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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 31, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Involvement in Ward Suit Angers Westfield Residents By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE live in very tenuous times. There is a tions, but you can’t ignore that the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tremendous (state) budget shortfall. I outcome of the suit affects the com- Emotions ran high on Tuesday believe all of you were elected to do the position of the council. Therefore, to when, by a 5-4 vote, the Westfield right thing and accepted this position have the council participate in who Town Council passed a resolution of honor. eventually is seated on the council is for the town to intervene in the Ward “You’re responsible to take good wrong. The town government needs Commission suit, an action pending care to spend the taxpayers’ money in to be impartial and let the judicial in New Jersey Superior Court chal- the most appropriate way. This hap- branch do what it’s supposed to do.” lenging the 2001 redrawing of pens in most cases, but not this one.” Echoing these sentiments, resident Westfield’s ward boundaries. Democratic Third Ward Council- Victor Trzesniowski asked, “How does The resolution directs the town to woman Claire Lazarowitz interjected, a resolution with a political basis get retain a separate attorney, Ronald J. “We’ve been saying ‘United We Stand’ on the dais to subsidize the Demo- Riccio of Morristown’s McElroy, for months. These people deserve our cratic party?” Deutsch and Mulvaney, at a capped fee standing together and support. That is In response, Republican First Ward of $17,500, to avoid any conflict of what this is all about. We’ve let them Councilman Peter Echausse advised interest or appearance of impropriety down in the past — often. The ap- that only Democratic council mem- caused by Town Attorney Robert plause tonight grieves me deeply. These bers Mrs. Lazarowitz, Susan Cockren’s prior representation of the are our neighbors. Let’s protect them.” Jacobson (Fourth Ward), Kevin Walsh Ward Commission. Responding to Councilwoman (Third Ward) and Lawrence Goldman Despite insistence that the decision Lazarowitz, resident Joanne Neylan (Fourth Ward) had presented the reso- to intervene is not politically based, said, “I am appalled at the thought lution, and without prior notice. all five Democratic council members that I am less patriotic because I don’t Then, directing a charge to Coun- voted in favor of the resolution, while want to support the use of taxpayer cilman Carl Salisbury, Councilman remaining Republican council mem- money for a political issue.” Echausse said, “If there was true bers and Republican Mayor Gregory Nermene Simaika for The Westfield Leader Resident Michael Teschner said gerrymandering, it should have been MAKING A POINT…The Reverend Leon Randall, shown above at last night’s Westfield Town Council meeting, said, McDermott voted in opposition. he was glad to see the suit pending so brought up last October or Novem- “People are relying only on what they’ve heard or read. This is a moral issue. Perhaps the people affected are poor or on Tuesday’s meeting was well-at- that if gerrymandering did occur, it is ber with your Republican colleagues. welfare or don’t even pay taxes, but that’s not the point. tended, with public discussion of the set aside. The true plaintiff in this case is the Ward Commission suit and parking Stressing the political forces at Westfield Democratic organization. issues extending the session well into work, Mr. Teschner continued, “I The Ward Commission statute says the night. can appreciate your personal convic- Chamber Breakfast Mtg. Serves Up Since the council had not discussed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the proposed Ward Commission reso- lution in its conference session prior Discussion of Westfield Parking Plan to the meeting, discussion among council members was lengthy and, at Man Poses as State Worker By AMY HOROWITZ station and lots 1 and 8). tions. times, discordant. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In an interview with The Westfield He stated that adding retail and During open public discussion, Jon The Mayor’s Parking Advisory Leader, Mayor McDermott said that residential units with the proposed M. Bramnick, Chairman of the In Burglary of Residence Committee presented its proposed parking decks would offset costs. Westfield Republican Party, said the parking plan for Westfield on Tues- Further, through tax abatements, the resolution to appoint an attorney to By SUZETTE F. STALKER tracting the homeowner pretended day, January 29, at the quarterly project would be funded through represent the town against the Ward Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to be talking to a supervisor at meeting of the Westfield Area Cham- “self-sufficient” debt. Commission was “unprecedented in A man posing as a utility worker another location, but was actually ber of Commerce. Additionally, increased parking state history” and “clearly a political gained access to a Westfield resi- speaking with his partner in an- Approximately 40 individuals, in- fees and permit rates have already issue.” He added that, “it is unfair to the dence last week, distracting the other part of the house. cluding residents, business owners, been implemented to further fund taxpayers to fight this political fight.” homeowner while an accomplice The suspects only stayed in realtors, architects and engineers, the potential parking deck projects. Arguing that the actual party with ransacked rooms in another part of the house for a few minutes before attended the breakfast meeting, Taking over the presentation, Mr. an interest is the Democratic party, the house. leaving, the Lieutenant said. While which as held at the Westfield Y. Weidman stated that the original which objects to the redistricting map Lieutenant John Parizeau of the authorities initially believed they Mayor Gregory McDermott, Charles committee consisted of 15 members. drawn by the Ward Commission, Mr. Westfield Police Department said had taken some jewelry, it was Weidman and Michael Zemsky made A dozen more were added, as the Bramnick urged that the Democrats the owner of the Westfield Avenue later determined that they had left presentations. fact-finding mission became exten- “pay to combat the decision.” home answered her door at 12:47 empty-handed. Westfield area residents and vol- sive. In the first phase, the commit- Mr. Bramnick warned that, if a p.m. on January 24 to a man who The men were observed exiting unteers have been working as a com- tee revalidated existing reports and decision was made to use taxpayer said he was from the state and was the home by a friend of the home- mittee since May 2001 on parking recounted every parking space (mu- money to fight the Ward Commission’s there to check the water pressure. owner who arrived at the scene. solutions for Westfield. Mr. nicipal and private) in downtown. decision, “the Republicans will have The suspect, described as a white They were last seen traveling down Weidman, served as Chairman. He is He said that a model was created to to take a position immediately on the male in his 30s with a slim build, Westfield Avenue on foot toward also the Mayor’s designee to the measure commuter parking supply use of such moneys.” dark hair and wearing a brown Dorian Road. Planning Board. Mr. Zemsky served and demand. A parking shortfall of To thunderous applause from the leather coat, showed an identifica- The second suspect was also de- on the committee and is a Westfield Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader audience, Mr. Bramnick intoned, tion card bearing the words “State IN OPPOSITION…Owner of the 450-500 spaces was determined. scribed as a white male in his 30s, architect. Currently, 1,000 commuters are on a “Let’s keep the fight in the political Employee” and some numbers, but wearing a beige trench coat and a Rialto Theatre Jesse Sayegh expressed realm and use the taxpayers’ money The committee recommended that his concern over the impact of dis- four-year waiting list. no photograph. Legitimate utility brown hat. Westfield build three parking struc- rupting existing parking to build the Mr. Weidman said that the Parking for Westfield.” workers have company-issued The homeowner was not harmed tures to accommodate the needs of new parking structures, and its subse- Committee’s plan for a deck at the Resident Jay MacDonald voiced his identification badges with pictures, and realized the burglary occurred shoppers, downtown employees, resi- quent effect on local business. south side train station would bring outrage over the use of town money for the lieutenant said. almost immediately, Lieutenant dents and commuters. The down that wait down to one year. “a totally politically-motivated fight.” Lieutenant Parizeau said the sus- Parizeau said. He said that while committee’s plan calls for parking He further stated that analyses were Citing the economic recession and pect had the woman bring him to no similar cases have been reported decks at the south side train station, the next steps “would be to go for an done on the north side as well, taking Governor James McGreevey’s freez- the basement, where he then had in Westfield since the start of the at lots 1 and 8 (Trader Joe’s) and at RFQ (Request for Qualification), into account business square footage ing of moneys to municipalities as her turn on a sink and washing new year, “we’ve had similar inci- the parking area behind the Rialto which would take the current report and supply and demand of available reasons for conserving taxpayer dol- machine. While she was occupied, dents over the years” in which one Theatre. developed by the Parking Commit- parking spaces. A shortfall of 350- lars, Mr. MacDonald said, “I am ap- a second man entered the home person will distract the homeowner Mayor McDermott began the pre- tee and turn it over to a professional 450 spaces was discovered. palled that you would use taxpayer and ransacked a bedroom and of- while the other searches the house sentation by commending the com- consultant, who would continue the Mr. Weidman added that the sec- money for nothing more than political fice area, the lieutenant stated. for valuables. mittee. He said that they analyzed plan through the actual redevelop- ond phase of work included analyz- gain. I want to see our tax dollars used The suspects apparently used The lieutenant advised residents virtually every location in downtown. ment.” ing traffic patterns. It was observed for continued improvement of civil two-way radios to communicate, that if they do not feel comfortable They reviewed commuter parking The Mayor indicated that, in terms that during peak times (12:30 to 2 services and education for our kids.” he noted. He added the man dis- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 supply and demand, and traffic pat- of costs for the decks and operation, p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and Resident Jay Boyle stressed, “We terns. He said that the Town Council the goal is not to increase taxes but to early evening weekdays) municipal is currently in support of two of the offset costs through tax abatements and street parking spaces were uti- three parking sites (south side train and public/private funding combina- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Downtown Westfield Corporation Reorganizes For Year 2002 By HORACE CORBIN work, and visit. Its mission includes tural activities that complement ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader improving Westfield’s economic vi- isting stores and services. The Downtown Westfield Corpo- ability by supporting existing busi- The DWC focuses on making ration (DWC) held its annual reorga- nesses and encouraging the estab- downtown Westfield a safer, cleaner nization meeting on January 21 to lishment of new enterprises and cul- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 elect its officers for the new year. Chairman Doug Schwarz, Vice- Chairman Joe Spector, and Treasurer Dave Martone were reappointed to their positions. Beverly Caldora was elected as Secretary. Other members of the board in- clude Salvatore Caruana, Tom Fuccillo, Alan De Rose and Westfield Democratic Fourth Ward Council- man Larry Goldman. Ms. Caldora, the newest appoint- ment to the board, fills the un-ex- pired business operator position as the owner/operator of The Classic Basket. Mr. Fuccillo, a resident of Westfield, was appointed as the Mayor’s liaison in a non-voting ca- pacity. The vision of the Down- town Westfield Corpora- DWC DIRECTORS…The Downtown Westfield Corporation met last week and tion (DWC) is for elected officers for 2002. Pictured, left to right, are: Sal Caruana, Joe Spector, Westfield to be a Dave Martone, Alan DeRose, Westfield Town Councilman Larry Goldman, preferred destina- Beverly Caldora and Tom Fuccilla, and seated, Doug Schwarz, Chairman. Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader tion where people PINEWOOD PROS…Cub Scout No. 171 of Wilson Elementary School in Westfield conducted its Annual Pinewood want to live, Derby on January 26. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, derby judges Westfield Police Lieutenant James Schneider, Mayor Gregory McDermott, Wilson School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry; back row, Best Traditional Design winner Groundhog Day: February 2 William Mascarich and Best Use of Color winner Geoffrey Ko. Not pictured, is Best Unique Design winner David Turner and Most Patriotic winner Michael Kalimtzis. CYAN YELLOW Page 10 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Involvement in Ward Suit Chamber Alan Augustine Memorial Angers Westfield Residents Of Commerce Considered for Village Green CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Alan Augustine Memorial Park Jean Augustine, former Mayor and that there is the potential for the town to by the Ward Commission. It has nothing and more attractive pedestrian environ- committee met Monday, Councilwoman Joan defend the Ward Commission. This was to do with power or politics. It’s just the January 28, to discuss Papen, former Mayor discussed with the council and certain ment, with adequate public parking in right thing to do as a public servant.” order to serve the needs of local residents plans for the Village Green and Councilman Gabe council members wanted to make sure Opposing the charge that the resolu- and attract new shoppers and visitors in the Towne Centre. Spera, Township Clerk the town didn’t have to pay. tion is politically motivated, Council- “Two weeks later, we have a resolu- from throughout the region. The DWC Former Mayor and Barbara Riepe, Nancy man Walsh said, “This is not about a also aims to preserve the rich architec- tion for the taxpayers to intervene. This is bunch of Democrats wringing their hands. Councilman William Malool, Mayor Martin unconscionable.” tural legacy of the downtown area. McClintock led the meet- Marks and Council- During my campaign for council, so The organization was formed in 1996, Mr. Salisbury, Republican Second ing. “The committee be- woman Geri Samuel. many people of good will on both sides evolving from the Main Street commu- Ward Councilman Matthew Albano and of the aisle stopped me and expressed lieves that a beautiful The committee will Mayor McDermott clarified that the is- nity program of 1993. The DWC is a fountain in the center of spend the next few weeks embarrassment over the Ward Council’s Special Improvement District (SID) sue was discussed in a conference ses- decision. This is a moral issue; enough the Village Green would gathering information sion late last year, resulting in the deci- management entity. The DWC has been enhance the park and about the fountain and about politics.” nationally recognized for its performance. sion that Westfield take no action in the In support of his arguments, Mr. Walsh would be a fitting tribute will consider an appro- suit. The Town of Westfield funds the DWC, to Mr. Augustine,” said. priate plaque designat- quoted from a Law Review article writ- and the 2002 budget is being formulated. Alan Augustine Republican Second Ward Councilman ten by former Republican Mayor and In 2001, the DWC budget was $299,500. Mr. McClintock. ing the Village Green as Rafael Betancourt added, “I don’t under- now State Senator Richard Bagger, de- As Mayor, Mr. Augustine, estab- the Alan Augustine Memorial Park. stand Mr. Salisbury’s statement that there The group is made up of seven board crying the evils of redistricting and the members (two property owners within lished the Cultural Arts Series and The enhancements to the Village can be no relief unless Westfield joins the ignoring of groups of constituents. Scotch Plains Day, which both take Green will be paid for with private suit. The suit asks for the Ward Commis- the district, two business operators within Emphasizing the sensitive timing of the district, two residents, and a Town place on the Village Green. funds and the committee will be so- sion findings to be set aside. We needed the resolution, Councilwoman Jacobson Council liaison). The committee members include liciting donations in the near future. to move together as a council without added, “We need to move forward now. trying to gain political advantage. The office, which is located on the There are certain time frames to file for second floor at 105 Elm Street in “If the litigation develops to the point the Primary election. We can’t sit back where it can’t proceed without Westfield Westfield, is staffed with a full-time Ex- and wait. If we do, there will be no ecutive Director, Sherry Cronin, and a Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader as a party, then we can discuss interven- opportunity for this community to be Chamber Mtg. Serves Up DERBY DESIGNER…David Turner, ing. Now, we’re jumping in without an part-time Executive Assistant Meg able to vote in the next election as it did Mehorter. pictured above, was awarded Best De- imminent legal necessity. At this point, sign in the Unique Category during the in the past. Events planned by the DWC for this we don’t have to do it.” “The Ward Commission has taken an Discussion of Parking Plan Annual Pinewood Derby of the Cub Resident Robert Stahl characterized year include: Scout Pack No. 171 on January 26. entire neighborhood and put it on the Westfield Sale Days — Thursday, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Betancourt’s point in this regard as other side of town to vote. This loses the January 31, Friday, February 1, and Sat- lized on average 90 to 100 percent. It most valid. “There’s a suit pending. What whole idea of Westfield as a neighbor- sary property, whereas the developer urday, February 2. was stated that professional studies would pay to build it,” he explained. is the purpose of one party joining the suit hood and community.” show that a utilization rate of 85 per- at the taxpayers’ expense? The court will “Art in Westfield” a sidewalk show “All the town will own is the prop- Immediately after the meeting, the and sale — Saturday, May 11, (Rain date cent at peak times represents a short- render an opinion if the map was inap- erty under the facility. The source of Burglary Mayor and Republican council mem- May 18). This event is co-sponsored fall. propriately drawn,” Mr. Stahl remarked. bers issued a press release strongly criti- revenue flow for this project will come CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He also objected to the “throwing with the Westfield Art Association and is Mr. Weidman asked his audience, from the proposed development of new cizing “efforts by the Democratic major- held in the spring and fall. “Is this what a robust downtown admitting an unannounced person around” of race and disagreed with the ity to use taxpayer money to fund a retail and residential facilities,” Mr. characterization of the opposition as un- “Sweet Sounds Downtown” jazz fes- needs?” into their home, they should not let political power play.” tivals — Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. on Weidman stated. “The taxes can be patriotic. He concluded, “this is just about He stressed that for people, “parking that individual inside. If the person Mayor McDermott explained that ev- July 2, 9, 16, 23, and August 6 and 13. structured so that the cost of the pro- persists or seems suspicious, what is the right and wrong use of tax- ery decade, after each census, the Ward location is key, as human nature is posed parking decks is paid down di- payer money.” The Downtown Westfield 5K Run and cheap and lazy,” citing that “successful homeowners are erged to call the Commission is established by state stat- Pizza Extravaganza — Thursday, July rectly.” Resident Tom Walsh, Councilman parking is facilitated where people will police. ute to redistrict Westfield’s wards to re- 25. This new event will start at 7 p.m. He said that existing municipal park- Betancourt’s law partner, pointed out flect the new census figures. use it.” He also explained that a large Residents are advised to contact “Sidewalk Sale Days” — July 18, 19, ing rates have already been increased, police if they observe the suspects. that under the Ward Commission statute, He urged, “The bipartisan commis- structure only on the south side of town generating $500,000 annually to facili- the reasonable and necessary expenses 20, and 21 (Thursday through Sunday). would benefit commuters. It would not Anyone with information about last sion rejected the Democrats’ proposal to “Art in Westfield” Sidewalk Show and tate future parking structures. The Park- of the Ward Commission will have to be week’s incident is asked to call (908) add the Cacciola Place neighborhood to Sale, Discover Westfield and Columbus be an ideal solution for those shopping ing Committee also proposes to further paid by the town. the Third Ward, which would have added and working on the north side and vice- 789-4010 and ask for Detective Ser- Recognizing that passage of the reso- Day Sale and Store Events — Friday increase municipal parking and com- a substantial number of registered Demo- through Monday, October 11, 12, 13 and versa. In an effort to be sensitive to the geant John Rowe of the Westfield lution would allow the town’s interven- muter permit rates. crats to the Ward. The time for debate on 14. neighborhood needs, the Parking Com- Police Department. tion and retention of special counsel, he this issue is over. Specifically, commuters now pay- “Trick or Treat” Downtown and the mittee agreed to spread out to the origi- ing $30 to $45 per month may find their questioned, “Why do the taxpayers have “If the Democrats are unhappy, then nally proposed three locations. to pay for both sides of the suit?” 2nd Annual Costume Contest will be monthly cost go up to $60, the same as they should pay for the costs to litigate held on Saturday, October 26. Mr. Weidman took the concept of WESTFIELD Also, in an emotional plea directed to the decision. Instead, they’re asking in Summit. Mr. Weidman added that “Welcome Home to Westfield” — “neighborhood needs” one step further the townspeople need a “refresher Councilwoman Lazarowitz, Mr. Walsh Westfield taxpayers to foot the bill. Last by asking, “Do you embrace a neigh- POLICE said, “You asked how we can take a December. course in supply and demand.” year, when the state Republicans con- For more information, please call (908) borhood with parking structures only? position against ‘United We Stand.’ My tested the legislative boundaries drawn The final budgetary comment made BLOTTER 789-9444 or visit Why not add structures that are benefi- brother died on September 11. Just be- by the state redistricting commission, the in the presentation by Mr. Weidman www.westfieldnj.ataclick.com. cial to consumers? The fabric of the WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 cause I disagree with you, I shouldn’t be Republican Party paid for the court suit was that the town could take advantage • called unpatriotic.” challenging the boundaries, not state tax- south side of town could more resemble of low, long-term financing rates. A Hillside Avenue resident reported New Semester to Begin that his garage was unlawfully entered Resident Donnell Carr asked the payers. the north side.” At the conclusion of the presenta- Westfield citizens to consider both sides He added that the committee pro- and a chrome bicycle, valued at $250, “This unprecedented move by Demo- At Westfield Adult School tion, members of the audience were was stolen. of the issue. Referring to President George cratic council members to force taxpay- posed putting a residential façade on invited to express their opinions. • WESTFIELD – The Westfield the parking deck on Prospect and Elm A resident of Oneida Circle reported W. Bush’s State of the Union address to ers to fund their political causes is outra- Former Mayor, Bud Boothe recalled an incident of theft by deception in which be given later that night, Mr. Carr stated, geous and clearly puts politics before the Adult School’s spring semester will Streets (Trader Joe’s lot). Strategically begin on Monday, February 25, with how, when he was elected approxi- he bought a box from a Mountainside “The President will discuss how impor- best interests of Westfield’s taxpayers.” designed, this would reinforce the resi- mately 10 years ago, the discussion resident that supposedly contained a Sony tant it is to stand together. People will new course offerings. The spring In other business, resident Allen dential feel of that area and reduce then was that a parking proposal could Play Station, but was actually empty. No bleed and die for their country and certain Solomon questioned the governing catalog lists over 90 classes, includ- vehicular traffic off Prospect Street. take advantage of low interest rates. He one had been charged in connection with values. It grieves me to hear emotions body’s decision to pursue construction of ing 18 offered for the first time. Mr. Zemsky then took the podium the incident as of press time. directed to the defenseless disenfran- two parking decks. He suggested build- Among the courses making their commended the Mayor’s Parking Com- • A Downer Street resident reported and displayed an aerial photograph of mittee on their “extensive research and chised.” ing a south side deck first, to determine if debut are: Business Etiquette Ba- Westfield, showing the locations of the an attempted burglary to her home after Resident Mary Withers, a name plain- it could support itself before building a sics, a picture framing workshop, efforts.” discovering pry marks around the front three proposed parking decks. He il- He was, however, “dubious over mix- tiff in the Ward Commission suit, said: “I north side deck. and “Dining Adventures,” which will lustrated how the needs of business door lock and jamb. feel my vote has no power. The council He also urged a public vote on the feature dinner at a restaurant in ing retail and residential spaces with • An Effingham Place resident reported and residents would benefit from this the parking deck, wondering if it would being the victim of a simple assault after and the people of the community should issue, stating, “If you respect the people Scotch Plains and one in Westfield. spread out parking plan. He indicated look into what’s going on.” who voted you into office, let them vote exacerbate the problem by adding more she was struck in the face with an open The catalog has been mailed to that this would minimize traffic, add hand by a female suspect from Roselle. The Reverend Leon Randall of St. and have a say – especially if taxpayer local libraries and homes in retail space. “Wouldn’t you then need Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion money will be used.” more business and residences, and more parking?” he asked. The incident, which left scratch marks Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch improve the quality of life overall. on the victim, occurred in the municipal Church in Westfield, said, “People are In response, Councilman Walsh noted Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Garwood Jubb Corbett of Legg Mason Wood relying only on what they’ve heard or Using computer imagery, Mr. lot at the north side train station. Police that during his door-to-door campaign- and Clark. A printable registration Walker, Inc. in Westfield wanted “to said no complaints had been filed in the read. This is a moral issue. Perhaps the ing last year, the overwhelming public Zemsky showed the proposed three- know the numbers” and “the net differ- form and catalog are also available story deck on the south side. The goal case as of press time. people affected are poor or on welfare or response was that a parking solution was ence.” He also concurred with Mr. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 don’t even pay taxes, but that’s not the at www.westfieldnj.com/ is to “make the parking deck invisible, imminently needed. adultschool. Boothe. • Gene Guillaume, 19, of Roselle point. Any time members of the commu- Councilman Albano emphasized that with a well detailed façade that is com- Mr. Boothe then urged that the decks was arrested and charged with theft by nity living in town for many years are the current phase only is a matter of due Courses are open to adults, regard- pletely screened by retail and residen- less of residency, and pre-registra- be constructed in a way that the retail deception for allegedly stealing approxi- disenfranchised, I can’t see arguing over diligence to determine what to do next. tial structures. The first floor would be and residential spaces could be con- mately $1,800 worth of merchandise a couple thousand dollars just to straighten He stressed to Mr. Solomon, “Your voice tion is highly recommended. Stu- ground level and the remaining two over a period of time from the East the situation out.” dents registering by mail will be verted, down the road, if parking short- is not unheard.” elevated, with long term employee park- fall were to resurrect in the future. He Broad Street clothing store where he Resident Thomas Borne said that, The Mayor added, “At our last meet- contacted only if their course choice worked. He was released on a summons. ing designated on the top floor, mini- also noted that “parking doesn’t pay while he agrees that the judiciary should ing, we decided to move forward to hire is cancelled or closed. Students may mizing interrupted work to feed meters SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 stay out of the political realm, these are a parking consultant. We used all of the also register in-person on the first it’s own way” and still thinks the tax- • Approximately 40 compact discs and to allow for customer parking on payers should pay their share to fund “extraordinary, unprecedented circum- information from the Parking Commis- evening of class at the high school’s the lower levels.” and a cellular telephone were reported the parking decks. stolen from an unlocked motor vehicle stances and money should be spent to sion. We discussed the two locations and office. The plan for lots 1 and 8 (Trader redress a wrong.” are obtaining information about them The school is in session on Mon- Jesse Sayegh, owner of the Rialto that was parked in a driveway in the 600 Joe’s) was digitally enhanced to show Theatre, expressed his concern over block of Summit Avenue. The total value Councilman Goldman reminded the from developers. The Planning Board, day evenings at Westfield High a three-story residential component and audience that the town “spends all kinds Parking Commission and council will be the impact of disrupting existing park- of the stolen items was $750. School. A handful of classes will be 10,000 square feet of retail space. It • An unknown individual or suspects of money to respond to various topics of involved on a step-by-step basis.” taught at off-site locations. Courses ing to build the new parking structures, interest to the citizens.” indicated that the parking structure was unsuccessfully attempted to enter a mo- In response to Mr. Solomon’s call for begin throughout the nine-week se- and its subsequent effect on local busi- tor vehicle on Summit Avenue, breaking He cited the recent Shop-Rite con- a potential referendum, the Mayor stated, obscured from view. In this plan, the ness. He cited the recent repaving ex- mester. Tuition fees vary, but range parking lot for Trader Joe’s would be the driver’s side door lock in the process. struction as “important to a segment of “I guarantee it will be discussed; we’re from $10 to $151. perience of the lot behind the theater. MONDAY, JANUARY 21 the community,” stating the town spent just not there yet.” relocated to the front of the store. The The lot was closed for four days in • current ingress and egress would be An incident of theft by deception “hundreds of thousands of dollars” to Debbie Schmidt, the Executive Direc- November. It was the weekend that was reported, in which a Byron Court study the issue and hire attorneys. tor of the Westfield Area Chamber of removed to reduce traffic off of Pros- Harry Potter was released. He claimed resident paid a construction company Similarly, he argued, “there now is a Commerce, advised that the Chamber Lafayette College pect Street. A central area for service that he took a 40 to 45 percent hit in $2,700 in June of last year for masonry group of citizens who have been de- supports two decks. She said, “The Cham- and loading would be established to business. He worries about displaced work to be done on the front steps that prived of their right to vote with their ber feels it is essential to the economic minimize truck traffic in the neighbor- customers not returning. still has not been done. contiguous neighbors.” He emphasized Tells Dean’s List • viability of downtown Westfield. The hood. Long-term parking accommo- Mr. Weidman rebutted, “There will, An undetermined amount of cash that there is only a modest, capped ex- south deck will enhance the South Av- AREA – Lafayette College in and a pair of black leather gloves were dations would be made for employees of course, be some sort of disruption. penditure involved, and that “$17,000 to enue business corridor.” Easton, Pa. has announced the names on the upper level. reported stolen from a motor vehicle in fight racial gerrymandering is a good Resident Pamela Orbach commented of pupils from Westfield, Scotch The town will need to thoughtfully cre- a Linden Avenue driveway. There are Although the Town Council dis- ate alternative parking areas.” investment.” about the lack of adequate handicapped Plains and Fanwood to be placed on missed the third proposed parking deck currently no suspects in the case. Councilman Salisbury emphasized that Before the meeting, Mayor McDermott TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 parking within a reasonable distance of the Dean’s List for the fall 2001 behind the Rialto Theatre, the plan was • his support of the resolution stemmed the town core. semester. told The Leader that he could not verify at Derek P. Thoms, 31, of East Or- nevertheless presented. This proposal this time just how long the redevelopment ange was arrested in Westfield Munici- both from his heart and mind. He stated, Councilman Salisbury suggested that These students include: called for a two-story deck. “Members of a minority community in would take, but mentioned that “off-site pal Court and charged with hindering the issue be placed on the next Transpor- Westfielders Courtney Reis Nemec Mr. Weidman returned to the po- town have been gravely wronged. This is locations might need to be utilized, like the apprehension for allegedly providing tation, Parking and Traffic Committee (Class of 2002) and Miriam Helen dium and discussed the budgetary com- police with false identification when he a rare opportunity to right a grave wrong. agenda and that Town Administrator Habeeb (Class of 2004); Scotch Westfield Memorial Pool parking lot, for was stopped on January 13 at Central When you have that opportunity, you do it. James Gildea raise the issue with the new ponents of the proposed plans. example, and then maybe bus people in.” Plains residents Michael Samuel “Very few parking facilities actually Avenue and Dakota Street. “I’m using my best judgment. It’s the Parking Director. Milberger (Class of 2002) and Nadine Vince Bruns, owner of Westfield Sea- The suspect, who was issued two tick- right thing to do. We should stand to- The Mayor added, “This would be a make money, given the prices we want food on South Avenue, has a specific Ann Kwiatkowski (Class of 2003); our residents, employees and commut- ets at that time under the fraudulent gether as a community and right the great recommendation to our new Park- problem with the proposed plan. In order name, was also taken into custody last wrong done to our minority community ing Director.” and Fanwood resident Matthew Jo- ers to pay. The town’s economic nut seph Metzger (Class of 2005). for the developers to build the parking week on contempt of court warrants would be the cost to acquire the neces- deck, “a number of local businesses would from East Orange, Newark, Fort Lee and be taken out.” His business would be one North Bergen. of them. He moved his 12-year East Thoms’ use of a false identification earlier this month was discovered when he Broad Street business to South Avenue. It appeared in court in response to the two now has easy access and 12 customer tickets he had received, police said. He Douglas M. Fasciale parking spaces. was held in lieu of a total of $4,538 bail. Having invested quite a sum of WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 money on renovations, he claimed, “I • Abigail Lee, 26, of Hoboken was Certified Civil Trial Attorney can’t afford to wait a year and hope my arrested and charged with driving while by the Supreme Court of New Jersey customers will return.” intoxicated at South Avenue and On the flipside, Beverly Caldora, a Cumberland Street. She was released to member of the Board of Directors of the a responsible party. • A Proxima In Focus projector, val- Concentrating in personal injury Downtown Westfield Corporation, a south ued at $4,025, was reported stolen from C O M P A N Y side business owner, and a Westfield resi- the conference room of a Cardinal Drive and malpractice cases. dent for 34 years, thinks the proposed law office. parking plan is a good one. • A bench in front of an Elm Street She stated, “Westfield is a very hot restaurant was reported damaged by sev- Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP property now.” eral juveniles who jumped their bicycles up 908-322-6405 onto it, causing scratches and splintering. Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm Brent Bramnick Earns MONDAY, JANUARY 28 • The front left headlight on a 2001 Dean’s List Recognition Jeep was broken by rocks while the 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs WESTFIELD – Brent Bramnick, motor vehicle was parked on First Street. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bramnick TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 • A Virginia Street resident reported (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 of Westfield, has been placed on the that someone entered his motor vehicle Repairs • Gutters Dean’s List for the first semester and removed a wallet containing five [email protected] 2001-2002 at Bucknell University in expired credit cards. Lewisburg, Pa., according to Interim • A resident of Summit Court reported www.hoaglandlongo.com Free Estimates • Fully Insured Dean of Students Mark Padilla, Col- that someone forcibly entered her motor lege of Arts & Sciences. vehicle and removed sunglasses. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Published OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, January 31, 2002 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS County Fails to Communicate With SP on Deer Problem By FRED ROSSI overview of his department’s activi- Defender. Specially Written for The Times ties over the past year and its plans At the start of its meeting, the Mayor Martin Marks said he has for the coming year. council honored several members of asked Union County officials to at On the one year anniversary of his the township family who are retir- least speak with Scotch Plains lead- appointment to his post, Mr. Poerio ing. ers about the burgeoning deer prob- said construction of the new facility Captain Joseph Protasiewicz, lem in the Ashbrook Reservation, at the Scotch Hills Country Club will who is leaving the Scotch Plains but has yet to hear from the county. commence in the spring and will be Police Department after more than During Tuesday evening’s Town- completed by September, after which 30 years, was lauded by Police ship Council meeting, the Mayor, renovations to the existing building Chief Thomas O’Brien, Mayor noting that some residents on the will begin. Marks and other council members, south side of town had asked that He also expressed hope that work as well as Township Manager Tho- the deer problem be looked at, said on the Plainfield Avenue park will be mas E. Atkins and Township Attor- he had asked the county to evaluate finished later this year, with the site ney Douglas Hansen. the problem, which has led to deer available to the public in 2003. After receiving a plaque from the wandering into residential neigh- The council approved a resolution Mayor, Captain Protasiewicz called borhoods and in the paths of moving awarding a contract of just under Scotch Plains “a beautiful town” and vehicles. $7,000 to Independence Construc- said his tenure in what he termed “an If the county were to determine tors of Bridgewater to remove an honored profession” had been “one there was not a real problem, Mayor underground storage tank on the heck of a ride.” Marks said the township would ac- Plainfield Avenue site, which is be- Plaques were also presented to cept that conclusion. However, he ing turned into a park. George Tompkin, a member and past said he had not heard anything from The council also appointed Tho- Chairman of the township’s Plan- officials about the matter. mas M. Russo as Alternate Public ning Board for some 20 years, and Also during its two-hour meeting, Defender in instances where there Frank Hogan, who is retiring from Horace R. Corbin for The Times the council heard Parks and Recre- may be a conflict of representation the Department of Public Works af- WARMING WEATHER…Relaxing on a bench at the Fanwood Train Station, Sue Carl, a Westfield resident, lost herself ation Director Ray Poerio present an of defendants by the regular Public ter 28 years. in a good magazine and the weather, which was unusually warm on Tuesday. SUSPENSION OF TWO STUDENTS ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT IS EXTENDED BY BOARD Preliminary Curriculum and Instruction Budget Shows $32,000 Increase; Security Measures to Be Used at Brunner, McGinn Schools By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN need to purchase additional textbooks Presentations and discussions re- Lance Porter reported that the Janu- colleagues are living in a level of Specially Written for The Times and classroom materials at different garding the 2002-2003 school bud- ary 23 meeting among negotiating anxiety I never thought I’d feel in A look at the preliminary 2002- grade levels, enhancement of the “If you cannot clean your own get will continue at public board teams for the board, Scotch Plains- Scotch Plains.” 2003 budget for curriculum and in- GEMS (Great Explorations in Math- house, we will do it for you.” meetings on the following Thursday Fanwood Education Association He recalled a positive exchange struction in Scotch Plains-Fanwood ematics and Science) program, the evenings: February 7, 14, 21 and 28. (SPFEA) and fact finder did not yield with Board President Dr. Donald E. public schools from Assistant Super- scheduled expansion of the world Ed Leonard, Meetings begin at 8 p.m. and the a contract settlement. Another meet- Sheldon years ago when he was new intendent Dr. Kathleen Regan showed language program to include Span- President of the Scotch Plains- public is welcome. ing has been scheduled for Wednes- teacher in the district. “(It is) the a possible $32,000 increase in ex- Fanwood Education Association to ish instruction in fourth grade, and Board of Education President Dr. In other business, Business Ad- day, February 20. spirit of supportiveness that I and my penditures to $992,595 from 2001- the purchase of additional supplies Donald E. Sheldon ministrator Anthony DelSordi re- Mr. Porter remarked that, while colleagues want to feel again from 2002’s adjusted budget of $960,825. to accommodate the fifth-grade move ported that the Economic Develop- the “public feels left in the dark” as you,” said Mr. Larsen. During the January 24 Board of to the middle school in September. ment Authority of the state of New to the specifics of the negotiating Teacher John Patterson stated in- Education meeting, Dr. Regan re- Next year’s preliminary budget also Dr. Regan also presented the pre- Jersey officially signed off on all of process, “both sides understand dividuals come to the board for a viewed the various categories that calls for introduction of an explor- the district’s renovation/construction where each other is coming from.” variety of reasons, including having fall under the curriculum and in- liminary Technology/Audio Visual atory language program in fifth grade. budget for 2002-2003, which showed projects, which opens the door for “We want to get it done just like an “axe to grind” or because their struction portion of the district bud- The exploratory program, currently the district to begin to receive the everyone in the district wants to get children want to “avoid a course”; get, including information technol- an anticipated drop in spending from in place for sixth graders, allows $607,377 for this year to $587,967 reimbursement promised under the it done,” said Mr. Porter, who offered some, he suggested, “maybe (want ogy, professional development, world students to study French, Spanish, Educational Facilities Construction a brief overview of the health ben- to) make a difference.” languages, athletics, math, music, next year. While budget increases Italian and German before choosing were identified for the lease/purchase and Financing Act. efits plan currently in place for teach- Noting that board members come science, gifted and talented/basic a language concentration. Mr. DelSordi also reported comple- ers, secretaries, coaches and aides. and go, Mr. Patterson said, “I and my skills, social studies, business edu- of hardware for the district, and for Preliminary figures also provide the purchase of professional and tech- tion of the bond sales required to On the subject of the contract, fellow teachers have to stay and cation, art, industrial arts, health/ for extension of Terra Nova testing to fund the community portion of the Terrill Middle School teacher Paul implement the things you do.” He physical education, English and ESL nical services, a $208,472 expendi- include the seventh grade in the spring ture for instructional equipment in construction costs as authorized by Larsen, who has taught for 31 years noted Scotch Plains-Fanwood is the (English as a Second Language). of 2003. The Terra Nova is currently passage of the December 2000 bond in local schools, said, “I pride myself only district in Union County with- There are few new items included 2001-2002 will not carryover into administered to ninth and 10th grad- the coming school year. referendum. on being a mental and physical role out a new contract. in the preliminary budget, save the ers. In other business, board member model for students. Myself and my SPFEA President Ed Leonard ac- cused the board of “not accepting the responsibility to provide a safe and sound environment for staff and stu- Fanwood Planning Board Okays Plan for Downtown Block; dents.” He said, “(The association) con- tinues to do its job in spite of a Borough Council Expected to Adopt Ordinance in March lack of contract, lack of respect and lack of safety.” By SUZETTE F. STALKER dinance for the plan since it had not week’s hearing by unanimously en- Now that it has approved the plan, of business and property owners in Specially Written for The Times Reminding the board that many been adopted before the end of 2001. dorsing adoption of the plan as pre- the board is expected to formally development of the plan. He sug- association members reside in Scotch An amended plan for redevelop- The board was given 45 days to sented by the council, albeit with respond to the council with a resolu- gested a “blue ribbon” panel could Plains and Fanwood, Mr. Leonard ment of a block of commercial prop- respond to the council’s memoran- two supplemental items. tion at the board’s Monday, February have been formed for this purpose, vowed the association’s vote of “no erty in Fanwood’s downtown was dum with any additional input, which One involved clarification of lan- 18 agenda meeting. It is expected the like the one Mayor Jung plans to confidence” in Dr. Sheldon would approved by the Planning Board Janu- the council has the option either to guage in the plan regarding setbacks, governing body will then adopt its appoint to review the request for carry over into the April board/bud- ary 23, although some residents re- accept or reject prior to adopting the while the other recommended exist- ordinance for the plan on second qualifications from developers once get election. mained skeptical as to whether it will ordinance for the redevelopment ing zoning ordinance provisions re- reading in March. it has been prepared by the borough’s “If you cannot clean your own achieve the desired goals for the site. plan. lated to removal and preservation of During last week’s hearing, which professional staff. house, we will do it for you,” said Mr. The plan calls for mixed residen- Board members concluded last trees be applied to the plan. was televised on Fanwood’s TV-35, Referencing a permitted three- Leonard. tial and retail development of a 6.5- business and property owners, among story building height in the plan, Mr. Dr. Sheldon replied that the board acre spread, bordered by South, others, reiterated their concerns about Ponzio additionally noted such struc- had refrained from making negative Martine and LaGrande Avenues and the how the plan may affect existing tures would incur greater expenses remarks in public about the SPFEA by Second Street, that encompasses businesses and quality of life along due to mandatory installation of el- and teachers. “I had hoped that re- 24 separate tax lots. Four of these Alan Augustine Memorial the block. evators and a sprinkler system, among spect would go both ways,” he said. lots comprise the long-vacant Dean Joe Ponzio of Second Street, whose other requirements. During the meeting, the board voted Oil site. property on the block was once home Mr. Whitaker anticipated that if a to extend until Thursday, February 21, Originally introduced via a Bor- Considered for Village Green to an oil depot, inquired about efforts CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ough Council ordinance in Novem- on the part of the municipality to ber, the redevelopment plan was en- The Alan Augustine Memorial Park Jean Augustine, former Mayor and ensure both retail and residential el- dorsed by the Planning Board at the committee met on Janu- Councilwoman Joan ements of the plan are developed conclusion of a two-part public hear- ary 28, to discuss plans Papen, former Mayor within a reasonable period of time to ing last month. for the Village Green in and Councilman Gabe one another. However, with the board’s approval the Towne Centre. Spera, Township Clerk Eric Hess, who was named Vice came 14 recommendations for the Former Mayor and Barbara Riepe, Nancy Chairman by his colleagues during governing body to consider before Councilman William Malool, Mayor Martin the annual election of board officers adopting its ordinance. These items McClintock led the meet- Marks and Council- earlier in the evening, explained that reflected concerns raised by retailers ing. “The committee be- woman Geri Samuel. an “all-or-nothing” approach, in and property owners regarding the lieves that a beautiful The committee will which a developer would be required plan’s potential impact on existing fountain in the center of spend the next few weeks to improve the entire block, was businesses there. the Village Green would gathering information deemed “unworkable.” After reviewing the items with enhance the park and about the fountain and He said if standards were too strict, professional planner Richard Preiss, would be a fitting tribute will consider an appro- the borough could limit its opportu- who prepared the plan last year, to Mr. Augustine,” said. Alan Augustine priate plaque designat- nities for successful development of Mayor Louis Jung and the council Mr. McClintock. ing the Village Green as the block. sent a memorandum to the Plan- As Mayor, Mr. Augustine, estab- the Alan Augustine Memorial Park. Council President Joel Whitaker, ning Board on January lished the Cultural Arts Series and The enhancements to the Village who sits on the Planning Board as 10, listing their re- Scotch Plains Day, which both take Green will be paid for with private governing body Liaison, observed sponses to each of the place on the Village Green. funds and the committee will be so- that, while a single developer would recommendations. The committee members include liciting donations in the near future. be considered the ideal, officials are They also intro- also willing to entertain proposals duced a new or- from partnerships of two or more developers. SHATTERING STEREOTYPES…During the DECA “Day of Decision,” held Groundhog Day: February 2 Mr. Ponzio remarked that there recently at Terrill Middle School (planned for Park Middle School on Friday, should have been “more inclusion” February 8), included discussion of stereotypes. Each of the participating eighth graders wore a sign indicating a certain stereotype. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Man Poses as State Worker Westfield Chamber Breakfast Meeting In Burglary of Residence By SUZETTE F. STALKER house for a few minutes before Specially Written for The Times Serves Up Discussion of Parking Plan leaving, the Lieutenant said. While WESTFIELD -- A man posing authorities initially believed they By AMY HOROWITZ people will use it.” He also explained ing $30 to $45 per month may find doesn’t pay it’s own way” and still as a utility worker gained access to had taken some jewelry, it was Specially Written for The Times a Westfield residence last week, later determined that they had left that a large structure only on the their monthly cost go up to $60, the thinks the taxpayers should pay their distracting the homeowner while WESTFIELD -- The Mayor’s Park- south side of town would benefit same as in Summit. Mr. Weidman share to fund the parking decks. empty-handed. ing Advisory Committee presented an accomplice ransacked rooms in The men were observed exiting commuters. It would not be an ideal added that the townspeople need a Jesse Sayegh, owner of the Rialto another part of the house. its proposed parking plan for solution for those shopping and work- “refresher course in supply and de- Theatre, expressed his concern over the home by a friend of the home- Westfield on Tuesday, January 29, at Lieutenant John Parizeau of the owner who arrived at the scene. ing on the north side and vice-versa. mand.” the impact of disrupting existing park- Westfield Police Department said the quarterly meeting of the Westfield In an effort to be sensitive to the The final budgetary comment made ing to build the new parking struc- They were last seen traveling down Area Chamber of Commerce. the owner of the Westfield Avenue Westfield Avenue on foot toward neighborhood needs, the Parking in the presentation by Mr. Weidman tures, and its subsequent effect on home answered her door at 12:47 Approximately 40 individuals, in- Committee agreed was that the town local business. He cited the recent Dorian Road. cluding residents, business owners, p.m. on January 24 to a man who The second suspect was also to spread out to the could take ad- repaving experience of the lot be- said he was from the state and was realtors, architects and engineers, at- originally pro- vantage of low, hind the theater. described as a white male in his tended the breakfast meeting, which there to check the water pressure. 30s, wearing a beige trench coat posed three loca- long-term fi- The lot was closed for four days in The suspect, described as a white as held at the Westfield Y. Mayor tions. nancing rates. November. It was the weekend that and a brown hat. Gregory McDermott, Charles male in his 30s with a slim build, The homeowner was not harmed Mr. Weidman At the conclu- Harry Potter was released. He dark hair and wearing a brown Weidman and Michael Zemsky made took the concept of sion of the pre- claimed that he took a 40 to 45 and realized the burglary occurred presentations. leather coat, showed an identifica- almost immediately, Lieutenant “neighborhood sentation, mem- percent hit in business. He worries tion card bearing the words “State Westfield area residents and vol- needs” one step bers of the audi- about displaced customers not re- Parizeau said. He said that while unteers have been working as a com- Employee” and some numbers, but no similar cases have been re- further by asking, ence were invited turning. no photograph. Legitimate utility mittee since May 2001 on parking “Do you embrace to express their Mr. Weidman rebutted, “There ported in Westfield since the start solutions for Westfield. Mr. workers have company-issued of the new year, “we’ve had simi- a neighborhood opinions. will, of course, be some sort of dis- identification badges with pictures, Weidman, served as Chairman. He is with parking struc- Former Mayor, ruption. The town will need to lar incidents over the years” in also the Mayor’s designee to the the lieutenant said. which one person will distract the tures only? Why Bud Boothe re- thoughtfully create alternative park- Lieutenant Parizeau said the sus- Planning Board. Mr. Zemsky served not add structures called how, when ing areas.” homeowner while the other on the committee and is a Westfield pect had the woman bring him to searches the house for valuables. that are beneficial he was elected Before the meeting, Mayor the basement, where he then had architect. to consumers? The approximately 10 McDermott told The Times that he The lieutenant advised residents The committee recommended that her turn on a sink and washing that if they do not feel comfortable fabric of the south years ago, the dis- could not verify at this time just how machine. While she was occupied, Westfield build three parking struc- side of town could cussion then was long the redevelopment would take, admitting an unannounced person tures to accommodate the needs of a second man entered the home into their home, they should not more resemble the Amy Horowitz for The Times that a parking but mentioned that “off-site loca- and ransacked a bedroom and of- shoppers, downtown employees, resi- north side.” OPPOSITION…Owner of the Rialto proposal could tions might need to be utilized, like let that individual inside. If the dents and commuters. The fice area, the lieutenant stated. person persists or seems suspi- He added that Theatre in Westfield, Jesse Sayegh, take advantage of the Westfield Memorial Pool park- The suspects apparently used committee’s plan calls for parking the committee pro- expressed his concern over the impact low interest rates. ing lot, for example, and then maybe cious, homeowners are advised to decks at the south side train station, of disrupting existing parking to build two-way radios to communicate, call the police. posed putting a He commended bus people in.” at lots 1 and 8 (Trader Joe’s) and at residential façade the new parking structures, and its the Mayor’s Park- Vince Bruns, owner of Westfield he noted. He added the man dis- Residents are advised to contact subsequent effect on local business. tracting the homeowner pretended the parking area behind the Rialto on the parking ing Committee Seafood on South Avenue, has a spe- police if they observe the sus- Theatre. to be talking to a supervisor at pects. Anyone with information deck on Prospect on their “exten- cific problem with the proposed plan. another location, but was actually Mayor McDermott began the pre- and Elm Streets sive research and In order for the developers to build the about last week’s incident is asked sentation by commending the com- speaking with his partner in an- to call (908) 789-4010 and ask for (Trader Joe’s lot). Strategically de- efforts.” parking deck, “a number of local busi- other part of the house. mittee. He said that they analyzed signed, this would reinforce the resi- He was, however, “dubious over nesses would be taken out.” His busi- Detective Sergeant John Rowe of virtually every location in downtown. The suspects only stayed in the the Westfield Police Department. dential feel of that area and reduce mixing retail and residential spaces ness would be one of them. He moved They reviewed commuter parking vehicular traffic off Prospect Street. with the parking deck, wondering if his 12-year East Broad Street business supply and demand, and traffic pat- Mr. Zemsky then took the podium it would exacerbate the problem by to South Avenue. It now has easy ac- terns. He said that the Town Council and displayed an aerial photograph adding more retail space. “Wouldn’t cess and 12 customer parking spaces. is currently in support of two of the of Westfield, showing the locations you then need more parking?” he Having invested quite a sum of three parking sites (south side train of the three proposed parking decks. asked. money on renovations, he claimed, Fanwood Planning Bd Okays station and lots 1 and 8). He illustrated how the needs of busi- Jubb Corbett of Legg Mason Wood “I can’t afford to wait a year and In an interview with The Times of ness and residents would benefit from Walker, Inc. in Westfield wanted “to hope my customers will return.” Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Mayor this spread out parking plan. He indi- know the numbers” and “the net dif- On the flipside, Beverly Caldora, a Plan for Downtown Block McDermott said that the next steps cated that this would minimize traf- ference.” He also concurred with Mr. member of the Board of Directors of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “would be to go for an RFQ (Request fic, add more business and residences, Boothe. the Downtown Westfield Corpora- developer felt such a structure repre- their needs. for Qualification), which would take and improve the quality of life over- Mr. Boothe then urged that the tion, a south side business owner, sented a worthwhile investment, that Councilman Whitaker said that, the current report developed by the all. decks be constructed in a way that and a Westfield resident for 34 years, individual would be willing to pay under the plan, the South Avenue Parking Committee and turn it over Using computer imagery, Mr. the retail and residential spaces could thinks the proposed parking plan is a these costs. stores would be provided with rear to a professional consultant, who Zemsky showed the proposed three- be converted, down the road, if park- good one. Joseph DiRienzo, an attorney and parking. In addition, he revealed, a would continue the plan through the story deck on the south side. The ing shortfall were to resurrect in the She stated, “Westfield is a very hot Belvidere Avenue resident, argued center courtyard will offer shared actual redevelopment.” goal is to “make the parking deck future. He also noted that “parking property now.” that the redevelopment plan con- parking for merchants, residents and The Mayor indicated that, in terms invisible, with a well detailed façade flicted with the borough’s Master shoppers. Mr. Whitaker also noted of costs for the decks and operation, that is completely screened by retail Plan and current zoning ordinance in that parking availability would be a the goal is not to increase taxes but to and residential structures. The first Proposed Curriculum, Instruction multiple areas, such as preservation “limiting factor” in how the block is offset costs through tax abatements floor would be ground level and the of existing trees, which he said had ultimately developed. and public/private funding combina- remaining two elevated, with long been ignored in the new plan. In response to a question from tions. term employee parking designated Budget Shows $32,000 Increase Mr. Hess refuted that assertion, Kathy Spagnuolo, a property owner He stated that adding retail and on the top floor, minimizing inter- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 saying a board review of the plan for on the block, the owner of any prop- residential units with the proposed rupted work to feed meters and to the suspensions of two Scotch Plains- have. the block “showed that it would not erty condemned by the borough parking decks would offset costs. allow for customer parking on the Evelyn Dougherty, a third grade go askew” of existing documents Fanwood High School students who through the right of eminent domain Further, through tax abatements, the lower levels.” are accused of taking part in the al- teacher, questioned starting school that set forth guidelines for local would no longer be liable for the project would be funded through The plan for lots 1 and 8 (Trader development. leged sexual assault on an eighth-grade with a full-day rather than the tradi- mortgage or taxes on the site. “self-sufficient” debt. Joe’s) was digitally enhanced to show tional single-session day. “That’s Officials countered the redevelop- Additionally, increased parking Park Middle School student early this “It would be no different than if a three-story residential component tough for first graders,” she said. ment plan is actually stricter than the you sold your house,” Mr. Hess ex- fees and permit rates have already month. and 10,000 square feet of retail space. Mr. DelSordi reported the district Teacher Betty Gasiorowski ex- zoning ordinance regarding replace- plained, adding the borough would been implemented to further fund It indicated that the parking structure ment of trees, mandating that 100 satisfy the mortgage. The mortgage the potential parking deck projects. will pilot a video camera/buzzer se- pressed concern about the additional was obscured from view. In this plan, childcare that parents would need if percent of those that are removed would be paid off through funds ac- Taking over the presentation, Mr. the parking lot for Trader Joe’s would curity system at Brunner and McGinn must be replaced, whereas the zon- quired from the developer, Mr. Weidman stated that the original com- be relocated to the front of the store. Elementary Schools, and assign cor- school were to start the week after ing ordinance states that 80 percent Whitaker confirmed. mittee consisted of 15 members. A The current ingress and egress would ridor monitors to other schools in an Labor Day. Fellow teacher Jacinta must be replaced. Harry McNally of Second Street dozen more were added, as the fact- be removed to reduce traffic off of effort to assess what kinds of secu- Kay asked if some provision could In addition, although trees that are expressed his belief that the redevel- finding mission became extensive. Prospect Street. A central area for rity measures work best for the be made to send children home early removed from the block targeted for opment plan had progressed too In the first phase, the committee service and loading would be estab- schools. if the heat and humidity in the schools redevelopment may be replaced by swiftly, without sufficient consider- revalidated existing reports and re- lished to minimize truck traffic in the His office is also preparing a sur- became unhealthy. smaller trees, these trees must be ation having been given to all the counted every parking space (mu- neighborhood. Long-term parking vey for building principals to com- Having had an opportunity to re- replaced again if they die within two possible long-term consequences. nicipal and private) in downtown. accommodations would be made for plete in an effort to evaluate secu- view various drafts of the 2002-2003 years. “We raise questions and I don’t think He said that a model was created to employees on the upper level. rity at individual facilities. Ques- calendar which had been shared with Nevertheless, board members rec- we have all the answers,” he re- measure commuter parking supply Although the Town Council dis- tions will address when doors are the district’s Parent Teacher Asso- ommended the redevelopment plan marked. and demand. A parking shortfall of missed the third proposed parking locked, when teachers are in the ciation Council, parent Jill Markovits be amended to cover any elements Responding to additional concerns 450-500 spaces was determined. deck behind the Rialto Theatre, the building, what kind of security is in criticized the proposal to end school from the zoning ordinance regarding over such issues as storm water, traf- Currently, 1,000 commuters are on a plan was nevertheless presented. This “late” on June 24, saying “The last trees that had not already been ad- place when events are taking place, fic flow and impervious coverage, four-year waiting list. proposal called for a two-story deck. etc. two days, there is not a lot of educa- dressed in the plan for the downtown Borough Engineer Richard Marsden Mr. Weidman said that the Parking Mr. Weidman returned to the po- block. There was discussion during the tion going on.” noted officials would first have to Committee’s plan for a deck at the dium and discussed the budgetary During the public comment por- Mr. DiRienzo also maintained the south side train station would bring meeting about the proposed calen- decide which developer’s proposal components of the proposed plans. tion of the meeting, Ms. Kay asked if redevelopment plan did not ad- was best for the area, with more down that wait down to one year. dar for the 2002-2003 school year. “Very few parking facilities actu- In an effort to give contractors as the tapes of board meetings are aired equately address parking needs for specific aspects of the project to be He further stated that analyses were ally make money, given the prices stores that front onto South Avenue addressed later on. done on the north side as well, taking much time as possible to finish work on TV 34 intact or edited. She indi- we want our residents, employees cated the public comment portion of and wondered whether new busi- Mr. Hess commented near the con- into account business square footage and commuters to pay. The town’s on the schools, the administration is nesses setting up shop would have clusion of the meeting that he found and supply and demand of available economic nut would be the cost to proposing that school open Monday, a fall 2001 board meeting had been sufficient parking available to meet the public’s participation to be “tre- parking spaces. A shortfall of 350- acquire the necessary property, September 9 — a full week after edited from the tape when it aired on mendously helpful,” even if some 450 spaces was discovered. whereas the developer would pay to Labor Day. Wednesday, September television. people did not agree with the plan, Mr. Weidman added that the sec- build it,” he explained. 4, through Friday, September 6, According to Mr. DelSordi, it is Lafayette College because it opened up a dialogue re- ond phase of work included analyz- “All the town will own is the prop- would be used for staff development possible that short portions of a meet- Tells Dean’s List garding issues related to the future of ing traffic patterns. It was observed erty under the facility. The source of days. The proposed calendar calls ing might be deleted when there is a a key parcel of land in the downtown. that during peak times (12:30 to 2 revenue flow for this project will for school to end Tuesday, June 24, tape change. He also said there are AREA – Lafayette College in “When you have uniformity, you don’t p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and come from the proposed develop- 2003. usually two tapes that air on the Easton, Pa. has announced the names always have the best plan,” he said. early evening weekdays) municipal ment of new retail and residential The board did not vote on the cable channel: one is the “Instruc- of pupils from Westfield, Scotch and street parking spaces were uti- facilities,” Mr. Weidman stated. “The proposed calendar as there were tional Update” portion of a board Plains and Fanwood to be placed on Brent Bramnick Earns lized on average 90 to 100 percent. It taxes can be structured so that the many comments from the floor to meeting; the other covers the re- the Dean’s List for the fall 2001 was stated that professional studies cost of the proposed parking decks is mainder of the meeting. semester. consider. Dean’s List Recognition show that a utilization rate of 85 paid down directly.” Third-grade teacher Pat Casey rec- Superintendent of Schools Dr. These students include: percent at peak times represents a He said that existing municipal Westfielders Courtney Reis Nemec WESTFIELD – Brent Bramnick, ommended the board consider split- Carol Choye added, “We are very shortfall. parking rates have already been in- sensitive to never editing,” and said (Class of 2002) and Miriam Helen the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bramnick Mr. Weidman asked his audience, ting the five days of parent-teacher creased, generating $500,000 annu- the student cameraman usually sig- Habeeb (Class of 2004); Scotch of Westfield, has been placed on the “Is this what a robust downtown conferences in November into two Dean’s List for the first semester ally to facilitate future parking struc- parts with the weekend of Novem- nals to board members when a tape Plains residents Michael Samuel needs?” tures. The Parking Committee also Milberger (Class of 2002) and Nadine 2001-2002 at Bucknell University in He stressed that for people, “park- ber 16-17 in between. This would will be changed so that discussion Lewisburg, Pa., according to Interim proposes to further increase munici- can pause while the changeover takes Ann Kwiatkowski (Class of 2003); ing location is key, as human nature pal parking and commuter permit give teachers a weekend for prepa- and Fanwood resident Matthew Jo- Dean of Students Mark Padilla, Col- is cheap and lazy,” citing that “suc- ration that they do not ordinarily place. lege of Arts & Sciences. rates. seph Metzger (Class of 2005). cessful parking is facilitated where Specifically, commuters now pay- New Semester to Commence Douglas M. Fasciale At Westfield Adult School WESTFIELD – The Westfield also available at Certified Civil Trial Attorney Adult School’s spring semester www.westfieldnj.com/ by the Supreme Court of New Jersey will begin on Monday, February adultschool. 25, with new course offerings. Courses are open to adults, The spring catalog lists over 90 regardless of residency, and pre- Concentrating in personal injury classes, including 18 offered for registration is highly recom- C O M P A N Y the first time. mended. Students registering by and malpractice cases. Among the courses making mail will be contacted only if their debut are: Business Eti- their course choice is cancelled quette Basics, a picture framing or closed. Students may also reg- Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP 908-322-6405 workshop, and “Dining Adven- ister in-person on the first Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm tures,” which will feature dinner evening of class at the high at a restaurant in Scotch Plains school’s office. 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs and one in Westfield. The school is in session on Mon- New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 The catalog has been mailed to day evenings at Westfield High (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 local libraries and homes in School. A handful of classes will Repairs • Gutters Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch be taught at off-site locations. Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Courses begin throughout the nine- [email protected] Garwood and Clark. A printable week semester. Tuition fees vary, www.hoaglandlongo.com Free Estimates • Fully Insured registration form and catalog are but range from $10 to $151. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Women Advocate For Child-Proof Handguns Talking Business

By AMY HOROWITZ dating seat belts to protect consum- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers, Mr. Miller explained. Robinson Promoted Robert Murphy Named Jill Sawers, Jeanne Marie Ryan Much of the opposition to the fu- and Mary Landriau of Westfield and ture child-proof handgun legislation PRSA Chief Officer President of DJ Storch Teri DiFrancesco of Fanwood, all believes implementing the bill will NEW YORK, NY John D. SUMMIT Robert J. Murphy of active members of the State Public infringe on the Second Amendment Robinson, of Scotch Plains, has been Scotch Plains has been named Presi- Affairs Committee of the New Jersey right to bear arms. promoted to Chief Officer, marketing dent and Chief Operating Officer of Junior League, are doing their part to “The National Rifle Association and sales operations for The Public D.J. Storch and Associates Inc. help ensure the future safety of all and those who use guns for sport Relations Society of America (PRSA). Murphy, formerly Vice President, children. comprise the largest opposition, Prior to joining PRSA in 2001, Mr. Account Supervisor, joined DJS in A non-partisan organization de- whereas the majority of law enforce- Robinson was senior executive, cor- 1998. The firm specializes in public signed to support children, women ment officials are in favor of and porate marketing and development for relations for the healthcare industry. and educational issues, the Junior endorse the bill,” according Mrs. Singleton Birch, Ltd., UK from 1997 Among the agency’s clients are League is working to help Ceasefire Ryan, an advocate for gun control. to 2000. Prior to that, he was market- Johnson & Johnson Corporation, New Jersey and the Million Mom “This bill does not infringe on ing and operations director for the Cordis Cardiology, McNeil Consumer Organization pass childproof hand- Second Amendment rights. No one National Lime Association. Healthcare, and Songbird Hearing Inc. gun legislation. is saying that people cannot own and Mr. Robinson holds a B.S. and a B.A. Murphy received his Bachelors de- According to the American Acad- use guns. All that this bill would do MOVING IN…Assemblyman Tom Kean, Jr., moves items into quarters on Elm from the University of Notre Dame. He gree in Communication with honors emy of Pediatrics, over 40 percent of is protect children everywhere,” she Street in Westfield that will serve as one of two joint offices for him, Senator is married to Michele and they have two from Rutgers University in 1996 and is homes with children have a gun. said. Richard Bagger and Assemblyman Dr. Eric Munoz. The other joint office will children Colleen and Cassie. currently enrolled in the graduate school. “Personalized handguns,” more com- Another problem for the opposi- be located in Summit. Senator Bagger and Assemblymen Kean and Munoz monly known as “child-proof hand- tion is that the technology to person- represent the 21st Legislative District. Ronny Glassman Awarded William Dowd Named guns,” are defined in the bill as “hand- alize handguns is not yet available. Hypnotherapy Certification guns incorporated within their de- However, the way the bill is drafted, President of TRI sign and as part of their original the legislation would not apply until U. C. Sheriff Froelich Honors Mountainside Dr. Ronny Glassman of Mountainside has been awarded NEW YORK, NY Mr. William manufacture technology which lim- such technology is made. Dowd of Westfield has been elected its their operational use so that they Currently, the eight Junior Leagues board certification in hypnotherapy by Officers With Award of Merit the American Board of Hypnotherapy. President and Chief Operating Officer can only be used or fired by an autho- of New Jersey plan to demonstrate in of Trans-Resources, Inc. Since joining rized or registered user.” Trenton on Valentine’s Day. They Dr Glassman is a former professor at Union County Sheriff Ralph to have them putting their lives on N.Y.U., and is currently faculty of the the company in 2000, Mr. Dowd has Specifically, the League is work- will string together over 300 hearts Froehlich presented three Sheriff’s the line working for us”. been the Chief Financial Officer. TRI is ing with Ceasefire New Jersey to with the names of their children, as department of social science at Raritan Officers with the department’s high- Also, Ralph Froehlich and Free- Valley Community College. a global specialty chemical company regulate the future sale of handguns well as their ages and hometowns. est honor, the Award of Merit. holders paid tribute to the officers of and is the world’s largest producer of in New Jersey. The future legislation The advocates hope to illustrate Also, a weight loss specialist, Dr. Those officers awarded with the the K-9 unit for their service and Glassman is also a member of the agricultural-grade potassium nitrate. depends on Senate Bill S-573, which the importance of this legislation Award of Merit have taken extreme dedication in New York City after the Prior to joining TRI, Mr. Dowd was has already been passed, and Assem- and the impact it will have on the International Association of Counse- personal risk to save another from September 11 Terrorist Attacks. lors and Therapists. He also serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Of- bly Bill A-700, which is still being safety of their children. death or possible injury. The officers were at the World an appointed member of the Dean’s ficer of ASARCO, Inc., a diversified considered. The officers awarded include: Of- Trade Center site two hours after the Advisory council of Rutgers Univer- mining company. Mr. Dowd is a gradu- So far, the bill has the support of Lifeguard Training ficer Daniel Fay of Cranford, who attacks helping with the rescue ef- sity, his undergraduate alma mater. ate of Manhattan College, Seton Hall Senator Richard Bagger and Assem- Available at JCC arrested a suspect wanted for two forts and recovery. He is married to Meryl. School of Law and New York University blymen Eric Munoz and Thomas H. murders and an attempted third; Ser- Those honored included: Sergeants School of Law. He is married to Regina. Kean, Jr. In fact, Assemblyman Kean SCOTCH PLAINS — A new Life- geant Michael Frank of West John Gillespie and Ronald Malcolm; Ucciferri Heads WF told The Westfield Leader and The guard Training Class, designed to Caldwell, who personally escorted Sheriff’s Officers Christopher Aversa, Salerno Awarded CPA Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, he teach participants how to recognize several residents out of the Garden Brian Howarth, Brian Way, and Rob- Pool Construction is sure that when the bill is brought to and respond to aquatic emergencies, Society Leadership State Motor Lodge when a fire broke ert Woelpper; and canine officers WESTFIELD Mr. Philip G. the Assembly, it will pass. will be offered by the Jewish Com- out last February; and Officer Scott Champ, Jonnie, Lando, and Udo. ROSELAND — Joseph D. Salerno, of “This bill is the strongest one we’ve munity Center (JCC) of Central New Ucciferri of Westfield is serving as Westfield has been awarded the 2001/ Jones of Union, who arrested a car- “These officers, human, and ca- Project Manager and Superintendent 2002 Leadership Award by The New advocated for in several years,” said Jersey, located at 1391 Martine Av- thief that hit a pedestrian and tried to nine, performed admirably at great Mrs. Landriau. enue in Scotch Plains. for Metcon Construction, Inc. for the Jersey Society of Certified Public Ac- run him over as well. sacrifice to themselves,” said Free- Westfield Memorial Pool Project cur- countants (NJSCPA). For Mrs. DiFrancesco, the issue is American Red Cross certification “These officers went well above holder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. Salerno is the CPA, Chief Financial more personal. Twenty-two years will be awarded upon successful rently underway. Metcon is located in and beyond the call of duty,” said “We are privileged to have each and Rockaway. Officer of March Inc. in New York. He ago, her 40-year-old cousin was killed completion of the course. To qualify, Ralph Froehlich. “We are all blessed every one of them working for us”. was recognized for his commitment to by a handgun, leaving behind a wife individuals must pass the pre-test, to The pool additions will include an the CPA profession and the business and children. be administered on Tuesday, Febru- eight-lane competition pool, a new community. “Children see guns on television ary 19. 13-foot deep diving pool and a new In addition, Salerno also is one of the all the time. Not every household Classes will start on Tuesday, Feb- Union County Clerk Extends four-foot deep splash pool with dual executive committees and founding with a gun is a responsible one, tak- ruary 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. and water slides. The project is scheduled members of the CFO Council of the ing care to safely keep them locked continue through March. Participants for completion this summer. Conference Board. out of sight,” said Mrs. DiFrancesco. are asked to register now to obtain Office Hours to Two Nights “This bill would protect children as the written information to study be- The Union County Clerk’s vices, swearing-in of notary publics, well as parents.” fore classes begin. Westfield Annex will be open two and clerk certificates. Trailside Planetarium Reopens These four local women, with the Additionally, a Cardiopulmonary nights a week for the added conve- “Many of our residents are unable support of the Junior League, have Resuscitation (CPR) Update for the nience of residents who need its ser- to make it to the office during normal rallied in Trenton on behalf of child- professional rescuer will be offered. vices, Union County Clerk Joanne working hours. By staying open late, For Sunday Family Programs proof handguns; helped mediate be- The course will feature new require- Rajoppi announced today. Effective we are making the County Clerk’s MOUNTAINSIDE — Sunday the stars who gave their names to popu- tween Senator Donald DiFrancesco ments, from the simple pulse check February 5, the annex will be open office more accessible to them,” Ms. events for the public will start at the lar characters such as Harry Potter. and Bryan Miller, the Executive Di- to two-person rescue CPR. from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Rajoppi said “We are pleased to be Trailside Nature and Science Center’s Planetarium shows are for those rector of Ceasefire, and have urged The class will meet Monday and and Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 able to respond to the needs of our Planetarium beginning on February age 6 and older. The Trailside Nature the Westfield Town Council to pass a Tuesday, February 18 and 19. For p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and working families.” 3, with programs at 2 and 3:30 p.m. and Science Center is located in the proclamation supporting the Assem- information regarding times and fees, Fridays, Ms. Rajoppi said. The office has been busier than “Each month a new show will be Watchung Reservation, at 452 New bly bill. please call Rebecca Rice, Director The annex, located at 300 North ever in recent months, as security presented,” said Union County Free- Providence Road, in Mountainside. This bill would have the same con- of Aquatics, at (908) 889-8800, ex- Avenue East, provides ABC identifi- concerns have increased among lo- holder Deborah Scanlon, Liaison to Admission, which is charged at the sumer safety philosophy that gov- tension no. 219, or visit cation cards, County Identification cal businesses, airlines, and govern- the county’s Parks and Recreation door, is $3.25 for children (6 and erns the automobile industry by man- [email protected]. Other certification cards, passports, photography ser- ment offices. Since the tragic events Advisory Board. older) and adults, and $2.80 for senior classes also are available. of Sept. 11, the Clerk’s office has had “February’s show is entitled ‘An citizens. For additional information, a 100 percent jump in requests for Astronomy Primer.’ Learn how to find please call (908) 789-3670. photo identification cards over last. the constellations and navigate around In other county park news, the year’s figures, Ms. Rajoppi said. the night sky,” she added. Warinanco Ice Skating Center on Th- The County Clerk’s Westfield Themes for the upcoming months ompson Avenue in Roselle will remain Amex can be reached at (908) 654- are as follows: March, “Spring Sky;” open for the season until Saturday, 9859. The main office in Elizabeth April, “Comets;” May, “Andromeda March 30. For costs and other infor- FREEFREE COMFORTCOMFORT can be reached at (908) 527-4966. Galaxy” and June, constellations and mation, please call (908) 298-7850.

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Regular registration begins Feb- By MARIA WOEHR cess to the Tremley Point section of should not be affected by this project ruary 25 though March 1 and costs Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Linden,” as posted on the Authority’s because it takes place over brown $50 per person. The season begins Union County government is focus- website and updated December 6, field land.” Union County Project on April 6. ing on Tremley Point in Linden as the 2001. It further states that “The Au- Manager Mary K. Murphy confirmed Senior Bowling: Fridays at 9:30 new center for development called the thority has initiated discussions with that the adjoining road would be fully a.m. at Linden Lanes. Please register “Global Freight Village.” The Global the counties and municipalities in- financed by the Turnpike Authority. with the Recreation Department. Freight Village would house distribu- volved and will continue to work As stated in a Union County press Coaches Certification Program: tion centers, transshipment facilities, with them as the project evolves.” release dated January 24, The Union Required for those who want to be a office space and training centers. To Consequently, the new truck road County Board of Chosen Freehold- coach of any sport for the Parks & make this possible, the county is work- and Global Freight Village would be ers hopes that a “Global Freight Vil- Recreation Department. Held on ing with the NJ Turnpike Authority on built over acres of polluted land, once lage” will result at Tremley Point. Wednesday March 6 in the high a plan to provide a truck-only access utilized by chemical and industrial “This new access road from the Turn- school multi purpose room. Regis- road from Exit 12 in Carteret to Tremley plants, and is now being re-evaluated pike will provide the new infrastruc- tration begins at 6:30 p.m. Session is Point in Linden. Plans to build a new for an Environmental Impact Statement ture needed to bring back into pro- 7 to 10 p.m. Free for Scotch Plains exit between Turnpike Exits 12 and 13 (EIS), Frank McDermott, Head of the ductive use hundreds of acres of residents (must have ID), and $25 into Tremley Point were deemed unfea- Turnpike Authority told the Westfield abandoned and underutilized land,” for non-residents Call (908) 322- sible. Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- said Freeholder Chairman Lewis 6700 extension 221 to register. Also, the county and the City of Fanwood. Mingo, Jr. “The revitalization of this Spelling Bee: Held on Satur- Linden hope to develop Tremley “In November 2001, the Turnpike once booming industrial area will day, March 9 at Park Middle Point for receiving and packing rd th Authority solicited expressions of in- bring with it more than 3,000 new, IRS Warns Taxpayers School. 3 through 8 grades can 10,000 tons per day of New York terest from consultants to prepare an permanent jobs into the heart of compete. The 3rd grade competi- City trash and subsequently trans- EIS for this project,” according to the Union County’s industrial corridor.” tion will begin at 9 a.m. The other port this trash by train through New Turnpike Authority’s website. “The EIS The County press release further Of Nationwide Scam Alert grades will follow. Register at the Jersey to other disposal destinations process is expected to take approxi- states, “The need for a New Jersey Recreation Office. in the southern United States. mately one year, to be followed by final Turnpike access road to Tremley SPRINGFIELD - The Internal ting caught up in this scam,” Baltimore, Md. Bus Trip: Sat- “The New Jersey Turnpike Au- design and construction.” Point was first identified in the Port urday April 13. The bus will leave Revenue Service (IRS) issued a na- Semanick said. thority, at the request of Union Although no financial figures for Master Plan published by the Union tionwide warning for taxpayers not “There is no provision in the tax the Municipal Building at 8 a.m. County, has performed studies to the Global Freight Village and Turn- County Department of Economic Trip includes a guided tour of to be misled into filing slavery repa- law that allows African-Americans evaluate the feasibility of a new, pike have been discussed, Frank Development in 1999. The plan ration claims. The IRS has recently to get tax credits or refunds related Baltimore and dinner at truck-only Interchange between In- McDermott, Chairman of the Turn- called for a new truck-only connec- Harborplace. The bus will return seen a significant surge in these to slavery reparations,” warned terchanges 12 and 13 to provide ac- pike Authority, said “Tax payers tion to the Turnpike to accommo- false filings, and the agency urged Gregg Semanick. “Unscrupulous at 9 p.m. The Cost is $65 per date the industrial growth antici- person. taxpayers not to fall victim to this promoters are deceiving people into pated in Tremley Point.” tax refund scam. paying money for advice on how to Montauk, L.I.: Saturday and Furthermore, Tremley Point is also Sunday April 13 and 14. If inter- “Promoters are shamelessly prey- file these false claims, in which they Westfield Recreation Events scheduled for development by the ing upon people,” said Greg generally seek $40,000 to $80,000.” ested, call (908) 322-6700 exten- City of Linden and Union County sion 221. Semanick, IRS spokesman in Taxpayers with questions about Rhythm Social Dancing: Come Tickets are $40. wherein 10,000 tons per day of trash Springfield. “These snake-oil sales- reparations scams can call the IRS’s Job Openings: The Recreation from New York City would be re- Department is looking for softball learn the Salsa, Swing, Meren- The Second Annual Daddy men build false hopes and charge toll-free customer service line at 1- gue, Cha-Cha, Hustle and more! Daughter Dance: The evening will ceived and packaged. Trucks and people good money for bad advice 800-829-1040. To report suspected officials and summer park coun- trains would then transport the trash selors. Come to the Recreation Class starts the week of February consist of: 5x7 father/daughter pic- on reparation refunds. In the end, tax fraud activity, taxpayers should 5 through March 5 on Tuesdays 8 ture, dinner and dessert, and the to disposal areas in the southern U.S. the victims discover their refund call 1-800-829-0433. Office if interested. As reported in The Leader and The Please look for the spring bro- to 9 p.m. The cost is $65 per hottest tunes to dance to. The dance claims are rejected, and their money Additional information on tax couple and $40 for a single per- is Friday, April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 Times on August 16, 2001, this and the promoters are long gone.” fraud is available on the IRS’s Crimi- chure in the mail next month with project, labeled “the Trash Train,” all upcoming programs. son. Sign up at the Department of p.m. Tickets are $32 per person. The agency urges churches in the nal Investigation web site at Recreation now if interested. Family Night Bowling: Family has encountered some controversy African-American community to be www.treas.gov/irs/ci/index.htm. Mad Science Workshop: Hands- fun at Linden Lanes. Pizza, Soda, and environmental concerns. on the lookout for the scam. The on educational science experi- Shoes, two hours of bowling and Some Middlesex County residents IRS has seen signs that some pro- ences. The workshop will be held special Laser Lights for only $10 along the main train route to the south moters are targeting church congre- March 25 through 29 from 9 a.m. dollars per person. Come join the object to the hauling of trash through gations for the reparation scams. See it all on the Web! to noon. The cost for the work- fun April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. their communities. Other Clark, The agency plans to contact church shop is $100. Teen Center: Friday nights from Westfield and Scotch Plains residents organizations to help disseminate www.goleader.com Discount Ski Lift Tickets: Tick- 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Features music, have similar concerns for the alter- the message. “Good people are get- ets are available for Camelback, movies, pool tables, video games, nate train route through their areas. Shawnee, Jack Frost, Blue Moun- ping pong, foosball, air hockey, Moreover, the “Trash Train” tain, and Mountain Creek. Please big screen TV, refreshments, project has been clouded by the fact African Violet Group contact the Department of Recre- lounge area and special events. that Dominick Fucillo, the son-in- To Meet Saturday ation for further details. Don’t miss it! law of Linden Mayor John T. NJ Nets Game: The Nets versus Night Place: For all intermedi- Gregorio, is one of the major land- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union holders in the Tremley Point Trash County Chapter of the African the 76ers! The Game is Saturday, ate school youths from 7:30 to March 30, at 1 p.m. The bus de- 9:30 p.m. Music, food, games, Train project. Violet Society will meet at 1 p.m. If the proposals for the Global Jim Hely on Saturday, February 2, at the parts 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $35. movies and dancing are included. NJ Devils Tickets: Come see $2 in advance and $3 at the door. Freight Village area are approved, Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- construction for the road could be- cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue in the Devils take on the Boston Bru- Upcoming dates include: Febru- ins Sunday, April 7, at 1:05 p.m. ary 5, March 22, & May 17. gin in three years according to Ms. Scotch Plains. Mary K. Murphy. It is anticipated See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. The program will be entitled that the new connector roadway to Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a “Tiny Treasures” and all are wel- Tremley Point will open up in 2005. Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. come to attend. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Runnells Guild Plans AARP Meeting to Feature Sale on February 7 BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Vol- Program on Social Security unteer Guild of Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County will spon- WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Prose in concert. The $57 cost in- sor a sale by the employees of the Chapter No. 4137 of the American cludes the show, a full luncheon and facility on Thursday, February 7, from Association of Retired Persons bus transportation. For further infor- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose (AARP) will hold its regular monthly mation, please call Mrs. Stauder at Room of the facility, located at 40 meeting on Monday, February 4, in (908) 889-6769. Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights. the Assembly Hall of The Presbyte- On sale will be baked goods, gift baskets, gift baskets for Valentine’s Finally, rian Church in Westfield, located at Garden Club to Learn the corner of East Broad Street and Day and jewelry. Mountain Avenue. About Selection, Care “A part of every sale goes back to The social period with refresh- Of House Plants Feb. 6 the Volunteer Guild to improve the ments will begin at 1 p.m., with a quality of life of the residents and a CD for more brief business meeting to follow a WESTFIELD – Members of the patients, by providing prizes for the half hour later. Afterwards, guest Garden Club of Westfield will hear a bingo games and funding perfor- speaker Robert Vitollo, Public Rela- talk on the selection and care of house mances by a variety of musicians, tions Representative of the Elizabeth plants at their next meeting on Tues- singers and artists at the hospital,” day, February 6, at 1 p.m. at The according to Freeholder Deborah mature audiences. Social Security Office, will discuss “The Changing Social Security Rules Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital’s The speaker will be Patricia Bowers Advisory Board of Managers. and How They Will Affect You.” “The Guild also sponsors a Christ- Mr. Lemke will review ways indi- of Parker Greenhouses in Scotch mas party/gift distribution and a sum- viduals can receive the maximum Plains. Ms. Bowers, who has 22 years of experience in the plant industry, mer picnic every year, in cooperation benefits; age restrictions with vary- holds a bachelor’s degree in educa- with the Berkeley Heights Lions ing amounts; supplemental security tion and has done additional studies in Club,” she added. income; Medicare affiliations and Introducing Valley’s Special botany and horticulture. The Volunteer Guild and the Office SM survivor benefits. Connie Muirhead will be Hostess of Volunteer Services of Runnells Senior Step-Up CD He will also distribute applica- Chairwoman, assisted by Ruth Metz, Specialized Hospital of Union County tions for a free photo identification Norma Degnen and Barbara Peek. are interested in recruiting volunteers. card without a Social Security num- Club members who will make flower Flexible hours and various opportu- ber. The photographs will be taken at arrangements for the Westfield Me- nities exist with resident contact, as the Monday, May 6 AARP meeting. morial Library in February are Jane well as performing other tasks. For Members are asked to bring dona- Curtis, Norma Degnen, Phillis Pappas information, please call the Office of tions of canned or boxed grocery APY* and Betty Fitterer. Volunteer Services at (908) 771-5847. 3.25% items and cash for those in need. In 18-month addition, all colors of wool for the Lock into this rate today. knitting group to make hats, shrugs 6th Annual “SuperSkills” and lap robes will be accepted by Step up to a higher one later. Madeline Roeben and her craft group. INT’L Free knitting and crocheting patterns OVERS R Good news. If you're over 50, you can lock into a will be available. Trips and Tours Chairwoman Betty WINTER INDOOR good rate on a Valley 18-month Senior Step-Up CD Montag has announced that the one- SOCCER CAMP today. If and when rates increase, you can increase day bus trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Thursday, February 14, Boys&Girls ages 4-16 your rate to an even better one during the remaining term is filled. The next one-day bus trip of your CD. So you'll be locked in but not locked out. will be on Thursday, April 25, for a Now that's banking the way it's supposed to be. guided tour of author Pearl Buck’s Fun-Filled Sessions home, with lunch in a private room in Starting in February 6 Stop into any Valley branch today or call 1-800-522-4100 the Cock ’N Bull Restaurant. There will also be time to shop at Peddler’s JCC of Central NJ Scotch Plains to open a Senior Step-Up CD and give your investments Village in Lahoska, Pa. Inman Sports Club North Edison a step up. The cost is $36 and participants may PROFESSIONAL STAFF sign up for this trip during the February LIMITED ENROLLMENT– Call today to reserve meeting or by calling (908) 232-7153. Reservations will also be taken at the meeting by Trips and Tours Co- 732-777-1600 Chairwoman Marie Stauder for the Central Florida Gems Trip, Sunday to Wednesday, March 10 to 20. The trip will include a stay at a deluxe hotel in Orlando, with day trips to nearby sites such as Silver Springs, • Life Insurance Leu Gardens, Winter Park, Glass Bot- • Disability Insurance tom Boat Ride, Victorian Village, Cy- Art press Gardens, Lake Buena Vista. Ad- • Long Term Care mission fees and 16 meals are in- Ammermuller • Employee Benefits cluded. The cost is $821 for double occupancy and $1,032 for singles. A trip is also planned for Wednes- “Helping People” 908.233.0920 *Annual Percentage Yield is effective as of 12/19/01 and is subject to change without notice. $1,000 minimum opening deposit is required. Consent required for early withdrawal. A penalty may be charged. Fees could reduce your earnings. day, May 1, to River Edge in Read- © 2002 Valley National Bank. Member FDIC. Member Federal Reserve System. ing, Pa., to see entertainer Charlie A CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Letters to the Editor of Scotch Plains – Fanwood D — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— D The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and SP Resident Asks BOE Not to Cave DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Into SPFEA, For Sake of Taxpayers Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions – only one is cor- National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association The Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of ship has demonstrated remarkably un- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Education has once again shown remark- professional behavior both at board meet- rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey able restraint during the current contract ings and in their efforts to dictate how negotiations with the Scotch Plains- the teachers should dress for back-to- diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Fanwood Education Association school events and September 11 memo- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 (SPFEA). rial services. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Despite the union’s ongoing campaign Furthermore, a professional with the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at to negotiate the contract in public with best interest of his or her client (stu- misleading comments, public displays, dents) at heart would understand the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 and job actions, the board has remained importance of participating in back-to- All words and correct definitions school events at a time convenient to come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. relatively silent, perhaps too silent. I feel Deception. it is time for the public to see things from working parents. Why would a professional think he or Answers to last week’s arcane words. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte a different perspective. 1. Asaphia – Tongue-tied; indistinct A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR While I believe our sons have received she is making a positive statement by refusing to dress up for Halloween or utterance Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo an excellent education in this school 2. Arrenotokous – Bearing males district, thanks to their many superb decorate his or her classroom for holiday COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION 3. Solum – In law, a piece of ground teachers, I can’t help thinking that an celebrations? They are only penalizing Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 4. Assapan – The flying squirrel of the economics lesson may be in order for the their students and angering their par- eastern United States OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS union’s leaders and negotiating team. ents. Finally, why would the leaders of a SUBSCRIPTION PRICE The laws of supply and demand are, of professional organization decide their LUTULENT course, the overriding principles at work members shouldn’t work on the one day 1. Turbulent; violently agitated One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 in any marketplace. It is important to that best demonstrates how our democ- 2. Thick; muddy note, though, that in our capitalistic de- racy functions, just prove they can? They 3. Glossy and bright mocracy the people earning the highest only succeeded in ruining many people’s 4. Whirling; spinning incomes are typically those who have plans for spring break. ACROMION Seniors Await College Acceptances something to risk — their money, job, If the goal of the union leaders has 1. Not fearing heights personal safety, or career duration. been to elicit sympathy from the public, 2. Former French coin of silver Others choose to trade higher income they have failed miserably with me and 3. The outer extremity of the scapula As Next Gateway to Their Future for intrinsic rewards such as job security, almost everyone I know. 4. One who performs dangerous feats; good benefits, pleasant working condi- While I wish the board would dis- a daredevil It’s been eleven and one-half years of hard work, deserved reward for our young people. They’re mak- tions, more time off, or work schedules seminate more information, I encourage FOUDROYANT test taking, visiting campuses and submitting appli- ing an important transition, leaving home and gain- that meet family needs. them to continue to perform the job they 1. Attacking suddenly and severely It is clear that teachers not only have were elected to do — wisely spend the 2. A wine glass used by sixteenth cations. Now, many area high school seniors are ing independence. Perhaps, they’ll be a little jittery very little at risk but also enjoy many education budget approved by voters. I century French aristocracy sitting back and waiting for the mail to arrive in the about upcoming challenges and unknowns. That’s intrinsic rewards. Their union leaders also encourage the teachers to consider 3. Resilient; flexible ` apparently don’t recognize these facts. the damage to their reputations that their 4. Gradually drying up; evaporating next month or two for their notices of college accep- natural and we have confidence that they will handle MELLOID tance. Most of them won’t be disappointed but still, it. Our young people always have, and they have These leaders also apparently believe leaders are causing. that current economic conditions are For those parents telling the board to 1. Soothing; calming they’re understandably nervous. excelled. This class will be no different. irrelevant. settle at any cost, I encourage you to take 2. A blister beetle It’s stressful for the parents, too. The families have It will be a time of joy and pride for the families I believe the best teachers work be- another look at your property tax bill. 3. Containing honey cause they love what they do. I also 4. Of song or poetry worked hard as a team to get to this point. College is from now to graduation. Our teachers will feel a James Flath Answers will appear in next week’s believe they are entitled to make a com- Scotch Plains expensive and news of the financial aid package will sense of deep inner satisfaction they deserve to feel fortable living because what they do is issue. clear up many concerns. And where will our sons and that way for a job well done. Thank you. very important. Until they are willing to daughters be next year Boston, Delaware, Pennsyl- And some of us may develop a little touch of the put their jobs, salaries, and/or other ben- Displeased Comcast Customer, vania, Illinois? efits at risk, however, they should not “empty nest” syndrome. But we have a few months expect taxpayers to agree to pay scales Subscriber Calls For Action After the racing around to get the acceptances in to adjust before it becomes reality. We know it is best on a par with other professions. place is over, a sudden realization happens high for our young people to continue, to grow, to enter the One apparent stumbling block in this I read your article reporting the status problem was unique. year’s negotiations is that, for the first of the Comcast Internet problems ap- I contacted the BPU, the Better Busi- school is soon over, too. “Senioritis” sets in. Al- world and to become the fine adults that they will be. time in recent history, the union claims pearing in the January 10 edition of The ness Bureau and the Governor’s office. though perhaps a little unnerving to some of the It’s time to sit back a little and relax. Those college to be fighting for higher starting salaries. Times with much interest. Each time I was advised nothing could teachers, “senioritis” can be a healthy and well- acceptances will come in. This position reverses their efforts in If one were to believe Comcast, one be done since Comcast Internet Service previous years to fight against applying would think subscribers were only mini- is totally unregulated. a limited budget to the bottom of the pay mally impacted by the cutover from the Can any of your readers think of any scale, preferring to pad the top instead. Excite network to Comcast’s network. A business completely free of oversight or Title of ‘Little League Parent’ Is Rarely I’m not sure the average citizen would fine fiction is being told which must be customer protection restraints? feel we need elementary school teach- corrected. I have been totally frustrated for al- ers making almost $90,000 per 180-day My problems began on December 27, most two weeks. Now I am expected to Intended to Be Complimentary year, while paying nothing toward their 2001 at 11:30 p.m. and were not resolved swallow Comcast’s ridiculous fairytale. “Little League parent.” The title is rarely intended been other examples of boorish behavior by parents health benefits. Compare this to the until January 9 at 8:30 p.m. During that I have had enough! It is time for Comcast situation of many parents who are cur- time I had absolutely no Internet service. subscribers to demand an accounting for to be complimentary. Rather, it’s used to describe the leading to violence on the playing field. While these rently facing the prospect of losing their I spent up to five hours a day trying to the absurd fiasco they have had to en- parent of a young athlete who publicly conducts him are extreme examples of parenting gone wild, let’s jobs, of having their salaries and bo- reach a department within Comcast, dure. or herself as if the fate of the world rested on the also look at it as a warning to the more vocal among nuses reduced, or having to obtain pri- which could correct my problem. Every If nothing is demanded from Comcast vate health insurance, paying annual time I actually spoke with a “real” per- now, what exactly will they be able to do outcome of their son or daughter’s baseball, soccer or us to behave ourselves at our kids’ games and to premiums of more than $10,000 before son I was told I needed to be transferred to us in the future? hockey game and, more particularly, their child’s remember that the games are just that-games. deductibles. to another department. I was given every Patricia Balke individual performance. Parents who loudly second- They’re supposed to be enjoyable and fun while also For a group that insists on being con- conceivable excuse. Comcast represen- Scotch Plains sidered professionals, the union leader- tatives never told me the problem was in guess coaches’ decisions, who scream at and berate teaching kids the ups and downs of winning and their CD-ROM. I was made to feel my their own kids while a game is in progress, and who losing. Professional athletes make mistakes; why, Resident Wants Choice generally make spectacles of themselves are, at then, should we expect our child athletes to be perfect? In Parking Garage Issue minimum, an embarrassment to themselves. Root for your kids, cheer them on and encourage Spelling Bee Head Judge Disappointed If we are indeed a government “of, As we saw recently, this type of behavior can also them in their athletic endeavors. But, parents, please for and by the people,” why has there With Poor Behavior of Adults at Bee been no referendum regarding the pro- degenerate into murder, as happened with a father who don’t humiliate them or embarrass them, and, in the posed parking garages in our town? beat to death his son’s hockey coach. There have also process make yourself the real loser. On Tuesday, January 22, the Junior your restraint in not joining in with the This issue has come up time and time Women’s Club of Westfield sponsored group of adults. Perhaps you may use again — as yet, no explanation has Deadlines the first of three Spelling Bees for this letter as a conversation point with been offered as to why every Westfield Reader Is Concerned About FW General News - Friday 4pm Westfield students as we have done so your peers and your family members resident is not given the opportunity to about how one should and should not vote YES or NO on a matter of such Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm for more than ten years. It is unfortu- conduct themselves. importance. Trains Station Parking Permits Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm nate that I am compelled as Head Judge for this event to write this letter. Pam Wiaczek Lyn Kole As a commuter to New York City, I for the announcement of available daily How To Reach Us To the adults in the audience who Westfield Westfield would like to voice my displeasure at parking spaces in last week’s edition of E-Mail - [email protected] booed the judges when a question Fanwood’s decision to reduce the num- The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Phone - (908) 232-4407 arouse, pertaining to the spelling of one Reader Advises ‘Student View’ Author ber of parking permits it has issued for Unfortunately for myself and many Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 word, I have several thoughts. First, what are we teaching the more than 90 the Fanwood train station. other commuters, the train is the only PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Although the size of the South Av- viable alternative for getting to work. contestants and their siblings and friends That Heroes Aren’t Too Hard to Find In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield when we, as adults, act in such a man- enue parking lot was expanded late last Should Fanwood choose to increase the 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains How sad that Mr. Krakauer and yet, the law. year, the number of parking permits parking fee to $1,000 next year, I will ner? Is this what we want to teach our children about respect for others? About presumably, his peers are so deeply Each of you can choose to become issued this year was reduced. More than have no choice but to pay. The only thing Submittal Formats wounded by the actions of some teen- heroes. Decide each day to choose the half of the parking spots in the expanded I feel I can do to counter this action is to following the rules? About how to re- Photos - B/W and Color solve disagreements? About sportsman- agers who have recently made very right path, to be truthful, treat others lot are now daily pay spaces. stop shopping in Fanwood. No Panoramic or Polaroid At a cost of $3 per day, parking will Therefore, my family has stopped fre- ship? About basic manners and eti- poor decisions. He concluded that he’d with respect and to do your best work Typed, not handwritten quette? like to remember this year, the year of in any application. If teenagers and cost me approximately $700 this year, quenting Dunkin’ Donuts, Irma’s Hall- Upper and lower case versus $360 for each of the past five mark, The Sun Tavern and A&P. If the The actions of numerous adults in the his high school graduation, as some- adults would make these choices as a years. It seems obvious to me that many fine merchants in Fanwood would Need name & daytime phone audience were shameful. I hope that thing special. He’s looking for a hero. way of life, then the world would be Fanwood is taking advantage of com- like to see my business return, please For our complete editorial policies this letter will act as a reminder to us all This year and every year can be a full of heroes. Most of them remain muters to generate additional revenues. urge your town council to stop taking request a copy of our Policy Guide that our children and our community very special year for you. I suggest unsung in the media and elsewhere If the lot was full each day, one could advantage of the commuters. deserve better role models than exhib- that you cease to look for heroism in but they can do great work and influ- argue that this action was justifiable. ited on January 22nd. others, especially those making new ence others. Michael Novack To the children in the audience and to headlines. Just look at the coverage of I encourage your search for the good However, there are many empty spots on Scotch Plains www.goleader.com a regular basis. I guess this is the reason the contestants, I commend you for adult activities and you’ll see clearly in all people. It’s there. Just look that those who the media cover most beyond the headlines. are those whose actions are outside Claire Caffrey Criscuolo acceptable social boundaries or worse Westfield Rabbi Kroloff Says Rev. Livengood Was A Person Who Really Cared Rev. Hugh Livengood, who died Janu- most important institutions of Union ary 12 at the age of 86, served for three County. During his second career as an decades as the Associate Rector of St. Episcopal priest, he quietly helped hun- Paul’s Episcopal Church. He and I, to- dreds of people who were in need. gether with my wife, Terry, and his He frequently visited Temple Emanu- wife, Wink, were close personal friends. El, always bringing with him a genuine Hugh and I played tennis together, sailed smile, good cheer, and respect. Hugh together, broke bread together, and was a man of integrity, faith, and good prayed together. works. He provided a beautiful model Because of our close friendship, I am for all of Westfield’s clergy. We should admittedly biased. But it is important be inspired by the heritage of love, for the community to know that Rev. generosity, and interfaith concern which Livengood made enormous contribu- he has left us. tions to our town and to our interfaith I shall always miss my friend, Hugh community. He was an enthusiastic sup- Livengood. May his wife, Wink, his porter of the Westfield Ministerium, children and grandchildren all be com- attending regularly and contributing forted by the knowledge that his memory thoughtfully to our discussions. will endure as a blessing. He cared deeply for all human be- Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff, ings, irrespective of color, creed, or Temple Emanu-El, nationality. Rev. and Mrs. Livengood Westfield have generously supported some of the Westfield Superintendent Thanks Generosity of Education Fund Earlier this month, the Education The Board of Education is very grate- Fund of Westfield presented the Board ful for the fundraising efforts and the of Education with a check in the amount resulting grant donations made by the of $16,571 for teacher grants. More Education Fund. Westfield students are than ten teachers will receive amounts benefiting from innovative teachers who ranging from $300 to $2,700 to support apply for the grants, dedicated Educa- classroom activities such as interactive tion Fund volunteers who look for ways science demonstrations by Franklin In- to raise funds outside of the regular stitute for elementary school children, school budget, and a community that PC equipment for an intermediate school continues to support education. journalism class, and a program relat- William J. Foley ing to health and social issues performed Superintendent of Schools for our high school students. Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 5 Westfield Y Exec Director College Men’s Club, Announces Retirement After 34 years, Stan Kaslusky, the YWCA and YMCA in town to King Assoc. Partner Executive Director of the Westfield become a total family focused orga- Y announced his retirement to the nization. Board of Directors at their January “This focused the YMCA’s mis- For Scholarship Effort meeting. The retirement from his sion of working with families and post is effective June 30 of this year. focusing on a total family experi- By NERMENE SIMAIKA to $899 for physical classroom ses- “I believe this is an appropriate ence,” Mr. Kaslusky told The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sions, according to information pro- time for new executive leadership to Westfield Leader and The Scotch During a ceremony held at The vided on the Internet sites for Kaplan work with our dedicated board to Plains Times. Presbyterian Church in Westfield to and Princeton Review. address the opportunities for further “I also think one of my greatest commemorate Martin Luther King, “We all know that an SAT prep service to this community,” said Mr. accomplishments was strengthening Jr. Day, Mayor Gregory McDermott course makes a difference in stu- Kaslusky in his letter of resignation. the youth programs. Now over 50 announced the formation of a part- dents’ scores,” said Mayor Mr. Kaslusky has served the YMCA percent of our members are children”. nership between the College Men’s McDermott. “Helping a student get as executive director of the Westfield Unique programs that Mr. Club of Westfield and the Martin into college can and will make a Y since 1983. Professionally, he has Kaslusky brought to the Westfield Y Luther King, Jr. Association. difference in his or her life.” include the Family Life program that The effort began about two weeks The scholarships awarded by the runs seminars on parenting and Brianna’s Restaurant in Scotch Plains prior to the January 21 event at the College Men’s Club will provide children’s issues, the Youth Black church — which also honored the “soup to nuts coverage” for the prepa- Achievers program, the Y’s five-year winners of a poetry, essay and art ration courses, said the Mayor. commitment to first night, the con- Brianna’s Restaurant in SP contest sponsored by the association Mr. McDermott emphasized that tinual renovations to update the fa- — at a meeting at the Mayor’s office these scholarships would not come cility, and establishing a 10-year to discuss possible new scholarship without a responsibility. “These men partnership with the Moscow YMCA Decides to Close its Doors opportunities. will have to work hard. They’ll have by volunteering to develop YMCAs That meeting included Sal Caruana to do their homework (for the courses) in the former Soviet republic. SCOTCH PLAINS — After ter, Mr. Devita will have weeknights of the College Men’s Club, which and they’ll only be allowed one ex- Furthermore, Mr. Kaslusky has nearly 13 years of business, and the weekends off to enjoy family has been awarding scholarships to cused absence throughout the dura- served the community as President Brianna’s Restaurant in Scotch life with his wife Leslie, and three young men for over 78 years, and the tion of the course,” he observed. Plains has shut its doors. children, Gary, 20, Brittany 14, and Reverend Leon Randall of St. Luke The first set of candidates for the of the Rotary Club, Chairman of the The popular Italian restaurant, lo- Brianna 13, whom the restaurant was Scholarship Committee, and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion scholarships will be recommended cated on East Second Street and named after. Church in Westfield and the Martin Board of the Chamber of Commerce. Grant Avenue, opened in 1989. The by Thursday, February 21, the Mayor Mr. Kaslusky told the Wesfield Luther King, Jr. Association. anticipated, in time for the next round Stan Kaslusky restaurant also offered a private din- Fanwood GOP Club What resulted was the forging of Leader and The Scotch Plains Times ing area where receptions and par- of preparatory courses, which are he will be moving to Charlottsville, ties were held. To Meet on Monday an alliance committed to matching slated to begin in mid-March. also chaired the Garden State Net- Virginia and will use his free time The doors closed for good on Janu- “those organizations who serve (with) work of YMCA executives and has traveling with his wife Anne. He also FANWOOD – The Fanwood Repub- those who need assistance,” said the ary first after a celebrating with a full- lican Club will meet on Monday, Febru- SP-F Boosters Host been Vice President of the Board of intends to keep a part-time consult- capacity crowd on New Year’s Eve. mayor. Directors of the Y Mutual Captive ing job with the national YMCA ary 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community The new partnership will provide “I feel like a big piece is ripped out House at the Fanwood train station. Annual Quarter Dip Insurance Company. organization. of me, but I also feel like a big piece is full scholarships for SAT prepara- Captain Henry Thibault of the Sal- tion courses to 15 to 20 young men of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High During Mr. Kaslusky’s tenure the “Westfield has been a wonderful gained,” said owner Michael Devita. vation Army, Plainfield Corps will be Westfield Y has grown to become one town for me to raise my children and A family man, Mr. Devita decided Westfield who demonstrate finan- School Athletic Boosters will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the cial need and a desire to further their hosting the Annual Quarter Dip. of the largest non-profit organizations a wonderful community to live. I to close down the restaurant after he Salvation Army’s work in the wake of in the county. Since 1983 member- thank the community for their sup- saw how many of his patrons were education past the high school level. The event will be held on February the September 11 disaster at the World 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School ship at the Westfield Y has grown port and wish the YMCA good luck directly affected by the tragedy on Trade Center and his experiences at As colleges become increasingly from 300 to 9000 members, while the in the future”. September 11. Ground Zero. selective in their admissions pro- Cafeteria. annual operating budget has grown The Board of Directors said they “It made me think,” he said. “You Tom Drubulis, President of the cesses, SAT preparation courses of- There is a start up fee of $ 2.00 from $875,000 to over $6.5 million. received Mr. Kaslusky’s resignation only go around once.” Fanwood Republican Club, along with fered by such companies as Kaplan and food dips are a quarter per dip. Among Mr. Kaslusky’s many ac- with regret and are currently search- Mr. Devita said that if it weren’t for David Trumpp and Dr. Chester Lindsey and the Princeton Review have gained Beverages will be additional. The complishments were the merging of ing for a qualified replacement. the camcorder he would have missed recently gave a check for $504 from the in popularity. quarter dip is open to everyone in his kids growing up. sales of American flag T-shirts to Cap- These courses, however, vary in the community. So mark your cal- “I respect everyone who’s in the tain Thibault to benefit victims of the price from $299 for online “classes” endars. Scottish Rite Masons Seek business. It’s very tough. You have to disaster as a contribution on behalf of sacrifice a lot. We’ve missed enough; Fanwood residents. Additional shirts we’ve sacrificed enough.” may be obtained by calling Mr. Trumpp Sponsors For Dyslexic Kids Mr. Devita told The Times of Scotch at (908) 889-8870. OWEN BRAND Plains-Fanwood that, in the mean- Anyone interested in joining the club SCOTCH PLAINS — The newest status, race, religion or Masonic af- time, he is constructing a daycare cen- may attend Monday’s meeting or call of the four major Scottish Rite Ma- filiation. All tutoring is provided free ter where Brianna’s was located, and Sophie Kauchak at (908) 322-3241. sonic charities is the 32nd Degree of charge. Professional tutor training hopes it will open in the summer or Non-Fanwood residents are invited to Your Hometown Masonic Learning Centers for Chil- is also provided at no cost to those early fall. join as associate members. Refresh- dren, a national program designed to who qualify. As the director of the daycare cen- ments will be served. MORTGAGE BANKER help youngsters combat dyslexia. For more information about the The Learning Center in Scotch Plains Sponsor a Child program, or to make a has announced the establishment of gift, please contact Bernard Cohen, PERSONAL INJURY “Sponsor A Child,” an annual Chairperson, 32nd Masonic Learning fundraising campaign aimed at find- Center for Children, 301 Forest Av- PERSONAL ATTENTION ing a sponsor for every dyslexic child enue, Scotch Plains 07076 or call (908) enrolled in the program. 322-6241. Ms. Shapiro may be reached Tax-deductible gifts of $10,000 fully at the same location and number. Residential - Construction sponsor a complete, two-year tutoring cycle for one child; $5,000 sponsors Miniature Shoe Display Commercial - Bridge Loans one child for a year, and $2,500 serves as a one-year co-sponsorship. Featured at Library Local (908) 789-2730 Currently, 37 Learning Centers in FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Toll Free (888) 489-9680 13 states provide state-of-the-art morial Library is exhibiting a collec- Orton-Gillingham tutoring to more tion of miniature shoes belonging to Pager (908) 535-8244 than 900 children, from kindergar- one of its patrons. [email protected] ten through high school, completely Known as the Imelda Marcos of her free of charge. The Learning Center family, Eileen Dolgin of Scotch Plains in Scotch Plains is located at 301 started her collection with an English Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking Forest Avenue. china shoe that was given to her by a According to Center Director Judy family member. Since then, she has RANCIS M. SMITH Equal Housing lender Shapiro, research has revealed that collected more than 50 unique examples children with untreated dyslexia can over a 25-year period. THE ONLY ATTORNEY become underachieving adults un- A native of England, Mrs. Dolgin has INVOLVED IN YOUR CASE able to reach their full potential. “We shoes from France, England, Italy and want businesses and individuals alike Holland, as well as the United States. “24 Years of Experience Settling to know that their sponsorship will Some were gifts from friends, while Significant Injury and Accident Cases.” do no less than change the life of one others were “finds” in flea markets. young child,” she said. 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Christopher E. Battiloro and Miss Jana Marcy Knost Timothy Edward Krug and Miss Amy Elizabeth Doherty Garden Speakers Series WESTFIELD – The Rutgers Co- cents; trap plants to keep pests away; operative Extension Master Garden- fragrances; culinary aspects; con- Miss Jana M. Knost Engaged ers of Union County has invited the tainer and window box planting; bed Miss Amy Elizabeth Doherty public to attend their 2002 Spring design and cutting for arrangements, Garden Speakers Series. plus choosing varieties to fit one’s To Christopher E. Battiloro Lectures, which are free, will be- needs. “Vegetable Gardening” will be The Reverend and Mrs. Jan Vickery gin at 7:30 p.m. in the County Ad- To Wed Timothy Krug awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree ministration Building, located at 300 featured on Thursday, March 21, in- Knost of Norwell, Mass., have an- in English from the University of North Avenue, East, in Westfield. cluding bed preparation, seed selec- Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Doherty by the Elizabeth Board of Educa- nounced the engagement of their Houston in 1997. She is employed as tion, varieties, spacing, watering, of Westfield have announced the tion as a kindergarten teacher at the daughter, Miss Jana Marcy Knost, of Parking is available in the rear of the a teacher of English and Director of building. Space is limited. fertilization and harvesting. Flowers engagement of their daughter, Miss Charles Hudson School. Scotch Plains to Christopher E. Drama at Watchung Hills Regional “Annual Flower Gardening” is and herbs to accompany the garden Amy Elizabeth Doherty, also of Her fiancé, a 1993 graduate of Battiloro of Westfield. He is the son High School in Warren. will also be discussed. Westfield, to Timothy Edward Krug Hunterdon Central Regional High of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Battiloro, Jr., scheduled for Thursday, March 7. The future bridegroom is a 1991 Attendees will learn about color ac- Soil Test Kits, for evaluating and of Horsham, Pa. He is the son of School in Flemington, earned a of Westfield. graduate of Westfield High School repairing soil, will be available for Mrs. Robin Krug of Flemington and Bachelor of Science Degree in Me- A 1992 graduate of Cypress- and received a Bachelor of Arts De- $8 each. the late Edward Krug. chanical Engineering from the Col- Fairbanks Senior High School in gree in History from Clemson Uni- Legal Professionals All Rutgers Cooperative Exten- The bride-elect graduated from lege of New Jersey. Houston, Tex., the bride-to-be was versity in Clemson, S.C. sion classes are offered without re- Mount Saint Mary Academy in He is employed as a project engi- He attended the John H. Stamler Announce Bus Trip gard to race, religion, color, national Watchung in 1994 and earned a Bach- neer with Genesis Engineering, Inc., Sofia Isabel Welcomed Police Academy of Union County origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual ori- elor of Science Degree in Elemen- in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. and is employed as a patrolman with To Atlantic City entation, disability, marital status or tary Education and Psychology from The couple plans to be married in By Toglia Family the Westfield Police Department. AREA – On Sunday, February 17, status as a special disabled veteran or the College of New Jersey, formerly October of this year at the Chapel of A wedding is planned for May at veteran of the Vietnam era. Matthew and Elsa Toglia of UCLSA, the association for legal pro- Trenton State College, in 1998. the Immaculate Conception at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge. fessionals (formerly known as the She is a candidate this year for a Mount Saint Mary Academy, and Westfield have announced the birth of their daughter, Sofia Isabel Toglia, Union County Legal Secretaries As- Y Offers Seniors Class master’s degree in counseling from will take a wedding trip to Kauai, sociation), will sponsor a bus trip to Kean University and is employed Hawaii. on Friday, August 31, at 5:24 p.m. at Caregivers Group Sets In Strength Training Overlook Hospital in Summit. the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City. February 4 Meeting The bus will depart from the Union WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, Sofia weighed 6 pounds and 13 located at 220 Clark Street, has devel- ounces and measured 19 inches in WESTFIELD – A support group County Administration Building, for individuals caring for elderly or Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth, at oped a beginning Senior Strength Train- length at birth. ing Class for individuals who would She joins her brother, Lucas, age chronically ill loved ones meets on 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately the first non-holiday Monday of each 7 p.m. There will be an additional like to begin an exercise program. 2. Classes will be held on Mondays and Sofia’s maternal grandparents are month at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center pickup at the Cheesequake Service of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Area on the Garden State Parkway. Thursdays, from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Lopez of North A certified instructor will teach all Bergen. Church on Lamberts Mill Road in The cost is $21, with a $13 return Westfield. from the casino on arrival. For infor- participants how to use Nautilus and Her paternal grandparents are Mr. Cybex equipment. and Mrs. Canio Toglia of Sayreville. These are information and sharing mation or reservations, please call sessions, with the next meeting sched- Helen Goworek at (908) 289-7356 or The strength training exercises are The baby’s paternal great-grand- designed to condition the body, help mothers are Mrs. Josephine Toglia of uled for February 4. For more infor- (908) 527-4506, or Susie Mack at mation, please call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 322-2333. avoid injury, improve independence Staten Island, N.Y., and Mrs. and make daily tasks easier. Angelina Pavese of Brooklyn, N.Y. (908) 232-1867. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit UCLSA’s Annual Schol- The class is for current Westfield Y arship Program and Legal Education members and a doctor’s consent is Fund. Each year, UCLSA awards a required. The cost is $35 for Gold scholarship to a Union County resi- and Silver members and $70 for Ba- Good NNGood eeewwwsss dent who is pursuing a law-related sic members. “For the hurt of the daughter of my people career. In addition, UCLSA sponsors Interested individuals are asked to I am hurt; I am black; astonishment hath monthly legal education seminars call Michael Johnson at (908) 233- taken hold on me. for its members and guests. 2700, extension no. 251. Is there no balm in Gilead; Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” • Criminal Defense - Federal & State • Complex Civil Litigation Jeremiah 8:21,22 The Gospel • DWI & Municipal Court

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KINDEL • HENKEL HARRIS • BAKER • HICKORY CHAIR • WIDDICOMB • KARGES • STICKLEY CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 7 Volunteering Is a Personal Way Rev. Lindsay to be Installed To Help Make the World Better The calendar pages are turning to may add. Agencies provide training As Calvary Lutheran Pastor February. As we close the pages on programs for volunteers to ensure CRANFORD — Calvary Lutheran work in Luther studies at Luther January, do I dare ask what has be- they understand their mission and Seminary in Minnesota. While at the come of our New Year’s resolutions? role as a volunteer. Church of Cranford has announced that the Reverend Carol A. Lindsay Ruschlikon Seminary, she was Stu- With the New Year came hopes for These training programs are won- dent Pastor of the International Prot- a more peaceful, tolerant world. How derful opportunities to broaden your has been named Pastor of the church. She began her new role on January 1 estant Church of Zurich. many New Year’s resolutions in- knowledge and understanding of a Calvary Lutheran Church, located cluded “doing something” to help world beyond your everyday per- and will be installed on Sunday, March 3. at 108 Eastman Street, is a congrega- make these hopes and dreams come sonal and professional life. It is also tion of the New Jersey Synod of the true? an opportunity to broaden your circle Pastor Lindsay was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1988 and served Evangelical Lutheran Church in It is never too late to start. As we of friends. America and has served the Cranford- spend these final days of winter look- By definition, volunteers are very congregations in Freehold and Dunellen. From 1995 to 2001, she Westfield area and surrounding com- ing at books and catalogues, plan- special people. They are willing to munities for 73 years. ning our summer gardens, it is also give a few hours, or in some cases was an intentional interim pastor for time for some personal planning, many hours, a month to support pro- congregations in Plainfield, Carteret looking ahead to the months and grams in their church or community and Clifton, handling situations in- Rebbetzin Jungreis years to come. that focus on assistance, be it physi- volving transition and conflict. To Speak at JCC It is time for that question, “What cal, mental, or social. For a short period of time, she also can I do, or what can I do with my Volunteers recognize that helping served on the staff of the Bishop of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, a Holo- family, to make our community a bet- others, providing support and reas- the New Jersey Synod of the Evan- caust survivor, author, educator, men- ter place to live?” One answer to that surance, requires continuing effort. gelical Lutheran Church in America, tor and storyteller, will speak on question is to become a volunteer. They also have acknowledged their coordinating stewardship activities Wednesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. There are many agencies and or- role in making the world a better for the state. at the Jewish Community Center of ganizations in this community dedi- place to live. They don’t get paid Before being ordained as a Central New Jersey, Wilf Jewish Com- cated to making a difference in the with dollars, but the words “thank Lutheran pastor, she worked for the munity Campus, in Scotch Plains. lives of area residents. Fulfillment of you” bring an immeasurable sense of Billy Graham Association, serving Rebbetzin Jungreis, a weekly col- their mission is frequently depen- reward at day’s end. as Assistant to the Executive Direc- umnist for The Jewish Press, the dent on the support and commitment A few hours a month devoted to tor of the International Conference world’s largest Anglo-Jewish publi- of volunteers. helping others, whether in a food for Itinerant Evangelists in cation, and founder of Hineni, an “I contribute to these agencies each pantry, in an elder care facility, or Amsterdam, Holland. international movement, will speak year,” you may say. Perhaps it is time answering crisis hotline telephones, Prior to that, Pastor Lindsay served on “A Long Life is Not Good Enough, to contribute more than your money. can create an even greater awareness as the Director of Operations for the But a Good Life is Long Enough.” “I wouldn’t know what to do,” you of the problems experienced by many American Festival of Evangelism in The program is made possible of our area residents. Kansas City, Mo. through an endowment by Dr. Jerome A new sense of understanding of She holds a Bachelor of Arts De- and Diane Forman and family in the world beyond our doors develops gree from John Brown University in memory of Cindy and Manny as volunteers reach out to the less Arkansas and a Master of Divinity Garshofsky. fortunate, not just the poor and hun- Degree from Midwestern Baptist To reserve a seat and/or obtain further information, please call Su- gry, but the lonely, the grieving, and FASHIONIONABLE LADY…Barbara Meyer Darlin, a costume designer and Theological Seminary in Missouri. the homebound. historian, will be featured in “Unlacing the Victorian Woman” on February 9 She also studied church history at san Lemerman, Director of Cultural Let us take these last days of winter at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. The program is part of the the Ruschlikon Baptist Seminary in Arts and Education, at (908) 889- to not only plan our summer gardens, library’s Super Saturday series. All are invited to attend. Switzerland and did post-graduate 8800, extension no. 205. but to examine our role in creating a better community, a better world. Ex- plore the opportunities at one of the Nature Club to Hear Talk local organizations whose mission is Westfield Library to Present to lighten the load, brighten the days and relieve the pain and suffering of On Australian Habitats our neighbors. Let us try to understand ‘Unlacing Victorian Woman’ the problems many of our neighbors WESTFIELD – “Unlacing the Vic- history lesson and a Victorian strip- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Greater a.m. and bring lunch. face on a daily basis and let’s do our torian Woman” will be the next Su- tease,” according to a library spokes- Watchung Nature Club will meet on Guests are always welcome at club Katherine Feeks part to alleviate these burdens. per Saturday in a series of programs woman. Tuesday, February 5, in the Court- meetings and trips. It’s time to do something — vol- offered at the Westfield Memorial All are invited to attend the event, house of the Mountainside Munici- unteer. Library, on February 9 at 1 p.m. which is made possible by the Hori- pal Building, located off New Provi- Old Guard Reveals Christian Day School * * * * * Costume designer and historian zons Speakers Bureau program, dence Road, at 8 p.m. The driveway To Hold Open House Katherine Feeks is Executive Di- Barbara Meyer Darlin will change – funded by the New Jersey Council is the last right turn before reaching onstage – into the outfits worn by a for the Humanities, a state partner of the traffic light on Route 22. Meeting Topics SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch rector of CONTACT We Care, a cri- sis hotline service based in Scotch turn-of-the-century woman in a typi- the National Endowment for the Herman Bieber will present high- Plains Baptist Christian Day cal day. Humanities. lights from his many trips to Austra- During February School will host an extended Open Plains, which is part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerium. She will present three ensembles, For additional information, please lia, including some of the diverse WESTFIELD — The Old Guard of House from Monday through Fri- complete with undergarments, in a call the library at (908) 789-4090 or habitats of that continent’s unique Westfield, an organization open to re- day, February 4 to 8, between 8 Society to Explore program that has been described as a visit the library, located at 550 East plant and animal residents. tired and semi-retired men age 55 and a.m. and 6 p.m. “one-woman fashion show, a social Broad Street. On Saturday, February 9, the club older, meets every Thursday from 9:30 Parents are invited to bring their 3- How Photographs will sponsor a trip to the Brigantine a.m. to noon in the Kellogg Room of the to 5-year-old children to visit the National Wildlife Refuge to view Westfield Y, located at 220 Clark Street. school and individual classes. The Fit Into Genealogy Mrs. Melloan to Present winter wildlife and the raptors that Recent changes in Internal Revenue year-round program features classes feed on them. Service rulings will be discussed on for 3- and 4-year-olds and a full-day WESTFIELD – The Genealogical Participants will meet at Marshall’s February 7. On February 14, the topic kindergarten. Extended hours are Society of the West Fields will ex- ‘Great Gardens’ Program parking lot in Clark, located off of will be “All About Buying a New Car.” available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for plore the significance of old and new Central Avenue near the entrance to “Life and Fire Safety” will be dis- before and aftercare. photographs to genealogy at its meet- WESTFIELD – Joan Melloan of lecture. For further information, the Garden State Parkway, at 7 a.m. cussed on February 21, and Cynthia Registrations are now being ac- ing on Saturday, February 16, at 10 Westfield, a Master Gardener, will please call (908) 654-3946. Host- or at Brigantine at 9 a.m. Group mem- Hermey from Overlook Hospital in cepted for Summer 2002 and the a.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- present a slide and lecture program esses for the reception following the bers should bring lunch and scopes. Summit will answer questions about 2002-2003 school year. brary, located at 550 East Broad Street. entitled “Great Gardens of Eastern program are the members of the Arts On Saturday, February 23, Pete the heart on February 28. The school is located at 333 Park Susan Fogg Eisdorfer of America” at the Monday, February Creative Department directed by Axelrod will lead a trip to Rio Reser- Members of the public are invited to Avenue in Scotch Plains. For fur- Bridgewater, who has a background in 11 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Marjorie Wieseman. voir and the Delaware River to look come for coffee, attend the meeting and ther information, please call (908) textiles and photography, will lead the Westfield. for eagles, mergansers, golden eyes hear the guest speakers. For further infor- 322-9187. discussion. Her presentation will in- The program will follow the 12:30 and the Pileated woodpecker. Par- mation, please call Tom Splaine at (908) clude methods for dating photographs. p.m. business meeting at the First ticipants should again meet in the 654-3326 or Bill Thornton at (908) 272- PUBLIC NOTICE Guests are welcome and there is Congregational Church of Westfield Marshall’s parking lot in Clark at 7 5759 or stop by the meetings. TOWN OF WESTFIELD no admission fee. Refreshments will on Elmer Street. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS be served. Mrs. Melloan said that eastern PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Westfield seeks a redevel- America, “is filled with beautiful SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION opment project team to assist in implement- PUBLIC NOTICE gardens from the Atlantic Ocean to COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY ing its plan to build or have built two parking TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Mississippi River. Among them decks, residential units and retail space at NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS two sites. are such famous historical sites as meeting of the Township Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Scotch Plains- The selected team will have redevelop- the Middleton Plantation, the oldest Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Fanwood Board of Education, in the County of Union, for the furnishing of the hereinafter ment experience and legal expertise. It will day, January 29, 2002 the following ordi- landscaped garden in the country, described labor, material and equipment for: prepare two redevelopment plans (pursuant nance entitled: and Thomas Jefferson’s beloved 1. Proposed Addition/Alterations at Brunner Elementary School, Westfield Road, to the NJ Local Redevelopment and Hous- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- Scotch Plains, New Jersey; ing Law), lead a developer solicitation and Monticello,” and such estates as ING THE PRIVATE SALE OF 2. Proposed Addition/Alterations at Evergreen Elementary School, Evergreen Avenue, selection process and assist in preparing a Dupont’s Longwood, John D. CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY Scotch Plains, New Jersey; and written agreement between the Town and THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Rockefeller’s Kykuit and Colonel 3. Proposed Addition/Alterations at McGinn Elementary School, Trenton Avenue, the selected developer. PLAINS KNOWN AS LOT 15 McCormick’s Cantigny. Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Send qualifications to: BLOCK 8903 A journalist, Mrs. Melloan’s gar- Bids will be opened and read in public at the Scotch Plains Board of Education Offices, James H. Gildea was duly passed on second and final den column is featured regularly in Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, on February 28, Town Administrator reading. 2002 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Bids to be received for this work shall be Combined Bids 425 East Broad Street TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Westfield Leader and The Times for all the work required. Westfield, New Jersey 07090-2196 Barbara Riepe of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The award will be made, in the best interest of the Board of Education, based on the lower 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $19.38 Township Clerk Guests are invited to attend the Joan Melloan of the following bids: 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $16.32 a. To one contractor the overall price bid for the three projects together as one bid, PUBLIC NOTICE or PUBLIC NOTICE b. To individual contractors the sum of individual prices bid for each of the three SHERIFF’S SALE projects. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of Potter Architects, L.L.C., 410 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083, (908) 686-2547, during business hours. Copies DOCKET NO. F-11105-99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, thereof may be procured in person only after January 31, 2002, at the Architect’s office for SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPO- DOCKET NO. F-768-00 Legal Advertising the purpose of bidding. Bidders shall notify the Architect in advance prior to obtaining bidding RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES RONALD ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY vs. documents. Documents will not be mailed. A deposit in cash or check to the order of said CURRY AND MRS. JAMES RONALD ROBIN PARNESS, ET ALS, DEFEN- Architect in the sum of $150.00 per project being bid, is required, which it non-refundable. CURRY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. DANT. MORE IN BACK SECTION No bid will be accepted that does not conform to the Project Manual. Bids must be made CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, on standard bid forms in the manner designated by the Project Manual, must be enclosed DATED MARCH 20, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED FEBRUARY 09, 2001 FOR SALE in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder, the contract being bid on MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. the outside thereof, addressed and delivered in person to the Owner. Bids will not be By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PUBLIC NOTICE accepted by mail. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PUBLIC NOTICE Each bid shall be accompanied by the following: by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 1. Guarantee payable to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education that bidder, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT if the Contract is awarded to him, will enter into a contract therefor. Guarantee shall FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The Planning Board of the Borough of be in the amount of 10% of the bid, but not in excess, of $20,000.00 and may be in THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF Fanwood will hold a special meeting on the form of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond. FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the February 18, 2002 to approve a resolution CONTRACTOR: Killam Associates, 27 2. Certificate from a surety company stating that it will provide the bidder with a bond afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- on the final 14 points amending the Down- Bleeker Street, Millburn, New Jersey 07041- in such sum and form as is required in the Project Manual. ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in town Redevelopment Plan. This meeting 1008. 3. Affidavit showing prequalification in accordance with the standards of and by the cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of will be held at Borough Hall in the Mayor & NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, for the sales. the sales. Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Av- Municipal Engineer for engineering services bids $20,000 and over, for prime bidders and subcontractors, in accordance with the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- enue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 8 P.M. The and C-3 sanitary sewer waste operator cov- requirements of the Department of the Treasury. DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR- DRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND regular agenda meeting will follow. erage. 4. A statement setting forth the names and addresses of all stockholders owning 10% HUNDRED TWENTY NINE & 78/100 SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 56/ Official action will be taken. DURATION: Until completion of service. or more of the stock in the case of a corporation, or 10% or greater interest in the case ($220,429.78). 100 ($377,764.56). Ruth K. Page AMOUNT: Not to exceed $22,920. of a partnership, or acknowledgment that no person or entity has 10% or greater The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the Secretary ($1,910. Per month) proprietary interest in the Bidder. TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Planning Board THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Bidders are notified as follows: 07090, County of UNION and State of New 07090, County of UNION and State of New 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $14.79 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- 1. Addendum may be issued by the Owner in accordance with the Project Manual up Jersey. Jersey. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. to seven (7) business days prior to receipt of bids and the bidders are obligated on Commonly known as : 409-411 WEST Commonly known as: 33 WOODBROOK PUBLIC NOTICE Barbara Riepe their own initiative to make inquiry for and examine such addendum, if any. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW CIRCLE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Township Clerk 2. No bid may be withdrawn after the date of receipt. TOWN OF WESTFIELD JERSEY 07090 07090 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $17.34 Bidders are notified that they must comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.37 and WESTFIELD RECREATION Tax Lot No. 29 in Block No. 2901 Tax Lot No. 24 in Block No. 3901 34:11-56.38 et seq. (Wages on Public Works) and that the contract to be awarded in the case COMMISSION Dimension of Lot: approximately 80 feet Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular PUBLIC NOTICE shall contain a stipulation that the wage rate must be paid to workmen employed in the wide by 150 feet long 195.0 feet wide by 282.36 feet long In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D performance of the contracts shall not be less than the prevailing wage rate as determined Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue Nearest Cross Street: Springfield Avenue (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield BOROUGH OF FANWOOD by the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry of the State of New Jersey. Situate at a point on the southeasterly Situated at a point on the southeasterly Recreation Commission wishes to advise BOARD OF HEALTH Bidders are notified that they must comply with the provisions of P.L. 1999, c.238 (The sideline of West Broad Street distance ap- sideline of Woodbrook Circle distance ap- the public that it will hold its regular meetings NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Public Works Contractor Registration Act), which became effective on April 11, 2000. proximately 104 feet southwesterly from its proximately 840.93 feet southwesterly from for the remainder of 2002 in the Recreation ORDINANCE 02-1 Bidders are notified that they must comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:31-1 to 52:33- intersection with the southwesterly sideline its intersection with the southwesterly side- Conference Room of the Municipal Building AND PUBLIC HEARING 4, the statutes on the use of domestic materials on public work. of Rahway Avenue. line of Springfield Avenue. (unless otherwise noted), 425 East Broad An ordinance was introduced by the Board Bidders are put on notice that the Owner is an exempt organization under the provisions There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. of Health of the Borough of Fanwood on of the New Jersey State Sales and Use Tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-1 et seq.) and is not required TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU- FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND on the following dates: January 23, 2002. Copies of this ordinance to pay sales tax. SAND TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN & 37/ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood All bidders are put on notice that they are required to comply with all rules and regulations SEVEN & 16/100 ($265,227.16) together 100 ($420,717.37) together with lawful in- MONDAY, MARCH 4 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 127 and with all with lawful interest and costs. terest and costs. MONDAY, APRIL 1 Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4 (Affirmative Action), and N.J.A.C. 17:27. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in MONDAY, MAY 6 8AM and 4PM, Monday through Friday. All bidders are put on notice that these projects are subject to provisions of an EDA Grant the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. MONDAY, JUNE 3 The purpose of this ordinance is AN Agreement as noted In the Project Manual. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn MONDAY, JULY 1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 354, The Owner reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after receipt thereof, this sale. this sale. (Memorial Pool Complex) SANITARY REGULATIONS, ARTICLE and further reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in any RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING VIII, SECTION 354-35, HEATING OF THE bid or bids, and to make such awards as may be in the best interest of the Owner. SHERIFF SHERIFF SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, in the County of Union, New FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 FANWOOD. Jersey. SUITE 201 Suite 201 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 A public hearing on this ordinance will be Mr. Anthony Del Sordi 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 held on February 27, 2002. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Colleen M. Huehn Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education CH-755518 - (WL) CH-755837 - (WL) 2003 REORGANIZATION and COMMIS- Secretary Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street 4 T - 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 4 T - 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 SION MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Board of Health Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 & 2/21/02 Fee: $199.92 & 2/21/02 Fee: $197.88 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $134.64 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Catharine Hornung, 97, Longtime – Obituaries – Jean MacEachern, 73, Teacher’s Assistant National Bank of Westfield Auditor With Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Catharine Hornung, 97, of Hornung and Michael Hornung; a James W. Ryan, 51, Vietnam Veteran; Jean M. MacEachern, 73, of Scotch A graduate of Our Lady of Victory Westfield died on Monday, January niece, Dorothy Ann Ackers; 13 Plains died on Saturday, January 19, Nursing School in Buffalo, N.Y., she 21, at Runnells Specialized Hospi- grandnieces and grandnephews and Was Member of Ironworkers Union at her home. had worked as a Licensed Practical tal of Union County in Berkeley 12 great-grandnieces and great- Born in New York City, she had Nurse many years ago. Heights. grandnephews. James W. Ryan, 51, of Ryan of Piscataway; two daugh- lived in Flemington prior to moving Surviving are two sons, Kevin Born in Jersey City, she was a A Mass of Christian Burial took Piscataway died on Saturday, Janu- ters, Jamie Bilotti of Houston, to Scotch Plains 42 years ago. MacEachern and William resident of Westfield for many years. place on Thursday, January 24, at ary 19, at Barbara E. Cheung Me- Tex., and Jill Mejias of South Mrs. MacEachern worked as a MacEachern, both of Scotch Plains; Mrs. Hornung had been employed the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic morial Hospice in Edison. Plainfield; two brothers, Sal teacher’s assistant at the Fanwood- two daughters, Mary Alice Davis of as an auditor for 40 years with the Church in Westfield. Interment fol- Born in Elizabeth, he had lived Dattillo of Edison and Dennis Scotch Plains YMCA for the past Harmony and Kathy Post of National Bank of Westfield in lowed on Friday, January 25, at St. in Scotch Plains for 22 years be- Ryan of Piscataway, and two sis- 15 years. She was formerly em- Fanwood; a sister, Eileen L. Kullman Westfield, now known as Fleet Bank, Joseph Cemetery in Auburn, N.Y. fore moving to Piscataway in 1972. ters, Bridget Ford of Bradenton, ployed by the Scotch Plains- of the Bronx, and two grandchildren. prior to retiring in 1970. She was the Arrangements were under the di- Mr. Ryan had been employed by Fla., and Patricia Jackson of Fanwood Board of Education as a The funeral was held on Wednes- National Bank of Westfield’s long- rection of the Dooley Colonial Ironworkers Local No. 11 in New- Sarasota, Fla. lunch aide for eight years. day, January 23, from the Memorial est-serving employee. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in ark for more than 30 years prior to Funeral services were held on Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Before joining the National Bank Westfield. retiring in 1999. Thursday, January 24, at the Rossi Elise F. Barese Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed of Westfield, she had worked for Memorial contributions may be He was a United States Army at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. Elise F. Barese of Scotch Plains man Catholic Church in Scotch two years at Chase Bank in New made to the Westfield Volunteer Res- veteran of the Vietnam War and a Memorial contributions may be died on Saturday, January 12, at York. cue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, Plains. Interment took place at Hill- member of American Legion Post made to Barbara E. Cheung Me- Overlook Hospital in Summit. side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. She was predeceased by her P.O. Box 356, Westfield 07091. No. 261 in Piscataway. morial Hospice, 1 Roosevelt Drive, January 31, 2002 January 31, 2002 Born in New York City, she had brother, Carl Hornung. Surviving are his wife, Marcella Edison 08837. lived in Flushing prior to moving to Surviving are four nephews, Carl Budzinski Ryan; a son, Edward J. January 31, 2002 Scotch Plains in 1967. Jean Eggers Welch Hornung, Paul Hornung, John Rosemary Thompson Mrs. Barese had been an English Jean Eggers Welch of Princeton Rosemary C. Spadaro Thompson teacher at the Adult School for the died on Tuesday, January 15, in the Vera L. Stites, 91 of Forks, Pa., died on Thursday, William Lonsdale, Jr., 87, Executive Foreign at South Plainfield High Princeton Medical Center. Vera L. Stites, 91, of Dunellen January 17, at Morristown Memo- School. Earlier, she had been head Born in New York City in 1924, died on Tuesday, January 22, at the rial Hospital in Morristown. With Manufacturers Hanover Trust bookkeeper at the Caron Corpora- she grew up in Green Haven, N.Y., Frances Parker Nursing Home in New Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she tion, a French perfume importer lo- and had also lived in Westfield be- Brunswick. had lived there before relocating to William Lonsdale, Jr., 87, died on Banking at Rutgers University. cated in New York City. fore relocating to Princeton. Born in Westfield on June 27, 1910, Scotch Plains in 1981. She moved Saturday, January 26, at the He served as a United States Army She was a tennis instructor for the She attended Beaver College in the daughter of the late Soffrito and to Forks in 2001. Greenbrook Manor Nursing Home finance officer in World War II and Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and Pennsylvania. Angelina Louise, she had lived there Mrs. Thompson, who received her and Rehabilitation Center in Green also in the Korean Conflict. a member of the Writer’s Book and Mrs. Welch was active with the before moving to Dunellen 57 years nursing degree in 1971 from Staten Brook. Mr. Lonsdale was active for many Guild Club of Scotch Plains. Westfield Community Players, both ago. Island Community College, had Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in years as a Director of the Westfield/ Surviving are her husband, on stage and off, and also was a A homemaker, Mrs. Stites was also been a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospi- Roselle Park for many years before Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Manfred E. Barese; two sons, Paul J. member of the McCarter Theatre, a member of the American Legion tal in New York for 10 years, retiring relocating to Westfield in 1946. can Red Cross. He also served on Barese and Mark D. Barese, and a the Circle In The Square, the Round- Auxiliary, the Dunellen Democratic in 1981. Mr. Lonsdale had been employed the United Fund Allocation Com- sister, Rose Matera. about Theatre and the Lincoln Cen- Club and the Dunellen Senior Citi- She was a member of the Scotch by the Manufacturers Hanover Trust mittee from 1991 to 1993. A Mass was offered on Wednes- ter for the Performing Arts. zens. Plains Women’s Club. Company of New York for 41 years, He was predeceased by his wife, day, January 16, at St. Bartholomew She additionally was a poetess She was predeceased by her hus- Mrs. Thompson was predeceased retiring in 1977 as a Senior Vice Loveta Doris Lonsdale, in Septem- the Apostle Roman Catholic Church whose work appeared in the New band, Richard Stites, in 1958. by a brother, Thomas Spadaro. President. ber of 1984. York Times Metropolitan Diary and in Scotch Plains, following the fu- other publications. Surviving are a son, Robert G. Surviving are her husband, Will- He graduated from The Pingry Surviving are two daughters, neral from the Rossi Funeral Home Vigor of Menlo Park; a brother, iam A. Thompson; three sons, School, the Wharton School of the Surviving are her husband, James Judith L. Conway of Mount Laurel in Scotch Plains. Interment was at Welch; a daughter, Karen Behringer; Samuel Louise of Westfield; five Michael Issac Caniello, David University of Pennsylvania in 1936 and Dana L. Gillie of Scotch Plains; Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. grandchildren and 10 great-grand- a son, Chris Abeel, and two grand- Caniello and Alex Thompson; two and the Stonier Graduate School of six grandchildren and a great-grand- January 31, 2002 children. daughters, Lisamarie Panetto and sons. child. Private arrangements were under A religious service was held on Ellen Thompson; a brother, John Maud Kavanaugh, 79 Private funeral services were un- Joan C. Brunetto, 68 Friday, January 25, at the Sheenan Spadaro; two sisters, Annette Maud M. Kavanaugh, 79, of the direction of the Kimble Funeral der the direction of the Gray Fu- Joan C. Brunetto, 68, a lifelong Home in Princeton. Funeral Home in Dunellen. Inter- Mooney and Lucille Anderson; four Westfield died on Sunday, January neral Home, 318 East Broad Street ment took place at Fairview Cem- grandchildren and two great-grand- 27, at her residence. resident of Westfield, died on Thurs- Memorial contributions may be etery in Westfield. in Westfield. day, January 24, at her home. made to the Lincoln Center Theatre, children. Born in La Grange, Ill., she was a Memorial contributions may be Memorial contributions may be The funeral was held on Saturday, lifelong resident of Westfield. Mrs. Brunetto worked at Union in care of Hattie Jutagir. made to the Parker Memorial Home made to the Westfield/Mountainside County polls during elections for January 31, 2002 January 26, at Mount Carmel Church Mrs. Kavanaugh had worked as a Chapter of the American Red Cross, Employee Fund, 500 Easton Avenue, in Staten Island. Interment took registered nurse for Overlook, many years. New Brunswick 08812. 321 Elm Street, Westfield 07090. Elizabeth Starkweather place at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Runnells Specialized and Lyons hos- January 31, 2002 She graduated from Holy Trinity January 31, 2002 Staten Island. High School in Westfield in 1952. Elizabeth M. Starkweather, 86, of pitals. She was later self-employed Beltsville, Md., died on Thursday, Frank F. Gillucce, 66 Arrangements were handled by as the owner of Harry’s Antiques in Eleanor Dumont, 89 Surviving are her husband of 46 Frank F. Gillucce, 66, of Clinton the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch years, John Brunetto; three sons, John January 24, at her home. Westfield and Maud’s Antiques in Eleanor M. Reed Dumont, 89, of Born in Wharton on May 4, 1915, Township died on Monday, January Plains. Plainfield. Cary, N.C., died on Sunday, January Brunetto, Jr., Dominic Brunetto and 21, at his home. Memorial donations may be made Joseph Brunetto; two brothers, Carl she had lived in Westfield and Do- She was a member of the College 20, in Cary. ver before relocating to Beltsville. Born in Garwood on September to the Deborah Hospital Founda- Women’s Club of Westfield and the Born in Irvington, she had lived Villane and William Villane; a sister, 27, 1935, the son of the late Ernest tion, New Jersey Region, P.O. Box Women’s Club of Westfield. in Livingston and Toms River be- Rose Russo, and four grandchildren. A 1934 graduate of Dover High and Esther Vitovic Gillucce, he had 820, Browns Mills 08015-0820. She was predeceased by her hus- fore moving to North Carolina six A Mass of Christian Burial was School, Mrs. Starkweather was a lived in Westfield before moving to January 31, 2002 band, John F. Kavanaugh, in 1950. years ago. offered on Monday, January 28, at homemaker. Clinton Township 20 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Joan Mrs. Dumont was a member of the the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic She was predeceased by her hus- Mr. Gillucce had been employed Louise Yannuzzi, 83 M. Klimuc of Plainfield and Susan Presbyterian Church in Toms River. Church in Westfield. Interment was band, Charles P. Starkweather, in for 20 years as an electronic techni- Louise Tinnesz Yannuzzi, 83, of A. Klein of Martinsville; a son, John Surviving are three sons, Carl W. at St. Gertrude’s Mausoleum in 1986. cian with British Petroleum Alaska, Westfield died on Wednesday, Janu- F. Kavanaugh, Jr. of Fanwood, and Dumont, Jr. of Scotch Plains, Rob- Colonia. Surviving are a son, Richard W. retiring in 1999. ary 16, at the home of her daughter, seven grandchildren. ert Dumont of Randolph and Will- Arrangements were under the di- Starkweather of Beltsville. He received his bachelor’s and Barbara Spano, in Westfield. A Funeral Liturgy was held yes- iam Dumont of North Carolina, rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, The funeral service was held on master’s degrees from the Alaska- Born in Cranford, she lived in terday, Wednesday, January 30, at and a daughter, Eleanore Borelli of 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Monday, January 28, at the Tuttle Pacific University in Alaska. Westfield for 66 years. the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic South Bound Brook. Memorial contributions may be Funeral Home in Randolph. Inter- He served in the United States She was predeceased by her hus- Church in Westfield. Interment fol- A memorial service will be held at made to the American Heart or the ment took place at the Pleasant Hill Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. band, Daniel R. Yannuzzi, on June American Kidney Association. Cemetery in Randolph. lowed at Fairview Cemetery in 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, in January 31, 2002 Mr. Gillucce was a member of the 17, 1981; a brother, Anton Tinnesz, Westfield. the Chapel of the Presbyterian Church January 31, 2002 Immaculate Conception Catholic and two sisters, Katherine Klimek Arrangements were handled by the in Westfield. Church in Annandale and a member and Ann Morris. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Arrangements are under the direc- of the Knights of Columbus, Third Also surviving are another daugh- Street in Westfield. tion of Capital Funeral Care in Ra- Amelia Weeden, 79, Active Volunteer Degree in Roselle. ter, Patricia Fornaro; a brother, John Memorial donations may be made leigh, N.C. Surviving is his wife, Joan H. Tinnesz; three grandchildren, and to the Westfield Volunteer Rescue In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- At Scotch Plains Baptist Church Hubiak Gillucce. seven great-grandchildren. Squad, 335 Watterson Street, P.O. tions may be made to the Arthritis A Funeral Mass was held on Thurs- The funeral service was held on Box 356, Westfield, 07091. Foundation. Amelia Hrehus Weeden, 79, of Surviving are a son, Gilbert day, January 24, at the Immaculate Saturday, January 19, from the Rossi January 31, 2002 January 31, 2002 Scotch Plains died on Thursday, Weeden of Cranford; a brother, Jo- Conception Church. Interment was Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A January 24, at Morristown Memo- seph Hrehus of Colonia; a sister, private. Mass followed at St. Helen’s Ro- rial Hospital in Morristown. Irene Mc Kean of Holiday, Fla., The Scarponi-Bright Funeral man Catholic Church in Westfield. Doris S. Peterson, 86, Former Teacher; Born in Czechoslovakia, she had and three grandchildren. Home in Lebanon was in charge of Interment took place at Fairview lived in Elizabeth and then in Funeral services were held on the arrangements. Cemetery in Westfield. Principal of Lincoln School in Westfield Watchung for 38 years before relocat- Saturday, January 26, at the Me- January 31, 2002 January 31, 2002 ing to Scotch Plains four years ago. morial Funeral Home, 155 South Doris S. Peterson, 86, of the Atria, She was a member of the Mrs. Weeden was a member of Avenue in Fanwood. Interment took Tinton Falls, died on Thursday, Westfield Parent-Teacher Organi- the Sarah Circle of the Scotch Plains place at Washington Monumental January 24, at the Jersey Shore zation, the College Women’s Club Baptist Church and was a volunteer Cemetery in South River. NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III Medical Center in Neptune. and the Westfield Historical Soci- with the Good News Newsletter Memorial donations may be Born in Jersey City, the daughter ety. and numerous mission projects of made to the Scotch Plains Baptist ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW of Katherine and Gordon Strahan, She was predeceased by her hus- the church. Church, 333 Park Avenue, Scotch she had lived in Westfield before band, Eric H. Peterson, and a son, She was predeceased by her hus- Plains, 07076. moving to Tinton Falls. Eric H. Peterson, Jr. band, Gilbert P. Weeden, in 1989. January 31, 2002 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. Mrs. Peterson had been a long- Surviving are two sons, Gordon CRANFORD, NJ 07016 time Principal of the Lincoln School Peterson of Winston-Salem, N.C. in Westfield. Prior to that, she had and Duncan Peterson of Shark River Sylvester Hadleyel, 73, Crossing Guard; been a teacher in Westfield, Dela- Hills, and two grandsons. 908. 709. 1999 ware Township, Phillipsburg, Private funeral services were ar- Had Also Worked at Medical Facilities Bedminster and Bloomfield. ranged by Thompson Memorial Sylvester M. Hadleyel, 73, a life- GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: She attended Jersey City elemen- Home of Red Bank. Baptist Church in Vauxhall for 30 tary schools and graduated from Memorial contributions may be long resident of Fanwood, died on years. Saturday, January 19, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife • • Lincoln High School. Mrs. Peterson made to the Westfield High School ESTATE PLANNING PERSONAL INJURY received her Bachelor of Science Scholarship Fund, in care of the Mr. Hadleyel had worked for 10 of more than 30 years, Lucy Bell •ELDER LAW •ZONING Degree in Education from Jersey Westfield Foundation, P.O. Box years as a groundskeeper at Runnells Hadleyel. •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT City State College and her Master 2295, Westfield 07091. Specialized Hospital of Union Surviving are three daughters, •REAL ESTATE • of Arts Degree from Kean College. January 31, 2002 County in Berkeley Heights, retir- Pamela Broader of Landover, Md., COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ing in 1991. Earlier, he had been Sonja Hadley of Hyattsville, Md., employed for 10 years in house- and Elizabeth Austin of South keeping at Muhlenberg Regional Plainfield; a sister, Mary Solomon Medical Center in Plainfield. He of Fanwood, and four grandchil- We appreciate was also a school crossing guard for dren. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. the Borough of Fanwood for 10 Services were held on Friday, years. January 25, at the First Baptist our neighbors He was a member of the First Church. Caring & Courteous Service to the Arrangements were handled by Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also Margaret Higgs, 95 the Judkins Colonial Home in do our best to be good neighbors. Margaret M. Higgs, 95, of Scotch Plainfield. As established members of the Westfield business community, we Plains died on Sunday, January 20, January 31, 2002 understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! at Overlook Hospital in Summit. We've built our reputation on this trust. Born on March 4, 1906 in Halifax, N.C., she had lived in Westfield Helen Shults, 86 Westfield For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice before moving to Scotch Plains Helen Burger Shults, 86, a life- 556 Westfield Avenue and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most many years ago. long resident of Scotch Plains, died 233-0255 by listening and providing choices. Mrs. Higgs had owned and oper- on Sunday, January 20, at JFK John L. Dooley We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can ated The Mother-Daughter Shop in Medical Center in Edison. Westfield for 30 years before retir- Mrs. Shults was a member of the Manager also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the ing in 1968. Ladies Auxiliary of the minds of others. Please call us or stop by. She was a 1939 graduate of Apex Mountainside Elks and of the Im- Beauty College in Newark. maculate Heart of Mary Roman She was an active member of the Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Bethel Baptist Church in Westfield She was predeceased by her hus- and also a member of its Flower band, Fred Shults, on November FUNERAL Club. 29, 2001. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Surviving are two brothers, Jo- DIRECTORS Freeman; two granddaughters and a seph Burger and Stanley Burger. Cranford – Since 1897 – great-granddaughter. The funeral was held on Thurs- 218 North Avenue Services were held on Saturday, day, January 24, from the Memo- 276-0255 • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER January 26, at the Bethel Baptist rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Church. Interment was at Fairview enue in Fanwood. A Mass followed Charles V. Dooley Cemetery in Westfield. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Manager Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Arrangements were under the di- Church. Interment was at the Holy WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 rection of the Plinton-Curry Funeral Redeemer Cemetery in South CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Home in Westfield. Plainfield. January 31, 2002 January 31, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 9

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345 Susan M. Hinds Earns Brian C. Osborn Placed Megan Hobson Earns WHS Honor Rolls for Grades 10-11 Dean’s List Distinction On Fall Dean’s Listing Honors for Fall Term WESTFIELD – Montclair State WESTFIELD – Centenary College WESTFIELD – Megan Hobson, a University in Upper Montclair has re- in Hackettstown has reported that sopho- member of the Class of 2004 at Skidmore Reported by Principal Robert Petix ported that Susan M. Hinds of Westfield more Brian Christopher Osborn of College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has has been named to the Dean’s List for Westfield has been named to the Dean’s earned honors for the fall semester of WESTFIELD – Westfield High Jenni Chang Angela M. Ricci Ashley A. Carr Rosanne Palatucci Shelby E. Cherin Kenny Sanocki the fall 2001 semester. List for the fall 2001 semester. the 2001-2002 academic year. School Principal Dr. Robert Petix an- Valerie S. Chu Gina Pepe The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald The son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Megan is the daughter of Mr. and nounced that the following students were David Eisenberg Rachel Skolnick Moriah H.Cohen Blair Richardson Gregory Engel Juhie Tamboli Hinds of Westfield, she is a 2001 gradu- Osborn of Westfield, Brian is majoring Mrs. Gene N. Hobson of Westfield. named to the first marking period honor Caitlin Conroy Pedro A. Ruiz Toby L. Hershkowitz Christopher Thayer Bret Fleming David J. Santoriello ate of Westfield High School. in business administration, with a con- roll for the 2001-2002 academic year. Marisa K. Lau Christian Urban Eli Harel Daniel B. Seeger centration in sports management. He is a Penn State University The Distinguished and Regular Joshua Lerner Jordan Warner Katherine Hild Lauren E. Solon 2000 graduate of Westfield High School. Honor Rolls for grades 9-10 appeared William Masket Kelly Yang Mara Judd Rosemary Topar Colby College Names in last week’s edition. Shannon E. Kunath Adam G. Yoffie Places Colin P. Osborn Erin M. Mc Clellan David Zorn Egan to Dean’s List REGULAR HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Bryan M. Gates Earns On Fall Dean’s Listing GRADE 12 – 21 Students Caroline L. Page-Katz WESTFIELD – Katherine A. Egan GRADE 11 –157 Students of Westfield has been placed on the Dean’s Dean’s List Recognition WESTFIELD – Colin P. Osborn, Sean Adams Allison N. Lemberg List for outstanding academic achieve- the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Osborn Francine D. Agnone Andrew Lessner WESTFIELD – Colby College in of Westfield, has earned Dean’s List Anthony S. Agresta Albert Lin ment during the 2001-2002 academic year Waterville, Me. has reported that Bryan Matthew J. Azzara Kristen A. Lobrutto at Colby College in Waterville, Me. recognition for the Fall 2001 semester M. Gates of Westfield has been named at Pennsylvania State University. Michael Babetski Karli Q. Lombardo The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis to the Dean’s List for outstanding aca- Alison Bennett Brian J. LuckS Egan of Westfield, Katherine is majoring A 1998 graduate of Westfield High Sarah Bhagat Christopher Lynn demic achievement during the fall se- School, Colin is majoring in environ- Beniam T. Biftu Lrlee J. Maimon in English, with a minor in education. A mester of the 2001-2002 school year. graduate of Westfield High School, she is mental resource management, with a Keith Bodayla Marissa Marcus A graduate of Westfield High School, minor in wildlife and fisheries science. Mary L. Bogatko Matthew Marks a member of the Class of 2002 at Colby. Bryan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Catherine Bonard Benjamin A. Masel Geoffrey Gates of Westfield. A mem- Kenneth J. Borland Gregory Matthews Kreil Earns Skidmore’s Jacquelyn M. Born Christina McCabe Colby Places Schundler ber of Colby’s Class of 2003, he is Richard Brockway Joseph McCabe majoring in English, with a concentra- Ryan A. Cahill Christine McGrath On Fall Dean’s Listing tion in creative writing. He holds a High Academic Honors Karen L. Castaldo Paul L. Meierdierck minor in religious studies. WESTFIELD – Joanna Kreil, a James Charatan Ryan T. Mench WESTFIELD – Colby College in Waterville, Me. has reported that Eliza- member of the Class of 2002 at Skidmore Emily Chen Stefan Mogielnicki College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has John J. Chiesa Beth Mokrauer beth C. Schundler of Westfield has been Matthew G. Cleaves Jenise Morgan named to the Dean’s List for outstanding Brian R. Lipp Enrolls received highest honors for the fall se- mester of the 2001-2002 academic term. Holly Coleman James R. Nelson academic achievement during the 2001- At Cittone Institute Margaret Curran Colleen Nika 2002 school year. Joanna is the daughter of Mr. and Jennifer E. Dalrymple Jenna Noonan The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell SCOTCH PLAINS – Brian R. Lipp Mrs. Walter Kriel, Jr. of Westfield. John Daly Darcy O’Brien of Scotch Plains is among newly en- Michael W. DeFazio Geoffrey Ostrega Schundler of Westfield, Elizabeth is a Meredith DeMarco Jihae Park member of the Class of 2004. A graduate rolled students in the network systems Univ. of Rhode Island Sean M. Devaney Laurette A. Partridge of Westfield High School, she is pursu- professional program at The Cittone In- Dominique M. Diaz Kaitlyn M. Patella stitute in Edison. PERIOD COSTUME…During their Cultural Heritage Day, the fourth grade ing a major in physics and a minor in Posts Dean’s Listing Tammi Dondiego Elizabeth Paynter mathematics. A graduate of Saucon Valley High Daniel Driscoll Christine J. Pirot class of Mrs. Rosander at McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains spent a School in Hellertown, Pa., Mr. Lipp at- WESTFIELD – The University of Michael Dubitsky Lauren Pollack day dressed in costumes pertaining to a country of their heritage. They also Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I. has Robert Eckman III Gina-Maria Pomann brought in family artifacts and special treats from their country. Skidmore College Grants tended East Stroudsburg University in Allison M. Edles Trevor Putnoky East Stroudsburg, Pa. and Kean Univer- announced that Westfield residents David A. Falk Jacqueline Ramalho Honors to Allison Campell sity in Union. Kristen G. Ostrega and Stefanie Ring Lauren R. Federgreen Daniel N. Rea Over 60 Businesses Participate FANWOOD – Allison Campell, a have been named to the Dean’s List Michael Federici Andrew Regenstreich member of the Class of 2003 at Skidmore for the fall semester of the 2001- Stephanie W. Finn Meryl Reichbach Brett D. Irish Named 2002 academic year. Jennifer Fleck Jordan Rodriguez Dunn College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has David R. Flynn Tracy Rood In DECA Discount Card Program earned honors for the fall semester of the To Fall Dean’s List Christopher Ford Katlyn M. Ropars 2001-2002 academic term. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch not normally patronize. WESTFIELD – Brett D. Irish of Michael Tullo Spends Vivian J. Futran Alexa Rose Allison is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Westfield has been named to the Dean’s Maryanne Garry Matthew Rothstein Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) The card was planned by DECA se- Alan B. Campell of Fanwood. Eileen M. Gessner Chad Rubin niors Lucas Francavilla and Ryan List for outstanding academic achieve- Spring Studying in Spain DECA Chapter has announced that the ment at Colby College. A member of the Mollie O. Gibbons Jennifer L. Rubino Discount Card for businesses in Scotch Crawford, and over 60 DECA students WESTFIELD – Michael Tullo, the Kirt Giresi Andrew Ruotolo III Class of 2004, Brett is the son of Mr. and Thomas J. Greene Kathleen Salmon Plains is currently available. participated in the research of the project. son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tullo of According to Ryan, “This is a great Mrs. Charles Irish of Westfield. The Pingry Westfield, is spending the spring se- Jason W. Gundrum Erin E. Salmond Over 60 businesses are participating School graduate is majoring in American Amanda Noel Haddad Rita Santos in the program, offering some type of opportunity for residents to save money, studies at Colby. mester studying at State University Timothy Heine Kirstyn Scaperrotta discount for their customers. and support our local business commu- of New York (SUNY) Purchase Charles D. Hely James Scariati While many of the businesses are of- nity.” Samantha Hermann Kelly Schmidt College’s Escuela de España in Ryan Hoens Joshua A. Shapiro fering a straight 10 percent discount, Lucas added, “The purpose of the Burgos, Spain. Zontee Hou Emily Sharpe others are providing some variation, and project is to help our local businesses, Send University News A 2001 graduate of Westfield High Jordan D. Hyman Vincent Shen some may have certain limitations. especially during this time of slower School, Michael is a freshman at Gabriela E. Izmirlian Dmitriy Sheremetyev The laminated card lists all of the business activity.” to: [email protected] Allison H. Jacob Douglas E. Shineman SUNY Purchase College, where he participating businesses and the accom- The project will be entered in DECA’s is majoring in new media. Christa Jensen Julian D. Siano statewide Creative Marketing competi- Emily Kahn Staci Spass panying brochure lists the business ad- Matthew Kahn Emily N. Suda dresses, as well as the amount of dis- tions. Daniel R. Kane Ashley Tate count offered. Lawrence J. Kao Matthew Toriello Since this was not a fundraising activ- Edward Smith Named Ariel B. Kaye Erica Triola ity for DECA, there is a nominal charge James Kennedy Andrew J. Tucker of $2, which covers the cost of printing. Ashley M. Kent Stephanie Valenti To Colby’s Dean’s List Angela Kim Julianne M. Vanarelli The card is available at all participating WESTFIELD – Edward F. Smith, Daniel Kotch Alexa Vantosky businesses, as well as from DECA stu- the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Christina L. Kozlowski Christine Velazco dents. Each business can be identified of Westfield, has been placed on the Jake A. Kramer Matthew J. Velderman with a poster in its window. Whitney Laird Patricia Veltri Dean’s List at Colby College in Prior to printing the card, DECA con- Waterville, Me. for outstanding aca- ALERT GRADUATE…Specialist Heather A. Lane Lisa Venezia Spencer Wolf, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Latulippe Alison L. Weinstein ducted extensive research, and found the demic achievement during the fall se- Joshua T. Lawrence Gregory Whitney great majority of residents have an inter- Gus Wolf of Scotch Plains, graduated mester of the 2001-2002 school year. from the Air Land Emergency Resource Dominique Le Blanc Amanda M. Wilhelm est in the card, and many feel that they A member of the Class of 2004, Katherine E. Lechner Jill Woodbury would increase their patronage of local Team (ALERT), based in Big Sandy, Jessica Lee Sean Wright Edward is a graduate of Seton Hall Tex. A service organization that trains businesses. Many responded that they Preparatory School. He is concentrat- Christine Leiz Anthony R. Yudd would even visit businesses that they do young men through an intensive 68- ing on philosophy and English as his week program, ALERT emphasizes REGULAR HONOR ROLL majors. emergency response and disaster relief GRADE 12 –157 Students Union County College skills, a mindset of service, and Chris- Dania K. Aguero Theresa K. Keil Stephanie Tullo Earns tian character, all within the frame- John Edward Alvaro Cameron D. Kelly Reveals President’s List work of a military-like structure of rank, W. Matthew Andzel Aaron L. Klinger WESTFIELD – Of the approximate Kristen Anton Kirsten Kolb Dean’s List Recognition responsibility and personal discipline. Michael Attanasio Christine Kolenut 9,400 full-time and part-time students WESTFIELD – Stephanie Tullo, Spencer will remain on staff at ALERT Lauren A. Baeder Steven Krakauer who attended Union County College the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen in Big Sandy. He is certified in Emer- Sasha M. Bartolf Isaac L. Kramer during the fall 2001 semester, 21 Tullo of Westfield, has been placed gency Service Operations, Emergency Tara Behr Katherine R. Kreil Westfield residents were named to the on the Dean’s List for the fall semes- Medicine – EMT Basic, Land Search Jonathan R. Bender Jennifer A. Lamont President’s List in recognition of their and Rescue, Advanced Structural Fire Joshua M. Bengal Morgan B. Lang ter at Rutgers University in New Fighting, Search and Recovery Diving, Charles Benisch Michael Lau academic excellence. These students include: Dana M. Brunswick. Counseling, Evangelism, Advanced Priya Bhasin Matthew Leiz A 1998 graduate of Westfield High Moa T. Biftu Alex Leong Adams, Kristy A. Armstrong, Adrienne High-Angle Rescue, Communications, Alicia Bilheimer Megan A. Lesko Bogatko, Laura L. Ciarrocca, Romano School, Stephanie is a senior at Rescue Systems I, Sawyer, and Ham Sara L. Bobertz Brian J. Levy Gadia, Dmitry I. Gazarian, Tessa A. Rutgers College. She is majoring in Radio. Samantha Bourque-Trieff David Louie James, Rick Jurgens, Amy L. Kern, American studies, with a minor in James Bridgeman Matthew K. Lowenstein Spanish. Alexandra S. Brill Rui Lu Robert J. Kosciolek, Yi-Chan Li, Theordore A. Brown Joshua Ludmer Kathrzyna Michalczyk, Matthew Lesha Brummell Mary M. Lygate Minutaglio, Eleanore G. Ralph, Cinthia Kate Walsh Qualifies Certified H.S. Teachers Sarah G. Burke Michael MacKechnie F. Ramos, Ines Rauschenbach, Julieth Jessica Caravello Caitlin MacDonald Rubiano, Ariana Siemoneit, Joel For Fall Dean’s List Scotch Plains, Lauren Caravello Christopher MacKay Summit, Edison Erica Cenci Elizabeth A. Madresh Silverman, Thomas H. Stoudt, and WESTFIELD – Fairfield University Michael Charmatz Sarah Mahran Angelica Villa-Price. in Fairfield, Conn. has announced that Metuchen & Michael Charney Kristin L. Mann Kate E. Walsh of Westfield has been Elizabeth Charles Z. Chaung Timothy Mansfield TH Wan Ting Chen Christina M. Massa Erratum: named to the Dean’s List for the fall OUR 25 YEAR Remington E. Cherin Katie Massenzio Ashley Current was incorrectly semester of the 2001-2002 academic term. EDUCATIONAL Hyun Ae Cho Samantha Materek omited from The Westfield High The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John SERVICES CENTER

Neil Ciemniecki Sara McGovern School Regular Honor Roll last Walsh of Westfield, Kate is majoring in SMALL GROUPS 1-800-762-8378 Erin E. Cockren Brittany L. Miller week. She is a ninth grade stu- communications. A graduate of Westfield www.esctestprep.com Stephen Collucci Kathleen Miller High School, she plans a career in corpo- Maureen Cooke Michael Nahaczewski dent. We regret the error. Erin Corbett Ashley Nemec rate communications. Bryan Cordes Julee Noguchi Kevin J. Cutro Dana Passananati Ngoc Lan Dang Meeta Patel Katharine Danskin Arura A. Patil Robert Daurio Lisa K. Paul Dillon H. DePalmer Morgan Pearlman Daniel DeSerio Elizabeth A. Perrella Tara A. Dowling Brett Picaro Erica Eisner Andrew Pilecki Gregory R. Eilliott Alexandra Pino Kiera Evans Kristen Pollock Audrey L. Eyring Marian Pomann Rachel Falcone Cristina Popola Joseph Fischetti Devin Power Heather B. Fishberg Laura Pregenzer Amy L. Frank Gregory Ralph Christopher Freisen Valarie Rawnicki Robert Freundlich Erin Reed Pamela Fried Christine Romano Eric Gale Sarah E. Round Jonathon Gerson Scott Satkin Katherine A. Gilrain Elizabeth Schaffer Christopher Gismondi Rory Schulman Bethany Goldman Christine F. Schultz Elyse F. Goldweitz Shaun Simone Jessica Gordon Leor Spector Adam Gormley Jessica Ann Speir Alvaro Guerra Gregory Stewart Jennifer J. Hayes Rebecca M. Swenson Megan Hein Joanna G. Todaro Elizabeth B. Heisler Meghan V. Tomlinson Sarah Heitner Charles Tortorello Eric Hollander Melanie L. Totams Lynn Ting Huang Marie B. Tracy Karen Huskey Jessica R. Tyminski Gerritt P. Ill Kaitlin Valla Nicole Infantino Andrea Waksman Hannah G. Israelow Thomas Weingarten Robyn Jeffries Emily G. Yudkovitz Katie Jenkins Karen Lynn Zelawski Daniel R. Kagan Miriam Zichlin Janna Kamel Leah Kaplow Michael A. Kazazis DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL GRADE 11 – 20 Students Gil Arbitsman Tyler Patla Raj Bhandari Alexander Pinho CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 SPECIAL ‘K’ SCORES 16, GRABS 13; PENNELLA 14, 6 Surge in 4th Gushes Raiders By Lady Hoop Hawks, 61-50

By DAVID B. CORBIN Raider Head Coach Brian Homm of Kellie LaForge scored six points. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Marciano. In the fourth quarter, “we Led by Marciano, who had six Persistence overcomes resistance! wanted to know where she was at all points, the speedy Lady Hawks The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High times. We pressured her on jumps jumped ahead, 16-15, in the first School girls’ basketball team got and 3-pointers and we needed help to quarter but the Raiders, led by plenty of resistance from the 7-9 J. P. stop her on her drives.” Klimowicz’s six points, responded Stevens Lady Hawks, but persistent The offensive wealth was shared as in the second quarter to take a 29-22 defensive doggedness earned the 14- four of the five starting Raiders hit lead into the locker room. 2 Raiders a 61-50 win in Scotch double figures. Hillary Klimowicz Unfortunately for the Raiders, the Plains on January 26. The deciding rolled in 16 points and grabbed 13 pesky Hawks were effective with a factor came when the Raiders held rebounds. Lindsay Pennella pumped full-court press and Marciano fired offensive scoring machine Stephanie in 14 points, pulled in six rebounds in 14 points as the Hawks outscored Marciano, who finished with 26 and again was the chief thief with five them, 21-16, to trail by just two points, to only two free throws in the steals. Senior Erin Gillooly netted 13 entering the final quarter. Erin fourth quarter. points and had 13 rebounds and Jen Gillooly scored eight of her points in “We let her get too free,” said Burke pushed in 12 points. Senior the quarter. “They were very quick. We don’t David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times match up well against quick teams. INSURING THE TEAM VICTORY...Blue Devil Dan MacDonald, top, controls Cougar Chris D’Ambola in the final bout. We had a height advantage and we MacDonald won 8-3 to give Westfield a 36-34 victory over Cranford. weren’t getting inside,” explained Homm. “That’s exactly what we talked about at half time and we were MACDONALD GRABS, 8-3, VICTORY IN FINAL BOUT successful getting inside in the sec- ond half.” The Raiders did get the inside track in the fourth quarter. Erin Gillooly’s Blue Devil Wrestlers Scorch lay up on an assist from Pennella ignited a six-point run early in the quarter. Pennella followed with a steal that she converted to a lay up then Klimowicz, on an assist from Cranford Cougars, 36-34 Erin Gillooly, rolled in a lay up. The six-point run that gave the By DAVID B. CORBIN record to 12-4 with an 8-3 decision scoring with a slick, short arm drag Raiders a 51-43 lead with five min- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times over Chris D’Ambola in the final takedown. After D’Ambola escaped, utes left, forced the Hawks to rush Maximizing wins while minimiz- bout to give 8-3 Westfield its most MacDonald reacted with a quick, their game. The dogged defense of ing losses proved to be the formula stunning victory of the season. spin-behind takedown to carry a 4-1 Pennella and LaForge prevented for victory when the Westfield High “I knew we needed the win. I tried lead into the second period. After Marciano from hitting any of her School wrestling team won half of to stay calm and did not want to go another takedown in the second pe- jump shots. Additionally, in the wan- the bouts but came up with a scorch- for the pin in the first period,” ex- riod, he added a reversal in the third. ing minutes, both Pennella and ing 36-34, come-from-behind win plained MacDonald. “I just wanted “We’ve been working extra hard LaForge created steals and converted over Cranford on January 23 in to feel it out.” after practice with the coaches going them to lay ups, sealing victory. Westfield. Wrestling up a weight class MacDonald, who has shown great through the extra moves,” stated “We were trapping and they tried at 152, Danny MacDonald upped his improvement this season, began the MacDonald. “I’ve wrestled about 30 to pass across court. We rotated and matches over the summer and went made the steals,” commented Homm. COOK HITS 22; MCKEON NAILS 14 to tournaments to improve my skills.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders will host Linden to- Sophomore Lee Tomasso boosted INFLUENTIAL FRESHMAN...The J. P. Stevens Hawks stuck very close to day at 4 p.m. his confidence in a big way with a Raider freshman Hillary Klimowicz, with ball, but really could not stop her as J. P. Stevens 16 6 21 7 50 17-2, technical fall over a rough Ed she scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 15 14 16 16 61 Blue Devil Cagers Fall Aranzuzu. Tomasso cleverly amassed two takedowns, two nearfalls, an es- cape and a penalty point in the first ‘DENICH’ GIVES CLINIC; MINEO PROVIDES CLINCHER period and added two more nearfalls To Cougar Boys, 73-67 to end the bout in 3:19. “He was going for throws and I By STEVEN KRAKAUER points, six rebounds and five assists. was countering his throws effectively. Raider Wrestlers Catch Up, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For Westfield, senior co-captain I was able to take him down to his The Westfield Blue Devils boys’ Jim McKeon played extremely well, back a couple of times,” explained basketball team was expecting an dropping three 3-pointers in the first Tomasso. “I haven’t really been wres- excellent season, and that was what half and accounting for 11 first half tling my best recently and I wanted Surpass Minutemen, 40-32 they were getting. At 9-1, their only points. He finished the game with 14 to get a solid win to boost my confi- loss came against rival Cranford, who points and three rebounds, as well as dence.” held only an average record at the two steals. Gil Arbitsman got the Blue Devils By DAVID B. CORBIN faced the Minutemen’s No. 1 wres- that we expected, except one. I time. Only halfway through the sea- In the third quarter, Westfield co- in front 6-0 with a fall over 160-lb. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tler, Amin Queen, a Region 3 runner thought (Ron) Ferrara had a chance son, they had already matched their CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 How teams match up and the result up in 2001. Connolly wrestled well to win. We were down two kids – win total from last year. of a coin toss can be ingredients for and lost an 8-0, majority decision. 130-lb. Pat Romeo (knee) and 140- Then, their “season” began to slip a very close and exciting wrestling After three bouts, the Raiders lb. Lucas Francavilla (flu) – and we away as they started to face more match! yielded two falls and a majority de- beat a decent team. I’m happy just to competitive teams. Westfield lost to The visiting Elizabeth High School cision to trail 16-0. Crucial pins reg- get out of here alive with a win.” Eastside, Elizabeth and Plainfield. wrestlers matched up to their advan- istered by Elizabeth at 152 and 189 Senior Matt DeNichilo (145-lb.) With their record holding at 10-4, tage and even won the coin toss to kept the Minutemen in the lead until was very smooth in his 10-0, major- they faced Cranford again on Janu- decide the presentation of competi- the next-to-the-last bout. ity decision over talented Chris ary 26, and instead of reversing their tors, but in the end, the Scotch Plains- “Not only did they match up to Patino. DeNichilo, using “chain wres- losing trend, they dropped another in Fanwood squad emerged with a 40- their advantage but going in we tling” maneuvers, frustrated Patino the loss column, 73-67. 32 victory on January 24. thought that we need to stay off our with a takedown in the first period, a Westfield led after the first quar- The result of the coin toss forced back. And we didn’t. That kept the reversal in the second and added ter, 17-11, but their lead was lost by the Raiders to present first, beginning match a lot closer,” Raider Head another takedown and two 2-point halftime, as the teams went into the with the 119-lb. class. Raider Eric Coach Dave Bello pointed out. “We nearfalls in the third. locker room knotted at 31. Both teams Connolly, sporting a very good record, basically lost in every weight class “I try to tell the kids when they also had 12 rebounds and three steals. need pins, make sure they secure the Playing strong offense and equally decision first. There’s too many times fierce defense, Cougar senior Kasim when we’ve seen kids go for the pin Rajahn scored nine of his team’s first and lose the match. Of course, 13 points and grabbed four rebounds, DeNichilo is too smart for that. He as well as dishing out three assists. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Rajahn finished the game with 17

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BRENNAN FIRES IN 17, GRABS 7; ‘MONTY’ NAILS 14 No. 3, Red Raiders Roll Over SP-F Raider Hoopmen, 83-56

By DAVID B. CORBIN and played a very good game on the the state.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times boards.” Doherty concluded, “I give our Third-ranked, 13-1 Newark East Foye, who has signed to play for guys a lot of credit. They played Side marched into Scotch Plains on Villanova next year, was held to 11 hard, they weren’t intimidated and January 24 and availed its depth and of his 32 points – six from 3-point they went right after them. We were the superior shooting abilities of range – in the first half. Dave only playing with six guys. We had a Randy Foye and Dave McSwain in McSwain, who totaled 26 points, couple of kids sick. They (East Side) the second half to overcome the Raid- was held to eight in the first half. have depth and great athletes. They ers, 83-56. Senior Mike Brennan hung The real story came to life in the can block shots, they have quick David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times with the superstars and led the Raid- second half when the deep bench of hands and they can defend well.” SCORING LEADER...Jackie ers with 17 points and seven re- East Side and the showmanship of East Side 17 14 23 29 83 Cusimano led the Blue Devils against bounds. Foye and McSwain emerged. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 13 14 12 17 56 the Cardinals with 24 points. The Raiders had a busy week. Pre- Highlighted by several fast breaks viously, on January 22, they were and Foye’s smooth “Alley Oop” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times defeated 86-56 by a healthy Plainfield passes to McSwain, East Side CUSIMANO LEADS THE OFFENSE MIXING WITH A SUPERSTAR...Raider Anwar Montgomery, center, at- tempts to snatch the ball from Red Raider superstar Randy Foye, No. 15. team. Because star guard Andrew rumbled to a 23-12 run in the third Montgomery scored 14 points against No. 3 East Side. Foye banged in 32 points. Dabney missed several early-season quarter. McSwain tipped in six 2- games due to a fractured hand, pointers and added two free throws Plainfield fell from the top-20 rank- in the quarter. Raider Bendik sank Blue Devil Cagers Fall ing but, “now they are back to full four free throws and a 3-pointer in strength and they hit 13 threes (3- the quarter. Blue Devil Cagers Fall pointers) on us,” said Raider Head The real jaw-dropper came in the To Cardinals, Cougars Coach Dan Doherty. “A team that final quarter when Foye put on a quick that hits 13 threes, you are not shooting exhibition to lead East Side The road continued to be rocky for Passananti, who finished with 16 points, To Cougar Boys, 73-67 going to beat them. Now, the best kid on a 29-17 sprint. Calmly, he glided the Westfield High School girls’ bas- netted 12 in the final quarter. Cusimano CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 (Foye) in the state comes in with the down court and banged in five 3- ketball team. The Blue Devils were finished with five assists, four steals third-best team.” pointers from well beyond 3-point tripped up by the Plainfield Cardinals, and five rebounds. Passananti finished captain Dan DeSerio, who finished a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter. Led by Brennan, who netted 10 of range. Additionally, he added three 67-55, in Westfield on January 24 then with three assists and two steals. Nicole with 14 points, tried to work his team With four minutes remaining, his points, the Raiders kept close to 2-pointers to finish the quarter with were treated roughly in Cranford on Infantino finished with two points and into a rhythm by scoring seven points Cranford led 67-50. Blue Devil Coach East Side in the first half, trailing just 21 points. January 26, falling 69-34. Jessica O’Neill added one. from the free throw line, but that stat Kevin Everly replaced some of his 31-27. Raider Steve Williams, who Raider senior Anwar Montgom- In both games, senior Jackie The Cougars never let up offen- was overpowered by the strong Cou- starting lineup with bench players. finished with 10 points, scored four in ery, who finished with 14 points, Cusimano led the Blue Devils offen- sively, especially in the second half gar bench, roaring into the game. “We were on a downward slide the second quarter and Adam Bendix, nailed two 3-pointers and two 2- sively, netting 24 against the 5-8 when they outscored Westfield, 37- Chris DeSimone hit three of his four and we needed a spark,” said Everly. who finished with 12 points, hit one of pointers in the forth quarter and Wil- Cardinals and 10 against the 10-4 16. Gillian Murray finished with 12 3-pointers during the third quarter, He did appear to get that spark as his two 3-pointers and added a free liams slid in four. Cougars. Sophomore guard Chavanie points, Katie Sands and Sharon Ma- sparking an 11-0 run by Cranford to the Devils finished with a 17-6 run. throw in the opening quarter. “He’s one of the best guards in the Smith led the Cardinals with 18 points jors each scored nine and Lauren put them up by eight at the end of the Contributing for Westfield was se- “He sprained his ankle in practice county,” said Doherty of Montgom- and Melissa Montalvo led the Cou- O’Donnell contributed seven. quarter. nior Adam Turner who had three yesterday. He could have very easily ery. “Anwar may be the best-kept gars with 16 points. Venezia pumped in seven points, In a game where each team relied points, freshman Eric Hayes who sat out but he didn’t,” said Doherty of secret in the county. He’s averaging Plainfield got the jump early, bang- Passananti and Infantino both scored heavily on long-distance sharp shoot- had two points, an assist and a steal, Brennan. “He showed his toughness 20 points in the best conference in ing in four 3-pointers and outscoring five and O’Neill scored three. ing, both teams knocked down 10 and Cook who finished the game Westfield 26-10 in the first quarter. Plainfield 26 23 12 6 67 three-pointers. Westfield senior Jay with 21 points. Smith sank eight points, including Westfield 10 6 14 25 55 Cook tallied three of those, McKeon Cougar Hanif Davis finished with two 3-pointers, and Shakeita Dixon, Westfield 14 18 19 18 69 had three, DeSimone had four for 11 points and boarded eight balls. who finished with 15 points – all 3- Cranford 7 11 11 5 34 Cranford and senior Jon Brown hit Chris Dreschel scored six and Justin pointers – nailed two 3-pointers in four as well. Brown led all scoring Haber scored four and grabbed seven the quarter. Lisa Venezia, who to- with 23 points, and also amassed rebounds. taled 12 points and 12 rebounds, put McMahon Qualifies seven rebounds. “We need to refocus and get back in four points during the quarter. For ECAC Track More problems emerged for to our defensive fundamentals, which The Blue Devils could not find the Westfield, as the Cougars jumped to have been breaking down a bit,” net in the second quarter and were, Westfield High School Class of Everly said. once again, outscored heavily, 23-6, 2000 graduate, Maura McMahon PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield’s schedule does not get by the Cardinals to trail 49-16 by half qualified to run in the East Coast any easier, as they faced Linden away time. Smith poured in the remainder Athletic Conference (ECAC) meet WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS held in Boston, Mass. by running NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITY on Tuesday, and will face Nutley at of her points (10) during the quarter. PURSUANT TO THE INDIVIDUALS home on Saturday. Cusimano caught fire in the second 17:20.58 to win the 5,000 meters at the College Indoor Classic at WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT Westfield (10-5) 17 14 18 18 67 half, scoring 18 points, including three AND NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE Cranford (7-8) 11 20 26 16 73 3-pointers in the third quarter and two Christopher Newport University in CODE, TITLE 6A: 14, SPECIAL Newport News, Va. EDUCATION more in the fourth. Senior Dana The Westfield Public School District has PUBLIC NOTICE a responsibility to locate, identify and evalu- ate all resident students with disabilities TOWN OF WESTFIELD Union County High School who are in need of special education and PLANNING BOARD David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times related services, including students with Notice is hereby given that the Westfield PRESSURING A CARDINAL...Blue Devils Jessica O’Neill, No. 32, and Suanne disabilities attending non-public schools. Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, Hutchinson, center, put defensive pressure on a Plainfield Cardinal. Boys’ Basketball Results: The school district locates, identifies and January 7, 2002 memorialized the following evaluates, where appropriate, the following: Board action of December 3, 2001 re: children below school-entry age (3-5); school 01-20(V) MARGARET AND FRANK JANUARY 22: Cranford 62, Kearny 50 age children; children entering school for GIANNONE, 611 CENTRAL ERRATUM Minutemen Outdo Governor Livingston 58, Ridge 28 Kasim Rajahn bucketed 23 points the first time; children enrolled in public and AVENUE, BLOCK 4001, LOT In the January 24 issue of The Doug Caruso burned the net with for the 6-8 Cougars. private schools; transfer pupils and school 110. APPLICANT SEEKING 21 points, John Tully sank 11 and age children who are eligible to attend school PRELIMINARY AND FINAL Westfield Leader and The Times, a Cranford 10 22 9 21 62 Blue Devil Cagers Jason Gionta scored eight for the but who are not attending school and who MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- picture on the front page of the Kearny 4 15 7 24 50 are residents of the Westfield School Dis- PROVAL. APPLICANT SEEKS Sports of swimmer Vin Shen was Highlanders. trict. Upon written request, the district will TO ERECT AN ADDITION TO The No. 11 Elizabeth High School JANUARY 25: incorrectly identified as John boys’ basketball team broke away Ridge (5-7) 5 2 12 9 28 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 66, Tech- conduct an initial identification meeting for THE REAR OF THEIR BUILD- Gov. Liv. (5-7) 18 10 18 12 58 any resident child to determine whether a ING AND EXPAND THEIR Chiesa. Also, in a picture of the from host Westfield in the second half nology 49 referral for special education and related PARKING AREA. Approved with Westfield girls’ basketball game to secure an 80-65 win on January 22. Roselle 84, Rahway 65 Mike Brennan scored 22 points, services is appropriate. Such a request may conditions against Kearny, Lisa Venezia (No. The Rams butted their way to a be made by contacting Dr. Ted Kozlik, As- AND Blue Devil senior Dan DeSerio, who Steve Williams hit 15, Anwar Mont- sistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel 01-22(V) MAURICE M. WEILL, 20) was incorrectly identified as netted 10 of 11 free throws, poured in 13-0 record with the leadership of gomery netted 11 and Adam Bendik Services, Westfield Public Schools at (908) TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST IN- Nicole Infantino. a career-high 38 points. Jesse sank 10. 789-4442 or by writing him at 302 Elm DENTURE, DATED MARCH 1, Roselle 20 17 24 23 84 The Blue Devils were knotted, 35- Technology 13 11 12 13 49 Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. The 1982, 530 SOUTH AVENUE, PUBLIC NOTICE Rahway (7-6) 10 16 13 26 65 school district provides special education BLOCK 2510, LOT 19. APPLI- 35, at the half but lack of a deep Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 17 12 20 17 66 bench took its toll and the Minute- JANUARY 24: and related services for children ages 3 to CANT SEEKING PRELIMI- SHERIFF’S SALE JANUARY 26: 21. Information for children with potential NARY AND FINAL MAJOR SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, men took control. Ibrahim Jaaber Plainfield 72, Westfield 67 disabilities or those with disabilities from SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO Dan DeSerio and Jay Cook hit 27 St. Anthony 60, Elizabeth 52 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, finished with 17 points for the 11-1 Ibrahim Jaaber led the No. 11 birth to three is available through Project UTILIZE A BUILDING FOR DOCKET NO. F-21163-00 Minutemen. Eric Turner scored nine and 24 points, respectively for the Child Find, (a service established by the PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USE Minutemen with 12 points against NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORT- points for the 10-3 Blue Devils while 10-4 Blue Devils. Andre Dabney New Jersey Department of Education (USE PERMITTED). Approved GAGE FINANCE AGENCY, PLAINTIFF top-ranked St. Anthony. through I.D.E.A., Part B funds from the U.S. with conditions. vs. NELSON ORTEGON AND ALIDA Jim McKeon and Louis Mercer each scored 25 points for the 8-4 Cardi- Department of Education) at 1-800-322- Kenneth B. Marsh ORTEGON, HUSBAND/WIFE; ET ALS., had eight. nals. St. Anthony (13-1) 18 8 16 18 60 8174. Secretary DEFENDANT. Elizabeth (12-2) 12 20 10 10 52 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $36.72 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $29.07 Elizabeth 20 15 20 25 80 Westfield 21 6 21 19 67 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Plainfield 17 22 18 15 72 Roselle Catholic 60, St. Mary’s DATED OCTOBER 11, 2001 FOR SALE Westfield 19 16 15 15 65 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth 59, Union 47 (Elizabeth) 46 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Jamaal Hilliard led the 11-2 Li- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE Ibrahim Jaaber netted 15 points ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR PRIVATE SALE TO ALL ons with 19 points and 10 rebounds. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- SHERIFF’S SALE for Elizabeth and Kelvin Porter sank PERSONS OWNING REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS THERETO PURSUANT TO ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 16 for Union. Roselle Catholic 16 13 17 14 60 N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(5) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12-23.2 St. Mary’s (13-2) 15 6 13 12 46 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Elizabeth 12 14 18 15 59 PROPERTY MINIMUM BID PRICE sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF DOCKET NO. F-9589-01 Union 15 11 10 11 47 Lot 15, Block 8903 $15,000.00 FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, PUBLIC NOTICE BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: afternoon of said day. All successful bid- INC., PLAINTIFF vs. DOMINGO PUBLIC NOTICE 1. The Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains has determined that real ders must have 20% of their bid available in QUEZADA, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF’S SALE property known as Block 8903, Lot 15 on the Tax Map of the Township of Scotch cash or certified check at the conclusion of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Plains and commonly known as 2124 Elizabeth Avenue, Scotch Plains, New the sales. DATED OCTOBER 29, 2001 FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Jersey (the "Property") The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-9155-01 (a) is not needed for public use; and TWELVE THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. F-6770-01 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, (b) is less than the minimum size for development under the zoning ordinances of SIXTY SIX & 25/100 ($112,966.25). ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARLOS ZACARIAS, the Township of Scotch Plains and is without any capital improvements Being known and designated as lot num- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PLAINTIFF vs. JANET TUDOR; ROBERT ET ALS., DEFENDANT. thereon; and ber 4 on a certain map entitled “Proposed ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 TUDOR; SOVREIGN BANK, DEFEN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, (c) has a fair market value of at least $15,000.00. Subdivision of 268-276 First Street, City of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- DANT. DATED OCTOBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE 2. The Property is hereby offered for private sale to all persons owning real property Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey and sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. contiguous thereto pursuant to Local Lands and Building Law N.J.S.A. 40A:12- filed in Union County Register’s Office on FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DATED OCTOBER 11, 2001 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 13(b)(5), and N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13.2. The Township Council has set a minimum April 8, 1991 as Map #786-C. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale acceptable bid price of $15,000.00 for the aforesaid property. The Township Council Also known as Lot #138C, Block 1 on Tax ders must have 20% of their bid available in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- also hereby requires the purchaser of the lot to merge it with their adjoining parcel Map of Elizabeth, New Jersey. cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 to form one unified parcel by Lot Unification Deed. A copy of the Lot Unification Deed The above premises are further described the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- shall be provided to the Township Attorney for his review and approval prior to this in accordance with a survey made by Paul J. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF recording. Rinaldi dated March 3, 1995 as follows: EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND THREE-HUN- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 3. Offers for the Property set forth on this list may thereafter be made by sealed bid to Beginning at a point on the northwesterly DRED EIGHTY THREE & 76/100 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the Township Manager, as designee for the Township Council, for a period of twenty line of First Street distant southerly 25 feet ($182,383.76). FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in (20) days (through no later than 4:30 p.m. on said date) following the advertisement from the corner formed by the intersection of The property to be sold is located in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of herein required, at not less than the minimum acceptable bid price of $15,000.00. the southerly line of Inslee Place with the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. A certified or cashier’s check in the sum of ten (10%) percent of the bid amount shall northwesterly line of First Street, thence 07206, County of UNION and State of New cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED accompany any bid. All sealed bids received shall be opened by the Township running Jersey. the sales. FIFTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- Manager of February 21, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. Except as otherwise provided herein 1. Along First Street, South 54 degrees 20 Commonly known as: 119 FULTON The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED DRED EIGHTEEN & 03/100 ($151,418.03). or by law, and subject to the right of the Township Council to accept or reject the minutes West 31.25 feet to a point, thence STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY SIXTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- The property to be sold is located in the bid(s) received, the Property shall be sold to the highest qualified bidder from 2. North 35 degrees 40 minutes West 100 07206. DRED SEVEN & 20/100 ($166,407.20). city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New amongst the aforesaid contiguous property owners. The Township Council re- feet to a point, thence Tax Lot No. 491 in Block No. 2 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- Jersey. serves the right to reconsider this Ordinance and advertise the Property for public 3. North 54 degrees 20 minutes East Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE Commonly known as: 534 Richmond sale, in the manner and to the extent authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:A:12-13(b). 31.25 feet to a point , thence feet wide by 100.00 feet long OF NEW JERSEY Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 4. Title to the Property shall be conveyed by Bargain and Sale Deed, with Covenants 4. South 35 degrees 40 minutes East 100 Nearest Cross Street: First Street PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21 DEWITT Tax Lot No. 1298 in Block 4 Against Grantor Acts, the Property to be described by Lot and Block designation on feet to the northwesterly line of First Street Situated at a point on the northeasterly ROAD, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 38 the Scotch Plains Township Tax Map, or such other description furnished by the and the point and place of BEGINNING. sideline of Fulton Street distance approxi- TAX LOT NO. 271.A W11 BLOCK NO. feet wide by 155 feet long purchaser and acceptable to the Township. Payment shall be made at the time of Being commonly known as #276 First mately 225 feet northwesterly from its inter- 11 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- closing by cash or certified check for the balance of the accepted bid price plus Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. section with the northwesterly sideline of DIMENSIONS: 85.53 FEET 20.15 FEET westerly sideline of Richmond Street 174.30 recording costs and costs for a survey and/or title search of the Property, if such PREMISES are commonly known as First Street. X 67.49 FEET X 55.00 FEET X 151.50 feet from the northwesterly sideline of survey and/or title search are necessary. 276 1st Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES FEET X 85.00 FEET Mckinley Street. 5. The Property is sold in "as is" condition. No representations are made as to the 07206. 2000 Third Party Water & Sewer Lien; NEAREST CROSS STREET: NORTH There is due approximately the sum of condition of the Property, and no representations are made as to the dimension or THIS is a Purchase Money Mortgage Date of Sale: June 11, 2001; Certificate BROAD STREET ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND description of the Property herein. All descriptions furnished are only furnished for There is due approximately the sum of #6551S&W $2,868.57. There is due approximately the sum of EIGHT-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX & 84/100 the convenience of prospective purchasers. ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU- ($160,836.84) together with lawful interest 6. The sale shall be subject to any and all easements, rights-of-ways, covenants, SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED TWENTY ONE-HUNDRED NINTY TWO THOU- SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE and costs. conditions and restrictions of records and such state of facts as an accurate survey EIGHT & 34/100 ($118,828.34) together SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHT & 46/100 & 21/100 ($182,885.21) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in may disclose. The sale shall be further subject to zoning and other municipal with lawful interest and costs. ($192,508.46) together with lawful interest interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ordinances and applicable state, municipal, county, federal or other statutory There is a full legal description on file in and costs. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn provisions. The conditions as aforesaid shall be incorporated in the deed of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. conveyance of the Property and be deemed to be covenants running with the land. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Township Council may, by Resolution, waive all or part of the restrictions this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. SHERIFF encompassed in this paragraph. Possession shall be delivered upon closing of title. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN The Township of Scotch Plains makes no warranties of title either implied or SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ATTORNEYS express. The Township of Scotch Plains shall be held harmless from any damages, FREEMAN & GERTNER, P.C. SHERIFF SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. 1139 Spruce Drive claims, and/or causes of action whatsoever in the event that the Township is unable ATTORNEYS AT LAW FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. LAW OFFICES PO Box 1024 to convey marketable title to the Property, subject to the conditions set forth above Suite 104 Suite 201 Suite 210 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 for any reason whatsoever. 76 South Orange Avenue 7 Century Drive 1020 North Kings Highway 1-908-233-8500 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 File: XFZ L 43211 Barbara Riepe CH-756336 - (WL) CH-756367 - (WL) CH-756330 - (WL) CH-756335 - (WL) Township Clerk 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $106.08 & 1/31/02 Fee: $252.96 & 2/14/02 Fee: $210.12 & 1/31/02 Fee: $187.68 & 1/31/02 Fee: $191.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 13 Raider Wrestlers Catch Up, Surpass Minutemen, 40-32 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 handled a really good kid,” said Bello. remaining but undefeated 103-lb. At 135, Nick Bruno came through Derek Francavilla evened the team with a 2:38 fall over Alan Graves using score with a 53 second fall over a half nelson. Charlie Bachi opportu- Javier Roblea using a grapevine and nistically stuck 160-lb. Yvera Gelin in a chin hook. 3:00 with an under-half nelson. An- 112-lb. freshman Steve Mineo drew Silber narrowed the Minutemen’s quickly assured the 40-34, victory when lead to 25-22 when he flattened 171-lb. he flattened Carlos Lascano in 1:31, Edwardo Meija with a half nelson and also using double grapevines with a a body press in 33 seconds. chin hook. Unhappy with the pin, poor Matt Loomis spent little time with behavior on the part of the Elizabeth 215-lb. Fabio Cerevo, recording a coaching staff and Lascano resulted in fall in just 20 seconds. Heavyweight a two-point team score deduction, fi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Andrew Loomis dropped an 8-4 de- nalizing the score at 40-32. BATTLE OF THE BIG BOYS...Raider sophomore Andrew Loomis, right, tries cision to Raul Rodriguez to give Responding to Mineo’s pin, Bello to hold off Minuteman Raul Rodriguez in the heavyweight bout. Elizabeth a 34-28 lead with two bouts said, “It was just a matter of time.” WEIGHT PROGRESSION: 119: — Queen (E) md. Connolly, 8-0 ROTHSTEIN BLASTS 646 SERIES, VILLA ROLLS 630 125: — John Marshman (E) p. Ron David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ferrara, 3:05 WORKING THE SINGLE LEG...Blue Devil Joe DeCampo, left, works a single- 130: — Will Banks (E) p. Anthony leg takedown on 119-lb. Cougar Mike Dillon. DeCampo pinned Dillon in 1:38. Ferrante, 1:18 135: — Nick Bruno (SPF) p. Alan Graves, Blue Devil Keglers Capture 2:38 140: — Halsey (E) d. Sprague, 10-8 145: — DeNichilo (SPF) md. Patino, 10-0 152: — Malcolm Jackson (E) p. Tyler Blue Devil Wrestlers Scorch Stender, 1:32 Watchung Conference Title 160: — Bachi (SPF) p. Yvera Gelin, 3:00 171: — Silber (SPF) p. Meija, 0:33 Cranford Cougars, 36-34 189: — Akeem Jackson (E) p. Marc CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 By DAVID B. CORBIN proved nearly 100 points in game 2 sectionals and the state tournament. Fabiano, 2:21 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 215: — Matt Loomis (SPF) p. Cerevo, and forced the Blue Devils to step it “This was the first step to accom- 0:20 Steve Daubert in 1:45 using a pick- plunged to his back. All the marbles went to the up. Fortunately they did and won 998- plish our goals. The next step is to win Hwt: — Raul Rodriguez (E) d. Andrew and-twist headlock. The next four “That’s where he is at his best,” Westfield High School bowling team 922. Villa rolled a 224, Royston had a the counties, then the sectionals and Loomis, 8-4 bouts went to Cranford and standout explained Kurz. “As soon as we see but not until the final frame of the 209 and Matt Rothstein had a 206. 103: — Francavilla (SPF) p. Roblea, 0:54 to do well at the states,” stated Tyrone. 112: — Mineo (SPF) p. Lascano, 1:31 215-lb. Greg Donofrio – ranked third Eric get that front head and under final game. The Blue Devils defeated “Going into the 10th frame, it was in the state – picked up his 102nd hook, we know we are in good shape. Elizabeth, 7-0, at Highway Bowl in tied. Then we just had a big 10th and career victory. He helped the team big time.” Union on January 24 to claim the they (Minutemen) felt the pressure HIGHLANDER BOYS PLACE 3RD Donofrio, who began the season Tom Byrne made his contribution Watchung Conference (WC) Na- and did not do as well,” Tyrone weighing 195, has muscled up to 205 to the victory with a 14-1, majority tional Division crown and also to pointed out. and will be a formidable candidate to decision over 145-lb. Sean Monjardo. become the overall WC champs. Game 3 began very unsteady for take top honors at the state tourna- Byrne became a cradle expert and Prior to the match, the Blue Devils Westfield and Elizabeth held an 84- GL, Vikings Get 2nd, 3rd ment. Aware of the advantages of used it three times to garner nine of – 56-7 point rating – held a two- pin lead at the end of the fifth frame. being as close to the weight limit as his points. game lead over National Division From there, “we turned it on and put In MV Girls Swim Meet possible, Donofrio (16-1), whose only “When you find something good, opponent Linden and trailed Ameri- it in gear,” expressed Tyrone. loss came via 3-2 decision to top- you stick with it, I guess,” supposed can Division leader Union – 57-6 – Not only did Westfield win the The No. 9 Governor Livingston Brett McMillin placed second in the ranked Adam Cooney of Holy Cross, Kurz. “Tom is still learning and the by one for the overall title. The Union game but also they powered to a 1,006- High School girls’ swimming team 100-breaststroke at 1:09.04 and third said, “I have been eating a lot, even technique will come in time. The Farmers rolled against the Linden 863 win to sweep all three games and placed second to No. 8-ranked Mount in the 200 IM at 2:27.56. Teammate when I’m not hungry.” heart, the desire, the attitude is al- Tigers and Westfield had to win all of win the pin total 2,956-2,611. St. Mary Academy in the Mountain Paul Ebert touched third in the 200 Sam Kramer received a forfeit at ready in place with him.” its games and needed a Union/Lin- Rothstein had the high game of 254 Valley Championship held in Madi- free at 2:02.21 and placed fourth in 103 to narrow the Cougars’ lead to Westfield will compete in the den split in order to claim the overall and finished with the high series of son on January 26. The Mount Lions the 100-butterfly at 1:04.37 behind 24-12. Then victory also came in Union County Tournament at Union WC title. 646. Villa rolled a 203 and had a series totaled 295 and the Highlanders to- Viking Mike Hector at 58.32. Viking defeat as sophomore Rob Mench High School tomorrow, February 1 Elizabeth, positioned No. 2 in the of 630. Royston had a 597 series and taled 235 while the Union Catholic Tom Staab touched fifth in the 100 jumped up to the 112-lb. class and and Saturday, February 2. American Conference, was blown Masket had a 578 series. Viking girls finished third at 151. free and the 100-backstroke with re- held tough Tom Murray to a 4-0 WEIGHT PROGRESSION: away, 952-826, in the first game. In the meantime, Linden beat Highlanders Karen Bocian, Jen spective times of 57.96 and 1:06.15. victory. In the third period, Mench 160: — Gil Arbitsman (W) p. Steve Blue Devil juniors Willy Masket and Union 987-912 in the first game; Pflug, Emily Birkett and Sandy Zaeh G. L.’s Marc Mazza finished sixth in nearly collected back points, using a Daubert, 1:45 Scott Villa rolled 205 and 203, re- however, the Farmers won the next touched first in the 200-medley relay the 500 free with a time of 6:28.25. single grapevine and an arm pry. 171: — Brendan Small (C) won forfeit 189: — Josh Haris (C) p. Mike Barbiere, 1:15 spectively, and sophomore Andrew two, 936-899 and 926-919, but lost with a time of 1:58.2 while the Vi- The Highlanders placed first in the “He is a small 103 pounder. In the 215: — Greg Donofrio (C) won forfeit Royston rolled a 200. in total pins, 2,805-2,774, to split 4- kings took fifth at 2:03.43. Zaeh 400-free relay with a time of 3:57.24 third period, he did everything within Hwt: — Steve Carbone (C) p. Nick After the first game, “The kids 3. Union finished with a 61-9 point placed first in the 50-freestyle at and the Vikings took third at 4:01.76. his power to try to turn the kid,” said Gismondi, 1:25 may have thought they were going to rating and Westfield finished at 63-7. 25.5, Bocian touched third at 26.1 G.L. took third in the 200-medley Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. 103: — Sam Kramer (W) won forfeit 112: — Murray (C) d. Mench, 4-0 have an easy match but that was not “It couldn’t have happened any and Moira Price finished sixth at relay at 1:55.99 and the Vikings got Junior Joe DeCampo clamped 119- 119: — DeCampo (W) p. Dillon, 1:38 the case,” said Blue Devil Head Coach better,” expressed Tyrone. “We 26.34. Pflug took first in the 100- fourth in the 200-free relay at 1:46.7. lb. Mike Dillon in 1:38 with a cradle 125: — Gale (W) p. Taglia, 1:31 Mike Tyrone. “Every game was close needed the split and we got it.” breaststroke at 1:10.79 and Viking then Eric Gale turned near catastro- 130: — Seeman (C) d. DelDuca, 2-0 and we had to bowl well.” Next on the agenda will be the Linda Dolansky got sixth at 1:18.08. phe into gold when he pinned Cou- 135: — Daly (C) md. Powell, 16-3 MacNeil Qualifies 140: — Tomasso (W) tf. Aranzuzu, 17-2, He was right! The Minutemen im- Union County Tournament, the state Viking sophomore Jennifer Hand gar Chris Taglia in 1:31 using an 3:19 set a new meet record in the 500- under hook and a front head lock 145: — Byrne (W) md. Monjardo, 14-1 freestyle with a time of 5:23.01, For Track MOC after being rooted off the mat and 152: — MacDonald (W) d. D’Ambola, 8-3 breaking the old record of 5:24.04. Westfield High School freshman PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE G.L’s Tara Finley touched fourth at Emily MacNeil qualified to run in 5:36.14. Hand also placed sixth in the 800 meters at the Meet of Cham- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the 100-butterfly at 1:05.12 and was BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT DIVISION pions at Princeton University on Feb- INVITATION TO BID on the third-placed 400-free relay ruary 3. SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A, 27:7-35.1 et seq., team along with Beth Deresz, Bridget On January 27 at the State Group in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Koza and Erin O’Connor. III meet, MacNeil took the lead Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 2/21/02 and opened and read for: Deresz touched second in the 200 MAINTENANCE ROADWAY REPAIR CONTRACT #121, NORTH-2001 from the start and won her heat by VARIOUS ROUTES IN UNION AND ESSEX COUNTIES free at 2:03.3, G.L.’s Kate Hansen four seconds over the next finisher COUNTIES OF ESSEX AND UNION got fifth at 2:06.25 and O’Connor (Lia Carchietta, 2:25.98), finish- 100% STATE took sixth at 2:06.99. Pflug got sec- ing in 2:21.82. In the next, and DP# 01436 ond in the 200 IM at 2:19 and Koza The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., seeded heat, Katie Trotter of Red 49 C.F.R.., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the took sixth at 2:25.53. Zaeh got sec- Bank Regional won in 2:18.94, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit ond in the 100 free at 55.39. Koza Lindsay Thomas of Camden-Wil- bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds touched third in the 100-backstroke son finished second in 2:20.92, of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required at 1:04.69 followed by Bocian at to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications, Katie Kingsbury of Red Bank Re- and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $18.00, for full size drawings, 1:04.79 and O’Connor at 1:05.22. G. gional finished third in 2:21.31. at the NJDOT Plans Distribution Building #8 Thiokol P.O. Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey L. took fourth in the 400-free relay at The next finisher ran 2:24.12 which 08625 during business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project 3:48.61 followed by the Vikings at meant that MacNeil’s time in her may be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8584 or 609-530-8585 during business hours. 3:59.61. G. L. also got sixth in the Their fax number is 609-530-8347. Drawings, supplemental specifications, and boring logs heat moved her to fourth place may also be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various 200-free relay at 1:52.77. overall in the event. Design Field Offices at the following locations: The G.L. boys took third in their 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 West Courtesy of Jim O’Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEW MEET RECORD...Viking Jennifer Hand set a new Mountain Valley meet with a total of 156, one point PUBLIC NOTICE Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ behind Dayton, and the Vikings cap- 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Conference meet record in the 500-freestyle with a time of 5:23.01. SHERIFF’S SALE 3 T - 1/31/02, 2/7/02, 2/14/02, The Leader Fee: $143.82 tured seventh with a total of 44. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE Oratory Prep swam away with the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE title with 273 points. DOCKET NO. F-609-99 SHERIFF’S SALE In individual events, Highlander SOVREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ARNULFO RODRIGUEZ AND AIDA L. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE RODRIGUEZ, HIS WIFE; STATE OF NEW CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-16629-00 JERSEY, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-4920-01 DOCKET NO. F-11340-01 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FLEET MORTGAGE CORP., PLAIN- SHERIFF’S SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TIFF vs. JUAN PIREZ AND GLAIELA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DATED OCTOBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE GERARDO J. ORTIZ; MRS. GERARDO TIFF vs. EUGENIO LOPEZ; STATE OF DOCKET NO. F-18962-99 PIREZ, HIS WIFE, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. J. ORTIZ, HIS WIFE, ET ALS, DEFEN- NEW JERSEY; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-12399-01 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE DATED OCTOBER 24, 2001 FOR SALE BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 22, 2001 FOR SALE M. DAVILA, SINGLE; MRS. JOSE M. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A THE FIRST by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED OCTOBER 22, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DAVILA, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED JULY, 17, 2001 FOR SALE OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1999-2, PLAIN- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MORTGAGED PREMISES. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 TIFF vs. WILLIE B. LYLES, ET ALS., DE- FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- FENDANT. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ders must have 20% of their bid available in Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DATED OCTOBER 23, 2001 FOR SALE cash or certified check at the conclusion of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. the sales. FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ders must have 20% of their bid available in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY & ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 56/100 ($82,930.56). cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 The property to be sold is located in the the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in DRED FORTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- City of ELIZABETH, County of Union and The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- cash or certified check at the conclusion of HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE & 66/100 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF State of New Jersey. EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- DRED EIGHTY & 97/100 ($146,880.97). the sales. ($245,355.66). FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the It is commonly known as 139 CATHERINE DRED EIGHTY FOUR & 82/100 The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The property to be sold is located in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. ($183,284.82). CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of ders must have 20% of their bid available in It is known and designated as Block 9, Lot The property to be sold is located in the UNION, and the State of NEW JERSEY. DRED FORTY NINE & 12/100 UNION, and the State of New Jersey. cash or certified check at the conclusion of 114 W09. CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union Tax LOT 554 BLOCK 3 ($119,349.12). Tax LOT 31 BLOCK 10 the sales. The dimensions are approximately 30 feet and State of New Jersey. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 448 FULTON REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 124 ALTON The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED wide by 100 feet long (irregular). It is commonly known as 711 MCKINLEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY If designated below, there are liens in the STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY SIXTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. 07206 estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff 07201 SEVENTY & 02/100 ($160,970.02). erly line of Catherine Street, 60,00 feet from It is known and designated as Block Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) advises that the municipal tax offices should Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) The property to be sold is located in the the southerly line of Lafayette Street. WARD 4, Lot 1035. 25.0 feet wide by 100.0 feet long. be contacted to obtain any additional tax 100.0 feet wide by 35.0 feet long. city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Prior lien(s): PD-004702-90 entered on 1/ The dimensions are approximately 25.00 Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the amounts that may be due. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Jersey. 18/90 in favor of the Office of the Public feet wide by 85.00 feet long. SOUTHWESTERLY side of FULTON 1. Taxes: $531.20 - 4th quarter, year 2001 SOUTHERLY side of ALTON STREET, Commonly known as: 453-455 Catherine Defender in the sum of $621.50. Plaintiff Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- STREET, 175.00 feet from the 2. Water & Sewer: $2,339.99 129.12 feet from the WESTERLY side of Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 alleges that the judgement has been satis- erly line of McKinley Street, 124.50 feet from SOUTHWEASTERLY side of FIFTH 4. Liens: $2,470.07 - water, Taxes and CANTON STREET. Tax Lot No. 409 W08 in Block 8 fied. The total amount due as of 9/30/01 for the westerly line of Bayway. STREET. sewer THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 unpaid taxes/water/sewer is in the aggre- Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID CONCISE DESCRIPTION TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, feet wide by 95 feet long gate sum of $3,671.16. SUBJECT TO TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, 1. The property to be sold is commonly WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east- UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MUNICI- AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER known as: 230 PINE STREET, ELIZABETH MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE erly line of Catherine Street with the south- PAL LIENS. AMOUNT DUE IS AVAIL- SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE NEW JERSEY 07206. AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED erly line of Flora Street. ABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED 2. Tax Block No.: 1 Lot No.: 456 FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- There is due approximately the sum of FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- 3. Dimentions of lot: 100.00 x 25.00 ITY. ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND WRITTEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S NEYS. ITY. 4. Nearest cross street: Second Street There is due approximately the sum of NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 02/100 ATTORNEYS. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND ($160,970.02) together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOU- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE & 18/ and costs. EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND 19/100 THREE-HUNDRED THIRTEEN & 53/100 SAND NINE-HUNDRED NINTY NINE & EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO & 98/ 100 ($260,271.18) together with lawful in- There is a full legal description on file in ($88,000.19) together with lawful interest ($210,313.53) together with lawful interest 96/100 ($154,999.96) together with lawful 100 ($130,882.98) together with lawful in- terest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. and costs. interest and costs. terest and costs. 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 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. SHERIFF this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ATTORNEYS SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP 1139 Spruce Drive STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW PO Box 1024 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK , LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite J Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 300 Suite 300 Suite J 318 Bergen Boulevard 406 Lippincott Drive 1-908-233-8500 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway 406 Lippincott Drive Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 file no. XCZ-46450 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 CH-756329 - (WL) CH-756358 - (WL) CH-756355 - (WL) CH-756338 - (WL) CH-756351 - (WL) CH-756354 - (WL) 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 4 T - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 1/31/02 Fee: $204.00 & 2/14/02 Fee: $214.20 & 2/14/02 Fee: $199.92 & 1/31/02 Fee: $226.44 & 2/14/02 Fee: $214.20 & 2/14/02 Fee: $214.20 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION G. L. Matmen Skinned By Crusaders, Bears

By FRED LECOMTE Tim (125) tamed Mustang Jason Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Perez, 12-1. Individual match-ups or perhaps a “I used the fireman’s carry,” said forfeit can determine the outcome of Mark. “With that, I ended up with his a match. That may have been the arm, used the half, and simply case as the hosting Governor cranked him to his back. I still need Livingston High School wrestling to work hard from the top position, team, disadvantaged with a shallow so that’s where my focus will be.” line-up and with the absence of its Eric Serrano, using various pin- 119 pounder, dropped a close, 34-31, ning combinations, spanked Jason encounter with the Bound Brook Gregor, 12-5. “I was a little high and Crusaders on January 23 then two he reversed me a couple of times,” days later, were skinned 36-31 by the said Serrano. “I need to take a little Bears of Brearley. more time to finish my moves, but I Undefeated Jon Regenye, now 13- was really anxious to go right after Courtesy of Jim O’Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times 0 said, “It was a little disappointing. him and was looking for the pin. ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY...Viking Michael Hector placed third in the 100- I know I needed to pin my oppo- With our 119 pounder out, we needed butterfly at the MVC meet with a time of 58.32. nents, maybe I was just trying a little the points, so I gave it all I could.” Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times too hard. Then also, there is at least The Bears seized a 12-0 edge on WORKING FOR THE FALL...Highlander Tim Vanderveer, top, works for the fall against 125-lb. Bear Mark Yospin and gets it in 3:52. Union County High School Varsity Wrestling Results: Union County High School JANUARY 23: Hillsborough 46, Scotch Plains- Rahway 36, New Providence 30 Fanwood 17 KEY WEIGHTS: WEIGHT PROGRESSION: Girls’ Basketball Results: 112: — Jon Reedy (NP) md. Steve 112: — Steve Mineo (SPF) d. Tye Viegas. 11-2 Wagner, 10-7 JANUARY 22: Union 7 20 9 10 45 160: — Dave Racelis (R) p. Jeff Merrill, 1:49 119: — Ron Ferrara (SPF) d. Kevin Cranford 62, Irvington 42 Elizabeth (10-4) 12 5 15 6 38 171: — Alex Pavlinov (NP) d. Mike Herlity, 6-4 Rodriguez, 8-3 125: — Kevin Lynch (H) won forfeit Gillian Murray fired in 17 points Cranford 67, Kearny 39 189: — Shane Mallory (NP) d. Mike 130: — Randy Van Cleef (H) p. Anthony for the 8-4 Cougars and Lauren Melissa Montalvo scored 16 Podell, 10-3 Ferrante, 1:02 O’Donnell scored 16. points, Sharon Majors had 14 and 135: — Mike Delsis (H) d. Chris JANUARY 25: Sprague, 11-7 Irvington 6 8 16 12 42 Gillian Murray added 10 for the 9-4 Westfield 43, Union 27 140: — Jared Wagner (H) d. Matt Cranford 6 24 19 13 62 Cougars. WEIGHT PROGRESSION: DeNichilo, 8-6 145: — John Newman (H) won forfeit M. X. Shabazz 62, Union 43 Kearny 6 13 5 15 39 119: — Joe DeCampo (W) p. Pete Jackangelo, 3:05 152: — Pat Jastrzebski (H) p. Tyler The No. 3 Lady Dogs got 21 Cranford 18 20 17 12 67 Stender, 5:24 points from Matee Ajavon. Monique 125: — Jake Kramer (W) md. James JANUARY 25: Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Glen, 18-10 160: — Charlie Bachi (SPF) tf. Phil Blake score 18 for the Farmers. Ridge 45, Union Catholic 39 CRUSHING A CRUSADER...Highlander Eric Serrano, top, has Crusader 130: — Phil Massei (U) d. Eric Gale, 10-6 Lovoie, 20-3 171: — Dan Miller (H) d. Andrew Silber, 4-2 Shabazz (11-1) 7 19 12 24 62 Lauren Huber scored 12 and Amy Jason Gregor in deep trouble and earns a 12-5 victory in the 140-lb. bout. 135: — Tom DelDuca (W) won forfeit 140: — Ethan Powell (W) p. Joe Nazario, 189: — Marc Fabianno (SPF) p Marlon Union (11-3) 6 17 10 10 43 Snyder had nine for the 10-4 Vikings. Blanco, 3:44 that three-point difference with the forfeits at 112 and 119 before any 3:27 Oak Knoll 47, Roselle Park 27 Stephanie Green and Kenyall Johnson 145: — Charlie Mueller (U) d. Lee 215: — Mark Amerman (H) p. Mark each netted eight. forfeit at 119. If everything went action took place. At 125 lb. Tim Tomasso, 13-7 Giannaci, 3:29 Katie Cummings blazed in 31 Hwt: — Antonio D’Amelio (H) md. An- points for the 12-1 Royals. right with a pin here or there, it Vanderveer crumbled Mark Yospin 152: — Dan Moss (U) d. Tom Byrne, 10-5 Union Catholic 10 10 12 7 39 160: — Dan MacDonald (W) d. Nick drew Loomis, 8-0 Ridge 7 12 13 13 45 would have changed the outcome of in 3:52 with an arm bar. 103: — Derek Francavilla (SPF) d. An- Roselle Park 4 2 11 10 27 both matches.” “He was pretty physical and took Lodato, 3-1 Oak Knoll 10 10 14 13 47 Governor Livingston 52, A. L. 171: — Gil Arbitsman (W) p. Mike drew Gewain, 4-2 After 145-lb. Crusader Jaime me down early,” said Vanderveer. “I Badillo, 4:16 Watchung Hills 34, Scotch Plains- JANUARY 24: Johnson 27 Martinez topped Greg Granholm, 7- countered with an escape and got a 189: — Alex Iwankiw (U) p. Mike Fanwood 27 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 72, New- Margaret Goodspeed, who scored 2, in the first bout, Regenye (152) penalty point. In the second period, I Barbiere, 3:02 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, 215: — Jason Cross (U) p. Nick WEIGHT PROGRESSION: ark East Side 32 manhandled Steven Bradley for a chose down and got physical with 112: — Mineo (SPF) d. Cary Aldrich, 10-5 Once again, all the Raiders got led the 5-9 Highlanders. Rebecca Gismondi, 4:35 17-0 technical fall. Colin Price (189) him, and scored on a reverse. That’s Hwt: — Fred Roser (U) won forfeit 119: — Ferrara (SPF) d. Chris Medina, 6-3 playing time. Erin Gillooly and Ringwood scored 12 points and and Shawn Coughlin (215) both when I went for the Sullivan bar and 103: — Rob Mench (W) p. Ryan 125: — Mike Gatti (W) won forfeit Hillary Klimowicz each scored 12 Catherine Dotto added seven. Lockwood, 0:50 130: — Shawn Cordon (W) p. Ferrante, 1:45 squashed their opponents in 1:06 and introduced him to the lights above.” 135: — Mark Kearsing (W) d. Chris points and Kellie LaForge sank 11. Johnson 11 5 3 8 27 heavyweight Rob Hernandez, using At 130, Fullowan upped his record 112: — Sam Kramer (W) p. Brian Guimaldi, 4:00 Sprague, 3-2 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 16 22 20 72 Gov. Livingston 15 13 13 11 52 a reversal and two penalty points late to 11-2 by blanking Joe Rodriguez, 140: — DeNichilo (SPF) p. Joe Butrico, 3:06 East Side (4-11) 5 10 9 8 32 in the third period, out-pointed Rich 6-0, to narrow the Bear lead to 12-9. Orange 48, Plainfield 27 145: — Lucas Francavilla (SPF) d. Ryan Aldrich, 5-2 Union 46, Elizabeth 38 See it all on the Web! Perry 9-5. Serrano controlled John Rego, 13-6. KEY BOUTS: 152: — Colin Shallcross (W) p. Stender, 2:52 Monique Blake scored 20 points The Vanderveer brothers took care Regenye rolled with a 10-1, majority 130: — Omar Carter (P) p. Jean Delmont, :58 160: — Carl Riccio (W) p. Arthur Silber, 0:25 decision over Ryan Sherman. 160: — Mike Stembridge (P) d. Kessner 171: — Derrick Shallcross (W) md. for the 12-3 Farmers. www.goleader.com of business with a flurry of action. Souten, 8-1 Mark (103) won a 15-6 majority Price (189) used a takedown and Bachi, 18-5 decision over Kevis Shriver, while two reversals for a 6-3 decision over Roselle Park 43, Cranford 28 189: — Andrew Silber (SPF) d. Anthony PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Caruso, 6-2 Mike Rothery. Upping his record to WEIGHT PROGRESSION: 215: — Fabiano (SPF) d. Joe Gati, 2-1 TOWN OF WESTFIELD 14-2, Price said, “I need to concen- 152: — Brendan Small (C) d. Bryan Gar- Hwt: — Alex Plotkin (W) d. A. Loomis, 5-4 rison, 2-1 103: — Francavilla (SPF) won forfeit Public Notice is hereby given that ordinances as follows were passed and adopted by the Westfield, Cranford trate a bit more by being aware of the 215: — Greg Donofrio (C) p. Shawn Town Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on January 29, 2002. situations that I’m in. I feel by im- Kachnowski, 2:30 Bernard A Heeney Face Off for Charity proving on that, it will carry me to 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) md. Nick Raider Cagers Down Town Clerk With each team owning one win where I want to be, perhaps a trip to Seeman, 10-0 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1795 Atlantic City.” 145: — Rob Dent (RP) d. Chris AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1711 ENTITLED against the other this year, the D’Ambola, 9-4 Cardinal Girls, 57-21 Westfield High School Blue Devils Coughlin at 215 lb. gained his 11th “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF Rahway 60, Manville 16 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD icemen and the Cranford Cougars win by bouncing Manny Lewis School girls’ basketball team upped AND VARIOUS AMENDMENTS THERETO.” around for 5:03. Mark Vanderveer at will face each other one last time this WEIGHT PROGRESSION: its record to 12-2 with a 57-21 down- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1796 103 lb. concluded the evening with a 130: — Marcus Glasgow (R) p. Mike season in the name of giving. Ar- ing of Plainfield on January 22 in AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1780 ENTITLED rangements have been made for the fall over Mike Lawson at 3:54. Noble, 3:59 “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Hwt: — Joe Giaccobbe (R) p. Kyle Plainfield. Freshman Hillary two teams to play in a charity Galasso, 2:24 CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND PUBLIC NOTICE Klimowicz did most of the ground- EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED- fundraising game on Wednesday, ing with a 16-point attack while pull- ULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” February 13, at 8:30 p.m. at their UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ing in nine rebounds. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1797 shared home ice, Warinanco Skate TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TOWN OF WESTFIELD Freshman Maura Gillooly nailed AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Center in Roselle. Under the terms of the "Open Public PLANNING BOARD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, “TOWN OFFICERS AND 11 of her 13 points, including three A set number of tickets will be Meetings Act" P.L. 1975 C.231, there wilt be Notice is hereby given that the Westfield EMPLOYEES,” DIVISION 1, “GENERALLY,” SEC. 2-10, AND TO CREATE from 3-point range, to lead a 23-1, Departmental Budget Hearings with the Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, THE POSITION OF PARKING SERVICE DIRECTOR/MANAGEMENT SPE- made available to each team, with Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County January 7, 2002 approved the amendment second quarter breakout. Freshman CIALIST both teams expecting to sell their of Union: to the memorialization on the following Board Jen Burke pumped in eight points, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1798 allotted portion of tickets to family action of July 9, 2001 re: Saturday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. Erin Gillooly scored six, Lindsay AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, and students from each school. All 01-11(V) 500 SALTER PLACE, Tuesday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. Pennella sank four and Kellie CHAPTER 16, “PARKS AND RECREATION” BY CHANGING CERTAIN proceeds will be donated to each THEODORE C. ALLEY, A.K.A. Tuesday, February 19, at 6:00 p.m. FEES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MEMORIAL POOL AND BY ESTABLISH- 508 SALTER PLACE, BLOCK LaForge added three. town’s fund for assistance to the lo- Tuesday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. ING CERTAIN NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES. cal victims of the attacks on the 3408, LOT 12.02. APPLICANT Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6 23 20 8 57 The meetings will be held at the Union SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVI- SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2041 Plainfield (4-8) 11 1 6 3 21 World Trade Center on September County Administration Building. Freehold- SION WITH VARIANCES. AP- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “EXHIBIT B” OF SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. ers Meeting Room, 6th floor, 10 Elizabeth- PLICANT SEEKS TO CREATE 2028 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OR 11. The game will undoubtedly be a PUBLIC NOTICE town Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey. TWO LOTS FROM A SINGLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DELIVERY BY THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD highly emotional one with each team BY ORDER OF THE UNION COUNTY EXISTING LOT. Amendment (THE MUNICIPALITY) OF CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENTS IN RELATION vying for local bragging rights. The SHERIFF’S SALE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS. approved. TO THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY ISSUANCE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, last two match-ups this season have M. Elizabeth Genievich Kenneth B. Marsh GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2001 (CAPI- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Clerk of the Board Secretary TAL EQUIPMENT LEASE PROGRAM) been largely attended and highly DOCKET NO. F-8172-01 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $19.38 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $17.85 1 T - 1/31/02, The Leader Fee: $65.28 charged with excitement. EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF vs. EARLINE SCOTT AND GEORGE SCOTT, HER HUSBAND, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 18, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- DRED EIGHTY FOUR & 61/100 ($166,784.61). The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 613 Court Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block “Ward” 7, Lot “Acct” 94. The dimensions are approximately 25.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- easterly line of Court Street, 150.00 feet from the northwesterly line of Sixth Street. Prior lien(s): Taxes/water/sewer Lien (Cert. # 006690) sold 6/11/01 to FUNB CT/ MD Sass II (2) in the sale amount of $874.25. The total amount to redeem to 9/28/01 is $937.72. The total amount due as of 9/28/01 for property taxes, unpaid water/sewer charges and lien payoff is in the aggregate sum of $5,265.00. Subject to unpaid taxes and municipal liens. Amount due will be announced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is avail- able upon written request to plaintiff’s attor- neys. There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT & 05/100 ($178,528.05) together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, NORGAARD & KAPNICK , LLP Suite 300 293 Eisenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-756362 - (WL) 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14/02 Fee: $228.48 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 31, 2002 Page 15 Local Gymnasts Fare Well at West Point The Level 5 gymnasts from Surgent’s Elite School of Gymnas- tics in Garwood traveled to West Point, New York on January 13 to participate in the 11th Annual West Point Gymnastics Open. More than 125 gymnasts from 29 clubs in the Greater New York Area vied for victory. Westfielders Daniel Zavaro, Bobby Oberlander, Andrew Gialanella and Kevin Clancy, coached by Newton Ribeiro, fared well. Zavaro captured Surgents’ GYMNASTS AT WEST POINT...Westfield gymnasts pictured, left to right, highest all-around score of 45.1. are: Andrew Gialanella, Daniel Zavaro, Kevin Clancy and Bobby Oberlander Gialanella placed eighth in pom- fared well at the 11th annual West Point Open at the US Military Academy. mel horse and had an all-around score of 44.2. Oberlander’s all- around score was 39.6 and Clancy LOVELY COLONIAL finished with an all-around of 34.2. Fanwood Flames 7th, 8th Win Oberlander placed first in the Wonderful home in CLARK offers spacious handstand contest and Clancy took rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, Formal Din- Nine of Ten Hoop Games second. Both boys held their hand- ing Room, Eat-In Kitchen, full Basement, stands more than two minutes and private yard, hardwood floors under carpet- The Fanwood Flames 8th grade and DJ Garrett, Jameel Grace, Ashton 20 seconds. ing, newer roof and furnace. $249,900. 7th grade travel basketball team of Gibbs, Clayton Balch, Thomas, Fanwood and Scotch Plains success- Caracter, Sean Young, Ron Palejwala, Flames 6th Wins fully opened their season. The 8th Troy Morgan, Travis Morgan, Darnell graders won all five of their games Dortch, Jason Zelesnik and Tom Four Hoop Games while the 7th graders won four of five. Pennella. The Fanwood Flames 6th grade The 8th graders defeated Merrill The 7th graders defeated Westfield travel basketball team (4-0) opened Park, 57-40. Derrick Caracter and B, 72-42. Gibbs led with 16 points. their season with a 33-24 win against Lance Thomas led the way with 19 Grace and Matt Wolff drilled in 11 Merrill Park behind Ashton Gibbs’ TURN-OF-CENTURY and 18 points, respectively. Sean points apiece. Next, the Flames burned 15 points then went on to add three VICTORIAN Young pumped in eight points. Springfield, 62-13. Zelesnik poured in more victories. Fanwood defeated North Brunswick 13 points and Anthony Ricci hitting for Fanwood crushed Somerville 46- Enchanting CRANFORD home with high 71-53 behind Caracter’s 34 points and 12. In the 73-21 win over Maplewood, 17 and Gibbs sank 13 points, while ceilings and arched doorways includes 5 Bed- Thomas’ 22 points. Dortch bucketed 17 points. Fanwood Kyle Mihansky connected for 10. rooms, 3.1 Baths, Living Room with fire- The Flames next defeated the Madi- held off High Bridge, 72-67, with Gibbs nailed 30 points in a win over place, and French doors to enclosed wrap- son YMCA 56-34. Caracter and Tho- Grace’s 19 points and Gibbs’ 18 points. the Madison YMCA. Fanwood then mas again led with 23 and 19 points, Hillsborough doused the Flames, 61- defeated Verona 55-43 with Gibbs around porch, banquet-size Formal Dining respectively. Fanwood beat Spring- 58. Dortch and Zelesnik had 14 and 13 scoring 20 points. Room, Eat-In Kitchen, full Basement and 3- field 68-29 in a well-rounded attack points, respectively. This year’s team members are: car detached garage. $649,900. with all players hitting the scoring The 7th grade team is comprised of: Sterling Gibbs, Mike Devizio, Matt column. The Flames finished off Tiffany Smith, Zelesnik, Grace, Gibbs, Berka, Will Hubbard, Jameel Grace, Maplewood 85-65 with Caracter sink- Ricci, Dortch, Pennella, Wolff, John Ashton Gibbs, Brandon Boyd, John WELL-MAINTAINED ing 35 points and Thomas nailing 31. Acito, Ryan Sharkey, Will Renfree, DeMaio, Eric Browne, Tyler Stanek, Members of the eighth grade squad Brian Ford, Zack Saifi and Jason Kyle Mihansky, Justin Wheeler, Neil SPLIT LEVEL are: Matt Fleissner, Bobby Blabolil, Giamboi. Merchant, Thabo D’Anjou and This charming 10 room MOUNTAINSIDE Aundre Ruffin. home situated on 1/3 acre of profession- ally landscaped grounds also includes 5 St. Helen’s 5th/6th Girls Win JCC Lakers Sink Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, large Family Room, JCC Celtics, 26-17 Master Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Five of Six ‘Hoop’ Games Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, and Led by Zach Flanzman with 12 and separate dining area, 20 x 40 in-ground St. Helen’s of Westfield 5th/6th umph over Clark’s squad B. Annie Greg Stein with six, the Lakers de- grade girls’ basketball team upped Depalmer and Nina Brownstone each feated the Celtics 26-17 in the JCC pool with ample play area. Exterior painted its record to 28-6 by winning five of scored four points. Finally, St. 3rd and 4th Grade Basketball League in 2000. $525,000. six games on January 19-20. The Helen’s beat IHM-6, 27-17. of Central New Jersey. only loss came at the hands of unde- MacDonald grabbed 16 rebounds Todd Morling and Tyler Terens got feated Clark, 35-31 in overtime. from her power forward position and the Lakers started with a bucket apiece. The Celtics countered with two each With 10 seconds to go in the game, did a good job playing point guard from Matthew Weintraub, Alex Erin Miller hit her fifth 3-pointer to for six minutes. Daboub and Dylan Simon. But then FABULOUS TUDOR put St. Helen’s ahead 30-28, but Clark Flanzman caught fire, scoring all eight tied the score with two seconds left Flames 5th Win One, Quality, charm and warmth abounds in this second-quarter Lakers points, to give classic WESTFIELD home that features 4 to send it into overtime. Miller led Lose 2 Hoop Games the Lakers a 12-6 half time lead. St. Helen’s with 18 points. Stephanie Weintraub kept the Celtics in strik- Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, new Eat-In Kitchen Slodyska had 11 points and Danielle The Fanwood Flames travel 5th ing distance with six points in the 3rd and Family Room, deck, Den, Living Room Infantino had two points and 11 re- grade basketball team (1-2) started quarter, but with four points by Laker with fireplace, new windows and roof. bounds. Alli MacDonald pulled down their season with a 39-12 loss to Michael Riesenberg, the Celtics threat $459,900. 18 rebounds and blocked seven shots. Elizabeth then went on to split the was thwarted, despite four late points Rose Driscoll had four assists and next two games. by Steven Forgash. Also making ma- played a great floor game. Against Elizabeth, Sterling Gibbs jor contributions for the Lakers were St. Helen’s beat Mary Mother of and Brandon Boyd sank four points Zach Cohen and Spencer Merman. God, 46-8. Slodyska had 18 points, each. Fanwood defeated Merrill Park Cassie Simcox chipped in with six 39-35 in overtime behind Matt Softball Association and Allison Oberlander added four Berka’s 14 points but later lost to WONDERFUL points. Next, St. Helen’s beat St. Westfield, 22-18 with Gibbs pop- Offers Umpire Training Joe’s, 20-3. Miller netted eight points ping in nine points. EXPANDED SPLIT and Krissy Wendel had five rebounds The 5th grade squad members are: For Men and Women Lovely home in FANWOOD includes 5 and two points. Gibbs, Berka, Mike Klotz, Donovan The Greater Union County Ama- teur Softball Umpires Association, Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Kitchen with cherry St. Helen’s leveled St. Theresa’s of Garrett, Eddie Byron, Ryan Brown, cabinets, Formal Dining Room, hardwood Summit, 30-14. Kate Sheridan had Anthony D’Annunzio, Boyd, Stevie in conjunction with the Union County three steals and two assists. Slodyska Young, Charles Oliver, Tyler Della Department of Parks and Recreation floors, some new windows, newer gas fur- bucketed 14 points in a 24-10 tri- Badia and Colin Grimm. and the Union County Board of Cho- nace and Central Air Conditioning and new, sen Freeholders will conduct its an- resurfaced double width driveway. $279,900. nual umpire-training program begin- ning Monday, February 25. St. Helens 5th Graders Nip The training will take place at the Union County Administration Build- ing in Elizabeth. This course is open Warren, Lose 2 Nail-Biters to men and women, 18 years of age and older, who are interested in the PRISTINE COLONIAL St. Helen’s 5th grade basketball and Tommy McManus all scored in a game of softball. team began the week with a close, balanced attack and Dylan Clark made The cost of the umpiring course is CAPE COD 27-26, win over Warren but lost a a key steal. $100, which includes all training Absolutely gorgeous WESTFIELD home nail-biter to Berkeley Heights, 36- Against the older, larger Assump- material. To obtain any further infor- offers 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, open floor plan 32, in Garden State League play. On tion squad, St. Helens faced the chal- mation, please call the Union County January 27, they lost a hard-fought lenge and fought back throughout. Amateur Softball Association office that is perfect for entertaining, hardwood floors, battle to an older and much bigger Chris Sheehan had a career day with at (908) 232-7042, or the Union Formal Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, newer Assumption squad from Roselle Park, 18 points. Cassidy added six and County Department of Parks and custom built deck overlooking spectacular 42-36. Isabella contributed four. Brendan Recreation at (908) 527-4904. property and 2-car garage. $499,900. Against Warren, Craig Dyer nailed Burgdorf, DeFazio and Reardon a key free throw to preserve a one- fought hard on defense to keep the PUBLIC NOTICE point victory. Spencer Cassidy led St. Helens squad close. SHERIFF’S SALE all scorers with eight points and Brett SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DeFazio pumped in five more. Kyle PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SPACIOUS Marsh keyed the defense and domi- DOCKET NO. F-6167-98 SHERIFF’S SALE BANK UNITED, PLAINTIFF vs. JAMES EXPANDED RANCH nated the boards. James Hughes ran SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, D. GRAHAM, DEFENDANT. the offense and Patrick Fringer hit a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, On almost 2/3 of an acre of property, this key first half basket. DOCKET NO. F-4142-01 DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1999 FOR SALE beautiful WESTFIELD home features 4 Bed- In the Berkeley Heights loss, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. rooms, 2 Baths, newly remodeled Eat-In Cassidy scored seven and Matt Isabella SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- UNITED, PLAINTIFF vs. WENCESLAO ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room and Greg Baker each contributed six. ROMERO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DeFazio, Neil Amato, Jimmy Reardon CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 with wood-burning fireplace, ample closet DATED SEPTEMBER 01, 2001 FOR SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- space, updated windows, roof, vinyl siding, PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the storm and garage doors. Near schools and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- parks. $589,000. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in of the Township Council of the Township of ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- the sales. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE ship on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, there FEBRUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY was introduced, read for the first time, and afternoon of said day. All successful bid- FOUR & 57/100 ($75,234.57). passed on such first reading, the following ders must have 20% of their bid available in The property to be sold is located in the ordinance: cash or certified check at the conclusion of City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, AN ORDINANCE APPROPRI- the sales. New Jersey. ATING THE SUM OF The judgment amount is TWENTY SIX Commonly known as: 1050 Bond Street, $120,000.00 FROM THE NEW THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TWENTY SIX & 44/100 ($26,726.44). Tax Lot No. 168 in Block 12 TRANSPORTATION IN CON- Municipality: City of Plainfield Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 NECTION WITH MILLING AND Street Address: 427 Orchard Place feet wide by 87 feet long TOP COURSE PAVING OF Tax Lot: 11 Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the inter- WEST BOARD STREET Tax Block 238 section of the southerly side of Bond Street (FROM LAMBERTS MILL Approximate dimensions: 33.60 feet x and the westerly side of Catherine Street. ROAD TO MARTINE AVENUE) 97.90 feet x 33.10 feet x 98.37 feet There is due approximately the sum of Purpose: Per title. Nearest cross street: New Street ONE-HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND A public hearing for same will be held on There is due approximately the sum of FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY & 38/100 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. in TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE- ($103,420.38) together with lawful interest the Council Chambers of the Municipal HUNDRED NINETEEN & 83/100 and costs. Building, or any time and place to which a ($28,919.83) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in meeting for the further consideration of such and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ordinance shall from time to time be ad- There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn journed, and all persons interested will be the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. given an opportunity to be heard concerning The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH such ordinance. this sale. SHERIFF A copy of same may be obtained from the RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park SHERIFF ATTORNEYS Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & 1139 Spruce Drive tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. SALTZMAN P.O. Box 1024 Monday through Friday by any member of A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 the general public who wants a copy of 905 North Kings Highway 1-908-233-8500 same without cost. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 File No. XFZ-37334 BARBARA RIEPE CH-756356 - (WL) CH-754160 - (WL) Township Clerk 4 T - 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 4 T - 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 1 T - 1/31/02, The Times Fee: $32.64 & 2/14/02 Fee: $171.36 & 2/21/02 Fee: $185.64 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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By ANDY GOLDENBERG tion from J. Mascis, who goes by the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times name of Dinosaur Jr. “The Best Of” is a The House 2002 began with a strong start in the great starting point for those unaware of By CAROL F. DAVIS reissue department when this great grunge gui- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Capitol/Chrysalis released tarist, who inciden- How We Totter will be presented on 24-bit re-mastered versions tally writes good pop Friday, February 1, at 8 p.m., and of the first three Jethro Tull tunes. repeated on Saturday, February 2, at 2 albums, “This Was,” fea- On the alternative and 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt Intermedi- turing “A Song For Jeffrey,” country front, be sure ate School in Westfield. It’s the 54th “Benefit,” featuring “To Cry to check out the Annual Washington Elementary You A Song” and “Stand moody, yet dig-able School Show, written, produced, di- Up,” featuring “A New Day “Latitude by Central rected and performed by parents and Yesterday” and the instru- Falls.” Featuring teaching staff. The production is loosely Richard Gere mental “Bouree.” haunting vocals and based on the popular “Harry Potter” All three albums come gothic instrumenta- series and is appropriate for all audi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 complete with bonus tracks tion, this is just one ences. Tickets for this fundraiser are High School in 1967 before accepting a as well. Also, be sure to of the great new just $8 for the evening performances, gymnastics scholarship to the Univer- check out “Ten Years After- bands on the and $6 for the afternoon show. To sity of Massachusetts in Amherst, Live at the Fillmore East.” Truckstop Label out of Chicago. order, call the Ticket Hotline at (908) where he studied philosophy and Elektra Records just released “The Finally, a local 789-9373 and please listen carefully A MAGICAL PLACE…After spending January directing, producing, rehearsing, drama. Cure Greatest Hits,” featur- record label has some to the ticket ordering instructions. singing, dancing, painting, sewing, and hammering, the parents and teachers at ing all of the hits like “Boys Washington Elementary School in Westfield are ready to unveil their 54th annual After only two years at the univer- great live recording * * * * * musical production, How We Totter. Performances will be held at Roosevelt sity, Gere decided to close the text- Don’t Cry” “Close To Me” worth checking out. and “Lovesong.” The over 50-something crowd will Intermediate School on Friday, February 1, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 2, at books and pursue the acting bug. A NMC out of enjoy this nostalgic performance. The 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are on a reserved seating basis, and are $6 for the afternoon show New from Rhino Records wise decision, he almost immediately Kenilworth brings us Union County Arts Center in Rahway and $8 for the evening shows. Tickets may be purchased at the Virtual Box Office landed the lead role in a London pro- come three completely dif- Jack Bruce’s “Doing will present Doo Wop Nights 1 on (908) 789-9373 or Burgdorff ERA Realtors, 600 North Avenue, Westfield. Pictured, ferent, yet totally cool re- duction of Grease. One of his poorer This … On Ice.” Re- Friday, February 1, at 8 p.m. Headlin- above, second graders Julia Fisher, left, and Katie Morris pose with the playbill. decisions came when he opted to de- leases, including Tom Waits corded live in Denver Used Songs, featuring some ers include Shirley Alston Reeve, the cline the lead role in the popular Die in 1980, The Cream original lead singer of the Shirelles, POPCORN™ Hard movies, which made Bruce Willis of his well-known tunes bassist had a cranking such as “Jersey Girl,” (Yes, Walt Maddox’s Marcells, and Dia- a household name. back-up band, featur- mond Dave Somerville, the original he wrote it, not Bruce Before becoming recognized as a ing David Sancious on lead voice of The Diamonds. Ticket In the Bedroom: Where full-fledged celebrity in American Springsteen!) “Ol’ ‘55” keyboards and Billy prices range from $20-$28. There (covered by The Eagles) and Gigolo (1980), Gere played opposite Cobham on drums. will be a follow-up performance, Doo Diane Keaton in Looking for Mr. “I Never Talk To Strangers” (a duet with Songs performed included “White Real Life Nightmares Reside Bette Midler.) Wop Nights 2, coming in March. Goodbar (1977). Some of his less memo- Room” “Sunshine of your Love” and my Look for another good line-up. rable roles included a homosexual For The Who fans, Rhino released personal favorite song of all time, “Theme One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Holocaust victim in Broadway’s Bent “The Oceanic Concerts,” an acoustic from An Imaginary Western.” The sound * * * * * (no relation to Rent), Breathless, Inter- concert featuring Pete Townshend and quality sparkles. If you are looking for something By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER woman with two small children, to be nal Affairs, King David and Miles from classical artist Raphael Rudd. Taken di- NMC also brings us a great Roxy different to do on a Thursday night, 3 ½ popcorns more specific. Which has Mrs. Fowler, rectly from the soundboard recordings, Music show, also from Denver in 1979. Montclair State University is offer- magnificently portrayed by Sissy Spacek, Home. Each film is unconsciously and innately more worried than most. Being the object of many female this offers interesting concertures, such Taken from a crisp soundboard record- ing Thursday Telescope Nights in connected to a slew of words that eagerly conjunction with the North Jersey You see, Frank is scheduled to begin fantasies has resulted in the public’s favorites as “Drowned,” with more ob- ing this show features classic tunes such beckons to describe it. It’s like a movie college in the fall. And Mom fears that the insatiable curiosity about his love life. scure chestnuts like “Tatoo” and “The as, “Love is the Drug,” “Do the Strand,” Astronomical Group. Explore the review just waiting to be written, not un- smitten lad, previously obsessed with ar- Gere wed model Cindy Crawford in Seeker.” as well as “Ladytron” and “In Every wonders of the night sky with sev- like what Rodin said about sculpture. He chitecture, may stay behind to play house 1991 – a near Xerox copy of his co-star Finally, Rhino brings us a great collec- Dream A Heartache.” eral large telescopes that will be set assured that the images he carved already instead of designing them. Roberts – and divorced her in 1995. up on the south side of Richardson resided within the stone, and that all he did While the affable yet confused young Shortly thereafter, he became linked Hall. It’s free, and educational, and it was chip away the excess. man unconvincingly confides that it’s just with actress Carey Lowell, whom he Something Delicious Is Brewing starts at 8 p.m. This is suitable for With cinema, these staples of the film a summer thing, Dad’s angst is later aroused adults and older kids. The Univer- critic’s vocabulary flit in and out of your when the honor student does offhandedly has not married, but shares a son, mind as you watch. In the case of In The Homer James Jigme Gere. sity is located on Valley Road in talk about skipping academia and becom- With Bach’s Coffeehouse Cantatas Upper Montclair. Bedroom, a disturbing domestic drama ing a lobsterman, like his granddad was; featuring great performances by Sissy maybe the call of the sea skips a genera- * * * * * Spacek, Tom Wilkinson and Marisa tion, he opines. Pen & Ink WESTFIELD — The Westfield Series and individual concert tickets Friday, February 1, at 7 p.m., the Tomei, the preeminent term that comes to Bach Festival will begin its second will be available after February 1 at the Oh, and one more thing you ought to Rutgers Film Co-op, in conjunction mind is wrenching. know. Natalie’s husband (William CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 season during the last weekend of Feb- participating churches: the First Con- with the New Jersey Media Arts Cen- Fast on its descriptive heels are heart- Mapother) is a jealous ne’er-do-well. Thus, it, why is the Statue of Liberty a ruary with an evening entitled Coffee- gregational Church, the First United ter, will present Ghost World, pro- rending, thoughtful, searing, violent and Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Episco- as Shakespeare was once heard proclaim- house Cantatas on Friday, February duced by John Malkovich. Although alarming. But though in combination they ing, the stage is set. turquoise-green color? She started 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. pal Church, the Catholic Church of the describe what is essentially an estimable out being constructed of hammered the film is based on the eponymous Things do not bode well in Maine. But Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 East Holy Trinity, and the Presbyterian piece of art, it’s doubtful even “The it would be a misprision on the critic’s part comic book, preceded by Eight Ball, it Thinker” could handle seeing director copper sheets. Does that mean that Broad Street in Westfield. Church. is not animated. It will be shown at to tell much more. So suffice it to note that she is excluding the rights of blacks This program will feature semi- In addition, series tickets may be Todd Field’s contemporary tragedy more the reference to Shakespeare is not mere Scott Hall on College Avenue, and it’s than once a decade. because she isn’t black, Smurfs be- staged English productions of the Cof- purchased at Betty Gallagher Antiques, only $5. Call (732) 932-8482 for infor- chance. fee Cantata and the Peas- This is tough stuff. And being uncom- For while In The Bedroom doesn’t quite cause she isn’t blue, Caucasians be- mation. The film’s official website, promisingly realistic, its purposely uncer- cause she is not pure white, or Barney, ant Cantata, presented in which is a fun place for a virtual visit, meet the classical Greek definition of trag- tain conclusions are hardly intellectually edy, odds are that if the Bard came across a coffeehouse setting. is www.ghostworld-themovie.com. consoling enough to mitigate the psycho- every toddler’s favorite dinosaur, Following the practice this tale, he’d more or less recognize some because she is not purple? logical devastation preceding them. of his less happier contemplations. You of Zimmermann’s Optimally, you see In The Bedroom, note The men at Ground Zero who Kaffeehaus in Leipzig know: a dash of MacBeth, a smidgen of the artistic achievement, discuss with kin- Hamlet. Just enough to make things really raised that flag – a symbol of hope where the Coffee Cantata dred souls what it all might mean (preferably and freedom – were of the Caucasian was first presented, cof- sad and miserable. Which was probably a My Take on It over some comforting cuisine), and then just lot more fun in Shakespeare’s time, when race. I am proud of the members of fee and pastries will be hope you’re better for the experience. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 bad things happened more readily, and the FDNY who stood up to the spine- available at the beginning Probably the most frightening thing af- simply knowing that what has scourged less jellyfish who were too afraid to of the program and be- haps The Oscars will remain a bit re- firmed by Robert Festinger’s screenplay is the actors has not befallen you was in and let a statue truly reflect a historical tween the two cantatas. served this year, and that may be a good how utterly uncivilized even the most cul- of itself an entertaining relief. These cantatas, each thing. For fun and levity, maybe we tured among us can act. Being painfully However, in today’s more sanitized so- event, but opted to kowtow to an should tune into The Screen Actor’s Guild reminded that we aren’t quite as safe in our overly-sensitive bunch of bullies. with only two or three sing- cial climate, that’s a given. Our tragedies ers, will feature singers (SAG) Awards, which are always a de- society as we would like to think, that real have become sublimated to our greater Next time I visit the Rodin Mu- well-known to Westfield. Soprano Laura light, and recipients of a SAG award are life means having no net to catch us, can put goal of becoming one with the big yellow seum in Philadelphia, maybe I’ll bring Heimes, who was such a success last The Classic Basket, Lancaster, Ltd., continually overjoyed as they have been you on edge. It’s precisely this scathing smiley face. Women of leisure no longer a can of spray paint with me and give and Periwinkle’s. nominated and voted for by their peers. edge that In The Bedroom mercilessly rides have the vapors. Melancholia as a sign of year with her performance of the solo on the way to telling its woeful tale. “The Thinker” a good strong coat of soprano cantata Jauchzet Gott in allen The Westfield Bach Festival is made In closing, award shows are usually breeding is out. If we find our surround- Though it begins quite casually and ings unhappy, then chances are we are red, white and green. After all, I’m so Landen, will be the vocal partner for both possible in part by a generous grant fun, as long as they don’t take themselves seemingly without any special poignancy cantatas of award-winning baritone Elem from the Westfield Foundation. For too seriously. As an actor friend of mine crazy, depressed, low on some very ex- offended, as an Italian, that he doesn’t at a backyard barbecue tossed by Dr. and pensive pharmaceutical, or, at the very reflect my nationality! Eley, who has sung with numerous groups more information, please visit once said to me, “Yes, we have an impor- Mrs. Matt Fowler, you may not at first in various Westfield venues. www.westfieldnj.com/bach. tant job to do. But it ain’t brain surgery.” best, a stick in the mud. In the end, America has spent ap- notice director Field’s economy of expo- Thus when a film astutely, artistically Tenor Timothy Fallon completes the sition. Hence you won’t catch In The proximately $180,000 to construct a cast of the Coffee Cantata, and the and infallibly reminds us that unspeakable Bedroom’s New Englanders (small-town danger lurks in the simplest elements statue of these firefighters that will chamber ensemble of two violins, viola, Maine, to be exact) engaging in small talk. never be used to memorialize the Opera Singers to Hit High Notes around us, it is a harsh awakening. cello, bass, flute, and horn, will be And when you think you have, you’re But is it entertaining? Does such dire actual event – scrapping it, instead, conducted from the harpsichord by wrong. Listen carefully. tutelage necessarily fit the definition of because being “politically correct” Edward Brewer. At Presbyterian Church in Westfield They’re always saying something, ei- entertainment? That, and whether or not is more important than being human. The Coffee Cantata tells the saga of ther about their feelings or as a presenti- the star-crossed characters of In The Bed- a father who is upset with his daughter ment of what is to betide them. And though room might have avoided their anguish, WESTFIELD — Opera singers will Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and Mr. Field spares us the washing ashore of because she has become addicted to take center stage at The 2002 Vocal Excel- Opera National de Paris. are speculations better left to that compul- that newfangled poison — coffee. A dead albatrosses and other such obvious sory après film dinner. Culinary Quips lence Awards Concert on Saturday, Febru- Audience members will also be called portents, what we’re supposed to get out most modern maid, she insists that she ary 9, at 8 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church upon to cast their vote at the end of the of the social gathering is that the Fowlers’ * * * * * CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 cannot function without her three daily in Westfield. evening for their favorite performance, and only offspring, Frank (Nick Stahl), is keep- In The Bedroom, rated R, is a Miramax and bacon, with a dried cherry sauce, cups of the brew and a humorous mu- After a competitive preliminary audi- the winner will be given the Audience ing company with Natalie Strout (Marisa Films release directed by Todd Field and ($19). Tossed with baby shrimp, arti- sical wrangle ensues. tion, the Professional and Young Artist Choice Award. Tomei), an older woman. Uh, that’s a stars Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson and choke hearts and tri-colore greens, a In the Peasant Cantata, two citizens Finalists selected will sing for top honors The concert will benefit The Little Op- separated and not yet divorced older Marisa Tomei. Running time: 130 minutes. farfalle pasta is enhanced with a roasted voice their opinion of the new lord of the in the final round of the competition before era Company Scholarship Fund, which garlic sauce, ($15). manor, complete with digs at him, the a church filled with opera fans, classical provides college scholarships for graduat- Desserts themselves are a specialty. A nobility, and of course, the tax collector. music lovers, family, and friends. ing seniors going on to study music. THE OLDEST COMMUNITY chocolate mousse arrives with a pista- Due to limited seating for this pro- The concert and competition, sponsored Future engagements for The Little Op- chio creme Anglaise in a chocolate fire- gram, advance ticket purchases are en- by The Little Opera Company of New Jersey, era Company of New Jersey include a THEATER IN NEW JERSEY cracker, ($8), while signature lavender couraged. Other events in the Westfield will consist of performances by The Little lecture with professional performers from ice cream ($6) and a classic cappuccino Bach Festival include a symposium en- Opera Company Chorus, and the finalists, the cast of I Pagliacci and Cavalleria creme brulee is delectably flavored with titled “Signs, Symbols & Pictures” at singing favorite operatic arias, and songs. Rusticana at the Westfield Memorial Li- CRANFORD DRAMATIC CLUB coffee, ($6). 11 a.m. and an organ marathon at 2 Judges for the evening include promi- brary on Saturday, March 9, and a perfor- PRESENTS Treat yourself to not only the freshly, p.m. on Saturday, February 23, both at nent local artists David Wroe, Music Di- mance of the double bill I Pagliacci and prepared food, but the whole new look the First Congregational Church, and rector and Conductor of The Westfield Cavalleria Rusticana at Westfield High Broadway’s hit comedy Jeffrey’s of Westfield has to offer. the Westfield Bach Festival Gala Con- Symphony Orchestra, Hye-Young Choi, School on Saturday, April 20. cert with chorus, soloists, and orches- Scotch Plains resident, opera singer and A $15 donation is requested for the Market Place Slated tra, on Sunday, February 24, at 7:30 former star of Broadway’s The King and I, February competition and concert. For p.m. at the Catholic Church of the Holy and Emily Golden, mezzo soprano, and more information, and tickets please call I Hate Hamlet By Woman’s Guild Trinity. Westfield resident who performs with The (800) 831-6215. Tickets for the Coffeehouse Canta- “What is this - a test ? No sex? SCOTCH PLAINS – On Satur- tas and the organ marathon will be $20 Shakespeare? It’s like high school!” day, February 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 (general admission), $15 (senior citi- p.m., The Woman’s Guild of St. John’s zens), and $10 (student) and for the Baptist Church in Scotch Plains will Westfield Bach Festival Gala Concert Written by Paul Rudnick begin Black History Month with will be $30 (general admission), $25 (senior), and $15 (student). Tickets for “Market Place 2002.” Directed by Maurice J. Moran, Jr. of Rahway, with A variety of vendors will sell greet- the entire series are $55 (general ad- ing cards, clothing and accessories, mission), $40 (senior), and $25 (stu- Corner of South Ave. & South Elmer Assistant Directior Peggy E. Seymour of Cranford pictures, dolls, chocolate, dinners and dent). other items. The symposium on Saturday morn- Performances: The church is located at 2387 Morse ing is free of charge and the pre-con- Avenue. For more information, please cert lecture before the gala concert HaHappy VValentine’alentine’s DayDays Fridays, February 8, 15 & 22 at 8 p.m. call (908) 232-6972. (6:30 p.m. on Sunday) is free for those HaHaHappy VVValentine’alentine’alentine’s DayDays purchasing gala concert tickets. Saturdays, February 9, 16 & 23 at 8 p.m. Bring the one you love - Tickets $ 15. Show her you care. . . Reserve Now: THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL Be sure to reserve your table early. 908 - 276 - 7611 All Instruments, Voice Please enjoy our dinner service. and Ensembles Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Riverwalk Plaza 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Morris281 Avenue Main Street • Springfield • Millburn (973) 428-0405 (973)(973) 467-4688 467-4688 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, January 31, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CulinaryCulinary QuipsQuips: Downtown Pen & Ink Westfield Welcomes Jeffrey’s By Michelle H. Le Poidevin The Cancellation of 9/11 FF1 iremen’s Statue: By MILLICENT K. BRODY mothers for influencing his career. the delicious bread and cookies. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Cooking was always in my blood,” he But his trips to Lake George with Another Cowardly, Politically Correct Move said. “I remember my one grandmother his dad Bruce, and late grandfather WESTFIELD — Presenting: By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Jeffrey’s of Westfield, 114 Central lived on Carleton Road. As a child, I Gilbert Rust led him to ownership of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Avenue, Westfield would sit on her kitchen counter and Island View Cafe in Hague, N.Y. Call: (908) 232-4517 mash the potatoes.” Serving everything from burgers, Following 9/11, Americans of every race were struck by the similar- Hours: Closed Mondays, 11:30 Folks might remember seeing Jef- to homemade pastries and ice cream, ity between the image of three United States Marines hoisting our a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and frey at Homeward Bounty where he Jeffrey has used all of his knowledge nation’s flag at Iwo Jima during World War II and the photograph fried the chicken, prepared the excel- to enhance his culinary skills. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on capturing three firefighters from FDNY doing the same thing at Ground Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on lent tuna and chicken salad, and baked “Jeffrey always had a penchant for Friday and Saturday, 4:30 to 9 p.m. Zero. We stood as one on Sunday. nation a few months Specialties of the House: ago, realizing that no Lunch: Jeffrey’s chicken salad race was immune to served warm over field greens with roasted red peppers and marinated an act of terror. Now, artichokes. Jeffrey’s Favorite burger the pettiness of being loaded with Swiss cheese, crisp ba- political correct – in- con, lettuce, tomato and homemade stead of being human barbecue sauce. Grilled vegetable Artist ofofArtist sandwich on a freshly baked roll. – has tainted our Dinner: Grilled shrimp over field unity, yet again. greens with a citrus vinaigrette. Ninety-four per- Steamed mussels, with fresh thyme, the WWthe eekeekeek cream and white wine. Baby spinach cent of the FDNY is salad with pecans, brie, dried cran- listed as Caucasian or berries, and a pear champagne white. Out of the 343 vinaigrette. Jumbo seared sea scal- firefighters who lost lops, with spinach and pancetta, fin- ished with a balsamic reduction. their lives to save the Braised veal shank in a white wine victims, a dozen were sauce, served with a root vegetable black and another garnish. Vegetable tower featuring dozen were Hispanic. an assortment of grilled and roasted vegetables, served with cous cous. The men who raised FYI: VISA, American Express, the American flag Master Charge. Casually smart at- Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and that day were all tire. The Times white. Yet, somehow, Reservations: suggested. $: Dinner for two with two fine food,” said his mother, Dolores out of those statistics glasses of wine and dessert, (ex- Rust. “I always knew he was tal- and a small, loud cluding tax and tip): $75. ented. He was always able to dupli- group of individuals The Rust family has arrived in cate gourmet recipes from leading full regalia. Leading the way for magazines.” with delicate egos, the year 2002 is Chef Proprietor Graduating from the Culinary In- who believe they are Jeffrey Rust who has designed stitute of America in Hyde Park, being persecuted be- and decorated his American res- N.Y., the talented chef/proprietor cause they are not taurant with a sweeping patriotic headed straight to Chez Catherine Richard GereGereRichard theme. where he worked as a sous chef. white, the race of the “I always knew I would own a “With his excellent lineage, Jeff men in the statue restaurant,” said the chef, who knew where he wanted to be. He just must be altered to re- needed time for the space to become (1949- ))(1949- has done most of the exquisite flect a multi-racial labor himself, with assistance available,” said Bruce Rust. By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN from friends and family. Taking ownership in June 2001, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nation. The structure “My patriotic theme started he was ready to open his signature Dapper and squared away, Phila- should have one DO THESE STATUES OFFEND?...Pictured, clock- many years ago,” he said. “What restaurant on December 27, with a delphia-born actor Richard Gere wise, Rodin’s “Man with the Broken Nose,” The full menu and homemade desserts. white firefighter, one I want people to know is my wooed the women when he swept Hispanic firefighter Statue of Liberty, Michelangelo’s “Pieta,” and Rodin’s restaurant was a work in progress, “He is a pleasure to work with,” Debra Winger’s character off her feet “The Thinker.” Should the statues suit every race? much before the 9/11 tragedy.” added his father, who, with his wife in An Officer and a Gentleman. He and one black From the gorgeous gold stars Sandy, owned Gleek and Rust Opti- later climbed a fire escape to confess firefighter. Instead of in the carpet, to the burgundy, cians. “Our son is hardworking, dedi- his love to Julia Robert’s character in crediting and honoring the three men and the valor depicted in the blue and white candles, the inti- cated, disciplined, focused, and al- Pretty Woman, and, finally, filled the mate dining room is enhanced ways a pleasure to be with,” she final days of an ailing Winona Ryder’s hoisting of the flag, we must mix in some politically correct imagery. with a magnificent brass ceiling. added. life with love and adventure in Au- That’s a little thing called censorship and the spineless folks who Aside from a maple glazed ten- tumn in New York. What a man. In addition, a cozy bar welcomes Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times cancelled the statue because they didn’t want to offend any particular guests to stop by for a relaxing derloin of pork with braised savoy Though he has made a career play- race need to sit back and examine the real picture. cocktail, or one of the restaurant’s PATRIOTISM WITH PANANCHE...Chef Pro- cabbage and roasted garlic mashed ing a dashing leading man, Gere, like signature Martinis. prietor Jeffrey Rust, above, designed the patri- potatoes, ($8), sample the grilled his former co-star Roberts, has done Why, during World War II, was the image of the soldiers at Iwo Jima otic theme and atmosphere, which has made duck breast on a bed of green lentils so with more of a charming, magnetic not met with such nonsensical protest? Even though they were still Growing up in Scotch Plains, Jeffrey’s of Westfield a welcome addition. Jeffrey Rust credits his grand- Continued on Page 17 smile, than true brilliance as an actor. under heavy enemy fire when they erected the flag, why didn’t they look Over the years, critics have slammed from one to the other and ask, “Hey, maybe we should switch places his performances, calling them “me- diocre,” while the fact that he is “easy with two other guys of different races so we don’t upset anybody.” Did on the eyes” took precedence. the image of three white men eventually scar the entire nation because But, this reputation doesn’t seem to it didn’t reflect a blend of races? We were much more sensible back then gnaw at Gere’s ego, for he is less self- centered and more engrossed in the and willing to reflect the truths before us. Today, we are engrossed in socially-conscious environment he has a desperate need to keep everybody happy, even if it means excluding The adopted through Buddhism. He be- the actual heroes of the day because they are white. came familiar with the religion’s prin- Should the great sculptor Rodin have scrapped his renowned piece, ciples when he traveled to Tibet in the ittle late 1970s. Vowing to preserve the “The Thinker” because the subject of the work was not of Hispanic or Tibetan culture, Gere founded a non- black origin? Should we go one extra outlandish yard in our thinking Opera Company profit organization based in Green- and believe that because he used a white person as a thinker, he must wich Village called “Tibet House.” have believed that black and Hispanic people aren’t thinkers? Maybe Of New Jersey However, his beliefs and his anti- China sentiments made a couple of he should have scrapped his sculpture, “Man with the Broken Nose,” enemies for him at the Oscars. He was because it upsets people with chronic sinus and nasal infections. banned for a brief period of time after Oh, wait…maybe Michelangelo’s “Pieta,” which depicts the Virgin L expressing his ire for China during an Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus Christ, should be remodeled as Oscar ceremony in 1993. The second of five children, Gere a black mother and son or an Indian mother and son, an Asian mother Presents graduated North Syracuse Central and son, or a Venezuelan mother and son? While we’re at Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 17 MY TAKE ON IT WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT 2 What Happens When Award Shows The Pop Up For Every Reason, Season

By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT an actor, director or writer’s career. An offend or disparage another person, Vocal Excellence Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Academy Award nomination alone is a place or industry. FANWOOD — Award season is bona fide statement that you have ar- The Golden Globe Awards, which upon us again. Hollywood spends mil- rived. It is the stuff that dreams are aired on Sunday, January 19, seems to 8:00pm, Saturday lions of dollars annually on these repu- made of. be a favorite within the entertainment table awards presentations to community because this particular Feb. 9, 2002 bring recognition, and alas, more show, hosted by The Hollywood For- revenue to the film and televi- eign Press Association, is elegant and Awards Concert sion industry. smart, while not taking itself so seri- The Presbyterian Unfortunately, in the past sev- ously. 0 eral years, a plethora of cheesy What is also unique about “The Church in award shows have cropped up Globes” is its acknowledgement of all over the place. It is one thing television performers in addition to Westfield to have the MTV Video Music films and film actors, proving that one Awards, which is most under- does not need to appear on the big standable. But the MTV Fash- screen to be considered a powerful Professionals & Young Artists ion Awards? The People’s presence in Hollywood. On the corner of Choice Awards? The ga-ga goo- This year’s presentation was simple Competing for Top Honors East Broad St. goo “I’m gonna vote for him and well done. Speeches were, for the because he’s so cute” Awards? most part, short and sweet, and it was Singing Your Favorite Operatic Arias & Is anyone taking these shows refreshing that several dark horses in- seriously? Is anyone even watch- TOO MUCH POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE? deed came in ahead of their running Mountain Ave ing them? mates. Another recent trend has been Jennifer Garner, for instance, a rela- award shows based on ethnicity. I do But, over the years, The Oscars have tively unknown actress until her over- 0 not intend to insult or chastise any lost a bit of their glamour. With the night success in “Alias” (ABC), took home $15 Donation ethnic group or their unique influences exception of Billy Crystal, the hosts a globe for best actress in a television to benefit on the entertainment industry, but are have left a lot to be desired. I adore dramatic series. And HBO’s “Six Feet awards shows based on a particular Whoopi Goldberg, but her tongue-in- Under,” a bizarre but wonderfully crafted The Little Opera race or foreign country really neces- cheek remarks about how the industry dark comedy about the funeral business, sary? It seems to have gotten out of is run by a narrow minded, great big won for best dramatic series. Up against With Performances by Company hand, thus taking away from the origi- white man grow tiresome. And funny such shows as “The West Wing” (NBC) Scholarship Fund nal point of programs like these. man Steve Martin, while a wonderful and “The Sopranos” (HBO), the “Six Feet The Competition Finalists and Eventually, viewers will stop caring, entertainer, seemed a bit stiff and out of Under” win was a welcome shocker. and, I also feel that being the recipient place during last year’s telecast. A Beautiful Mind, directed by Ron of one of these coveted awards will Perhaps we should get back to the Howard, is sure to be a big Oscar favorite as The Little Opera Company Chorus For Tickets & mean less and less to an actor or roots of these shows and focus on what it took in several awards, including best musician’s career. they are truly about, which is recogniz- picture. And it was wonderful to see Sissy Information call Of course, the granddaddy of all ing exceptional work in the entertain- Spacek, a consummate actress, recognized 1-800-831-6215 award shows has always been The Os- ment field. These shows are not an for her work in the film, In the Bedroom. 2 cars. To take home that little golden invitation for one to air their political After the events of September 11, per- statue was, and still is, the highlight of beliefs, nor are they a forum to insult, Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK