The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 14, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS

MORE TIME ALLOWED FOR OFFICE BUILDING PLAN TO MOVE FORWARD Hearing on Ordinance Kept Open Regarding Park Plan

By PAUL J. PEYTON While Acting Mayor Lawrence A. First Ward Councilman Gregory Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Goldman and Third Ward Council- S. McDermott stated that the county The Westfield Town Council on man John J. Walsh, both Democrats, grant will not run out until the end of Tuesday night opted not to adopt an supported adopting the ordinance the year and thus there is no rush to ordinance at this time which would Tuesday night, Republicans, who adopt the ordinance at this time. He pave the way for the town to move hold a 6-3 majority on the council, urged Mr. Honnecker to keep the forward with a proposal to convert decided against taking such action at application moving, noting that any the former Excellent Diner site into a this time. stalling of this process will put added park. Republicans said the governing pressure on the Town Council to The proposal for a park has moved body agreed two weeks ago to hold move ahead with the park proposal. to the forefront as a result of a one- off on any action until the owner of Kenneth Rotter, of Greene Place, year grant program, entitled “Project the former diner lot has had the op- an unsuccessful candidate in the race Pocket Park,” being offered by the portunity to present an application for a Third Ward council seat last Union County Board of Chosen Free- for a commercial building on the site November, referred to Republicans’ holders. Based on the dollar-for-dol- before the Planning Board. decision not to act on the ordinance lar match, Westfield has been ap- At the council’s April 28 meeting, as “politics at its worst.” He said the proved by the county Freeholder board Lee Honnecker, a Bernardsville lack of any effort to develop the site to receive $100,000 toward the ac- Councilman who represented his fam- for commercial purposes indicates quisition of the land and the subse- ily, which owns the property, told the that the lot is not suitable for com- quent creation of a park on the site. governing body of his family’s plans mercial development. The lot has been vacant since the for a three-story commercial build- He questioned whether the town diner was moved to Germany in 1995. ing on the site. might lose out on county funds be- Gretchen Bowman for The Westfield Leader The town, if it proceeds with the COMING TO WESTFIELD?...First Ward Councilman Gregory S. McDermott, left, takes his turn behind the controls On Tuesday, Mr. Honnecker said cause of its delay in adopting the of The Green Machine, a piece of equipment the town is considering purchasing to clean sidewalks in the downtown. proposal, will put in $100,000 to- he expects a formal application to be ordinance. Pictured with him are Jim Walsh, a representative of Applied Sweepers, Inc., of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, which sells wards the project. filed with the office of the Westfield County Manager Michael J. the machine; Town Engineer and Director of Public Works Kenneth B. Marsh, and Janet Laski, in charge of the town’s The council did adopt an ordi- Planning Board within two weeks, Lapolla indicated that although towns Clean Communities Grant program. Pictured in the inset is Norris Crampton, of Applied Sweepers, as he demonstrates nance to move forward with appro- thus making the deadline for the will eventually be asked to provide a the equipment in the downtown. priating funds to upgrade the play- board’s Monday, July 6 meeting. written commitment to use the funds ground at the former Lincoln School The bottom floor will contain re- this year, there is no set deadline on property on Westfield Avenue. The tail space with the top two floors when funds must be appropriated. ‘Green Machine’ Viewed as Possible $35,000 cost of the project will be being earmarked for offices. “We want to make every effort to split between the town and the and During their conference meeting accommodate them (the towns),” he county as part of the same grant held prior to the public session, Sec- said. Solution to Keeping Downtown Clean program. ond Ward Councilman Matthew P. Mr. Honnecker told the council The Westfield Board of Education By PAUL J. PEYTON Albano, Chairman of the Building that the plans for the building date Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of equipment. the downtown. The grant money can is negotiating lease the playground and Town Property Committee, said back several years. Mr. Honnecker’s Mr. Walsh said a benefit of The be used for cleanup efforts in the It pulverizes glass bottles, it shreds to the town. Such action would be he would be making a motion to keep grandmother, Stella Lekas, 93, sold Green Machine is that it is designed town and for public and educational needed in order for the town to re- the hearing open on the matter rather the cab portion of the Excellent Diner aluminum cans for recycling, it can to be used around pedestrians and even disinfect (with a mild detergent CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ceive the county funds. than voting to adopt the ordinance. in 1995 to new owners who moved during the day-time. A built-in pub- the diner to Germany. and a broad-based anti-bacterial lic address system warns persons of material) animal waste. And, of He said the family’s land surveyor, the approaching machine. EKA Associates of Scotch Plains, course it sweeps sidewalks — shoot- First Ward Councilman Gregory Board Denies Dealership’s Bid has completed most of its work. Also, ing trash into standard plastic gar- S. McDermott said he believes by the family met with the architect this bage can bags. purchasing one of the machines and High technology may be becoming using it in the downtown, residents week to review plans for the build- to Westfield if the Town Council opts and merchants would view the town To Install 40-Square-Foot Sign ing. to purchase, possibly through a part- “We are moving right along,” Mr. as being “pro active” by taking care By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL measured the same as the original In an earlier statement made to nership with the Downtown West- of the problem of litter in the busi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 28-foot sign, to be raised six feet off The Westfield Leader, Mr. Ramer Honnecker told the council. field Corporation, “The Green Ma- ness district. The town presently does The Westfield Board of Adjust- the ground. Board members also al- said the facility is not a typical Exxon Upon a question from Councilman chine” for the cleanup of downtown not have a downtown cleanup pro- ment denied the approval of a new lowed the sign to have exterior light- station in that it has a lot of input on McDermott as to whether the remain- sidewalks. gram. 40-square-foot sign for Thomas Lin- ing, as long as it is turned off at 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Town officials and representatives Town Engineer and Director of coln-Mercury on South Avenue at p.m. of the Westfield Area Chamber of Public Works, Kenneth B. Marsh, Monday’s meeting. Originally, Mr. Lauraicella had Commerce and WDC were given a explained the cost of the machine, During last month’s hearing, the proposed a 75-square-foot sign when demonstration of the machine Thurs- $25,000, could be funded through owner of the establishment recom- he appeared before the board three day afternoon. several revenue sources including the mended that board members view an months ago. Jim Walsh, Account Manager of annual $36,400 state Clean Commu- identical sign at a Ford dealership on In other business, Henry Ramer, Applied Sweepers, Inc., of Sharon nities Grant, through equipment ac- River Road in Summit. an attorney for Exxon Corporation, Hill, Pennsylvania, explained the counts with the town’s capital im- Board member Michael Kelly, who told the board there were changes to machine is gaining popularity in cit- provements budget and through the said he saw the Summit sign, stated the company’s plan to expand an ies such as San Francisco, Philadel- WDC’s special improvement district that “the sign is smaller and set back existing gas station at the corner of phia and in Times Square in New spending plan. farther on the street,” than owner South and Central Avenues. The ex- York City. This summer the town will utilize John Lauraicella had reported. Fel- pansion will include the addition of Although the machine has only some of the state grant money to hire low board member Doris M. Molowa two new gas pumping islands, a Ti- been available in the United States college students with at least two said she agreed with Mr. Kelly. ger Mart retail store, and a 15-foot- for two-and-half years, it has been students assigned to litter patrol in The board allowed a sign which high, free-standing canopy. used overseas in the Vatican in Rome, Colone, Paris, London and Liverpool, England, and Edinburg, Scotland. Postal Worker Saves Retiree’s Life The diesel-powered, 2.5-gallon sweeper can run an entire day on one tank of gasoline and can be operated With CPR Skills Learned as Student either by sitting on a seat or by push- By JEANNE WHITNEY heart bypass surgery in February, said fellow postal worker who fell uncon- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ing it. A vacuum-like hose can reach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader scious after his heart began to beat about Mr. Juarez, “I think he actually in corners, sucking up cigarette butts SUCCESSFUL VENTURE…The Passport to Education Dance-Party-Benefit A United States Postal Service mail irregularly in a coffee shop. saved my life.” which was held last Friday night at the Westfield National Guard Armory was around trees, as well as spilled items carrier at the Westfield Post Office — Ramón H. Juarez, 31, came to the Mr. Juarez extended his best a huge success. The event, attended by approximately 500 people, helped to raise such as yogurt. calling on resuscitation skills he rescue of Anthony Truono, 65, of money for technology in the Westfield Public Schools. It was co-sponsored by The biggest concern among offi- learned years ago in high school — South Plainfield two weeks ago at Comcast@Home and The Education Fund of Westfield. Pictured are Tom cials is on who will operate the piece recently saved the life of a retired about 12:30 p.m. in the Station Cof- Zemaitis, center, of Comcast@Home, with Debbie and Darryl Walker, event co- fee Shoppe at the corner of South and organizers. Summit Avenues in Westfield. The two were chatting there when Mr. Truono was stricken. Committee Renews Talks Mr. Juarez, a Garwood resident, said he was in town on his day off when he happened to meet Mr. Truono On Parking Availability at the coffee shop. “We were talking Commuters have reclaimed ap- ensure that we give our citizens — about a house on a route that has a proximately 50 parking spaces in the our customers — the chance to be spring water fountain you can drink South Avenue parking lot which were heard,” Councilman Sullivan ac- from, when he said he felt light- lost during construction on the train knowledged, the first of the forums headed,” Mr. Juarez recalled. platforms, according to Third Ward was held last Thursday. He asked coffee shop owner Joseph Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr., He outlined the three-part plans Guglielmi to call for medical help. Chairman of the Town Council’s for addressing the issue. Mr. Juarez said he caught Mr. Transportation, Parking and Traffic “First, we must sell additional per- Truono as he fell, laid him on chairs Committee. mits to those on the waiting list for and began to administer cardiopul- Ramón H. Juarez “With the conclusion of the con- long-term parking, to fill the spaces monary resuscitation (CPR) for about wishes to Mr. Truono and his fam- struction on the train platforms by NJ that have become available from the four minutes. ily, saying to the retired postal worker Transit, space in the parking areas completion of the construction,” he He successfully continued the pro- that “my prayers and thoughts go formerly occupied by the construc- observed. cedure until Westfield police and the out to you for a healthy and speedy tion company have been returned to “Second, we need to collect infor- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad recovery.” Westfield commuters,” Councilman mation from individuals who use, or arrived at the shop some minutes Mr. Truono was treated at Sullivan said. would like to use, our parking facili- later. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- “With that catalyst, we must move ties. Survey forms will be sent to all Mr. Juarez said he learned CPR in ter in Plainfield and at Robert Wood with a sense of urgency to address the the existing permit holders and those high school health class in Johnson University Hospital in New parking issues our community faces. on the waiting lists,” the councilman Kenilworth 17 years earlier, and still Brunswick, and is now recovering at Parking improvements in our central revealed. remembered how to use it. “But I was home. business district will top the agenda “Using this information, the com- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader shaking,” the hero postal worker Mr. Truono, who left the Westfield of the Town Council’s Transporta- mittee will evaluate alternate park- HELPING THE NEEDY...Bob Batton, left, a retiree of the Westfield Post admitted. post office in 1978 following a heart tion, Parking and Traffic (TPT) Com- ing locations or even a shuttle bus Office; Emil Anthony, center, Coordinator of the annual food drive for the Mr. Guglielmi said he was calling attack, revealed that since the inci- mittee during the coming weeks — Westfield/Mountainside Post Offices, and Westfield Postmaster Ken Brown, service to and from the station. are shown here inside the Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trinity School with a out instructions from the emergency dent in the coffee shop, he has had a with an end result of actions — not “Third, the TPT committee will cart full of food collected as part of the annual food drive by the postal workers. telephone service number while Mr. defibrillator — a device which emits just another study,” he continued. hold public hearings and send to the A total of 19,000 pounds of food was collected during the one-day collection in the Juarez worked. tiny electrical charges — implanted “We will kick off this effort with a council for a vote the recommenda- two communities. Mr. Truono, who had undergone through surgery. series of public forums and surveys to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Board Denies Dealership’s WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER

Bid for 40-Square-Foot Sign WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 sign in the shape of a dog was stolen from • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Police reported that a garage door in front of her North Avenue residence. opener and registration information were • Paul Leporiere, 27, of Scotch Plains its design from the Westfield com- access “to all people who want to stolen from an automobile in a municipal was arrested and charged with criminal munity. come to the church.” lot on Watterson Street. trespass on Carleton Road after he alleg- The new station will be located on Architect Barbara Vincentsen, who THURSDAY, MAY 7 edly entered a home without permission, three lots and will be constructed of is working on the proposed addition, • A possible burglary was reported at according to police. He was issued a red brick with a mansard-style roof said the church was concerned about a Village Circle residence, according to summons and released. and gray shingles. providing easy access to all of its police, although nothing was discovered • A Ripley Avenue resident reported Exxon officials also plan to elimi- congregation. missing. that someone spray painted graffiti on nate the seven driveways currently The plans will eliminate all stairs FRIDAY, MAY 8 the north side of his home. existing at the site and replace them on the outside of the church and will • A resident of Rahway Avenue re- • A Fanwood resident reported that with three new driveways, one on provide a lobby next to the elevator. ported that an unknown individual shat- someone broke the driver’s side mirror South Avenue and two on Central It will also provide bathrooms. tered the front window on her house. and the back window on her vehicle Avenue. In other business, variances were SATURDAY, MAY 9 while it was parked at Tamaques Park. According to Mr. Ramer, Exxon granted for a number of residents. • A New York resident reported the MONDAY, MAY 11 significantly altered its original pro- Robin and Cosmo Mellussi of 713 theft of a cellular telephone from his • Police filed a theft of services report posal for the site in order to win board Garfield Avenue received approval vehicle while it was parked on Faulkner on behalf of an Irvington taxi cab com- TEEN AIDS VICTIM SPEAKS TO HIGH SCHOOLERS…Students in health Drive. pany, which told authorities that a cus- classes at Westfield High School (WHS) were visited recently by a teenage girl approval. for a one-story addition; Robert and • who contracted the AIDS virus from her mother. She described the emotional The conditions for granting Linda Clauss of 235 Edgewood Av- A resident of Cowperthwaite Place tomer had failed to pay the fare after and physical reactions to the disease and answered questions from the students. Exxon’s requests addressed such is- enue were granted permission for a reported the theft of a safe from the being transported from Irvington to Sus- Attending one of the classes, left to right, are: front row, WHS student Urinda basement of his residence. There was sex Street. sues as an emergency exit, dumping porch, and Richard S. Murray of 609 nothing of value contained in the safe, • Police reported that a 19-year-old Ras, Supervisor of Health Education Margaret Teitelbaum, the guest speaker of food waste, the Tiger Mart sign Girard Avenue received the board’s “Nina,” and students Dan Adams and Will Hannis; top row, Stephanie Flynn, authorities said. student at Westfield High School was Gordon Koslusky, Matt Krug, Wendy Linn and Andrew Lange. and left-hand turns out of the station. nod to put up two dormers. • A Westfield woman reported that assaulted by a 17-year-old fellow student The board agreed with a request In addition, Barbara Vincentsen of her wallet was stolen while she was at a at the school. for the words “Tiger Mart” to appear 238 Saint Paul Street was awarded North Avenue department store. The latter student was charged by po- on the station’s sign. The board did approval for a second-story addition • The theft of a Motorola cellular lice Tuesday afternoon with assault in say, however, that it did not want the and two parking spaces, and Donald telephone was reported by a Westfield connection with the incident. Authori- ‘Green Machine’ Is Viewed picture of the tiger head on the sign. Fishbein of 314 Scotch Plains Av- woman, who said the telephone was taken ties said there were no weapons involved. The board also agreed that waste enue successfully sought permission from her vehicle on Maple Street. The victim was transported to Rahway from food and paper containers com- to demolish an existing garage in SUNDAY, MAY 10 Hospital, where he was treated for his As Solution For Downtown bined would not have to be refriger- order to add a new one. • A woman reported that a carved injuries and released later that day. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ated as pure food waste is required to Guy Blades Williamson was programs regarding litter cleanup. The be. granted a variance to add a wrap- on a regular basis, and cleaned like Lastly, the board agreed to an emer- around porch to his home at 528 funds can also be used to purchase this...It would make so much of a dif- WESTFIELD equipment such as The Green Ma- gency exit in the back of the building, Prospect Street. According to the ference — not only to the merchants as opposed to the side, as was origi- owner, a porch existed on the home chine. who are here all the time, but to the FIRE BLOTTER In addition, Mr. Marsh noted that nally requested. from 1901 to the 1940s, when it was shoppers,” said Debbie Schmidt, Ex- The board remained firm on a de- removed. there has been some discussion of hir- ecutive Director of the Chamber. MONDAY, MAY 4 Trail — system malfunction. ing a private firm for the trash collec- cision to deny left-hand turns onto Robert and Kristine Riley of 224 • Six hundred block of Norwood • Central Avenue and Sycamore Street Joe Spector, Chairman of DWC, said Central Avenue from the station for Elizabeth Avenue must come back tion service for the downtown side- he believes regular use of the machine Drive — carbon monoxide detector ac- — automobile accident. walk trash bins. This service, con- safety reasons. next month to give the board specific tivation. • One thousand block of Summit Av- “would set a tone and a demeanor in In other business, the First United dimensions on their application for a ducted three days a week, is currently the downtown.” • Seven hundred block of West Broad enue — unintentional alarm. provided by the Department of Public Methodist Church of Westfield on variance. The couple wants to put an Street — structure fire. • Five hundred block of Park Street Michael La Place, DWC Executive East Broad Street was allowed to addition on the first floor of their Works. Director, explained that the DWC • Four hundred block of Topping Hill — wire down. Westfield purchased three sweep- erect an elevator and tower within a home. Road — system malfunction. SATURDAY, MAY 9 board would likely work to provide proposed 720-square foot addition. Lastly, Paul Weintraub of 11 Breeze ers, referred to as Billy Goats, six or some of the funds for the program, • Eleven hundred block of Boynton • Seven hundred block of St. Marks According to David Bercaw, the Knoll Drive received an extension on Avenue — structure fire. Avenue — system malfunction. seven years ago, which have hardly noting that some person would have to been used due to their high level of President of the church’s Board of his application until Thursday, De- • Two hundred block of Scotch Plains • Nine hundred block of Minisink be assigned to work the machine on a Trustees, the addition will provide cember 31. Avenue — structure fire. Way — lock out. noise and limited use. Apartment regular basis. • One hundred block of East Broad •Two hundred block of Benson dwellers in the downtown complained Mr. La Place said the DWC has no Street — system malfunction. Place — carbon monoxide detector ac- about the early morning hour use of the problem providing funds as long as it TUESDAY, MAY 5 tivation. machines. is for a service that is not currently Hearing On Ordinance Kept • Five hundred block of Trinity Place SUNDAY, MAY 10 Mr. McDermott said “The Green provided by the town. Funds are cur- — false call. • Six hundred block of Rahway Av- Machine would make the DPW “that rently available in the DWC’s 1998 • Five hundred block of Dorian Road enue — power line down. much more efficient.” budget under an item listed as “general Open Regarding Park Plan — system malfunction. • Two hundred block of Myrtle Av- Mr. Walsh explained the machine downtown projects” which could be • Four hundred block of Poets Place enue — power line down. has two dual-counter rotating brushes used towards the purchase of the ma- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 — unintentional alarm. • Three hundred block of John Street in the front. Debris is centered and chine. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 — tree on wires. collected through a vacuum with glass In conclusion, Councilman ing part of the diner building could be she stated. • Two hundred block of Wells Street • Five hundred block of South Av- and cans pulverized and shredded by a taken down, Mr. Honnecker said he would Councilman McDermott said action by — power line down. enue West — structure fire. McDermott said he believes purchase check with his engineer to see if that part the council at this time, after it had agreed steel impeller. of The Green Machine “would just be • Fifteen hundred block of Lamberts • Two hundred block of Maryland of his family’s plans could be started to the 60-day time frame for Mr. Honnecker Mill Road — electrical short. Street — water evacuation. “It works as a great supplement to positive thing for the town.” earlier. to go before the Planning Board, would good street sweeping programs,” Mr. “I would like to think that we are Due to the inclusion of a basement in “undercut” the latter and his family’s • One hundred block of Cacciola Place • Seven hundred block of Norman Walsh noted. seriously going to do this,” he noted. the building plans, Mr. Honnecker said efforts to proceed with their plans. — smoke condition. Place — system malfunction. Mr. Marsh said, currently, the town Mr. Marsh said he will research he did not know if the hole on the site Mr. Goldman noted that the proposed • Seven hundred block of Knollwood • One hundred block of Elm Street — does not have a sidewalk cleaning could be filled in and then later exca- action by the town has pushed the own- Terrace — service call. unintentional alarm. the machine by contacting other cit- THURSDAY, MAY 7 program. In the past, local merchants ies using them before moving ahead vated for the basement. ers of the lot to move forward with their In response to an inquiry from Acting plans. He said adoption of the ordinance • Seven hundred block of Dorian Road have cleaned up their own sidewalks. with a recommendation to the gov- — unintentional alarm. “To have the streets downtown swept Mayor Goldman as to what would hap- would indicate to the Lekas family that MassMustual Honors erning body. pen should the Planning Board deny his the town is “serious” about cleaning up • Five hundred block of Washington application, Mr. Honnecker indicated his the site. Street — smoke condition. Herbert H. Wright family would probably have to consider Among those residents opposed to the • Seven hundred block of Scotch Herbert H. Wright of Westfield, a selling the land. pocket park was former Councilman and Plains Avenue — smoke condition. Mr. Goldman said adopting the ordi- 1996 and 1998 mayoral contender local MassMutual agent, has been FRIDAY, MAY 8 named to the company’s Chairman’s nance does not commit the town to fur- Norman N. Greco. • Nine hundred block of Wyandotte ther action at this time. He said if the He said he was against the taking of Club for 1998. owners gain approval from the Planning private property through “eminent do- Mr. Wright, a co-owner of Benefit Board to construct the building, then the main” as proposed by the town. Mr. Service council has accomplished its goal of hav- Greco explained that the town’s portion Company ing the site cleaned up. of the funds for the pocket park would be Committee Renews of West- “As an eyesore, it is a blight on that better spent towards completing improve- field, has portion of the downtown and all of us ments at Mindowaskin Park, located ad- Talks Concerning received who own property and live in this town jacent to the Municipal Building. suffer because of it,” he said, adding that Mr. Greco said he has learned that the Parking Availability this honor property values have depreciated because only thing standing in the way of a com- 11 times in recent of the condition of the site. mercial building application for the diner CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “All we are doing is setting up the site is lack of parking spaces, something years. This necessary financing (to purchase the he noted faces all new prospective busi- tions of the 1996 parking study,” designa- site),” added Councilman Walsh. nesses in the downtown. Councilman Sullivan explained. tion recog- Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Mr. Greco said the town should in- The parking study, produced by nizes out- Sullivan, Jr., said he believed there was stead use its exterior property mainte- the RBA Group, a parking consult- standing a “clear understanding” by all members nance code to force the property owner to ant, and a select panel of volunteers Herbert H. Wright profes- of the council not to hold a second read- clean up the lot. He said a park would appointed by then-Mayor Bud sional achievement. ing on the ordinance until further facts on only create a secluded area for youths to Boothe, recommended changing the the Planning Board application are forth- hang out at night, thus requiring police Mr. Wright is a 29-year agent of coming. patrols. “mix” of short-term and long-term MassMutual. In 1990 and 1992, he lots in the business district to better was named Agent of the Year, DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER…Congressman Bob Franks awards Corinne Acting Mayor. Goldman said the gov- “I don’t believe the Lekas family erning body’s discussion on April 28 to should be used as a political coin be- meet the demand of commuters. MassMutual’s highest individual Liebrich of Westfield a certificate of appreciation during the fifth annual The next hearing of the TPT Com- Seventh Congressional District Volunteer of the Year Ceremony which was held hold the hearing open was not a unani- cause the town government was remiss honor. recently in Plainfield. In observance of National Volunteers Week, the congress- mous council decision, adding that he, in their duties,” he said. mittee on this topic will be held this He is a Past President of the man recognized more than 80 individuals and organizations from throughout for one, did not support that decision. Mr. Goldman later referred to the Wednesday May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in MassMutual Agents Association and Central New Jersey for their hard work and dedication to the community. “To me there is no reason to put this on remark that politics has played a part in the Community Room at the West- Executive Compensation Associa- the fast track,” responded First Ward the council’s action as “unfortunate.” He field Municipal Building, 425 East tion, and is a past Director of the Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick, who cast said the issue should have bi-partisan Broad Street. the lone dissenting vote on the introduc- support. Newark Chapter of CLU and the Tri- tion of the ordinance two weeks ago. “I He told Mr. Honnecker that the re- Copies of the parking study have County Estate Planning Council. think the sentiment is that we are giving maining portion of the diner building been sent to the Downtown Westfield In addition, Mr. Wright is a Char- SWEENEY 2X1 this developer the opportunity to put should be removed, noting that it was the Corporation, which operates the tered Life Underwriter and Char- forth these plans.” reason the council decided to take action downtown special improvement dis- tered Financial Consultant. Councilwoman Vernick, the Republi- in the first place. trict, the Westfield Area Chamber of Mr. Wright holds a Bachelor of can candidate for Mayor this year, said Anthony M. Laporta, another former Commerce, and are available at the Science Degree in Business from she would prefer the county funds be councilman and mayoral contender, said Westfield Memorial Library and Bucknell University, and is a Past used to make improvements to existing he supports the proposal for the park, Town Clerk Joy C. Vreeland’s office President of the northern New Jersey town athletic fields. Councilwoman noting the county program has given the at the Municipal Building. Vernick said she does not believe a park town an opportunity to create open space Bucknell Alumni Association. ARTSLINK along a state highway, Route No. 28, is a in the downtown. good idea. While stating the development of the She said developing the property as a land for commercial use should be al- Bank Customers May Pay 2X5½ commercial ratable would be a “win- lowed to move forward if, in fact, it can win” situation for the town. be done, Mr. Laporta urged the council Second Ward Councilman James J. not to wait too long for these plans to go To Much to Use Their Money Gruba said he believes the council might forward. The average bank customer may ing a new account or just need to have used the funds differently had they Sal Antonelli, of Kimball Avenue, a be paying a lot more than need be for reorder checks, you can save more been given all pertinent information on member of the town’s Recreation Com- the privilege. The goal should be to how the county funds could be used. He mission, also spoke in support of the than half on this recurring expense said a newspaper account in The West- ordinance. keep more money in your account by ordering directly. field Leader indicated uses of the funds A licensed real estate appraiser and than in the bank’s vault. The follow- • Choose the account that best suits that the council was not made aware of. former Realtor in town, Mr. Antonelli ing rules should be followed: your needs. Bank accounts are like Third Ward Councilman John J. Walsh, indicated that the county’s program fol- • Remember the “Rule of Three” clothes — they come in lots of shapes in an unsuccessful effort to gain Repub- lows along Governor Christine Todd — compare at least three institutions and sizes. By finding the “right” lican support, said he believed the coun- Whitman’s efforts to preserve open space before you decide where to do your bank account, you can significantly cil may have to make a “last minute in New Jersey. banking. The closest bank is not lower your costs. decision” later in the year to move for- In other business, the council addressed always the best choice. To illustrate, if you usually keep a ward with the park plan. He feared the an application by Sir Puffs Café on Elm • If you are an ATM (Automatic delay in adopting the ordinance could Street for a sidewalk café. Council mem- healthy balance in your checking result in the town not having enough time bers expressed concern that there may Teller Machine) frequenter, don’t account, you can eliminate the $7 to to legally advertise the council’s action not be enough space for pedestrians to do business with a bank that charges $10 monthly account fee by locating and appropriate the funds for the park. pass by the four tables as proposed. you to use it. The average bank a bank that won’t charge it as long as He said the $100,000 grant represents Paul Femia, a partner in the establish- charges $1 for each use of the ATM you keep the required minimum two-thirds of a tax point in Westfield, ment, said flavored coffees and desserts machine. That may not sound like amount. and would be lost if the funds are not would be served at the tables and reus- a lot of money, but think of it this If you write a few checks a month, used in 1998. A tax points equals able serviceware would be used. In plans way — if you use the ATM only select an account that will let you $180,000 in spending. submitted to the council, Sir Puffs’ op- twice a week, that’s over $100 you write a set number of checks each Councilwoman Vernick said the loss erators have indicated there is enough are paying a year to use your own of the property from the town’s tax books room for pedestrians to walk. month (usually 8 to 10) without charg- would, in itself, result in the loss of a tax He said he felt discriminated against money. ing a monthly fee. Remember too, point from town revenues. that his application was undergoing such Consider looking elsewhere to some services may be worth paying She said the Westfield Tax Assessor scrutiny. Mr. Goldman pointed out that bank if this is a service you have for — like the return of your canceled has indicated that if developed for pri- Sir Puffs is being treated in the same made a habit. checks. If you like the bank you are vate use, the Excellent Diner site could fashion as any other first-time café op- • Don’t order checks from your with but want a better deal, negoti- generate an estimated $18,000 in taxable erators. bank. If you do, you are paying up to ate. ratables for the town. In terms of cigar smoke, as questioned three times as much as you should. ***** “I don’t think that it is fair to the by Mr. Goldman, Mr. Femia said he just Banks charge $12-15 for the same This MONEY 2000 message was taxpayers in Westfield to tax them for wants to be treated fairly on this issue, checks you can order through the this development and than prevent them noting that all cafés should follow the sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative from receiving a ratable on that land,” same criteria. mail for $5. Whether you are open- Extension of Union County. THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of ScotchScotch PlainsPlains –– FanwoodFanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 39th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, May 14, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS CHAIRMAN GIVES COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT UPDATE Grant Eligibility, Park Plans At Top of Council’s Agenda By SUZETTE STALKER “there’s 10,000 foundations out Councilman William E. Populus, Specially Written for The Times there,” said he could not identify Jr., Chairman of the governing body’s Four back-to-back presentations specific grants at that particular time. Administration and Finance Com- were made to the Fanwood Borough He stated, however, that “It’s good to mittee, expressed support for the pro- Council during its May 6 agenda have the vehicle in place” for the posed corporation. He observed that session, focusing on projects which pursuit of funds which can help de- only he and Borough Clerk Eleanor are expected to help shape the com- fray the cost of community redevel- McGovern are presently available to munity as it progresses toward the opment projects. look into grants for the municipality, turn of the century. At the top of the roughly three- hour meeting was a presentation by grantsman Charles C. Nathanson concerning 501 (c) 3 corporations, which are non-profit partnerships between the private and public sec- tors. He also supplied officials with writ- ten information on how the corpora- tion would need to be structured in Gretchen Bowman for The Times order to meet Internal Revenue Ser- SPIRITUAL CELEBRATION…Area residents gathered on the Village Green in Scotch Plains last Thursday for an vice requirements. evening of music and fellowship during the annual observance of National Day of Prayer. The event celebrates the role Mr. Nathanson, the head of a Tren- of God and faith in people’s lives. ton consulting firm specializing in planning, development and grants- PROGRAM AIMS TO KEEP SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN DISTRICT manship, was retained by the Bor- ough Council last year to look into redevelopment grants for which the community may qualify. BOE Discusses Concept to Prevent He has encouraged the establish- ment of a 501 (c) 3 corporation in Fanwood, noting that many founda- Lost Instructional Time in Schools tions, when determining eligibility PLANNING A PARK…Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, second from right, admires a sketch illustrating proposals for the pocket park earmarked for By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN more competitive rate.” same substitute in the primary grades for grants, first seek to confirm an Watson Road in Fanwood. Several concepts were presented by Professor Dori Specially Written for The Times Barbara Leighton of Scotch Plains to give students continuity. applicant’s tax exempt status. Vincents, third from left, and several of her students at Union County College The lost instructional time that said the Instructional Support Team In other business, the board re- Mr. Nathanson’s report prompted during last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council. The students, can accompany the absence of the concept would be “tremendous” for ceived an instructional update from several questions from members of pictured left to right, are: Ersela Kripa, Kevin Galgano and Frank Simone. regular classroom teacher might soon students, and urged the administra- Language Arts/Social Studies Super- the governing body. Councilman Joel be a thing of the past in Scotch Plains- tion to extend it to unplanned teacher visors Pat Boland and Diane Kelly. Whitaker asked if there were any Mr. Nathanson added that the and their time is limited by other Fanwood schools. To that end, the absences once the program is in place. In reviewing and revising the so- grants the borough is currently miss- motivation of and chemistry among responsibilities. administration is asking the Board of A Fanwood resident asked the ad- cial studies curriculum guide, Mrs. ing out on because Fanwood does not the corporation’s members would Mr. Populus noted that with a have a 501 (c) 3 corporation in place. Education to approve the creation of ministration to consider using the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 have a significant impact on the suc- 501 (c) 3 corporation, which typi- an Instructional Support Team. The grantsman, responding that cess of the organization. cally is launched with about a dozen The pilot program, as presented members, there would be “a broader Monday night to the board by Assis- base” of individuals to pursue com- tant Superintendent for Instruction munity development grants. Dr. John R. Crews, would begin with Scotch Plains Council Unveils Revised Ordinance Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly con- the formal training of 10 substitute curred, saying it would be an oppor- teachers (five elementary and five tunity for the borough to acquire secondary). Aimed at Monitoring Animal-Related Businesses additional funding, and recom- Following training, substitutes mended that a meeting be held for the By JEANNE WHITNEY for “a more equitable” formula con- On a separate matter, the council The appellant is a cousin of Town- governing body to make a final deci- would be called upon to staff class- Specially Written for The Times cerning use of the sanitary sewer said it accepted a $148,062 bid from ship Attorney and State Senator rooms in the event of scheduled ab- The Scotch Plains Township Coun- sion on whether or not to establish system. N. Farro Construction Company in Donald T. DiFrancesco. such a corporation. sences by teachers attending tech- cil decided Tuesday to tighten the Councilman Robert E. Johnston Nutley for improvements to Glenside The council congratulated mem- nology training or curriculum/in- screws on applicants for pet shops, During the second presentation, said last week that other area com- Avenue. No decision was made on bers of the Union Catholic High Professor Dori Vincents, of Union structional planning meetings. kennels and animal shelter licenses munities currently tax non-profit bids received for line striping and School Environmental Club for win- Scotch Plains-Fanwood substitutes in the municipality, by introducing County College’s Architectural-En- groups for sewer use. improvements to Green Forest Park, ning one of 10 annual President’s gineering Department, and three of are presently paid $60 per diem. In- an ordinance amendment which In addition, township sewers are officials said. Environmental Youth Awards. dividuals who complete the training checks for previous business-related her students exhibited color diagrams now undergoing a $1.2 million up- In other action, the council intro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 program would be paid a higher rate violations, tracks dog breeders and grade to reportedly handle increased duced two ordinances, one of which CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 that has yet to be determined. looks for veterinary references. waste flow. raises fees slightly for fire code per- Board member Edward J. Saridaki, “Yes, there was an incident with a In other business, the council rec- mits. The second limits parking week- Local Traffic to be Detoured Jr. called the administration’s pro- place on Route 22,” Councilwoman ognized four volunteer members of days to two hours on Sycamore Av- posal “a big step in the right direc- Irene T. Schmidt confirmed, “but I the Community Dispute Resolution enue. tion.” don’t know any details.” Committee on Tuesday. The council also unanimously ap- On Sunday for Bicycle Race His colleague, Jean McAllister, Other township officials said there Township Judge Joseph Perfilio proved an ordinance which prohibits questioned the need to pay more for were instances when applicants were awarded David Wendel, Steven vehicles from stopping or standing Traffic in the downtown Scotch parking along these roads will be trained substitutes when the district cited for violations in another com- Schwartz, Lois Sarvetnick and Jack during school days on Homestead Plains area will be detoured this Sun- given to race participants, residents, is training them and guaranteeing munity, and then reopened elsewhere Lay, Sr. certificates from the state Terrace and on Redwood and Cedar day, May 17, for the annual Freddie church-goers, merchants and shop- them more work. under a different name. The revised Supreme Court and the Office of the Brook Roads, and another which adds Spencer Memorial Bicycle Race. pers. Traffic will not be permitted on “It keeps people in the district,” ordinance asks for information re- Court Administrator of Union multiple housing density figures to a The closure of the following roads the race course at any time. explained Dr. Crews, referring to quired by the local Board of Health County. portion of the Bowcraft property on will take place at approximately 8:15 Residents in the downtown area individuals who “sub” for neighbor- under state laws. Judge Perfilio explained that the Route No. 22. a.m. They shall remain closed until are advised to use extra caution due ing districts in addition to local On a different issue, council mem- committee’s purpose was to divert The council also agreed to hire a the race is concluded, which should to the alternate traffic patterns, espe- schools. “We’re asking them to do bers said they met with engineering people from the criminal justice sys- separate attorney in a tax appeal case be around 2:30 p.m. cially those living on Mountain, Wil- more and would want to pay them a consultants Monday to consider leg- tem in solving community problems. brought against the township by Paul • Park Avenue will be closed to low, Hunter, Madison and Stout Av- islation that would charge non-profit He went on to say that volunteer DiFrancesco and CBL Associates, through traffic between Mountain enues, Church Street and Forest Road. Deadlines Told and public organizations for use of members are trained for the service Inc. regarding a Front Street prop- Avenue and Church Street. Residents along the race course are the township’s sanitary sewer sys- and do not require a law background. erty. • Front Street and East Second again advised that all vehicles must For Submittals tem. Street will be closed at Willow Av- be cleared from the street no later Currently, sewer system costs are enue. than 9:30 a.m. To The Times included in the general local tax bill, • Westfield Avenue will be closed Affected residents of Bartle Av- Those persons preparing press so non-profit organizations and pub- Grand Opening Today at Forest Road. enue, Forest Road, Grand Street, Park releases for submission to The Times lic schools are virtually exempt from Local traffic will be permitted to Avenue, Front Street, Flanders Av- are reminded that copy should be e- sewer usage fees. The township pays proceed beyond the police detour up enue, East Second Street and Senger mailed or faxed by 4 p.m. on the for waste flow volume every year, to the closed race course. Access to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 through sewer authorities. For Post Office Store Friday prior to publication. The The United States Postal Service Times’ e-mail address is Officials predicted an ordinance township’s post office, located at [email protected]. The fax num- could be on the books within the next will hold a grand opening of Scotch 536 Park Avenue. ber is 908-232-0473. year and a half. Councilwoman Plains Postal Retail Store today, A special ribbon cutting cer- Releases, pictures and letters to Schmidt said the council is looking Thursday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at the emony will be held to officially the editor can also be dropped off at open the store. The Scotch Plains our office located at 50 Elm Street, Post Office has recently been reno- Westfield or through our mail slot. vated and expanded for the pub- To ensure that submittals reach our lic. office prior to deadline, we encour- Presiding over the ceremony age e-mail or faxed materials. will be Scotch Plains Postmaster Sports stories which occur prior Elvoid Christmas. Assisting in to the weekend must be in by the the ceremony will be the State Friday deadline. Weekend sports Senate President Donald T. Di events must be submitted by noon Francesco, a resident of Scotch on the Monday prior to the publica- Plains, and Scotch Plains Mayor tion date. Obituaries will be ac- Joan Papen. cepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. The store includes a Quick Post All copy must be typed, double- Center, with a vending area com- spaced, upper and lower case, no plete with a multi commodity stamp more than 500 words in length, and vending machine for customers to include a daytime telephone num- quickly mail letters and buy stamps ber where the submitter can be and a Retail Merchandise Center, reached. for postal products. For events which are planned Post Office boxes have been in- months in advance, we encourage creased by 200 and holders will submission of stories as early as also, for the first time, have 24 possible prior to the event. hours access to their these boxes Please note that in addition to David B. Corbin for The Times and stamp vending machines lo- making our deadlines, the publica- THE HIT PARADE...The Scotch Plains gazebo should be finished just in time cated in the lobby. tion of submittals may be delayed for the Memorial Day Parade, if the weather cooperates. Located on the Park In addition, a Full Service due to space considerations. All Avenue and Front Street corner of the Village Green, council members said they Counter, providing services rang- BOARDWALK BUILDERS…Approximately 100 feet of boardwalk was re- submittals are subject to being cut want to use the donated structure as a parade viewing stand. President of the ing from the very simple, such as, cently constructed over the wettest section of trail at the Fanwood Nature Center due to length, edited for style and Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association Ray Pardon, says residents on Cray Terrace. The builders, pictured left to right, are: Paul Nadolny, Pete clarification at the discretion of the can use the gazebo for weddings and photo settings. He also hopes the gazebo will purchasing stamps, to the more Vanderheyden, a member of the Fanwood Environmental Commission; Bill editor. become a landmark for the downtown area. Pictured are students from Union complex meter setting, is included Kirner and Environmental Commission Chairman and Nature Center County Vo-Tech who volunteered to build the gazebo. in the retail store. Groundskeeper Dean Talcott. Page 10 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F High School Tells Council Hears Presentations SCOTCH PLAINS Third Marking Honor Roll POLICE BLOTTER Celeste J. Coleman Nickeshia S. Richards To Shape Borough for 2000 Two hundred fifty-two students WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 group were additionally charged with have been named to the third mark- Elise V. Daniledes Pedro H. Rocha Gerald P. Kavinski Susan L. Tiedemann CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A student at Union Catholic High possession of under 50 grams of mari- ing period Honor Roll at Scotch Mariya Koroleva Ruyun-Luc Zhao depicting their proposals for the lay- outlining what the committee would School reported the theft of a purse. The juana. The incident took place at a night- Plains-Fanwood High School. Matthew Zullo out of a planned pocket park on like to see done, what would be incident took place some time during the club on Terrill Road. All the juveniles Twenty-one freshmen, or 7.58 per- JUNIOR Watson Road. needed, and what kind of support afternoon. were from Elizabeth and released to an cent of the 277-member class, were HONOR ROLL Officials plan to cover half the would be required from the govern- SATURDAY, MAY 9 adult. named to the High Honor Roll, which Joana L. Alonzo Kathryn L. Lies • An employee of a convenience store SUNDAY, MAY 10 $250,000 price tag of creating the ing body. on Park Avenue reported receiving a • A resident of Stoneleigh Drive re- requires straight “A’s” if the student Marvin Arjona Andrea D. Liss park through $25,000 in funds and In the final presentation of the is taking four or five subjects, or at Allison E. Breidenstein Lauren E. Mangione counterfeit twenty dollar bill on Friday ported that someone had left approxi- Christine M. Brock Anthony Manolis another $100,000 in services to be evening, Police Chief Robert Carboy afternoon. mately 200 feet of tire marks on their least five “A’s” and a maximum of Bridgette Carter Matthew J. McCarthy provided by Department of Public discussed the police department’s • Three juveniles were charged with front lawn. The incident occurred some one “B.” Jessica L. Choynake Diana Mendez Works employees and others. The goal of having its computer system possession of alcohol and two in the time during the night. Forty-six students, or 16.61 per- Nicholas V. Cvetovich Latasha M. Nehemiah council has applied to Union County updated by the latter part of next cent of the class, made the Honor Erin M. De Prospero Holly A. Oatis Jacquelyn A. Dempsey Matthew Pisane for the remaining $125,000 under the year, and asked for a commitment Roll, which requires no mark less Evan M. Dornbush Adena Plesmid county’s Project Pocket Park Program. from the governing body toward re- than a “B” and at least three “A’s.” Steven D. Halas Lauren E. Schwartz The UCC students who attended alizing this objective. Among sophomores, 28 students, Richard D. Heffner Niel D. Stender the meeting, along with several of The chief said the new system, or 11.02 percent of the 254-member Kristin M. Hessemer Eileen A. Sweeney their peers, developed the sketches expected to cost $100,000, would class, achieved High Honor Roll sta- Christopher A. Karelus Jan M. Weiner Eun Jin Lee Aaron L. Weinglass free of charge as a school project. The feature digital photograph and fin- tus. Forty-three students, or 16.93 Robert Leichner Matthew S. Wilks site will be a “passive park” without gerprinting capabilities. He said it percent of the class, were named to Adam R. Levoy Lisa Yagi recreational equipment, officials have would enable officers on patrol to the Honor Roll. SENIORS said. transmit fingerprint information from Fifteen juniors, or 6.15 percent of HIGH HONOR ROLL Among their proposals were a “sen- their vehicles to the New Jersey State the 244-member class, achieved High Agnetha C. Argueta Melissa Kenyon sory garden” which would appeal to Police and the FBI to confirm identi- Honor Roll status. Thirty-four jun- Jeanette E. Bonner Benjamin M. Lee Kari N. Calello Andrea J. Maggi all five senses; landscaping, a medi- fication. iors, or 13.93 percent of the class, James Canterbury Courtney E. Metzger tation pond, benches, sculpture and a Councilman Populus said the bor- were named to the Honor Roll. Moria C. Cappio Lauren Rauch pergola – a long, slender structure, ough hopes to update all computers Twenty-four seniors, or 9.09 per- Joyce W. Chen Leah E. Saenz Deviter with an open roof and sides, en- utilized in the area of public safety cent of the 264-member class, were Cynthia DeLisi Anne P. Sargent twined with climbing flora – which through a matching grant program named to the High Honor Roll. Forty- Ian R. Doebber Christine Scarpari Jeffrey B. Gillie Alice Sergeyeva would lead into the park. in which Fanwood would pay $25,000 one seniors, or 15.53 percent of the Jameelah Johnson Sheri Weinberg The centerpiece of the pocket park and the federal government would class, achieved Honor Roll status. Jennifer Kanarek Normajean Wittig is expected to be a gazebo where pay the remainder of the cost. FRESHMEN Samantha Kanarek Jennise White outdoor weddings could be held. Under other business, Chief Car- HIGH HONOR ROLL SENIORS Council members have also requested boy reported that a new police ma- Christina M. Albizati Matthew J. Metzger HONOR ROLL that sufficient parking be provided tron is needed to process female pris- Jennifer L. Bassman Katherine O’Connor Joseph V. Badala Joseph Lubrano Andrea R. Cristiani Shivani M. Parmar Catherine G. Baker James T. Luciano for park patrons. oners at Fanwood’s municipal jail. Kathleen D. De Luca Sneha N. Patel Elizabeth G. Baker Arnold Macalintal Councilman Populus told The The previous matron recently re- Andrew R. Elko Anne C. Percoco Jodi Lynn Baker Jason R. Marks Times the students will eventually signed after having served in that Jessica L. Ferraro Nina Sado Douglas S. Bishop Thomas S. Pai draw up specific plans for the park capacity since the 1980s. David Gokhin Jennifer E. Seto Andrea M. Busch Amanda H. Palmatier Jessica L. Hensal Christopher Silva Thomas Carroll Jessica Passucci which will incorporate various pro- He said he had been looking into Catherine T. Mangan Ilana Weinberg Nicole A. Corbin Dhirenkum R. Patel posals, based on the amount of money the prospect of a shared service agree- Shannon M. McEneely Alison R. Wilks Christoph M. Di Fabio Vaneisha C. Paynter available for the project. ment with Scotch Plains for the Alexander M. Zajac Caryn L. Elsie Michael J. Pennica Following this discussion, former matron’s position, or possibly hav- FRESHMEN Michael C. Grossman Erich W. Schnellenberg Fanwood Councilman David ing it be filled on an “on-call” basis. HONOR ROLL Meagan E. Keen Lauren M. Sheppard Derrion B. Aberdeed Susanna Klassel Patricia A. Kosta Jean Sih Pickering, Chairman of the borough’s Officials also discussed the status Michael J. Beckerman Eric S. Konzelman Nicole Kreger Christian M. Sorge Community Assessment Committee, of monitoring wells which were in- Brittany A. Bellizeare Beata E. Korsiuk Dana L. Kudolla Christine Stewart updated the governing body on the stalled several years ago after it was Katie A. Blom Timothy J. Lee Shelley L. Lambertson Wendy V. Underwood committee’s goals. discovered two underground oil stor- Michelle T. Bover Yunilay Lio Jaimie L. Langevin Kate E. Vanderheyden Katherine M. Bruno Sara M. Magnola Jennifer D. Lee Melissa Verducci The nine-member group was ap- age tanks on the Department of Pub- TRAIN SAFETY…A Train Safety Program was recently held at McGinn Robert E. Bugg Brian K. Maroney Carla Lewandowski Jessica Warchol pointed last year to evaluate the lic Works property on North Avenue Elementary School in Scotch Plains. Betsy Stern, Safety Program Specialist with Brett S. Bushinger James W. McClintock Gina M. Lisa Jennifer C. Weiler borough’s strengths and weaknesses had leaked. the Rail Safety Department of NJ Transit, showed students a short film on the Eryn Bushinger Kristen P. Mendes Jennise F. White and to develop improvement strate- The council plans to contest a re- dangers of playing around train stations and on the tracks. Fanwood Police Chief Tyeasha L. Carey Jessica Park Robert Carboy also discussed the dangers of the railroad tracks, which run Conrad Cho Alicia D. Piniat gies to be implemented through the quest by the state Department of year 2000. through the center of Fanwood. A question-and-answer period was also in- Katherine L. Church Eric M. Pugia SP-F High School Environmental Protection that the cluded. Pictured, left to right, are: back row, Chief Carboy, and front row, Ms. Lindsey S. Davis Rennifer B. Razal He revealed the results of a survey borough increase its monitoring of Stern, Alexa Knox, Jessica Zuber, Samantha Bamberger and James Alfano. Jamie S. Dougher Jeffrey S. Reichman conducted last year among 100 people underground water on the site. Christopher S. Gawryluk Ruth E. Rohrer French III Students Kelly L. Gayara Matthew A. Schimming to determine their feelings about the Councilman Populus said the bor- Najwa A. Glover Amit K. Shoor Score Big in Contest municipality. Their top six concerns, ough has spent more than $100,000 Gail P. Hannigan Annia Spahr he noted, were the future of the down- Bank Customers May Pay Amanda Rice, a sophomore at on remedial measures over the past Emma K. Hiatt Michael J. Stanley town; communications; long-range six years. He added that since the Bobby Z. Kabir Jennifer R. Stearns Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, planning; shared services; the condi- Carolyn M. Keeton Audrey C. Tumaneng has scored ninth place in the State of contamination has become “less and To Much to Use Their Money Erin F. Kelly Katherine E. Walker tion of the borough’s infrastructure, less” each year, officials do not see New Jersey in the French III Division The average bank customer may checks each month (usually 8 to Jessica A. Kenderdine Kathryn E. Warchol of the American Association of Teach- and volunteerism. the need to beef up the monitoring SOPHOMORES A focus group will now review the process. be paying a lot more than need be 10) without charging a monthly ers of French Contest. for the privilege. The goal should fee. Remember too, some services HIGH HONOR ROLL The test is administered annually results of the interviews and make Councilman Louis C. Jung, Chair- Brigitte C. Argueta Julie A. Lowen recommendations about improve- man of the Public Works Committee be to keep more money in your may be worth paying for — like Melissa J. Benski Tracy A. Macalintal account than in the bank’s vault. the return of your canceled checks. Jessica B. Biegelson Richard J. Milligan ment projects, Mr. Pickering said. and an engineer, is scheduled to re- Cara L. Bristol Amy L. Mitchell He stated that another report would search the matter on behalf of the The following rules should be fol- If you like the bank you are with Katherine M. Carr Allyson B. Novorro be presented to the council in July governing body. lowed: but want a better deal, negotiate. • Ankur G. Dalal Timothy S. Pai Remember the “Rule of ***** Diana L. Filo Amanda Rice Three” — compare at least three Rebecca J. Garcia Justin T. Ross This MONEY 2000 message was Kevin Grinberg Aneesa R. Sataur institutions before you decide sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Joshua S. Hamerman Valerie E. Termine BOE Discusses Concept where to do your banking. The Extension of Union County. Nathaniel B. Jones Melissa A. Tourjee closest bank is not always the best James Kao Alex B. Wasserman choice. Travis Kipping Elizabeth M. Weiler • Jacqueline A. Klock Jessica Wietsma To Boost Instruction Time If you are an ATM (Auto- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 matic Teller Machine) frequenter, SOPHOMORES don’t do business with a bank that Fanwood to Celebrate HONOR ROLL Boland said, “We explored how to Jersey history books per elemen- Jennifer A. Ascolese Megan F. Kiel charges you to use it. The average Memorial Day at Park Sara M. Baer Ryan P. Kramer make the curriculum more activ- tary school building. bank charges $1 for each use of Meryl L. Bezrutczyk James R. L’Huereux ity-centered, more research-cen- Because the May 11 agenda The Fanwood Recreation Com- the ATM machine. That may not mission has announced that a Justin F. Brodersen Shawn M. Lafkowitz tered. Facts are important, but what meeting was not taped for broad- sound like a lot of money, but Claire E. Cappio David Loewinger do we do with them?” cast on TV 34, discussion on the Memorial Day celebration will Candice L. Clark Daniel J. Loomis think of it this way — if you use take place on Monday, May 25, at Veronica C. Cruz Charles Mathews Amanda Rice Mrs. Kelly discussed the chal- social studies curriculum is likely the ATM only twice a week, that’s lenges posed by the need to bring to continue at the Thursday, May LaGrande Park in Fanwood. The Marissa L. Eagles Matthew G. McCartney throughout the United States. This year over $100 you are paying a year to event will begin after the parade Adam J. Fineman Marisa J. Melendez the district curriculum in line with 28 public meeting. use your own money. Rachel Fisher Jennifer L. Miller more than 230 students took the test in and continue until 4 p.m. New Jersey at the French III level. state standards and testing. In another matter, Superinten- Consider looking elsewhere to Evan J. Flath Mary Milonnet “We were concerned about how dent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye Food and beverages will be Robin M. Frank Elazar Y. Nudell Students who scored in 11th, 15th bank if this is a service you have available, as well as games and Robert J. Giordano Marla G. Pachler and 16th place, respectively, in the to obtain consistency through the said there were 25 teachers retir- made a habit. Daniel A. Goehry Dara Reeves schools,” she explained, “about ing from the district this year. • events. There will also be a craft same category include Melissa Tourjée, Don’t order checks from your fair in which various New Jersey Matthew H. Goldenberg Sophia Salman how to address each standard at Mr. Porter asked for a re-staff- bank. If you do, you are paying up Sergio R. Gonzalez Jaclyn K. Sanders Rebecca Silver and James L’Heureux. artists will be selling their wares. All are students of Karen Morreale, a each grade level.” ing update in light of the signifi- to three times as much as you Jay Harris Jennifer S. Savage If approved, the new social stud- cant number of retirees. He called All crafters are welcome to par- Christoph Hartelius Colleen E. Sellers French teacher at Scotch Plains- should. Banks charge $12-15 for ticipate. A reserved space costs Julia P. Hipp Rebecca A. Silver Fanwood High School. ies curriculum would spread the the situation “a big hit” to the the same checks you can order Atul Jain Debra L. Slaugh study of world history across the district. $25, and an additional space is Marisa Mangione, a fifth-year stu- through the mail for $5. Whether $15. Chitra M. Kalyanaraman Paul A. Sweedlund dent, scored in 11th place in the most eighth and ninth grades. Ancient Prior to its next public meeting, Jennifer L. Vanderoef you are opening a new account or For children, there will be many history would move out of the sixth the board will receive a list of open competitive division of French V. She just need to reorder checks, you games, along with rides, face- JUNIORS was one point away from being a state grade, to be replaced by geogra- positions as well as those slots HIGH HONOR ROLL can save more than half on this painting, balloon animators and Lauren L. Blalock Amanda C. Koscielecki winner. Marisa is the student of Maria phy. The supervisors see geogra- which have been filled. recurring expense by ordering di- Olsen, also a French teacher at the other recreational activities. Jeffrey A. Bloch Jacob Laksin phy as a logical counterpart to rectly. Several merchants have already Jonathan R. Chaplin Jason T. Meehan high school. • sixth graders’ study of earth sci- Choose the account that best donated food, beverages and prizes ence. Ordinance Unveiled suits your needs. Bank accounts for the event, including Mike Buck Board member Richard R. Meade are like clothes — they come in of Fanwood A&P and Dan Nash asked how the department would To Check Businesses lots of shapes and sizes. By find- of Friday’s of Watchung. “We’re SWEENEY 2X1 handle the transition to the new ing the “right” bank account, you proud to be associated with this curriculum for the present sixth- Dealing With Animals can significantly lower your costs. event,” said Mr. Nash. To illustrate, if you usually keep and seventh-grade students to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Any other businesses wishing avoid repetition. He also voiced a healthy balance in your check- The United States Department of to participate in the celebration concern regarding what he termed ing account, you can eliminate may call Pam at (908) 889-9384. the “vagueness” of the sixth grade Environmental Protection selected the $7 to $10 monthly account fee the club’s “Earth Care” project from Volunteers are needed to help standards. by locating a bank that won’t run the event, and may call Linda Board member Lance Porter among other entrants in Region 2, charge it as long as you keep the ARTSLINK which includes the tri-state area. at (908) 889-4935. asked if any curriculum adjust- required minimum amount. Crafters wishing further infor- ments were proposed at the el- Students Kristina Geoghegan, Club If you write a few checks a President Justin Lewis, Christopher mation and a dealer’s agreement 2X5½ ementary level to prepare for the month, select an account that will may call Laurie at (908) 322-4962. state-mandated fourth-grade El- Sandiford, Kristen Vogel, Bernadette let you write a set number of Thompson and Michelle Silva said ementary School Proficiency As- they spent much time unloading cars sessment. at the Fanwood Recycling Center Mrs. Kelly acknowledged that and collecting recyclable items at the curriculum needs added focus Union Catholic. on New Jersey history. She is in- They also taught younger students vestigating the possibility of up- about conservation, according to Sis- dating the state history book and ter Mary Raymond, advisor to club making one available to every stu- members. dent. There are presently 30 New Kristina, the former club Presi- dent, said the recycling project saved Union Catholic over $100,000. Traffic Detour Slated Resident Ian R. Doebber was rec- ognized by the council for his achieve- In Downtown Sunday ment of the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. For Bicycle Race A proclamation read at the meet- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing confirmed that Ian built a Place must not only move their scoreboard at the Forest Road Park vehicles off the streets, but out of ball fields last year for his commu- the race course area if they plan to nity project requirement. use their vehicles during the hours With the help of former township of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vehicles Mayor Albert Theurer, Mayor Joan left on the race course will be Papen proclaimed next week to be towed. part of “National Safe Boating Week” Race participants and shoppers in the township. This year’s theme should use the parking lots at Palmer encourages boaters to wear life jack- Video, CVS and United Jersey Bank. ets. VOLUNTEER HONORED…Congressman Bob Franks awards Laura Swidersky Spectators are advised to use the park- The former Mayor related a per- of Scotch Plains a certificate of appreciation during the fifth annual Seventh ing lot between the Post Office and sonal story about falling overboard Congressional District Volunteer of the Year Ceremony held recently in Plainfield. Park Middle School, or on-street without a life preserver, and said he In observance of National Volunteers Week, the congressman recognized more parking around the periphery of the was fortunate to have survived the than 80 individuals and organizations from throughout Central New Jersey for race course. incident. their hard work and dedication within the community. Page 2 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Saudi Delegation to Meet Grant Is Received to Study With Union County Firms Shared Translation Services Union County Freeholder Chair- poration (UCEDC) and the U. S. De- Daniel P. Sullivan, Chairman of A number of local governmental man Daniel P. Sullivan has announced partment of Commerce, we have ex- the Union County Board of Chosen agencies have passed resolutions that a delegation of 35 major compa- panded and enhanced opportunities Freeholders, recently announced seeking involvement in the transla- nies from Saudi Arabia will be visit- in international trade for Union County that the county, in a joint applica- tion services program, including ing Union County on Monday and businesses to grow,” he continued. tion with municipalities and the municipalities of Westfield and Tuesday, May 18 and 19. “It is partnerships such as this schools, received a $25,000 state Garwood, the Hillside and Roselle The trade mission, focused on oil, which will bring even more economic grant to conduct a study on sharing boards of education and the Union gas, petrochemical and related in- activity and investment into our Gate- language translation services. County Educational Services Com- dustries, is using Union County as its way County,” the Freeholder Chair- The Morris-Union Jointure Com- mission. East Coast hub for over 400 meetings man remarked. mission, an education district which Others are expected to partici- scheduled with local and regional The United States Department of serves children and adults with pate, and have shown a great companies seeking to sell goods and Commerce is arranging the indi- needs, is the lead agency on the amount of interest, according to the services, form joint ventures and stra- vidual meetings between regional project and will oversee the study. freeholder board. tegic alliances, establish relationships companies and the Saudi businesses, “In order to balance their bud- Officials chose the Morris-Union and obtain or provide licenses for with an eye toward matching prod- gets, local governments need to find Jointure Commission as the lead technology transfer. ucts, services, interests and needs. SPOTLIGHTING GENDER ISSUES…As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ways to share services,” said Free- agency in the grant because it has “This is a superb example of how our Mr. Sullivan praised both the visit school district’s Vision 21 program, professionals and academics led a workshop holder Sullivan. “Providing these worked extensively with people who unified efforts are establishing a com- by the delegation, and the role of the on gender equity during a district-wide “professional development day.” Partici- translation services will help Union have communication disabilities, prehensive development strategy for partnership that arranged the mis- pating in the workshop, pictured left to right, are: first row, Jean Wahlers, Donna County government, as well as our including people who are deaf or Lauricella, Lynn Schenk and Charlene Hall, and second row, Kathy Marvel, schools and municipalities, to com- hard of hearing, and has provided Union County,” Mr. Sullivan explained. sion, noting that the mission is meet- Karen Lacey, Dr. Marlene Rosenbaum, Carol Johnson, Patty Whitehouse, and “By partnering with the Union ing in Houston, Los Angeles and New Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella. municate better with residents. It sign language interpretation in County Economic Development Cor- Orleans, in addition to Union County. makes sense to share the cost,” he many instances. “The UCEDC and Commerce added. The Department of Community worked very hard to ensure that the Freeholder Among Leaders Studies have identified more than Affairs grant is given to govern- Runnells Guild Plans East Coast trade delegation would be 100 languages and dialects spoken ment agencies for programs which Sale of Fine Jewelry located in Union County. Our area is in various parts of Union County encourage shared services. filled with the industries that match Of Gender Equity Program from newly arrived immigrants, Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., of At Hospital on May 21 the Saudi Arabian profiles,” Mr. residents and visitors. Translation Plainfield noted that state officials The Volunteer Guild of Runnells Sullivan observed. Union County Freeholder All Chubb & Son employees are services often are needed by schools, gave Union County the maximum Specialized Hospital of Union County The trade delegation is seeking Alexander Mirabella is one of five members of the Information Tech- court officials, the police, clerks amount provided through these pro- will hold its monthly product sale on companies whose products and ser- executives from Chubb & Son who nology Women’s Council (ITWC), and municipal officials. grams. Thursday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 vices match categories which include: spoke recently at a workshop on gen- which is dedicated to equal access to p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of bearings, seals, couplings; chemi- der equity at Scotch Plains-Fanwood opportunities regardless of gender, the facility, located at 40 Watchung cals; coiled tubing; communications; High School. and has worked with Scotch Plains- Way in Berkeley Heights. corrosion/cathodic protection; Mr. Mirabella, of Roselle Park, Fanwood High School’s chapter of Featured at the sale will be 14 carat cranes/lifts/winches and dredging. presented the workshop with Carol Future Business Leaders of America gold and sterling silver chains, neck- Other categories are drilling ser- Johnson, Karen Lacey, Kathy Mar- for the past four years. laces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, vices and equipment; electric/electronic vel and Patty Whitehouse of Chubb The workshop is part of an overall rings, charms, cz rings and fun process controls; environmental pro- & Son; Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- program in the district, Vision 21, watches by Reese Fine Jewelry. tection; heat exchanger and instru- sity Professor Marlene Rosenbaum, which brings the talent and experi- “The public is invited to shop at the ment controls; hydrographic and seis- who has studied gender relations and ence of businesses, community sales the Volunteer Guild holds mic equipment; offshore computers and communications in schools, and sev- groups and higher education to teach- throughout the year,” said Freeholder software; pipeline inspections and eral teachers from the district. ers and the school system. Deborah P. Scanlon, Liaison to the maintenance, and plant maintenance. The workshop was presented dur- Besides Chubb & Son, the district Runnells Hospital Board of Managers. Still others include poll control; ing a “professional development day” is working with Lucent Technolo- “Part of each sale goes back to the power generation and propulsion ma- for teachers in the Scotch Plains- gies, Prudential and the Merck Insti- Guild to directly benefit our residents, chinery; processing and separation Fanwood school district. tute for Science Education. and they have purchased many items systems; professional and training Participants discussed the differ- such as televisions, VCRs and bingo services; project management, re- ent communications styles commonly Literacy Volunteers prizes for the residents,” she continued. search and development, and seen in men and women, and ways in “They also hold an annual picnic consultancy; refractory; safety and which teachers relate to boys and To Hold Library Day and holiday party/gift distribution in protection; seal plants; spill contain- girls and the impact these differences REPLACEMENT CARS...Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Nicholas cooperation with the Berkeley ment; subsea production; support have on their education and develop- Saturday in Westfield P. Scutari, pictured at right, checks on the replacement patrol cars for county Heights Lions Club,” Freeholder vessels; valves; waste pollution, and ment. The Union County Affiliate of Lit- police with, left to right, Officer Nick Incannella, Sergeant Richard Puschel, and Scanlon added. well equipment and well support. Teachers also considered current eracy Volunteers of America (LVA) Union County Police Captains Daniel Vaniska and Thomas Grady. The Volunteer Guild is looking for Mr. Sullivan noted that there re- research, state and federal law, and will hold Literacy Library Day this members. Those wishing to contrib- mains limited space available for Union ongoing classroom practices which Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 ute a few hours a day may call the County firms to participate, adding address gender and communications. p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- Runnells Office of Volunteer Ser- that connections may be made through The 90-minute workshop con- brary, 550 East Broad Street in West- Replacement Patrol Cars vices at (908) 771-5848. the UCEDC at (908) 527-1166. cluded with a discussion on how field. teachers can alter their communica- All interested potential or current tions strategies to give students bet- students and tutors are invited to Acquired for County Police ter educational choices. attend this program. Tutors will be Union County Freeholder Vice- “The cars are almost always run- “We wanted to speak about the way able to find out what materials are Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari has ning and they idle a lot, which puts businesses manage this issue,” said available to use, or how to solve announced that the purchase of three added wear and tear on the engine,” Freeholder Mirabella. “In the busi- problems that they are having. replacement patrol cars for county he added. ness community, we have learned the Potential tutors will have an op- police is part of the county’s ongoing Police mechanics make the deter- importance of recognizing differences portunity to find out about the pro- policy to ensure that public safety is mination to replace the cars, usually in the ways people communicate and gram. Interested students may be maintained. after about three years, when they learn. We are pleased that we could assessed if they call the LVA office at “The county’s policy of replacing have 160,000 miles. bring this experience to educators,” (908) 925-7755 to make an appoint- vehicles on a rotating basis enables “We have to make sure our force is he added. ment for that day. police to maintain public safety while operating structurally sound vehicles keeping operating costs within bud- for the safety of our officers, as well getary constraints for purchases of as being able to provide the best level necessary police vehicles,” Mr Scutari of service to county residents,” Cap- said. tain Vaniska said. Union County Police Captain There are currently 15 marked Daniel Vaniska said that it is routine patrol cars, as well as a few un- to replace patrol cars every few years marked cars used by the county de- because the older a car gets, the more tective bureau for undercover work structurally unsound it becomes. and surveillance. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 3 Freeholder Board Adopts Budget Riding Camp Offered Borough Seeks Grant At Watchung Stables With Lowest Tax Levy Since ’94 Kids ranging in age from nine to 17 are invited to try horseback riding at For Park Renovation By PAUL J. PEYTON from $10,000 to $125,000. Funding has been included for a the Union County Equestrian Camp By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ing, “I hope we can make this switch Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Locally, Westfield will receive number of projects in the county in- sponsored by the Union County Board Specially Written for The Leader and The Times by September 1, so that the fall sports Proclaiming the lowest overall tax $117,500 towards the possible acqui- cluding road improvements in Eliza- of Chosen Freeholders through its Di- The Borough of Mountainside has season will be covered.” rate since 1994, the Union County sition of the former Excellent Diner beth in connection with the Jersey vision of Parks and Recreation. applied for a $25,000 matching grant In related news, the Mayor pro- Board of Chosen Freeholders last site on North Avenue to create a Gardens mall project, an appropria- The program is offered at the from Union County under the grant posed an idea for a borough show for Thursday adopted its 1998 budget of pocket park and to upgrade the play- tion totaling $6,050,000; $5 million Watchung Stables, 1160 Summit Lane program entitled Project Pocket Park, Channel 35, and asked for the sup- $282,153,879, a spending plan that ground behind the former Lincoln for the acquisition of land, design in Mountainside. according to a resolution read by port of council members. According lowers the amount to be raised School building and (removed ‘and’ and architecture fees for a new juve- “Horseback riding is a lot of fun and Mayor Robert F. Viglianti during the to the Mayor, the program would through taxes in 15 of the 21 towns in – assume the new equipment is for nile detention center; $300,000 for it teaches kids a lot about animals and governing body’s work session on feature a different part of the borough the county. Lincoln School) to purchase new play- reconstruction of the Nomahegan about responsibility,” said Daniel P. Tuesday night. on a monthly basis. The tax rate this year of .47585 per ground equipment. Park and Rahway River Park dams Sullivan, Chairman of the Freeholder The borough wants to renovate The Mayor stated that there are $100 has resulted in a drop in taxes in Scotch Plains will receive $25,000 and $606,000 for restoration and the board. “We’re proud to offer this sum- Oakwood Park, which has a youth many new and young families living Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Hillside, to renovate Green Forest Park. management of county lakes as part mer program to kids across the county.” baseball diamond, a soccer field and in Mountainside, and it would give Kenilworth, New Providence, Fanwood will receive $125,000 to- of a six-year program. Equestrians of all abilities, espe- a play field area near Sawmill Road. them an opportunity to get to know Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle wards the creation of a passive park Also included is $500,000 for im- cially beginners, are invited to enroll in The Project Pocket Park grant pro- their borough. Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, at 130 Watson Road and related “in- provements and architectural and one or two of the week-long sessions, gram is for the purchase of lands, During either a half-hour or an Union, Westfield and Winfield. kind” services. engineering fees to the Ash Brook which include instructional riding, trail parks and playgrounds, and for the hour-long program, different officials Taxes will rise to support county Mountainside will receive $25,000 Golf Course greens in Scotch Plains, rides and learning about the general renovation and upgrading of play- would introduce their department, programs and services in Berkeley for the renovation of the Sawmill and $150,000 towards a three-year, care of a horse. Campers will also be grounds and play areas within the along with members of the depart- Heights, Fanwood, Garwood, Lin- Road Field. $1 million project to expand the visi- able to participate in a horse show at county. ment, and show residents how the den, Mountainside and Summit. Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. tor center at Trailside Nature & Sci- the end of the summer. A total of $1,588,750 has been department operates, according to Union County Manager Michael J. Sullivan, who unveiled the program ence Center & Park Commission Enrollment is limited to a maximum approved in matching dollar grants the Mayor’s proposal. Lapolla noted, for instance, that the during the Freeholders Headquarters in Warinanco Park. of two weeks per child. Scheduled that will be used to renovate existing The Mayor used the Mountainside average taxpayer in Westfield will reorganizational meeting in January, That project will total $1 million sessions will be held beginning the playgrounds in all of the 21 munici- Police Department as an example, see a decrease of $51. said, “I doubt there has ever been a through the year 2000. week of Tuesday, June 23, and ending palities in Union County. stating that Lieutenant Jim Debbie, During the budget process, the program before where all 21 munici- Another $400,000 is geared to- the week of Tuesday, August 18. The grants will range from $10,000 the Acting Police Chief, could intro- Freeholder’s Finance Committee palities have participated.” wards the design and construction of Sessions are offered Tuesday through to $125,000, and represent the duce his staff and give a camera tour slashed the Executive Budget pre- The budget, which lowers the tax a running track facility building at Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except for the county’s commitment to better its of the police department’s facility. sented by Mr. Lapolla in January by levy by 1 percent, also funds a pro- Warinanco. week of June 29 to July 3, when camp parks and recreational facilities, ex- The Mayor also proposed that Lieu- $1.5 million. gram called “Access 2000,” a In other business, the board is ex- will be held Monday through Thurs- plained Union County Freeholder tenant Debbie could relate his own The spending plan includes $100,000 matching grants program pected to take action at its public day. Alexander Mirabella, Liaison to the family history, since his grandfather $1,688,750 to fund the county’s new for public schools in the county to meeting tonight, Thursday, May 14, Participants may register on or after county’s Parks Advisory Board, in an was also a Mountainside police lieu- “Project Pocket Park” matching provide computers in their class- on a number of resolutions. Saturday, June 6. On June 6, registra- earlier interview with The Leader. tenant. grants program. All 21 municipali- rooms, and a program of individual Among them is a $10,700 contract tion times will be 8 a.m. to noon, and Under the terms of the grant pro- Council members added that June ties applied and will soon receive grants of up to $5,000 for artists and to “This Is It” Concept Production from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Applications gram, municipalities must match the would be a good month to introduce funding from the program ranging theater groups and preservationists. Company of Hoboken for preplanning will be accepted on a first-come, first- moneys granted, dollar for dollar, in the new Pool Administrator and fea- and on-site management for a new served basis. order to participate. ture the opening of the municipal jazz festival entitled “Jersey Jazz by The fee is $220 per session for Union In other business, Mayor Viglianti pool. Mountainside Police Dept. the Lake,” set for Saturday and Sun- County residents, and $260 for those asked the council to support a resolu- Police Corporal Kenny day, September 12 and 13, in who live outside of the county. All tion that would be written to Comcast Capobianco, the TV 35 Coordinator To Begin “Buckle Up America” Nomahegan Park in Cranford. registration must be performed in per- regarding Channel 35. for the borough, said he supports Mr. Lapolla said the festival will son. Proof of residency and a birth The Mayor reported that he has Mayor Viglianti’s idea. He said he probably start around noon and con- certificate will be required. asked Comcast on numerous occa- would donate some of his $2,000 Campaign on Monday, May 18 tinue until about 8 p.m. For further information, please call sions to switch Mountainside resi- yearly stipend which he receives as or her from a third story window. “We’re very excited about this and the Watchung Stables at (908) 789- dents’ programming on high school the coordinator to pay a Governor The Mountainside Police Depart- we think it is going to be a great event ment with the support of Governor Acting Mountainside Police Chief 3665. activities from Scotch Plains or West- Livingston High School student to James Debbie said officers on patrol for our residents,” he said, noting field to Berkeley Heights. run a camera for the show. Christine Todd Whitman will be step- that if successful the county hopes ping up their efforts to protect children, will be handing out information pam- Literacy Library Day This, Mayor Viglianti points out, In other business, the council pro- save lives and taxpayers’ money by phlets prior to the start of the enforce- the festival will become an annual “is our high school’s home town.” He posed to give a $150 bond to the strengthening enforcement of seat belt ment program and reminders to all resi- event similar to the summer concert May 16 in Westfield said he feels that if the request is Deerfield School valedictorian, and and child passenger safety laws. dents will be aired on Channel 35. Our series in Echo Lake Park. Literacy Volunteers of Union County written in the form of a resolution, a $100 bond to the school’s salutato- The campaign for higher belt use is goal is to get the message to “buckle up” Freeholder Sullivan, in noting that will be holding Literacy Library Day at Comcast might be more likely to rian. called “Buckle Up America,” which will to as many people as possible. the festival is expected to attract the Westfield Library, located at 550 grant the request. Council members Council members thought that this run Monday, May 18 to Monday, May 25. Seat belt use in New Jersey stands at both county residents and persons East Broad Street, this Saturday, May concurred. was a more fitting award than the Buckle Up America recognizes that 68 percent, however, states that have residing outside the area, said “it’s a 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor Viglianti concluded by say- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 seat belts are the most effective means of used strong enforcement of seat belt great advertisement for us as a The group will also be holding a reducing fatalities and serious injuries laws have pushed use rates to as high as county.” similar event in June at the when a crash occurs. 85 percent. A similar event in Red Bank at- Mountainside Library, in Constitu- “It’s the law in New Jersey that people Buckle Up America is a national ef- tracts some 150,000 people over the tion Plaza, on Saturday, June 27, buckle up because seat belts save lives,” fort to save lives on America’s road- course of three days each year. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Literacy said Governor Whitman. “By stepping ways. Joining this effort, President The Freeholders will also vote on a Days are for all interested potential up enforcement, we not only will save Clinton has made it a priority for the resolution approving a contract with or current students and tutors. lives, we will reduce serious injuries, Federal government to support these Global Strategies, Inc., of New Tutors will be able to find out what save medical costs, and help hold down efforts, and has set national goals for Brunswick, to promote foreign direct materials are available to use, or how insurance rate increases. And, we will seat belt use of 90 percent by the year investment and promote goods and 2005. Nationally, increasing the seat to solve problems that they are hav- be protecting the safety of our children.” services of Union County-based com- ing. Potential tutors can find out Adults who don’t buckle up are send- belt use rate from 68 percent to 90 per- panies. cent would reduce child fatalities by 25 about the program. ing children the message that it is all right The board approved a six-month Interested students should call not to wear a seat belt. Children model percent, save an estimated 5,536 lives and prevent 132,670 injuries — an eco- extension to the existing contract (908) 925-7755 to make an appoint- adult behavior. Research shows that when which now totals $119,700. a driver is unbuckled, 70 percent of the nomic savings of approximately $8.8 ment for the Literacy Days. time children riding in that vehicle will billion per year. not be buckled either. For a child, a 30 Remember to buckle up, the life you mile-per-hour crash is like dropping him save may be your own. Page 4 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POPCORN™ The Westfield Leader He Got Game: It’s Up...And It’s Good The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield and the County of Union By Michael S. Goldberger — Established 1890 — Member of the New Jersey Press Association • Member of the National Newspaper Association • One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey IVY LEAGUE 3 popcorns Pity is, save for Denzel Washington’s Contrary to popular belief, the Ivy Memo to Americans: You may now uncharacteristic but competent turn as a League was not so-named because of the THE TIMES stop saying “Show Me The Money.” lower class unfortunate, much of the ivy-covered walls of its member schools. Official Newspaper of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood Hereupon the new phrase of choice will acting fails to match Spike Lee’s insight- We have etymologists William and Mary — Established 1959 — be “He Got Game.” However, if you’re ful view. Although Milwaukee Bucks Morris to thank for defoliating this ivy- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey still asking “Where’s The Beef?” Well, star Ray Allen enjoys moments of covered myth. in that case “Just Keep On Trucking.” beginner’s luck in his unaffected charac- According to the Morrises, in the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at The game in question is basketball, terization of Jesus, instances of flatness 1860s or 1870s, an interscholastic ath- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lovingly adored and reverentially dissected preclude the hoop star from feeding an letic league was. formed consisting of for all its sociological worth by writer- occasional assist to his fellow players. Yale, Columbia, Harvard and Princeton director Spike Lee. But as with all good Likewise, pretty Rosario Dawson as Lala THE LEADER THE TIMES Universities. It was known as the Four P.O. Box 250 P. O. Box 368 sports locutions, the expression has a much Bonilla, Jesus’s girlfriend with a hidden wider range of potential usage. e.g. – “That agenda of her own, is only so-so. Those League or IV League. 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Corbin techniques some college’s employ whilst wheeling yarn, it is apparent that Ivy League to its present compliment of PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER vying for America’s top high school ath- moviemaker. eight schools. Ivy League, used as an letes, Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen of Spike most definitely hath game. adjective, still refers to “conservative Paul J. Peyton Suzette F. Stalker Joanna B. Marsh the Milwaukee Bucks), b-ball phenom at * * * * * and traditional, but youthful men’s MANAGING EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR MARKETING DIRECTOR Coney Island’s Lincoln High, is the pos- He Got Game, rated R, is a Touch- styles.” This endures despite the fact that students currently attending these Karen M. Hinds David B. Corbin sessor of said game. stone Pictures release starring Denzel He can do it all. To the college coach colleges rarely conform to any set pattern OFFICE MANAGER SPORTS Washington, Ray Allen and Rosario desperate for a national championship, Dawson. Running time: 131 minutes. of “preppie” dress code. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Jesus (a Biblical name, his dad inno- cently affirms) is indeed the messiah. THE WESTFIELD LEADER & THE TIMES But in the greater meaning of the title One-year subscription in county $20 expression, just how hoop sensation Alleviating Parking Problems One-year subscription out-of-county $24 Shuttlesworth handles the moral pres- One-year college (September to May) $16 sures that are brought to bear as college On Agenda for Town Council decision day approaches will decide whether or not he does indeed got game. From the Desk of Westfield An exciting and often controversial Mayor Thomas C. Jardim Parking Woes in Downtown Westfield director, Spike Lee will always show you something. Thing is, he’d like to show it all in one film. He Got Game, crammed You may have noticed that courage you to leave your comments At Center of Committee’s Deliberations with one too many sub-texts, is a virtual Westfield’s once-vacant downtown re- on the Mayor’s hotline (908) 789-4046, Baskin-Robbins of ideas and emotions. tail spaces are filling up fast. Local or to call or write your council repre- Now that the municipal budget process is over, the the issue now at the forefront of council business. Yet this latest morality tale exhibits hints merchants such as Poppyfields and sentatives. Westfield Town Council has begun to tackle the Among our concerns, though, are any increase in of an authorial mellowing. McEwen Flowers, and national retails It has been said that “the enemy of business that lies ahead. High on that agenda is the street meter fees. Charging more could likely send The lines between black and white, such as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor ‘good’ is ‘perfect.’” No solution to the both racially and figuratively, now blur issue of parking in the downtown. This issue is more shoppers scurrying for surrounding business and William Sonoma, are welcome parking problem that the council imple- into a philosophical gray that isn’t so additions to our central business dis- ments will be perfect, and there will no nothing new, in fact it was one of the first issues districts. Charging for meters, especially street meters, quick to indict as it is to ruminate. Oh, trict, in place of vacant storefronts. doubt be a need to revisit and refine the addressed by the Westfield Business Association, has long been an issue of debate. While the town’s there’s a smattering of didacticism here and there, used as dramatic glue when- However, while all would agree that measures we put into effect. But that now the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, when policy is said to be in place to pay for enforcement ever the story line grows weak. Yet still, a thriving downtown Westfield is vi- should not keep us from acting and, the Associated was founded in 1948. which enables continuous turnover of on-street park- there is noticeably less reliance on ani- tal, the current boom comes with a with the current downtown retail boom, On Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town ing, it is a perception that the town is using meters as mus as a people motivator. The usual price – and an opportunity – for mu- we may not have a choice. suspects, good old love and money, prove nicipal government. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, the a major revenue source in the town’s municipal the main incentives here. The price of this downtown devel- Transportation, Parking and Traffic Committee of the budget. But at the center court of this tale is a opment is the exacerbation of an al- Town Council will hold the second of two public If turnover of spaces was the only issue, couldn’t the question of filial obligation. ready strained parking problem. The Boring Speeches, It’s a formidable debt that young Jesus forums at which it will seek input from residents, opportunity presented by this problem town just as easily chalk tires of vehicles to ensure the must consider, especially when repre- is the chance to move beyond discus- Just Part of Being merchants, downtown property owners, etc., regard- two-hour limits are being obeyed. sented so convincingly by Denzel Wash- sion and study, and to implement work- A ‘Companion’ ing solutions to the nagging issue of managing down- The shuttle bus service suggestion is a great idea. ington. Jake Shuttlesworth, 45-ish and able solutions once and for all. sporting an afro, is looking at 15 more By Louis H. Clark town parking. A number of suggestions were included Perhaps this could be expanded for use for all permit years in Attica on a murder rap. It seems There have been numerous parking in the report by the Westfield MainStreet Parking holders, thus encouraging downtown employees to that the governor, a basketball fanatic, is studies over the years in Westfield. In I have just heard about a profession the last 15 years alone, at least eight of which there are no more than five Task Force issued in October of 1995. use permits. To ensure that enough off-street spaces an alumnus of Big State. The go-between warden, played by parking studies have been conducted. members in the United States. It has Among the recommendations in the Parking Task are available, a survey should be conducted to deter- Ned Beatty, informs that if the convict The most recent report was prepared several peculiar features; the most im- Force Report were the creation of an ordinance to ban mine the amount of vehicles currently being used by can persuade sonny boy to pick the guv’s in the fall of 1995 by a task force of the portant is that you have to be able to meter feeding at short-term meters, more convenient downtown employees. Shuttle service from outer alma mater, his time could be shortened. MainStreet Westfield. mingle with the rich and super rich; Thus, along with all the other opportun- This report sets forth 24 specific look reasonably handsome and be thirty access for short-term parking spaces for shoppers and commuter lots would help encourage employees to ists and hangers-on trying to sway his recommendations to address the down- two or over. also access to affordable alternate parking for down- use these spaces. Also, the long wait for parking collegiate choice, Dad is about to be- town parking problem. Although some Stop licking your lips and I’ll tell town employees through the reallocation of existing permits needs to be addressed. Permit users should be come one of Jesus’s top suitors. changes have been made as a result of you about it. Oh yes, you also have to Hence Jake is released from prison on spaces to create more long-term meters, and an in- using these spaces on a regular basis, not as an this and other studies, by and large, have a good tux and shirt. one of those fanciful, only-in-Hollywood good and useful recommendations I was on the plane at Dallas and had crease of on-street meter rates to 50 cents per hour alternate when street parking is unavailable. furloughs. But while his two parole of- have not been implemented. just taken my seat when suddenly some- from the current fee of 25 cents per hour. We agree that shoppers should be using street ficers (a chiding Jim Brown among them) one hit my arm and said “You old rotten get to crash at the Marriott, poor Jake has I am pleased to report that the cur- Also on the list was a proposal to increase com- parking as well as the downtown parking lots. The rent Town Council, however, has com- S.O.B. “ to stay at Coney Island’s combination I turned around and there was my old muter parking permits to $90 per quarter year for the Downtown Westfield Corporation, which runs the fleabag and house of ill repute. mitted to moving beyond discussion and recommendation to take action in college roommate whom I hadn’t seen South Avenue railroad station lot, investigating con- special improvement district, has provided $12,500 in But that’s good, because it gives dear in years. old Dad the opportunity to start things up this year. struction of a parking deck as a long-term solution to its budget towards the salary of a parking manager. with that commodity so rare in literature The council’s Transportation, Park- “Howdy’s” went back and forth when I asked the vital question “Did you ever parking woes in the downtown, creation a parking In 1994, parking revenue was $669,521 of which and film – the kindhearted hooker, of ing and Traffic Committee, chaired by course, portrayed by Milla Jovovich. become an artist?” After all I had pushed manager position and the removal of meters that $291,220 was generated from permit sales, $82,821 Third Ward Councilman Neil F. him out of college to enter art school. Problem is, remember that murder Sullivan, Jr., and including myself, inhibit traffic flow and/or restrict a driver’s view of from meter fines, and $295,480 from meter fees. Jake is serving time for? Just so hap- “Yes and no,” he answered. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis This was the story without interrup- pedestrians. Parking meter and permit revenues in 1995 was pens, it’s for his wife (Lonette McKee Fried Weinstein and First Ward Coun- Among recommendations made last year by the $535,000. in flashback) – Jesus’s mom. And even tions: if there were mitigating circumstances, cilman Gregory S. McDermott, is cur- “I am a pretty good portrait artist,” Transportation Committee were: that the town charge The Task Force report states, “if parking meter angry Jesus refuses to consider Pop’s rently working on a downtown park- he said diffidently, “but I should have comparable rates in all long-term lots in the central rates are doubled and the two-hour limit for on-street plea. So what if it was his father’s ing plan. The plan will also seek to lived in the time of Gainesborough and make long-needed improvements to business district except the Watterson Street lot on the parking is strictly enforced, meter revenues should tutelage (portrayed as often severe) that tell everyone I socialize in the portraits shaped him into the basketball fran- train station commuter parking. of rich women and their families. south side, the establishment of discounts for semi- double and fine revenues should at least double.” chise that he is. Although it is still in its early stages, “You see, women like an artist who’s annual and annual payments of parking permit fees, Increasing parking fines for persons parking over While much of this sounds melodra- we have set a deadline of Tuesday, one of ‘nature’s bachelors,’ It makes and allowing for the use of a permit to be used on more the downtown parking limits would be a better method matic, it never quite plays that way. September 1, for implementing this them feel safe. Attribute it to Mr. Lee’s semi-surreal plan. “Now these women are married to than one vehicle operated by the permit holder. for raising revenues than increasing meter fees or the style – an enthusiastic kaleidoscope of The plan that is finally adopted by super rich men who are always travel- Also under consideration were proposals to estab- time limit for using these spaces. On weekends, colorful imagery, elemental symbolism, the council will no doubt implement ing or attending meetings. The women lish parking for downtown employees in unused perhaps, auxiliary police officers, which do not re- in-your-face sexual scenes and a lickety- many of the recommendations set forth themselves are on all kinds of boards split editing job that almost forgives the “outerbound commuter” spots, and starting a cour- ceive salaries, could be used not only to enforce in previous parking reports. At a mini- for worthy objects like museums and film its scattershot interests. concert halls and every now and then And then there’s the special thing this mum, it will address downtown em- tesy parking program to provide a grace period for parking rules but to point out to shoppers where ployee parking, “meter-feeding” park- the husband can’t make it or he just overtime parking at short-term meters. Also under available spaces are located. Maps of parking in the Thornton Wilder of the urban scene brings to his work. Another installment in Spike ing enforcement, and how to better wants to stay home one night, read a consideration is a proposal to install centralized pay downtown could be handed out, as well. Lee’s series of ghetto pastorals (along utilize and, perhaps, expand existing book and go to bed early. That’s where stations to replace meters in lots, especially in long- with Crooklyn and Do The Right Thing), parking capacity. I come in. One of the biggest problems is that many people “Their wives have told them who term parking areas. A pilot “pay for use” program for simply do not want to walk a few extra blocks whether He Got Game captures a romantic sense However, the committee is seeking of time and place. additional input from Westfield’s spe- and what I am so they ask me if I’ll be short-term lots has also been put before the commit- it be to their place of work or to a store in town. The Though everything in Jesus’s being cial improvement district, downtown her escort for the night. My fee is tee. shuttle service could come in handy in this regard, revolves around his escaping the projects, merchants and the public. This past $3,000 a night. I go along as a nephew The committee is also considering a pilot program also. We agree that managing the downtown parking where he raises his younger sister with Thursday, the committee held a public or sometimes as a friend of the family. the negligible help of an ineffective aunt I’m on pretty good terms with the hus- which would provide shuttle bus service to the train goes hand and hand with maintaining a vibrant busi- hearing to receive public input. A sec- and a leeching uncle (Bill Nunn), the ond hearing is scheduled for this band; some of them have given me station from a satellite lot. ness district. We encourage residents and merchants foreboding cityscape Mr. Lee paints is Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. at stock tips which enable me to have my Implementation of the solutions to parking prob- to attend the committee’s meeting with their sugges- not without its Proustian nostalgia. In- own Social Security program. terspersing a wonderful score of mood the Westfield Town Hall. “And believe me, it’s worth every lems are long over due and, thus, we are happy to see tions. evocations by Aaron Copland with punc- These hearings are an opportunity dime. The time I spend listening to tuating rap pieces by Public Enemy high- for the public to provide their com- boring speeches would kill you, but it’s Former Student Recalls lights the artist’s trademark duality. Ear- ments and recommendations to the a living. I have my studio in Soho — the lier, Mr. Lee was fond of juxtaposing the committee as it formulates a plan of good part. I have friends and at least I Letters to the Editor Teacher Frank Scott’s pacifistic Martin Luther King, Jr. with action. Should you be unable to attend can charge a thousand bucks for my Distinguished Career the militant Malcolm X. the May 20 meeting, I invite and en- painting a portrait.” “Tell me,” I asked, “What do you Building Department Needs to Keep I was sorry to see relatively little space call yoursel? Gigolo? Escort?” He shook devoted in your April 30 edition to Frank his head. “You always were a dummy,” X. Scott’s retirement from the Westfield he said to me. “I’m one of “nature’s Electrical Inspection Appointments school district. Letters to the Editor Twenty-six years ago, Frank Scott bachelors” to them, so I can’t be a Editor’s Note: The following letter be home, having found a replacement for gigolo. An escort gets his jobs through was sent to Westfield Mayor Thomas C. herself at work. By 2 p.m., I called the taught me senior English, and advised me and my friends on how to put together a service. I don’t. So, I guess you could Jardim with a copy furnished to The Building Department and was told that Questions Regarding Light Rail call me a companion.” Westfield Leader and The Times. the inspector was done for the day and a yearbook. ***** would probably get to us on Monday. He is one of a group of Westfield I would like to take this time to for- We have grown incredibly weary of teachers (I think especially of Marga- Need to Be Evaluated on Plan mally complain about the Westfield this process and the lack of the Building ret Case at Lincoln School, Melissa I have been reading with interest re- Train to the Plane”). Building Department and, specifically, Department to actually show up when Fouratte at Edison, and Sally Vejnoska cent discussion regarding a proposed light In a world that is evolving more and the electrical inspection process in the they make an appointment. My wife has at Westfield High School) whom I re- rail link between Plainfield, Elizabeth more toward decentralization of jobs, town. had to give up two days of work to wait member today with great fondness and and Newark International Airport. All how realistic is the expressed purpose of A little history of my problem: for the inspector and the only way we find respect. the potential benefits are being trotted linking western Union County to jobs in We had an electrical contractor up- out they are not showing up is to call the The intelligence, commitment, out: development, hotels, stadiums, etc. Elizabeth? Targeted incentives to create grade the electrical service to my home office. There is no follow up on the creativity and sense of humor that If my recollection of history is correct, jobs in Plainfield would probably be on Twin Oaks Terrace. We then sched- town’s part whatsoever. they brought to their service set them adoption of the Aldene plan for the re- more effective. uled for the town to inspect the service. As of now, we still do not have a apart. routing of what is now NJ Transit’s To be sure, maintaining the rail right- The first appointment was scheduled for confirmed schedule for this inspection. In particular, Frank’s passion for lit- Raritan Valley Line was conditioned upon of-way between Cranford and Elizabeth April 27 and a verbal confirmation was erature and writing and film sent us a maintaining a shuttle between Cranford probably has its merits (perhaps it would Robert J. Schmeider clear message: “These things are impor- given to my wife that the inspector would Westfield and Bayonne. be possible to reestablish freight traf- arrive after 11 a.m. due to my wife’s tant. They should matter to you.” That It eventually died, a victim of work fic). I have no doubt, also, that when all work schedule. they still matter to me, and to lots of my rules and a sheer lack of ridership. is said and done that the consultants Upon her arrival home, there was a old schoolmates, is due in significant Several critical questions must be an- brought in to evaluate the proposal will notice that he had arrived at 8:30 a.m. Correction measure to Frank X. Scott. swered in the evaluation of this proposal: conclude that it is a wonderful idea: and could not gain access. The recently published letter of thanks Sean Clarkin Will the frequency and fare structure consultants are always capable of giv- We then rescheduled for Friday, May 1, for participation in Fanwood’s Clean New York of the light rail link be sufficient to ing the result desired of those writing and my wife made arrangements to be Community Committee, as submitted develop a critical mass of ridership? Will the checks. home all day. This time there was a no by the committee, inadvertently omitted work rules be sufficiently flexible? However, from this vantage and for show by the town inspector. Upon my wife the name of Bob McCarthy. How realistic is it (really!) that people the moment, it certainly sounds like “jobs calling the building department office at 3 Mr. McCarthy is a key member of this More Letters in western Union County will abandon for the boys” to me, with an uncapped p.m. that day she was told he would be committee who also coordinates the cars and/or car services to take light rail continuing cost paid for with other there before 4 p.m. Again a no show. Fanwood Lions Club Adopt a Highway link to Newark International Airport? people’s money. We then rescheduled the appointment commitment with the Clean Commu- On Page 5 (Recall that the New York Transit Au- Michael Lewis for May 8, and my wife made a point to nity Day activities. thority eventually had to abandon “The Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 5 Letters to the Editor SP-F High School DECA Wins Four National Awards Freeholders Need to Consider Policies The Scotch Plains-Fanwood dren of Interfaith. This widely- High School DECA Chapter, an successful activity culminated with On the Spending of Taxpayer Dollars association of marketing students, 55 families being adopted, and the The Union County Freeholders have inter-municipal roads being excellent recently won four national awards distribution of over $3,000 worth approved the Westfield applications for examples. But the Freeholders should at their annual national competi- of clothing and toys to the fami- two grants (which have to be matched). look long and hard at whether they should tions held in Denver, Colorado. lies. One is to upgrade the Lincoln School be handing out money they take in as The students competed with over Also winning an Honorable playground, which on its merits is a county taxes (15 to 20 percent of our tax 10,000 students from 54 state as- Mention Award was the team of good idea. bill) to cover costs and projects that sociations. The four awards are seniors Adam Koster and Dan The other is toward a pocket park on properly belong at, and should be bud- the highest total in the local Morris, for their market research the diner site downtown, which is a geted and taxed, at the municipal level. chapter’s 28-year history. project on the Florence Ravioli poor idea that I doubt will ever be If the Freeholders had not pursued The team of seniors Jordan food store located on East 2nd consummated, because the overall cost these computer and park programs, how much less would our collective and in- Eannucci, Nicole Troiano and Street in Scotch Plains, where to Westfield taxpayers will be well into Rianna Liss, along with freshman Adam is employed. six figures, and beyond anything the dividual county tax bills be? Mayor and Council should spend on As we head into another election David Bell, finished among the The team of Rianna, Jordan, se- that project. season, for three freeholders, let’s think PIANO DUET…Dr. Stefan Young, pictured at right, and his father, Raymond top eight in the nation for their nior Suzanne Lamastra and fresh- My views on this were reported by about the role of county government, Young, both of Westfield, will together play piano arrangements during the Public Relations Project, which man Tony Gicas also finished in The Leader several weeks ago, and are how and where it should be limited — Musical Club of Westfield’s final program of the season at 10 a.m. on Wednes- consisted of the planning and or- the top eight for their market re- the same as when this proposal first and ask the candidates their views on day, May 20, at the First Baptist Church in Westfield. The club’s annual ganizing of activities for homeless search entry on the GapKids in surfaced in a campaign release in 1996. where they should draw the line on their luncheon will follow at the Echo Lake Country Club. families in Union County, and a Westfield, where the three seniors More fundamentally, we should ask generosity with our tax money. public relations campaign for the are employed. ourselves what the role and responsibil- I hope these views will get some Interfaith Council of Union Rianna won an additional award ity of county government is and should people thinking and writing; there is Musical Club to Present County. in the Management competency be. This is the second instance this year much to be said on all sides about county The activities included an Adopt- testing in the Apparel and Acces- of the Freeholder board deciding to government. You have my views. A-Family program for the holiday sories industry. Thirty three Scotch fund something in the county’s munici- Garland “Bud” Boothe Last Program of Season season, a toy drive, and two holi- Plains-Fanwood students attended palities which I, for one, think is outside Former Mayor day parties for the homeless chil- the conference. county responsibilities. Town of Westfield The Musical Club of Westfield will follow the program at the Echo Lake The first was the program to supply meet in the sanctuary of the First Country Club in Westfield. money to add computer equipment in Scotch Plains Resident Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street in Members of the committee include various public schools around the county. Westfield, on Wednesday, May 20, at Dariel and Donald Belcher of Certainly, schools need computers. Protests Postponement 10 a.m. Mountainside, and Edna Borchers But is not that the responsibility of the Club President Edna Borchers of and Kay Macrae of Westfield. various school systems, and the citizens Of ‘Boulevard’ Decision Westfield has invited the public to in those municipalities? Why is a por- Last Tuesday, May 5, the Scotch Plains attend this last musical program of F.E.M.A.L.E. Offers tion of the levy on Westfield for county Council met briefly on matters not con- the season. taxes (which we have no voice in what- nected to the controversy regarding “Cen- Program Chairwoman Helene Support to Mothers soever) being used for computers, or tre Boulevard.” Frieland of Westfield revealed that Who Leave Work Force parks, somewhere else? And vice versa? The council did discuss the “Centre Dr. Stefan Young and his father, The Scotch Plains Township Council Boulevard” proposal as reported in The Raymond Young, both of Westfield, F.E.M.A.L.E. (Formerly Employed Times. At that time they announced that Mothers at the Leading Edge) is a na- came out against this recently; they are any action concerning whether to add the together will play piano arrangements absolutely right on point. of “Raymond Overture” by Amboise tional support group for all women who name to Westfield and Plainfield Av- have decided to temporarily leave the As one who has observed and been in enues and East 2nd Street would be post- Thomas and “Southern Roses” by the government game for many years, I work force to stay at home with their poned until Wednesday, June 10, without Johann Strauss, Jr. young children. have long questioned the role and need the courtesy of notification to those who Musical Club scholarship recipi- for county government in this state. The North-Central New Jersey Chap- were objecting to the proposal. Now they ent Paul Bhasin of Westfield, cur- ter offers evening discussion groups, Either it should be made more power- propose to circulate letters to the resi- rently a junior at the University of ful, as county governments are in many dents of the three streets involved. presentations with outside guest speak- Michigan’s School of Music, will ers, and mother’s night out, as well as other states, to the exclusion of local The addition of another name to the perform a selection from “Trumpet governance, or county government already existing three names may seem weekly daytime play groups. Concerto” by Johann Nepomuk Discussion groups are usually held should be tightly curtailed in favor of innocuous to the council, but not to the Hummel, with piano accompaniment home rule. large number of residents who have on the first Wednesday of each month at signed the petition to show their deep by Trent Johnson of Scotch Plains. 7:30 p.m. at the Cranford Library on Counties originally were created in Plainfield soprano Sally Beckwith CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS…Members of the national award-winning prior centuries to administer rural areas concern against the proposal. Based on Walnut Avenue in Cranford. Prospec- the April meeting, we all understood that will sing songs by Bernstein, the tive members are encouraged to meet DECA Chapter at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School are pictured at their on a more localized basis than far-away Gershwins, Rodgers and national conference held recently in Denver. The students took home four provincial, colonial or state governments the meeting during which a decision the group at this informal meeting. would be made would be May 12. Hammerstein, Cole Porter and Kurt Formal meetings with outside guest national awards from the competition – the highest total in the chapter’s like Trenton. Connecticut abolished 28-year history. county government a decade ago; Ha- The postponement of the May 12 meet- Weil, accompanied on the piano by speakers are held on the third Wednes- ing, we believe, is a delaying action to waii never had it. Many activities the Victoria Griswold, also of Plainfield. day of each month, at 8 p.m. at the keep “soft pedaling” the importance to Denise Wittke of Westfield will Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark Street in county did on behalf of the state, e.g. the residents of the three streets involved. court costs, have been, or could be, serve as an usher for the program. Westfield. We therefore urge those who signed The Musical Club’s annual lun- For any additional information on shifted-to the states. the petition and any other interested Union County government should op- cheon, hosted by Louise Andrews of F.E.M.A.L.E., please call Margie at parties to be at the June meeting at 8 p.m. (908) 620-1220. erate large, multi-municipal projects — Thomas J. DeNitzio Roseland and her committee, will large parks and golf courses and major Scotch Plains Page 6 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Barbershop Quartet, Dancers Part of ‘Celebrate Westfield’ Performances This Saturday Downtown Westfield will be the drawings and streetscapes by George stage as young performers share their Fritz at Backroom Antiques, located enthusiasm for their art as “Artists at 39 Elm Street. Mr. Gardiner will Celebrate Westfield” continues on be displaying his glass sculpture at Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 Adlers Jewelers, located at 219 North p.m. Avenue West, along with sculptress At 11 a.m., young dancers from the Gladys Reimers who works in stone. Deirdre Shea School of Irish Dance Colorful acrylic paintings of fantasy will perform. Formed in 1989, when animals by Barbara Zietchick will be a group of women asked for instruc- shown at Lancaster, Ltd., on Elm Street, tion, over 200 students now attend along with the nature studies of artist the school. They have danced these Joseph Hulsen. Portrait artist Susan elegant, disciplined movements at Sedia will be displaying her artwork at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, the Westfield Art Gallery at the Work- the Union County Arts Center in shop. All exhibits will be through Sun- Rahway, the Radio City Musical Hall day, May 31. and Carnegie Hall, both in New York Continuing on Saturdays, May 23 OLYMPIC WINNERS...Academic Olympics Gold winners from St. City, and the Garden State Arts Cen- and May 30, “Artists Celebrate West- Bartholomew’s the Apostle School in Scotch Plains are shown here following their victory during the recent event in Kenilworth. Pictured, left to right, are: ter in Holmdel. field” is presented by Artslink (the front row, Christina Dyogi, Tom Ritter and Eufracio Velarde, and back row, Young performers from the Ameri- Westfield Arts Commission), the Sarah Chmieleweski, Michael Petrinelli, Michael Juran, and seventh grade can Performance Studios will show Downtown Westfield Corporation teacher Maryellen Wilkinson. scenes and songs from American mu- and the Westfield Area Chamber of sical theater. Musicals represented Commerce. will include Annie, Oliver, Sound of Questions may be directed to Area Students Successful LIEUTENANT AND MRS. WILLIAM E. EGAN Music, and Phantom of the Opera Artslink Co-Chairwomen Carolyn (She is the former Miss Erika Christina Lewis) among others. Directed by Jeannette Klinger-Kueter at (908) 233-9094 or Ferrell Maraffi and Molly M. Barber, Barbara Schwinn at (908) 232-7058, At Local Academic Olympics the youngsters will act and sing at Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Fourteen schools participated in both in the fifth grade, won first and noon. merce Executive Director Debbie the first annual Academic Olympics second place, respectively. Miss Erika C. Lewis Square dancing will be presented Schmidt at (908) 233-3021 or Down- hosted by St. Theresa School in Snuffy’s of Scotch Plains sponsored by members of local clubs. Instruc- town Westfield Corporation Execu- Kenilworth for seventh and eighth the Optimist Club contest, open to all tion will be followed by audience tive Director Michael LaPlace at (908) grade students. Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district participation at 1 p.m. 789-9444. The contest consisted of five rounds students, saw Cristina Dyogi, grade 7, Weds Lt. William Egan At 2 p.m., the Happy Medium Bar- of questions on subjects such as math, take home first place in the girls divi- Miss Erika Christina Lewis, the was the best man. The groomsmen bershop Quartet will feature their Visiting Nurses to Hold science, social studies, literature and sion and Patrick Kennedy, grade 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert included Daniel Kelly of Pittsburgh, trademark harmonies in barbershop current events. won first place in the boys’ division for Lewis of Brielle, was married on Pennsylvania, a friend of the bride- and popular favorites. This quartet Open House Saturday First place went to St. oral presentations on the topic “My Friday, August 29, to William groom; Patrick Egan of Princeton has been an entity for over 20 years. Visiting Nurse and Health Ser- Bartholomew’s the Apostle School Commitment to the Future.” Edmund Egan of Westfield. He is the and Daniel Egan of Westfield, both Following the quartet, artist Brooke vices will be holding an Open House in Scotch Plains seventh graders Sa- Students were judged based on son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Egan of brothers of the bridegroom, and Rob- Gardiner will demonstrate the art of for those individuals who are or wish rah Chmieleweski, Christina Dyogi, their public-speaking ability includ- Westfield. ert R. Lewis of Jersey City, the brother glassblowing. Known throughout the to become New Jersey Certified Home Michael Juran, Michael Perinelli, ing diction and poise. The ceremony took place at the of the bride. area for his award-winning sculp- Health Aides. Eufracio Velarde, alternate Tom The Union County Catholic Fo- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church The bride graduated from Red ture, Mr. Gardiner has experience in The open house will be held this Ritter and their teacher Maryellen rensic League held their final meet in Westfield, with the Reverend Rich- Bank Catholic High School in Red creating an extensive repertoire of Saturday, May 16, at the Tri-County Wilkinson. St. Bartholomew’s on April 29 at the St. Joseph the ard Kelly officiating. A reception fol- Bank and from Rutgers University in animals, florals and figures in glass. Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), eighth-graders took home an award Carpenter School in Roselle and for lowed at the Newark Club in Newark. New Brunswick, where she earned a From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., students located at 427 West Seventh Street in for fifth place. the third consecutive year a St. Scriptural passages were read by Bachelor of Science Degree in Ac- from the New Jersey Workshop for Plainfield, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, St. Bartholomew’s stu- Bartholomew’s student won first Mrs. Amy Egan of Berkeley, Califor- counting. She is employed as a tax the Arts will perform solos on their Applications will be accepted for dents have received recognition in a place with Jacqueline Macri’s, grade nia, the sister-in-law of the bride- compliance specialist by Ernst & respective instruments in the currently vacant positions and also variety of academic contests held 5, won for her oral presentation on groom, and by Brendan Egan of Young LLP in San Antonio, Texas. Workshop’s offices at 152 East Broad for upcoming Certified Home Health throughout the community and na- the topic of “Humour.” Marianna Westfield, the brother of the bride- The bridegroom graduated from Street. Beginning in early afternoon, Aide training classes. This class is to tionwide. Macri, grade 8, placed third. groom. St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen the upbeat sounds of the Jazz Band be held at Union County College, Sarah Chmieleweski, grade 7, re- Musical selections were performed and from Rutgers University, where and the soft melodies of the Chamber Plainfield Campus, in July. ceived a Certificate of Distinction Local Boy Scout Troop by Miss Amanda Miller and Miss he received a Bachelor of Arts De- Orchestra will be featured. Both are Candidates for both employment from the John Hopkins University Angela Miller, both of Westfield. gree in Psychology. under the direction of Dr. Theodore and the training class must have a Talent Search, a national recogni- To Present Flea Market Mrs. Monica Smith of Margate, He is a Second Lieutenant in the Schlosberg, Executive Director. valid driver’s license and reliable tion of seventh-and eighth-grade stu- In Fanwood on May 23 the sister of the bride, served as the United States Army and is stationed During the day artists from the transportation. dents who earn a high score on stan- matron of honor. The bridal atten- at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Westfield Art Association will be Home Health Aides provide sup- dardized testing in verbal and cogni- Troop No. 111 of the Boy Scouts of dants included Miss Dana Ostrander He is pursuing a graduate degree in setting up their easels to record the portive services for the sick and physi- tive areas. America (BSA) of Scotch Plains- of Washington, D.C. and Miss Kara physical therapy through a joint contemporary landscape. Burton cally challenged of all ages. Such Kevin Rotondo, grade 6, received Fanwood will sponsor its annual flea D’Ambrosio of Brielle, both friends United States Army/Baylor Univer- Longenbach will be painting in oils services include, but are not limited first place in the Villa Walsh Voca- market at the Fanwood Train Station of the bride, and Miss Katie Egan, sity program. at the Westfield Train Station. Figure to, planning and preparing meals, tion Poetry Contest, sponsored by on North Avenue on Saturday, May the sister of the bridegroom. Following a wedding trip to Kauai, drawing is the choice of the members maintenance of a healthful environ- Villa Walsh in Morristown, for grades 23, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brian Egan of Berkeley, Califor- Hawaii and San Francisco, the couple of the Westfield Art Association ment, maintenance of general hy- 1 through 6, in which approximately Vendors will be selling a range of nia, the brother of the bridegroom, reside in San Antonio. Sketching Group who invite you to giene, shopping for essentials, child 40 schools are eligible to participate. merchandise, from garage sale items draw with them. Ask for a pointer or care and transportation. The Scotch Plains Recreation De- to fine arts and crafts. Troop mem- two about their drawings. For additional information, please partment held a Spelling Bee contest bers will be selling breakfast and Artwork already on display contact Wanda Grant, Recruiter, at in which St. Bartholomew’s Chris- lunch at the event. throughout downtown include figure (908) 352-1200. tina Lomiquen and Jacqueline Macri, Troop No. 111 offers its members an opportunity to participate in camp- ing, civic and community, educational and fun activities. A group of boys are currently working toward becoming Eagle Scouts, the highest honor be- stowed by the Boy Scouts of America. The troop meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at McGinn El- ementary School in Scotch Plains. Vendors interested in reserving space may call Mary Jane Bergen at (908) 753-2161. Girl Scouts to Conduct Car Wash Fundraiser Sunday at PNC Bank Senior Girl Scouts in Westfield Troop No. 302 will hold a car wash fundraiser this Sunday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the PNC Bank parking lot, 1 Lincoln Plaza (North Avenue) in Westfield. The cost is $5 per car. The girls in the troop include Fran Re, Carolyn White, Chelsea Doyle, Jocelyn Ar- lington, Victoria Joyce, Melanie Zachariades and Jennifer Phillips. Their troop leader is Chris Re. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 7 Miller-Cory Announces Flea Market-Bazaar On Tap ‘Aunt Carrie’s’ Attic Sale To Benefit Needy Animals The Miller-Cory House Museum, an abundance of trees in the area, Best Friend Dog & Animal Adop- ticles due to storage limitations. located at 614 Mountain Avenue in according to museum spokeswoman tion Inc. (Charlotte’s Animals) will Donations may be dropped off to- Westfield, will feature its annual Patricia Looloian. hold a Flea Market-Bazaar fundraiser morrow, Friday, May 15, at Bates “Aunt Carrie’s” attic sale from 9 Members of the museum’s cook- to benefit homeless and rescued pets Hall at the church from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 17. ing committee will prepare foods over awaiting adoption this Saturday, May p.m. only. Open-hearth cooking, woodwork- the open hearth using authentic reci- 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the A volunteer is needed for one hour ing and joinery techniques will be pes and Colonial-era fireside meth- First Presbyterian Church, Bates Hall, on Friday afternoon, after 4:30 p.m., demonstrated from 2 to 5 p.m. ods and techniques. Visitors will be on Springfield Avenue in Cranford. with a small truck or van to move Thomas Sherry of Westfield will able to enjoy taste treats as prepared A large variety of household items, items from storage to the church, and construct a piece of furniture in the by the cooks. toys and games, jewelry, new gifts, also on Saturday after 3:30 p.m. to Education Center and explain the Volunteers dressed in authentic pe- handcrafts and attic treasures will be remove unsold articles to storage. methods used by New Jersey’s first riod dress will guide visitors through- available. Home baked cakes and Volunteers may call (908) 654- carpenters. out the pre-Revolutionary farmhouse cookies, hot dogs and submarine 6651 or (908) 486-0230 evenings. Mr. Sherry is a Past President of and answer questions about early life sandwiches will also be sold. Anyone who cannot come to the the Miller-Cory House Museum Vol- in New Jersey. All proceeds are used to pay for sale but would like to make a contri- unteers, and often demonstrates and Admission to the museum is $2 for veterinary care, inoculations, neu- bution to the program may send their OH BABY...The Cranford Dramatic Club will conclude its production of Baby, discusses Colonial-era crafts at the adults and 50 cents for students. Chil- a musical by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. The show, in its final weekend, tering and boarding of pets awaiting tax deductible donation to Best Friend museum. dren under six years of age will be tells the story of three couples and the many reactions to wanting and expecting adoption. The group is accepting do- Dog & Animal Adoption Inc., P.O. When Samuel Miller began build- admitted free. The museum will be a baby. The show runs on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets nations of new or good condition, Box 335, Cranford, 07016. ing his farmhouse for his bride in closed on Sunday, May 24, in obser- are $15, with a senior rate of $14. Students rush is $8 one half hour before the clean articles, but cannot accept fur- For further information, please call 1740, only hand tools were used. vance of Memorial Day. performance. The theater is located at 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford. The box niture, books, clothing or large ar- (908) 654-6651 or (908) 245-8545. Joseph Cory’s 1802 inventory in- The museum will reopen on Sun- office number is (908) 276-7611. Pictured, left to right, are: top row, ensemble cluded three axes, two augers, a saw, day, May 31, with a dye pot demon- players Anjanette Valianete and Peggy Seymour; bottow row, Bob Pells and Carl a drawing knife and a shaving horse. stration by Barbara Flexner of West Barber-Steele. Unlike today, a wide variety of Orange. For information about the Hadassah Chapter to Install wood widths were readily available museum and its schedule of events, to the Miller and Cory families due to please call (908) 232-1776. Utilities Authority to Hold Slate of Officers on May 21

Classes on How to Compost The Westfield Chapter of Hadassah The Union County Utilities Au- in the main meeting room located at will install officers for the 1998- thority (UCUA) will sponsor back- 100 Mountain Avenue, Springfield; 1999 year at a luncheon to be held on yard composting classes this spring Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at the Thursday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m. at that will be taught by Union County Scotch Plains Municipal Building, The Westwood in Garwood. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Cen- located at 430 Park Avenue, and Tues- Past President Shirley Ducatman ter Master Gardeners. day, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Elizabeth will install the following officers: “Backyard composting is an essen- Racquetball Club, located at 23 Carole Thau, President; Eileen tial part of the UCUA ‘Cut it and Fernwood Terrace. Cherlin, Vice President of Educa- Leave It’ program. Union County resi- Classroom space is limited and tion; Rose Bauman, Mildred dents can help their lawns, minimize will be filled on a first-come, first- Goldberger, Gladys Grayson and waste disposal and help the environ- serve basis. Pre-registration is re- Marilynne Ford, Vice Presidents of ment by composting yard waste,” said quired. Please call (732) 382-9400, Fund Raising; Lillian Block and UCUA Chairman James J. Kennedy. Extension No. 41 for further infor- Linda Lafkowitz, Vice Presidents of According to Dr. Joseph A. Spatola, mation or to pre-register. Membership, and Judy Cantor and UCUA Executive Director, yard waste Jeanne Goldstein, Vice Presidents of is not accepted at the Union County Recreation Commission Program. Resource Recovery Facility, the Reminds Motorists Other officers installed include Rosalie Goldberg and Laura county’s solid waste incinerator. Carole Thau Turning grass clippings and outer To Drive Carefully Silkowitz, Records Administration; yard waste material into compost re- The Westfield Recreation Com- Beverly Fink and Rita Hall, Record- Additionally, Hadassah sponsors TEST ARRIVAL…Fourth graders throughout Westfield have begun taking the ing Secretaries; Karen Langer, Cor- camps in the United States, as well as state required ESPA (Elementary School Proficiency Assessment) test. This is turns nitrogen, a valuable nutrient mission is reminding motorists that the first year that the test is being administered in the state. Elementary school for plants, to the soil. there are many people participating responding Secretary, and Marilyn the Young Judaea American Jewish Principals pictured examining the testing materials, left to right, are: standing, The $10 registration fee for the class in outdoor activities in the local parks. Napack, Treasurer. Youth movement, and offers schol- Connie Odell, Sal DeSimone, Peggy Dolan and Chic Hansen, and kneeling, includes a free composting bin and the For the safety of park users, motor- Hadassah supports projects in Is- arships for American children to visit Jorden Schiff. Also present, but not pictured, was Principal Andrew Perry. The handbook, “Backyard Composting: ists are reminded to carefully obey rael including two major research Israel. It also advocates pro-active ESPA test includes questions on reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as Your Complete Guided Clippings.” the posted 15 miles per hour speed hospitals, a college of technology, job positions on women’s health and re- a science and English field test this year. The State Department of Education has The remaining classes will be held limit within the parks and to be cau- training and resettlement programs. productive rights. indicated that the results of this first year of testing will not be published. on: Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at tious of the pedestrian traffic as they the Springfield Municipal Building pass through the parks. Mr. Longenbach to Present Oil Painting Demonstration An oil painting demonstration Society, a board member of the New by artist Burton Longenbach will Jersey chapter of the American be presented at the Westfield Art Artists Professional League, and Association’s meeting this Sunday, an exhibiting member in many art May 17, at 2 p.m. This annual associations. meeting will also include the elec- He is a graduate of Kutztown tion of officers for the coming year. State University in Pennsylvania Mr. Longenbach, who taught art and Columbia University in New and supervised art instruction in York, with degrees in Art and Fine the Cranford public schools before Arts Education. his retirement, now concentrates The meeting will be held in the on landscape painting. Formerly a Westfield Community Room, 425 resident of Westfield, he now lives East Broad Street in Westfield. It is in Clark. free, open to the public, and handi- He is a Vice President of the capped accessible. Westfield Art Association, Trea- For further information, please surer of the New Jersey Water Color call (908) 232-7058. Page 8 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Directory to Houses of Worship – DEAR COACH ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH When Opening a Business 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend John F. Kennedy One Needs to Follow Dreams By James Colvin – Personal & Business Coach BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road Week 1: “I’ve lost my dream,” said exercise and worked in the yard. I also (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 Bill, a man in his late 50s who had been have that other doctor’s appointment next Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin downsized a few years ago and then week. Happy my daughter got into some started his own business. “I am also good colleges and has some choices…” THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL losing my self-confidence because my Coach: (noting lack of energy and pick- OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside failing memory is starting to make me ing up on the dream theme) “Bill, you 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg look foolish and I feel much worse physi- seem to want something that requires Bishop Kirk Bristol cally than I ever did.” imagination, and creativity.” OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH Coach: “Have you had a physical Bill: “That’s what I have been telling COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside recently for a thorough examination?” you.” Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 (It is critical not to ignore symptoms, Coach: “How about if you design a Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard which may point to genuine physical potential six figure income job doing (908) 232-9490 difficulties, however, they may have what you want to in public speaking…” Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH come to be. I wish I had also addressed Bill: “O.K.” IN WESTFIELD CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA 140 Mountain Avenue the loss of the dream immediately, but Week 4: 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-0301 it came up later.) Bill: “I thought about what we dis- (732) 541-4849 Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes Bill: “Yes.” cussed. I loved the process of investigat- (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Coach: “Good. Now how are you do- ing colleges and would like to share this REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CONCERT...The 38-member Neuhutten Brass Ensemble of the Evangelisch- ing in the self-care department?” with other parents going through it for CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield Methodistiche Church in Neuhütten, Germany, will perform in concert on Bill: “Not too well. No time anymore the first time.” 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 232-1517 Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m. for running or even walking…” Coach: “What is the pull for you?” (908) 889-1830 Reverend Paul E. Kritsch Coach: “Can you come up with some Bill: “I enjoy being around young Rabbi George Nudell people and this would give me the chance ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE German Brass Ensemble daily well-being habits 5 to 10, by next ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH week?” to share something that I know about. It 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains Bill: “I’ll try.” would also allow me to speak to a group. (908) 233-4946 (908) 322-5192 Week 2: I will speak to the guidance department Dr. Ellis Long Reverend Michael A. Merlucci To Present Festive Concert Bill: “A very stressful week, some 13- at the school.” The 38-member Neuhütten Brass Christian Association of German hour days…We have been busy since Comments: Further coaching would EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ensemble of the Evangelisch- Brasschoirs. The group helps with Thanksgiving, and clearly, I need more be to have Bill develop a brief vision and 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield exercise.” mission statement for his project, then to (908) 322-9300 (908) 232-1214 Methodistiche Church in Neuhütten, educational, spiritual, and organiza- Reverend Kevin M. Brennan Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke tional needs of brass choirs and holds Coach: “Can you commit to getting note his particular skills, some strate- Germany, will present a concert of gies, and finally an action plan. I gave classical, sacred, spiritual, pop, Ger- a major festival every six years. The some this week?” FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Bill: “Yes.” him the number of a firm whose mission Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains man folk, and festive brass music at last festival was in Dresden in 1997 Coach: “What are things you are con- is to help people starting their own busi- Fanwood (908) 232-6972 Westfield’s First United Methodist with almost 2,000 participants. fident about?” ness. (908) 889-8891 Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Church, located at 1 East Broad This concert, which promises to be Bill: “I’m honest, caring, loyal, witty, In Bill’s case I wish he and I had had Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane Street, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. a sonic spectacular played in a great take an interest in people, am inquiring the opportunity to work together when he ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST space, will interest all ages and should and curious, and generous with my time, was first considering what to do, because THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH The Neuhütten Brass Ensemble, 170 Elm Street, Westfield 500 Downer Street, Westfield which is making its first American provide superb entertainment for a feelings, and money…but I have lost that what he chose was not his passion or (908) 233-2278 (908) 233-2547 tour in the Northeastern United States, Memorial Day weekend. Doors will dream.” dream. There has to be a tremendous pull Dr. Robert L. Harvey Reverend Leon E. Randall was founded in 1920, and consists of open at 7:30 p.m. A donation of $5 Coach: “What is your dream now?” for us to be successful and happy in our will be collected at the door. Bill: “I don’t know. I would like to feel own business. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH members who range in age from 10 indispensable at work but I don’t…” ***** 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood 414 East Broad Street, Westfield through 70. Fifteen members are jun- For further information, please call Coach: “What do you really like to This column appears monthly in The (908) 322-8461 (908) 232-8506 ior members (children and teenag- the church office at (908) 233-4211. do?” Westfield Leader and The Times. To Reverend Richard W. Reid ers). Instruments range from smallest Bill: “Speak in public.” have a question answered in this column FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 422 East Broad Street, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH trumpets to large tubas. Temple Emanu-El Coach: “Great.” contact: James Colvin at 111 Quimby (908) 233-5029 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Neuhütten is a small village in the Week 3: St., Westfield, NJ 07090, 908-233-8698 (908) 322-5487 middle of the Mainhardt Forest about Reports Successful Bill: “I walked my dog regularly for or [email protected] FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Reverend Linda Hart 35 miles north-east of Stuttgart, the United Church of Christ capital of Baden-Württemburg, in ‘Mitzvah Day’ Events 125 Elmer Street, Westfield TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH Temple Emanu-El in Westfield (908) 233-2494 111 Valley Road, Clark Southern Germany. Gardenaires to Mark 40th Reverend Dr. John G. Wightman (732) 381-8403 The ensemble is a member of the conducted its third annual “Mitzvah Rabbi Shawn B. Zell BCPD, Bund Christliche Day” on April 26, with more than FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 500 men, women and children par- 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains TEMPLE EMANU-EL Posaunenchöre Deutschlands, the Year at May 27 Program (908) 322-9222 756 East Broad Street, Westfield ticipating in some 23 different com- Reverend Sam Chong (908) 232-6770 Court Trinity to Award munity projects. Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff On “Mitzvah Day,” members of knowledge of plants and gardening FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Scholarships to Grads Temple Emanu-El join together to per- and of using, displaying, preserving, 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH form acts of kindness throughout the and enjoying what they raise. Although (908) 233-4211 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains unaffiliated, the Gardenaires was Reverend David F. Harwood (908) 322-7151 Of Parochial School Westfield-Union County community. Michael C. Seaman Anna Checchio, Regent of Court Participants were involved in founded in 1958 and enjoy socializing GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Trinity of the Catholic Daughters of neighborhood cleanups, making with other garden clubs as well as 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL America, has announced that the home repairs, organizing books for holding private meetings and guest (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood meetings. Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-4055 Court’s annual scholarships, total- tutoring classes, entertaining resi- ing $3,000, will be awarded to stu- dents of geriatric centers, supplying The members’ experiences range HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH dents of Holy Trinity Interparochial meals to the hungry and visiting from a few house plants to master 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains School in Westfield. people in various hospitals. gardener. Gardenaires’ programs (908) 233-8533 (908) 232-5678 range from professional guest speak- Reverend Dimitrios Antokas Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel The scholarships are given to eighth-grade graduates who are plan- JCC Nursery School ers, lecturers, workshops, trips, shows, HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WOODSIDE CHAPEL ning to attend a Catholic high school, community outreach, charitable and Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood and are based on each student’s char- To Hold Art Exhibit social activities, and some programs (908) 232-8137 (908) 889-2375 given by our own members or other Reverend Joseph Masielio acter, academic record, activities, and The Jewish Community Center need, according to spokeswoman (JCC) Nursery School, 1391 Martine outsiders. General meetings are usu- Helen Livesey. Avenue in Scotch Plains, will host its ally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Scotch Hills Coun- Interested pupils may apply seventh annual Multi-Media Art Ex- Jean Farnworth Madrigal Singers to Present through Holy Trinity Interparochial hibit on Wednesday and Thursday, try Club on Jerusalem Road, Scotch School Principal Dorothy Szot, and May 20 and 21. The Gardenaires will celebrate their Plains. Renaissance Song and Verse the names of the recipients will be Children from each nursery school 40th anniversary on Wednesday, May The club meets from September announced by Monsignor Joseph class and the Kindergarten enrich- 27, at the Chanticler Chateau in War- through June from noon until 3 p.m. The Madrigal Singers will present a In closing, the Madrigal Singers Masiello at the graduation ceremony ment class will participate. Penny ren. Refreshments are served at each meet- 50th anniversary concert of Renais- will invite former members in the au- on Sunday, June 14. Yascavage, the JCC art teacher, will Club President Frances Kanerva will ing. There is no geographic limitation; sance song and verse at the First Bap- dience to join them for two of their The National Court of the Catho- present children’s art work from the preside over the celebration which will as members may be Scotch Plains resi- tist Church of Westfield, 170 Elm Street, signature pieces: “Pastyme with Good lic Daughters is building its third entire school year. include a program by Jean Farnworth, dents or live in any other nearby com- on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m. Companye,” attributed to King Henry house, in Riverside, California, in The art exhibit will be open from 9 a professional musician, on popular munity. Women of all age groups are Elaine Fiorino of Bridgewater will VIII, and “In these Delightful Pleasant collaboration with Habitat for Hu- a.m. to 10 p.m. The JCC is a constitu- songs from 1920 through 1949, titled welcome. conduct the Singers, and Judy Sullivan Groves” by Henry Purcell. manity. ent agency of the Jewish Federation “Let Me Entertain You; A Spring Swing The May executive board meeting of Westfield will provide selected read- The Madrigal Singers include Mar- The New Jersey State Court will of Central New Jersey and the United Sing.” Songs will include “My Walk- was held at the home of Mary Haddad ings from the Elizabethan poets garet Gooding and Kirk Robbins of hold its convention beginning today, Way. ing Stick: by Irving Berlin, “Chatta- where refreshments were served over- Shakespeare and Spenser, reflecting Fanwood, Barbara Shopiro and Alene Thursday, May 14, in Eatontown. nooga Choo-Choo” by Harry Warren looking her garden. the themes of the music. Stout of Westfield, and Margaret Th- Court Trinity will be represented by and other standards accompanied by Anyone wishing to attend the 40th The musical program will feature ompson of Mountainside, along with Mrs. Checchio and by its Treasurer, 12-string guitars. anniversary celebration or to learn more continental as well as English madri- members from other communities. Eileen Mariner of Plainfield. Gardenaires is a Garden Club for about the Gardenaires is asked to call gals, or part songs. There will be three The ensemble began as a group of Court Trinity will celebrate its 80th women interested in furthering their (908) 889-6740. by Orlando de Lassus in German, Ital- musical friends organized by the late anniversary at a luncheon in June. It ian and French, plus a Spanish madri- Louise Rogers Goucher of Short Hills helps support the Holy Trinity Food Beth Satkin Chosen to Perform gal by Juan Vasquez, and English to lead the annual Carol Sing at the Pantry throughout the year, and will madrigals by Dowland, Cornysh, Summit Art Center during World War make donations this month to Catho- Vautor, Weelkes, and Wilbye. II. lic Relief Services and to the North At Kennedy Concert in D.C. Since 1948, Mrs. Goucher and her American College in Rome. A national competition sponsored Frank and Lydia Bergen Scholar- successors have developed and per- Any Catholic woman who would ship, the Garden State Philharmonic Children’s Sunday Set formed a variety of programs featuring by the Washington Chamber Sym- like to join may call Mrs. Checchio at phony (WCS) has produced a group Student Apprenticeship, the Jersey seasonal, secular and sacred themes. At First Baptist Church (908) 233 5843. of the talented young female instru- City State College Jazz Soloist Award The First Baptist Church, 170 Elm mentalists in America. Among them and the American String Teachers Street in Westfield, has announced is Beth Satkin from Westfield, who Association Award. that this Sunday, May 17, is ‘Tracing Your Ancestry’ has been selected to become a mem- Children’s Sunday at the church. ber of the Vivaldi All-Girl Orchestra All four choirs will sing special and will perform on bass at the Humorist Rick Shapiro music to celebrate children’s minis- On Tap at Golden Age Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C. with the Wash- To Speak to Seniors tries, and all the adult workers and Union County Clerk Joanne are invited to attend the meeting. youth helpers in the children’s pro- ington Chamber Symphony. During Two Programs Rajoppi will present a program on Upcoming club events include a LOOKING FOR A HOME…People The field of 650 applicants was gram will be recognized. “Tracing Your Ancestry” at the next lunch followed by a two-act comedy for Animals, a non-profit animal wel- Humorist Rick Shapiro will speak at Youngsters entering the toddler fare organization serving New Jersey, narrowed to 45 finalists ranging in upcoming meetings of the Golden Agers meeting of the Scotch Plains Chapter show in Somerville on Thursday, age from 9 to 18 and representing 40 program, fourth grade and high of the Catholic Golden Age to be held May 21; a “Day at the Races” at will sponsor a pet adoption event this and the Meridians at Scotch Hills Club- school will receive Bibles. Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 states. This group of young women house on Jerusalem Road. His appear- this Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Monmouth Park followed by dinner instrumentalists will assemble in ances have been arranged by the Scotch In addition, high school graduates the St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catho- at Squires Pub. On Monday, July 20, p.m. at the PetsMart store at 1022 Andrea Bistak, Becca Hanscom, Route No. 22, East, at West End Av- Washington, D.C. this Friday through Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- lic Church Parish Hall, located at a trip is planned to the Jefferson enue in North Plainfield. Among the Sunday, May 15 to 17, for a conclud- mittee. Genevieve Manion, all of Westfield; 2032 Westfield Avenue. House in Lake Hopatcong. A barbe- Cristin Redeker of Union, and Jody dogs and cats available for adoption ing weekend of competition to deter- Mr. Shapiro, a former Ringling Broth- Ms. Rajoppi will answer questions cue on the boardwalk and boat cruise will be Buck, described as a lovable mine the solo acts in the final pro- ers clown with an extensive background Rydarowski of Clark will be recog- concerning services available from with entertainment is planned. Club white and tan hound mix. Buck is one in humor and special events, offers sug- nized. gram, which will be performed be- gestions on ways to improve morale in her office. All members and friends members are invited to bring their to two years old, neutered and current fore an audience on Sunday. friends. with his vaccinations. To adopt Buck difficult situations, reduce stress and cre- or for information, please call (908) Beth is a high school junior and a ate laughter. The club will hold their “Deli- double bass student at the Manhattan Delites” Luncheon with musical en- 688-1073, or visit the organization’s He interacts with his audience, and Web site on the Internet at School of Music. She began playing uses comedy props and audience give- tertainment on Sunday, May 28. The www.petfinder.org/shelters/pfa.html. the double bass at the age of 10. She aways to enhance his presentations. event is solely for members. For low cost spay/neuter information, was assistant principal bass of the Senior residents of Scotch Plains who Please call (908) 232-4845 or (908) please call the People for Animals 1996 New Jersey All-State Orchestra are not members of either club are in- 889-2152 for more information. Clinic at (908) 964-6887. and is currently assistant principal of vited to attend the talks, which will start at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, and on the New Jersey Youth Symphony. Thursday, May 21. It’s Our Business Beth is also associate principal of Members of the Advisory Committee the Manhattan School of Music Phil- plan trips, special events, and other ac- harmonic. She has garnered numer- tivities to benefit the senior residents of To Build New Business ous awards and accolades, including Scotch Plains. Township Councilman At Welcome Wagon, we’re here to help your business. We visit new the Manhattan School of Music Par- Dr. Martin Marks is Liaison to the com- residents, new parents, and newly-engaged couples in your area, ents Association Scholarship, the mittee. and let them know who you are, where you are and what you have to offer. It’s a valuable service to them and an invaluable and affordable way for you to increase sales. And because we do it all in such a genuinely warm and personalized way, consumers have a good feeling toward you even before they meet you.

Debbie Lubranski Joan Biedell SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ WESTFIELD, NJ REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE (908) 233-4797 (908) 232-0887 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 9 Walter T. Duda, 85, Plumber; Dr. Manuel Lopez, 66, Staff Doctor; – Obituaries – Former Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Maintained Private Practice in Area Katherine E. Bauer, Associate Publisher Walter T. Duda, 85, of Wednesday, May 13, at St. Stanislaus Dr. Manuel M. Lopez, 66, of Scotch Dr. Lopez was a member of the Mountainside died Saturday, May 9, Church. Plains died on Saturday, May 9, at Lafayette Lodge No. 27 of the Free Of The Westfield Leader and The Times at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Arrangements were handled by the home. and Accepted Masons in Rahway. Katherine E. Bauer, died Sunday, and moved to New York City, where Born in Newark, he had lived in Laskowski Funeral Home in Union. Born in Bucaramanga, Santander, Surviving are his wife, Janet Lopez; May 10, at Muhlenberg Regional he had purchased a four-story brown- Hillside before moving to May 14, 1998 Columbia, he had lived in Rahway two daughters, Natasha Lopez and Medical Center in Plainfield. stone. Several years later, they re- Mountainside 43 years ago. before moving to Scotch Plains. Mishela Lopez, and two sisters, Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylva- turned to Westfield and resided on Mr. Duda was the former Fire Chief Frank P. Krohel, 80 Dr. Lopez was in private practice Esperanza Gualdran and Yolanda nia, Mrs. Bauer attended a private Kimball Avenue. of the Volunteer Fire Department in Frank P. Krohel, 80, of Readington in Rahway since 1969. He was also a Calderon. parochial girls school and later at- Upon the deaths of her two sons, Mountainside. Township died on Monday, May 4, at staff member at Rahway Hospital in Funeral services were held yester- tended the University of Pennsylva- He was a plumber for Bristol home. Rahway. day, Wednesday, May 13, at the Hol- nia. Meyers in Hillside for 30 years prior Born in Newark, he had lived in He was a graduate of Universidad lywood Baptist Church in North Most recently, Mrs. Bauer had to retiring in 1972. Scotch Plains and in Wilton, Con- Plainfield. served as Associate Publisher of The He was a member of the Republi- necticut before moving to Readington Nacional de Bogota, where he at- can County Committee. He was also tended medical school. He served his Arrangements were handled by the Westfield Leader and The Times of Township 15 years ago. Pettit-Davis Funeral Home in Scotch Plains and Fanwood news- a member of the Men’s Club and a He had been an accounting admin- residency at Alexandria Hospital in Bingo worker both of St. Stanislaus Alexandria, Virginia. Rahway. papers which were owned by her istrator for the Nabisco Company in May 14, 1998 sons. Her late son, Kurt C. Bauer, Church in Newark. East Hanover for many years before purchased the long-established West- Surviving are his wife, Stella Duda; retiring in 1988. Peter Montalbano, 94, Parishioner; field weekly in 1990 from the Walter two sons, Walter F. Duda and Earlier, he had been the Treasurer J. Lee family. Mr. Bauer purchased Theodore J. Duda, and seven grand- for the P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery Retired President of Garment Firm The Times in 1993. Upon Kurt’s death children. in Newark. Peter Montalbano, 94, of in January, 1996, Jeffrey L. Bauer A Funeral Mass was offered on Mr. Krohel served in the United Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. became Publisher of the two papers Lauderhill, Florida, died on Mon- Interment took place at St. John’s States Army Air Corps during World day, May 4, at Florida Medical Hos- and held that position until his death Nancy W. Gilmore, 77 War II as a transportation officer and Cemetery in Middle Village, New in March, 1996. pital in Lauderhill. York. Nancy W. Gilmore, 77, of quarter-master staff officer at the Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in Mrs. Bauer had worked alongside Mountainside died on Friday, May 8, Patterson Army Air Field in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- her sons at the newspaper, perform- Queens before moving to Scotch tions may be made to Sisters of the at Brighton Gardens in He was a 1951 graduate of Seton Plains 20 years ago. He also main- ing administrative, bookkeeping and Mountainside. Hall University in South Orange. Holy Child Jesus - The Sister Mary circulation duties. Katherine E. Bauer tained a residence in Lauderhill. George O’Reilly Scholarship Fund, Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she grew He was a member of the Knights of Mr. Montalbano had been Presi- She had also worked with her son, Mrs. Bauer sold the newspapers and up in Shorewood, Wisconsin and Columbus Council No. 4504 in Rosemont College, 1400 Montgom- Kurt, when he was Publisher/owner dent of Bessan Garments in Brook- ery Avenue, Rosemont, Pennsylva- retired. attended Marquette University in Union. of The Rahway News-Record, estab- Surviving are a sister, Athena lyn before retiring in 1968. nia, 19010, or to the New Jersey Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife, Estelle He was a member of the Old Guard lished in 1822, and The Clark Pa- Watson of Scotsdale, Arizona; a She had moved with her husband Krohel; three sons, Frank Krohel, Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, triot. of the Plainfields and the Immacu- 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, grandson, Andrew Bauer of to Westfield in 1950, and in 1992 Eric Krohel and Dr. Gregory Krohel; Mrs. Bauer’s husband, Donald J. Gladwyne, Pennsylvania; three neph- late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic 08830. relocated to Palm City, Florida. Mrs. two daughters, Cynthia C. Losavio Church in Scotch Plains. May 14, 1998 Bauer, who died in 1971, had been ews, Ted Johnson, of Minneapolis, Gilmore moved to Mountainside last and Donna DeLoreto; a sister, Jean He was predeceased by his wife, Senior Editor with Hearst Publica- Minnesota, Tony Canike of New September. Brandt, and seven grandchildren. Rose Campisi Montalbano in 1976. tions for more than 40 years, as well Hope, Pennsylvania, and Jay Watson, She had been employed as an of- A funeral service was held on Surviving are two sons, Anthony Louise Santacross, 73 as a contributing editor with the now of Scotsdale, Arizona, and two nieces, fice manager by Acoustics, Inc. in Thursday, May 7, at the Scarponi- Montalbano of Piermont, New York Louise Mary Appezzato defunct New York Herald-Tribune. Sylvia Manners of Miami, Florida, Clark for 15 years before retiring in Bright Funeral Home in Lebanon, and Joseph Montalbano of Santacross, 73, of Englewood, A long-time resident of Westfield, and Tina Michel of Scotsdale, Ari- 1985. followed by a Mass which was of- Bergenfield; a daughter, Dr. Bessie Florida, died on Thursday, May 7, at Mrs. Bauer was very active in local zona. Mrs. Gilmore was a member of St. fered at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Sullivan of Scotch Plains, and eight Englewood Community Hospital in organizations, including serving on A Funeral Mass will be held today, Paul’s Episcopal Church in West- Catholic Church in Whitehouse Sta- grandchildren. Englewood. the Board of Directors of the West- Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., at field and the Friends of the Westfield tion. Interment took place at Union The funeral was held from the Born and raised in Scotch Plains, field Symphony Orchestra from 1983 Holy Trinity Church in Westfield. Memorial Library. She was also a Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South she had moved to Plainfield after to 1994. She was a member of the Arrangements are being handled member of the Plainfield Country May 14, 1998 Avenue in Fanwood, on Saturday, her marriage, and had lived there Westfield Day Care Center Auxil- by the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Club for many years. May 9, followed by a Mass at St. for 40 years. She and her husband iary; an antiques group called the Broad Street, Westfield. In addition, she served on the Harold F. Paterson, 67 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman moved to Englewood about 11 Questers, and the Musical Club of Contributions in her memory may Women’s Auxiliary of Muhlenberg Harold F. “Pat” Paterson, 67, of years ago. Westfield. She was a communicant be made to the Katherine E. Bauer Hospital in Plainfield. Scotch Plains died on Tuesday, May Carol Ann Kellner, 51 Mrs. Santacross was a former mem- of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Fund, care of The Westfield Founda- She was a member of the Ladies’ 5, at St. Barnabas Medical Center in ber of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. tion, P. O. Box 2295, Westfield, Auxiliary of St. Mary’s Episcopal Livingston. Carol Ann Kellner, 51, of the Belle Church in Plainfield. Mrs. Bauer had resided in a home 07091, or the American Cancer So- Mead section of Hillsborough, died Church in Palm City, and was an Born in Elizabeth, he had lived Surviving are her husband of 54 built by Kurt on Hillside Avenue. ciety. emergency room volunteer at Martin most of his life in Scotch Plains. on Friday, May 8, from injuries she May 14, 1998 years, Louis Santacross; two sons, She and her son later sold the home Memorial Hospital in Stuart, Florida. He had served in the United States sustained in a car accident. Louis Santacross, Jr. of Englewood Born in Newark, she had lived in She was predeceased by her hus- Army during the Korean Conflict. and Rodney Santacross of Cran- band, William H. Gilmore, in 1995. Mr. Paterson was a carpet installer Stirling for 20 years and in Scotch ford; a daughter, Annabelle Short Elizabeth Pellegrino-Morella, Clerk; Plains for eight years before moving Surviving are three daughters, for 45 years for Lauter Carpeting in of Scotch Plains; three sisters, Nancy W. Gilmore of Newton, Sally Newark and for Jasco Carpet Com- to Belle Mead in 1977. Molly Russo of South Plainfield, Worked at Hershey’s Deli in Westfield Mrs. Kellner was President of the B. Gilmore of Greenwich, Connecti- pany in Union. Rosina Sania of Ortley Beach and Elizabeth Pellegrino-Morella of A Funeral Mass was held on Tues- cut and Elizabeth M. Gilmore-Duddy He was predeceased by his daugh- Episcopal Church Woman’s Group Clara Vazosi of Manalapan; two of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Plainfield died on Friday, May 8, at day, May 11, at St. Bernard’s Church. of Scotch Plains, and six grandchil- ter, Kim P. Norman, in 1995. brothers, Joseph Appezzato of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Arrangements were handled by the dren. Surviving are his wife, Viola Pater- Rocky Hill. Scotch Plains and Albert Surviving are four daughters, ter in Plainfield. Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A memorial service will be held at son; a son, Donald F. Paterson of Appezzato of Bridgewater; nine Born in Fanwood, she had lived in May 14, 1998 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in West- Scotch Plains; a brother, Donald W. Tracy Hampton of Branchburg, grandchildren and two great- Dawn Kellner of Manville and Erica Plainfield most of her life. field at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. Paterson of Temple Hills, Maryland; grandchildren. Mrs. Pellegrino-Morella worked Joseph N. Rose, 88 There will be no visitation. a sister, Mabel Royster of Scotch Kellner and Emily Kellner, both of A Funeral Mass will be offered Hillsborough; her mother, Anna as a service clerk for Hershey’s Deli Joseph N. Rose, 88, of Fanwood Funeral arrangements are under Plains; five grandchildren and two on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at in Westfield for many years. Previ- the direction of the Gray Funeral great-grandchildren. Babcock of Princeton; three broth- St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- died on Saturday, May 2, at home. ers, Roger Babcock of Tryon, North ously, she had worked as an assem- Born in Jamaica, West Indies, he Home, 318 East Broad Street in A funeral service was held on Sat- man Catholic Church in Scotch bler for Union Instruments in Westfield. urday, May 9, at the Metropolitan Carolina, Chester Babcock of New- Plains. had lived in the Bronx before mov- ton and Ronald Babcock of Union, Plainfield and as a saleswoman for ing to Fanwood in 1991. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Baptist Church in Scotch Plains. Arrangements are being handled Plymouth Fashion and Dan Roberts tions may be made to the charity of Arrangements were handled by the South Carolina, and four grand- by the Lemon Bay Funeral Home in Mr. Rose had been a police officer children. Fashion, both in Plainfield. with the Kingston Police Depart- an individual’s choice. Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. Englewood. She was a member of the St. May 14, 1997 May 14, 1998 Funeral services were held on Tues- May 14, 1998 ment in Jamaica before retiring in day, May 12, at the Trinity Episcopal Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church the 1950s. Church. Thomas A. Fisher, 90 Rosary Society and was a resident He was a member of All Saints’ Arrangements were handled by the council member of the Robert Wood Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. Hillsborough Funeral Home in Belle Thomas A. Fisher, 90, of Scotch Johnson Health Center in Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Ruby V. Mead. Plains died on Friday, May 8, at the She was predeceased by her hus- Rose; five daughters, Yvonne Rose May 14, 1998 Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- band, Alphonse Pellegrino, in 1957. of Fanwood, Hyacinth Young of Nor- tion Center in Scotch Plains. Surviving are two daughters, folk, Virginia, Barbara Thomas of Mr. Fisher had been a lifelong Patricia A. Desiato and Beverly P. Stone Mountain, Georgia, Josephine Judith L. Wimbush, 46 resident of Jersey City before moving Wood, both of Scotch Plains; two Rose of the Bronx and Jean Richards Judith Lynn Trezza Wimbush, 46, to Scotch Plains six months ago. brothers, Anthony Merrill of Free- of Jamaica; 10 grandchildren, and of Westfield died on Monday, May He served in the United States hold and Dominick Merrill of Scotch seven great-grandchildren. 11, at home. Army Corps of Engineering as Plains; two sisters, Carmella Merrill Funeral Services were held on Sat- Born in Elizabeth, she was raised a Staff Sergeant during World of North Plainfield and Philomena urday, May 9, at the All Saints’ Epis- in Cranford and lived in Westfield War II. Tettamentia of Irvington; six grand- copal Church in Scotch Plains. En- for the past three years. Mr. Fisher had been an accountant children and 13 great-grandchildren. tombment took place at Hollywood She was the Assistant Payroll for M. W. Kellogg Company in New Memorial Park in Union. Manager at Cosmair, Inc. in Clark York City from 1943 to 1970, and The Memorial Funeral Home, 155 since 1989, and had previously was a member of their Quarter Cen- Mary Steuernagel, 79 Mary Louise Steuernagel, 79, of South Avenue in Fanwood, was in been the payroll manager at In- tury Club. charge of the arrangements. ternational Paint, Inc. in Union He was a communicant of St. Cranford died on Monday, May 11, May 14, 1998 for 10 years. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in at the Cranford Health and Extended Ms. Wimbush received a Bachelor Jersey City. Care Center. of Arts Degree in History from Kean Surviving are two nieces, Bar- Born and raised in Philadelphia, Victor Zydalis, 58 College in Union in 1973. bara J. Schwinn of Westfield and she had moved to Runnemede in Victor Zydalis, 58, a lifelong resi- She was a member of the Elaine S. Newcomb of Willington, 1949 and to Westfield in 1954. Mrs. dent of Manville, died on Thursday, Livingston School Parent-Teacher Connecticut; a great-neice, Ashley Steuernagel had moved to Cranford May 7, at Fox Chase Cancer Center Association Women’s Bowling Schwinn Newcomb, and a great- recently. in Philadelphia. League of Union. nephew, Derek Schwinn She was an active member of the He had worked as a diesel me- Surviving are her father, Joseph J. Newcomb. First Church of Christ, Scientist in chanic for 27 years at Johns-Manville Trezza of Cranford; a sister, Nancy Visitation will be today, Thurs- Westfield for many years. in Manville, and most recently was a Majewski of Clinton Township, and day, May 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Mrs. Steuernagel was predeceased machine assembler for Krupp Plas- a brother, Joseph J. Trezza, Jr. of from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dooley by her first husband, Richard Leigh tics in Branchburg. Beverly Hills, California. Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue Hunter, in 1969 and by her second Mr. Zydalis was a member of the A Funeral Liturgy will be held at in Cranford. A funeral service will husband, John C. Steuernagel, in Johns-Manville Quarter Century 9:45 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 15, follow at 8 p.m. 1996. Club and of the Atoms Radio Control at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church Interment will take place at Surviving are a daughter, Anne Club of New Jersey. in Clark. 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May Logue of Cranford; a son, Kenneth Surviving are his wife, Sandra Arrangements are under the direc- 15, at Holy Name Cemetery in Leigh Hunter of Hollywood, Califor- Bloomquist Zydalis; two sons, Den- tion of the Dooley Funeral Home, Jersey City. nia; two stepsons, Chuck Steuernagel nis Zydalis of Scotch Plains and Kevin 218 North Avenue in Cranford. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- and Christopher Steuernagel, and a Zydalis of Manville; three daugh- In lieu of flowers, the family has tions may be made to the Ashbrook stepdaughter, Cathy Fay of ters, Peggy Ann Winkler and Deborah requested that memorial donations Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenilworth. Zydalis, both of Jacksonville, Florida, be made to the American Cancer 1610 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, The funeral service will be held and Joann Harris of Starke, Florida; Society. 07076. today, Thursday, May 14, at the Gray a brother, Louis Zydallis of Manville; May 14, 1998 May 14, 1998 Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Spring- two sisters, Frances Barnosky of field Avenue in Cranford. Interment Manville and Cecilia Zydallis of Pitts- will be private. burgh, and eight grandchildren. The human heart has hidden treasures, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Funeral arrangements were In secret kept, in silence sealed; tions may be made to a charity of the handled by the Ketusky Funeral The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, individual’s choice. Home in Manville. Whose charms were broken if revealed. May 14, 1998 May 14, 1998 — Charlotte Bronte, from Evening Solace A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 11 CYAN

THE WEEK IN SPORTS YELLOW DEVILS TOTAL 325; BRAMNICK, KASHLAK SHOOT 79’S Blue Devil Golfers Soar Past

Farmers to Claim UC Title MAGENTA

By DAVID B. CORBIN title with a 77, Blue Devils Brent Kashlak who played with Chen, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bramnick and Ron Kashlak each fin- Thomson from Scotch Plains- The Westfield High School golf ished with a 79 and had to play a Fanwood and Lucash, was one stroke team proved why they have been sudden-death hole which Bramnick ahead of Chen, 38-39, by the end of unbeaten in 13 matches this season won to take second. the front nine holes. Bramnick by running away with the Union Blue Devil Doug Brandely, Chris matched up with Erich County golf title held at Echo Lake Bonner of Union, Tom Doyle from Schnellenberger of Scotch Plains-

Country Club in Westfield on May 4. New Providence and Tom Lucash of Fanwood, Bonner and Frank BLACK The Blue Devils had a 325 total and Cranford shared fourth place by Buonvino from Cranford and had a easily out-played second-placed shooting 83. Blue Devil Brian Mann’s 40 after the front nine holes. Union High School which finished steady rounds of 42-42 placed him in Kashlak got off strong with a birdie with 348. Although Union Farmer the pack with an 84. Raider Jim on the 391-yard par 4 first. player Jerry Chen won the individual Thomson did well by shooting an 85. “I hit a nice fading 8-iron to about 20 feet from the cup, then sank the putt for the birdie,” explained Kashlak. After parring the par-4 second, Kashlak nailed another birdie on the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 357-yard par 4 third to go two-under. FIRST LAP OF THE 1,600…Blue Devils Sage Stefiuk, right COMING DOWN TO EARTH…Raider Adam Bowser soars Kashlak hit a three-wood to about and Megan Shutts run neck-and-neck during the first lap of the like an eagle in the long jump event against Westfield on May 110-yards from the hole, then chipped 1,600-meter run. Stefiuk and Shutts placed No. 1 and No. 2. 6. Bowser previously leaped 21-9 at the County Relays. to within two feet of the cup and sank his putt. Disaster struck on the 489-yard par-5 fourth when Kashlak had a triple-bogie eight. Kashlak drove into Raider Boys, Devil Girls Win a deep ruff, chipped out onto the fairway, chunked his 3-iron shot, then hit his next shot into a green side bunker where the ball wedged against a rake and came to rest in a nearly Big in Track No-Showdown impossible position. Kashlak whacked his sand shot over the green and needed three more shots to end By DAVID B. CORBIN 400-meter at 1:01.1 and Stefiuk won their potential. On April 30, Loomis, the nightmare. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 1,600-meters with a time of 5:36. Paterson and Feeley had personal David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Hitting the rake was just an un- Due to the expectation of the up- Korfmacher, Stefiuk, Egan and best heaves with Loomis just missing FIRST ON THE TEE…Blue Devil Ron Kashlak, Union Farmer Jerry Chen, lucky break,” said Kashlak. coming Watchung Conference track Heather Dennis combined to win the a 50 foot toss by only 2.5 inches. next to Kashlak, Cranford Cougar Tom Lucash and Raider Jim Thomson, right, After getting a bogie on the sixth, and field championships, a classic 4x400-meter relay with a time of “I just can’t get excited, since none were the first foursome to tee off at the Union County Interscholastic Golf Kashlak parred the next three holes showdown between the Scotch Plains- 4:27.4. Korfmacher also placed third of their (Westfield) major shot putters Tournament held at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield on May 7. to still have a one-stroke lead over Fanwood and Westfield High School in the 400-meter. came,” mumbled a disappointed Chen. boys and girls track teams were with- Although the girls’ pole vault did Paterson. Still in a tight battle with Chen, out the presence of several Blue Dev- not count, Cindy Koons of the Blue “I did lousy. I just couldn’t get into Kashlak parred the 10th and 11th, ils’ best boy runners. As a result, the Devils cleared eight feet to break a it,” grumbled Loomis. but ran into trouble again by getting Raider boys came up with a lopsided Westfield High School record which “This is terrible. Last week, we all a double-bogie seven on the 521-yard 110-21 victory. The Blue Devil girls was also set by her. had our personal best throws. Today par-5 12th. After skulling his third defeated the Raider girls 73-46. In the boys events, Raiders Blair we’re all doing bad,” explained shot 70-yards over the green, Kashlak Raider Christine Hillman was a Woodward, Karl Jennings and Feeley. got onto the green with his next shot, triple winner and Blue Devils Susan Nathan Jones came up with double “I guess they (Westfield boys) were but three-putted. Hinds, Mary Korfmacher, Katie Egan wins. Woodward won the 200-meter resting their good runners for the Kashlak parred the 13th, bogied and Sage Stefiuk were double win- with a time of :23 and tossed the Watchung Conference Tournament the 14th and parred the 15th hole. ners for the girls. javelin 131-4 for another first. this weekend (May 8-9),” suggested Chen had a double-bogie on the 15th Hillman won the shot put with a Jennings easily won the 400-hurdles Raider Head Coach Jim O’Connor. and was ahead of Kashlak by one push of 31-1, the high jump with a with a time of :57.9 and cleared 5-6 BOYS RESULTS: stroke. Both Chen and Kashlak leap of 4-6 and the long jump with a to take first in the high jump. Jones 100-METER: 1. Nathan Jones bogied the 16th and parred the 17th. leap of 15 feet, three-quarters of an crossed first in the 100-meter dash at (SPF) :11.8, 2. Jamil Coles (SPF) On the final hole Kashlak had a inch. Hinds took first in the 100- :19.4 and leaped 19-4 to take first in :11.9, 3. Anthony Cary (SPF) :12.3 bogie 5 to finish with his 79 and meter dash with a time of :13.55 and the long jump. 200-METER: 1. Blair Woodward Chen had a par to finish with a 77. in the 100-hurdles with a time of The Raider shot putting trio of Dan (SPF) :23, 2. Jones (SPF) :24.4, 3. “The 12th hole was the turning :17.3. Hinds also tied for second in Loomis, Scott Paterson and Jim Coles (SPF) :24.6 point. It was a three-stroke swing the high jump and placed third in the Feeley who placed first in the team 400-METER: 1. Jason Dryer (W) when I double-bogied and Jerry bird- 200-meter dash. shot event at the Union County Re- :55.1, 2. Dan Harrison (SPF) :55.3 3. ied. Afterwards, I was chasing him,” Individually, Korfmacher aced the lays on April 30, although sweeping (W) No name available commented Kashlak. 200-meter at :26.8, Egan took the the shot event, did not perform up to CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Bramnick parred the first and sec- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond hole, then bogied the third. PUTTING ON THE TAG…Blue Devil first baseman Stephanie Flynn puts the “I hit my drive into the bunker on tag on a Rahway Indian as she dives safely back to the bag. The Indians pulled the right and hit my second shot out a 1-0 victory over the Blue Devils on May 7 in Westfield. short. After that, I chipped on and two-putted for the bogie,” stated Rahway Softball Girls Cool CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 DEADLINE INFO. Blue Devils With Two-Hitter Sports deadlines are: All sports that take place By DAVID B. CORBIN singles to the Indians. during the week MUST Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the sixth, Sides hit a grounder The Rahway High School girls down the third base line and reached be submitted by FRIDAY, softball team scored the only run of first safely. After advancing to sec- 4 P.M. Weekend sports the game in the top of the sixth ond on a third-to-first fielder’s choice, ONLY will be accepted inning to edge the Westfield High Sides scored when Vanessa Ortiz up till Noon on Monday. School girls, 1-0, in Westfield on dribbled a single up-the-middle. Aritcles must be typed, May 7. Both teams got superb perfor- Abby O’Neill reached first safely double spaced, upper mances from their pitchers. on an error by the second baseman in and lower case and no David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Indian Dana Sides fanned 12 Blue the bottom of the sixth with one out. THE 400-HURDLES…Blue Devil Alexis Anzelone, left, WINNER BY A NOSE…Blue Devil Susan Hinds, right, longer than 1-1/2 pages. clears her first hurdle and tries to keep up with Raider Erin lunges forward and beats Raider Brittainy Bellizeare in the Devil batters, walked none and al- Moments later, O’Neill stole second NO EXCEPTIONS lowed only two hits. Blue Devil and posed a scoring threat. Paige Brandt, right, who eventually wins the 400-meter hurdle 100-meter dash during the meet with Scotch Plains-Fanwood pitcher Lindsay Guerriero, filling in Corbett grounded out to second for event. on May 6. for Shannon Wagner, struck out five, the second out and Sides struck out walked one and gave up just four CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Blue Devil Golfers Capture LORENZ KNOCKS IN WINNING RBI Watchung Conference Crown

Raider Girls Survive; The Westfield High School golf team Devils Brian Mann and Doug Brandely recaptured the Watchung Conference both shot 86. Crown, out-shooting second-placed Union High School junior Chris Bonner Cranford, 337-341 in Roselle on May 4. took top individual honors with a 79. Edge the Tigers, 7-6 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Union tied Gerry Cuozzo of Cranford came in sec- for third with a 346 total. The Blue ond with an 80 and Rob Dempsey of By DAVID B. CORBIN out of a tight situation in the top of Devils had four golfers finish in the mid- Union placed third with an 81. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the second. With runners on first and to-low 80’s. The Blue Devils were definitely fa- Raider Marissa Lorenz hit a long second, Mazzagetti struck out Ana Blue Devil Ron Kashlak finished fourth vored to win the title, having entered the sacrifice fly to center field to bring Reis for the third out. The Raiders with an 82 and Brent Bramnick tied for tournament with an undefeated record home Chrissy Romeo with the game failed to capitalize in their half of the fifth with Scotch Plains-Fanwood golfer and with regular season wins over Union, winning seventh run against the Lin- inning, but added another run in the Eric Schnellenberger with an 83. Blue Cranford and Scotch Plains-Fanwood. den High School girls’ softball team bottom of the third when Evans and in Scotch Plains on May 6. This Romeo each singled, then Jen Stewart important victory for the Scotch stepped up and sacrificed Evans Plains-Fanwood girls qualified them home. for the state tournament. Mazzagetti held the Tigers once David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leadoff hitter Amy Sura put the again, then the Raiders added two SAFE AT THIRD…Raider Wendy Underwood slides safely into third base after Tigers on the board first when she more runs in the bottom of the fourth smashing a two-run triple against the Tigers in Scotch Plains. The Raider girls drew a walk, moved to second on a to take a 5-1 lead. Lorenz drew a hung on to tame the Tigers, 7-6. wild pitch, advanced to third on a sacrifice fly from Kim Wozniak, then scored on another sacrifice to center from Melissa Prigge. The Tiger lead was short lived. % Diana Mendez tapped a single to Sell Your Home At 4¾ & center, then whizzed home on Wendy Underwood’s double. Michelle Evans Pay The Selling Broker followed with a single and Chrissy CONTINUED Romeo skid a single to drive in ON PAGE ?? Underwood with the second run. 3-3¼% Commission! Raider pitcher Jill Mazzagetti got At Barrett & Crain we know the importance of rewarding the SOCCER SKILLS selling broker with the lion’s share of the commission. If your AND DRILLS INC. broker says “impossible” call Dwight Weeks, President of Barrett & Crain. This unique program allows you to list your home on the Garden State Multiple Listing Service and saves you dollars to spend on closing. We offer full service – including mortgage Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING service and advertising. SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT See us on the Web OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. http://westfieldnj.com/barrett&crain WEEK LONG SUMMER SESSIONS FROM JUNE 29TH – AUGUST 21ST (908) 753-8240 Tom Turnbull, Dir. 560 Springfield Ave., Suite F • Westfield • (908) 232-6300 • E-Mail: [email protected] Page 12 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION KASHLAK FIRES A 2-UNDER PAR 34 Blue Devil Golfers Dump

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By DAVID B. CORBIN 50-yards, hit his wedge to within Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight feet of the cup and sank the putt Junior Ron Kashlak shot a star- for a birdie. tling two-under par 34 at the tough Kashlak mastered the 353-yard Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield par-4 fifth with another birdie. His on May 4 to lead the undefeated Blue drive placed him about 110-yards Devils past previously undefeated from the cup. The sand wedge shot South Plainfield High School, 158- dropped to within 12 feet, then he

MAGENTA 171. Doug Brandely shot a 40 while nailed another fine putt. Brian Mann and Brent Bramnick Kashlak kept situations under each had a 42 to insure the convinc- control and parred the remaining ing victory. holes. During that time, Kashlak Playing on the front nine, Kashlak managed to hit some amazing shots. got off to a slightly shaky start on the After hitting a fairway bunker with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 391-yard downhill par-4 first hole. his drive on the par-4 sixth, he blasted ANXIOUSLY AWAITING TO TEE OFF…Chris Bonner of Union, left, Blue After getting into tree trouble, his eight-iron shot right onto the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devil Brent Bramnick, next to Bonner, and Frank Buonvino of Cranford, center, Kashlak rolled his third shot onto the green to setup his par. On the par-4 ELBOW HIGH BALL…Raider Chrissy Romeo watches the first pitch cross anxiously await their turn to tee off at the Union County Golf Tournament. green and two-putted for a bogie five. eighth, Kashlak hit a brilliant chip near her elbow during the game with the Linden Tigers on May 6. The Scotch YELLOW

Kashlak routinely parred the 241- shot which almost dropped into the Plains-Fanwood High School softball team defeated the Tigers, 7-6. yard par-4 second, then blazed to cup. Finally, on the ninth hole, glory from that point on. Kashlak Kashlak hit another fine sand wedge crushed a big drive on the 357-yard shot which setup an easy par putt. Blue Devil Golfers Soar Past par-4 third, hit a sand wedge to the “I was hitting the ball well, espe- Raider Softballers Survive; back of the green and nailed a 45 foot cially my short game. That was the

CYAN Farmers to Claim UC Title putt for his first birdie. best round that I’ve ever had,” con- Edge the Linden Tigers, 7-6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “It was a great putt. It was down- cluded Kashlak. hill and winding, but the putt fol- Westfield: Ron Kashlak 34, Doug CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Bramnick. and after just missing his par putt on lowed the line and dropped in,” com- Brandely 40, Brent Bramnick 42, leadoff walk, Jan Weiner flied out to Romeo tagged up and sailed home After parring the fourth, Bramnick the 15th hole and settling for a bogie mented Kashlak. Brian Mann 42 left and Mendez also walked. After with the winning run. had a bogie five on the 353-yard par- five, Bramnick got a major scare on Kashlak continued his hot streak South Plainfield: Keith Palmer Mazzagetti popped out and Lorenz Mazzagetti struck out two, walked 4 fifth by three-putting the green. the 380-yard par 4 16th hole. on the 489-yard par-5 fourth. He had 39, Joe Glowacki 42, Mike Przybouski took third on a passed ball, three, hit one batter and allowed nine “It was just an impossible pin place- “I hit my three-wood shot into the a good drive, hit a 5-iron to within 44, Jason Bataille 46 Underwood crashed a triple over the hits en route to her seventh victory. ment,” suggested Bramnick. trees and was told to hit a provisional center fielder’s head to send home The Raiders boosted their record to Bramnick kept in range of the lead- in case my first shot was lost. We 7-6 and the Tigers slipped to 8-7. ers by getting a bogie on the sixth, looked for my first ball, but could not Lorenz and Mendez. parring the seventh and eighth, then find it, so I thought that I would have What appeared to be a somewhat Linden 100 005 0 06 by getting a bogie on the ninth to to hit my second drive. But, just in comfortable lead was shattered when Sc Plns-Fanwood 201 201 1 07 finish the front nine with a 40. time, my first ball was found,” ex- the Tigers came roaring back with Bramnick played steadily by plained Bramnick. five runs in the top of the sixth to take parring four of the next five holes After punching back onto the fair- a 6-5 lead. The Tigers loaded the bases way and hitting a bad pitch shot with two singles and a walk, then which missed the green, Bramnick Chance Reid was hit by a pitch to force hit another pitch shot which still put home the first run. Anna Reis ripped him 15 feet from the cup. Facing a a two-run double, bringing the score situation of two-putting for a double- to 5-4, then Sura put the Tigers ahead bogie, he beared down and sank the with another two-run double. 15 footer for the bogie five. Regrouping, the Raiders tied to Still in contention, Bramnick score in the bottom of the sixth. parred the final two holes to finish Weiner drilled a double, Mendez with his 79; however, Chen kept his singled, then Mazzagetti poked a cool and also parred the last two single to bring Weiner home. holes to grab the individual title. Mazzagetti got tough and retired Both Kashlak and Bramnick agreed three straight Tigers in the top of the that it should not have been neces- seventh. Now, the stage was set for sary to have a sudden-death playoff, the game-winning heroics. Romeo since it involved two golfers from the reached first safely, Stewart walked same team. and Lauren Schwartz hit into a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fielder’s choice to move Romeo and TEAM SCORES: SIZING UP THE SITUATION…Blue Devil golf coach Joe Soviero, left, Cranford Stewart to third and second, respec- 1. Westfield 325, 2. Union 348, 3. golf coach and tournament director Bill Ray, center, and Raider golf coach Steve tively. With the pressure on and the Summit 352, *4. Scotch Plains- Ciccotelli size up playing conditions and wish they were playing themselves at the prospect of qualifying for the states David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Fanwood 352, *(Lost a card draw Union County Golf Tournament. in sight, Lorenz stepped to the plate POP-UP…Raider Jill Mazzagetti pre- with Summit for the third position) and launched a long fly to center. pares to catch a pop-up 5. Cranford and New Providence 353, 7. Roselle Catholic 370, 8. Roselle Devil Boys Continue to Roll; Park 374, 9. Oratory Prep 390. Raiders Get Stung Twice; Bounce Farmer Baseballers David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Area High School TEEING OFF…Raider Jim Thomson Recently, the Westfield High ing out four, walking three and scat- Lose to Lions, Kardinals begins to tee off at the first hole at Baseball Results: School baseball team has been on a tering five hits. Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. hot streak. This time, the Blue Devils The Farmers did not even smell a By DAVID B. CORBIN the shortstop. The Lions got the final MAY 4: grabbed their sixth win in-a-row by run until Dave Votapek bashed a solo Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out to hold on to the victory. Summit 5, Brearley 0 disjointing Union, 4-1, in Westfield home run in the fifth inning. Joel The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls’ The scenario was slightly different Hilltopper Jared Chellevoid fired a on May 4. Senior pitcher Greg Freisen Cruz, with a double, was the only softball team got stung twice by iden- against the Kardinals; however, the no-hitter. Fred Luberto rapped two kept the Farmers in the dirt by strik- other Farmer to get an extra base hit. tical, 6-5, scores on May 2, then result was the same. Kardinal Margie doubles and drove in two runs. Junior Gabe Perez led the Blue again on May 4. The first misfortune Mendez scored a run in the first Devils’ eight-hit attack, going 3-for- occurred in Roselle against the inning, then scored the first of three Cranford 11, Hillside 0 3. Dave Koye smashed a triple, Phil Roselle Catholic Lions in the open- more runs in the bottom of the third. The Cougars jumped all over Hill- Kardinals Silence Orsini and Brian Flynn each had ing round of the Union County Tour- In the meantime, Raider Diana side, scoring nine runs in the first one-run singles and Lamont Turner nament and the second woe came in Mendez blasted a triple and scored inning, in the first round of the Union Raider Nine, 16-2 drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Kearny against the Kearny High off Mazzagetti’s single in the third. County Tournament in Cranford. Freisen picked up his third win School girls. In the fourth, Lauren Reganthal Chris Baran had two singles and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood base- against one defeat and John Against the Lions, the Raiders scored drew a walk, stole second, then scored three RBI, Kevin Feeley added a two- ball team’s streak was temporarily Kangpada (2-2) received the loss for a run in the top of the third when Diana when McPartlan skid a single past run single as the No. 1 ranked Cou- derailed as Kearny High School team the Farmers. Westfield lifted its record Mendez walked, stole a base, then second. Now with the score narrowed gars elevated their record to 12-0. swept into Scotch Plains and flew to 12-6 while Union lowered a notch flashed home when Jill Mazzagetti to 4-2, the Raiders tied the score by MAY 7: away with a 16-2 victory on May 4. to 12-5. singled. Two more runs were added in adding two in the top of the fifth. Governor Livingston 2, New Provi- The Kardinals caught the Raiders Union 000 010 0 01 the fifth when Chrissy McPartlan Evans walked and Underwood bashed dence 0 off balance from the first inning and Westfield 011 200 x 04 walked, Mendez crunched a triple and a two-run homer. The Highlanders got the better end continued rocking them. Ed Mazzagetti singled Mendez home. Mendez smashed her second triple of a brilliant pitchers’ duel. Bob Pshybyshefski had five RBI, a solo The Lions nibbled with a run in the of the game and scored when Romeo Phillips threw a two-hitter for the home run and two doubles for the High School Girls bottom of the fifth to make the score 3- punched a single in the sixth, but the Highlanders and Kim Coleman and Kardinals. Raiders Don Patterson and 1. Rachel Seraspe reached first and Kardinals pecked away with a run in Todd Simo combined to pitch a two- Dave Gewirtz each had a double and sped to second on an error, stole third, the sixth when Margie Mendez scored hitter for the Pioneers. The High- Jim Buccola had an RBI. Volleyball Results: then scored on Carol Dral’s single. her third run of the game. landers scored their two runs on a The six errors permitted by the Raid- MAY 6: After being held scoreless in the The back breaker came when pair of bases-loaded walks in the top ers allowed the Kardinals time to get Westfield Beats Plainfield, 15-8, sixth, the Raiders’ roof caved in. The Kardinal Courtney Baker reached of the fifth. The Highlanders contin- 14 hits. The Raiders had seven hits. 15-2 Lions bit hard and came away with a first and advanced to second on an David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times ued their winning streak and im- It was only the second loss of the Senior Megan Devitt had four kills five run chunk to take a 6-3 lead. The error, moved to third on a fielder’s PRACTICE SWING…Blue Devil Ron proved to 11-5. The Pioneers slipped season for the Raiders who slipped to and senior Suzanne Vinegra had three Lions took advantage of two errors, choice, then scored on a passed ball Kashlak takes a practice swing before to 8-2. 8-2. The Kardinals improved to 7-6. kills. Heather Simpson provided six three hits, two walks and one hit-by- to pull out the win. The Raiders fell to 6-6 and found teeing off on the first tee at Echo Lake Gov. Liv. (11-5) 000 020 0 02 Kearny 523 60 16 assists for the Blue Devils. pitch as Carolyn Sullivan, Nicole Country Club. New Prov. (8-2) 000 000 0 00 Sc Pln-Fanwood 010 01 02 Iazzetta, Seraspe, Dral and Laura themselves in a must-win situation MAY 7: Pellettiere skipped across home plate. against Linden in order to qualify for Westfield Thumps Jonathan Day- Wounded, but still with fight left, the the states. ton, 15-7, 15-0 Raiders tested the Lions in the seventh. Sc Pln-Fanwood 001 020 2 05 The Blue Devils improved their McPartlan walked, Mazzagetti Roselle Catholic 000 015 x 06 record to 10-2 by dominating thumped a triple to score McPartlan, Jonathan Dayton of Springfield, 15- then Chrissy Romeo brought Sc Pln-Fanwood 001 121 0 05 7, 15-0. Mazzagetti home with a ground out to Kearny 103 001 1 06 Where You Belong. Senior Megan Devitt iced the Bull- dogs with six kills and two blocks. Heather Simpson set up the scenario to victory with eight assists. Senior Kate Brahm had six aces as the Blue Devils totaled 13. Amy Coccaro had 13 service points. Remaining active, MAY 8: Westfield Disjoints Union, 15-2, 14- 16, 15-7 doing the things you enjoy, The fourth-ranked Blue Devils dominated the first game but slipped spending time with those you love… somewhat in the second as the Farm- ers were given new life by winning these are the things that 16-14. The Farmers’ joy was soon put to rest as the Blue Devils col- lected themselves to win the third lend meaning to each day. game 15-7. Megan Devitt had six kills and At home, where you three blocked shots and Susan Vinegra had five kills and three blocked shots. Kate Brahm dealt four most want to be, aces and had eight service points while Amy Coccaro had eight ser- the best of each day is yours. vice points. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times READY FOR THE SERVE…Blue Devils Suzanne Vinegra and Ester Lee There is so much position themselves to return a serve from a Dayton server. The Blue Devils won handily. 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Big in Track No-Showdown YELLOW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 800-METER:. 1. Scott Berzofsky DISCUS: 1. Paul Valenzano (SPF) (W) 2:05.1 2. Ben Lee (SPF) 2:07.8, 119-11, 2. David Lasus (SPF) 114-7, 3. Josh Ricca (SPF) 2:08.4 3. (W) No name available 1,600-METER: 1. James Canter- JAVELIN: 1. Woodward (SPF) bury (SPF) 4:36, 2. Andrew Elko 131-4, 2. Valenzano (SPF) 129-5, 3. (SPF) 4:56, 3. (W) no name available Scott Paterson (SPF) 127

3,200-METER: 1. Nick Klastava SHOT PUT: 1. Dan Loomis (SPF) (SPF) 10:39, 2. Jim L’Heureux (SPF) 45-11, 2. Paterson (SPF) 42-9, 3. Jim MAGENTA 10:57, 3. Russ Rabadeau (SPF) 11:08 Feeley (SPF) 39-3 110-HURDLES: 1. Adam Bowser 4x400-METER: 1. Westfield (SPF) :15.9, 2. Jones (SPF) :16.7, 3. (Names not available) Dave Larkin (SPF) :19.5 400-HURDLES: 1. Karl Jennings GIRLS RESULTS: (SPF) :57.9, 2. Dan Harrison (SPF) 100-METER: 1. Susan Hinds (W) 1:01.9, 3. Larry Sasso (W) 1:01.9 :13.55, 2. Brittany Bellizeare (SPF) HIGH JUMP: 1. Jennings (SPF) :13.56, 3. Becky Hamilton (W) :13.64 Courtesy of David B. Corbin of The Westfield Leader and The Times 5-6, 2. Derrion Aberdeen (SPF) 5-3, 200-METER: 1. Mary WEALTH OF FOOTBALL COACHING TALENT…The Kehler Football 3. Mike Franzone (SPF) 5 Korfmacher (W) :26.8, 2. Shawna David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Camp enlist several of the finest coaching talent in New Jersey. Pictured, left to Morgan (SPF) :27.9, 3. Hinds (W) BURNING UP THE TRACK…Raider Ben Lee, front, leads the group in the BLACK right, are: Front Row, Plainfield coach Doug Kehler, Johnson coach Bob Taylor, :28.9 first lap of the 800-meter run and Blue Devil Scott Berzofsky, right front, keeps Gary Kehler, New Providence coach Frank Bottone, Westfield assistant coach 400-METER: 1. Katie Egan (W) close. Berzofsky won the Event and Lee placed second. Ken Miller, Scotch Plains-Fanwood coach Steve Ciccotelli; back row, Livingston 1:01.1, 2. Korfmacher (W) 1:02.3, 3. coach Rich Shello, Westfield assistant coach Ron Barner, Cranford coach Nick Erin Brandt (SPF) 1:03.2 Brown, New Providence assistant coach Pat Bottone, Westfield A. D. and coach 800-METER:. 1. Tara Bhandari Ed Tranchina and Roselle Park coach John Wagner. (W) 2:31, 2. Laura Brucia (W) 2:32.8, 3. Jaimie Langevin (SPF) 2:36.9 Devil Boy Laxers Suffer 1,600-METER: 1. Sage Stefiuk 19th Annual Kehler Football (W) 5:36, 2. Megan Shutts (W) 5:36, 3. Erin Kelly (SPF) 5:40 Three Straight Losses 3,200-METER: 1. Alexis Camp Will Begin in August Anzelone (W) 12:23.6, 2. Rachel By STEVE ABELES and Mansfield accounted for both Ackerman (W) 12:44.7, 3. Jeannette Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first quarter goals. High School, junior high, and grade Ciccotelli, the coach of Scotch Plains- Tourjee (SPF) 12:54 The Westfield High School boys In the second quarter, the Blue Devil school football players can prepare for Fanwood High School, has previously 100-HURDLES: 1. Hinds (W) lacrosse team has been experiencing defense stepped up and played excel- the fall season when Kehler’s Football been on the coaching staff at Penn State :17.3 2. Christina Hillman (SPF) some tough losses over the past two lently as a group. Seniors Dan Todd, Camp is held for the 19th consecutive University under Joe Paterno. :17.4, 3. Hamilton (W) :17.8 weeks. The Blue Devils have lost Brenden Hickey and Steve Abeles and season this summer in Westfield. The Other highly respected and successful 400-HURDLES: 1. Erin Brandt three straight games which has junior Matt Krug held the Mounties to camp, which is open for boys from the coaches on the staff are Nick Brown of (SPF) 1:08.8, 2. Heather Dennis (W) dropped their record to 7-5. Two of only one goal in the second quarter. age’s 10 and up, will be run from August Cranford High School, Ron Barner and 1:08.9, 3. Alexis Anzelone (W) 1:13.1 the losses, Montclair and Mendham, Senior Bryan Gates and Steven 10th through 14th at the field across from Ken Miller of Westfield High School, Doug HIGH JUMP: 1. Hillman (SPF) were particularly disheartening. Kassakian pumped in a goal apiece to the Gary Kehler stadium on Rahway Kehler of Plainfield High School and Rich- 4-6, 2. Hinds (W) and Dana Esposito Senior Tri-Captain Kevin cut Montclair’s lead to 7-5. Avenue in Westfield. The sessions will ard Shello of Livingston High School. (SPF) 4-3 Mansfield said, “We’ve been having In the third quarter, the Blue Dev- be from 9:00 a.m.. to noon. The cost of $100 includes insurance LONG JUMP: 1. Hillman (SPF) a lot of trouble over the past few ils lost some offensive momentum as Heading the outstanding staff is Gary and a camp shirt. Boys will be grouped by 15-.75, 2. Hamilton (W) 3. Ruth weeks. We lost a couple of close Montclair held the Blue Devils to Kehler who coached the great Westfield age and no experience is needed. All Rohrer (SPF) 12-7.5 games that could have gone either only three shots on goal. Montclair High teams in the 1960’s and 1970’s. aspects of the game will be covered. DISCUS: 1. Kari Whitley (SPF) way but we just got unlucky. Hope- also managed to score two more goals, Kehler has a superb staff of area coaches. Players will also be involved in weight 82-4, 2. Alexis Stoll (SPF) 79-3, 3. fully we can bounce back from these making the score 9-5. The Mounties Ed Tranchina, Westfield High School training and in the film sessions. Coaches David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Abby Bercovicz (W) 76-5 losses and come together as a lance.” never looked back as they earned an Athletic Director and head football will share their philosophies and motiva- WINNER…Raider Karl Jennings JAVELIN: 1. Allison Checchio On April 29, the Blue Devils were 11-7 victory. coach, was named Union County Foot- tional insights with the campers. wins the 400-meter hurdle event with (W) 89-10, 2. Katie Vanderheyden beaten by a tough Montclair squad by Kassakian said, “We played with ball Coach of the Year in 1997. Frank Brochures may be obtained at Athletic a time of :57.9. (SPF) 83-2, 3. Alicia Picou (W) a score of 11-7. The Blue Devils got them for most of the game until the Bottone, the Dean of New Jersey Balance Sporting Goods, South Ave. in 78-4 off to a slow start as the Mounties fourth quarter when they started scor- coaches, has built New Providence High Westfield. For more information call Mr. LONG JUMP: 1. Jones (SPF) 19- SHOT PUT: 1. Hillman (SPF) 31- jumped out to a 5-0 lead. After call- ing. I think if we had not come out so School into an annual state power and Kehler at 233-5024 or Athletic Bal- 4, 2. Aberdeen (SPF) 17-10.5, 3. (W) 1, 2. Whitley (SPF) 29-8, 3. Katie ing a time-out, the Blue Devils were flat in the first quarter, the outcome boasts well over 200 career victories. ance 232-1919. No name available Feighner (SPF) 27-6 able to regain their composure and of the game would have resulted in John Wagner has coached state section POLE VAULT: 1. Nick LaCosta 4x400-METER: 1. (Westfield) scored twice before the end of the our favor. Its not that we played bad championship teams at Roselle Park. (SPF) 11-6, 2. Mike Grabel (SPF) 11, Korfmacher, Egan, Dennis, Stefiuk first quarter. Seniors Scotty Mann or anything, we just didn’t get off to Bob Taylor, also a coach of the year, has Area High School 3. (W) No name available 4:26.7 a good start and we couldn’t come produced several state sectional cham- Boys Lacrosse back in time. I guess you could say pionship teams at Johnson Regional and Softball Results: that we ran out of time.” Brearley Regional High School. Steve Against Mendham, the Blue Dev- MAY 4: Gibbs Division: ils blew a 7-2 lead as Mendham Rahway 3, Linden 1 surged from behind to score seven Area High School Dana Sides struck out eight and tossed (As of May 4) straight goals on the stunned Devils. a two-hitter for the Indians in the first TEAM *W-L Percentage Senior Tri-Captain Mike Baly and Tennis Results: round of the Union County Tournament. Ridgewood 6-0 1.000 Mansfield combined for five of the Rahway improved to 4-5 while the Ti- Mountain Lakes 5-0 1.000 team’s seven goals. Baly also did a gers lowered to 8-6 Delbarton 3-2 .600 MAY 6: Montclair 3-2 .600 tremendous job against Mendham’s UNION COUNTY Johnson 10, Brearley 0 Westfield 2-3 .400 all-star goalie, Jeff Egan. Baly scored TOURNAMENT: Karen Kolmos struck out eight, walked Fair Lawn 1-5 .167 on Egan three times and had two Semifinals: only one and fired a one-hitter to lift the Clifton 0-4 .000 assists. 1st Singles – Kevin Bielen, Linden third-seeded Crusaders to their eighth Montville 0-4 .000 Baly said, “Mendham really took d. Justin Jackson, Plainfield, 6-2, 7-5; victory in the first round of the Union *League Only Records us by surprise. We didn’t realize we Alex Taunen, Elizabeth d. Mike County Tournament. were in danger of losing the game Bostwick (Scotch Plains-Fanwood), 6- until the score was 7-6. At that point, 0, 6-2 MAY 7: High School Girls they had gained a lot of momentum 2nd Singles – Jeff Diamond Manville 17, New Providence 2 Manville (8-4) 506 06 17 which we just couldn’t break. I think (Westfield) d. Dennis Burachinsky, Ora- New Prov. (3-8) 000 20 02 Lacrosse Results: we got really unlucky.” tory, 6-3, 6-1 MAY 6: Hickey said, “I think as a team we 3rd Singles – Sam Fleder Blue Devils Topple Pingry 13, Westfield 11 have to start running like a night- (Westfield) d. Kevin O’Donnell, Blue Devils Megan Hely and train. On defense we have to remem- Cranford, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 Kristen Salmond had three goals ber to keep our lights on at all times 1st Doubles — None Summit Girls, 11-2 apiece. Kelsey Ill, Marina Powell, and shut down the opposing team. 2nd Doubles – Andrew Fieldo and Colleen Ryan had a three-run CLOSE ENCOUNTERS…Blue Devil girls lacrosse players Meghan Hely, Kelly Korecky, Sarah Chance and Overall, I think we’ll come out of the Nick Porter, Summit d. Alok Sathaye double in the first inning as the sixth- center, and Kristen Salmond, right, battle for possession of the ball during the Aubrey McGovern added one goal slump and play great.” and Sanjay Varma, Governor Livingston, seeded Westfield High School soft- game with Pingry. Pingry pulled out a well-played 13-11 victory. apiece. Goalie Kit Simons had 19 Montclair 6 1 2 2 11 6-3, 4-6, 6-3; Chris Benson and Brett ball team tumbled the Hilltoppers saves. Westfield 2 3 0 2 07 Kahn (Westfield) won by default over out of the Union County Tourna- Majchrzak Completes Shawn Lafkowitz and Paul Sweedlund, SPORTS DEADLINE Pingry (11-1) 8 5 13 Westfield 7 0 07 ment, 11-2, in Westfield on May 4. Mendham 2 7 09 (Scotch Plains-Fanwood) Pleb Year at Annapolis Westfield (7-4) 6 5 11 The Blue Devils grabbed a 4-0 lead Please refer to the ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● NORTH JERSEY PAROCHIAL A: and increased their lead to 9-2 in the Former Union Catholic basket- deadline box on Page MAY 7: bottom of the fourth. Shannon ball standout Lauren Majchrzak has Immaculata (7-6) 4, Union Catholic Wagner had a two-run single and just completed her freshman year at One for sports 1998 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP (5-6) 1 scored two runs. Stephanie Flynn the U. S. Naval Academy in An- deadlines. Deadlines at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 1st Singles – Dan Smith (I) d. Chris added a double for the Blue Devils napolis, Maryland, finishing with a will be ADHERED to Director: Tom Breznitsky Mason, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 who totaled nine hits. 3.6 G. P. A. Majchrzak played for- 2nd Singles – Mark Borelli (I) d. 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PUBLICATION Cumming Motors Captures Masters Basketball Title Cumming Motors led defending cham- intensified with Merrill pressing and BLACK pions Merrill Lynch for all but the first stealing the ball. Two pretty driving few minutes to capture the Scotch Plains layups were made by Paul Losseff. (40+) Masters League Championship, Cumming’s 4-point half-time margin was 56-51, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High attained by a frantic 20-foot fadeaway by School on May 7. The winners, who Tom Smith that hit nothing but net as the finished in second place in regular sea- buzzer sounded. son play, shot and defended extremely The second half saw Cumming’s lead- well in toppling the previously unde- ing scorer, Terry Rouse, hit four layups in feated Merrill Lynch squad. traffic and several timely jumpers to Steady shooting and team play saw augment the steady barrage of three-

MAGENTA Cumming’s lead build to a dozen in the pointers provided by Danny Jayson. Gary closing minutes of the first half. Play Zakovic added a perfect 4-for-4 delivery of open jumpers. Westfield Laxers Will Cumming once again pulled away to a THE 18TH ANNUAL WESTFIELD CUP… Kicks off Memorial Day weekend double digit lead. Merrill, in a frantic when nearly 100 teams from up and down the East Coast will be competing. Have Reunion Game full-court press, finally found a shooter. Some 1,700 players in fine different age divisions will be participating in the Tod McDougald, an ex-Montclair State THE VICTORIOUS VIPERS… The Vipers fourth grade traveling basketball tournament. Once again, the Westfield first aid squad will be standing by to The Westfield Alumni Lacrosse 20th sharpshooter, hit four straight long threes team based out of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scotch Plains finished their provide medical assistance whenever needed. If past years are any guide, the Anniversary Reunion Game will be held off steals to bring Merrill to within two season with a marvelous 43-7 record. squad will be busy over the three-day event. To help defray some of the costs, Saturday May 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the points with only two minutes left,

YELLOW the Westfield Cup committee gives the squad a donation. Vincent Glenn, left, field behind Tamaques Elementary Cumming called a time-out, and in the a lieutenant on the squad, accepts a check from Larurence Kao as Megan Beck, School. All Westfield High School gradu- final minutes delivered the ball to their Viper Basketballers Take Big center, and Suanne Hutchinson look on. ates who played Varsity Lacrosse are best foul shooters, who accounted for the eligible to participate. The game will be final margin of victory followed by a picnic at 3:30 p.m. The $25 cost will cover insurance, officials, pic- Bites out of the Competition SPF Soccer Sabers Harpoon nic, and a T-shirt. Players are invited to St. Bart’s Will Open CYAN The Vipers, a fourth grade traveling Coach Mark Cleere to use him wherever bring guests and the cost for each addi- Men’s Softball Season basketball team, recently completed a his team needed some assistance. Flemington Sharks, 2-1 tional guest over 10 years old is $7.50. successful season. The Vipers, who are Two of the Vipers better rebounders To register, please send a check pay- The 10 teams, captains, and sponsors based out of Immaculate Heart of Mary were Richie DeLusant and Matt Lavery. able to the Westfield Lacrosse Club, Inc. for this year’s St. Bartholomew’s (IHM) in Scotch Plains, completed a fifty While not always being the tallest play- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-11 The Saber offense dominated with to: Westfield Lacrosse Club, PO Box Sabers outgunned the Flemington outstanding midfield play by Steve Oldtimers Softball League are as follows: game schedule with a record of 43 wins ers under basket, they were able to con- 2903 Westfield, N.J. 07091-2903. Please ANGELS DIVISION: Sharks in one of the season’s most Gaetano, Matt Colon, Patrick and 7 losses. They were the first 4th grade tribute with some key shots during the include player’s name, address, phone St. Joseph, Dean Talcott, Greenkeepers, boys’ team that (IHM) has sponsored. season. Each provided a lift when they thrilling matches. The superior play Schiazza, Matt Rien, Casey Hoynes number, HS graduation year, and number St. Paul, Paul Nadolny, Family Investors, of the Sabers allowed them to go one O’Connor, and Terrance Charles. An- The Vipers were crowned regular sea- came into the game. of guests. You can also pick up a registra- St. Jude, Tony Perfilio, Pace Scrap Metal, son champions in each of the two leagues Bobby Dunn and Clayton Balch were up on the Sharks after an early season drew Silber, Jeff Bell, Sean McNelis, tion form on the Internet at St. Thomas, Tom Henderson, Advanced and Robert Lasher launched a number in which they took part. The team fin- the Vipers’ two point guards for most of draw. www.wesfieldnj.com/whlax/laxclub. Power Washing, St. Blaise, Tom Sherwin, ished with a 9-1 mark in the Garden State the second half of the season. Dunn was The Saber defense held firm in the of hard shots, but the Sabers were also Registration must be received by May 21. Fanwood Clipper; Basketball League which consists pri- always a scoring threat whenever he had first half with Ryan Aspell, Sean shutout. The picked up when Silber The Westfield Lacrosse Club is a not- SAINTS DIVISION: marily of town teams. The Vipers also the ball. He had the talent to penetrate Smith, and Bill Schoenbach meeting bounced one off the right post. McNelis for-profit corporation registered with the St Patrick, Pat Luongo, All-Pro Ter- had a perfect 12-0 record in the Union down the middle on a drive as well set up the Shark attack head on with some landed himself in the net on his pow- IRS. It runs Westfield’s Boys and Girls mite & Pest Control, St. James, Jim County CYO league which is made up of outside to knock down a three pointer. spectacular steals. Few shots got near erful dive follow up, but the Sharks Youth Lacrosse Programs and is the par- Hoelzel, Standard Pest Control, St. church teams. Batch was perhaps the most tireless de- keeper Bill Albizati, and none found managed to clear. ent organization of the “Friends of Girls’ Louis, Marty Lillis, Rossi Funeral In addition to their regular season fender on the Vipers. There was rarely a the net. McNelis got his revenge in the sec- Lacrosse” which raises. contributions to Home, St. Michael, Dennis Surbrug, schedule, the Vipers entered six tourna- time when he failed to be tight on his man ond half scoring first from the penalty underwrite the cost of the Westfield High Joe Shea Carpentry, St. Anne, Joe ments throughout the year. In each of the at any point in the game. spot, and he got the match winner one School Girl’s Lacrosse Team. McEvoy, Sideline Sports tournaments, the team reached the fi- Two of the Vipers potent scorers down Any questions, please cap Skip On Friday, May 22 the first game of nals. The Vipers took first place in the St. low were Joseph Jacobi and Cowles Bomba Gets Named minute after the Sharks had evened Prybylski 239-8390 or Chris Wojcik 654- the score. Greg Leischner, Charles, the season will pit rookie Captains Helena’s of Edison pre-season tourna- Stewart. Jacobi possessed some good 9285. Tom Sherwin and his St. Blaise team ment in November. The team also won a moves from about 8 feet from the basket All-Patriot League and Albizati fired several superb shots. against Jim Hoelzel and his St. James Silber took up residence in the Saber SCOTCH PLAINS Christmas tournament and a post-season in which he could take his man off the squad. The game will be played at tournament at (IHM). The Vipers were dribble. Stewart was a force on offense Softball Team net with outstanding results. With sec- SOFTBALL LEAGUE newly renovated Brookside Park on onds remaining, Smith charged in to A DIVISION also named the top under-10 team in when he was set up underneath awaiting Abby Bomba from Westfield, who at- Herald Avenue in Scotch Plains. It will North Brunswick as well as being run- a feed from the outside. Both of these tends Lafayette College of Easton, Penn- clear away the final Shark threat to 1. Phoenix Tube begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free ner-up in Wayne and Flemington. players were adept at grabbing several sylvania, has been named to the All- preserve the 2-1 triumph. 2. Jade Isle for the first 500 fans. Please come and The key to the Vipers success this rebounds a game. Patriot League Softball First Team. The 3. The Hideaway help us celebrate our 20th anniversary season was their defense. Although they When games got tough, Brendan Smith award was announced on May 1 at a 4. PEPCO season. were outsized in the majority of their had the ability to elevate his game to a banquet which kicks off the 1998 Patriot McLane Becomes BC 5. CTC Renovations games, the team relied on their quickness higher level. In games where the opposi- League Softball Tournament. held in 6. MALIBU Ash Brook Women and pressure on the ball to defeat their tion was shutting down the Vipers’ of- Bethlehem. PA. Lax Leading Scorer 7. Bravo Landscaping opponents. The Vipers knew that if the fense, Smith somehow found a way to Bomba, a first-team selection for the 8. Sneakermania Tell Golf Results game was close going into the fourth score. His heroics seemed to come through second consecutive season, led the Kevin McLane of Westfield closed quarter, they had a good shot because of in the big games. This was most notable out his storied career by tallying two A spokesman for the Ash Brook Leopards in batting with a .330 aver- B DIVISION stamina and smart play. They were rarely when he exploded for 16 points in an age, in addition to stroking seven goals and one assist against Fairfield Women’s Golf Association of Scotch outplayed when the game was on the line. eight minute stretch in the second half vs. doubles, a triple, and driving in eight University on April 28. 9. D & L Locksmith Plains announced the winners of the The Vipers consisted of ten players. St. Elizabeth’s in what could have been runs. She posted a slugging percentage McLane posted 203 career points, 10. Flanagans “Two Best Balls of Four” tournament for While the team lacked a center, there was the teams last game. TheVipers went on of .411, to go along with an on base netting 121 goals and adding 82 as- 11. Starlight Cleaners 18-Holers and “Combined Foursome” no shortage of guards. James Alfano and to win that game and the tournament to percentage of .367. sists to become the leading point 12. Depth Chargers tournament for 9-Holers on May 7. Bobby Blabolil added to the team’s potent end their season. A senior captain, she started all 42 scorer in school history. He also fin- 13. C & C Landscaping 18-HOLERS attack. Alfano’s strength was on defense All in all it was an incredible season games, splitting time between first and ished second in career goals, three 14. Appezzato Construction Flight A where he was key in the post-season tour- for the Vipers. There were great wins, third base. Bombe was also a team leader shy of his brother Colin’s mark, and 15. Fridays Low gross, Jane Jones, 85. naments by harassing the opposing team’s tough losses, and a lot of dramatic games. First low net, Jane Jones, 71. in fielding with a .941 percentage. second in career assists. 16. S.P. Post Office point guards. Blabolil was a consistent The team’s “sixth man” was its fans who Second low net, Ethel Araneo, 75. threat on offense when he would find an were incredible no matter what the out- Third low net, Kim Huff, 80. opening on either of the wings. come was. It would be hard to top a First place, Jane Jones, Kim Huff, Perhaps the most versatile of the Viper season like this one, or even to match it. WTA 1998 Mixed Helen Kim and Barbara Jacob, 137. players was Jeff Bell. Bell was capable Second place, Cynthia Shim, Ethel of playing all five offensive positions as UC College Will Hold Doubles Standings Araneo, Roseann Snarski and Estelle well as being the team’s top low-post May 1 marked the beginning of the Hiller, 144. defender. Having these abilities allowed Tennis Instructions Westfield Tennis Association’ s Mixed Third place, Mary Anderson, Marlane Deara, Gloria Glickman and Rhoda Jememiah Named Head This summer, Union County Col- Doubles Ladder. Below is the current list lege will expand its Tennis course of teams participating in 1998. Teams Faughnan, 148. Low putts, Jane Jones, 29. Women’s Soccer Coach offerings to four sections each for be- playing in 1997 are listed in the order in ginners, and intermediate-level play- which they finished the 1997 season and Chip-ins, Mary Anderson, Marlane Kristin Jeremiah has been named as Deara, Gloria Glickman and Rhoda the new full-time head women’s soccer ers. Classes will be conducted on the new teams have been added to the bot- outdoor tennis courts on the College’s tom of the list (*) in alphabetical order. Faughnan. coach at Monmouth University in West 9-HOLERS Long Branch. Jeremiah becomes The Cranford Campus. Any additional new teams will be added Through the courses, students will to the bottom of the list in the order in First place, Janice Lawyer, Shirley program’s first full-time coach. Dadono and Maura Guillaume. Jeremiah joins the Monmouth staff learn and practice basic grips, forehand which their applications are received. and backhand strokes, service, and vol- ladder rules are contained in member- Second place, Shelley Grobe, Jean after a three year stint as the head coach Hopke, Jeannie Holback and M.J. at Lafayette College. Jeremiah began the ley. Beginners can choose from time ship booklets that were distributed at the slots of 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:10 to 7:10 p.m. beginning of the season. The first report- Hoerrner. foundation of a rebuilding process with Third place, Catherine Johnson, Bar- the Leopards as she increased the win on Mondays, either June 15 through ing period reflecting the matches played July 13, or July 20 through August 17. since May 1 will end Sunday, May 17. bara Thompson, Vera Shereyko and Liz total In every season. Young. Jeremiah, a native of Westfield, has Intermediate players can select from Match scores and questions pertaining to the same times on Tuesdays, either A RACE TO THE FINISH…C.J. Dodge of Westfield recently competed in the the mixed doubles ladder should be re- Low putts, Marj Ruff, 15. strong New Jersey ties on her resume Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) Sanctioned Junior Swim Meet held at the Chip-ins, Jeanne Holback, Rosemary including a highly successful tenure as an June 16 through July 14, or July 21 ported to Alan Shineman at 654-2788 or through August 18. Sonny Werblin Recreation Center at Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in 654-7577. DeWitt and Marj Rubb. assistant coach at The College of New Piscataway. Dodge is a member of “CSH Lightning Wheels,” the hospital’s Jersey. During her three-year stint, the Those interested in further informa- 1. Boyle/Karp 11. Clevenger/Clevenger tion should call the College’s Division junior wheelchair athletic program team. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- CHICAGO, A NATIONAL BANKING AS- AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MENT DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 1995, FOR SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR U.S. PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, RTC MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE; ET SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1995-1 WITH- CERTIFICATES SERIES 1991-2, PLAIN- ALS, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at two OUT RECOURSE, PLAINTIFF vs. TIFF vs. ALBERT L. ANTHONY AND CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-9202-97. DOCKET NO. F-8183-96. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All CARNINE ANTORINO AND KATHRYN RONZELLA OWENS, HIS WIFE ET AL, DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE NORWEST MORTGAGE INC., PLAIN- successful bidders must have 20% of their ANTORINO H/W, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LAI LIK TIFF vs. ERLINDA MENDOZA AND bid available in cash or certified check at the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- YOU AND MRS. LAI LIK YOU, HIS WIFE; MANOLO MENDOZA A/K/A MANOLA conclusion of the sales. DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, DEFEN- MENDOZA H/W ET AL, DEFENDANT. The judgment amount is $172,499.25. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Mortgage made by Kenneth Schwarz and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1998 FOR SALE Margaret Schwarz, husband and wife to GE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY DATED MARCH 5, 1998 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Capital Mortgage Services, Inc. f/k/a Travel- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ers Mortgage Services, Inc. dated March County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 17, 1989 and recorded in the Union County Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Register’s Office on March 20, 1989 in THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two bid available in cash or certified check at the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Mortgage Book 3959, at page 0607. Said o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY mortgage assigned from GE Capital Mort- successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $178,188.04. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two gage Services, Inc. to Ocwen Federal Bank, bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION VS. THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All FSB by Assignment of Mortgage being filed conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. SALVATORE SAVATTERI and KAREN o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their simultaneously herewith. The judgment amount is $477,915.35. The judgment amount is $98,478.71. SAVATTERI, his wife; WESTFIELD PEDI- successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the Nearest Intersection: BEGINNING at a The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the ATRICS, PA; SUMMIT BANK. bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. point in the northwesterly line of Hillside BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $216,997.35. Road, distant 42.88 feet northeasterly from County of UNION, and State of New Jersey. of New Jersey. MOUNTAINSIDE, COUNTY OF UNION The judgment amount is $63,269.29. Property to be sold is situate in the City of its intersection with the northeasterly line of COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1437 DUNN It is commonly known as 620 Marshall AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. The property to be sold is located in the Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Magie Avenue. PARKWAY, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JER- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 380 NEW CITY OF ELIZABETH, in the County of Jersey. Mortgaged premises commonly known SEY. It is known and designated as Block No. 7, PROVIDENCE ROAD, MOUNTAINSIDE, UNION, and State of New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 1184, Block No. 6. as 304 Hillside Road, North Elizabeth, New TAX LOT NO.: 17 BLOCK NO.: 10.E. Lot No. 823. NEW JERSEY 07092. Commonly known as: 1145 ANNA Premises also known as: 924-926 South Jersey 07208. Dimensions of Lot are (approximately) 55 The dimensions are approximately 25 feet TAX LOT NO. 10 BLOCK NO. 15E. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. BEING Lot No. 1009 in Block No. 10 on feet wide by 161. 20 feet long, irregular. wide by 100 feet long (irregular). DIMENSIONS: 100.00 FEET WIDE X 07201. Dimensions: 37.50 feet x 100.00 feet and the Official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- 360.00 FEET DEEP. Tax Lot No. 12 in Block No. 163G. 87.50 feet from its point of intersection with County of Union, State of New Jersey. on the SOUTHEASTERLY side of DUNN westerly line of Marshall Street, 250 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 22 feet the easterly sideline of Rose Hill Place. Approximate dimensions: 45 feet wide x PARKWAY, distant 135.07 feet from the from the northwesterly line of Sixth Street. ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF wide by 65 feet long. A full legal description of the premises can 96 feet long. SOUTHWESTERLY side of NEW PROVI- Prior lien(s): None. NEW PROVIDENCE ROAD 365.41 FEET Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- be found in the Offices of the Clerk of Union There is due approximately the sum of DENCE ROAD. There is due approximately the sum of FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF erly line of Anna Street, distant 166 feet from and the Sheriff of Union County. $177,032.44 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of $101,140.89 together with lawful interest OLD TOTE ROAD. the westerly sideline of Jefferson Avenue. There is due approximately the sum of and costs. $490,116.87 together with lawful interest and costs. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $222,638.15 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in and costs. There is a full legal description on file in $182,860.28 together with lawful interest $65,462.12 together with lawful interest and and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. costs. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH KARASIC, STONE & CASTELLUCIA, SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Attorneys PETILLO & STERN, Attorneys KAPNICK, Attorneys SHERIFF SHERIFF JAMES G. LEPIS, Attorney 255 Monmouth Road Suite 300 Suite 300 SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A., Attorneys FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney 660 Newark Avenue P.O. Box 240 1170 Route 2E East 293 Eisenhower Parkway 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 4 Brighton Road P.O. Box 8188 Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Jersey City, New Jersey 07308 CH-753742 (WL) CH-753743 (WL) CH-753745 (WL) CH-753734 (WL) CH-753739 (WL) CH-753746 (WL) 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, 5/21 & 5/28/98 Fee: $208.08 5/14, 5/21/98 Fee: $189.72 5/14, 5/21/98 Fee: $187.68 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $187.68 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $171.36 5/14, 5/21/98 Fee: $167.28 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 15 Garden Club Makes Donations In Memory of Constance Davis The Garden Club of Westfield has The New Jersey Conservation made two donations in memory of Foundation will use their donation former member Constance Davis. to help them pursue their mission to The New Jersey Conservation Foun- “promote the conservation of the dation and the “Train-a-Teacher-to- land and natural resources through- Teach-a-Child” program were recipi- out New Jersey for the benefit of ents of these donations. all.” The “Train-a-Teacher-to- The family of Constance Davis, a Teach-a-Child” program is an in- long-time member of the Garden Club ternational program which trains of Westfield, had requested dona- teachers on environmental subjects tions in memory of Ms. Davis to go to so that they may pass their studies the garden club. As a result, the club onto their students. New Jersey has donated these funds to two envi- teachers will be the recipient of their ronmental programs. donation. Officers Elected at Meeting A BEAUTIFUL JOB…Students at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison Of Adult School Association celebrated Earth Day on April 22 as a school-wide project. The afternoon involved all grades in a variety of outdoor projects such as planting trees and Lawrence Pargot was elected Presi- expressed his appreciation to Adult flowers, picking up rocks and trash, and clearing out overgrown areas. Pictured dent of the Westfield Adult School School members and sponsors for beautifying the campus are ninth graders Beth Treger of Westfield, left, and Association at the organization’s 59th their “continued service and dedica- Lindsey West of Plainfield. HUG A TREE TODAY...Brunner Elementary School students Freddy Feller annual meeting on May 4 in the high tion to the cause of the Westfield and Danielle Glover give a tree a “thank you” hug on Arbor Day in appreciation school library. The Adult School will Adult School.” of all the ways people benefit from trees. The youngsters also sampled fruits and begin its 60th year in Westfield in During the annual meeting, the other food products derived from trees, made a group poster displaying the UCC Foundation Sets Date different parts of a tree, and created a bulletin board showing trees during each September. Adult School Association also ap- of the four seasons. Other officers elected for the 1998- proved bylaws for the organization 1999 year include Barbara Gigon, which were revised this past year. For ‘Evening at the Races’ Vice President; Dominic Lisanti, The revised bylaws reduce the num- The Union County College (UCC) franchise. Participants will also be ber of committees to three: planning, Pre-K Students at Brunner Treasurer, and Vern Smith, Secre- Foundation will sponsor its fifth an- entitled to clubhouse admission, a tary. Edith Dixon was elected to membership and finance, and sets nual “Evening at the Races,” a major racing program, valet parking, pre- membership on the board. new guidelines for sponsoring orga- fund-raising event to benefit students ferred reserved seating, and a gift Show Appreciation for Trees nizations, including financial sup- Mr. Pargot succeeds Mr. Smith as and programs, on Thursday, June 25, bag. A cash bar will be available. After reading the book “A Tree Is The children also worked on a the Adult School Association Presi- port for Adult School catalog print- at the Meadowlands Race Track in The Foundation is seeking spon- Nice,” and making a list of all the group poster to show the parts of a dent. A retired guidance counselor at ing and mailing costs. East Rutherford. sors for individual aspects of the Mr. Pargot has invited all inter- things people get from trees, Pre- tree, and made a bulletin board dis- Metuchen High School and lives in The event begins with dinner at 6 event, and is inviting all to attend. Westfield. ested citizens to call him or Carol Kindergarten students in play of trees in each of the seasons. A p.m. Post time is 7:30 p.m. Represen- For further information, please Ms. Gigon, who also lives in Phelan, Director of the Adult School, tatives of the educational community call Nadine Brechner, the college’s Bernadette Hoyer’s class at Brunner pine tree seedling will be planted by with any suggestions for course of- Westfield, has been a board mem- will have an opportunity to mingle Executive Director of Business and Elementary School in Scotch Plains children in the courtyard outside their ber since 1993. She succeeds Mr. ferings, teacher recommendations or went outside to hug a tree and say classroom. with business leaders, alumni, and College Development, at (908) Pargot as Vice President. Mr. general suggestions for the Adult others at the event, according to UCC 709-7505. “thank you.” Lisanti, of Westfield, has been Trea- School. Arbor Day activities also in- Senior Line Dancing spokeswoman Georgia Hartnett. surer and an active board member The Westfield Adult School is an The “Evening at the Races” pack- cluded sampling “tree snacks” such Offered in Township since 1987. independent, non-profit organization Ben Sezer Spends Term as apples, oranges, pears, figs, age will include a gourmet dinner The Scotch Plains Recreation Com- Mr. Smith, a resident of Scotch formed for the purpose of providing with an entree choice of prime rib, Studying in London dates, coconut, maple syrup, ol- Plains, has been President of the educational opportunities for people ives and chocolate. mission has organized a six-week filet of sole, or breast of chicken Ben Sezer, a junior at Lawrence Senior Citizen Line Dance Class for board for the past two years. He in Westfield and surrounding areas. University in Appleton, Wisconsin, the summer months. Classes will be Local Students Among is spending the 1998 spring term held on Thursday mornings from 10 Degree Candidates studying in London. He is the son of Borough Seeks a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Adaptive Gym Ruth Sezer of Westfield and a 1995 in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High At U. of Michigan graduate of Westfield High School. School. The Lawrence London Study Cen- Grant for Park Six, one-hour classes will be taught The University of Michigan recently announced the names of 6,220 stu- ter program emphasizes the study of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 beginning Thursday, July 9, through British culture and history through Thursday, August 13. dents at its Ann Arbor campus who $100 and $75 bonds that were origi- were degree candidates this spring. field trips to local museums, concert nally proposed. Interested seniors must register at halls and theaters, as well as week- the Scotch Plains Department of Among them were Anne Marie Lastly, the Mayor reported that there Jacks and Neal Sharma, both of end excursions to the English coun- were two more volunteers who ex- Recreation Office between Tuesday, tryside and the European mainland. May 26, and Friday, June 12. If space Westfield. pressed an interest in serving as advi- Anne Marie was pursuing a Mas- During his 10-week term abroad, sors for community room activities. permits, non-residents may register Ben is studying and living in a hotel beginning Monday, June 1. The cost ter of Business Administration De- Last month, Council President gree from the university’s School of rented by Lawrence University. Keith C. Turner had reported that of the program is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Joan Business Administration. “there were six volunteers for the Neal was seeking a Bachelor of PUBLIC NOTICE pool.” Wright, who previously taught line dance for seniors through a county Arts Degree at the College of Litera- Councilman Turner also pointed ture, Science and the Arts. SHERIFF’S SALE out that volunteers “offer ideas and program, will be the instructor for SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, this program. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, suggestions for the Recreation De- PLANNING AHEAD…Westfield Adult School Association officers elected for PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-005239-97. partment on the pool, community For further information, please call the 1998-1999 term plan a program of outreach for the adult school’s 60th year TMS MORTGAGE INC. D/B/A THE room or sports programs.” the Recreation Office at (908) 322- of service. Pictured, left to right, are: Dominic Lisanti, Treasurer; Barbara SHERIFF’S SALE MONEY STORE, PLAINTIFF vs. The Mayor reiterated the impor- 6700. Gigon, Vice President; Lawrence Pargot, President, and Vern Smith, Secretary. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ROSENDO GAMBOA, ET AL, DEFEN- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DANT. tance of having community residents DOCKET NO. F-1454-96. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, act as advisors for the Recreation MAIN LINE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK DATED MARCH 5, 1998 FOR SALE OF Department’s programs, and urged A CORPORATION OF THE COMMON- MORTGAGED PREMISES. people in the borough to become WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, PLAIN- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- TIFF vs. ALFREDO CRUZ AND ERICA tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by active in these programs. TRAUTNER CRUZ, HUSBAND AND public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Mayor Viglianti invited any bor- WIFE, ET AL, DEFENDANT. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, ough resident who is interested in CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY being a volunteer to send a letter of DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1997 FOR SALE THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All interest to Borough Clerk Judith E. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- successful bidders must have 20% of their Osty. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by bid available in cash or certified check at the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union conclusion of the sales. PUBLIC NOTICE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, The judgment amount is $124,498.86. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Jersey. meeting of the Township Council of the successful bidders must have 20% of their Commonly known as: 149 Pine Street, Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. day, May 12, 1998, the following ordinances conclusion of the sales. Tax Lot No. 389 in Block No. 1. entitled: The judgment amount is $109,140.35. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25.00 AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- Lot No. 1103 in Block No. 8 as shown on feet wide by 100.00 feet long. MENTING AND AMENDING the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, County Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- CHAPTER XXIII ENTITLED of Union and State of New Jersey. Com- easterly side of Pine Street 175.00 feet from “ZONING” OF THE REVISED monly known as 1014 Laura Street. the southerly side of Second Street. GENERAL ORDINANCES OF There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH $112,097.23 together with lawful interest $127,810.68 together with lawful interest PLAINS, 1978 and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE this sale. this sale. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” SHERIFF SHERIFF were duly passed on second and final read- TAHT, STANTON & MC CROSSON, ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & ing. P.C., Attorneys ACKERMAN, Attorneys TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Suite 201 1139 Spruce Drive Barbara Riepe 618 West Avenue P.O. Box 1024 Township Clerk Ocean City, New Jersey 08226 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 1 T — 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $22.44 CH-753751 (WL) CH-753755 (WL) 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, PUBLIC NOTICE 5/14, 5/21/98 Fee: $153.00 5/14, 5/21/98 Fee:$169.32 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-13296-94. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ROBERTO SALERMO AND SILVIA DOCKET NO. F-12364-95. DOCKET NO. F-9706-97. SALERMO ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- LUSITANIA SAVINGS BANK F/K/A CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. SAUVEUR JOSEPH AND LUSITANIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, DATED DECEMBER 6, 1995 FOR SALE JEANNIDE JOSEPH, HIS WIFE; ET AL., PLAINTIFF vs. ORLANDO PATO AND OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. LURDES PATO, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED FEBRUARY 21, 1996 FOR SALE DATED JANUARY 29, 1998 FOR SALE public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 27TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two THE 20TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1998 at two conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is $298,073.55. successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union and conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is $155,566.09. The judgment amount is $117,753.07. Commonly known as: 22-24 South Sev- THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LO- The property to be sold is located in the enth Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. CATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, IN City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Being Tract No. 2, Tax Lot No. 1213 in THE COUNTY OF UNION, AND THE of New Jersey. Block No. 9, Acct. No. 9-1213. STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Commonly known as 84 First Street, Eliza- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 180.00 TAX LOT NO. 882 IN BLOCK NO. 9. beth, New Jersey. feet x 50.00 feet x 121.00 feet x 50.00 feet x DIMENSIONS OF LOT (APPROXI- Being also known as Lot No. 343 in Block 121.00 feet. MATELY) 85 X 53. No. 2 on the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. Nearest Cross Street: situated approxi- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x mately 242.01 feet from the intersection of CATHERINE STREET. 31.75 feet x 100 feet x 31.75 feet. the southeasterly sideline of South Seventh PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Nearest Cross Street: (approximately) 50 Street with the southwesterly sideline of 1039-41 LAFAYETTE STREET, ELIZA- feet from Fulton Street. First Avenue. BETH, NEW JERSEY. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $120,903.99 together with lawful interest $307,705.40 together with lawful interest $161,268.56 together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF DURKIN & DURKIN, Attorneys BOURNE, NOLL & KENYON, Attorneys HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN, Attorneys 1120 Bloomfield Avenue 382 Springfield Avenue 318 Bergen Boulevard P.O. Box 1289 Summit, New Jersey 07901 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 West Caldwell, New Jersey 07007-9452 CH-752345 (WL) CH-752498 (WL) CH-753732 (WL) 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 4 T - 4/30, 5/7, 4 T - 4/23, 4/30 5/21 & 5/28/98 Fee: $171.36 5/14 & 5/21/98 Fee: $165.24 5/7 & 5/14/98 Fee: $173.40 Page 16 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Student Volunteers Teach OWL’s Study Recommends Children about Sensitivity Women to Plan for Retirement Student volunteers at Westfield sight impairment, learning disabili- Although six out of 10 women are sion, no benefit service jobs are as High School recently completed their ties and cultural differences,” she now in the labor force, young women common for young women today as sixth and final performance this added. today are being lulled into a false they were in the past and the situa- school year of Kids On the Block for Performances were scheduled at sense of security about their retire- tion is unlikely to change soon. third-grade students from all six of each elementary school from March ment, according to the 1998 Mother’s “These life patterns make women Westfield’s elementary schools. through April. The third graders were Day Report issued by OWL (Older more dependent on a spouse’s ben- The high school volunteers, under encouraged to ask questions at the Women’s League), the only national efits or government supports – nei- the training and supervision of end of each segment. grassroots organization to focus solely ther of which can be relied upon in Marilyn Schaeffner, a teacher at Westfield High School students on the needs of mid-life and older the current climate of downsizing Westfield High School, prepared for who volunteered for the Kids on the women. and early retirement, weakening or the performances by creating skits Block program included Bill In fact, the report, “Women, Work eliminating critical senior support which featured the puppets as the Bogato, Abigail Bercovicz, Erika and Pensions: Improving the Odds programs that helped to keep them main characters. Capone, Beth Rubel, Shelby Neiss, for a Secure Retirement” concludes independent, the disappearance of The puppets “spoke first hand” Jen Early, Heather Simpson, Katie that even while more women than traditional pension and benefit pro- about the experiences of having a Richards, Robin Early, Katie ever before are working, future grams, inflation and the high divorce disability. According to Ms. Heinch, Linda Madorar, Christine women retirees will face the same rate,” Ms. D’Errico said. Schaeffner, “the children learn about Weber, Angela Capone, Lisa SMILES OF SUCCESS…The Committee Chairwomen who organized the 23rd obstacles to financial security in their OWL will sponsor a talk for women disabilities and differences through Feldman, Rachel Rosenblum, annual Grand Prix fundraiser to benefit Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in retirement years as their mothers of all ages and income, those still a one-to-one dialogue with the pup- Mairen Priestly, Marina Powell, and Summit celebrate the record-breaking success of the event. Pictured, left to and grandmothers did unless they working and those already retired, pets and, as a result, become more Kathleen McGrath. right, are: Annegret DeVos of Mountainside, Patricia Colbert and Kathy focus now on personal decisions and on some simple and practical steps understanding and appreciative of The puppets in this nationally-rec- Pankratz, both of Westfield, and Maureen Foley of Scotch Plains. public policies that will affect their they can take to have the retirement all kinds of people. ognized program were lent to West- retirement income. security they deserve. On Saturday, “They gain compassion and un- field High School from the Junior Teresa D’Errico, President of the May 16, at the YWCA of Summit, derstanding about disabilities and Women’s League of Plainfield, ac- Oak Knoll Reveals Success local OWL chapter and who is not Morris Avenue and Prospect Street, differences such as cerebral palsy, cording to Westfield school district yet 65 and works full time, said, at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Kay spina bifida, hearing impairment, spokeswoman Lorre Korecky. “OWL’s research studies reveal that M. Pesile, a registered financial plan- Of Grand Prix Fundraiser taking time out of jobs for caregiving ner specializing in programs for The Oak Knoll School of the Holy record 400 people and raised a total of children and other family mem- women. Child in Summit recently held its of $187,000 for the school’s operat- bers which reduces Social Security For further information on OWL, 23rd annual Grand Prix fundraiser ing budget, the spokeswoman re- credits, pay inequity, and continued please call (908) 272-5671 or (908) to benefit the school, during which it vealed. predominance in low-paying, no pen- 755-8951. broke all previous records for atten- The Grand Prix, held at Mayfair dance and for funds raised, accord- Farms in West Orange, featured din- ing to spokeswoman Teresa Salas. ner, dancing, three auction events, Westfield residents Kathy Pankratz and a raffle for a 1998 Chevrolet and Patricia Colbert, Mountainside Blazer or a $25,000 tuition credit. resident Annegret DeVos, and Scotch Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Plains resident Maureen Foley served is a Catholic, independent school as committee Chairwomen for the operated by the Society of the Holy Grand Prix, which was sponsored by Child Jesus. It is coeducational from the school’s Mothers’ Auxiliary and Kindergarten through sixth grade, Fathers’ Club. and for young women only from the This year, the Grand Prix drew a seventh through 12th grades. Caregiver/Alzheimer Scotch Plains Library Group to Meet May 21 To Hold Registration STUDENTS TEACHING SENSITIVITY…Westfield High School students The next Caregiver/Alzheimer performed with Kids on the Block puppets for third graders in the district’s For Story Time Classes Support Group of Runnells Special- elementary schools to demonstrate understanding of disabilities and differences. ized Hospital of Union County will Performing for an audience at Jefferson Elementary School, pictured left to Registration for Story Time at the meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, right, are: front row, Rachel Rosenblum (operating the puppet), Jenny Early, Scotch Plains Public Library will May 21, in the Family Conference Heather Simpson and Lisa Feldman, and back row, Shelby Neiss, Christine begin on Tuesday May 26, and con- Room of the facility, located at 40 Weber and Kathleen McGrath. tinue until each class is full. The Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights. maximum number is 22 children per This professional support, educa- class. There will be a sign up sheet on tion and information group for the Children’s Room desk. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School caregivers and family members is ‘SCORING’ BIG WITH KIDS...Aylon Samouha, center, a Director of the “Pre School Story Time” will run held the third Thursday of each from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays newly-opened SCORE Leaning Center at 138 East Broad Street, in Westfield, Alumni Group to Elect, Install Officers month, is open to the community free was the guest speaker at last week’s Rotary Club of Westfield meeting. Club from June 16 to July 14. Children of charge, and is facilitated by President Dr. D. Michael Hart, right, and Past President William “Jubb” The regular scheduled meeting of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood must be three years of age on or Kathleen Balascio, a Runnells Spe- Corbet are pictured greeting Mr. Samouha after the meeting. Mr. Samouha told High School Alumni Association will be held Tuesday, May 19, at before the date of the first program. cialized Hospital licensed social of this fast-growing enterprise which offers opportunities for school children 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Room No. “Kindergarten-First Grade Story worker. between 4 and 15 to obtain extra help with school work through sports. Students 101. Time” will run from 11 to 11:30 a.m. spend one to two hours per week at the center. Academic coaches, typically The support group shares infor- graduates of the nation’s top universities serve as positive role models for the The meeting will include the election and installation of officers. on Tuesdays, also from June 16 to mation on the disease, research up- Also at the meeting, the association will meet this year’s two July 14. students and create a high-energy atmosphere where learning is exciting and dates, practical care techniques and fun, Mr. Samouha said. recipients of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Alumni Asso- These programs are offered for a list of community resources. In ciation Scholarship. Scotch Plains residents/library card addition, a part of the meeting is Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call holders. For further information, devoted to discussing the frustra- Marie Leppert at (908) 233-3829 or Kristi Hawkins at (908) 232- please call the Children’s Room tions individuals feel in caring for Robert Tinervin Chosen 6845. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 those stricken with Alzheimer’s dis- p.m. at (908) 322-5007. ease. Runnells Hospital sponsors the As Parade Grand Marshall meetings in conjunction with the Edward Renfree, Chairman of the forms of welding in sheet metal work Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Westfield Memorial Parade Commit- and was indoctrinated for Aircraft Alzheimer’s Association. tee, has announced that Robert H. Corrosion Control. For further information on this Tinervin, a Vietnam veteran, will be From November, 1964 to Febru- wheelchair accessible program, the Grand Marshall for the parade on ary, 1965, he was stationed at Chanute please call (908) 771-5835. Monday, May 25. Air Force Base, in Illinois, and at- The meeting schedule for the re- He enlisted in United States Air mainder of the year is as follows: Force on October 22, 1962. After May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, Basic Training he was assigned to September 17, October 15, Novem- Amarillo Air Force Base in Texas ber 19 and December 17. and was trained as a welder in all WHS Students Raise $2,000 For Breast Cancer Research The students of Westfield High the grade levels —freshmen, sopho- School (WHS) recently donated $2,000 mores, juniors and seniors. Each class to the North Jersey Chapter of the Su- competed in such activities as pie-eat- san G. Komen Breast Cancer Founda- ing contests and musical chairs. tion. The funds were raised during the The primary fund-raising activity, students’ Spirit Week in March. however, was the “coin war,” in which The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer each of the four WHS classes was en- Foundation is the nation’s largest pri- couraged to place coins in their respec- vate funder of research dedicated solely tive grade’s bin to earn Spirit Week to breast cancer, according to Bev points for their class. Robert H. Tinervin Cohen, spokeswoman for the Spirit Week T-shirts were also de- tended a four-month specialized foundation’s North Jersey Chapter. The signed and sold by the Student Council, training program in Non-Destruc- chapter serves Union, Essex, Morris, with profits included in the school’s tive Inspection of Metals. In March, Somerset and Bergen Counties. donation to the Breast Cancer Founda- 1965, he was assigned to Naha Air Last year, the Student Council began tion. Force Base in Okinawa, where he a tradition of fund raising to benefit a Deb Belfatto, Executive Director of was in control of shop maintenance charity as part of its Spirit Week activi- the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer involving all areas of non-destruc- ties. They selected the Susan G. Komen Foundation, North Jersey Chapter, tive inspection of metals. Breast Cancer Foundation this year stated that she was overwhelmed by the He received a honorable discharge because it recognized the growing sta- schools community spirit and generos- in October of 1966. tistics of breast cancer victims in the ity. Mr. Tinervin was assigned to the area, the spokeswoman said. “We are honored to have been se- 461st Bomb Wing of the Strategic The $2,000 donation was raised lected as this year’s beneficiary, and Air Command in Texas and the 51st through various competitions among would like to extend a very sincere Fighter Interseptor Wing in Okinawa. thank you to the Westfield High School Student Council and the entire student He and his wife, Ruth, have lived PUBLIC NOTICE body in helping us to spread our mes- in Westfield for 26 years. Mr. Tinervin TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sage of awareness,” said Ms. Belfatto. is employed by General Motors in NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Linden. of the Township Council of the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE He is an active member of the Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- American Legion Post No. 3 in West- bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS field and the Knights of Columbus. ship on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 there was NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting introduced, read for the first time, and passed of the Township Council of the Township of on such first reading, an ordinance entitled: Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- MENTING AND AMENDING ship on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 there was Neighborhood Council CHAPTER II ENTITLED “FIRE introduced, read for the first time, and passed Offers Opportunities DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISH- on such first reading, an ordinance entitled: MENT AND REGULATIONS” AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND To Job Hunt on ’Net AND CHAPTER XVII ENTITLED CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- “FIRE PREVENTION” OF THE ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE The Westfield Neighborhood REVISED GENERAL ORDI- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Council is now on-line with the NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” New Jersey Department of Labor OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978 The purpose of the ordinance: Time Limit The purpose of the ordinance: This Ordi- Parking — Sycamore Avenue both sides — One Stop Career Center System. nance amends and supplements the Fire 2 hours weekday — 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This system allows job seekers to Department Fees of the Township of Scotch (amends ordinance No. 98-7 adopted Feb- search through the available New Plains. ruary 24, 1998). Jersey Employment Listings via A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council May 26, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council the Internet. Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any This service is available to all time and place to which a meeting for the time and place to which a meeting for the individuals seeking employment. further consideration of such ordinance shall further consideration of such ordinance shall All interested persons may come from time to time be adjourned, and all from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportu- persons interested will be given an opportu- to the Westfield Neighborhood nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Council, 127 Cacciola Place in A copy of same may be obtained from the A copy of same may be obtained from the Westfield, between the hours of office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Assistance is enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- available for anyone who requires day through Friday by any member of the day through Friday by any member of the help using the Internet. general public who wants a copy of same general public who wants a copy of same For additional information, without cost. without cost. please call Ms. Johnson at (908) BARBARA RIEPE BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk Township Clerk 233-2772. 1 T — 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $34.68 1 T — 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $31.62 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 17 Antiques Show Is Planned Westfield School District At Greek Orthodox Church Honored by SchoolMatch More than 20 antique dealers from of Backroom Antiques in Westfield, The Westfield Public School district ally supports our schools in so many the tri-state area are expected to par- and porcelains and Staffordshire figu- has been named as a 1998 seventh ways. The volunteer efforts, finan- ticipate in the Antiques Show and rines and dogs by Anita L. Grashof of annual award-winning school system cial support, and concern for our Sale sponsored by The Ladies Gallerie Ani’tiques of Scotch Plains, by SchoolMatch, the nation’s largest schools shown by thousands of people Philoptochos Society of the Holy Trin- among other exhibits. school selection consulting firm. in Westfield is a key factor in the ity Greek Orthodox Church, located Ms. Grashof, who is a New York The designation was based on more success of Westfield’s public educa- at 250 Gallows Hill Road in West- University-certified appraiser, will than 56,000 parent questionnaires tion.” field. give appraisals tomorrow from 5 to 7 which identify what parents look for Some of the key criteria cited by The event, which will also feature p.m., and on Saturday from 1 to 3 in public schools. parents in the school questionnaires Greek food, will take place tomor- p.m. She will also give a presentation The Westfield school district, clas- included competitive academic test row, Friday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to on collecting Staffordshire figurines sified as fitting the model of “What scores, small class size, accredita- 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 16, and dogs, and royal commemoratives Parents Want,” is among only 14 tions, competitive teacher salaries, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A donation of at 4 p.m. on Saturday. percent of the nation’s 15,620 school and above average instructional ex- $3.50 is requested. She will have signed copies avail- systems designated for this 1998 spe- penditures. The show and sale will feature a able of two recently published books cial honor, according to SchoolMatch is an educational variety of merchandise, such as fine by Adele Kenny on the collection of SchoolMatch. consulting and research firm with an jewelry and sterling by Lorraine M. Staffordshire Spaniels. DRIVE-BY BEAUTY....Westfield volunteers began cleanup and landscaping of In accepting the honor, Westfield extensive database containing infor- Goldstein of Hermetic Treasures of Traditional Greek cuisine will be town property at the Central Avenue underpass in early May. Pictured, left to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- mation on all the school districts in Scotch Plains, and English and Con- served for lunch and dinner at the right, are: Ed Israelow, Pete Reed, Karen Reed, Matt Gilrain and Dot Gilrain. iam J. Foley said, “We are pleased to the country. tinental furniture, art and decorative event. Take-out meals will be avail- receive the SchoolMatch distinction accessories by Ivy Hall of Westfield. able. Please call (908) 233-8533 or resulting from nationwide question- Jodi Goldberg Inductee There will also be linens, jewelry fax at (908) 233-0623 to place an Local Volunteers Beautify naires. and bric-a-brac by Paula Gentempo order. “More importantly, we are grate- Of Phi Alpha Theta Area Along Central Avenue ful that our own community continu- Jodi Goldberg of Westfield, a sophomore at Franklin & Marshall Fourteen Westfield residents “For $270 worth of material, the Blood Center Appeals College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, cleaned up and replanted town prop- volunteers worked approximately 500 was an inductee of the 1998 Phi erty along Central Avenue, includ- man hours, producing a fabulous re- For Local Donors The Blood Center of New Jersey is Alpha Theta International History ing underneath the train underpass sult and saving the town at least Honor Society. appealing to community members to and behind area businesses, over the $5,000,” said Mayor Jardim. Phi Alpha Theta recognizes stu- weekend of May 2 and 3. “This is what I like best about West- help rebuild the blood supply in the face of declining donations. dents on the basis of an outstanding Weeds, poison ivy, tree branches field; we really care about what our record of performance in a required The Blood Center is also looking and rubble were replaced with shrubs town looks like and are willing to make number of history courses and on the and flowers donated by Parker Green- the effort to improve it,” he added. for people willing to help sponsor a blood drive in their place of business, basis of high overall grade point house of Scotch Plains. Other resident volunteers included average and rank. religious organization, or commu- “We wanted to plant a permanent, John Bourque, Jodi Ellsworth, Art, Jodi is the daughter of Don and low maintenance garden which Dot and Matt Gilrain, Ed Israelow, nity group. There are also blood cen- ter speakers available to give talks to Barbara Goldberg and a 1996 gradu- would come back and blossom year Murray Perch; Karen and Pete Reed, ate of Westfield High School. after year,” explained Arlene L. Becky Trieff and Saul Heitner. groups interested in learning more Gardner, who organized the project, Mr. Israelow commented that “the about the voluntary blood donation “so we selected rhododendrons, aza- hill was so steep and covered with program. PUBLIC NOTICE leas, flowering perennials and spring vines and stubborn weeds that I didn’t Donors must be 18 years of age. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS bulbs. really think that we would be able to Seventeen-year-olds may donate with NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting parental permission. There is no up- of the Township Council of the Township of “Randall Miller from Parker Green- accomplish what we wanted to do.” Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- house suggested plants that would Although six of the volunteers con- per age limit for donors provided bers in the Municipal Building of said town- survive in the shade, on a hill, with tracted poison ivy, the group felt the those over 65 have donated within ship on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 there was little attention,” Mrs. Gardner added. effort was definitely worthwhile. “It the last 2 years, or have a doctor’s introduced, read for the first time, and passed note. on such first reading, an ordinance entitled: Among the volunteers were West- looks so good now that I am really AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- field Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and happy that I was able to help,” com- Donors should know their social MENTING AND AMENDING STAFFORDSHIRE EXPERT…Kathy Anastasiou of Short Hills, left, and Anita Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman. mented Mr. Perch. security number and bring a signed CHAPTER V ENTITLED “ANI- L. Grashof of Gallerie Ani’tiques of Scotch Plains, admire two recently- Mayor Jardim encouraged nearby form of identification. People with MALS” OF THE REVISED published books on Staffordshire figurines by Adele Kenny. Ms. Grashof is a Gregory Rhodes Works businesses to maintain the area. “The cold or flu symptoms should wait GENERAL ORDINANCES OF recognized dealer in antique Staffordshire and will give appraisals tomorrow, until they are feeling better before THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Friday, May 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at town will make their best efforts to PLAINS, 1978 the Antiques Show and Sale sponsored by The Ladies Philoptochos Society of the As Metrostars Intern maintain the area in good condition. donating, and there is a 72-hour de- The purpose of the ordinance: This ordi- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield. She will also give a presen- Gregory Rhodes of Westfield is I hope that all of the residents of ferral for dental work, including rou- nance amends the Pet Shop Licensing Or- tine teeth cleaning. dinance to include an applicant question- tation on collecting Staffordshire figurines and dogs, and royal commemoratives currently working as an intern at Westfield appreciate the new land- naire. at 4 p.m. on Saturday. New York/New Jersey Metrostars scaping as they drive or walk down Those potential donors who have A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, under the supervision of the Director Central Avenue,” he said. traveled outside of the United States May 26, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Date Correction Listed for Mount St. Mary of Operations, Tim Kassel, for the recently should call the blood center Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any for eligibility criteria. For more in- time and place to which a meeting for the spring semester of 1998. Christopher McPherson further consideration of such ordinance shall Flea Market To be Held Saturday, May 16 He is working in the marketing formation or to sign up for a blood from time to time be adjourned, and all The Sisters of Mercy of the Regional Community of New Jersey will hold a flea promotions department, where he To Enroll at Drexel drive, please call the blood center at persons interested will be given an opportu- market to benefit the homeless this Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at interacts with sponsor services, plans Mountainside resident Christopher 1-800-BLOOD NJ (256-6365). nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Mount Saint Mary in Watchung. Local blood drives are scheduled A copy of same may be obtained from the game day events, and conducts gen- Lloyd McPherson, the son of Lloyd office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park An article which appeared in last week’s edition incorrectly gave the day of the eral office duties. and Arleen McPherson, will attend for Tuesday, May 26, at the Masonic event as Thursday. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey be- A junior marketing major at Drexel University in Philadelphia Atlas Pythagoras Lodge, 1011 Cen- tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. In addition to bargains, food will be available and two 50/50 drawings, at 10:30 Monday through Friday by any member of a.m. and 3:30 p.m., will be held. Susquehanna University in this fall. He plans to major in com- tral Avenue, Westfield, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 27, at the general public who wants a copy of All proceeds from the flea market will benefit the FISH Hospitality Program, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Gregory munications. same without cost. Inc., an organization which provides housing for the homeless. It serves Union, is a 1994 graduate of Westfield High Christopher is a member of the the Westfield Chapter of the Ameri- BARBARA RIEPE Middlesex and Somerset Counties. School and the son of David Rhodes Class of 1998 at Union Catholic High can Red Cross, 321 Elm Street, from Township Clerk In the event of rain, the flea market will be held on Sunday, May 17. and Nancy Long. School in Scotch Plains. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1 T – 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $31.62 Page 18 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Imaging Center Unveils Open MRI Scanner Westfield Imaging Center has an- pyelograms, upper GI series, barium nounced that Open Magnetic Reso- enemas, general x-rays and many nance Imaging (MRI) has been other diagnostic examinations. added to its already existing facility All physicians and patients may at 118 Elm Street in Westfield. stop by the Westfield Imaging Cen- The radiologists of Westfield Im- ter to learn more about the facility aging have chosen the completely and to meet the staff. For more in- “open” Hitachi Airis MRI scanner, formation or to schedule an appoint- which they consider to be the best ment, please call (908) 232-0610. model available because of its design. The Airis delivers “premium im- age quality and provides maximum Middlebury Honors patient comfort,” according to a Westfield Students statement issued by the center. Westfield Imaging Center has been For Academic Work serving Westfield and its surround- Five Westfield residents were recently ing area for the past 10 years. The awarded academic honors for the fall facility is staffed by Summit Radio- term at Middlebury College in ALL ABOUT SCIENCE...Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield logical Associates, P.A., a group of Middlebury, Vermont. recently sponsored a Science Assembly by Teacher’s Resources Inc. Pictured 12 board-certified radiologists. here, learning about levers, are third graders Naomi McKenna and Anthony Michael P. Doyle, the son of Mr. and Alvernes. All of the radiologists at West- Mrs. Brendan J. Doyle; Frances R. field Imaging are on staff at nearby Madsen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Overlook Hospital in Summit and Peter Madsen, and Jessica St. Clair, the Warning Issued Concerning are affiliated with the physicians in daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. St. Westfield and the neighboring com- Clair, were named College Scholars. munities. The College Scholar represents the Chimney-Cleaning Offers WIC’s Mammography Department highest level of academic achievement It has come to the attention of the is accredited by the American Col- The Fire Department has advised at the liberal arts college. To be se- Westfield Fire Department that a residents that this type of work re- lege of Radiology and is certified by lected, students must carry a full course the Food and Drug Administration. number of chimney-cleaning service quires a permit from the Westfield load of four classes during the semes- contractors have been soliciting work A TOUCH OF SPRING…Area residents have recently been working to beautify In addition to the “open” MRI, ter, achieve a grade point average of 3.6 Building Department in order to the Fanwood Nature Center for spring. Additional seed was raked into the soil Westfield Imaging has also installed a in the Union County area via tele- verify that the correct materials are at the wildflower area on April 4 by Linda Talcott and Environmental Commis- or better, and have earned no grade new high-resolution spiral CT scan- lower than a “B minus.” phone “cold calling.” being used, and to provide for inspec- sion members Judy Nadolny and Chairman Dean Talcott. During the first week ner and a new bone densitometry unit. The callers state that they are work- tions by the Building Inspector and of May, orange and blue flowers were blooming. Every few weeks, different Ronald J. Nobile, the son of Mr. and Other imaging studies available Mrs. Ronald L. Nobile, and Matthew ing in the resident’s area and will be Fire Inspector. flowers will bloom and provide an ever-changing view. Pictured is Ruth Samuelson, available to clean a chimney flue for who transplanted daisies from her yard to the wildflower area. include mammography, ultrasound, E. Venhorst, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Once the inspections are conducted, nuclear medicine, intravenous Ronald J. Venhorst, were both named a specified amount of money. a certificate of approval is issued to to the Dean’s List. Once they begin work on the chim- the homeowner by the Construction To achieve Dean’s List status at ney, they claim to have found serious Officials. Middlebury, students must carry a full problems with the integrity of the If a resident becomes involved in course load of four or more classes flue which requires immediate atten- this type of situation, it is suggested during the semester, achieve a grade tion. that he or she either contact a local point average of 3.3 or higher, and have They then attempt to sell the ho- chimney contractor for an inspection earned no grade below a “B minus.” meowner a chimney liner system, of the chimney, and a second opinion which they claim is immediately as to the necessity of such work, or necessary to prevent poisoning by call the Westfield Building Depart- carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide ment at (908) 789-4125, or the West- is a product of combustion emitted by field Fire Department at (908) 789- an individual’s heating system and 4130, to request an inspector’s assis- water heater. tance.

SAFETY LESSON…Officer Frank Marrero, left, and Officer David Carson of the Fanwood Police Department recently visited Westminster Preschool during Safety Week. The officers spoke with the children about a police officer’s role in keeping people of all ages safe, and discussed how to call 911 in the event of a true emergency. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 14, 1998 Page 19 Westfielder John Donnelly David Graffigna Continues Joins Rorden Realty, Inc. Deployment in Persian Gulf John Donnelly, a long time resi- President of its board. He is also an Long hours, hard work, separation “I’m assigned to the air-condition- dent of Westfield, recently joined active fund-raiser for the American from loved ones and dedication are ing and refrigeration work center. I Rorden Realty, Inc. as a Sales Asso- Heart Association, United Way and more than just terms for David get to perform preventive and correc- St. Peter’s Preparatory School. Graffigna, of Westfield. tive maintenance on 13 large air- After graduation from St. Peter’s For Mr. Graffigna and the other conditioning units. I also work on the College he served in the United Sailors and Marines aboard USS John ship’s refrigerators in the galley. States Marine Corps, achieving the C. Stennis they are the price of free- “Most of the work is hands on and rank of major. dom and democracy. there is always an experienced tech- Mr. Donnelly can be reached at Mr. Graffigna’s ship, America’s nician available if I run into some- Rorden Realty, Inc., 44 Elm Street, newest aircraft carrier USS John C. thing I’m not sure about,” he ex- Westfield, (908) 232-8400. Stennis, left Norfolk, Virginia, in plained. late February on its inaugural six- Although thankful for the many Local Students Make month deployment. The ship and its opportunities, Mr. Graffigna plans to battle group have joined 18,000 Sail- leave the navy and pursue a college Honor Roll at Pingry ors and Marines in the Persian Gulf degree. “I plan to learn as much as Alexander Bregman, the son of LEARNING ABOUT LITERATURE…During Take-Your-Daughter-to-Work ready to enforce sanctions against possible during my enlistment and Day, Meg Smith, far left, and Sarah Burke, second from left, both eighth graders Iraq. hopefully advance as far as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Barry I. Bregman, at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, accompanied their mothers to the and David Spett, the son of Dr. Westchester Library System’s annual Book and Author Luncheon, where they At the end of the deployment, the When my enlistment is over, I’m Milton C. Spett and Dr. Lynn R. had an opportunity to chat with Dr. Francis K. Conley, right, a neurosurgeon carrier is scheduled to continue its going back home to New Jersey. Mollick, both of Westfield, made from Stanford University in Stanford, California and the author of “Walking cruise around the world ending in Mr. Graffigna is a 1996 graduate the third quarter honor roll for the Out on the Boys.” The other authors present were Russel Banks, who wrote San Diego its new homeport. of Westfield High School. sixth grade at The Pingry School’s “Cloudsplitter,” Carol Higgins Clark, the author of “Twanged,” and Tom John Graffigna, the son of Paul John Donnelly Short Hills campus. Wicker, who penned “Easter Lily”. The event took place on April 23 at the estate Graffigna of Roselle Park and ciate. Mr. Donnelly brings 30 years Students must achieve at least a of Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, New York. Lorraine Graffigna of Westfield, said of knowledge in real estate invest- “B-plus” average in academic sub- he joined the Navy to change his life. ment and finance to this new en- jects and no grade lower than “L” “I needed some discipline and di- deavor. (grade level) in special subjects to rection in my life. I didn’t think In prior assignments he was af- qualify for the honor roll. Dr. Lorraine L. Wearley college was the road I wanted to take. filiated with various institutional The names of students who made I wanted to see and experience the lenders investing in major real es- the honor roll were announced by cultures of the world. I also wanted to tate markets throughout the coun- Joyce Y. Hanrahan, Principal of The To Be Honored by TWIN learn a trade I could use to make a try. Some of the more important Pingry School’s Short Hills campus, living in the civilian community,” transactions included financings of Dr. Lorraine L. Wearley, of West- in Chemistry from Michigan State on May 1. field, will be among 53 women who University and a doctorate degree said the 20-year-old fireman appren- Del Coronado Hotel, Franklin Mills tice. Mall and Valley Forge Towers Con- will be honored at the 19th annual Tribute to Women and Industry During this deployment, the ships dominiums. of the John C. Stennis battle group He is a Founding Trustee of the Hope is the feeling you have that the (TWIN) Dinner being held today, Thursday, May 14, at the Hyatt Re- will conduct operations promoting Westfield Senior Citizens Housing feeling you have isn’t permanent. the shared goal of regional stability Corporation and recently served as gency, New Brunswick. — Jean Kerr The TWIN award is presented in both the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. IN THE NAVY...David Graffigna, a annually to outstanding executive, 1996 Westfield High School graduate, professional and managerial While on station John C. Stennis’ is currently assigned to the United women who have made significant air wing will fly missions to support States Navy’s USS John C. Stennis contributions to the success of their Operation Southern Watch, the en- which has been deployed since Febru- companies. forcement of the no-fly zone in south- ary in the Persian Gulf to enforce Dr. Wearley is Vice President ern Iraq. sanctions against Iraq. of Research and Development at Advanced Care Products in Skillman. She led the development initia- tives which resulted in a continued pipeline for new Monistat prod- ucts. She initiated a cross-business unit team within the Counsel of Dr. Lorraine L. Wearley Research Directors at Johnson & Johnson to reduce the product de- from Rutgers University in pharma- velopment cycle. ceutics. In addition, she is President Dr. Wearley has co-authored nu- of the National Sleep Foundation merous papers and holds several pat- and a Trustee in Narcolepsy Net- ents. She holds a Bachelor of Science work.

MIXING MATH AND CHOCOLATE...St. Bartholomew students in Suzanne Eaton’s third- grade math class used addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to make special treats. The treats were given to the second-grade students who recently received their First Holy Communion. Pictured, left to right, are: Christie Brid, William Oliver and Kevin Cassidy. Page 20 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED AUTO FOR SALE AUTO FOR SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Executive Director sought. Part-time Office Manager/Biller Great graduation gift! Honda Pre- 1987 Dodge Omni – Fully Westfield Rescue Squad seeks Candidate should be dynamic, for medical group practice. Exp. Part-time Secretary/Filing Clerk. lude Si 1986 - runs great! Power equipped, new tires & muffler — trainees for Emergency Medical self motivated, people oriented, preferred, willing to train. Fax and Send and fax résumé. Fax: (908) steering, brakes, windows and $800. Technicians. Valid NJ Driver’s Lic. able to work with a volunteer send résumé. Fax: (908) 233- 233-4124. PSNJ, P.O. Box 2745, moonroof. Auto, AC, cruise, AM/ Call (908) 233-0695 req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. Board of Directors and other non- 4124. PSNJ, P.O. Box 2745, Westfield, NJ 07091-2745. FM/Cassette equalizer, 152K — HELP WANTED * * * * * profit agencies. Westfield, NJ 07091-2745. (908) 233-9068 $1,700. or best offer. Candidate must have computer, Call (908) 518-1909 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. HELP WANTED Retail Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- writing and communication skills HELP WANTED FOR SALE and be flexible with hours. Salary ABBY ELECTRIC NOW HIRING vided. COUNSELORS Fruitwood DR set, 3 leaves, 6 Call Miki Leitner dependent on experience and ALL TYPES OF WORK at Scotch Plains store for: benefits available. SUMMER DAY CAMP Fans – Services – Air Condition- chairs, tea cart, pads, 2 wall units (908) 233-2501 Girls & Boys Group Heads, Na- — $750. • Shift Managers Send résumé, salary history and ing Lines. Lic. #10347, Commer- • Cashier & Deli Team HELP WANTED requirements to: ture, Low Ropes, Travel Group Call (908) 668-0860 cial & residential. Insured. Members Heads. Ideal for teachers, college (908) 233-9068 CALL COORDINATOR Attn: Search Committee students. Berkeley Heights area. FOR SALE • PT, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Full-Time American Red Cross (908) 580-2267 CHILD CARE Wedding gown w/veil, like new, Quick Chek offers quarterly WANTED: Self-motivated, en- Westfield/Mountainside Chapter size 8 — $1,000. Diamond ring & thusiastic individual with pleasant Full time, Mon. - Fri., non-smoker bonuses and advancement 321 Elm Street with exp. to care for 8-month-old wedding band, 14K white gold — opportunities. Will train! phone manner to coordinate in- Westfield, NJ 07090 HELP WANTED $4,200. coming calls & greet customers in child. Must have own trans. Ref- (Extra $1.25/hr. bonus pay Equal Opportunity Employer WAREHOUSE erences required. Call (908) 389-1168 Sat. afternoons & all-day Sun.) busy Short Hills Real Estate Of- SHIPPING & RECEIVING fice. Data entry skills & ability to PUBLIC NOTICE Call after 7 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) FOR SALE QUICK CHEK Full time positions for shipping & (908) 789-8870 function in fast paced, professional NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT rec. dept. Great oppty. for ad- BICYCLES Apply at 1928 Westfield Ave., atmosphere essential. Hours: 9-5 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY vancement. Some heavy lifting. GARAGE SALE 2 Adult ten-speed bikes like new. Scotch Plains weekdays. For inquiries, call THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (908) 322-9879 Valid NJ lic. req’d. Springfield lo- Friday - Saturday - Sunday One kids mountain bike brand new. Alison at (908) 665-4902. CONTRACTOR: Harry Haushalter, Esq., cation. Bnfts. Included. May 15 - 16 - 17 Best offer. Lexington Square Commons, 2119 Route Call (908) 232-9482 TELEPHONE SALES No. 33, Suite A, Hamilton Square, New Call (973) 564-5005 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EXTRA INCOME FOR ’98 Jersey 08690. Professional telephone work from M/F E.O.E. 359 Jackson Avenue FOR SALE Earn $500 - $1000 weekly stuffing NATURE OF SERVICE: To represent Scotch Plains home. Excellent phone voice & the contracting unit in the following Tax envelopes. For details RUSH Furniture, glassware, file cabinet, Patio/Porch Furniture quick study. $10 per hour. Appeal filed with the Union County Board of White Woodard table, 84” x 42”, $1.00 with SASE to: Call (908) 755-2250 Taxation: Paul DiFrancesco — CBL Asso- PUBLIC NOTICE lawn chairs, electronics, exercise GROUP FIVE ciates, Inc. vs. Scotch Plains Township, equipment, lamps. w/6 club style chairs and service relating to the property located at Block No. 6547 N. Academy Blvd., Dept. N SHERIFF’S SALE cart. Very good condition. Asking 00903, Lot No. 00027, 1771 Front Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, GARAGE SALE $500. CLASSIFIED Scotch Plains, New Jersey. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AMOUNT: $110 per hour for services of Call (908) 233-2903 DOCKET NO. F-4114-96. Friday - Saturday - Sunday HELP WANTED DEADLINE: the attorney. SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SER- May 15 - 16 - 17 OFFICE SPACE THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT VICES CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Restaurant Tuesday by 2 p.m. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE MERTON GAREY, ET AL, DEFENDANT. WESTFIELD OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 236 Beechwood Court • SERVERS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Call (908) 232-4407 Barbara Riepe 560 Springfield Avenue DATED MARCH 10, 1998 FOR SALE OF Mountainside • HOST/HOSTESS Township Clerk 550 sq. ft. office space available. MORTGAGED PREMISES. Women’s designer clothes, house- • BARTENDERS 1 T — 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $20.91 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- hold items, electronics, men’s Well known B.G. Fields Restau- PUBLIC NOTICE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by clothing. rant-Geigers Building. Under new If you enjoy working in an upbeat PUBLIC NOTICE public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union management. Great price, plenty environment and have the per- SHERIFF’S SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, GARAGE/MOVING SALE Notice to prescription customers of of free parking. sonality to match, you may be SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY just who we’re looking for at The CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Mountainside Drug Co., 899 Mountain Av- THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at two Fri. & Sat., May 15 & 16 Call Lisa (973) 443-3568 DOCKET NO. F-13419-92. enue, Mountainside, as of June 1, 1998 the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or (201) 912-0784 Jolly Trolley. Full and Part-Time RESOLUTION TRUST CORP AS CON- Prescription Department will be closing. All successful bidders must have 20% of their positions available. Benefits and prescriptions and records will be transferred 244 Sylvania Place SUMMER RENTAL SERVATOR FOR CATERET FEDERAL bid available in cash or certified check at the Westfield 401K Saving Plan available to SAVINGS BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. HUBERT to Baron’s Drug Store, 243 East Broad conclusion of the sales. full-time employees. Apply in per- MARK WILLIAMS AND JANET E. WILL- Street, Westfield. After this date refills may The judgment amount is $116,633.96. Household items, etc. MAINE be transferred or filled at Baron’s Drug 2 BR cottage on 7-mile Permaquid son, see manager between 2:00 IAMS, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. Municipality: City of Elizabeth. GARAGE SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Store. Street Address: 653 4th Avenue. Lake near coast. Available June p.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. DATED MARCH 12, 1998 FOR SALE OF 2 T – 5/14 & 5/21/98, The Leader Fee: $18.36 Tax Lot No.: 614 Tax, Block No.: 9. Saturday - May 16th to October, $500/wk. THE JOLLY TROLLEY MORTGAGED PREMISES. Approximate dimensions: 100.00 x 16.65 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (207) 563-1466 411 North Avenue By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE x 100.00 x 16.65. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 1171 Raritan Road Westfield, NJ Nearest cross street: Seventh Street. APT FOR RENT public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union BOARD OF EDUCATION There is due approximately the sum of Scotch Plains Equal oppty employer County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY $119,751.47 together with lawful interest NO EARLY BIRDS KENILWORTH AREA Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and costs. THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at NOTICE TO BIDDERS There is a full legal description on file in Household items - misc. small 2 BR, 1 bath, 2nd floor - fully PUBLIC NOTICE two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All the Union County Sheriff’s Office. furniture - electric tools - yard tools carpeted - washer/dryer available. Sealed proposals will be received by the SHERIFF’S SALE successful bidders must have 20% of their The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Board of Education of the Westfield School - blower - small electrical appli- Call after 1:00 p.m. Available im- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, bid available in cash or certified check at the this sale. District, Union County, New Jersey, at the ances - 78 RPM records. RAIN mediately. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, conclusion of the sales. RALPH FROEHLICH Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, th DOCKET NO. F-12612-96. The judgment amount is $106,373.37. SHERIFF DATE - May 17 . (908) 276-8532 Westfield, New Jersey, for the following MARINE MIDLAND BANK, PLAINTIFF The property to be sold is located in the KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, KURZWEIL & supplies, equipment or services: GARAGE SALE vs. CLEMENT LAFORTUNE, ET UX, ET TOWN of WESTFIELD in the County of WEBER, Attorneys Part-Time BID FOR: B9-109 AL, DEFENDANT. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. 905 North Kings Highway RECEPTIONIST HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY NO EARLY BIRDS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Commonly known as: 226 MARYLAND Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1569 th SERVICES FOR THE 1998-1999 Saturday, May 16 DATED MAY 20, 1997 FOR SALE OF STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY CH-753760 (WL) American United Mortgage SCHOOL YEAR MORTGAGED PREMISES. 07090. 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Corporation, New Jersey's BID DUE: By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 566. MAY 26, 1998 at 10:30 AM 5/21 & 5/28/98 Fee: $146.88 2275 Coles Ave. specialist in the field of home Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by BID FOR: B9-104 Scotch Plains financing, has an immediate public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 150.00 feet wide by 50.00 feet long. PUBLIC NOTICE Household items – full size bed – Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the CONTAINER DISPOSAL SERVICES opening at their Mountainside County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, SOUTHEASTERLY side of MARYLAND FOR THE WESTFIELD PUBLIC SHERIFF’S SALE stereo – T.V. based headquarters for a part- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at two STREET, 250.00 feet from the NORTH- SCHOOLS FOR THE 1998-1999 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, GARAGE SALE time Receptionist. Qualified EASTERLY side of BOYNTON AVENUE. SCHOOL YEAR CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All There is due approximately the sum of BID DUE: DOCKET NO. F-5558-95. applicant must be a high energy successful bidders must have 20% of their 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE bid available in cash or certified check at the $109,610.34 together with lawful interest MAY 26, 1998 at 11:00 AM THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW th individual, have excellent Saturday, May 16 conclusion of the sales. and costs. The bids will be received at the Adminis- YORK, F.S.B, PLAINTIFF vs. BEVERLY J. communication skills, and a There is a full legal description on file in GRANT, ET AL, DEFENDANT. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The judgment amount is $57,004.86. tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, pleasant phone voice. The Property to be sold: CITY OF ELIZA- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 46-48 Tamaques Way New Jersey 07090, on the date and time Candidate will assist the office BETH, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn indicated, and then publicly opened and DATED MARCH 10, 1998 FOR SALE OF Westfield this sale. MORTGAGED PREMISES. with incoming calls and light NEW JERSEY. read aloud. Baby items, toys (Little Tykes), Premises known as: 541 JEFFERSON RALPH FROEHLICH Bids must be in strict compliance with By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- clerical. SHERIFF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by bikes, clothing, household items. AVENUE. specifications. Bids must be made on the th SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union RAIN DATE, May 17 . Monday - Friday Tax Lot No. 475; Block No. 12. proposal forms in the manner designated. Dimensions: 50 feet x 145 feet. 406 - J Lippincott Drive County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Hours from 8:45am to 2:45pm Proposals must be endorsed on the outside Nearest cross street: JULIA STREET. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 of the sealed envelope, with the name of the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY YARD SALE CH-753787 (WL) THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at We Offer: There is due approximately the sum of bidder, the bidder’s address and the name Fri. & Sat., May 15 & 16 $59,102.59 together with lawful interest and 4 T - 5/14, 5/21, two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All • In House Training of the supplies, equipment, or services for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. costs. 5/28 & 6/4/98 Fee: $171.36 which the bid is submitted. It is understood successful bidders must have 20% of their • Career Advancement bid available in cash or certified check at the 202 Elizabeth Ave. There is a full legal description on file in and agreed that proposals may be delivered • Friendly Atmosphere the Union County Sheriff’s Office. before the time or at the place specified for conclusion of the sales. Westfield The judgment amount is $197,698.46. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PUBLIC NOTICE opening. The Board of Education assumes Lots of baby/kids stuff, strollers, For immediate consideration, call this sale. no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield. STREET ADDRESS: 1204 Prospect playpens, toys. Something for (908) 233-5353 RALPH FROEHLICH Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- rected in delivery. SHERIFF nances as follows were passed and adopted The Board of Education of the Town of Street, Union County, New Jersey. everyone. Joseph M. Farella TAX LOT NO. AND BLOCK NO.: Lot No. MATTLEMAN, WEINROTH & MILLER by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, American United Mortgage Corp. P.C., Attorneys meeting thereof held May 12, 1998. reserves the right to accept any and/or all 33, Block No. 238 on the Tax Map of the PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Westfield, Union County, New Jer- Suite 101 Joy C. Vreeland bids for the whole or any part and waive any 401 Route 70 East Town Clerk informalities in the interest of the Board of sey. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NEAREST CROSS STREET: Madison Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1972 Education. No bid may be withdrawn for a PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE CH-753214 (WL) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING period of sixty (60) days after the date set for Avenue. Notice is hereby given that on May 27, APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 4 T - 5/7, 5/14, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF the opening thereof. 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the 5/21 & 5/28/98 Fee: $155.04 PROSPECT STREET BE- Bidding shall be in conformance with the PROPERTY: 100.00 feet x 193.12 feet x Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine PLANNING BOARD TWEEN BRIGHTWOOD AV- applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 100.00 feet x 192.67 feet. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- PUBLIC NOTICE ENUE AND MADISON AV- 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public There is due approximately the sum of Planning Board will hold a public hearing to NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF ENUE AND THE MONIES NEC- School Contracts Law”. $203,080.72 together with lawful interest consider the appeal of the Borough of FANWOOD after public hearing granted The 1997 annual return for The Sim- ESSARY THEREFOR AND Bidders are required to comply with the and costs. Fanwood for preliminary and final site plan approval to John Antonucci to erect a deck Ayres Foundation, Inc. is available at the THE ISSUANCE OF BOND requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC There is a full legal description on file in review from the requirements of Chapter 74 on the property at 59 Locust Avenue, address listed below for inspection during ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR 17:27). the Union County Sheriff’s Office. of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood and Fanwood, New Jersey being Block No. 66, normal business hours, for any citizen who THE FINANCING OF SAID By order of the Town of Westfield Board The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn from provisions of subparagraph 74-5A (site Lot No. 32. so requests within 180 days of the publica- WORK. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. this sale. plan requirement) on the property at 75 Documents pertaining to this application tion of this notice of its availability. Dr. Robert C. Rader RALPH FROEHLICH North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- are available for public inspection at the SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1973 The Sim-Ayres Foundation, Inc. Board Secretary SHERIFF sey also known as Block No. 32 Lot No. 4 on Borough Hall during normal business hours. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE 210 Orchard Street 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $51.51 NORRIS, MCLAUGHLIN & MARCUS, the Fanwood Tax Map. Mr. John Antonucci FOR THE REBUILDING RE- Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Attorneys All interested persons may be present and 59 Locust Avenue PLACEMENT OR EXTENSION (908) 232-2244 721 Route 202-206 heard. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 OF STORM OR SANITARY Principal Manager: Mr. John A. Mellen PUBLIC NOTICE P.O. Box 1018 The file pertaining to this application is 1 T – 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $14.79 SEWER SYSTEMS AND 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $11.73 Somerville, New Jersey 08876-1018 available for public inspection during normal THEIR APPURTENANCES AT TOWN OF WESTFIELD CH-753773 (WL) business hours from the Secretary of the VARIOUS LOCATIONS, THE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID 4 T - 5/14, 5/21, Board at the Administration Offices of the HIRING OF CONSULTANTS 5/28 & 6/4/98 Fee: $167.28 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance as follows was passed as amended and TO PERFORM NECESSARY Sealed proposals will be received by the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. adopted by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting thereof held May 12, 1998. STUDIES ON THE STORM Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, PUBLIC NOTICE Eleanor McGovern, Borough Clerk Joy C. Vreeland AND SANITARY SEWERS, New Jersey, on Monday, June 1, 1998 at 75 North Martine Avenue Town Clerk AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal SHERIFF’S SALE Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1706 APPROPRIATION OF THE Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T — 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $24.48 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD New Jersey for the following: CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MONIES NECESSARY CHAPTER 19A ENTITLED “VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE” TO ONE (1) 1998/1999 4X4 DOCKET NO. F-10177-97. THEREFOR. PUBLIC NOTICE ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RATES FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SER- EXTENDED CAB PICK-UP BANK UNITED OF TEXAS, FSB, PLAIN- VICES TO REPLACE THE CURRENT RATE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1974 (OPTION SNOW PLOW) TIFF vs. MARLENE NARCISSE, ET ALS, The 1997 annual return for The Leon and NEW JERSEY STATE REGULATIONS WHICH ARE TO BE ABANDONED. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING DEFENDANT. TWO (2) OR *THREE (3) Victoria Shaldjian Foundation is available at SECTION I FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1998/1999 JEEP CHEROKEE the address listed below for inspection dur- That Section 19A-7 “Rates” be amended to read as follows: TO RECREATIONAL FACILI- DATED MARCH 12, 1998 FOR SALE OF OR EQUAL ing normal business hours, for any citizen “The rates charged for basic towing services, storage and labor shall be in TIES AND THE APPROPRIA- MORTGAGED PREMISES. who so requests within 180 days of the accordance with the schedule established herein and shall be kept on file in the TION OF THE MONIES NEC- *ALTERNATE TO ONE (1) By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ESSARY THEREFOR AND publication of this notice of its availability. police department and shall be available for inspection by the public. JEEP CHEROKEE 1998 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The Leon and Victoria Shaldjian THE ISSUANCE OF BOND SEDAN, MID-SIZE VEHICLE public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union TOWING: ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR Foundation, Inc. 4-DOOR County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 210 Orchard Street DAYS: THE FINANCING OF SAID Proposals must be delivered at the place Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY First mile or less $40.00 WORK. Westfield, New Jersey 07091 and before the hour above mentioned in a THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1998 at (908) 232-2244 Each additional mile 1.75/mi sealed envelope marked “Bid for Vehicles” two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1975 Principal Manager: William D. Peek NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND NEW JERSEY STATE HOLIDAYS: bearing the Name and the Address of the successful bidders must have 20% of their AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $11.73 Each mile or less $50.00 bidder, addressed to the Town of Westfield, bid available in cash or certified check at the FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS Each additional mile 1.75/mi TO THE LINCOLN SCHOOL 425 East Board Street, Westfield, New Jer- conclusion of the sales. PUBLIC NOTICE PLAYGROUND AND THE sey, and must be in the office of the Pur- The judgment amount is $208,332.69. STORAGE: MONIES NECESSARY chasing Agent on or before the hour named. MUNICIPALITY: City OF Elizabeth. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD INSIDE BUILDING, STORAGE FACILITY CAPACITY THEREFOR AND THE ISSU- Bids must be accompanied by a proposal COUNTY & STATE: UNION COUNTY, PLANNING BOARD 21 or more spaces 15.00/day ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- guarantee in the form of certified check, NEW JERSEY. Notice is hereby given that on May 27, 10-20 spaces 20.00/day TION NOTES FOR THE FI- cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of STREET & STREET NUMBER: 558- 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the less than 10 spaces 25.00/day 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of 560 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jer- Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine NANCING OF SAID WORK. OUTSIDE SECURED: STORAGE FACILITY CAPACITY Westfield. Each proposal must be accom- sey 07202. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood 21 or more spaces 10.00/day SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1976 panied by a surety company certification TAX LOT & BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT Planning Board will hold a public hearing to 10 - 20 spaces 12.00/day AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING stating that the said Surety company will NO. 846 BLOCK NO. 8. consider the appeal of Frederick L. Hipp, Jr. less than 10 spaces 15.00/day FOR INSTALLATION OF provide the bidder with the required perfor- DIMENSIONS: Approximately 104.30 feet and Linda C. Portwood for bulk variances to STREET LIGHTING IN THE mance bond in the full amount to the con- x 49.94 feet x 105.05 feet x 49.96 feet. erect a shed and from the requirements of OUTSIDE UNSECURED: STORAGE FACILITY CAPACITY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT tract. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Julia Street Chapter 93 of the Code of the Borough of 21 or more spaces 8.00/day DISTRICT AND THE APPRO- Bidders must be in compliance with all is approximately 100.04 from the subject Fanwood and from provisions of subpara- 10 - 20 spaces 10.00/day PRIATION OF THE MONIES provision of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- property. graph 93-9B (2) (a) (rear yard setback) and less than 10 spaces 12.00/day NECESSARY THEREFOR ment for the law against discrimination (Af- There is due approximately the sum of 93-9B (1) (c) (side yard setback) on the No towing operators shall charge an additional fee when a towed vehicle is being picked AND THE ISSUANCE OF BOND firmative Action). Bidders statement of Own- $213,756.28 together with lawful interest property at 30 Portland Avenue, Fanwood, up by an owner/driver or other tow operator or for services such as moving motor vehicles ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR ership, as required by Chapter 33 of the and costs. New Jersey also known as Block No. 13 Lot to get to the vehicle in question, towing from the operators property to the street and other THE FINANCING OF SAID Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted There is a full legal description on file in No. 5 on the Fanwood Tax Map. such towing operations.” WORK. with all bids. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. All interested persons may be present and SECTION II SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1977 Specifications and proposal forms can be The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn heard. Any and all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING examined and procured at the office of the this sale. The file pertaining to this application is terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or FOR PURCHASE OF VARIOUS Purchasing Agent, 425 East Broad Street, RALPH FROEHLICH available for public inspection during normal inconsistent. ITEMS OF FIRE EQUIPMENT, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Monday SHERIFF business hours from the Secretary of the SECTION III THE APPROPRIATION OF THE through Friday between the hours of 8:30 HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, Board at the Administration Offices of the In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be MONIES NECESSARY a.m. and 4:30 p.m. WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorneys Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this THEREFOR AND THE ISSU- The Mayor and Council reserve the right 30 Columbia Turnpike Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- to reject any and all bids, also waive any P.O. Box 941 Frederick L. Hipp, Jr. invalid. TION NOTES FOR THE FI- informality if it is deemed advisable so to do. Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Linda C. Portwood SECTION IV NANCING OF SAID EQUIP- Marianne K. Horta CH-753771 (WL) 30 Portland Avenue This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the MENT. Purchasing Agent 4 T - 5/14, 5/21, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 manner, permitted by law. 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $66.81 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $46.92 5/28 & 6/4/98 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 5/14/98, The Times Fee: $26.01 1 T – 5/14/98, The Leader Fee: $90.78 CYAN Page 22 Thursday, May 14, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Toastmaster Members Will Health Permits Needed

YELLOW Compete in Conference For Lead Paint Cleanup Two members of Westfield Toast- In June, there will be a regional In response to fears of lead poison- may be contaminated with lead chips masters will compete on Saturday competition at the Sheraton Newark ing due to exterior paint removal, the or dusts during construction, paint- and Sunday, May 16 and 17, in a Airport Hotel, and in August there Westfield Board of Health recently ing and renovation. Children may Toastmasters International Spring will be a national convention at the adopted an ordinance establishing ingest or inhale lead dust. Conference. Marriott Desert Springs Hotel in Palm regulations for the control of lead Anyone needing further informa- Sue Kujawski of Westfield will Desert, California. base paint during exterior house tion about the ordinance and the re- contend for a district championship The local speakers will be compet- painting, and cleanup and disposal moval of exterior lead paint or paint of lead chips and dust. MAGENTA in a speech contest Sunday at the ing this weekend to advance to these suspected of containing lead may Woodbridge Hilton, and Jim levels. The ordinance requires anyone re- contact the Health Department at Vandewater of Union will vie Satur- At this week’s regular meeting, moving lead base paint, or paint (908) 789-4070. day in a speech evaluation tourna- tonight, Thursday, May 14, at 8 suspected of containing lead, to first ment there. p.m., the Toastmaster will be Bob obtain a permit through the West- The conference will be called “Go Tevis of Cranford. Todd Schwartz of field Regional Health Department at Right on Winning.” Scotch Plains will give the opener, a cost of $10 per house or other Scotch Plains-Fanwood Both members of the Westfield and Mr. Vandewater will be the Top- structure. Committee Plans club advanced recently to this higher ics Master. The ordinance further specifies that level of competition by winning a Featured speakers will be Max lead base paint or paint suspected of Memorial Day Parade

BLACK county-wide contest among repre- Florville of Metuchen, Fred Meyer of containing lead, may not be removed Parade Committee Chairman sentatives from many area Toast- Scotch Plains, Gregg Fazekas of from exterior surfaces by unconfined Joe Duff announced that plans for masters groups. Fanwood and David Cohen of West- power sanding. The ordinance re- the 1998 Fanwood-Scotch Plains field. quires cleanup of paint chips and Memorial Day Parade are now Evaluators will be Jane Boyer of dust and disposal in accordance with under way. This year’s parade will Rabies Vaccines Clinic Westfield, Bill Hetfield of Plainfield, solid waste regulations. be Monday, May 25. The theme Steve Bacque of Linden and Joe Lead poisoning is especially dan- for this year’s Parade is “Women Held Next Wednesday Sarzillo of Carteret. gerous for children six years of age or in Military Service for America”. A free rabies clinic for cats and Club Chairwoman Sandy Aptecker younger and can cause behavioral All civic, school and commu- dogs, sponsored by the Scotch Plains of Mountainside will be the Master AFRICAN ARTIFACTS…Melba Nixon, a former Westfield Board of Educa- problems, learning disabilities, hear- nity organizations are invited to Evaluator. Phil Munkacsy of South tion member, recently shared her collection of African art, musical instruments ing problems and slowed growth. Health Department, will be held and other handmade items with Westfield students. McKinley Elementary participate. Trophies will be Wednesday, May 20, from 6:30 p.m. Bound Brook will be the Timer; Ms. School second graders from Beth Commandini’s class are wearing the tradi- In 1978, the United States Con- awarded to entries best depicting to 8:30 p.m. at the South Side Boyer will be the Grammarian and tional Kente cloth while holding an assortment of artifacts. Standing with Mrs. sumer Product Safety Commission the parade’s theme. Firehouse, at the corner of Martine Gino Merendino of Linden will be Nixon, pictured left to right, are: Ryan Scanlon, Nabiha Baksh, Kelly Braun, banned the sale of lead paint contain- The parade pays tribute to Avenue and Raritan Road. the “Ah” Counter. Gina Polizzano and Donny deRojas. Mrs. Nixon also shared her collection and ing more than 0.065 lead by weight American military personnel of Cats will be vaccinated the first Toastmasters meets in the First knowledge with approximately 100 sixth graders from Roosevelt Intermediate intended for consumers. However, all wars who made the ultimate hour from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dogs Savings Bank on South Avenue in School. Both presentations were arranged through the Sharing Talents and homes constructed prior to 1978 may sacrifice of giving their lives for will be vaccinated the second hour, Fanwood, across from the train sta- Skills program of the Westfield Public Schools. create a lead hazard if lead based their country 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tion, from 8 to 10 p.m. The entrance paint was used. If you are interested in partici- Cats must be in a “cat carrier” or to the downstairs meeting room is During the process of painting, pating in the parade, please con- box and accompanied by an adult through the ATM room. Westfield BOE Invites Input remodeling, construction or other al- tact Carolyn Sorge of the Memo- able to control the animal. Cats re- The club provides a supportive and terations to the interior or exterior of rial Day Parade Committee at quire an initial inoculation and re- positive learning environment for a structure, lead paint may be re- the Scotch Plains Municipal vaccination the next year, before a men and women to learn the arts of On New K-12 Curriculum leased into the environment in the Building at (908) 322-6700, speaking, listening and thinking For form of paint chips or dust. Soil three-year cycle begins. The public is invited to attend the Extension 314. more information, please call Jack tions, please arrive in Room 121 by around a home or other structure Dogs must also be accompanied Tuesday, May 19, meeting of the 7:30 p.m. A complete agenda of the Pfanne at (908) 276-7935. and controlled by an adult. Revac- Westfield Board of Education, which business meeting will be available on cination is not necessary for three will include on the agenda the first Monday, May 18, in the Business years unless the dog is aged 3 reading of the new Kindergarten Office at 302 Elm Street. months to 11 months, thus requir- Westfield Day Care through grade 12 “Family Living, The meeting will also be televised ing revaccination the subsequent Health and Safety, and Drug Educa- and rebroadcast on Channel 36 on year. Plans Garage Sale tion” curriculum. Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.; Thurs- Cat licenses for 1998 will be avail- Saturday at Armory The business meeting will be held day, May 21, at 10 a.m. and at 10 able at $5 per cat. Dog licenses are in the Choral Room (Room 121) of p.m., and on Monday, May 25, at 9 $6.20 if spayed or neutered, $9.20 if The Westfield Day Care Cen- Westfield High School at 8 p.m. p.m. not. ter will hold its 30th annual The board’s Curriculum Commit- The New Jersey Department of Garage Sale this Saturday, May tee, together with district health edu- Westfield Rescue Squad Health recommends vaccination ev- 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the cators, teachers and administrators, ery two years, and a license will not National Guard Armory on spent three years revising the cur- To Sponsor Open House be issued by the township unless the Rahway Avenue in Westfield. riculum. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue vaccination is valid for the entire The fundraiser is sponsored Ginger Hardwick, who chairs the Squad will hold an open house on licensing period. by the Westfield Day Care Aux- committee, said, “We are confident Wednesday, May 20, from 3 to 9 For further information, please call iliary. that the revised curriculum is educa- p.m., to celebrate National Emer- (908) 322-6700, Extension 309. tionally sound and sensitive to com- gency Medical Services (EMS) munity concerns. We welcome the Week, which is observed from May public’s input at the May 19 meet- 17 to 23. ing.” It will take place at the rescue PRESERVING A PARK…Wilson Elementary School Brownie Troop No. 879 Prior to the meeting, demonstra- squad building located at 335 recently cleaned up the stream in Mindowaskin Park as part of their troop tions explaining how technology is Watterson Street, near the South service project. Among the many things found along the water was a Colonial incorporated into high school in- Avenue traffic circle. period kettle. After the clean-up the girls had raft races. Pictured, left to right, struction will be conducted by West- “Open House ’98” activities will are: Britta Greene, Laura Pontious, Lee Bennett, Dana Boebinger, Erin Bange, field High School teachers and stu- include the display of emergency Melissa Gallagher, and Katherine Gelinne. dents in various classrooms. vehicles from Overlook Hospital in For a schedule of the demonstra- Summit, ambulance rides for the children, blood pressure screening ‘Workout for Hope’ to Raise and the opportunity to learn more Music Students to Give about volunteering. National EMS Week honors ap- Funds for HIV/AIDS Research Spring Recital May 17 proximately 750,000 EMS providers A fitness fund-raiser, titled “Work- and 460,000 were children under Voice students of Diane nationwide who deliver lifesaving out for Hope: Fitness for a Cure,” a 15. By the year 2000 an estimated McCloskey, a faculty member of the emergency care, 24-hours-a-day, benefit for HIV/AIDS and related can- 10 million to 15 million children New Jersey Workshop for the Arts in seven days a week. It also offers the cer research for the City of Hope worldwide will be orphaned by Westfield, will hold their spring re- public an opportunity to learn about National Medical Center and HIV/AIDS. cital this Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. injury prevention, safety awareness Beckman Research Institute, will be in the Mozart Room at the Work- and emergency preparedness. held this Sunday, May 17, at the Na- French Students Join shop, located at 152 East Broad The Westfield Volunteer Rescue tional Guard Armory in Westfield. NEW OFFICERS NAMED…The Woman’s Club of Fanwood installed its Street. Squad, founded over 48 years ago, is A workout-a-thon will include a Honor Society in SP-F new officers at a luncheon on April 22 which was held at the Chanticler Students to perform include Erica one of the few resident squads in variety of fitness events such as step, Eleven new members were in- Chateau. The new leaders, pictured left to right, are: front row, Eleanor Magaril of Mountainside; Meg New Jersey. Hoerrner, Treasurer, and Barbara Couphos, President, and back row, Joan funk, spin, body, bars, slide, boxing, ducted into the Scotch Plains- Molnar, Lindsey Ryan, Zintis May- The annual fund drive is also in karate, and an indoor walk-a-thon. Fanwood High School French Honor Kirner, Corresponding Secretary; Margery Palmer, Recording Secretary, Krumins, Faryl Scher, Dania and progress. Tax deductible contribu- and Faye Monroe, Vice President. Registration is scheduled for 10 a.m. Society during a candlelight cer- Kristen Aguero, Lisa and Jackie tions may be made to the Westfield with workout at 11 a.m. emony on April 29. Novice, all of Westfield, and Elyn Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box Participants will raise a minimum The new members are Kevin Carlock, of West Orange. 356, Westfield, 07091-0356. of $50 in sponsorship or self dona- Grinberg, Carla Impali, James UCUA Slates Collection Day The recital will end with all the To learn more about volunteering tion. Please call (800) 732-7205 to L’Heureux, Tracy Macalintal, Sonya singers performing together the with the squad, please call (908) receive a sponsor form. Potashnik, Amanda Rice, Aneesa theme song from the motion picture 233-2501. For all emergency ser- The City of Hope is focused on Sataur, Colleen Sellers, Alice For Electronics, Latex Paint Titanic. vice, please call 9 1 1. finding a cure for HIV/AIDS and Sergeyeva, Rebecca Silver and Mel- related cancers. It is conducting in- issa Tourjée. The Town of Westfield will host an “Collection of electronic goods for novative gene therapy research that The ceremony was conducted by Electronic Appliance and Latex Paint recycling is available to Union County Jonathan Pompan Is Named could delay or prevent the develop- co-advisors Karen Morreale and Recycling Collection Day, sponsored residents, schools, small businesses ment of AIDS in HIV-infected indi- Maria Olsen. Assisting were mem- by the Union County Utilities Au- and government agencies, free of viduals. bers Caroline Mattar, Jennifer thority (UCUA), this Saturday, May charge,” said Dr. Joseph A. Spatola, Recipient of College Award According to spokeswoman for Kanarek, Marisa Mangione and Jes- 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. UCUA Executive Director. Jonathan Pompan, the son of Nanci Jonathan has also served as Chair- the fund-raiser, HIV/AIDS is a sica Rodino. Samantha Kanarek was The event will be held at the West- Recyclable appliances include tele- and Gary Pompan of Scotch Plains, man of the university’s Marvin Cen- leading cause of death for Ameri- hostess for the evening. field Municipal Swimming Pool visions, videocassette recorders, ste- will be awarded the George Wash- ter Student Governing Board, with cans aged 25 to 44, in addition The induction was followed by a parking lot on Scotch Plains Avenue reo equipment, computers, copiers, ington Award for his significant con- responsibility for managing all the some 30 million people worldwide Jules Massenet song, “L’Élégie,” in Westfield. printers, microwave ovens and tele- tributions to the George Washington board’s operations, including finan- are HIV positive or are living with sung by Jennifer Kanarek, and “I There is no cost to participate; phones. University community in Washing- cial co-sponsorships. AIDS. A total of 2.3 million people Dreamed a Dream” from Les however, pre-registration with the Latex paint will be accepted only ton, D.C. during commencement In this capacity, he participated died of AIDS in 1997 — a 50 Miserables, sung by Holly Oatis. The UCUA is necessary. Proof of resi- in the original paint cans. Paint in exercises on May 17. as the student representative in the percent increase from 1996. Nearly French national anthem, “La dency is also required. containers larger than five gallons He will also receive a Bachelor of dining services contract negotia- half of these deaths were women, Marseillaise,” was also played. will not be accepted. Absolutely no Arts Degree in Political Science, with tions process, and assisted the pro- painting contractors will be allowed a secondary field in marketing. gram advisory committee respon- to participate. Jonathan is a 1994 graduate of Scotch sible for the renovation of the Walkers and Cyclists Slated Information regarding cancellation Plains-Fanwood High School. Marvin Center. of the event due to severe inclement As Director of the Student Asso- Jonathan created and implemented weather will be available by calling ciation Dining Services Commis- a Student Organization Resource To Raise Funds for The Arc the UCUA after 3 p.m. on the Friday sion, he advocated improved ser- Center (SORC), which is a one-stop The fifth annual BOC-A-THON, The start times are 8 a.m., 9 a.m., before the event. vices, prices and quality in student copying, graphics and leadership re- an event enabling walkers and cy- and 10 a.m., depending on the route. Residents may call the UCUA at dining. In 1997, he coordinated the source room for more than 250 stu- clists to raise money for The Arc of Maps will be provided to all partici- (732) 382-9400 for more informa- fourth annual Student Leadership dent organizations and the univer- Union County, will take place on pants. For more information, please tion or to register. Conference. sity community. Saturday, June 6. The rain date for call Sarah Lewis, Director of Re- He additionally was a mentor and the event is the following Saturday, source Development for The Arc, at advisor for the Columbian School June 13. (908) 754-7826. of Arts and Sciences, and an intern All events will start and finish at the university’s Congressional from the BOC Gases headquarters Union Catholic Grad and Federal Relations Office. In on Mountain Avenue in Murray 1996, he was awarded the Scholar- Hill. Helps Tornado Victims ship for Leadership Development Formerly the Association of Re- Navy seaman Vincent P. Mayan, a in recognition of his leadership tarded Citizens, The Arc is a non- 1993 graduate of Union Catholic endeavors. profit, community-based organiza- High School of Scotch Plains, re- tion which provides a variety of ser- cently volunteered his time to help vices to children and adults with raise funds for aid to Central Florid- Women’s Spa Morning developmental disabilities. ians affected by a series of tornadoes. Cyclists may ride 10-, 25-, or 50- Stationed at Naval Nuclear Power On Tap at Westfield ‘Y’ mile routes, while walkers complete Training Command in Orlando, The Westfield “Y”, 220 Clark a two-mile course. Last year, pledges Florida, Seaman Tubayan was among Street, will host a Spa Morning for secured by participants raised almost more than 100 staff and students women on Sunday, May 31, from 8 $11,000 for The Arc of Union County, trained by Red Cross in disaster as- a.m. to noon. Exercise classes, mas- the organization revealed. sessment, operation of emergency sage therapy, aromatherapy, lectures, BOC employees, local residents vehicles and supervising homeless food and healthy snacks will be avail- and employees of other corporations shelters. Seaman Tubayan and his able. are invited to participate in the shipmates logged more than 7,000 For further information or to reg- fundraiser. There is a $20 registra- A DAY AT THE ZOO…Kindergartners from School One Elementary in hours of work, including collecting Scotch Plains recently visited the Staten Island Zoo. They especially enjoyed ister, please call the Westfield “Y” at tion fee, and all pledges should be cans of food, boxes of clothes and the outdoor exhibit of domestic farm animals, some of which they were allowed (908) 233-2700. There are a limited secured before the event, according more than $6,000. to feed. Pictured, front to back, are: Stephanie Baliko, Andrew Antolick and number of spots. Gift certificates are to Maria Denk, spokeswoman for He joined the Navy in November Joseph D’Auria. available. The Arc. 1997.