The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, October 8, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Court Challenge to Business District SID Tax Raises Questions of Fairness For Commercial Property Owners

By JEANNE WHITNEY Downtown New Jersey (DNJ) is a district are not taxed. According to more of a concern,” Mr. LaPlace Specially Written for The Westfield Leader statewide advocacy organization for Ms. Peterson, the contestants lost a stated. He explained that the “A rising tide floats all boats.” viable commercial districts and serves previous appeal charging that a SID Morristown case is limited to chal- This is what Beth Peterson, Ex- as an information clearinghouse tax was outright illegal. lenging the fairness of taxing com- ecutive Director of Downtown New when communities seek the “how- Regardless, the 1986 legislation mercial property owners but not resi- Jersey, Inc., believes happens when to” of revitalizing their downtowns. that allowed special improvement dential properties within the same communities make “a leap of faith” Yet, an ongoing court challenge to districts has led to the creation of special improvement zone. — as she calls it — to create a special the SID tax by two Morristown com- nearly 40 SIDs in the state, including The Town of Westfield has drawn improvement district (SID) in their mercial property owners, questions one in the Westfield downtown. the boundaries of the improvement downtowns and add a tax on com- Director of Westfield’s Downtown Jeanne Whitney for The Westfield Leader the fairness of the measure. Report- district to exclude residential prop- PAVE PARADISE...Pictured is one of several sites in Westfield’s Tamaques mercial property to support the dis- edly, the State Supreme Court will Westfield Corporation (DWC) erty, according to Mr. LaPlace. Park, near the shuffleboard courts, where the town Recreation Department tricts. now consider the constitutionality of Michael LaPlace called the “I really feel that we’ve nipped that wants to put a parking lot, for a total of 71 new parking spaces. Some area For example, she indicated, when the SID tax after trial and appeals Morristown challenge to the districts, (issue) in the bud,” he remarked. residents have objected to the measure, calling it a “de-greening” of the park commercial downtowns thrive, resi- courts upheld the commercial prop- “a pretty isolated case.” With an annual budget of about and claiming that existing lots are under used. dential property values remain stable erty owners’ claim that the tax was “I think if we saw more cases like $240,000, the DWC’s role is to ad- — if not rise. “unfair” because homeowners in the this around the state, then it might be CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Parking Lot Plan School Board Addresses Backlog on Special Ed. For Tamaques Hits Evaluations; SAT Scores Exceed State, Nat. Levels By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN board congratulated five seniors who type of programs they require. codes into the IEP template. Residents Hard Specially Written for The Westfield Leader received perfect 800 scores on the Dr. Foley noted IEPs should be Board Member Eileen Satkin noted Ms. Felsing said. Estimates put the The Westfield Board of Education SAT I and seven students who earned completed by the end of October. He that it could be useful to supply a By JEANNE WHITNEY opened its regular meeting of Tues- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cost of the project at over $70,000. perfect scores on the SAT II. noted that it would be important to secretary for each child study team. Mr. Ancona said he sought First day night with a bit of good news-the Board President Darielle Walsh work on solutions to prevent a future Director of Special Education Ser- The Westfield Recreation Com- combined average of the Scholastic mission listened to residents’ ob- Ward Councilwoman and Repub- expressed her satisfaction with the backlog problem. vices Theodore Kozlik, explained that lican mayoral candidate Gail Assessment Test (SAT) for the 1998 student’s performance. He suggested obtaining extra help the IEP backlog would be cleared up jections Monday, and then voted 5- graduating class of Westfield High 3 in favor of proceeding with a Vernick’s help in halting the pro- “We are very proud of the accom- for the Special Education Office to by today, October 8, or tomorrow, posed work at the park. Council- School was 1113, results which are plishments of our high school stu- process the IEPs more quickly. He October 9. project to add 71 parking spaces at 96 points higher than the national Tamaques Park. Commission woman Vernick admitted, “I’m dents,” she stated. noted that it would be useful to get “We have to evaluate if we want looking into it for the citizens. I’m average of 1017 and 108 points above Superintendent of Schools Dr. the child study team members online child study teams to become data member Christine Nugent ab- the state average of 1005. stained from voting but did not the citizens’ advocate.” William J. Foley reported that the to generate the IEPs. entry clerks,” he stated. At Tuesday’s Town Council According to the board, a total of Special Department of the Westfield In recognizing the backlog crisis, Dr. Foley concluded, “The time indicate her reason. Earlier, Ms. 98 percent of the graduating class Nugent described the parking lot agenda meeting, Mrs. Vernick Public Schools has obtained extra Dr. Foley stated, “We had a major has come that we need help now.” urged the council to consider the took the SATs, which is the largest help to keep the “backlog” on IEPs change in staff over the summer and Board Member Thomas Taylor project as a “short term solution” percentage in recent history. The to traffic in the park. issue at the council’s public meet- (Individual Evaluation Performance) a significant increase in IEPs. asked Dr. Foley if he noticed any Apparently, the plan to add three ing next week, Tuesday, October under control. IEPs are needs assess- Board Member Annmarie Puleio adverse effects on students as a result new parking lots and enlarge two 13. Reportedly, it is now on the ment profiles on Special Education suggested providing the child study of the backlog. Dr. Foley responded others in Tamaques was okayed by agenda for the meeting. BOE to Hear Report students conducted to determine what teams with laptop computers to enter CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the Town Council as part of the Councilwoman Vernick said last From Citizens Group Recreation Department budget for week that she would walk through paving. Tamaques Park with Recreation On Bond Referendum Council Members Continue to Differ Dickson Drive residents Michael Director Glenn S. Burrell in order The Westfield Board of edu- Ancona and his wife Monica to see the proposed locations for cation will meet this evening, Felsing, said they collected 100 the 71 spaces. Thursday, October 8, at 8 p.m. signatures of neighbors and park- Members of a homeowners asso- in Cafeteria B of Westfield High On Allocation of Parks Funding goers who opposed the project. ciation near the park asked the School, 550 Dorian Road, to By PAUL J. PEYTON “slap in the face” for the council not “I think $120,000 is a heck of a lot Ms. Felsing said neither she nor Recreation Commission to delay address a report by the Superin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to support the recommendations of of money to throw in when we have any of the residents she contacted work on the lots and put together a tendent of Schools Citizens Ad- The party-line split on how to spend the Recreation Commission. fields that are really sucking wind,” knew about the proposed paving coalition of residents, recreation visory Committee on the pro- town and matching Union County He urged the council to “move on Mr. Walsh stated. over of grassy areas for parking department, commission and coun- posed $11.7 million bond refer- “pocket park” matching grant funds some projects and bring some clo- Mr. McDermott said the soccer until contractors began marking cil members to look at parking and endum. should be resolved next Tuesday when sure” to proposals on the council’s association’s proposal would pay for the area for clearing. safety concerns in Tamaques Park. The board will vote on whether a resolution on how to spend the capital improvement plan. grading and seeding of the field. He “It’s a classic example of taxpay- Chairman of the Recreation or not to proceed with pursuing funds is placed on the agenda for a Democratic Mayor Thomas C. noted that the association was not ers’ money being wasted without Commission Seymour Koslowski the referendum for public vote vote by the full council. Jardim said he can not see a “philoso- aware of the extensive plan now un- the informed consent of the people,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 in December. While council members agreed to phy” behind the plan to fund projects der consideration. place the resolution on the agenda, already authorized for the council’s “Their philosophy was that if you officials and council members, at this capital budget plan versus new “ne- are going to do the field, do it right,” point, are still in the dark as to how cessities” before the council. he said. Planning Board OKs Subdivision; the final wording will read. Councilman Walsh said the Republican Third Ward Councilman One proposal by Republican First Westfield Soccer Association has Neil F. Sullivan said he was in favor of Ward Councilman Gregory S. presented a $20,000 proposal to make “transforming Sycamore Field into McDermott, a member of the improvements at Sycamore. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Woodpile in Yard Must be Moved council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Parks By BOBBIE BALDASSARI TURSI saying, “I live directly behind the wood and individual may store on and Fields, earmarked $120,000 of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader proposed lot, and this wood pile is a their property. One member said, the funds on improvements at Sy- The Westfield Planning Board little more than just a woodpile,” he “theoretically, you can cover your camore Field behind the south side Neighborhood Council heard one appeal Monday night, ul- stated. “We are adversely affected by entire yard with wood.” fire house and another $80,000 to- timately granting conditional ap- the location of this pile.” William Villane responded to this wards projects at the town’s largest proval for the subdivision of a Lam- Mr. Villane also said “this is prac- by stating that “this is an unusual park, Tamaques Park. berts Mill Road lot. tically a commercial lumber yard. situation – something you would see Another plan by Democratic Third To Welcome Residents Westfield attorney Vincent When the lot is subdivided, where is in Maine, north country; this is a lot Ward Councilman John J. Walsh pro- Loughlin represented applicant Mr. Mahoney going to put all this of wood.” poses to divide the money among Michael Mahoney of Edison and lot stuff?” Mr. Robins assured Mr. Villane several new projects. At Debut Street Fair owner Robert L. Alpern. “Speaking as a resident and a Council members urged the two to that he had a right to be concerned The Westfield Neighborhood talization through the efforts of the Mr. Alpern intends to sell the rear builder, one of the existing sheds is about the aesthetics of this property. meet privately to reach a compro- portion of a lot to Mr. Mahoney, who too high (12 feet), and there is hardly mise between the two plans. Council (WNC) will hold its first- Westfield Neighborhood Preservation plans to build a single-family home any yardage,” he continued. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mr. McDermott said it would be a ever, all-day street fair this Saturday, Committee to receive state funding. on the site. The new lot will front on Mr. Villane’s son, Don Edward October 10, at Cacciola Place. The Mayor Thomas C. Jardim kicked Clarence Street. Villane, who also works for the fam- rain date is the following day, Octo- off the efforts with a tree planting Two large sheds and a massive ily firm told the board he was worried ber 11. ceremony at the WNC center in May. woodpile are currently located on the about grading, drainage and under- Council Executive Director Ezella Long-time Westfield resident Mrs. portion of the property to be sold to ground utility easements for the new Johnson said she is looking forward Mr. Mahoney. The woodpile, stands lot. to meeting Westfield residents at the some six feet high and measures seven Town Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh event, which will feature activities feet by 50 feet wide. informed the younger Mr. Villane for all ages. Local Man Once the property is subdivided, that the applicant will submit a grad- “We’re anticipating a good turn- the woodpile and one shed will be ing plan to the town. Mr. Mahoney out,” Ms. Johnson said, adding that Is Robbed relocated onto Mr. Alpern’s prop- said any drainage or underground the WNC is planning for “900, up to erty. utility easements will have to be ad- a thousand people,” from through- Board Chairman Martin E. Robins dressed to Mr. Alpern. out the community. At Gunpoint stated that, “when this new lot is “We are concerned about the aes- The WNC Center is located at 127 Cacciola Place, between Central and By SUZETTE F. STALKER created, Mr. Alpern’s property will thetics of this lot and how it will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader become very crowded with these affect the quality and value of our South Avenues. The street will be blocked off to traffic for the event. A Westfield man was robbed Sun- structures.” lots; there will be too much crowding day night by two suspects, one of He added that “the shed is intru- and squeezing of the back and side Fair publicity organizer Lois Sarvetnick said the fair will also whom was armed with a handgun, as sive; to be able to accommodate all lots,´ Don Villane stated. “We want he walked in the 200 block of Windsor this activity, the neighborhood would to keep the area upscale looking.” serve “to acquaint people with the neighborhood and the work of the Avenue en route to a convenience benefit by some type of screening or He then asked the board whether store. vegetation.” there was an ordinance limiting the council. “It gives people the opportunity to The pair then fled in a vehicle with Austin Street resident William amount of wood that can be stored on a third suspect, according to the 41- Villane, owner of Villane Construc- a residential property. see the accomplishments and achievements of the WNC. It’s a part year-old victim, who was uninjured. tion, a third generation family busi- The board revealed that there is no GRINDS TO A HALT...A rented tub grinder gets a time out for repair at the No one has been apprehended in ness, addressed the Planning Board, ordinance limiting the amount of of (Westfield) that a lot of people may Westfield Conservation Center on Lamberts Mill Road. The half-a-million not know about,” Mrs. Sarvetnick connection with the incident, which INDEXINDEXINDEX dollar piece of equipment turned tree trunks and limbs into 100,000 yards of fine said. occurred shortly after 10 p.m., ac- grade mulch since the day after Labor Day. Westfield Department of Public cording to police. Campaign ..... Page 5 Mountainside Page 2 Social ...... Page 6 Works employees Richard Edge, left, and Arthur Brown, pictured in the The 30-year-old, family-oriented County ...... Page 21 Obituary ...... Page 11 Sports ...... Page 13 foreground, said they have about three days of grinding left to finish off the organization services a neighborhood The victim said he was confronted Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 10 debris from the storm. that was designated last year for revi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 as food,willbelocatedattheWNC unteers atthecenter’s kitchen. and homemadesweetsbakedbyvol- way games,children’s rides,lunch Other plannedactivitiesincludefair- be showcasedonanoutdoorstage. involved withthecommunity.” residents) areanxioustogetmore said, “It’s aviableneighborhood.(Its took onorganizing theinauguralevent, Sarvetnick, whosehusband,Harold, garding themaintenanceneeds. year facilitiescommitteereportre- maintenance issues.Hecitedthefive- it isnotenough.” view (withregardtoenrollment),but fully tookaconservativepointof review bytheboard,“theboardright- that whenthelastbondwasupfor rollment intheschools.Henoted education levelduetoincreaseden- enrollment isaconcernatthespecial higher grades,”hesaid. ementary schoolenrollmentandin enrollment crisis. of thereferendumbyaddressing the publicschools,”hestated. ment inthistowntotryimprove mittee fortheirhardwork. Thursday, October8. committee willreportitsfindingson report totheboardwasfiledand day, October4.Hestatedthattheir ing toevaluatebondissuesonSun- sory Committeeheldtheirfinalmeet- ogy needs. maintenance pro trict toeasetheenrollmentcrisis, schools intheWestfield schooldis- posed bytheboardtoimprove the $11.7 bondreferendumpro- done totheirsatisfaction. meeting indicatedthatthiswasnot of “no’s” fromparentsattheboard tion. were sentouttoevaluatethesitua- that membersofthechildstudyteams which isaresidentialarea. in thevicinityofWindsor Avenue, incidents hadbeenreportedrecently lice. homeowner ontheblocktocallpo- robbed, thevictimsaidhealerteda geant Parizeausaid.Afterbeing eling northonRipleyPlace,Ser- square taillights,waslastseentrav- clothing, thesergeantconfirmed. scribed asblackmaleswearingdark Department. M. ParizeauoftheWestfield Police cording toDetectiveSergeant John tall, andwearingdarkclothes,ac- tween 5feet,10inchesandsixfeet black malewithathinbuild,be- waited atthewheel. parked nearby, whereathirdsuspect ward asmall,light-coloredvehicle wallet, thetwosuspectsheadedto- circled himfrombehind. wallet, whilethesecondsuspect by thegunman,whodemandedhis FOLD At Gunpoint A ticketboothfortherides,aswell A variedentertainmentmixwill Dr. Foleyaddressedtheneedsof He alsonotedthattheissueof “We continuetoexpecthigh el- Dr. Foleyreviewedtheimportance “This isatestamenttothecommit- He extendedhisthankstothecom- He notedthattheCitizen’s Advi- Dr. Foleyturnedtotheissueof But, angrygrumblesandresponses The sergeant notedthatnoother The suspects’vehicle,whichhad The othersuspectswerealsode- The gunmanwasdescribedasa After thevictimrelinquishedhis ae1 Thursday,October8,1998 12 Page Local Man Is Robbed School BoardAddresses Fair Welcomes Residents CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED Backlog onSpecialEd. Neighborhood Council blems andtechnol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED Church ofLinden. gospel singersfromtheFirstBaptist several StepandDrillgroups, band, TheMusicStudioJazzBand, Irish Dance,abluesband,reggae Church, DeirdreShea’s Schoolof choirs fromtheBethelBaptist Westfield FifeandDrumCorps, little prayers.” Ms. Johnsonsaid.“We’re sayingour center. ered forathree-yearagreement. for aone-yearlease,isbeingconsid- 31 boardmeeting. issue wasalsotabledattheAugust 1999 atarentalof$122,200.This period ofJuly1,1999toJune30, the rentalofLincolnSchoolfor cational ServicesCommissionfor of EducationandUnionCountyEdu- issue ofacontractbetweentheBoard board meeting. revisit theissueatitsfirstNovember specified amount.Theboardwill it wasestimatedovertheboard’s Street. Thebidwasrejectedbecause Administration BuildingonElm at theWestfield BoardofEducation rejected abidforanelevatoraddition presentation. next yearinordertoprepareitfor to discusstheupcomingbudgetfor Finance Committeewillmeetsoon 13. Mrs.Jacobsonnotedthatthe mittee willmeetonTuesday, October announced thatthePoliciesCom- school. the intermediateschoolsandhigh on Thursday, October15,todiscuss Range PlanningCommitteewillmeet cember. referendum forpublicvoteinDe- not toproceedwithpursuingthe The boardwillvoteonwhetheror to solelyaddressthebondissue. High Schoolat550DorianRoad at 8p.m.inCafeteriaBofWestfield we candosomething.” Hopefully, somedaydowntheroad money onthat(inthelastbond). people feltwedidn’tneedtospend art andmusicinthebondbecause added, “We arewisetonotinclude and musicclassrooms. elementary schoolsbyprovidingart dum wouldnotrestorefineartsinthe dards?” keep thelevelofqualityandstan- have necessaryspace,howcanwe care verydeeplyaboutit.Ifwedonot great schoolsystem.We (theboard) sion,” Dr. Foley. I thinkitistimewecometoadeci- end ofthisschoolyear. out areferendumelectedpriortothe improvement wouldnothappenwith- concluded thatthistechnological 2000, classroomswillbeonline.He stressed. not havethemoneytodoit,”he in thisreferendum.We simplydo ture. Thatiswhatwearefacedwith framework, thatfundamentalstruc- bond, butwiring.We lackthat new computersisnotpartofthis provide aninfrastructure.Buying nected. Whatweneedtodois needs oftheschools. explained. ply didnothavethemoney,” he fund thenecessaryprojects.We sim- needs ofthedistrict,wecouldnot Performers willinclude:the “We hopewehaveabeautifulday,” The contract,whichwasarranged The boardalsodecidedtotablethe Under financeitems,theboard Board MemberArleneGardner Mrs. PuleiostatedthattheLong The boardwillmeetthisevening Board MemberSusanL.Jacobson Mrs. Puleionotedthatthereferen- Dr. Foleylaterstated,“Thisisa “A lotofworkhasgoneintothis. He notedthathehopesby “Schools arenotwiredorcon- Dr. Foleynotedthetechnological “As webalancetheeducational The Westfield Leader Westfield The to spend$60,000ofthecounty’s many years.” been beforethecouncil“formany, the Sycamoreimprovementshave organized sportingevents.Hesaid taking “moreofthepounding”by of circulation”fieldswillendup the useofMemorialPark,other“out camore, saidthatwithplanstoscrap in supportofimprovementsatSy- the twofields. pedestrians fromfoulballshitoutof with additionalfencingtoprotect space andaconcessionstandalong ing theleague’s fundraisingdrive. be reluctanttogivedonationsdur- ity ofthe“pocketparkfunds,”will residents, knowingoftheavailabil- from theparksandfieldsprogram, that ifitdoesnotreceivefunding baseball games. The fieldisusedprimarilyforleague burnt tothegroundearlierthisyear. portable toiletswerevandalizedand has neverhadbathroomsandthat “not aluxury, theyarenecessity.” cil thatbathroomsatGumbertare league representatives,toldthecoun- tended themeetingwithseveralother President NickGismondi,whoat- Park. cluding newbathroomsatGumbert requests fromthecommunity, in- spreading thefundstoadditional ber ofthecommittee,supports Councilman JohnJ.Walsh, amem- cil, ledbyDemocraticThirdWard Monday night. Westfield RecreationCommission plan receivedthesupportof improvements. council nottofundtheGumbert “very, verylarge mistake” forthe Walsh. bathrooms,” respondedCouncilman pressing needs—liketheGumbert work. a greatopportunity”tocompletethe ments, thecouncil“wouldbelosing to completeSycamoreimprove- had founda“match”fortownfunds plained. Hesaidnowthatthetown road,” CouncilmanMcDermottex- eliminate problemsfurtherdownthe and doitcorrectly, Ithinkwecan snuff. parks bybringingthefieldsupto begin settingstandardsfortown range ofproposals,thetowncan instead ofpartiallyfundingawide that bycompletingafewprojects upgrades asproposed. Sycamore Park”bycompletingthe munity, “It’s hardformetofaultthe Stein, saidabouttheMorristowncom- involved inthedecision,GaryS. 29 waiting. AccordingtoaSeptember case couldbethreemonthsinthe said. town willbenefittheentiretown,she to Ms.Peterson.Athrivingdown- is a“short-sighted”view, according taxes totheBoardofEducation.This the systemmightobjecttopaying where residentswithoutchildrenin situation tothatofschooldistricts, Peterson confirms.Shelikenedthe to Westfield?” ample, “Whydoesacustomercome a SID,”Ms.Petersonsaid.Forex- that youcan’t measure—tohaving costs. benefits ofanSIDtaxoutweighthe court challengewilltestwhetherthe improvements tothedowntown. Town Councilthisfall,onfurther will releaserecommendationstothe ment district.Mr. LaPlacesaidhe minister Westfield’s specialimprove- District Tax RaisesQuestions Councilman McDermottproposes Third Ward CouncilmanSullivan, The WBLhasalsosoughtstorage Mr. Gismondisaidtheleaguefears Councilman Walsh saidthefield Westfield BaseballLeague(WBL) However, Democratsonthecoun- The projectsinMr. McDermott’s Mayor Jardimsaiditwouldbea “I justthinkthereareothermore “I thinkifwecandofieldby Councilman McDermottnoted A courtdecisionontheMorristown There isaneedforSIDs,Ms. “There areintangiblebenefits— Ms. PetersonsaidtheMorristown Star-Ledger Court ChallengetoBusiness Allocation ofParksFunding Council MembersDifferOn report,oneJustice and THE TIMES THE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED the Friends’fundraisingefforts. around $25,000ofthecosttohelp he wouldlikethecounciltofund cost $125,000.MayorJardimsaid Mindowaskin Parkisestimatedto project proposedbytheFriendsof Mindowaskin Park.Theentire of theconcreteoverlookat funds alsosetasidefortherepair fields. pay peruse,tohelpmaintainthe such assportsorganizations, should lieves heavyusesoffieldsintown, Lawrence A.Goldmansaidhebe- real opportunitymissed.” council tofundtheparkwouldbe“a from 1907to1910. who livedintownduringhisyouth artist andhumanrightsadvocate Rahway Avenue. at thecornerofWaterson Streetand ation ofaparkontown-ownedland $5,000 wouldbeearmarkedforcre- Mayor RaymondStone.Thefinal tral Avenue asproposedbyformer complete a“pocketpark”onCen- mendations alsoinclude$5,000to has estimatedatotalcostof$20,000. wheelchair-bound persons.Theclub for thehandicappedincluding enue andShadowlawnDrivegeared den” atthecornerofRahwayAv- Hoe Clubfor“touchandscentgar- spent onaproposalbytheRakeand $10,000. shrubs andplaquesatanestimateof Park alongwithadditionalbenches, planting additionaltreesatClark on fundingtheGumbertbathrooms, ments. Thereportinsteadfocuses clude theTamaques Parkimprove- women’s leagues),andfootball. for baseball,softball(men’s and the playingfields.Theparkisused towards improvingtheconditionof county andtownfunds,wouldgo picnic shelteratTamaques. and countyfunds,wouldpayfora Another $55,000,splitbetweentown get meetingsearlierintheyear. improvements duringcapitalbud- half oftheestimated$120,000in at HoulihanField. noting thatthesystemwasinstalled usual” problemswiththesesystems, said hehasnotheardofany“un- Public Works KennethB.Marsh nance andmustbeturnedonoff. cause theyneedconstantmainte- kler systemsdonotworkwellbe- grading andseedingofthefield. and irrigationsystemsaswellthe matching grantfundsforsprinkler $1,500 and$2,000ayear. town, theSIDtaxwouldrunbetween for asmallerpropertyinthedown- SID BoardofDirectors,agreedthat owner JoeSpector, Chairmanofthe town taxbill. $1,158 ayearontopofthe$15,362 $386,000 theSIDtaxamountsto Street inthedowntownisassessedat example, ifabuildingat50Elm the townTax Collector’s Office. For commercial property, accordingto about 30centson$100ofassessed SIDs.” claimed, “thereisaneedforthe would behitbythefallout. improvement districtsstatewide “illegal” intheMorristowndecision, courts shoulddeclaretheSIDtax what happens.”Evidently, ifthe zation is“justkindofwaitingtosee costs.” could doabetterjobofallocating the assessmentsystemandseeifSIDs me toimaginetheycouldnotrefine city foritsefforts.” The Mayorsaidhewouldlike Fourth Ward Councilman Mayor Jardimsaidfailureforthe Mr. Robesonwasaperforming Councilwoman Walsh’s recom- He suggestsanother$10,000tobe Mr. Walsh’s reportdoesnotin- Another $25,000,splitbetween The councilauthorizedtheother Town EngineerandDirectorof Mr. McDermottclaimedsprin- Westfield businessandproperty Westfield’s SIDtaxamountsto “It seemsunlikely,” Ms.Peterson Ms. PetersonsaidherDNJorgani- However, headded,“It’s hardfor of ScotchPlains–Fanwood that therearesafetyissuesalongthe dents whoopposedtheplanagreed York. to cartraffic likeCentralParkinNew gested closingtheparkonweekends sion memberThomasCusimanosug- candidate forcouncilandcommis- when alimitisreached.Republican ing theparktoanymoreautomobiles many newspotsareneeded. asked forastudyofexactlyhow allowed intheparkperteam.Others that wouldcontrolthenumberofcars Some suggestedpermitsforteams reduce thecrowdinginpark. baseball andotherteamsportswould parking sayreschedulingofsoccer, example. there isforrespiteinapark, busy lifebecomes,themoreneed added later, themorecrowdedand in 25years.”Infact,Mr. Ancona need foragreenparkhasn’t changed Robert Wederich responded,“Butthe the parkwasdesigned25yearsago. has grownbyleapsandboundssince said theneedforparkinginTamaques woodpiles. with anyfutureordinanceregulating Villane saidafterwards. protecting ourowninterests,”Don to theproposednewlot,andweare located directlybehindanddiagonal my familyandIown10-pluslots we areallfornewconstruction,but said, “We arenotprotestingthissite; Leader members determined. maining shedwillbeplaced,board line shouldextendtowherethere- ing andbuffering purposes.Thetree erty andthenewpropertyforscreen- lot linebetweenMr. Alpern’s prop- and treesmustbeplantedalongthe pile mustnotbehigherthansixfeet, line ofthesubdividedlot;wood placed fivefeetfromtheproperty the woodpileistobemovedand pletely removedfromtheproperty; upon fourconditions. prove thisapplicationcontingent height everyday?” — sendaninspectortomeasureits ing, “howdoyouenforceawoodpile of WashingtonStreet. removed fromagarageinthe400block incident, authoritiessaid. have beenfiledinconnectionwiththe a wall,injuringhisleftarm.Nocharges that theotherworkerthrewhimagainst threw aglassofwaterinhisface,and area oftheestablishment. boss andafellowemployeeinthekitchen eatery toldpolicehewasassaultedbyhis Elm Streetstore,accordingtopolice. rear yard. the theftofaSchwinnbicyclefromher Bail wassetat$1,580. from ElizabethandoneoutofCranford. wanted onthreeactivewarrants,two ing topolice. North Avenuedepartmentstore,accord- shoplifting $360worthofclothingata Cranford wasarrestedandchargedwith jewelry fromherhome. theft ofapproximately$2,000worth Planning Bd. Subdivision; Commission membersandresi- Mr. Anconasuggestedsimplyclos- Residents objectingtoincreased However, aVillage Greenresident, Mr. Alpernisexpectedtocomply In aninterviewwith One oftheshedsmustbecom- With that, theboardmovedtoap- Mr. Mahoneyinterjectedbysay- • • The victimstatedthathisemployer • • • Authorities saidBrennerwasalso • • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER29 Parking LotPlanforPark THURSDAY, OCTOBER1 A MountainAvenueresidentre- A bicycleofunknownvaluewas An employeeofaNorthAvenue Bread wasreportedstolenfroman A residentofTuxfordTurnreported Francine MariannBrenner,29,of A ClarkStreetresidentreportedthe Approves FRIDAY, OCTOBER2 the followingday, DonVillane CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED Hits ResidentsHard A W The Westfield POLICE BLOTTER ATCHUNG CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED WESTFIELD C OMMUNICATIONS lot. was parkedinthenorthsidetrainstation someone scratchedhisrentalcarwhileit mediate SchoolonClarkStreet. from themusicareaatRooseveltInter- while itwasparkedonWestBroadStreet. side rearviewmirroronhervehicle ported thatsomeonebrokethedriver’s ing thevehicle’sfrontpassengerdoor. traveling northonChestnutStreet,scratch- to hurlanobjectathiscarashewas that someoneusedaslingshottypedevice the case,authoritiessaid. several weeks.Therearenosuspectsin lieved thetheftsoccurredoveraperiodof Avenue. Thevictimtoldpoliceshebe- reported stolenbyaresidentofMountain including aring,clothingandlinens,was on SouthEuclidAvenue. 1998 MercedesBenzwhileitwasparked viduals smashedtherearwindowofher ported thatanunknownpersonorindi- Road. ing inthe600blockofWillowGrove was thrownatthecarasshetravel- shield wasbrokenbyanobjectwhich Pickering andMaureenRegan. Bonsall, MelvynL.Coren,Linda Koslowski, Chairman,Dr. William Commission membersSeymour Town Council. with theprojectwillnextgoto saying, “It’s only71spaces.” Mr. Burrelldescribedthemeasure mission voteinsupportoftheproject, lots) nextweek.”PriortotheCom- have beenpreparedtostarton(the that thepavingcontractor“would Commission membersonMonday gan. before workontheparkinglotsbe- Marsh toldhimitwouldbeamonth parking project.HesaidEngineer Mayor ThomasJardimaboutthe received acallbackfromWestfield fices. phone callstotowndepartmentof- project andhadmaderepeatedtele- at theparksiteswhoauthorized had soughttodiscoverfromworkers ground. paint hadbeenyankedoutofthe blades ofgrasswithpinkmarking veying stakeswereremovedand had been“vandalized”inthatsur- Director Burrellclaimedthesites workers atthesitelastweek.Earlier, opposing theparkinglot“harassed” members onTuesday thatresidents agreed tosavethetrees. ceeding withtheprojectasplanned sion membersvotinginfavorofpro- would savetrees.Thefivecommis- new parkinglotswaspossibleand neuvering aroundtreesinpavingthe told commissionmembersthatma- against the71spaceplan. Cusimano votedwithMr. Jones cilwoman JaniceWeinstein andMr. Drive. Jones livesneartheparkonDickson nating parkingontheovaldrive.Mr. only 24spacestotheparkandelimi- W. Joneswantedtoconsideradding ation CommissionmemberJonathan the ovaldrive. often unfilledwhileparkedcarsline force streetparkersintoexistinglots. safety andresidentssaiditwould nance alongthedrivewouldheighten time. rollerbladers onthedriveatsame moving cars,runnersand there islittleroomforparkedcars, “peak use”ofthepark.Evidently, ing onbothsidesofthestreetduring Tamaques ovaldriveduetocarspark- • • • • • • Voting infavoroftheplanwere The recommendationtoproceed Recreation DirectorBurrelltold Mr. Anconanotedthathehadnot Mr. AnconasaidheandMs.Felsing Mr. MarshtoldTown Council Town EngineerKennethMarsh Commission memberandCoun- In acompromiseproposal,Recre- Residents saidtheexistinglotsare Most agreethatanoparkingordi- A residentofFrancereportedthat A brasstrumpetwasreportedstolen A KimballAvenueresidentreported Approximately $3,600inproperty, A CranfordAvenueresidentre- A motoristreportedthatherwind- SATURDAY, OCTOBER3 MONDAY, OCTOBER5 , I NC . 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 39th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, October 8, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS SP Council Decides on Two Names For Disputed Street: Cliffwd., Shalom By JEANNE WHITNEY In a separate case, the council by the township were discovered to The council also okayed a resolu- Specially Written for The Times agreed to name a new cul-de-sac be on their way to prison on bid- tion for next week that will ask the The Scotch Plains Township Coun- “Carri’s Farm Circle.” The street is rigging convictions. state to regulate the hours of trash cil agreed Tuesday to revoke a reso- part of a new subdivision at 1711 Other incidents the council referred pickup to between 6:30 a.m. and lution passed in June which changed Rahway Road. Although it is named to involved housing projects where 4:30 p.m. the name of Cliffwood Street in the Greensview Lane in the township’s developers reportedly left landscap- Under other business, the Scotch township to Shalom Way. Master Plan, officials suggested it be ing and drainage uncompleted and Plains Business & Professional As- Instead, the street will carry a so- renamed when several other streets were found to have declared bank- sociation offered to donate 14 used called “dual designation,” with both in the area were found to have the ruptcy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 names being official. word “greensview” in their names. The address of the temple Congre- The measure would avoid confu- gation Beth Israel will be 18 Shalom sion, officials indicated. Way. In other business, the Township Local Welfare Director The street name change was fiercely Council moved ahead with resolu- opposed by Kramer Manor neigh- tions urging the state Legislature to David B. Corbin for The Times bors ever since June, when, follow- dump the requirement that munici- DANCE THE DAY AWAY...Students of the Moderne Academie of Fine Arts palities accept the “lowest respon- Cites Continued Need perform to music on the Village Green stage outside the Municipal Building ing a public hearing, the council during Scotch Plains Day last Saturday. decided in favor of the name change sible bidder” in every project put out with a 4-1 vote. for bids. Councilwoman Irene T. Schmidt Mayor Joan Papen agreed to spon- For Municipal Services had urged the governing body to sor the measure and asked state delay a vote on the measure after League of Municipalities members By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN to assist needy residents — who are some residents asked for time to con- to do likewise. Specially Written for The Times mostly senior citizens — with a stag- sider a compromise. Other residents The resolution claims that “prices Welfare rolls may be going down gering number of issues such as fore- outright objected to the proposed are not necessarily the lowest, and in Scotch Plains and Fanwood as a closure, pending eviction, name. the bidder in practice frequently turns result of a strong economy, but there homelessness, or an inability to pay Residents pursued the issue out to be less than responsible.” is a continuing need for welfare and for important necessities such as rent, throughout successive public council Some have seen this as opening the social service assistance in these two medical care, prescriptions, utilities, meetings, and neighbors submitted a door to favoritism in awarding jobs. communities. home maintenance and even burials. petition to the governing body ask- However, the township has been es- Just take a glance at the clutter of Years ago, the Scotch Plains Min- ing to eliminate the name Shalom pecially plagued by problems with notes over Welfare Director Maria isterial Association created a fund Way altogether from the street. accepting the “lowest bidder.” Santo’s desk in her office at the Scotch with donations from schools, The dual name designation is seen Last year, the owners of a company Plains Municipal Building. churches, civic organizations, as a compromise solution and coun- which had been awarded a $1.7 mil- In providing social services, Mrs. women’s clubs and others to assist cil members agreed to send letters lion sewer pumping station contract Santo is challenged by finding ways CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 about the revocation to residents and temple members. The temple is the only address on the short, dead end street located off Contract Talks End in Stalemate; of Martine Avenue. Temple members initially re- David B. Corbin for The Times quested the street name change in A TICKET TO RIDE...Scotch Plains Day in the downtown last Saturday was honor of the 50th anniversary of the Fact-Finder Set to Hear Testimony cloudy and a little cool, but ponies still provided rides to eager young visitors founding of the nation of Israel fol- along Front Street at the Village Green. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN vember 3 and 11, Superintendent of In a written statement distributed lowing the second world war. Specially Written for The Times Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye stated, while picketing Back to School Night Stick a fork in contract negotia- “As you know, many of the parents of on Tuesday at Scotch Plains-Fanwood tions between the Scotch Plains- our pupils are absent from their homes High School, the SPFEA claimed, Fanwood Board of Education and the during regularly scheduled school “At our first mediation session of Local UNICO’s Charity Changes Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education days. In the event the SPFEA were to September 2, the board indicated, Association – they’re done. No settle- take such action without adequate through the mediator, that it would ment. notice to the parents, it would poten- accept the Association type guides Following the second of two me- tially cause a serious safety problem for two years for the teachers and The Face of Township; Dedication diation sessions, nine months of ne- for youngsters.” classroom aides. By JEANNE WHITNEY The cost of the monument is esti- said a member of the South Plainfield gotiations between the two ended She also asked Mrs. McGuane to “The Association was asked to sub- Specially Written for The Times mated at $50,000. It was sculpted UNICO chapter inspired him to ac- Monday without an agreement. make sure that all SPFEA members mit salary guides for a third year. The Christopher Columbus discovers earlier this year by an Hungarian tion. Given the stalemate, the school “understand the instructional impli- Association submitted all guides and Scotch Plains Township. artist in Italy, then shipped across the Mr. Appezzato was the first presi- board called for a fact-finder to hear cations of losing these days in the language issues to the board’s repre- A three-and-a-half ton marble and Atlantic Ocean to the United States. dent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood testimony from both sides and sub- fall, and the resulting exchange for sentatives on September 11. stainless steel monument to com- A time capsule will be buried at the chapter. A president usually serves mit a report. In 1996, the last time the two days during the spring recess “On September 14,” the statement memorate the voyage of the Italian monument base several weeks after two terms of one year each, begin- board and the teachers union resorted (April 8 and 9).” continued, “the board rejected the sailor will run aground in front of the the dedication of the statue, and then ning in July, he said. to fact-finding to settle their contract Mrs. McGuane indicated that Association’s guides despite the township Municipal Building at 11 opened in 2050. Current President of Club members are of Italian heri- dispute, the procedure took six today’s meeting of the union action board’s and the Association’s previ- a.m., this Monday, October 12 – UNICO, Rocco L. Cornacchia, said tage, or married to a person of Italian months. team could yield a decision on the ous indication of acceptance. Columbus Day. the time capsule may include a video ancestry, and are at least 18 years old, If teachers follow through with job November 3 and 11 dates. The board “On October 2, the board’s repre- The local chapter of UNICO – an tape of the dedication event, club according to Mr. Appezzato. The actions set forth in a September 17 would need to act to close the schools sentative sent the Association salary 85-member Italian-American service membership lists, history and photos national organization recently ad- memorandum from their negotiating on those days during tonight’s agenda guides for three years. The guides organization – will host an unveiling of the groups. mitted women to its ranks. Member- team, the months ahead will likely meeting. included split increases for teachers ceremony for the eight-foot high The Knights of Columbus and the ship applications are put to a vote by see members exercising their right to Commenting on the impact of pick- at the bubble increments, only 3 per- sculpture of a hand holding a sphere Italian-American Club of Scotch will the whole chapter. take off Veterans Day and Election eting at schools before and after school cent increases or increments for most and three sailing ships. It will be on also contribute to the contents of the The local group awards a total of Day, November 3 and 11; continuing hours (8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.), Mrs. employees, and unacceptable low the edge of the Village Green at the time capsule, Mr. Cornacchia said. $20,000 in scholarships to college to picket schools, not putting up bul- McGuane said, “I believe people see increases. The board’s new guide is sidewalk. UNICO’s motto is “Service Above bound graduates each year from the letin board decorations, and not vol- us. It’s just to show we’re dissatis- actually lower than its first.” UNICO, area Knights of Colum- Self.” The 75-year-old national chari- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. unteering their time. A strike re- fied. Morale is very low.” In a press release issued Tuesday, bus and the Italian-American Club table organization started in Water- The average prize – based on schol- mains a possibility. Board Vice President Theresa Board President August Ruggiero of Scotch Plains funded the monu- bury, Connecticut, and currently has arship as well as need – is $1,500. In an October 6 letter to SPFEA Larkin is frustrated by parents’ reti- stated, “On Friday, October 2, the ment and will donate it to the town- 6,000 members. President Cornacchia confirmed President Barbara McGuane and cir- cence to speak out on the contract Board Negotiating Team released ship. The acronym UNICO stands for that, “Whatever monies we raise, we culated among staff members regard- situation. revised salary guides to the SPFEA The design of the monument, by unity, neighborliness, integrity, char- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ing their potential absence on No- “This is my second negotiating (teachers’ union), which restructured Union County College student ity and opportunity. session,” she said. “For my tenure on the board’s previous offer in order to Lennox Brown of Newark, was se- Township resident and attorney the board, I’ve heard over and over include continued longevity increases lected from nearly 60 entries. White John Appezzato formed the Scotch from the community that they can’t for those employees with 20 and 25 marble for the sculpture came from Plains-Fanwood UNICO chapter 25 state an opinion without facts. The years of service in the district. the same region near Rome as the years ago in October 1973, with his Fanwood Ever Closer board has taken the trouble to present “These new guides increased sala- marble for Michelangelo’s “Pietà.” cousin, Robert Santo. Mr. Appezzato the facts. Still silence. ries by 3.7 percent, 3.6 percent, and “I just don’t get it,” concluded 3.6 percent.” To Purchase of Clock Mrs. Larkin. The offer would not change exist- What stalled the latest talks? CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL of which pledged $2,000, has helped Specially Written for The Times the fundraiser tremendously. A four-faced Victorian street clock He revealed that the banks, includ- for Fanwood’s millennium celebra- ing United National Bank, First Sav- tion is closer to becoming a reality, as ings Bank and Statewide Savings demonstrated by the success of the Bank, will all be named as signifi- third annual Fanny Wood Day cel- cant donors in a “thank you” next to ebration on September 27. the planned clock. Proceeds from Fanny Wood Day – According to Mayor Connelly, a colorful blend of exhibits, activities Comcast has also been a significant and displays by merchants and contributor to the Millennium Clock. crafters – go towards the purchase of She reported that the Fanny Wood the Millennium Clock. Day Committee has raised three quar- According to Fanwood Mayor ters of its $20,000 goal from the three Maryanne S. Connelly, the clock will festivals held so far, as well as through be located on the corner of South and the bank’s contributions. Martine Avenues at the train station. Mayor Connelly stated that the The Mayor added that the location of clock would enhance the beauty of the clock was picked so that it would the downtown area and “would be an be visible from all directions. attractive area for people to meet.” Mrs. Connelly reported that the Mr. Schembre stated he felt confi- area surrounding the clock would be dent that the rest of the money to Jeanne Whitney for The Times paved, and benches would be placed A LOT OF BRASS...The brass section of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High fund the clock will be raised well School marching band, pictured here, waits for opening moment during Scotch at this site. before the end of the current millen- Plains Day. They performed on blocked-off Park Avenue in front of the newly This year’s Fanny Wood Day cel- nium, and that the clock will be dedicated gazebo on the Village Green in the downtown. ebration brought approximately constructed before the year 2000. Jeanne Whitney for The Times $3,000 into the clock’s account, ac- GETTING HIS COMPOST...Edward Gaweda of Poplar Place in Fanwood is INDEXINDEXINDEX Other members of the Fanny Wood pictured here shoveling compost into the back of his car at the Fanwood cording to Neil Schembre, a member Day Committee include Linda Recycling Center on South Avenue. Behind him is a pile of wood chips generated Campaign ..... Page 5 Mountainside Page 2 Social ...... Page 6 of the Fanny Wood Day Committee. Caminiti, Helen and Jeff Ling, An- from ground-up storm debris that resulted from the severe Labor Day storm County ...... Page 21 Obituary ...... Page 11 Sports ...... Page 13 Mr. Schembre said generous do- thony Parenti, Pam and Peter Sayles, which swept through the area. Mr. Gaweda said he intends to use the compost Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 10 nations from three area banks, each Tricia Scalata and David Wendell. for his flower garden. Antonio EducationDepartmenttoll-freeat(800)700-7786. variety ofmarinelife.Formoreinformation,pleasecalltheSeaWorldSan dormitories andaccompaniedSeaWorld’szoologicalstaffastheycaredfora students. Cherylandotherstudentsfromacrossthenationresidedinon-site and theonlymarinescienceseducationprogramofitskindforhighschool SeaWorld SanAntonio’sCareersCamp,oneoftheAdventureCamps Plains-Fanwood HighSchool,learnsaboutpenguinsfromanaviculturistat SEA WORLDSTUDENT…CherylWagner,right,asophomoreatScotch a waytopromotecommunityspiritandspotlightthedowntown. Market. Themarketwasoneofmanyattractionsandactivitiesattheevent,as celebration lastSaturdaylookover“Jersey-fresh”vegetablesattheFarmers’ TO MARKETWEGO…VisitorstotheScotchPlainsDay/StreetFest’98 February of1984. High School.HejoinedtheNavyin graduate ofScotchPlains-Fanwood more than100targetsatatime. the crewtodetect,trackandfireon around apowerfulradarthatenables war-fighting capability. Itcenters Hamilton ons systemaboardthe the 1991GulfWar. sanctions leviedagainstIraqafter FOLDbian GulftosupportUnitedNations tional interceptionforceintheAra- uled tobecomepartofthemultina- waii, PettyOfficer Faulknerissched- missile destroyer Forces Pacificaboardtheguided month deploymenttoMiddleEast Fanwood, recentlydepartedonasix- Faulkner, thesonofCarmelCox Petty Officer FirstClassPaulD. distributed eitherlocallyorthrough Thanksgiving Service.Itwillthenbe presented attheannualCommunity sponsors. Moneycollectedwillbe CROP walkerswillberecruiting ship. be reststopsatareahousesofwor- Avenue inScotchPlains.Therewill Plains BaptistChurch,333Park Ministerium, willbeginattheScotch by theScotchPlains-Fanwood will takeplacerainorshine. money torelievehunger. Thewalk day, October25,at1p.m.toraise CROP Walk willtakeplaceonSun- Scotch Plains-Fanwoodcommunity Annual CROPWalk Planned Petty OfficerFaulknerisa1979 The computer-basedAEGISweap- Home portedinPearlHarbor, Ha- FANWOOD –UnitedStatesNavy To raisemoneytocombathunger, The six-kilometerevent,sponsored SCOTCH PLAINS—Theannual ae1 Thursday,October8,1998 12 Page Departs forMission Naval PettyOfficer In theMiddleEast To HelpAlleviateHunger istheheartofship’s USS PaulHamilton. USS Paul the evening. Maryjane Finneat(908)322-6859in (908) 232-8510duringthedayor Coordinators BonnieRuggieroat refreshments maycallCROPWalk tain asetofmaterialsortodonate coordinator intheircongregation. dividuals areadvisedtocontactthe religious organizations. the reliefagenciesofsponsoring for purchaseatBacktoScho dars for1998-1999willbeavailable Fanwood, 07023. and maybesenttoP.O. Box32, attend, donationsaretaxdeductible any clubmember. Forthoseunableto Jeanne Paulyat(908)889-1839,or both includetwotickets. sor, for$200,orPatron$150; levels ofparticipationincludeSpon- will beprovidedbySkipUngar. the club’s scholarshipfund.Music conclusion oftheprogramtobenefit to furtheringwomen’s education. be recognizedfortheircontributions presidents oftheCollegeClubwill will bethekeynotespeaker. Allpast friends oftheCollegeClub. cal publicofficials,advertisersand scholarship recipients,aswelllo- to pastCollegeClubmembersand 4 p.m.to7 Club onSunday, November15,from attheScotchHillsCountry ception its 65thanniversary, willholdare- Scotch Plains,whichiscelebrating — TheCollegeClubofFanwood- Any organizations wishingtoob- To obtainasponsorenvelope,in- College ClubCommunityCalen- For ticketinformation,pleasecall Tickets cost$25.Two additional There willbeanauctionatthe Senator DonaldT. DiFrancesco Invitations arenowbeingmailed SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Reception Planned For CollegeClub Joanna B.Marshfor ol Nights. The Times The The Westfield Leader Westfield The report fromComcastCablevision, ceived whatlookedlikea300-page won’t costazilliondollars,either.” Municipal Complexlookalotnicer.” would lookreallynice,andmakethe had flowersinthemallthetime,it Clintock, Jr., remarkedthat,“Ifwe Village Green. would notsuffer thesamefateon the onlywaytoinsureplanters by professionalgardenerswouldbe that regularmaintenanceofplantings kept. the townshipbusinesses–wereill- ing thatthesameplanters–ownedby plained duringapubliccouncilmeet- the Association. planters isabout$500,accordingto and FrontStreet.Thevalueofthe the Village GreenatParkAvenue ship toputaroundthenewgazeboon whiskey barrelplanterstothetown- fare departmentwillbedirectedonlyto needed. will beusedwhereandhowitismost needed. soap, shampooandlotionarealso tergent, andpersonalcareproductslike els, facialtissue,toiletpaper, dishde- vegetables andcannedfruit.Papertow- jars ofspaghettisauce,pasta,canned boxed macaroniandcheese,cereal,rice, tuna fish,peanutbutter, heartysoups, try. Donatefooditemssuchascanned and Christmas.” February, too,notjustatThanksgiving Mrs. Santoputit,“Ineedturkeysin they areyear-roundresponsibilities.As rial Fundarenotonlyseasonalneeds, plenishing theDonaldDenitzioMemo- may wanttoconsider: practical generositythatlocalresidents holidays. from foodbasketsandtoysduringthe individuals toseeiftheywouldbenefit who requestsocialservices. clients, plusthenamesofindividuals list ofcountyandmunicipalwelfare day wishlists. ing program,inhelpingherfulfillholi- Fanwood HighSchoolDECAmarket- rian, aswelltheScotchPlains- the ApostleandFanwoodPresbyte- forts ofchurcheslikeSt.Bartholomew that allyouhavetodoisask.” “In ScotchPlainsandFanwood,Ifound local needyinsomeway. ready ringingwithofferstohelpthe Mrs. Santosaidhertelephoneisal- son isstillmorethansixweeks’away, ing oftheend-of-the-yearholidaysea- she emphasized. charges. which provideflatfeesforprescription assistance totheagedanddisabled tric andgasbills),pharmaceutical tax relief,Lifeline(whichreduceselec- forts suchasseniorcitizens’property there,” Mrs.Santosaid.Shecitedef- ment. fused, andcontactthewelfaredepart- notice anelderlyresidentactingcon- newspapers, orthemeterreadermay customer hasnotpickedupmailor UPS deliverypersonmightreportthata Mrs. Santo.Forexample,shesaida referrals. employees amongherbestsourcesfor Parcel Serviceandutilitycompany lice department,pharmacists,United Scotch Plains,07076. Welfare Department,430ParkAvenue, Denitzio MemorialFund,careofthe donations maybedirectedtotheDonald of Mrs.Santo’s predecessor. Monetary Denitzio MemorialFund”inmemory residents withexpenseslikethose. Township officials saidtheyre- Councilwoman Schmidtagreed,“It Councilman William F. Mc- Council membersseemtoagree Earlier thisyear, residentscom- • • • • The followingarefiveguidelinesto Before theholidays,shecontactsthese Throughout theyear, shemaintainsa Mrs. Santoacknowledgedtheef- “I getfloodedwithcalls,”shesaid. Although theofficialtownshipopen- “People canstartheretogethelp,” “There areallkindsofprogramsout “They keepawatchfuleye,”explained The welfaredirectorcountsthepo- The fundwasrenamedthe“Donald SP CouncilDecidesonTwo Names ForDisputedStreet Trust thatalldonationstothewel- Consider amonetarydonationthat Contribute wiselytothefoodpan- Stocking thefoodpantryandre- Local Welfare Director Cites ContinuedNeed and THE TIMES THE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED Aids areneeded.” concluded Mrs.Santo.“AlotofBand- ing —thelow-incomeworkingpoor,” municipal level. duty helppreventwelfarefraudatthe cipients forjobtestingandworksite Mrs. Santo. paying partoftheirsalaries,”explained companies tohirepeopleonwelfareby award of$5million. County, alongwithacompetitivegrant of thosefundsareslatedforUnion Torricelli fromNewJersey, $578,764 by UnitedStatesSenatorRobertG. to-Work Program. for thestatefromFederalWelfare- by the$23.2millionrecentlyearmarked off welfare. grams areinplacetohelprecipientsget fare reform,trainingandtestingpro- program createdaspartofFederalwel- 28 to40hourspermonth. nated worksite.Work timerangesfrom through communityserviceatadesig- month foran“employable”individual) the moneytheyareawarded($140per residents. Theyarerequiredtoworkfor must besingle,unemployed,childless recipient ofstatefunding,applicants needy. Mrs. Santoidentifythosewhoaretruly ence inthemunicipalbuilding,helps coupled withheron-the-scenepres- the communitywelfareprogram, Santo. “We’re provingitisn’t.” office isthewaytogo,”continuedMrs. mately 15. this community, therearenowapproxi- 60 individualsonmunicipalwelfarein plained. “Wherethereusedtobe40 welfare program,”Mrs.Santoex- in townswheretheykeptthemunicipal from oneoffice. ables hertoservebothcommunities welfare services—amovewhichen- January fortheprovisionofmunicipal local agreementwithScotchPlainsin Fanwood, theboroughstruckaninter- hoursin did notmaintainoffice three hoursaday. BecauseMrs.Santo offices tobeopenfivedaysaweek, recipients. aging theneedsofmunicipalwelfare value ofa“personaltouch”whenman- Plains andFanwood,recognizedthe palities complied.Others,likeScotch Seven ofUnionCounty’s 21munici- ments tomergewithcountyoffices. called forallmunicipalwelfaredepart- evolved overtheyears. ties, Mrs.Santo’s welfaredutieshave gifts asneeded. handle deliveryoffoodbasketsand ment andaffiliatedorganizationsto ents byallowingthewelfaredepart- residents ofScotchPlainsandFanwood. recipients. Watchung andSomervilllealsowere Federal funding.Neighboring munity inthecountytoreceive from 1984. tem. Thecurrentequipmentdates purchase ofthewholecomputersys- will provideanother$53,000towards partment ofJustice.Thetownship puters fromtheUnitedStatesDe- received $159,000ingrantsforcom- residents inthefuture. other companieswillbeavailableto rapidly changingtechnologyand contract willbenon-exclusivesothat out thecontractreviewprocess. — hasadvisedthecouncilthrough- chaired byresidentKenAnderson nology AdvisoryCommittee– of nextyearandthetownship’s Tech- vice wouldlooklike. contract withthetownshipforser- Inc., thatprovidesdetailsofwhata “Some peoplearejustbarelysurviv- Safeguards, suchasschedulingre- “The programincludesincentivesfor According toanewsreleaseissued Mrs. Santosaidsheis“encouraged” Under “Work FirstNewJersey,” a To qualifyasamunicipalwelfare Her longtenureasadministratorof “The governmentthinksacentral “The (welfare)rollshavegonedown The staterequiresmunicipalwelfare In 1997,theStateofNewJersey Like hersocialserviceresponsibili- • Scotch Plainswastheonlycom- The townshippolicedepartment Councilman McClintocksaidany The currentcontractendsbyJune Respect theprivacyofrecipi- of ScotchPlains–Fanwood joint investigationwiththeWestfield Police Department,whoconducteda tive William SchultzoftheScotchPlains tember 27,authoritiessaid. West BroadStreet residenceonSep- rested andcharged withburglary ofa Westfield andtwo juvenileswerear- investigation. The FBIrespondedandassistedinthe further incident,accordingtopolice. foot inanunknowndirectionwithout band, authoritiessaid. was displayedinthesuspect’s waist- note demandingmoney. Ahandgun South Avenue andhandedthetellera entered theFirstCommunityBankon investigation. ties, whowereconductingafurther were turnedovertoPlainfieldauthori- curred inthatcity. Allfoursuspects connection withashootingwhichoc- by thePlainfieldPoliceDepartmentin hicle matchedadescriptionbroadcast vehicle stop,accordingtopolice. for unlawfulpurposesduringamotor charged withpossessionofhandguns 28, bothofIrvington,werearrestedand C. Brown,29,andRajohnHamilton, Long, 20,bothofNewark,andLeonard evening. an unlockeddoorsometimeSunday one enteredthevictim’s homethrough items missing.Itappearsthatsome- reported acomputerandmiscellaneous his ownrecognizance. ing topolice.Zajaczwasreleasedon complaint againstthesuspect,accord- enue. stopped thesuspectonMidwayAv- authorities tothesituation.Police used hercellulartelephonetoalert way intoFanwood,wherethewoman in hiscarontheGardenStatePark- allegedly followedafemalemotorist was charged withharassmentafterhe the drivewayofherhome. from hervehiclewhileitwasparkedin that twosetsofgolfclubswerestolen ported stolenfromLaGrandePark. resident andvaluedat$300wasre- tion session,theSPFEAinsistedthat offered. tal $150,000morethantheboard SPFEA’s proposedsalaryguidesto- ing healthanddentalbenefits. start upofthelocalUNICOchapter in thetownshipupuntil1965.The St. Nicholaswascelebratedannually century. township attheturnofthis Montazzoli, whosettledinthe southern Italianmountaintown, the areabyimmigrantsfroma tradition wasactuallybroughtto Mr. Appezzato saidthefestival the past20yearsintownship. has beencelebratedannuallyfor ceeds. two groupssharethecostsandpro- Apostle RomanCatholicChurch.The festival withSt.Bartholomew’s the for theyearisaLaborDayweekend nities.” give backtoactivitiesinourcommu- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER30 Fact-Finder SettoIntervene Contract Talks are Stymied; SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER26 The complaintwassignedbyDetec- • The suspectthenfledthebankon • Authorities saidthesuspects’ve- • • The motoristsubsequentlysigneda • • It noted,“AttheOctober5media- According totheboardrelease, Reportedly, thefestivalhonoring The wellattendedfour-dayfair UNICO’s majorfundraisingevent • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER28 Changes FaceofTownship THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Jose CarlosAgurto,20,of Police confirmedthatanindividual Dwane Smith,30,andAndreS. A residentofWest BroadStreet Michael Zajacz,32,ofColonia A CoriellAvenue residentreported A bicycleownedbyaFanwood Local UNICO’s Charity A W POLICE BLOTTER POLICE BLOTTER SCOTCH PLAINS ATCHUNG CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED 1 PAGE FROM CONTINUED FANWOOD C OMMUNICATIONS ties said. vehicle stoponSouthAvenue, authori- outstanding warrantsduringamotor mation topoliceavoiddetectionon ing topolice. the AdministrationofLaw, accord- arrested andcharged withObstructing debris dumpedout,accordingtopolice. One ofthegreenshadbeendugupand Country Clubwasreporteddamaged. parked vehicleovernight. reported thetheftofatirefromhis Swim ClubonMartineAvenue. being spraypaintedattheHighland tion betweenmotorists,authoritiessaid. Road wasbrokenoutduringanalterca- brary onBartleAvenue. youth attheScotchPlainsPublicLi- his skateboardwastakenbyanother of aRouteNo.22business. while itwasparkedovernightinthelot had beenleftinthelotduringweek. the stereosystemstolen.Thevehicle door onhisvehiclewaspriedopenand mobile repairbusinessreportedthata Westfield PoliceDepartment. Agurto remainedinthecustodyof Plains MunicipalJudgeJosephPerfilio. incidents inthattown. Police Departmentinvolvingsimilar Fanwood Train Station. ported stolenfromthenorthside houses awayfromthevictim’s home. Tuesday onthegroundacoupleof entry. was $175.Therenosignofforced The valueofthepurseanditscontents her homeduringtheearlyeveninghours. ported thatherpursewasstolenfrom Avenue. len fromaresidenceonNorthMartine released tothecustodyofhisparents. enue, authoritiessaid.Theyouthwas behind thestoresalongMartineAv- taking a$20billfromcarparked was charged withtheftafterallegedly in asquicklypossible.” and askedthatafact-finderbebrought that thisdemandwasunreasonable The board’s NegotiatingTeam felt ity ofsomechangeinthethirdyear. for thefirsttwoyears,withapossibil- the boardacceptSPFEA’s guides restaurant. Tuesday ofthemonthatadifferent “we trytodoalot.” chapter,” Mr. Appezzatoconcluded, age donation.“Thisisaveryactive School. Matheny SchoolandtheMcAuley’s ARC, CommunityAccess,the Italy, MakeaWish, KidneyFund, Raphael’s LifeHouse,BoysTown of are theCenterforHopeHospice, benefiting fromUNICO’s generosity funds thecharitychest. sales of“entertainmentbooks”also said. val inthelate1970s,Mr. Appezzato form oftheLaborDayItalianFesti- brought backthecelebrationin Alerte allegedlyoffered falseinfor- • • • • • • • • Bail wassetat$5,000byScotch • Police saidthepursewasrecovered • • • The chaptermeetseveryfourth One thousanddollarsistheaver- Some oftheareaorganizations Golf tournaments,dancesandthe THURSDAY, OCTOBER1 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Vorbe Alerte,34,ofElizabethwas The golfcourseatSchackamaxon A residentofCountryClubLane Police receivedareportofgraffiti A windowonavehicleCooper An 11-year-old youthreportedthat Two tiresonavanwereslashed A patronofaRouteNo.22auto- A bicyclevaluedat$160wasre- A MidwayAvenue residentre- A bicyclevaluedat$475wassto- A 14-year-oldFanwoodresident MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 , I NC . P UBLICATION Page 2 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford Dramatic Club Township Bd. Hopes Thomas Lyons is Appointed Celebrates 80th Year As Superior Court Judge By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN what shows will be selected for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times To Conclude Pheasant next season, based on input and ideas In Elizabeth’s Family Division A wooden casket, a variety of skulls, from club members and the commu- hovering gargoyles and a single black nity.” ALEXANDRA JELKES law school as an intern for the Con- bat adorn the silent stage that awaits The CDC, a non-profit organiza- Subdivision This Year Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dracula, the first performance of the gressional Research Service. tion, functions as a general corpora- Thomas Lyons of Mountainside is After graduating from Georgetown season at the Cranford Dramatic Club tion, holding board meetings each quickly be becoming familiar with (CDC), located on 78 Winans Av- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ion, the new through street from Law School in Washington, D.C., month and staffing a Board of Gover- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pheasant Street in Scotch Plains to the Superior Court of New Jersey. Judge Lyons received a judicial clerk- enue in Cranford. nors. SCOTCH PLAINS — Many Prospect Street in Plainfield would The newest member of the court, he ship in Union County for one year. The CDC is responsible for an Several committees are available was sworn in as Superior Court Judge assortment of theatrical productions, Scotch Plains residents turned out to not cause any significant traffic prob- He started practicing law in 1976 to club members — such as the Play- lems in that area. in Family Division in Elizabeth on with the firm of McKenzie, Welt, including musicals, dramas, bill, Photo, Funding, Dues, Adver- voice their concerns regarding a pro- posed subdivision during Monday He added that a study was done by September 4. Dwayne & Lechner. children’s theater and comedy, as tising, Publicity, Box Office, Ushers, Judge Lyons was appointed by well as becoming involved with the night’s township Planning Board his colleagues during three peak traf- During that period, he specialized Painting, Costume, and Makeup. fic times — two in the morning and Governor Christie Todd Whitman in commercial litigation and trans- surrounding communities in an ex- During a tour of the CDC, The meeting. Applicant Ernest Fantini is seek- one in the evening — and concluded and confirmed by the New Jersey actional work. At the same time he tensive outreach program. Westfield Leader learned that the State Senate prior to being sworn in According to Bob Pells, who has ing to subdivide his Pheasant Lane that there would not be any more was also Special Counsel to the City theater has prepared exhibits in the significant traffic using this route by Union County Assignment Judge of Elizabeth. served as President of the CDC for upstairs lounge which date from 1919 property into nine separate lots, with new homes to be built on each. The during these times. Edward W. Beglin, Jr. In 1979, Judge Lyons’ interest in two years and has been an active to the present. These exhibits include During a recent interview, Judge member of the theater for 32 years, hearing on the development proposal Janet Dillon of Prospect Street dis- corporate work gave him the oppor- old playbills, costumes and memora- agreed with Mr. Dean’s assessment, Lyons noted that he felt his legal tunity to become the General Coun- “We are in our 80th year. It all started bilia. was continued from an earlier board meeting. stating that there would be a signifi- career would ultimately take him to sel for the now defunct Howard Sav- in 1918. It was just some ladies who There is also a box office that is the bench. got together to read plays and even- Larry Vastola, an attorney repre- cant traffic backup caused by people ings Bank, where he supervised the draped with old playbills, and the using this new through street. Judge Lyons stated that he believes bank’s litigation department. tually performed a few of them.” backstage area contains a broad col- senting Mr. Fantini, called on traffic engineer Gary Dean to testify on Floyd Roberts of Pheasant Lane being a judge allows him to look at In February, 1989, Judge Lyons He added that performances would lection of wardrobe, dressing rooms the law from a different perspective. take place in the high schools or any behalf of the Better View Homes said he was not in favor of paving this joined the Newark law firm, Gib- and storage. through street. He added that he was He has been an advocate for over 20 bons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger and other locations that would allow them The CDC hosts a Children’s The- project. Mr. Dean stated that, in his opin- opposed to the clearing of trees and years. He noted that this stage of his Veccione. He was a partner in this to be presented. The present building atre which performs during the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 career will involve learning and ori- firm for nine and half years with a on Winans Avenue opened in 1958, two weeks in December. Their pro- entation. and marks its 40th anniversary this specialty was commercial litigation. duction this year will be Snow White “Fortunately, Union County has a Over the last couple of years, he year. Goes West, for which auditions were competent and excellent teaching Mr. Pells noted that the CDC has Mountainside BOE has spent half time of his time engag- recently held. environment,” he stated. “The expe- ing in employment litigation, legal been able to provide uninterrupted In June, the Junior CDC presented rienced judges are very helpful in the theater for the duration of its exist- malpractice defense, and contested a Broadway music show produced, learning process.” probate (which in layman’s terms ence. Throughout World Wars and directed and run by children under OKs Reimbursement Recently, Judge Lyons has handled other hardships, the theater has al- means people fighting over trusts), adult supervision. Mr. Pells explained domestic violence cases and family and some governmental litigation. ways been able to put on a produc- that the Junior CDC productions law. tion, he added. In terms of the latter, he repre- would be open to season ticket hold- Judge Lyons interest in the law sented the Essex County Improve- Over the 80 years of the CDC, the ers this year, for more exposure in For Three Teachers started at an early age. The son of an club has presented three to five mu- take courses, it shows they have a ment Authority with problems they June of 1999. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL attorney, Judge Lyons was interested had encountered with water issues. sicals per year. This year, the group He noted that this program is rela- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “continued enthusiasm for education in learning American history and decided to perform three. The Mountainside Board of Edu- that is brought back to the classroom, From 1988 to 1993, Judge Lyons tively new, saying he hoped it would then began investigating the legal taught night school at the Seton Hall “We try to give a cross-section to expand beyond one annual perfor- cation met briefly on Tuesday evening CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 world. He worked his way through theater-goers,” stated Mr. Pells. “Our to discuss such agenda items as tu- Law School in Newark. Judge Lyons mance. stayed at Gibbons, Del Deo until he Programming Committee determines CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 ition reimbursement and substitute teacher appointments before adjourn- started his judgeship. He said his ing to executive session. experience with this firm was “great” Board members approved tuition and he misses his colleagues. SP REPUBS reimbursements for three teachers Judge Lyons believes that what who are taking graduate courses. makes the legal profession special is Board members Frank G. Geiger “our ability to resolve disputes and 2X2 and Linda Esemplare questioned create peace between two people.” whether teachers should be reim- He continued, “As Abraham Lin- bursed for courses taken outside an coln put it, ‘A lawyer can really be a individual’s field of expertise, or peacemaker and a lawyer who stirs courses taken in Administrative up litigation should be driven out of Supervision. the profession.’” Board member John Perrin main- The Judge grew up in Elizabeth tained that as long as teachers elect to and has resided in Mountainside for over 15 years. His wife is a tutor at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. One of his two daugh- ters is a freelance writer for a New OFFICE York magazine. One of the things Judge Lyons said he will miss about practicing law is 3X5 Courtesy of Union County Sheriff’s Office his friends at the law firm and work- NEWEST JUDGE...Thomas N. Lyons of Mountainside, third from left, is sworn ing on cases with a team of people. into office by Union County Superior Court Assignment Judge Edward W. “Sharing ideas and Beglin, Jr. of Westfield at a ceremony in Judge Beglin’s chambers in the Union debating…that’s when the whole County Court house in Elizabeth last month. Looking on is his wife, Gemma, and

FOLD team is living the case,” he explained. his son Tom and daughter Molly, each holding the Holy Bible for their father. IMAGINARIUM 3X10½

MIKE KOHN 3X7 Page 4 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES POPCORN™ of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Ronin: The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Or...What’s in The Box? Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association By Michael S. Goldberger National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent XEROGRAPHY/ Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey 3 popcorns This is the kind of movie where mot- MIMEOGRAPH/ P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. 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All hell breaks loose at the drop of a ments to create trademarks for their PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Even when at seat’s edge, biting nails, hat. Guns start firing, spectacularly inventions. This custom of copying and looking for something to grab onto, driven cars start flying, and the cops the classics to produce trade names Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton enthralled viewers soon realize that this don’t show up until one of the warring PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR continues in the 20th century. The snazzy exercise in cutthroat one- sides has decimated the sneering foe copier industry, which practiced this Suzette F. Stalker Jeanne Whitney David B. Corbin upmanship is more fun house ride than and disappeared. kind of legal plagiarism, has created ASSISTANT EDITOR REPORTER SPORTS do-or-die drama. And it’s also the kind of movie where, several household words including: Joanna B. Marsh Richard P. Murray Karen M. Hinds There is this little thing about obtain- despite all the cynicism and useless xerography. mimeograph, and MARKETING DIRECTOR MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE MANAGER ing a mysterious metal box. But why slaughter, there’s time enough for the concern yourself? While this renegade hero to find both friendship and ro- Thermo-Fax™. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE romp may steal your breath away, if you mance without it seeming mawkish. On October 22, 1938, Chester One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 stop and think about it, you really aren’t DeNiro and Reno form the best Carlson produced the first xero- investing very much emotion. Franco-American alliance since the graphic image in the kitchen of his For alas, just like the answer you doughboys had reason to sing “Made- Jackson Heights, New York apart- gave at the job interview when they moiselle from Armentieres.” And when ment. Twenty-one years later (1959), Arts and Humanities Month Features asked for your one true fault, Ronin is during a stakeout, Sam suddenly gath- the Haloid Company later named just too perfect. ers in Deirdre for a smooch to throw off Xerox Corp. introduced the 914 The legendary director, who has the police, the IRA colleen’s reaction is copier. Xerography combines two An Array of Events in Union County brought us such diverse classics as The uncharacteristically surprising. Greek elements: xeros, meaning dry, The arts will be on center stage all this month in ber 11, when The Temptations take the stage. The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and But you wonder, does even Deirdre and graphein, to write. Bird Man of Alcatraz (1962), bliss- know what’s in the box? And if she did, Mimeograph also mimicked the the Garden State during the entire month of October Arbor Chamber Music Society will present a cham- fully, stylishly, and unashamedly shows would she at least tell Sam? Ah, but no Greeks. The word for this earlier as New Jersey celebrates national Arts & Humani- ber music concert at the First Baptist Church in filmgoers how to hone a genre to per- sense bothering yourself over it. What’s duplicator combines mimes, mean- ties Month. In recognition of this promotion, The Westfield on Sunday, October 18. fection. the difference what’s in the box? ing imitator, and graphein. The term Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains A number of house tours will be held this month This means assembling a team of Exhibiting the sign of a true cinema was so generally used to describe romantically roguish characters, breath- craftsman, the famed director makes and Fanwood will be publishing a series of articles including the “Four Centuries in a Weekend” spon- copiers of that period that it lost its taking photography in Paris and on the this action-packed variation on a theme exclusive trademark designation, and on community theater. The first of these stories, sored by the Union County Division of Cultural & French Riviera, the wildest chase scenes look easy. He adds bite to stereotypes, the courts reduced it to the status of featuring the Cranford Dramatic Club, appears in Heritage Affairs in Union County. since The French Connection, and lots supplies nuance to cliché, and confi- a generic term for all copiers using a of picaresque dialogue. When one tough dently knows when to let an old saw this week’s paper. The Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood area has guy/ex- secret agent asks former CIA stand. similar process. The articles will continue with stories on the always been big supporters of the arts. Both local man Sam (Robert DeNiro) if he ever But it isn’t Frankenheimer’s obvious Finally, Thermo-Fax™, another Westfield Community Players, the Philithalians of high schools have fine traditions of presenting the killed anyone, Sam relates: “I know I skill that is so intoxicating. For there is duplicator, was a product of the 3M Fanwood, and Union County Arts Center in Rahway best in high school productions. Also, Westfield has really hurt someone’s feelings once.” a far more satisfying attribute at work laboratory in 1944, and the trade- And even though journeyman here. Call it instinct or intuitiveness. mark, this time, was a hybrid of the in the issues of October 15, 22 and 29, respectively. a number of noted groups including the Westfield Frankenheimer usually holds the It’s what really causes his awesome Greek word therme, heat and a short- As part of the month long theme, the New Jersey Young Artists Cooperative (WYACT), the New tongue-in-cheek stuff in carefully me- ballet of high-style hooliganism to take ening of the Latin fac simile, to make Cultural Alliance has distributed a booklet of events Jersey Workshop for The Arts, and the Westfield tered abeyance, you can’t help but wing. similar. planned with the full array of arts and humanities. Symphony Orchestra. breathe in the hint of glib that peppers But, say, what about that box? Is the It is ironic that the minters of the adventure. director having a bit of sport with us, trademarks for the copier industry We believe there are a number of particular Houses of worship in the communities also of- The plot, you ask? Does it much manipulating us? Will we ever find out reached back into the classic lan- events. For instance, a fall festival featuring a fered an array of musical performances throughout matter, the film cleverly begs the ques- what’s in the metal case? Should we guages to provide identities for these celebration of craft demonstrations and entertain- the year. tion, so long as it makes the bad guys have figured it out by now? new products. Copy cats! ment will take place next Sunday, October 18, at the Yes, indeed, the arts and humanities are well and the good guys go at it full tilt? So, During a neatly contemplative break just for fun, they do toss in a bone of in the action, Michael Lonsdale lends a Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield. represented in the towns this newspaper covers. We contention. nice turn as a semi-retired provocateur Corrections As far as musical performances are concerned, encourage all to take advantage of the opportunity Per screenwriters J.D. Zeik and Ri- in the French countryside who offers A headline on a letter last the sounds of Motown will be coming to the Union to view hometown theater and musical perfor- chard Weisz, it’s an elusive metal case. asylum to a bushwhacked Sam and week from E. Dennis Hardie, mances. They need our support. But what’s in this box? Again, the Vincent. The wizened host shows off Chairman of the Scotch Plains County Arts Center in Rahway this Sunday, Octo- script playfully asks, what’s the differ- the colorful Samurai figures he lov- ence? ingly models, and explains that a Ronin Aircraft Noise Committee, Deadlines The Russians want it. The Irish want is a Japanese warrior shamed by the Inc., incorrectly identified him General News - Friday 4pm it. Gosh knows who else wants it. And loss of his liege. as Chairman of the Scotch Letters to the Editor Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm they’re all willing to kill for it. Come to He continues that, rather than sign on Plains-Fanwood Citizens Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm think about it, we never did find out if with a new feudal master, the Ronin Against Aircraft Noise (SP- How To Reach Us the black statuette in The Maltese Fal- wander the countryside in search of FCAAN). Westfield Resident Pays His Tribute E-Mail - [email protected] con (1941) had any real intrinsic value. mercenary adventure. It’s not clear if ***** Phone - (908) 232-4407 Yet Greenstreet, Lorre and Astor were Sam catches the metaphor. A caption on the front page To Former Clark Lanes Bowling Alley Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 sure crawling all over each other to get Perhaps he’s too preoccupied, won- of The Westfield Leader last PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 it. dering what’s in the box. week incorrectly identified art I have bowled in Saturday morning old? In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield Bogart as Sam Spade summed it up * * * * * teacher Kathy Kelly as instruct- leagues since I moved to New Jersey six The closest bowling center in our area Drop-Box - at Nuts n’ Plenty succinctly, “It’s the stuff dreams are ing classes at Wilson Elemen- years ago, and I currently bowl for is now Hy-Way Bowl. Hy-Way is a great Ronin, rated R, is a United Artists FOLD 407 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains made of.” tary School. She actually Westfield High School. bowling alley but we have to take Route release directed by John Frankenheimer Heading an unnamed group of inter- and stars Robert DeNiro, Jean Reno, and teaches at Franklin Elemen- I bowled at Clark Lanes for more than No. 22 from Westfield to get there, and it Submittal Formats national renegades hired to purloin the one third of my life. I love to bowl and is right next to Hot 22. Photos - B/W and Color Natascha McElhone. Running time: 121 tary School. object in question and adding a femi- minutes. Clark Lanes had a very special place in It is too bad that a place where people No Panoramic or Polaroid nine touch to Ronin is sexy IRA opera- my heart. Every time I pass by the empty can enjoy good clean fun in today’s sub- Typed, not handwritten tive Deirdre (Natascha McElhone). structure that used to be Clark Lanes, it urban market has to be replaced at all. I Upper and lower case NEWS FRFRNEWS OM WWWASHINGTASHINGTASHINGTONONON hurts me to think it used to be my beloved will sorely miss Clark Lanes and so will Her high-priced defectors include: a Need name & daytime phone fine DeNiro as Sam, who incidentally bowling alley. the community. For our complete editorial policies request a Seventh Congressional District How could the residents of the Clark Daniel Rock copy of our Policy Guide reminds of Bogie; Frenchman Vincent and Westfield area let this happen? Westfield (Jean Reno) as Sam’s tres Kiplingesque Every Saturday night, the house was counterpart; sinister Stellan Skarsgard Balanced Budget Called Win packed with people waiting to bowl. The as a German technical wiz who ditched Lanes attracted a diverse crowd of bowlers Police, Fire and Public Works Depts. his KGB gig to go into business for ranging from teens to seniors. himself (hey, can’t beat that Keogh For Country and Taxpayers Clark Lanes was a place that kept kids Praised for Storm Clean-Up, Action plan); and Skipp Sudduth as your good By Congressman Robert D. Franks off the street and out of trouble. Clark old, unassuming, run-of-the-mill mer- Lanes afforded seniors a place to exer- “An ill wind blows some good.” The clean-up task. The camaraderie of neigh- person responsible for that quote per- bors looking out for each other was also cenary, Larry. For the first time since Neil and a brighter future. cise and socialize. Clark Lanes was also Repeatedly, they all ask Deirdre, the home of the Watchung Conference, haps foresaw the incredible Labor Day a pleasure to see. Armstrong set foot on the moon and On September 30, the federal gov- storm that hit our area, and particularly With all the devastation, the fact that “What’s in the box?” She assures them the Mets were the World Champions ernment ended the fiscal year with a where high school teams in the area it’s none of their concern. Just get it. competed against each other. Scotch Plains, rather hard. there were no injuries reported is truly of baseball, the federal government $63 billion surplus. Today, our Now Clark Lanes will be turned into Certainly the overwhelming destruc- miraculous. For that, we thank heaven has ended the fiscal year with a bud- economy is booming. Over nine mil- another fitness center and a drug store. tion of trees, three-day power loss, and above, the leadership displayed by our get surplus. lion new jobs have been created. Just what our community needs! scattered damage to homes are nothing to local government, and the emergency Letters to the Editor smile about. However, this storm and its services personnel who braved the ele- The first balanced budget in 30 Everywhere you turn, new homes Doesn’t our area have enough fitness years is a victory for our country and and businesses are under construc- centers and drug stores already? How aftermath allowed residents of Scotch ments on our behalf. Plains to see the heroic efforts of our I encourage our local government offi- Mayor’s Telephone Poll for every taxpayer who demanded tion. And the mortgage rate is at a 30- is our community going to replace such fiscal responsibility from their repre- year low. a wonderful place for the young and Police, Fire and Public Works Depart- cials to continue their plans to secure ments in action. disaster clean-up funds from the state Infuriates Westfielder sentatives in Washington. This turnaround did not happen by Within a very short period of time, a and federal governments, and keep us I was shocked and disappointed to Just four years ago, when Demo- accident. It is the direct result of In Downtown Westfield, state of emergency was declared by the appraised of their efforts as the clean up learn that Mayor Thomas C. Jardim’s crats controlled both houses of Con- actions taken by Congress to put ‘Business is Booming’ local government. The departments were continues. campaign had used a false and mislead- gress, Washington was drowning in Washington’s fiscal house in order. mobilized, and took to the streets to Ethel W. Barth ing poll in an attempt to discredit Repub- a sea of red ink. Every year, Washing- Our policies prompted the Federal I am concerned about the negative ensure our safety and begin the arduous Scotch Plains lican opponent Councilwoman Gail S. ton went on a wild shopping spree — Reserve board to drive down interest opinions regarding the influx of chain Vernick. Claiming to be a Washington polling spending $200 billion more than the rates. That made it easier for families stores in downtown Westfield. government collected in tax revenues. to buy a home or finance their kids’ I can clearly recall the fear of town Summit Resident Shares Admiration firm and falsely implying, through their questions, that the other candidate has There seemed to be no end in sight to college education. It also sent a pow- residents several years ago when they this reckless behavior. erful message to Wall Street and Main heard the rumors that chain stores, For Downtown Scotch Plains Area done something wrong says something certainly become a wonderful place for about the ethical standards of those in- Every budget projection showed Street that America was finally The Gap and Sam Goody, would be As a resident of Summit, I do get a volved. Washington taking America deeper headed in the right direction and it occupying the vacancies where tra- chance to visit downtown Scotch Plains, an out-of-towner like me to visit. A Summit Resident While I am not bipartisan when it and deeper into debt. What a differ- was time to invest in the future. ditional small-town shops once as my daughter takes dance lessons at a comes to this election, I believe that local studio on Saturday afternoons. ence a Republican Congress has While all Americans can join in thrived. members of both parties should deplore made. the celebration of reaching this mile- During that hour, I have occasion to this type of conduct. People were convinced that wander through the downtown area and Township Council Dollar by dollar, we began cutting stone, we face an even greater chal- Westfield would lose its uniqueness It is bad enough that our children are visit the shops and restaurants. It is ap- exposed to sleaze and lies from politi- the excesses of the federal govern- lenge ahead: making sure and charm, and just “wouldn’t be parent that the community has made real Is Unique on Position ment. Nearly 400 federal spending Washington’s actions never return to Westfield any longer.” Unfortu- cians in Washington; I don’t want my strides in making the business district children to see that here in Westfield. programs were eliminated. The fed- the days of deficit spending. nately, years later, these apprehen- more attractive and “shopper-friendly.” Regarding Plane Noise The all-Republican Scotch Plains They deserve better than that. eral bureaucracy was cut by more ***** sions of accepting change still exist. The nicest thing of all is that I never Equally unforgivable is the Mayor’s have a parking problem, and have never Township Council has a unique record than 300,000 civilian workers. Bob Franks, seeking a fourth term To this day, residents don’t recog- attempts to justify the poll or to make Inch by inch, we dragged Presi- representing the Seventh Congres- nize all of the positive aspects “mod- seen a single parking meter. on the bipartisan issue of aircraft noise. In 1990, the all-Republican Scotch excuses for it. The Mayor not only owes dent Bill Clinton and the Democrats sional District, is the only New Jer- ernization” has to offer our commu- The variety of shops is improving and Mrs. Vernick and the residents of the Farmer’s Market seems to be very Plains Township Council commissioned in Congress down the road toward a sey member to serve on the House of nity. a study of aircraft noise. At a cost of Westfield an apology, but he should iden- popular. The new Towne Centre signs tify everyone involved in this disgraceful balanced budget, a stronger economy Representatives Budget Committee. While some individuals complain and banners are a welcome addition. $25,000 to the taxpayers, the study con- about crowds and traffic, they re- cluded the relief for Scotch Plains could conduct and fire them from his cam- I hope that Scotch Plains continues to paign. main ignorant to the fact that those enhance its business area because it has only be achieved as part of a plan which offered relief for the region. Lee E. Miller same shoppers keep Westfield alive. Westfield Before these mall stores opened In 1993, then Mayor William F. their doors, Westfield had a collec- Self-Serving Survey McClintock and the all-Republican tion of “For Lease” signs adorning Scotch Plains Township Council stood Reader Shocked By Effort Has Poisoned Our alone in endorsing the Federal Adminis- the streets; our town was literally tration (FAA) Mitigation Plan. In 1998, To Discredit Mrs. Vernick empty. The opportunity of going to Political Process Mayor Papen and the all-Republican During the early stages of the Paula the mall was more appealing than Being a Westfield resident for many Scotch Plains Township Council stood Jones case, vicious portrayals of Ms. being limited to the few town stores. decades, I always took pride in the town’s alone in endorsing the FAA’s 260-de- Jones appeared in the press in an appar- Today, however, business is respect for high moral ground and truth gree turn. These changes in air traffic ent attempt to discredit her character and booming, the town is full of life, in politics. Apparently, we just had our routes, which moved jets from one com- end the lawsuit. and Westfield is up with the times. current Mayor caught with his hand in munity to another, were part of the FAA This tactic backfired, the case pro- The new exclusive shops make the cookie jar. divide-and-conquer strategy. gressed, President Bill Clinton was de- Westfield a classy attraction and The damage of his self-serving survey Numerous local and statewide elected posed and ultimately the world heard the actively compete with the well-to- containing inflammatory falsehoods has officials, on a non-partisan basis, have President of the United States apologize poisoned our political process. endorsed a six-month test of ocean rout- for misleading us. do Short Hills Mall — a situation If we are to attract qualified dedicated ing, including Republican Congressman It is shocking to me that the Mayor of other towns envy. candidates like Gail Vernick for mayor, Bob Franks and Democratic Congres- our town would be associated with a poll Many of the treasured small bou- we must reject negative campaigning sional candidate and Fanwood Mayor which apparently is committing charac- tiques remain; however, the crowds that has no respect for truth. Fortunately, Maryanne S. Connelly. ter assassination on one of candidates for don’t pass the small shops by now. we have a highly educated body of voters This current initiative to test ocean the Mayor’s office, Mrs. Gail S. Vernick. As for the “loss of town charm,” who will ultimately separate fact from routine has been led by Republican Con- To extend this mudslinging to her hus- Westfield is still Westfield. The people fiction and reject those who would use gresswoman Marge Roukema. The prob- band suggests blatant sexism. who make the community are still less than honorable means to their own lem of jet noise is not now and nearer has I have no doubt that Mrs. Vernick will there, and that is what counts. ends. been a partisan issue. overcome this attempt to discredit her. Gabriella Spinnato Carol Victor Ira Bernstein Karen M. Muller Westfield Westfield Scotch Plains Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 5 Campaign Forum ’98 Mr. Greco Calls Jitney Bus Enhancing Communications Separate Issue From Decision A Concern for Mrs. Vernick WESTFIELD - “One of the most important functions of town govern- On Whether to Build A Deck ment is to provide clear, accurate and town. If elected Mayor, Mr. Greco timely communication between the stated that, “I will call for a town- town and the residents of our com- wide referendum to resolve the park- munity,” Westfield Republican May- ing deck issue once and for all. The oral candidate and First Ward Coun- residents of Westfield should decide cilwoman Gail S. Vernick stated this whether or not to construct a parking week. deck.” “The extent of our communication Mr. Greco further stated that, “My problems between our government opponents have taken the position and our citizens was clearly revealed that a ‘jitney bus’ will somehow solve after the Labor Day storm which Westfield’s parking problems. Com- wrecked such havoc on our commu- mon sense should tell all of us that nity. our parking problems will not be She explained that many residents solved in this manner. I believe that and businesses lost electrical power these are two separate and distinct and telephone service for days after issues that cannot be solved concur- the storm, severely limiting their rently.” ability to communicate with the mu- Gail S. Vernick “I have taken a formal position on nicipal offices. Then, once service about their inability to speak with the parking deck issue and challenge was returned, citizens were unsure someone who could help, it became Norman N. Greco my opponents to do likewise. I do which governmental departments to apparent I needed to investigate our WESTFIELD - Norman N. Greco, remain open-minded to utilizing a contact to request assistance. present communication policies.” independent Mayoral Candidate, ‘jitney bus’ for senior citizen trans- “It became apparent that we need In an effort to insure that the com- stated this week that “Westfield is at portation. However, these issues re- to review, and perhaps revamp, the munication gap between town gov- the crossroads of important issues main separate, because commuters emergency plan presently being uti- ernment and residents is bridged, that will have a strong impact on its have indicated to me that they will lized. We must do everything in our Mrs. Vernick stated that she will ask future,” noting that each individual not use this jitney service. They feel BRINGING LIFE TO DOWNTOWN...Republican candidates for the Scotch power to insure our government’s a special committee of citizens to vote will decide which Mayoral can- it will add 40 to 60 minutes to their Plains Township Council, left to right, Robert Johnston, Paulette Coronato and ability to communicate with its citi- provide advice to the town on ways to didate will have the opportunity to daily commute,” Mr. Greco stated. Gail Iammatteo stand under of the new Town Centre signs in the downtown. zens through an emergency situa- improve communications. govern and direct Westfield into the Mr. Greco noted that another dif- tion,” declared Mrs. Vernick. “Our community has many tal- year 2000 and beyond. ference among the candidates is his Republican Candidates Note “Leadership is not just telling people ented citizens with the knowledge “Westfield is fortunate to have three lifelong residency in Westfield and things. Listening is also a key ingredi- and technological experience needed qualified candidates running for his 40 plus years of business experi- ent to successful leadership,” ex- to rectify this problem,” she ex- Mayor this November. There are, ence. Improvements in Downtown pressed Mrs. Vernick. “In listening to plained. however, major differences that sepa- “I am confident that my knowl- the many residents who complained CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 rate the three of us,” Mr. Greco stated. edge of Westfield, my record of hon- SCOTCH PLAINS - Signs of the Scotch Plains Business and Profes- As an example, noted, for over 50 esty, as well as my background and on-going cooperative effort between sional Association, according to years parking has been an issue in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 the Scotch Plains Township Council Councilman Martin Marks, Council and the Scotch Plains Downtown liaison to the joint committee. Business and Professional Associa- “Last year the joint task committee RICHARD ROBERTS Mountainside GOP Name tion (SPBPA) are most evident in the began to implement a long list of maroon and gold banners and bill- improvements that were set in motion boards heralding the entrances to the and are continuing,” said Councilman 2X4 Campaign Publicity Chair downtown’s “Towne Centre.” Marks. “This year, visitors to our down- MOUNTAINSIDE - Bruce B. and Mortimer. The design and production of the town are greeted by the warmly wel- Dickerson has been appointed Pub- Mr. Schon and Mr. Mortimer are banners and signs with the specially CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 licity Chairman for the campaign of urging all registered citizens of created “Towne Centre” logo are the Werner C. Schon and Glenn Mountainside to vote on Tuesday, result of a joint committee consisting More Campaign Mortimer, Republican candidates for November 3. They are pledging “to of representatives from the Town- News on Page 18 Mountainside Borough Council. continue the same effective govern- ship Council and members of the This announcement was made by ment which Mountainside has en- Dona Osieja, Chairwoman of the joyed for many years,” according to Campaign Committee to Elect Schon Mr. Dickerson. SP REPUBS NUNZIO 2X2 2X2 FOLD GAIL VERNICK COMCAST 3X10½ 3X3

SP EDUCATION 3X7 Page 6 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Austin B. Sayre Chosen To Receive Bailey Award WESTFIELD — Austin B. Sayre of Westfield has been chosen to receive the 1998 Charles P. Bailey Humanitar- ian of the Year Award by the Rotary Club of Westfield. This award is given annually by the Rotary Club in memory of Charles P. Bailey, a former Mayor of Westfield and former member of the Westfield Rotary. The award will be presented to Mr. Sayre at a dinner to be held in his honor on Wednesday, November 18, at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Mr. Sayre and his wife, Betty, moved to Westfield in 1957. They have four grown children. He earned a Bachelor of Science PIANO PLAYING…The Musical Club of Westfield will open its 83rd season with an instrumental concert given by members on Wednesday, October 14, at 1 p.m. Degree in 1952 from Yale University, Austin B. Sayre and received his Master in Business at the home of Helene Seymour in Westfield. Pictured above are Carolle-Ann Administration Degree in 1954 from He is also a Past Vice-President of Mochernuk and Paul Keuter, husband and wife, as they prepare for their Harvard Business School. the Chamber of Commerce in performance at the concert. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Irvington, and has served as Co-Vice United States Navy in 1957, having Chairman of the Overlook Hospital served three years. Foundation. In addition, he has been Musical Club to Present Mr. Sayre worked for the American the local committee Co-Chairman for Abrasive Metals Company in Irvington the Yale University Five Year Capital for 22 years, becoming President of the Campaign. Instrumental Concert firm. Upon the sale of the company, he Mr. Sayre is a member of the Echo WESTFIELD — The Musical Club Carolle-Ann Mochernuk and Paul MR. AND MRS. LEE FRANCIS SCHAEFER became Vice-President of the succes- Lake Country Club, the Westfield Ten- of Westfield will open its 83rd season Keuter will perform four hands at (She is the former Miss Lisa Susan Krasner) sor business, American Safety Tech- nis Club and St. Paul’s Episcopal with an instrumental concert given one piano in a Suite from Porgy and nologies, serving from 1989 until his Church in Westfield. by its members on Wednesday, Octo- Bess. This composition, arranged by retirement in 1991. Past recipients of the Charles P. ber 14, at 1 p.m. at the home of Mr. Keuter, was written in commemo- His contributions to the community Bailey Humanitarian Award include Helene Frieland, 201 Linden Avenue ration of the centenary birthday of Miss Lisa S. Krasner include serving as President of the Lee Hale, Rabbi Charles Kroloff, Arthur in Westfield. Porgy and Bess composer George United Fund of Westfield and the Board Fried, Robert and Alice Dillon, Will- The program will begin with Louise Gershwin. of Trustees; Vice-President of the Board iam Peek, Nancy Reynolds, Ernest Andrews at the piano, performing The suite will contain arrange- of Directors of the Westfield “Y”; Past Winter, Frank Ketcham, Robert Preludes, Op. 28, Numbers 21-24, ments of the songs “Summertime,” Weds Lee F. Schaefer Trustee of the Westfield Foundation Mulreaney, William Meglaughlin, H. and Prelude Op. 45 by Frederich “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin,” “My Man’s Miss Lisa Susan Krasner, the daugh- Marlboro, the twin brother of the bride- from 1992 to 1998, and as President of Emerson Thomas, and Robert Rooke. Chopin. Gone Now,” “It Ain’t Necessarily ter of Mrs. Renae Douglen of Westfield groom, was the best man. the Board of Directors of Youth and Tickets to the honorary dinner are The Trio Sonata for Two Flutes So,” “Bess, You is My Woman Now,” and Harold Krasner of Union, was A graduate of Westfield High School, Family Counseling Service. available from any Rotarian or by call- and Continuo by Antonio Corelli will and “Oh, I Can’t Sit Down.” married on Sunday, July 19, to Lee the bride is certified in child care and ing Stan Kaslusky at the Westfield “Y,” be performed by Eugenia Cline and The Program Chairwoman for the Francis Schaefer. He is the son of Judy development. She is employed by the (908) 233-2700. Proceeds will support Janet Somers, on flutes, with Paul concert is Sally Beckwith. Serving as and Leon Schaefer of Marlboro. Mountain Top Pre-School in Warren Taylor Leona the Rotary Club’s Community Projects. Somers playing continuo. Hospitality Chairwoman is Peg Acting Mayor Lawrence A. Goldman as an assistant kindergarten teacher. McGroarty, assisted by Virginia of Westfield officiated at the noon cer- The bridegroom, who graduated Born to Mazzas Toenes, Marie-Danielle Mercier, emony, which took place at the Richfield from Marlboro High School, is em- Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mazza of Jumble Store to Hold Janice Irwin, and Evelyn Todd. Re- Regency in Verona. The reception was ployed by L. Schaefer & Sons, a Flemington have announced the birth freshments will be served at the end also held at the Regency. home improvement firm owned by of their daughter, Taylor Leona Mazza, of the concert. Miss Sharon Decker of Bricktown, his family in Marlboro. on Thursday, August 27, at Hunterdon Columbus Day Sale a friend of the bride, served as the Following a wedding trip to Ja- Medical Center in Flemington. The Jumble Store of the Junior every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and maid of honor. Russ Schaefer of maica, the couple reside in Cranford. She is the couple’s first child. League of Elizabeth-Plainfield Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Taylor weighed 8 pounds and 4 (JLEP) in Cranford will celebrate Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., La Leche League Posts ounces and measured 22½ inches in Columbus Day by having selected and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monthly Meeting Date length at birth. items marked down by 50 percent All proceeds from the store benefit MARIAN HOVE The baby’s maternal grandparents starting Monday, October 12. community service projects. are Frank and Leona Scura of Orange. A consignment store specializing The JLEP is an organization of La Leche League of Westfield, a Her paternal grandparents are Tony in women’s career wear and children’s women committed to improving their breastfeeding information and sup- 2X2 and Cathy Mazza of Westfield. clothing, the Jumble Store is open communities through the action and port group, will meet on Thursday, leadership of trained volunteers. October 15, at 10:15 a.m. at the Membership is open to all area women Cranford Public Library, located at over 21 regardless of race or creed, 224 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. LITTLE TREAS according to league spokeswoman The group meets on the third Thurs- Beth St. Raymond. day of the month at the library. For information, please call (908) For more information, please call 2X2 709-1177. (908) 301-1339 or (908) 306-8807.

FOLD DUDICK CLARRIS EMA 2X3 2X2 ABBOTT 2X3 DOLL SHOW 2X3 LANCASTER 2X8 VALLEY 2X7 AD ALLIANCE 2X6 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 7 Frank Isoldi, Jr. to be Chair Town Businesses Included United Fund Business Division In Columbus Day Weekend WESTFIELD – Downtown p.m. No purchase is necessary, and WESTFIELD — The United Fund Westfield businesses will feature a the winner does not have to be present of Westfield recently announced that variety of promotions and events for to win. its Business Division will be chaired shoppers during Columbus Day week- Bagel Boy will be making appear- this year by Frank Isoldi, Jr. end, October 8 through 12, which ances at Bruegger’s Bagels on Cen- A lifelong town resident, Mr. will also be known as “Discover tral Avenue to entertain children. Isoldi is a Westfield High School Westfield Weekend.” Little Treasures on East Broad alumnus and a local businessman. The Downtown Westfield Corpo- Street will be open on Sunday, Octo- He is the owner of Isoldi Associ- ration and the Westfield Area Cham- ber 11, to honor International ates Real Estate and is a member of ber of Commerce Promotions Com- Dollhouse Month. the Board of Directors of the mittee have asked Westfield busi- Adlers Jewelers on North Avenue, Westfield Board of Realtors. nesses to plan activities and events in West, will hold a contest called “Guess Mr. Isoldi serves on the Board of their stores for the “Discover the Number of Flowers” to win a Trustees of the Bobby Fund, and is Westfield Weekend.” Lladro porcelain piece valued at $140. an active member of the Westfield Members of the public are invited Westfield Seafood on South Av- Rotary and UNICO. He was named to visit the many new stores which enue, West, will offer free samples of Realtor of the year in 1997. have recently opened throughout the their store-prepared items. General Chairwoman Darielle downtown, including Williams STS Tire and Auto Center on South Walsh explained that the Business Sonoma on Central Avenue, Art & Avenue, East, will present a Car Show Division’s goal of $23,305, “should Frank Isoldi, Jr. More on Quimby Street, Ann Taylor and Tent Sale on Saturday, October be reached by convincing the local on East Broad Street, and 10. agency,” explained Mr. Isoldi in a merchants and business people that Imaginarium on Central Avenue. Juxtapose Gallery on Elm Street letter to the community. they have a vested interest in this MaryLou’s Memorabilia on Elm will feature artist Helen Frank and He added, “We know that many Street will spotlight “Mehndi: The her work today, Thursday, October 8, town. organizations are soliciting your “If each of the 579 businesses in COLLECTING BIKES FOR THE NEEDY…Members of the Rotary Club of Art of Henna Painting” by Loretta from 5 to 7 p.m. business for a variety of causes Westfield make plans for the club’s second annual bicycle collection to benefit Roome. Brand Travel on Quimby Street town pledges just $1 per week, Mr. throughout the year; however, please Pedals for Progress. The event will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. Isoldi will easily surpass his goal,” Storytime on Elm on Elm Street, will serve tropical fruit drinks consider the 20 agencies, and thou- to 1 p.m. at the Board of Education Building, located at 302 Elm Street in will offer the chance to win a throughout the weekend from noon she added. sands of people who benefit from Westfield. Donated bicycles will be shipped to developing countries and distrib- The overall goal of this year’s uted to the needy for transportation. Pictured, left to right, are: first row, Rotary Josephine Doll from The American to 2 p.m. and The New Jersey Work- your one gift. We ask for that sup- Girl Collection. The drawing will be shop for The Arts will present music United Fund campaign is $615,000. port only once a year, and that time planners Jane Sentivan, H. Emerson Thomas, Carl Peer, Bill Bonsall, Cyndi The Business Division is one of 10 McGaho, and Darryl Walker; second row, Bill Henderson, Marshal Palmer, held on Monday, October 12, at 5 on East Broad Street. is now.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. William J. Foley, and Warren Rorden. divisions in the organization’s cam- Mr. Isoldi is being assisted in the paign structure. Special Business Division by sev- “As a part of the United Fund eral volunteers, including Thomas team and newly elected member of Cherin, Arthur Fried, Ronald Rotary Club Plans to Collect the Board of Trustees, I am excited Frigerio, George Kraemer, Roger to be able to put my energies behind Love, Samuel McCaulley, Mary Used Bikes to Aid Charity such a worthwhile effort that ben- Ellen O’Boyle, Warren Rorden, and efits both individuals and the entire H. Emerson Thomas. WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of condition, whether it’s an adult’s or Westfield community alike,” noted The United Fund office is located Westfield will collect used bicycles on children’s bike, is urged to donate the Mr. Isoldi. Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 bike to this worthy cause,” said Event at the northside train station, 301 p.m. at the Board of Education Build- Organizer Warren Rorden. “We hope each business will con- North Avenue, West. For informa- sider a minimum pledge of $50 this ing, located at 302 Elm Street in Donations toward shipping costs are tion on the United Fund, please call Westfield. also encouraged. “It averages $35 to year. If equally divided among our Linda Maggio, Executive Director The event will mark the second year collect, process, ship, rebuild and dis- 20 agencies, that’s just $2.50 per at (908) 233-2113. of the Rotary Club’s bicycle collection tribute a bicycle,” explained Mr. on behalf of Pedals for Progress. The Rorden. bicycles are then shipped to developing “A donation toward shipping costs is countries where they are refurbished suggested at $10 per bike, or at least a and distributed at low cost to poor work- minimum of $5. All cash and material ing adults as a reliable means of trans- donations are fully tax deductible. Re- portation. ceipts will be available to all donors at “Anyone with a bicycle in repairable the collection,” he added. SP REPUBS 2X2 CLASSIC THYME 2X5 NEWLY ON BOARD...A special get-together for some of the new volunteers was hosted at the home of Lynne Pomerantz, Chairwoman of the Major Gifts Division of the Westfield United Fund. Pictured, left to right, are: standing, Lynne Pomerantz, Joan Penczak, Dianne Coulson and Marcia Fisher, and J&M FOLD seated, Mary Harries, Beverly Fantini, Susan Devaney, Linda Isaman, and Adriene Carson. 2X4 MARIAS 2X3

JIM GRUBA BRAMNICK GREENBAUM 2X7 2X7 2X7 Page 8 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Woman’s Club to Hear Talk Local Red Cross, Blood Center On ‘Humor in Literature’ Plans Blood Drive in Westfield WESTFIELD – Irma S. Mirante WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ cold or flu symptoms, know their Board of Trustees. She has been in- Social Security number, and bring a will speak on “Humor in Literature” volved in a variety of programs which Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- signed form of identification with to kick off the Woman’s Club of promote books and reading, and is can Red Cross, in conjunction with Westfield’s fall program on Monday, The Blood Center of New Jersey, will them. also an expert in parliamentary pro- People with cold or flu symptoms October 12, at 1 p.m. at the First cedure. hold a blood drive at the Chapter should wait until they are feeling Congregational Church on Elmer She served as historian and state House, 321 Elm Street in Westfield, Street in Westfield, the club’s new on Wednesday, October 14, from 3 better before donating, and there is a librarian for the New Jersey State 72-hour deferral for dental work, in- meeting place. Federation of Women’s Clubs p.m. to 8 p.m. cluding routine teeth cleaning. Mrs. Mirante has drawn inspira- (NJSFWC), and was a research and The chapter is committed to the tion for her lecture from humorist Blood Center of New Jersey’s two- Those who have traveled outside editorial assistant for a recently pub- of the United States recently are asked Mark Twain and others, including lished book by the organization. Mrs. year “Focus 2000 Challenge” to re- to call the New Jersey Blood Center her namesake, the late columnist Mirante is currently president of the build its blood supply. Blood Center Erma Bombeck. officials have reported that the num- at (800) NJ-BLOOD for eligibility NJSFWC Ex Club. criteria. Mrs. Mirante is a founder of the Guests are invited to attend the ber of people giving blood has de- A complimentary cholesterol Friends of the Cranford Public Li- lecture. For further information, creased dramatically over the past brary, and served as President of its several years. screening is given to all blood do- please call (908) 233-4338. nors. The Woman’s Club of Westfield is Materials involved in donating For more information or to sign up a member of the NJSFWC and the blood, including the needle, are ster- ile, used once, and safely destroyed, to donate, please call Maureen Enrichment Foundation General Federation of Women’s Kaufmann at the American Red Clubs. according to Blood Center officials. Requests Nominations The entire procedure takes under an Cross, (908) 232-7090. hour, and the actual donation less For Education Award than 10 minutes. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Educa- Donors should be 18 years of age. Citizens Input Sought tion Enrichment Foundation of Seventeen year olds may donate with For HUD Grant Scotch Plains-Fanwood is seeking parental permission. Donors must nominations for its third annual DONATIONS WANTED…The Westfield Day Care Center Auxiliary will hold weigh at least 110 pounds, be free of On Revenue Sharing award. its fall sale of outgrown clothing, toys and books on Friday and Saturday, The award recognizes an indi- October 23 and 24, in Westminster Hall of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue. Pictured, left to right, are: Connor Melofchik, Garden Club to Hear SCOTCH PLAINS — A public vidual or individuals who have made hearing regarding Scotch Plains ap- outstanding contributions to the de- Kevin Swan, Amanda Rodriquez and Kevin Summers of the Westfield Day Care Center as they await the approaching yearly sale. Atlock Farm Speaker plication for a Housing and Urban velopment of youth, fostered educa- WESTFIELD — The Garden Club Development Revenue Sharing block tional excellence, and have supported of Westfield will hold its regular meet- Grant will be held Tuesday, October educational opportunities for the stu- Day Care Center Auxiliary ing on Tuesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Room No. dents in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. at The Presbyterian Church in 203 of the Scotch Plains Municipal The award will be presented at the Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Building. foundation’s Recognition Reception Seeks Clothing Donations Avenue. Upon receipt of the HUD grant, on Sunday, November 1. Ken Selody, proprietor of Atlock the funds are distributed through the The candidate must be a current or Farm in Somerset, will present “Not Union County Community Develop- FEATURED SPEAKER…The WESTFIELD — The Westfield 140 Mountain Avenue. Just Petunias and Impatiens,” and former resident, or someone who Woman’s Club of Westfield will open Day Care Center Auxiliary will hold The auxiliary requests that all do- ment Block Grant program. works or has worked in Scotch Plains- describe new varieties, colors and its fall season with guest speaker Irma its fall sale of outgrown clothing, nations of children’s clothing, sizes uses of annuals. “We are attempting to set our pri- Fanwood. Active involvement as a S. Mirante on Monday, October 12, at toys and books on Friday and Satur- infant through 14, toys and books be Mr. Selody studied art at Pratt In- orities and want to know how our volunteer or as a professional educa- 1 p.m. at the First Congregational day, October 23 and 24, in brought to either the Day Care Cen- stitute in New York City, and has own citizens feel the county alloca- tor in a variety of areas, and the Church on Elmer Street in Westfield. Westminster Hall of The Presbyte- ter at 140 Mountain Avenue, or to the applied his art school training to his tion should be spent,” said Scotch degree of contribution, will be con- She will discuss “Humor in Litera- nursery, which opened 11 years ago. ture.” rian Church in Westfield, located at Infant Toddler Center at 462 West Plains Mayor Joan Papen. sidered in the selection process. Broad Street. For further informa- He has designed display gardens Scotch Plains has benefited from Applications are available at each tion, please call the center at (908) around the nursery to assist clients Union County Community Develop- school and the libraries in each of the 232-6717. with their own gardens. ment Grant funds since 1975, towns. See Us On The Web! Mr. Selody is also is a contributing amounting to over $3,750,000. Offi- All money raised benefits the editor to Martha Stewart Living Maga- auxiliary’s Scholarship Fund. The zine. cials said it is estimated that $5.4 www.goleader.com center’s tuition is based on a sliding The Hostess Chairwoman for the million will be available to Union scale which allows half of the fami- October meeting will be Lecia County through the 25th year of the CONTACT lies to receive some scholarship fund- DeHaven, assisted by Jane Bischoff, HUD grant program. ing. Lucille Finter, Cass Kinney, Jean Part- The hearing will be chaired by The Day Care Center currently ner-Jones and Elsie Seastream. Thomas C. Douress, Jack Lay, Philip 1X2½ PRIVATE TUTOR provides full day care for 82 children Library flower arrangers for the Schick and Joseph Duff, official del- and part-time care for 25 youngsters, month of October are George Bidgood, egates to the township’s Revenue ages 2½ through kindergarten. The Betty List, Barbara Lewis end Mar- Sharing Committee. Nineteen towns 2X2 Infant Toddler Care Center serves 30 garet MacPherson. in Union County are involved in the infants and toddlers. program, and all projects must have a two-thirds majority of the total committee membership approval in order to become a reality. CALDERONE Application for projects will be available at the Scotch Plains Mu- 2X2 nicipal Building and include com- plete instructions concerning project eligibility. Projects funded throughout the 19- member municipalities includes: FOLD SETON HALL housing rehabilitation, neighborhood preservation, code enforcement, se- nior citizens and child care facilities 3X5 and various social service programs. WOODPLAY 3X4

KENT PLACE DEL BARTON 3X6 3X6 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 9 Thomas O’Donnell Appointed Union Catholic High School To Senior Level Positions Craft Fair to be Held Oct. 17 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Parents nasium entrance. WESTFIELD — Frank N. Marlboro, received his Bachelor of Guild of Union Catholic High School The $1 admission fee will benefit Goffreda, President and Chief Ex- Science Degree in Economics from will sponsor its ninth annual fall the Technology Fund. For more in- ecutive Officer of The Town Bank of Rutgers University in New craft fair on Saturday, October 17, formation, please call (908) 889- Westfield, recently announced the Brunswick. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 9475. appointment of veteran banker Tho- He completed his post graduate located at 1600 Martine Avenue in mas J. O’Donnell as Senior Vice work at New York University. Mr. Scotch Plains. President and Senior Loan Officer. O’Donnell attended the Commercial Handmade items will be displayed Vo-Tech School Offers The Town Bank of Westfield, the Lending Graduate School of the by more than 125 crafters, and will Floral Arranging Class first locally-owned bank in Westfield American Institute of Banking, and include patchwork pocketbooks and in 70 years, is scheduled for an early also holds a Certified Commercial winter scarves, silk and dried floral SCOTCH-PLAINS — Union County fall opening. Lender Degree from the American arrangements, wreaths and swags, Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS) Mr. O’Donnell, a resident of Bankers Association. country baskets and personalized will offer a four-session course in floral Mr. O’Donnell has more than two children’s clothing and furniture. arranging for the fall and winter holiday Perennial, Flower Bulbs decades of experience in middle mar- Decorative wooden bird houses, seasons, beginning on Wednesday, Oc- To Be Special Feature ket and small business lending, new lawn signs for the upcoming holi- tober 14. business development and manage- days, wine cork trivets, candles, glass The second, third and fourth classes At Williams Nursery ment, according to Mr. Goffreda. luminaria and votive holders will will be held on Wednesdays, October 28, November 18 and December 9, from WESTFIELD — Williams Nursery, He recently served as Vice Presi- also be available. dent and Team Leader with United 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the horticultural located at 524 Springfield Avenue in PREPARING A BANQUET…The Westfield “Y” announced that a Black In addition, a variety of dolls, along area of the UCVTS campus at 1776 Westfield, has announced that its peren- National Bank, and has been actively Achievers Program will begin on Saturday, November 7. The program will kick with doll clothing, furniture and ac- Raritan Road. nial and flower bulb weekend will take involved in several professional or- off with a banquet, featuring Congressman Donald Payne as the guest speaker, cessories, will also be featured. Bonnie Baldasare of Westfield, In- place this Saturday and Sunday, October ganizations and the community. on Thursday, October 29, at The Westwood in Garwood. Pictured, left to right, Jewelry will also be shown, includ- structor and Coordinator of the UCVTS 10 and 11. Mr. O’Donnell is a member and are: standing, Charlene Hines of Bell Atlantic, Claudia Watkins from Edison Horticulture Program, will introduce Intermediate School in Westfield, Kathleen Dawson of the Westfield “Y,” and ing Victorian, sterling silver, glass There will be a 10 percent discount on current President of Robert Morris bead and Austrian crystal. Sparkling participants to the principles and ele- all perennials and flower bulbs both days. seated, Natalie Tyler, Director of Teen Programs at the “Y,” as they finalize ments of design. A slide presentation entitled “Combin- Associates, Northern New Jersey invitations to the Black Achievers Banquet. sun catchers, stained glass lamps and Chapter. He has also served as a decorative boxes will be on hand as Class size is limited and applications ing Fall Perennials in the Landscape” will will be approved on a first-come, first- be presented on Saturday at 7 p.m. by member of the Board of Governors well. for more than 10 years, and as a served basis. Meryl Gartside, followed by a question- Parking is available on the high For registration and cost information, and-answer session. member of the National Lending and Black Achievers Programs school campus, and the building is please call the Evening Division at (908) There is no charge for this seminar, but Finance Council. handicapped accessible from the gym- 889-2922. reservations are required. There will also In addition, he is a member and be a drawing at the end of the seminar, and former Chairman of the Commercial Builds Youth Partnerships several perennials will be given away. Lending Committee of the Bank Ad- WESTFIELD — The Westfield coping skills, and raise their aca- For more information, please call (908) ministration Institute, New Jersey 232-4076. “Y” has announced that a Black demic standards. MOTO PHOTO Chapter. Mr. O’Donnell is the former Achievers Program will be launched Career clusters, industry tours, field Jaycees to Welcome President of the Perth Amboy Rotary. on Saturday, November 7. trips, and youth workshops are some Legendary ’60s Singer The Town Bank of Westfield will Through the program, high- of the key elements of the program, 2X7 be located near the South Avenue achieving black men and women will according to “Y” spokeswoman Bona Roger McGuinn at HS circle. It will provide a full range of serve as role models and mentors, Wieland. commercial bank services to resi- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Jay- with the goal of inspiring young A banquet to kick off the program cees will host Roger McGuinn, a former dents, professionals and small busi- people to achieve their objectives is scheduled for Thursday, October member of the Byrds, a 1960s folk-rock nesses, according to Mr. Goffreda. and develop their full potential. 29, at The Westwood in Garwood at group and a member of the Rock and Roll For further information pertaining The program is designed to expose 6:30 p.m. with Congressman Donald Hall of Fame, tomorrow, Friday, Octo- to the bank’s products and services, youth to diverse educational and ca- Payne as keynote speaker. ber 9, at 8:30 p.m. in the Westfield High please call (908) 301-0800. reer goals, help them develop life- Achievers are nominated for par- School auditorium, 550 Dorian Road. Mr. McGuinn has been a solo performer ticipation in the program by their since his affiliation with the Byrds, best employers, based on outstanding in- remembered for such songs as “Mr. Tam- Genealogical Society to View dividual accomplishments and com- bourine Man” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” munity involvement, according to He will perform a solo acoustic and Ms. Wieland. electric performance with music dating Slide Show on October 17 Students are chosen based on the from his earliest influences to the present. WESTFIELD — A slide and Society, and was served as local his- recommendations of guidance coun- Al Madison, a Scotch Plains resident, lecture program on the First Fami- torian for the Township of Union selors, teachers, and/or employers, will open for Mr. McGuinn with a guitar the spokeswoman added. and harmonica performance. lies of Connecticut Farms, now from 1980 to 1996. Tickets cost $20 and are available Union Township, will be pre- The public is welcome to attend Anyone interested in participating from any member of the Westfield Jay- sented by Michael R. Yesenko to the program. Refreshments will be in the program or in attending the cees, the Music Staff at 102 Quimby the Genealogical Society of the served. There will be a meeting of the banquet may call Natalie Tyler, Di- Street in Westfield, or at the door on the West Fields. computer group after the regular pro- rector of Teen Programs at the “Y,” at night of the concert. The program will take place in gram. (908) 233-2700. All proceeds will benefit the Boys’ the Meeting Room of the Westfield Hockey Team and the Girls’ Lacrosse Memorial Library, 550 East Broad Team of Westfield High School, along Street, on Saturday, October 17, with other Jaycee projects. The raffle will include a BMW M3. at 10 a.m. RESOURCE For more information or to become a Mr. Yesenko has been President of member of the Jaycees, please call (908) the Union County Historical Society 232-5123. and the Union Township Historical 2X4 SCIENC FICTION FOLD 2X4

WILLIAMS 2X9 MARTIN JEWLERS 2X8 TOM CUSIMANO 2X7 Page 10 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Directory to Houses of Worship – Temple Emanu-El Reveals

ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield Date for Antique Show (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 WESTFIELD — The fourth an- at the show on Sunday. Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend John F. Kennedy nual Westfield Autumn Antiques She will display part of her collec- BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH Show and Sale will be held at Temple tion of solid perfumes, purse acces- 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in sories, lipsticks and purse mirrors. (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 Reverend Kevin Clark Westfield, on Sunday, October 18, The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu- Reverend Clement Griffin from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Mon- El will offer lunches on Sunday and THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL day, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 Monday, as well as afternoon tea, OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside p.m. and will serve a home cooked brisket 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 Auctioneer and appraiser Carolyn dinner on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg Bishop Kirk Bristol Remmey, the owner of Remmey Gal- Admission to the show is $5 ($4.50 OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH leries in Summit, will perform ver- with the show advertisement). For COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside bal appraisals for the public for a further information, please call (908) Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 small contribution on Sunday from 2 889-0804. Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard (908) 232-9490 to 5 p.m. The donations will benefit Reverend Christopher R. Belden the Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH READY FOR A BID…The First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold During the show, various dealers CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA IN WESTFIELD St. Helen’s to Host 140 Mountain Avenue a “Horn of Plenty” auction on Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. at the church. will sell antique and vintage furni- 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Proceeds from the event will aid the church’s helping hand and educational (732) 541-4849 (908) 233-0301 ture, jewelry, prints, ephemera, art Enrichment Programs (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes programs. Among the items to be auctioned is the Colonial-style Victorian doll pottery, antiquarian books and sci- house pictured above, which comes complete with electricity, furnishings and WESTFIELD — St. Helen’s Par- REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH entific instruments, vintage textiles, ish, located at 1600 Rahway Avenue CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL original artwork. Other prizes include the use of vacation homes in Rhode Island porcelain, china, glass, and other 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield and Martha’s Vineyard. Tickets are $12.50 each and may be purchased at the in Westfield, will sponsor adult en- (908) 889-1830 (908) 232-1517 church office or ordered by mail. items. richment programs this month and Rabbi George Nudell Reverend Paul E. Kritsch Charles Boehm, the owner of during November. The schedule is as Charlie’s Antique Clock Repair, will follows: ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE be selling mantle and wall clocks • 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, October 17, from (908) 233-4946 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains Catholic Golden Age Arranges dating from 1870 to 1910 at this 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - “By Name, I Have Dr. Ellis Long (908) 322-5192 year’s event. He will also be avail- Called You.” This program, featur- Reverend Michael A. Merlucci able to discuss clock repair needs ing Bev and Bob Bienenann, will EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Fall and Winter Schedule with visitors. reflect on an individual’s relation- 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Roselyn Gerson of Malverne, New (908) 322-9300 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ship with his or her spouse, with Reverend Kevin M. Brennan (908) 232-1214 depart the St. Bartholomew’s park- York, a collector and author of sev- Plains Chapter of Catholic Golden God, and with themselves. Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke ing lot at 8 a.m., and will return at eral books about women’s accesso- Questions are invited. Recom- FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Age has announced its fall and win- 8:30 p.m. ries from the 19th and 20th centu- mended readings in preparation for Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH ter schedule of events. The cost is $55 if a group of 40 ries, will make a return engagement Fanwood 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains • the program are Isaiah 45:2-3 and (908) 889-8891 (908) 232-6972 Sunday, October 18 – A General people is arranged, or $59 if there are Isaiah 49:15-16. The registration Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. 30 people. Please call for reserva- deadline is this Saturday, October at Father Nelligan Hall at St. tions. 10, and the fee is $10 per couple. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST Bartholomew’s Parish Center in •Sunday, December 13 – “Deck • 170 Elm Street, Westfield EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH Former WWII Seaman Sunday, October 18, 8 to (908) 233-2278 500 Downer Street, Westfield Scotch Plains. The speaker will be the Halls,” the Gala Christmas Party 9:30 p.m. - “I, Paul.” Evangelical Dr. Robert L. Harvey (908) 233-2547 Bernadette Rossi, Manager of the at Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch To Speak at Temple actor Charles Baker will perform his Reverend Leon E. Randall Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains, Plains. More details will be given at FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST George Goldman, who served as a one-man play entitled “I, Paul,” whose topic will be “Bereavement.” the general October meeting. merchant seaman during World War which portrays the apostle’s struggles 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • (908) 322-8461 414 East Broad Street, Westfield Wednesday, October 28 — For more information, please call II, will discuss his experiences on in explaining how God’s new cov- (908) 232-8506 Octoberfest” at the Waterfront in John at (908) 322-1804 or Bill at Sunday, October 18, at Temple Beth enant has replaced the old law. The FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Reverend Richard W. Reid 422 East Broad Street, Westfield Howley, Pennsylvania. Featured will (908) 232-4842. O’r/Beth Torah beginning at 9:30 play will be held at the church. There be a German-American buffet, open a.m. is no registration fee, but a free will (908) 233-5029 SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains bar, and a sing-along. The cost is $47 The program is sponsored by the donation will be collected. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH per person if 40 people take the trip, Parenting Pathways Men’s Club at the temple, located at • Saturday, November 7, 9 United Church of Christ (908) 322-5487 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Reverend Gary Rothwell or $50 if 30 people go. Offers Workshop on 111 Valley Road in Clark. a.m. to 5 p.m. - “First Steps.” This (908) 233-2494 A bus will leave St. Bartholomew’s In 1947, Mr. Goldman was aboard program will discuss how to resolve Reverend Harry Taylor TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH Church at 8 a.m., and will arrive ‘Family Rituals’ a United States gunboat which ran a conflicts at home, with friends, at Reverend Pamela Gilchrist 111 Valley Road, Clark (732) 381-8403 home at 6 p.m. Members and guests SCOTCH PLAINS — Parenting British blockade aimed at prevent- work, and in the larger community. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rabbi Shawn B. Zell are welcome. Please call for reserva- Pathways, a Fanwood-based, non- ing Jews from entering Palestine. Presentations, role-plays, discus- 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains tions. profit organization established to Earlier, he had been aboard a tanker sions, prayer and reflection will be TEMPLE EMANU-EL (908) 322-9222 •Sunday, November 15 – A Gen- provide support and education to that was torpedoed by a German featured. Reverend Sam Chong 756 East Broad Street, Westfield (908) 232-6770 eral Meeting will be held at Father parents, will offer a workshop en- submarine in the Caribbean. Participants are urged to bring a FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Nelligan Hall at 1:30 p.m. The titled “Family Rituals…More Than A resident of Teaneck, Mr. bag lunch. The program, presented 1 East Broad Street, Westfield featured speaker will be the Rever- Just Cake,” next Thursday, October Goldman is President of the Dennis by Pax Christi Metro of New York, is (908) 233-4211 TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH A. Roland Chapter of New Jersey, limited to 30 participants. The regis- Reverend David F. Harwood 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains end Tom Walsh, a Union County 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the downstairs (908) 322-7151 native who is currently an Associ- meeting room of the Scotch Plains American Merchant Marine Veter- tration deadline is Monday, Novem- GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Michael C. Seaman ate Director of Retreats at Loyola Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle ans, the largest such chapter in the ber 2. The fee is $10. 1100 Boulevard, Westfield in Morristown. The topic will be Avenue. country. To register for the programs, please (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL “Life is Fragile, Handle with The program will review the mean- There is no admission fee for the call St. Helen’s Parish at (908) 233- Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood program. 8757. (908) 322-4055 Prayer.” ing of rituals, how they are useful to HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH •Friday, November 20 – A bus trip families during times of stress or 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This trip (908) 233-8533 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains transition, and explain how indi- Reverend Dimitrios Antokas (908) 232-5678 will feature a family-style lunch at viduals can breathe new life into Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel Stoltzfus Farm Restaurant and a visit family traditions. HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH to the Sight & Sound Theatre for a This workshop will be presented Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield WOODSIDE CHAPEL FOLD presentation of “Holiday Time.” (908) 232-8137 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood by David Mueller, Family Life Di- Reverend Joseph Masielio (908) 889-2375 The trip will stop at the Farmers’ rector for the Westfield “Y”. A mar- Market at mid-afternoon, and will riage and family therapist, Mr. leave for home at 5 p.m. The bus will Mueller holds a master’s degree in counseling, and has been working THANKSGIVING NOVENA TO ST. with families and children for more JUDE – Holy St. Jude, Apostle, than 15 years. and Martyr, great in virtue and rich TEMPLE in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus The workshop is open to the pub- Christ, faithful intercessor of all who lic, and all are invited to attend. invoke your special patronage in Refreshments will be served. 2X3 time of need. To you I have For more information, please call recourse from the depth of my heart (908) 889-5954. and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent position. In Single Catholic Adults return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be Plan Masquerade invoked. (Say three Our Fathers, CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE…The Golden Goose Craft Club of Westfield will SCOTCH PLAINS — The Young sponsor its annual boutique at the Westfield Tennis Club from Wednesday, Three Hail Mary's and three Glory Single Catholic Adults Club, a non- Be's.) St. Jude, pray for us and all October 14, through Sunday, October 18. Donations will be collected on who invoke your aid. Amen. profit organization, will sponsor a Thursday, October 15, to benefit the Center For Hope Hospice in Linden. Publication must be promised. This Masquerade Dance on Saturday, Pictured, left to right, are: Diane Smith, Director of Nursing for the center; Novena has never been known to October 17, from 8 p.m. to midnight Denise Cameron, President of the Golden Goose Craft Club, and Barbara fail. This prayer is to be said for nine at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Hendrick of the Center For Hope Hospice. consecutive days). My prayers have Roman Catholic Church, located at been answered – SKG & JVC 1571 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Golden Goose Craft Boutique PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: (Never Single adults between the ages of known to fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. 25 to 45 are invited to attend. Admis- Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, sion is $10. Costumes are optional. to Aid Hospice at ‘Benefit Day’ CALVERY Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of For further information, please call WESTFIELD — The Golden nis Club, 139 North Chestnut Street the Sea, help me and show me herein you are Anne at (732) 827-0093 or Jim at Goose Craft Club will hold its an- in Westfield, from Wednesday, Octo- my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, (732) 382-2754. 2X7 Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech nual boutique at the Westfield Ten- ber 14, through Sunday, October 18. you from the bottom of my heart to succor me Seasonal items will be will be dis- in this necessity. There are none that can Interfaith Singles Posts played, and street parking will be withstand your power. Oh, show me herein available. you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived Presbyterian Church October Meeting Dates without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Show hours are 6 to 9 p.m. on thee (3X). Holy Mother, I placed this cause in Sets Blood Drive Date WESTFIELD — Interfaith Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thurs- your hands (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve all WESTFIELD — The Presbyterian Singles, a group for single adults day; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and problems, light all roads so that I can attain Church in Westfield, located at 140 over age 45, has announced its sched- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to ule of October meetings. Sunday. forgive and forget all evil against me and for Mountain Avenue, will hold a blood all things as you confirm once again that I drive on Tuesday, October 20, from The group will meet on Sundays, A $1 admission donation will be never want to be separated from you in Eternal 4:30 to 9:45 p.m. in the Assembly October 11, 18 and 25, from 9 to collected at the door on Thursday, Glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church October 15, which has been desig- and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 Hall Basement. Donors are asked to bring a form of Westfield, located at 170 Elm nated as “Benefit Day” for the Center consecutive days. After 3 days, the request Street. For Hope Hospice in Linden. will be granted. This prayer must be published of identification with them, and to Baskets of hand-crafted items will after the favor is granted. eat prior to giving blood. Continental breakfast will be avail- able, and a $2 donation is requested. be raffled off on October 18. Raffle For further information, please call tickets are available throughout the (908) 233-2278. show and from hospice members. CRESENT 2X4 ORATORY 2X3½ A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 11 Joseph A. Gullo, 88, Knights Member; – Obituaries – James P. Whalen, 88, Was Church Usher; Center Fielder for Cincinnati Reds Owned Whalen’s Automotive Service Joseph A. Gullo, 88, of Basking He was a member of the Knights James P. Whalen, 88, a lifelong Dominic of Convent Station, both of Ridge died on Thursday, October 1, of Columbus in Brooklyn. Maurice J. Kilcommons, 72, Veteran; resident of Westfield, died on Satur- them Sisters of Charity; a brother, at Morristown Memorial Hospital Surviving are his wife, Rose day, October 3, at Muhlenberg Re- Michael Whalen of Westfield; 10 in Morristown. Brevetta Gullo; a son, Joseph G. Retired South Orange Police Chief gional Medical Center in Plainfield. grandchildren and nine great-grand- Born in Port Norris, he had lived Gullo of Somerset; a daughter, Maurice J. Kilcommons, 72, of both of Rockaway, and five grand- He had owned and operated children. in Westfield before moving to Bask- Elaine Egan of Basking Ridge; five Island Heights, who served as Po- children. Whalen’s Automotive Service in A Funeral Liturgy was held yester- ing Ridge in 1979. grandchildren and five great-grand- lice Chief of South Orange for a A Funeral Mass was offered on Westfield for the last 65 years. day, Wednesday, October 7, at the Mr. Whalen was a longtime usher Holy Trinity Church in Westfield. He had been an electrical engi- children. dozen years, died on Thursday, Oc- Monday, October 5, at Our Lady of at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Interment took place at Fairview neer with the Western Electric Com- Funeral services were held on Sat- tober 1, at his home. Sorrows Roman Catholic Church Born in Manhattan, he had lived in South Orange. Church in Westfield, where he was a Cemetery in Westfield. pany in New York for 47 years prior urday, October 3, at the Shrine of St. lifetime parishioner and a member of Memorial donations may be made to retiring in 1972. Joseph in Stirling. in South Orange before moving to Arrangements were handled by Island Heights upon his retirement. the Joseph W. Preston Funeral Home the Holy Name Society. to Sister Pat’s Cancer Camp. A center fielder, Mr. Gullo played Arrangements were handled by Arrangements were handled by the The former Chief had been a 25- in South Orange. He was also a charter member and professional baseball from 1928 to the Gallaway and Crane Funeral past Grand Knight of the Monsignor Dooley Colonial Funeral Home, 556 year veteran of the South Orange Memorial contributions may be 1935 for the Cincinnati Reds. Home in Bernardsville. Watterson Council No. 1711 of the Westfield Avenue in Westfield. October 8, 1998 Police Department before retiring made to the Island Heights or the Knights of Columbus of Westfield. October 8, 1998 in 1982. South Orange Rescue Squad. October 8, 1998 He was an officer of the Exchange Helen E. Lewis, 93, Church Parishioner; He served as a United States Ma- Club of Westfield and a member of Eleanor Drummond, 98 rine in the Pacific Theater during the Mountainside Elks Benevolent Eleanor S. Drummond, 98, of World War II. Benjamin Boykin, 76 and Protective Order of Elks No. Sandusky, Ohio, died on Monday, Had Been Westfield Resident for 58 Years He was a graduate of Seton Hall 1585. Benjamin Boykin, 76, of Eliza- October 5, in the Lutheran Memorial Helen E. Lewis, 93, of Vero Beach, Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn University in South Orange, and He was also an officer in the Home in Sandusky. Florida, died on Thursday, October Flinn of Vero Beach; a son, Edmund received a wartime diploma from beth died on Thursday, October 1, Westfield Civil Defense Corps many Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 1, at Indian River Memorial Hospi- Lewis of Seven Lakes, North Caro- Columbia High School in at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Eliza- years ago. August 21, 1900, she had lived in tal. lina; six grandchildren and 11 great- Maplewood. beth. Mr. Whalen was predeceased by Westfield for many years before mov- Born on April 18, 1905 in Chi- grandchildren. Former Chief Kilcommons was a Born in Westfield, he had lived his wife, Stella Whalen, in 1979; his ing to Sandusky in 1976. cago, Mrs. Lewis had lived in West- The funeral service was held on member of the New Jersey Police in Elizabeth since 1960. brother, John Whalen, in 1961, and Mrs. Drummond had been an el- field for 58 years before moving to Sunday, October 4, with the Rever- Chiefs Association. Mr. Boykin had been a truck his grandson, Kevin Whalen, in 1995. ementary school teacher in Westfield Vero Beach 13 years ago. end Andrew C. Diehl officiating. Upon his retirement, he became driver for the Roselle-Linden sewer Surviving are two sons, James J. prior to relocating to Ohio upon her She was a member of Our Savior Interment took place at Crestlawn Assistant Director of Public Safety department for many years, retir- Whalen of South Plainfield and Wil- retirement. Lutheran Church in Vero Beach. Cemetery in Vero Beach. at Seton Hall University, where he ing in 1988. liam K. Whalen of Westfield; two She was a member of St. Stephen She was predeceased by her hus- Arrangements were handled by served from 1988 to 1996. He was a member of the New daughters, Kathleen McCormack of United Church of Christ in Sandusky. band of 61 years, Edmund P. Lewis, the Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Surviving are his wife, Hertha Hope Memorial Baptist Church in Westfield and Nancy Goldsmith of She was predeceased by her hus- Sr., and her parents, William and Beach. Katzinski Kilcommons; three Elizabeth, where he was a member Piscataway; two sisters, Sister Anita band of 56 years, James C. Henrietta Wegner. October 8, 1998 daughters, Susan Kilcommons of of the trustee board, the male cho- Agnes of Paramus and Sister Mary Drummond, in 1990; her parents, Springfield, Maura Kilcommons rus and the gospel choir. Homer and Emma Hanson Singlser, of Cambridge, Massachusetts and He was an Army veteran of Thelma Lasus, 79 and a sister, Mildred Sawtelle. George J. Skurka, Former Postal Clerk; Jayne Zubko of Maplewood; four World War II. Thelma Lasus, 79, of Marlboro Surviving are two daughters, Janet sons, Thomas Kilcommons of Up- Surviving are his wife, Lena died on Saturday, October 3, at the Wallace of Sandusky and Constance Member of American Legion and VFW per Montclair, Daniel Kilcommons Boykin of Elizabeth; two sons, Princeton Medical Center in Saylor of Sunnyvale, California; three of Fort Collins, Colorado, Shawn Robert Lee Mars and Harry Mars, Princeton. grandchildren, and two great-grand- George J. Skurka of Kenilworth the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Kilcommons of Greenfield, Mas- both of Elizabeth; four daughters, Born in New York City, Mrs. Lasus children. died on Wednesday, September 30, in Kenilworth. He was also a mem- sachusetts, and Peter Kilcommons Marie Bartley of Perrineville, had lived in Union for 38 years before Arrangements were handled by the in Runnells Specialized Hospital of ber of the Knights of Columbus of Maplewood; three brothers, John Lenore Moore of Lafayette, North moving to Marlboro 12 years ago. Quick-Park and Pfell Funeral Home Union County in Berkeley Heights. Chapter No. 4186 of Kenilworth, Kilcommons of Middletown, Carolina, Brenda Pittman of Jack- She was predeceased by her hus- in Sandusky. Entombment was sched- Born in Beaver Brook, Pennsyl- and of St. Theresa’s Roman Catho- Rhode Island, Thomas son, Tennessee, and Delora Mars band, Walter, in March. uled to take place at the Restlawn vania, he had lived in West Hazelton, lic Church choir. Kilcommons of Florida and Eu- of Baldwin Park, California; five Surviving are two sons, Martin Memorial Park Mausoleum in Hu- Pennsylvania before moving to Surviving are his wife, Mary gene Kilcommons of Westfield; sisters, Almeda Hurtt of Westfield, Lasus of Fanwood and Larry Lasus ron, Ohio. Kenilworth in 1957. Skurka; three sons, James Skurka, three sisters, Rita Brewer of Oak Louise Briggs of Roselle, Marion of Oceanside, California, and four Memorial contributions may be Mr. Skurka had been a clerk for Joseph Skurka and John Skurka; a Bluff, Washington, and Catherine Stewart of Elizabeth, Pricilla Bul- grandchildren. made to St. Stephen United Church the United States Postal Service in brother, Andrew Skurka, and two Chevalaz and Maureen Carolan, lock of Scotch Plains and Edwina Funeral arrangements were under of Christ, 905 East Perkins Avenue, Kenilworth for several years before grandchildren. Davis of Plainfield; 33 grandchil- the direction of the Bloomfield-Coo- Sandusky, Ohio or to the donor’s retiring. A Funeral Mass was held on per Jewish Chapels of Manalapan. favorite charity. dren and 20 great-grandchildren. October 8, 1998 October 8, 1998 He served in the United States Saturday, October 3, in St. Theresa’s Funeral services were held on Army Air Corps during World War Church. H. John Gerdes, 62 Tuesday, October 6, at the New II. Arrangements were handled by H. John Gerdes, 62, of Westfield Hope Memorial Baptist Church in Louis Santacross, Earned Purple Heart; Mr. Skurka was a member of the the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake died on Thursday, October 1, at Elizabeth. American Legion of Westfield and Funeral Home in Westfield. home. Arrangements were under the Was Maintenance Supervisor for Schools October 8, 1998 Born in Bremen, Germany, he direction of the Smith Funeral Louis A. Santacross, 77, of Santacross, Jr. of Englewood and had come to the United States in Home in Elizabeth. Englewood, Florida died on Sunday, Rodney Santacross of Cranford; a Glen L. Leaver, Sr., 73, Amana Manager; 1955 and settled in Cranford before October 8, 1998 September 20, at Englewood Hospi- daughter, Annabelle Short of Scotch moving to Westfield in 1958. He tal in Florida. Plains; two brothers, Michael Air Force Veteran of World War II became a United States citizen in Born in Plainfield, he had lived in Santacross of Berkeley Heights and 1961. Ethel Brown Griffin, 60 Scotch Plains before moving to Jerry Santacross of North Plainfield; Glen L. Leaver, Sr., 73, of Jr. of Fayetteville; a sister, Joyce Florida 20 years ago. a sister, Mabel Tino of Watchung; Mr. Gerdes served in the United Ethel Alverta Brown Griffin, 60, Fayetteville, Tennessee died on Carraway of Fanwood; a stepson, Mr. Santacross had worked for the nine grandchildren and two great- States Army from 1958 to 1962. of Plainfield died on Wednesday, Sep- Tuesday, October 6, at his home. Wesley Russell of Fayetteville; a He had worked as a furniture re- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of grandchildren. Born in Pittstown on February stepdaughter, Samantha Warren, tember 30, at Overlook Hospital in Education as a maintenance supervi- A Funeral Mass was offered on storer since 1955 at Don Maxwell Summit. 12, 1925, the son of the late George also of Fayetteville; two half-broth- Furniture Restoration in Mountain- sor until his retirement. Saturday, October 3, at St. W. and Myrtle Hummer Leaver, he ers, Arthur Runyon of St. Peters- Born in Plainfield, she had lived in He was a United States Army vet- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman side. Westfield before returning to had lived in Scotch Plains before burg, Florida and Howard Runyon Mr. Gerdes was a member of the eran of World War II, where he had Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. moving to Fayetteville in 1968. of Annandale; a granddaughter; Plainfield. earned the Purple Heart. Arrangements were handled by the Redeemer Lutheran Church in She attended Westfield schools and FOLD Mr. Leaver had been a manager five step-grandchildren; three He was a member of St. Bernard’s National Cremation Society in Port Westfield. became a licensed beautician and a of manufacturing engineering for great-grandchildren, and one step- Surviving are his wife, Christa Roman Catholic Church in Plainfield. Charlotte, Florida. Amana Refrigeration in great-grandchild. certified home health care worker. Surviving are two sons, Louis A. October 8, 1998 Ehlscheid Gerdes; two daughters, Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Fayetteville before retiring in 1987. Visitation will take place tomor- Sonya Lancaster of Baltimore and He was a veteran of World War row, Friday, October 9, from noon nurses’ unit of the Rose of Sharon Karen Gerdes of Westfield; his Community Church in Plainfield, II, serving in the United States Air to 2 p.m. at the Holcombe-Fisher mother, Anna Warnecke Gerdes of Force. Funeral Home in Flemington. A and of Centennial Temple No. 246, Germany, and a brother, Karl Heinz Elks Lodge, International Benevo- DOOLEY Mr. Leaver was a member of the funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Gerdes of Germany. Fayetteville Victory Chapel at the funeral home. lent and Protective Order of Elks of A funeral service was held on the World in Westfield. Church, and a former member of Interment will be at the Locust Saturday, October 3, at the Dooley 2X5 the Quakertown United Methodist Grove Cemetery in Quakertown. Surviving are two daughters, Colonial Funeral Home, 556 Evelyn Griffin of Scotch Plains and Church in Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be Westfield Avenue in Westfield. He was also a member of the made to the Victory Chapel Church, Renee Griffin of Plainfield; two sons, Interment took place in Fairview James Griffin of Plainfield and Fayetteville City Planning Board Park City, Fayetteville, Tennessee Cemetery in Westfield. and the Fayetteville Equalization 37334. October 8, 1998 Charles Griffin of South Plainfield; Board. October 8, 1998 five brothers, Charles Brown, James He was predeceased by his first Brown, Douglas Brown, L. Wallace wife, Margaret McDede Leaver, in Brown and William Brown, and six 1990, and by a brother, Eugene R. Samuel Romano, 85, Green Brook Official; grandchildren. Leaver, in 1980. Funeral services were held on Tues- Surviving are his wife, Louise Served With Fire Company Over 50 Years day, October 6, at the Rose of Sharon Russell Leaver; a son, Glen Leaver, Community Church. Arrangements Samuel Romano, 85, of Green Association. were handled by the Plinton Curry Brook died on Monday, October 5, at Mr. Romano was a coach and char- Funeral Home in Westfield. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- ter secretary of the Green Brook Little October 8, 1998 Biagene R. Basile, 89 ter in Plainfield. League. He was a member of the Born in Madison he had lived most Green Brook Golf Association, and Biagene R. Basile, 89, of Scotch of his life in Green Brook. belonged to the Green Brook Senior Plains died on Wednesday, Sep- Mr. Romano had worked as a flo- Citizens Club. Christopher Estok, 40 tember 30, in the Ashbrook Nurs- rist in his family’s wholesale busi- He was a member of Eastern Star Christopher G. Estok, 40, of ing Home in Scotch Plains. ness, Romano Greenhouses, for more Lodge No. 105 Free and Accepted Spring Hill, Florida died on Wednes- Born in Brooklyn, she had lived than 30 years. He was a member of Masons in Bound Brook. day, September 30, at the home of in Ossining, New York and in the New Jersey Flower Growers’ Mr. Romano was a graduate of the his brother, Edward P. Estok, Jr., Fanwood before moving to Scotch Association and the Society of Ameri- Drake Business College in Plainfield also of Spring Hill. Plains 10 months ago. can Florists. and the Vale School of Real Estate Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Mrs. Basile was a clerical worker He had later worked in real estate and the New Jersey Board of Realtors Linden, Roselle Park and Scotch in the classified advertising depart- in the Green Brook area for 10 years, School. Plains before moving to Florida six ment of the Courier-News newspa- then served as Green Brook’s Tax He was predeceased by his wife, months ago. per in Plainfield for 25 years before Collector for 14 years until his retire- Dorine E. Swanson Romano, in 1992. Mr. Estok was an office service retiring in 1973. ment. Surviving are three sisters, assistant with Score Insurance in Prior to that, she had worked in He had served on the Green Brook Josephine Van Sant of Bakersfield, New York City for nine years. Prior the same capacity for the Brooklyn Township Committee as Fire Com- California, Frances Flerx of to that, he had been a mail clerk Eagle newspaper. missioner, Police Commissioner and Westfield, and Lillian Herbst of Leba- with the law firm of Brown & Wood Surviving are a son, James H. Road Commissioner, and as Chair- non, Indiana. for six months. GRAY Basile; three grandchildren and two man of the Green Brook Mainte- Funeral services will be held on Surviving, in addition to his great-grandchildren. nance Committee. Saturday, October 10, at The First brother, are his wife, Lorraine Estok; A Funeral Mass was offered on Mr. Romano was a member for Presbyterian Church in Dunellen. a daughter, Hope Elizabeth Estok, 2X5 Saturday, October 3, in St. James more than 50 years of the Green Arrangements are being handled by and his parents, Edward P. and Roman Catholic Church in Spring- Brook Volunteer Fire Company No. The Mundy Funeral Home in Frances Estok. field. 1. He served on the Executive Board Dunellen. Funeral services were held on of the fire company and was also its Memorial contributions may be Arrangements were handled by Monday, October 5, at the Krowicki the Paul Ippolito Summit Memo- Secretary and Vice President. made to the Green Brook Rescue In addition, he was a member of Squad, Greenbrook Road, Green McCracken Funeral Home in Lin- rial in Summit. den. October 8, 1998 the Green Brook Exempt Firemen’s Brook, 08812. October 8, 1998 October 8, 1998 MEMORIAL 4X3 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 13 CYAN

THE WEEK IN SPORTS YELLOW MATRO’S REPEAT; PILKINGTON, NOTOANE TAKE 2ND Devil Girls Sweep to Capture

Union County Tennis Title MAGENTA By DAVID B. CORBIN opponents, shutting out Stefanie Pilkington of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Clay of Cranford, 6-0, 6-0, in the Matro answered, “I’ll out-wait her. A question of Union County domi- first round and Mary Anderson, 6-0, She’s also patient and consistent. I’ll nance was settled on October 5 when 6-0, of Union in the quarterfinals. wait her out, then wait for my oppor- the Westfield High School girls ten- Matro met her first real competition tunity to strike.” nis team swept all five top slots at the in the semis where she faced tal- In the finals, Jen Matro did have Union County Tennis Tournament at ented Leigh Slonaker of Oak Knoll. another battle with Pilkington, but Tamaques Park in Westfield and re- Matro won the first set, 6-2, but prevailed, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Matro won BLACK peated as champions. Twin seniors Slonaker gave her a run in the sec- the first four games of the first set and Jen and Becky Matro repeated as ond before falling 7-5. had Pilkington a bit rattled before winners at first and second singles, “She is a hard hitter,” claimed she settled down to tighten the match. respectively, to lead the 13th-ranked Matro of Slonaker. “She came to the Pilkington defeated Jade Trinh of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils to a 100-team points and net a lot and she has a stronger Linden, 6-2, 6-0, in the first round, SIZING UP THE SITUATION…Raider quarterback Joe USING THE STRAIGHT-ARM…Blue Devil Chris Giacone, to outdo 16th-ranked Summit which forehand than a back hand.” then crushed Michelle Grunder of A. Franzone checks out the offensive and defensive setups No. 3, prepares to give Raider Nathan Jones, No. 22, a placed second with 68 points. When asked about her upcoming L. Johnson, 6-0, 6-2, in the prior to taking the snap. straight-arm. Jen Matro blew past her first two match with second-seeded Carolyn quarterfinals. Although winning handily, Pilkington had a relatively long match with Trinh. Pilkington DOERR HITS GIACONE, PEREZ, BOATWRIGHT FOR TD’S mixed her shots well and made sev- eral backspin shots. “I know her style,” said Pilkington of Trinh. “She plays very well and Multi-Talented Devils Blaze likes to use a lot of topspin.” In the semis, Pilkington appeared to breeze past sophomore Allison Johnson of Summit, 6-0, 6-1. “I’ve been playing very well so far. Past Injured Raiders, 42-20 I know all the girls that I have played By DAVID B. CORBIN Lee blasted left for six yards, then point was good. and I think they all played well, but I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Doerr hit Chris Giacone as he came Down 28-0, Jones received the kick- believe Allison (Johnson) was the All cylinders were firing for the across field from left to the right at off at the 15 and returned it to the 38. toughest,” claimed Pilkington of her Blue Devils as they impressed the the Raider 40. From there Giacone After two fine runs by Jones, the Raid- opponents prior to her finals match. crowd of over 2,000, which included broke into the open and breezed into ers advanced to the Devil 41. From Also at first singles, Dana Boyer of scouts from several local high school, the end zone to complete a 53-yard there, Franzone hit McCarthy coming Union Catholic defeated Christina by defeating the Scotch Plains- pass play, making the score, 13-0, across to the right at the 35. McCarthy Minkovich of Elizabeth, 8-1, then Fanwood High School football team, with 7:26 left in the quarter. Doerr’s dashed to the 17 for a 24-yard recep- lost to Grunder, 6-4, 6-1. Gina 42-20, at Gary Kehler Stadium in extra point was good. tion. McDaniel blasted to the nine. Turturiello of Governor Livingston Westfield on October 2. Although “They (Raiders) didn’t have all Next, Franzone pitched out to Jones, defeated Michelle Brink of Roselle senior quarterback Brandon Doerr their players healthy. We always look who sped to the one. Finally, with 6:57 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Park, 6-0, 6-1, then succumbed to hit for three touchdown passes and for a mismatch. That is part of our left in the half. McDaniel plunged over FIRST SINGLES CHAMPION…Blue Devil Jen Matro returns a shot from Johnson, 6-1, 6-3. kicked six extra points, the most practice,” pointed out Blue Devil the goal for the touchdown. The extra Raider Carolyn Pilkington during the finals of the Union County Tennis Becky Matro, at second singles, impressive factor was the contribu- Head Coach Ed Tranchina. point conversion failed. Tournament. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 tion of the entire Blue Devil team. Jones grabbed the kickoff at the Turner grabbed the kickoff on the Despite seeing themselves behind five an returned it to the 22 where he 13 and returned it to the 39. Now, SEVEN RAIDERS PENETRATE THE COUGAR NET 28-0 toward the end of the second was brought down by Josh Ray and the ‘slick’ play of the game was quarter, the Raiders did not give up Kevin McCormack. After runs by about to occur. Doerr initiated a and had some shining moments of La’Marr McDaniel and Jones and a double inside reverse which ended their own. Due to the absence of pass interference call on the Blue up in the hands of Giacone. From Flawless Raider Boys Dazzle senior speedster Blair Woodward, Devils, the Raiders had a first-and- there, Giacone slanted to the left who was injured on the second play ten at their own 45. The combination sideline and flew into the end zone of the game against Shabazz on Sep- of Jones and McDaniel gave the Raid- for a 61-yard touchdown. Doerr hit tember 26, junior halfback Nathan ers another first down at the West- the extra point the up the lead to 35- Jones had to take on added responsi- field 45. Franzone completed a seven- 6 with 6:39 left of the half. Frustrated Cougars, 7-1 bility. He performed well, rushing for yard pass to Matt McCarthy, then “That’s either a big play or a five 126 yards and scoring on a 64-yard Jones ran for a first down at the 32. yard loss. That is one of our base By DAVID B. CORBIN game, then the Cougars came roar- As the frustration continued, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times blaze in the third quarter. Unfortunately, for the Raiders, the plays designed to make about five or ing back with a score of their own. Cougars got more and more physical Westfield kicked off to open the fine march finally came to an end at six yards, but Giacone made the play Frustration overwhelmed the Cran- Just as the Cougars felt that they were in their style of play. One hungry game and Raider Matt McCarthy the Blue Devil 26. on his own. Maybe they (the Raiders) ford High School boys soccer squad on a par with the Raiders, Laing Cougar threw a football-like block had a mistake in coverage,” explained when the second-ranked Raiders came back two minutes later and on Zotti and the Raiders were awarded Tranchina. “We worry about fumbles nearly scored at will, winning 7-1, in buried the ball into the net with a a penalty kick. With 7:27 off the on plays like that. We did not use that Scotch Plains on September 28. The beautiful header. Before the end of clock, Moser took the penalty kick play against Cranford.”

FOLD Raiders proved their offensive versa- the half, Babicz scored to put the and whizzed it into the left side of the For the remainder of the half, fine tility as seven different Raiders suc- Raiders in front, 3-1. net as goalie Gennaro Somma stood defensive plays were turned in by cessfully zapped the net. “I think Cranford came into the confused and motionless. The Raid- both sides. Raider Scott Paterson re- Senior Tafarie Laing scored a goal game with thoughts of challenging ers had increased their lead to 4-1. covered a fumble at the Devil 47, and had two assists. Todd Moser, us for county supremacy, but we “The kid threw a block on Zotti. It then Perez sacked Franzone for a 14- Mike Zotti, Eugene Ferrara, Andrew wanted to send them a message that was literally a football block,” ex- yard loss. Babicz, Antonio Dopazo and Pete it wasn’t time yet,” explained Raider claimed Breznitsky. “We refused to Turner received the kickoff at the Kobliska all scored a goal. Head Coach Tom Breznitsky. “We play their type of game.” eight and returned it to the 41. A few Zotti scored the first goal of the were prepared for them.” Despite their efforts, the Cougars plays later, the Blue Devils moved to just could not penetrate the Raiders’ the Raider 47. Now, the offensive territory. Ferrara looped a shot from block of the game was about to hap- about 27 yards out which sailed over pen. Doerr handed off to Turner. the crossbar. Moments later, with Center Rob Albino leveled a Raider 24:15 left, Franzone crossed to Zotti defender with an earth-shattering who headed the ball just over the block which registered 8.3 on the crossbar. ‘wrecked him’ scale. Turner ran The blitz continued. Laing came through the huge crevice and rumbled through the middle on a breakaway David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 47 yards for the touchdown. The and took a shot which was deflected BLUE DEVILS AND RAIDERS CROWD…Over 2,00 fans came to Gary CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 to the left by Somma. With 22:43 Kehler Stadium in Westfield on October 2 to observe the annual clash between remaining, Ferrara took a corner kick the Blue Devils and the Raiders. from Fiorino and bopped it into the net to up the Raiders’ lead to 5-1. scooped the ball at the 12 and re- With huge gains by McCormack, For the next ten minutes, posses- turned it to the 30 where he was Turner and Giacone, the Blue Devils sion of the ball was shared, but Ferrara tackled by Sergio Villafane. Two plays surged to the Raider 18. On the first led another Raider charge with 10:16 later, a Raider pitchout was fumbled play of the second quarter, the Raiders when he sizzled a shot which went and recovered by Blue Devil Tom were penalized five yards for encroach- slightly wide to the right. Laing, then Lee on the 25. ment, then on the second play, they blazed a shot just over the crossbar. On their very first offensive play, were penalized half the distance to the At this moment, some of the Cougar Blue Devil Todd Dowling whizzed goal for a personal foul. From the four, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times defensemen resorted to additional off tackle and in for the touchdown Doerr rolled right and threw a light- OH YEA, OH YEA, SCORE, SCORE, SCORE!…Raider Eugene Ferrara, No. extra-physical play to vent their frus with 11:04 remaining in the first ning bolt to Perez for the touchdown. 11, took a corner kick from Jeff Fiorino and thumped it into the net. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 quarter. Doerr’s first extra point at- Doerr’s extra point was good and the tempt was good and Westfield held Blue Devils increased their lead to 21- an early 7-0 lead. 0 with 11:35 left in the half. JESSICA CARAVELLO WINS THE ALL AROUND Jones received the kickoff at the “It was a bootleg play. The first four-yard line and returned it to the thing is for Doerr to run the ball, but 39. A crushing tackle of Jones by he saw Perez in the open and he Doerr, then a quarterback sack by passed to him,” said Tranchina. Versatile Devil Girls Disjoint Marcus Thornton for an eight-yard The solid Blue Devil line held the loss put the Raiders on their own 30 Raiders on one series. Turner re- with a third-and-19 situation. Quar- turned the punt to the Blue Devil 36. terback Joe Franzone completed a Runs by Turner and Lee moved the Union Gymnasts, 102.6-83.05 pass to Jones for a 12-yard gain and ball to the Raider 28 where Doerr David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times LOOKING TO PASS…Blue Devil the Raiders were forced to punt. The rolled to his left and found Maurice quarterback Brandon Doerr rolls left By DAVID B. CORBIN executed high-split leaps, double spins “Some of the moves, I don’t have punt into the wind rolled dead at the Boatwright in the end zone with 9:32 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and a cartwheel, then dazzled the and looks for a receiver. Doerr was a name for and sometimes I may Devil 42. left in the half. Again, Doerr’s extra quite successful in his quest. Senior Julie Elmuccio soared with crowd with a “Scorpion” flexibility change my routine depending on a stunning routine to first place on maneuver. Finally, she made her exit how I feel at the time,” answered the uneven bars and freshman Jes- with a layout front flip. Caravello when asked about the de- sica Caravello captured the all around sign of her balance beam routine to lead the versatile Blue Devils to a and if she changed it for more seri- Sell Your Home At 4¾% & 102.6-83.05 victory over the Union ous competition. High School girls gymnastics team Jessica Caravello also placed sec- in Westfield on October 1. Blue Devil ond in the vault with an 8.8, third on Pay The Selling Broker Head Coach Ellen Kovac skillfully the unevens with an 8.9 and had a rotated 13 of her gymnasts to come marvelous performance on the floor 3-3¼% Commission! up with the win. exercises which earned her another Elmuccio chalked up the highest second place with an 8.9. At Barrett & Crain we know the importance of rewarding the score of the afternoon when she to- Twin sister Lauren Caravello taled a 9.35 on the uneven bars. To go scored an 8.95 to place first in the selling broker with the lion’s share of the commission. If your along with the smooth flow on her floor exercises. Both sisters had su- giant swings, she performed a beauti- perb back handsprings, back flips, broker says “impossible” call Dwight Weeks, President of Barrett ful straddle back transfer from the leaps, spins and front aerials. Lauren & Crain. 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She began with a shoul- Senior Amy Seligman grabbed a der stand mount, then performed two David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times third place on the beam with a 7.6, 560 Springfield Ave., Suite F • Westfield • (908) 232-6300 • E-Mail: [email protected] back handsprings in a row. Next, she Blue Devil Jessica Caravella CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 14 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil Girls Sweep to Capture Union County Tennis Title BLACK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 stopped Jessica Jackson of Plainfield, Ott and Moran, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-4). The Raiders placed fourth with 41 6-1, 6-0, in the quarterfinals, then Kim Koza and Sabina Sabados of points behind third-placed Governor swamped Laura Mitterman of A. L. Union Catholic fell to Highlanders Livingston at 45. Johnson, 6-0, 6-0. In the semis, Matro Jen Calabrese and Rhonda Barkan, TITLE ROUND: felled freshman Erin Arnold of Sum- 6-0, 6-1, in their opening match. Singles: mit, 6-1, 6-3. “We have Carolyn (Pilkington) 1st: – Jen Matro (W) d. Carolyn “I’m very happy with my play,” and Diegi (Notoane) in the finals, Pilkington (SPF), 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 stated Matro just after her semifinal but Danielle (Kapner) and Jan 2nd: - Becky Matro (W) d. Diegi

MAGENTA match. “Erin (Arnold) was definitely (Weiner) let down in the semis. They Notoane (SPF), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 the toughest. She is very strong and should have played better,” said 3rd: – Ilka Netravali (W) d. Tina aggressive.” Raider Head Coach Sue Allen after Kaufmann (S), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 When asked about her upcoming the semifinal matches. Doubles: 1st: - Katie Richards and Maggie Wei David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times title match with top-seeded Scotch Raiders Kari Whitley and Gail (W) d. Jessica Arnold and Emily Gamble, A PERFECT SPLIT…Blue Devil junior Tara Clarke shows her splendid Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Hannigan defeated Rena Steinback 4-6, 6-1, 7-5. flexibility and form while performing a split on the floor prior to a meet with Diegi Notoane, Matro responded, and Ali Puliti of Dayton, 6-1, 6-0, 2nd: - Rebecca Goldberg and Lisa the Union High School Farmers on October 1. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times “She’s very tough. I may have to play then lost to Goward and Gottdenker, Gorbaty (W) d. Liz Bomgaars and Julie FIRST SINGLES…Raider Carolyn her more patiently. She will come 6-2, 6-2, at second doubles. Krell (S), 6-0, 6-2 Pilkington placed second at the UCT YELLOW right at you. If you drill it at her, she will drill it back.” Versatile Devil Girls Disjoint Becky Matro went into the finals set on avenging her earlier loss to Local High School Girls Notoane. Using the patience that she Union Gymnasts, 102.6-83.05 had mentioned earlier, Matro pulled CYAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 out a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, victory over then scored a 7.1 on the uneven bars. performed well on the balance beam Notoane. Varsity Tennis Results Senior Allison Checchio made good and Sarah Burke did well on the Notoane sailed through the first SEPTEMBER 28: The Hilltoppers continued their beaten record. use of her graceful back walkovers to uneven bars. round, defeating Lisa Lavikoff of Westfield 5, Linden 0 SINGLES: score a 6.95 on the beam. Senior Senior Laurie Hogan competed Cranford, 6-0, 6-0, then won by de- reign of terror by winning every set. The Blue Devils made swift and SINGLES: 1st: – Gina Turturiello (GL) d. Sarah Nackson had a 7.05 in the only on the balance beam. Her rou- fault over Caitlin O’Shea of Mother easy work of the Tigers at Tamaques 1st: – Allison Johnson (S) d. Kristen Michelle Grunder, 6-0, 6-0 vaulting and sophomore Tamara tine was highlighted by her back Seton. Notoane met some major re- Park in Westfield and did not yield a Viscardo, 6-0, 6-0 2nd: - Lauren Kobel (GL) d Laura Yellin scored a 6.05 on the same event. handspring to a back flip on the very sistance in the semis with Highlander single game. 2nd: - Erin Arnold (S) d. Eve Chen, 6- Mitterman, 6-2, 6-1 Freshman Bethany Goldman per- narrow, four inch beam. (Governor Livingston) Lauren Kobel. SINGLES: 0, 6-0 3rd: – Alison Kobel GL) d. Kim Ra- formed a series of round off maneu- Hogan also may shift her routine Notoane won the first set, 6-3, but 1st: – Jen Matro (W) d. Jade Trinh, 6- 3rd: – Tina Kaufmann (S) d. Gail con, 7-6 (7-1), 6-1 vers and back handsprings to gain a depending on the competition and dropped the second, 7-5. After re- 0, 6-0 Reich, 6-0, 6-0 DOUBLES: score of 6.55. Robyn Ehrlich also had how she feels. “I sometimes use a gaining her form, Notoane took the 2nd: - Becky Matro (W) d. Marta DOUBLES: 1st: - Maureen Monagle and Allison Nowicki, 6-0, 6-0 1st: - Jessica Arnold and Emily Gamble Zweiman (ALJ) d. Jen Calabrese and a nice floor routine. Allison Greene handstand mount, but this time I final set, 6-1. Kobel defeated Christa Rhonda Barkan, 6-1, 2-6, 7-5 decided to use a front leap mount and Olandra of Roselle, 6-0, 6-0, and 2nd: - Ronnie Filippatos and Ellen was a little off on my balance,” stated Gaby Lega of Oak Knoll, 6-1, 6-4. Findlas (GL) d. Lauren Swier and Jaime Local High School Hogan. Second-seeded Blue Devil Ilka Baker, 6-0, 6-1 Netravali, at third singles, made her “I am thrilled how well the team SEPTEMBER 29: Gymnastics Results: climb to the finals by topping Gina did. It was the second time we scored Union Catholic 4, North Plainfield 1 SEPTEMBER 2: well over 100 points,” mentioned Hernandez of Union Catholic, 6-0, 6- SINGLES: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 97.9, Union an elated coach Kovac. “I have been 1, in the first round, grounding Kim 1st: – Dana Boyer (UC) d. Christina Catholic 81.85 trying to rotate the girls and use Racon of A. L. Johnson, 6-2, 6-0, in Kuebler, 6-1, 6-1 Freshman Jackie Lavery placed everyone on the team to give them the quarterfinals, then toppling High- 2nd: - Elizabeth Lee (UC) d. Megan first in every event (tying for first in an opportunity. I plan to use addi- lander Alison Kobel, 6-0, 7-6 (7-1). Cummins, 6-0, 6-3 the vault) to lead the Raiders to an tional girls in some of the upcom- Kobel downed Safdar Huma of Roselle 3rd: – Gina Hernandez (UC) d. ing events.” Park, 6-3, 6-2, then edged Raider Christie Agbaosi, 6-0, 6-3 impressive 97.9-81.85 victory, de- DOUBLES: spite the absence of senior Diana Cara Bristol, 6-7 (4-7), 6-5, where Bristol withdrew because of an injury. 1st: - Melissa Wells and Alyssa Mendez and freshman Lindsay Chompson (NP) d. Kim Kosa and Sabina Church, over the Vikings at Scotch Bristol had defeated Anabelle De La Sasbaeos, 6-1, 2-6, 6-1 Plains-Fanwood High School. Paz of Mother Seton, 6-0, 6-2. 2nd: - Tierman Applegate and Tammy Lavery, who won the all around Netravali outlasted and toppled Colangelo (UC) d. Laura Pepe and Kelsi with a total of 34.3, tied for first with first-seeded Summit Hilltopper Tina Russell, 8-4 Kaufmann, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, in the Viking Melanie Mitchell in the vault Governor Livingston 5, Roselle title match. with a total of 8.55. In addition, Catholic 0 Lavery captured firsts on the bal- Second-seeded Blue Devils Katie Richards and Maggie Wei climbed to The Highlanders have been forc- ance beam at 8.9, the floor exercises David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing their opponents to look up to their tile match by blanking Lillian MANY GREAT RETURNS…Governor Livingston Highlander Lauren Kobel with an 8.6 and the uneven bars with them by remaining undefeated. an 8.25. Fashman and Donna Luria of Day- of Mountainside prepares to make one of her many great returns at second singles during the Union County Tournament. SINGLES: Mitchell placed second in the all ton, 6-0, 6-0, Courtney Meehan and 1st: – Gina Turturiello won, 6-0, 6-1 around with a mark of 32.45, placed Vicki Balson of Kent Place, 6-1, 6-2, 3rd: – Ilka Netravali (W) d. Jana (S) d. Sona Mehta and Lauren Taylor, 6- 2nd: - Lauren Kobel won, 6-0, 6-0 second on the floor with an 8.15, tied then Lindsay Ott and Erin Moran of Halecka, 6-0, 6-0 1, 6-0 3rd: – Alison Kobel won, 6-0, 6-1 for second on the unevens at 7.8 and Oak Knoll, 6-3, 6-1. DOUBLES: 2nd: - Julie Krell and Katie Allegrini DOUBLES: third on the beam at 8.0. Richards and Wei also found a 1st: - Katie Richards and Maggie Wei (S) d. Heather Polakowski and Bronwen 1st: - Jen Calabrese and Lauren Raider sophomore Rachel way to topple first-seeded Hilltoppers (W) d. Susan Schendleman and Pilar Glowacki, 6-0, 6-2 Eannucci placed third in the all Jessica Arnold and Emily Gamble, Saladores, 6-0, 6-0 2nd: - Rebecca Goldberg and Lisa Rahway 4, Cranford 1 around with a score of 31.65, placed 4-6, 6-1, 7-5, in the championship SINGLES: FOLD match. Gorbaty (W) d. Monica Surma and second on the beam with an 8.4 and Morzena Kotlewska, 6-0, 6-0 1st: – Megan Bauer ® d. Stefanie tied for second on the unevens at 7.8. Blue Devils Lisa Gorbaty and Clay, 7-5, 6-3 Raider Diana Filo took a third on Rebecca Goldberg marched to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 5, Shabazz 0 2nd: - Diane Amann ® d. Lisa Lavikoff, the floor exercise with an 8.05 and finals by dropping Tiernan The Raiders showed no mercy by 6-2, 6-4 freshman Lucia Heinz grabbed third Applegate and Tami Coangelo of totally shutting out the Bulldogs. 3rd: – Christine Polidor (C) d. Christa David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Union Catholic, 6-0, 6-1, Lauren SINGLES: Olandria, 6-4, 7-5 in the vault with an 8.1. The Raiders SECOND SINGLES…Raider Diegi DOUBLES: upped their record to 3-0 while the Notoane placed second at the Union Swierc and Jamie Baker of A. L. 1st: – Carolyn Pilkington (SPF) d. Candice Green, 6-0, 6-0 1st: - Melanie Mallick and Jackie Vikings slipped to 0-1. County Tournament. Johnson, 6-3, 6-0, then Lindsay Cornell ® d. Robyn Eisert and Rachel Goward and Suzi Gottdenker of Kent 2nd: - Diegi Notoane (SPF) d. LaSean Green, 6-0, 6-0 Ramsey, 6-4, 6-0 Place, 6-2, 6-2. 3rd: – Kara Bristol (SPF) d. Shereta 2nd: - Melissa Mallick and Kate Surber In the finals, Gorbaty and Goldberg Dennis, 6-0, 6-0 ® d. Angela Lanzasama and Jackie stunned, then flattened first-seeded DOUBLES: Pelluccio, 6-3, 6-0 Hilltoppers Liz Bomgaars and Julie 1st: - Sarah Anderson and Caitlin Governor Livingston 4, A. L. Krell, 6-0, 6-2. Mahoney (SPF) d. Darnitah Moultrie Johnson 1 Raiders Danielle Kapner and Jan and Tanzania Richardson, 6-0, 6-0 The Highlanders extended their un- Weiner won their opening first 2nd: - Anessa Sataur and Karena doubles match, 6-1, 6-4 over Lisa Quijano (SPF) d. Tiesha Proctor and Ragucci and Alice Alexandrescu of Shantae Franklin, 6-0, 6-0 CALENDAR OF DOWNTOWN EVENTS Union but dropped a heart breaker to Summit 5, Parsippany 0

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on a great show on the Raiders’ next offensive line consisting of center MAGENTA series of downs. Jason Merritt Albino, guards Matt Krug and Will slammed Jones to the turf on the Hannis and tackles Greg Jackson and kickoff return, Marcus Thornton Langton, opened up huge holes. hammered Jones for a big loss, then “They have done very well so far. Tom Langton batted down a Franzone They are very smart, they are seniors, pass attempt. they can read the plays and make the Raider Scott Paterson prevented a necessary adjustments,” claimed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tranchina. “On offense, we trap block HUSTLING FOR THE BALL…Blue Devil Liz McKeon, No. 56, gets to the ball Blue Devil offensive when he inter- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first in a field hockey game against Morristown. cepted a Giacone pass at the Raider 48 and use pulling guards on sweeps. STOPPING THE RUN…An unidentified Blue Devil and Tom Lee, No. 1, team and returned it to the Devil 45. Min- Our guards must be very athletic.” up to stop Raider Nathan Jones in the first quarter at Gary Kehler Stadium in BLACK utes later, the Raider defense forced Tranchina reflected on Turner’s Westfield. the Blue Devils to punt from their own outstanding performance. “Turner four. The ball was downed at the Devil was the player of the week for the Devils Beat Columbia; 32. From there, Franzone passed left game, not just on offense but on to McCarthy who snagged the ball defense. He made great tackles. He’s Devil ‘Pac’ Girls Dust and zoomed into the end zone. got great hands and always gets the Edged by Morristown Franzone’s extra point attempt was ball up the field. He runs like he’s six- good and the score narrowed to 42-13. foot-three and 240 pounds.” Rahway and Cranford The hosting Westfield High School minutes of the game and whooshed it Later in the third quarter, Jones Sc Plns-Fanwood 0 6 14 0 20 girls field hockey team defeated Co- into the net to score the only goal of slashed left and bolted 64 yards into Westfield (3-0) 14 21 7 0 42 By DAVID B. CORBIN thirteenth. Adrian Blauvelt, our num- lumbia High School, 2-0, on Septem- the game to give a very tough Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ber-four runner, is out for the rest of the ber 28, then dropped a tough, 1-0, Morristown team a 1-0 victory over The Blue Devil girls won all seven season due to a, believe it or not, chipped game to a skillful Morristown squad the Blue Devils on October 1. Blue top spots against Rahway on Septem- hip. Rachel Ackerman has been out for on October 1. The split put the Blue Devil goalie Jen Woodbury made ber 24, then grabbed six of the seven the past two weeks. As of this morning Devils at 5-1-1. some remarkable saves to keep the top spots on September 29 to easily (October 1), according to the x-rays, Senior Kelsey Ill scored the first game close while the Blue Devil of- silence the Cougars on the 3.1 mile she has a stress fracture.” goal against Columbia off an assist fense put on the attack. course at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. Hornish continued, “Now we are from senior Allison Cook early into The Blue Devil offense appeared In both instances, Maura McMahon into the stuff which makes it interest- the game, then Ill assisted Cook on to have a slight edge in possession, and Alexis Anzelone blazed the way. ing. Our girls will just have to step it her goal just before the half. Ill re- but despite taking several shots, were McMahon breezed to first with up. We are still holding onto third ceived the pass directly in the middle unable to hit pay dirt. The Blue Dev- Anzelone and Lindsay Totams place in Group 3.” of the field and zipped it into the net ils nearly tied the game within the against the Indians with identical Westfield increased its record to 4- from about 12 yards away. final minute but the Morristown times of 21:50, then McMahon 0 while Rahway fell to 0-3 and Cran- Westfield succeeded with its policy goalie managed to reject the ball. grabbed first against the Cougars ford evened at 2-2. of constant offensive pressure as the Morristown goalie Reina Singh had with a time of 20:33 and Anzelone Westfield 18, Cranford 45 Columbia goalie got plenty of exer- eight saves and Woodbury had four. placed second at 20:43. 1. Maura McMahon (W) 20:33 cise. Only on a few occasions did Morristown improved to 7-1. Rounding out the clean sweep 2. Alexis Anzelone (W) 20:43 against the Indians, Tara Bhandari 3. Cathy Verhoeven (C) 21:09 took fourth at 22:03, Claire Tafelski 4. Kyle Legones (W) 22:06 took fifth at 22:17 and Tanya Tran 5. Lindsay Totams (W) 22:15 and Kyle Legones scooped up the 6. Claire Tafelski (W) 22:24 sixth and seventh spots with identi- 7. Tara Bhandari (W) 22:33 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRST PLAY, FIRST TOUCHDOWN…Todd Dowling zips 25 yards for the first touchdown of the game on the Blue Devils’ first play from scrimmage. Westfield defeated the Raiders, 42-20. Devils Battle to a Tie With Cougar Girls

By SARA BURNETT eight minutes into the second half when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Woodbury miraculously saved a pen- Rival Cranford High School arrived alty stroke shot. Without Woodbury’s in Westfield with hopes of pulling out timely save, it was possible that the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a victory over the Blue Devil girls field Cougars would have emerged victori- SETTING UP A PLAY…Blue Devil Jessica Wychoff, center, passes to Val hockey team on October 3. After a ous from the game. McFadden com- Wicks, No. 14, as Stephanie Flynn, No. 10, observes the action during the game close and competitive 60 minutes, the mented, “Jen Woodbury made some with Columbia. The Blue Devils won, 2-0, in Westfield. Blue Devils and the Cougars tied 0-0. great saves. The penalty stroke was a Blue Devil goalie Jen Woodbury have Columbia 0 0 0 The Blue Devils dominated the game big-time save.” FOLD to get into a crouch position. The loss Westfield 2 0 2 offensively, keeping the Cougars con- The clawing Cougar offense met David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lowered Columbia’s record to 3-2-1. Morristown 1 0 1 stantly on the defensive. Cougar goalie their match in the Blue Devil de- THE DEVIL ‘PAC’…Members of the Westfield High School girls cross Lindsay Cresitello took a pass from Westfield 0 0 0 Kelly Murphy was bombarded with fense. Midfielders Elizabeth country team finish their practice runs. Presently, the Blue Devil girls are 4-0 Sandra Keats within the first three shot-after-shot but repelled all 16 of McKeon, Paige Corbett and and are ranked 13th in the state. Raider Girls Tie them. Junior goalie Jennifer Woodbury Stephanie Flynn stepped up to play made five saves for the Blue Devils. the ball while defenders Lauren cal times of 22:44. Blue Devils Allison Cook, Kelsey Mattes, Amanda Pirozzi, and Sara Sara Carpenter placed eighth in DEADLINE INFO... Princeton Day, 1-1 Ill, Valerie Wicks and Jessica Wycoff Burnett protected the Blue Devil goal. both races with times of 22:59 against Sports deadlines are: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High led the attack on the Cougar’s pen, but Tri-Captain Allison Rosenthal said, the Indians and 22:36 against the All sports that take place School girls soccer team tied Princeton were not able to capitalize on their “I think we tried our best and now we Cougars. Tran placed ninth against during the week MUST be Day, 1-1, in Princeton on October 1. scoring opportunities due to the strong know their strengths and weaknesses, the Cougars with a time of 22:42 and submitted by FRIDAY, 4 Kerry Golcher of Princeton Day scored Cranford defense. so we will be prepared to beat them the Aubrey McGovern placed ninth P.M. Weekend sports ONLY the first goal of the game early in the Westfield High School field hockey next time we see them.” against the Indians at 23:58. will be accepted up till Noon Head Coach Maggie McFadden com- The deadlock shifted the Blue Dev- on Monday. Aritcles must second half, then Raider freshman Jill Head Coach Tom Hornish com- be typed, double spaced, Koscielecki tied the score 1-1 on an mented, “I thought it was a well played ils’ record to 5-1-2 and the Cougars’ mented on the status of his team at this upper and lower case and assist from sophomore Rene Zidonik. game. It could have gone either way. I record to 6-1-1. point in the season, “As you may have no longer than 1-1/2 pages. “It was a good game. We went to thought our offense had some nice shots Cranford 0 0 0 noticed, we have dropped from the NO EXCEPTIONS overtime. It ended at 7:00,” stated on goal that the Cranford goalie saved.” Westfield 0 0 0 tenth ranking and are now ranked Raider Head Coach Frank Butz. The highlight of the game came about “Christine (Bowers) made several great saves to preserve the tie. On a Raider Girls Blank few occasions, they (other team) got a two-on-none breakaway and Christine made some unbelievable saves. She Holy Family, 2-0 waited, waited, waited, and boom she The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High caught the shots from about 10 feet. It School girls soccer team beat Holy was just beautiful. We had some great Family in Bayonne, 2-0, on Septem- opportunities too, but we didn’t score. ber 29. Freshman Hana Pardon scored The girls played hard.” both goals on assists from freshman midfielder Jill Koscielecki. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times The Raider record shifted to 1-4-3 IN POSITION…Blue Devil Paige while Princeton Day shifted to 2-3-2. The Raiders improved to 1-4-2. Corbett, No. 22, gets between the ball Sc Plns-Fanwood 0 1 0 0 1 Sc Plains-Fanwood 1 1 2 and a Columbia High School opponent. 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YELLOW Crusader “top gun” Erin Black Plains on September 28. Murray tied the score 18:00 into the second half and Maureen Brennan whizzed in the winning goal in over- found the net with less than four min- time. utes remaining to win it in Cranford. A. L. Johnson (5-1) 0 2 0 1 3 Local High School Flawless Raider Boys Dazzle The 15th-ranked Cougars im- Immaculata (4-2-1) 2 0 0 0 2 proved to 5-0 while the Raiders slid Ridge 6, Governor Livingston 0 CYAN to 0-3-2. The highly ranked Ridge team Boys Soccer Scores Frustrated Cougars, 7-1 Sc Plains-Fanwood 2 0 2 devastated the Highlanders in Ber- The Pioneers have been getting the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Cranford 1 2 3 SEPTEMBER 28: attention of area teams as they upped nards. Elizabeth 3, Irvington 0 trations. This time, Moser was fla- net to put the Raiders in front, 7-1. SEPTEMBER 29: their record to 6-0-1. Speedy Joey Union Catholic 9, Roselle Catholic 0 Governor Livingston 0 0 0 Victor Arcile scored in the first Gennaro found the net twice and Joe grantly blind sided, but the Raiders The Raiders made great use of Ridge (6-1) 4 2 6 half for the Minutemen, then Carlos played on. their reserves and proved that their The eighth-ranked Vikings plun- Filannino nailed the net twice in the dered the helpless Lions in Roselle. New Providence 2, Jonathan Day- Yanes and Dan Sobkowicz both second half. With 5:45 left, Fiorino hooked a reserves were quite capable. ton 0 scored a goal. Sophomore Jessica Ballweg fired in New Providence 3 4 7 corner kick toward the goal, but “Some of the kids are coming into Allison Shaughnessy and Chris- Somma blocked it. With 5:26 re- their own and they are starting to gel. two goals and had three assists. Irvington 0 0 0 Jon. Dayton (1-3-1) 0 1 1 The Vikings attacked from every- tine Gennaro both scored a goal for Elizabeth (4-3) 1 2 3 maining, Antonio DoPazo hopped a We still have a very young team. In the Pioneers. A. L. Johnson 2, Immaculata 0 shot over the diving goalie’s shoul- certain big games, if our big guns where. Jen Schultz, Erica Schweikert, SEPTEMBER 29: The Crusaders remained unde- der from about 25 yards out. The went down, it would be difficult to Tanya Wynarczuk, Nicole Wilkins, Jonathan Dayton 0 0 0 New Providence 1, Roselle Park 0 feated as Matt Andrews and Jason Raiders’ lead jumped to 6-1. The replace them,” concluded Breznitsky. Michele Iden and Lissette Brandao New Prov. (5-3) 1 1 2 The Pioneers lifted their record to Best both scored. OCTOBER 2: 5-0-1 in New Providence when Joey Cougars’ hopes fell. The Raiders remained unblem- each added a goal. Even goalie Lisa Immaculata (1-6-1) 0 0 0 Fiorino took another shot from the ished, now at 7-0 while the Cougars Henderson got in on the action and Union Catholic 3, Governor Gennaro took a pass from James A. L. Johnson (7-0) 2 0 2 scored one goal and added an assist. Livingston 0 Burke and blasted it into the net in left side, with 2:59 left, which was fell to 6-2. Ridge 4, Governor Livingston 0 blocked by Somma. Finally, with about Union Catholic upped its record to The Vikings have been on a roll, the first overtime. The Panthers fell Cranford 1 0 1 5-1 while Roselle Catholic fell to 1-4. upping their record to 7-1 by blanking to 1-2-1. Ridge leveled the winless High- :58 left, senior Pete Kobliska found the Sc Plains-Fanwood 3 4 7 landers. Governor Livingston 2, the Highlanders in Berkeley Heights. Roselle Park 0 0 0 0 0 Jen Schultz, Tanya Wynarczuk and New Providence 0 0 1 0 1 Ridge (6-1-1) 2 2 4 Immaculata 2 Gov. Liv. (0-6) 0 0 0 Lauren Elkin and Monica Michelle Iden had one goal apiece. A. L. Johnson 3, Roselle 0 Andersson both scored a goal to give Schultz also had two assists. The High- Jeff Drozdowski scored in the first OCTOBER 2: the Highlanders a 2-0 half time lead. landers fell to 2-1-1. half, then Brett Shekitka and Jeff Ridge 3, Union Catholic 2 Freshmen Jill Burns and Debbie Union Catholic 0 3 3 Howlett each added a goal in the Erik LaRocha and Mark DeOlivera Jensen both scored to tie the score. Governor Livingston 0 0 0 second half. both had a goal for the Vikings but Ridge scored the winning goal in Immaculata (4-1-1) 0 2 2 New Providence 7, Manville 0 A. L. Johnson (6-0) 1 2 3 Lauren Doyle had four goals for overtime. Ridge upped its record to Gov. Liv. (2-2-1) 2 0 2 Roselle (2-2-1) 0 0 0 6-1-2 while the Vikings slid to 3-2-2. New Providence 3, Roselle Park 0 the Pioneers. Immaculata 5, Governor Ridge 1 1 0 1 3 Manville (3-4) 0 0 0 Livingston 0 Union Catholic 1 1 0 0 2 New Prov. (4-3) 1 2 3 New Prov. (6-3) 4 3 7 Roselle Park (2-4) 0 0 0 Gov. Liv. (0-6) 0 0 0 New Providence 5, Manville 0 OCTOBER 1: Immaculata (1-5-1) 1 4 5 The visiting Pioneers improved Union Catholic 9, Hillside 0 WTA Women’s Doubles OCTOBER 1: their credibility by swamping The eighth-ranked Vikings were Tennis Ladder Told New Providence 7, Jonathan Day- Manville. Marco Fuschetto led the ton 1 assault with two goals as the Pio- Playoffs have been completed for neers upped their record to 7-0-1. Blue Devils Thump The Westfield Tennis Association Local High School New Providence 3 2 5 1998 Women’s Doubles ladder. A Manville (2-3) 0 0 0 Linden Boys, 3-1 record number of matches (151) were David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Football Results: CONTROLLING THE BALL…Blue Devil Ralph Rapuano, No. 10, controls the Junior striker Ralph Rapuano played as 20 teams qualified for the Basketball Clinics Will ball in the first half against Linden. Westfield defeated the Tigers, 3-1, in scored the go-ahead goal and added playoffs and 6 teams had 12 or more OCTOBER 2: Westfield on September 28. another for insurance to lead the matches. Immaculata 45, A. L. Johnson 0 Be Held for 4th/5th Thanks to all the teams that par- Westfield High School boys soccer A. L. Johnson (1-2) 0 0 0 0 0 Grade Traveling Team team past Linden High School, 3-1, ticipated and made it a great summer Immaculata (3-0) 10 14 7 14 45 The Fanwood Flames Basketball

FOLD of tennis. Congratulations to the win- Baseball League Posts in Westfield on September 28. Of- OCTOBER 3: Friends of Westfield fensively, the Blue Devils totally ners: Joan Dryer and Lydia Organization is a new all-star travel Annual Public Meeting Masterson, who survived four play- Union 66, Irvington 7 basketball program for all children Track Are Selling dominated control of the ball, tak- Halim McNeil rushed for three The Westfield Baseball League ing numerous shots on goal and off rounds. in the fourth and fifth grades who are (WBL) will hold its annual public The most active teams were Lillian/ touchdowns as the ninth-ranked residents of Fanwood and Scotch Fresh Orchard Pies forcing the Tiger goalie to make Farmers laid waste to the Blue meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at eight saves. Kathy, Lydia/Joan, Karen/Clara and Plains. The “Friends of Westfield Track” Andrea/ Eileen. Each played 17 Knights in Irvington. Nygiem At the present time, the program are currently selling fresh orchard 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room Sophomore Brad Gillin put the of the Municipal Building. matches. Calhoun and LaForest Knox added will be looking to form two teams, pies. Order Now for the holidays! Blue Devils in front, 1-0, early in the one touchdown each before the half. Anyone interested in helping the first half, then Tiger Rich Bachman The playoff results and upcoming one for fourth graders and one for All proceeds benefit the Westfield information on the WTA Tennis Union (3-0) 20 14 19 13 66 fifth graders. The teams will play an High School Track and Field teams. Board for the 1998 baseball season is tied the score with 4:15 left in the Night on Saturday, November 14 can Irvington 0 0 7 0 7 approximately 25-35 game schedule All pies are freshly baked the morn- welcome to attend or call the WBL half. The Blue Devils came back Message Center at (908) 233 4767. with a vengeance, putting heavy pres- be viewed on the WTA website, Rahway 9, Shabazz 8 held between November 1998 to ing of pick-up and have no preser- www.westfieldnj.com. Sam Shipley’s 20-yard field goal March 1999. There will be a registra- vatives. Instructions and bags are The following individuals have sure on the Tiger goalie. Rapuano been nominated for the WBL Board whammed a shot at the goal from The tennis ladder results are: at the end of the fourth quarter made tion fee for all players on the team. included for easy freezing for the 1. Joan Dreyer/Lydia Masterson (17) the difference in Rahway. There will be free clinic sessions holidays. of Directors for the 1999 season: about 12 yards out but a Tiger full- President, Nick Gismondi; Vice 2. Rebecca and Barbara Goldberg (16) for any players interested in trying Orders must be prepaid by back blocked it. Striker Joe Schaffer 3. Shelly Nichols/Carol Thompson (12) Shabazz (2-1) 8 0 0 0 8 President, Gary Fox; Senior lofted a corner kick toward Brad 4. Sherri Bender/Aleta Zoidis (13) Rahway (2-1) 6 0 0 3 9 out for these teams on the following Wednesday, October 28. Checks dates: League, Tom Fazio; University Gillin who launched a shot which 5. Lillian Louie/Kathy Ostrowski (17) Roselle 35, Governor Livingston 0 should be made payable to Friends 6. Cindy Fechter/Lee Perry (12) Thursday, October 8, Tuesday, of Westfield Tracks. Please send League, Brad Chananie; Major just missed the crossbar with 2:21 League, Rich Skoller; Parent Re- left in the half. 7. Carol Greco/Pat Vlach (14) Roselle 7 14 7 7 35 October 13 and Thursday, October checks to Donna Hornish c/o West- 8. Lynne Augis/Pat Page (15) Gov. Livingston 0 0 0 0 0 15 from 6:15-8:30 p.m. at the Terrill field High School 550 Dorian Road lations, Joe Hennessey; l0-Year Old Finally, with 1:34 remaining in 9. Liz Mitchell/Jean Power (14) League, Mike Venezia; 9-Year Old the half, Rapuano took a pass from 10. Karen Dorne/Clara Karnish (17) Elizabeth 37, Kearny 7 Middle School Westfield, NJ 07090 11. Karen Fried/Tracy Gordon (12) Billy Gilbert scored three touch- These clinics will concentrate on Pick up will be Wednesday, No- League, Frank Fusaro; 8-Year Old Schaffer and drilled it into the net League, Greg Gradel; 7-Year Old from about 20 yards out. For the 12. Diane Barabus/Charlotte Clevenger (16) downs and rushed for 135 yards as the fundamentals of basketball and vember 4 from 2 p.m. until 6:30 13. Michele Fine/Debbie Gatesy (13) the 19th-ranked Minutemen plucked are not part of the tryout sessions. p.m. at the Westfield High School League, Kim Graziadei; Summer remainder of the half, the Blue Dev- 14. Vanessa Barber/Andrea Lowenstein (8) League Traveling, Steve ils continued their assault at the Ti- 15. Andrea MacRitchie/Eileen Mitchell (17) the Kardinals in Kearny. Tryouts for the teams will be held Auditorium Entrance. 16. Catherine Gioia/Gert Cohen (15) on the following dates: Tuesday, Order forms may be picked up at Leonardis; Public Relations & gers’ den. Elizabeth (2-1) 12 18 7 0 37 Safety, George Handza; Equip- 17. Susan Dunn/Marci Fisher (11) Kearny (0-3) 0 0 7 0 7 October 20, Thursday, October 22 Westfield High School. Apple, In the second half, Rapuano got a 18. Helen Leong/Allyne Zorn (10) ment, Jay Anderson; Community pass from junior midfielder Frank 19. Liela Bernstein/Susan Shusman (9) New Providence 27, Manville 0 and Tuesday, October 27 from 6:15- cherry, mince meat and pumpkin 8:45 p.m. at the Terrill Middle School pies are $8.50. Pecan pies are $9.50. Relations, Bob Sulentic; Sponsors, Ianni and whizzed it into the net to 20. Wendy Hansen/Rikke Thomsen (4) Speedster Craig Tomlin had three John Nason; Clinics, Tony Picaro; give the Blue Devils their 3-1 lead. 21. Adriene Carson/Lynne Pomerantz (6) touchdowns and Tremayne Fogg had Players should expect to attend all 22. Lori Ridings/Carol Smilie (6) the tryout sessions. Players should PUBLIC NOTICE Fund Raising, Bruce Adams; Field Westfield boosted its record to 4-3-1 23. Robin Bailey/Karen Brown (2) one for the Pioneers in New Provi- Maintenance, Frank Ricciuti. while Linden slid to 0-6. 24. Susan Tatum/Debbie Thomas (1) dence. Ryan Stanek passed for two of wear shorts and sneakers and bring a SHERIFF’S SALE 25. Anna Murray/Diane Mronz (3) the touchdowns. water bottle. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Linden 1 0 1 26. Cindy Gallagher/Peg Sheridan (1) PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield 2 1 3 Any questions regarding this pro- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 27. Suzanne Minken/Claire Mick (1) Manville (0-3) 0 0 0 0 0 gram, contact Program Director, Bob DOCKET NO. F-5305-98. SHERIFF’S SALE New Prov. (3-0) 0 13 14 0 27 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Blabolil, at 889-1732. CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THAT CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE CERTAIN POOLING AND SERVICING DOCKET NO. F-16752-97. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF 12/1/94, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE FOR RTC MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1994-1, PLAIN- AIDA J. SOLANO; THE CITY OF DOCKET NO. F-13972-97. DOCKET NO. F-6892-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TIFF vs. CARMEN VARGAS; REINALDO ELIZABETH, DEFENDANT. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-14109-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CASTELLANOS, OCCUPANT; ET ALS, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. JOSE TABORDA AND MAFALDA TIFF vs. CARLOS PATELA, ET ALS, DE- AMSOUTH BANK OF FLORIDA, PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-000195-97. DEFENDANT. DATED JULY 7, 1998 FOR SALE OF TABORDA, HIS WIFE, HELLER FINAN- FENDANT. TIFF vs. WILLIAM LAROBIS AND ROSITA COLONIAL SAVINGS BANK, SLA, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIAL, INC., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, LAROBIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DE- PLAINTIFF vs. CARL J. SWENSON, ET DATED AUGUST 14, 1998 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 24, 1998 FOR SALE OF FENDANT. AL., DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED JULY 28, 1998 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED MARCH 20, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED JANUARY 14, 1998 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 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, THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 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 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $106,245.45. successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $182,151.57. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $96,451.73. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the of New Jersey. The judgment amount is $132,698.26. MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. CITY OF ELIZABETH, in the County of It is commonly known as 622 Franklin The property to be sold is located in the COUNTY AND STATE: UNION The judgment amount is $153,478.55. The judgment amount is $242,138.40. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. CITY OF ELIZABETH, in the County of COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Property to be sold is located in the City of MUNICIPALITY: Westfield. Commonly known as: 121 FIFTH It is known and designated as Block No. 7, UNION, and the State of New Jersey. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 234 Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Lot No. 500. Commonly known as: 831 VAN BUREN Port Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. Jersey. SEY. 07206. The dimensions are 25 feet wide 100 feet AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT Commonly known as: 1260 Magie Av- STREET AND STREET NO.: 762 Clark Tax Lot No. ACCOUNT NO. 356, in Ward long. 07201. NO. 30, BLOCK NO. 2. enue. Street. 3. Nearest cross street: Situate on the west- Tax Lot No. 1812, in Block No. 8. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 23.027 feet Lot No. 1359.C. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 25 feet erly line of Franklin Street, 277 feet from the Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 30 feet x 100.00 feet x 23.027 feet x 100.00 feet. Block No. 10. 709, LOT NO. 6. wide by 100 feet long. northerly line of Sixth Street. wide by 150 feet long. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Third Dimensions (approximately): 97 feet x 23 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 330 feet x 60.77 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the inter- Prior lien(s): Midfirst Bank — $105,097.00 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Street is the nearest cross street to the feet x 122 feet x 78 feet. feet. section of the southeasterly side of Fifth (original amount). easterly side of Van Buren Avenue, distant subject property. Nearest cross street: Harding Road, ap- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 175.49 feet Street from the northeasterly side of There is due approximately the sum of 370 feet from the northerly side of North There is due approximately the sum of proximately 127 feet away. from the intersection of Effingham Place. Livingston Street. $109,105.11 together with lawful interest Avenue. $99,062.19 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. There is due approximately the sum of costs. $157,566.89 together with lawful interest $249,402.39 together with lawful interest $186,906.92 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in $136,217.38 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in and costs. and costs. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. this sale. SHERIFF this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & RALPH FROEHLICH HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF KAPNICK (LIVINGSTON), Attorney SHERIFF WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorney BARBARULA & ASSOCIATES, Attorney WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., Attorney Suite 300 FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., Attorney 30 Columbia Turnpike 23 Professional Building 737 Stokes Road 4 Brighton Road 293 Eisenhower Parkway 4 Brighton Road P.O. Box 941 1242 Route 23 North P.O. Box 1088 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Butler, New Jersey 07405 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-754047 (WL) CH-754036 (WL) CH-754033 (WL) CH-754039 (WL) CH-754042 (WL) CH-753617 (WL) 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $185.64 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $179.52 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $171.36 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $171.36 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $167.28 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $165.24 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 17 CYAN Westfield Killer Bees Defeat Synchronized Swimmers Will

Cranford Cobras, 4-1 Perform at ‘Y’ Celebration YELLOW At their first home game of the season, center forward Melissa who drilled a WESTFIELD - The Westfield “Y” pete. Anyone who can swim in deep the Westfield Killer Bees U12 girls trav- shot from just outside the 18 yard box Aquaducks, a champion synchro- eling soccer team battled the Cranford into the net. At the half, which the Bees water may try out to be a member of Cobras, a team the Bees had never de- had dominated 11-3 with shots on goal, nized swim team who placed seventh the Aquaducks class, and will be feated in previous meetings. This time, but the score was tied, 1-1. (Trio competition) and eighth (Team taught the necessary skills of the the Bees won, 4-1. In the second half the Killer Bees competition) in the country in the sport. Five minutes into the match, the Co- struck quickly. Only 54 seconds into the July U. S. Open Synchronized Swim- The program is designed to moti- bras scored first. Later, the Killer Bee half, Cariste crossed the ball to Purdy, ming Championships in Hilo, Ha- vate girls to reach and surpass indi- defense stiffened. Led by the solid play who put the ball in the corner of the net waii, will perform at the Westfield vidual goals while still enjoying the MAGENTA of fullbacks Amanda Dickson and Justine and the Bees took a 2-1 lead. “Y’”s Renovation Celebration on Palme, sweeper Emily MacNeil, and stop- At 47 minutes into the match, Melissa benefits of a team. Sunday, October 18. Synchronized swimming was first pers Marykate Maher and Hannah Burke; made a crisp pass from center to left The ‘Y’ will open its doors to the keeper Jessie Elkoury would not allow where Bridgeman rocked a shot into the included in the 1984 Olympic games another goal. net, upping the lead to 3-1. Afterwards, public from 1 to 5 p.m. for an after- for the solo and duet competitions With the Bees’ goal area secure, the the Cobras were unable to strike a single noon of entertainment, games, raffles and in 1996 was approved for the outside halfbacks: Jenna Federgreen, shot on goal for 25 minutes. and swimming. The Aquaducks dem- team event. It is offered as a college Caroline Cariste, Anne Siwulec, and Jes- In the final 10 minutes Cranford onstration will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. varsity or club sport with scholar- sica Schor were able to move the ball up mounted several offensive challenges. Interested observers are invited to try ships available at many colleges and the sides and into the Cobra half. During a tense five minutes, the Co- synchronized swimming by joining universities. Attempts by Cranford to move back bras lofted three corner kicks towards them in the water for “audience par- BLACK were thwarted by the strong defense up the goal and fired five shots, but Elkoury The Aquaducks invite all ages to ticipation.” come to the “Y” on October 18 for a the middle by center halfbacks Gio smothered all but one shot which she The Aquaducks are a group of girls Palatucci and Ali Carter. The defense deflected. fun day, and to attend their Synchro- consistently moved the ball out to the Finally, with only three minutes to go between the ages of 8 and 13 who nized Swim Shows on Saturday and wings Stephanie Bridgeman, Sarah in the match, Federgreen made a nice love to swim and perform. The team Sunday, November 14 and 15. Hansen and Lauren Purdy. pass to Bridgeman. As the defenders is open to all girls based on potential, For more information about these The wings and halfbacks then began a closed in, Bridgeman back passed to ability and desire to swim and com- events, please call (908) 233-2700. beautiful series of passes, back passes, Federgreen who sent a long cross to and sharp crosses until at 24 minutes, a Melissa who finished the play with a series from Carter to Hansen reached quick shot, giving the Bees the victory. WESTFIELD ‘Y’ AQUADUCKS…Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Danielle Baukh and Faith Mikalonis; middle row, Stephanie Kolterjahn, Amy Bengvenga and Brianne Pineiro; back row, Becky Zakian, Kate Matusiak and S P-F Jazz Soccer Blanks Megan Lesko. Westfield Defeeters, 1-0 Local High School The Scotch Plains Fanwood Jazz U11 defense. On one play, Gaby Falco raced girls remained undefeated as they edged up the left wing only to have the West- the Westfield Defeeters, 1-0, on October 4. field goalie come out and snag her cross- The depleted Jazz, playing without ing pass. Later on, Katie Van Haasteren Volleyball Scores four teammates, displayed a determined maneuvered down the middle of the field defense and held off the Defeeters de- only to be cut off by a Defeeter defender. SEPTEMBER 28: notches for the 20th-ranked Vikings. spite several dangerous scoring chances. Finally, as the final minutes ticked A. L. Johnson over Jonathan Day- Dolansky also had six digs and two Loni Kaye, seeing her first extending away the Jazz caught a big break. Jess time in goal, came up big with several McGarry rammed a high crossing pass ton, 15-5, 15-5 aces. Brenda Kaus had 23 assists. saves for the Jazz. Bitsy Kipping also through the goal box which was knocked Union over Mt. Olive, 15-4, 15-9 Union Catholic upped its record played flawless in her stint in goal. away by the hand of a Westfield player. to 5-0 as Bishop Ahr fell to 3-2. One Westfield scoring chance was snuffed A handball was called and the Jazz were Bishop Ahr over New Providence, 3-15, 15-4, 16-14 OCTOBER 1: out when Meaghan Kelly alertly knocked awarded a penalty kick. Maddie Wasser Westfield over M. X. Shabazz, 15- away a close in rebound shot. Another West- was given the assignment and she drilled SEPTEMBER 29: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times field rush was broken up by Becca McGuire a low kick to the goalie’s right side. The Westfield over Scotch Plains- 2, 15-10 MOVING THE BALL DOWN FIELD…Blue Devil senior Bob Stroud, No. 12, and another by Jessica Churgin. goalie got a glove on the slick ball, but it Fanwood, 15-2, 15-10 Blue Devil Co-Captain Diana moves the ball down field as the Tigers close in. The Jazz also had their scoring oppor- wasn’t enough to stop the ball from squirt- Jen Dachowicz had 11 service Pritsker had 13 service points and tunities thwarted by a stingy Westfield ing through for the game-winning goal. points and two aces and Monique came up with eight aces in Newark. Brendel hammered out eight kills for Kelly Masterson notched four kills SP-F Strikers Soccer Maul the Blue Devils. Patty Oslislo had while Co-Captain Melanie Page and SP-F Fire Soccer Battles seven assists for Westfield which teammate Monique Brendel had three evened its record to 3-3. The Raiders kills apiece. Millburn U9 Team, 3-1 slipped to 1-5. Westfield upped its record to 4-3 while Shabazz dropped to 1-4. The U9 Strikers run by Sunburn to who redirected the bad with one touch With DC United Squad SEPTEMBER 29: improve their intercity league record OCTOBER 2: across the line scoring the second Thomas Reade, Chris McManus, Union Catholic over Bishop Ahr, to 2-0. The first quarter went scoreless goal. The second quarter concluded The Fire and DC United of the Union Catholic over Cranford, 15- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Asso- Matt Graziano and Joseph Del Prete 13-15, 15-8, 15-10 with a battle to win the ball at midfield. with the Strikers ahead 2-0. combined excellent ball handling and Lisa Dolansky had more kills than 10, 15-10 The Strikers controlled the ball in Along with Brandon Reddington’s ciation Second Grade Division faced The 20th-ranked Vikings got lots off in an exciting well-played contest lots of hustle to keep the pressure on. the Red Baron as she recorded 16 the second quarter and took the lead solid goalkeeping in the third quar- All their hard work finally paid off of help from Lisa Dolansky who had with halfback Daniel LiVolsi shoot- ter, it was the tough defensive efforts on October 2. Both teams electrified nine kills and six digs. Brenda Kaus the crowd with outstanding soccer when Graziano was able to get a nice WHS Boosters to Have ing the ball from inside the eighteen by defenders Ryan Krueger, Tommy pass over to Del Prete who put the amassed 20 assists. The Vikings past the left side of the Millburn goal- Sutter and Rob Cunningham that play on both sides of the ball. upped their record to 6-0. The goaltending and defense dis- ball into the net for the score. Armory Dinner/Dance keeper. With skilled play making from halted Millburn’s attacks. The third played by both teams was particularly When the final whistle sounded, WESTFIELD - The Westfield midfielders Tyler Stanek and Timmy quarter finished scoreless. Again the sharp throughout the game. Vincent both teams knew they put out an School Booster Association will Ash Brook Women Leischner, striker Michael DeVizio Strikers’ midfielders Eddie Kahn and Bianco started in goal for the Fire and outstanding effort and the fans at the present a dinner/dance 7 p. m. on received the bad on the right side. Tim Stuart lived up to the task of game marveled at how well these two Tell Golf Results DeVizio crossed the ball into the goal generating many scoring opportuni- went the distance. He and the goalie Saturday, October 17 at the West- A spokesman for the Ash Brook mouth for left halfback Jeff Stuart, teams matched up. field Armory. Entertainment will ties in the forth quarter. Finally un- for DC United came up with one Women’s Golf Association of Scotch der pressure, the Millburn defense incredible stop after another. be provided by The Drifters and Plains announced the winners of the

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Tickets are available Mulhole, Natalie Pines and Audrey Said, Strikers’ goal drawing a foul inside key plays throughout. through Taylor and Love Real- 58. Sunday and emerged with a 3-3 tie. Brunswick Roadrunners, 6-1. The With light rain falling throughout, the box. On the penalty kick Millburn Offensively, the Fire kept attack- Azurri were relentless in its efforts tors or Kehler’s Athletic Balance Second place, Rhoda Faughnan, Bar- hit the cross bar, but capitalized on ing, but thanks to some spectacular or by calling (908) 233-8679. bara Jaqcob, Jane Jones and Anne the Express scored first on a nice play led by Lauren Weissbrod who hit the Schmidt, 59. the rebound to score their only goal play by DC United, they were able to All proceeds will benefit all West- by Matt Fleissner, who beat the full- late in the quarter and closing the frame three tunes as the locals built Third place, Nancy Bowers, Gloria back down the right side and scored turn away several Fire scoring threats. up a 13-2 shooting edge. field High School athletic pro- Glickman and Sue Mills; and Evelyn Strikers’ lead to 3-1. That however, didn’t stop the Fire. grams. in the left corner of the net. South Both teams continued to bathe back The Azurri shuck quickly in the Coppola, Estelle Hiller, Mary Hughes Brunswick came back, scoring three Blake Van Buskirk, Jimmy Walsh, second half as center mid Allie and Doris Reinhardt, tie, 61. and forth until the clock ran out. Scotch Hills Women Low putts: Jane Jones and Sue Mills, times to take a commanding 3-1 lead Coach Steve Leischner said, “I am Hambleton passed to Colleen LaForge half-time lead. Jon Katerba Named who shot to the left of the goalie for 32. very pleased with the Strikers’ de- Tell Golf Results Chip-ins: Jimmy Budz, No. 1; Sue The Express battled courageously in fensive and midfield play.” the opening score. Next left wing the second half, applying constant pres- Player of the Week Maggie McLaughlin raced past the A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills Mills, Nos. 1 and 2, and Ronnie Buob, Jon Katerba., a 1995 graduate of Women’s Golf Association of Scotch No. 14. sure to the South Brunswick defense tight defensive marking to loft one in Plains announced the winning team of 9 HOLERS before Brian Halpin scored on a Fleissner McNelis Gets Hat- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School over the keeper. The third score was Handicap Stroke Play and senior captain of the 1998 the “Nine Hole Team Colored Ball” tour- assist with 15 minutes to play. a three-person combo as LaForge nament held September 29. Flight A Trailing by one goal, the Express Trick In State Cup Gettysburg men’s soccer team, was crossed to Liz Halpin who left the TEAM FIRST Low gross, Shelly Grobe, 52. Sean McNelis, of Scotch Plains, a named player of the week for the First low net, Shelley Grobe, 38. played with tremendous hustle and ball for Hambleton to put in the net. Tie - Martha Berghahn and Dolores enthusiasm in tough conditions until member of the U-12 select U.S. Jun- Centennial Conference. Halpin then put one off the post that Veghte; Doris Molowa, Mary Hughes Second low net, C. Johnson, 39. iors, playing against the Woodbury This past week, Katerba played and Eve Kennelly 31 Third low net, Janice Lawyer, 42. finally, with less than a minute to Rovers, tallied three consecutive goals LaForge tapped in on the rebound. play, Mark Ciecura broke through 157 minutes of shutout goal, leading The Roadrunners answered with Flight B in the first half, to help put the game TEAM TWO Low gross, Gert Simons, 57. the defense down the middle, out- Gettysburg College to wins over Di- their only goal of the match before Tie - Evelyn Hecker, Dot Rastelli and out of reach. First low net, Gert Simons and Carol raced the last defender and ham- The win advanced the U. S. Jun- vision 2 Shippensburg, 7-0, and arch Allie Zazzali scored twice to finish Sophia Hildabrand; June McCarthy, Mary Katz, tie, 37. rival and defending conference Shea and Peggy Boss 34 mered a shot past the diving South iors to Round 3 in the State Cup the 6-1 scoreline. Left back Brittanny Second low net, Ann Powers, 40. Brunswick goalie. It was a tie that champ Muhlenburg, 3-0. Larkin assisted on the first and the Low putts, Dolores Jennings 13 Third low net, Marion Branditz and competition. The Bullets are off to their best felt like a victory. second came off a rebound of a shot Chip-ins, Alice Kehler #3, Kennelly Barb Thompson, tied, 43. PUBLIC NOTICE start in school history with a 9-1 by Amanda Makowski Samantha #2, Jennings #5, Jean Peterson # 3, Low putts: Claire Knaus. PUBLIC NOTICE record and have been ranked as high Buteas and Linda Missal led the de- Hecker #3 Chip-ins: Vera Shereyko SHERIFF’S SALE as third in the nation. Katerba broke fense with tenacious play all day in SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the all-time Gettysburg career shut- front of the solid goalkeeping by CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-13298-96. out record of 18.5 earlier in the sea- Emily and Molly Meehan. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-7610-97. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS son and his new mark now stands at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION TRUSTEE OF ADVANTA HOME EQUITY 21.5. He leads the conference with a PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORA- LOAN TRUST 1992-1 UNDER THE POOL- DOCKET NO. F-7747-97. DOCKET NO. F-16663-97. TION OF PA, A PENNSYLVANIA COR- ING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT 0.47 goals against average and also SHERIFF’S SALE CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW PORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCISCO DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1991, shares the school season shutout SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TIFF vs. PIERRE L. JOSEPH AND ELINA YORK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCES MUNOZ AND GLORIA MUNOZ HIS WIFE; PLAINTIFF vs. RONSON L. SMITH; record with 10.5. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, JOSEPH, H/W; WILLIAM J. SCHIRMER, NAPOLEON, DECEASED, ET AL., DE- BUILDERS INC., DEFENDANT. BRENDA ANN SMITH; ADVANTA LEAS- DOCKET NO. F-10291-95. M.D., ET ALS, DEFENDANT. FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ING CORP.; ET AL, DEFENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE FERNANDO AXZEVEDO AND CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 6, 1997 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ROSALIA AZEVEDO, PLAINTIFF vs. DATED AUGUST 19, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED JULY 15, 1998 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED OCTOBER 1, 1997 FOR SALE SHERIFF’S SALE EMMANUEL CARAVANO, ANTOINETTE MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MAZZA, MC INC. OF NJ, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DOCKET NO. F-12148-97. DATED APRIL 15, 1998 FOR SALE OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CITYSCAPE CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, MARIA M. PADUA, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 DATED MAY 19, 1998 FOR SALE OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $155,568.29. conclusion of the sales. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is $161,499.76. The judgment amount is $78, 288.92. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $55,961.66. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The property to be sold is located in the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY bid available in cash or certified check at the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New of New Jersey. municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 1998 conclusion of the sales. and State of New Jersey. Jersey. It is commonly known as 607 Grier Av- UNION and State of New Jersey. at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is $148,455.12. Commonly known as: 102 WESTFIELD Commonly known as: 840 Martin Street, enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Commonly known as 905 OLIVE successful bidders must have 20% of their The property to be sold is located in the AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. It is known and designated as Block No. 4, STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. bid available in cash or certified check at the CITY OF ELIZABETH in the County of 07208. Tax Lot No. 866 in Block No. 7. Lot No. 750. Tax LOT NO. 1443 BLOCK NO. 8. conclusion of the sales. Union and the State of New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 1622 in Block No. 13. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 The dimensions are approximately 25 feet Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25.00 The judgment amount is $95,115.52. Premises commonly known as: 201-203 Dimension of Lot: Approximately 64.05 feet wide by 100 feet long. wide by 142 feet long. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Municipality: City of Elizabeth. and part of 205 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, feet wide by 125 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Tax Lot No. 805, Block No. 1. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. Nearest Cross Street: Cherry Street. erly side of Martin Street 350 feet from the westerly line of Grier Avenue, 83.95 feet NORTHERLY side of OLIVE STREET Property Street Address: 219 Bond Street. Tax Lot No. 1226 in Block No. 05. Situated at a point on the southerly side- easterly side of Smith Street. from the southwesterly line of Summer 50.00 feet from the WESTERLY side of Dimensions: 100 x 25. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 62 x line of Westfield Avenue at its intersection There is due approximately the sum of Street. HENRY STREET. Nearest Cross: Second Street. 100. with the westerly sideline of Cherry Street. $80,444.57 together with lawful interest and Prior lien(s): None. There is due approximately the sum of Feet to Nearest Cross: 225. Nearest Cross Street: SECOND AV- There is due approximately the sum of costs. There is due approximately the sum of $58,125.97 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of ENUE. $165,738.10 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in $160,351.50 together with lawful interest costs. $97,704.63 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in costs. $152,403.18 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF ACKERMAN, Attorney SHERIFF EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, BROWN & SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, 1139 Spruce Drive STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & BOSEK, Attorney SALVATORE L. BORRELLI, Attorney SHERIFF Attorney P.O. Box 1024 KAPNICK (LIVINGSTON), Attorney 245 Green Village Road Suite 204 HOWARD CHERNOFF, P.A., Attorney Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 300 P. O. Box 901 999 McBride Avenue Box 493 7 Century Drive CH-754049 (WL) 293 Eisenhower Parkway Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 0901 CH-754031 (WL) CH-754056 (WL) CH-754055 (WL) File No. XCL 36296 CH-753493 (WL) CH-753458 (WL) 4 T - 9/17, 9/24, 4 T - 10/1, 10/8, 4 T - 10/1, 10/8, 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 4 T - 10/1, 10/8, 4 T - 10/1, 10/8, 10/1 & 10/8/98 Fee: $142.80 10/15 & 10/22/98 Fee: $165.24 10/15 & 10/22/98 Fee: $177.48 10/8 & 10/15/98 Fee: $177.48 10/15 & 10/22/98 Fee: $185.64 10/15 & 10/22/98 Fee: $189.72 Page 18 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Campaign Forum ’98 Tom Cusimano Advocate Fanwood Dems Say Forum For Infrastructure Review Would Have Been Informative FANWOOD - Dramatic candidates Fanwood are the ones who won’t de- WESTFIELD — Tom Cusimano, dents,” the candidate said. for the Fanwood Borough Council bate,” said Ms. Mitchell. “They claim Republican candidate for Fourth “It is through a comprehensive this week criticized their Republican to be running for you, but instead they Ward Councilman on the Westfield review of the town’s infrastructure opponents for refusing an invitation seem to be running from you.” Town Council, said this week that he and developing a long range plan by the Westfield Area League of Councilwoman Schurtz was first is a strong advocate for a review of that we can maintain, repair and Women Voters to participate in a elected to the Fanwood Borough the town’s infrastructures to include improve roads, walkways, sewers and candidates forum. Council in 1995. She is a member of roads, utilities, water and sewer ser- the like while working within the Councilwoman Karen Schurtz and the Fanwood Planning Board and vice, bridges, pedestrian walk ways existing budget process. It is impor- Kathy Mitchell, who also serves as Chairwoman of the Land Use and and other structures. tant to prioritize any capital improve- head of the Fanwood Democratic Historic Preservation Committee. “The Tuttle Parkway Bridge, a ment projects and plan for them so Party, are opposing Republicans Dave She is also Fire Commissioner and decaying and unsafe structure sev- that they can be accomplished with- Trumpp and Will Coronato for two the council’s Senior Citizen Liaison. eral years ago, has been transformed out any major tax increases. seats on the Borough Council. Councilwoman Schurtz is married to safe and functional crossing from “My 25 plus years of military ser- The League of Women Voters ap- and the mother of three children. She North Avenue to South Avenue. Un- vice have taught me the importance proached the candidates with an of- is a school teacher and a Eucharistic der the leadership of former Mayor of reviewing, planning, budgeting MAINTENANCE CODE AT WORK...The property pictured above, located in fer to sponsor a public debate before Minister at Immaculate Heart of Mary Bud Boothe, the necessary funds and and carrying out major projects such Westfield’s Fourth Ward, had been uninhabited and unattended to for many the Tuesday, November 3 election. Roman Catholic Church. permits were obtained to restore the as this,” stated Mr. Cusimano. months when a neighbor brought it to Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence A. The Democratic candidates said they Ms. Mitchell is making her second roadway. The candidate invites any resident Goldman’s attention. He suggested that a petition be filed by the neighboring “gladly accepted” the invitation to run for a council seat. She is pres- “Today, the bridge offers an alter- of the Fourth Ward who has any owners with the town under the new exterior property maintenance code. While debate. the matter is pending, and since the picture was taken, the town has performed ently the Treasurer of the Fanwood native to the congested traffic circle comments, suggestions or concerns The League of Women Voters at Public Library. The candidate is a joining North Avenue and South some basic cleanup work on the lawn and foliage, providing some degree of relief regarding any of the town’s infra- from a neighborhood eyesore. that point decided to cancel the fo- Past President of the Fanwood Recy- Avenue. It is important to continue structure to contact him at (908) 654- rum. cling Association and she’s been ac- improving the safety of towns resi- 9660. “We’ve attempted to keep the resi- tive with the Clean Communities Mr. Goldman Cites Initiatives dents of Fanwood informed about Committee and the Fanwood Envi- what’s going on in the borough,” ronmental Commission. said Councilwoman Schurtz. Ms. Mitchell is a Trustee of Inter- As Laws Committee Chairman “A public debate about local issues faith Council for the Homeless and is would have been very informative, a blood drive coordinator and Social WESTFIELD - Westfield Fourth maintain and enhance the quality of but our opponents don’t want to par- Concerns Coordinator at Heart of Ward Councilman Lawrence A. residential neighborhoods. ticipate in a public forum. Mary Church. The candidate has Goldman pointed to his experience “With that goal in mind, I also “It’s too bad that candidates who lived in Fanwood for 44 years and is and ideas and cited recent initia- helped to draft a shade tree ordi- claim to be listening to the people of a registered nurse. tives of the Laws and Rules Com- nance, which was adopted by the mittee, which he chairs, as he con- Town Council,” he noted. tinued his campaign for re-election Mr. Goldman also noted that when this week. former Councilmen Kenneth L. “When Tom Jardim and I were MacRitchie and Donnell Carr pro- elected two years ago I requested the posed the creation of a housing com- appointment as Chairman of the Laws mission to promote the rehabilita- and Rules Committee because I wel- tion of residential housing, he made comed the challenge of crafting new the proposal a priority action item for ordinances and shepherding them the Laws and Rules Committee. through the adoption process,” Mr. “I regarded the proposal as a means Goldman said. of assisting elderly or incapacitated “I am particularly proud of the residents in repairing deteriorating exterior property maintenance code conditions on their homes. The Com- FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE...Westfield Republican candidate for the which provides local officials with a mission would be comprised of vol- Fourth Ward seat, Tom Cusimano, on the Town Council stands on the new Tuttle Parkway Bridge which connects North and South Avenues. Mr. Cusimano said new means to address unsightly con- unteers whose objective will be to he favors a comprehensive review of the town’s infrastructure. ditions on residential and commer- seek out available grant money and cial properties,” he added. make rehabilitation programs known “We worked very hard to develop to qualifying residents,” Councilman an ordinance which balances the dual Goldman stated. Scotch Plains Democrats objectives of serving the rights of The full Council indicated its homeowners to have neighborhood support for such a Commission at a Support Revitalization eyesores acted upon and protecting recent conference session and the property owners from unfair and process of preparing the text of an SCOTCH PLAINS - “The revital- bolstered by considering ‘pedestrian obtrusive governmental action,” he ordinance is underway. Council- LITTLE MISS FANNY WOOD...Fanwood Democratic Borough Council candi- ization of downtown Scotch Plains has mall days,’” suggested Mrs. Samuel. explained. man Goldman also called up the dates Kathy Mitchell, left, and incumbent Councilwoman Karen Schurtz, right, languished for too many years,” as- “Communities about the state have Councilman Goldman explained Town Council to consider adopting congratulate Kerry Plante, winner of the first “Little Miss Fanny Wood” serted Democratic Township Council found it advantageous to close off the that one purpose of the code is to a requirement that sales of multi- Contest at the recent Fanny Wood Day celebration in Fanwood. The contest was candidates Franklin P. Donatelli, main downtown thoroughfare for lim- family residential properties be sponsored by Enchantments, a gift shop on South Avenue in Fanwood. Tarquin Jay Bromley, and Geri Morgan ited periods of time to create outdoor, subject to the prior receipt of a Samuel in their weekly press release. mall-like shopping. Local building Candidates Forum Set certificate of occupancy from the Mr. Donatelli stated that, “As a life- codes can promote themes for front For Westfield Voters town. FOLD long resident of Scotch Plains I under- and rear facade improvements that “This would provide some degree Councilman Walsh Notes Need stand the important role that a healthy would create a more aesthetically ap- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area League of Women Voters will of protection to tenants who are liv- shopping district can contribute to the pealing central business district,” she host a Candidates Forum in the West- ing in apartments which have not To Fix County Parks, Fields overall economic health of the entire explained. field Municipal Building on Thurs- been kept up to code by their own- community.” The candidates emphasized in a joint day, October 22, at 8 p.m. ers,” he noted. “Considering that downtown revi- statement that, “There’s still the need Citizens of Westfield are urged to Mr. Goldman added that he does Without Cost to Taxpayers talization has been studied and restud- to remove the spectre of potential dev- attend and put their questions to the not take full credit for any of the ied by the council for more than 15 astation of a flood. We have provided candidates for the Tuesday, Novem- foregoing programs. WESTFIELD — Westfield Third The candidate noted that a transfer years and countless numbers of rec- the leadership in calling attention to ber 3, Town Council elections. All “Discussion, compromise and re- ommendations suggested, one must potential horrific damage that could candidates are expected to attend. Ward Councilman John J. Walsh from the Public Works Department spect of and for one’s colleagues are spoke this week about the need for might provide the rest of the neces- ask,” stated Mr. Donatelli. “why hasn’t befall the north side of Scotch Plains The League of Women Voters is a the hallmarks of getting things ac- the council done more? It’s clear that a and the downtown business district non-partisan political organization action on the town’s parks and fields sary funding. dedicated to informing the public on complished on the Town Council. to overcome years of neglect. “I spoke to a number of people in new vision is needed on the council if itself if the Blue Brook over flows its Nine individuals will always have downtown revitalization is to get off banks an sends flood waters surging issues of public policy. “Everyone has been talking about town about this idea and it received a Membership is open to anyone of ideas that differ, but if a proposal is maintaining the parks and fields but warm response. People with chil- the ground,” he said. downstream into Scotch Plains as it voting age. For program and member- basically a good one, with a little Mr. Bromley noted that, “Ample off- has done three times since 1971.” I am doing something about it,” stated dren playing in organized sports ship information, please call (908) 654- tenacity a consensus can be reached,” Councilman Walsh, who is seeking thought it was worth a small addition street parking is the bottom line to en- The candidates also explained that, 8628, or e-mail lwv@ westfieldnj.com. he stated. courage people to shop in a business “The plan to construct a 116-unit reelection to a second term. to registration fees to put the fields in district. Too often Scotch Plains gov- townhouse project on a 7.7 acre tract Last year, Mr. Walsh, as the better condition,” Mr. Walsh noted. ernment has moved in the opposite di- of land on the north side of Route 22 in council’s liaison to the Westfield The Councilman also stated that it rection. The municipal government has the flood way of the Blue Brook is not Recreation Commission, asked the was “a win-win situation,” because eroded the number of valuable shopper in the best interests of downtown Republican Freeholder Slate commission to come up with a pro- the residents obtained better services parking spaces by granting variances Scotch Plains. Moving the business posal to create a separate Parks and with no need to increase taxes. that allow residential apartment units to district’s development along requires Fields Maintenance Department Councilman Walsh also noted that be built above the retail shops. a level of responsibility and account- Responds to Latest Rumor whose sole function would be the the condition of the parks and fields “The township government’s effort ability on the part of the council.” Juan Fernandez, Andrew tion.” upkeep of the town’s parks and has been the source of complaints by to change the local zoning code itself MacDonald and George Gore, Re- Mr. Gore pointed out the hypocrisy fields. a significant number of the residents. to permit still more apartments over “I was grateful for the prompt re- He has been asked repeatedly by resi- Candidates’ Night publican candidates for the Union of the Democrats, remarking, “Five retail shops was another bad planning County Board of Chosen Freehold- months later, Carol Cohen resigned sponse of the Recreation Department dents why the town cannot do a idea. Another issue is the disgraceful Canceled in Scotch Plains ers, reacted last week to a published as Freeholder and (Freeholders) which came up with a detailed, work- better job. appearance of Route 22 as it runs The Westfield Area League of newspaper report on a “rumor” that Sullivan, Stender, Scutari and the rest able proposal. Unfortunately, the es- Prominent examples of the prob- through Scotch Plains.” Women Voters has announced with Union County Manager Michael J. of the Democrats on the board ap- timated cost would have been a ter- lems include the baseball fields at “You can’t blame motorists from regret that it has canceled its planned Lapolla, working without a contract, pointed her County Counsel!” rible strain on the budget and I knew Tamaques Park and the soccer field gaining a negative perception of what Candidates Forum which had been would be leaving his position as the “If this pattern continues, history we had to figure out a way to do it at Sycamore Street. the downtown must look like when the scheduled for Wednesday, October county’s chief administrator to be- will repeat itself,” Freeholder without the general taxpayer bearing “Our fields are heavily used which gateway to the community is such an 14, at 8 p.m. in Scotch Plains. come a judge. Fernandez said. “A new Deputy any of the cost, if possible,” Mr. aggravates their neglect. I am cer- eyesore,” remarked Mr. Bromley. “The Republican and Democratic Walsh stated. tain that the many organizations who parties could not agree on whether to Mr. Lapolla said the judge rumors County manager was appointed, “Good planning and zoning enforce- were untrue. While he said he is along with additional staff, even Mr. Walsh suggested to the Recre- use the fields will support this pro- ment can lead to the cleaning up of the have oral or written questions,” ex- ation Commission that a Plan be posal as one that will enhance the plained a League spokeswoman. “working at the pleasure of the Board though the county, under Republican appearance of Route 22.” leadership, eliminated the position.” devised to create a user fee program, safety and well-being of our children Ms. Morgan Samuel added that, “The “League of Women Voters policy of Chosen Freeholders,” it is his in- states that we can’t conduct a debate tention to seek a contract from the “It seems that the Democrats are such that the organized teams who and adult players,” observed Mr. township government keeps missing with only one party in attendance,” obtain permits for the use of the Walsh. many opportunities well within its grasp board next year. not only playing musical chairs with she added. The County Manager repeated an county tax dollars, they are now add- fields paid a fixed fee which could be The Recreation Department is to draw shoppers to the downtown area. The League of Women Voters is a financed with minor contributions studying the user fee concept and Building senior citizen housing miles earlier statement that he “categori- ing people like the Deputy County non-partisan political organization cally” denies that he is seeking a Manager to the payroll pending their in team registrations. Councilman Walsh said he looks for- away from the downtown area on the dedicated to informing the public on He also suggested that the money ward to a report from the Depart- deep south side of Scotch Plains is issues of public policy. Membership judgeship. new appointments to high paying Mr. Fernandez responded to the positions,” Freeholder Fernandez from the permit fee could be used to ment to the Recreation Commission indicative of the poor planning that the is open to anyone of voting age. partially fund the Parks Department. in the near future. council has practiced over the years. For program and membership in- published story in noting, “History added. Those seniors find it easier to shop in formation, please call (908) 654-8628, repeats itself.” Mr. MacDonald stated, “When Clark and Fanwood than to travel to the or E-mail the league at “A little over a year ago,” Mr. Ann Baran was the County Man- center of Scotch Plains.” [email protected]. Fernandez said, “there was a rumor ager, there was no Deputy County “Downtown sales days could be floating around the county that had Manager. One month after (Mr.) then Democrat Freeholder Carol Lapolla was appointed, he handed PULSE Cohen stepping down after the No- out political patronage without re- vember elections to be appointed gard to necessity or cost to the tax- County Counsel. The three Republi- payer.” 2X4 cans on the board at the time brought Mr. Lapolla stated, “I don’t want the rumor to light and stated that by why they (the Republicans) keep waiting until after the election, the spreading rumors.” Democrats could appoint Mrs. Mr. Gore responded that, “For rea- Cohen’s replacement without going sons only they can explain, the Demo- through the democratic process of crats insist on using ‘smoke and mir- allowing the voters to choose her rors’ when addressing their inappro- successor.” priate actions. Unfortunately, the “Ms. Cohen denied the rumor,” Democrats on the Board of Freehold- Mr. MacDonald said. “She said the ers never have to worry about anyone job had not been offered to her.” objecting to their questionable agen- A published news account reported das because they have unanimous, 9- that, “Scutari denied the Democrats 0 control.” are scheming to give Cohen the job.” “At the Union County Adminis- Mr. MacDonald also stated that tration Building, there has been a then Democrat Freeholder Chair- pattern of inappropriate behavior, woman Linda d. Stender claimed the fueled by an arrogance of power and Republicans were trying to create a disrespect for the people who place LET’S CLEANUP ROUTE 22...Franklin P. Donatelli, Tarquin Jay Bromley and political issue and that Daniel P. their trust in elected officials to put Geri Morgan Samuel, Scotch Plains Democratic Township Council candidates, Sullivan, currently Freeholder Chair- the welfare of the people ahead of standing along Route 22, have announced specific ideas for promoting downtown man, called the Republicans’ claims personal, party-drive, political agen- vitalization. Among them is a cleaning up the high way. “purely political” and an “assump- das,” they said in a joint statement. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 19 Campaign Forum ’98 Mr. Stoner Says Emphasis Needed on Customer Service In Local Town Government WESTFIELD - A long career in service our town should give its cus- sales and marketing has convinced tomers, the citizens of Westfield,” Town Council Democratic Second the candidate explained. Ward candidate Joe Stoner that a “This is not to say,” Mr. Stoner focus on customer service as prac- went on, “that our town employees ticed in business and industry needs are not good, hardworking people. greater emphasis in town govern- They are. I think it is simply that we ment. have not made customer service an “Town Council and other parts of important part of their jobs. We ask our municipal government should them to do a lot, but we have to make treat citizens the same way good courteous, considerate service as high business people serve their custom- a job priority as anything they do.” ers,” said Mr. Stoner at a recent “And we need to train our people gathering. to be responsive to their customers. LETS CLEANUP DOWNTOWN...Second Ward Councilman James J. Gruba “Each and every one of them wants Every question should be answered, SIDEWALKS STILL AN ISSUE...Will Coronato, left, and Dave Trumpp, stands behind a downtown Westfield overflowing garbage receptacle. Council- to have their concerns met, their every phone call returned, and every woman Gruba stated, “Because of all the good work of the Westfield Downtown Republican candidates for Fanwood Borough Council, survey what they say is needs addressed. They want to know one of the many dangerous sidewalks in Fanwood. appointment kept or rescheduled. The Corporation and its many supporters, adequate garbage collection is the least we that I am working with them to solve important thing is that the customer can do to help this successful effort which was initiated by the Town Council five whatever problem they may have. years ago. We will take immediate steps to improve this condition.” Mr. Gruba, Whether my customer needs help a Republican, is seeking reelection. Fanwood Republicans Call adapting the instruments my com- pany makes to a particular function For Repeal of Permits to Fix they need, or whether my customer, Mr. Greco Calls Jitney Bus the citizen, seeks help from the coun- cil in getting a stop sign put up at a Dangerous Borough Sidewalks dangerous intersection, the impor- Separate Issue From Decision tant thing is that I listen carefully FANWOOD - Will Coronato and “This should be a borough ex- and earnestly to everything my cus- David Trumpp, Republican candi- pense, not a burden borne by indi- tomer says and do whatever I can to On Whether to Build A Deck vidual homeowners who are currently dates for Fanwood Borough Council, satisfy their questions even if I can’t CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 called for a repeal of building permit responsible for the cost of sidewalk give them the final result that they experience, allow me to bring a com- ment plan. My platform issues are fees for sidewalk repair. This is in repairs and who also face a fine if want. response to what they claimed has they cut down a borough tree which mon sense business-like approach to on record and I challenge my oppo- “I think we need to have all the town government,” he stated. nents to do likewise.” been a failure of Democratic Mayor poses a hazard to local residents,” employees of our town put a greater Maryanne S. Connelly to fulfill a Mr. Trumpp stated. Mr. Greco has lived in town for 57 Finally, Mr. Greco stated, “All emphasis on this idea, too,” Mr. years and vividly recalls the pristine residents agree that there are large New Year’s Day promise to begin Mr. Coronato and Mr. Trumpp said Stoner said. repaving Fanwood’s sidewalks. the Democrats appear to have a conditions of our parks and ball fields. issues facing Westfield. It is crucial “As I have walked my ward, one of He stated that, “As Mayor, I will that voters choose the correct can- “It’s unfortunate that Mayor strange set of values. the concerns I hear most frequently Joe Stoner Connelly did not deliver on a simple “Mayor Connelly pushed hard for bring the parks and fields back to didate in the November election. is that public servants often don’t — the citizen — feels well-treated. their original conditions. This will Political parties do not solve promise to begin repairing damaged Belgian block curbing around Bor- seem to care about the public they “That’s what makes for productive be accomplished through the cre- Westfield’s problems.” sidewalks this year,” said Mr. ough Hall when the council consid- serve. I’ve heard stories of people ered the borough’s budget in January public service and a cooperative citi- ation of a Parks and Fields Mainte- “Westfield needs an honest, strong Coronato. “What’s worse is that the kept waiting for days by a building zenry. That’s what makes us feel Democratic controlled council doesn’t and February. She also pushed hard nance Department.” leader to make the difficult decisions inspector who never comes and never good about our town,” the candidate Mr. Greco cited the importance of even try to make it easy for members for a gazebo in which to perform calls to say he can’t come. I’ve heard that will ultimately create effective weddings. But she has been strangely stated. making the town’s building permit of the public to repair sidewalks. about people treated rudely by town Mr. Stoner invites Second Ward town policy. I wish to formally go on “The borough requires silent on protecting residents who process more user friendly. record that I have no political ties employees when asking a simple residents to contact him with their In this regard he stated, “As homeowners to pay for a permit to can’t safely walk on Fanwood’s side- that will sway my decision making question. This is not the kind of concerns at (908) 232-8334. Mayor, I will formally institute a repair sidewalks in front of their walks,” said Mr. Trumpp. process. I believe I am the correct homes that serve the entire commu- “We want to make Fanwood a safe Road Maintenance Repair Program that will include a ‘pothole hotline’ candidate to accomplish these goals,” nity,” he added. community,” said Mr. Coronato. “If he stated. Mr. Trumpp commented that Re- elected, public safety — including and a long-term strategic replace- publicans believe sidewalks damaged repair of sidewalks — will be our by the borough’s trees should be fixed highest priority. We’re running for by the Borough. you.” Mr. Bagger’s Bill to Exempt Republican Candidates Note Education Savings Accounts Improvements in Downtown From Income Tax Passes, 77-0

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Legislation sponsored by Assem- accounts.” blyman Richard H. Bagger of “Hopefully, this will also encour-

FOLD coming ‘Towne Centre’ signs, the improvements that have been imple- Westfield that would exempt all age more families to start saving cost of which was donated by close to mented as the downtown vitalization education savings accounts from for college when their children are a dozen area businesses.” process continues,” said Coronato. New Jersey state income taxes young,” he said. “By providing this The actual erection of the signs The third candidate on the Repub- passed the State Assembly by a vote added tax incentive, we can en- were contributed by the Township lican Council ticket and a long-time of 77 to 0 on September 28. courage more people to make room Public Works Department. Scotch Plains resident, Gail “In New Jersey, we created a pro- in their family budgets for future “We are already in the process of Iammatteo, said she remembers ear- gram last year called NJ BEST (The college savings. Ultimately, our striking next year’s budget and will lier initiatives by the Republican con- New Jersey Better Education Sav- goal is to make sure that any New be allocating similar funds to the trolled council which secured many IN NEED OF ENHANCEMENTS...Noreen Lund, Republican candidate for the ings Trust) in which funds can earn Jersey high school student who is continuing downtown efforts,” Coun- ‘hard to earn’ state grants. Third Ward seat on the Westfield Town Council, stands next to Krauszers and interest for qualified education ex- qualified can afford to go to col- cilman Marks pointed out. “The lighting, brick paver divid- the pocket park on Central Avenue. The candidate said she would like to see some penses without being subject to the lege.” “Early on in the improvement ef- ers, landscaping and black top in the enhancements to this area and the Central Avenue corridor. state income tax,” said Assembly- Under Assembly Bill No. 2367, forts, the township got the ball in municipal parking lot behind the Park man Bagger, Chairman of the As- earnings in a qualified state tuition motion with the easily identifiable Avenue stores were among the first sembly Appropriations Committee. program or education individual green and white signs signaling the improvements to the downtown,” she “In other words, families and stu- retirement account would be ex- many municipal parking lots which said. Central Ave. Development dents can invest money tax-free to empt from New Jersey gross in- afford free parking and easy accessi- According to Ms. Iammatteo, these help pay for college education. come tax provided the proceeds are bility to the many retail and profes- improvements were achieved through “This year, we want to take that used to pay the costs of higher sional establishments in our down- the cooperative efforts of the Repub- Top Priority for Ms. Lund good idea and extend it to other education. town,” said Councilman Robert lican Council members and down- WESTFIELD - Noreen Lund, Re- neglecting this area,” Ms. Lund college savings plans that are simi- While NJ BEST proceeds are ex- Johnston, who is seeking reelection town business leaders. publican candidate for the Third Ward stated. lar to NJ BEST, but are not cur- empt from state taxation, Assem- to the council. Most recently the new gazebo on Town Council seat for the Westfield “A coalition must be created be- rently tax-exempt in New Jersey,” blyman Bagger’s bill would extend “We are now implementing a the corner of Park Avenue and East Town Council, this week emphasized tween Third Ward business owners, he added. “There are federal edu- the exemption to qualified tuition $200,000 state grant that we secured Front Street proclaims the her commitment to the development homeowners, landlords, and com- cation IRAs, and individual quali- plans in other states and federal to consolidate and improve parking municipal’s building’s Village Green, of Central Avenue after attending a munity-based organizations to de- fied state tuition program accounts education IRAs. behind the stores on East Second the scene of many township spon- recent Town Council meeting. velop a comprehensive redevelop- which allow families and students The bill is now assigned to the Street,” he explained. sored summer performances, includ- The candidate referred to Central ment plan as well as enough political to put money away for future col- Senate Budget and Appropriations Many other improvements to the ing numerous community events. Avenue as the “Gateway to Westfield” momentum to see that plan carried lege costs with no federal income Committee for consideration. township have been in place for a “Again, we can thank the business because so many commuters travel out. Otherwise, our projects will con- tax liability. It is an unfair burden while that have become a part of life community for the materials as they on that road everyday. However, Ms. tinue to be overlooked,” the candi- on New Jersey families to impose in downtown Scotch Plains, accord- join volunteers from the Union Lund also observed that, “Central date regrettably observed. state income taxes on these savings PUBLIC NOTICE ing to Republican Council candidate County Vo-Tech school and town- Avenue is the main street of the Third Ward residents are invited SHERIFF’S SALE Paulette Coronato. ship employees who built the gazebo Third Ward. We have to have a coun- to call Ms. Lund at (908) 654-6077. PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, “Specially marked parking spaces at no cost to the taxpayers,” said cil member who will challenge to see CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-4332-98. that line Park and Westfield Avenues Mayor Joan Papen. this area improved. I can’t help but SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CORPORA- and East Second Street are just such wonder how many first impressions SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TION, PLAINTIFF vs. MANUEL PIMENTEL of our neighborhoods are formed by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-12219-96. AND MRS. MANUEL PIMENTEL, HIS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, FIRST NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. people who only view us through the DOCKET NO. F-12462-97. CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Enhancing Communications prism of Central Avenue.” BANK UNITED OF TEXAS, FSB, PLAIN- ROBERT EDOUARD AND EVELYNE DATED AUGUST 26, 1998 FOR SALE OF Agreeing with Republican First TIFF vs. CARLOS ZUNIGA, ET ALS, DE- EDOUARD, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFEN- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Ward Councilman Gregory S. FENDANT. DANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- McDermott, Ms. Lund said she is CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale A Concern for Mrs. Vernick DATED JANUARY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED MARCH 11, 1997 FOR SALE OF by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the basically supportive of the Town CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Council’s efforts to develop both a By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF According to Mrs. Vernick, the Harrow Road neighborhoods. Mrs. Housing Commission and a Neigh- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale borhood Preservation Program. How- by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in town must constantly strive to im- Vernick was congratulated by a Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad the afternoon of said day. All successful prove the way it provides informa- Virginia Street resident for her ever, the candidate was quick to point Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on bidders must have 20% of their bid available tion to its citizens. She cited the efforts to resolve the problem that out that the Neighborhood Preserva- WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF in cash or certified check at the conclusion example of a town-wide directory tion Program is focused exclusively NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in of the sales. neighborhood recently experi- the afternoon of said day. All successful the afternoon of said day. All successful The judgment amount is $119,639.88. of services that would be distrib- on the Central Avenue area that is in bidders must have 20% of their bid available bidders must have 20% of their bid available The property to be sold is located in the enced. greatest need. uted twice a year to all residents. Mrs. Vernick said she has been in cash or certified check at the conclusion in cash or certified check at the conclusion CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07201, “I applaud the initiative of Greg “Here we have a critical area for of the sales. of the sales. County of UNION and State of New Jersey. invited to many of these town- redevelopment in the Third Ward and The judgment amount is $85,584.61. The judgment amount is $74,267.73. Commonly known as: 136 MAGNOLIA McDermott, the Republican Coun- wide neighborhood meetings be- MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY cilman for the First Ward, for his once again the Town Council appears COUNTY AND STATE: Union County, CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of 07201. cause she remains focused on prob- to be diluting our efforts to improve leadership in introducing this in- lems and communicates with the New Jersey. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 329 a/k/a 329.W01 in Block valuable directory, as a measure to our community,” Ms. Lund said. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 528- Commonly known as: 1141-1143 ANNA No. 1. residents until their concerns are 530 Adams Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Dimension of Lot: Approximately 25.00 improve our town’s ability to com- Ms. Lund pointed to her support of resolved. the Central Avenue pocket park be- 07202. 07211. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. municate with citizens in a more “It is the responsibility of our TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot Tax Lot No. 163.F in Block No. 12. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. tween Krauszers and The Sock Com- No. 14, Block No. 12. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Situate at a point on the southwesterly efficient and effective manner. government officials to apprise our “As Mayor, I will insure this pany, improving the exterior look of DIMENSIONS: Approximately 50.00 feet 65.50 feet wide by 22.08 feet long. sideline of Magnolia Avenue distance ap- residents in a timely fashion of all the Krauszers as well as her support x 150.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 150.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the proximately 325.00 feet southeasterly from initiative becomes a reality,” an- issues which directly concern them. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Approxi- NORTHERLY side of ANNA STREET, its intersection with the southeasterly side- for the improvements of Sycamore mately 200.00 feet from Julia Street. 156.08 feet from the WESTERLY side of line of Second Street. nounced Councilwoman Vernick. Westfield citizens will always know Field as specific examples of her Mrs. Vernick has been an in- There is due approximately the sum of JEFFERSON AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of where they stand and how to pro- commitment to the Central Avenue $88,435.65 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of $122,827.35 together with lawful interest vited guest to dozens of neighbor- ceed, when I am their Mayor,” corridor. costs. $77,149.30 together with lawful interest and and costs. hood meetings all over Westfield announced Councilwoman “The Third Ward has supported so There is a full legal description on file in costs. There is a full legal description on file in in the last four years as a member the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Vernick. many programs in the other sections The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn of the council. of town including the SID (special this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. She said her ability to listen to improvement district) and the rede- RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH concerns, disseminate information velopment of critical parks and open SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Deadlines For HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, and filter it to appropriate depart- spaces in other wards. WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorney SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney Attorney ment heads, has brought her suc- “Now it is time to focus on a criti- 30 Columbia Turnpike Suite J Suite 201 cess in helping to resolve many Releases Are cal housing, shopping, and transpor- P. O. Box 941 406 Lippincott Drive 7 Century Drive neighborhood issues. Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 tation artery, which once it is im- CH-753601 (WL) CH-753087 (WL) CH-754062 (WL) She saw success when she 4 p.m. Fridays proved will be an asset for the entire 4 T - 10/8, 10/15, 4 T - 10/8, 10/15, 4 T - 10/8, 10/15, worked with the Orenda Circle and town. We cannot afford to continue 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $171.36 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $177.48 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $187.68 Page 20 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mountainside BOE OKs Township Bd. Hopes Cranford Dramatic Club Reimbursement for Teachers To Conclude Pheasant Celebrates 80th Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 regardless of what course is being The time change will allow par- A season subscription of $35 to the thriving. taken.” ents to attend the Parent Teacher CDC provides members with tickets Casting was once open solely to Subdivision This Year to three productions, reserved seat- members of the theater, but has been Board President Patricia Taeschler Association’s parent education dis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 ing, art and memorabilia exhibits, echoed Mr. Perrin’s thoughts con- cussion scheduled for that evening expanded to include the general pub- bushes, which would have to be done in concerns over children walking to and refreshments, free parking, a free cerning teachers who continue their at 6:45 p.m. The discussion will lic for quite some time. There are two order to create the through street. from Evergreen. annual musical patron review show, audition dates per production. Mem- education regardless of the courses focus on Megan’s Law and will take Edward Cooney of Sunrise Court ex- Mr. Dean responded that trees and free reception at the review show, bers of the Casting Committee evalu- being taken, and stated she was place in the Deerfield School’s Me- brush would only have to be cleared in pressed concern that excess water from small sections at the first bend of Pheas- the backyard of the proposed new home free tickets to the Junior CDC pro- ate performances and are responsible “proud to be part of a board that dia Center. duction, and a free newsletter. for placing actors in the parts which reimburses staff members to take Dr. Schaller also announced that ant Lane, involving an area of 100 feet would spill into his own backyard. by five or 10 feet at the most, and would Engineer Jon Vincenti, testifying on The CDC also sponsors an elabo- best suit them. courses.” there will be a presentation during rate outreach program. Members of When the production has been cast, She noted that teachers are allotted the board’s Tuesday, November 3, be done to “improve the line of sight” behalf of Mr. Iaione, said no excess for traffic, and not for paving purposes. water would travel into Mr. Cooney’s the theater visit nursing homes and the first reading of the play begins, six credits in tuition reimbursement meeting, given by Vicki Jenkins, Robert Kraus, an attorney represent- backyard as a result of the proposed hospitals two to three times per year and schedules, characterization and per year, not exceeding $875 per Supervisor of Special Services and ing area residents who are opposed to new home. to perform to those who can not all of the facets of the play are dis- three credit course. the Learning Disability Teacher Con- the development project, revealed that He stated that the water in the back- readily attend productions. cussed. The cast will practice up to In other business, Chief School sultant. at the board’s next meeting, he would yard would drain the same as it does Such places include Children’s six weeks prior to the production on Administrator, Dr. Gerard Schaller, She will review the new rules and present expert witnesses to testify on now. Mr. Vincenti said drainage from Specialized Hospital and Elizabeth Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. announced that the board’s Tues- regulations on special education and his clients’ behalf. the roof and driveway of the proposed General Hospital’s Psychiatric Cen- Senior citizens, patients from the day, October 20, meeting, which students’ rights. Board members stated that they second house would go forward di- ter. Center For Hope Hospice, and neigh- will include a Math Curriculum pre- Finally, the appointment of two wanted to see the conclusion of testi- rectly into an underground detention Thematic music is performed by bors are given an open invitation to sentation, would start at 8 p.m. in- substitute teachers was approved for mony and get to a decision in the case facility in front of the house. senior members for patients at the the productions during the first re- stead of 7:30. the 1998-1999 school year. by the end of the year. Board Chairman George Tomkin re- Theo House and Hudson House in hearsal. In other business, the board contin- ported that the board would vote on the Elizabeth, as well as The Center for Mr. Pells announced that the CDC ued to hear testimony related to an proposed subdivision at its Monday, Hope Hospice in Linden. recently won Perry Awards from the appeal by Ralph Iaione for a proposed October 19 meeting, after all board There is also the Children’s Out- members had the opportunity to review Recognition of Excellence in Com- subdivision at 2298 Westfield Avenue. reach, which sang this year for the munity Theater (RECT) for Best SP REPUBLICANS Mr. Iaione, who has a house on the transcripts from the previous board first time on Valentine’s Day. This existing lot, hopes to build another if meeting. Musical Director, Best Actor and the subdivision is approved. The board has announced that it will outreach aided patients at the Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Neighbors have been concerned over vote on The Reserve townhouse appli- Cranford Health and Extended Care for the group’s recent production of the aesthetics of the neighborhood and cation on Monday, December 7. Center and Cranford Hall. She Loves Me. the safety of children walking along a Developer K. Hovnanian is propos- Mr. Pells explained that the CDC The CDC will open its fall season path to and from Evergreen Elementary ing to build a 116-unit townhouse com- is struggling with a roof problem. with Dracula, directed by Mike School. The school is located near the plex on 7.7 acres of property, currently The organization needs to raise Marcus, which will be performed on proposed subdivision. owned by sisters-in-law Frances and $50,000 to pitch a flat roof in order to Fridays and Saturdays, October 9, Edward Witkowski of Sunrise Court Angeline Donato. The project has been alleviate water problems which have 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24. The winter told board members he had specific open and pending for over two years. extended to the theater stage and the season includes a comedy, Arsenic safety issues regarding Evergreen stu- Mr. Kraus, representing the developer, ceiling in the upstairs lounge that and Old Lace, directed by Peggy dents going to and from school if the has stated in past reports that 20 percent houses the exhibits. Seymour, which will be presented on applicant’s subdivision is granted. of the planned units would be designated Through sponsored raffles, 50-50s Fridays and Saturdays, February 19 Mr. Witkowski argued that the as low- to moderate-income housing. and generous donations, the CDC and 20, 26 and 27, and March 5 and DIRECTORY applicant’s new driveway would be The project is opposed by Weldon has raised $17,000 in less than a year 6. dangerous to children using the path. Materials, a Westfield-based firm which of fundraising. The Children’s Theater produc- Arthur Fowler, who owns the prop- owns a stone quarry adjacent to the The CDC was recently awarded tion, Snow White Goes West, directed 2X15 erty adjacent to Mr. Iaione’s, stated that tentative development site. Weldon is grants by the Westfield Foundation by Madge Wittel, will take place on he had problems with the planned drive- being represented by attorney William and the John Ben Snow Foundation way as well, and also expressed safety Butler of Westfield. Saturdays and Sundays, December 5 of Westfield. It has also received and 6, 12 and 13. The spring musi- contributions through a memorial cal, Pippin, directed by Maurice PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE fund to which people make contribu- Moran Jr., is slated for Fridays and TOWN OF WESTFIELD quirements of Section 11.03 E.6 and tions in memory of a loved one. The Saturdays, May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT E.7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Mini- person is memorialized in the CDC’s 22. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of mum interior sideyard, proposed ad- newsletter. Mr. Pells concluded, “I’ve been Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, dition violation of 12.9 feet. Ordinance The theater also anticipates re- told that we are the best kept secret in October 19, 1998 in the Council Chambers requires 20 feet. Minimum rear yard, at the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 proposed addition violation of 27 feet placing and repairing its lighting Cranford. Some people who have East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at +-. Ordinance requires 60 feet. and sound systems. lived here for 10 years don’t realize 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following 5. Robert A. Panza, 566 Westfield Av- Gregory Weber of Linden, who there is a community theater in appeals for variance from the requirements enue seeking permission to use a performed in CDC’s 1987-1988 pro- Cranford.” of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: third floor for residential at 566 1. Bettye G. and Stephen E. Barcan, Westfield Avenue contrary to the re- duction of Amadeus, stated that he is He added, “When you see some- 838 Standish Avenue seeking per- quirements of Section 17.02 C1 and proud to have been a part of the CDC. thing come through to completion mission to alter a single family home 1702 C5a of the Land Use Ordi- He added that it is one of the few and that pleases your ticket holders, contrary to the requirements of Sec- nance. Number of on site parking theaters that is trying to keep the arts it is very rewarding.” tion 11.06 E.6 of the Land Use Ordi- spaces violation of 17. Ordinance nance. Minimum interior sideyard vio- requires 19 spaces. lation of 13.67 feet. Ordinance re- 6. Donald A. Fishbein, 314 Scotch quires 15 feet. Plains Avenue seeking permission to 2. Rita and Dennis Wade, 365 demolish existing and erect a new Wychwood Road seeking permission garage contrary to the requirements to erect a 2nd story addition contrary of Section 13.01 G1 b, 12.04 F2 and to the requirements of Section 11.06 13.02 C.2 of the Land Use Ordi- E.6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Mini- nance: Minimum rear setback for pro- mum interior sideyard violation (pro- posed detached garage violation of 1 posed and existing) of 10.2 feet. Or- foot, 6 inches. Ordinance requires 5 FOLD dinance requires 15 feet. feet minimum by code, granted 3 feet 3. Elliot Budashewitz and Susan 0 inches by 5/11/98 variance. Maxi- Spiegal, 920 Summit Avenue seek- mum building coverage including ing permission to erect a 1 story build- deck violation of 22.6%. Ordinance ing addition and deck contrary to the requires 22%. Minimum rear yard for requirements of Section 1204 F.1, deck violation of 21 feet. Ordinance F2, 11.09 E.7, 1302 B2, and 11.09 requires 25 feet. E6 of the Land use Ordinance. 7. Dani Holder, 1150 Central Avenue Maximum building coverage, without seeking permission to install a “circu- deck violation of 23.2%. Ordinance lar” driveway in front yard contrary to requires 20%. Maximum building cov- the requirements of Section 17.05 A erage, including deck violation of of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- 25.7%. Ordinance requires 22%. mum width of circular driveway viola- Minimum rear yard, building addition tion of +- 16 feet. Ordinance requires: violation of 24.8 feet. Ordinance re- 10 feet. quires 35 feet. Minimum rear yard, Documentation of the above is on file in deck violation of 22.3 feet. Ordinance the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times requires 25 feet. Minimum sideyard, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and LOCAL THEATER…The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) theater, located at addition violation of 9.9 feet. Ordi- may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford, is the home base of the community organization. nance requires 10 feet. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Now in its 80th year, the CDC offers a variety of programs, including dramas, 4. Zbigniew and Andea M. Kozlowski, Colleen Mayer, Secretary musicals, comedies, children’s theater and special performances for hospital- 8-A US Route 22, seeking permis- Board of Adjustment ized people and others who may not easily be able to attend regular productions. sion to erect a building addition (note: 1 T –10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $79.05 deck is existing) contrary to the re- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Public Notice is hereby given that a reso- CHANCERY DIVISION PROF DIR lution as follows was passed and adopted UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a 13840-98 meeting thereof held September 28, 1998. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 2X8 Joy C. Vreeland Town Clerk (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: RESOLUTION CHOICE VISA CARDS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE You are hereby summoned and required SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., WHEREAS, there exists a need for pro- Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 fessional services for an aquatics facilities Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, development study at the Memorial Pool an answer to the complaint (and amend- Complex, and ment to complaint, if any) filed in a civil WHEREAS, funds are available for this action in which THE DIME SAVINGS BANK purpose from the Memorial Pool capital OF NEW YORK, F.S.B. is Plaintiff and non-recurring budget account No. 8-003- KRZYSZTOF L. NOWAK AND URSZULA 195-259 and have been certified by the S. NOWAK, HIS WIFE, et als. are Defen- Financial Officer, and dants, pending in the Superior Court of New WHEREAS, the Westfield Recreation Jersey, Chancery Division, ESSEX County Commission has reviewed and recommends and bearing Docket Number F-13840-98 the proposal submitted by Kinsey Associ- within Thirty-five (35) days after OCTOBER ates 8, 1998 exclusive of such date. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED If you fail to do so, judgment by default 1. That the proper Town Officials are may be rendered against you for the relief hereby authorized to execute an demanded in the complaint (and amend- agreement with Kinsey Associates, ment to complaint, if any). You shall file your Hastings Commons, Building 2, Suite answer and proof of service in duplicate with 207, Hackettstown, New Jersey the Clerk of the Superior Court of New 07840, for said professional services Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Mar- and the compensation for such ser- ket Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, vices under this contract shall not 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil exceed $6,200 as defined in the pro- Practice and Procedure. posal dated August 20, 1998. This action has been instituted for the 2. This contract is awarded without com- purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated petitive bidding as a contract for pro- DECEMBER 18, 1986, made by fessional services, as the same are KRZYSZTOF L. NOWAK AND URSZULA defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2, as S. NOWAK, H/W, as Mortgagor(s), to THE amended by PL 1975c, PL 1977c 53. DIME REAL ESTATE SERVICES - NEW 3. A copy of this resolution shall be JERSEY, INC., recorded on DECEMBER published in The Westfield Leader 19, 1986, in Book 3697 of Mortgages for as a Public Notice of action taken in UNION County, Page 164, and subsequently accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover 1 T – 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $36.21 possession of and concerns premises com- monly known as: 18 MEEKER AVENUE, CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016. PUBLIC NOTICE If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State NOTICE TO CREDITORS Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. ESTATE OF SUSAN COVRAS, De- You may also contact the lawyer referral ceased. service of UNION the County of Venue by Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, calling (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford Surrogate of the County of Union, made on an attorney, you may communicate with the the 2nd day of October, A.D., 1998, upon Legal Services Office of the County of Venue the application of the undersigned, as Ex- by calling (908) 354-4340. ecutor of the estate of said deceased, notice You, CHOICE VISA CARDS, are made a is hereby given to the creditors of said party defendant to this foreclosure action deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under because you hold a mortgage/lien/judgment oath or affirmation their claims and de- that may affect the mortgaged premises and mands against the estate of said deceased the mortgage being foreclosed herein. You within six months from the date of said are entitled to Notice of this action for any order, or they will be forever barred from right, title, claim or interest you may have in, prosecuting or recovering the same against to or against said mortgaged premises. the subscriber. DONALD F. PHELAN Eliot C. Fried CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Executor OF NEW JERSEY Eliot C. Fried, Attorney FRANK J. MARTONE 226 St. Paul Street 4 Brighton Road Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 1 T – 10/3/98, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T – 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $57.63 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 21 Union County Marks Fire Prevention Week County Receives $147,500 Federal Grant UCC Foundation Anticipates One important lesson that Union County Freeholder Linda d. Stender An Evening of Finery at Gala learned during her five years as Liai- To Combat Possible Terrorism Attack son to the Fire Services Advisory The Union County College Foun- will perform during the cocktail hour, Board was that everyone should know A grant from the United States cilities on the east coast. The Arthur The departments, suspecting a dation will host its sixth annual Gala, and a group of dancers will entertain that once they are safely outside of a Department of Justice, recently re- Kill, which forms the county’s east- chemical or biological agent, would a fundraiser to benefit college stu- with an original choreography rou- burning building they should stay ceived by Union County government, ern border, is one of the world’s contact Union County’s Division of dents and programs, on Saturday, tine related to the evening’s theme. out. is aimed at saving lives and protect- busiest shipping lanes. Emergency Management, which October 24, in The Commons of the The foundation will also conduct a “More than 4,000 people die every ing residents in the event of a terror- Union County also is a densely works closely with police and emer- college’s Cranford campus. raffle featuring 20 prizes. Among the year in the United States because of ist attack. populated area, with 500,000 people gency personnel in the county’s 21 The Novartis Pharmaceuticals prizes are a getaway vacation for a fire, 80 percent of those, die as a The Union County Board of Cho- living in an area just over 100 square municipalities. Corporation of East Hanover will be two; round-trip airline tickets; a result of a house fire. So it is impor- sen Freeholders announced October miles, and is in close proximity to the “If a large number of people on the the evening’s honored firm. Novartis woman’s steel and gold Tag Heuer tant to plan ahead and practice a fire 1 that the county has received a financial district in Manhattan. scene are incapacitated or are com- also operates an extensive Union Sel watch, and up to 15 circus tickets escape plan to enhance the chances $147,530 grant to help prepare for All of this makes the county an plaining of nausea or illness, we County facility in Summit. in a Madison Square Garden skybox. of surviving,” Freeholder Stender the possibility of a chemical or bio- attractive site for terrorists, says Free- would want to respond with detec- The Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. Purchasers of raffle tickets are not said. logical attack by terrorists. The grant holder Linda d. Stender of Fanwood, tion units and protective gear as with a cocktail hour, to be followed required to attend the Gala. As part of the efforts to alert citi- provides funds for new equipment to Liaison to the county’s Emergency quickly as possible, to prevent fur- by a gourmet dinner and entertain- For further information, please call zens to the dangers of house fires, the detect the chemical and biologist Management Council. ther illness,” said Freeholder ment. For dessert, a Viennese table Nadine Brechner, Executive Direc- Board of Chosen Freeholders de- agents and help personnel respond. “Many factors make Union County Sullivan. “With chemical agents we will be offered. tor of Business and College Develop- clared the week of October 4 through “We are living in dangerous times,” a possible site for terrorist activi- might recognize the contamination From 7:30 to 8 p.m., the founda- ment, or Joy Appelbaum, Special 10 as “Fire Prevention Week.” said Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan, ties,” said Freeholder Stender. “But quickly, but with biological agents, tion will conduct its presentation in Events Coordinator, at (908) 709- “In conjunction with our celebra- Chairman of the Union County Board today, any place in America can po- we may only see the effects hours or recognition of Novartis. 7505. tion, the board wishes to applaud and of Chosen Freeholders. “With the tentially be the site of a terrorist act, days later.” The pharmaceutical firm is being commend all firefighters in Union collapse of the former Soviet Union so it makes sense for the county to Local police, fire or rescue person- honored for its long-standing “friend- County who dedicate their lives to and instability around the world, prepare for that possibility. To save nel are the first to respond to in an ship” with the college in support of See Our New the safety of life and property,” Free- Union County must be prepared to lives and protect county residents, emergent. If the situation requires its many programs, including em- holder Stender said as she presented respond in an attack of this kind.” our ability to respond in a timely, additional personnel or equipment, ployee training through UCC’s In- Office in Scotch Plains Resolutions to Chief Leonard Spina Union County is the location of effective manner is crucial.” the county’s Division of Emergency dustry-Business Institute, according 1906 Bartle Avenue of the Union County Fire Chiefs Newark International Airport, which The largest part of the grant, more Management would be contacted. The to college spokeswoman Georgia Association and David Maas, Presi- straddles the Newark-Elizabeth bor- than $84,000, will be used to pur- division works closely with personnel Hartnett. (908) 322-4155 dent of the Union County Fire Pre- der, the largest cargo port and one of chase 20 suits and five self-contained on the local, state and federal levels. Throughout the evening, the “East vention Association. the largest gas and oil handling fa- breathing systems that would allow At the event where Union County’s Side Mix,” an eight-piece band, will emergency personnel to enter an area award was announced, Attorney provide music for dancing. The PUBLIC NOTICE contaminated by chemical or bio- General Janet Reno noted the impor- band’s saxophone and keyboard duo logical weapons. Once there, per- tance of preparing local and county TOWN OF WESTFIELD ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ governments. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT sonnel could assist victims or assess PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Adjustment of the Town of the extent of contamination or dam- “The first hours of a terrorist at- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, age to the site. tack are critical,” Ms. Reno said. UNION COUNTY BOARD October 19, 1998 in the Council Chambers to Offer ‘Passports’ at Festival “This equipment will help emergency OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Because of the importance of com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. The Union County Board of Cho- visit four sites, and adults must visit munications in responding to a ter- personnel save lives right here on the Date Adopted: August 27, 1998 to hear and consider the following appeal for sen Freeholders will issue “Passports five to earn the certificate. Passports rorist attack, the grant will allocate front lines.” Public Notice is hereby given that the variance from the requirements of the to Discovery” as part of “Four Centu- not filled over the weekend may be $21,000 for radio equipment to al- In New Jersey, Union and Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Middlesex Counties were awarded has awarded a contract without competitive Prudential NJ Realty, 215 North Av- ries in a Weekend...A Journey stamped by the sites until Friday, low personnel to communicate with bidding as a professional service or extraor- enue, seeking use variance approval for Through Union County’s History.” April 30, to qualify for the certificate. each other at the scene of an emer- the federal preparedness grants. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to business offices on the ground floor in Twenty unique historic sites and To receive a Passport and a “Four gency and to communicate with offi- Across the country, only 41 local, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the CBD zone, per section 11.25 A.2. of house museums throughout Union Centuries in a Weekend” descriptive cials at a central command post. county or state governments received the resolution authorizing it is available for the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant the grants. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of seeks variances from Section 17.02 C.5. County will be showcased during the booklet, please contact the Division A $20,000 portion of the grant the Board. a and c of Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Heritage Festival event. Visitors will of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 money is earmarked for a specialized In addition to purchasing equip- RESOLUTION NO.: 993-98 nance requires 40 on site parking space receive Time Traveler Certificates Pearl Street, Elizabeth 07202 or (908) high-definition video camera that ment with the federal dollars, the AWARDED TO: Pharm Rx Consultants, – 17 are proposed and existing. Appli- when trips are completed. 558-2550. Relay users may call (800) could be positioned at a site to send county is planning a series of train- Inc., 659 Duquesne Terrace, Union, New cant seeks variance from Section 11.25 ing sessions on terrorism for local Jersey 07083. F. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- The historic places will be open for 853-7899. images back to the command center SERVICES: To provide consultant/phar- nance requires 40% glass in street side extended hours on Saturday, October 24, to allow officials to assess the scene. police, rescue and fire personnel early macy services to Union County Jail and facade – none is proposed or existing. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, African Violet About $7,000 of the grant will be next year, Freeholder Sullivan said. Juvenile Detention Center. Documentation of the above is on file in October 25, from noon to 5 p.m. used to purchase garments, visors AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Society to Meet PUBLIC NOTICE $20,000. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and “Passports are validated at the wide and hoods to allow emergency per- PERIOD: September 1, 1998 - August may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 range of stops offered in ‘Four Cen- This Afternoon sonnel to respond to an exploded or SHERIFF’S SALE 31, 1999. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. turies in a Weekend,’” said Daniel P. unexploded bomb containing chemi- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, M. Elizabeth Genievich Colleen Mayer, Secretary Sullivan, Chairman of the Freeholder SCOTCH PLAINS — The cal agents. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Clerk of the Board Board of Adjustment Union County Chapter of the DOCKET NO. F-003400-98. 1 T – 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $27.54 board. Another $9,000 will be used to SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF “The Passport Program will allow African Violet Society will meet purchase equipment to allow emer- vs. MARK RAVAIOLI AND KELLY the Time Traveler to touch history by today, Thursday, October 8, at 1 gency personnel to detect chemical RAVAIOLI, HIS WIFE; DONALD stepping into the actual places where p.m. in the Scotch Plains Public or biological agents when respond- RAVAIOLI, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. Library, located at 1927 Bartle CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MARC KELLEY four centuries of Union County and ing to a call. DATED AUGUST 21, 1998 FOR SALE OF American history happened,” he added. Avenue in Scotch Plains. After a report of an explosion or of MORTGAGED PREMISES. Time Traveler Certificates are of- The featured program will be escaping gas, local police and fire By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- fered to all ages. Students in kinder- “Developing a Beauty.” All are units would be dispatched, and would ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 2X5½ invited to attend. by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the garten through grade 6 must visit soon lose contact with their depart- Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad three sites, grades 7 through 12 must ments. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful Downs, his wife; are made a defendant Register’s Office. This constitutes a subor- bidders must have 20% of their bid available SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY because you are the owner of a property in cash or certified check at the conclusion CHANCERY DIVISION dinate lien on the subject property. which is the subject of the above No. 2 YOU, Thomas Anzalone, are made a de- of the sales. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. entitled action. The judgment amount is $71,060.84. F-9223-98 fendant in the above entitled action because FOLD YOU, William L. Wade and Beverly A. on August 11, 1994, Thomas Anzalone The property to be sold is located in the NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Wade, his wife; are made a defendant be- recorded a Tax Sale Certificate No. 94-231 CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY cause you are the owner of a property which 07202, County of UNION and State of NEW STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: against Agurs L. and Rose Marie Cathcart is the subject of the above No. 2 entitled for a debt of $296.38 in the Union County JERSEY. AGURS L. CATHCART AND ROSE action. Commonly known as: 82 DAYTON MARIE CATHCART, HIS WIFE; Clerk’s/Register’s Office, in Book 5416, YOU, Robert A. Weeks and Georgiana C. Page 235. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY BENEFICIAL HOMEOWNERS SER- Weeks, his wife; are made a defendant 07202. VICE CORP.; BENEFICIAL NEW YOU, Midlantic National Bank, on Janu- because you are the owner of a property ary 23, 1996, the defendant(s), Midlantic Tax Lot No. 452 in Block No. 10. JERSEY, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL which is the subject of the above No. 2 Dimension of Lot: Approximately 35.00 MORTGAGE CO.; THOMAS National Bank, entered a Judgment against entitled action. Agurs L. Cathcart and Rosemarie Cathcart feet wide by 105.00 feet long. ANZALONE; MIDLANTIC NATIONAL YOU, Jeffrey P. Pruneau t/a Crescent Nearest Cross Street: Eaton Street. BANK; JAMES M. DOWNS AND DIANA a/k/a Rose Marie Cathcart for a debt of Associates II, a New Jersey partnership; $35,303.16 plus costs in the Superior Court Situated at a point on the westerly sideline L. DOWNS, HIS WIFE; WILLIAM L. are made a defendant because you are the of Dayton Street at its intersection with the WADE AND BEVERLY A. WADE, HIS of New Jersey, under Docket No. J-25410- owner of a property which is the subject of 96. This constitutes a subordinate lien on northerly sideline of Eaton Street. WIFE; ROBERT A. WEEKS AND the above No. 2 entitled action. There is due approximately the sum of GEORGIANA C. WEEKS, HIS WIFE; the subject property. YOU, Mrs. Jeffrey P. Pruneau, wife of YOU, West Essex Savings Bank, on Au- $73,029.82 together with lawful interest and JEFFREY P. PRUNEAU AND MRS. Jeffrey P. Pruneau t/a Crescent Associates costs. JEFFREY P. PRUNEAU, WIFE OF gust 4, 1998, West Essex Savings Bank, II, a New Jersey partnership, are made a S.L.A. recorded a Mortgage against James There is a full legal description on file in JEFFREY P. PRUNEAU T/A CRES- defendant in the above entitled action be- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CENT ASSOCIATES II, A NEW M. Downs and Diana L. Downs, h/w; Will- cause plaintiff has been unable to determine iam L. Wade and Beverly A. Wade, h/w; The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn JERSEY PARTNERSHIP; WEST whether defendant Mrs. Jeffrey P. Pruneau, this sale. ESSEX SAVINGS BANK, S.L.A.; Robert A. Weeks and Georgiana C. Weeks, wife of Jeffrey P. Pruneau t/a Crescent h/w; Jeffrey P. Pruneau, single t/a Crescent RALPH FROEHLICH YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- Associates II, a New Jersey partnership, Associates II, a New Jersey partnership for SHERIFF quired to serve upon ALLOCCA & has a spouse. If Jeffrey P. Pruneau t/a a debt of $275,000.00, in Book 3894, Page FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PELLEGRINO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, Crescent Associates II, a New Jersey part- 0277, in the Union County Clerk’s/Register’s Attorney whose address is 4 Century Drive, nership is married, the plaintiff joins Mrs. Office. Said mortgage was re-recorded on Suite 201 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, an Answer Jeffrey P. Pruneau, wife of Jeffrey P. August 26, 1988 in Book 3901, Page 676. 7 Century Drive to the Complaint and Amendment to Com- Pruneau t/a Crescent Associates II, a New On January 23, 1992, a Mortgage Modifica- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 plaint (if any) filed in a Civil Action in which Jersey partnership as a defendant for any tion Agreement dated December 31, 1991 CH-754063 (WL) FUNB Cust. for D.H. & Assoc. is plaintiff possessory or marital rights you may have. was recorded between James M. Downs 4 T - 10/8, 10/15, and Agurs L. Cathcart and Rose Marie YOU, Beneficial Homeowners Service and Diana L. Downs, husband and wife; 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $179.52 Cathcart, his wife, et. als. are defendants, Corp.; Beneficial New Jersey, Inc. d/b/a William L. Wade and Beverly A. Wade, pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- Beneficial Mortgage Co. are made a defen- husband and wife; Robert A. Weeks and sey, within 35 days after October 8, 1998 dant in the above entitled action because on Georgiana C. Weeks, husband and wife; exclusive of such date. April 30, 1998, Beneficial New Jersey, Inc. Jeffrey P. Pruneau, single t/a Crescent If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default d/b/a Beneficial Mortgage Co. recorded a Associates, a New Jersey Partnership and may be rendered against you for the relief Mortgage against Agurs L. Cathcart and West Essex Savings Bank, S.L.A. in the HYE-YOUNG CHOI demanded in the Complaint. Rose Marie Cathcart, his wife for a debt of Union County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in You shall file your Answer and Proof of $94,400.00, in Book 6655, Page 0278 in the Book 4412, Page 0231. On February 24, Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Union County Clerk’s/Register’s Office. On 1995, the West Essex Savings Bank, S.L.A. 3X7 Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, January 27, 1992, New Jersey Mortgage filed Lis Pendens No. 1168 against Cres- CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in and Investment Corp., a New Jersey Corpo- cent Associates II, a New Jersey partner- accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice ration recorded a Mortgage against Agurs L. ship; James M. Downs and Diana L. Downs, and Procedure. Cathcart and Rose Marie Cathcart for a debt his wife; William L. Wade and Beverly A. You are further advised that if you are of $55,000.00, in Book 4414, Page 0257, in Wade, his wife; Robert A. Weeks and unable to obtain an attorney you may com- the Union County Clerk’s/Register’s Office. Georgiana C. Weeks, his wife; Jeffrey P. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Said lien was subsequently assigned by Pruneau, et als. to foreclose Mortgage Book of the county of venue and that if you cannot New Jersey Mortgage and Investment Corp., 3894, Page 277, re-recorded in Mortgage afford an attorney, you may communicate a New Jersey Corporation to Beneficial Book 3901, Page 676, under Docket No. F- with the Legal Services Office of the county Homeowners Service Corp. on May 22, 2254-95, in the Union County Clerk’s/ of venue. 1992 by Assignment recorded on June 25, Register’s Office. The names and telephone numbers of 1992 in the Union County Clerk’s/Register’s DONALD F. PHELAN such agencies are as follows: Office in Assignment of Mortgage Book CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Lawyer Referral Service: (908) 353-4715 0623, page 0198. On November 18, 1992, OF NEW JERSEY Legal Service: (908) 354-4340 Beneficial New Jersey, Inc. d/b/a Beneficial ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO THIS ACTION has been instituted for the Mortgage Co. recorded a Mortgage against 4 Century Drive purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale Agurs L. Cathcart and Rose Marie Cathcart, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 certificate(s): his wife for a debt of $74,000.00, in Book 1 T – 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $179.01 1. A certain tax certificate 95-338, re- 4693, Page 0092 in the Union County Clerk’s/ corded on May 9, 1995, made by Sally A. DiRini, Collector of Taxes of City of Plainfield, and State of New Jersey to City of Plainfield and sub- sequently assigned to plaintiff, FUNB PROVIDENCE Cust. D.H. & Assoc. This covers real estate located in the City of Plainfield, County of Union and State of New PAINTING Jersey, known as 446 West 2nd Street, Block No. 238, Lot No. 21, as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of City of 2X4 Plainfield. 2. A certain tax certificate 95-993 dated March 14, 1995 was recorded in the Clerk’s/Register’s Office of Union County on May 9, 1995, in Book 5614 of Mortgages, Page 0163 made by Sally A. DiRini, Collector of Taxes of City of Plainfield, and State of New Jersey to City of Plainfield and sub- sequently assigned to plaintiff, FUNB Cust. D. H. & Assoc. This covers real estate located in the City of Plainfield, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, known as 340-4 Franklin Place, Block No. 642, Lot No. 28, on the Tax Map of City of Plainfield, County of Union, and State of New Jersey. YOU, Agurs L. Cathcart and Rose Marie Cathcart, his wife, are made a defendant because you are the owner of a property which is the subject of the above No. 1 entitled action. YOU, James M. Downs and Diana L. Page 22 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Enrichment Center to Offer County Commission to Hold Standardized Test Courses WESTFIELD — The Enrichment teachers at the center are certified Women’s Health Seminar Center of Westfield, a full-service and experienced. tutoring and enrichment company, The Enrichment Center offers The Union County Board of Cho- the many medical and physical is- will offer classes to help students classes for children of all abilities, sen Freeholders will sponsor a half- sues and changes women confront prepare for standardized tests ad- grades and levels, geared toward re- day seminar on women’s health at various stages of their lives. ministered by all New Jersey public inforcement and enrichment. Fall Saturday, October 24, on behalf of schools. programming began the week of Sep- Among the topics experts will ad- the county’s Commission on the dress are adolescence, menopause, Courses will include preparation tember 26. Status of Women. The seminar will for the Elementary School Proficiency The center also offers private tu- childbirth and aging. run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Physicians, a gynecologist, nu- Assessment (ESPA) given to fourth toring, Preliminary Standard Assess- and is free. graders; the Grade Eight Proficiency ment Test (PSAT) preparation, SAT tritionist, mental health provid- Assessment (GEPA), formerly the I and SAT II review classes, gifted “This is a great opportunity for ers, a nurse/midwife, plastic sur- Early Warning Test, and the High and talented classes, kindergarten women of all ages to learn more geon and radiologist will speak School Proficiency Assessment programming, and reinforcement about their bodies, and about the and field questions on many is- (HSPA), formerly the High School classes. changes in our bodies and our lives sues, including the changes that Proficiency Test, taken by those in Classes are limited to eight stu- as we grow older,” said Freeholder occur throughout the lives of grade 11. dents to enable teachers the opportu- Mary P. Ruotolo, the board’s Liai- women. The Enrichment Center will offer nity to individualize and maximize son to the Commission on the Sta- Part of the cost of this event will language arts and mathematics re- the benefits to each student, accord- tus of Women. “This will be infor- be underwritten by Schering- view classes in preparation for the ing to center co-owners Elaine C. mative for women of all ages, and Plough Corp., of Kenilworth. fourth-grade ESPA. Assistance with Sigal and Rhoda P. Asch. we encourage mothers to bring Sponsorship by the company and public speaking is also available. For additional information, a free their daughters to this seminar.” the Board of Chosen Freeholders Classes are also offered in appro- brochure, or to arrange a tutoring Entitled “The Times of Her means that this seminar can be priate grade levels to prepare stu- session, please call the Enrichment Life,” this seminar will focus on provided to women at no charge. dents for the GEPA and HSPA. All Center at (908) 654-0110. “By providing this seminar at no charge, we hope that women and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE teens from across the county will READY FOR OPENING NIGHT…Westfield Community Players will present be able to attend this events,” said Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by Hank Glass beginning Saturday, NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR Carolyn Vollero, Chairwoman of October 17, at 8 p.m. Pictured, left to right, are: standing, John Correll, Elaine the commission. Dooman, Linda Guiditta, Sandy Stefanco Marino and Joseph Penczak; at the top of the ladder is Linda Correll, and seated on the stage is Lisa Silverman. NON PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS A free breakfast also will be pro- Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey will sell vided to all participants. at public auction on the 14th day of October, 1998, in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at two o’clock in the afternoon, the following described lands: PUBLIC NOTICE Blithe Spirit to Open Season The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 14th day of October, 1998 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 1998. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in CITIZENS INPUT FOR For Community Players no case in excess of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before conclusion REVENUE BLOCK GRANT of the sale or the property will be resold. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Com- tained at Rorden Realty, 44 Elm Street in Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption Mayor Joan Papen has announced a pub- munity Players (WCP) will open its Westfield, or by calling the 24-hour ticket- at eighteen percent (18%) per annum and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. lic hearing will be held on the HUD Revenue tape at (908) 232-1221. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, Sharing Block Grant, Twenty Five Year fund- 1998-1999 season with Noel Coward’s 1937, and amendments thereto. ing on October 20 , 1998 in Room 203, Blithe Spirit, directed by Hank Glass, All opening night patrons are invited At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred up Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch on Saturday, October 17. to stay for the WCP’s traditional first- to the time of payments, by certified check or cash. Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Performances will also be held on night party featuring light hors Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control “We are attempting to set our own priori- Friday and Saturday evenings, October d’oeuvres and coffee and cake. Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded ties and want to know how our own citizens 23, 24, 30 and 31, and November 6 and Remaining shows for the season are from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the feel the county allocation should be spent, 7. All show times are 8 p.m. Prelude To a Kiss by Craig Lucas on site. said Mayor Papen. The play, about a married man haunted Fridays and Saturdays, January 9, 15, 16, The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the last Scotch Plains has benefited from Com- 22 and 23; Rocket to the Moon by Clifford duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 14th day of October, 1998, exclusive of the lien for the year 1998 are as listed munity Development funds since 1975 by the loving ghost of his first wife, will below: amounting to over $3,750,000. It is expected be presented in the WCP theater at 1000 Odets on Fridays and Saturdays, March Susan Noon that approximately $5,400,000 will be avail- North Avenue, West, in Westfield. 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, and Run for Your Collector of Taxes able to Union County for twenty-five year The cast of Blithe Spirit features both Wife by Ray Cooney on Fridays and Sat- Westfield, New Jersey funding. newcomers and veterans of previous WCP urdays, May 15, 21, 22, June 4, 5, 11 and Location of Amount Due The hearing will be chaired by Thomas C. productions. 12. Property Address Owner Block & Lot October 14, 1998 Douress, Jack Lay, Philip Schick and Jo- Among the ensemble are Westfield Funding for the WCP has been made 3. 762 Clark Street SWENSON, Carl and Carolyn 709/6 $6,981.57 seph Duff, official delegates to the Rev. residents Joseph Penczak, playing the possible in part by the New Jersey State 5. 462 Channing Avenue O’SHEA, Robert and Charyl 803/5 $7,954.79 Sharing Committee. Nineteen towns in Union Council on the Arts, Department of State, 7. 1 Bradson Court 725 EAST BROAD STREET CORP. 2211/10.04 $4,903.35 County are involved, and all projects must haunted husband, Charles, and Linda 8. 330 Mountain Avenue PIPHER, Franklin 2403/8 $205.43 have a 2/3 majority of the total committee Guiditta, reprising her role of the me- through a grant administered by the Union 9. 445 Downer Street JOHNSON, Vanessa 2512/2 $296.69 membership approval in order to become dium, Madame Arcati. County Division of Cultural and Heri- 10. 646 Downer Street BARNES, Minnie 2710/21 $4,347.95 reality. All tickets are $12 and may be ob- tage Affairs. 11. 120Florence Ave. South PASTER, Kim Qui 2816/33 $21,670.68 Application for projects will be available at 13. 200 South Avenue West BUONOPANE, MJ - BUONOPANE, E.L., Jr. 3101/8 $4,087.30 Township Hall and include complete in- 16. 576 North Avenue East RAJ Investments, Inc. 3305/2 $6,346.85 structions concerning project eligibility. 17. 116 Cacciola Place LANTZ, James 4001/3 $1,341.92 Projects funded throughout the 19 mem- 19. 1010 Seward Avenue ISBRECHT, Richard W. 4604/2 $6,554.93 ber municipalities includes: housing reha- 21. 115 Grove Street West KEEN, Virginia 4801/7 $1,004.37 bilitation, neighborhood preservation, code 25. 1317 Pine Grove Avenue JONES, William and Lois 5009/8 $4,914.03 enforcement, senior citizens facilities, child 26. 160 Cottage Place SCHERMERHORN, Peter and Margaret 5109/15 $2,743.17 care facilities, and various social service 27. 2 North Wickom Drive O’NEILL, John and Linda 5203/8 $1,620.54 programs. 28. 13 Moss Avenue MALINOWSKI, Matthew and Barbara 5510/4 $4,823.42 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 29. 250 Virginia Street ROSENER, Bruno and Janie 5707/3 $5,534.33 Barbara Riepe 30. 1713 Central Avenue JULIANO, Theresa and JULIANO, John 5710/39 $1,314.79 Township Clerk 4 T – 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 & 10/8/98, The Leader Fee: $612.00 1 T – 10/8/98, The Times Fee: $34.68

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A BANKER’S HOLIDAY...Westfield resident and attorney Grant M. Buttermore, pictured right, is one of the first customers to switch his account to The Town Bank of Westfield on opening day, October 5. Bank President and CEO Frank N. Goffreda is pictured left. “We’re the underpinnings of the community,” Mr. Goffreda said, “and as we grow, the community will grow with it.” Twenty-five accounts were opened after five-and-a-half hours on Monday, he added. SP REPUBS 2X2

DEGNAN BOYLE 2X7 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, October 8, 1998 Page 23 – CLCL– ASSIFIED – Recent Home Sales HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FANWOOD J. and J. Scott to Robert Rose and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Companion Needed Legal secretary for Scotch Plains William F. Fairchild to Steven M. and Kimberly Kinter Rose, 516 Bradford Westfield Rescue Squad seeks Retail Elderly woman in Genesis law firm. Full or part-time. Good Kim A. Laboyne, 107 Willoughby Road, Avenue, $345,000. trainees for Emergency Medical Sales Opportunities Westfield nursing home needs verbal/communication skills re- $240,000. R. W. and J. A. Brown to James M. and Technicians. Valid NJ Driver’s Lic. Nordstrom, a leading fashion caring companion/advocate – kind, quired. Experience preferred, in- Michael R. Walter to Eric and Alicia Kris Ellen Mench, 567 Colonial Avenue, req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. Barnett, 9 Shady Lane, $180,000. $390,000. specialty store seeks full-time supportive, personable. Retired cluding Land Use Practice. Sean Collins to James and Leonore M. and P. Grimes to Thomas E. and * * * * * motivated, friendly individuals R.N. ideal. 5-8 p.m., M, T, Th, Fri. Call (908) 322-2300 M. McFarland, 218 Herbert Avenue, Terri Davis Hayes, 504 Mountain Av- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. (212) 255-8263 - Leave Msg. $192,000. enue, $260,000. to join our Sales team. HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- Carl D’Angelo to Christopher Pugliese M. E. and T. Esrig to Richard V. and Applicants must be "people Polish woman looking for homes and Christine DiMino, 162 Belvidere Elizabeth P. Colucci, 1351 East Broad vided. HELP WANTED Avenue, $238,000. Street, $300,000. persons" who will go the extra & office cleaning. Exp., own trans. Call Miki Leitner mile for our customers. Dorothy Argavitz to Jaroslaw and M. J. and S. E. Greaney to David M. (908) 233-2501 HAIRDRESSER and good ref. Malgorzata Kaczynski, 919 Walnut and Aparna D. Brunt, 749 East Broad FT nail technician, PT Shampoo Please Call Barbara Street, $175,000. Street, $295,000. Nordstrom offers a liberal sales Richard Bonner to Charles and Pamela K. P. and S. A. Loveland to Mark Labow HELP WANTED commission program and ex- Asst. Busy upscale Westfield sa- (908) 355-0774 lon. Sal., Comm., Va. pay. Giuliani, 85 Hunter Avenue, $270,000. and Gwendolyn Wong, 422 Kimball Av- After School Child Care Needed cellent opportunities for career SCTOCH PLAINS enue, $462,000. advancements. Also, a com- (908) 232-8843 AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE Joe Shea to Kathleen McKenna, 1545 P. and A. Cuccaro to Henry B. and After school care needed for two Martin Avenue, $195,000. Joan F. Krause, 905 North Avenue, fun-loving girls (ages 6 & 9). In- prehensive benefits package. 1988 ACURA INTREGA LS, good Craig Massoth to Lawrence and $161,500. cludes driving to after-school ac- NORDSTROM condition, 108K, A/C, automatic, Deborah Mattson, 61 Rambling Drive, S. M. and J. L. Sato to Martin N. and tivities. Must have own car, driver’s The Mall at Short Hills pwr. sunroof, alloy wheels. $2,900 $390,000. Kelli N. Pisciotti, 756 Austin Street, HELP WANTED or best offer. Jeff Ayd to Robert and Renate $292,000. license & exc. ref. English speak- Visit or call our Maroney, 2120 Raritan Road, $332,500. T. J. and J. Serzan to Gregory H. and ing & non-smoking. Human Resource office: Retail Call (908) 233-5010 Mark Rainis to Aaron and Denise Devorah H. Wolf, 513 Dorian Place, Please Call after 6 p.m. (973) 467-1500 MANAGEMENT Balog, 2 Sassafras Court, $365,000. $314,000. (908) 654-2767 Fax:(973) 467-1501 FURNITURE FOR SALE Louis DeMarco to Colin and Tammy J. Boyle to Edward S. Cooper, 515 Quick Chek Food Stores, an Trinity Place, $140,000. Parry, 331 Cedar Grove Terrace, HELP WANTED We are an equal opportunity industry leader with new & re- Living room couch - 2 matching $168,500. L. and B. Plotkin and D. and S. Turner employer committed to providing chairs - $300. Kitchen set - pedes- Ralph Venturino to Kristen Kovach, to Scheiner Properties, L.L.C., 330 East Mother’s Helper a culturally diverse workplace. modeled sites throughout NJ, is 20 Village Park Court, $137,900. Broad Street, $450,000. See 3 children off to school at my looking for motivated, take- tal table, ivory, 4 chairs - $100; 2 Amy Eckenthal to Stephen and Marcia G. E. and M. K. Landriau to David and home from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. charge ASSISTANT MANGERS Arm chairs (wood & leather-like) Wiener, 6 Bonus Hill Road, $415,000. Claudia J. Christie Hesk, 645 Hillcrest $25 each. 2 wood matching armed Edward Ryder to Thomas and Denna Avenue, $302,500. - school year calendar - $10/hr. - for active roles in store opera- Gerlacher, 19 Swans Mill Lane, $538,000. R. J. and M. R. Sloan to Shannon M. Call Michelle at (908) 322-4465 tions. Opportunities exist in the sidechairs - $25 ea. Bedroom set, Qun-Wen Sik to Barbara Cohen, 20 Campbell, 801 Harding Street, $329,000. after 4 p.m. Ideal for senior or HELP WANTED Fanwood/Union County area/ blonde wood, queen size - $500. Tisbury Court, $173,500. R. L. and A. Root to David White and college student. Candidates must be available to Call (908) 322-8369 Norman Ring to Carole C. Ring, 22 Marlene A. Berman-White, 747 harding Restaurant/Full Time Tisbury Court, $30,000. Street, $315,000. HELP WANTED work flexible hours, enjoy hands- Arthur Balinkie to John Leitch, 9 Restaurant Opportunities on work, be able to motivate Balmoral Lane, $324,500. PUBLIC NOTICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT The Nordstrom Café has open- employees and conduct a fun, Rodney Anthony to Amy Mankin, 2069 Part time. Busy primary care ings for Prep and Line Cooks to productive work environment. CLASSIFIED Dogwood Drive, $266,500. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD internal medicine office seeks work with a fast paced, friendly, Linda Termine to Gary Perullo and energetic, personable individual Quick Chek offers quarterly bo- DEADLINE Joidi Assante-Perullo, 424 Westfield Notice is hereby given that on October 28, and motivated team. nuses, profit sharing, health & Road, $207,000. 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the to assist physician with office Sally Hobbs to Anna Stillo, 548 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine patients. Hours: 2-7 p.m. Mon.- We offer a competitive com- dental, 401k plan & tuition reim- Westfield Road, $187,500. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood pensation and a comprehen- bursement. Salary $25k (plus Planning Board will hold a public hearing to Wed. & Fri. Fax resumé to (908) Guenter Westermann to Louis and 964-9580 or call for interview sive benefits package. bonuses) and up based upon Tuesday, 2 PM Bobbie Tursi, 6 Greenbriar Lane, consider the appeal of Andrew Calamaras experience level. Sound appeal- $440,000. for conditional use and use variances for (908) 964-3705. NORDSTROM CALL: home occupation from the requirements of ing? Call Paul at (908) 534-7186 Donald Hsu to Kevin and Audra Burns, HELP WANTED The Mall at Short Hills 240 Westfield Road, $149,900. Chapter 93 of the Code of the Borough of Visit or call our or forward your resumé to: Norman Finestein to Edward and Fanwood and from provision of subpara- (908) 232-4407 graphs 93-25C(5) (home occupation-con- CHILD CARE Human Resource office: Sharon Jastrzebski, 30 Yarmouth Court, P/T or flexible hours – child care in Quick Chek Food $190,000. ditional use); 93-25C(5)(c) (percentage of (973) 467-1500 Stores WESTFIELD office space); 93-25C(5)(e) (dwelling floor my Fanwood home. Local refer- Fax:(973) 467-1501 P. McCullouch to John Laide and Ellen area); 93-25C(5)(b) (home occupation with- ences a must. Driver a plus. Would Recruiting (MT-K) All Classifieds Cahill, 538 Bradford Avenue, $422,000. out residing in dwelling) on the property at We are an equal opportunity 3 Old Highway 28 232 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New consider mother with child. C. J. and W. C. Coffey to Michael S. Call before 9 p.m. employer committed to providing Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Are Prepaid and Susan L. Christiano, 405 Mountain Jersey also known as Block No. 13 Lot a culturally diverse workplace. Fax: (908) 534-9216 Avenue, $287,500. No.18 on the Fanwood Tax Map. (908) 889-6820 J. R. and D. G. Stuart to Hugo Safar All interested persons may be present and and Gloria Desafar, 709 Oak Avenue, heard. $317,500. The file pertaining to this application is A. R. and F. Malcolm to David Arthur available for public inspection during normal Paul Beck and Christina Lynne Beck, business hours from the Secretary of the BURGDORFF 841 East Broad Street, $575,000. Board at the Administration Offices of the M. and S. P. Klein to Quaid and Carolyn Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine A. Kapadia, 643 East Broad Street, Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. $536,500. Andrew Calamaras 4X13½ R. D. and N. Peterson to Sean and 1829 Front Street Margaret Collins, 239 Scotch Plains Av- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 enue, $277,000. 1 T – 10/8/98, The Times Fee: $27.54

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CAROL MELLOR 2X8 Page 24 Thursday, October 8, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union Catholic to Hold October Clothing Drive SCOTCH PLAINS — Union The clothing should be bagged in Catholic High School will conduct a large garbage bags and may be used clothing drive throughout this dropped off in the gymnasium lobby month at the high school, located at before or after school. 1600 Martine Avenue in Scotch The clothing and accessory items Plains. will be sold by the pound to an orga- All types of clothing in clean, us- nization that will send the collection able condition will be accepted. Shoes, to Poland for families in need. All of belts and handbags, bedspreads, cur- the clothing will be used. Proceeds tains and sheets are also needed. from this drive will benefit the school’s Technology Fund. Arthritis Foundation For more information, please call Offers PACE Program (908) 889-9475. At Westfield YMCA Newcomers Club Plans WESTFIELD — The Westfield “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield, New Member Coffee THE GREAT PUMPKIN FAIR... will return to Franklin Elementary School, PICNIC IN THE RAIN…Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of these Wilson is presenting the Arthritis Foundation WESTFIELD — The Newcomers Club 700 Prospect Street in Westfield, on Saturday, October 17, rain or shine, from Elementary School students, who recently attended the annual Sub N’ Soda PACE program (People with Arthritis of Westfield will host a New Member 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature popular activities such as scarecrow Picnic held on the grounds of the Westfield school. The event was enjoyed by Can Exercise) for the fourth consecutive Coffee for women who are interested in making, a cookie walk, Chinese Auction, crafts, bake sale and pony rides. current students, their families and alumni. Pictured, left to right, are kinder- year. Classes are held on Monday, meeting new people and getting involved Caricatures and a toddler area will be available for the fourth year in a row. gartners Katherine McKinley, Emma Foley, and Jenelle Abbattista. Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in activities tonight, Thursday, October Tickets for the Chinese Auction will be pre-sold at the school on Tuesday and The PACE program is designed to 8, at 8 p.m. at a member’s home. Wednesday, October 13 and 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and also on the day of the increase flexibility, strength and endur- Anyone interested in attending or who fair. Tickets for all events are available the day of the fair. For more information, Literacy Volunteers Announce ance for people with arthritis. In addition would like more information on the club please call (908) 232-0234 or (908) 233-2767. to the exercise component, participants may call either Barbara Lewis at (908) receive health education information and 233-2851 or Jeannie Arida at (908) 654- Fall Dates for Tutor Training helpful suggestions on living with a 0313. Brook Stites Recently Awarded chronic illness. Founded in 1944, the Newcomers Club Literacy Volunteers of America - a.m. on Saturday, October 17. Classes According to Kathy Geller, the “Y”’s Union County Affiliate has an- of Westfield offers a broad range of will be held on Saturdays, October Arthritis Foundation PACE Trainer and activities including age-appropriate play Irving P. Rothberg Scholarship nounced its new 1998 Fall Workshop 17, 24 and 31, and November 7, 14 class instructor, participants who attend groups and activities for children, Programs for the training of tutors. and 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the class three times per week have couples’ social events, monthly dinners WESTFIELD — Westfield High As one of two recipients of the The first English as a Second Lan- Another ESL Workshop will be noticed a definite improvement in for women at local restaurants, and a School Spanish teacher Brook Stites $400 scholarship in the northeast, guage (ESL) Workshop will be held held at the Hillside Library at Liberty strength and stamina, and are more ca- monthly book group. pable of performing their daily activi- has been awarded an Irving P. Ms. Stites will attend AATSP’s at the Elizabeth Library’s Main and Hillside Avenues. Registration Upcoming events include a children’s Rothberg Scholarship by the Ameri- Branch at 11 South Broad Street. ties. hayride and Halloween party, a beer Northeast Regional Conference at will take place on October 17 at 9:30 For more information, please call the can Association of Teachers of Registration will take place at 9 a.m. Classes will be held on October tasting for couples, a dinner at the Mojave “Y” at (908) 233-2700. Grille, and a book group discussion of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), 17, 24 and 31, and on November 7, “Wait ’Till Next Year.” of which she is a member. PUBLIC NOTICE 14 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. SHERIFF’S SALE The last ESL Workshop for the fall SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, will be held at the Westfield “Y,” 220 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Clark Street. Registration will be at 6 UCC Foundation Anticipates DOCKET NO. F-17977-97. p.m. on Wednesday, October 21. INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION Classes will run on Wednesdays, D/B/A IMC MORTG CORP, PLAINTIFF An Evening of Finery at Gala vs. ALBERTO GOMEZ, ET AL, DEFEN- October 21 and 28, and November 4, DANT. 11, 18 and December 2, from 6:30 to The Union County College Foun- by a gourmet dinner and entertain- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 9:30 p.m. dation will host its sixth annual Gala, ment. For dessert, a Viennese table DATED MARCH 17, 1998 FOR SALE OF a fundraiser to benefit college stu- will be offered. MORTGAGED PREMISES. There also will be a Basic Literacy By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Workshop held at the Scotch Plains dents and programs, on Saturday, From 7:30 to 8 p.m., the founda- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle October 24, in The Commons of the tion will conduct its presentation in by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Avenue. Registration will take place college’s Cranford campus. recognition of Novartis. Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad The Novartis Pharmaceuticals The pharmaceutical firm is being Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on this Saturday, October 10, at 9 a.m. WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF Classes will run on Saturdays, Octo- Corporation of East Hanover will be honored for its long-standing “friend- NOVEMBER A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in ber 10, 17, 24 and 31, and November the evening’s honored firm. Novartis ship” with the college in support of the afternoon of said day. All successful 7 and 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. also operates an extensive Union its many programs, including em- bidders must have 20% of their bid available County facility in Summit. ployee training through UCC’s In- Brook Stites in cash or certified check at the conclusion There is a workshop fee of $15 to of the sales. cover supplies. For additional infor- The Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. dustry-Business Institute, according Drew University in Madison this The judgment amount is $94,731.04. mation or to register for any of the with a cocktail hour, to be followed to college spokeswoman Georgia DELIGHTFUL DARBY…People for month. ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of workshops, please call (908) 490- Hartnett. To qualify for the Rothberg land and premises situate lying and being in Animals, a non-profit animal welfare Throughout the evening, the “East the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and 0333. organization serving New Jersey, will Scholarship, Ms. Stites was re- State of New Jersey more particularly de- sponsor a pet adoption event this Sat- Area Students Honored Side Mix,” an eight-piece band, will quired to write an essay in Spanish scribed as follows: urday October 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 provide music for dancing. The explaining her reasons for want- BEGINNING at a point on the southwest- For Service, Academics Westfield Library Plans p.m. at the PetsMart store, 1022 Route band’s saxophone and keyboard duo ing to attend the conference. erly side of Marshall Street distant south 27 No. 22, East, at West End Avenue in will perform during the cocktail hour, degrees 30 minutes east 125.00 feet from At Seton Hall Prep “I wrote that I wanted to attend October 24 Appearance North Plainfield. Among the many and a group of dancers will entertain the intersection of said side of Marshall WESTFIELD — Seton Hall Prep this conference,” Ms. Stites said, Street with the southeasterly side of Fifth By Children’s Author cats and dogs available for adoption with an original choreography rou- Street; thence will be Darby, a four-year-old neu- began the new school year by honoring “because I teach two courses at the WESTFIELD – Children’s author, 50 students selected as Ambassadors tine related to the evening’s theme. high school with a heavy emphasis (1) South 62 degrees 30 minutes west tered male Retriever mix. He appears The foundation will also conduct a 100.00 feet to a point; thence illustrator and Caldecott Award winner by the faculty and administration based on the literature of Spain and Latin to be good with other dogs and cats, raffle featuring 20 prizes. Among the (2) South 27 degrees 30 minutes east Peggy Rathmann will be featured at the walks well on a leash, and is current on their academic achievement, service America.” 25.00 feet to a point; thence with his shots, according to the orga- to the school community, and positive prizes are a getaway vacation for FOLD (3) North 62 degrees 30 minutes east Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East She added, “I hope to network Broad Street, on Saturday, October 24, nization. To adopt a pet, or for more feelings toward their overall activities. two; round-trip airline tickets; a 100.00 feet to the southwesterly side of woman’s steel and gold Tag Heuer with other Spanish teachers from Marshall Street; thence at 10:30 a.m. information, please call (908) 688-1073, Edward Smith of Westfield was or visit www.petfinder.org/shelters/ Sel watch, and up to 15 circus tickets the tri-state area, and to broaden (4) Along Marshall Street north 27 de- Ms. Rathmann is the author of “Of- among those honored from the area. my perspective on trends in world grees 30 minutes west 25.00 feet to the pfa.html on the Internet. For low cost The Ambassadors will represent Se- in a Madison Square Garden skybox. point or place of BEGINNING. ficer Buckle and Gloria,” “Good Night, spay/neuter information, please call languages instruction.” Gorilla” and “Ruby the Copy Cat.” She ton Hall Prep to the community at large Purchasers of raffle tickets are not Being known as Lot No. 12, Block No. 20 the People for Animals Clinic at (908) during the 1998-1999 school year, of- required to attend the Gala. As a participant in the two-day on the tax map. will present her newest book, entitled 964-6887. Spay/neuter surgery costs conference, Ms. Stites will attend COMMONLY KNOWN as 452 Marshall fering service to the Headmaster’s Of- For further information, please call “10 Minutes Till Bedtime” during her range from $35 to $55, and include fice, the Guidance and Admission Of- lectures on Puerto Rican linguis- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. visit to the library, along with some rabies and distemper vaccinations. Nadine Brechner, Executive Director There is due approximately the sum of fices. tics, Cuban literature, and drawing tricks. of Business and College Development, $97,919.51 together with lawful interest and They are now charged with project- or Joy Appelbaum, Special Events women’s issues in the Hispanic costs. Free tickets will be available for ing their commitment to the 105 towns world. There is a full legal description on file in adults and for children in kindergarten Westfield ‘Y’ to Present Coordinator, at (908) 709-7505. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. from which students come to Seton The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and up at the Children’s Desk of the Discussion on Viagra Hall Prep and to the Archdiocese of this sale. library beginning this Saturday, Octo- WESTFIELD — The Westfield “Y,” Newark. RALPH FROEHLICH ber 10. located at 220 Clark Street, will present The Advisor to the Ambassadors, SHERIFF Seating is limited, and tickets are a program on the new impotence drug Michael Jordan of Seton Hall Prep’s FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND WRIGHT, Attorney required for admission. For more infor- Viagra on Wednesday, October 21, at Mathematics Department, remarked 211 Benigno Boulevard mation, please call (908) 789-4090. 12:30 p.m. that the response to the Ambassadors’ Suite 201 This program, the eighth in a series Dr. Michael Miller, a urologist in inaugural effort last year was extraordi- P. O. Box 788 of events celebrating the 10th birthday Westfield, will discuss current data on narily positive. Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 the use and effectiveness of the drug, as This year’s activities will begin with CH-753790 (WL) of the “new” library building, is made possible through a donation from the well as who should be using it. the Ambassadors’ participation in Se- 4 T - 10/8, 10/15, As part of the “Y”’s series of Lunch & 10/22 & 10/29/98 Fee: $218.28 Hylan Family of Westfield. ton Hall Prep’s Open House on Sunday, Learns for the Sixty and Better Set, this October 18, during which they will program will deal with a topic of interest host over 500 visitors and direct tours to the senior population. However, men of the campus. and women of all ages are invited to During the Open House, eighth grad- attend. Participants are asked to bring a bag ers and their families will have the lunch and enough dessert to share with opportunity to meet with teachers, staff, about four people. The “Y” will supply activities advisors and athletic coaches. the beverages. Academic and club presentations, ex- These monthly programs are free and hibits and tours will round out the pro- open to the public. Please call the “Y” at gram. (908) 233-2700 for more information Interested families are invited to ar- and to reserve a spot. rive between 2 and 4 p.m.

PUMPKIN PALS…These youngsters get a head start on Halloween at Parker Greenhouses, 1325 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains, during its recent Fall Mum Fest. The family-oriented festivities included a “balloon typhoon,” visits by favorite cartoon characters, pumpkin coloring, face painting, a petting zoo and contests. The gigantic pumpkin cutouts pictured above added to the fun.

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