USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 109th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-99 Special Collector’s Edition Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, December 30, 1999 Since 1890 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Joy Vreeland Looks Back Democratic Party On 36 Years as Town Clerk By MELISSA BETKOWSKI Leader. Set to Select New Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Some of her numerous tasks included The longest-serving Town Clerk in handling elections, taking minutes at Westfield’s history begins her retire- the Town Council meetings, swearing ment January 1. in new councilmen and mayors, main- Chair Next Month Joy Vreeland, a lifelong resident of taining parking permits, pet licenses Westfield, became the Acting Town and used car lot licenses, as well as By PAUL J. PEYTON Cohen has been nominated to continue Clerk in November of 1960 and was permits for bingo and raffles. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to serve as First Vice Chairwoman. named the permanent town clerk on Mrs. Vreeland estimates that there After eight years of leading the local While Mr. Goldman declined to com- April 4, 1963. are more than 2,000 dog licenses is- Democratic Party, The ment pending the offi- As Town Clerk, Mrs. Vreeland was sued every year by the town, with a Westfield Leader has learned cial election of a new often the first person visitors to small number of cat licenses added to that Lawrence A. Goldman is chairman, Mayor Tho- Westfield’s Municipal Building would that. preparing to step down as mas C. Jardim, as well as see and she was known for her friendly Additionally, Mrs. Vreeland has Chairman when the Westfield other members of the lo- and welcoming manner. handled approximately 70 elections in Democratic Committee reor- cal Democratic In her tenure, she served under 11 her time as Town Clerk. ganizes next month. The lead- organization’s nominat- mayors, attended more than 1,000 She said that one of the hardest ing contender to replace him council meetings, worked through nine things about the elections was trying to is former Town Council can- Presidential elections and could have didate Kenneth Rotter. find people to work at the polls. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader processed as many as 72,000 dog li- She noted that recently, the county HISTORIC MOMENT...The Westfield Bicentennial year time capsule was buried in December of 1996, to be dug up again in The party is expected to censes. has stepped in to help, by sending 50 years. It contains such mementos as The Westfield Leader issue dated December 22, 1994, a local telephone book, Bicentennial elect its new chairman when Mrs. Vreeland, who previously people from Elizabeth and Cranford. patch, and Westfield Board of Realtors multiple listing book. Pictured, left to right, are: Bebbins Yudes, Bicentennial it reorganizes on Monday, worked for the National Cash Register Former Mayor Garland C. “Bud” Commission; Courtney Bender and Peggy Bender, Youth Bicentennial Square Committee; Maggie Cimei and Ann Robinson, January 10. Co. and International Flavors and Fra- Bicentennial Commission; outgoing Mayor Garland C. “Bud” Boothe, Jr.; Donald Mokrauer, President of the Westfield Mr. Goldman has been Boothe, noted that one of Mrs. Lawrence A. Goldman grances, admitted that she could never Vreeland’s strengths was juggling a Historical Society; Linda Maggio, Chairwoman of the Bicentennial Commission; former Town Historian and Commission nominated to serve as Sec- have stayed in private industry as long number of incredibly varied tasks. member Ralph H. Jones; Allan Malcolm and Barbara Lewis, Commission members; Town Administrator Edward A. Gottko; ond Vice Chairman of the committee, as the nearly 40 years she spent with Joan Hogan, Commission member; Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Fried Weinstein, Chairwoman of the Time Capsule while former Union County Freeholder Mrs. Vreeland also noted that the Committee, and Town Engineer and Director of Public Works Kenneth B. Marsh. This photo and caption originally appeared in the Town of Westfield. change in administration in the town the December 26, 1996 issue of The Leader. and current County Counsel Carol The variety of the Town Clerk’s tasks, has made her job interesting. however, as well as the change in ad- The town had been governed by a Kenneth Rotter ministrations made the municipal job Republican majority until a few years most interesting, she said. ago when Democrats, although still in Three-Car Accident on Central Avenue Sends ing committee, confirmed the report of The duties of the Town Clerk are the minority, now hold three of eight Mr. Goldman’s intentions. very varied, Mrs. Vreeland pointed out council seats and the office of Mayor. Sources have confirmed that Mr. in an interview with The Westfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Vehicle Partially Through Coffee Shop Window Rotter is expected to gain the appoint- ment at the January meeting. None of By SUZETTE F. STALKER over the sidewalk before striking the those contacted by The Leader, how- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader exterior wall of the coffee shop, shat- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 A Scotch Plains woman had to be tering the window and becoming par- extricated from her car last Thursday tially lodged inside the building. morning following a three-vehicle ac- Ms. Garnier was issued a ticket for Publisher’s Note cident which sent her 1998 BMW par- careless driving, Lieutenant Parizeau To distinguish the closing of the tially through a plate glass window of confirmed. It was unknown how fast 20th century, this issue of The Starbucks Coffee shop on Central Av- she was traveling at the time the acci- Westfield Leader is different in enue in Westfield. dent occurred. several respects. Valerie Canter, 40, told authorities Westfield firefighters used the jaws It is printed on wide paper called she was stopped in traffic in the south- of life to remove the driver’s side “broadsheet,” typical of the for- bound lane on Central Avenue with her door of the BMW and, with assis- mat in the 1920’s. The banner on left turn signal on, preparing to turn tance from Westfield Volunteer Res- this front page is a reproduction of into the municipal parking lot adjacent cue Squad personnel, extricated the that used by The Leader in the to Starbucks, when she was struck woman from the vehicle, stated 1890’s. from behind by another vehicle at 7:55 Westfield Deputy Fire Chief Many articles are reprinted from a.m., according to Lieutenant John M. Raymond Luck, Jr. A tree which had past Leader publications as far back Parizeau of the Westfield Police De- been blocking access to the driver’s as 1896. Note, we’ve carried for- partment. side door had to be cut down in the ward production errors and typos Nathalie Garnier, 35, of Springfield, course of the rescue operation. too. The reader is left to discern identified as the driver of the second The victim was transported to Over- which advertisements are from the vehicle, told police she attempted to look Hospital in Summit, where she past. So, if you see an advertise- stop her 1999 Ford Wagon from hitting was treated and released. No informa- ment in which the prices are too the BMW, but failed to avoid a colli- tion was available on her injuries, and good to be true, they probably are. Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader no other injuries were reported as a Gail S. Corbin for The Westfield Leader sion. RESCUE EFFORT…Westfield firefighters examine a damaged BMW after extri- Our special thanks go to The YEARS OF SELFLESS SERVICE…During last Tuesday evening’s Town Council Lieutenant Parizeau said the impact result of the accident. The section of Westfield Historical Society and meeting, Mayor Thomas C. Jardim presented out-going Town Clerk Joy Vreeland cating driver Valerie Canter, 40, of Scotch Plains, with assistance from the Westfield with a resolution, honoring her 36 years of service. A lifelong resident of Westfield caused the BMW to strike a 1999 Central Avenue in the vicinity of Volunteer Rescue Squad, following an accident last Thursday morning on Central The Westfield Memorial Library and the longest serving Clerk in Westfield history, Mrs. Vreeland has served Nissan vehicle coming northbound, Starbucks was closed for a period of Avenue. The BMW, which was struck from behind by another vehicle, went for their great assistance. under 11 mayors and attended over 1,000 council meetings. She will retire on driven by John Toriello, 47, of time while local units responded to the partially through a window on the Starbucks Coffee building. The driver was We hope you enjoy this issue. January 1. Westfield. The BMW then traveled incident, Lieutenant Parizeau said. transported to Overlook Hospital in Summit, where she was treated and released. Millennium Scrapbook Will be First Night Attendees’ Special Administrator Search Nearly Done By PAUL J. PEYTON it down to,” the Mayor stated. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader He said yesterday morning that he Opportunity to Record Personal and Community Impressions A selection committee completed is still hoping that the committee can second interviews with candidates for make a final recommendation and By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Individuals and families who wish place. nizers with their proposal. way of cataloging special events and a new Westfield Town Administrator Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bring that candidate before the coun- to be represented in the scrapbook Participants will be able to design Their concept was presented as “Your personal experiences. The Millennium last night. cil prior to the governing body’s As part of Westfield’s upcoming First should bring a photograph with them their own one-third of a page for the Place in Time,” a permanent photo Scrapbook, she added, reflected that Four candidates were brought back annual organizational meeting this Night celebration to herald the coming to Cafeteria A at Westfield High School scrapbook, which can include hand- scrapbook to record the First Night trend as a way to commemorate a for interviews Tuesday and Wednes- Tuesday night, January 4. of a new year and a new millennium, during First Night, according to Karen written thoughts and wishes regarding celebration. They thought the scrap- historic milestone. day nights and a final recommenda- The selection committee includes participants are invited to take part in F. Simon, Director of Adult and Senior the new millennium and their lives in book would be an innovative way to Also included in the scrapbook will tion for a new Town Administrator Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence the creation of a permanent photo scrap- Programs for the Westfield Y, one of Westfield and surrounding communi- record the evening and the “moment in be a whole page from the Westfield could come shortly from the commit- A. Goldman, Second Ward Council- book. the event’s major sponsors. ties. time,” said Barbara Carp, Co-Chair- Ministerium, a group of religious lead- tee, according to Mayor Thomas C. man James J. Gruba, former council- Once completed, the unique Millen- Participants will also have the op- The scrapbook was the idea of two woman of Arts and Entertainment for ers representing various denominations Jardim. man James Hely and Assemblyman nium Scrapbook will be housed for tion of having a picture taken at the women, Mickey Howard of Scotch First Night. throughout the community, Mrs. Carp “I am very happy with the process Richard H. Bagger, a former public viewing at a location in Westfield high school on the night of December Plains and Marie Ansari of Fanwood, Mrs. Carp commented that said. They prepared a page reflecting and with the four people we narrowed CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 that has yet to be determined. 31, when a special backdrop will be in who approached the First Night orga- “scrapbooking” is a current, popular CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Pedestrian Fatalities, Parking Deck Study, Revamp of TV-36, Damage From ‘Floyd’ And Retirement of Longtime Municipal Officials Make Top Westfield Stories in 1999 downtown, a jitney shuttle service for By PAUL J. PEYTON Susan Jacobson announced her de- floors to the former home of Wyckoff’s tor Donald T. DiFrancesco, Assembly- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader commuters and senior citizens alike cision not to seek reelection to the Steak House, 109 North Avenue. The men Richard H. Bagger and Alan M. The following is a recap of the people, among his top agenda items. Westfield Board of education after 12 bottom floor was approved for retail Augustine, traveled to Texas to meet issues and events that were reported on Also taking office were Carl A. years on the board. space with Paine Webber leasing the with Governor George M. Bush re- in 1999 by The Westfield Leader. Salisbury, as the new First Ward Coun- Nicholas P. Scutari was named Chair- top two floors for office space. garding his bid to seek the Republican cilman, as well as Second Ward Coun- man for 1999 of the Union County Superior Court Judge Cuddie E. Party nomination for President in 2000. JANUARY cilman James J. Gruba, Third Ward Board of Chosen Freeholders. Among Davidson, Jr. of Westfield died at the Warren Township Committeeman The new year got off to a bang with Councilman John J. Walsh and Fourth the new programs he initiated for the age of 77. Judge Davidson was a former Jeff Golkin formerly announced his the third annual First Night Westfield, Ward Councilman Lawrence A. new year were a scholarship program Union County Assistant Prosecutor and campaign for the Seventh Congres- the town-wide celebration of the arts. Goldman. sponsored by the Freeholder Board for Town Attorney. Appointed to the Su- sional seat held by Bob Franks since This year included music from the During the annual Town Council students who plan to attend Union perior Court in 1973, sitting in Eliza- 1993. Mr. Golkin said he was kicking 1960s and 1970s, country and western reorganization meeting, William S. County College. beth, he served for 15 years before off his campaign a year early due to line dancing as well as balloon sculp- Jeremiah, 2nd, was moved from Plan- In addition, he started a $5 million retiring in 1988. He was a partner in Mr. Franks vote to impeach President tures for the kids. ning Board Attorney to Town Attorney, competitive grant program to help the law firm of Buttermore Mullen Bill Clinton over the President’s affair The event concluded with an indoor replacing long-time attorney Charles municipalities revitalize their business Jeremiah and Phillips. with Monica Lewinsky. ball drop at the National Guard Ar- H. Brandt upon his retirement. districts. A 71-year-old Scotch Plains resi- FEBRUARY mory and the singling of “Auld Lang William L. Brennan, a former Assis- Sworn into three-year terms were dent died of injuries she sustained after The Westfield Community Center Syne” by local music teacher and tant District Attorney in Brooklyn and Freeholders Mary P. Ruotolo of she was hit by a car while attempting to announced plans to build a two-story former Mayoral contender, Carolyn ex-Rutherford Councilman, was ap- Westfield, Lewis Mingo, Jr., of cross East Broad Street at the corner of building to house both day care and Klinger-Kueter. pointed Municipal Judge. Mr. Brennan Plainfield, both of who joined the board Saint Paul Street. adult care facilities across the street Thomas C. Jardim was sworn into a filled the vacancy left by the resigna- last year, and Freeholder Daniel P. The woman, Ellen E. Interdonato, from its existing building on West Broad second two-year term following his tion of Marion S. Mogielnicki in 1997. Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Sullivan, who has been on the board 71, police said at the time, had appar- Street. victory over Gail S. Vernick in Novem- Judge Jeffrey Gechtman had been serv- STRANDED…A car becomes stranded on Harrison Avenue in Westfield after since 1995. ently attended a choral arts concert at The Westfield School District re- ber. The Mayor listed the plans for the ing in an acting capacity since Ms. Hurricane Floyd dumped a river full of water throughout the neighborhood on The Westfield Planning Board gave Saint Paul Episcopal Church. ceived the seventh highest increase in development of a parking garage in the Mogielnicki’s resignation. Thursday, September 16, 1999. approval to R.E.D. Realty to add two Local District 22 legislators, Sena- CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 12 Dems Control of Township Council, Tax Increase, Mr. Donatelli’s Death Scrapbook

And Election for Seat, and Passage of Elected Mayor Top ’99 Stories CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on the town and its future, she added. By FRED ROSSI accomplishments to the town, keep generate and also whether a building gued about whether it was proper to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ms. Simon said participation in the taxes low, keep grants high and keep on that site would have a further “rehash” the 1998 campaign. When Millennium Scrapbook is as simple as SCOTCH PLAINS – The following the balance sheet strong.” negative impact on the downtown Mr. Marks and Mr. McClintock then displaying the First Night button. is a synopsis of news and events effect- The spirit of civility among the parking situation. tried to speak about the proposed tax Buttons are available for $10 now ing the Scotch Plains Township Coun- two parties didn’t make it past the The council also received a increase, the Mayor cut them off and through Thursday, December 30, at the cil over the past year. end of the month, as the hard feelings $200,000 state grant to be used for reminded them that the public hearing following locations: Westfield Y, The JANUARY from the previous fall’s campaign parking lot improvements behind the on the matter was set for late April. Westfield Leader, Baron’s Drug Store, The Scotch Plains Democratic erupted when Mayor Samuel and Mr. stores on East Second Street. APRIL The Leader Store, Little Treasures, Party, which had last held a majority Marks verbally sparred over the true Meanwhile, meetings on the 1999 When Mayor Samuel named a bipar- Lancaster Ltd., Westfield Recreation on the Scotch Plains Township Coun- number of township-owned vehicles municipal budget began, with Mayor tisan committee to examine the pro- Department, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood cil when Gerald Ford was in the early provided to local government em- Samuel saying that no real issues of cesses and questions involved in di- YMCA and King’s of Garwood. months of his presidency, reclaimed ployees. In their 1998 campaign, the contention had yet arisen. rectly electing the mayor, one of the On December 31, the cost of indi- power on January 1, 1999, with the Democrats had attacked the then- MARCH panel’s members was her husband, Ri- vidual buttons will go up to $12. Chil- swearing in of newly-elected Demo- Republican majority for allowing the The council began several months chard Samuel. This drew criticism from dren under three years of age may partici- cratic Council members Geri M. number of official vehicles to grow of periodic discussions with residents Councilman Marks, who called the ap- pate free of charge. Samuel, Tarquin Jay Bromley and too high. of the Golf Street-Wood Road neigh- pointment “a conflict of interest.” Mr. The purchase of a First Night button Franklin P. Donatelli. The Mayor and Mr. Marks argued borhood about the flock of thousands Marks said he didn’t “have a problem provides general admission to the many They joined incumbents William events that will take place across Westfield over the actual number of such ve- of birds that have roosted there every with [Mr. Samuel’s] political affilia- through the night. F. McClintock and Martin Marks, hicles and the source of the Demo- summer for the past two decades. A tion, but with his marital affiliation.” the governing body’s two Republi- First Night, which features nearly 40 crats’ 1998 campaign figures. number of homeowners complained Mr. Marks felt the recommenda- events and performers, will begin at 7 cans. FEBRUARY about the noise caused by the birds tions of a panel including the Mayor’s p.m. on New Year’s Eve and conclude at Mrs. Samuel was chosen to serve The Township Council began to and the sanitary issues raised by their husband “could have a direct impact 1 a.m. The New Year’s Eve extravaganza as Mayor, with Mr. Bromley selected William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader examine ways to expand the avail- presence. DETOURED...Drivers were forced to make detours on Route 22 in Scotch Plains on [Mrs. Samuel’s] tenure as Mayor.” is designed to encourage community to be Deputy Mayor. In her maiden ability of parking in the lot next to During the summer of 1998, the after the area became severely waterlogged during Tropical Storm Floyd in mid- But Township Attorney Andrew M. participation in a culturally-diverse cel- address, Mayor Samuel promised to the Municipal Building on Park Av- township had attempted to disperse September. The area was struck with wind, major flooding and power outages. Baron said the Mayor had the right to ebration of the arts. work with the GOP on a number of enue. the flock with pyrotechnics, with lim- appoint anyone she wished. First Night’s many venues will include issues, including open space preser- Township engineers presented ited success. Mayor Samuel said she erty and acquisition of new land. proposal, terming it the biggest tax This most recent public discord musicians, story tellers, clowns, circus vation, more teen recreation pro- plans for a revamped lot that would hoped a plan would be developed in Later in the month, the 1999 munici- increase in Scotch Plains in a decade. among council members led Township performers, dancers, mural painting, sa- grams, resolving the ongoing litiga- maximize parking by restriping the time for the birds’ arrival in early pal budget was introduced, sparking a The GOP said they favored using Democratic Chairman Walter Boright fari rides, magic and ventriloquism at tion surrounding the former zoo prop- existing lot and paving and striping July. fresh round of partisan squabbling. what they called a “record” $3.05 mil- to say that “the tenor of the comments various locations around town. erty and encouraging further down- the area around the firehouse. Also Councilmen McClintock and The $16.7 million spending plan, which lion surplus to offset the need for any [among membersCONTINUED of ON the PAGE council] 18 are The night will culminate in a surprise town development. discussed was selling the so-called Marks presented a nine-point “Rec- was $1.02 million more than the 1998 tax hike. finale from 11:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the She also vowed to press ahead with “hedge property” on Park Avenue reation Plan for the 21st Century” budget, included a six-point increase Mr. Marks upbraided the Democrats Surfing the Web to Find Westfield Y, where participants are in- a proposal to allow township resi- and constructing a two-story com- that envisioned five new ballfields, in local property taxes, which trans- for their 1998 campaign statements vited to “Celebrate the Dawn of a New dents to directly elect their mayor. mercial building. new playground equipment, improve- lated into an additional $69 on the that had criticized the Republicans for The Latest Scoop? Age.” Mr. McClintock challenged the new The council questioned how much ments to the Scotch Hills Country Club, average assessed value of $116,000. raising taxes during the 1990s. www.goleader.com! There is no smoking, eating or alcohol Democratic majority to “bring new Council Republicans attacked the tax Mayor Samuel and Mr. Marks ar- permitted at any of the sights where en- tax revenue such a building would development of the former zoo prop- tertainment will be provided. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and parking is available near each venue, Dean Oil Controversy, GOP Sweep in General Election, Downtown Progress according to program sponsors. In addition to the Westfield Y, First Night is being sponsored by The Town of Make Headlines in Fanwood During Final Year of the 20th Century Westfield and The Westfield Foundation By SUZETTE F. STALKER 2000, including efforts to enhance the President and current Tour Director of other members of the community. * * * * * Specially Written for The Westfield Leader downtown, long-range planning, com- the Fanwood Senior Citizens Club, to The governing body ultimately in- Kim Kinter contributed to this story. FANWOOD – The following is a munication and volunteerism, among support expansion of the building at cluded $150,000 in its 1999 municipal review of the people, issues and events the borough’s focal points for the year LaGrande Park by 1,500 square feet. budget for the work, opting to apply which impacted the Borough of occupied the Sun Tavern lot before The projected cost of the work was for the remaining $100,000 through Places Set to Discard Fanwood during the year 1999. closing the doors of the business more $250,000. Union County’s renewed Project JANUARY than five years ago, had been handed a Enlarging the building, he said, Pocket Park Program. It was undeter- Bare Christmas Trees The final year of this century opened 30-day suspension on serving alcohol would make it suitable for meetings of mined at the time, however, whether WESTFIELD - When the holi- in Fanwood with the swearing in of after being found guilty by local offi- the Senior Citizens Club, which for 15 the LaGrande Park building or another days are over and the last orna- Democratic Councilwomen Karen M. cials of having violated their liquor years has been convening at All Saints’ facility would be renovated. ment is packed away for the sea- Schurtz and Katherine Mitchell during license. Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. Officials unveiled a five-year plan son, there is also just the right the annual reorganization meeting of Mr. Duda, who inherited the penalty According to the proposal, the facility entitled “A Future for Fanwood,” call- place for your real Christmas tree. the Mayor and Borough Council on when he purchased the license for his would also be available for use by ing for improvements to the borough’s The Westfield Department of January 1. new establishment, would have been CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Public Works will be accepting Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Schurtz had prohibited from serving alcohol dur- Christmas trees for recycling only been elected the previous November to ing the first month the Sun Tavern was at Tamaques Park, off of Lamberts their first and second terms, respec- in operation. Fearing the suspension Democratic Committee to Elect Mill Road. There will be no tively, after fending off challenges from would hurt his business, he petitioned curbside pick-up. Republican candidates Wilfred P. the governing body for it to be re- A drop-off place for live, bare Coronato and David B. Trumpp. pealed. New Party Chairman in Jan. trees is at the lower parking lot of In her traditional address to the com- Officials ultimately decided to up- the park near the shuffleboard and munity the first day of the year, Mayor hold the suspension, but made it effec- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 picnic area, said Kenneth B. Marsh, Maryanne S. Connelly anticipated that tive from December 15, 1998 through ever, would make any official comment ing process remains open for the new Director of Westfield Public Works. Suzette F. Staker for The Westfield Leader in this regard until the election is actually officer slate. The Mayor would only 1999 would be marked by “challenges PUBLIC PROTEST…A controversial application by a development partnership to January 15, 1999, to avoid having a Mr. Marsh asks that trees not be as well as celebrations and accom- erect a two-story apartment complex on the Dean Oil property brought Fanwood negative impact on the debut of Mr. held. say that Mr. Rotter is an “active mem- bagged and be free of tinsel and plishments,” as Fanwood continued to residents out in full force to oppose the project. The Planning Board’s first scheduled Duda’s new restaurant. The Sun Tav- Calling the party chairman post a ber” of the Democratic Committee. garland. make the transition from one era to the hearing of the appeal was postponed in February because the size of the crowd, ern opened its doors in March. “thankless job,” Mayor Jardim said he According to information obtained Public Works employees will next. pictured above, exceeded the permitted capacity of the meeting room. The petition, Fanwood Chemical, Inc. was hon- believes the local Democratic Com- by The Leader, any member of the transport the trees to the recycling She cited ongoing preparations to presented during a series of hearings over the summer, was ultimately denied by the ored as a “Company of the Year” by the mittee needs to select a leader who committee is free to nominate candi- center, which is now closed for the bring the community into the year board in September. Union County Chamber of Commerce. possesses good organizational and lead- dates for the posts of Chairman and season, for recycling. Its President, V. M. (Jim) DeLisi, a ership skills, “someone who can keep Vice Chairman. While only commit- In Mountainside, curbside pick- resident of Scotch Plains, served on people” interested in the party and tee members may participate in the up of bare Christmas trees will be the Chamber’s Board of Directors and municipal government. nominating and voting process, an Wednesday, January 19. If there is Local Municipalities Plan Vreeland its Executive Committee for nine years. The committee screens candidates individual does not have to be a com- inclement weather on January 19, The company, which deals with for mayor and the council and works in mittee member in order to serve as the pick-up will be postponed until chemicals used to make color, does cooperation with the national, state chairman or vice chairman. The com- Wednesday, January 26. Reorganizational Meetings Retirement business both in the United States and and county Democratic organizations mittee includes two representatives, Tom Burgess, an administrative CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in promoting the candidacies of Demo- Local municipalities have set the held at Scotch Plains Municipal Hall abroad and is very active in trade policy one male and one female, from each assistant with the Mountainside dates and times of their yearly govern- on Park Avenue. Mrs. Vreeland has witnessed many and regulations pertaining to the chemi- cratic nominees. of the town’s 25 voting districts. Public Works Department, said mental reorganization meetings. In Fanwood, Republican Louis C. other changes in Westfield over the cal industry. Mayor Jardim said Mr. Goldman Mr. Rotter was narrowly defeated there will be a one-time pick-up In Westfield, the Town Council will Jung will be sworn into his first term as years, pointing out that she has seen Closing out the month was the re- “has done a wonderful job” and “has for the Third Ward seat in 1997 by only. hold its swearing-in ceremony this Mayor during the governing body’s more changes in the last couple of naming of the Carriage House on served (the party) well.” incumbent Councilman Neil F. Sunday, January 2, at 2 p.m. in the reorganization meeting, beginning at years than ever before. Watson Road as the Patricia M. Kuran Mr. Goldman has been active in local Sullivan, Jr. Mr. Rotter served as politics since moving to Westfield in Town Council Chambers for four re- noon on Saturday, Jaunary 1 in the “The population has grown tremen- Cultural Arts Center on January 24. campaign manager for Mayor Jardim 1983. Under his leadership, the Demo- in 1998 before he was dismissed af- cently reelected Republican council Fanwood Council Chambers. dously,” she said. The Victorian-era landmark now bears members, Gregory S. McDermott, Also being sworn in Saturday are cratic Party has grown from relative ter gaining notoriety for mastermind- Administrator The Westfield High School gradu- the name of Fanwood’s first woman Matthew P. Albano, Neil F. Sullivan, Republican Councilman Stuart S. Mayor, a champion of the arts who was obscurity in Westfield to a position of ing the controversial push-pull tele- Jr. and Janis Fried Weinstein, repre- Kline, for a second term, and Republi- ate discussed the evolution of the high also instrumental in preserving the prominence. phone campaign survey Republicans CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 senting the First through Fourth Wards, can Thomas P. Ryan, Jr., who will school itself, from its days on Elm Carriage House from being razed years Mr. Goldman is generally known said was aimed at discrediting their Westfield mayor. respectively. The council’s reorgani- begin his freshman term on the gov- Street to its current site on Dorian ago. by those who have worked with him 1998 mayoral nominee, Gail S. “By (last night) the committee should zation meeting will take place Tues- erning body. Road. Family members, friends, and one- for his patient and mature leadership, Vernick. have a pretty good idea of where it is day, January 4, at 8 p.m. Union County Freeholders’ Mrs. Vreeland also reminisced about time colleagues shared fond memories along with a dose of tenacity. An Following the uproar, the poll was going,” the Mayor further revealed in The Mountainside Borough Coun- reorganizational meeting will take active member of the committee since quickly ended. Despite the survey, Mr. terms of the selection process. cil will hold its reorganization meeting place this Sunday, January 2, in the a time when there were swans in the of Mrs. Kuran during the Carriage water in Mindowaskin Park and when House rededication, which also spot- 1983, he has been Chairman since Jardim went on to win reelection, The finalists all have municipal ad- on Tuesday, January 4, at 8 p.m. in Union County Courthouse Chambers 1991 and prior to that served as First sweeping all of the town’s voting dis- ministrative experience. They came Borough Hall, off of Route 22. Mayor of Assignment Judge Edward W. people ice skated there in the winter. lighted efforts to broaden cultural arts programs within the community. Mrs. Vice Chairman. He ran unsuccess- tricts. from an initial field of 25 job appli- Robert Viglianti will be sworn into a Beglin, Jr. Freeholder Daniel P. She also noted that “there is a lot fully for Town Council from the Sec- In terms of the selection of the new cants who were narrowed to 10 candi- fourth term as Mayor. Paul N. Mirabelli Sullivan will be sworn in as Chairman more recreation in town than there Kuran died on November 19, 1996. Finally, the Fanwood Planning Board ond Ward in 1985. chairman, the Democratic Committee’s dates. The first round of interviews was and Keith C. Turner will take the oath and Freeholder Alexander Mirabelli used to be.” for new terms on the council. will be named Vice Chairman. Free- approved an amended site plan sub- He and his wife, Cindy, are resi- nominating panel includes Third Ward conducted on Saturdays, December 4 In Scotch Plains, the reorganization holders Nicholas P. Scutari and Linda At its December 21 meeting, the mitted by Ernest Fantini for a subdivi- dents of Nancy Way. They have two Councilman John J. Walsh, First Ward and 18. meeting in which Martin Marks will be d. Stender will be sworn into new Westfield Town Council passed a reso- sion on Fifth Street. Although the board children. Councilman Carl A. Salisbury, Mayor Edward A. Gottko, administrator sworn in as Scotch Plains Mayor will be terms along with Freeholder-elect lution honoring Mrs. Vreeland. endorsed the subdivision in 1987, the Mr. Rotter, a resident of Westfield Jardim and Ms. Cohen. The committee since 1993, is retiring this month from held Sunday, January 2, at 1 p.m. Angel Estrada and Surrogate-Elect And, for those who have worked land was not developed for about a since 1995, was a member of Larry reportedly met over three months be- municipal government after 29 years, The reorganization meeting will be James S. LaCorte. with her throughout the years, Mrs. decade. Lerner’s unsuccessful campaign for fore coming up with officer nomina- the last 20 with the town. Vreeland will be missed. Mr. Fantini, who was granted per- Congress in 1996. Prior to running tions. Mr. Goldman first made his in- for council, he was known for re- Former Mayor Boothe said: “Mrs. mission to build a house on one of the tentions known privately to the party two lots in 1997, had been asked by the cruiting young Democrats into the in June, according to information sup- WESTFIELD Vreeland did a great job. Joy was a party. plied to The Leader. Since 1895 person who did her job very well and board to revise his site plan for the second lot. Several conditions were He was raised and educated in Sussex Mr. Walsh noted that when the com- POLICE very effectively.” attached to the approval, however, pri- County and is a graduate of Georgetown mittee meets, “We are going to make Chiropractors Have Former Town Attorney Charles H. marily dealing with street access and Law School in Washington, D.C. While the best choice” on the leadership posts BLOTTER Brandt said, “She is a very personable storm water control. in Washington, he met and became of the party. Provided Caring, person and dealt well with the pub- FEBRUARY friends with Mayor Jardim, who was Ms. Cohen chaired the nominating TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 lic.” Mr. Brandt said he enjoyed work- Members of the Scotch Plains- gaining advanced degrees at American committee. • Christopher Horn, 18, and Donald ing with her for 20 some years. Fanwood High School DECA pre- University there. She said the person who takes over Patterson, 19, both of Scotch Plains, were Healthcare... charged with shoplifting $99 worth of toys Town Attorney William S. Jeremiah, sented the results of a survey the chap- Mr. Rotter serves on the town’s the reigns of the Democratic Commit- Insurance Advisory Board and has tee should be someone who can “in- from an East Broad Street store. Both were 2nd, said, “It was a pleasure (working ter conducted in December among all released on their own recognizance. 2,700 households in Fanwood to deter- been active with the Westfield fuse energy into the party.” with Mrs. Vreeland). She will be Raritan Valley Line Commuter Com- The position is voluntary in nature WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Since 1986 missed.” mine public opinion about communi- • An 18-year-old Westfield High School cation between local government and mission. and requires many hours of a person’s student reported that $123 in cash was As for Mrs. Vreeland’s future plans, residents, as well as the state of the Mayor Jardim and Mr. Goldman were time, Ms. Cohen said. Among the du- stolen from her wallet, which she had left Dr. Bonsall has carried on she will stay in Westfield upon her downtown. The survey project won a part of a major Democratic victory in ties of the chairman, she added, is the in her purse in a locker in the girls’ gymna- retirement and work on her Westfield first place award at the state DECA 1996, when the party captured the never-ending task of “replenishing the sium area. Avenue home, making some struc- mayor’s office for the first time in 85 ranks” of the party. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 this Good, Old-fashioned competition held later in the month. • tural changes that she never had time An appeal was made to the Borough years and picked up two council seats in She described Mr. Goldman as a Theodore Goss, 20, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on to do before. Council by Attilio (Art) Badala, former the process. “consensus builder” and a “very hon- Chiropractic tradition Since then, the party nearly wrested est, straightforward and sincere” leader. Forest Avenue. He was released to the custody of a responsible person, according control of the governing body away Mayor Jardim noted that the suc- to police. from the Republicans in the 1997 and cessful candidate would be “someone • A burglary was reported at a Spring- 1999 Town Council elections. The who would grow into the job.” field Avenue business in which $10 in ONSALL CHIROPRACTI Democrats, who have never controlled Although not commenting directly change was taken. Entry was apparently AND SPORTS CENTRE the governing body, currently hold on the reported slate of party officers, gained by someone breaking a window on three seats in addition to the mayor’s Ms. Cohen stated that if Mr. Rotter the building. B C Jim Hely SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 office. was, in fact, the nominating William Bonsall, DC, DACBSP The Republicans maintained their committee’s choice, “obviously I sup- • A Motorola M70 cellular telephone 5-3 edge on the council when the GOP port that nomination.” valued at approximately $70 was reported See Our Web Site stolen from a motor vehicle on Pine Grove swept this year’s election in a hotly Mr. Walsh commented that Mr. Avenue. www.sportdc.com See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. contested campaign. Goldman, “has done a spectacular job MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Despite the unofficial report of Mr. and has brought two-party government • A physician reported that a light fix- 425 North Ave. East • Westfield • (908) - 654-9228 Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. Rotter’s nomination for party chair- to Westfield and we are sorry he is ture was knocked over on his office prop- INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 man, Mayor Jardim said the nominat- leaving.” erty on Westfield Avenue. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving ScotchTIMES Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published Every Thursday OUR 48th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-99 Special Collector’s Edition Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, December 30, 1999 Since 1959 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Year of Special Events Planned to Mark 200th Anniversary Mrs. Connelly Bids Of Founding of Scotch Plains Township Public Library Colleagues Farewell By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN ments. Specially Written for The Times Library Trustee Marc Friedenberg The year 2000 will mark the 200th is chairman of the committee that anniversary of the founding of the will plan, administer and oversee a As Fanwood Mayor Scotch Plains Public Library, one wide range of programs, exhibits, By SUZETTE F. STALKER were on hand Tuesday to thank the of the oldest, continually operat- contests and other festivities through- Specially Written for The Times ing, free public libraries in the state. Mayor for her many contributions and out the year. In a poignant farewell address as “Our Library records go all the “Our committee is very diverse,” to wish her well on her future endeav- way back to 1800,” said Library Di- Mayor of Fanwood Tuesday night, ors, including Police Chief Robert said Mr. Friedenberg. “We’ve invited Maryanne S. Connelly recalled her rector Norbert Bernstein, “when it participation from the municipal gov- Carboy, Public Works Director was started as the Scotch Plains Read- nearly two decades of public life dur- Raymond Manfra, Borough Adminis- ernment, the educational community, ing a special meeting of the governing ing Club. our merchants’ organization and sev- trator Eleanor McGovern and Union “The Club was founded by 32 body to wrap up borough business for County Freeholder and Municipal eral other community organizations. the year. men and only one lady, Mrs. Anna And, of course, we are working very Democratic Chairwoman Linda d. Littell. They pledged books from Mrs. Connelly, who served for one Stender. closely with the library staff, the term, will leave office after tomorrow, their own personal collections to ‘Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Mrs. Stender, who preceded Mrs. originate what has, two centuries Friday, December 31. Previously a Connelly as Mayor, made a special Library’ group and the Scotch Plains three-term councilwoman, she is only later, become our Scotch Plains Historical Society.” presentation to her friend on behalf of Public Library.” the third woman and the third Demo- the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Not- Members of the community who crat to occupy Fanwood’s highest A kick-off party to launch the are interested in working on the plan- ing that individuals in leadership posi- anniversary festivities for the com- elected office. tions are faced with “making the tough ning committee are invited to leave During her career with the borough, ing year will take place Sunday, their names with library staff (to the decisions,” the former Mayor told Mrs. January 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. The she was also a member of the Fanwood Connelly, “you have made us proud.” attention of Mr. Friedenberg) at (908) Planning Board and the Environmen- library is located at 1927 Bartle 322-5007. Mrs. Connelly also received several tal Commission, as well as Police Com- gifts from fellow members of the gov- Avenue. William A. Burke for The Times “The purpose of our year-long cel- State Librarian John H. missioner. Mrs. Connelly revealed ear- erning body, commemorating her ser- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!…When the year 2000 is ushered in, the Scotch Plains Public Library will turn 200 years old. One ebration is to encourage the involve- lier this year that she plans to run again Livingstone is the invited guest ment of all our residents,” stated Mr. vice, as well as a resolution read by of the oldest, continually operating, free public libraries in the state. The library actually began as the Scotch Plains Reading in 2000 for the Seventh District seat Republican Councilman Louis C. Jung. speaker for the event. The program Club. According to Library Director Norbert Bernstein, the library’s records date back to 1800. A kick-off party to launch the Friedenberg. “Whether people uti- for the afternoon will include guided currently held by Congressman Bob Mr. Jung will be sworn in as Mrs. anniversary festivities for the coming year will take place Sunday, January 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. The library is located at 1927 lize the library for traditional research, Franks. tours of the facility and refresh- Bartle Avenue. Connelly’s successor at the governing CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Long-time colleagues and friends body’s reorganization meeting this Saturday, January 1, at noon. Council President William E. Populus, Jr., who ran against Mr. Jung Dems’ Control of Township Council, Tax Increase, Mr. Donatelli’s Death in this year’s Mayoral race, requested that Mr. Jung read the resolution hon- oring Mrs. Connelly. A resolution was also presented to And Election for Seat, and Passage of Elected Mayor Top ’99 Stories Dennis Estis, who has served as Bor- By FRED ROSSI keep grants high and keep the balance on that site would have a further nega- raising taxes during the 1990s. ough Attorney since 1988 and whose Specially Written for The Times sheet strong.” tive impact on the downtown parking Mayor Samuel and Mr. Marks ar- term expires tomorrow. Mayor The following is a synopsis of news The spirit of civility among the situation. gued about whether it was proper to Connelly praised the Borough Attor- and events affecting the Scotch Plains two parties didn’t make it past the The council also received a $200,000 “rehash” the 1998 campaign. When ney for his “superior knowledge” of Township Council over the past year. end of the month, as the hard feelings state grant to be used for parking lot Mr. Marks and Mr. McClintock then municipal operations and law, noting JANUARY from the previous fall’s campaign improvements behind the stores on tried to speak about the proposed tax he had been an advisor to “three may- The Scotch Plains Democratic erupted when Mayor Samuel and Mr. East Second Street. increase, the Mayor cut them off and ors, 14 council members and countless Party, which had last held a majority Marks verbally sparred over the true Meanwhile, meetings on the 1999 reminded them that the public hear- borough employees.” on the Scotch Plains Township Coun- number of township-owned vehicles municipal budget began, with Mayor ing on the matter was set for late Mayor-elect Jung has named attor- cil when Gerald Ford was in the early provided to local government em- Samuel saying that no real issues of April. ney and Republican former council months of his presidency, reclaimed ployees. In their 1998 campaign, the contention had yet arisen. APRIL candidate Wilfred P. Coronato as Mr. power on January 1, 1999, with the Democrats had attacked the then- MARCH When Mayor Samuel named a bi- Estis’ successor, pending governing swearing in of newly-elected Demo- Republican majority for allowing the The council began several months of partisan committee to examine the pro- body approval at the reorganization cratic Council members Geri M. number of official vehicles to grow periodic discussions with residents of cesses and questions involved in di- meeting. Samuel, Tarquin Jay Bromley and too high. the Golf Street-Wood Road neighbor- rectly electing the mayor, one of the Mr. Estis, who also received a round Franklin P. Donatelli. The Mayor and Mr. Marks argued hood about the flock of thousands of panel’s members was her husband, of council kudos for his service, will They joined incumbents William over the actual number of such ve- birds that have roosted there every Richard Samuel. This drew criticism stay on as special counsel for the first F. McClintock and Martin Marks, hicles and the source of the Demo- summer for the past two decades. A from Councilman Marks, who called part of the new year to help the govern- the governing body’s two Republi- crats’ 1998 campaign figures. number of homeowners complained the appointment “a conflict of inter- ing body make the transition from the cans. FEBRUARY about the noise caused by the birds and est.” Mr. Marks said he didn’t “have a old administration to the new. Mrs. Samuel was chosen to serve as The Township Council began to the sanitary issues raised by their pres- problem with [Mr. Samuel’s] political Calling the occasion “a memorable Mayor, with Mr. Bromley selected to examine ways to expand the avail- ence. affiliation, but with his marital affilia- night for me,” Mrs. Connelly remi- be Deputy Mayor. In her maiden ad- ability of parking in the lot next to During the summer of 1998, the William A. Burke for The Times tion.” nisced about pivotal events which oc- dress, Mayor Samuel promised to work the Municipal Building on Park Av- township had attempted to disperse DETOURED...Drivers were forced to make detours on Route 22 in Scotch Plains Mr. Marks felt the recommenda- curred in Fanwood since a land devel- with the GOP on a number of issues, enue. the flock with pyrotechnics, with lim- after the area became severely waterlogged during Tropical Storm Floyd in mid- tions of a panel including the opment problem she had years ago including open space preservation, Township engineers presented plans ited success. Mayor Samuel said she September. The area was struck with wind, major flooding and power outages. Mayor’s husband “could have a di- first inspired her to enter the municipal more teen recreation programs, re- for a revamped lot that would maxi- hoped a plan would be developed in rect impact on [Mrs. Samuel’s] ten- government arena. solving the ongoing litigation sur- mize parking by restriping the exist- time for the birds’ arrival in early Later in the month, the 1999 munici- tacked the tax proposal, terming it the ure as Mayor.” But Township Attor- She said her “proudest contribution” rounding the former zoo property and ing lot and paving and striping the July. pal budget was introduced, sparking a biggest tax increase in Scotch Plains ney Andrew M. Baron said the Mayor was her role as a negotiator for the encouraging further downtown devel- area around the firehouse. Also dis- Councilmen McClintock and Marks fresh round of partisan squabbling. in a decade. had the right to appoint anyone she borough when, in a landmark case, opment. cussed was selling the so-called presented a nine-point “Recreation Plan The $16.7 million spending plan, The GOP said they favored using wished. Fanwood successfully challenged a She also vowed to press ahead with “hedge property” on Park Avenue and for the 21st Century” that envisioned which was $1.02 million more than what they called a “record” $3.05 mil- This most recent public discord quota assigned by the state Council On a proposal to allow township residents constructing a two-story commercial five new ballfields, new playground the 1998 budget, included a six-point lion surplus to offset the need for any among council members led Township Affordable Housing (COAH). to directly elect their mayor. Mr. building. equipment, improvements to the Scotch increase in local property taxes, which tax hike. Democratic Chairman Walter Boright COAH had requested the munici- McClintock challenged the new Demo- The council questioned how much Hills Country Club, development of translated into an additional $69 on Mr. Marks upbraided the Democrats to say that “the tenor of the comments pality provide 80 units of affordable cratic majority to “bring new accom- tax revenue such a building would the former zoo property and acquisi- the average assessed value of for their 1998 campaign statements [among members of the council] are housing. With the borough already plishments to the town, keep taxes low, generate and also whether a building tion of new land. $116,000. Council Republicans at- that had criticized the Republicans for CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Dean Oil Site Controversy, Republican Sweep in General Election, Downtown Progress Make Headlines in Borough of Fanwood During Final Year of the 20th Century By SUZETTE F. STALKER occupied the Sun Tavern lot before and regulations pertaining to the chemi- FEBRUARY undetermined at the time, however, Specially Written for The Times closing the doors of the business more cal industry. Members of the Scotch Plains- whether the LaGrande Park building The following is a review of the than five years ago, had been handed a Closing out the month was the re- Fanwood High School DECA pre- or another facility would be renovated. people, issues and events which im- 30-day suspension on serving alcohol naming of the Carriage House on sented the results of a survey the chap- Officials unveiled a five-year plan pacted the Borough of Fanwood dur- after being found guilty by local offi- Watson Road as the Patricia M. Kuran ter conducted in December among all entitled “A Future for Fanwood,” call- ing the year 1999. cials of having violated their liquor Cultural Arts Center on January 24. 2,700 households in Fanwood to de- ing for improvements to the borough’s JANUARY license. The Victorian-era landmark now bears termine public opinion about commu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 The final year of this century opened Mr. Duda, who inherited the penalty the name of Fanwood’s first woman nication between local government in Fanwood with the swearing in of when he purchased the license for his Mayor, a champion of the arts who was and residents, as well as the state of Democratic Councilwomen Karen M. new establishment, would have been also instrumental in preserving the the downtown. The survey project won Publisher’s Note Schurtz and Katherine Mitchell during prohibited from serving alcohol dur- Carriage House from being razed years a first place award at the state DECA To distinguish the closing of the the annual reorganization meeting of ing the first month the Sun Tavern was ago. competition held later in the month. 20th century, this issue of The Times the Mayor and Borough Council on in operation. Fearing the suspension Family members, friends, and one- An appeal was made to the Borough of Scotch Plains/Fanwood is dif- January 1. would hurt his business, he petitioned time colleagues shared fond memories Council by Attilio (Art) Badala, former ferent in several respects. Ms. Mitchell and Mrs. Schurtz had the governing body for it to be re- of Mrs. Kuran during the Carriage President and current Tour Director of It is printed on wide paper called been elected the previous November to pealed. House rededication, which also spot- the Fanwood Senior Citizens Club, to “broadsheet,” typical of formats in their first and second terms, respec- Officials ultimately decided to up- lighted efforts to broaden cultural arts support expansion of the building at the 1920’s. tively, after fending off challenges from hold the suspension, but made it effec- programs within the community. Mrs. LaGrande Park by 1,500 square feet. Many articles from the region Republican candidates Wilfred P. tive from December 15, 1998 through Kuran died on November 19, 1996. The projected cost of the work was are reprinted from the past, includ- Coronato and David B. Trumpp. January 15, 1999, to avoid having a Finally, the Fanwood Planning Board $250,000. ing those from The Time’s sister In her traditional address to the com- negative impact on the debut of Mr. approved an amended site plan sub- Enlarging the building, he said, publication, The Westfield Leader, munity the first day of the year, Mayor Suzette F. Stalker for The Times Duda’s new restaurant. The Sun Tav- mitted by Ernest Fantini for a subdivi- would make it suitable for meetings of which dates back to 1890. The Times Maryanne S. Connelly anticipated that PUBLIC PROTEST…A controversial application by a development partnership to ern opened its doors in March. sion on Fifth Street. Although the board the Senior Citizens Club, which for 15 started publication in 1959 so 1999 would be marked by “challenges erect a two-story apartment complex on the Dean Oil property brought Fanwood Fanwood Chemical, Inc. was hon- endorsed the subdivision in 1987, the years has been convening at All Saints’ Scotch Plains and Fanwood articles as well as celebrations and accom- residents out in full force to oppose the project. The Planning Board’s first scheduled ored as a “Company of the Year” by the land was not developed for about a Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. date back only to the 1960’s. plishments,” as Fanwood continued to hearing of the appeal was postponed in February because the size of the crowd, Union County Chamber of Commerce. decade. According to the proposal, the facility Note, we’ve carried forward pro- make the transition from one era to the pictured above, exceeded the permitted capacity of the meeting room. The petition, Its President, V. M. (Jim) DeLisi, a Mr. Fantini, who was granted per- would also be available for use by duction errors and typos too. The next. presented during a series of hearings over the summer, was ultimately denied by the board in September. resident of Scotch Plains, served on mission to build a house on one of the other members of the community. reader is left to discern which ad- She cited ongoing preparations to the Chamber’s Board of Directors and two lots in 1997, had been asked by the The governing body ultimately in- vertisements are from the past. So, bring the community into the year ahead. The Mayor also revealed plans Sun Tavern at South Avenue and Terrill its Executive Committee for nine years. board to revise his site plan for the cluded $150,000 in its 1999 munici- if you see an advertisement in which 2000, including efforts to enhance the to broaden local cultural arts programs. Road, from a penalty imposed in 1993 The company, which deals with second lot. Several conditions were pal budget for the work, opting to prices are too good to be true, they downtown, long-range planning, com- As borough business got underway, on the previous holders of his liquor chemicals used to make color, does attached to the approval, however, pri- apply for the remaining $100,000 probably are. munication and volunteerism, among officials passed a resolution granting license. business both in the United States and marily dealing with street access and through Union County’s renewed We hope you enjoy this issue. the borough’s focal points for the year relief to Kenneth Duda, owner of the The operators of the Goal Post, which abroad and is very active in trade policy storm water control. Project Pocket Park Program. It was CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 12 Local Municipalities Plan Pedestrian Deaths, Parking Deck Study, Revamp of TV-36, Reorganizational Meetings ‘Floyd’ Damage Make Top Headlines in Westfield for 1999 Local municipalities have set the The reorganization meeting will By PAUL J. PEYTON years on the board. Jeremiah and Phillips. dates and times of their yearly gov- be held at Scotch Plains Municipal Specially Written for The Times Nicholas P. Scutari was named Chair- A 71-year-old Scotch Plains resi- ernmental reorganization meetings. Hall on Park Avenue. WESTFIELD – The following is a man for 1999 of the Union County dent died of injuries she sustained after In Westfield, the Town Council In Fanwood, Republican Louis C. recap of the people, issues and events Board of Chosen Freeholders. Among she was hit by a car while attempting to will hold its swearing-in ceremony Jung will be sworn into his first term that were reported on in 1999 by The the new programs he initiated for the cross East Broad Street at the corner of this Sunday, January 2, at 2 p.m. in as Mayor during the governing body’s Westfield Leader. new year were a scholarship program Saint Paul Street. the Town Council Chambers for four reorganization meeting, beginning at sponsored by the Freeholder Board for The woman, Ellen E. Interdonato, recently reelected Republican coun- noon on Saturday, January 1, in the JANUARY The new year got off to a bang with students who plan to attend Union 71, police said at the time, had appar- cil members, Gregory S. McDermott, Fanwood Council Chambers. County College. ently attended a choral arts concert at Matthew P. Albano, Neil F. Sullivan, Also being sworn in are Republi- the third annual First Night Westfield, the town-wide celebration of the arts. In addition, he started a $5 million Saint Paul Episcopal Church. Jr. and Janis Fried Weinstein, repre- can Councilman Stuart S. Kline, for competitive grant program to help Local District 22 legislators, Sena- senting the First through Fourth a second term, and Republican Tho- This year included music from the 1960s and 1970s, country and western municipalities revitalize their business tor Donald T. DiFrancesco, Assem- Wards, respectively. The council’s mas P. Ryan, Jr., who will begin his districts. blymen Richard H. Bagger and Alan reorganization meeting will take freshman term on the governing line dancing as well as balloon sculp- tures for the kids. Sworn into three-year terms were M. Augustine, traveled to Texas to place Tuesday, January 4, at 8 p.m. body. Freeholders Mary P. Ruotolo of meet with Governor George M. Bush The Mountainside Borough Coun- Union County Freeholders’ The event concluded with an indoor ball drop at the National Guard Ar- Westfield, Lewis Mingo, Jr., of regarding his bid to seek the Repub- cil will hold its reorganization meet- reorganizational meeting will take Plainfield, both of who joined the board lican Party nomination for President ing on Tuesday, January 4, at 8 p.m. place this Sunday, January 2, in the mory and the singling of “Auld Lang Syne” by local music teacher and last year, and Freeholder Daniel P. in 2000. in Borough Hall, off of Route 22. Union County Courthouse Cham- Sullivan, who has been on the board Warren Township Committeeman Mayor Robert Viglianti will be sworn bers of Assignment Judge Edward former Mayoral contender, Carolyn Klinger-Kueter. since 1995. Jeff Golkin formerly announced his into a fourth term as Mayor. Paul N. W. Beglin, Jr. Freeholder Daniel P. The Westfield Planning Board gave campaign for the Seventh Congres- Mirabelli and Keith C. Turner will Sullivan will be sworn in as Chair- Thomas C. Jardim was sworn into a second two-year term following his approval to R.E.D. Realty to add two sional seat held by Bob Franks since take the oath for new terms on the man and Freeholder Alexander Ingrid McKinley for TheTimes floors to the former home of 1993. Mr. Golkin said he was kicking council. Mirabelli will be named Vice Chair- victory over Gail S. Vernick in No- STRANDED…A car becomes stranded on Harrison Avenue in Westfield after vember. The Mayor listed the plans Hurricane Floyd dumped a river full of water throughout the neighborhood on Wyckoff’s Steak House, 109 North off his campaign a year early due to In Scotch Plains, the reorganiza- man. Freeholders Nicholas P. Scutari Avenue. The bottom floor was ap- Mr. Franks vote to impeach Presi- tion meeting in which Martin Marks and Linda d. Stender will be sworn for the development of a parking Thursday, September 16, 1999. garage in the downtown, a jitney proved for retail space with Paine dent Bill Clinton over the President’s will be sworn in as Scotch Plains into new terms along with Free- Ward Councilman Lawrence A. ex-Rutherford Councilman, was ap- Webber leasing the top two floors for affair with Monica Lewinsky. Mayor will be held Sunday, January holder-elect Angel Estrada and Sur- shuttle service for commuters and Goldman. senior citizens alike among his top pointed Municipal Judge. Mr. office space. FEBRUARY 2, at 1 p.m. rogate-Elect James S. LaCorte. During the annual Town Council Brennan filled the vacancy left by Superior Court Judge Cuddie E. The Westfield Community Center agenda items. reorganization meeting, William S. Also taking office were Carl A. the resignation of Marion S. Davidson, Jr. of Westfield died at the announced plans to build a two-story Jeremiah, 2nd, was moved from Plan- Mogielnicki in 1997. Judge Jeffrey age of 77. Judge Davidson was a former building to house both day care and Salisbury, as the new First Ward Coun- ning Board Attorney to Town Attor- cilman, as well as Second Ward Coun- Gechtman had been serving in an Union County Assistant Prosecutor and adult care facilities across the street ney, replacing long-time attorney acting capacity since Ms. Town Attorney. Appointed to the Su- from its existing building on West Broad Mrs. Connelly Bids Colleagues cilman James J. Gruba, Third Ward Charles H. Brandt upon his retire- Councilman John J. Walsh and Fourth Mogielnicki’s resignation. perior Court in 1973, sitting in Eliza- Street. ment. Susan Jacobson announced her de- beth, he served for 15 years before The Westfield School District re- Farewell As Fanwood Mayor William L. Brennan, a former Assis- cision not to seek reelection to the retiring in 1988. He was a partner in ceived the seventh highest increase in tant District Attorney in Brooklyn and Westfield Board of education after 12 the law firm of Buttermore Mullen CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Places Set to Discard more than 99 percent developed, bor- and Joel Whitaker both stated that they Bare Christmas Trees ough officials argued that this amount felt the matter warranted further con- Three-Car Accident on Central Avenue Sends was excessive. Through the efforts of sideration by the council. Mr. Kline SCOTCH PLAINS – When the Mrs. Connelly and others, a single- also voiced hope that the borough could holidays are over and the last family housing plan was eventually possibly obtain other bids for the work. ornament is packed away for the accepted by COAH which reduced Mr. Jung stated that he had dis- Vehicle Partially Through Coffee Shop Window season, there is also just the right the required housing units from 80 to cussed the matter with Borough Engi- eight. neer Richard Marsden. The engineer, place for your real Christmas By SUZETTE F. STALKER over the sidewalk before striking the Other milestones highlighted by he said, felt the amount was double tree. Specially Written for The Times exterior wall of the coffee shop, shat- Mayor Connelly were the transfor- what the work should cost. The Faigon The Scotch Plains Department WESTFIELD – A Scotch Plains tering the window and becoming par- mation of the former LaGrande bid, he noted, nearly equaled the of Public Works will begin woman had to be extricated from her tially lodged inside the building. School building into a Children’s Spe- $400,000 in grant money Fanwood curbside pick-up, beginning the car last Thursday morning following a Ms. Garnier was issued a ticket for cialized Hospital branch and the erst- received from the state and county week of Monday, January 17. three-vehicle accident which sent her careless driving, Lieutenant Parizeau while Mansion Hotel into The earlier this year for downtown im- Pick-up will continue through- 1998 BMW partially through a plate confirmed. It was unknown how fast Chelsea at Fanwood, an assisted liv- provements. glass window of Starbucks Coffee shop she was traveling at the time the acci- out that week. on Central Avenue in Westfield. ing facility. The Mayor-elect said Mr. Marsden In the Borough of Fanwood, dent occurred. She also recalled how the borough also believed it would be fiscally Valerie Canter, 40, told authorities pick-up will begin the first week Westfield firefighters used the jaws remained stalwart through such prudent to re-bid for combined she was stopped in traffic in the south- of life to remove the driver’s side weather emergencies as a 24-inch streetscape and lighting work to be of January, according to bound lane on Central Avenue with her door of the BMW and, with assis- snowfall several years ago, last year’s done as a package, in sections, rather Raymond Manfra, Recycling left turn signal on, preparing to turn tance from Westfield Volunteer Res- tornado and Tropical Storm Floyd in than having all the lights installed Coordinator. into the municipal parking lot adjacent cue Squad personnel, extricated the September. followed by other work done on the He said that trucks will con- to Starbucks, when she was struck woman from the vehicle, stated She observed that Fanwood was same streets. tinue making passes throughout from behind by another vehicle at 7:55 Westfield Deputy Fire Chief one of only 24 communities in the Democrats, however, favored com- January until all trees are picked a.m., according to Lieutenant John M. Raymond Luck, Jr. A tree which had state to be designated as a Certified pleting one project in its entirety, up. Fanwood trees are recycled Parizeau of the Westfield Police De- been blocking access to the driver’s Local Government, making it eligible rather than making improvements in partment. side door had to be cut down in the and turned into wood chips and Nathalie Garnier, 35, of Springfield, for historic preservation funding. Mrs. what Councilwoman Katherine mulch. course of the rescue operation. Connelly also described how a 1995 Mitchell called “piecemeal” fashion. identified as the driver of the second Mr. Manfra asks that trees be The victim was transported to Over- study by The RBA Group of In terms of the company’s qualifi- vehicle, told police she attempted to look Hospital in Summit, where she Morristown became the blueprint for cations to do specialized work, Mayor kept above the curbing and out stop her 1999 Ford Wagon from hitting was treated and released. No informa- downtown development and how the Connelly noted that Faigon comes of the storm basins. the BMW, but failed to avoid a colli- tion was available on her injuries, and sion. Gail S. Corbin for The Times borough received more than $500,000 with good references and has done Officials from both municipali- no other injuries were reported as a RESCUE EFFORT…Westfield firefighters examine a damaged BMW after extri- in grant money during the past four traffic light installations. She also ties ask that residents remove all Lieutenant Parizeau said the impact result of the accident. The section of cating driver Valerie Canter, 40, of Scotch Plains, with assistance from the Westfield years. She also commented that crime stated that the borough could apply tinsel and garland before placing caused the BMW to strike a 1999 Central Avenue in the vicinity of Volunteer Rescue Squad, following an accident last Thursday morning on Central had dropped in Fanwood by 50 percent for additional grant money to per- their trees at the curb. Nissan vehicle coming northbound, Starbucks was closed for a period of Avenue. The BMW, which was struck from behind by another vehicle, went in 1998. form streetscape improvements later driven by John Toriello, 47, of time while local units responded to the partially through a window on the Starbucks Coffee building. The driver was Mrs. Connelly additionally cited the on. Westfield. The BMW then traveled incident, Lieutenant Parizeau said. transported to Overlook Hospital in Summit, where she was treated and released. introduction of technology into bor- ough buildings; automation of the SCOTCH PLAINS Fanwood Memorial Library; renova- Joy Vreeland Looks Back On 36 Years tions to the Fanwood train station Com- POLICE BLOTTER munity House and the Carriage House, Library now the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural As Longest Serving Westfield Town Clerk TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 Arts Center; the borough’s centennial CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A Stoneleigh Drive resident reported • A backpack containing school sup- and the inauguration of “Fanny Wood By MELISSA BETKOWSKI study or borrowing purposes — or that someone had vandalized their 1996 plies was reported stolen from an unse- Day,” and the unveiling of the Millen- Specially Written for The Times they use our computers, attend our Lexus by gouging the hood and trunk. The cured locker at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood nium Clock among the highlights of WESTFIELD – The longest-serving lectures, hold meetings in our all- incident occurred sometime during the High School. night. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 her years as a member of the local Town Clerk in Westfield’s history begins purpose room, check out our bulletin • her retirement January 1. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Officers on routine patrol found a government. boards, or take advantage of the nu- • Kyle W. Carroll, 24, of Plainfield window at Terrill Middle School with a Characterizing Fanwood as “the Joy Vreeland, a lifelong resident of Westfield, became the Acting Town Clerk merous children’s and senior citizens’ was arrested for possession of under 50 small hole in it. little town that could,” Mrs. Connelly grams of marijuana, receiving stolen prop- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 in November of 1960 and was named the programs we offer — the Scotch Plains • invoked the words of suffragist Su- Library truly has something for ev- erty (9 mm semi-auto handgun) and pos- A Hacklorn Lane resident reported san B. Anthony to sum up her senti- permanent town clerk on April 4, 1963. session of a weapon, pursuant to a motor being awakened by breaking glass at ap- As Town Clerk, Mrs. Vreeland was eryone. And it’s all free.” vehicle stop on East Second Street for a proximately 4 a.m. and found a window ments about her time spent in local often the first person visitors to Westfield’s office. “The thrust of the celebration,” traffic light violation. Kyle was released pane on his front door had been broken out Municipal Building would see and she added Feather S. Foster, spokesper- after posting $10,000 bail set by Scotch by a rock. “The work was sometimes hard was known for her friendly and welcom- • son, “is to get the community to know Plains Municipal Court Judge Joseph Alfredo C. Lontoc, 23, of Lawrence and discouraging, but these have been ing manner. Perifilio. Harbor was arrested and charged with re- happy and useful years,” she said. In her tenure, she served under 11 about the library and the tremendous • An Arrowood Drive resident reported ceiving stolen property after being found Under other business, Mayor mayors, attended more than 1,000 coun- amount of services we offer and offer finding a hole in a second floor bedroom in possession of a stolen motor vehicle Connelly broke a tie vote along party cil meetings, worked through nine Presi- free.” window. Police found a small caliber bul- from Howell during a motor vehicle stop lines in favor of accepting a bid from dential elections and could have pro- She is hopeful that people in the let inside the storm window. on Morse Avenue. Faigon Electric, Inc. of South cessed as many as 72,000 dog licenses. community who are not already mem- Plainfield for $385,470 to install some Mrs. Vreeland, who previously worked bers of the library will join and get 50 light fixtures in the borough’s for the National Cash Register Co. and downtown and the areas surrounding International Flavors and Fragrances, ad- their library cards and/or join the mitted that she could never have stayed in ‘Friends’ to “help out.” the Millennium Clock at the train Cheri Rogowsky for The Times station and the pocket park on Watson private industry as long as the nearly 40 “We’re looking to make it a place of Road. years she spent with the Town of Westfield. YEARS OF SELFLESS SERVICE…During last Tuesday evening’s Town Council community gathering and resources,” The variety of the Town Clerk’s tasks, meeting, Mayor Thomas C. Jardim presented out-going Town Clerk Joy Vreeland Jim Hely Republicans opposed acceptance of with a resolution, honoring her 36 years of service. A lifelong resident of Westfield said Ms. Foster. the bid — the only one received for the however, as well as the change in admin- istrations made the municipal job most and the longest serving Clerk in Westfield history, Mrs. Vreeland has served under project. Councilmen Stuart S. Kline 11 mayors and attended over 1,000 council meetings. She will retire on January 1. Surfing the Web to Find interesting, she said. pointing out that she has seen more See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. The duties of the Town Clerk are very changes in the last couple of years than The Latest Scoop? Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Since 1895 varied, Mrs. Vreeland pointed out in an ever before. Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. interview with The Westfield Leader. “The population has grown tremen- (908) 789-9000 Some of her numerous tasks included dously,” she said. www INJURY CASES Chiropractors Have handling elections, taking minutes at the The Westfield High School graduate Town Council meetings, swearing in new discussed the evolution of the high school WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE councilmen and mayors, maintaining itself, from its days on Elm Street to its goleader Provided Caring, parking permits, pet licenses and used current site on Dorian Road. NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY car lot licenses, as well as permits for Mrs. Vreeland also reminisced about a Healthcare... bingo and raffles. time when there were swans in the water com! Information is the key to a healthy association with them. Become a Mrs. Vreeland estimates that there are in Mindowaskin Park and when people and prosperous community. The subscriber today and you not only more than 2,000 dog licenses issued ev- ice skated there in the winter. towns we serve have grown and become a well informed member ery year by the town, with a small num- She also noted that “there is a lot more flourished since we first began of today’s community, you become Since 1986 ber of cat licenses added to that. recreation in town than there used to be.” covering them 109 years ago and part of the rich traditions that Additionally, Mrs. Vreeland has At its December 21 meeting, the Fanwood we pride ourselves in our make our towns truly special! handled approximately 70 elections in Westfield Town Council passed a resolu- Dr. Bonsall has carried on her time as Town Clerk. tion honoring Mrs. Vreeland. TV-35 Schedule Yes, I want to become an informed member of my community. She said that one of the hardest things And, for those who have worked with Friday, Dec. 31, 8:00 P.M. Please start my subscription to this Good, Old-fashioned about the elections was trying to find her throughout the years, Mrs. Vreeland The Times of Scotch Plains/Fanwood The Westfield Leader people to work at the polls. will be missed. COP-TV She noted that recently, the county has Former Mayor Boothe said: “Mrs. Saturday, Jan. 1, 12:00 P.M. Name Chiropractic tradition stepped in to help, by sending people Vreeland did a great job. Joy was a per- Live Broadcast – Fanwood Address from Elizabeth and Cranford. son who did her job very well and very Reorganization Meeting Former Mayor Garland C. “Bud” effectively.” Swearing in of new governing Town State Zip Boothe, noted that one of Mrs. Vreeland’s Former Town Attorney Charles H. body, including the new Phone ONSALL CHIROPRACTI strengths was juggling a number of in- Brandt said, “She is a very personable Mayor and new Council credibly varied tasks. person and dealt well with the public.” Send Your Check for $24 per year to AND SPORTS CENTRE Mrs. Vreeland also noted that the Mr. Brandt said he enjoyed working with members PO Box 250, Westfield, NJ 07091 or call (908) 232-4407 B C change in administration in the town has her for 20 some years. Sunday, Jan. 2, 8:00 P.M. made her job interesting. Town Attorney William S. Jeremiah, Millennium Clock Dedication William Bonsall, DC, DACBSP The town had been governed by a 2nd, said, “It was a pleasure (working Republican majority until a few years with Mrs. Vreeland). She will be missed.” Tuesday, Jan. 4, 8:00 P.M. See Our Web Site ago when Democrats, although still in As for Mrs. Vreeland’s future plans, Fallen Flags Vol I www.sportdc.com the minority, now hold three of eight she will stay in Westfield upon her retire- The Rahway Valley Railroad council seats and the office of Mayor. ment and work on her Westfield Avenue Thursday, Jan. 6, 8:00 P.M. 425 North Ave. East • Westfield • (908) - 654-9228 Mrs. Vreeland has witnessed many home, making some structural changes Fanwood Holiday Show other changes in Westfield over the years, that she never had time to do before. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Arc of Union County Marks 50 Years Local Police Report Attempted Abductions Of Helping the Disabled and Their Families Of School-Age Children in Area Towns By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN When the program opened, the cen- By DEBORAH MADISON ert Sarneki in charge of Clark’s Youth various aspects of an investigation, such Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter enrolled 10 children. Enrollment Aid Bureau, the inclusion of Clark was as increased surveillance, coordination The roots of The Arc of Union County had climbed to 30 by this month, and SCOTCH PLAINS —Three separate erroneous. of local police departments or use of their incidences of attempted child abduction go back 50 years, to a small group of Mr. Caragher expects that number to “The incident in Clark involved two crime lab for fingerprinting, according to have been reported between late Novem- older girls from the middle school being Mr. Rodbart. families who, determined to keep their jump by another 10 by March. sons and daughters with mental retar- ber and early December in the towns of approached by a man in his 20’s, on foot, The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- “We’ll probably stop at 40,” he said, Westfield and Summit, according to po- who asked the girls their names,” Ser- fice also circulates public information dation at home, set out to build a “to make sure the resources cover those lice in those communities. support network for their children and geant Sarneki stated. regarding specific crimes on their Web 40 children as well as we anticipated Letters were sent home to parents of “This is not similar to any of the at- site, which they maintain in conjunction themselves. them covering the first 10. As more school age children in both districts, tempted abductions, nor would this with Crime Stoppers International, Mr. That group was designated as the child care is inclusive, the next genera- warning of the incidents and advising qualify as an attempted abduction,” ac- Rodbart added. Union County Unit of the New Jersey tion of adults (with disabilities) will parents to take extra precautions to pro- cording to Sergeant Sarneki. School officials in local towns are ad- Group for Retarded Children in 1949 tect their children. Richard Rodbart, Deputy First Assis- vising parents to talk to their children find less obstacles to their inclusion in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superinten- and, within one year, had established the community.” tant to the Union County Prosecutor’s about stranger awareness and to remind its first training center in Roselle. dent of Schools, Dr. Carol B. Choye also Office, said that his office does not have them to never approach a strange car. The year’s special events concluded issued a recent letter on December 22, any direct involvement in these types of Dr. Choye’s letter to parents also ad- Out of those meetings, around cof- with a December 11 “Holiday Homes” warning parents of these incidents in fee tables and countless fund-raising cases, unless specifically requested by vised that children should walk to and tour sponsored by The Arc’s Residential neighboring towns. local police departments. from school in a group or with a buddy. bake sales, evolved The Arc of today. Auxiliary. This volunteer group is dedi- According to Sergeant Paul Kelley, The Prosecutor’s Office would assist They should also report to an adult if a The organization celebrated its 50th cated to assuring a safe and comfortable head of Summit’s Juvenile Unit, on No- the local police, only if requested, with stranger attempts to approach them. anniversary with special events home environment for individuals with vember 20, a blond man in his 20’s, in a throughout 1999, including a country rusty red sedan, tried to lure a 14-year- developmental disabilities. old girl into his car by offering her money western dance, public health fair, pic- Two three-hour tours provided an Arts, Senior Programs nic, staff versus radio station softball after asking for directions. opportunity to visit group homes and The incident occurred on a Saturday game, annual golf outing and Candle- their residents in Plainfield, Fanwood, afternoon as the girl walked home from a light Ball. Scotch Plains, Clark and Roselle. friend’s house, the sergeant said. She ran Among 2000 Priorities “The Arc is touching more lives than Other highlights of The Arc’s anni- to a friend’s yard and the man drove off. its founders ever imagined,” said Ex- versary year were its receipt of The Arc The second incident occurred on the ecutive Director Frank X. Caragher. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS…The Arc of Union County’s Residential Auxiliary, of New Jersey’s 1999 Communicator’s following Monday when a man driving a a volunteer group with the goal of assuring safe and comfortable home environments rusty red sedan, near the Kent Place A not-for-profit organization, The Award for the local chapter’s 50th an- Of Freeholder Sullivan Arc of Union County serves 700 indi- for individuals with developmental disabilities, recently held a “Holiday Homes” School, drove up along side two girls tour as part of special events celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary year. Lydia niversary video, which, in showcasing who were running behind their track team By PAUL J. PEYTON been reduced the last three years under viduals with developmental disabili- Pagliniwan, left, of Scotch Plains, a member of the Arc’s Board of Directors, enjoyed the people, programs and services of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Democratic majority. ties and their families. With a $13.5 and told them to get into his car. the tour with residents of the Arc’s Fanwood home. Residents, from left, are: Ann The Arc, unveiled what Arc insiders The girls ran to join the rest of their ELIZABETH – The arts, economic “I think we are in the best shape we million budget, 350 employees and Marie Kelly, Joey Hazucka and Lisa Provence. call “the best kept secret in Union track team and the man drove off. In this development, an emphasis on senior have been in the last 10 years,” Mr. numerous volunteers, it provides resi- portunities for education,” explained Arc opened the Murray Hill Child incident, the man was described as being citizen programs and continuation of a Sullivan noted, when asked about the County.” stable Union County government tax dential services, transportation, edu- Mr. Caragher, “allowing a generation Development Center in the 1970s to In addition, Mr. Caragher was older and of a different description than economic condition of the county at cational, child care and clinical ser- in the first incident. rate are among the priorities of incom- this time. with disabilities to become more pre- meet the needs of infants with devel- awarded the Community Health Law ing Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. vices and family support through 18 pared to live in the community.” opmental delays. The Westfield incident took place on Other priorities for the board in 2000 Project’s prestigious Ann Klein Advo- December 6 near the Franklin Elemen- Sullivan of Elizabeth as the county also include a joint venture with the group homes, three work centers, two As that generation grew into adult- One of the highlights of The Arc’s cate Award in recognition of “his strong enters the 21st century. child development day-care centers, a tary School. City of Plainfield to construct an office hood, The Arc launched its first group anniversary year was the September and enduring leadership to the disabil- In a phone interview with The West- building in the county’s third largest summer camp and an adult medical According to Westfield Chief of Police, home, “First Step,” on the grounds of opening of the Bright Beginning Child ity community.” Anthony J. Scutti, a man in his late 40’s, field Leader and The Times of Scotch municipality behind Elizabeth and day-care facility. Runnells Hospital in the mid-1960s. Development Center in Cranford, an Looking ahead, The Arc’s Annual with white hair and a white mustache, Plains and Fanwood, Mr. Sullivan said Union Township. “Arc went from the coffee table to The home offered individuals their inclusive day-care center for children Candlelight Ball will take place on driving a four-door white car, offered to he intends to have “a great emphasis on Also, an ad hoc committee, formed the boardroom table,” Mr. Caragher first taste of independent living while ages three months to five years. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at L’Affaire give a Franklin School boy a ride home. some programs for the senior popula- this year by Freeholder Scutari, is ex- said of families’ efforts to formalize it gave parents some personal free- What makes the program unique to The man told the boy that his mother had tion.” pected to deliver a report to the board in Mountainside. The program will Mr. Sullivan also wants to continue their alliance in the early days of the dom. Union County is its commitment to bring honor Assemblyman Richard H. Bag- sent him because it was raining. The boy by March 1 regarding a proposal for an ignored the man and walked home. the Freeholder Scholarship Program open space and recreation fund to be organization. As the independent living program together non-disabled children with ger (R-22nd) of Westfield, along with As thinking shifted away from the Chief Scutti reported that these types which was initiated this year by Free- supported through a special tax. Such expanded, The Arc faced challenges youngsters with developmental disabili- Schering-Plough and Martin and holder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari. recommended institutional placement of attempted abductions have occurred a proposal is likely to go before voters presented by a public that was, at times, ties in an environment where the chil- Roberta Makow for their efforts on in Westfield before, but to his knowl- The program is open to county resi- of individuals with mental retardation, as a referendum on the November elec- reluctant to welcome group home resi- dren learn to understand and appreciate behalf of individuals with disabilities. edge, have never involved any physical dents who attend Union County Col- tion ballot. parents became powerful advocates dents into their neighborhoods. The each other’s varying abilities. “We look forward to our next 50 contact or successful attempts at abduc- lege full time and are maintaining a The board has asked the committee for their children’s right to be educated organization succeeded in addressing “It’s an integrated child-care oppor- years with a single goal of continuing tion in which a child was actually forced “B” or 3.0 average and have a family to look at the prospect of creating such in the public school system. Families neighbors’ concerns with factual in- tunity,” explained Mr. Caragher. “It’s to be the organization of choice for into a car. income of $75,000 or less. a fund in the county to support the created recreational activities and drop- formation about mental retardation and inclusive, where a child with disabili- people with developmental disabili- Whenever any type of attempted ab- Also, the incoming chairman said he county’s $46 million upgrade of the in care programs. developmental disabilities. ties and a child without disabilities are duction occurs, the procedure has been expected the board to fund a “scaled county’s parks and recreational facili- ties and their families,” said Mr. for the police to inform the schools and down” Access 2000 grant program. “They networked support and op- Eager to serve a new generation, The on equal playing fields.” Caragher. ties. for the schools to warn the parents, Chief That initiative was begun in 1998 when Scotch Plains voters passed a similar County’s Growing Economy Topic for ‘Freeholders Forum’ Scutti explained. Mr. Sullivan chaired the board. tax at the municipal level in November The police also increase their patrols This program is designed to place to support construction of ball fields ELIZABETH — Union County’s growing economy and its many quality of in those areas for a period of time, ac- computers in all classrooms in the life improvements in the past year are the focus of the latest “Freeholders on a 25-acre section of the county’s cording to the Chief. county by providing matching funds to 600-acre Ashbrook Reservation. The Forum” television show presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Chief Scutti stated that the children in local school districts. Freeholders. tax, two cents per $100 assessed valu- these incidents did the right thing by Mr. Sullivan said he wants to in- ation, equates to an average of $23 per The show will air on TV-36 in Westfield, TV-35 in Fanwood and Mountainside running to a friend’s house and ignoring crease funding to the H.E.A.R.T. (His- and TV-34 in Scotch Plains through Sunday, January 16. Viewers should check year per household, according to town- the stranger. tory, Education and Arts Reaching ship officials. cable listings for times and dates of the broadcasts. He also emphasized that when this type Thousands) Grant program. Last year Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari and Vice Chairman Daniel P. Mr. Sullivan also said he intends to of incident occurs, it would be helpful to the board funded the program to the look at funding for road projects and Sullivan highlight the freeholder board’s role in promoting new jobs and the police if the child could remember a tune of $150,000. Mr. Sullivan said he business investment as well as new and improved parks and educational downtown grants for municipalities, description of the car or get a license plate intends to recommend funding of both of which received an emphasis in opportunities. number. However, he also stated that no $200,000 in the board’s 2000 budget. child should put themselves at increased last year’s budget. “We just get a tremendous response On another issue, Mr. Sullivan said risk to get a license plate number. on that program,” Mr. Sullivan ex- The warning letter issued by Dr. the county may consider demolishing plained. the Union County Police Headquarters Choye’s office also reported that the He said, based on preliminary bud- Township of Clark was one of the loca- building on North Avenue, as opposed get reports, he expects the board will to revamping and expanding the exist- tions of an attempted abduction. keep the county tax levy flat “at a However, according to Sergeant Rob- ing structure. The original proposal to minimum.” The county tax levy has revamp and expand the existing build- ing was $15 million. He said building a new facility may actually prove to be less expensive. The facility will house expanded police facilities, the county’s forensic laboratory and a shelter for county vehicles. Mr. Sullivan said a final decision in this regard, though, has not been made by the county. “It is one of the top priorities (for the board),” Mr. Sullivan stated. Mr. Sullivan will take over as chair- The best way to predict the future... man this Sunday, January 2. His Vice is to invent it. Chairman will be Freeholder Alexander Mirabella of Roselle Park.

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The new allowance was an increase Two days into the new program, on confident...they’re working faster than Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times state’s new automobile inspection sys- December 14, Governor Christine Todd a week ago.” MOUNTAINSIDE – The following is a to all members in the department, while the “pay-per-drill” system was aimed only tem on December 13 has been a big Whitman demanded inspection center Whereas the old inspection could be synopsis of news that impacted the headache for many New Jersey motor- hours be extended immediately to help expected to take about five minutes, Mountainside Borough Council in 1999. at non-administrative positions. The scale started for the “pay-per-drill” ists, some of whom have waited over ease waiting times. All state inspec- the new inspection, on a good day, * * * * * program at $200 per year for attending 10 five hours to get their cars inspected. tion stations now open at 6:30 a.m., should take approximately 15 min- Nineteen-ninety-nine was a very busy drills, and rose by $20 per drill before While wait times have improved this compared to the usual opening time of utes. year in Mountainside, beginning with the reaching the $440 for 22 drills, which was week, Parsons Corp. of Pasadena, Ca- 7:30 a.m. In response to Governor Christine re-organization meeting in January. the maximum amount of money a lif., which operates the system, was Councilmen Glenn Mortimer was sworn At the South Avenue station in West- Todd Whitman’s demands, state Trans- firefighter could earn under that new pro- fined $28,000 for the delays the new field, current hours of operation are as portation Commissioner James in to his first term, while Councilman vision. The provision also noted that a program imposed on drivers during its Werner Schon was sworn in to his sixth firefighter must have attended at least 10 follows: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon- Weinstein authorized Parsons to step term. first week of operation. day, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- up staffing at inspection stations “to drills to be eligible for the program. Parsons is required to maintain an In February, the Mountainside Govern- In August an amended version of the day); 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Tues- maximize lane productivity and avoid ment adopted an ordinance, upon second Comcast agreement was passed on first average waiting time at inspection fa- day); and 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Sat- lane shutdowns.” reading, which changed the Mayor and reading. cilities of no longer than 30 minutes urday). Under pressure to live up to the air council from having unvouchered expenses According to Mr. Post, the new agree- under the terms of its contract with the While inspections at the two-lane quality standards established 10 years to having a salary. The ordinance which state. The company is liable for dam- ment had amended clauses concerning the Jeanne Whitney for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield site appeared to be running ago under the 1990 Clean Air Act, the had a first reading in January, stated that franchise fee, which was the percent of INSPECTION SITE UPGRADE...The state Division of Motor Vehicles inspection ages of $500 per day for each violation fairly smoothly last week, motorists state contracted with Parsons in 1998 the salary for council members would be gross revenues from borough residents’ station on South Avenue in Westfield is pictured prior to recently-completed at each facility it operates. may call the Clean Air Hotline toll- to install high-tech emissions testing $1,500 a year and the mayor’s salary would fees that Mountainside collects from the renovations. Inspections using the new method of emissions testing began at the site In addition to the fines, Parsons is free at (888) 656-6867 for wait times at equipment at 30 state inspection sta- be $3,000 per year. cable company; as well as dialogue re- this month. Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group assumed operation of required to do whatever is necessary to This practice would amend the ordi- Westfield and at every other state in- tions. Less than 1,000 authorized pri- garding review periods for the agreement the facility from the state in November of 1998. reduce the waiting times to meet the spection facility. vate inspection facilities have acquired nance that was adopted the year before in and a corrected typographical error. which the mayor and council received Also in August, Louis Thomas, a mem- “Westfield’s wait times have dropped the new equipment necessary to per- $1,200 per year in unvouchered expenses. ber of the special committee appointed to and improved steadily over the past form the more stringent emissions test- In March a petition was circulated and discuss adequate compensation for the Nutshell Chronological History of Westfield week or so,” said Carl Golden of DKB ing. signed by 400 registered Mountainside mayor and council’s out-of-pocket ex- & Partners, the firm retained by Par- The emissions test analyzes the ni- voters asking that the salaries be “frozen” penses, spoke at a council meeting regard- sons to handle public information and trogen oxide, carbon monoxide and until the voters of Mountainside could ing the representation of each of the politi- As Published in the Leader November 28, 1923 education. the hydrocarbons experts say contrib- decide in the November election if they, cal parties on that committee. Originally Known as “Westfields of courts. An army hospital was located near Township of Westfield set apart from At the start of the program, said Mr. ute to the ozone that pollutes the air indeed, wanted the governing body to re- Mr. Thomas had noted that there were Elizabeth,” Being a Part of Elizabethtown what is now Fairview Cemetery. Maxwell’s Elizabethtown township in 1794. There Golden, “Lane technicians were tak- over New Jersey. ceive a salary instead of the “unvouchered four Independents, three Republicans and of Elizabeth Township. Brigade was also encamped in Westfield was only a small cluster of houses in the ing extra care to make certain they did For the first two years of the new system.” two Democrats serving on the committee First settlement in 1720 by a few hardy (1780). Westfield’s soldiers fought at the town, the center of which was at junction not make errors in entering their infor- program, state officials expect the fail- Mayor Robert Viglianti and the Bor- even though the original plan was to divide folk from Elizabethtown who believed battle of Springfield and there was a skir- of Mountain and Central Avenues. Baker’s mation into the computer. They showed ure rate on emissions tests to mirror ough Council introduced its 1998 budget the representation evenly. Elizabeth “too big” and crowded. mish at a point east of the junction of Inn the Meeting House and parsonage and of $7.3 million, in April, which kept the Mayor Viglianti responded by explain- an abundance of caution.” that of the traditional test — approxi- Indians all around at that time and hos- Benson Place and East Broad Street, in residence of Dr. Philemon Elmer. Charles This could account for some of the mately eight to 10 percent of the cars tax rate flat at $3.33 per $100 of assessed ing that he asked only those registered tile, too, at times as the whites, or some of which a British officer was wounded and a Clark’s store was at the corner of Jerusa- value for its borough residents. voters who did not sign the petition to be delays, along with “equipment mal- inspected. After 2002, however, lower them, were not overscrupulous in their cannon, famous after as “Old One Horn” lem Road (now Prospect Street) and Broad. functions” and “computer glitches” that levels of pollutants will be acceptable, According to then Borough Administra- on the committee and further noted that he methods in getting the lands from the was captured. It is now at Fairview Cem- In all there were 15 houses, a smithy, tor, Gregory Bonin, the municipal portion thought asking residents who signed the simple (and at first trustful) redmen. Every etery. In this fight the Continentals were, tavern and a school with twenty pupils. It various facilities experienced, accord- at which point failure rates are likely to of the tax bill remained at 81 cents, which petition would bring a bias to others on the settler kept a musket handy. Some of the however, compelled to retreat and the Brit- is worthy of note that Westfield was settled ing to Mr. Golden. double. translated into a municipal tax bill of $810 special committee. Indians sold their land for less than 1¢ for ish carried off the bell from the Presbyte- before a single residence was erected in for a house assessed at $100,000. The In September, the franchise agreement 10 acres. rian Church in retaliation for the alarm that Plainfield, which was Scotch Plains, and county portion of the tax bill stayed at 88 was passed upon second reading. With the advent of the Revolution, had been sounded by it when the British was included in Westfield-Township. cents, while the school tab remained un- Also in September, an ordinance was Westfield was quite a settlement and 33 came into sight. Growth of the town was slow and during changed at $1.64. introduced regarding the purchasing of In April, the borough also became a Revolutionary soldiers who enlisted from Morgan, a sentinel, murdered the Rev. the Mexican War Westfield Township had new Y2K compatible computer equipment Westfield, lie buried in the old Revolu- Jas. Caldwell on Nov. 24, 1781, and suf- less than 40 dwellings but it was quite a member of the Rahway Valley Sewerage for the police department. It was announced Authority, with longtime resident and past tionary Cemetery on Mountain Avenue, fered the death penalty on Gallows Hill on trading point and had twelve small stores, that the cost for these systems of $60,000 opposite the Presbyterian Church. East Broad Street near the old Scudder a paper factory, several flour and grist councilman, Bart A. Barre appointed as would be taken out of the Capital Improve- the Mountainside Commissioner. Gen. (Mad) Anthony Wayne’s Brigade homestead. Caldwell was pastor of the mills and two academies to which students ment Fund, but would be replaced once the of Revolutionary troops were stationed in First Presbyterian Church at Elizabethtown from miles around came for instruction. In the beginning of May there was a borough receives its $169,000 from the change in borough administrators. Westfield, which was a military post. The and a fiery patriot. His slayer was tried in The factories were not located in what is department’s Confiscation Fund from the arsenal was between Stanley Oval and the Presbyterian Church here by a jury of now the town but in Scotch Plains and Mr. Bonin, who had been with the bor- state. ough for only one year, resigned his posi- Chestnut Streets, near the present tennis 22 men and found guilty of murder. elsewhere. Sheep raising was an important In October, the council passed, on first industry. Copper was discovered in the tion as administrator. The governing body reading, an ordinance to combine the Plan- LEGISLATIVE UPDATE of Mountainside then appointed Police Watchung Range of hills but little in pay- ning Board and Board of Adjustment in ing quantities as taken out. Chief James Debbie as Acting Adminis- Mountainside. Mayor Viglianti had noted Before the advent of the railroad, which trator, with a six-month trial period to see that the council and members of both the System to Track Medical Errors was in 1838, passengers were transported if the appointment should become perma- Planning Board and Board of Adjustment nent. had been speaking about the merger for the by stage. Samuel Downer’s store was the Also in May, a committee was appointed past couple of months to “streamline gov- Proposed by Congressman Franks stopping place and the line ran from Elizabethtown to Easton, Pa. Geo. Tingley by Mayor Viglianti consisting of three ernment and expedite paperwork.” By Paul J. Peyton Democrats, three Republicans and three In November, the voters of Mountainside of Westfield, was the coach driver for 50 years. The first railroad had one track, Independents to discuss possible options elected Mayor Viglianti to serve a fourth Editor’s Note: The following is a new * * * * * for the Mayor and Council for expenses term, while both Councilmen Mirabelli made of beams, on top of which were column aimed at keeping readers of The ELIZABETH — The Union County placed iron strips for rails. There were two elected officials incur while holding of- and Turner were re-elected to the govern- Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Board of Chosen Freeholders has ap- trains a day, one in the morning, the same fice. Because of the petition that had been ing body. Opposing the incumbents for Plains-Fanwood informed about legisla- proved the implementation of a new circulated, the ordinance adopting the sala- their council seats was Democrat Steve tion moving forward at the federal, state, train returning at night. The first station policy that allows its 2,800 employees to was at a point just west of Irving’s coal ries was rescinded and the governing body Brociner, who also ran in the election last county and municipal levels. take up to four hours per year for cancer went back to the unvouchered expense year. Write-in candidate for Mayor, Adele * * * * * yard. This was later destroyed by fire and system that had been adopted one year screenings. Employees will be given one the second station was at Clark and Broad Magnolia, who was a registered Republi- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a four-hour block that cannot be broken earlier. can, received approximately 200 votes, report that lists medical mistakes as the streets. The eastern terminal was at The committee was formed in lieu of down into hourly screening. The City of Elizabethport, where passengers took a and indicated that she might be interested eighth leading cause of death in the coun- Elizabeth is implementing a similar asking the voters whether the Mayor and in running again sometime in the future. ferry to New York. try, Congressman Bob Franks (R-7th) policy. The train going west ran only as far as Council should receive the $3,000 and Also, in November The Westfield Leader announced earlier this month that he is $1,500 and $1,500 annual salaries, respec- in conjunction with The League of Women The policy was first established in Somerville and three coaches comprised drafting legislation that would create a Boston in 1997. tively, in the form of a question on Voters, hosted a Candidate’s Forum, which the train. As first the company had only OUSTANDING ADVISOR...Randall Miller, at right, Operations Manager at national data base to track and analyze A resolution creating the Union County two engines and the capital stock was but November’s election ballot. was aired on Channel 35. medical errors. Parker Greenhouses Farm and Garden Center in Scotch Plains, is shown here Unanimously passed by Borough Coun- In November, two residents of the bor- policy was sponsored by Freeholder $200,000. Traffic increased slowly but receiving the Outstanding Advisory Board Membership Award at the Union County cil during its first reading, the Comcast A report released November 29 by the Deborah Scanlon of Union, a 13-year after 1880 there was an accelerated in- ough were honored with the Mabel Young National Academy of Sciences’ Institute Vocational-Technical Schools. Making the presentation are Charles Mancuso, Cablevision franchise agreement was pre- Good Neighbor Award. David and Marilyn cancer survivor. It will go into effect on crease and the population trebled between President of the UCVTS Board of Education, and Gail Iammatteo, Vice President sented to Mountainside residents by Mayor of Medicine, has found that as many as January 1, 2000. 1880 and 1890. Hart were given the award for their out- 98,000 deaths a year occur due to medi- of the board. Viglianti and Borough Attorney John Post standing contributions made for the better- * * * * * in June. ment and welfare of Mountainside. cal mistakes. TRENTON — State Senate President Mayor Viglianti had announced that the Also in November, a report given by the Mr. Franks said when Congress con- Donald T. DiFrancesco (R-22nd) has negotiations went well, noting that the special committee appointed to discuss venes in January, he will be introducing crafted a plan to renew the Transporta- cable company would give the borough adequate compensation for the mayor and legislation that would establish a na- tion Trust Fund (TTF) that will focus the access to the Berkeley Heights channel, council report its findings by recommend- tional data bank on medical errors within state’s transportation policy on relieving where borough teenagers attend high ing that the mayor be given a fixed salary the Department of Health and Human traffic congestion and restoring the fiscal school, as well as a 24-hour per day access of $2,500 per year and the council $1,500 Services. integrity of the TTF without raising taxes channel for the Borough. In the past, per year, with no salary range and no He said the National Academy of Sci- or fees. The legislation was introduced Mountainside had to share their access monthly miscellaneous expense reimburse- ences has indicated that a central registry on December 6. • No More Dialing • Internet Using TV Cable channel with the Borough of Fanwood. ments. could reduce the number of deaths from The comprehensive program, which Other additions to the new franchise The committee also recommended that medical errors by as much as 50 percent. will be known as the “Congestion Relief • No More Busy Signals • Instantaneous Connection agreement included: a new character gen- all future raises for the mayor and council * * * * * and Transportation Trust Fund Renewal erator for both Borough Hall and the should be done in ordinance form and that TRENTON — State Senate President Act of 2000,” authorizes a funding com- • No More Phone Lines • 3 E-Mail Addresses Deerfield School to type messages on the the public should be given the opportunity Donald T. DiFrancesco (R-22nd) of Scotch mitment of $4 billion for transportation borough’s channel as well as TV shows to address the mayor and Borough Council Plains said the “Municipal Development projects for four years, beginning in fis- produced by the borough, free installation about the new salary recommendation. Impact Fee Authorization Act,” S-14, has cal year 2001. This is in addition to the $1 and staff training to use these generators The committee recommended that the sal- been passed by the full Senate (see col- billion a year the state receives in federal and a waived fee for the borough’s Internet ary question should be put on a referendum umn on related matter by Westfield Mayor funds. service. for the public to vote on. Thomas C. Jardim, Page 4.) It was also announced in June that this The plan does not require any new Lastly, an ordinance regulating the The legislation is aimed at giving mu- taxes or tax increases and cuts the amount new agreement would be in effect for 15 spaces available in the borough’s new nicipal government another tool in hold- years. of debt the fund can incur each year by parking lot on the Northeast comer of ing down property taxes as it relates to $200 million, from $900 million in fiscal http://westfieldnj.com In July, a second reading regarding the Route 22,West, across from Borough Hall, new development. Municipal government 908-654-4100 Comcast agreement was tabled after Mr. was passed in December. year 2000 to $700 million in fiscal years [email protected] (24 hrs) will be able to pass municipal impact fee 2001 to 2004. 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Plans with “bundled” residential long distance must have or switch to AT&T at home with “Bundled” billing. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Freeholder Chairman Nicholas Scutari of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield, Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Looks Back at Last Year’s Accomplishments Borough of Mountainside and County of Union and Township of Scotch Plains By NICHOLAS P. SCUTARI grams countywide, increasing open century, through Access 2000. We pro- Member of: Member of: As the elected body that sets the space and ensuring that Union County vided millions of dollars directly to New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association, National Newspaper Association policies and direction of county gov- children have access to new computers school districts, allowing them to place National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association ernment serving 500,000 people living and to the Internet in their classrooms. new computers in classrooms, create Happy fin de siecle! Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business and Professional Association in 21 municipalities in a 100-square- Union County also continued its focus computer networks, establish Internet Fin de siecle is a French phrase that Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey mile area, the Union County Board of on the arts and cultural programs. access in schools and train teachers in P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Chosen Freeholders has the opportu- means end of the century. The phrase is This year, Union County imple- computers and technology. still used as an adjective in this sense: Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 nity to improve the quality of life and mented its fourth consecutive reduc- This will better prepare the young pertaining to or characteristic of, the Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 economic vitality of this region. We tion in the county budget. In addition people of this county in the skills they are working to make Union County a to other fiscal measures, such as reduc- will need to succeed and excel in the end of the 19th century; modern and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at better place to live, learn, work and even decadent since older generations P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 ing our dependence on property taxes next century. raise a family. and pursuing state and federal grants, As chairman, I established the Down- often view modern ideas, music, de- In 1999, the Union County Board of this has resulted in a tax reduction for town Union County program this year sign and architecture as decadent. In Horace R. Corbin Chosen Freeholders embarked on a PUBLISHER most county residents. and continued a number of other grants time, we suspect, the fin de siecle term number of important programs that Union County continued its focus programs to help municipalities reju- will probably be used to describe the Peter W. Billson Gail S. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh have touched the lives of county resi- on education in 1999 through the new venate their downtown business dis- incredible ’90’s of the 20th century. OPERATIONS GENERAL MANAGER MARKETING dents. Freeholder Scholars program, which tricts and make the most of this region’s As chairman, I focused county gov- The M word, i.e., millennium that Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin pays the tuition at Union County Col- resources. first appeared in English text 1711, COMMUNITY A&E & EDUCATION SPORTS ernment in three directions: tax reduc- lege for eligible county residents who We recognize that the majority of tions for most county residents, down- maintain a B average or better. the new jobs created every year in this combines the Latin elements, mille, Paul J. Peyton Kim Kinter Karen M. Hinds town Union County and economic de- This has particularly helped non- country are through small businesses; meaning 1000, plus annus, meaning BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT NEWS & EDITORIAL OFFICE MANAGER velopment and on supports for educa- traditional students, adults who will the kind we find in our downtowns, and year. Centennial first appeared in print tion and training programs to prepare in 1797 and combines the Latin ele- CONTRIBUTORS use their college education to better this program has helped us to create county residents for the coming cen- provide for their families. Union new jobs and business opportunities ments centum, one hundred, and annus, Melissa Betkowski • Robert E. Billson • Kimberly A. Broadwell • William A. Burke • Susan M. Dyckman tury. County also moved toward its goal of through partnerships with municipali- year, plus al. Milt Faith • Michael S. Goldberger • Andrew Goldenberg • John D. Jacobson • Bruce Johnson • Fred Leconte This board combined new initiatives ensuring that every pupil in school in ties and investors. Through a partner- But we are now nearing the end of a Deborah Madison • Sonia V. Owchariw • David Palladino • Cheri Rogowsky • Fred Rossi with our three 1998 initiatives of im- this county has access to a computer ship with the National Retail Institute, millennium (let’s not be picky about proving parks and recreational pro- and to the Internet as we enter the 21st we also helped provide training for SUBSCRIPTION PRICE the fact that the century and millen- hundreds of low-income residents to nium are really not over until Decem- One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 help them take advantage of the boom in retail jobs in Union County. ber 31, 2000). In addition to the fin de PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. State Should Grant Power Recognizing the important role of siecle phrase, we should have the more cultural and recreational programs, we expansive neology (new term), fin de To Reject Unwise Subdivisions continued the HEART (History, Edu- millennium, to describe the end of the cation, Arts, Reaching Thousands) millennium. If Mettle is Measure of Local Community, From the Desk of Westfield Grant program which provides funds While we are at it, let’s come up with Mayor Thomas C. Jardim for artists, musicians, theater groups, a more comprehensive term to de- historians and artisans. Union County scribe this historic new era we are Then We’re in Strong Position for Future The New Jersey Legislature has been with every-increasing property values, established the Westfield Symphony entering. How about Clearly, the measure of a community is the mettle of “We have deemed it not inappropriate at this time, considering legislation to compensate speak to those residents who have seen Orchestra as this county’s official Or- neocentumillennium? It uses Latin el- municipalities for extra police, fire this type of development in their neigh- chestra in Residence and planned mu- its people. History proves this. How do we as a people when THE LEADER is moving into its new and sical programs to bring the orchestra to ements to describe the new century and other services necessitated by new borhoods. The true costs to them are schools and special events across the and millennium. We really do not like measure up compared to our predecessors? What’s enlarged home and Westfield is making such strides in residential construction. While this not just measured in dollars, but also in our prognosis? a business sense and growth as a home town, to county. the Y2K term because it has developed legislation, imposing so-called devel- changed neighborhood characteristics, Thousands of music lovers in Union the sense of a potential world wide Many physical changes have occurred over the last present, through the recollections and stories of some opment impact fees, is worthwhile, if including a more compact, crowded County visited the county’s Jersey Jazz computer failure. 150 years. We’ve pulled ourselves from the mud and of the people who remember the Westfield of fifty and the State Legislature wants to help feel; the neighbor-to-neighbor enmity by the Lake and Blues Jam festivals, more developed areas, like Westfield created by such a sub-division; and the Colorado is known as the Centennial off of wooden plank sidewalks. Kerosene beacons, seventy-five years ago, a sketchy history of the town enjoying free performances, plus pro- State because it was admitted into the and other towns in Union County, it nagging sense that the town you have grams and entertainment for kids and assisted by moonlight, have been replaced by bright and its consistent growth. The vast majority of the should consider granting more power chosen to live in has lost its unique- union in 1876. food vendors from around the state. Happy fin de 1900s! electric street lights to guide us through the night. present residents of our town are comparative new- to municipalities to reject unwise sub- ness. In the aggregate, of course, the This year we also continued the We’ve organized into names: from The Westfields comers and few of them have any intimate knowledge divisions in already established neigh- cost of such development will not only Pocket Parks matching grants to mu- Deadlines of Elizabeth to denominations, which include Scotch of the Westfield of early days and its picturesque borhoods. be felt in increased demands on mu- nicipalities, funding new parks, play- The case for developer’s impact fees nicipal services, but also in the genu- Plains, Fanwood, Plainfield, Mountainside and environment that was contemporaneous with its early- ing fields and recreational facilities in General News - Friday 5pm is well-established. On average, for ine loss of a unique identity, especially our municipalities. Over the past two Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Garwood. We’re still the same people, only a few day struggles to attract attention and obtain a place on every $1 in tax ratables from new when Westfield’s historically- and ar- years more than $6 million in improve- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm blocks away. the map, as it were. residential housing, municipalities in- chitecturally-significant homes are ments have sprung from this program. Instead of taxing our horses to improve our roads, “To those who are in the class of newer residents we cur as much as $1.74 in the form of new demolished to make room for new, less Working with municipalities, we cre- How To Reach Us police, fire, public works and other distinct homes. ated several new soccer fields to meet E-Mail - [email protected] we now have license plates for our horsepower. An trust the events of a former time, as seen through the vital services. Developers, getting rich Recently, at my request, the Plan- errant step back then may have resulted in a slippery eyes of some of the “old timers,” will give these the growing demand as this sport grows Phone - (908) 232-4407 off of the red-hot New Jersey real ning Board directed the town’s con- in popularity. And for our youngest Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 and odiferous landing for our shoe. An errant step newcomers a view of the progress of our beloved estate market, should be expected to sulting planner to review this problem residents, this year Union County com- PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 today into busy traffic can have far more serious town which will make their new home all the nearer share some of those costs. and recommend ways that the town pleted the replacement of every county In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield But the proposed impact fees are may limit such developments in the playground with safer, more modern 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains consequences. and dearer to them. only half-measures for towns like West- future. The town’s Planning Board and The best ice skater at Mindowaskin Pond 100 years “The LEADER’S aim, in the present instance, is in equipment. field, where much of the development its governing body are limited in what As we prepare to begin the year Submittal Formats ago was the Tax Assessor. Fitting, we believe, for it’s no sense intended to be a complete history of the town. these days takes place after a property they can do to prevent such develop- 2000, I want to wish everyone a Happy owner subdivides a single piece of ment, however. In cases in which a New Year. This is an opportunity for us Photos - B/W and Color a slippery sport. In that era, too, while many towns- Such a history has been presented, in most complete No Panoramic or Polaroid men were called out to help extinguish a spectacular and interesting form, in numerous published works property into two or more lots. subdivision can be granted without to recognize just how far we as fami- In some cases, the property owner any variances whatsoever, for example, lies and communities have come in the Typed, not handwritten fire, the school board continued its meeting and passed on Union County and Westfield township. Our effort dies, leaving the surviving children the town is virtually powerless. One past century. Upper and lower case substantial appropriations without being encumbered is in a lighter vein; it is our belief that, if the reader will with a subdividable lot and a decision tool that is at the town disposal — one My family settled in Union County Need name & daytime phone by the presence of its objectors now fighting the fire. study the different angles from which the story of to make: sell the property “as is” or sub that has not yet been tested in the just within the last 100 years, and I am For our complete editorial policies request a Has much really changed in the art of politics? Westfield is related by the contributors and those old divide it into two lots, doubling their courts — is an ordinance that requires now an attorney and Chairman of the copy of our Policy Guide inheritance. In other cases, the prop- the permission of the Town Council county’s governing body. And in this Our people are strong today and well positioned to residents who have been interviewed or who have erty owner himself, already having before a house or garage is demol- century, Union County moved from a lead and live in the future. We have the benefit of reviewed the events of earlier days, they will have made the decision to move out of the ished. sleepy farming community to an inter- learning from our predecessors. profited exceedingly and be better prepared to do their neighborhood or the town, seeks a In light of this problem, the State nationally recognized center for trans- Lest we find the look back too amusing, remember part in the work of civic progress and expansion subdivision himself. Legislature should act to increase mu- portation, industry and innovation. This In the most typical case, however, a nicipal authority in this area. Specifi- has been a century of incredible oppor- that someone 100 years from now may be amused by which is ahead of us. It is a real romance, this story of homeowner one day gets a knock on cally, the Legislature should enact a tunity and achievement for the resi- our plight (we hope). And, let’s not forget, too, our Westfield. his door from a developer with a deal law that tracks Westfield’s structure dents of this region. predecessors survived horrific events of the century. “It is suggested, in this connection, that this issue be too good to refuse: an offer to buy the demolition ordinance, and allows towns As we move into the 21st century, It is our greatest hope that civilization does not preserved for future reference and not be discarded as property for a price that is as much as to have a say in whether existing struc- we look forward to building the sup- two times its fair market value. As tures can be demolished to make way ports and services that will help us and encounter such great struggles in the future. But of no future value when once read. In conclusion we tempting as the offer is for the home- for new subdivisions. It should also our children realize their promise and whatever occurs, we have great confidence in you. wish to express our best thanks to those of our friends owner, the developer is just as eager. If permit impact fees to be assessed dreams. The intent of this keepsake issue for the century was who have long been residents here and who have been everything happens without a hitch, he against developers without a require- * * * * * well stated in 1923 by Thomas Jones, Editor, and Mrs. of invaluable assistance in the work of preparing this pays, say, $450,000 for a property worth ment that such fees be tied to specific Nicholas P. Scutari was Chairman $300,000. After demolition of the rela- capital improvements, a recognition of the Union County Board of Chosen Walter J. Lee, Sr., Publisher of The Westfield Leader, special Historical Number. Among others to whom tively modest house, subdivision, and that the costs to municipal services of Freeholders for the last year. He will which follows below. we are indebted in this respect are former Mayors construction of two new homes, the the type of development in towns like be succeeded by Daniel P. Sullivan. Thank you from the current staff of The Westfield John Alston Dennis and Henry W. Evans, Mrs. Frank developer puts two larger homes on the Westfield occurs in the aggregate. Fi- Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood for Ham, Stephen Mapes, Miss Phoebe Clark, Mr. J.S. A. market for $450,000 each. nally, the State should also provide If you think this scenario is the ex- assistance to towns to develop local keeping us around for over a century. Thank you, Wittke, Gideon Ludlow. We have also been aided in ception, think again: in my three years solutions to this development phenom- everyone, who contributed to this and all the many our work by that wonderfully complete and interest- on the Westfield Planning Board, I ena. The editorial cartoon to other issues. We intend to continue earning the privi- ing history of Westfield written by Chas. A. Philhower, have seen it repeated dozens and doz- We often think of Westfield as a lege of being part of the community. Happy New Superintendent of the Westfield schools.” ens of times. It will happen again next special place, and a large part of its the right originally ran Century. month, when a developer and his hired- singularity is due to the many interest- gun attorney seeks to subdivide prop- ing homes in cohesive, well-planned in the August 10, 1927 * * * * * The Leader’s Special Historical Number erty containing a home dating back to neighborhoods. In my view, thanks to issue of Editor’s Note: Readers will find reprints of articles the 1780s. developers, this special place is under Originally printed in the November 28, 1923 issue of referred to in the above editorial throughout this week’s And if you think the problem is a attack, and we should do all in our The Westfield Leader. The Westfield Leader. newspaper. small price to pay for living in a town power to stop it. Reader Proposes Display of Two Symbols Letters to Letters to the Editor During December Holidays Every Year the Editor Perhaps it is only fitting that a former Amendment should, after all, be subject to member of the Westfield Board of Educa- subjective limitations. All of a sudden, Resident Happy to See Recent WHS ‘Inclusion Week’ Event tion has chosen to teach a fascinating governmental meddling is commendable, lesson in the calculus of bias. noble and — astonishingly — critical. Menorah Added to Display Correct Step for School, Reader Writes A brief stroll through the downtown This concept is, of course, arrant non- I’m writing in response to the “Menorah area reveals the following items on town sense. Worse, it is shameless, ignorant, Debate” article in the December 23, 1999 The “concerned parent,” who by the conducted at Westfield High might, in property: uninformed and well beyond morally of- Westfield Leader. As I have not read Mr. way didn’t have the guts to be identified, some small way, help to prevent more • Three large illuminated Christmas trees fensive. Constitutional rights and the rheto- Hertell’s letter in full, I’m not inclined to might do well to consider the Columbine violent manifestations of intolerance. at the train station ric of religious pluralism are utterly mean- disparage him…well, not totally. I do High School shootings, Buford Furrow’s Anything we can do to teach children to • One floodlit replica of a church in a ingless if they are not applied even- think he chose a poor and dangerous issue murder of a Filipino-American postal be more accepting of those who are “dif- public park and handedly. Yet, some folks seem far less on which to make a political statement. worker and the shootings of several chil- ferent” is a positive step. Maybe those • Approximately 100 Christmas deco- inclined to support these concepts when it I’m a 12-year resident of Westfield dren at a Jewish Community Center in Los students who attended these activities can rations mounted upon utility poles. is not their own chosen form of public who just happens to be Jewish. I look Angeles or Mathew Shepard’s beating teach their parents a thing or two. And one menorah. religious expression, which is in question. forward to seeing the charming replica of death in Wyoming. Victor Sloan, M.D. Interestingly, Keith S. Hertell has ap- Therefore, in the holiday spirit of the Presbyterian Church at Mindowaskin Perhaps more activities such as those Scotch Plains parently never before been sufficiently ecumenicity and universal brotherhood, I Park during the holiday season. My chil- motivated to protest either the patently propose a better solution to a problem dren often make me slow down as we unconstitutional public display of an un- which is rooted in the unfortunate inability drive down East Broad Street so that they Resident Feels Recent Council Meeting ambiguously religious symbol or the town’s of prior mayors to recognize that there are can look at it and I think that they would offensively unilateral approach to the De- two December holidays, which are cel- be disappointed if it were not allowed to cember holidays. These were evidently ebrated by substantial segments of our be displayed. The lights and other Christ- Marred by Two ‘Hostile’ Citizens deemed acceptable. citizens. This may come as a shock to mas decorations (expertly installed by At the Westfield Town Council meeting ably received a ticket and feels he can’t So what burning issue, then, prompted some, but perhaps we should actually con- the Department of Public Works) are both December 21, the great mood and spirit of drive under 25 miles per hour, so he be- Mr. Hertell to draft and publicly read a sider the possibility of applying the con- festive and beautiful. the police promotions and awards cer- lieves he will get another ticket. petulant little diatribe in opposition to an cept of ethnic purity in allocating access to This year, however, the excitement that emony was disrupted by two hostile and The complaint about the menorah was action taken by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim? town property for the display of holiday my 3-year-old experienced when she first angry Westfield residents who were com- beyond my capability to figure out. Watch It was — you guessed it...... the menorah. symbols. What this means is quite simple: spotted the menorah and the long term plaining about the town’s proposed 25- the show and catch the anger. While Christian religious symbols are A town tree AND a town menorah. Christ- effect that the menorah has on my 8 and mile speed limit on East Broad Street and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim’s response strewn about Westfield with impunity and mas AND Chanukah ornaments on utility 10-year-olds is immeasurable. For them to another who was incensed that the town was beautiful and those of us in the audi- without objection, all that it took to cause poles. And an end to the strange and repul- know that among those festive and beauti- didn’t respond to his eight-day-old letter ence gave him a standing round of ap- Mr. Hertell to cry out for town regulation sive presumption that the ethnicity, values ful Christmas lights stands a menorah lets concerning what I believe was his objec- plause. of the placement of religious symbols was and celebrations of a double-digit percent- them be a part of Westfield in a way they tion to allowing a “menorah” to be dis- I left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. and our a single menorah. Apparently, free expres- age of our citizens may be cavalierly never were before. Perhaps in a way that played. town council was only half way through sion of religious belief and practice is a marginalized or rendered invisible by the people like Mr. Hertell take for granted. The fact that this was the first town the agenda and I wondered what they did to pretty neat thing. That is, until it involves bias of the past. Mr. Hertell, don’t be a John Rocker. council meeting that was televised gives the deserve the abuse that was thrown at them. someone else’s religion. At that point, This proposal is neither rocket science Enjoy the spirit of the holidays, peace on entire community the opportunity to review Watch the show and form your own opin- some people who are ordinarily not the nor radical. It is American. It is obvious. earth and good will towards man. Oh, and what I consider was the irresponsible direc- ion. least bit disposed to support more, rather And it is right. next year I’d like to see a Kwanzaa Kinara. than less government in their lives seem to tion of anger at our town officials. David M. Golush Robert J. Ratner One I could understand in that he prob- feel that the rights granted by the First Linda Helfand Westfield Westfield Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 5 Former Mayor Dennis Writes Will Town of Westfield be Early Recollections As We Know it Now in 2100? By Former Mayor Evans As a Boy, in the 80’s He Played on Vacant Spaces Now Occupied Of Town Affairs Back In 1880’s By GARLAND “BUD” BOOTHE palities. Thus, we have municipalities that By Trust Company and Other Structures in Downtown District No Street Lights Until the 90’s, and Then Were Put Out at 2 A. M. Will Westfield “as we know it” be are composed solely of an airport around in 2100, or, for that matter, (Teterboro) and an exclusive golf Cows Were Pastured in Now Busy Centre for a tricentennial in 2094? course (Tavistock and Pine Valley in Moon Utilized on Clear Nights - Exciting Elections on Question of Sidewalks. Westfield is one of 566 municipal The following is a re-printed article of the present Westfield Trust Com- Camden County), each with a popu- from the November 28, 1923 issue of pany building at Broad and Elm streets. jurisdictions in New Jersey — a total lation of less than two dozen. Struggle For and Against Schools and Trolly that is amazing when one learns that The Westfield Leader. Mayor Evans The land was a cow pasture as well as “Exclusive” and less than desir- was Mayor of Westfield from 1913 playground and here baseball and other The following is a re-printed article and per team. consternation, the overseer was of a many states, all much larger in terms able areas were created or spun off; of area or population or both, operate through 1918. games were played between rival from the November 28, 1923 issue of “No Bottom” in Broad Street” different mind, and he started to work municipalities created to serve the Former Mayor Henry W. Evans, who groups of the school lads. James T. The Westfield Leader. Mayor Dennis There were, about this time, two at Bird’s Corners and worked toward with a fraction of that total. demands of railroad development and This abundance has been addressed for some years has resided with his Pierson, father of the present State was Mayor of Westfield from 1911 very bad spots in the village that ap- the village. The appropriation, together tax break deals) “dry versus wet” wife and family in a handsome resi- Senator, Arthur N. Pierson, kept a gro- through 1912. peared to have no bottom during the with all the material in the single plank repeatedly over the years, most re- issues were settled; costs of road cently by Governor Christine Todd dence at 517 Clark street, was a boy cery store on the corner of Broad and The accompanying article on the early Spring. One was on Broad street walk was only sufficient to lay the construction and maintenance re- about four years of age when his par- Elm Street opposite the Trust Com- town government and conditions un- between Elm street and Central av- walk to about where Mr. Wm. Edgar Whitman urging inter-municipal solved; and (surprise!) school financ- sharing and coop- ents moved from Brooklyn to the then pany site and now occupied by the der which the officials conducted the enue and the other was on Prospect Reeves now lives, and as the overseer ing arrangements village of Westfield Westfield National business of the taxpayers 35 to 40 was afraid to exceed the appropriation, erative efforts, in juggled; these is- an effort to reduce in the late ’70s. Bank building. years ago, and in later years, was pre- and he had used all the boards in the sues lurk in the They occupied a A rival grocery pared and written by John Alston Den- old walk, — even those which ex- perceived and creation of many probable ineffi- residence at what establishment near nis, Mayor of Westfield in 1911-12. tended from Mr. Reeves’ place to Broad of the 566. is now Euclid av- by on Broad street, Mr. Dennis made a most satisfactory street — the work had to stop. The ciencies and ex- And, splitting tra tax costs. enue and Broad where the gas com- executive in office and retired with the consequences were that the Bird’s off could be easy: street, although pany office now is, respect and universal good will of the Corners voters notified the voters of Westfield is on one day last something like Euclid was not then was kept by Miller taxpayers who had always found him the Broad street end that if they wanted century dozens of cut through. The & Sons. There was “on the job” when his presence and the walk continued to Broad street they the 30th largest new municipali- municipality home was next to a good deal of com- counsel were required in emergencies. would have to call another meeting of ties, many in the Episcopal petition between Mr. Dennis then was, and now is, one the district and vote the necessary population-wise, Bergen County, and ranks much church and the sec- the two grocery of the most informed men on town money. This was done and the walk were created by tion was then about establishments and affairs that it has ever been Westfield’s laid to Broad street. Thus the Bird’s lower in land area. the Legislature As part of the limits of the Arthur N. Pierson, fortune to have in an executive posi- Corners voters secured the election of the same day! All residence section then a youth and tion. Nothing of vital interest to the the overseer and a new sidewalk to Westfield’s Bi- this is now his- centennial activi- of the village little dreaming town ever escaped his keen perception town. — Fine politics! tory - and fasci- proper, farms doubtless that he and anything that ever had the least Darktown in the Eighties ties in 1994, I con- nating, impera- vened a forum on stretching beyond one day would oc- suspicion of being irregular or against The village, until the nineties, did tive reading for to the east. cupy the exalted the interests of the town never got past not have any street lights, and the the topic, “Where anyone inter- will municipal Mr. Evans’s fa- seat of a State his vigilant eyes. He also was as well township was at all times in utter dark- ested in New Jer- ther, Henry M. Senator and be a informed on the legal aspect of town ness at night. The Township Commit- governments be sey history and John Alston Dennis 100 years from Garland C. “Bud” Boothe, Jr. Evans, was in the Henry W. Evans power in the coun- problems as town counsel. Under his Westfield Mayor 1911-1912 tee, in a spirit of progressiveness, de- Westfield Mayor 1992-1996 governance. cotton business and Westfield Mayor 1913-1918 cils of the Repub- Administration the town progressed cided to place kerosene oil lamps in the now?” Participat- But notwith- ing were mayors or representatives was a member of lican organization and the fire and police departments street between Broad street and North town, and for about half a mile outside standing today’s complaining about the New York Cotton Exchange. He of the town, county and State, was an were more fully equipped and more avenue. Senator Miller, who was then on the principal roads. The lamps from the municipalities that were governmental duplication and tax part of Westfield in 1794 and since was among the pioneer group of com- assistant in his father’s store and deliv- efficient while it contract was let for a township committeeman, macadam- worked on the same principle as a light costs, I have yet to meet anyone very muters. He also had an interest in a ered groceries around the village. The added water supply. At the same time ized the Prospect street spot with field house, — by which to lay your course, went on their own: Mountainside, enthusiastic — when reality replaces Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Garwood, cotton ginning business in New Or- Millers, by the way, made a fortune in the Plaza improvement was initiated. stones, which prevented any trouble — but gave very little light in the theory — about consolidating differ- leans and his business in the latter city the grocery business in New York City Mr. Dennis still takes great interest in thereafter during Spring thaws. This immediate vicinity. They were run on Plainfield and Clark. ent municipalities when his/hers own The consensus of this televised took him away from his home town a town affairs and is never afraid to was the first hard road the town ever a moonlight schedule, and if the moon may be involved adversely. considerable part of the time. The fam- Holiday Celebrations express his opinion. His article will be built. At the Road Meeting, all the failed to appear when it should, we had symposia was that our varied mu- There certainly are places where nicipalities will continue to exist in ily later lived in the big house located The town had no parks in those early read with the utmost interest by the voters would meet at a specified time no lights. When they were lighted, merger would appear logical. at what is now Harrison avenue and days and the playground above re- townspeople, especially the “old tim- and thrash out the road problems ver- they were promptly extinguished ev- 2094. Princeton Boro and Township, At the millennium, perhaps we Broad street and then known as the ferred to was utilized on holidays as ers,” who must remember well the bally, and then proceed to vote. These ery night at 2 A.M. The contractor who Morristown and Morris Township, Ladd Seminary, a seminary for young the best available spot for celebrations numerous interesting incidents he re- meetings were always very “hot,” and secured the contract to attend to the should revisit this evaluation. Will both “hole and donut situations,” and New Jersey continue to have 566 ladies conducted by a Mrs. Ladd. Young of various sorts. Games were played calls of the days of that earlier West- not at all impersonal, and party lines lamps, was a man by the name of John Long Beach Island with six munici- Evans’s sister attended the seminary. there on the Fourth of July and other field, which to many was a period of were not thought of. The district cov- Pfiefer, who as frequently “lit up” per- mayors, governing bodies, police palities, one chopped up in segments, chiefs, etc., to say nothing of over The building was later moved down to holidays and at these gatherings there simplicity, good will and camaraderie ering Mountain avenue Broad street to sonally as he lit up the village. He was and other strips along the shore, come its present location on Harrison av- was usually a pig or potato race and a which our more modern and bustling Bird’s Corners had a sidewalk consist- a very small man, weighing about a 600 school districts and zillions of to mind. However, for example, well- counties, authorities and other gov- enue, and is now known as the Harrison popular form of sport which attracted era unhappily often times lacks. — ing of a single plank; during the winter hundred pounds, and always during his researched and advocated merger of house. Harrison avenue was named the attention of the entire village was Editor. the plank was usually covered with nightly trips to extinguish the lamps, ernmental units? the politically active Princetons has First, how did this happen? Unlike after the owner of the house. The Darsh climbing the greased pole for a prize. During the period between 1880 and snow and one had to walk in the road; he carried a large horse-pistol strapped failed on referenda four times in 50 house now on Harrison avenue, in the Mr. Evans says he recollects that usu- 1885 the town of Westfield was under during the Summer, the grass and weeds to his side. He soon learned the exact other states, many of which today years. still have “unincorporated areas” that old days was the “lodge” at the en- ally the winner of these messy contests the management of three men compos- were knee high, and in wet weather, it quantity of oil that the lamps would The concept of giving up “our” trance to the Ladd Seminary. was a colored boy known as “Bow ing the Township Committee, but the was a choice of a muddy road, or a burn between sunset and 2 A.M. and he cities can annex to expand, every police force, “our” public works square inch of the Garden State was A little later, when “Harry” Evans Legged Ed,” who was what his name township was divided into Road Dis- board walk which would soak our cloth- did not make the rounds to extinguish crews, “our” readily accessible arrived at the school-going age and indicated but who was astonishingly tricts, each under the charge of a sepa- ing to the knees. The Road Meeting of the lamps thereafter. “John” soon after part of one of 24 organized townships elected council representative, comes by 1693. As pointed out by the late attended the one school in town, the agile in climbing higher on the slip- rate road overseer. The local elections this road district decided one year to experienced religion and consumption hard to Jerseyians statewide. We like Prospect street school, now occupied pery pole than any other contestant. were held each year in the Spring and replace this single plank with a walk at the same time and was laid away Alan J. Marcher in his excellent book, our locally available officials and “New Jersey’s Multiple Municipal as quarters by the American Legion The winner was always acclaimed by the State and National in the Fall. The three feet wide. There was a very excit- with his forefathers. The township Post, the favorite playground of the the crowd as he slid down to received election of the Road Overseers was shortly afterwards installed. electric Madness”, splitting off (or getting CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 ing contest between the Broad street school boys was the vacant-plot back CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 held each spring directly after the town- voters and the Bird’s Corners voters as street lamps of sixteen candle-power, rid of) areas was the way to accom- ship election. At these road meetings, to which should select the overseer, run on the moonlight schedule, and has plish various social and land use (and the appropriations for the repair of the and the amount to be voted for the since continued to improve them year discriminatory) objectives before roads were made, and the overseers walk. The Bird’s Corners voters elected by year. During this period, the Union zoning became legalized and com- elected. the overseers, and the voters on the Water Co. installed its system of pipes mon in the 1920s. Other lofty and not The method then in use for the repair Broad street end cut in half the amount and the Cranford Gas Co. likewise. so lofty objectives were also served by creation of our miniature munici- of the roads was to scrape the mud and thought necessary for the board walk CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sod out of the gutters and place it on the by the Bird’s Corners voters. Every- crown of the road. One can readily body was satisfied with the result, as imagine the state of the roads in the the Broad Streeters knew the amount early Spring, late Fall or after a pro- voted would only lay about half of the longed wet spell of weather. The tax- walk, and they naturally thought that payers were allowed to work out their the overseer would start at Broad street taxes at a stated rate per day per man and work out into the country. To their

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Wedding. This wedding announcement was Judd and Jones, who performed the New originally published in the September ceremony. 23, 1896 edition of The Westfield A graceful lissome figure was the Arrivals Leader. bride in her gown of cream white silk, Thursday evening, just as the evening handsomely trimmed with rare lace, shadows were gathering around her veil of tulle caught with orange Marconnier Chapel, at Oak Tree, there blossoms falling in soft folds to the Nicholas Joseph was a deep silence on the part of the edge of her train. The maid of honor, a large and fashionable audience gath- sweet picture of youth, attired in a robe Welcomed By ered there, and a hush of expectation. of pure white, most gracefully per- The cause of this was apparent, when, formed the service of raising the bride’s Maher Family at a little past five o’clock, a merry vail (sic) for the customary salutation. organ peal announced the coming of a Miss Margaret Bennett was robed in Mr. and Mrs. James J. Maher of bridal party. The groom was William white organdie over delicate green silk, Westfield have announced the birth Harrison Randolph, and the bride Miss a combination most becoming to her of their son, Nicholas Joseph Maher, Evelena Jane VanCourt, daughter of stately beauty. Miss Nellie Dickson, on Wednesday, September 15. Mr. and Mrs. E. VanCourt. The party gowned in the same colors, a charming Nicholas weighed 8 pounds and walked up the aisle in the following girl of the blonde type completed the 8½ ounces and measured 21 inches order: scene of loviness(sic). The bride and in length at birth. Herbert and Halsted Freeman, Miss groom being active members of the He joins his older brother, Margaret Bennett and Miss Nellie C.E., took charge of the decorations, Jameson. Dickson, and Miss Leonora VanCourt, and spared no effort in making it a Nicholas’ maternal grandparents sister of the bride, as maid of honor: E. beautiful bower of green and white. VanCourt and the bride: the groom and A dance followed on a platform near are Mr. and Mrs. Jerome V. Truppa his best man, William VanCourt, the chapel, and a reception at the bride’s of Piscataway. brother of the bride; awaiting them at home, where the numerous presents His paternal grandparents are Mr. the altar. were shown. At nine a special train and Mrs. John F. Maher of West- They stood in a half circle, within a took the happy couple on their wed- field. chancel of palms, around the Revs. ding Journey. Audrey Clyne ABOUT TOWN Born to Jakubiks Jeffrey and Karyn Jakubik of Scotch Plains have announced the with SALLY birth of their daughter, Audrey Clyne About Town with Sally was a popu- Holden, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.J. Jakubik, on Saturday, November 6, lar social column published for many Holden, is doing some fine work in one at Overlook Hospital in Summit. years. This column was originally of New York’s favorite plays, “Bur- Audrey weighed 7 pounds and 5 printed November 16, 1927. lesque.” And Ralph Theodore who has ounces and measured 20 inches in Hello everybody! Buoyant isn’t the one of the leading parts in this same length at birth. play is the brother of Mrs. William word to express us this morning. Top of Her maternal grandparents are Mr. Ms. Marian Meacham and Jay André the wave and 99 44-100 pure would be Morrison of Lenox avenue. MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH FRANCIS SHEEHAN (She is the former Miss Laura Leigh Kaplan) and Mrs. George Clyne of West- better. Recognized at last that is the On Monday afternoon the Library field. secret of our jubilation The postman presented a pageant, “Friends in Dr. and Mrs. Cas Jakubik of Scotch brought us an invitation to a tea party Bookland.” Miss Marion Mill had Ms. Marian Meacham to be given in Hahne & Company’s charge of this and is to be congratu- Plains are Audrey’s paternal grand- new tea room- tea party for society lated on the fine work the children Miss Laura L. Kaplan parents. editors of Newark and North Jersey. did. The Woman’s Club met Monday Now we; shall discard the disguise of afternoon and Miss Ann Watkins, Engaged to Jay André town rounder and take on the air of the trained and experienced interior deco- Weds Joseph F. Sheehan Campbell Family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meacham of Jay André of Arlington, Va., the son of highbrow, lorgnetted society editor who rator, gave a practical and illuminat- Roanoke, Va. have announced the en- Mr. and Mrs. Jacques P. André of West- tells all about the dear debutant’s (sic) ing talk on color schemes. But the Miss Laura Leigh Kaplan, the daugh- Plains, shared maid of honor duties. Welcomes gagement of their daughter, Ms. Marian field. family pedigree and delicately refers interior decorating that appear to us is ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaplan of The bridal attendants included Ms. Foster Meacham of Columbia, S.C., to Ms. Meacham graduated from the to family scandals. But we shan’t (sic) the kind that Tuttle Brothers are plan- Scotch Plains, was married on Satur- Megan Sheehan and Ms. Julia Sheehan, Carolyn Ann University of South Carolina at Co- start in just yet, chiefly because we ning to tell Westfield about this week. day, September 11, to Joseph Francis both of Storrs, Conn., the sisters of the Mr. and Mrs. Mark Campbell of don’t know any debutants, and family A food specialist is coming there to lumbia and is employed as Vice Presi- Sheehan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. bridegroom; Ms. Kristin Lindsay of Plainsboro have announced the birth dent of Development for the South scandals seem to be no- body’s busi- give illustrated talks or the various of their daughter, Carolyn Ann ness in Westfield. phases of fine cooking Guess we’ll Joseph Sheehan of Watertown, Conn. New York City and Mrs. Suzanne Coyne Carolina Policy Council. offer our services as the subject to be The afternoon ceremony, performed of Trooper, Pennsylvania. Campbell, on Friday, November 12, Her fiancé graduated from Hamilton The Roxian salutation reminds us by the Reverend Robert Cio, took place All wore navy satin halter-neck at the Medical Center in Princeton. that there is some interesting Westfield worked upon, and how we would il- College in Clinton, N.Y. and holds lustrate. in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic gowns and carried bouquets of blue Carolyn weighed 8 pounds and master’s degrees from the University news to be found in Roxy’s programs. measured 22 inches in length at The sixteen American Rockets that are The Westfield Polo Club is taking on Church in Westfield. A reception fol- and green hydrangeas and lavender of Chicago and from Georgetown Uni- dancing in the cathedral of motion a lively schedule for this year and is lowed at the Bernards Inn in roses. birth. versity in Washington, D. C. He is pictures are trained and managed by making many loyal followers. Satur- Bernardsville. Tom Barry of Playa Del Rey, Calif. 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76 ELM STREET • WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY (908) 232-2232 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 7 Werner Glass to Recall Former Town Resident Takes Nostalgic Look Back Youth in Shanghai At Jan. 5 Luncheon WESTFIELD – “Growing Up in At Life in Pastoral Westfield During Bygone Eras Shanghai, 1933-1947” will be the title By WARREN A. PETERS, JR. brought back from the World War was “crystal” radios with ear phones and In 1926, the new Roosevelt Junior of a slide/lecture by Werner Glass at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “cooties,” which were fleas or other no electrical power. Musical perfor- High School was completed and my the First Wednesday Luncheon of the WESTFIELD – Eighty years ago, pests which attached themselves to mances by family or guests and games ninth-grade class became the first to Westfield Historical Society at noon Westfield was a small town of about troops in the trenches. Right after the such as bridge, chess, checkers, domi- graduate in 1927. There, I played the on January 5 at B.G. Fields Restaurant. 10,000 people. There was no manufac- war, a new hairstyle evolved for women: nos, Mah-Jongg, hearts, poker and soli- clarinet in the orchestra. By then, I had Mr. Glass was six years old in 1933 turing, just retail businesses such as puffs over each ear. Often, they were taire were other forms of recreation. also become a member of the Boy when his family left Germany for Windfeldt’s grocery, Goldberg Tailor referred to as “cootie garages.” Outside the home, people could go Scouts and the YMCA, where I often Shanghai, China to escape the Nazi and Wittke Cigars. The only chain I started at Grant School near the end to see Charlie Chaplin, Douglas swam in the pool. About this time, regime. He will tell of his youth while store was A&P. of first grade, having completed most Fairbanks, Mary Pickford or Buster George and I had joined the Westfield growing up in Shanghai during the The other retail stores were owned of the year before we moved. It was an Keaton, among others, in silent black- Tennis Club. Besides tennis courts, the turbulent 1930s and 1940s. and operated by local residents. Most easy walk up Harrison to Broad Street and-white movies at the Rialto The- club had a large “ballroom” where Included in the many pictures he has of the wage earners commuted to New and over to the school. Going back to atre; concerts, minstrel shows, carni- Margery Denman Mowery gave danc- of those years are some taken by an York or Newark via the New Jersey our neighborhood, students usually vals, the traveling circus and school ing lessons for groups of young people. official Nazi photographer and trans- Central Railroad, which divided the went via Stanley Oval and down a path plays. George and I attended. ferred to his collection. town into the north and south sides. to Maye and Maple Streets. Grant Mother played the piano and I learned Across from the tennis club lived Mr. Glass, who came to the United Besides Westfield High School on School just had six grades. to play the piano, clarinet and saxo- Anne and Pat Cummings, both good States in 1947, later became a chemi- Elm Street, there were Grant and Wash- To complete “grammar” school, phone. George played the banjo. Dad tennis players; Joanne Lacrosse, Jim cal engineer with Exxon. He and his ington schools on the north side of those living in our area had to go to sang and I often joined in. and Kim Whitehead. Kim later was HELPING PETS…Susan Rosander’s fourth-grade class at McGinn Elementary wife, Lois, have been residents of town and McKinley and Lincoln School in Scotch Plains recently organized a pet food drive to benefit the Union Washington School, near the high Telephones were vertical columns Captain of the Yale football team. County American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in Westfield for 32 years. He retired from schools on the south side. There was school on Elm Street, for seventh and with a mouthpiece on top and a side Howard Quick, at age 75, was out on North Plainfield. Displaying their donations, pictured left to right, are: Annie Exxon in 1986. also Holy Trinity, a parochial school, eighth grades. Later, Roosevelt Junior hook on which receivers were hung the tennis courts almost every day in Smith, Lindsay Zuber, Briana Caracter, Matt Fitzgibbon, Jeff Stuart, Michael Regular attendees at the First on the south side. The public library High School was built, which left when not in use. Most people had the summer. George and I played often Bover and Sean Dolgin. Wednesday Luncheon will be contacted was on Broad Street facing Mountain Washington and Lincoln Schools with “party” lines serving four or five houses and I kept my membership until I left by a committee of the Historical Soci- Avenue. only six grades and eliminated the but which could be used by only one at Westfield early in 1936. ety to verify their reservations. Space In the spring of 1919, my parents, freshman year at Westfield High in a time. For vacations, we often took motor Westfield AARP Chapter permitting, others may attend. They Warren A. and Helen B. Peters, bought 1926. Grant School was a pleasant place. trips. Dad had been driving since the are asked to call (908) 233-2930 be- a house in Westfield at 625 Maple Maple Street was a great place for Each teacher taught all of the subjects first Ford Model T was on the market, fore noon on Monday, January 3, for Street. I was six years old and my our family, especially for George and for each grade. The one I remember but Mother did not drive, so Dad did it To Hold Monday Meeting seating information. brother, George, was four. At that time, me, for there were many children of or best was Miss Dorothy Danns in sixth all. Over the years, we traveled over Maple Street had a black macadam close to our age. grade. The school had a big playground the eastern United States from Virginia WESTFIELD –The Westfield Area of meats and poultry,” said Commu- ADHD to be Discussed strip down the middle. It had side- They were Richard Ehlers, John with swings and see-saws. On rainy to Maine, and even into Canada. Chapter No. 4137 of the American nity Service Chairman Skeets Kuzmuk. walks, but no curb or gutters. Donaldson, Sam and Jackie Hicks, days, there was a large basement for Sometimes we drove to the New Association of Retired Persons will Members of the Tray Favor Com- During Jan. 5 Program The street was just one block long, Norma, Charles, Elizabeth and Stanley recess. Jersey beaches. Herb Cornell’s family meet on Monday, January 3, at The mittee, under the direction of Chair- MOUNTAINSIDE — Leslie between Harrison and Chestnut. Maye Hill, Vera and Gladys Ackerman, In sixth grade, I was a member of the had a house at Point Pleasant and I Presbyterian Church in Westfield, lo- woman Eleanor Evans, decorated over Tsukroff, a Licensed Clinical Social Street, parallel to Maple, was similar. Charles and Richard Garretson, Charles Junior Police which, wearing metal often spent time there. Several sum- cated at 140 Mountain Avenue at the 100 pine-cone Christmas trees to be Worker, will discuss Attention Deficit On the other side of Maple was the last and Sophie Shaeffer. A little older, but arm badges, helped students cross the mers, my family rented a beach cot- corner of East Broad Street. placed on the food trays of patients at Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) dur- block of Kimball, ending at Chestnut. also part of the group, were George streets around the school and some- tage there and other Westfield people The social period with refreshments Runnells Specialized Hospital during ing a program entitled “ADHD’s Im- That block, in 1919, was a dirt road and Betty Thayer. times stopped student fights. I also did, too. Often there were “excursions” will begin at 1 p.m. and the meeting the holiday season. pact on the Family” at the next Western with a few houses under construction. Nearby, on the corner of Harrison rang the bell which signified that school on the railroad to Asbury Park and will start a half hour later, to be fol- The Trips and Tours Committee will Union County CHADD (Children and Our house, built in 1914, had four and Kimball, were Herb, Bob and Ken had started. Ocean Grove. lowed by the guest speaker. The speaker announce a series of single day and Adults with Attention Deficit Disor- bedrooms, one bath and a sleeping Cornell. Next to us, on one side, were There were houses on both sides of Mindowaskin Park was a joy. We will be a representative from the United multi-day overnight excursions for the der) meeting at Children’s Specialized porch on the second floor. Above that the Arthur Hollands, whose daughter, Chestnut Street, except where the had picnics there in the summer, strolled States Immigration and Naturalization coming year at Monday’s meeting. Hospital in Mountainside. was an attic which we used for storage. Gladys, and her husband, Kenneth Westfield Tennis Club was located, but in all seasons, coasted down the hill Service, who will discuss “Current Earlier this month, chapter members The meeting will take place on On the first floor was a living room, Mitchell, lived with them much of the in back of the houses on the other side and skated on the lake in the winter. Immigration Rules and Regulations.” traveled to Pennsylvania, where they Wednesday, January 5, from 7:30 to dining room, kitchen and pantry. The time. were empty fields and a few fruit trees. Once, in 1919, Dad took our sled down Members are reminded to bring vol- visited Amish country, saw “The 9:30 p.m. CHADD is a non-profit, basement had a half bath and a coal- On the other side was a vacant lot on I remember climbing a cherry tree and with George and me on his back, not unteer donations of non-perishable Miracle of Christmas” Pageant at the national organization which provides burning furnace. A driveway led to a which the Waughs built a new house a falling to the ground when I reached anticipating the shock when we hit the grocery items such as canned, boxed Sight and Sound Theater and toured education, advocacy and support for one-car garage in back, next to which few years later. On Maple Street, which too far. Beyond the fields was a wooded ice at the bottom. The result was a and paper products for the Food Pan- the home of President James Buchanan. individuals with ADHD. was a chicken coop. The price paid by had little traffic, we learned to ride area, including a small pond where broken rib. In the summer, there were try. These items will be donated to For further information, please call For more information, please call my parents, I learned later, was $5,000. bicycles, played softball and touch some of us took a dip in the summer. large crowds for the band concerts. poor, homeless and temporarily unem- Hazel Hardgrove at (973) 376-3348. Regina Monahan at (908) 301-0709. When we arrived in Westfield, World football. Later, this whole back area became Many parked their cars on the road and ployed individuals. War I had been over for less than a year At first, there were no trucks. Milk Wychwood. honked their horns in applause. “To enhance these persons’ holiday and was still very much alive in people’s was carried in horse-drawn wagons While George and I were enjoying Others, mostly young people, walked dinners, members generously donated Pvt. Petruccelli Slated to Leave consciousness. On Memorial Day 1919, and deposited on the back porch by the the neighborhood and the school, our around the bandstand chatting with over $400, which has been converted the parade started at the Revolutionary milkman. Other carts brought fresh parents participated in many commu- friends. In 1946, Mother painted a into $10 food certificates which can be War cemetery across from The Presby- vegetables which residents could buy nity activities. picture of the lake, hill and The Pres- used at supermarkets for the purchase Monday for Combat Training terian church and marched out Broad from the driver on the street. Likewise, They attended the First Congrega- byterian Church in winter. WESTFIELD – Joseph Petruccelli, Street to Fairview Cemetery. ice in large chunks was brought to tional Church, where our father be- We had a Studebaker soft top “tour- Westfield Library Sets who received his diploma in June from A few Civil War veterans, driven in kitchen refrigerators by the “iceman” came a deacon and I later sang in the ing car” or “phaeton” with side cur- Westfield High School, graduated from cars, took part in the parade. There from his wagon. Later, motorized ve- choir. Don Ivan Patch was the Pastor. tains for rain during most of the 1920s, Internet Class for Kids Marine Boot Camp on December 3 were many from the Spanish-Ameri- hicles would bring the Good Humor Dad also belonged to the Masons, the and in 1929 got a new Studebaker WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- and is now a Private in the United can War and, of course, large numbers man with popsicles, ice cream and Sons of the American Revolution and sedan. Other cars of the period in- morial Library will hold an Internet States Marines. from the recently-concluded World other frozen goodies. The police pa- the Men’s Glee Club. Mother was a cluded the Packard, Stanley Steamer, class geared specifically for children Private Petruccelli, who has been War. trolled the streets on bicycles. member of the Eastern Star, the Gar- Pierce Arrow, Dodge, Ford, Olds, in grades 3 and up on Saturday, Janu- serving as a Recruiter Assistant in A band played Sousa marches, Home entertainment consisted of den and Woman’s Clubs. Durant, Duesenberg, Chevrolet, ary 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Westfield, is scheduled to leave for “America” and “The Star Spangled shelves full of books, hand-wound I finished sixth grade at Grant School Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Auburn, Buick, Presented by Children’s Librarian Marine Combat Training this Monday, Banner.” One of the expressions “Victrolas” on which to play records, in 1924 and went to Washington School Moon and some electric vehicles. Adrienne Basso, the program will teach January 3. for seventh and eighth grades. My fa- Ordinary crime was almost non-ex- basic methods of Internet searching, While in high school, he partici- vorite teacher there was Miss Lillian istent, confined mostly to traffic viola- along with simple, effective ways to pated in Varsity football, ice hockey Newman. “Aunt Lily,” we called her. tions, although from 1919 until 1933, evaluate Web site information. and lacrosse. Private Petruccelli is the Again, we walked to school and took when Prohibition was repealed, “speak- In-person registration will begin on son of Salvatore and Marie Petruccelli our lunch or walked down Elm Street easies” flourished, one of which was Saturday, January 8, at the library’s and the brother of Cristina Petruccelli to town for a sandwich. Danker’s, which illegally served alco- Children’s Desk. All youngsters must of Westfield. Pvt. Joseph Petruccelli The school offered courses in En- holic beverages. There were “bootleg- have a valid Westfield Library card glish, mathematics, civics, history and gers” who sold liquor to individuals and be in the appropriate grade to geography. “Aunt Lily” added music and farmers, who made “applejack,” attend. Class size is limited. The Mark of a Quality Jeweler is Trust. appreciation and elocution to her En- an apple brandy, and “hard” cider. A The library is located at 550 East glish classes. number of people made “home brew,” Broad Street. For additional informa- Trust Isn’t Made, it is Earned Over Time. a kind of beer, in their cellars. Many tion, please call the Children’s Depart- Volunteers Offered CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 ment at (908) 789-4090. Training to Prepare Income Tax Returns William H. Gazi, Esq. ELIZABETH – Community Access Certified Civil Trial Attorney Unlimited, headquartered in Elizabeth, and the Union County RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will Representing the Seriously Injured in sponsor VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) training for volunteers in- Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits terested in preparing income tax re- turns for low- and moderate-income residents of Union County. During training, VITA volunteers NO RECOVERY, NO FEE will learn to prepare both federal and state tax forms. Upon completion, they 908-272-0200 • 800-541-8383 will prepare the income tax returns of THE WAY IT WAS…These figures, published in the November 28, 1923 edition of eligible residents at sites throughout 30 years Trial Experience The Westfield Leader, show the surge in Westfield’s population from the Reconstruc- Union County. tion era to just after World War I, as former city dwellers relocated to this suburban For information, please call RSVP community to escape overcrowding and high rents. Today, Westfield has a popula- at Community Access Unlimited, (908) tion of more than 29,000 people. 354-3040, extension no. 319. INVEST FOR THE FUTURE OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM

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PUBLICATION Edison Announces Concepts &Thought First Period Honor Roll The names of 353 students who Kristopher Kagan Anton Yudin earned Honor Roll standing during the Julie Ann Zenarosa first marking period at the Edison In- SEVENTH GRADE termediate School in Westfield were DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jeffrey Bayne Elizabeth Mackay recently announced. Evan Bilheimer Suzanne Merkelson School Board Meets In In the sixth grade, 43 students, or Rebecca Cass Jared Messina 21.94 percent of the 196-member class, Ashley Current Taylor Mulvee were named to the Distinguished Honor Thomas Del Duca Kathryn Mulvey Amanda Dickson Tara O’Donohue Roll, which requires an “A” in all Mark Doss Brian Oxman Special Summer Session major academic subjects and no grade Michael Fantini Giovanna Palatucci below a “B” in any minor subject. Allison Feldman Rebecca Perch Eighty-nine students, or 45.41 per- Megan Fowler Sarah Perch Columbus School Bonds Sold to Teachers Pension Fund Lauren Gelmetti Perry Sacks cent of the class, were named to the Deanna Goldner Rebecca Schulman Honor Roll, which requires an “A” or Michael Gorski Kirsten Selert Of Trenton – Money Will Be Forthcoming When Needed “B” in all subjects, major or minor. Peter Hrinewski Brian Stotter In the seventh grade, 39 students, or Lauren Kelley Monica Sull Paterson Firm Awarded Contract 21.91 percent of the 178-member class, Edward Kerins John Velasco HELPFUL SCOUTS…Tiger, Cub and Webelos Scouts from Jefferson Elementary Philip Kim Alec Wasserman Reprinted from 1927 twenty-four cents per square foot. The Trustees of the fund on August 1; were named to the Distinguished Honor Colleen Kirk Lauren Winchester School’s Cub Scout Pack No. 673 in Westfield recently participated in the recent Roll, and 77 students, or 43.26 percent Rebecca Korn Lorena Zamarelli Scouting for Food program sponsored by the Patriot’s Path Council of the Boy Several bids for the construction of total number of square feet to be laid $100,000 will be taken up on January 1, Lisa Zhang Scouts of America. Approximately 49 Pack No. 673 Scouts collected and donated sidewalks around the Roosevelt Junior being 8,900. The cost of the construc- 1928, and the remaining $50,000 will of the class, were named to the Honor over 400 bags of food to Holy Trinity Pantry in Westfield. Roll. SEVENTH GRADE High School grounds were received by tion amounts to $2,136.00. be taken up on July 1 of next year. In the eighth grade, 30 students, or HONOR ROLL the Board of Education at an adjourned The $250,000 Columbus School The next regular meeting of the Casandra Badyna Margaret Lee 16.13 percent of the 186-member class, Amy Bernstein Valeriy Levin meeting held in the Roosevelt School bonds have been sold to the Teachers’ Board will be held on Tuesday evening, were named to the Distinguished Honor Kara Buonocore John Marks Westfield Y Plans Workshop last night. Pension Annuity Fund in Trenton, at August 2, at 8 o’clock. The Board will Roll, and 75 students, or 40.32 percent Katie Cole-Kelly Andrew McGovern Pasquale DeCaprio, of Paterson, was 4-3/8 per cent. hold a preliminary meeting prior to the of the class, were named to the Honor Lauren Cordes Sarah Myers Lindsay Degiralamo Lisa Novick On Kindergarten Readiness awarded the contract, his bid being $100,000 of this will be taken by the regular meeting. Roll. Caring Don Adrienne O’Rourke SIXTH GRADE Summer Donnelly Annie Onishi WESTFIELD – The Westfield Y will Elementary School Kindergarten DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Marc Dowling Emily Ortuso offer a free workshop on kindergarten Teacher; and Jorden Schiff, Principal David Ackerman Jessica Heo Meaghan Egan Justine Palme readiness on Thursday, January 6, 2000 of Jefferson Elementary School will DECA’s Ninth Annual Toy Drive Deemed Katharine Anderson Brent Hewitt Jessie El Koury Alan Pang Kurt Bieber Eric Hewitt Jamie Elbaum Brett Paulan at 7:30 p.m. in Room No. 103 at the Y. present discussions on the registration Sam Blum Meaghan Higgins Shaun Elwell Jeffrey Pazdro Seating is limited and all partici- process, kindergarten curriculum and Successful and Helpful to Area Families Patrick Daurio Erik Jacobscn Evan Falk Matthew Perrelli pants must register. kindergarten readiness. Christine DeSerio Thomas Layton Daniel Foltz-Morrison Nicholas Petrarca Janet Harrison, Elementary School To register, please call the Y at (908) SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- Sarah Degel Andrew Lent Laura Gabriel Taylor Porter th Monica Doss Matthew Leong Joseph Geissler Bryan Power Psychologist; Mary Ann Sepe, Wilson 233-2700, Extension No. 230. Fanwood High School DECA’s 9 an- Alissa Eisenberg Rachel Leopold Keivan Ghorbanzadeh Abigail Rosenstein nual toy drive was a community-wide Lindsay Elbaum Rachael Louie Paul Goldweitz John Sawicki School Board Opens effort with several residents, businesses, Allison Fleder Kaitlin McGovern Ashton Golembo Kristin Sawyer Thomas Fringer Samantha Mooney James Hanas Jessica Schor Scholarship Applicants Bids on Coal community and school groups aiding Jesse Garfinkel Jessica Moskowitz Camille Hausheer Sasha Sharif 86 families and over 200 children of Adam Gaskill Max Pastuzyn Marie-Claire Hausseguy Andrew Skoller Sought by College Club Reprinted from 1927 the Union County Interfaith Council. Sarah Gerber Annie Peyton William Hearon Lisa Smythe Although the last meeting of the Kyle Gillyard Caitlin Reinert Christina Henry Gregory Speir FANWOOD – Applications for Last year, 53 families were cared Sarah Godfrey AIyson Tieman Christopher Hild Kayli Spialter scholarships offered by the Col- Board of Education was shorter than for, so this year’s campaign has been Andrea Gordon John Walsh Jeffrey Hogan Scott Steinbrecher Darrell Hopkins Jessica Stromer lege Club of Fanwood-Scotch usual there were two important trans- considered the most successful to date. Kaitlin Gorman Lauren Weinstein Plains for the 2000-2001 academic actions. Jessica Graham Colin Willard Anthony Infantino Allison Tiedrich year are now available. According to DECA Adopt a Family Ben Harel Jennifer Zhu Kevin Jean-Louis David Torres The bids for coal for all the schools Chairperson, R.J. Milligan, 68 of the Samantha Zucke Daniel Jekelis Justin Tullo The scholarships are available for the coming winter were opened and Kate Judd Elise Valcarce 86 families were adopted, as sponsors SIXTH GRADE Daniel Kelman Megan Valenti to young women residing in Scotch it resulted in the award of the contract HONOR ROLL Plains or Fanwood who will gradu- purchased gifts such as clothing, house- Brian Kender Brittany Vella to Robert Thompson of the Lehigh Casey Ackerman Alexander Kao John Kerr Bailey Verdone ate from high school in June and hold goods and toys for their adopted Eric Adams David Kaplow Coal Co., of Cranford. His low bid for Valerie Kerr Jacqueline Weidman plan to attend a four-year univer- families who filled out a wish list. This Kevin Anderson Lindsay Kleiman Rebecca Klinger Elizabeth Werner Charles Barber Hanna Lee sity or who are presently attend- pea coal was $8.49 per ton and nut coal more than doubled the number of fami- Matthew Kukis Elisabeth Willis $10.89. Erin Beck Jameson Lipe Michael Zahler ing a four-year university. lies adopted last year. Jessica Bender Jessica Lipschutz High school seniors may obtain The Building and Grounds Commit- The remaining 18 families were Kristyn Billias Kari Lobrutto EIGHTH GRADE applications from the Guidance tee recommended the purchase of sup- Kevin Block Erin Mack DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL cared for with the cash donations made Benjamin Bogen Meghana Limaye Office of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kyler Boyd Michael Manders plies and repairs to buildings, includ- by community members. George Braun Melissa McCloskey Kathryn Brucia Cassandra Lo High School. Applications for Stefanie Courtney Alison McCabe ing painting aggregating an expendi- Many of the items were basic needs, Kristy Britt Matthew Melino women currently enrolled in a ture of about $4000. The tax payers Nicholas Brownstone John Meredith Mikaela Cruz Emily McDermott such as shoes and other clothing ar- Bryan Callahan Darian Merlonghi Reine Duffy Stephcn Meyer university program are available need have no alarm over this item as it from the Guidance Office or from ticles. In addition, hundreds of cash Michelle Catenacci Jessica Minsky Rebecca Fallon Richard Moran is within the appropriation granted. Jonathan Chananie Stephen Morrison Suzanna Fowler Amanda Nehring the Scholarship Committee Chair- donations were made to aid the fami- Andrew Chaves Victor Nolasco Ariel Garfinkel Laura PPietruszki man, who may be reached at (908) The Committee on Recommenda- lies who are trying to rebuild their Raymond Chen Jillian Olsen Adam Gerckens Andrew Royston tions submitted the name of Miss Leisen AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA’s Brendan Gorman Rebecca Sabreen 889-6326. lives. 9th annual toy drive was a community-wide effort with several residents, busi- Katherine Clark Gianna Pafumi to teach the fifth grade and she was Brenden Cline Stacey Perlman Carrie Hubbard Neril Sandeep Completed applications and re- All of the Interfaith families live in nesses, community and school groups aiding 86 families and over 200 children of Janice Colbert Kara Petersen Anthony Johnson Jaclyn Steinbach quired pertinent credentials must unanimously elected. temporary shelters, and many are the Union County Interfaith Council. Pictured, above, DECA Santa Claus made Christina Collucci Christopher Pinheiro Kimberly Lam Lauren Steller two children from the Interfaith Council very happy at a holiday party sponsored Kelli Layton Tovah Tripp be received by the Scholarship David Tullock the President of the housed in various religious houses in Alexandra Cortese Jessica Porter Committee at 10 Brandywine Board presided. by DECA. Samantha Coulson Joseph Pregenzer James Leong Christopher Wolski Court, Scotch Plains, 07076 no Union County on a rotating basis. Rebecca DeFazio Jason Rea EIGHTH GRADE DECA has estimated that in addition “The response was overwhelming, the gift bags. Over 70 DECA students Matthew Desorbo Kathryne Read HONOR ROLL later than Wednesday, March 1, Please send all Education News Michael Diaz Ameer Rogers to the adopted families, more than and the families, especially the chil- assisted with the shopping and orga- Jesse Abramowitz Katherine Kielar 2000. To: [email protected] Sarah Dobson Sara Rotella Brittany Avena Thomas Killian $6,000 worth of clothing, household dren, were so happy. We want to thank nizing of gifts, and attended the holi- Timothy Dohm Steven Royston David Axelrod Samuel Leib goods and toys were collected and everyone who contributed,” said R.J. day party for nearly 100 Interfaith David Dunn Assunta Santonastaso Carl Baron Justin Lewis Matthew Early David Schaffer distributed. DECA used two trucks to transport family members. Brian Bigelow Sabrina Lewis Parent Teacher Committee to Hold Laura Fernandez Andrew Skibitsky John Boyd Kaitlin Lipe Kyle Fleming Mark Smith Nicole Brunetto Rachel Mandragona Kristen Fortino Rachel Smith Sean Callahan Dana Ann Marra Awareness Expo 2000 on January 13 Westfield High School Faculty Get Kudos Harrison Fox Matthew Snowden Matthew Calvaruso Jeffrey Mathews Nicole Fredericks Christina Sofka Michael Checchio Katherine McGrath WESTFIELD – The Westfield Par- activity Disorder in the Classroom,” Lucy Fromtling Zal Spialter Jason Chironna Alexandra McMahon ent-Teacher Council/Special Edu- “A Multi-Sensory Approach to Teach- Joshua Gerckens Sarah St. Lifer Brian Ciacciarelli Matthew McManus From Rutgers-Douglass University Jeffrey Goldstein Maxwell Thomas Daniel Clark Jason Mesches cation Committee will hold its an- ing Math, Self-Advocacy and Student Talisah Harrison Ryan Torcicollo WESTFIELD – Rutgers-Douglass Social Studies teacher, Dr. Schmidt, for luncheon with their former students Danielle Coleman Christine Milazzo nual Awareness Expo on Thursday, Rights,” “Teaching the Dyslexic” and Jillian Hobson Alan Tso Emily Colvin Elizabeth Morasso University has announced that Ronald the same award. Ms. Bamburak, a guid- and university officials. Alexander Hodara David Weinstein Alexandra Dejohn Catherine Mouton January 13, 2000 at 7:15 p.m. at “A Basic Introduction for Parents New Benjamin Holt Jacqueline Wendel Roosevelt Intermediate School in to Special Education.” Barner, Judith Bamburak and Dr. Maria ance counselor, was named by her former “To know that you have touched the Joshua Dennerlein Pamela Musat Schmidt, faculty members at West- student, Nicole Tyminski. life of a student is the greatest reward Matthew Jakobovic Justin Wolf Everett Donelson Jennifer Napiorski Westfield. The Special Education Committee field High School (WHS), will be hon- Mr. Barner, Mr. Bamburak and Dr. in teaching,” commented Dr. Schmidt. Kathleen Ferio David Palma The theme of this year’s program, within the Westfield Parent-Teacher Daniel Francis Pooja Patel ored by the university for their work in Schmidt have each been presented with Mr. Barner and Mr. Bamburak echoed Carolyn Freundlich Sean Perlman “The R’s Revisited: Reading, Riting, Council aims to act as an information promoting the academic achievement certificates by the University’s Dean, these sentiments. Concepts & Thought Jennifer Frost Melissa Pizor Rithmatic and Respect,” will offer resource, support network and watch- of the women students they have taught commending them for their commit- WHS Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix Danielle Gelber Andrew Pusar an updated view of the lessons chil- dog on local issues for parents of clas- at WHS. ment to supporting and enhancing the stated, “Mr. Barner and Dr. Schmidt Notice: Amanda Genova Zachary Rosenberg Scott Grau Alice Ryan dren need to learn in school in order sified children and other concerned Mr. Barner, who teaches English learning experiences of young women. are two influential teachers who con- Some of the articles which Robert Greifeld Christina Santilli to prepare for the modern world. individuals. and coaches football, was nominated Rutgers-Douglass will host a Teacher sistently make a difference in the aca- Jessica Guerriero Eric Schafer Guest speakers from the school dis- The Awareness Expo is open to all for this honor by Emily Lieberman, a Appreciation Day and Education Fo- demic and personal lives of the stu- appear in this week’s sec- Samuel Gurdus Joshua Schoenfeld former student now attending Rutgers- rum in February 2000 during which dents they teach. It is appropriate that tion date back as far as 1927. Joseph Hagmann Matthew Schoenfeld trict and professional community will parents of school age children and is Danielle Heffernan Tarik Shah present topics in a forum format, in- free to the public. Douglass whom Mr. Barner taught last the three WHS faculty members will they have been recognized by former These articles were included Kevin Hobson Michael Sherry year in senior English. attend a conference entitled, “Models students now attending a university so to mark interesting past Dakota Hurtt Amanda Spero cluding, “Effective Homework Man- For more information, please call Alexis Jemal, who is also a student at for the 21st Century: Educating Girls well-respected for its strong teacher- David Israelow Caitlin Stanley agement,” “Attention Deficit Hyper- (908) 233-2050 or (908) 232-7293. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 9 SP-F High School Announces First Marking Period Honors Concepts &Thought Two hundred forty-five students have been Joshua B. Finkelstein Amy B. Schwartz named to the first marking period Honor Roll Melissa Gassler Eva Stephanowicz at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Jessica Green Jason Subbie Sixteen freshmen, or 5.50 percent of the Michael J. Hughes Kimberly A. Testa Alaina B. Ingram Catherine A. Trombley 291-member class, were named to the Brian W. Kaplun Alfred H. Twu High Honor Roll, which requires straight Terrell H. Levine Robert Wallden, 3rd Faculty and School “A’s” if the student is taking four or five Steven T. Lowen Kimberly J. Weinberg PTA Endorses School Board subjects, or at least five “A’s” and a maxi- JUNIOR Board Hold Outing mum of one “B.” HIGH HONOR ROLL Sixty-five students, or 22.34 percent of Christina M. Albizati Catherine T. Mangan Reprinted from 1927 Resolution on Airport Pollution the class, made the Honor Roll, which One hundred and sixty persons Sarah C. Anderson Shannon M. McEneely SCOTCH PLAINS — Convention to institute new routes to ameliorate requires no mark less than a “B” and at Kaliq Chang Katherine M. O’Connor attended the annual outing of the least three “A’s.” Lindsey S. Davis Shivani M. Parmar faculty and Board of Education, delegates to the National Parent noise and reduce air pollution over Among sophomores, 12 students, or 4.63 Jessica L. Ferraro Anne C. Percoco with their wives, which was held Teachers Association (PTA) annual local towns. The resolution noted percent of the 259-member class, achieved Christin Kurz Eric M. Pugia meeting have adopted a resolution that research studies have demon- High Honor Roll status. Forty-two stu- Donald S. Loberfeld Jennifer E. Seto in Echo Lake Park, Thursday af- He-Liang Sun ternoon. Supper was served addressing airport pollution. strated that children in schools ex- dents, or 16.22 percent of the class, were The PTA calls for a full investiga- posed to frequent aircraft noise have named to the Honor Roll. JUNIOR around open fires. Coach Howard Fifteen juniors, or 5.51 percent of the HONOR ROLL W. Batten of the High School tion of toxic emissions at airports, difficulty in acquiring speech recog- 272-member class, achieved High Honor Jennifer L. Bassman Deegan J. Klimowicz was in charge of the athletic with laws to restrict harmful emit- nition skills, are impaired in cogni- Roll status. Forty-seven juniors, or 17.28 Brittany A. Bellizeare Kenneth I. Kocses Dana L. Berkowitz Beata E. Korsiuk games and the honors were car- ters. In addition, the PTA believes tive development and lag behind in percent of the class, were named to the Jennifer S. Bezrutczyk David S. Larkin ried off by the Roosevelt Junior that airports should be subject to reading skills. Honor Roll. Anthony L. Blasi Timothy J. Lee High School and the High School. reporting requirements. It further noted that chronic noise Twenty-four seniors, or 9.76 percent of Michelle T. Bover Yunilay Lio the 246-member class, were named to the Katherine M. Bruno Jessica M. Lobrace The outing was held as in The PTA position followed a reso- is associated with hearing damage, former years, under the auspices High Honor Roll. Thirty-eight seniors, or Robert E. Bugg Sheila Y. Marikar lution passed by the Scotch Plains- chronic cardiovascular stress, feel- 15.45 percent of the class, achieved Honor Brett S. Bushinger Heather L. Marks of the School Welfare Council Fanwood Board of Education in De- ings of annoyance and irritation and Roll status. Eryn Bushinger Kristen P. Mendes and Mrs. A. H. H. Moody, presi- Tyeasha L. Carey Matthew J. Metzger dent of the Council, acted as host- cember, 1997 at the request of Scotch motivational difficulties. FRESHMEN Katherine L. Church Gregory Paterson Plains/Fanwood Citizens Against Air- State legislation has been intro- HIGH HONOR ROLL Andrea R. Cristiani Adam J. Powers ess. She was assisted by the fol- Rhea Chakraborty Melinda Palomares Jennifer A. Curren Nina Sado lowing: Mrs. Bert Payne, Mrs. craft Noise (SPFCAAN). duced by Assemblyman Richard H. David Chang Eric D. Pratt Kathleen B. DeLuca Sunita H. Shah Howard C. Wick, Mrs. G. G. The resolution called upon the FAA Bagger (R-22) and Senator Joseph F. Jillian M. DeMair Ramprasad Shankar Catherine M. Dougherty Nanci Shepeluk BEAMS OF LIGHT…The inaugural “Tree of Lights” remembrance spon- Vitale (D-19) that addresses the is- Sofia Fayngold Delsa R. Slaugh Andrew R. Elko Michael J. Stanley Brownell, Mrs. John Johnson, Alex D. Hofer Erica Speer Abigail W. Franks Jennifer R. Stearns sored by the Parent Guild at Union Catholic (UC) High School was organized Mrs. Paul Gilbert, Mrs. Thomas sue of air quality assessment at New- Alicia Lazur Nisha S. Tamhankar so that those within the UC community as well as the general public could 2,633 Pupils Return To Najwa A. Glover Elizabeth A. Tumolo O. Young, Mrs. Charles Hulsart, ark Airport (Bubble Bill). Monique A. Lemus Sarah E. VanWagner Elwood Green, 3rd Justin T. Viglianti remember the way friends or families touched their lives. Pictured, standing Local Public Schools Catherine A. Madurski Timothy M. Voelker Amanda B. Heffler Katherine E. Walker in front of UC’s “Tree of Lights,” holding candles that were lit during the Mrs. O. L. Kaiser, Mrs. E. A. Similar federal legislation has been FRESHMEN Erin F. Kelly Erin A. Watson reading of the names of those remembered are, left to right: Sue Griffin, Benson, Mrs. William S. Bowen, Reprinted from 1927 introduced by Senator Robert Jessica A. Kenderdine Ilana Weinberg According to statistics given out HONOR ROLL Chair for the evening, Ellen Price, President of the UC Parent Guild and Mrs. Parley S. Ketcham, Mrs. Torricelli (D-NJ) and Representative Michael P. Allen Michelle E. Marr Alison R. Wilks from the office of the Supervising Sister Percylee Hart, Principal of UC. Fred Whiton, Mrs. Charles Steven R. Rothman (D-9). In addi- Leslie G. Argueta Ashley H. McDonald SENIOR Principal Charles A. Philhower of Lauren M. Baines Lenore A. McMillion Fairlamb, Mrs. Paul Pierce, and tion, Senator Torricelli has inserted a HIGH HONOR ROLL Mrs. H. G. Atwater. the Westfield Public Schools, the en- Joseph A. Bartolotta Malina M. Milonnet Brigitte C. Argueta Megan F. Kiel rollment to date is larger than that manager’s amendment into the FAA Lauren E. Bauman Melissa Mollen Jessica B. Biegelson Travis Kipping Spring Evening Openings reauthorization bill that establishes a Nicole E. Bodenstein Deanna R. Mustachio Ian E. Bonner Jacqueline A. Klock recorded last year. Evan D. Chinoy Emily C. O’Connor Ankur G. Dalal James R. L’Heureux Fanwood Students Earn The total registration in the entire 15 month study by the National Acad- Phillip Cho Melissa Palomares Emily A. Downs David Loewinger school system is 2,633 as against emy of Science to assess the impact Alicia D. Cristiani Vernecia S. Paynter Marissa Eagles Michael Loewinger Available at Vo-Tech School Honor Roll Status 2,560 last year. Alyssa David Sonali D. Phatak Rebecca J. Garcia Tracy A. Macalintal of noise on health and education. Justin DiFiore Zennie A. Piedad SCOTCH PLAINS – Spaces are still Engineering. Since the opening of the school the Jessica M. Gittleman Mary Milonnet At Seton Hall Prep Eve E. Donovan Steven L. Pietrucha Kevin Grinberg Amanda Rice available for students in a variety of Evening Session registrations will pupils have registered in larger num- Katie E. Downey Elizabeth A. Pilkington Joshua S. Hamerman Justin T. Ross part-time spring evening school courses be held in Baxel Hall on the campus bers than in any previous year. The Candace Draper John Piniat Jay Harris Jaclyn K. Sanders offered by the Union County Voca- from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. on FANWOOD – Rory and Russell registration in the various schools is Concepts & Thought Christina M. Fabiano Abby Price Christopher Hartelius Elizabeth M. Weiler tional-Technical Schools. Monday through Thursday, January 3 Verducci, both of Fanwood, received Sara A. Finkelstein Kimberly M. Pudlak as follows: High School, 384; Junior Special Notice: Benjamin D. Flath Daniel M. Rosenkrantz SENIOR John Crowley, Director of Adult to 6 and January 10 to 13. First Honors at Seton Hall Prep in West High School, 592; the Roosevelt Pri- Elizabeth A. Gassler Amy M. Ryan HONOR ROLL Education, announced that classes will For more information, please call Orange. Sarah N. Ginsberg Joshua G. Sanders Alexandra Bush James Kao mary, 168; Washington School, 330; Please note that some of Melissa J. Benski Ryan P. Kramer begin on Tuesday, January 18, at the (908) 889-2922 or (908) 889-2914. Rory is a 10th grade pupil, while Grant School, 362; Lincoln, 501 and Samantha H. Grzywacz Jessica S. Seto Jonathan S. Heyman Nicholas G. Sette Cara L. Bristol Shawn M. Lafkowitz 1776 Raritan Road Campus. Registration by mail is also available. th the articles which appear in Russell is in 12 grade. McKinley, 296. Jason P. Hipp Neal Shukla Justin F. Brodersen Meghan Mele Mr. Crowley added that among the this week’s Concepts & Danielle A. Hirschhorn Bruce J. Smith, Jr. Claire E. Cappio Amy L. Mitchell offerings will be courses not com- Thought section, Pages 8 Jovonne H. Jones Amber L. Temchus Clayton E. Castle Timothy S. Pai Stefanie G. Katz Kevin J. Watson Veronica C. Cruz Carolyn E. Pilkington monly listed on a regular basis. Some Westfield Pupils Named Mount St. Mary Academy through 9, date back as far Monique A. Davis Raymond J. Raszka classes will be provided due to popular Travis J. Kelley Charoline L. Webb as 1927. These articles were Ryan Keogh Amanda L. Wells Katherine M. Feighner Sophia Salman interest and others because of the needs To Who’s Who Directory Laura A. Klastava Diana M. Wilks Diana L. Filo Jillian L. Saridaki of individuals to upgrade their skills to WESTFIELD – Michael Announces Honor Roll included in the section to Annmarie E. Klimowicz Laura M. Wittish Adam J. Fineman Jennifer S. Savage mark interesting past events Elise N. Koerner Kristen L. Wuest Evan J. Flath Dana M. Savino maintain certification requirements. Rodihan and Kristen Toriello of Aubrey M. Galla Andrew M. Schwartz Courses offered in response to com- Westfield have been selected for Mount Saint Mary Academy stu- Christine Feury, Shannon Gallagher, which took place in the Jeremy S. Lipstein Michael R. Zatorski dents from Westfield, Scotch Plains Heather Saunders and Renee Souris; Christopher O. Lobrace Kristin L. Zelesnik Robert J. Giordano Jane Ann Shih munity interest are an evening Mani- inclusion in the 2000 edition of school districts of Westfield Jillian L. Zuber Daniel A. Goehry Debra L. Slaugh curing class and Cabinet Making and Who’s Who Among Students in and Fanwood have been named to the ninth graders Kate Gousman and Celeste Huggins Amy E. Swenson Principal’s Honor Roll and Honor Emily Walker of Fanwood were also and Scotch Plains-Fanwood. SOPHOMORES Sharon A. Hughes Khalia Taylor Locksmithing. American Universities and Col- HIGH HONOR ROLL Nathaniel B. Jones Alex B. Wasserman Mr. Crowley added that enrollment leges. Roll for the first trimester of the named to the Honor Roll. J. Raymond Bover Susannah L. Grossman Chitra M. Kalyanaraman Jessica Wietsma of women will continue to increase in Michael and Kristen are both 1999-2000 academic year. Ryan Crawford Jennifer L. Harrison Matthew J. Deegan Jessica Maggs formerly non-traditional courses, such students at James Madison Uni- To qualify for the Principal’s Matthew DeNichilo Caitlin Mahony as Automotive Repair; Welding; Elec- versity in Harrisonburg, Va. Honor Roll, students must obtain all Jaclyn M. Fiorino Karen A. McCourt High School PTO Sets tricity; Carpentry; Masonry and Power “A’s.” Pupils must receive a “B+” William C. Gonch Daniel S. Nelson January 5 Meeting overall average are named to the SOPHOMORES HONOR ROLL WESTFIELD – The Westfield High Honor Roll. Carolyn E. Barnett Khanh Nguyen School Parent-Teacher Organization Westfield students, Jessica David E. Baumwoll Jennifer Nigro will hold its next meeting on Wednes- th Adam D. Bendik Kristy S. Novak Orleanski and Catherine Reilly, 11 day, January 5, at 7:45 p.m. in the th Regina M. Cappio Rebecca E. Novorro grade, Megan McGowan, 10 grade Patrick W. Carroll Michael T. O’Neil school cafeteria. and Michele Greco, ninth grade, have Lindsay M. Church Sharon R. Opila The group will discuss, “Everything Daniel M. Churgin Andrew L. Pavoni you wanted to know about guidance all been named to the Principal’s Jay W. Cordes Magdalene Q. Pepe Honor Roll. but were afraid to ask.” Questions for Lauren R. DeMartino Brian T. Raszka the Guidance Department to answer Scotch Plains student Danielle Jodi E. Dornbush Rennuel B. Razal Cecile M. Duong Emily F. Rodino can be submitted now. Bousquet and Laura Kalnicky of Sonia Dutta Timothy W. Ryan All parents are invited to participate Fanwood, both 12th graders; Jennifer Jayme C. Ferraro Lana S. Sacks in this discussion. Gartner of Scotch Plains, 11th grader; Kathleen Donovan of Scotch Plains, 10th grade and Christian Dyogi and Rachel Schwartz, both of Scotch Plains and ninth graders, have been named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. Westfield students named to the Honor Roll include: Margaret Blendulf, Megan Brunhofer, Mary Kathleen Lechner and Maria McGinley, all 12th grade; Patricia Yudd, 11th grade; Katherine Bash, Kathleen Dura and Margaret Smith, 10th smith; and Lauren Mullman and GINGERBREAD FRIENDS…During December, children in all of the Gemma O’Toole, ninth grade. Preschool, Pre-K Tip Top and Kindergarten classes at Brunner Elementary school, as well as the Pre-K classes at School One Elementary, both in Scotch Scotch Plains residents, Monica Plains, baked and decorated gingerbread cookies for the patients in Children’s Anderson, Kristy Docabo, Lindsay th Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. The young bakers hope that the Lamarre and Arti Patel, 12 graders; cookies will make the hospitalized children smile during the season. Pic- Eleventh grader Diana Rocco of tured, left to right, are: Brunner Pre-K students, Marissa Ziering, Edward WELCOME NEW MILLENNIUM…Susan Boscia’s second-grade class at Fanwood; Scotch Plains 10th graders Ehringer and Tyler Merriman. Holy Trinity Interparochial School has been working on the concept of 2000 in preparation for the millennium. The children collected 2,000 pennies and taped them to the floor in groups of 100, labeling them by each century. Next, the class used the pennies as a timeline and indicated important events throughout the centuries. After the new year begins, the children will count and roll the pennies to give them to mission children. Pictured, left to right, are: students Andrew Sauerwein, Agatha Kuza, Catherine Munkittrick and Conor Loughlin.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William J. Rhatigan, 63 Raffaella Vitale, 67 ‘White Gift Service’ Set William J. Rhatigan, 63, of West- – Obituaries – Raffaella Vitale, 67, of Spring Hill, field died on Wednesday, December Fla. died on Wednesday, December For Sunday Morning Former Mayor Dennis Writes 22, at home. 22, in the Spring Hill Regional Hospi- At Methodist Church Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Carolyn Thorpe, 91, Was Parishioner tal. WESTFIELD – The First United Of Town Affairs Back In ‘80’s Garwood for many years before mov- Born in Foggia, Italy, she had lived Methodist Church of Westfield has ing to Westfield in 1972. And Altar Guild Member at St. Paul’s in Scotch Plains before moving to announced that a White Gift Service CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Mr. Rhatigan had been employed by Spring Hill five years ago. will be held this Sunday, January 2, at Seton Hall University in South Orange Carolyn Roeder Thorpe, 91, of bara T. Davis of Conover, Wis.; six Mrs. Vitale was a member of the 11 a.m. The Telephone was also installed later. ney — and the Township secured the in the Student Services Department Easton, Md., died on Tuesday, Decem- grandchildren and 10 great-grandchil- New Jersey Club and the YMCA of Participants of all ages are invited Until the latter part of this period, all present sewer. The Township then cov- before retiring in 1990. ber 21, at the William Hill Manor in dren. Spring Hill. to join the grand procession recall- the walks in the township were made ered the present Town of Westfield, He graduated from the university Easton. Private services were arranged un- Surviving are her husband, Salvatore ing the journey of the Three Kings as of wood, and during very wet weather, Mountainside, and Garwood, this side with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Born in Bethlehem, Pa. on April 26, der the direction of the Fellows, Vitale; a daughter, Catherine Nasti; they followed the Star to Bethlehem the commuters in going North avenue of the center line of Center street in Education. 1908, she was the daughter of the late Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral three sons, Gerald Vitale, Andrew Vitale to present their gifts to the newborn to Broad street on Elm street were that borough. The sewer controversy Mr. Rhatigan was a United States Charles Henry and Minnie Mohr Home in Easton. and Frank Vitale; a sister, Antoinette Jesus. reminded of the days of their youth caused the Mountainside people to ask Army veteran. Roeder. She had lived in Westfield for Memorial donations may be made to DeErrico, and eight grandchildren. During the service, those present when they sailed around a pond on a the Legislature to set them off from He was predeceased by his father, many years before moving to Easton in the American Heart Association, Mid- Arrangements were handled by the will have an opportunity to bring for- light raft, for the walk always floated, Westfield, which request was granted. William J. Rhatigan, 1998. Atlantic Affiliate, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Brewer Memorial Funeral Home in ward “gifts” wrapped in white paper or and sank ankle deep under their weight. Republicans Stole Surviving are his wife, Joan Brennan She graduated from the Moravian Allen, Va. 23058. Spring Hill. The Great Trolley Issue December 30, 1999 December 30, 1999 white envelopes. Gifts may include Democratic Thunder Rhatigan; two daughters, Theresa Preparatory School in Bethlehem and any of the following: non-perishable During 1896 or 1897, the Elizabeth- About 1900, the Township laws were Bissonnette of Rhode Island and from Cedar Crest College in Allen- food items or money for the church Plainfield Trolley Co. made applica- codified and all the Township commit- Patricia Corduan of North Carolina; town, Pa. food cupboard; money for housing the tion for a franchise to operate through tees were ousted from office including his mother, Mary Dailey Rhatigan, and Mrs. Thorpe was a member of St. Loretta DeFilippis, 78, Parishioner; homeless at the church; settings of the streets of the township. The Town- Westfield. The voters returned to of- a granddaughter. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield stainless steel eating utensils or money ship Committee was then composed of fice one Democrat and two Republi- Private services were arranged by and of the church’s Altar Guild. for the Plainfield Free Meal Program, two Republicans and one Democrat, cans. The Democrat immediately the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 West- She was predeceased by her hus- Owned Ceramics Shop in Scotch Plains or craft items for the Westfield Neigh- — Mr. Christopnor Harden. The ma- started a campaign for stone sidewalks, field Avenue in Westfield. A memorial band, Gardner Belknap Thorpe, in Loretta Magnanti DeFilippis, 78, two daughters, Elena Burd of borhood Council. jority was opposed and the minority, in being opposed by the Republican mem- Mass will be held at a future date. December of 1979. The couple was of Toms River died on Friday, De- Bedminster and Carolyn Schelhorn Child care will be provided for favor of the granting of the franchise; bers of the committee together with Memorial donations may be made to married in September of 1929. cember 24, in the Jersey Shore of Berkeley Heights; two sisters, youngsters age 5 and under. The church therefore no progress was made. The their party leaders and the people in the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Surviving are two daughters, Carol Medical Center in Neptune. Frances Mullin of Toms River and is located at 1 East Broad Street. For issue of the Spring election of 1898 general, and it is strange to state that he or to the Center for Hope Hospice. T. Patterson of Oxford, Md. and Bar- Born and raised in Newark, she Antoinette Garruto of Union; 10 was “Trolley or No Trolley”; the Re- December 30, 1999 further information, please call the survived the personal and public abuse had lived in Union, Scotch Plains, grandchildren and nine great-grand- church office at (908) 233-4211. publicans took the latter and the Demo- that was liberally showered upon him Millersville, Md., and Fanwood be- children. crats, the former side. The Democrat and he still lives after winning the Fred Steinberger, Retired Manager; fore moving to Toms River five A funeral service was held yester- was elected which insured the granting trolley and stone sidewalks for the years ago. day, Wednesday, December 29, at Woodside Chapel Posts of the franchise. The originally pro- town. This same Democrat advocated Was Leader in Knights of Pythias Mrs. DeFilippis owned and oper- the Higgins Home for Funerals in posed route of the trolley line was up about this time the free mail delivery ated Loretta’s, a ceramics shop in Watchung. Interment took place at Programs for January South avenue to about Garwood where that we now enjoy, but when it ap- Fred Steinberger of Scotch Plains Mr. Steinberger had been the man- Scotch Plains, for over 25 years. Somerset Hills Memorial Park in FANWOOD — The Woodside it proposed to cross the tracks of the peared as if Washington was about to died on Thursday, December 23, in ager of A to Z Products in Fords for She was an officer with the Inter- Basking Ridge. Chapel, located at 5 Morse Avenue in Central Railroad of New Jersey by a approve it, pressure was brought to Overlook Hospital in Summit. more than 20 years before retiring in national Ceramics Association and December 30, 1999 Fanwood at Westfield Road, has in- bridge over the tracks, thence up North bear because he advocated it as a Demo- Born in Newark, he had lived in 1996. the National Ceramics Association. vited members of the community to its avenue to Plainfield, but the Board of crat, and it was not granted, but the Elizabeth before moving to Scotch He was the Past Chancellor-Com- Mrs. DeFilippis was a member of Sunday morning Family Bible Hour Freeholders refused the privilege to Republican leaders took it up the next Plains five years ago. mander of the Knights of Pythias Essex the Calvary Assembly of God in C. Raymond Clark, 73 and Sunday School at 11 a.m. and its use North avenue because it was a year and put it through. Eureka Lodge No. 158 in Maplewood West Long Branch. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. county road. Several routes were sub- During the period between 1900 and and was active with the Dokkie Higera C. Raymond Clark, 73, of Scotch sequently considered but abandoned. Harold J. Edmon, 90 She was predeceased by her hus- Plains died Monday, December 27, in Bob Hayes will speak on January 2 1903, the trolley was put through and Fraternal Organization in Nutley. band, Liber DeFilippis, in 1986; a at both 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and at 11 The Township Committee finally in- the town began to grow, and the Town- Harold J. Edmon, 90 of Southampton Surviving are his wife, Vera Overlook Hospital in Summit. duced the transit company to consider son, Albert DeFilippis, in 1989, Born in Mountainside, he moved to a.m. on January 9. On January 9, mem- ship laws were found to be too re- died on Friday, December 24, at Gen- Steinberger, and a brother, Emery bers of the church will begin studying the present route, which was adopted, and a grandson, Jimmy Schelhorn, Scotch Plains in 1939. stricted for our growth at the same time esis Eldercare in Voorhees. Steinberger. in 1989. the series entitled “Truth Matters” at and it gave the town a cross-town line Born in Lebanon, Ohio, he had lived He was a United States Navy veteran the Republican party was split in twain, Services were held on Friday, De- Surviving are two sons, Carmine the Family Bible Hour and the Sunday of transportation. This was not accom- with one part in control of the township in Westfield before relocating to cember 24, at the Menorah Chapels at J. DeFilippis of Campbell Hall, N.Y. of World War II. School. The series will run through plished without considerable trouble. Leisuretown in Southampton 20 years Mr. Clark worked for the F&E Truck- government, and the other part wish- Millburn in Union. and Leigh DeFilippis of Annandale; Sunday, February 27. After all the consents of property own- ing to oust them. The only course to ago. December 30, 1999 ing Company in Scotch Plains for 15 A nursery is provided at both meet- ers from Grove street to Dudley av- Mr. Edmon had been a salesman for years before retiring in 1991. Prior to this end and to more liberal laws for the ings. For further information, please enue had been secured, the residents of government of the Township was to the Albert Verley Company in Linden that he had been one of the owners of call Gene Graber at (908) 889-5462 or Dudley avenue combined to block it at before retiring in 1979. Thomas J. Carey, 68, Worked in Finance; the Clark Brothers Excavating Com- incorporate as a town. The Republican Dave Brooks at (908) 789-0796. that street. Elm street ended at, Dudley “outs” had some of the State laws He was a 1931 graduate of Purdue pany in Scotch Plains. avenue at that time, and a man by the University in Lafayette, Ind. Played in Yankees’ Minor League Program He was a member of the Scotch amended so that quick action could be name of Andrew Bloodgood owned taken in the Legislature and then to- He was a 50-year member of Thomas J. Carey, 68, of Summit He graduated with a Bachelor of Plains American Legion Post No. 209, the property on Dudley avenue exactly Shepard-Salem Lodge No. 78, Free and the senior citizens basketball, bowl- gether with some of the Democrats, died on Saturday, December 25, in Arts Degree in Business from at the head of Elm street and would not they succeeded in incorporating the and Accepted Masons of Naugatuck, Overlook Hospital in Summit. Georgetown University in 1960 and ing and baseball recreation leagues, all The Leader Obituary sell it to the trolley to enable them to Conn. Mr. Edmon was also a member of Scotch Plains. town, and the “outs” were in, and the Born in New York City, he had earned his Master of Business Admin- Policy Published secure the necessary right of way. The “ins” were out. During 1901, the first of the Square Club in Leisuretown. lived in Maplewood from 1970 to istration Degree in Management from Surviving are a son, Stephen R. property owners on Dudley avenue Surviving are his wife, Roberta F. appropriation was made for a uniform 1979, when he relocated to Summit. Saint John’s University in 1975. Clark; a brother, Eugene Clark; a sis- January 22, 1896 between Elm street and Prospect street police force, amounting to $1,500, and Adams Edmon; a daughter, Christine ter, Veronica Herrick, and three grand- Mr. Carey had been employed dur- Surviving are three daughters, Ten cents per line will be charged would not give their consent to pass in the next year it was raised to $2,500 L. Zucker of Englewood; three sons, ing the 1970s as a financial analyst Patricia Fitzpatrick and Mary Ann children. front of their property, and the Town- Edward R. Edmon of Ecuador, Harold by the Leader for obituary notices and we paid the officers by the day. for Manufacturers Hanover in New Keenan, both of Westfield, and Chris- A Funeral Mass will be held today, for all business men who do not ship Committee and the trolley were at There was much opposition to this Edmon, Jr. of Seattle, Wash. and Tho- York City. He later worked for 15 tine Plummer of Succasunna; a son, Thursday, December 30, at 10 a.m. in a standstill as to what they would do mas A. Edmon of New Hampton, N.Y., advertise while living. Delinquent appropriation as under the Township years as a financial advisor for Over- Thomas C. Carey of Charlotte, N.C., St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church subscribers will be charged five next, until a Mrs. Webb, who owned laws, the voters upon all Township and nine grandchildren. look Hospital before retiring in 1993. and five grandchildren. in Scotch Plains. the property adjoining the Bloodgood Funeral services were held Tuesday, cents. Advertisers and cash sub- appropriations, but the Republicans He also served as a volunteer with A Mass of Christian Burial was held Arrangements are being handled by scribers will receive as good a send property, came to their rescue by se- carried it through. December 28, at the Lechner Funeral the hospital for many years. yesterday, Wednesday, December 29, in the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch curing an option in the Bloodgood Home in Medford. Interment took place off as we can manufacture, top of The total annual cost of the Town- He served with the United States the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Plains. column, next to reading matter, land, and selling it to the trolley com- ship government at this time were ap- in Odd Fellows Cemetery, also in Marine Corps during the Korean Con- in Westfield. Interment took place at December 30, 1999 pany. Thus the right way was secured Medford. without any charges whatever. Send proximately $16,000. Since then, the flict. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. in your advertisements and sub- and Westfield got a cross-town trolley. town has made substantial progress Memorial contributions may be During the early 1950s, Mr. Carey Memorial donations may be made to In 1895-1897, a sanitary sewer was made to T.O.U.C.H., 202 North Ply- scriptions, as the grip is abroad in without a great deal of opposition un- played in the New York Yankees mi- the Holy Trinity Interparochial School; the land. Omit doing so and you proposed by some of our leading citi- der six Republican and one Demo- mouth Court, Southampton, 08088. nor league system. 336 First Street, Westfield, 07090. Angelo M. Scala, 82 zens. There was a bitter fight on the December 30, 1999 Angelo Michael Scala, 82, of Lake will do your heirs and estate a mani- cratic, Mayors. Arrangements were handled by the fest injustice. subject between the town and the farm- Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Worth, Fla. died on Tuesday, Decem- ing districts. The latter led by Mr. W.G. The Early School Fights Avenue in Westfield. ber 7, at home. NOTE: The Leader’s policy in Peckham, was finally outwitted by Mr. The schools have always been of December 30, 1999 Born in Westfield, he had lived in 1999 is not to charge for obituaries. Frank Beryen, — then the town attor- vital interest to the community, but we Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Branchburg for 23 years before mov- have never given the school board a ing to Lake Worth in 1986. new school without a big “fight” all Caring & Courteous Service to the Mr. Scala had been the owner of around. The old inhabitants were hor- Marie C. Kirsch, 92 rified when in 1869 the Prospect St. Marie Cecilia Kirsch, 92, of West- Tina’s Motel and Trailer Court in Frances Messersmith, Was Graduate Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Branchburg for 23 years before retir- School was built. It was the first im- field died on Saturday, December 25. provement in this line, and the men Born on May 21, 1907 in Brooklyn, ing in 1986. Of Connecticut College for Women He served as a machinist mate in the Frances Adams Messersmith, 78, of Kindergan of Phoenix, Ariz. and who brought it about have their names the daughter of Mary and John J. inscribed on a marble tablet in the McNally, she had lived in Westfield for United States Navy during World War II. Stuart, Fla. died on Thursday, Decem- Deborah Benedetti of Boxford, Mass.; Mr. Scala was a member of the Elks ber 23, at Martin Memorial Medical a sister, Dorothy Jagger of Myrtle front of the building. This tablet should more than 20 years. be preserved in their honor as the pio- Westfield Mrs. Kirsch had been employed for Lodge No. 1388 in Bound Brook and Center in Stuart. Beach, S.C. and 13 grandchildren. of the Lacuna Golf and Country Club neers of our educational system. The 556 Westfield more than 20 years as an operator with Born in Long Island City, N.Y., she A memorial service will be held on in Lake Worth. had lived in Westfield before relocat- Wednesday, January 5, at 1 p.m. at the next school to be built was the old AT&T in lower Manhattan. Lincoln School. The opposition fought Avenue She was a long-time member of the Surviving are his wife of 53 years, ing to Stuart 14 years ago. Mariner Sands Chapel in Stuart, with Mary Scala; two sons, Michael Scala She was a homemaker. Pastor Dr. Robert W. Bedingfield offi- this with their usual vigor, and caused 233-0255 Telephone Pioneers of America, E.J. one of the trustees to demand in indig- John L. Dooley Hall Chapter in Manhattan and of the and James Scala; two daughters, Karen Mrs. Messersmith was a member of ciating. Holota and Marcia Scala-Mindigo; two Mariner Sands Golf & Country Club in Arrangements are under the direc- nation, at the public meeting, “by what AT&T Glee Club. right they opposed the trustees in the Manager She was a communicant of St. sisters, Tillie Fiorino and Tina Moretti; Stuart. tion of the Young and Prill Funeral a brother, Euguene Scala, and six grand- She was a graduate of Connecticut Home in Stuart. erection of the school.” The next build- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in ing was the Washington School. The Westfield. children. College for Women. Memorial donations may be made to Surviving are her husband of 36 the Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, Board of Trustees was divided at this She was predeceased by two hus- A memorial Mass was held in Lake time, and the minority members had bands, Joseph M Vetter and John G. Worth. years, Robert S. Messersmith; three Inc., 2030 South East Ocean Boule- sons, Geoffrey Crane of Olive Branch, vard, Stuart, Fla., 34996. the usual opportunity so well orga- “Doc” Kirsch; two brothers, John and Arrangements were handled by the nized that it was concluded that they George McNally, and by a sister, All County Funeral Home in Lake Miss., Jonathan Crane of Woodstock, December 30, 1999 Cranford Vt. and James P. Messersmith of At- would win at the school meeting un- Katherine Stamm. Worth. fortunately for them, when the matter December 30, 1999 lanta, Ga. ; two daughters, Nancy Charles J. Pantano, 87 218 North Avenue Surviving are a son, Joseph G. Vetter of was about to be voted upon, an alarm 276-0255 Maspeth, N.Y.; three daughters, Patricia Charles J. Pantano, 87, of Kenilworth of fire was given for a fire in a resi- died Monday, December 27, in the Charles V. Dooley Diemer of Mountainside, Mary dence on Dudley avenue. The opposi- Oestreicher of Kingwood, Tex. and Jeanne Good News Kenilworth home of his daughter, tion practically left the meeting in a Manager Finken of Clifton Park, N.Y.; 14 grand- Liboria L. DePalma. body to attend the fire, and the project children and 10 great-grandchildren. I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, Born in Newark, he lived in of erecting the school was carried in A Mass of Christian Burial was of- Mountainside before moving to their absence. fered yesterday, Wednesday, Decem- along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn Kenilworth a year ago. The McKinley School was next and ber 29, in St. Helen’s Church. Inter- Mr. Pantano worked as a master was carried by the voters of the Fourth ment took place at St. John’s Cemetery the darkness into light before them and make the mechanic for Operating Engineers Ward against the rest of the town. in Queens. Union Local No. 825 in Little Falls for Then came the proposition to build a Arrangements were under the direc- rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; 50 years, retiring 15 years ago. high school on the Peckham Dump, tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 I will not forsake them. Also surviving are three other daugh- now Mindowaskin Park. This was de- Funeral planning makes Westfield Avenue in Westfield. ters, Josephine Anastasio, Lisetta feated by a vote of about four to one, Memorial contributions may be Isaiah 42:16 The Gospel DelGuercio and Maria Bourlotos- — sixteen hundred votes being cast. made to the Center for Hope Hospice Pantano; nine grandchildren, and eight The present High School followed it easier for those you love. or to one’s charity of choice. great-grandchildren. and by the use of political methods, December 30, 1999 A Funeral Mass will be held today, the board succeeded in defeating the Thursday, December 30, at 10 a.m. in usual opposition. The building of the Our Lady of Lourdes Church in new Lincoln, and the Junior High ® Mountainside. Forethought funeral planning... Rita Martz Miller, 65 School proposition are of such recent Arrangements are being handled by date that it is unnecessary to go into Rita Martz Miller, 65, of Bridgewater the Galante Funeral Home in Union. details. died on Wednesday, December 22, at December 30, 1999 Do it today, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Going forward in the next Millennium not tomorrow. Born in Pottsville, Pa., she had lived in Roselle before moving to Greetings from First Church of Christ, Scientist & Bridgewater 35 years ago. The Christian Science Reading Room in Westfield • 908-232-3226 Mrs. Miller was a legal secretary for Together, Beneficial Management Corporation “O, Sometimes gleams upon our sight, in Peapack for 15 years. Through present wrong, th' eternal right; not alone. Surviving are her husband of 42 And step by step, since time began, years, George C. Miller, Jr.; two sons, We see the steady gain of man. FUNERAL George C. Miller, 3rd, of Boston and Through the harsh noises of our day. DIRECTORS Gary M. Miller of Bridgewater; a A low sweet prelude finds its way: daughter, Dena Deretchin of – Since 1897 – Hillsborough; a brother, Gus Martz of Through clouds of doubt and creeds of fear Manville; a sister, Roxy Hauptly of A light is breaking, calm and clear. • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Fanwood, and three grandchildren. Henceforth my heart shall sigh no more • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Services were held on Sunday, De- For olden time and holier shore: Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle cember 26, at the Bridgewater Funeral God's love and blessing then and there, Home in Bridgewater. Are now and here and everywhere. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 Memorial donations may be made to CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 the American Cancer Society. Hymn 238 by Jon Greenleaf Whittier from the Christian Science Hymnal December 30, 1999 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 11 Early Recollections By DECA-Organized Community Computer Class Former Mayor Evans Such a Big Hit That Spring Session is Planned By DEBORAH MADISON spring. Scotch Plains-Fanwood residents CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Many of the students were senior interested in taking the course may call the prize. pect street. The Congregational Church SCOTCH PLAINS — A free citizens, according to Andrew. the high school to register. Politics stirred up little personal feel- first held its services there. The con- beginner’s computer course offered “We couldn’t believe the exciting DECA is an organization of market- ing save in State or National contests gregation had no regular minister at recently to the public by Scotch Plains- atmosphere that was generated in the ing students who study business man- twenty-five and 35 years ago, but when first, a “supply” coming from the city Fanwood High School’s student orga- classroom,” Andrew stated. agement and other marketing related the Presidency was at stake from Sunday to Sunday. There seems nization, DECA, was so successful The class will explore intermediate topics in a class given by high school partisanships was expressed in a more to have been a division in the Presby- that the group is trying to develop and advanced topics in the future, after teacher Donald Cababe. or less heated manner. Mr. Evans re- terian church and in the resultant split another one for this spring. several more beginner sessions have The DECA students also operate a members that when Harrison was the seceders organized the Congrega- Forty-one high school students from been conducted, Andrew reported. candy store in the high school and elected there was a big procession of tional church, which was afterwards DECA participated as one-on-one The fall course was offered Thurs- participate in academic competitions the voters of the winning, side and housed in its present location. teachers for the 41 residents who day evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the at national events, among other activi- much red fire and noise. When Bryan Westfield had no police force in the signed-up for the course, which con- high school computer lab. ties throughout the year. was defeated in the never-to-be-for- 70’s, the only guardian of the peace sisted of two classes. gotten “Sound Money” campaign and being a constable. One of the first was Andrew Elko, DECA’s Vice Presi- the “16 to 1” heresy buried beyond “Johnny” Marsh, father of Mrs. John dent and coordinator of the class, de- resurrection, some of the most ven- Burhans. Mr. Marsh was also tax as- scribed the course as being very suc- Will Town of Westfield be turesome of the boys of the town got a sessor. John Stammets was also one of cessful. cannon and dragged it over to the the early period constables. Public response to the course was so homes of E.J. Whitehead and Mr. In those days the fire house was on great that there is a waiting list for the As We Know it Now in 2100? Reese, who were among the few faith- Broad street about where Taylor’s hard- TEACHING TECHNOLOGY…DECA students at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High next session of at least 25 people, he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ful Bryan- ites in town, and sought to ware store now is. John Dennis, after- added. School show local residents how to use computers during a recent free course offered Edison. celebrate so thunderously as to threaten wards Mayor, was one of the volun- at the high school. The class was so popular that a similar class is on tap for the Andrew, a high school junior, pre- services; many of us left big cities and to break every window in the homes of teers of the fire company and so was spring. pared an outline of the course, which big counties where government is re- Not surprisingly, considering the ob- the two Democrats. The entire town the present fire chief, Fred Decker. included lessons in basic computer mote and elected officialdom virtually jective of the study, they found cost of went wild and all the Republicans had Decker’s father was a tailor. His son skills and software operation, as well inaccessible. government in Edison lower. My ques- windows of their homes brightly lighted succeeded to the business and Fred Former Resident Looks Back as an introduction to Internet access. Municipal mergers have hundreds tion - and yours should be - do you in celebration of the victory. This was made Mr. Evans’s suit when the latter The DECA Vice President said that of other problems, ranging from out- want to see Westfield converted into a twenty-three years ago, in 1900. was married and he also made the the idea for the course was passed on to standing debt to tenure of employees larger (in all respects) municipality, It was around the beginning of the wedding suit for Mr. Evans’s best man, At Pastorial Westfield of Past him last summer and he followed and net real estate values and taxes - with officials less locally oriented, in new century that the town began to Dr. Sinclair. The former Mayor some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 through this fall. not insolvable, but any solution of each the interest of saving tax dollars? have “growing pains” and civic pride times remarks facetiously to his friends just legally drank “near beer,” similar to Physics, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonom- Andrew expects to offer the course issue generates clear winners and los- As noted, the Administration is pro- assert itself but before | the council- that Fred was a greater success as a the non-alcoholic variety now available. etry, Manual Training (carpentry and twice a year, in the fall and in the ers — all of whom vote. moting sharing of services. Actually, Juvenile delinquency was minimal, too. manic form of government came into fireman than at making wedding printing), Gym and Music. Municipalities (and for that matter that has been going on for a long time However, life was not without some trag- There were lots of extra-curricular ac- school districts and counties) are crea- (Westfield, for example, provides being the few duties of the limited clothes. But Fred has improved, no edies for youth. One of my contemporar- tivities: French, Spanish, Debate and Pedestrian Traffic government of the place were per- doubt, in the last twenty-three years or tures of the state. The legislature, sub- health and tax assessment services, at ies was killed when a friend sitting next Slide-rule clubs; publications, athletic ject to some constitutional constraints, a price, to some neighboring commu- formed by a “Township Committee.” more since those clothes were made. to him accidentally discharged a .22 cali- teams, dramatics, orchestra, glee club Not To Be Regulated One of the group was W.W. Connolly, Alfred Pearsall, better known as can do pretty much whatever it has the nities), and our leaders should be ap- ber rifle. Another neighbor’s teenage preg- and proms. One of the traditional activi- This news story originally was a plauded for efforts to expand same. father of J.R. Connoly, present head of “Uncle Alfred,” came to Westfield some page one story November 16, 1927. “political will.” (read that “guts”) to do nancy resulted in suicide, but teen sexual ties was Senior Day, when the senior with municipal existence. I don’t think One thing I do expect to change in the Westfield Trust Co., and another time in the 80’s. He and his numerous promiscuity was almost unheard of. Like- class organized entertaining fun pro- * * * * * was “Pop” Gardner famous for a time family lived at what was then consid- the legislators will force mergers; I the next 94: the disappearance of most wise, drug addiction was not a problem. grams. Announcement has recently been volunteer fire departments, and rescue as the father of the first sewer that was ered far out of town on Embree Cres- made by Police Commissioner Horace think any legislator trying, say, to re- A few young people smoked, but some For this occasion, Herb Cornell and I align the state into 21 or so city-coun- squads. built in Westfield. This sewer was as- cent in the Travener house, as it is now. just experimented with hand-rolled corn produced a musical, melodramatic ex- H. MacCowatt that there will be no “Jay sumed to be a most striking illustration Leigh M. Pearsall and young Evans ties (like exist elsewhere) would be out With the social changes in all com- silk cigarettes. Smoking was prohibited travaganza entitled, “Tony and Julie,” in Walking” ordinance introduced or munities, the difficulty getting day- of the rapid strides in growth Westfield were chums and many a fine horseback passed in Westfield. The Commissioner on his/her ear. While we don’t like the going to and from school. which he played the part of Julius Caesar extra expense we perceive, and which time in-town volunteers and the in- was then making, but it was built for a ride did the boys have on “Uncle One reason, perhaps the main reason, and I sang the role of Marc Antony. stated-that pressure has been brought to town of a little over 2,000 and soon Alfred’s” mare. Mr. Pearsall for some to some extent is there, we like our creased training and certifications and there were practically no teen troubles A phrase which one often heard in bear upon the town Council in an effort liability/insurance requirements, many proved altogether too small. Hence reason would never have the animal was that almost no mothers worked. When those days was “old maid school teacher,” to have such an ordinance passed but so local autonomy and structure even “Pop” Gardner’s fame soon died out. shod and shoeless she went on all children came home from school, Mother and an actual count of WHS female fac- better. municipalities, including some of our far has been unsuccessful. neighbors, will have to bite the very When the Horse Was King occasions. was there waiting for them or, when they ulty reveals the reason. Only 4 of the 19 The Commissioner is of the opinion As part of our symposia, I tried to In 1899 and 1900 horse racing was a Social Diversions were older and had various after school women teachers were married. It wasn’t “recreate” 1794 Westfield statistically, expensive bullet of creating a paid that pedestrians have the right to use any department. (Westfield’s costs around much more popular sport than it now In those early days the young people activities, knew what they were doing. In that the other 15 wouldn’t get married, part of the street or roadway they choose adding together number of cops, bud- is. Nearly every town of any pretense did not want for social entertainment. 1920, women voted for the first time. but that often, when they did, they stopped gets, etc., but lacked data to do the job $3 million a year). And that will be a as the streets are public property. shock. to enterprise and civic spirit possessed A tennis club was organized by the The 1920s was a boom time. Everyone teaching. My own mother planned to Driving a car is a privilege that is completely. a race course. There were no automo- young people and the games were seemed to have a good job and was able teach when she finished college in 1910, The Administration study a couple I wish I could be around to see how revocable and the driver of a car should this all plays out over the next 94! biles in those days and blooded horses played on the ground where Arthur N. to find a better one if desired. However, but didn’t when she was married shortly be careful that he does not strike pe- of years ago did virtually the same of racing quality were held in high Pierson’s house now stands on Elm when the stock market crash hit in Octo- after graduation. However, sometimes thing, combining present Westfield * * * * * destrians. Garland “Bud” Boothe, Westfield esteem in the world of sports. West- street and Walnut. Then there was a ber of 1929, the boom was over with a these former teachers worked as substi- “It is my opinion that the pedestrian, with several neighbors to create a bang. tutes. 100,000 population town, and com- Mayor 1992-96 and Councilman 1980-92, field, then, had its race course, “Fair Shakespeare Club, which held read- struck by an automobile can recover has been a student of New Jersey govern- Acres,” which was owned by Robert A. ings at the homes of members, the Companies collapsed and went out of In those days, teenage boys wore damages, if the person struck carries paring the aggregate government costs business or eliminated large numbers of knickerbockers, or “knickers,” as did golf- of the combination with a real existing ment and politics going back to his college Fairbairn, and many exciting races, young people usually driving with horse the case to the Supreme Court,” de- and law school days. attended by hundreds of enthusiasts and buggy to the scene of these affairs. employees. Many former executives con- ers in a fuller version, as worn by late clared the Commissioner. 100,000 community in the area — from Westfield and nearby towns, were As the town grew out of its verdant sidered themselves lucky to find jobs in Payne Stewart. A picture of me in 1927 is held there. These races were held for village age the young men became grocery stores. Often, new high school typical. Women and girls never wore years but with the growing popularity ambitious to have a good baseball team and college graduates couldn’t get started slacks or shorts, even for athletics. Girls at anything. Prices of most everything wore bloomers when playing basketball. of the automobile, the sport declined and one was organized with Chas declined and, for those fortunate enough In 1930, I graduated from Westfield and the track finally fell into disuse. Codding, now the well known Surro- to keep their jobs and not suffer a salary High School and, due to the excellent A great many of the old time gate as manager. Many and exciting cut, it was like getting a raise. resources of the Westfield Public Li- Westfielders will remember, with Mr. were the contests with rival teams from In the fall of 1926, I was listening to a brary, I was able to write my senior essay, Evans, Westfield’s “Centennial” cel- Plainfield and elsewhere. In the win- radio broadcast of the Princeton-Yale “The Quest of the Lost Continent,” and ebration in 1894. It was supposed to ter, skating parties were held on what football game and was thrilled when have it picked for me to deliver at com- celebrate Westfield’s accomplishments is now Mindowaskin Park lake but tackle Bob Darby, from Westfield, recov- mencement. That fall, I started at and growth in the hundred years that which was then known as Clark’s Pond. ered a goal line fumble and won the game Princeton to follow in the footsteps of had elapsed since Westfield occupied a There was an icehouse on the shore of for Princeton. I was overjoyed when, the Bob Darby, Wally Ruckert, Ward Randall place on any map. There was a big the lake where the east roadway now following year, having graduated from and others before me. parade and Mr. Peddie was Grand runs and the town’s supply was stored Princeton, Bob came back to Westfield to During my four years at Princeton, of Marshal. Adolph Ganzel and Mr. Evans in that icehouse. Our present tax col- teach Latin at Westfield High School, course, I spent far less time in Westfield, were his Aides. It was a grand and lector, A.H. Clark, was considered the where I went after Roosevelt Junior High. but always enjoyed myself when there. It glorious occasion. best skater. I had already been leaning toward was a pleasure to return from college, Back in 1899 young Evans obtained Among the young gallants of the Princeton and this gave me a close con- upon graduation in 1934, and start my his first job in the big city. He went into period in the social set besides those nection from which to learn all about it. career with Allied Chemical in New York. Wall Street and has been there ever already mentioned were: Chas. Bob was the nephew of State Senator However, in 1936, I was assigned to the since and now is a partner in a large MacQuoid, who in later years became Arthur N. Pierson and a cousin of Peggy St. Louis sales office and, except for Stock Exchange house. In the first Mayor of Roselle; John Brunner, Geo. Pierson, whom I knew. Also, he was a visits over later years, my life in West- days of his apprenticeship in the stock Van Buskirk, Dr. Sinclair, L.V. Clark, very good Latin teacher. Bob taught for field was over. My parents left in 1946, brokerage business Mr. Evans says the “Andy” Smith, Frank Smith, Chas. two years until he left to go to law school when Dad’s Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- family of commuters numbered about Denman, Bert and Cliff Pearsall, Gates in 1929. rosis infirmities forced him into a nurs- 300 from Westfield. One of the fast McGarrah, now president of the big The Leader was there, too, during all ing home. trains was the 840, which accommo- Mechanics and Metals National Bank this time. It was, as now, very highly Since my departure in 1936, I have run dated all the commuters from Plainfield of New York City; Allen Worth, Frank regarded. into Westfield friends all over the United and Westfield as well and was a through and “Ed” Harbison, and “Bob” Westfield High School on Elm Street States and abroad. All spoke fondly of train from this town. It had a club car Fairbairn. Miss Ella McGarrah, Mr. was a lot of fun. There were three pro- their time in this wonderful town as we attached and was considered quite a Garrah’s sister, is still a resident of grams: General, which allowed students shared the nostalgia together. From what luxurious affair. Westfield. “Andy” Smith was noted as to take pretty much whatever subjects I hear now through my Internet contacts Broad Street in the Eighties an organizer of minstrel and other they wished; College Prep, which re- with present and former Westfielders, it There were two drug stores on; Broad shows and he invented and had pat- quired specific subjects needed to enter is still, even if changed somewhat, a great street in the early days, one kept by a ented a number of jokes and stories and college, and Commercial, which offered place in which to live. man named Bayard. He was a very he told them just as well as he tells typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, etc. Mr. Peters is currently a resident of charitable man and did a great deal of newly invented ones on the trains and I took English, French, Latin, Spanish, Berkeley, Calif. good in an unostentatious way among ferryboats in this benighted age. When the deserving poor. John Dorvall was a he was a boy “Andy” was regarded as clerk in Bayard’s store. The other drug the model boy of the village and never store was maintained by Dr. Gale, fa- — well, hardly ever — joined in any ther of the present druggist, A. K. Gale, village pranks except as organizer of who was his father’s clerk. Luther the mischief-makers. Whittaker, who died about ten years It was among such congenial spirits ago, had a shoe store on Broad street that the suggestion that the town was and he was a sort of oracle in politics big enough for a clubhouse arose and and something of a local “boss” in the Casino on Elm street next to the Republican affairs. Few nominations Baptist Church, and since burned down, were made without his “o.k.” and he was built and for years that fine struc- continued in power for a number of ture was the scene of many pretentious years. John Darsh’s hardware store affairs, dances, dinners and the like. nearby the leading store in that line The advent of the golf clubs and diver- and he was well known throughout the sion of interest to automobiling nega- town and country roundabout. tived all plans for a revival of the town A building known as Arcanum Hall club spirit and the Casino was never stood at the corner of Broad and Pros- rebuilt. Miller-Cory to Hold Program On Colonial Sausage Making WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory House books and Colonial recipes prepared by Museum, located at 614 Mountain Avenue Miller-Cory volunteers. in Westfield, will open its winter season on The Miller-Cory House Museum is open Sunday, January 9, with a demonstration on Sunday afternoons. In January and of early American sausage making. February, the museum hours will be from Sausage was a very popular food during 2 to 4 p.m. Open-hearth cooking demon- Colonial times and was often prepared strations will resume on Sunday, Febru- using meat or leftover food, such as stew. ary 27. Cooked grain or bread crumbs were often Regular hours for the museum are 2 to 5 used as a binder. p.m., which will resume on Sunday, March Mae Frantz of Cranford will show how 5. The museum’s winter schedule is as sausage was made during Colonial times. follows: Sundays, January 9 and 23, Feb- Colonial cooks usually used beef, pork or ruary 13 and 27, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. lamb intestines as the casing for the sau- Admission to the museum is $2 for sage. During the summer months, pre- adults, 50 cents for students and free for pared sausages were smoked for preserva- children under age 6. On January 23, the tion purposes. museum will feature “Iron Pots and Colo- Costumed docents will present tours of nial Cooking Techniques” presented by the farmhouse, which was built in 1740 by Pam McGovern of Westfield. Samuel Miller for his wife, Sabra. For information about the museum and The museum shop has an inventory of its calendar of events, please call the mu- Colonial-era reproductions, educational seum office at (908) 232-1776 weekdays materials and handicrafts, along with cook- between 9 a.m. and noon. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 13 THE WEEK IN SPORTS

NUMBER 1 RANKED BLUE DEVIL GIRLS PREVAIL OVER RENEGADES, 100-86 Lady Devil Swimmers Shave Shawnee; Devil Boys Dunked By No. 5 Renegades

By BRUCE JOHNSON (W) 24.87. Matthews (W) 1:00.27, 5. Chiesa (W) 1:36.19, 3. Shawnee 1:38.06. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 100 fly: 1. Alex Jochym (S) 56.92, 2. 1:00.81. 100 back: 1. Matt Gersbach (S) Another huge crowd nearly packed Koch (S) 58.48, 3. Shen (W) 59.10, 4. 100 free: 1. Afford (S) 51.08, 2. Fay 58.49, 2. Shen (W) 58.86, 3. Koch (S) the balcony at the Westfield Y’s Wallace (S) 51.99, 3. 59.98, 4. Smith (S), 5. Chiesa (W) Pool on December 21, in anticipation Kautzmann (W) 1:02.85. of the showdown between Westfield, 53.36, 4. Yevich (W) 100 breast: 1. Mahr (S) 1:04.14, 2. ranked No. 5 in the Gannett Swim 53.85, 5. McCloskey Jochym (S) 1:04.65, 3. Haldeman (W) Rankings, and visiting Shawnee, the (W) 54.04. 1:04.80, 4. Vidovich (W) 1:06.14, 5. state’s top-rated boys’ team. But it was 500 free: 1. Vine Korkoch (S). the girls’ meet that kept the nearly 400 (S) 4:52.17, 2. Logar 400 free relay: 1. Shawnee 3:30.72, fans on the edge of their seats. (S) 4:56.51, 3. 2. Shawnee 3:34.47, 3. Westfield While the Shawnee boys were very Kolterjahn (W) 3:34.54. impressive in posting a 115-55 victory, 5:13.78, 4. Podolak GIRLS: the Blue Devils girls, ranked No. 1 in (S) 5:27.28, 5. Westfield 100, Shawnee 86 the state by Gannett, had to sweat Freundlich (W) 200 medley relay: 1. Westfield things out a bit before pulling away for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 5:37.14. (Ashley Saul, Katie Bartholomew, PREPARING FOR THE START…Blue Devil senior Jessica Coxson, front, prepares for one of her events during the exciting a 100-86 win. 200 free relay: 1. Jesse Coxson, Abby Coxson) 1:58.30, swimming meet with the Shawnee High School renegades. The Westfield girls defeated Shawnee, 100-86. Both Shawnee teams were coming Westfield (Cliff 2. Shawnee 1:59.73, 3. Westfield off a taper-and-shave meet for their Haldeman, Matt 2:06.67. club teams the weekend before, so Cahill, Kyle 200 free: 1. Allison Comer (S) they were swimming very fast times. McCloskey, Scott 2:00.50, 2. Gersbach (S) 2:07.59, 3. DINICHOLO, GRABEL AND COUSAR RECORD PINS The Renegade boys, who have won the Kautzmann) Schwebel (W) 2:07.67, 4. Fowler (W) last three state Division A titles (after 1:35.69, 2. Shawnee 2:11.18, 5. Lane (W) 2:16.33. losing to Westfield in the ‘96 final), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 200 IM: 1. J. Coxson (W) 2:15.73, looked like they were ready for a fourth MAKING A GOOD SPLASH…Blue Devil divers Lindsay Guerrerio, left, and 2. Karn (S) 2:17.06, 3. Vantosky (W) Panthers Win Thriller; Edge straight title. They went 1-3 in the Ashley Flood were quite helpful as they placed second and third, respectively, in 2:26.75, 4. Makris (S) 2:31.34, 5. opening medley relay, and finished 1- their event against Shawnee. 2 in every individual race except the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 100-yard backstroke, where Blue Devil freshman Vince Shen took second in a Raider Matmen in Last Bout career-best 58.86. Coach Martha Heinzelman’s squad By DAVID B. CORBIN Sophomore Matt DiNicholo got the DiNicholo. swam hard — power-pointing a sea- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders on the board, 6-0, at 103 pounds After a dry spell, down 17-9, Raider son-best 3,534 points, despite missing Excitement and electricity bellowed when he pinned Nick Zangari with a Mike Tripet made it exciting by pull- freshman standouts Zach Coppa and and flowed through the Scotch Plains- cradle in 1:49. Dave Loewinger at 112 ing a, 7-4, come-from-behind victory Sean Baran, and with freshman John Fanwood High School gym as the Raid- wrestled tough against Union County over Anthony Gabriele at 140. Things Chiesa competing despite a 101-de- ers battled another strong Roselle Park and Region 3 Champion Danny were tense as Gabriele took a 4-0 lead gree fever. wrestling team until the final bout on Appello, then at 119, Mike Loewinger with a takedown and a two-point tilt in Coach Bev Torok’s girls team was December 22. The result was a, 38-27, increased the team lead to 9-4 with a the first period. Tripet scored a double- surprised by the quality of the Ren- thriller won by the 4-0 Panthers. close, 4-3 victory over Lou Panetta. leg takedown in the second period then egades’ swims — Allison Comer, With the Raiders leading 27-26 en- Loewinger scored on two takedowns wrapped his legs around Gabriele in Cheryl McKenna, Amy Gersbach, tering the 215 pound class, one Raider before Panetta made it close with a the third period for a takedown and Adrienne Laputka and Jamie Karn pin would have clinched the match. three-point nearfall in the third period. used a single grapevine to pick up a pushing the Blue Devils, some of whom Instead, it was the Panthers who col- “I knew that he would be a real plus three-point nearfall. were not swimming in their main events lected the pins in the 215 and heavy- for us this year at 103,” said Raider “Mike Tripet came up big. We ex- during the early events. weight classes. Head Coach Mike Artigliere of pected him to win,” said Artigliere. “It The difference was just two points was just the kind of match that he was after the dive where Devils Lindsay in that was surprising.” Guerrerio and Ashley Flood respec- Senior Mike Natale scored a 4-2 tively placed second and third, the 100 victory over Gary Taluba at 152, then fly (won by Blue Devil Ashley Saul) senior Mike Grabel tightened the team and the 100 free. But Jesse Coxson, score to 23-21 with a 4:57 fall over Chrissy Schwebel and Chrissy Romano Shawn Kachnowski at 160. After yield- went 1-3-4 in the 500 to build the lead ing a takedown, Grabel scored an es- back to 67-59. Shawnee came right cape, a reversal, a takedown and two back with a win in the 200 free relay nearfalls before decking Kachnowski and a 1-3 in the 100 back, cutting the with an arm bar, half-nelson. gap to 80-76. “Loewinger did a nice job against Katie Bartholomew then brought the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Appello, Mike (Loewinger) got a big big crowd to its feet, rallying in the WORKING ON DOUBLE-WRIST CONTROL…Blue Devil 135 pounder Dan MacDonald, top, attempts to maintain wrist win and Lucas (Francavilla) hung in final few yards for a victory over control on Brearley Bear Mike Puorro. See additional picture on page 15. there with Adams,” commented McKenna in the 100 breaststroke. Artigliere. “Right up the lineup, I think Chrissy Kolenut and Stephanie that we did a real nice job.” Kolterjahn came in 3-5 and WHS had The Raiders received a fine perfor- a semi-comfortable, 90-82, lead into mance from junior Greg Paterson at the final relay, where it only needed a KIVETZ, CLARK, REYES AND POWELL RECORD FALLS 171, who faced former Union County second-place finish to win. Junior Jenny Champion Doug Schoening and was Fowler, Abby Coxson, Saul and Jesse decisioned 6-4. Schoening scored three Coxson combined for a 3:51.60 win, takedowns while Paterson had two es- while Alexa Vantosky, Schwebel, Brearley Bears Growl, Chill capes and showed his moxie by adding Heather Lane and Romano were third David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a third period takedown. to ice the win. READY TO PUT HIM AWAY…Raider senior Mike Grabel at 160 cranks an arm The stage was set. Junior Gary Cousar bar with a half nelson on Panther Shawn Kachnowski and puts him away in 4:57. BOYS: at 189 went to work on Panther Scarley Shawnee 115, Westfield 55 Blue Devil Matmen, 57-24 Roselle Park won a thriller over the Raiders in Scotch Plains, winning 38-27. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 200 medley relay: 1. Shawnee 1:44.03, 2. Westfield 1:45.87, 3. By DAVID B. CORBIN the Blue Devils ceded forfeits at 112 nelson pinning combination on Mike Shawnee 1:50.69. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and 130, but the Bears had a solid team Rothery. 200 free: 1. Jarrett Vine (SH) 1:51.38, Bears have been known for their throughout the lineup and recorded “We put him in there against another PENNELLA SINKS EIGHT, FEIGHNER FIRES IN SEVEN 2. Logar (S) 1:52.58, 3. Podolak (S) strength and control and that is what seven falls and a decision. freshman. We thought he had a chance 1:57.69, 4. McCloskey (W) 1:59.29, 5. the 4-0 Brearley High School Bears The most exciting bout of the after- to win and he came out and did a nice Kolterjahn (W) 1:59.80. used to chill the young Westfield High noon occurred at 140 where Blue Devil job,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Glen 200 IM: 1. Colin Mahr (S) 2:04.35, School wrestling team, 57-24, in West- sophomore Dan Caprario was out- Kurz of Powell. 2. Gersbach (S) 2:05.86, 3. Haldeman field on December 22. Ethan Powell at pointed in the final second to lose 12- “Justin finally got to wrestle some- Lady Cougars Pounce to Stop (W) 2:07.45, 4. Vidovich (W) 2:13.48, 125 pounds, Mike Kivetz at 171, Justin 11 to Danny Zika. In the first period, one his own weight,” commented Kurz 5. Freundlich (W) 2:14.38. Reyes at 189 and heavyweight Nick Caprario scored a double-leg takedown, of Reyes. “He had a nice fireman’s 50 free: 1. J. D. Afford (S) 23.30, 2. Clark all recorded pins to get the Blue but fell behind when Zika got a rever- carry reversal.” Fay (W) 23.35, 3. Kautzmann (W) Devils on the score board. sal and a two-point nearfall. Kivetz had to settle down his oppo- Raider Basketballers, 40-27 23.91, 4. Cahill (W) 24.73, 5. Yevich Unable to fill all of the weight classes, Caprario took a 7-5 lead by the end nent, Justin Katz, in the first period of the second period when he regis- before leveling him with a slide arm By DAVID B. CORBIN Pinnella and Katie Feighner had eight but Snyder, who finished with 13 points, tered an escape and two takedowns. In bar to a half nelson in 2:38. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and seven points, respectively, and jun- rolled in two lay-ups and Majors, who MAROTTA ROLLS 237 FOR 592 SERIES the third, Zika got a takedown, Caprario “He was in deep with a single, and I Sharon Majors, Amy Snyder and ior Najwa Glover came through with finished with 14, had a lay-up and a scored a reversal and a two-point quickly scooted and responded with a Christina Clark combined for 38 points five points. free throw while Christine Clark, who nearfall to take an 11-7 lead; but Zika barrel roll,” explained Kivetz of the to lead the Cranford High School girls Bad passing and lack of offensive finished with 11 points and 10 steals, Devil Bowlers Tumble escaped, scored a takedown then added first period action. basketball team over the Scotch Plains- rebounding aggressiveness on the part added a lay-up. a two-point nearfall with just two sec- In the second period, “It was the Fanwood girls, 40-27, in Cranford on of the Raiders dictated the first quarter The Raiders took charge for the first onds remaining to pull out the victory. hammer series where you put the guy’s December 21. The Raiders were vic- as the Cougars jumped to a 9-4 lead. six minutes of the second quarter and Powell dominated his bout with arm behind his back and hold it there. tims of bad passing, which resulted in Feighner hit two foul shots and Katie turned the tide. Better passing, steals Cranford Cougars, 4-3 Stormy Vanderzie, scoring a takedown You pinch the head. You turn his body many Cougar steals. Raiders Lindsay Blom sank a jumper for the Raiders, and success under the boards coupled and a nearfall before showing him the nice and easy,” said Kivetz of his pin with a self-destruct attitude on the part lights in 1:41 with a half nelson. Reyes set up. By DAVID B. CORBIN came down to the very last roll as the also earned his fall in the first period This season, Kivetz has been trying of the Cougars, gave the Raiders an 11- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils endured to win, 979-974. when he pulled a reversal to a half CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 9 lead. Clark tied the score with a lay- It does not get any closer than that! Putting the Devils over the top were up, then Pinnella put the Raiders back The Westfield High School bowling Merotta with his 237 and freshman on top, 13-11, with a lay-up of her own. team dethroned the seventh-ranked and Matt Rothstein who added a 210. Just as the Cougars self-destructed Watchung Conference National Divi- “It came down to the last roll,” ex- in the first six minutes, the Raiders fell sion leading Cranford squad, 4-3, on plained Tirone. “Eichenlaub needed a apart in the final two minutes of the December 21, skinning the Cougars by double to win it for Cranford. He got half. Clark hit a short hook-shot and five pins in game two and just four pins the first strike and left one pin standing Majors added two lay-ups to give the in game three. Senior Captain Chris on the next roll.” Cougars a 17-13 lead before Glover Marotta helped the Blue Devils’ cause The final game was nearly a carbon sank a driving lay-up to send the Raid- by rolling a match high 237 game. copy of the previous game as the Blue ers into the locker room with just a “They were rated seventh in the state Devils squeaked out a 954-950 vic- two-point deficit. by The Star-Ledger,” said Blue Devil tory. The difference this time was that “I thought that we played pretty well Head Coach Mike Tirone. “It (being the Blue Devils needed a pair of in the second quarter,” commented ranked) definitely puts pressure on you. strikeouts to have a shot at winning. Raider Head Coach Brian Homm. “We It was the first time that Cranford has Freshman Scott Vella who rolled a 200 were more aggressive under the been rated.” and Rothstein both struck out to set up boards.” The Cougars edged the Blue Devils the opportunity. The Raiders did, however, hit only in total pins, 2,758-2,735, and won the “Both struck out, then Marotta six of 25 field goals in the first half first game 834-802 as both teams needed at least a spare,” said Tirone. with Feighner, Pennella and Glover struggled to get rolling. Marotta was successful. scoring four points apiece. Feighner “Both teams started out tight but The stunning victory upped the Blue pulled down four rebounds. Cougars’ Cranford may have thought they were Devils’ record to 5-0 and sent a mes- Majors put in seven, Clark sank six and going to have a tough match,” com- sage throughout the Watchung Confer- Snyder hit for four points. mented Tirone. ence as the young Devils also had Unfortunately, the Raiders froze of- The Blue Devils had to take in con- previously defeated the American Di- fensively in the second half as the sideration the abilities of Cougar aces vision leading Irvington squad. Cougars pulled well ahead for the vic- Eric Sigmond and anchorman Frank “It feels good for your young team to tory, outscoring the Raiders, 7-3, in the Eichenlaub, who has been carrying a beat a rated team. It was a very tough third quarter and, 16-9, in the final David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 208 average. Eichenlaub bowled a 207 match and we were fortunate enough David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING FOR POSSESSION…Raider senior Katie Feighner, No. 40, battles quarter. in the first game and Sigmond added a to win,” said Tirone. “We’re going to COMING AROUND THE SIDE…Blue Devil Mike Kivetz, right, begins to come for possession of the ball with Christine Clark of Cranford. See additional picture “In the second half they came out 201. be extremely competitive and we’re around Bear Justin Katz in his 171 pound bout. Kivetz pinned Katz in 2:38 in on page 17. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 The outcome of the second game getting better all of the time.” Westfield on December 22. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Devil Swimmers Shave Panthers Win Thriller Shawnee Renegades Over Raider Matmen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Elmora. Cousar initiated a Japanese 135: — Bryan Garrison (RP) p. Charles Metroska S) 2:42.20. 1:11.97, 2. McKenna (S) 1:12.19, 3. arm throw for a takedown then later Lee, 1:02 50 free: 1. Adrienne Laputka (S) Kolenut (W) 1:15.90, 4. Myers (S) added another takedown before us- 140: — Mike Tripet (SPF) d. Anthony 26.05, 2. A. Coxson (W) 26.98, 3. Saul 1:21.05, 5. Kolterjahn (W) 1:21.57. ing a half-nelson stack to crumble Gabriele, 7-4 (W) 27.14, 4. Sommers (S) 27.33, 5. 400 free relay: 1. Westfield (Jenny 145: — Bob Appello (RP) p. Peter Civins, Elmora in 2:38 and to put the Raiders 3:56 Herttua (W) 27.64. Fowler, A. Coxson, Saul, J. Coxson) in front 27-26. Diving: 1. Cheryl Kingman (S), 2. 3:51.60, 2. Shawnee 3:52.43, 3. West- “We knew that it was coming down Lindsay Guerrerio (W), 3. Ashley Flood field 4:07.11. to heavyweight,” said Artigliere. (W). “What happened is what we wanted to 100 fly: 1. Saul (W) 1:02.57, 2. Karn Westfield Blue Devil happen. Paterson only giving up three (S) 1:03.53, 3. McKenna (S) 1:06.77, was huge against Schoening. When 4. Hart (W) 1:07.63, 5. Ettore (S) Swimming Notes: Cousar got the pin, all that we 1:11.46. needed was Loomis to get the 100 free: 1. Comer (S) 56.66, 2. The schedule is very busy the first two weeks after the holiday break pin. He’s a freshman, there is a Vantosky (W) 58.56, 3. Fowler (W) lot of pressure on him in that 58.76, 4. Sommers (S) 59.74, 5. ends. There are double dual meets vs. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times situation. If Loomis pins, Kolterjahn (W) 1:01.29. Union (January 4) and East Brunswick TRYING TO FREE THE LEG…Raider Lucas Francavilla, right, tries to free his (January 6), followed by the boys’ trip we win.” 500 free: 1. J. Coxson (W) 5:28.40, leg during his bout with Panther Rory Adams. In the picture on the right, Raider Artigliere con- 2. Gersbach (S) 5:36.61, 3. Schwebel to West Windsor for the 21st annual Gary Cousar, right, at 189 controls Panther Scarley Elmera then pins him in 2:38. cluded, “I knew that Pirate Invitational. Then on January (W) 5:40.71, 4. Romano (W) 5:49.28, it was going to be a 5. Makris (S) 5:57.19. 11, it’s a double dual vs. Delbarton David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times good match. No- LOOKING TO PASS…Raider Katie 200 free relay: 1. Shawnee 1:46.98, (boys) and Bishop Ahr (girls), fol- body mentioned us Blom looks to pass the ball. 2. Westfield 1:49.25, 3. Westfield lowed by a January 13 boys’ meet vs. arch-rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The Local Area High School (Raiders) in Union 1:55.92. County! Every- 100 back: 1. Laputka (S) 1:05.06, 2. girls’ Pirate Invitational is January 15. body was talking about Roselle Park, Romano (W) 1:05.95, 3. Thompson Blue Devil junior Matt Vidovich set 152: — Mike Natale (SPF) d. Gary a pool record at Plainfield on Decem- Union and Rahway.” Taluba, 4-2 Cougars Pounce (S) 1:09.35, 4. Lane (W) 1:09.82, 5. Boys Basketball Results: 160: — Mike Grabel (SPF) p. Shawn Hart (W) 1:10.67. ber 20, clocking a 1:04.7 in the 100- 103: — Matt DiNicholo (SPF) p. Nick Zangari, 1:49 Kachnowski, 4:57 100 breast: 1. Bartholomew (W) yard breaststroke. DECEMBER 20: Desmin Morgan hit both free throws 171: — Doug Schoening (RP) d. Greg North Plainfield 49, Scotch Plains- 112: — Dan Appello (RP) md. Dave Raider Cagers to break a 49-49 tie as Columbia de- Loewinger, 18-7 Paterson, 6-4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Fanwood 42 feated the Farmers in the opening round 119: — Mike Loewinger (SPF) d. Lou 189: — Gary Cousar (SPF) p. Scarley The Raiders were buried in the first of the Cindy Pools tournament in Panetta, 4-3 Elmera, 2:38 and played us man-to-man and were quarter and had to play catch up, but Scotch Plains. 125: — Rory Adams (RP) md. Lucas 215: — Jay Vargas (RP) p. Matt Loomis, very effective,” said Homm of the Cran- never did. The Raiders picked up some Francavilla, 13-3 2:23 Columbia 9 10 16 16 51 Hwt: — Nate Mooney (RP) p. Chris ford girls. “It forced us to play man-to- ground in the second quarter by Union 12 12 9 16 49 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) d. A. J. man, which we don’t do very well,” Romeo, 8-1 Feighner, :56 outscoring the Canucks, 16-11, to close Linden 74, Elizabeth 38 Feighner finished with seven re- the gap to 24-18; however, even ball in bounds, four defensive, while Erin Jamaal Tate sank 24 points and Greg the second half preserved the victory Parker hit 15 for the Tigers. Gillooly and Glover both had three. for North Plainfield. Kellie LaForge had two points and two Junior center Andy Feeley fired in Linden (2-1) 22 16 26 10 74 rebounds and Pinnella finished with 18 points and senior Ron Jenerette Elizabeth (0-2) 11 6 9 12 38 two rebounds. sank 17. Senior Dave Herrman netted Rahway 49, Hudson Catholic 32 The Raiders slipped to 1-1 while the five points and sophomore Brian Anthony Jordan scored 19 points Cougars upped their record to 2-0. Schiller added two. and had four steals for the Indians. Sc Pl-Fanwood 4 11 3 9 27 Sc Pl-Fanwood 2 16 11 13 42 Hudson Cath 5 4 9 14 32 Cranford 9 8 7 16 40 North Plainfield 13 11 10 15 49 Rahway (3-0) 11 14 10 14 49 DECEMBER 21: Roselle 51, Newark Central 45 PUBLIC NOTICE Newark East Side 55, Elizabeth 53 Mendell Midy hit for 19 points for The Red Raiders managed to defeat Roselle. The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of the Minutemen sans a few foreign stu- Fairview Cemetery will be held at the Cem- Roselle Park 54, A. L. Johnson 51 etery Office, 1100 East Broad Street, West- dents. Mike Riley led the victorious Pan- field, New Jersey, on Monday evening, Janu- East Side (2-0) 11 7 18 19 55 thers with 12 points and Mark Mumford ary 24, 2000 at 8:00 P.M., for the election of Elizabeth (0-1) 8 10 18 17 53 led the Crusaders with 12 points. three Trustees each for a term of three years, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to succeed Dr. David Nowicki, Everson F. GOING NECK-IN-NECK…The Blue Devils and the Renegades went neck-in-neck DECEMBER 23: Johnson (0-3) 10 14 15 12 51 Pearsall, and Anthony Scutti, whose terms in this 200 free style event on December 21. Columbia 51, Union 49 Roselle Pk (3-0) 17 12 10 15 54 will then expire and for the transaction of such other business as may be presented at the PUBLIC NOTICE meeting. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE See it all on the web! Richard M. Ralph SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Secretary/Treasurer SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $13.26 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, www.goleader.com David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WORKING ON A BREAKDOWN…Raider 103 pounder Matt DiNicholo, top, DOCKET NO. F-3423-99. DOCKET NO. F-3786-99. DOCKET NO. F-14680-98. attempts to breakdown Panther Nick Zangari. DiNicholo pinned Zangari in 1:49. PUBLIC NOTICE GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP., OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB PLAIN- FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN H. TYLER, ET AL, TIFF vs. SANDRA DEE HANKINS AND MR. CORPORATION, A CORP. OF THE SHERIFF’S SALE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAIN- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. HANKINS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. ELAINE COSTE; PROVIDENT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Raider Cagers Skin CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SAVINGS BANK, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Ridge Cagers Rock DOCKET NO. F-6719-99. DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-4055-93. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Lady Warriors, in OT TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. VICTOR Y. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Viking Boys, 60-57 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. THEODOROS TZOKAS, ET ARIAS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- AL, DEFENDANT. The Ridge High School boys came The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, alive in the fourth quarter, extinguish- School girls basketball team won a DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DATED SSEPTEMBER 15, 1999 FOR SALE wild, 44-42, overtime thriller over MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE ing a 43-37 deficit, to rock the Union 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Watchung Hills in Warren on De- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Catholic basketball team, 60-57, in tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- cember 23. Sophomore Erin Gillooly cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Scotch Plains on December 21. Vi- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union laid in the winning bucket with just County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, available in cash or certified check at the available in cash or certified check at the king Joey Green poured in 21 points conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, in the defeat. three second remaining. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two The judgment amount is $388,090.78. The judgment amount is $64,629.55. Chris Ganey hit for 10 points and Sophomore Kellie LaForge led the MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- The judgment amount is $91,760.37. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- pulled in 10 rebounds while Bill Raiders with 12 points followed by cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- CITY of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201, County SEY. of UNION and State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid White and Kurt Simmons also sank Gillooly and Najwa Glover with 10 available in cash or certified check at the Borough of Mountainside, County of Union available in cash or certified check at the each. Katie Feighner and Lindsay conclusion of the sales. STREET AND STREET NO.: 908-916/ Commonly known as: 1018 FLORA 10 points for the Vikings. Guy Varady 928-936 Emma Street. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY and State of New Jersey. conclusion of the sales. Pinnella both sank six points for the The judgment amount is $116,662.59 It is commonly known as 164 Chipmunk The judgment amount is $258,712.00. added six points as the Vikings MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 8, 07201. Raiders who improved to 2-1. Jenn LOT NO. 510, 514. Tax Lot No. 727 in Block No. 8. Hill, Mountainside, New Jersey. Municipality: Elizabeth. evened to 1-1. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- It is known and designated as Block No. Street Address: 864-866 Park Avenue. Grys scored 22 for the 1-2 Warriors. SEY. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 150 feet Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet Ridge (1-1) 9 17 11 23 60 and 112.50 feet x 100 feet. wide by 100 feet long. 8.B, Lot No. 5. Tax Lot: 1626. Union Catholic 19 9 15 14 57 Sc Pln-Fanwood 4 6 11 16 7 44 STREET AND STREET NO.: 525 The dimensions are approximately 142 wide Tax Block: 10. Livingston Street. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 100 feet from Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street. Watchung Hills 4 8 10 15 5 42 Henry Street. Situate at a point on the southwesterly side- by 218 feet long (irregular). Approximate dimensions: 100.90 feet by 59 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 3 Nearest cross street: Rising Way. feet. PUBLIC NOTICE LOT NO. 689. There is due approximately the sum of line of Flora Street distance approximately 345 $411,112.34 together with lawful interest and feet southeasterly from its intersection with Prior lien(s): None. Nearest cross street: Hillside Road. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 feet. SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE costs. the easterly sideline of Catherine Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of NEAREST CROSS STREET: 300 feet from SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, There is a full legal description on file in the There is due approximately the sum of $97,572.77 together with lawful interest and $281,697.93 together with lawful interest and Fifth Street. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Union County Sheriff’s Office. $66,452.94 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. There is due approximately the sum of DOCKET NO. F-15431-98. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this costs. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the $119,796.21 together with lawful interest and CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, sale. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. PLAINTIFF vs. T. J. MANUEL, ET ALS, DOCKET NO. F-21021-98. RALPH FROEHLICH Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the DEFENDANT. BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. sale. Union County Sheriff’s Office. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, A INDIANA CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE RAYMONDE FERTIL A/K/A RAYMOND 737 Stokes Road RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF sale. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. FERTIL, DEFENDANT. P.O. Box 1088 SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & SALTZMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 FEIN, SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorney KAPNICK, Attorney Attorneys SHERIFF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED AUGUST 31, 1999 FOR SALE OF CH-754823 (WL) Suite 201 Suite 300 A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 7 Century Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway 905 North Kings Highway 737 Stokes Road County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $165.24 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 P. O. Box 1088 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CH-754849 (WL) CH-754355 (WL) CH-754876 (WL) Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 CH-754841 (WL) o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, PUBLIC NOTICE 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $179.52 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $173.40 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $159.12 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $163.20 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE available in cash or certified check at the 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE The judgment amount is $132,263.32. cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid DOCKET NO. F-5083-99. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE Property to be sold is located in the City of available in cash or certified check at the SHERIFF’S SALE HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/ SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New conclusion of the sales. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, K/A MARINE MIDLAND MORTGAGE COR- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-20975-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Jersey. The judgment amount is $130,854.65. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. C. TOMMY DOCKET NO. F-3721-98. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-20938-97. Premises commonly known as 530 Jack- ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises DOCKET NO. F-3773-97. YUEN AND JOYCE YUEN, HIS WIFE, DE- CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF son Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS- FENDANT. vs. NORMA A. GUIDO AND MR. GUIDO H/ THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- vs. IVAN E. PENA AND SONIA PENA, HIS BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 8, Block No. Union, and State of New Jersey. SOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MR. AND MRS. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, W, DEFENDANT. MENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 1995, WIFE, DEFENDANT. 839 on the official Tax Map of the City of COMMONLY known as 177 Third Street, WILSON A. COLLANTES; JOSE O. DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Elizabeth. Elizabeth, New Jersey. HERNANDEZ; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED AUGUST 20, 1999 FOR SALE OF CATES, SERIES 1995-1, PLAINTIFF vs. DATED APRIL 16, 1998 FOR SALE OF Dimensions (approximately) 33.18 feet x Also known as Lot No. 1022, Block No. 2 on CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. RICHARD C. FISCHER; MARISSA G. MORTGAGED PREMISES. 38.18 feet x 33.01 feet x 127.14 feet. the tax map. DATED MARCH 2, 1998 FOR SALE OF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- FISCHER; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street. There is due approximately the sum of MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF BOSTON, DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by There is due approximately the sum of $134,353.28 together with lawful interest and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union $135,793.91 together with lawful interest and costs. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, DATED OCTOBER 14, 1999 FOR SALE OF County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, costs. There is a full legal description on file in the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this this sale. 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two available in cash or certified check at the cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid sale. RALPH FROEHLICH o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- conclusion of the sales. available in cash or certified check at the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, available in cash or certified check at the RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid The judgment amount is $60,406.20. conclusion of the sales. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE conclusion of the sales. SHERIFF FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the City The judgment amount is $88,990.58. 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two The judgment amount is $166,203.63. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorney WRIGHT, Attorney conclusion of the sales. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of The property to be sold is located in the CITY o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- The property to be sold is located in the Suite 505 211 Benigno Boulevard The judgment amount is $198,612.54. New Jersey. of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, County cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202, Sentry Office Plaza Suite 201 The property to be sold is located in the It is commonly known as 1147 Anna Street, of UNION and State of New Jersey. available in cash or certified check at the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 788 CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Commonly known as: 838 GROVE conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 215 PALMER Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 and the State of New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block/Ward STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is $257,247.95. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY CH-754837 (WL) CH-754805 (WL) COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28 SOUTH No. 12, Lot/Acct. No. 163.H. 07208. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 505 Wood- 07202. 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, FIFTH STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- The dimensions are 41.06 feet wide by Tax Lot No. 801.B W04 in Block No. 7 f/k/a land Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1012. 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $167.28 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $159.12 SEY 07206. 65.50 feet long. 801B. TAX LOT NO.: Block No. 1410 / Lot No. 5. Dimension of Lot: approximately 50.00 feet TAX LOT NO.: 1177, BLOCK NO.: 5. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Dimension of Lot: approximately 17.94 feet DIMENSIONS: Approximately 86.83 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) erly line of Anna Street, 188.24 feet from the wide by 100.00 feet long. by 120.03 feet by 110.73 feet by 20.00 feet by Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. westerly line of Jefferson Avenue. Nearest Cross Street: Washington Avenue. 2.77 feet by 199.49. Situate at a point on the northerly sideline of TOWN OF WESTFIELD NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated on Prior lien(s): Mortgage recorded June 19, Situate at a point on the southerly sideline of NEAREST CROSS STREET: Wychwood Palmer Street distance approximately 174.07 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT the SOUTHERLY side of SOUTH FIFTH 1986, Mortgage Book 3623, p. 321, on which Grove Street distance approximately 34.95 Road. feet westerly from its intersection with the In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D (Open Public Meetings Act), the Board of Adjustment STREET, distant 325.42 feet from the WEST- it is alleged nothing is due. feet easterly from its intersection with the DISTANCE FROM NEAREST CROSS westerly sideline of Second Avenue. wishes to advise the public of its meeting dates. Meetings are on the second Monday of each ERLY side of FIRST AVENUE. There is due approximately the sum of easterly sideline of Washington Avenue. STREET: Approximately 435 feet. There is due approximately the sum of month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stipulated, and are held at the Municipal Building, 425 East There is due approximately the sum of $62,129.10 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $171,304.96 together with lawful interest and Broad Street, Westfield New Jersey in the Council Chambers. The Board will also meet at 7:00 $210,415.97 together with lawful interest and costs. $91,436.34 together with lawful interest and $281,735.42 together with lawful interest and costs. p.m. on those same dates in the Mayor’s Conference Room for a work session which the public costs. There is a full legal description on file in the costs. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the may attend but may not participate in. Meeting dates are as follows: There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. January 10,2000 August 14, 2000 Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this February 14, 2000 September 18, 2000 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. March 13, 2000 October 16, 2000 sale. RALPH FROEHLICH sale. sale. RALPH FROEHLICH April 10, 2000 November 13, 2000 RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF May 8, 2000 December 11, 2000 SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & SHERIFF SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, June 12, 2000 January 22, 2001 PETILLO & STERN, Attorney KAPNICK, Attorney FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Attorney TEICH, GROH AND FROST, Attorneys Attorneys July 10, 2000 February 19, 20001 Suite 300 Suite 300 Suite 201 691 State Highway 33 Suite 201 Applications and plans to be considered at these meeting will be on file in the office of the Town 1170 Route 22 East 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive Mercerville 7 Century Drive Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Trenton, New Jersey 08619-4492 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CH-753687 (WL) CH-754814 (WL) CH-754811 (WL) CH-754901 (WL) CH-753841 (WL) Colleen Mayer, Secretary 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 Board of Adjustment 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $175.44 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $187.68 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $187.68 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $187.68 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $183.60 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $37.74 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 15 REGENYE, ‘MARC’, WILLIAMS REMAIN UNBEATEN Highlanders Fall to Vikings, Crush R. C. Lions Matmen

By FRED LECOMTE no problem defeating Ryan Tower to At 215, freshman Shawn Coughlin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times remain undefeated at 4-0. took the early gift from Allen Bevly, The young Governor Livingston Highlander Head Coach John Mineo, headlocking him for the quickest pin High School wrestling team was edged commenting on the Highlanders per- registered by the Highlanders so far at at home, 39-29, by a more experienced formance, said “We wrestled tough 0:23. Parsippany Hills Viking squad on De- against a pretty good Parsippany Hills The Highlanders tested their skills cember 22, but bounced back rapidly team. We prepared well, reviewing and participated in the Rahway Tour- to crush the Roselle Catholic Lions, their moves with legs, although their nament on December 29. 66-18, on December 23 also in Berke- guys were able to use them effectively, Parsippany Hills: ley Heights. Seniors Tim Marcantonio putting us into pinning situations thus 103: — Brian Marcotulli (PH) tf. Tim at 160 and Fred Williams at 189 and giving up those points.” Vanderveer, 16-1 sophomore Jon Regenye won both of Plenty of pins highlighted the match 112: — Scott Egan (PH) d. Fullowan, 7-5 their bouts to remain undefeated. with the Lions as 11 of the 14 bouts 119: — Sidie (GL) p. Aguanno, 3:14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Freshmen Matt Sidie at 119 and resulted in just that. Freshman Mike 125: — Brian Golden (PH) p. Eric Serrano, NEARLY GETTING THE FALL…Blue Devil Tom Hanscom, top, catches Bear HOISTING OFF THE GROUND…Highlander 189 pounder Fred Williams hoists Colin Price at 160 both netted falls Fullowan at 112 got the pins rolling 3:22 Ricky Micelli in a headlock and nearly comes up with the pin in his 160 pound bout. Roselle Catholic Lion Joe Bose off the mat then pins him in 1:01. See additional 130: — Todd Egan (PH) p. Bill Lentis, picture on page 17. while Regenye, heavyweight Tom and took care of matters in short fash- Robina and Williams won by decision 1:05 ion as he ripped into Mike Rizzo using 135: — Ahmed Salam (PH) md. Granholm, against the Vikings. Regenye, speed, agility and strength for the fall 13-0 G. L. Highlander Marcantonio and Williams pinned their in just 0:55. 140: — Regenye (GL) md. Matt Meany, Brearley Bears Chill Devil Matmen Level Lion opponents in impressive fashion Regenye found his way to pin city 16-8 and remain undefeated with 5-0 records taking out Pat Sullivan in 3:15 as he 145: — John Hesse (PH) d. Reichard, 8-1 Wrestling Note: Red Devils, 45-27 as the Highlanders improved to 3-2. pushed his record to 5-0. Freshman 152: — Evan Galipeau (PH) p. Cavallaro, Blue Devil Matmen In college wrestling news, last year’s Sidie got things rolling against the Marcello Cavallaro at 152 never looked :46 The Westfield High School wres- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Highlander champion Brett Vanderveer tling team got back on the winning Vikings with a fall over Dan Aguanno back, taking control 160: — Price (GL) p. Justin Altshau, 3:01 is wrestling at the University of Penn- in 3:14 and upped his record to 3- early in his match 171: — Marcantonio (GL) won forfeit to control his “rock and roll” wrestling forfeit track by leveling Ridge, 45-27, in 189: — Drew Greenlees (PH) p. Farrell, sylvania. The former 119 lb. Union Westfield on December 21. The Blue 1. Wrestling his first varsity to pin Mike style of the past and it seems to be 135: — Mike Puorro (B) p. Dan 3:28 MacDonald, 1:38 County, District 12 and Region 3 champ Devils got first period falls from match, Price learned to Demaroutz in 3:50. 215: — Williams (GL) d. Mitchell, 3-1 working. is wrestling in the 133 lb. weight class make use of the Marcantonio “My pre-game routine has done a lot 140: — Dan Zika (B) d. Dan Caprario, 12-11 seniors Tom Hanscom at 160, Mike Hwt: — Robina (GL) md. Ryan Tower, 10- 145: — Atilla Vigilante (B) p. Kyle division. Kivetz at 171 and Nick Clark at fireman’s carry to chalked up his fifth 0 to calm me down and make me more put Justin victory by pinning Swingle, 1:01 “It’s great fun for me and I find heavyweight and improved their Roselle Catholic: patient,” commented Kivetz. “I wrestle 152: — Giancarlo Pesantez (B) p. Chris myself improving facing good wres- record to 2-3. Altshau on Brian Lordholt at 103: — Tim Vanderveer (GL) won forfeit live for about five minutes and it gets Gismonde, 1:12 tlers on a daily basis,” Vanderveer said. his back 112: — Fullowan (GL) p. Rizzo, :55 all of that — well you know — out of 160: — Ricky Micelli (B) p. Tom Hanscom, He has recorded victories over Brown 103: — Joe DeCampo (W) d. Kyle Sevits, me.” 4-2 119: — Sidie (GL) won forfeit 2:52 University, Seton Hall and Rider Uni- 112: — Todd Tumolo (R) won by forfeit 125: — Brian McCarthy (RC) p. Eric “He’s looking good. He’s still going 171: — Mike Kivetz (W) p. Justin Katz, versity. 119: — John Leonardis (W) d. Rob Serrano, 1:30 a million miles an hour,” said Kurz of 2:38 Vohden, 5-2 130: — Bill Lentis (GL) won forfeit Kivetz. “He’s got to slow down his 189: — Justin Reyes (W) p. Mike Rothery, 125: — Ethan Powell (W) won by forfeit 135: — Steve Catone (RC) p. Greg pace. He’s at his best when he slows 1:55 130: — Shane Sweeney (R) p. Gil Granholm, 3:24 things down.” 215: — Chris Tyne (B) p. Chris MacKay, Arbitsman, 1:21 140: — Regenye (GL) p. Sullivan, 3:15 5:12 For most of his bout, Clark em- Hwt: — Nick Clark (W) p. Matt Russo, 135: — Jimmy Villane (W) p. Jay 145: — Dan Gongalve (RC) p. Dan ployed a strategy of exchanging es- Souvahn, 3:25 Reichard, 1:53 5:54 152: — Cavallaro (GL) p. Demaroutz, capes for takedowns before pinning 140: — Tyler Zaborsky (R) p. Dan Matt Russo in 5:54 with a half nelson. Caprario, 5:24 3:50 145: — Kyle Swingle (W) d. Chris 160: — Marcantonio (GL) p. Lordholt, Clark may have been a little too free Runyun, 4-2 1:11 with allowing Russo to escape in a few 152: — Warren Andrews (R) p. Chris Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 171: — Farrell (GL) p. Galliot, 2:46 instances. Gismondi, 3:45 CHICKEN WING AND A HALF…It appears that Highlander Mike Fullowan, top, 189: — Williams (GL) p. Bose, 1:01 “Yes, I should have been aware of 160: — Tom Hanscom (W) p. Dan at 112 put plenty of pressure on Lion Mike Rizzo using a chicken wing and a half 215: — Coughlin (GL) p. Bevly, :23 the clock,” commented Clark. “I should nelson. Fullowan pinned Rizzo in :55. Hwt: — Joe Longo (RC) p. Robina, 2:50 Horowitz, :40 have been a little more aggressive. The ESTABLISHED YOGA-PRANAYAMA 171: — Mike Kivetz (W) p. Bernard for a fall at 3:01. Regenye had his 1:11. kid wasn’t doing that much. I should 1988 WESTERN STYLE Saxson, 1:59 TEACHER TRAINING “Tough opponents haven’t come my have taken it to him.” 20 CLASSES 189: — Alex Williams (R) d. Justin takedown strategy working just fine as PRIVATE CLASSES Local High School Clark went on to say, “I am going to A WEEK MEDITATION Reyes, 13-7 he won by majority decision over Matt way yet, but I’m looking forward to the 215: — Chris MacKay (W) p. Evan Meany, 16-8. kids from North Plainfield and Manville work a little more in practice on top ALUMNUS...Former Highlander Brett who will be most challenging. This position.” Schumacher, 5:19 “I used a left single for the takedown, Swimming Results: New Program Starts Jan. 10th Vanderveer now wrestles for the Uni- Hwt: — Nick Clark (W) p. Dana letting him up and taking him down year I intend being more aggressive “Brearley is a very good team. I still versity of Pennsylvania. Sabatino, :23 again scoring major points,” explained with my attacks” noted Marcantonio. DECEMBER 20: see improvement. These guys are not OPEN HOUSE Regenye. Mike Farrell at 171 lb. moved Pat Westfield 105, Plainfield 64 putting their heads down. Our goals for Monday Jan. 3&10 • 4–7 p.m. Marcantonio received a forfeit at Galliot around at will, putting him The Blue Devils used the Cardinals this season were to beat Brearley on Thursday Jan. 6 • 2–5 p.m. Local High School Highlanders Lame 160 after Viking coach Matt Siampa away at 2:46. as a tune up for the Shawnee meet on December 22. Our goals are for later in Saturday Jan. 8 • 1–4 p.m. became a bit uncomfortable looking “Going into the second period, I December 21. the season,” concluded Kurz. “We will NICOLE’S YOGA CENTER Hockey Results: Lady Lions, 42-37 up at the scoreboard. really got myself fired up, a double put 50 free- Turner Yevich (W) 25.02 get better every day. We had a big win (908) 789-6426 DECEMBER 20: “We were looking to build up enough him on his back and that was all there 100 free- Ryan Cahill (W) 1:07 yesterday (Ridge). We will focus on 94 North Avenue, Garwood Junior Jen Calabrese, who bucketed 200 free- Sean Baran (W) 2:08.27 www.nicolesyogacenter.com Westfield 4, Cranford 4 15 points, led the Governor Livingston points so we could move Evan Galipeau was to it,” said Farrell. the positive.” Blue Devil Max Langford hit for up to wrestle Marcantonio,” com- Williams demonstrated his talents 500 free- Yevich (W) 5:59.45 Westfield hosted the Blue Devils High School girls basketball team to 100 breast- Ray Enearnavin (W) 1:04.81 the hat trick and assisted on the tying a, 42-37, come-from-behind victory mented Siampa. “Evan lost to him and strength decking Joe Bose in 1:01. Classic tournament on December 28- PUBLIC NOTICE goal with a pass to Dave Strassberg at 100 fly- Cliff Haldeman (W) 1:02.2 29. over Roselle Catholic in Roselle on twice last year so we were looking for Afterwards Williams commented, “I 100 back- Matt Vidovich (W) 1:09.66 Warinanco Park. Ryan Heck netted SHERIFF’S SALE December 21. The Highlanders improvement on that. G. L. scored was at a different level from my oppo- 200 IM- Rob Eckman (W) 2:43.15 103: — Mark Yospin (B) p. Joe DeCampo, two goals while Tom Newman and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, boosted their record to 2-0 while the some points down below, and knowing nent today, with the tougher matches 200 free relay- (P) (Kyle Williams, :37 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Will Humphries added one each for Lions slumped to 1-1. they are tough on top, we kept the still ahead of me, I’m preparing and Rich Stewart, Walter Lang, Miles 112: — Sean Cunningham (B) won forfeit DOCKET NO. F-9553-99. the Cougars. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- After a sleepy first half the High- match-ups as we had them.” looking forward to them.” Hickman) 1:54.89 119: — Altay Vigilante (B) p. John Williams moved up to 215 and 400 free relay- (W) (Paul Turner, Cahill, Leonardis, :51 TIFF vs. EUNEL MONTEAGUDO; WMFC landers found themselves behind, 18- Kyle McClosky, Eckman) 4:17.25 125: — Ethan Powell (W) p. Stormy 1997 4 PROPERTIES INC., DEFENDANT. 14, but Calabrese emerged and scored outlasted Pete Mitchell 3-1 in a tough CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, bout. Robina, a 245 pound junior, had POSTERS 200 medley relay- (W) (Yevich, John Vanderzie, 1:41 WBA Sr. High School 13 of her points in the second half. The 130: — Stephano Serracino (B) won by DATED OCTOBER 6, 1999 FOR SALE OF The Westfield Leader and The Times Williams, Vidovich, Eckmann) 2:06.23 MORTGAGED PREMISES. big turnaround, however, came in the have the capabilities of making large By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Basketball Results: third quarter when the Highlanders Lady Vikings Clear color posters (24x18 and smaller) of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DECEMBER 22: outscored the Lions 11-3. sports photos or any photos you may public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union wish to be reproduced. Prices are County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Blue Devils 67, Wolverines 64 Gov Livingston 8 6 11 17 42 Ridge Cagers, 40-23 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE Roselle Catholic 9 9 3 16 37 reasonable. Call David Corbin at (908) 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two Blue Devils: Chris Keenoy 14-0- The Union Catholic High School 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for girls basketball team rolled over the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- 6-34, Mark Gordon 1-1-5-10, Jeff information at [email protected]. cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid Lynes 1-0-2-4, Dan Rock 0, Matt Lion Cagers Halt Ridge girls, 40-23, in Bernards on available in cash or certified check at the Morrison 1-3-0-11, Anthony Collucci December 21. Viking junior guard conclusion of the sales. 0, Brian Lanza 1-0-0-2, Brian Ludlum Jackie Huber was the high roller with PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $119,971.23. 2-0-0-4, Richard Miller 1-0-0-2 Highlanders, 53-35 14 points. The property to be sold is located in the City The Roselle Catholic High School NOTICE TO CREDITORS of Elizabeth in the County of Union and State The Vikings increased their lead in ESTATE OF NELL E. WILLIAMS, De- of New Jersey. Wolverines: Will Cashman 7-0-5- boys basketball team came out of the ceased. 19, Dean Ricca 5-1-1-14, Erik every quarter, but iced the game when Commonly known as: 408 Chilton Street, chute quickly, taking a 30-12 lead, Huber netted 10 of her points in the Pursuant to the order of MARY M. Elizabeth, New Jersey. Schonemann 4-0-2-10, Shaun Brown TROWBRIDGE, Acting Surrogate of the and held on to halt the Governor fourth quarter. Sophomore Lisa Tax Lot No. 163 in Block No. 13. 1-0-0-2, Gary Castaldo 1-0-0-2, Livingston squad, 53-35, in Berkeley County of Union, made on the 23rd day of Approximate dimensions of Lot: 50.00 feet Mortkowitz pushed in eight points, December, A.D., 1999, upon the application wide by 206.06 feet long. Shaun Simone 0, Diego Vargas 1-02- Heights on December 21. Andrew of the undersigned, as Executor of the estate 4, Brian Clancy 1-0-3-5, Chris Benson Shrita Smith sank seven, Kenyaal Nearest cross street: Orchard Street. Whitney sank 12 points to lead the Johnson scored four, Hope Loeffler of said deceased, notice is hereby given to the There is due approximately the sum of 2-1-1-8, Chris Newman 0 Highlanders. creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the $128,586.49 together with lawful interest and had three and Stephanie Green and subscriber under oath or affirmation their Blue Devils (2-0) 13 21 17 16 67 Lion junior Phil Bauknight led all costs. Tammy Colangelo added two apiece. claims and demands against the estate of There is a full legal description on file in the Wolverines (1-1) 9 11 22 22 64 scoring with 16 points and Rob Findlay said deceased within six months from the Union Cath (2-0) 9 11 8 12 40 Union County Sheriff’s Office. laid in seven points for the Highland- Ridge (0-2) 3 7 4 9 23 date of said order, or they will be forever The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this ers who fell to 0-2. barred from prosecuting or recovering the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sale. See it all on the web! same against the subscriber. GLIDING THROUGH THE WATER…Blue Devil Jesse Coxson, front, glides RALPH FROEHLICH Roselle Cath (2-0) 18 12 8 15 53 Roch T. Williams PUBLIC NOTICE through the water and wins her event against the Shawnee girls. SHERIFF www.goleader.com Gov Livingston 5 7 6 17 35 Executors JEANETTE F. FRANKENBERG, Attorney Snevily, Ely, Suite 220 SHERIFF’S SALE Williams & Gurrieri, Attorneys PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, One Executive Drive PUBLIC NOTICE 308 East Broad Street PUBLIC NOTICE Somerset, New Jersey 08873 PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, P.O. Box 2007 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-12442-98. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CH-754897 (WL) Westfield, New Jersey 07091 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CITIBANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. LEE LAM 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $21.42 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AND MR. LAM, HUSBAND OF LEE LAM; CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-1511-99. 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $161.16 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-5582-99. ERIC M. MUEHLHAUSER; ET AL, DEFEN- DOCKET NO. F-7034-98. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-21010-97. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., DANT. PUBLIC NOTICE CENLAR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK TIFF vs. SOMER HERNANDEZ AND PUBLIC NOTICE NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPO- PLAINTIFF vs. DARLENE JONES, DEFEN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. AUSTIN L. BELIN, JR., ET ROMONA HERNANDEZ, HIS WIFE; ET RATION PLAINTIFF vs. MAGDY MORGAN, DANT. DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 FOR SALE SHERIFF’S SALE AL., DEFENDANT. ALS, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF’S SALE ET AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 1999 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DOCKET NO. F-4290-99. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. DOCKET NO. F-16371-98. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, PLAINTIFF vs. DANIEL E. PAULINO, DE- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PLAINTIFF vs. RAFAEL PAZ, ET AL, DE- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE FENDANT. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union FENDANT. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- DATED JULY 20, 1999 FOR SALE OF Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid MORTGAGED PREMISES. 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- available in cash or certified check at the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid conclusion of the sales. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $77,093.00. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union available in cash or certified check at the available in cash or certified check at the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $115,364.81. CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey, 07202, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE The judgment amount is $42,957.29. The judgment amount is $138,132.04. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE The judgment amount is $149,773.04. The property to be sold is located in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two The property to be sold is located in the City The property to be sold is located in the 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two The property to be sold is located in the City CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07206, Commonly known as: 525-527 LINDEN o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New County of UNION and State of New Jersey. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid Jersey. County of UNION and State of New Jersey. cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid Jersey. Commonly known as: 307 COURT 07202, a/k/a 525 LINDEN AVENUE, a/k/a available in cash or certified check at the Commonly known as: 560 Jefferson Av- Commonly known as: 1144 LOUISA available in cash or certified check at the Commonly known as: 1118 Magie Avenue, STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 525-27 LINDEN AVENUE. conclusion of the sales. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY conclusion of the sales. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. 07206. Tax Lot No. 742 in Block No. 13. The judgment amount is $159,557.99. Tax Lot No. 386 in Block No. 12. 07201. The judgment amount is $125,554.28. Tax Lot No. 1348.8 in Block No. 10. Tax Lot No. 124 in Block No. 3. Dimension of Lot: approximately 35 feet ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 35 feet Tax Lot No. 593 in Block No. 12. COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 130 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of wide by 173 feet long. Dimension of Lot: approximately 26.10 feet Broadway, Elizabeth, New Jersey. wide by 110 feet long. wide by 75 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Elmora Avenue. Union, and State of New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- wide by 120 feet long. TAX LOT AND BLOCK: LOT NO. 49 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- Nearest Cross Street: Third Street. Situate at a point on the northwesterly side- COMMONLY known as 41 Decker Av- westerly side of Jefferson Avenue 460 feet Nearest Cross Street: Jefferson Avenue. BLOCK NO. 2. erly side of Magie Avenue 129.95 feet from Situate at a point on the easterly sideline of line of Linden Avenue distance approximately enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. from the southwesterly side of Fairmount Situate at a point on the southerly sideline of DIMENSIONS: 25 feet x 100 feet. the westerly side of Browning Avenue. Court Street distance approximately 75 feet 265 feet northeasterly from its intersection Also known as Lot No. 274, Block No. 13 on Avenue. Louisa Street distance approximately 248.86 NUMBER OF FEET TO NEAREST IN- There is due approximately the sum of northerly from its intersection with the north- with the northeasterly sideline of Elmora Av- the tax map. There is due approximately the sum of feet westerly from its intersection with the TERSECTION: 325 feet from First Street. $154,515.61 together with lawful interest and erly sideline of Third Street. enue There is due approximately the sum of $44,969.61 together with lawful interest and westerly sideline of Jefferson Avenue. There is due approximately the sum of costs. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of $163,801.45 together with lawful interest and costs. There is due approximately the sum of $128,920.01 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in the $118,465.99 together with lawful interest and $79,230.01 together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the $147,429.29 together with lawful interest and costs. Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn sale. SHERIFF sale. sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Attorney SHERIFF SHERIFF FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND ATTORNEYS SHERIFF FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND 1139 Spruce Drive FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, WRIGHT, Attorney 1139 Spruce Drive FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, WRIGHT, Attorney P.O. Box 1024 Attorney Attorney 211 Benigno Boulevard P.O. Box 1024 Attorneys 211 Benigno Boulevard Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 201 Suite 201 Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 201 Suite 201 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive P. O. Box 788 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 7 Century Drive P. O. Box 788 File No.: XWZ 36820 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 File No.: XVZ 37438 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 CH-754387 (WL) CH-754850 (WL) CH-754809 (WL) CH-754807 (WL) CH-754255 (WL) CH-754904 (WL) CH-754799 (WL) 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $173.40 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $185.64 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $157.08 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $187.68 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $155.04 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Taking a Sporting Trip Down Memory Lane in Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood ** 1927 ** Sports Editor’s “Babe” Ruth (George Herrmann) hit 60 home runs. Note on Old News The New York Yankees won the American League pennant with a 110-44 The sporting news of the past came record and swept the Pittsburgh Pirates (94-60) in four games to win the World from old issues of The Westfield Series. Leader and The Times of Scotch Charles “Lucky Lindy” Lindbergh left Roosevelt Field, N. Y. on May 20 and Plains-Fanwood and have been landed at Le Bourget airfield in France on May 21. (3,610 miles in 33.5 hours). placed in the original form and gram- Gene Tunney was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. mar. In some cases, only portions of Calvin Coolidge was the President of the United States. the articles have been included. Some Wiskery was the Kentucky Derby winner. mistakes may have been made in the original writing but they were left untouched for effect. Westfield Trounces N Plainfield WESTFIELD MAN Brilliant Pitching Features Saturday’s League WILL FLY TO FIGHT Game at Recreation Park—Home Run Off August Danker, of East Broad street, will be one of a party who will fly to Danny Dugan Allows North Plainfield Chicago to witness the Tunney- Dempsey fight on September 22, 1927 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Only: Chance to Score The party will leave Hadley Field BREAKERS OF THE LONGEST STREAK…The 1998-99 Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Westfield) the morning of the fight High School boys swimming team dethroned the Blue Devils who had the nation’s Danny Dugan added a final touch to Ted caught one of Danny’s shots rais- and will reach Chicago, in eight hours, longest winning streak. a brilliant pitching season for West- ing it over the right-field fence for a it is said I landing at a Chicago Airport. field Saturday (October 20, 1927), at homer. The hit was one of the longest Recreation Park, by defeating the North drives ever seen on the field, SCOTCH PLAINS BALL Plainfield nine in a Union County game, The box score: SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD by the score of 3 to 2. Danny held the No. Plainfield TOSSERS MAKING GOOD David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times North Plainfield boys scoreless after RH E The Scotch Plains A. C. defeated TWO HALL OF FAMERS…Gary Kehler, left, and Butch Woolfolk enjoy them- the fourth inning and quelled several Haberman, 3b. 0 0 0 Blount’s Westfield team at the Plains, ** 1969 ** selves at a Westfield Hall of Fame dinner in 1996. Kehler was spectacular as a coach rallies by some fine pitching. Hlafter, If 0 0 0 Friday night (August 19, 1927) 7 to 4 Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon on August 20. and Woolfolk was superb as a football player. This left handed flinger was work- Darby, ss 0 2 2 One of the features of the game was Joe (Apollo 11). ing in near-perfect form, that has Lee, lb. 0 1 1 Storey’s home run.’ The Woodstock music festival drew nearly 500,000 people on August 15-17 WESTFIELD Freddie Spencer Wins brought him to the top of the class of Porter, 2b 1 1 1 The Scotch nine defeated the Brook- Richard Nixon was the President of the United States. the’ local hurlers and he had the num- Cooper, c 1 2 0 lyn Royals on Monday by a 4 to 1 The “Amazing” New York Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles in five games Two-Mile Race bers of the borough boys from the start Houston, cf 0 0 0 Score, to an attendance of twelve hun- to win the World Series. In the Beginning Freddie Spencer, Plainfield boy, de- to finish. He came near securing a Denny, rf 0 0 0 dred fans, Next Friday Scotch Plains The New York Jets and “Broadway” Joe Namath defeated Johnny Unitas and feated Bill Spencer American cham- shut-out. He we. accorded errorless Radonitz, p. 0 0 0 plays the Pennsylvania Red Caps, a the Baltimore Colts, 16-7, to win Super Bowl 3. Foot Ball League pion of 1926, and Orlando Piani of support, by his team-mates. Totals 2 6 4 colored team; on Thursday September Italy in a two-mile paced match race But for Ted Cooper’s clout which Westfield 1st, they will again; play the Brooklyn which took four heats to decide, at the went for a home run, in the fourth Royals, the colored Giants. These inning With Porter on base, Dugan RH E September 23, 1896 New York Velodrome Sunday night Martin, lf.-ss 1 2 0 games will start at 6:15 p. m. Raiders Smother Representatives of football interests (August 21, 1927). Bill Spencer won would have had a shut-out. After clout- Simpson, 3b 1 2 0 ing a long foul in his first time at bat from Elizabeth, Roselle and Cranford, the first heat, just beating out Piani by Glasser, rf.-lf 1 0 0 met with the Westtfields {sic} Wednes- inches. Freddie Spencer took the sec- Story, 2b. 0 1 0 ** 1967 ** Berkley Heights 20-0 day evening and formed a four-team ond heat, then Piani came along and Stewart, 1b. 0 1 0 league, each team to play twice, and won the third heat, making a fourth WILLIAMS AND LEONARD Linden B. Johnson was the President Heralded by the honking of some half successful hours on the field, over- Maskell, cf. 0 1 0 of the United States. the team winning the greatest number deciding heat necessary. WIN IMPORTANT MATCH Mullin c 0 0 0 fifteen gaily decorated cars and by four whelmed the Highlanders by a 20-0 of games to hold championship. An This heat was particularly hard Ryno, ss. 0 0 0 Viet Nam was fresh in the minds of busloads of hopeful, cheering students, score. The Raiders piled up 215 yards executive committee consisting of fought, Freddie Spencer winning the Fine Shots Feature 72-Hole the American public. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood varsity rushing, of which all but 12 were ac- Deane, rf. 0 0 0 The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Messrs Poggie, Gluck, Bates and match by leading the Field. Freddie Golf Match at Shackamaxon Dugan, p, 0 0 0 football team opened its season, Satur- counted by Marvin Crisp and Dave Peddle drew up a series of rules and took the lead two laps from home and Total 3 8 0 Boston Red Sox in seven games to day (September 27, 1969), against Ber- Molten. Marvin carried 22 times for articles which were adopted. The held it to the finish. Bill Spencer was and Canoe Brook win the World Series. keley Heights, and during two and a 120 yards, Dave 12 times for 83 yards. weight of members was decided not to second and Piani took third, and both Danny Williams and Johnny Two base hits—Story, Stewart; three Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) was exceed 135 pounds. battled hard to get around the winner. Leonard, of Shackamaxon Country base hit—Darby; Home run Cooper; the boxing Heavyweight Champion The manager elected was John D. But Freddie had enough speed left and Club, defeated Ralph Smith and F. Double play—Hlafter to Lee; Struck of the World. Raiders Maul Westfield 72-61 Gluck, the inspiration of the Westfield won the heat by a length. Paul Anderson, of Canoe Brook Club out—by Dugan, 4; Bases on Balls— Don January was the PGA Golf Cham- team, and the man who will make the Summit, 7 up and 5 to play in a sev- Off Dugan, 4; off Radonitz, 2; Passed pion and Gay Brewer, Jr. was the * * * league a success. Westfield “Y” Bowlers enty-two hole golf match on both balls—Rodonitz. Masters Champion. When elected he said. courses. The match was a wide one but Score by innings: Rahway Win Means Conference Title Friends: - If you will allow me to so Rout Jersey City proved to be of unusual interest due to Umpire—Newhart; scorer, Our Raiders moved One step closer to as they built an early 22-10 lead. The address you on this occasion, as you the rare exhibition of golf shots’ by Hampson. Grapplers Post the Watchung Conference crown as they Raiders never trailed after the Devils On last Saturday (October 22, 1927) No. Plainfield 000 200 000 2 put the physical clamp on our arch-rivals broke the ice and led 1-0 in the early know we may soon be foes on the ball Danny Williams and his partner. Westfield 201 000 00x 3 field where all is forgotten but the night the Westfield Y. M. C. A. took the Season Record 8-1 from Westfield last Tuesday (February going. Hitting on 5 of 6 long jumpshots, bruises and glory, I am proud of the boys from Skeeterville into camp by 24, 1967), 72-61. This major victory, Dan Jayson was nearly unstoppable in great honor you have conferred on me winning three games. The first game In its last dual meet of the year, held along with the 63-58 triumph over the the quarter as he poured in 11 of his game and will try and merit your continued was a hummer from start to finish but at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Cranford Cougars on Friday evening, leading 20 points. approbation in both chair and field, the local maple maulers managed to School on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1967 the brings the hotly contested race down to a Westfield came alive in the second and if I fall, or fail in either place, will emerge victors by the scant margin, of high school varsity wrestling team do-or-die climax tomorrow night as the stanza, but could only manage to slice one pin.’ Austin’s 233 game and a handily disposed of a strong Rahway Blue and White face their only chal- the halftime margin to 34-26. only ask you to remember that I have lenger for the crown in the Rahway Indi- done my best with the material at hand. good score of 196 by “Jimmy” Hope squad, 29-15. Thus this aggressive Westfield broke the game wide open in Carried them through. Hope also group of local young men posted one ans, a team the Raiders managed to de- a matter of a minute and a half in the final The schedule adopted by the league posted a fine score of 283 in the final of the best records ever achieved on feat by only one point in overtime on period by scoring eight straight points to is as follows: stanza giving him the fine average of canvass in the history of the school. December 20. Scotch Plains (11-1) has a come within one point, 56-55 with 4:30 Date Club At 198 for the evening. Begerow of Jer- Hats off to these devoted athletes and full two game lead over the Indians (7-1) to play. However, the shooting of Tom Oct. 10 Elizabeth Cranford sey City posted two double century their fine coach, Mike Sorrentino. and this game will undoubtedly decide Atkins and Jayson widened the gap to “ 10 Roselle Westfield marks. The: match- was bowled on the Results of the meet: 981b. class, the championship. 64-59 with a minute to play, and then the “ 17 Elizabeth Westfield Rath (SF) decisioned Stugart (R) 2-0; The strong victory over the Blue Dev- Raiders rattled off eight straight points Elizabeth Y. M. C. A. alleys which ils was certainly sweet revenge for Coach “ 17 Cranford Roselle Westfield is using as their home alley 106 lb. class, Jenkins (R) decisioned within 40 seconds to coast to victory. “ 24 Westfield Cranford Berkowitz (SP) 8-3; 115 lb. class, Dettmar’s forces as it somewhat atoned Besides Jayson, three other Raiders this Season. for the Devil’s earlier 79-59 drubbing of hit for double figures in the game: Bruce “ 24 Roselle Elizabeth Jersey City “Y” DiNizio (SP) drew Waltman (R) 1-1; “ 31 Westfield Elizabeth 123 lb. class, McGaghin (SP) the Raiders. Scotch Plains outran and Boisture, 15; and Tom Atkins and Ken Bowden 152 178 163 outshot Westfield in the opening period Arnesen, 11. “ 31 Roselle Cranford Beatty 147 139 127 decisioned Smith (R) 4-2; 130 lb. Nov. 3 Cranford Westfield Miller 195 193 156 class, Martin (R) decisioned Elrick “ 3 Elizabeth Roselle Lanning 187 172 149 (SP) 9-0; 136 lb. class, Lanza (SP) “ 7 Cranford Elizabeth Begerow 204 135 213 decisioned Turner (R) 6-1; 141 lb. “ 7 Westfield Roselle _ class, Sallee (SP) decisioned Stevens Total 885 817 808 (R) 5-4; 148 Ib. class, Todaro (SP) Westfield “Y”, drew Halsey (R) 5-5; 157 lb. class, PUBLIC NOTICE Vanderbilt 118 182 169 Lanza (SP) pinned Jones (R) 3:41; SHERIFF’S SALE Hone 196 164 235 168 lb. class, Semanchik (SP) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Bedell 172 152 166 decisioned Corvery (R) 7-1; 178 1b. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Schindler 167 181 132 SCRAMBLING DAVE BROWN...Blue Devil Dave Brown, No. 10, scrambles in the class, Crane (SP) pinned Miller (R) DOCKET NO. F-7203-97. backfield against Plainfield on Thanksgiving Day in 1986 HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET- Austin 233 173 140 1:34, Heavyweight class, Anderson WORK, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA A/K/A Total 886 852 832 (R) pinned Bandola (SP) 3:16. MARIE LUNIQUE, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ** 1986 ** DATED AUGUST 24, 1999 FOR SALE OF See it all on the web! ‘Y’ Gymnasts Second MORTGAGED PREMISES. Ronald Reagan was President of the United States. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- The space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28 killing six astronauts. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by www.goleader.com In Invitational Meet public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The Iran Contra Scandal emerged in November. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Jack Nicklaus won the Masters and Greg Norman won the British Open. YMCA Girls’ Gymnastic Team trav- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE PUBLIC NOTICE The New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox thanks to the Bill Buckner boot. eled to the Morristown YMCA on 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two The Chicago Bears crushed the New England Patriots, 46-10, to become Super o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- SHERIFF’S SALE Saturday February 11, 1967) to com- cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Bowl Champs. pete- in an Invitational Girls’ Gym- available in cash or certified check at the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, nastic Meet. conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-8489-98. “Y” gymnasts, Virginia Jensen, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The judgment amount is $148,569.44. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Chris Howard, Karen Piper and Judy MASTERFUL WRESTLING COACHES…Former coach Mike Sorrentino, right, ALL THAT CERTAIN tract, lot and parcel PLAINTIFF vs. GEORGE EVANS AND MRS. addresses the fans during a 40-year celebration of Raider wrestling in 1998 as of land lying and being in the City of Elizabeth, GEORGE EVANS, HIS WIFE; ARLENE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SHERIFF’S SALE Cardozo competed in all four of the former coach Dom Deo, in front of SPF sign, adores his plaque. County of Union and State of New Jersey, PAPPAS ET ALS, DEFENDANT. I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, JR., TOWN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Women’s Olympic events (Balance more particularly described as follows: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Beam, floor exercise, uneven bars BEGINNING at a point in the westerly line DATED MARCH 31, 1999 FOR SALE OF HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED DOCKET NO. F-15001-98. PUBLIC NOTICE of Monroe Avenue distant 340.00 feet north- MORTGAGED PREMISES. IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST and horse vaulting). Raiders Pin Clark erly from the northwest corner of said Avenue By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE COUN- COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. DUMAS G. The competition was keen when SHERIFF’S SALE and Anna Street; thence tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT A MARTINEZ AND OLIVIA MARTINEZ, H/W; the results came Morristown YMCA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Matmen Keep Title (1) North 62 degrees 52 minutes West public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21, 1999. ET ALS., DEFENDANT. team first place with 100.70 while CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 140.00 feet to a point; thence County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-1904-93. Under the coaching of Dom Deo, the (2) South 27 degrees 08 minutes West Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 FOR SALE our local team had 100.45 points. INDEPENDENCE ONE MORTGAGE varsity grapplers are closing out an unde- 41.67 feet to a point; thence 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. The- third placed Morristown High CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. REGINA feated conference season, and will retain (3) South 62 degrees 52 minutes East o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- THIS 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1999. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- School team was 17 points back with MARIA VERA, DEFENDANT. their championship in the Watchung 140.00 feet to a point in the said cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid BERNARD A. HEENEY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 83.20. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Conference. westerly line of Monroe Avenue; available in cash or certified check at the TOWN CLERK public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 FOR SALE thence conclusion of the sales. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Our own Judy Cardozo had the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Last Friday (February 14, 1969) night, RESOLUTION (4) Along the same North 27 degrees 08 The judgment amount is $132,208.57. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE highest individual score in the meet By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- the Raiders romped 36-6 over Clark. Laws and Rules Committee minutes East 41.67 feet to the point The property to be sold is located in the 12TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by December 21, 1999 and came away with “Best All- Gary Zawodniak lost the first bout 8-11, and place of BEGINNING. TOWN of WESTFIELD, New Jersey 07090, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union RESOLVED that the Organization Meeting Around” trophy. allowing Clark their only lead, 0-3. Roger The above description being in accordance County of UNION and State of New Jersey. cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield pinned his opponent in the first 60 sec- with a survey made by Dominick J. Venditto, Commonly known as: 329 LIVINGSTON available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE will be held on January 4, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. 3rd, Land Surveyor, dated July 29, 1987. STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY conclusion of the sales. 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two onds, to set the Raiders ahead 5-3. Keith 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE Being known as Lot No. 975, Block No. 12 07090. The judgment amount is $101,756.85. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- Devine scoring 5 pts. in the first period, on the Official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- Tax Lot No. 13 f/k/a 12.B in Block No. 4003 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid decisioned 7-2. Cliff Lewis suffered a beth, County of Union, New Jersey. f/k/a 507. PUBLIC NOTICE of Union and State of New Jersey; Take notice that Ortheon Corporation lo- available in cash or certified check at the sorely disputed loss 2-3. The Raiders still Commonly known as 468 Monroe Avenue, Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular 2. Mailing Address: 11 Lowden Street, cated at 1934 Route 22, Scotch Plains, New conclusion of the sales. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. 94.12 feet wide by 130 feet long. Elizabeth, New Jersey; Jersey has applied to the Municipal Council of The judgment amount is $205,948.20. led 8-6, and Clark would score no more; I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, JR., TOWN Being the same premises conveyed from Nearest Cross Street: Ripley Place. 3. Tax Lot and Block: Lot No. 11 and Block the Township of Scotch Plains in the County The property to be sold is located in the Krautter fought a scoreless battle, finally CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Ricardo Saavedra and Meena Saavedra, his Situate at a point on the northwesterly side- No. 618; of Union, New Jersey for transfer of the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, scoring on an escape to decision his HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED wife, to Emmanuel Lunique and Charles line of Livingston Street distance approxi- 4. Dimensions: 74.00 feet x 28.74 feet x Plenary Consumption License No. 2016-33- and the State of New Jersey. IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A opponent 1-0. Lunique and Lucia Lunique, his wife, by Deed mately 391 feet northeasterly from its inter- 81.00 feet x 33.55 feet; 015-006 heretofore issued to VARKIZA, LLC. Commonly known as: 210-212 WEST RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE COUN- Barry Eckenthal helped the Raiders dated September 25, 1987 and recorded section with the northeasterly sideline of Ripley 5. Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street: located at 1934 Route 22, Scotch Plains, GRAND STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT A September 30, 1987 in Deed Book 3524 page Place. 201.75 feet. New Jersey. SEY 07202. cause decisioning 4-3, to set the score at MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21, 1999. 398. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of The names and addresses of the members Tax Lot No. 1757 in Block No. 13. 14-6. Bill Lepinski was next, winning 3- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE- There is due approximately the sum of $137,577.12 together with lawful interest and $104,520.28 together with lawful interest and and the amount of stock held of the applying There is due approximately the sum of UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE 0. Bruce Walck put in an excellent show- $152,522.04 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. corporation are as follows: Dimitrios Vlachos, $212,003.75 together with lawful interest and SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing, decisioning his man 6-0. The Raid- costs. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the 160 Sunlit Drive, Watchung, New Jersey, costs. THIS 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1999. ers led 20-6, and Clark had very little There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 62.5% of Stock; Aristidis Vlachos, 207 Tea- There is a full legal description on file in the BERNARD A. HEENEY Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sel Court, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, Union County Sheriff’s Office. chance to come back with the final “Fan- TOWN CLERK The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn sale. sale. 37.5% of Stock. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tastic Four” coming up soon. Rick Todaro this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RESOLUTION RALPH FROEHLICH Objections, if any should be made in writing this sale. decisioned 7-0, and Chris Carson, though RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Laws and Rules Committee SHERIFF immediately to: MS. BARBARA RIEPE, Mu- RALPH FROEHLICH injured early in his match, went on to SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, December 21, 1999 JAMES D. DONNELLY, Attorney nicipal Clerk, Scotch Plains Township, Mu- SHERIFF MC CABE, WEISBERG AND CONWAY, Attorney RESOLVED that a special meeting will be 1236 Brace Road nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch SHAPIRO AND KREISMAN, Attorney smother his opponent 9-0. The Raiders Attorney Suite 201 held for the purpose of swearing-in of re- Suite C Plains, New Jersey 07076. Suite J were up by 20, 26-6. Walter Grote, after 1230 Brace Road 7 Century Drive elected members of the Town Council of the P. O. Box 536 Dimitrios Vlachos 406 Lippincott Drive two near pins, finally pined his man while Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-3211 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-0536 Aristidis Vlachos Marlton, New Jersey 08053 leading 12-2, in the last period. Once CH-754801 (WL) CH-754476 (WL) of Town Hall on January 2, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. CH-754833 (WL) Applicant CH-754789 (WL) again, heavyweight Sam Martin climaxed 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, No other formal action will be taken. 4 T - 12/16, 12/23, 2 T – 12/23 & 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $244.80 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $185.64 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $23.46 12/30/99 & 1/6/00 Fee: $169.32 12/30/99, The Times Fee: $46.92 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $150.96 his match, with a 3rd period pin. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 17 Local Area High School Local Area High School Wrestling Results: Girls Basketball Results: DECEMBER 22: Mannino, 3:08 189: — Ronnie Fiorilli (NP) p. Sean Cranford 70, Plainfield 6 DECEMBER 20: with 15 points. Cranford 59, Linden 15 Grammer, 1:03 215: — Steve Skrene (C) p. Mike Echan, Union 75, Union Hill 36 Dayton (1-1) 8 16 8 7 39 Cranford 69, Shabazz 10 1:28 The Farmers leveled the Hill with 25 New Prov (1-1) 9 8 11 7 35 The Cougars whipped Cardinals, Hwt: — Elio Roman (NP) p. Dan Orphant, points from Jayme Gray who also had Tigers and Bulldogs to improve to 3-0. 1:50 Roselle Park 47, Manville 32 12 assists. Brittany Porter hit for 22 Joanna Ollinick fired in 18 points, Greg Donofrio recorded three pins at DECEMBER 23: points and had 12 rebounds. 160/171, Pat Daly (103/112) recorded yanked down eight rebounds and Delaware Valley 56, Cranford 13 Union (2-0) 13 32 24 6 75 swiped three steals for the Panthers. two pins and a technical fall and Nick Cougars Pat Daly at 103 won by Union Hill (1-1) 10 5 2 19 35 Seeman at 119, Mike Carbone at 145 Manville (1-1) 9 3 11 9 32 majority decision over Mike Spadone, Linden 58, Plainfield 56 Roselle Pk (1-1) 12 10 14 11 47 and heavyweight Pat McDermott Rob Verhoeven at 140 decisioned Jim turned in two pins apiece. Rob Tiger Quiana Brewington led all Elizabeth 68, Newark East Side 8 Rosinski, 5-3, and Mike Carbone at scoring with 20 points, seven which Verhoeven won via fall and technical 145 pinned Bill Mauder in 1:06. The Lady Minutemen were bru- decision. she sank in the fourth quarter. tal to the Red Raiders. DiNai Parker Kearny 44, Elizabeth 32 Linden (1-1) 9 11 18 20 58 had 14 points, seven rebounds and New Providence 51, Chatham 26 103: — Amin Queen (E) p. Ming Lee, 3:50 Plainfield (1-1) 10 19 18 9 56 The Pioneers won their opener in five steals. 112: — Will Banks (E) p. Angel LaPorte, Dayton 39, New Providence 35 fine fashion. 1:42 DECEMBER 22: 119: — Aldo Vasquez (K) p. Ariel Ocasio, Sara Abraham netted seven of her Oak Knoll 54, Bound Brook 31 103: — Joe Allocco (NP) p. Adam Jayne, nine points in the second quarter as :41 1:17 The shining star for the Royals 112: — Mike Fellinger (NP) p. George 125: — Bob Ward (E) d. Tony Carratura, the Bulldogs outscored the Pioneers was senior forward Jill Beckley Traver, :29 9-4 OT 16-6 to take a 24-17 halftime lead. who netted 14 points and pulled in 119: — Ed Gibbons (C) d. John Walker, 5- 130: — Rob DiGravina (K) won forfeit Pioneer Katie Melega led all scoring 11 rebounds as Oak Knoll improved 4 135: — Dave Cordoba (K) p. Jamar Walker, to 2-0. 125: — Greg DeMeo (NP) won by forfeit :29 130: — Greg Buttitta (NP) p. Bob 140: — Anthony Aviles (K) d. Derek Davis, POSTERS Oak Knoll 17 10 15 12 54 Warburton, 1:01 9-6 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield Leader and The Times Bound Brook 15 5 7 4 31 135: — Adam Skordinski (C) tf. J. J. 145: — Mike Badea (K) won forfeit SEIZING HIS FIFTH WIN OF THE SEASON…Highlander Jon Regenye, top, makes easy work of Lion Pat Sullivan and pins have the capabilities of making large DECEMBER 23: Infantini, 17-2, 6:00 152: — John DiGravina (K) p. Chris Patino, him in 3:15. Regenye upped his unbeaten record to 5-0. color posters (24x18 and smaller) of Elizabeth 51, Rancocas Valley 36 140: — Chris Dowling (NP) d. Jim 1:05 sports photos or any photos you may The Lady Minutemen and Shontae Warsack, 5-1 160: — Chad Pereira (K) p. Alterron wish to be reproduced. Prices are Shelton, 1:26 Hunter who had 19 points laid waste 145: — Alex Barron (C) p. Cody Hunter, reasonable. Call David Corbin at (908) to Rancocas Valley. 2:43 171: — Vin Abbott (K) p. Hakin Jackson, Westfield Boosters Continue Other High School 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for 152: — Justin Merrill (NP) p. Brett Forgus, 1:30 information at [email protected]. Elizabeth (3-0) 8 17 8 18 51 :42 189: — Yvens Gelin (E) p. Brian Wood, Rancocas Valley 5 10 9 12 36 160: — Mike Mascerolli (C) p. Alex 1:14 Basketball Results 215: — Ishmael Medley (E) p. Jim Morais, Parents’ Day Tradition Pavlivnov, :30 DECEMBER 27: 171: — Dan Dougherty (NP) p. Joe 1:40 The Westfield School Boosters As- Such recognition has since been Hwt: — Hakim Colon (E) won forfeit sociation recently presented flowers to extended to parents and seniors who (Boys) Leesburg 73, Cranford 61 the mothers of senior players on the participate in all of the fall high The Cougars traveled to St. Cloud, Carteret Staggers Westfield High School girls’ and boys’ school sports, including cross coun- Florida only to be defeated in the first Old Bridge Cools varsity soccer teams at their end-of- try, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer, round of the St. Cloud Rotary Show- season parties. This year, the Boosters tennis and volleyball. The Boosters down. Cougar junior guard Mike Devil Boy Cagers Flames, 40-29 Association has expanded the Parents Association plans to continue this Snyder hit 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. A strong Carteret High School boys The Fanwood Flames basketball pro- Day program by which it recognizes tradition for the parents and seniors basketball team got the jump on the gram began its second season, with the the parents of Westfield High School who participate in the winter and Cranford (0-2) 13 12 10 26 61 Westfield squad and cruised to a 46- senior team dropping its opener 40-29 seniors for their contributions to the spring sports, as well. Leesburg (12-1) 11 22 14 26 73 25 victory in the first round of the to Old Bridge. Lance Thomas led the varsity athletic teams. In addition the Westfield School (Girls) Elizabeth 77, Hillside 33 Hillside Tournament on December Flames with 11 points and eight re- This long-standing tradition was first Boosters Association also provides as- The Lady Minutemen continued 27. Jose Rodriguez pumped in 11 bounds. Jeff Bell had a strong outing started many years ago by the West- sistance to the sports programs and on their tear and elevated their record points to give Carteret a 27-10 lead with eight points and seven rebounds. field Boosters at varsity football games. athletes of Westfield High School in to 4-0 in the Elizabeth Tournament. at the half. Travis Morgan had a huge game of the In earlier years of the program, high other ways through the purchase of Shontae Hunter led the Lady Minute- Freshman Eric Turner hit for six boards with 12 rebounds and four school senior football players, as well needed equipment, as well as sponsor- men with 14 points followed by Gezel points to lead the Blue Devils while points. DJ Garrett dished out six assists as seniors who were athletic trainers or ship of a competitive annual academic Virela with 12. sophomore Dan Deserio sank five and hit for two points. Bobby Blabolil members of the marching band or scholarship awards program. Hillside (0-3) 8 7 6 12 33 and junior Doug Minarik added four and Brian Halpin rounded out the scor- cheerleading squad were introduced During the fall sports season this Elizabeth 12 29 21 15 77 points. ing with two points each. along with their parents at a ceremony year, for example, the Boosters have (Girls) Oak Knoll 60, Belvidere 39 Westfield (0-2) 5 5 4 11 25 This season, the Flames program held during half-time at a home game made significant contributions toward The Royals ruled in the first round Carteret (3-1) 15 12 10 9 46 has expanded to include two teams. at Kehler stadium. the purchase of helmets and pads for of the Lady Seater Tournament in “This special day was designed to the eighth grade football program, and The Senior team is for sixth graders, Belvidere when Kate Cummings and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and the Junior team is for fourth and acknowledge not only the fine athletic for an Olympic-size floor exercise mat Tracy Gorge sank 15 points apiece. MAKING THE PASS…Raider sophomore Kellie LaForge, right, makes a pass WTA Men’s Single fifth graders. The team represents efforts of the seniors, but also the im- for the gymnastics team. Kate Abramson and Heather toward the basket during the game with the Cranford Cougars in Cranford on Tennis Ladder: Fanwood and Scotch Plains and plays portance of the parental support that For more information about the or- Lethbridge added 11 and 10 points, December 21. a 30-35 game schedule. they receive,” commented Bob Albino, ganization and its sponsored activi- respectively. The final standings for the Westfield The Senior team’s roster is: Clayton chairman of the Parents Day commit- ties, contact the Westfield School PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Men’s Single Tennis ladder for this tee of the Westfield Boosters. Boosters Association at P. O. Box 594 Oak Knoll (3-0) 12 24 12 12 60 Balch, Jeff Bell, Bobby Blabolil, Derek Belvidere (0-4) 6 11 14 8 39 Century are posted below. A lengthy Caracter, DJ Garrett, Brian Halpin, Westfield, NJ 07091-0594 or visit the SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE double elimination playoff has drawn internet web page at http:// SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Joseph Jacobi, Ricky Lisojo, Lorenzo PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, to a close. Next season will start on McDonald, Travis Morgan, Sean Lady Vikings Top westfieldnj.com/boosters. DOCKET NO. F-14799-98. DOCKET NO. F-13898-97. Monday, May 1, 2000. All participants Stachowiak and Lance Thomas. Play- TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF are recommended to start a vigorous ers for the Junior squad are: John Acito, M. L. King, 53-39 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CORPORATION PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN CALIFORNIA, N.A., A NATIONAL BANK- Y2K training program for the fierce The Board of Adjustment of the Town of CARLOS VERDON AND BEATRIZ ING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, PLAIN- Evan Aspell, Tajah Bacoy, Keith Baker, The Union Catholic High School TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, VERDON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. TIFF vs. LUIS C. TROCCOLI, ET ALS, DE- competition ahead. Matthew Berka, Jarek Cohen, Ashton BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 10, 2000 in the Council Chambers at CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FENDANT. girls basketball team got a lot of help CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1. Vince Camuto 17. Jim Osislo Gibbs, Brian Hessemer, Robert Scibek, Notice is hereby given that the Westfield the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, DATED OCTOBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE OF from forward Shrita Smith and stopped Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 FOR SALE 2. Robert Errazo 18. Peter Sharpe Ryan Sharkey and Tiffany Smith. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear Martin Luther King of New York, 53- its December 13, 1999 meeting for the follow- and consider the following appeals for vari- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 3. Jason Sprung 19. Simon Lee The program is directed by Bob 39, in the first round of the Peninsula ing applications heard at its November 8, ance from the requirements of the Westfield tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 4. Gary Wasserman20. Steve Satkin Blabolil, assisted by coaches Greg 1999 and November 29, 1999 meeting: Land Use Ordinance: public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by City Classic in Bayonne on December public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 5. Russell Finestein 21. Ross Errazo Smith and Willie Green. 1. Gary R. Pearson, 2 Burgess Court 1. Jeff and Toby Becker, 544 Lenox Av- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 27. A very strong Viking defensive seeking permission to build a stockade Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 6. Frank DeSantis 22. Gary Yee enue seeking permission to erect a effort in the second quarter made the fence – granted as amended with con- one story addition contrary to the re- 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 7. Mike Gonella 23. Jonathan Gazdak Westfield Baseball WBL difference. ditions. quirements of Section 12.04 F of the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- 26TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two 8. Dave Leiz 24. Andrew Ross 2. Jed and Cathy Schaffer, 716 Clarence Land Use Ordinance. Maximum build- cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- Smith, who led the Vikings with 14 cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid 9. Chris Camuto 25. Achim Beucklers Street seeking permission to remodel a ing coverage proposed of 21.3%. Or- available in cash or certified check at the Spring Registration points, scored eight in the first quarter; basement into a den/play area – conclusion of the sales. available in cash or certified check at the 10. Alan Yu 26. Charles Carl dinance requires 20%. The Westfield Baseball League however, a 15-4 run in the second granted. 2. Linda and Carmine Venezia, 576 North The judgment amount is $125,387.49. conclusion of the sales. 11. John Mancini 27. Bob Koleski (WBL) completed its “in-person” quarter gave the Vikings a 30-15 half- 3. Melissa and Brian Stanton, 510 Cory Chestnut Street seeking permission to Property to be sold is located in the City of The judgment amount is $153,938.10. 12. Peter Yu 28. Robert Bilotti Place seeking permission to erect a erect first story addition contrary to the Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. registration on December 11 and is time lead. COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, 13. Randi Piesco 29. Ted Moss second addition – granted. requirements of Section 11.08 E.6., Jersey. now accepting “mail-in” registration Jackie Huber sank nine points, Keller 4. Sean Flannery and Christine Lau, 440 Premises commonly known as 1007 Fanny State of New Jersey. 14. Mike McGlynn 30. Alan Cho 12.04 F.1 and 11.08 E.10 of the Land fired in eight, Kenyaal Johnson pushed Kimball Turn, seeking permission to Use Ordinance. Minimum interior Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 228 15. Steve Parker 31. Mike Sanaman for children in grades Kindergarten erect a rear yard addition – granted. Stiles Street. through 10. Last year over 1,000 in six and Tammy Coangelo added five sideyard proposed of 9.45 feet. Ordi- BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 201, Block No. 16. Bill Wilhelm 32. Jim Bencer points for the Vikings who upped their 5. Marc and Kimberly Benou, 564 nance requires 10 feet. Maximum build- 1 on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: children participated and more are Lawrence Avenue seeking permission beth. 1399; Block: 13. 33. Adam Hecht record to 3-0. ing coverage without deck proposed expected this season. Children will to erect a second story addition over an 20.4%. Ordinance requires 20%. Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet x DIMENSIONS: Approximately irregular: 25 be assigned to leagues based upon M. L. King (2-1) 11 4 13 11 39 existing first floor structure – granted. 3. Mark Haner, 156 Effingham Place 25.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet. x 130. Union Catholic 15 15 12 11 53 6. Ralph and Camille Roscigno, 719 North seeking permission to demolish exist- Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. NEAREST CROSS STREET: is approxi- their current grade. Avenue seeking permission to erect a ing garage and erect new garage at a There is due approximately the sum of mately Gibson Place. The cost for grades K-3 is $50.00 garage and erect/retain swimming pool new location on property contrary to $128,746.06 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of per child and grades 4 and up is – granted. the requirements of Section 13.01 costs. $164,922.24 together with lawful interest and 7. Lauren Roth (Impact Productions), 144 G.1.a of the Land Use Ordinance. Mini- There is a full legal description on file in the costs. $75.00 per child. A family maxi- DEADLINE INFO. St. Paul Street seeking permission to mum street sideyard setback for ac- Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the mum of $175.00 (plus processing use the currently existing professional cessory structure (detached garage) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Sports deadlines are: office space for commercial purposes The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this and late fees if applicable) will be All sports that take place proposed of 15 feet. Ordinance re- sale. — granted with conditions. quires 20 feet. RALPH FROEHLICH sale. in effect for the 2000 season. during the week MUST be 8. Paul and Amy Mesches, 739 4. Nancy D. and William F. Griffeth, Jr., SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Forms are available at Kehler’s submitted by FRIDAY, 4 P.M. Shadowlawn Drive seeking permission 264 West Dudley Avenue seeking per- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorney SHERIFF Athletic Balance and The Leader Weekend sports ONLY will to erect an addition – granted. mission to remove existing rear porch; Suite 505 ESCHEN, FRENKEL & BERGER, Store. Send completed applica- be accepted up till Noon on 9. John and Susan Taylor, 755 Winyah construct building additions to rear and Sentry Office Plaza Attorneys Monday. Articles must be Avenue seeking permission to add a to side; and interior alterations con- 216 Haddon Avenue 24-26 Park Avenue tions to: WBL, PO Box 156, West- typed, double spaced, upper second floor addition – granted. trary to the requirements of Section Westmont, New Jersey 08108 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 field, NJ 07091. LATE FEES will Colleen Mayer, Secretary 11.06 E.6 of the Land Use Ordinance. CH-754844 (WL) CH-754866 (WL) and lower case and no longer Board of Adjustment 4 T - 12/30/99, 1/6 apply to applications received af- than 1-1/2 pages. Minimum interior sideyard proposed of 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $39.78 8.8 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $171.36 1/13 & 1/20/00 Fee: $171.36 ter January 22. NO EXCEPTIONS 5. Subramaniam Sujanthaknmar, 458 PUBLIC NOTICE Birch Place seeking permission to erect PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE a deck contrary to the requirements of PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Section 13.02 C2, 11.08 E.6 and 13.02 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Mini- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, JR., TOWN SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, mum sideyard (deck) proposed of 7.73 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4867-99. feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Lo- DOCKET NO. F-12462-97. HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7362-99. LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY cation of deck proposed: partially in BANK UNITED OF TEXAS, FSB, PLAIN- TOWN OF WESTFIELD IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A DOCKET NO. F-4796-98. MOREQUITY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; JOHN sideyard. Ordinance only allows in rear TIFF vs. CARLOS ZUNIGA, ET ALS, DE- I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, JR., TOWN RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE COUN- NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- JESUS CARUS AND ANNA MARIE CARUS, DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DEFEN- yard. FENDANT. CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT A TIFF vs. PEDRO C. FERNANDEZ, ET ALS, H/W, DEFENDANT. DANT. 6. Jayant and Uma Barai, 1 Azalea Trail, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21, 1999. DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, seeking permission to erect addition DATED JANUARY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE contrary to the requirements of Sec- MORTGAGED PREMISES. RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE COUN- UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE DATED APRIL 1, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORT- MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion 11.06 E.10, E.6, E.7 and E.9 of the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT A SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD THIS GAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Land Use Ordinance. Maximum build- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21, 1999. 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1999. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ing coverage without deck proposed of public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE- BERNARD A. HEENEY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 25.5%. Ordinance requires 20%. Mini- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE TOWN CLERK public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, mum interior sideyard proposed of 14 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE feet - 6 inches ±. Ordinance requires RESOLUTION 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two THIS 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1999. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two 19TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two 15 feet. Minimum rear yard proposed Finance Committee o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- BERNARD A. HEENEY 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- of 26 feet - 8-1/2 inches. Ordinance December 21, 1999 cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid TOWN CLERK o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All suc- cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid requires 35 feet. Maximum Floor Area WHEREAS, there exists a need for the available in cash or certified check at the RESOLUTION cessful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the available in cash or certified check at the Ration of ±37%. Ordinance requires Annual Audit of the accounts of the Town of conclusion of the sales. Finance Committee available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. 30%. Westfield, and The judgment amount is $92,350.56. December 21, 1999 conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $130,190.19. The judgment amount is $117,625.39. 7. John and Ruth MacDougall, 2003 WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. WHEREAS, a need exists for the Town of The judgment amount is $179,945.45. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED The property to be sold is located in the Grandview Avenue seeking permis- (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) authorizes the COUNTY AND STATE: UNION COUNTY, Westfield to retain the professional legal ser- Property to be sold is located in the City of IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of sion to erect a 288 square foot and 10 letting of contracts for professional services NEW JERSEY. vices of a consultant and negotiator in con- Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New State of New Jersey. UNION and State of New Jersey. foot-6 inch high shed in rear yard con- without competitive bidding; STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 528- nection with collective bargaining between Jersey. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON trary to the requirements of Section NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 530 Adams Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey the Town and its employee representation Premises commonly known as 400-402 160 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jer- AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. 13.02 B.2 of the Land Use Ordinance. that: 07202. organizations, and Livingston Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. sey. Tax LOT NO. 472 BLOCK NO. 12. Maximum shed floor area proposed of 1. The firm of Suplee, Clooney & Com- TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 604, Block No. TAX LOT NO. 285 BLOCK NO. 2. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 feet 12 x 24 = 288 square feet. Ordinance pany, Registered Municipal Accoun- NO. 14, BLOCK NO. 12. Law N.J.S.A. (40A: 11-1 et seq.) authorizes 3 of the official Tax Map of the City of APPROXIMATELY DIMENSIONS: 58 x wide by 145 feet long. allows 150 square feet. Maximum shed tants and Certified Public Accountants, DIMENSIONS: Approximately 50 feet x 150 the letting of contracts for professional ser- Elizabeth. 100. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the South- height proposed of 10-1/2 feet. Ordi- be engaged to make the statutory audit feet x 50 feet x 150 feet. vices without competitive bidding; Dimensions: (approximately) 50.00 feet x NEAREST CROSS STREET: South 2nd easterly side of Jefferson Avenue 375 feet nance requires 10 feet. of the accounts of the Town of West- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Julia Street NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 100.00 feet. Street. from the Northeasterly side of Mary Street. 8. Anna M. Macik, 30 Moss Avenue seek- field for the year ending December 31, is the nearest cross street to the subject that: Nearest Cross Street: Fourth Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ing permission to erect a 6 foot high 2000, in accordance with the regula- property. 1. Frederick T. Danser III, Esq. be en- There is due approximately the sum of $133,664.22 together with lawful interest and $120,785.53 together with lawful interest and fence in (zoning) front yard of corner tions of the Division of Local Govern- There is due approximately the sum of gaged to represent the Town of West- $185,577.08 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. lot contrary to the requirements of Sec- ment Services, Department of Commu- $102,360.29 together with lawful interest and field in labor negotiations with em- costs. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the tion 12.07 C of the Land Use Ordi- nity Affairs of the State of New Jersey costs. ployee representation organizations for There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. nance. Height of fence *(zoning) front for a fee of $42,500.00 There is a full legal description on file in the the year ending December 31, 2000 at Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this yard of corner lot proposed of 6 feet. 2. This contract is awarded without com- Union County Sheriff’s Office. an annual fee of $15,000. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. sale. Ordinance allows 4 feet. (*House faces petitive bidding as a “Professional Ser- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 2. This contract is awarded without com- sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH contrary to zoning code convention; vice” under the provisions of the Local sale. petitive bidding as a “Professional Ser- RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF yard in question is functionally the street Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11- RALPH FROEHLICH vice” under the provisions of the Local SHERIFF PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, EPSTEIN, BROWN, MARKOWITZ & sideyard*). 5(1) because N.J.S.A. 40A:4-11 ex- SHERIFF Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., Attorney Attorney GIOIA, Attorney Documentation of the above is on file in the empts from public bidding any work HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, 40A:11-5(1) (a) because the service is Suite 505 Suite 500 245 Green Village Road Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Av- performed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5- WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorney legal in nature. Sentry Office Plaza 1701 Route 70 East P. O. Box 901 enue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may 4. 30 Columbia Turnpike 3. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 1806 Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- P.O. Box 941 lished in The Westfield Leader as pub- Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 0901 4:30 p.m. lished in The Westfield Leader as pub- Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 lic notice of the action in accordance CH-754467 (WL) CH-754852 (WL) CH-754838 (WL) Colleen Mayer, Secretary lic notice of the action taken in accor- CH-753601 (WL) with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, 4 T - 12/23, 12/30/99, Board of Adjustment dance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $40.80 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $171.36 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $171.36 1/6 &1/13/00 Fee: $177.48 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $83.64 1 T – 12/30/99, The Leader Fee: $44.88 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $171.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dems Gain Council Control Dean Oil Site Controversy, Republican Sweep and Downtown In SP Township Government Dominate Headlines in Borough of Fanwood During 1999 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 not appropriate for this community.” elected mayor would avoid the present CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 landslide victory June 6, and later that Council Republicans opposed the complexes having similar numbers of entire Borough Council, members of The April 27 public hearing on the situation of the council appointing one downtown, commuter area, recreation month unveiled a proposal to strengthen proposal, saying they felt the proposed units per acre as the one that was the Library Board of Trustees and the 1999 municipal budget was the scene of its own to the top spot, a process he facilities and municipal complex to the downtown by relocating the survey was too narrow in scope. Mayor proposed for Fanwood. public. of the year’s biggest fireworks and likened to a beauty contest. the tune of $2.8 million. Fanwood Post Office to the half block Connelly broke the tie vote in favor of He additionally claimed the project Finally, a State Police Uniform Crime drama. For nearly three hours, a num- Republicans criticized the haste with The plan had been presented earlier of Second Street between South and applying for the grant. would help Fanwood meet its afford- Report revealed that the number of ber of township residents spoke about which the referendum was being to state officials, at which time bor- LaGrande Avenues, which includes the The second leg of the Planning able housing obligation, which he reported crimes in Fanwood dropped the budget and the proposed six-point pushed through the council by the ough representatives requested Dean Oil site. Board’s hearing on LaGrande Realty placed at 45 units. The planner’s argu- from 186 in 1997 to 99 in 1998. Chief tax increase, with most of the com- Democrats as well as the fact that an $600,000 to help defray the cost of the Arguing that the Post Office had Associates’ proposal for the Dean Oil ment was rejected by Borough Engi- Carboy attributed the decline to longer planned improvements. outgrown its longtime South Avenue site was held. Expert witnesses for the neer Richard Marsden, however, who jail terms and decreased opportunities ments opposed to the tax proposal and elected mayor would have no addi- A standing-room only crowd of about address, Mr. Jung maintained the pro- applicants described alterations to the said no such figure had been received to commit crimes, as well as the much of the ire directed at the Demo- tional powers, duties or responsibili- 100 people forced the Fanwood Plan- posed new location would allow the apartment complex plan which were from the state Council on Affordable borough’s effort to give the Fanwood cratic majority. After the comment ties. ning Board to postpone its hearing on facility to better meet the needs of made in response to concerns voiced Housing. Police Department a stronger pres- period ended and prior to the vote, The council also rejected two bids a controversial proposal by LaGrande postal customers, while giving the en- by members of the board and the pub- A traffic consultant retained by the ence. each member of the council, except that were submitted to resurface the Realty Associates, LLC to erect a resi- tire area a boost by serving as an “an- lic. Planning Board testified that national OCTOBER Councilman Donatelli, spoke briefly Hetfield Avenue bridge. dential apartment complex at the chor store” for businesses there. William Denzler, an urban planner trip generation statistics from the In- The Borough Council passed a reso- about the proposals, with the two par- SEPTEMBER former Dean Oil site at LaGrande Av- A proposal to expand the LaGrande for the applicant, testified that the pro- stitute of Transportation Engineers in- lution asking the North Jersey District ties sharply criticizing each other’s tax Township Democrats named Phillip enue and Second Street. Park Recreation Building, using posed complex would have a less sub- dicated that office/retail use of the site Post Office to look into prospective recommendations. Wiener, an alternate member of the The developers were eyeing the site $100,000 in 1999 Project Pocket Park stantial impact on the surrounding area would produce a greater number of alternate sites for the Fanwood Post Prior to the vote on the budget and Scotch Plains Planning Board, to be for a three-story building containing funds from Union County, drew strong than commercial or retail uses and that trips than the proposed apartment com- Office, which officials maintain had tax proposal, the Republican minority their candidate in the special Novem- 36 rental units. Neighbors of the site opposition from some residents who it would serve a need for rental units in plex. outgrown its South Avenue location. offered an amendment calling for a ber election to fill the late Franklin protested that such intense use was feared the proposed expansion would the area. SEPTEMBER Candidates for Mayor and council zero tax increase in 1999. The two Donatelli’s council seat. inappropriate for the acre-and-a-quar- negatively impact taxes, safety and He also argued that a multi-dwelling Obligated by state law to reach a had an opportunity to present them- Republicans supported the idea, while Mayor Samuel announced that ter lot. A new hearing date was set for green space, among other concerns. facility had previously been consid- verdict on the Dean Oil site appeal by selves and their campaign platforms Mayor Samuel and Councilman Scotch Plains will lease about 25 acres March 25 in the Park Middle School While an architect has reviewed the ered for Fanwood, although he con- October 1, the Planning Board heard during an October 22 candidates’ fo- Bromley opposed it. When asked for of property from Union County in the auditorium in Scotch Plains to accom- expansion plans, the council is not ceded that such a project had never further testimony at its regular meet- rum sponsored by The Westfield Leader his vote, Mr. Donatelli thought for a Ashbrook Reservation and turn it into modate the anticipated crowd. expected to take action on the matter been given the governing body’s stamp ing on September 22 and at a special and The Times of Scotch Plains- MARCH meeting one week later. Fanwood and the Westfield Area long moment before abstaining, mean- a park with ballfields. The township For the third time since 1995, During the September 22 meeting, League of Women Voters. The event ing the GOP proposal had failed but will lease the land for 99 years, at a Fanwood’s governing body unveiled a developer Vincent Bontempo revealed was held in the Fanwood Council also exposing a breach in Democratic cost of $1 per year. flat municipal budget. Officials said that an environmental technical firm Chambers and broadcast on Fanwood’s unity. Yet another round of bids for repair- the $5,651,321 spending plan — re- had uncovered evidence that contami- TV-35. When the vote on the 1999 budget ing the Hetfield Avenue bridge was flecting a 0 percent tax increase — was nated runoff water may have seeped NOVEMBER and six-point tax hike was taken, Mr. deemed by township officials to be too achieved by trimming operating costs, onto the Dean Oil property from adja- Election Day saw a surprise Repub- Donatelli again broke ranks with his high. removing some projects from the capi- cent sites. lican sweep by Councilman Louis C. party and abstained, resulting in a 2-2 In the wake of flooding caused by tal budget and utilizing funds left over According to Mr. Bontempo, the Jung in the Mayor’s race and Council- deadlock, which meant that proposal, Hurricane Floyd in the middle of the from previous ordinances. The spend- firm did not believe the seepage would man Stuart S. Kline and Thomas P. too, had failed to pass. The few dozen month, the council listened as resi- ing plan was formally adopted April 5. have any impact on the apartment com- Ryan, Jr. for two council vacancies. residents in attendance loudly ap- dents affected by the rising waters Some surprise twists occurred in- plex as long as there was no basement Mr. Jung defeated his Democratic op- plauded Mr. Donatelli’s vote, which he asked about prospects for completion volving the Dean Oil site application, in the building or drilling of wells on ponent, Council President William E. said he had decided upon after listen- of the long-delayed Green Brook Flood which opponents chalked up to public the lot. Populus, Jr., with tallies of 1,160 to ing for three hours to residents’ oppo- Control Project. Councilman pressure against the proposed construc- The final hearing on September 29, 945. sition to the tax plan. McClintock directly criticized Berke- tion of an apartment complex there. which lasted past midnight, culmi- In the other two races, Mr. Kline and MAY ley Heights for contributing to the de- The developers decided to reduce nated with the board’s decision to re- Mr. Ryan overcame challenges from Talks between the two parties in lays in finishing the project, which their plan by 33 percent, calling in- ject the use variance application by a 6 Patricia Plante and Adele Kenny. Un- stead for 24 units in a two-story build- to 1 vote. Area residents who had op- official totals gave Mr. Kline and Mr. early May led to the Democratic ma- would prevent the Green Brook and ing. Two days before the March 25 posed the project from the start ap- Ryan 1,225 and 1,168 votes, respec- jority agreeing to lower its proposed other flood-prone streams in the area hearing, however, they canceled their plauded the board’s decision. tively. Mrs. Plante garnered 901 votes, tax increase to 5.4 percent; on May 11, from overflowing during heavy rain- planned appearance before the board. LOCAL LANDMARK...The Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, formerly Among concerns cited by board with Ms. Kenny drawing 840. the council, on a party-line vote, ap- falls. In other news, the Fanwood Com- known as the Carriage House, has become the focal point of cultural activity in members were the proposed density of The three-way victory gave the GOP proved the 1999 budget and accompa- OCTOBER munications/Volunteerism Committee Fanwood. the project, potential overuse of control of the governing body for the nying property tax increase. At its first regular meeting of the launched The Fanwoodian, a quarterly until the year 2000. of approval. LaGrande Park and the reported con- first time in 12 years and marked the Councilman Donatelli, who two month, the council approved a resolu- newsletter containing information It was announced that the borough Engineer Andrew Birtok, testifying tamination. first time a Republican was elected weeks earlier had been loudly ap- tion urging governmental officials to about everything from special events reached a new three-year contract with on behalf of the developers, discussed For the second September in a row, Mayor since 1983. Mr. Jung and his plauded when he abstained on the ini- move forward on the completion of the to the borough’s recycling program. Fanwood Policeman’s Benevolent As- aspects such as landscaping, parking, the area was pummeled by a powerful running mates chalked up their wins to tial tax hike proposal, was jeered by Green Brook Flood Control Project. APRIL sociation Local No. 123, reflecting a driveways and a dumpster area. He storm. Tropical Storm Floyd careened hard work and an issue-oriented cam- some residents after voting to pass the Four months after listening to a Democratic Mayor Maryanne S. 3.9 percent pay increase for each year of revealed that plans called for trash and through New Jersey on September 16, paign. lower 5.4 percent tax increase. Prior to lengthy proposal for the establishment Connelly announced she would not the agreement. On June 10, the Bor- recyclable materials to be collected by bringing heavy rains which left many Voters also threw their support be- the vote, Mr. Donatelli had chastised of a Township Shade Tree Commis- seek a second term in the November ough Council approved a resolution a private party. areas underwater. Power outages were hind two local referendums, including the Republicans for admitting that they sion, the Council seemed inclined to General Election, saying she did not authorizing the Mayor to sign the pact. AUGUST also reported. one endorsing the LOSAP program for had “stood there and watched the put off making a final decision on the feel it was fair to residents since she A dilapidated house and garage With no significant rainfall in sight, In addition, area residents were told volunteer firefighters and rescue squad Democrats make mistakes (during the matter. Concerns were raised about a was contemplating another run for standing between The Chelsea at Governor Christine Todd Whitman de- to keep water use to a minimum and to members and another favoring purchase Congress in the year 2000. Fanwood and the Post Office on South clared a statewide drought emergency boil all water used for cooking, wash- of the Dean Oil property by the borough winter budget meetings). That’s un- possible increase in the number of Council President William E. Avenue was demolished to pave the on August 5. New Jerseyans were or- ing food and brushing teeth after flood- should the site become available. conscionable!” he shouted. lawsuits and litigation as well as an Populus, Jr. was tapped as the Demo- way for a new, four-story Chelsea fa- dered to seriously curtail their outdoor ing temporarily crippled the Later in the month, the Borough After the budget and tax plan was overall reluctance to create an addi- crats’ choice to succeed Mrs. Connelly cility containing apartments on the water use or face heavy fines. Elizabethtown Water Company’s Council approved renewal of its fran- passed, Mayor Samuel acknowledged tional layer of government. as Mayor. Councilman Louis C. Jung lower three levels, with a special as- In Fanwood, merchants and profes- Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment chise agreement with Comcast the public anger, saying, “I know you’re Republican Frank Rossi and Demo- and newcomer Daniel P. Valentino, sisted living unit on the top floor. The sionals also dealt with downtown is- Plant in Bound Brook. Cablevision of New Jersey, Inc. for a not happy with the tax increase. Nei- crat Phillip Wiener, the two candidates 3rd, each sought the Republican nod project was approved by the Fanwood sues during two workshop programs In Fanwood, Police Chief Robert cable television and communications ther am I. I’m a taxpayer, too.” for Township Council, squared off in for the position during Fanwood’s first Planning Board the previous August. sponsored by the Fanwood Downtown Carboy, the borough’s Emergency system in Fanwood. The new 15-year Less than a week after the budget two public debates. The first, spon- contested primary in four decades. Testimony began before the Plan- Revitalization Committee. Management Coordinator, reported pact replaced the borough’s previous vote, Mr. Donatelli died suddenly at sored by the Scotch Plains Business The partners comprising LaGrande ning Board June 23 concerning The forums were held to allow mem- that six people had to be evacuated 10-year agreement with Comcast. age 65, leaving the council with two and Professional Association, focused Realty Associates, LLC appeared be- LaGrande Realty Associates’ contro- bers of the downtown community to from their homes on Cecilia Place due The governing body unveiled an or- Democrats and two Republicans, and on downtown development issues, fore the Planning Board for a concept versial application to construct a two- voice their ideas and concerns, to gen- to flooding from a nearby brook. While dinance, endorsed by New Jersey Com- setting the stage for a special election while the second, sponsored by The hearing on possible renewal of their story apartment complex at the Dean mon Cause, which is designed to elimi- in November to fill out the remaining Times and the League of Women Vot- application to develop the Dean Oil Oil site. The hearing was held at Park nate potential conflicts of interest by three years of his four-year term and ers, included discussions of a variety site for residential apartments. Middle School in Scotch Plains to limiting the use of certain govern- determine control of the council. of concerns, such as local property It was revealed that if the develop- accommodate the large turnout. ment-owned buildings and equipment JUNE taxes, the open space and direct may- ers’ plan was approved, they would The developers, along with an archi- for political fundraising. It was adopted The Township Democratic Commit- oral election referendums, flood pre- have to designate a portion of the units tect and a licensed engineer who testi- on second reading in December. for affordable housing or else make a fied as expert witnesses for LaGrande Officials also passed a resolution tee appointed Lorraine Donatelli, wife vention, downtown development, the monetary contribution toward the Realty, gave an overview of the latest increasing permit parking fees at the of the late Mr. Donatelli, to fill his uses of grant money, and plans for the building of low- and moderate-income proposal, which called for 23 two- Fanwood train station for borough resi- council seat on an interim basis until former zoo property. units in another town through a re- bedroom apartments and two one-bed- dents from $15 to $18, effective on the November election. An anonymously-distributed flyer, gional agreement. room units. Four of the dwellings were Saturday, January 1. The council’s de- The council approved a resolution which claimed that local authorities Twenty new people signed up for tapped for affordable housing. cision marked the first permit fee in- placing an open space referendum on were secretly planning extensive de- volunteer opportunities during Topics covered during the hearing – crease since 1990. the November ballot. If approved by velopment of the former zoo property Fanwood’s first annual Volunteer Fair which once again drew an audience of The Fanwood Downtown Revital- the voters, an open space trust fund and other open spaces in town, was on April 24. Sponsored by the borough’s more than 100 people – included the ization Committee revealed that de- would be created to acquire land to be called erroneous and misleading by Communications/Volunteerism Com- design of the building, along with park- velopment of a Fanwood Business and used primarily for new ballfields and township officials, who believed the mittee, the event followed the ing, lighting, landscaping, the location Professional Association was continu- park areas. The fund would be financed literature, which was delivered pri- municipality’s 10th annual Clean Com- of a dumpster and the handling of ing. Members of the Scotch Plains- by a tax of two cents per $100 of local marily to south side residents, was munities Day. recyclable materials. Fanwood High School DECA Chapter property valuation, which could raise part of an anti-open space referendum MAY JULY assisted with the project, distributing about $2 million over a 10-year period. effort. In response to neighbors’ concerns Temperatures in the 100-degree surveys to merchants door-to-door After its latest meeting with the resi- Township officials said they were over noise and safety, the Borough Coun- bracket, coupled by a severe rainfall seeking input on issues and priorities dents of the Golf Street-Wood Road hopeful about receiving partial reim- cil unanimously decided that the pocket shortage, made this the driest July in in the business district. 33 years, according to Professor Ray DECEMBER neighborhood about the summer bird bursement soon from the federal gov- park earmarked for Watson Road should be passive and not utilized for team Daly, Director of the Cooperative Re- During the governing body’s last influx problem, the council delayed a ernment for the more than $200,000 in sports. The site had been eyed as pos- cording Center at Union County Col- regular meeting of the year, colleagues decision until July on what action to costs involved in dealing with Hurri- sible field space for youth soccer. lege in Cranford, an official weather- and others honored Mayor Connelly take. The council had three options cane Floyd in September. Residents feared noise from athletic recording center for the National Oce- on her achievements and contributions regarding the birds, which normally NOVEMBER events, particularly on Saturday morn- anic and Atmospheric Association. to the borough over almost two de- arrive during the first week of July: Ten months after relinquishing their ings, would be disruptive. Parking con- Meanwhile, Fanwood’s governing cades. Elected Mayor in 1995, she fogging the trees with a non-toxic, but majority, township Republicans won cerns were also raised, since Watson body contemplated a one-year trial previously served as a councilwoman, noxious mist; repeating the 1998 pyro- back control of the council as GOP Road is accessed by the borough’s program that would permit individuals Police Commissioner and member of technics that were a limited success; or candidate Frank Rossi won an over- emergency service vehicles. owing fines to the Municipal Court to the Fanwood Planning Board, among doing nothing to disturb the flock, as whelming victory over Democrat LaGrande Realty Associates resub- pay their debt through credit cards. other positions. one group of residents had suggested. Phillip Wiener. Mr. Rossi’s election, mitted its application for a two-story It was hoped the initiative would help Officials revealed that three devel- JULY with 67 percent of the vote, gave the apartment complex at the Dean Oil the borough recoup at least a portion of opment offers had reportedly been After hearing that the use of a fog- Republicans a 3-2 majority on the site. Meanwhile, Fanwood’s govern- the $215,000 in outstanding fines owed made for the Dean Oil site, although ging agent to disperse the Golf Street- Council and the right to select the ing body debuted an ordinance calling to the court since the early 1980s. The such bids could not be confirmed with Wood Road bird flock could pose sig- mayor next year. for a non-binding referendum that program was also touted as a way to cut the real estate company which has would permit Fanwood voters to tell down on the number of time payments William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader and The Times been marketing the property. The gov- nificant legal issues for the township Both local referendums were passed COMMUNITY CELEBRATION…Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly presides over the government, the council backed away by Scotch Plains voters. The question officials whether or not they felt the and the related paperwork. erning body opted, for the present time, borough should purchase the property Members of the Fanwood Volunteer dedication of the long-awaited Millennium Clock during the September 26 “Fanny not to pursue acquisition of the lot from this option, and eventually de- of directly-electing the mayor was eas- Wood Day” celebration. Here, she welcomes Philathalians actress Tonya Francesca under the right of eminent domain or Rescue Squad petitioned elected offi- Cama, who portrayed the legendary Miss Wood at the event. while waiting to see if any of the cided to take no action other than to ily approved, with nearly 70 percent, the state’s 1992 Redevelopment and cials to approve a Length of Service reported development proposals would monitor the situation through the sum- while the open space referendum re- Housing Law. The ordinance was Award Program (LOSAP) to provide erate input on how best to use grant some residents had experienced base- be desirable for the property. mer. ceived just over 50 percent. adopted on second reading June 10. deferred pension benefits for emer- money awarded to Fanwood by the ment flooding and power outages, there Honoring a request by Fanwood Li- Scotch Plains expects to receive a Later in the month, Council Repub- Pleasant Avenue neighbors met with gency service volunteers. state and county to revitalize the down- were no reports of structural damage. brary Director Daniel Weiss, the coun- $450,000 county economic develop- licans agreed to select Councilman the Borough Council’s Public Works Squad members maintained that a town and to recruit a core group of A police vehicle was lost to floodwa- cil approved reallocation of funds origi- ment grant that will be used for various Marks, near the end of his third year in Committee to discuss proposed street LOSAP would not only reward current people to guide development of a local ters on Shady Lane, however, while nally earmarked for automation of the downtown business district improve- office, to serve as Mayor in 2000. renovations. While they supported fire department and rescue squad vol- business and professional association responding to a 9-1-1 call. library to complete upgrades at the ments. The council also received a He will be the last Mayor chosen by plans for resurfacing the residential unteers but possibly serve as a recruit- in the borough. Fire department members responded facility. $50,000 grant that will go towards the the Council; the first mayoral election thoroughfare, most were strongly op- ment incentive as well. An ordinance Participants discussed such issues as to about 50 local residences impacted Mayor-elect Jung announced that he resurfacing of the Hetfield Avenue rail- is set for November 2000. posed to curbing and sidewalks. The supporting a Fanwood LOSAP was ongoing improvements to the rear area by Floyd, while the Department of planned to appoint Wilfred P. Coronato, road bridge, a project expected to get DECEMBER council committee agreed to drop side- adopted by the Borough Council on of stores along Martine Avenue, pe- Public Works also played a significant an attorney with a Springfield law firm under way later in the summer. Mayor-designate Martin Marks said walks from the package. August 12. destrian safety and the need for the role in helping the borough cope with and a one-time candidate for Borough Township Republicans named Frank that Scotch Plains lawyer Douglas The Fanwood Emergency Manage- Pending approval by voters through business community to have strong the aftermath of the storm. Besides Council, to succeed Dennis Estis as Rossi, a member of the Township Board Hansen would be named Township ment Planning Committee, headed by a binding referendum, it called for representation. The workshops were assisting their neighbors in Fanwood, Borough Attorney in the new adminis- of Adjustment and a former Fanwood Attorney in January, with Andrew Police Chief Robert Carboy and com- qualified volunteers to receive $500 also successful in attracting people to members of the Rescue Squad also tration. Borough Councilman, to be their can- Baron, the current Township Attorney, prised of emergency service personnel each per year through the pension pro- help launch the proposed association. came to the aid of flood victims in A majority vote among governing and others, met for the first time to gram. body members will be necessary to didate in the special November elec- serving as assistant. The Borough Council considered a severely-affected Bound Brook. discuss ways to ready the borough for It was announced that Fanwood had tentative ordinance which would in- Sunny skies returned in time for the approve the appointment. Mr. Jung tion to fill the late Franklin Donatelli’s The Township Council discussed potential “Y2K” problems at the end been awarded $400,000 in state and corporate a development fee into fourth annual Fanny Wood Day celebra- said Mr. Estis would stay on board for council seat. possible alternatives for animal con- of the year. Another meeting took place county grant money, which officials Fanwood’s Borough Code for all new tion on September 26, highlighted by the the first part of the year 2000 to help AUGUST trol services in the wake of concerns in September to review recommenda- said would be used to make significant development in Fanwood. long-awaited unveiling of the Millen- with the transition from the old to the Despite criticism from the two Re- raised about the operations of Stirling- tions. strides toward revitalizing the These fees were to be placed in a nium Clock next to the Fanwood train new administration. publican members, the Township Coun- based Garden State Kennels, which Information compiled by the group borough’s downtown. Housing Trust Fund to cover adminis- station on South and Martine Avenues. Officials wrapped up business for cil voted to place a referendum on the presently provides animal control ser- during the year was disseminated in The Borough Council was divided trative and related costs incurred by Another highlight was the Septem- the year during a special meeting on November ballot that, if approved, vices for Scotch Plains. A year after the fall via community mailings, TV- along party lines on whether to pursue the borough in reviewing and process- ber 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony cel- December 28, which included Mayor would allow Scotch Plains residents to relinquishing power to the Democrats, 35 and other avenues. a $10,000 county grant for a consultant ing affordable housing applications. ebrating the Fanwood Memorial Connelly’s farewell remarks to col- directly elect their mayor. The Demo- Township Republicans ended the year JUNE to perform a marketing analysis of the Further testimony was presented in Library’s transition to full automation. leagues and members of the commu- crats backed the proposal, with Deputy preparing to formally take back con- Councilman Jung captured the Re- Dean Oil property to determine the the Dean Oil case. Mr. Denzler cited Joining Library Director Daniel Weiss nity as she wrapped up her tenure on Mayor Bromley saying a directly- trol of the council. publican nomination for Mayor in a best possible use of the lot. several other towns with apartment for the event were Mayor Connelly, the the governing body. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 19 Pedestrian Deaths, Parking Deck Study, For the Past 32 Years, Ric Miller of Music Staff Are Top 1999 Stories in Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Has Witnessed Major Changes in Record Industry state aid from the Trenton to help Seven Japanese exchange students Westfielder Colleen Sexton had the By PAUL J. PEYTON who used to work in the store have support its 1999 budget with a jump were welcomed to town by the West- opportunity to play the leading role of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stayed in the music business. from $3,089,059 to $3,706,838. field High School community. Lucy for the Saturday, April 3, matinee WESTFIELD — From the days of One ex-employee works as a pro- The Westfield Downtown Corpora- The Westfield Police Benevolent Broadway production of Jekyll and 45’s to CD’s of the 1990s, from ducer for Arista Records in New York tion, the governing body for the town’s Association (P.B.A.) Local No. 90 Hyde. “Cream’s” “Fresh Cream” album with City. Another former employee works special improvement district, passed a agreed on terms with the town on a new Board of Education incumbents Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack on the management team of Hootie 1999 spending plan of $281,000, rep- three-year contract, which includes pay Arlene Gardner, Annmarie Puleio and Bruce, to the Backstreet Boys and ’N and the Blowfish. resenting an increase of $16,000 over increases for town police of 3.6 per- newcomer William Wallace were vic- Sync, or from listening booths to One of the benefits of the business 1998. A total of $98,000 was set aside cent, 3.4 percent and 3.8 percent dur- torious during school board elections Ticketmaster, Ric Miller has wit- has been that Ric has had the oppor- for promotional efforts with half of ing the course the agreement. held on April 20. Mr. Wallace defeated nessed the dramatic changes in the tunity to see hundreds of concerts that amount, $45,000, dedicated to a In the wake of the two pedestrian Genevieve Weber by nearly 100 votes. music business over the past three over the years for free. He recalls regional advertising program to pro- fatalities, the police formulated a plan He replaced long-term school board decades first hand. going into Manhattan up to four times mote the downtown. that includes both concentrated and Susan Jacobson who chose not to seek Proprietor of Music Staff for 29 a week to such venues as The Bottom The Westfield Leader broke a story selective enforcement of speed limits another term. years, Ric has announced he will Line and the Academy of Music. He that revealed Recreation Director in the town. Westfield Republican Town Coun- retire from the business by the end of saw “YES” open for Jethro Tull in the Glenn S. Burrell’s request to the Town The Town Council introduced a 1999 cil incumbents Gregory S. McDermott, January. He is hoping to sell the late ’60’s prior to becoming a head- Council to consider the development municipal budget of $23,691,363, a First Ward; Matthew P. Albano, Sec- business which has been known as liner themselves. He saw “Pink of a section of Brightwood Park, the plan that hikes taxes by 3 cents per ond Ward; Neil F. Sullivan, Third Ward; Music Staff for over 50 years. Floyd,” famous for “The Wall” al- town’s last natural setting, for use as a $100 of assessed valuation. The im- and Janis Fried Weinstein, Fourth Ward, But, regardless of whether a deal is bum, perform in Long Island and Los multi-purpose field. The proposal re- pact on the average assessed home in officially announced their intentions struck, he will be leaving the busi- Angeles. to seek reelection. ness that has been a major part of life. “The industry was run by Meanwhile, Democrats filing elec- Ric began working in the store in people...by musicians, by ’60’s tion petitions were: Marilyn Gulotta, 1967 as a Westfield High School 10th people, by hippies. It wasn’t all cor- First Ward; Joseph Stoner, Second grader at the time when the store was porate America,” he said, noting that Ward; Claire Lazarowitz, Third Ward, owned by Barbara and Jane Ryan. he used to deal directly with sales- and Schuyler Quackenbush, Fourth They founded Music Staff from what men when errors were made in or- Ward. was originally a record aisle in the ders. The Town Council adopted a mu- local hardware store the Ryans pur- Today, in a mega-million industry, nicipal budget of $23.6 million, a chased. They later offered to sell the complimentary tickets are no longer spending plan that reflected a $600,000 store to Ric. RETIRING AFTER 32 YEARS...Ric Miller, right, proprietor for the past 32 years offered to retailers. And a lot of the increase in the tax levy, for an average After consulting with his “finan- of Music Staff and his assistant, Bob McManigal, stand behind the counter of the large labels no longer sell merchan- hike of $52 per homeowner in West- cial advisors,” his parents, Fred and landmark music store on Quimby Street. Mr. Miller is retiring after running the business for the past 32 years. dise to stores that do under $1 million field. Catherine Miller, Ric decided to make in billing with them. Arthur C. Fried was honored April the move with their help. Ric’s down. Tapes, cassettes and LP’s were of over 20,000 music titles. “We buy directly from all the ma- 18 by the B’nai B’rith during a testi- mother, who was working for a com- sold at the main Music Staff store. The Ric said independent stores like jor manufacturers and we always have monial luncheon in his honor. He served pany that was located above the now stores were later combined and moved Music Staff are strong position be- for 30 years,” he said. on the Board of Adjustment for 16 defunct Good Friends Hardware Store into the current store front of Peri- cause they offer a newer product line Another change is in the number of years and was a one of the originators (now Sam Goody’s), quit her job and winkles on Elm Street. Music Staff has because they offer a newer product line damaged products. In the days of of the Westfield Foundation, which is began running Music Staff while Ric been at its current location on Quimby than the chain stores. Ric has sold records, manufacturers frequently re- now worth over $5 million. was away at college at Kent State in Street for the past five years. numerous music over the years by non- place damaged albums. Today, due to The Westfield Board of Education Ohio. Mrs. Miller died in 1981. When Ric first started in the busi- established artists. Without hearing the the extremely low occurrence of bid farewell after 12 years to Mrs. “She was one of the first business ness the big seller were 45’s, “and kids music, he would base his decision on “breakage,” companies will not re- Jacobson. During her tenure, Mrs. women in town, which she was al- would come in bunches and buy six or the album cover and the description of place damaged CDs or, for that man- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jacobson served in the posts of both ways proud of,” Ric acknowledged. 12 ‘45’s’ and than listen to LP’s in the the label and cover. ner, ones where CD pockets con- PREPARING FOR THE LUNCH RUSH…Tim DeRubeis and his wife, Angela, Vice President and President of the Ric’s father, a traffic manager with two listening booths set up at the store. “It is sort of like intuition,” he said. work side by side at the Elm Delicatessen that they operated together in Westfield tained an incorrect product. This board. She was first elected from a the old Ballentine Beer company in “They would go in the booth and sit “You’ve got to sort through all the equals a small percentage of the for the last 35 years. The delicatessen, a local gathering place, closed its doors for field of 13 candidates in 1987. good on Saturday, March 27, 1999. Newark, used to spend his spare time on the floor and steam up the windows hype (provided in information from manufacturer’s products. MAY sitting in a lounge chair in the store and sneak cigarettes on the floor, but it the artists) and get to the bottom of it.” Music Staff is a Ticketmaster loca- ceived heavy opposition from park Westfield, $174,000, was an increase Westfield High School was the venue talking with customers. With the was a ritual that would happen,” he Ric recalled that the local area used tion. From concerts to World Series users at a later meeting. of $52 over 1998. for MSNBC’s live telecast of a special droves of teenagers that would head said. to be a major arena for major artists tickets, the store has attracted crowds The Union County Board of Chosen The council agreed to move forward broadcast on the Littleton, Colo., high to Music Staff after school let out, The big business time for Music such as “The Who,” “Chicago” and of high schoolers, the 20-something Freeholders unveiled a five-year, $10 with the process of finding a consult- school shootings that occurred in April. Ric noted that his parents “always Staff used to be after school. Summers Rod Stewart, all of which played at set and parents for the various show million road improvement program. ant to select the site as well as the size The show was hosted by NBC’s Tom loved kids.” were considered the slow time. But Union Catholic High School in Scotch tickets when they go on sale. Dubbed the “Union County Invest- of Westfield’s first parking deck. Re- Brokaw and Jane Pauley and included “So, technically I had seniority (in over the years things have changed. Plains. The MC5, the first noted punk, “They’ve called me The Ticket Nazi ment in Infrastructure” plan, the pro- quest for proposals, or rfp’s, were due guests from around the country. The the business) but they (his parents) with numerous after-school activities alternative music band, played at West- over the years,” Ric stated, noting gram included enhancements to a dozen by mid to late May. discussion for the MSNBC program, had veto power in the long run,” he scheduled. The summers and day hours field High School around 1968. that he has often had to inform large, intersections, numerous bridges and Nellie Suggs, an equal opportunity “Lessons of Littleton,” focused on said. are now busier than during after-school Ric has been assisted for many years disappointed crowds of fans that a culverts. Eighteen miles of roadway specialist with the United States Cus- school violence, gun control and re- The long hours of an independent hours. Holiday seasons, of course, are by Doris “Dodie” Jackson, previously particular concert has been sold out. was slated to be resurfaced in 1999 toms Service, and Fanwood Municipal lated issues. retailer has not been easy. During the also a hectic time. employed at Vance Florist on South Looking back over the years, Ric alone. North Avenue in Westfield was Judge Susan MacMullan, both of West- Eva Morton, a third-grade teacher at Christmas season, Ric works 12 hours Reminiscing, Ric recalled when Avenue, and Bob McManigal. Mrs. said his years at Music Staff was “a among those roads to be resurfaced in field, were among 12 women honored Washington Elementary School in a day, seven days a week. “The Critters” was the popular local Jackson has been with the store since hobby as well as a passion. It was 1999. during the seventh annual Women of Westfield, was presented with the The business started at the current band. The group would play at high 1976 while Mr. McManigal came never a job.” Tensions continued to mount in town Excellence Awards ceremony held in Charles A. Philhower Fellowship site of Lia’s on Elm Street. When school dancers. onboard in the mid-1980s. Both are He considers his long-time cus- as persons not using the marked cross- Garwood. The event was sponsored by Award for excellence in elementary CD’s entered the picture, Ric opened At the high point in the business, Westfield residents. tomers part of his “extended family.” walks, a violation known as jaywalk- the Union County Commission on the education. The award, presented annu- up Music Staff CD Annex two doors Music Staff had a music merchandise Some of the high school students “It’s been a pleasure,” he concluded. ing, received $43 tickets from police Status of Women. ally by the Rotary Club of Westfield, officers. The crackdown followed the The Elm Deli closed its doors after was named after Mr. Philhower, a sitting in Union County. $100,000 annual sidewalk replacement conditions from the players perspec- a pocket park on Central and creation death of Mrs. Interdonato. An increase 35 years of serving sandwiches and former long-time educator and West- JUNE program, the cost of which will be split tive. Town officials responded to these of a Paul Robeson Memorial Park at in speeding tickets was also reported soups. Tim and Angela DeRubeis were field Superintendent of Schools. The Town Bank of Westfield named equally between property owners and complaints in the second story by ex- Waterson Street and Rahway Avenue. by police officials. honored during a reception following Union County officials announced Robert W. Dowens, Sr. as its new Chief the town. plaining some of the plans in the works The $120,000 renovation at Sy- Westfield Municipal Library offi- their last day in business, March 27, an the county was moving ahead with the Executive Officer and President. The Westfield Neighborhood Coun- for town parks. camore Field began with new sod and cials began their push for full funding event which was attended by many of $15 million expansion and renovation Funeral services were held for West- cil marked its 30th anniversary with its Downtown browsers enjoyed the a irrigation system among the improve- of the library’s Board of Trustees bud- Elm’s loyal customer base, including a of the North Avenue-based Union field Fire Captain Scott V. Garber who second annual Street Fair on Cacciola second annual Sweet Sounds Down- ments. get allocation request of $1.5 million Place on June 19. The event featured town jazz promotion. Councilman Goldman pulled a reso- with another $14,000 sought for ex- rides, games, grilled food and toy ven- The Westfield Community TV Me- lution he was sponsoring calling for a panded hours so that the library could dors. dia Advisory Group began its delibera- non-binding referendum to change open on Sundays. While providing A fire at a building used by the tions on revamping the operations and terms for the mayor and Town Council more than the state mandated percent- Westfield Community Center (WCC) programming of the town’s cable ac- from two to three years. Councilman age of the library budget, in past years, at Palsted Avenue and West Broad cess station, TV-36. Sullivan proposed a second ballot ques- the Town Council had not funded the Street was believed to be accidental County Surrogate Ann Conti of tion to request voters to decide whether full library budget request. based on a fire department preliminary Mountainside died following a year- a “non-partisan” format would be bet- The Town Council granted a demo- report. The house was slated to be torn long battle with cancer. She had served ter. This would move elections to May lition permit to a contractor to knock down and replaced with an WCC an- in the elected position since 1983. and remove political parties, such as down the remaining portion of the nex facility to house child care and Union County announced that the Republican and Democrat, from the former Excellent Diner on North Av- expanded adult care programs. town had been awarded a $450,000 process. Mr. Goldman pulled his reso- enue. A three-story retail and office Department of Transportation offi- grant to fund part of the town’s $1.2 lution after finding that there was not building was approved for the site by cials appeared before the council on million Downtown Improvement Plan. enough support for it to pass. the Planning Board in 1998. The cab June 22 to state their believe that a T- The “Downtown Union County” grant Town officials unveiled a proposal portion of the diner was moved to shaped intersection is the best solution program was slated by the town for for a jitney bus service in the down- Germany several years ago. to deal with traffic flow and safety improvements along the Central Av- town through the use of Union County’s The town grieved following the sud- concerns caused by the South Avenue enue corridor. Para-transit program. The program, at den death of Jennifer Ryan at just 28. traffic circle. The New Jersey Historic AUGUST $1 per ride, would cost the town $63,000 Miss Ryan, who owned a landscape Preservation Office and the Westfield In the midst of the worst drought in annually. Four routes were proposed. design company, was active with the Historic Preservation Office both stated New Jersey in 33 years, Governor Chris- Governor Whitman announced man- youth of the town, mostly through her their concerns for the elimination of tine Todd Whitman declared a drought datory water restrictions as the drought involvement as an adult advisor to high the present circle due to the historic warning the first week of August. Many continued. school youth at the Presbyterian Church significance of the circle and of sur- of the state’s rivers hit all-time record The Town Council hired Rich and in Westfield. She also helped design rounding properties. lows. Associates, Inc., of Southfield, Mich., the Bicentennial Youth Square Garden JULY The Planning Board approved a plan to prepared a detailed report on a park- at Mountain Avenue, Orchard and Ginger Hardwick announced her res- by Rahway Avenue resident George H. ing deck to be constructed within the Lawrence Streets. Courtesy of Lauren G. Georgs ignation from the Board of Education Harbt to subdivide two parcels he owns central business district. Sal DeSimone stepped down as SOLEMN OCCASION...The coffin of Westfield Fire Captain Scott V. Garber is carried by pall bearers to a waiting Westfield after four years following the sudden into eight building lots along with con- Edward A. Gottko announced his Tamaques Elementary School Princi- Fire Department engine following a Funeral Mass held Saturday, June 5, 1999 at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in death of her husband Steven Lapidus, struction of a 40-foot-wide dead end retirement as Town Administrator ef- pal after 26 years to take over the Westfield. Following a procession in town, a graveside ceremony was held at Fairview Ceremony on East Broad Street. Captain a First Amendment attorney, in Febru- street and cul-de-sac. Six homes were fective December 31, 1999. Mr. Gottko leadership of the Fairview School in Garber died suddenly on June 1, 1999 at his Westfield home. ary. to be built with a seventh lot remaining began his employment with the town Bloomfield. He was replaced on an large contingent from The Westfield County Police Headquarters. Plans for died suddenly on June 1. Captain The Westfield Area Chamber of interim basis by Dr. Faith Divisek, who Leader which was located across the the newly redesigned building included Garber’s coffin, draped with the United Commerce and the Downtown West- retired in 1993 as Franklin Elementary street from the deli. additional space for the Union County States flag, was placed on the back of field Corporation signed a lease for a School Principal. The Westfield Board of Education Prosecutor’s Forensic Laboratory and one of the town’s fire engines and combined second-floor office space in The end of the month saw the second approved a $54.6 million budget with shelter space for county vehicles. driven down North Avenue en route to the Fleet Bank building in the down- death of a pedestrian in 1999. This a $46.58 million tax levy. The levy The second annual “Passport to Edu- Fairview Ceremony where he was bur- town. Previously, the Chamber was time the victim was a 23-old-nanny, called for an increase of 7 cents per cation” dance party to benefit technol- ied. located on Quimby Street while the Anna Tkacova of Perth Amboy. She $100 of assessed value, the equivalent ogy in the Westfield public schools The Westfield Fire Department and DWC was located on Elm Street. was killed while trying to cross East of $122 increase over 1998 for the proved to be another success. Over 450 town resolved a grievance over a dis- The Westfield Leader reported that Broad Street from Jefferson Avenue, average assessed home in town of people attended the event at the Na- pute involving fire personnel responses Ken Marcotte had closed his latest across from Temple Emanu-El. Miss $174,000. tional Guard Armory. A number of to medical calls when voluntary Emer- restaurant, the Paprika Grille, after a Tkacova was on her way to pick up the APRIL musical groups, headlined by Terry gency Medical Technicians are unable short run. Previously, Mr. Marcotte child of a Westfield family from an Gary Goodman, the owner of 37 and King and Don Thomas, formerly of to respond. The Firemen’s Benevolent had operated a restaurant under his after-school program at the Temple. 39 Elm Street, revealed that a restau- “The Drifters,” performed during the Association Local No. 30 had filed the name at the location. The Town Council agreed to fund rant would fill the space of the Elm five-hour, casual-attire bash. The event, grievance. Union officials said wile The Westfield Board of Education the upgrade on Mindowaskin Park over- Delicatessen and Backroom Antiques, co-sponsored by the Education Fund firemen had been trained as “first re- ratified a three-year contract with the look to the tune of $155,000, $30,000 businesses which did not have their of Westfield and Comcast@Home, spondents” to emergency aid calls, the Westfield Education Association. The of which would come from unused leases renewed. netted $15,000 for the school district. union was required to be contacted new contract called for a 3.8 percent funds allocated for the project in the annually over the length of the pact. While Backroom moved to another Taylor Hardware, a fixture in down- before firefighters could be dispatched Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1998 budget. location in town, the Elm Deli, oper- town Westfield for over 80 years, an- on such calls. The Westfield Memorial Pool re- PANEL OF EXPERTS…MSNBC anchorman Tom Brokaw questions panelists, Westfield was designated by New ated by Tim and Angela DeRubeis for nounced it was closing its doors. Westfield Police Sergeant Patrick ported a surge in membership as the pictured left to right, former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson; Larry Pratt, Jersey Monthly as one of the 35 “great the past 35 years, went out of business The United Fund of Westfield at- Gray was seriously injured in a motor 1,900 in family applications sold out Executive Director of Gun Owners of America; Hugh Price, President of the towns” to reside in the state. on March 27. tained its 1998-1999 goal of $615,000. vehicle accident at Boulevard and West for the first time since the facility National Urban League; Dave Thomas, District Attorney for Jefferson County in MARCH Westfield became the backdrop dur- Legendary Astronaut Dr. Story Grove Street. He returned to duty later opened in 1970. Colorado; Governor Christine Todd Whitman, and Secretary of Education Richard The Town Council opted to pur- ing several days of filming for a CBS Musgrave spoke during guest appear- in the year. The Town Council approved a new Riley during a live telecast of “Lessons of Littleton” on April 28, 1999. chase one, not two fire pumper trucks TV pilot called “Stuckeyville.” West- ances for the Westfield “Y” Lecture Residents near Tamaques Park $100,000 residential sidewalk replace- vacant. Mr. Harbt’s home at 931 in 1979 as Town Engineer. He became as was sought by fire officials. The field was one of 15 towns scouted for Series and before the Sharing, Talents voiced their opposition to any plan by ment program. The program was split Rahway was the eighth lot. Administrator in 1993. truck, with a price tag of $350,000, the program. and Skills program at Westfield High the town to add parking spaces at the 50-50 between homeowners and the Mr. Burrell announced plans to reno- Westfield High School senior would be purchased through the Union Mayor Jardim appointed a 12-mem- School. park during a forum held by the Town town. vate 10 town parks in conjunction with Heather Dennis completed a 4,000- County Improvement Authority’s capi- ber advisory board to begin looking at The Union County Board of Chosen Council’s Public Works Committee. Mr. Heimlich was sworn in as a the $117,500 obtained from the 1998 mile bike trip, with a group of other tal leasing program. revamping programming and opera- Freeholders approved a $288.2 mil- Assemblyman Bagger, a 1978 West- judge on the Union County Superior Union County Pocket Park matching students, from Seattle to Sea Bright. As the deadline arrived for petitions tions for the town’s cable television lion budget, a spending plan that saw field High School graduate, was the Court at a ceremony at the Union grant. Anne L. Riegel was sworn in as a for the Board of Education, four candi- access channel, TV-36. the county portion of property taxes guest speaker for the graduating class County Courthouse in Elizabeth. These improvements included reno- member of the Westfield Board of dates, including two incumbents, opted Mr. Brandt was honored during a collected in Westfield increasing by of the 289-member WHS Class of 1999. The Board of Adjustment approved vating the playing surface and a play- Education, replacing Ms. Hardwick. for a chance to serve on the board. dinner at Gran Centurions in Clark on $106,537. The overall tax levy, though, The Town Council adopted an ordi- variances sought by the Westfield Com- ground at Sycamore Field, construct- Freeholder Scutari created a biparti- The 33rd annual Rotary Club of March 26 following his retirement as dropped for the third consecutive year. nance requiring the owners of dwell- munity Center for an annex building at ing a picnic shelter at Tamaques Park san ad hoc committee to begin looking Westfield Pancake Day was deemed Town Attorney as of December 31, The State Senate confirmed Gover- ings of two or more families to obtain Palsted and West Broad Street. along with a new restroom facility. at an open space tax referendum for the the most successful Pancake Day in 1998. Mr. Brandt served in that capac- nor Christine Todd Whitman’s appoint- a certificate of occupancy before the The Leader began a series on the The Recreation Director also listed year 2000. The five-member commit- the history of the event. The event drew ity for 20 years. He had been a Second ment of Westfield attorney James property can be sold. condition of softball fields in the town. the following projects for the 1999 tee included Westfield First Ward 1,600 persons. Ward Councilman in the mid-1970s. Heimlich as a Superior Court Judge The council also approved a new The first article discussed the field grant: Mindowaskin Park, Clark Park, CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Leader Remains Strong Presence Pedestrian Deaths, ‘Floyd,’ In Community After 110 Years Make Headlines in Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 By RALPH H. JONES including a structure on Broad Street mother ran the newspaper until Bud, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that housed the rival Standard. Ironi- college diploma in hand, took over the Councilman Carl A. Salisbury. Dr. Henry where the cars used would switch from WESTFIELD — On September 3, cally, new presses had just been deliv- business at the age of 21. Ross, President of the Union County electric to diesel. 1890, the first issue of The Westfield ered that would position the Standard The young man learned fast and Alliance, was chosen to chair the com- Union County Superior Court As- Leader hit the streets of what was a as its own printer. They never even got proved to be equal to the challenge. mittee. signment Judge Edward W. Beglin, Jr., blossoming but still comparatively quiet unpacked. Although the Standard remained a seri- SEPTEMBER ruled that the Garwood Planning Board and parochial downtown Westfield. Although both journalistic rivals were ous competitor for a few more years, the NJ Transit officials announced they had been correct in approving the appli- Its debut apparently caused quite a burned out that night, each came out competition was over by the time war expected to complete the replacement cation by Village Supermarkets for a stir in the office of Alfred E. Pearsall, with special fire editions within two clouds arose in Europe in the late 1930s. of the railroad bridge over Crossway ShopRite supermarket on the Westfield editor of the rival Union County Stan- days. It is known that the Standard Besides its own hometown, The Leader Place by the end of the year. Upon border on North Avenue. dard, when an employee burst in the edition was printed in New York, where continued to serve neighboring com- completion of the bridge, the town would Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of door with a copy of the new publication. the Pearsall family had a commercial munities as well, including Scotch begin widening Crossway Place and Westfield announced he would not be a As recounted by Robert V. Hoffman, news bureau, while The Leader was Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside and straightening the roadway so that it candidate for Congress following Con- a subsequent editor of the Standard, Mr. probably printed at Collins’ Newark Garwood. aligns with Edgewood Avenue. gressman Bob Franks announcement Pearsall exclaimed, “By thunderation, plant. History repeated itself on May 3, The Planning Board approved an ap- that he was running for the U.S. Senate. fellows! There’s competition for you — In 1900, George A. V. Hankinson, a 1972, when the plant and offices of The WHERE IT ALL BEGAN…Pictured here is the first home of The Westfield Leader plication by DJM Associates for a res- The Westfield Leader, its sister paper, steps right out in front with a name — respected Westfield resident who was Leader, as well as the Jarvis Drug Store taurant under the name Elm Street Café The Times of Scotch Plains and The Westfield Leader! And look who is at the corner of East Broad and Prospect Streets in Westfield. Pictured to the right active in the Mountainside Union next door, were destroyed by an early- of the doorway is the founder of The Leader, John H. Cash. This photograph, taken in the former home of the Elm Delica- Fanwood, and the Westfield Area League editor, Professor Edwin Francis! By the Chapel, became the proprietor of The morning fire. Lee subsequently moved tessen and Backroom Antiques. The 44- of Women Voters joined together to co- Great Horn Spoon, that school teacher by J.G. Brokaw of Westfield, shows The Leader office sometime between September Westfield Leader. The newspaper office the offices to Elmer Street, while a new 1890 and January 1892. seat establishment would serve lunch sponsor candidates night forums in has stuck his thumb in another pie!” was then located on the south side of modern structure was built. The flatiron and dinner daily as well as breakfast and Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains Professor Francis was, in fact, super- Broad Street, a location now numbered building, then occupied by a ladies’ ap- brunch on weekends. and Fanwood. All were aired on the vising principal of the Westfield Town- as 132 East Broad Street. parel store, was saved. “The Leader” 25 Years Ago Mr. Marcotte announced he had sold local cable TV access channels in the ship school district and directly super- Hankinson ran the newspaper for 10 “Bud” Lee died at age 83 on January his restaurant and restricted liquor li- respective communities. vised affairs at School No. 10, better years. During its first two decades, The 24, 1990. Although there were many cense to Faruq Gjebuka for about The Town Council introduced an or- known as the Prospect Street School. Leader faced extremely tough competi- bids for The Leader from non-local par- And What It Has Grown To $200,000. The new owner said he would dinance to set a list of guidelines for the Construction of the original Lincoln tion from the Standard, then the town’s ties, the tradition of local ownership open a northern Italian restaurant in the placement of newsracks in the down- School — the district’s first masonry official newspaper. However, the bal- was maintained with its sale to Kurt Then Had a Circulation of About 400 or Less, Which Has Since former home of the Paprika Grille on town. structure – was beginning just southeast ance of power began to shift after 1910, Bauer and Carmelo Montalbano. Bauer Risen to 3,600, With a Complete Modern Printing and Job Plant. Elm Street. The council named Bernard A. of the depot. when Walter J. Lee, a veteran of New brought a vigorous new leadership to The Planning Board granted prelimi- Heeney, a 20-year employee with the Westfield’s local printing concern, York City journalism, bought The the newspaper in the face of a new nary approval to local developer Ralph town, as Town Clerk following the re- Cash & Collins, operated in the original Leader from Hankinson. challenge from an aggressive and well- More Readers Than Any Rapuano to build a retail and residential tirement of Joy Vreeland who had held Arcanum Building at the corner of Pros- Lee bought from Levi Hart a triangu- heeled regional chain. development on Central Avenue and the position for 36 years. pect and Broad Streets. Business part- lar lot at Elm and Quimby Streets that The Leader has continued to prosper Cacciola Place. The project included 13 NOVEMBER ners John H. Cash and E. Ralph Collins included the flatiron building on the as the local newspaper of choice, and Other County Weekly apartment units and 10 townhouses. Westfield incumbent Town Council printed the Standard for “Uncle Alfred,” corner – originally the Connoly-Brown coverage of Scotch Plains and Fanwood The following is a re-printed article the present management all the matter Mayor Thomas C. Jardim formed a Republicans, Gregory S. McDermott, as they had for his brother, Edgar, and it mortuary. Standing next door was the was enhanced with the purchase of The from The November 28, 1923 Westfield was set by hand. The paper was soon bipartisan selection committee to begin First Ward; Matthew P. Albano, Second was typical of the town’s casual, small- old frame railroad station which Hart Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood in 1993. Leader. afterwards enlarged to twelve pages the process of finding a new administra- Ward; Neil F. Sullivan, Third Ward; and town atmosphere that the firm became had bought and moved there in 1891. Kurt Bauer died on January 26, 1996, A glance back over the old files of and today the type is set by a new tor. Janis Fried Weinstein, Fourth Ward, were associated with the “upstart” Leader as Lee made the flatiron building his at the age of 53, and the tragic death of “The Leader” of diminutive size model 14 linotype machine which is The state installed new yield signs reelected over Democrats, Marilyn S. well. real estate headquarters, becoming the his younger brother, Jeffrey L. Bauer, twenty-five years ago, usually draws, operated after the style of a typewriter, around the traffic circle on South Av- Gulotta, Joseph Stoner, Claire Collins, a long-time Westfield resi- first of three notable realtors to operate followed on March 4 of the same year. smiles from the reader of “The Leader” and the paper is printed on a Mehlie enue at Broad Street to educate drivers Lazarowitz and Schuyler Quackenbush, dent, also operated a big printing plant in there. (E. S. F. Randolph and Rorden On June 20, 1996, The Leader was sold of today, the latter with its double 7- press capable of turning out 4,000 cop- that motorists inside the circle have the respectively. Newark. This, presumably, was where Realty were the others. Warren and to Watchung Communications, Inc., an column sheets and large display adver- ies per hour, and a Dexter folder folds right-of-way. Democrat Freeholder incumbents the Leader was first printed. He and Cash Ginny Rorden restored and renovated independent holding company formed tising as well as attractive typographi- the paper, while individual electric Vicki and Tom Pavlou sold their busi- Linda d. Stender, Nicholas P. Scutari were alternately listed as the Leader’s the building in the 1970s.) by Horace R. Corbin of Westfield. cal appearance. motors operate all the machinery. There ness, Vicki’s Diner, to Helen and Peter and newcomer Angel Estrada defeated business agent throughout the 1890s. The old Jersey Central station building Mr. Corbin is President of the corpo- Westfield then — in 1898, the year is no overhead belting, and there are Rentoulis and their partner, Gus Republicans Albert Dill, Wally K. (The title “publisher” was not used.) became Lee’s newspaper office. In 1923, ration and Publisher of The Westfield of the war with Spain - was little better special presses for job printing work, Thermenos, the son of the owners of the Shackell, Jr., and Richard A. Revilla to Meanwhile, Francis was replaced as edi- buoyed by his success in the hometown Leader and The Times. His wife, Gail S. than a village, with some 3,700 to with a Miller self-feeding press. At the Millburn Diner. Vicki’s began 14 years maintain their 9-0 command of the free- tor in 1892 by Dr. Willard H. Morse. competition, Lee expanded and improved Corbin, is secretary of the firm and 3,900 people, whose mode of quiet life time of the last big blizzard, when the ago as a coffee shop and just a few years holder board. Also, Democrat James S. On January 4, 1892, a fire broke out The Leader premises. The old station general manager of the newspapers. was of such humdrum character as to electric current was shut off, the diffi- ago was expanded and changed to a LaCorte defeated GOP candidate Linda- in the Arcanum Building, the first home building was modernized and raised atop Continuing the long-standing tradi- demand little in the way of chronicles culty was surmounted by drawing the diner. Lee Kelly in the Surrogate’s race. of the Leader, which destroyed this land- a new street-level structure to provide tions of family ownership and local con- in the press. The town seemed like one power from a motorcycle which was Westfield Superintendent of Schools Arun Netravali of Westfield was mark structure and the Cash & Collins office and residential space above. trol, the current management reaffirms big family and about everybody seemed hastily drafted for service and attached Dr. William J. Foley announced that named President of Bell Laboratories, printing press. At the time of the senior Lee’s death the spirit of Professor Francis in 1890 to know everybody else. It is not to be to the linotype, and an automobile enrollment in the district had jumped 28 the research and development arm of Adjoining buildings on Broad and in 1924, his son, Walter “Bud” Lee was when he framed the name that so con- wondered at, therefore, that the press made the current for the dynamo which at the elementary level, 81 in the imme- Lucent Technologies. Prospect Streets were leveled as well, a freshman at Lehigh University. His cerned a great rival editor — The Leader. of Westfield was not conspicuous by made the presses run, and the readers diate schools and 61 at Westfield High Westfield received a $150,000 zero its size or variety of the news fur- received their favorite paper as usual School from 1998-1999 school year interest loan as part of a new program by nished. without interruption or delay. At the numbers. The district, though, saw a the state’s Department of Community “The Leader” in 1898 was published time of the burning of the old Casino drop of 63 at the kindergarten level. Affairs. The loan, payable over 15 years, Goods & Services weekly as now, but it was merely a on Elm street, a special extra was being At a brief ceremony, the Westfield would be used by the town for upgrades blanket sheet of four pages, which was sold on the streets while the building Youth Bicentennial Square was rededi- of municipal parking lots. run off on a small, old-fashioned press was in flames giving all the details of cated in the name of the late Jennifer The Union County Board of Elec- of the vintage of 1880 and suggestion the fire. Ryan. Miss Ryan had worked with youth tions launched an investigation into the of the somnolent Victorian Age. Some- “The Leader” has the largest amount at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield Fourth Ward council election results ACCOUNTANT AUTO REPAIR AVAILABLE times the press would work and of classified ads of the two weeklies in and with the bicentennial group. following a voter’s complaint concern- ELM STREET oftentimes it went on strike, but that Westfield, and its advertising noted for The Regional Principals Association ing conduct by poll workers. Later in SERVICE CENTER little mattered, since the circulation steady and quick results, in one week reached agreement with teachers at eight the month, the board upheld Fourth • Fast Turn-Around was barely 400 copies and readers five lost articles being returned to their Catholic high schools, including Union Ward Councilwoman Janis Fried Complete Auto Repair THIS SPACE • Flexible Payment Terms didn’t kick, as they do now, when the owners as the result of small Lost and Catholic Regional in Scotch Plains and Weinstein’s victory. Foreign & Domestic mail or news carrier failed to bring the Found notices in the classified col- • A/C Service Mother Seton Regional in Clark. The Westfield Third Ward Councilman • Convenient Hours & AVAILABLE sheet to their homes on schedule time. umn. The paper is the popular medium new contract called for a 19 percent Neil F. Sullivan, Jr. appeared on ABC’s Location • Tires Geo. A. V. Hankinson, now deceased for advertisements by the large and increase over the course of three years. “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” The • Road Service CALL for some years, was the editor, propri- small merchants in Elizabeth, Union County filed a lawsuit in Supe- councilman, though, was unable to get NEIL F. SCHEMBRE NJ • Tune-ups etor, reporter and oftentimes printer Plainfield, Newark, and much of this rior Court against the state to recoup into the money round on the trivia show. Certified Public Accountant State • Brakes and printer’s devil, as well as press- class of matter comes also from some what it says is $10 million in fees owed Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Inspection • Batteries (908) 232-4407 man. On the first of the four pages were of the biggest merchandising the county for housing state prisoners Sullivan’s victory was upheld follow- (908) (908) 322-6066 • 322-4138 138 Elm St • Westfield brief details of local happenings, fill- elstablishments in the great metropo- since 1991 at the Union County lockup ing a recount as requested by his oppo- 266 North Avenue, Fanwood 908-232-1937 ing two or three columns, with the lis. in Elizabeth. nent, Claire Lazarowitz. balance of the page made up of local In politics “The Leader” has contin- Republicans picked ex-Freeholder The Federal Aviation Administration advertisements of modest size - usu- ued to follow its original stand for Linda-Lee Kelly to face Democrat James began a serious of hearings on proposed FENCING HANDYMAN SERVICES HEATING ally calling attention to the wares of independence, being committed to no LaCorte, the son of a former Elizabeth redesign of airspace that includes the local tradespeople or real estate offer- party in any hidebound way The steady Mayor, for the Surrogate seat left vacant metropolitan area. ings. The undertaker’s stock-in-trade, increase in circulation and influence by the death of Ann Conti. Mr. LaCorte DECEMBER A. PLAIA & SON usually accompanied by a cut of a among liberal-minded people attests joined a ticket that included Freeholders The Town Council adopted an ordi- hearse and two prancing steeds, was the success of this policy. Nicholas P. Scutari, Linda d. Stender nance to create a 11-member Westfield not inconspicuous. and newcomer Angel Estrada. The GOP Community Television Board (WCTV) The business office, editorial sanc- All Types of Fence We Return All Calls!! NEW LEADER BUILDING ticket included Albert Dill, Wally K. advisory board, an effort aimed at re- tum and press-room were housed in a A Three Story and Basement Expertly Installed SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS Shackell, Jr., and Richard A. Revilla. vamping TV-36’s operation and pro- • Central Air Systems • Gas Furnaces single story frame building on Broad Business Structure Modern in Westfield and the metropolitan area gramming. street in the middle of the block, and Every Respect. New and Repairs • Boilers • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners were hit hard by Tropical Storm Floyd Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- the available space was so limited that The new LEADER building, a cut of on September 16. The storm caused iam J. Foley proposed the creation of • Hot Water Heaters the paper, after it was run off the press, Free Estimates which appears in this issue, is a three substantial flooding during the height two new positions: Kindergarten to Sheet Metal Work FREE ESTIMATES had to be folded for mailing or delivery story and basement structure complete of the storm and even caused the shut- Grade 8 Language Arts Supervisor and (908) 654-5222 (908) 232-1501 on a wooden table in the back yard. in every detail and as modern and well down of Elizabethtown Water Co.’s a Director of State and Federal Pro- 908-654-8861 License #10596 There were a few brief editorials on the constructed as the skill of the best Raritan-Millstone Treatment Plant in grams in lieu of the retirement at the end second page, some “boiler-plate” mat- builders and architects could provide. Bound Brook. Some 500,000 custom- of the school year of Elizabeth Willett, HOME IMPROVEMENTS ter bought from the press association There are really two complete build- ers of Elizabethtown were urged to con- Coordinator of Elementary Education INTERIOR PAINTING to fill in and avoid setting up real type, ings, one of which is used exclusively serve water until the plant was brought and Assessment. Shamrock No Job Too Big or Too Small more advertisements, none of them by THE LEADER and the real estate back on line. Any water used was to be Franklin Elementary School got the Artistic Interior We Repair or Replace Anything more than four or five inches deep or office of Walter J. Lee on the ground boiled first. Those orders were lifted by go ahead to move first graders back into two columns wide, and the balance of floor. This building occupies a space of Elizabethtown at the end of the month. the school following their relocation to Painting Contracting the paper contained about the same 25, by 90 feet. The other building is The advisory board working to re- other schools while construction of a class of matter. There was no regular occupied on the ground floor by J.M. • Hand-painted Custom Borders vamp TV-36 completed its test taping of second-story addition was on-going. Masonry Paving Roofing Interiors staff of printers, dependence being Hutehinson, who comes from a Town Council meeting. The Westfield Regional Board of • Wall Murals Steps Driveways Re-roofs Painting usually placed on a class of happy-go- Torrington, Conn., and whose store A survey by a subcommittee of the Health urged support from towns served • Deco Painting Patios Parking Lots Tear-offs Dry Wall lucky “tramp” printers who roamed carries a complete line of notions, with Westfield Parent-Teacher Council re- by Elizabethtown Water of a proposal to • Children's Rooms Sidewalks Seal Coating Repairs Waterproofing the country in those days and were prices ranging from 5¢ to $1. The stock vealed that Westfield High School fluoridate the utility’s water supply. • References Available Interlocking Pavers Belgium Block Slate Kitchens & Baths here today and gone tomorrow. comprises among its offerings every- (WHS) trailed the day-to-day opera- The Recreation Commission unani- Retaining Walls Excavating Copper Plumbing A few high school boys also helped thing that may be found in an up to-the- Professional Free-lance Artist Concrete Work Curbing Rubberized Lighting tions in comparable districts and that mously accepted a subcommittee’s re- Call Teri 732~396-1650 at times at the “case.” last-minute five cents to one dollar more computers were needed at WHS. port on a scaled-down renovation and FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • 908-620-1925 The subscription price was $1 per store. Residents numbering over 100 at- improvement plan for the Memorial Pool year, but more often subscribers, spe- The Hutchinson store is unique in tended a Westfield Recreation Commis- and Park complex. cially farmers, paid for their favorite that it is the only store in Westfield sion public heating to blast a plan to The Planning Board approved a ma- HOME REPAIR PERFECT PAINTING paper with potatoes and their veg- which opens on two streets with the renovate and expand the Westfield Me- jor site plan for Temple Emanu-El for its Owner Works On etables. Storekeepers sometimes paid front entrance on Elm street and side or morial Pool and Park operations. plans to remove an existing one-story Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured for ads. in groceries, meat, etc. rear entrance on Quimby street. Mr. Every Job! Residential & Commercial Westfield High School was the venue classroom building and replace it with a David 908-822-1999 The present proprietor of “The Hutchison comes to Westfield with a for a CNN telecast, “Teens and Money,” two-story addition. 100’s of Area Homeowners Leader” bought out Mr. Hankinson in well deserved and enviable record in a program hosted by Merrill Lynch Sales A contractor hired by the Union Jaxheimer June, 1910, and the plant being inad- the sale of merchandise of a stable Owner Available as References Manager Mitch Slater of Westfield. County Board of Chosen Freeholders equate to meet the plans of the new class and he has already taken a promi- Over 35,000 people attended the 10th began the work of restoring Lake Sur- Vinyl Master, Inc Exterior & Interior Color Design management, the old home of the paper nent place in the business activities of annual FestiFall street festival in down- prise in the Watchung Reservation. Power Washing Free Estimates was abandoned in August of that same the town. town Westfield. Westfield became the first town in the • Siding • Roofing • Deck Sealing Carpentry Work year and the newspaper was moved to The second floor over the Hutehinson The state Department of Health and state to adopt an ordinance to require Fully HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding its present location on Elm street, where establishment is occupied as a store by Senior Services issued a public health competitive bids, known as requests for Insured • Windows• it has since remained. A new press was Free the Women’s Exchange, which has alert for eight of the state’s northeastern proposals or rfp’s, for professional con- OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS obtained, an up-to-date job plant added, already become an institution as well counties including Union County after tracts. The proposal was encouraged by Satisfaction Guaranteed Estimates (908) 272-4456 the staff increased and the paper grew as a store, with its hundreds of patrons crows infected with the West Nile-like Common Cause New Jersey, a non- steadily in size and circulation. The among the best people of the town. virus were found in New York City and partisan group seeking to lessen special large advertisements only are now set Mrs. Clara Reynolds is in charge of the Westchester County, N.Y. interest groups influence on govern- PAINTING PAVING by hand, the main body of the printed Woman’s Exchange. OCTOBER ment. matter being set by linotype machines. Adjoining the Exchange in two large, Four dead crows with the West Nile- Five Westfield firefighters represented JK’S PAINTING & Today “The Leader’s” circulation to- handsomely decorated offices, the Peggy- like virus were found in Bergen, Essex, the town at the funeral of six Worcester, WALLCOVERING RALPH tals 3,600, making it a newspaper with Eleanor Beauty Shoppe may be found. Middlesex and Union Counties. No New Mass., firefighters killed in a fire on the largest circulation of any weekly This well-known beauty specialist comes Jersey residents, though, had been diag- December 2. INSTALLATION INC. newspaper in Union County. The paper, to Westfield with a reputation for excel- nosed with the virus. The Westfield Police Department and CHECCHIO, besides its local and county circulation, lent work. It is a branch of Broad street, A study conducted for the county for Policemen’s Benevolent Association ✧ BLACK TOP has readers in places as far off as Japan, Newark where they also maintain well Residential PAVING a east-west light rail link concluded that Local 90 handed out departmental ✧ Commercial China, India, California, Maine and equipped parlors. a consensus among towns in the region awards at the town Council’s final meet- • Driveways Florida, the subscribers in these places On the third floor there is a complete impacted by the project was needed if ing of the year. Department promotions Parking Lots FREE being ex-Westfielders who continue to Call Joe Klingebiel ESTIMATES apartment of five rooms, with every mod- the link was to become a reality. The rail were also announced. • Concrete or keep in touch with the affairs of their old ern improvement. It is occupied by Harry Masonry Work line, estimated at between $76 and $221 Westfield attorney Brian Fahey filed (908) 322-1956 home town through receipt of their Illsley, Superintendent of the building. million, would provide a 17-mile link an appeal in the ShopRite court deci- favorite paper every week. FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES 889-4422 The history of the transformation of from Newark International Airport to sion. Mr. Fahey represents Dr. and Mrs. When the paper was taken over by CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Plainfield. Concerns were raised on Ulf Dolling of Westfield. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 21 Westfield After Civil War Boom – CLASSIFIEDS– HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Collapsed in Panic of Year 1873 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Child Care – Live out, non-smoking This article was printed in a special ing does not now exist. Easier Than You Might Think nanny to care for 6 & 2 yr. old girls in historical supplement to The West- Like the real estate gamble of 1837, Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- our home. M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. field Leader published Wednesday, No- that which followed the Civil War had sons willing to train as Emergency (908) 232-7250 Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. vember 28, 1923. its sequel in the great panic of 1873, TEACHER NEEDED * * * * * which ruined many banks and business Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 Real Estate Values Inflated, as Was men. The cause was the real estate hr. coverage. Select a duty period Long-term cert. teacher for Jewish The Case All Over the Country - and inflation which could not be sustained that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 pm pre-school. Five afternoons per wk. Then Came the Reaction. and realty values went to smash all or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for parents Call Jill at (908) 232-7663 or fax Old residents of Westfield will recall over the country. The collapse was as of school children. resumé to (908) 789-8645. the big real estate boom which struck severe in Westfield as anywhere and Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. ROOM FOR RENT Westfield after the Civil War. The the grass and weeds soon grew up in 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. speculation in real estate amounted to the subdivisions and plots which had Call the Recruiting Team at Professional non-smoker, long- a craze and went all over the country. been laid out in near and outlying (908) 233-2500 for details term rental in Long Hill Township. Many people had made fortunes dur- sections of the town. Some of the land Furnished room, microwave, small ing the war and proceeded to spend which had been mortgaged was after- HELP WANTED refridge., private parking & en- them. Values went sky high and the wards sold and in most cases did not MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL trance. Close to Rt. 78 & NY Trans. excitement hit Westfield as hard as any bring the face of the original mort- START NOW. Manufacturer of In- $145/wk. Jersey towns, although the place was a gage. The depression lasted for several dustrial equip. looking for depend- Call (201) 291-5033 quiet village and with very little devel- years but values crept forward again, able FT mechanic. Experience in OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT opment. Streets were plotted and sub- though in a more cautious way and the plumbing, pneumatic welding and divisions laid out in what was then excitement and wild inflation of the mechanical assembly a plus. Will MOUNTAINSIDE – 850 sq.ft. op- farming lands and there was much earlier period were not repeated. train qualified applicant. Full ben- posite post office. Also 700 & 850 buying and selling and making of pa- There has been no evidence of danger- efits. Fax resumé (salary require- sq.ft. near Rt. 22. Reasonable. per profits. ous inflation since then and values have ments included) to 908-687-0653, Call (908) 789-8961 Not a few men of capital built sub- been maintained as the town has grown. or come in to fill out an application at stantial houses of a rather ornate archi- Twenty years ago land in what is 32 Montgomery St., Hillside. The Westfield Leader had a “Cent tecture and it was in that period that now the Lenox Avenue section could a Word Column” in 1896. Here are some of the houses now on Clark Street be bought for as low as $5 a front foot, HELP WANTED a few examples of classifieds from between North Avenue and Charles while it now is held at $50 per front Customer Service the September 23, 1896 edition. Street were built. The Mapes house foot or higher. Values have risen and Rep/Order Processor FOR Sale: - My residence on Cen- and the present Ham residence on Pros- been sustained in other sections on tral Avenue. Mrs. Wm. Stitt. pect Street and the Albert A. Drake both sides of the town, although there The United States Golf Associa- place in what is now Stoneleigh Park has been no dangerous inflation at any tion is seeking a team player who TO RENT: - 8 room new house with were among such residences. The time and new comers have been par- enjoys customer service. Respon- bath and furnace, hot and cold wa- sibilities include handling phone ter, to rent in First St. Apply to S.D. Drake Place was the only residence ticularly impressed with the reason- THE “PALACE”...The small shack, center, pictured here was referred to as “the palace” by Walter “Bud” Lee in an interview then in the Stoneleigh Park location. ableness of values of Westfield real and mail orders, answering in- Winter. with The Westfield Historical Society. The “palace” was located on a vacant lot on Elm Street that is today the location of Java quires for general information, pro- Mr. Drake was a member of the New estate compared with other towns with Café and Doris Amster and was used as temporary offices for The Westfield Leader while renovations to 50 Elm Street were FOR SALE: 25 tons of hay, Apply York Stock Exchange and his place fewer advantages or convenience of underway in 1923. The building to the left is 76 Elm Street, presently occupied by Lancaster Ltd., and to the right is the current cessing returns and reconciling to S.D Winten. was quite a pretentious one. The dwell- location and modern improvements. home of Juxtapose Gallery. orders and invoices, among other duties. FOR SALE: Large double capié jesamine, filled with flowers over The ideal candidate will be detail 200 buds; sold for want of room. Employees Take Equipment to Plainfield, oriented and will possess a pro- Mrs. M. Gilby, Norile Ave. “The Leader” 25 Years Ago fessional/pleasant phone manner, good computer (Windows) and FOR SALE: Furniture, Parlor suit, Work Through Night to Make Regular Edition data entry skills. $20,000; Bedroom suits, $5.00 and And What It Has Grown To $8.00, three and seven pieces, mat- The Westfield Leader has suffered street was flooded, but most of the number is still Westfield 2-4407, and Please send resumé with salary tresses, springs, carpets, etc, Ad- news items may be left or telephoned CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 history or expectations to: three fires in its 109 year history. The office furniture was taken to the street. the building into a new would be in- Work was started June 15 last and dress Box 59. first in 1892, again in 1943 and finally Mrs. Sheild’s temporary office is at there. complete without reference to the sev- since then until now the LEADER has United States Golf Asso. Type which had been set before then WANTED. Someone to take horse 1972. Below is a reprint of an article 114 Quimby street. eral persons responsible for it and who had its editorial sanctum, business of- Personnel Department - CS for the winter months and use him chronicling the 1943 fire. This article The fire was discovered by the ap- fire was taken to the Courier-News in performed the task. The preliminary fice and general headquarters in the PO Box 708 for his keeping. Is gentle and suit- was originally printed on February 18, prentice. Firemen were at the scene trucks. About half the employees also plans were drawn up by Mrs. Trimble, magnificent palace which occupies Liberty Corner Road able for family use. Address, Paris 1943 in an unknown paper. within thirty seconds, and remained went to Plainfield to continue working who has made a well deserved name such a significant and prominent posi- Far Hills, NJ 07931 Leader Office. on the issue. By laboring all day Wednes- for herself in the field of architecture. tion just a little north of the new FAX: 908-781-1735 * * * * * for almost four hours, preventing the WOOD: - For sale cut in length to day and most of Wednesday night and Mrs. Trimble was also the architect for LEADER block and between it and the The ravages of fire not withstanding, conflagration from reaching the rear HELP WANTED suit, at different prices. Ira C. Lam- the Westfield Leader continues today of the Leader building. They covered Thursday, with the invaluable assis- the Russell Building, on Broad street. Schafer store. Its architectural sym- The complete plans were drawn by metry and beauty have been compared bert. its weekly publication begun almost valuable machinery with canvas. Elm tance of the Courier-News force, publi- LEGAL SECRETARY cation was only a few hours late. Architect Carl Andersen, who superin- to the lofty and dignified “Woolworth P/T or F/T. Experience required. TO Let: Three rooms on fifty-three years ago – but only through street was blocked off by police, as tended the work of building through- Building” in New York City, much to Cumberland street. Apply to Fred Future arrangements are indefinite, Salary & benefits. Fax resumé to: the cooperation of the Plainfield Cou- hundreds of residents congregated to out. Chas. E. Cox, of town, was the the disparagement of the latter. The (908) 231-6831 Miller. but Walter J. Lee, publisher, expects rier-News, and some frantic improvisa- watch the spectacle. builder and the razing of the old build- LEADER and its editorial and busi- CROCHERON’S - Violin School tions on the part of the Leader staff. Smoke which poured from the build- machinery will be working in a few ing was the work of Mobus Bros., of ness staff leave the old shack (beg HELP WANTED days. The business and editorial staff Instruction artistic and thorough. No estimate of damage is yet available ing was dense and noxious, causing Plainfield. The mason work was done pardon, palace) with many regrets, but P/T or F/T - fun atmosphere, flex. Pupils residence. Established 1876. but the flames, which broke forth sud- firemen extreme difficulty in combat- will remain at 116 Quimby street until by Gustave Neumann, the iron work by we trust it is to be given a wider field of hrs. South Beach Tanning Salon, Care M. Slater, 66 Vesey St., N. Y., denly and inexplicably in the cellar at ing the blaze. repairs are made, probably for several Arthur Smith of Plainfield, sky lights usefulness elsewhere and our best Westfield. Looking for great people or Westfield P. C. weeks. by the Elizabeth Cornice Works, and wishes for its continued success and who are outgoing & helpful. If you or 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, completely de- Among the first articles rescued were ANY house that wants to connect stroyed the business office and most of the Leader files, dating back thirty Mrs. Norman Illsley, 85 years old, Metal ceiling by George Koff. The that of its new occupants, if they can someone you know is looking for a plate glass for the front entrance win- get into it, go with it. As a token of our fun way to earn extra money & is with the sewer or wants to put water its equipment and rose to the second years and more. These bound volumes the only tenant in the third floor apart- in, or cellar drains, I will do it at ments at the time of the blaze, was led dows and the windows on the Quimby affection for it we present on this page friendly, courteous & honest please story, eating through the floor of the were handed by firemen from the street side were furnished by the Pitts- a photographic exhibit of it and its reasonable prices. Leave all orders to the street by Leader employees. call Jim: editorial room. A safe a desk and sev- second story to employees. As other burgh Plate Glass Co., and Tuttle Bros. dignified and massive beauty. (908) 232-0703 at Post Office for John Long. eral metal filing cabinets fell from the equipment was removed in the build- “Bill” White, former Leader reporter, furnished the millwork and the J.S. first floor to the cellar. ing it was stored temporarily in nearby and his Seeing Eye dog, “Blitz,” were Irving Co the lumber. Installation of Excluding the business office, dam- offices made available by their own- at the Regina plant in Rahway, where the plumbing and heating was done by age was principally caused by water ers. More recent files, kept downstairs, Bill is employed. William P. Steuernagle while the elec- and smoke. Linotype machines were were damaged severely. The front second and third stories trical work and fixtures was done by slightly affected, and the press was Leader Opens Temporary Office were originally the Central railroad John Tobin and the sidewalk work was only partially harmed by water. Debris By noon Wednesday morning, the depot, on the south side of town, a done by Gustave E. Neumann. Warren Brown furnished the shades and aw- covered the composing room floor. editorial department and business staff structure more than sixty years old. In 1924, the composing room, business nings and Ray E. Petty of Newark had The real estate office of Mrs. Kathryn were lodged at 116 Quimby street, the contract for all the sign writing for T. Sheild, adjoining the Leader in Elm with telephone service. The Leader office and press room were added. all the tenants. FOR THE BEST IN WESTFIELD REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Happy New Year! Arts & Entertainment MILLENNIUM EDITION POPCORN™ Year in Review Anna and the King Continued from Page 24 A Pretender to the Throne Brunch at the Metro Hilton in By Michael S. Goldberger with me about her new CD, “Brighter Woodbridge received only 1 chef hat. Path” and her musical influences and One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Pablo Picasso was the Artist of the life changes. Cartoonist Cathy Week on September 9, while CBS and 1 ½ popcorns Note then that Anna Leonowens, Guisewite was Artist of the Week for The Westfield Theatre circa the staunch subject of the British crown, with Viacom decided to join forces in what November 11. Pen & Ink examined the It appears at first blush to be a sumptu- 1920s as depicted in “Images of ous feast, but when it doesn’t deliver on adolescent son Louis (Tom Felton) in was touted “The Mega-Merger of the definition of power as defined by Enter- its potential attributes, we realize that tow, travels to Siam when the ruler of that Century.” The Union County Board of tainment Weekly’s “Power List.” America: Westfield In the Golden Anna and the King is, alas, just so many intriguing land retains her to teach his Chosen Freeholders relocated the Jer- Creator of the Wizard of Oz tale, L. Age of Postcards” by Stanley H. eldest son and heir apparent “the ways of empty calories. The coming of the histori- sey Jazz by the Lake Festival from Frank Baum was selected as November Lipson. cal tale virtually turned into a myth by England.” Both teacher and employer have very Nomahegan Park to Echo Lake Park 14’s Artist of the Week. The Ginko two previous Hollywood treatments and due to the unexpected devastation of an animated feature, this latest rendering definite preconceptions. Which of course Twig discussed its new cookbook, “A is a remake in search of a raison d’etre. makes them perfectly suitable opposites. Hurricane Floyd. Taste Tour” and the Trade-A-Toy Pro- It’s funny....what we think we need. Trouble brews early when the king Civile Ristorante Italiano in gram by Zany Brainy, which encour- Plays, Players Certainly we could use a few more park- informs Anna that she will also tutor his Kenilworth received 3 ½ chef hats. ages a trade of violent toys for creative ing spaces, a copy machine that never 57 other children in addition to his newest Auntie Mame, portrayed by veteran entertainment, was explored. jams and pizza that doesn’t burn the roof concubine, Tuptim (Bai Ling), who later actress Christine Ebersole, electrified New And Old figures in a rather tragic sub-text that can The recently-opened Acquaviva of your mouth. audiences in Mame at the Paper Mill delle fonti in Westfield garnered 3 But we’d be hard put to rationalize the best be described as an Oriental version of Yentl. Playhouse in Millburn. Mural Artist chef hats. Events Presented pressing necessity for yet another telling and Westfielder Kathi Olsen discussed of British schoolmarm Anna Leonowens’ In another contractual abrogation, Miss The Thanksgiving Edition of A&E cultural epiphany during her service to Leonowens is told she will initially reside IN SYNC…Edison Intermediate School in Westfield recently presented a a mural she created brimming with spotlighted a successful WSO concert NEW YORK CITY – the King of Siam in the 1860s, even if it within the castle walls, rather than in her show entitled, “Lip Sync 1999-2000.” Over 100 students and teachers pots of posies for Juxtapose Gallery. featuring Hai-Ye Ni, cellist and Mae- did have something of substance to add to own domicile as originally promised. th Edvard Munch was the Artist of the stro Wroe. A Mother-Daughter Book Ambassador – The Matrimonial Bed Their first quarrel ensues; but the king is performed song and dance routines to music of the 20 century. Pictured, left the old chestnut. to right, are some of the student performers: bottom row kneeling, Kristen Week on September 16. Saturday morn- Club brimming with mature discus- Of course that matters little in Tinsel a convincing diplomat. And Anna learns ing programming for children was criti- Apollo – Manhattan Mary that change comes slowly in Siam. De- Ryan, Hanna Lee, Katie Read, Julie Zenarosa, Casey Ackermann, Dana sion on literature and related activities Town, where they’ll use just about any cized and praised, separately in Pen & was spotlighted. Thanksgiving tradi- Bayes – Her First Affaire excuse to drag out the costumes, and murring, she agrees to a measure of pa- Dondiego, Samantha Coulson, Gianna Pafumi and Chrissy Daly; second tience for a while. Ink. Founder and Executive Director tions were explored in a special sidebar. Beiasco – Hit the Deck where even the law of supply and demand row, Josh Gerkens, Kyle Fleming, Mike Diaz, Dan Noonan, Drew Skibitsley, of the New Jersey Workshop for the has an agent and wears sunglasses. Hence, It is King Mongkut’s dream that his Kari Lo Brutto and Sara Rotella; third row, Tad Walsh, Mark Smith, David Grandma Moses was the Artist of the Belmont – The Uninvited Guest the arrival of this pretentious, politically son’s reign will be less authoritarian than Arts (NJWA) in Westfield, Dr. Week. his. Yet in the film’s built-in poly-sci Firestone and Philip Kim. Theodore K. Schlosberg, attended the correct travelogue is really no puzzle- December Bijou – Immortal Isabella lesson, his highness vehemently argues Alphorn Institute with student Chris ment. A group of 30 students from Park Biltmore – Jimmie’s Women It’s also no surprise that everything the necessity of upholding old traditions, Velderman in Switzerland. Middle School qualified to perform in seems a bit out of kilter. Naturally every both valid and regrettable, until such re- Clark-based Momotaro received 3 Broadhurst – Broadway forms can be adopted. the Madison Square Garden-based pro- period piece bears the aura of the time chef hats. Like the white elephant emblazoned on duction of A Christmas Carol. The Booth – Escape from which it emanates. The Garden Club of Westfield dis- Historical movies need a little bit of the Siamese flag, Anna is a rarity — a On The Beat children sang “God Bless Us Every- Casino – Just Fancy cussed turning flora and fauna into an present-mindedness to help translate the symbol of illumination. Winning both his one.” Westfield actor and student, art and a list of edible flowers was a Century – The Desert Song epoch in question. Too many thees and ire and respect, she has the temerity to Teddy Alvaro, set out to perform in an challenge her royal boss for his defense of helpful sidebar for cooks. Music Di- th thous bombarding us in Dolby sound, and episode of NBC’s “Law & Order.” A Chanin’s 46 Street – Good News slavery and other despotic practices that rector and Conductor of the WSO, folks rampantly spelling public as By ANDY GOLDENBERGER 1996 line-up of King Crimson, one sidebar featuring tips and suggestions “pvblic,” could be a tad confounding. But no longer exist under the British system Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Maestro David Wroe, announced the Charles Hopkins – The Ivory Door of the world’s most progressive on selecting the ideal Christmas tree the inherent anachronisms here are just of constitutional monarchy. Recently ending the year (and appointment of Dr. Joseph Orchard as th But the romantic in her is smitten by the rock bands. Not only can you view was offered. Scotch Plains resident Cohan – The 19 Hole too obvious. possibly the century, though that is Musicologist for the current season. enlightened soul she knows exists be- this concert in 5.1 surround sound Barbara Ostroff made her dreams come Comedy – And So To Bed Jodie Foster as widow Anna Maurits Cornelis Escher was Artist of Leonowens, the distaff side of the saga’s neath the royal robes. And since behind a source of serious conjecture) a (provided you have a surround true when she performed as a clown in the Week for September 23. Growing Cort – The Ladder getting-to-know-you protagonists, offers every great reformist king there is a few releases of note came to my sound set-up, which I highly rec- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Stage Theatre in Netcong was spot- little help. Betrayed by the screen image woman, cheeky Anna figures why not her. abode that are worthy of mention. ommend you investigate). New York City. Stevie Nicks was Art- Cosmopolitan – Chauve Souris She’ll be the afflatus who brings en- lighted as a forum which sparks the she has nurtured, that self-actualizing Beginning with the soundtracks There are numerous other nifty ist of the Week for December 2. lightenment to Siam. Meanwhile, the imaginations of children. Daly’s – Love In the Tropics woman of the 1990s follows her all the to the Kevin Smith-penned film, features which make this medium The Metropolitan Club in New York way back to the 1860s, where she assures sexual tension grows, and they bicker October as Arts & Humanities Month Earl Carroll – Allez Oop Dogma, released on Maverick City earned four chef hats. the Siamese king, played by Chow Yun- until, oh well, you get the idea. so cool including a choice of cam- was kicked off a bit early in the Sep- The script by Steve Meerson and Peter Records. The album consists of the The proprietors of Beautiful Things Eltinge – Tenth Avenue Fat, that she is certainly all that, in a era angles from which one can tember 30 edition. Salvador Dali was Krikes (based on the diaries of Anna opening song, “Still,” a folk-rock in Scotch Plains, Nell and E. Austin manner of speaking. choose to only watch the drummer, the Artist of the Week. “The 79th An- Empire – Interference Much to the chagrin of the Indian ser- Leonowens), directed sans any definite ditty written and performed by Goodwin proved to be more than just guitarist, etc. or watch the whole nual Miss America Pageant” earned a vants who accompany her to Mongkut’s style and with a curious sense of chronol- Alanis Morrisette, who also has a store owners when they discussed their Erlangers – The Merry Malones ogy by Andy Tennant, tosses in a revi- band at once. resounding thumbs down in Pen & Ink, kingdom, the self-confident widow openly individual and unique artistry with Frolic – Women Go On Forever sionist segue about court intrigue that role in the film. I highly recommend this isola- with Donnie and Marie Osmond host- opines, “The way of England is the way of The Leader and The Times. We took a plays like a Siamese version of King The tune serves as an excellent tion feature to aspiring musicians! ing. The WSO announced that phar- Fulton – Dracula the world.” look back on the life and influence of The king pretty much agrees, or he Richard’s travail in the Robin Hood tale. little number to kick things off and Also featured in this DVD are road maceutical giant, Merck & Co., Inc. John Lennon, who was assassinated Garrick – The Taming of the Shrew wouldn’t be putting up with this brazen It’s hardly worth all the serious treat- then the rest of the album is com- movies taken by the band as well would fund its opening concert on ment Anna and the King gets. And though 19 years ago in New York. lass, let alone her lousy accent. Miss posed of marvelous little orches- as a feature which allows one to October 9. Greenwich Village – Jacob Slovak Foster’s oddly disconcerting tussle with one hopes that the picturesque Malaysian Paul Laventhar of Scotch Plains locations will lift the film above its medi- tral scores performed by members play a King Crimson song with The Emerald-A Russian Restaurant Guild – Porgy an English speaking voice recalls the le- of the London Philharmonic, in- penned historical essays to usher in gions of American rockers during the ocrity, Caleb Deschanel’s vague and un- different incarnations of musicians in Springfield garnered 3 chef hats. cluding a song whose lyrics were the millennium with a series of Hampden’s – An Enemy of the People 1960s who liked pretending they were imaginative cinematography also appears from the band’s 30-year history. October infected by what ails this movie. composed by Kevin Smith. datebooks entitled, “The Millennium Harris – Yes, Yes, Yvette part of the British invasion. For example, you can mix and The “Sensation” Exhibit at the Brook- Journal.” The WSO commissioned a Too bad this is supposed to be pre- Here’s the problem. If this particular Also recently released by Mav- match the 1969 lead vocalist with lyn Museum of Art took center stage special score, “Millennium Butter- Henry Miller – The Baby Cyclone abolition Siam, and not Carnaby Street. story about an Oriental king and an erick Records and segueing nicely occidental commoner is an especially the 1973 bass player and 1995 with its controversial nature and began flies” for First Night Westfield 2000 Hudson – Weather Clear, Track Fast Chow Yun-Fat, on the other hand, from our first review is “Alanis should be given an Oscar in a completely novel one, you couldn’t prove it by any of drummer. This feature is quite en- the talk of the neighboring towns. Local from Westfield High School gradu- John Golden – Four Walls new category: Best Performance By An the renditions to date. What’s more, histo- Morrisette MTV Unplugged” (Like joyable! artists and groups offered their reaction ate Genevieve Mannion. Actor In A Totally Impossible, Damned If rians pretty much agree that Mrs. MTV needs further plugs. By the Other recent notable music-re- to New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Fanwood resident Vicki Annese Jolson’s – My Maryland You Do, Damned If You Don’t Role. It Leonowens may have romanticized her way, do they still play music on lated DVD’s include the deluxe Giuliani’s outrage over a dung-infested adventure in the first place. discussed the KidstART program at Klaw – Creoles would be impertinent to avoid paying MTV now or is it all game shows?) DVD-edition of Pink Floyd’s, “The painting depicting the Virgin Mary. Au- the Fanwood Memorial Library homage to the iconic King Mongkut who There can be no claim here of a more Knickerbocker – Sidewalks of New York accurate exposition. Thus it follows that a The Alanis Unplugged album fea- Wall,” from Sony/Columbia Mu- thor Eric Carle was Artist of the Week which utilizes art to strengthen the Yul Brynner made into an international tures many of her hits including, entity with the musical The King and I; lavish musical version in the finest Holly- sic Pictures. This release features a and I took my own stand on the “Sensa- self-esteem and creativity of chil- Longacre – The Command to Love but to directly copy the strutting peacock wood tradition is the most entertaining “Ironic,” You Oughta Know”, a new high definition film transfer tion” exhibit in Pen & Ink. dren. Galleria West in Westfield ex- Lyceum – Hidden of a monarch could only bring catcalls way to tell what is ostensibly a fairy tale. cover of The Police’s “King of Pain” from the original wide screen in- The Union County Board of Cul- hibited the abstract artwork of French But we already have that version — a Lyric – Out of the Night and cries of impostor. (where Alanis substitutes the word ter-positive, previously unseen film tural and Heritage Affairs offered native and Brooklyn resident Chris- Yet Mr. Yun-Fat, matinee idol of the landmark film. And since no work of art “Queen” for “King.” Isn’t that the county an opportunity to flash- topher WU. Majestic – The Love Call Hong Kong action genre, rises to the exists in a vacuum, this effort is dwarfed footage, re-mastered surround ironic?) But the winner on this al- sound from the original master back to history with a tour-filled Scotch Plains actor Jimmy Walsh occasion by issuing an impressive, albeit by that famous movie’s shadow. weekend of legendary homes and Manhattan Opera – Angelo Musco Therefore, if someone should ask, bum is the brilliant, “Uninvited” tapes as well as a 25 minute docu- discussed his spotlight role as Young thankless, karate chop to this Catch 22 landmarks in “Four Centuries in a Mansfield – The Springboard assignment. “Shall we dance — to a theater showing from the City of Angels soundtrack. mentary about the making of the Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at Weekend.” The WSO delivered a Madison Square Garden with Susan Walking an artistically cautious line Anna and the King?” the advice here is to Here, Alanis uses a small string film as well as running commen- Martin Beck – The Shannons of Broadway sit this one out. smashing first concert with Richard M. Dyckman. Scotch Plains resident (barefoot of course), he humanizes the section to give a thicker sound to tary from the filmmakers. The Maxine Elliot’s – The House of Women otherwise infallible leader without relin- an already inspired Middle-East- Nanes, Composer in Residence, and and student at Scotch Plains- * * * * * sound and picture on this release Zina Schiff, violin soloist. Henri de quishing Mongkut’s dictatorial eminence. ern flavored tune. I never get tired Fanwood High School, Whitney Morosco – The Letter And what little credibility can be ascribed Anna and the King, rated PG-13, is a must be seen and heard to be be- Toulouse-Lautrec was named Artist of this number and this unplugged Slaten revealed his techniques and Masque – Revelry to the film’s romantic angle is solely at- Fox 2000 Pictures release directed by lieved! of the Week for October 14. The styles as a soprano saxophone player. tributable to his charismatic demeanor. Andy Tennant and stars Jodie Foster, Chow version is a worthy rendition in- Also recently released on DVD Music Box – The Spider Yun-Fat and Bai Ling. Running time: 140 Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre Mountainside’s Art Taylor, graphic Mr. Yun-Fat is phat indeed....to coin a deed! include the classic concert film presented a successful rendition of phrase. But exposed to his charms, Miss minutes. designer, proudly displayed his National – The Trial of Mary Dugan Lastly, wisely capitalizing on a from The Talking Heads, “Stop Forever Plaid. painted paper sculptured angels at Foster’s prim and proper Englishwoman good thing when they see/hear it, New Amsterdam – Ziegfeld Follies melts without conviction. Making Sense,” from Palm Pic- Winberie in Summit proved to be a First Baptist Church in Westfield. For those viewers who have spent the Maverick brings us a second selec- tures. Included in this release are pleasant brunching experience, receiv- Finally, rounding out the century, we Palace – Vaudeville last 50 years or so in outer space, and tion of tunes from the second Aus- songs originally left off the origi- ing 3 eggs out of a possible 4. took a look back at the creator of Playhouse – The Road to Rome therefore haven’t seen either the 1947 tin Powers soundtrack. Included nal live album and movie as well as Westfield resident and author Billy Peanuts, Charles Schulz, who an- Irene Dunne & Rex Harrison version are such classics as Steppenwolf’s, three different sound mixes for your Callahan set the stage for a spooky nounced his retirement due to recov- Plymouth – Burlesque (Anna and the King of Siam) or the world- “Magic Carpet Ride,” The choosing. Also included is running Halloween season with his smash, top- ery from colon cancer treatment and Provincetown – In Abraham’s Bosom renowned musical featuring Deborah Kerr Monkees, “I’m A Believer” (writ- seller, “Muckraker,” printed by the Town as the king-challenging teacher, a synop- commentary from front-man David surgery. Republic – The Mulberry Bush sis of the plot is in order. ten by Neil Diamond, incidentally) Byrne and film maker Jonathan Book Press of the Town Book Store in and Marvin Gaye. As these songs Demme. Westfield. A sidebar outlining the tradi- Ritz – White Lights are fast-paced, this release is a great From MGM Home Entertain- tions and customs of Halloween was Quiz Royale – The Mikado CD to keep in the car! ment comes The Beatles’ “Yellow offered to readers, as well as a yummy Sixty-Five Members pumpkin and peanut Halloween spread. Selwyn – Pickwick These are exciting times for mu- Submarine.” Featuring a re-mas- The Westfield Ghost Hunters Society Shubert – My Princess sic and movie lovers! A new tech- tered soundtrack and resplendent Answers: In Local Glee Club nological advance has been steadily was explored and author Stephen King Vanderbilt – Peggy Ann color transformations, this dated, was named Artist of the Week for Octo- At a general meeting of the Westfield gaining in popularity this year and yet charming, film features every- Waldorf – The Ladder

will someday make videotape ob- ber 21. Glee Club held last month, it was thing that was endearing about the The political edition of The Leader Midler Bette BONUS:

solete, DVD a.k.a. Digital Versa- Wallack’s – The Hornet’s Nest decided to incorporate the club. The Fab Four. and The Times compelled me to write Carson Johnny 20.

necessary incorporation papers were tile Disc. Lastly, Rhino Home Video pre- about the history and meaning behind MTV 19. Winter Garden – A Night In Spain

filed in Trenton and the secretary of the This fantastic medium allows a sents a refurbished, re-mastered editorial cartoons in our society. Family” the in “All 18. Ziegfeld – Rio Rita

club recently received the certificate full movie to be stored on a com- version of the Alice Cooper con- Gustav Klimt was the Artist of the “Dallas” 17. th

incorporating the club as an associa- ORIGAMI MASTER…Scott Satkin, pact disc by use of “compression” 44 Street – The Five O’Clock Girl The Godfather Part I, II, III II, I, Part Godfather The cert film, Welcome To My Night- Week for October 28. The Taste of 16.

tion not for profit. an 11th grade student at Westfield as it is known in the technological 49th Street – Synthetic Sin The weekly rehearsals are showing mare. Featuring a new audio com- Westfield event, which allowed par- Walters Barbara 15.

High School, has been named a win- vernacular. This process allows for fine progress under Mr. Doherty’s able mentary by Alice Cooper as well as ticipants to sample the fare from local Bandstand” “American 14.

ner in the 1999 Origami by Children better picture quality than laser disc WESTFIELD – direction. The high percentage of at- 25 minutes of a never-before-seen restaurants and vendors, received high Bopper) Big (The Richardson P. J.

competition, sponsored by Origami and better sound than current CD’s tendance as well as the strict attention interview with the Coop, this con- acclaim. and Valens Ritchie Holly, Buddy 13. Rialto – Moving Pictures

USA. Scott’s work, along with 60 are capable of producing. to the singing shows how seriously the cert film is a great time capsule of The Highlawn Pavillion in West Or- Pokemon 12.

other winners from eight countries, Though this technology is still in ange received 4 chef hats. progress of the club is regarded by its the early 70’s Glam-Rock period. Stewart Martha 11. ELIZABETH –

active members. With such interest as is currently on display in the window its infancy, some great and truly My fellow music lovers, be sure November Armstrong Louis 10.

it being shown, there is no doubt that of the Donnell Library Center, op- ground-breaking titles are already Fabian’s Ritz – Moving Pictures to check out this new DVD me- Scotch Plains resident and photo- Jackson Michael 9.

the club’s entertainments will be well posite the Museum of Modern Art out and should be in the collection dium. You will not be disappointed! realistic painter Donald David discussed Millionaire? A Be to Wants “Who 8. Regent – Moving Pictures

worth hearing. on West 53rd Street, in New York. To of any movie lover. I examined a local video store this his work. Roy Lichtenstein was named Days “Happy 7.

The active or singing membership of create his award-winning model, a Beginning with my favorite, King the club is now complete having past weekend and they already had Artist of the Week for November 4. Show Sullivan Ed “The 6.

Stellated Icosohedran, Scott folded Crimson’s, “deja VROOM” from reached the limit of sixty-five and hav- a substantial number of DVD re- Westfield resident Patricia Brentano Ties”

over 60 sheets of paper and intri- Discipline Global Mobile, features A&E Editor’s Note: ing a waiting list. Also the associate leases for rental with that list grow- Bramnick prepared for an exhibit at “Family and “MASH” “Cheers,” 5.

cately wove them together to form a a full concert performed by the Swain Galleries in Plainfield and Harry All copy with headlines in membership has grown more rapidly ing each month! Madonna 4.

black and white geometric model A. Devlin featured his work in an art this font than was expected as it has now reached Disney Walt 3. are from old issues

with 20 points. Entries in the compe- show fundraiser in Green Brook to aid one hundred and thirty-five or ninety Oz. of this newspaper, dating per cent of the number which has been tition were judged on three criteria: those individuals devastated by Hurri- The Wizard of Wizard The

established as the full quota under the quality of folding, creativity of pre- Looking for Local Stars? www.goleader.com! cane Floyd. from Slippers Ruby 2. back as far as 1927.

club’s regulations. sentation and originality. Musician Maria Woodford rapped Henson Jim 1. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 30, 1999 Page 23

Happy 2000! Arts & Entertainment MILLENNIUM EDITION The Dining Table

THERESA’S CREATIVE ITALIAN COOKING 47 ELM STREET, WESTFIELD, (908) 233-9133

By DR. JOSEPH P. DeALESSANDRO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Glazed Pork Medallions with Roasted Garlic and Sauteed Spinach. The en- WESTFIELD – Reviewing this res- trees go on and on to at least 12 taurant in December of 1999 was like selections. Alice going through the looking glass. The beauty of this menu is the I have dined at Theresa’s more willingness on the part of the chef to than five years ago and to see this introduce non- restaurant in 1999 standard combina- was a great delight. tions of tastes, tex- The ambiance to- RATING: tures and aromas in tally challenged. a very delightful The room was deco- and exotic fashion. rated in quiet earth GETTING SET FOR A GALA…Gala Committee members recently gathered with Westfield Symphony The chemistry is tones. The structure Highest Possible Rating: 4 chef hats Orchestra Music Director and Conductor David Wroe to discuss plans for Gala 2000, “Begin the right, the artistry is of the tables was pro- Beguine” at the post-concert reception on November 20. The Gala will be held on Saturday, March 4, on the mark and the at the Hilton at Short Hills. fessionally consis- sense of appreciation is high. tent to maximize comfort and pri- Desserts include Apple Portfolio vacy. with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and Westfield Symphony Gala, ‘Begin the Beguine’ The kitchen sits to the rear of the Galliano Carmel which gets close to restaurant, a great kitchen houses at heaven. Warm Upside Down Pine- least three very active chefs, produc- apple Polenta Cake with Coconut Promises To Be Smashing Success in March ing odors that thrill the palate. Gelato gets even closer to heaven. The restaurant is owned by Robert The Warm Pressed Flourless WESTFIELD – The Gala Commit- nounced that the Gala will be held The evening will also feature Scalera who is also the chef and Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Gelato tee and the Friends of the Westfield at the Hilton at Short Hills. dance music by the Michael Mark energy behind Theresa’s Creative continues the journey to heaven. Symphony Orchestra (WSO) are The evening will include cock- Orchestra and a live auction con- Italian Cooking. I must admit the Coconut Panna Cotta with Tropical currently planning Gala 2000, en- tails, a silent auction, a five-star ducted by Jon Bramnick, repeat name is appropriate and depicts the Fruit Relish and Passion Fruit Puree titled, “Begin the Beguine,” to usher dinner, live auction bidding and winner of “Year’s Funniest Attor- extraordinary combination of differ- HAPPILY PUZZLED…Westfield High School pupils Josh Bengal, left, and is a challenge. Coffees and all types in spring with an evening of fine dancing. ney” title. ent foods, unusual tastes and creative Adam Walker, right, recently donated a 1,000-piece puzzle that they of tea round out a superb menu. dining, dancing and live auctions. “We’ve chosen ‘Begin the Beguine’ Tickets for the Saturday, March 4, preparation of their dishes. constructed in honor of First Night Westfield 2000. The puzzle took Josh and I reminisced at the beginning of The committee has also an- with the millennium in mind. Let’s gala will be $150 per person. Raffle It is rare that you find such innova- Adam nearly three weeks to complete. Accepting the framed donation from this article about my previous visit to enter this new century with a bang!” tickets for the 50/50 will be avail- tive combinations on one menu when the students is Elaine Slabe, center, Producer of the First Night Grand Finale Theresa’s five years ago. I did not said Jane Francz, Gala Chairwoman able for $25 from the WSO office. dining. at the Westfield Y. Music Club Concert come away with the appreciation, of the annual fundraiser. Last year, this raffle yielded nearly The Antipastos are exceptionally dedication or artistry of a very cre- The committee explained that $8,000 to the winner. inviting and delectable. My premier ative chef. Seats Going Rapidly funds raised by the Gala keep con- For more information or to re- palate gratification was Creamless Dining at Theresa’s is now a fine Light the Way For New cert ticket prices affordable. ceive a Gala invitation, please call Mushroom Soup with Marscapone The music lovers of Westfield are experience, leaving diners with a Westfield resident and WSO sup- the WSO office at (908) 232-9400, Herb Ravioli and Essence of Black showing their appreciation of the pressing anxiety to return as soon as porter, Keith Hertell, will be the visit www.westfieldnj.com/wso or Truffle. This soup is rich and tasty splendid program of the three con- possible. Kudos to Mr. Scalera and Century at First Night Honorary Chairman of the Gala. e-mail [email protected]. with the ravioli floating in the center certs to be given by the Musical special kudos to Chef Farruggio. Club, and are supporting them with of a large 12-inch soup bowl. Served By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times According to Mrs. Slabe, Arlene an unusually large subscription. The Laura to Entertain Audiences piping hot, this dish should not be Bertrand and Barbara Karp, who seats are going fast, and it may quite missed. HS Student WESTFIELD -- As the final mo- Co-Chair the Entertainment Com- possibly be that those people who The next combination, an extraor- ments of 1999 tick away and the mittee, have contracted over 40 acts have said they “will wait and buy At Community Players Theatre dinary Green Apple Polenta with Fen- countdown to the millennium quickly to showcase their talent throughout tickets at the door” may find that nel Sauce and Carmelized Onion and Art Exhibit At approaches, last minute touches for the area. there are no tickets to buy. At present WESTFIELD – Director Joy portray the man who believes Laura Gorgonzola Cheese, keeps me sali- First Night Westfield 2000’s finale Some of the acts mentioned in- a few good seats are left, and the Christopher More, known to loves him. Scotch Plains resident and vating days after enjoying this dish. Fanwood Library are underway. clude the Madcap Mutts and the committee urges anyone who does local theatergoers for her past Stage Manager Lynn Krausse is An additional appetizer, Beef According to Elaine Werner Slabe, Hudson River Rats, both of whom not want to miss these concerts, to efforts at the Westfield Com- behind the scenes of this January Carpaccio with Crisp Onions, Crimini Twenty-six works of art by students First Night Steering Committee mem- were featured last year. Also, Mrs. get in touch with the chairman, Mrs. munity Players (WCP), has production. Mushrooms, Greens and White at all levels of instruction in Scotch ber, Westfield Y Board Member and Slabe said that Vidbel’s Olde Tyme assembled an ensemble cast Opening night patrons will Donald Belcher, phone 1394, with- Truffle Aioli, is a sensuous culinary Plains-Fanwood High School are on Coordinator of the finale, those at- circus, which performed last year, for Laura by Vera Caspary be invited to stay after the out delay. delight – well-prepared and visually display at the Fanwood Memorial Li- tending First Night are invited to will make its return appearance at and George Sklar. curtain goes down for a attractive. gather at 11:15 p.m. at the The show will open on Sat- dessert and coffee hour brary. A wide variety of subjects are the National Guard Armory. Theresa’s boasts a large Pasta depicted in marking pen and chalk, Westfield North Avenue Other acts that are listed as part urday, January 8, 2000 and con- with the cast in the main Firehouse (northside train tinue on Fridays and Saturdays, Janu- lobby. menu. The Macaroni Di Rigati with gouche, pencil, water color, charcoal, of the celebration are a retro-40s Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil and pastel. station) to begin a “Parade through 70s band, a Steel ary 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. in the Tickets may be re- of Lights.” Summit Chorale Plans WCP theater at 1000 North Avenue, served by calling the 24- Sauce and Romano Cheese is a new The aim of the art department is to Drum band from New York classic. Taggliatelle with Lamb challenge the students to see the world According to Mrs. Slabe, and Karaoke sing-a-long West in Westfield. hour ticket hotline at (908) 232- the parade, which includes a Auditions for Voice Parts All tickets cost $12. 1221. Bolognese, Red Wine, Rosemary and about them more clearly, to train their at the Westfield Firehouse marching band, will then con- SUMMIT – Summit Chorale will This classic murder mystery that Funding has been made possible in Parmesan Cheese is very special. hand to portray their ideas and to help on North Avenue. hold auditions in all voice parts for personifies the film-noire genre, re- part by the New Jersey State Council An additional pasta course, one of them to express their own ideas clearly tinue on to the Westfield Y to Lastly, Mrs. Slabe noted the second half of the 1999-2000 volves around a single-minded detec- on the Arts, Department of State, seven available at Theresa’s, is and creatively, and to study the prin- the entrance of the gymna- that the Westfield Symphony season on Tuesdays, January 4 and tive town between feelings of love and through a grant administered by the Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli with To- ciples and techniques of art so they can sium on Ludlow Place, Orchestra will feature a spe- 11, 2000 at 7:45 p.m. on the Drew his professional duty to catch a killer. Union County Division of Cultural matoes, Mushrooms, Pesto Oil and appreciate the styles and ideas other where guests will be treated cially-commissioned composi- University campus in Madison. Frederick Cuozzo of Westfield will and Heritage Affairs. Vegetable Broth. Talk about a good artists have used in the past, according to the live cable show of the tion entitled, “Millennium But- The March concert will include dish! The entrees are equally spec- to Miss Elinor Jane Young, art instruc- “Broadway Waterford Crys- t a l terflies” by Westfield resident world premiere and Bernstein’s tacular, although this writer could be tor. Ball Countdown.” and Montclair University student “Chichester Psalms.” A May concert Allen and Peter Yu Continue happy with a selection of the anti- The artists are: Leslie Baker, Pam Mrs. Slabe also told The Westfield Genevieve Mannion. is also planned. pasto and be completely satisfied. Beeton, Carrie Sue Brown, Allison Leader and The Times that after the The Symphony will also enter- Tenors are especially needed. Successful Piano Solo Careers The Entrees begin with Grain Mus- Bury, Janet Christy, Dennis Church, countdown there will be a “fantastic tain audiences with Copland’s Ap- For information and an appointment, tard Chicken Milanese with Goat Elizabeth Collins, Bob Frey, Cynthia screen display of fireworks from New palachian Spring. York and beyond and other worldwide please call Elaine Gennaro, Personnel WESTFIELD – Allen and Peter Yu tion, with the Plainfield Symphony. Cheese Gnocchi and Roasted Tomato Hamilton, Kathy Kimes, Karen According to Mrs. Slabe, tickets Manager at (908) 665-1871. Cream. Just penning this description Kowalski, Karen Lundquist, Debbie millennium countdowns will be shown. for First Night are still being sold appeared recently as piano soloists The Yu brothers were also selected It is a finale that I like to call, Times with the Westfield Symphony Or- to be recipients of the $3,000 Otto would cause you to pick up the phone Murdock, Beth Sallee, John Sellers, for $10 each at various locations A&E News? and make a reservation! Barley Ri- and Charlotte Zmachinsky. Square at the Westfield YMCA.” throughout the downtown area as www.goleader.com! chestra. They also performed as 1999 Altenburg Young Pianist Prize “Because this is such a special winners of its young artist competi- awarded by the Altenburg Piano sotto with Crisp Roasted Duck, Ex- The exhibit, arranged by Mrs. Paul well as the Westfield Y. otic Mushrooms and Parmesan Izant, chairman of the Library art com- New Year,” she revealed, “the First “Tickets purchased on the day of House in Elizabeth in memory of the Night Steering Committee thought company’s late president. Cheese is another masterpiece. mittee, and Miss Young, will be on the event will be $12,” reminded Theresa’s offers Grilled Balsamic view until April 4. we should have a special finale. Those Mrs. Slabe. Young People’s Theatre Sets Peter and Allen were named Chopin who helped me make this finale pos- Sesquicentenary Prize laureates by “All our neighbors and guests are sible include our Grand Finale Host, asked to join us for this very special the Polish Cultural Foundation and Darryl Walker, Fritz Electric Com- Scotch Plains Performances subsequently performed an all- Heart Players To Stage New Year’s Eve celebration with the pany, Truesdale Nursery, Brummer’s Parade of Lights, singing, bells ring- Chopin program at the Foundation Chocolate, Bovella’s Bakery, Pepsi SCOTCH PLAINS – Young the- January 8, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Scotch th ing and horns blowing,” she said. on October 17, the 150 anniversary Cola, Trader Joe’s, PSE&G and Tom atre lovers in the Scotch Plains- Plains-Fanwood High School in of Chopin’s death. “The Westfield First Night is bigger Fanwood area will have the chance to Scotch Plains. ‘How to Succeed ’ Dougherty of the Westfield YMCA.” than ever with great entertainers all They were recently featured pia- Mrs. Slabe noted that other mem- view four performances by a variety The National Marionette Theatre nists on WQXR’s “Young Artist eager to showcase Westfield’s First “How to Succeed in Business With- bers on the Steering Committee have of arts companies beginning with will present a production with sur- Showcase.” Peter and Allen will per- On January 24, the Players will Night Millennium 2000.” out Really Trying” has been chosen as been hard at work bringing more than “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” on Saturday, prising plot turns, set to the musical form Mozart’s “Concerto for Two present a program for the McGinn First Night Westfield is a family- the year’s major production by the 40 entertainers to the First Night score, “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Set in Pianos” on Thursday, May 25, 2000 School Faculty Dinner. Robert Hassard oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s Heart Players. The announcement has Westfield 2000 celebration. Westfield Band Closes Medieval England, the show follows with the Bloomfield Symphony. will conduct the performance, with Eve celebration of the Arts, featur- been made by James Fusco, President She stated that there was a large the adventures of 12-year-old Raphael The Yu brothers were the only De Mrs. Phillip Donnelly Jr. as Co- ing performances of music, dance, of the Scotch Plains little theater group. committee of individuals putting to- Successful Season while he discovers he is more than Grado Competition winners in the ordinator and Paul Hammes as Master theater, storytelling, magic, puppets The musical was written by Abe gether the entire fourth annual First The last one of the current series of just an apprentice. category of piano accompaniment. of Ceremonies. and arts and crafts. Burrows, with lyrics by Frank Loesser. Night. concerts given by the Westfield band Tickets are now on sale for $5 each, Allen assisted his brother in Casting try-outs for the production It originally opened on Broadway in in Mindowaskin Park was held Friday while a subscription to all four offer- Wieniawski’s “Scherzo-Tarentelle” of “How To Succeed in Business With- October, 1961, to wide critical ac- night. The feature number of the pro- ings is $18. Tickets may be purchased for violin. Peter accompanied Allen’s out Really Trying” are to be held late Mostly Music Series Performances claim. gram was the appearance of the quar- at Dairy Queen in Plainfield; Nuts N’ cello solo, “Popper’s Dance of the in February, the exact date to be an- The Heart Players were formed one tet of Plainfield Lodge, No. 885, B. P. Plenty and Scotch Hills Pharmacy, Elves.” nounced later. O. Elks. A solo by Percy Watt a mem- year ago to provide a means of encour- On Tap in Maplewood, Westfield both of Scotch Plains. Peter, playing Chopin’s “Etude in The musical will be presented in the ber of the quartet was included. aging local theatrical talent and knowl- Doors will open one-half hour be- C, Op. 10, No. 1,” was also a winner auditorium of Union Catholic High For the most part the program con- edge, as well as to enhance the cultural fore showtime. Seating is general ad- in the De Grado Competition solo School on May 12 and 13. MAPLEWOOD – Mostly Music Morrow Memorial Methodist sisted of request numbers of hearty aspects of the community. The group mission with reserved group seating category. Chamber Music Series will present Church, 600 Ridgewood Road, applause greeted the playing of each is under the sponsorship of the Church number. for birthday parties and scout troops. The brothers are juniors at Men’s Glee Club Ani Kavafian, Philip Maplewood. of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, This year’s concerts have been Upcoming shows offered by Young Westfield High School. Setzer, Carmit Zori Tickets, which will be available at marked by the attendance of large People’s Theatre include Story Salad, Scotch Plains. Membership is open to Seeks New Members on violin, the door, are $20 for general admis- audiences, many of whom came from a musical revue based on eight popu- all Scotch Plains and Fanwood resi- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Lawrence Dutton, sion and $18 for senior citizens. For neighboring cities and towns. lar multi-cultural books, on Saturday, A&E Editor’s Note: dents, regardless of religious affilia- Men’s Glee Club has invited singers Toby Hoffman on more information, please call (973) The programs were carefully cho- January 29, at 1 p.m. All copy with headlines tion. to join the group, which will begin viola, Carter 762-8486. sen by William M. Bartow, director of “The Russian-American Kids Cir- this font In May, 1966, the Players presented rehearsals on Monday, January 24, Brey, Peter A second concert with these per- the band, and contained music of all cus,” featuring performances by chil- in are from old “Nautical Nonsense”, a musical re- for the 75th season spring concerts to Wiley on cello, Ruth formers will be available on Sunday, types, which appealed to all who heard dren, will be presented on Saturday, view written and performed by the be sung on Saturday and Sunday, Laredo on piano, Brahm’s “Pi- January 9, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at them. issues of this newspaper, February 12 at 1 p.m. “All Nations members. Since then they have ap- April 29 and 30. ano Quintet in F Minor” and Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. During the coming fall and winter dating back as far as peared before the Fanwood Recreation the band will continue to rehearse Dance Company,” including interna- Interested student and adult male Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings” Tickets will be $20 for general each week in preparation for future tional performances, will be shown 1927. Commission and the Brunner School singers may call Dale Juntilla at (908) on Sunday, January 9, 2000 at 3 p.m. admission and $18 for senior citi- concerts. on Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m. Faculty, in benefit performances. 232-0673. This performance will be held at zens. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 24 Thursday, December 30, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Happy Welcome New Year! Arts & Entertainment 2000!

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By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN year on a ma- Reflections On Canvas in Westfield Table.” Ciasulli realized a lifelong dream when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN jor network. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times received accolades for its art offerings, Aunt Val’s Country Bake Shoppe in she performed the National Anthem at This soon bygone century was 9. He WESTFIELD – It’s simply undeni- including the artwork of Jim Buckels, Garwood successfully tempted my the Meadowlands Hambletonian Race brimming full of memorable artists, thought he was able. There is a certain Hollywood, Viktor Shvaiko and Jeremenko. sweet tooth with scrumptious pastries, a few weeks before appearing in Oliver! entertainers, trends and events. Test a “bad” Broadway and SoHo quality to the Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains cookies and other desserts, while the at the NJPAC. your knowledge of arts and enter- “thriller,” but Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and received 2 chef hats from “The Dining Annual Art and Craft Show at The WSO Board of Directors ap- “Marilyns” by Andy Warhol tainment facts. The answers are avail- this musician Mountainside area because of the tal- Table.” Nomahegan Park in Cranford drew pointed Stephen Barcan as President. able on Page 22. had more per- ent that exudes from the area’s arti- Cranford Dramatic Club Theater droves of craft lovers on June 5. The very first “Pen and Ink” editorial sonal problems this century than many 1. Creating a variety of memorable sans, thespians, writers, musicians and delivered a pulse-racing production of Lorenzo’s Restaurant in Garwood with A&E Editor, Michelle H. care to remember. Pippin during the month. obtained 2 chef hats from “The Dining LePoidevin, debuted with advice on characters for the beloved “Sesame 10. This jazz trumpeteer, with his unique cultural arts organizations. ARTIST OF THE WEEK Street,” he made children understand that Almost a year ago, The Westfield Parness Gallery also offered a deli- Table.” opening ones minds and eyes to the art and raspy voice, reminded us to think to and culture abound in ourselves, “What a wonderful world.” Leader and The Times, 11. Nothing was bland about being under the direction of Westfield. Hilaire Andrew Warhola domestic when this culinary mogul took Publisher Horace R. Germain Edgar Degas over the world with her basket full of Corbin, decided to de- was named Artist of the (1928-1987) “Good Things.” vote a portion of this Week. Westfield 12. Once-popular games such as newspaper to the world Mayor Thomas C. Jardim helped cut the Pittsburgh-Pa. native Andy Warhol, “Jacks,” “Old Maid” and “Scrabble” of arts and entertain- were put on the back burner once com- ment. Since spotlight- ribbon to open CBL born Andrew Warhola, has defined the Fine Art on Elm Street. pop art genre like no other artist because puter games hit the scene. This one, in ing some of the most of his bold graphic style and challenging particular is currently all the rage. enlightening events La Griglia Restau- subjects. 13. These two musicians had their and venues in our rant in Kenilworth gar- Opening up a can of Campbell’s Soup lives cut tragically short when they neighborhood, it’s time nered 3 chef hats. has never really been the same for Ameri- took to the skies in 1959. to step into our time Wassily Kandinsky cans since it became the subject of 14. In Philadelphia, teens had the chance machines and take a was the Artist of the Warhol’s 20th century art entitled, to take the dance floor and demonstrate the look back at the indi- Week on July 22 and “Campbell Soup Cans.” The same holds it is not easy being green. latest moves, while rating their favorite viduals and happenings the WYACT ensemble true for the glamour gal, Marilyn Mon- 2. Clicking these vibrant props together tunes. What show am I talking about? graced the NJPAC 15. She has interviewed everyone that have shaped the roe, as Warhol transformed her image transported a lost girl back to the land she culture around us. stage with a Broadway- into a bold series, “Marilyns.” loved in this L. Frank Baum classic. from Monica caliber performance in Schooled at the Carnegie Institute of 3. This entertainment pioneer was April Oliver! Technology, now known as Carnegie accused of making the The first issue of Calçada in Newark Mellon University, Warhol decided upon movie, Snow White A&E opened with a at the NJPAC earned 3 pictorial design as his major. With di- and the Seven full-spread feature on ½ chef hats. ploma in hand, the artist moved to New Dwarfs, “too scary,” but the Elm Tree Gallery Three Westfield art- York City and found reliable work as a made the movie anyway in (which was later re- ists, Megan Pollock, commercial artist. 1937. named Parness Gal- Francesca Azzara and Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and The New 4. Almost as potent as the lery) and its proprietor Barbara Zietchick dis- Yorker took Warhol under their wings, “Shock Jock” himself, she kept jaws Robin Parness. The dropping by using almost every brand of cussed their technique as an advertising representative. He also gallery, which resided and talent in A&E’s bedecked and dazzled window displays media. She was ready for any truth or on Elm Street until it for Bonwit Teller and I. Miller stores. dare. “Special Spotlight.” went out of business Threepenny Opera In the early 1950s, the artist shortened 5. Name the three shows that kept later this year, sparked his name to “Warhol” and even dabbled tears flowing when they left the televi- brought down the imaginations with the house at Kean Univer- in creating underground 16 millimeter sion: Hint – Everyone knew your name works of Alush Shima, films such as Chelsea Girls and Empire. in Boston, the reality of the Korean War sity and Karen A. Car- Edward M. Adams and penter was the Artist of Valerie Solanis, the founder of Society hit home, and Alex P. Keaton later Christine Hayman. for Cutting Up Men (SCUM) walked turned to spin the city. Lewinsky to Barbara Streisand. She the Week on July 29. into Warhol’s studio one day in 1968 and 6. When “The Beatles” appeared on has grown as a journalist and spanned Westfield resident Edison-based an incredible amount of this century. and author of “The nearly fatally wounded the artist. Warhol this show on 1964, the group’s fame Arts & Entertainment circa April 15 Arts & Entertainment circa December 16 Harold’s New York recovered and persevered. became even hotter than ever. 16. This unforgettable saga came in Dining Table,” Dr. Jo- Deli received 3 chef He became the publisher of Interview 7. The rock group, “Weezer,” put three parts. Beginning in 1972, it was seph P. DeAlessandro, generously do- ciously vibrant display of Shirley The very first Artist of the Week, hats. magazine and began his work as a painter themselves inside Al’s Diner for a video directed by Francis Ford Coppola and nated $1 million to the Culinary Insti- Wallitsch’s experimental and versatile Amedeo Modigliani graced the pages once again. His paintings from the 1980s – this was the common setting for what starred James Caan and Al Pacino. tute of America in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. paintings. of the A&E section on June 17, sur- August included The Last Suppers, Rorschachs popular television pro- These movies painted a grim and grue- to fund the building of the Colavita “The Dining Table” gave Fagioli rounded by a review of Art at the The summer started heating up with and Ads. Warhol also enjoyed collabo- gram? some picture of the Italian mafia. Center for Italian Food and Wine. Café in Scotch Plains 3 chef hats. Royale Theatre on Broadway and a the scorching hot “Tango in the Park” rating with then up and coming artists 8. Even 17. Eyes were glued to the screen The Westfield Hadassah offered the The Arbor Chamber Society sat down feature on the gourmet cuisine and concert offered by the WSO at Echo Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco though money when this CBS nighttime drama revealed cream of the crop in its arts and crafts with The Leader and The Times to dis- catering business of Lia’s in Westfield. Lake Park. Pen & Ink aimed to predict Clemente and Keith Haring. doesn’t grow exactly who shot J.R. Ewing in 1980. show on April 11. cuss its mentoring programs with West- the winners of this year’s Emmy 18. Social issues such as racism and “The Dining Table” gave the In 1987, Warhol entered the hospi- on trees, the Ferraro’s Restaurant in Westfield field High School and other programs. Northside Trattoria in Westfield 2 chef awards. Pieter Cornelis Mondrian was tal for routine gall bladder surgery, nation hoped the women’s movement became open the Artist of the Week on August 5. for discussion and analysis in this sitcom/ earned 3 chef hats. The WSO received a grant in the hats. but never survived the operation. A to get lots Audiences were spellbound during amount of $100,000 to fund seven free Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the Beana’s Mexican Restaurant in diverse retrospective of his work is of the drama starring a young Rob Reiner. Rahway earned only 1 ½ chef hats. 19. In 1981, everyone wanted this the Hansel & Gretel Opera performed concerts which were performed in the Artist of the Week on June 24, Sprint featured at the Museum of Modern green stuff by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra county. Jorge Lopez Suero, a former filmed a commercial on Elm Street Homemaker 2000 was filmed at Art in New York. The Andy Warhol on this channel which sup- plied teenagers (WSO) in late April at The Presbyte- Westfield resident, exhibited his capti- and David and Sharon Bowers offered Ferraro’s Restaurant in Westfield and Museum opened its doors in his home- show which rian Church in Westfield. vating photography at Galleria West a tasty demonstration on their book, the New Jersey State Council on the town in May 1994. debuted this with all of the latest videos Eugenie Gallery in Scotch Plains on Central Avenue, Westfield. “Bake It Like A Man” at Barnes & Arts doled out big bucks to keep the featuring the received rave reviews for its diverse Tarantella’s Restaurant in Clark re- Noble Booksellers in Clark. arts alive in the community. The WSO, cream of the and unique exhibit entitled, “East Meets ceived 3 chef hats. Le Rendez-Vous Bistro in WYACT, NJPAC and the Union County crop (and the West.” The exhibit spotlighted the work Juxtapose Gallery on Westfield’s Elm Kenilworth garnered 3 chef hats from Arts Center were just some of the local cheesiest) in of Raymond G. Horner, Zaza Street proved to be more than just your “The Dining Table.” organizations to received funding. El music. Khabulianni and Andre De Krayewski, “gallery next door.” Proprietor Gerri Greco was the Artist of the Week. 20.“Tonight” Gildea discussed the then-current ex- July Joanne Carey began her second season among others. Roselle resident Samantha Skripko’s began in 1954, The Dining Table gave Umberto’s hibit featuring Mountainside’s Harry at Westfield School of Dance. but when A. Devlin, local resident Helen Frank CD “Punjab” received a thumbs up and Tre Amici III in Linden received 3 ½ Clam Bar & Continental Restaurant in Georgia O’Keefe was the Artist of the this person Kenilworth 2 ½ chef hats. and the bevy of unique jewelry and chef hats. became the official host of the show, gifts offered for sale at the shop. Week on July 1. Pen and Ink featured a prediction of Ed McMahon had the distinct plea- May Westfield Young Artists’ Coopera- the outcome for the “MTV Music Mountainside resident and Gover- Cathay 22 in Springfield received 3 sure of announcing his name. chef hats from “The Dining Table.” tive Theatre (WYACT) was busily gear- Awards.” Scotch Plains prepared its BONUS QUESTION: Who was the nor Livingston High School pupil ing up for its performance of The annual Italian Festival for Labor Day final guest on the show featured in Kassy Ciasulli delivered a foot- June Threepenny Opera at Kean University Weekend and Peddler’s Village was Question No. 20? stompin,’ rip-roarin’ performance with The WSO announced its 1999-2000 and Oliver! at the New Jersey Perform- spotlighted for its fall festivals and the Tim Gillis Band in Berkeley program entitled the “Season of En- ing Arts Center (NJPAC). Emily See Page 22 for Answers activities in A&E’s “Get Out of Town” Heights. chantment” series. Dickinson was the Artist of the Week section. Vincent Van Gogh was the Trekking up to Poughkeepsie, I at- on July 8. Artist of the Week for August 19. tended a reception honoring the re- Giovanna’s Restaurant in Plainfield Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty in Point ceipt of Dr. DeAlessandro’s Honorary received 3 chef hats. Pleasant Beach garnered only 1 ½ chef Doctorate of Humaine Letters from Bruce Springsteen garnered high hats. the CIA on May 28. praises from reporter Fred Rossi after Claude Monet was named Artist of The Brick Oven in Westfield re- he attended at Continental Airlines the Week on August 26. Two CD’s, ceived 3 chef hats from “The Dining Arena in the Meadowlands. Kassy “Basic” by Basic and “Formations” by Bluth, Messina and Chattin Trio were reviewed. WYACT began to offer performing arts classes. Sun Tavern in Fanwood received 2 THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL chef hats. September Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion The A&E section gets a new look, as Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums explained by the Pen & Ink editorial on September 2. Color Me Mine in Sum- Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 mit is spotlighted as a creative outlet to Riverwalk Plaza craft ceramic pieces and Theodore 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 281 Main Street • Millburn Geisel/Dr. Seuss was the Artist of the (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 Week. As the world enters the year Continued on Page 22 2000 & we enter our 95th year of service, we wish you GRAND OPENING a very happy, healthy and JAN. 9TH • 1:00PM A unique learning experience for all ages prosperous New Year. in all aspects of theater arts. Bravo Center for Dramatic Arts

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