) I took it Note to the Kamikaze biker — and graduate of Parsons School of Don’t break the 32-year-old tradition. view of the infamous day and the time The Soldier’s Talealeale to Be Toldoldold anyway and was pleased to dis- if you can take the time to make Design in New York City. Here are some suggestions on how to thereafter. It is published by Little Brown cover that I would not be classified sure your bike shorts match your For more information, please call celebrate in New Jersey. and Company. By Suzzanne Douglas as rude. Big sigh of relief. Be- helmet, then you can take the time Jane Annis, Membership Chairper- The Earth Day 2002 Family Fes- A good, quick reading book that gives WESTFIELD – On Sunday, cause, of course, more than half to slow down. son, at (908) 232-3881. tival at Liberty State Park will feature a very broad overview of all of the day’s April 21, the Arbor Chamber Mu- the population ranked in the upper Today, as I walked my dogs, a a puppet show, hands-on craft activi- events can be found in “September 1l: sic Society will present Stravinsky’s rudeness echelon. teenager walking home from ties, storytelling, music, guided na- 2001: A Time for Heroes” by Lance The Soldier’s Tale with Suzzanne Overly aggressive drivers, cell school with her friends laughed ture walks, food, and more. Special Wubbels, published by Treasure House. Douglas in the role of narrator, at phone chatty Kathy’s, people who moronically and said, “Man, that features include the “Wildlife The- The book is filled with black and white the Presbyterian Church in seem to enjoy insulting waiters stinks,” as I dutifully cleaned up ater Players” from the Wildlife Con- pictures, and quotes from past patriots Westfield. after my dog. I replied, “Well, at who have made their mark in history, and and various other workers just try- servation Society, Mr. R.E.C.Y.C.L.E. Ted Sod will serve as director, ing to make a living … all of these least I’m one of the people who performing his environmental magic, whose words are so eerily applicable to and the Arbor Chamber Players 9-11. lovely folk fell into the category of picks up after my dog.” But she and earth singer Dave Orleans. Ad- will be conducted by Raymond a rude American. just sneered and repeated, “Man, mission is free, and the celebration The book I have most enjoyed is Wojcik. “America, September 11, the Courage to So, knock it off, people. It’s that’s stinky.” I didn’t bother to will take place between 11 a.m. and 5 Tickets are $18 for general ad- spring. The sun is shining, the inquire what her bathroom might p.m. at the Interpretive Center on Give.” This book is subtitled the Triumph mission, $15 for senior citizens, and of the Human Spirit. This paperback birds are singing in the trees, and, possibly smell like in the morn- Freedom Way. For information or di- may be obtained by calling (908) ing. Roses, I’m sure. Perfume. rections, call them at (201) 915-3409. dwells not on the devastation the tragedy 232-1116. hopefully, our world is slowly be- wrought, but on the way Americans from coming a safer, better place. So, Here’s another nincompoop who * * * * * The Presbyterian Church is is quickly approaching platinum coast to coast pulled together to help out handicapped accessible. why so crabby? Six Mile Run Reservoir, 625 Canal at Ground Zero. It is edited by Jackie I have actually noticed this rude- rude status…the person who crams Road, Franklin Township (Somerset), ness trend quite a bit lately, par- into you in the street, and then acts will be the site of Spring Beauties - A ™ ticularly when jogging in the park. as if you aren’t even there, or Look at Wildflowers on Earth Day. POPCORNPOPCORNPOPCORN Now, in everyone’s defense, I worse, shoots you a look as if it Pre-registration is required for this was your fault. free event, hosted by the Delaware will admit that one doesn’t always High Crimes: Makes know what kind of day a fellow When this happens to me, I of- and Raritan Canal State Park. It is ten yell, “Am I invisible?” I don’t open to the general public, and is jogger, walker or biker might be family-friendly. You know what that having, but, isn’t it just so irksome always get a response, but at least when you smile at someone and I know I made the other person means. Learn a little bit about all of For Low Expectations WINNING VOCALIST…Celine A. those pretty blooms around you. Call they look at you as if you have 15 think. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent The past several months have Mogielnicki of Westfield has won first (732) 873-3050 for information. heads? It’s a smile, for crying out place in a Classical Vocal Competition, loud. I didn’t run up and embrace indeed been stressful and fright- which was sponsored by the Associated * * * * * By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER for one movie. If screenwriter Yuri Zeltser’s ening, to say the least. Every Maybe it’s time to give a little back to 2 popcorns adaptation of Joseph Finder’s novel packed you and ask you to lunch, I smiled Music Teachers League, Inc. 75th Anni- any sort of creative punch, you’d be correct. and said hello. American has suffered. So rather versary Year in New York City. Celine, the environment this year. Join the effort If films had names like perfumes, High than be cranky and hostile about to cleanup one of New Jersey’s most Crimes might justifiably be called “Eau de But it does not. Are the muscles in your face not 16, received the Dr. Florence Hong Wong beautiful treasures, the New Jersey State Various Court Martial Movies.” Because Thus, to coin a phrase, since the filmmak- working anymore, or are you just it, why not try to move forward Scholarship Award and was invited to although director Carl Franklin’s moder- ers cannot dazzle us with brilliance, they a rude ignoramus? Never mind. with a little joy? perform the selection, Ouvre Ton Coeur, Botanical Gardens, at Earth Day Gar- by George Bizet at Steinway Hall in New den Cleanup, between 10 a.m. and 12 ately engaging saga about a soldier being attempt to baffle us with, well, let’s call it Speaking of the park, people, Yes, there are all types of people court-martialed for a 1988 massacre in El obfuscation. The big cloud here is the actual please watch where you are going. and personalities in the world, and York on April 4. The participants, who noon in Ringwood State Park. It may be identity of the defendant. were all sponsored by their voice teach- a bit of a drive, but it is well worth your Salvador, which he did or did not commit, Children play there. Dogs run free I have learned that patience goes a has just recently been released, it sure seems When Claire married him, he said he was ers, were required to sing three classical time. More information can be obtained Tom Kubik. But the Marines say he’s Ser- there. Not to mention squirrels long way. But you know what? So selections in French, Italian and English. like we’ve seen this one before. does a smile. by calling the New Jersey Botanical That’s because over the years we have, geant Ron Chapman. Played by James and various other wild creatures Celine was recently accepted into the Gardens/Skylands Association at (973) albeit in several variations and permutations, Caviezel, he contends he changed his name Boston University Tanglewood Institute 962-9534. distributed in bits and fragments in an un- when he took it on the lam to evade the 2002 Season of the Young Artist Vocal * * * * * countable number of like-minded films. military frame job. We kind of believe him. Program. She will spend six weeks this The familiar old theme has by now Yet when he offers to take a polygraph test, summer, studying in Lenox, Mass. A The Lenape Woods Nature Pre- we don’t try to stop him, either. It would be Local Students to Share SpotlightSpotlighte serve in Atlantic Highlands is hosting achieved the status of bona fide cliché, and as Westfield High School sophomore, she is such can only be elevated by great writing, nice to put our doubts to rest. a student of Professor Mariana Paunova the Earth Day 2002 Nature Hike at 5 Surprisingly, even Claire thinks so. After- of New York City. She is enrolled in the p.m. At this free event, you will learn inventive direction or especially inspired acting performances. Fail on all three counts wards, however, Major Hernandez (Juan At Little Opera Company Concert Preparatory Division of the Manhattan about the history and ecology of and, oops, your platitudes are showing. Carlos Hernandez), Tom/Ron’s archenemy WESTFIELD – Westfield residents will be performed in Italian, with musi- School of Music in New York. Celine Lenape Woods, which supports a di- You know the drill by now, soldier. The and supposedly the real killer who’s behind Elizabeth Cullin, Rachel Hawkins, cally accompanied narration in English, studied for two consecutive years at the verse range of wildlife, such as red- Marine Corps is intent on hanging this guy. the set-up, puts a little bee in our helmet. He Valerie Hoffman, Emily Sheehan, Anna forwarding the story. Westminster Choir College Conserva- bellied woodpeckers, butterflies, and The word is it’s a cover-up for yet even more informs that Special Forces types like Claire’s Lena-Schmidt, Hillary Nicole, Rebeca For tickets and information, please call tory in the Young Artist Performance various woody and herbaceous plants. government meddling, bungling and mur- husband have been trained to “beat the ma- (800) 831-6215. Tickets are priced at $25 Program of Princeton, before beginning chine.” In other words, outwit the lie detec- DiFazio and Sarah Szollar, who has a You can also show up there at 1 p.m. der. And of course the links of guilt go pretty featured solo, along with Scotch Plains for adults, $18 for senior citizens and stu- her studies in Manhattan. She intends to on Sunday, April 21, and help Cub high. tor. pursue a career in operatic performance. As a result, not only aren’t we sure if he’s students William Shore, Jennifer Cua, dents. Tickets will be available at the door. Scout Troop No. 22 plant shade toler- Maybe even as high as Brigadier General Francine Nieva, and Melissa Pantojan, ant trees to reforest open areas. You’ll William Marks (Bruce Davison). Thus the innocent. We also aren’t too certain who he title, High Crimes. Get it? Get it? is. As the script never does figure how to will perform during The Little Opera need to bring your own shovel and Company of New Jersey’s double bill water for that. For information on Bred on Perry Mason and the such, we’re make us both supportive and suspect of the WWWestfield AutAutestfield hors, Callahan, Wood to SpeakSpeakood used to defense attorneys pulling all sorts of accused, Caviezel’s character is ultimately concert on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at either event, call (732) 291-1444 or e- Westfield High School (WHS). mail at [email protected]. legal rabbits out of the judicial hat and work- rendered a bit too besides the point. ing their way to an acquittal via a symphony Don’t let that spoil things. What the heck. The concert will include Mascagni’s And Autograph Books at Library in Plainfield * * * * * of perfectly sonorous objections. All along We have a very winning character — this Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s PLAINFIELD – On Saturday, April Yours,” a novel evolving from a Christ- Also on Sunday, there will be an the sleepy judge has pounded his gavel, successful attorney portrayed by Judd — I Pagliacci. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Friends of the mas card note, requesting a loan of $1,000 Earth Day Bike Ride on the D&R alternately declaring “overruled” or “sus- Miss Role Model 2002. Just oozing Donna Celine Mogielnicki, 15, a student at Plainfield Public Library will celebrate from 10 recipients, will also appear. Canal from 10 a.m. to noon at the tained.” Then in the 11th hour, the defense Karan, she’s tres Yuppie shark — a sort of WHS and the winner of the 2002 Young National Library Week by having Westfield Autographed books will be available Somerset Park Office at Blackwells Mills jets the star witness in from left field and younger version of Michelle Pfeiffer’s high- Vocal Artists Awards Competition, will authors discuss and read excerpts from for purchase. in Franklin Township (Somerset). It’s an that’s the ballgame. priced mouthpiece in I Am Sam (2002). The be featured during the concert. She will their recently published books. The event will be held in the Anne That’s strictly civilian stuff, see? Wake up confidence is seductive. Louise Davis Room on the lower level of easy ride along the towpath, it’s free, and While he’s been in finer fettle, Freeman as perform as the daughter in I Pagliacci. Billy Callahan of Westfield, the author you will learn all sorts of information and smell the chipped beef on toast, we’re Darren Levy, 16, of Westfield, will play of “Muckraker,” a true story of high the library, which is located on Eighth told. This is the military. They’re playing by her rumpled and avuncular counterbalance, about the historic attractions in the area. just the reinforcement you need if you’re the narrator during the performance. school drug activity, will participate. Street at Park Avenue. All are welcome to Call them at (732) 873-3050. Bring your different rules now. Especially the judge in Gertrude Wood, the author of “Sincerely attend. this case, who excludes as inadmissible prac- going to take on the Marines, still satisfies the The fully-staged and costumed operas bike and a bottle of water. tically anything the defense tenders. Won- age-old movie bromide that recovering al- are directed by Norman Kauahi and will * * * * * der whose pocket he’s in? coholics make the best lawyers, especially be conducted by Robert W. Butts. They Finally, on Sunday, April 28, there Fighting them seems impossible. And it is when it comes to truly impossible causes (i.e. will be a Youth Service Day Event all neatly summarized by Morgan Freeman — Paul Newman in The Verdict — 1982). Gardening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Interpre- in a superbly illustrative quote which high- While saving High Crimes from its filmic lights the trailer for High Crimes. As Charlie offenses may be just a little too impossible, Coming Next Week tive Center, Cheesequake State Park, the thespic synergy Judd and Freeman real- 300 Gordon Road, Matawan. Here Grimes, a down-and-out but formerly top- • The members’ exhibitions of Information notch Marine attorney who’s had a bout ize certainly heightens this courtroom the Westfield and Scotch Plains- they will offer watershed walks every drama’s chances for appeal. half hour, a tree planting at 1 p.m., with the bottle, he informs lawyer Claire Fanwood Art Associations will Kubik (Ashley Judd), wife of the accused, be critiqued by A&E Editor & wildlife identification, workshops and thusly: “Military justice is to justice what * * * * * Michelle Le Poidevin. the celebrated guest, Watershed Jed! military music is to music.” Sousa fans may High Crimes, rated PG-13, is a 20th • Bestselling author Mary Find out more by calling (732) 431- beg to differ, but it’s a great line all the same. Century Fox release directed by Carl Higgins Clark will be interviewed Directory www.LandscaperDirectory.TV 7460 or e-mail Now, you’d think the challenge of a mili- Franklin and stars Ashley Judd, Morgan by Marylou Morano. www.TheMasterGardenerShow.com [email protected]. tary trial for Tony Frisco defense counselor Freeman and James Caviezel. Running time: www.FindALandscaper.TV Claire Kubik would be enough plot baggage 105 minutes. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, April 18, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

LadyLady LibertyLiberty LitLithograph LiftsLiftshograph SpiritsSpirits andand AidsAids Sept.Sept. 1111 FundFund By CAROL F. DAVIS A local artist, Hylan offered her litho- produced in 1988. She sold 23 prints Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times graph print, “Stand Beside Her,” for that day, and donated 35 percent of her WESTFIELD — Just in case you sale during the First Congregational sales to this fund, which has been orga- had any doubts, patriotism is alive and Church of Westfield’s Alternative Gift nized to aid the victims of the World well, right here in Westfield. Take Heidi Market in November, a fundraiser for Trade Center attacks. Hylan, for example. the United Fund of Westfield’s special Twenty-two years ago, Hylan de- September 11 Fund. cided that she was serious about art. “Yellow Gerbera,” Mary Ann Glass Fine Art Photographic Prints, Beacon, N.Y. Hylan’s lithograph was originally Her first step was to enroll in Plainfield’s EntEntEnthusiasm for Art Showww OfOfOff-Rampf-Ramp forfor Exit 1313Exit ::: Leaked When Gas Line WWWortortorth tth he PoeticPoetic TThe ripriprip By MARYLOU MORANO Excerpts from Hugh Fox’s “The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Light,” written in paragraph form FANWOOD — Anyone who feels leads the reader on a convoluted work BrBrBroke, Says DirDiroke, ectorectorector poetry should be written only in about immortality, highlighting the cutesy greeting card rhyme should one thing poetry writers and lovers By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Entitled “A Spring Celebration of pick up a copy of Exit 13 magazine, quickly come to learn: reading po- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the American Artist,” approximately a poetry anthology that has been WESTFIELD – Around 1 p.m. on etry is an intimate ex- 135 American artisans displayed their called “the crossroads of the poetry perience. Saturday, the festivities during the pieces, ranging from the freshwater world,” published locally 19th Annual Westfield Art & Craft Theme em- pearl and sterling silver handmade approximately phasis of the Market at the National Guard Ar- jewelry of Scotch Plains resident once a year. Courtesy of Heidi Hylan mory on Rahway Avenue were tem- poems in Exit LIBERTY BELLE...Heidi Hylan’s lithograph of the Statue of Liberty has not only Sherry Lane to the multi-media, ab- One will 13 includes inspired those victimized by 9-11, but has helped raise funds for the United Fund porarily upset when a gas main break stract stained glass panels of New find very little erupted on the road, between First travel, geog- of Westfield’s September 11 Fund. York artist Dr. Carolyn Bessette. rhyme in this raphy and the Street and Dorian Road. Christine Originals of Ellenville, slim volume, duCret School of Art, where she spent According to Westfield Fire Cap- human expe- N.Y. brought one of the most unique but lots of rience in dif- the next year and a half studying, learn- tain Daniel Kelly, the break was notions to fill the market’s walls. heart, soul and ing, and painting. At duCret, she devel- caused by contractors working nearby ferent loca- Shadowbox vignettes, some mixed gut-wrenching tions. oped her own graphic style of painting, with tiny white lights, depicted snip- raw emotion. In Ruth using acrylics, and mostly producing pets of dollhouse-type adorned Exit 13 maga- Holzer’s “Going to Artist ofofArtist seascapes. rooms, as well as beach landscapes – zine, named after Garfield New Jersey,” we read After deciding, as many creative all encased in glass and frames. the exit off the about the future rushing down the souls do, that you really can’t make a One of the pieces, including three New Jersey Turn- Garden State (parkway). the WWthe eekeekeek career out of pursuing your passion, observers standing at an art museum, pike where editor Despite the differing styles Hylan, being the practical creative type, drew the eye into a separate world of and publisher Tom in which they entered college in 1982, where she tiny, lit lamps and miniature works Plante used to live, concentrated on learning all she could of art. Several art exhibitions have contains the con- about interior design. displayed similar vignettes, however, tributions of 40 Hylan excelled, graduating Magna the most worthy of inspection and poets from Cum Laude in 1985 with a profes- appreciation was found at the throughout the sional Bachelor of Arts Degree from Westfield Art & Craft Market. United States, then- Kean College, now Kean Univer- Both Summit jewelry artist Gina including sev- sity. Romano and Scotch Plains jewelry eral from Now that she had earned her degree, maker Sherry Lane offered pieces Fanwood, Hylan launched her new career, as she beaded with freshwater pearls and Cranford, went to work for several residential sterling silver. Clark and interior designers in the area. She soon One of Lane’s bracelets at $58 Piscataway. became a member of the American Many other Society of Interior Designers (ASID). New Jersey With her education and experience poets are also featured. in the field, she passed the rigorous Also a writer and journalist, National Council for Interior Design Plante published a similar magazine are writ- qualification exam, elevating her to Stained glass panel by Dr. Carolyn in California, where he lived before ten, every reader will ASID’s “professional” status. Several Bessette of Spruce Hill Studio, N.Y. moving back to New Jersey in 1986. find one or two works that are years later Hylan landed a job in New to install storm drain pipes. The line Now residing in Fanwood, the edi- uniquely identifiable. Lauren GrahamGrahamLauren York City, in commercial interior de- break forced traffic to be cut off from tor received almost 1,000 submis- “Poetry shouldn’t copy a particu- sign. She worked as a store designer for the main arteries leading to the Ar- sions from which to choose for this, lar style merely because it is learned Allied Stores, Inc., Macy’s, and Feder- mory, while Westfield police offic- the 10th edition of Exit 13. in school,” commented Plante of ated Department Stores, Inc. ers tried to reroute vehicles. The volume features poetry in an writing rhyming poetry, adding that (1967- ))(1967- What did this career path do to Richard Rothbard, Director of Dichroic Fused Glass/Sterling Silver exceptional array of styles and for- modern themes can sometimes be Hylan’s passion for painting? Well, Jewelry by Hayden Brook Studios, mats. One offering, “Spirits of An- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN she continued to paint and exhibit her American Craft Marketing, the best expressed with modern methods Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times show’s sponsor, told The Westfield Bethlehem, Pa. other Sort” is written in Renga — of writing. work, mostly with the Westfield Art Leader and The Times of Scotch ancient Japanese style of poetry that “We all know the story of Emily Watching Lauren Helen Graham Association, and she sold more than blended varied hues of violet, darker is a collaborative effort of two or Dickinson. Most poets today are trade barbs and banter with her co- 100 paintings and prints. She also man- Plains-Fanwood that he felt the break stars on WB-11s underrated qual- “was a real detriment,” contributing purples and mauve to create a pol- more poets. The poem is definitely willing to stick their necks out with aged to squeeze in four solo shows of ished and professional creation that not rhyming and definitely not cutesy. ity comedy-drama “The Gilmore her work. to the decline of sales and the morale various techniques to see what re- Girls,” requires total attentiveness, on Saturday. would accent any outfit beautifully. It was in 1996, that Heidi decided to Lane also marketed her turquoise Continued on Page 19 knowledge of popular culture refer- take a huge step. She left her job in New Rothbard commented that those ences and true preparedness for let- who wanted to attend the show, but handiworks, as the mineral is cur- York City in order to begin her own rently a tremendously popular trend ting your sides split with laughter. residential interior design business, were unfamiliar with different de- For, it isn’t the script that keeps the tours or ways to navigate around the in accessorizing. Pen & InkInkPen Hylan Designs. Dr. Bessette fuses natural items, show afloat, as much as it is her accident, were unable to get to the clever delivery of the lines. From the moment she started her facility that day. He added that the such as sea glass and tubes, with By Michelle H. Le Poidevin The Honolulu, Hawaii- born ac- company, clients were eager to use her break was not mended until late in abstractly formed pieces of stained tress wasn’t always recognized for services. She is busy. In fact, it is the the afternoon. The show closed at 6 glass when crafting her panels of A Store Bloomies in Bridgeidgeidgewwwater ––ater her talent. Instead, she endured pursuit of this business, along with p.m. framed work. Most stained glass ar- countless cancellations of her short- other responsibilities, that has forced “The artists wait all year for this tisans do not delve beyond the limits WWWith A Bargain-Free Grand Opening lived sitcoms like “Townies” with Hylan to put her painting on the back event,” said Rothbard, noting that of standard glass pieces, but in both Molly Ringwald and Jenna Elfman burner. She has not produced any new content and concept, Bessette’s work By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN and “Conrad Bloom.” On the flip paintings since 1996. the show occurs twice per year. Al- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times though he said the show was better surpasses the norm. side, her recurring role as Shelly on However, when the World Trade Cen- attended on Sunday, “the break pre- The photography of New Yorkers Friday is girls’ night out – and it has been that way since now-4-year- NBC’s “Caroline in the City” was ter was attacked, Hylan, like many, felt vented attendance” on Saturday, he John Simonelli and Mary Ann Glass old Amy was born. No credit card, checkbook or only a prelude to Graham’s ability compelled to do something. said. Continued on Page 19 stashed cash is safe when the Le Poidevin girls to keep an television viewers rolling Her colleague, Bronna Butler, off their couches. painted “The Rescue,” a work depict- (Michelle and Lori and Amy Lysy) go shop- Graham also starred in other ing the path of those who perished, and THE OLDEST COMMUNITY ping. Our purses usually point sharply like NBC hits, “NewsRadio,” “Law & rose to heaven. Her new neighbor lost THEATER IN NEW JERSEY compasses to the Bridgewater Commons, where, Order,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” her husband. Hylan couldn’t just sit and “Seinfeld,” before she became back and watch. for months, we waited until the boarded-up façade Lorelai Gilmore, a single mother announcing the coming of Bloomingdale’s was She resurrected “Stand Beside Her,” CRANFORD DRAMATIC CLUB trying to find herself in the tiny, which she had made into a 100-litho- quirky town of Stars Hollow, Conn. PRESENTS finally removed. graph edition in 1988. There were still Simultaneous with last Friday’s grand open- Most recently, she starred opposite Renee Zellweger’s as Jules, in One some left, and with her personal call to Broadway’s hit musical ing of the notoriously pricey department store True Thing and Sweet November as patriotism, it was time to get busy. was the multi-million dollar lottery in New Angelica with Keanu Reeves. Hylan raised over $400 for the Septem- Jersey. The first event had caused Routes 22 Graham was rewarded for her ber 11 Fund, and she feels good about that. and 287 to clog with serpentine lines of fervent role as Lorelai when the Screen Actors Guild, a respectable slate of Perhaps, when time allows, this com- shoppers, making their way to the retail mecca. her peers, nominated her for Out- passionate artist will return to her real Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Meanwhile, different lines were forming at the standing Female Actor in a Drama love —painting seascapes. Hammerstein II, Adapted from James A. Michener’s delicatessens and convenience stores for a shot Series. Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel “Tales of the South Pacific” Raised by her father, Lawrence, at money that would change lives forever. in Fairfax, Va., Graham developed Directed by Shayne Austin Miller of South Plainfield, In both instances, it was all about who has the most green a love for horseback riding, enter- SP-F Arts Association Produced by Liz Howard of Cranford, in their jeans, who could shell out the most dough for overpriced T- ing competitions throughout her Musical Director Tracy Glenn Murray of Newark shirts and bags bearing the Bloomies logo, and who would obtain youth. Her mother, Donna Grant, TTTo Host FrFro ee ExhibitExhibitee and Choreographer Sherri Ryan of Plainfield enough money through a lottery game that could buy billions of the had left Graham as a five year old, SCOTCH PLAINS – The in order to pursue her singing ca- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Arts Bloomie bags and then some. reer, becoming a retail buyer in- Association’s members will Performances on Fridays, May 3, 10, 17 The Le Poidevin girls found a primo parking spot, and after weaving stead. present a free exhibition of mixed Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 at 8 PM through displays of sleeveless tank tops at $78 a pop and ponytail After earning a Bachelor of Arts media art from Monday, April 22, holders at $35 each, we declared the venue too rich for our budgets. Degree in English from Barnard to Saturday, April 27, in the down- Sunday Matinee (Mother’s Day) May 12 College and a Master of Fine Arts stairs gallery of the Scotch Plains We’re sensible girls, with responsibilities and limited funds, kids to Degree in Acting from Southern Public Library, located at 1927 raise, futures to save up for, and consciences to keep clean. We don’t Methodist University’s Meadows Bartle Avenue. Tickets $15 have a gene that permits wastefulness, so we departed. School of the Arts in Dallas, Gra- The public is invited to view the ham decided that her true home pieces during regular library Instead, we pulled up to a shop with prices that spoke to our sense of was Hollywood. hours. Reserve Now (908) 276-7611 sensible spending, where we could fill our trunks with necessities for Graham’s snippy snappy delivery The artists will be available to dis- almost 1/8 of what we would have spent in Bloomingdale’s. And, when of one-liners makes her the quickest cuss their works during a special we left, we knew our money had been stretched effectively, because, quipper in the West. When it comes reception and awards presentation to comebacks, she’s faster on the on April 27. Judging the show this after all, we knew the value of a dollar. We’re the type of girls that, if draw and, after watching one hour year is Ann Swain of Swain’s Gallery we won the lottery, we would like to spend a portion of the money of her mothering techniques, you’ll in Plainfield. helping those who have none. wish your mom was just as hip. But, For more information, please con- The Bloomies grand opening, which boasted bargains in nearly every my mom does pretty well for herself, tact the association’s Information grooving to Destiny’s Child with the Officer Bob Hahn at (908) 233-7458. daily newspaper and media outlet, had, in fact, offered nothing more sunroof down on the way to the craft Admission is free. 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