— Serving the Town Since 1890 — TheTheThe WestfieldWestfieldWestfield LLLeadereadereader TheTheUSPS 680020 WestfieldWestfield LLPublished eadereader OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, February 26, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS HOMEOWNERS OPPOSE PLAN TO INCREASE DENSITY OF HOUSING IN NEIGHBORHOOD Residents Blast Developer’s Request for Town to Vacate Portion of Grandview Ave. for Proposed Development By MARK J. YABLONSKY of the Town Council’s Building and would be a detriment. Pisansky ruled on November 8, 1991 isfied most of its 105-unit mandate by would mean the developer could con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Town Property Committee on Febru- “For what I know of it, I definitely that the four separate lots in question, the “rehabilitation of 89 low- and struct 12 homes now, with either two Citing concerns over potential traf- ary 18 in the Town Council Chambers. oppose further density,” stated two of which are owned by Westfield moderate-income housing units reha- or three going toward the Mt. Laurel fic woes, as well as a danger to chil- The residents, whose homes are Thelma Jones of Myrtle Avenue. “I and all of which are wooded, must bilitated since 1980 toward its indig- agreement, Mr. Brandt added. dren, countless residents of Myrtle close to an area in the town’s south- don’t like the whole idea of it, but if I affect a Mt. Laurel plan of some kind. enous need obligation.” If Mr. Kervick were to acquire the and Windsor Avenues continued to eastern sector that has already been have to live with it, I don’t want the Mt. Laurel, the object of a some- But the judge also said the town two lots the town owns in the area, blast a possible vacation of the town’s targeted to satisfy the community’s extra density.” what controversial court ruling in 1978 needed to rezone a couple of parcels then the developer could add an extra right-of-way of part of Grandview Mt. Laurel obligations, say they un- The area involved is both a town- and again in 1983, mandates that each of land in the Grandview Avenue area 10 or so units. And the 34 units he Avenue in order to accommodate derstand that housing of some kind is and privately-owned property that is municipality statewide must provide in order to accommodate Mt. Laurel reportedly wants, which would have added development there in the fu- inevitable on the site. adjacent to Grandview Avenue, a “fair share” of low- to moderate- housing, “and we did that,” Town to come under zoning of 12 units per ture. But they maintain higher density, or Myrtle Avenue and Grove Street. income housing. Attorney Charles H. Brandt said. acre, would have to include that DMV In all, some 65 residents in the af- the creation of additional lots not in- After a lengthy lawsuit of about In his decision, Judge Pisansky And the judge also asked Westfield tract. fected area were present at a meeting cluded in the Mt. Laurel decision, five years, Superior Court Judge John noted that Westfield had already sat- to construct extra senior citizen hous- “We never even anticipated get- ing, “and we did that next to the prior ting any property from DMV,” claimed senior citizen housing” on Boynton James B Flynn, the Westfield-based BUDGET, TAX INCREASES AT LOWEST LEVELS IN 10 YEARS Avenue, Mr. Brandt said. attorney for the developer. “I don’t “We funded all of our RCA (Re- know anything about that.” gional Contribution Agreement) a long The developer “appears to be con- time ago,” Mr. Brandt added. frontational,” stated William Bowers School Budget of $52.02 Million Presented; The developer, David Kervick, is of Windsor Avenue. “Already, I don’t said to want to construct 34 units, like him. I am against the density. Even using land the town owns, and also a the thought of closing off Grandview parcel of land currently owned by the Avenue is preposterous. We seem to Overall Spending Up 2.33 Percent Over 1997 state Division of Motor Vehicles only get together on crises. This is a (DMV), which currently is home to a crisis.” By RUSSELL R. WATKINS der 7 cents per $100,” said Mr. Hertell. field High School and Edison Interme- The T and E level represents the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader state-run automobile inspection sta- If the town were ever to vacate The remaining 12 percent of needed diate School; $71,500 to install new state’s definition of what a given tion close to the Garwood border on Grandview, attorney Herb Kessler The Westfield Board of Education revenue will come from state and fed- fire alarms in Tamaques Elementary school district needs to execute a revealed its tentative 1998-1999 school South Avenue. theorized, each half of the street af- eral aid, as well as other miscellaneous School, and $209,000 to modernize “thorough and efficient” delivery of The judge, Mr. Brandt explained, fected would revert to the property budget of $52,016,848 Tuesday night, sources of income. stage lighting equipment and install a the state’s Core Curriculum Content representing a 2.33 percent increase also realized that the land was owned owner on each side, meaning each “Instruction,” which includes new sound system in the auditorium Standards. It is based on an average by the DMV; the magistrate specified owner could then build on his or her over last year’s spending plan of teacher salaries, athletics, supplies, of Roosevelt Intermediate School. of the 30 neediest districts in the state. $50,527,495. that if the land ever became available, half. and summer school, remains the single Although two questions will not be CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 then it would have to include more Mt. Mr. Kessler, a trial lawyer with an The new budget sends more dollars largest portion of the budget, repre- into the classroom, and despite a pro- Laurel units. office on Central Avenue, is married to senting 52.7 percent of the total. To date, the town has rezoned the a co-owner of the Westfield Indoor jected 2 percent enrollment increase, “Administrative Support” includes decreases the per pupil cost for the DMV site to accommodate Mt. Laurel Tennis Club, and his daughter, Marcy transportation and utilities, and ac- standards, but since the land is still Borr, is the club’s manager and tennis third consecutive year, board mem- counts for 25.2 percent, while “In- bers confirmed. state owned, the issue remains moot, professional. structional Support,” including librar- the town attorney agreed. Citing case law (Lima & Sons vs. The per pupil cost for 1998-1999 will ies, school administration and speech be $8,154, compared to $8,242 in 1997- That is also the case with the Will- Borough of Ramsey, Appellate Divi- and media classes, represents 16.2 iams Nursery on Springfield Avenue, sion, 1994), Mr. Kessler contended 1998, and $8,600 in 1996-1997. percent of the total budget. Finance Committee Chairman Keith which also has been rezoned under that a property owner has the right to Smaller expenditures include “Debt Mt. Laurel guidelines, but it, too, would both ingress and egress “upon streets S. Hertell noted that, “budget increases Service” at 1.2 percent, “Capital Out- and tax increases are at the lowest apply only if that property were sold. on which his property fronts.” lays,” 3.5 percent, and “Special Rev- When asked if the DMV, which is If Grandview were ever vacated, the levels in 10 years despite the popula- enue,” 1.2 percent. tion growth.” headquartered in Trenton, ever in- lawyer continued, the tennis club’s The new budget also provides for dicated a willingness to sell its land, ingress and egress would be greatly According to Lorre Korecky, a dis- three additional elementary level trict spokeswoman, the district-wide Mr. Brandt replied, “Not officially, affected and would likely constitute a teachers, one resource center teacher, but from a political view we are aware “constructive taking” of his family’s enrollment, at 4,878 as of October 15, and two elementary support positions. is up 128 students over last year. that DMV is trying to change its business property. One basic skills teacher position will mode of operation, to consolidate “It would kill our business,” con- He also noted that overall transpor- be eliminated. tation and administrative costs per so they don’t have as many inspec- tended Mr. Kessler, who added that The 1998-1999 budget maintains the tion stations.” his family would be entitled to proper student were down, while technology board’s commitment to expanding David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader expenditures and standardized test STATE OF THE FINANCE ADDRESS…Board of Education member Keith S. With the two lots Mr. Kervick now compensation in the event of a street technology in the classroom, officials owns, he has some 69,000 square feet vacation. scores were up. said. Hertell, standing, discusses the financial state of Westfield’s public school Of the total revenue needed to sup- system during the school board’s Monday night meeting. Listening intently are on which to build units, Mr. Brandt “And I’m not a mean-spirited guy. According to Superintendent of said. At the current eight-unit-per- But we will have to fight if you really port the tentative budget, $45,793,665, Schools Dr. William J. Foley, $546,137 Dr. Robert C. Rader, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Board Secre- acre formula under Mt. Laurel, that CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 or 88 percent, will come from local will go to adding, “95 computers to the tary, right, and Jean Poquette, Assistant Business Manager. property taxes. fifth grade classes, as well as 12 large needed for this year’s ballot, a state- This figure represents a 2.88 per- screen monitors and the furniture ment will be included explaining the GUMBERT PARK BASEBALL FIELDS TO SEE IMPROVEMENTS cent tax increase which, on a home needed to accommodate the equip- tax increase. This is because West- assessed at $200,000, calls for “a ment.” field again exceeded the “thorough school tax increase of $140; just un- In addition, students in grades 6 and efficient (T and E)” level set by the through 8 will receive 50 workstations state, school officials indicated. Provision for Disposable Materials in their mathematics classrooms. Also Planes to Fly contained within this portion of the budget is $4,140 for salaries to be paid Board to Hear At Sidewalk Cafés Meets Opposition to student technicians who will pos- New Route By PAUL J. PEYTON supported by the full council and nance deals more with both the cur- sibly be hired by the board over the Woman’s Club Specially Written for The Westfield Leader summer to help repair the district’s downtown organizations, a provision rent restaurants in the downtown and computers. Appeal Monday In an effort to expand the success of in the code to allow for the use of with those establishments which might Next Month Dr. Foley noted that many students sidewalk cafés in downtown West- paper and other types of disposable come into the town in the future. field, the Town Council unveiled a materials has been opposed by one Mr. Goldman said the new ordi- By JEANNE WHITNEY in the district possess superior com- The Westfield Planning Board will puter skills and their expertise should revised version of the town ordinance council member and the Westfield nance is “more business friendly” in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader hold a public hearing on a minor sub- which was originally drafted in 1995. Area Chamber of Commerce. that it “loosens up restrictions” con- A Federal Aviation Administration be sought. division application by the Woman’s The budget also provides $331,134 While the new ordinance has been Under the existing ordinance, only tained in the current code. (FAA) official told Union County resi- Club of Westfield on Monday, March permanent utensils and other non- At last week’s conference meeting dents Tuesday at a forum in Scotch for textbooks, including $200,000 for a 2, at 8 p.m. in the council chambers of new reading series in grades 1 through Deadlines Told disposable and durable materials could officials discussed how some estab- Plains, that the FAA will begin a six- the Municipal Building, 425 East be used at outdoor tables. lishments only offer disposable wrap- month test on Sunday, March 15, at 3. The remaining funds will go to- Broad Street. wards a new French textbook for grade For Submittals Acting Mayor Lawrence A. pings. Newark International Airport that will The Woman’s Club is seeking to Goldman, Chairman of the Laws and Some of the modifications will en- 7, and new mathematics books for subdivide its property at 318 South To The Leader allow departing aircraft to rise to higher Rules Committee, said the new ordi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 altitudes more quickly and include a grades 7 and 8. Euclid Avenue, the site of the Those persons preparing press re- 260-degree turn southwest of the air- Other allocations include $330,000 group’s clubhouse, into three con- leases for submission to The Leader are port. to finish re-roofing sections of West- forming lots. reminded that copy should be e-mailed Referred by the agency as the or faxed by 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to publication. The Leader’s e-mail ad- “Arthur Kill Two SID,” the test will dress is [email protected]. The fax supply data in seeking a reduction of Only Two Candidates number is 908-232-0473. noise from low-flying aircraft for area Releases, pictures and letters to the residents, according to FAA Air Traf- editor can also be dropped off at our fic Division Manager for the Eastern office located at 50 Elm Street or through Region, Franklin D. Hatfield. Have Filed for BOE our mail slot. To ensure that submittals “Around Newark, LaGuardia and reach our office prior to deadline, we Kennedy Airports, you have three of encourage e-mail or faxed materials. the busiest air spaces on the face of Sports stories which occur prior to As Deadline Nears the weekend must be in by the Friday the earth,” he declared. deadline. Weekend sports events must FAA officials said the flight paths By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Hertell, long active in Westfield be submitted by noon on the Monday of aircraft will not change much, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sports programs — some of which he prior to the publication date. Obituaries the altitude for aircraft taking off will The filing deadline for persons seek- founded — was elected to the board will be accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tues- be doubled from the end of the run- ing to run for the three open slots this in 1995 along with Ms. Hardwick and days. way. year on the Westfield Board of Educa- Mrs. Walsh. The field of persons run- All copy must be typed, double- The plan takes aircraft to 5,000 feet spaced, upper and lower case, no more tion is fast approaching. ning for the board that year included than 500 words in length, and include a within two miles of the runway and The deadline for petitions is 4 p.m. nine candidates. feeds it along an industrial zone be- daytime telephone number where the this Monday, March 2, yet, as of yes- Last year’s election featured six submitter can be reached. tween Carteret and Rahway, accord- terday, February 25, only two current For events which are planned months ing to Mr. Hatfield. candidates for the three open slots. members of the board — Darielle Walsh Two of the candidates filed their peti- in advance, we encourage submission of If the 260-degree turn plan were to and Ginger Hardwick — have submit- stories as early as possible prior to the go into effect year round, Mr. Hatfield tions at the deadline, making the cur- ted their nominating petitions to Dr. rent short list of candidates not en- event. indicated, it would affect about 45 Robert C. Rader, Assistant Superin- Please note that in addition to making percent of air traffic at Newark Airport tirely unusual. our deadlines, the publication of submit- tendent for Business and board Sec- Mrs. Walsh was named Vice Presi- over 60 percent of the year. retary. tals may be delayed due to space consid- PROMOTIONS PACT…Stan Baum, President of the Westfield Area Chamber A similar plan using a wider 250- dent of the board last year replacing erations. All submittals are subject to of Commerce, and Joe Spector, Chairman of the Downtown Westfield Corp., Keith S. Hertell, Chairman of the John M. Toriello who chose not to being cut due to length, edited for style shake hands following the signing of a new joint agreement between the degree turn for aircraft out of Newark Finance Committee on the board, has seek reelection. She has headed the and clarification at the discretion of the Chamber and the special improvement district to conduct promotional pro- was abruptly canceled last August announced that he will not seek re- editor. grams for the downtown. Executive Directors Debbie Schmidt of the Chamber CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 election to a second three-year term. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and Michael La Place, DWC, look on. Please see a story on Page 3. — Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 —

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ScotchUSPS 485200 Plains – FanwoodPublished OUR 39th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 09 -98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, February 26, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS BOARD ADOPTS SCHOOL CALENDAR WITH SEPT. 8 START DATE Superintendent Urges BOE to Support Proposed $41.8 Million Budget for 1998-99 By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN This means a possible annual in- the budget is approved, homeowners the coming school year. Specially Written for The Times crease of $80.50 on an average as- could expect a 1998 school tax rate of A number of school board mem- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol sessed home in Scotch Plains. $3.89 per $100 of assessed value, a bers, including Richard R. Meade and B. Choye has asked the Board of Edu- Seventy-five percent of the 4,423 4.01 percent increase over the 1997 Edward J. Saridaki, Jr., frequently cation to approve a $41,835,912 bud- students enrolled in the Scotch Plains- school tax rate of $3.74. spoke out on the importance of creat- get for the 1998-1999 school year. Fanwood school district reside in This translates into an annual in- ing a budget based on actual expendi- If approved, first by the board, then Scotch Plains. crease of $124.50 on an average as- tures rather than prior budgets, as had by Union County and state education Taking into consideration the sessed home in the borough. been done in the past. officials, and, ultimately, by Scotch school tax rate, the 2.2 percent tax hike Although Fanwood officials are not According to School Business Plains-Fanwood voters on Tuesday, proposed in the municipal budget, expected to formally introduce the Administrator and Board Secretary April 21, the budget will generate a and a minimal increase in Union municipal budget until Thursday, Matthew A. Clarke, the proposed 1998- 3.47 percent tax rate increase. County taxes, owners of an average March 12, preliminary figures from 1999 budget falls $5,600 short of the In Scotch Plains, where the average assessed home in Scotch Plains are Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern say cap imposed by the state. Jeanne Whitney for The Times assessed home value is $115,000, the looking at an anticipated annual tax residents may see a 2 percent increase If the board were to seek additional HIGHER, FASTER...Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic East- proposed 1998 school tax rate per increase of approximately $115. in borough taxes. moneys from taxpayers to fund big ern Region Division Manager Frank Hatfield, right, and Tom Bock, left, FAA $100 of assessed value is $3.19, com- The tax implications are greater for This equates to an additional $24 to ticket items such as elevators, band Airspace Branch Manager, indicate flights of an estimated 600 daily departures Fanwood residents. Here, the aver- $25 per year on a average assessed uniforms, improvements to athletic out of Newark International Airport that will fly higher more quickly after pared to $3.12 in 1997, an increase of takeoff under the 260-degree turn plan. 2.24 percent. age assessed home value is $83,000. If home in Fanwood. However, Mrs. facilities, or even another modular McGovern stressed that “these num- classroom, a second question would bers could change.” have to be added to the ballot for voter OCEAN ROUTING PUSHED BY SOME RESIDENTS AT HEARING IN TOWNSHIP Incorporated into budget revenues consideration. are $3,411,863 in state funding, which “I am recommending that the board includes aid for transportation, spe- approve the budget as presented,” cial education, bilingual education, said Dr. Choye. “That’s the first deci- FAA Plans to Implement Test of New Departure supplemental stabilization, and the sion. Will we provide a good educa- academic achievement award. tion without stretching the limits of Restricted aid of $177,899 is included the taxpayer?” for distance learning programs. Fed- She added that the one-time expen- Routes at Newark Airport Starting on March 15 eral aid figures have not been final- ditures that could fall under a second By JEANNE WHITNEY over 60 percent of the year, or about and incoming aircraft to LaGuardia tice, it failed to prove safe. ized. question are “things that keep com- Specially Written for The Times seven months out of 12. crossed paths and experienced what Safety, efficiency and environmen- During budget preparations, the ing up, and won’t go away. A Federal Aviation Administration A similar plan using a wider 250- Mr. Hatfield called “a loss of separa- tal impact (noise) are the three pri- administration called upon budget “We’re just putting them on the (FAA) official told Union County resi- degree turn for aircraft out of Newark tion” in airspace near Newark. mary factors Mr. Hatfield said the managers to more accurately allocate table,” said the superintendent. dents Tuesday at a forum in Scotch was abruptly canceled last August He said that computer analysis of FAA will be looking at in determining their dollars to avoid the need for During the meeting, a motion to hire Plains Township, that the FAA will when departing planes from Newark the plan had looked good but, in prac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 monthly budget adjustments during CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 begin a six-month test on Sunday, March 15, at Newark International Airport that will allow departing air- AUDIENCE CAPTIVATED BY BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM craft to rise to higher altitudes more quickly and include a 260-degree turn Two Seek BOE Seats southwest of the airport. St. John’s Youngsters Share History Referred by the agency as the “Arthur Kill Two SID,” the test will supply data in seeking a reduction of As Deadline for Filing noise from low-flying aircraft for area Of Famed Underground Railroad By CANDACE WALLER It has been estimated that railroad Gillyard, the young actor who played residents, according to FAA Air Traf- Specially Written for The Times fic Division Manager for the Eastern “conductors” led 100,000 slaves to Brown in the program at St. John’s Petitions Draws Near The history of the underground freedom. Church. By SUZETTE STALKER Region, Franklin D. Hatfield. Specially Written for The Times “Around Newark, LaGuardia and railroad, a clandestine network that Park Middle School student Kashari “Sometimes the ride was uncom- Kennedy Airports, you have three of allowed African-Americans to find Slaughter explained that, “The under- fortable when the box I was in was Only two candidates so far have filed nominating petitions for the three the busiest air spaces on the face of their way to freedom, came alive this ground railroad took escaped slaves turned upside down. I have been available seats on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, the the earth,” he declared. past Saturday night during a program to northern states and Canada. It was known as Henry ‘Boxed’ Brown every office of School Business Administrator and Board Secretary Matthew A. FAA officials told City of Linden at St. John’s Baptist Church in Scotch called the underground railroad be- since,” revealed Kyle in his role as the Clarke has confirmed. Councilman Albert S. Youngblood in Plains. cause it was swift and secretive.” clever former slave. The deadline for filing petitions is this Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m. response to a question about the plan Toddlers to teenagers all made The underground railroad helped Negro spiritual songs were often Petitions, which require 10 signatures, may be picked up at and returned that the tracks or flight paths of air- unique contributions to the program, African-Americans from southern codes to help escaping slaves. Slave to the school district’s central administration offices at Evergreen Avenue craft will not change much, but the which celebrated February as Black states such as Virginia get to northern masters encouraged singing because and Cedar Street in Scotch Plains. altitude for aircraft taking off will be History Month. states and Canada, explained Tina they thought the slaves were happy, School elections will take place on Tuesday, April 21. doubled from the end of the runway. As recounted by the youngsters, Granderson in her address. Trails led but oftentimes they were used to send Last year, eight candidates ran for three vacancies on the board. Among The plan takes aircraft to 5,000 feet traveling along the underground rail- through Ohio, Indiana and Pennsyl- messages. them was Norman A. Ross of Nicholl Avenue in Scotch Plains, who filed within two miles of the runway and road was extremely dangerous. Blood- vania. The St. John’s Children’s Choir, his petition last Friday in another election bid. feeds it along an industrial zone be- hounds were used to track slaves and Due to the danger, escape code under the direction of Sharynn Porter, The open seats this year are held by Dr. Donald E. Sheldon, President tween Carteret and Rahway, accord- return them to their masters, where words were used when talking about sang “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” one of the board, Albert J. Syvertsen and Richard R. Meade. Dr. Sheldon and ing to Mr. Hatfield. Higher — faster, they would be beaten or killed by the subject. Hiding places were called such code song. Mr. Syvertsen both live in Scotch Plains, while Mr. Meade is a resident of became the mantra of the evening in overseers. stations, and conductors were free The St. John’s Youth Choir per- Fanwood. Full terms on the board are three years each. describing the plan. “Every flight from slavery repre- African-Americans and some whites formed a moving rendition of “Stomp,” First elected in 1992, Dr. Sheldon is seeking his third term on the board. If the 260-degree turn plan were to sented the bravest of actions,” said who led slaves into freedom. recorded by Kirk Franklin. The incumbent, who lives on Acacia Road, has been President of the go into effect year round, Mr. Hatfield Gloria Young Brody, who was dressed The most famous underground rail- Scotch Plains’ own Keva Otunga school board for five years. He filed his petition on February 2. indicated, it would affect about 45 in African clothing. “Anything was road conductor was Harriet Tubman, performed a spiritual dance to the Dr. Sheldon, a township resident for 30 years, was formerly employed percent of air traffic at Newark Airport better than returning to the plantation a former slave who eventually led song “O’Shea BaBa” which is Nige- by the school district for 23 years as Director of Guidance and later as to receive a beating by the overseer.” hundreds of other slaves to freedom rian for “Thank You Father.” Director of Special Services. without being caught. Ms. Otunga has been dancing for Mr. Ross, who has lived in Scotch Plains for six years, was a teacher of Often beaten as a young girl, only a year, but she captivated the emotionally-disturbed students at Rahway High School for 30 years. Now Tubman was seriously injured when audience with her movement and fa- retired, the candidate has also taught adult school courses in various New County Worker is Killed she was struck on the head while cial expressions. Jersey municipalities. coming to the aid of another slave CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 who was engaged in a heated argu- By Tree While Clearing ment with the master. Deadlines Told As a result of that injury, she would For Submittals often have periods when she blacked Proposed Development Debris From Stream out and suffered memory loss. This To The Times disability, however, did not stop her Those persons preparing press By SUZETTE STALKER An autopsy performed later that from helping others to freedom. Specially Written for The Times day at University Hospital in Newark Generates New Concern releases for submission to The There were huge bounties for the Times are reminded that copy should A Union County Public Works revealed that Mr. Stubbs died of posi- return of slaves, and slave catchers tional asphyxiation, according to po- be e-mailed or faxed by 4 p.m. on the employee was killed February 18 when were vicious in the handling of their Friday prior to publication. The a tree crashed through the cab win- lice. The victim had worked for the captives. This forced many slaves to Over Roadway Design Bureau of Mosquito Control for eight Times’ e-mail address is dow of an excavator he was using to use their creativity and ingenuity to By CANDACE WALLER Hollow Lanes. [email protected]. The fax num- clear debris from a stream in Scotch years. escape. Henry “Boxed” Brown Specially Written for The Times The board rejected a proposal iden- Mr. Dann explained that the “some- ber is 908-232-0473. Plains. wrapped himself in a box with a few The Scotch Plains Planning Board tified as Plan A for development of the Releases, pictures and letters to John P. Stubbs, 30, of Clark, who what wooded” Waverly Place site provisions and addressed the box to heard additional testimony February property last month, and Mr. Fantini is where the men were working is one of the editor can also be dropped off at worked for the Department of Public Philadelphia. 18 concerning an appeal by Ernest now attempting to win approval for our office located at 50 Elm Street, Works’ Bureau of Mosquito Control, 25 “hot spots” for mosquito infesta- “It took 26 hours for me to arrive in Fantini for permission to develop prop- Plan B. Like its predecessor, this plan tion in the county which are serviced Westfield or through our mail slot. was removing debris with three other Philadelphia from Virginia,” said Kyle erty he owns near Pheasant and Sleepy calls for the applicant’s property to be To ensure that submittals reach our men at a right-of-way easement on annually by the bureau. divided into nine separate lots. The Public Works Director said office prior to deadline, we encour- Waverly Place when the accident oc- The property, earmarked for what is age e-mail or faxed materials. curred at 9:39 a.m., authorities said. these areas typically involve bodies known as the Better View Homes de- of water which have become clogged Sports stories which occur prior Mr. Stubbs had grasped a fallen, 20- velopment, straddles the border be- to the weekend must be in by the foot tree with the excavator bucket to by trees, brush and other debris. When tween Scotch Plains and Plainfield. the water cannot move, it turns stag- Friday deadline. Weekend sports pull it out of the stream, according to Because of this, Plainfield officials events must be submitted by noon Union County Director of Public nant and becomes a breeding ground will hear the application as well. for mosquitoes, Mr. Dann stated. on the Monday prior to the publica- Works Frank Dann. He said the tree Last week, traffic expert John tion date. Obituaries will be accepted suddenly slipped from the bucket, Mr. Stubbs, who was born in The Vincenti, a consultant with EKA As- Bronx, had lived in Roselle Park before up to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. however, and crashed through the sociates in Scotch Plains, spoke on All copy must be typed, double- window of the excavator’s cab. moving to Clark three years ago. He behalf of citizens who are opposed to was a member of the Clark Volunteer spaced, upper and lower case, no While the site supervisor radioed the Fantini application. No decision more than 500 words in length, and for medical assistance, the other two Fire Department for three years, and was rendered at this meeting, how- had served as a fire inspector for that include a daytime telephone num- workers tried in vain to free their col- ever. ber where the submitter can be league, who had been pinned against township as well. Plan A of the Fantini application He previously had been a Lieuten- reached. the rear of the cab by the tree, Mr. was rejected on the grounds that all of For events which are planned Dann said. ant with the Roselle Park Volunteer the proposed homes, including the Fire Department. months in advance, we encourage Township police, along with the ones in Plainfield, would be built fac- submission of stories as early as Scotch Plains Volunteer Rescue Squad “His whole life was dedicated to ing Scotch Plains. Board members also Public Service,” remarked Mr. Dann. possible prior to the event. and Mercy 6 of Muhlenberg Regional determined that, under Plan A, the Please note that in addition to Medical Center in Plainfield responded “These days, its hard to find people to lots would be of substandard size. volunteer. I gave him a lot of credit for making our deadlines, the publica- to the call. Joseph Murray, the attorney repre- tion of submittals may be delayed The victim, who exhibited no vital doing that.” Candace Waller for The Times SPIRITUAL SONG The Children’s Choir of St. John’s Baptist Church in senting Mr. Fantini, said last month due to space considerations. All signs when medical units arrived, was The Public Works Director said the that he believed Plan B would be ac- department allowed Mr. Stubbs time Scotch Plains, under the direction of Sharynn Porter, performed the Negro submittals are subject to being cut pronounced dead at the scene at 10:13 spiritual “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” during a program last Saturday at the ceptable to the board because it does due to length, edited for style and a.m. by emergency personnel, accord- away from his job to respond to calls church. Youngsters from pre-school through adolescence recalled the signifi- not require any variances. for the Clark Fire Department. “He was clarification at the discretion of the ing to a statement by the Scotch Plains cance of the underground railroad — a network which helped slaves escape Mr. Vincenti, however, spoke about editor. Police Department. a wonderful guy,” Mr. Dann said. north to freedom – in observance of February as Black History Month. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 2 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Carol Cohen, Patricia Heller County Leading Efforts To Be Honored With Nine To Promote Jobs, Training Others by ‘Status of Women’ At New Mall in Elizabeth Eleven women who live, work or County Counsel. She is a former Union County is spearheading multi- skills center in Pennsylvania, the Retail have made significant contributions Assistant County Counsel. level efforts to ensure that county resi- Skills Center at Jersey Gardens is de- Patricia Heller, of Westfield, has dents have the first job opportunities signed to prepare the next generation of to Union County have been chosen as when the Jersey Gardens mall opens in workers with career opportunities “Women of Excellence” by the Union been chosen to receive the award for Elizabeth next year and at the same time through skills assessment; counseling County Commission on the Status of business. She is President of Cham- is addressing several social concerns. and support programs; workshops; aca- Women. pion Container Corporation in Since July, the Workforce Consor- demic instruction; remedial support and The commission will honor them at Woodbridge. Upon taking over the tium — comprising the Union County other programs that will enable them to its sixth annual “Women of Excel- business following the death of her Department of Economic Development, be valuable employees. lence Awards” on Friday, March 31, husband in 1991, she has helped state officials, the Elizabeth Develop- Freeholder Donald Goncalves, who at the Westwood in Garwood at 7 p.m. increase sales from $13 million that ment Company, city officials and the toured the King of Prussia facility with The women, who represent many year to $19 million in 1996. mall’s developer — has been meeting to other officials, said the Retail Skills different fields and backgrounds, all A registered nurse, Mrs. Heller put together a comprehensive plan that Center and Jersey Gardens would ben- have demonstrated excellence in their worked at Overlook Hospital in Sum- will deal with job training, day care, efit employees, employers, the county professions and are leaders in their mit from 1967 to 1969 and served as transportation and internships. and the region. communities. medical educator for the United States GRANT RECIPIENTS...Union County organizations who receive state grants “This unique alliance is working to “These ambitious programs and “Union County is proud of the Army from 1969 to 1970, posted in were recently honored at a reception. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, give local residents priority for jobs, see projects unite business, government and important contributions they have Germany. Sylvia Rivera, Union County Arts Center in Rahway; Rena Fruchter, Music for to it that they will be well-trained; will education in ways that will have won- made in business and civic life,” said She began as an administrative as- all Seasons; Joan Duffey Good, Director of the New Jersey Center for Visual be able to get to and from work via a derful impacts on the quality of life in sistant at Champion Container in 1987. Arts; Susan P. Coen, Director of the Union County Division of Cultural and sound transportation system; and that Union County,” said Freeholder Freeholder Mary P. Ruotolo, who Heritage Affairs, Department of Economic Development; Marcia Cohen, any day-care needs will be taken care Goncalves, liaison to the Union County serves as the Freeholder Board’s Li- Other award recipients are: Lois Chairwoman of the county’s Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board of,” said Freeholder Chairman Daniel Economic Development Department. aison to the commission, which works Serenader, of Summit, for entrepre- and Patrick Gaines, Executive Director of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra; P. Sullivan. Union County Manager Michael J. for better opportunities and access neurship; Carlotta G. Holton, of back row, Brian Dallow, Music for All Seasons; Dr. Barbara Thomson, “This endeavor is an example of pub- Lapolla said that the Retail Skills Cen- for women in the county. Millburn, for journalism and public representing New Jersey Youth Symphony which received a Citation of lic-private partnership at its best and ter and Jersey Gardens “exemplify our “They represent the incredible di- relations; Reverend Nancy Forsberg, Excellence; Conrad Person, Vice Chairman, of the Cultural and Heritage requires the resources of all levels of commitment to provide economic de- versity and talent of Union County, of Millburn, for community service; Programs Advisory Board. government, as well as members of the velopment in this county.” and they represent the tremendous Bette R. Grayson, of Springfield, for private sector,” Freeholder Sullivan ex- “In addition to providing, employ- gains women have made,” she said. law; Mary Ann Fulmore of Plainfield, plained. ment opportunities and training to those The awardees were chosen by the for women’s advocacy, and Grace Town Symphony, Arts Center One of the Workforce Consortium’s who reside in the county, we are pro- commission in 11 areas of excellence. Wolf of Rahway, for volunteerism. results is the establishment by devel- moting the success of Jersey Gardens by Among those slated to receive Also cited by the commission are: oper Glimcher Corporation of an on- giving its establishments a highly skilled awards is former Freeholder, Carol I. Dr. Barbara Wheeler, of Union, for Among Groups to Get Grants site, 3,000-square-foot Retail Skills and trained workforce,” he said. Cohen of Westfield, for government, education; Sergeant Gail Smith, of Seven Union County organizations Economic Development. Center to identify local job seekers, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian the first woman to serve as Union Plainfield, for law enforcement; and that receive funding from the New Also honored were 47 local arts assess their skills and match them with Bollwage lauded the consortium’s ef- Julane W. Miller-Armbrister, of Jersey State Council on the Arts the approximately 5,000 jobs and 200 forts and said the mall and training Mother Seton Plans organizations that receive funding tenants at the mall through specific train- center marked “a new way of doing Plainfield, for health care. (NJSCA) were honored at a recep- through the council’s state and county ing and internship programs. business in the 21st century.” Chinese Auction The ceremonies, including din- tion during Arts & Humanities Partnership Program. The center will be the first such facil- “We have developed a model,” the Mother Seton Regional High School ner, are open to the public. Tickets month. Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. ity in the country to open in conjunction Mayor said. “Officials around the coun- in Clark will sponsor a Chinese Auction are $40 per person. For tickets or The event was sponsored by the Sullivan stated, “the Union County with a mall when the 1.5-million-square- try will look to what the Workforce on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the information, please call Carol Union County Division of Cultural Board of Chosen Freeholders is par- foot Jersey Gardens opens in November Consortium has done to address em- school auditorium. Wortmann at (908) 903-6045. and Heritage Affairs, Department of ticularly proud of the Union County of 1999. It will operate for two years. ployment and business concerns of the Over 100 all new floor prizes, which Division of Cultural and Heritage Based on the King of Prussia retail new millennium.” are worth approximately $10 to $20, will Affairs which was designated a Ma- be open for bidding early in the evening jor Service Organization by the New after the doors open at 6:15 p.m. Volunteers Needed to Assist Drug Enforcement Efforts In addition to these prizes, there will Jersey State Council on the Arts and be Dark Horse prizes ranging from $25 received $136,700 to support and to $50, a Super Sweepstake and a 50/50 During Teen Arts Festival promote local arts activities.” Expanded in Union County raffle. Volunteers are needed to work with College in Cranford. Scheduled for Other county organizations receiv- Law enforcement officers in Union which had been a third degree crime General admission is $5. Advanced artists, teachers and students at the up- Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and ing funding are: Carolyn Doryman County are expanding their drug en- carrying a possibility of probation and sale tickets at $4 may be purchased at the coming Union County Teen Arts Festi- 19, it is open to all students from public, Dance Co., Inc. of Union, $23,400; forcement efforts beyond protected only five years in prison, has now been school office any weekday from 8:30 val, sponsored by the county Division of private and parochial middle and high Music for all Seasons, Inc. of Scotch school zones to several new areas now elevated to a second degree offense a.m. to 3 p.m. or at bingo held on Satur- Cultural and Heritage Affairs, Depart- schools in the county. Plains, $17,500; New Jersey Center protected by law: public parks, housing where incarceration is the presumed day and Sunday evenings. ment of Economic Development. During the festival, students will have for Visual Arts, Summit, $14,200; sentence and that the maximum penalty For further information, please call projects, libraries and museums. The festival is a two-day celebration of an opportunity to participate in perfor- New Jersey Youth Symphony Or- Union County Prosecutor Thomas V. is 10 years,” Mr. Manahan said. the school at (732) 382-1952. the arts held annually at Union County mances, critiquing seminars, master The law is akin to the 1,000-foot classes and workshops with a staff of 50 chestra of Murray Hill, $20,000; Manahan said he has implemented a professional artists in various disciplines, Union County Arts Center in Rahway, series of policy changes to comply with school zone already on the books, but it including visual art, music, creative writ- $21,300; and the Westfield Sym- a new statute signed into law earlier this will also require new maps delineating ing, theater and dance. phony Orchestra of Westfield, month. the protected 500-foot areas, as well. “Volunteers are needed to assist art- $27,000. “It’s quite dramatic actually, and I Most schools in Union County have Calderone ists with workshops, manage performance In order to receive a grant from the found when I checked around that a lot blue “Drug-Free School Zone” signs sites and staff information stations,” noted of people were unaware of its implica- placed at the protected zones as a warn- NJSCA, an organization must dem- ing to dealers, Mr. Manahan said. 2x2 Mary P. Ruotolo, County Freeholder and onstrate: high artistic quality; sound tions,” the Prosecutor said. Liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Pro- The statute, signed into law by Gov- Around the county, Mr. Manahan grams Advisory Board. governance, management and opera- ernor Christine Todd Whitman and made said, officers are stepping up efforts to Interested individuals may contact the tions; financial soundness with evi- effective January 9, makes it a second attack the narcotics problems and will Union County Division of Cultural and dence of broad support; broad public degree offense to sell cocaine, heroin or move in on certain areas at the request of Heritage Affairs at 24-52 Rahway Av- benefit, accessibility and community certain other drugs within 500 feet of local authorities without any prior no- enue, Elizabeth, 07202, or call (908) interest; and commitment to arts edu- any park, recreation area or playground tice. 558-2550. Relay users are asked to call cation and promoting understanding and it also covers housing projects. Such cooperative efforts have worked (800) 852-7899. and public awareness of the arts. “It’s revolutionary in that the offense, in Union, Hillside, along the Linden and Roselle border and in Elizabeth, he added. Ray Catina 6x 10 1/2 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 3 Peer Leadership Program Chamber to Run Promotions In Westfield Scene as Model The Westfield Peer Leadership pro- parents entitled “Challenge by With DWC Placing Its Focus gram has been selected as one of the Choice” with more than 100 parents model programs for the New Jersey in attendance. Middle School Peer Leadership Ini- During the evening parents learned On Streetscape in Westfield tiative. Students and adult mentors about the objectives of the program The Downtown Westfield Corp. forts in the special improvement dis- from both Edison and Roosevelt In- and actively participated in problem (DWC) and the Westfield Area Cham- trict. termediate Schools will present solving and team building games ber of Commerce have formed a major His primary focus will be the real- model programs throughout Union and initiatives. alliance to conduct a comprehensive ization of a downtown action plan cen- County. “More than 1,000 adults and stu- promotional program for downtown tering on new streetscape improve- The New Jersey Middle School dents have already been impacted by Westfield, officials of both organiza- ments. Mr. La Place is a certified plan- Peer Leadership Initiative is a model the program,” said Ms. Koch, “and it tions announced recently. ner with 10 years’ experience in down- demonstration program developed by has begun to self perpetuate. More The joint arrangement will ensure a town revitalization in Montclair, and the state to combat the incidence of than 200 seventh graders have signed coordinated calendar of events for the Gaithersburg, Maryland. downtown and strengthen efforts of Promotional events planned for alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use up for peer leadership training and both organizations to heighten aware- among middle school youth. sixth graders are inquiring about the 1998, the first full year of the im- ness and activity in the central busi- provement district, include a down- The program uses a school-com- timing of their training. Seventh and ness district, said Chamber and DWC munity model in which trained adult sixth graders may sign up during town sporting event in cooperation officials. with the Westfield Recreation Com- mentors work with student leaders to their lunch study periods.” “This is an historic agreement that develop skills to conduct peer to peer Westfield’s Peer Leadership pro- mission, Saturday and Sunday, June brings together the two major players 27 and 28; an expanded summer substance abuse outreaches with gram is sponsored by the Westfield’s downtown for the benefit of the entire younger peers. Schools and the Westfield Municipal jazz festival in conjunction with YOUNG LEADERS...Edison Peer Leaders, left to right, are: front row, Katie business and residential community,” Sidewalk Sales Days, Saturday, July The Initiative is sponsored by the Alliance/PANDA (Preventing Alco- Jenkins and Alyse Squillace; second row, Emily Yudkovitz, Steven Krakauer, said Joe Spector, DWC chairman. State Departments of Health and hol Narcotic and Drug Abuse). Greg Buntain, John Leonardis and Mike Attanasio; third row, Fumi Chin, 18, through Sunday, July 26, and a “We hope that this will be the start of “Discover Westfield” fall promo- Senior Services, Education, and Law Expressing the hope of the Alli- Ruby McCall, Scott Satkin, Yuka Kawano, Casey Benson, Tom Weingarten several combined efforts towards real- and Public Safety as well as the ance, Frank Mulvaney newly elected and Chris Quackenbush; third row, Seresha McCallum, Suanne Hutchinson, tion on Columbus Day weekend, Christine Villalobos, Gina Pepe, Caroline Page-Katz and Carrie Helfman; izing our common goal of making Saturday through Monday, October Governor’s Council on Alcoholism Chairman of the Alliance said, “Mod- Westfield the region’s premier shop- and Drug Abuse. ern affluent culture has made the fourth row, Terance Jenkins, Erin Corbett and Kristen Pollock, and Samantha 10 through 12. Sa, Matt Leiz, Tim Mansfield, Mike Charmatz and Mike Stanley. ping and entertainment destination,” “Welcome Home to Westfield,” the Funding for the program was pro- passage through adolescence more he further explained. vided by a grant awarded to the West- treacherous than at any time in his- annual holiday promotion, will con- Stan Baum, President of the West- clude the year from Wednesday, No- field Alliance by the Governor’s tory. Children are exposed to adult field Area Chamber of Commerce, Council and the Union County De- situations at earlier ages. vember 25, through Thursday, Decem- Fanwood Library to Begin added, “As the Chamber enters it 50th ber 31. partment of Human Services, Divi- “Doubt about our cherished values anniversary year, it is especially grati- sion of Planning. can occur at every turn. It is our hope The joint DWC and Chamber Pro- fying to announce this new era of coop- motions committee will also explore In April, 1997, Edison and that our Peer Leadership program Registration for Storytimes eration between the Downtown West- will enable more of our young people means to heighten downtown Roosevelt Intermediate Schools were The Fanwood Memorial Library has 11 and concluding on April 1. Regis- field Corp. and the members of the Westfield’s image beyond the im- selected with 42 other schools state- to stand up for what they know in announced its roster of Children’s tration is required and attendance is Chamber. mediate area, such as through a re- wide to serve as the first demonstra- their hearts is right and be an ex- Storytimes and special programs for limited to 15 children. “We look forward to a very produc- gional advertising or direct mail tion models for the program. ample to others,” he said. March. Storytime for children in Kindergar- tive working relationship as we de- campaign. During the summer of 1997, 60 “The Alliance has proposed con- Fanwood residents are given prior- ten through grade 3 will be held at 3:30 velop a successful new program of In addition, the Chamber of Com- eighth-grade students were selected tinuing the funding for this program ity in those programs where registra- p.m. on Tuesdays between March 10 retail promotions.” merce will continue to sponsor the and began their training as peer lead- for the next three years. This will tion is required, according to a library and March 31. The contract combines strengths of annual Spring Fling and FestiFall ers. On October 15, fourteen of these enable a broad impact throughout spokesman. Registration is not required, but a both organizations: the financial back- streetfairs, as well as its own 50th students and three adult mentors, the Westfield schools and the West- In-person Storytime registration parent or responsible adult must be on ing and volunteer manpower of the anniversary celebrations. Detective Sergeant Jim Schneider, field community,” said Lucy Van begins on Monday, March 2, at 10:30 hand in the library. For further informa- DWC special improvement district Volunteers are still being sought to Jenna Wason and Marie Koch, were Iperen, Alliance Director. a.m. and ends on Saturday, March 7, at tion, please call Gloria Rusnak or Su- with the promotions background and serve on the new Promotions Commit- participants of a Day of Learning Parents and other community 4:30 p.m. san Staub in the Children’s Department commitment of the Chamber mem- tee. All Westfield business owners and which was attended by over 600 stu- members interested in serving as There is no fee or charge for these at (908) 322-4377. bers. Management costs and expenses residents are encouraged to become dents and mentors. adult mentors or in receiving addi- programs. Each program lasts approxi- will be paid by the Downtown West- involved. “As a mentor,” added Detective tional information about Peer Lead- mately half an hour. Philathalians List Dates field Corp. as part of its annual promo- For information and a meeting sched- Sergeant Schneider, “the students ership may contact Marie Koch at A 2-Year-Old Storytime with crafts tions budget. ule, please contact Ms. Schmidt at (908) see police officers from a different Edison School at (908) 789-4470 or begins on Tuesday, March 10, and will For Social Security Under the new agreement, Debbie 233-3021. perspective as advisors. It demystifies Roosevelt School at (908) 789-4190. run on consecutive Tuesdays at 10:30 The Philathalians of Fanwood will Schmidt, Executive Director of the the badge, making officers approach- a.m., concluding on March 31. A par- present Social Security, an adult com- Chamber, will plan, coordinate and Spelling Bee Finalists able. The program also enables the ent or responsible adult must attend edy by Andrew Bergman, Fridays and manage retail promotions with the guid- mentors to see youth in a positive with the child. Registration is necessary Saturdays, February 27 and 28, March ance of a joint DWC/Chamber Promo- Told for Junior Women light as they really are.” Mountainside GOP and attendance is limited to 10 children. 6 and 7, and March 13 and 14, at 8:30 tions Committee. The Junior Woman’s Club of West- Westfield Peer Leaders have al- To Sponsor Convention A 3- and 4-Year-Old Storytime with p.m. A 2:30 pm. matinee performance Ms. Schmidt spent seven years as field has announced the finalists of ready conducted programs for the crafts also begins on March 10, and will is also scheduled for Sunday, March 1. the Promotions Director of the Subur- this year’s Spelling Bee. sixth graders at both schools. They For Council Candidates run on consecutive Tuesdays at 11:15 The play is being performed at the ban Chambers of Commerce in Sum- These finalists will each go on to are teaching team work, trust, per- The Mountainside Republican Club a.m., concluding March 31. Carriage House, 129 Watson Road in mit, where she was responsible for the District Spelling Bee to be held at sonal growth, enhancing self esteem, will sponsor a local convention for the Parents are invited to attend with Fanwood (adjacent to Borough Hall.) promotions, advertising and member- the Cranford Community Center. respect for self and others, refusal purpose of selecting candidates for their child or to stay on hand nearby in Among those appearing in the show ship recruitment. The winner of the Spelling Bee is skills and making healthy choices. the Borough Council. It will be held the Children’s Department. A parent are Fred Cuozzo and Carole McGee of As Executive Director of the Down- Daniel Fredrick followed by first run- Peer leaders from both schools also in Mountainside Borough Hall on or responsible adult must be present in Westfield. Les Minski is the director of town Westfield Corp., the governing ner-up Henry Koehler. conducted an outreach for the faculty Wednesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. the building. body for Westfield’s special improve- Members of the community who the show. The other finalists are Michael members of their respective schools. Children younger than 3 years of age Tickets cost $12 each, and $10 for ment district, Michael La Place will Agresta, Julian Agin-Liebes and Jake are interested in advancing their can- may not attend this program. Registra- Mentors for the program include didacy may call either the Republican seniors and students. For reservations, continue to oversee design, promo- Brandman. Julian is in the fourth grade, school staff, parents and staff mem- Committee Chairman, Bill Van tion is necessary and attendance is please call (908) 322-8686. tions and economic development ef- while the others are fifth graders. bers of community agencies or orga- Blarcom, at (908) 233-0836, or the limited to 15 children. nizations. Vice-Chairwoman, Marilyn Hart, at A Storytime especially for 4- and 5- Peer leaders from both schools also (908) 233-4036. year-olds will be held on Wednesday conducted an outreach with their own afternoons at 1 p.m., beginning March

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Comcast 3x3 Page 4 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POPCORN™ Spheres: Wobbles The Westfield Leader Out of Orbit The Official Newspa per of the Town of Westfield and the County of Union By Michael S. Goldberger — Established 1890 — One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Member of the New Jersey Press Association • Member of the National Newspaper Association • AN AX TO GRIND Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey The instances when we can track the 2 popcorns for gifted brats, forced to attempt order If you can’t dazzle them with bril- source of a colloquial phrase back to a and meaning in what is ostensibly an specific event that occurred in the life of liance, baffle them with, er, baloney. underwater donnybrook. THE TIMES Halfway through Sphere, a a real person are very rare indeed. Official Newspaper of the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood Also limiting is the setting itself. Since The “ax to grind” phrase is an excep- discombobulated bit of science fiction the somber screenplay dictates ominous — Established 1959 — sporting more ambition than sense, di- tion and can be directly traced to an event surroundings, black and gray bleak in an that occurred in the life of Charles Miner. Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey rector Barry Levinson probably noticed Alien sort of way, there’s no deep sea his film wasn’t making adequate dra- The charming story that follows was POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at travelogue to visually temper the peren- printed in the Wilkes-Barre Gleaner in matic headway. Desperate measures fol- nially soggy angst. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lowed, and they’re not all pretty. Some of 1811, and retold in the Dictionary of With nary a standout performances to Cliches by James Rogers. it is downright punishing. In the attempted rise above these dismal doings, the act- THE LEADER THE TIMES mid-flight fix, what started out as some- “In this tale a man with an ax ap- ing is neither here nor there; Hoffman, proached Miner (then a boy) and by P.O. Box 250 P. O. Box 368 what viable sci-fi now downshifts into a Jackson and Stone are solidly profes- 50 Elm Street, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 mixed-bag free-for-all. The sad result is flattery persuaded him to sharpen the ax sional, but constrained by the picture’s on the grindstone in the family’s yard. (908) 232-4407 • Fax: (908) 232-0473 (908) 232-4407 • Fax: (908) 232- part horror movie, part techno-jargon stereotypical framework. The title sphere E-mail: [email protected] 0473 fantasy. “The boy gave it a good edge but got no in question begins playing its nefarious thanks; indeed, the school bell rang and It all starts out rather conventionally game of divide-and-conquer. But hardly PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. — you might even say classically. But the man told the boy to get moving be- enough dimension is created to make cause he was late for school. The tale Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin you’d be more accurate if you said tritely. credible the enmities that result among Something’s going bump down at the ends with the adult Miner writing: PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER the crew. “When I see a merchant over-polite to bottom of the sea. (Who says outer space A glimmer of hope that doesn’t quite Suzette F. Stalker creatures will opt for dry land when they his customers, begging them to taste a Paul J. Peyton Joanna B. Marsh pan out, Sphere makes a few valiant little brandy and throwing half his goods MANAGING EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR MARKETING DIRECTOR finally do arrive?) Naturally, one of those stabs at a much more rarefied thesis: a super-secret agencies no one knows about on the counter thinks I, that man has an complicated note regarding time-travel, ax to grind.” Karen M. Hinds David B. Corbin Debbie Geraci is on the job. But they’re only good at relativity, and what role evolution plays OFFICE MANAGER SPORTS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE being secretive, and haven’t a clue what in humankind’s ability to peacefully as- to make of the massive structure they SUBSCRIPTION PRICE similate newfound powers. Only here discover. does Sphere recall the kind of scientific Want to Start a THE WESTFIELD LEADER & THE TIMES Is it an alien spacecraft? enthusiasm that marked Mr. Crichton’s One-year subscription in county $20 Of course, to answer this question and first cinema success, The Andromeda Romantic Fire? One-year subscription out-of-county $24 then pose a thousand what-ifs of their Strain (1971).Yet with no middle ground One-year college (September to May) $16 own, the usual array of companionable to buffer the abstract reasoning against Just Use Perfume specialists must be brought in. Viewers the hokey sturm und drang, the high- By Louis H. Clark hip to this hackneyed jive will immedi- priced philosophy can’t help but seem ately take book on the convivial cast’s pretentious. I have just learned that perfume not order of expendability. It becomes clear Director Levinson does seem to have a only inflames the libido of men, it also Peer Leadership Program Helping Youths that this is going to be a standard thriller ball with his spherical villain, but the causes fires in airplanes. about victims and survivors. As is cus- unevenly weighted doings keep Sphere According to an article I read in a tomary, a modicum of quasi-intellectual from putting a more plausible spin on its customer’s office while waiting for him, booga-booga is incorporated, if only to sunken tall tale. a courier plane had to make an emer- Avoid Temptation of Drugs and Alcohol indulge dilettantes and film critics. gency landing because the cylinders car- Over the next few weeks our local school districts ing at the middle school level. The pantheon of experts is ironically * * * * * rying the perfume to the bottler had been will be remembering those persons who died as a The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood the self-fulfilling prophecy of psycholo- Sphere, rated PG-13, is a Warner inadequately sealed. The fumes escaped result of drug and alcohol abuse. This is an important will kick off “Think Purple Week” when scouts tie gist Dr. Norman Goodman (Dustin Brothers release directed by Barry and soon the crew saw a fire in the hold. Levinson and stars Dustin Hoffman, time for parents and their children, along with educa- purple ribbons around trees and poles this Saturday, Hoffman). Years ago, NASA wondered They made an emergency landing, but just what sort of a group would be the Sharon Stone and Samuel L. Jackson. the perfume burned for hours. The case is tors, to work hard at ensuring that young adults do not February 28. The Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) perfect welcoming party for intergalac- Running time: 120 minutes. now being fought by lawyers who can fall victim to substance abuse and remain on course at the district’s schools will provide purple ribbons tic visitors. They looked to a shrink. smell the perfume of money a mile away. Having no particular expertise but un- Also seen How unromantic, the thought of per- towards living productive lives. for students and faculty members to wear during the The Wedding Singer — (PG-13) — 2 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district will willing to forgo the professional fee, Dr. fume being transported in a huge steel week. The PTAs will also sponsor activities to in- Norm “borrowed from Isaac Asimov & 1/2 popcorns — Hark back now to the container to a guy who will put it into celebrate “Think Purple Week” beginning this Sun- crease awareness among youngsters of the dangers of and Rod Serling,” bluffing a report that 80s, where good soul Robbie Hart (Adam small bottles and charge 50 bucks for a day, March 1, and continuing through Sunday, March alcohol and drug abuse. suggested the ideal reception would best Sandler) happily plies his serenading half ounce of it. It’s like the way they 8. The Westfield schools will celebrate Drug and For instance, children at the elementary level will be handled by a psychologist (himself, trade at nuptials. But like the shoemaker used to make wine by trampling the as it turns out here), a mathematician with no shoes, romantic Robbie’s own grapes so that the juice came out to be put Alcohol Awareness Week from Sunday through Sat- make “I Am Special” dolls which represent them- (Samuel L. Jackson), a chemist (Sharon love life goes into a tailspin when his into barrels and then poured into fancy urday, March 15 to 21. selves. The dolls will be hung in their respective Stone), and an astrophysicist (Liev gold digger girlfriend (Christine Taylor) bottles after a few years and sold at high One program which has turned a lot of heads is Schreiber). strands him at the altar. Later, the status- prices. schools beginning on Monday. The students will also conscious gal explains: the Peer Leadership Program which was imple- write notes on purple “hearts and hands” to 1998 Witty repartee ensues as the assem- I always wondered where the grape blage goes through the usual thrust and “When we were younger, you were the skins went and, at last, I found out from mented last April at the Edison and Roosevelt Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduating se- parry of character exposition. Some of it local rock star. But now, why, you’re an Italian man whom I met on a plane. He Intermediate Schools in Westfield. The program niors. The notes will include congratulatory and anti- cute, like Liev Schreiber’s wunderkind only a wedding singer.” Coincidentally told me the skins were fed to cattle. He is part of the state-wide New Jersey Middle School drug, alcohol and smoking themes. The notes will be scientist being miffed when he discovers and conveniently, wedding waitress Julia swore that they made the cattle more that Samuel Jackson as math wiz Harry (Drew Barrymore) is having relationship prolific and in wonderful health. Peer Leadership Initiative. Westfield was one of displayed in the high school in June, and then middle Adams got his first M.I.T. Ph.D., at age problems of her own, even if she doesn’t “You would never find that crazy cow 43 school districts selected for the model demon- school students will write letters to high school seniors 17, a year before him. The remaining know it yet. Her rat of a fiancé is a disease in the wine country in those days. stration project. The program provides leadership with similar messages. geniuses are similarly lettered. So how philanderer, and that information isn’t But now that everything is perfect and as lost on nice guy Robbie. What to do? opportunities for Westfield youth to plan and Students, staff and members of the community are come these smarties couldn’t make a clean as some hospitals, they grow crazy better movie? What to do? You can figure out the rest. and skinny,” he said. implement school and community substance abuse encouraged to wear purple on that day. Information Their differences — petty as well as But despite telegraphed predictability Which also makes me think of those prevention outreach activities. To date, 1,000 regarding the program for the Westfield schools will be grandiose — discussed, it’s time to meet and a failure to pump the story for all its ads showing bacteria magnified 300,000 the aliens. Or so they think. What they social satire potential, this retro fairy tale times being swept away and killed by adults and youth have been impacted by this published in next week’s paper. offers enough niceness to override what program. actually find represents the movie’s only some household cleaner. A survey in 1995 undertaken by the New Jersey convincing twist, albeit derived from amounts to garden variety lather. A few They do not say that most of the bacte- The program utilizes a school-community model in Department of Health, the Partnership for a Drug Planet of the Apes, sans the monkey jokes about the Yuppie-forming 80s and ria floating in the air are beneficent and which trained adult mentors work with student leaders Free New Jersey in cooperation with the New Jersey business, that is. But whatever this higher a colorful spray of pastel and vinyl outfits you’re killing the beneficent bacteria as to help them develop skills to conduct peer-to-peer Departments of Education and Law and Safety, intelligence is, be assured it’s divisive. hardly say enough about the era in ques- well as the malevolent ones. Sides are chosen as the mysterious threat tion. But a bouncy Barrymore and a But thinking of the perfumes being substance abuse outreach programs with younger indicated some startling numbers. For example, six evolves. humorously soulful Sandler prove con- sent by 100-gallon containers, if you youths. When the program was launched, it was esti- out of 10 seventh and eighth graders indicated they Filmmaker Levinson (Diner, Wag the fection enough to adorn the lightweight want to start a romantic fire, use a per- Dog), directing a wide open script adapted fluff that comprises this wedding cake. fume. I don’t know whether the smell mated that over 200 students from the intermediate have used at least one substance in their lifetime. Flawed and simple, but a tasty date-night schools would be involved through planned outreach The average ages for first use of alcohol is now 10 by Paul Attanasio and Stephen Hauser goes away or not, but it will be a magnifi- from Michael Crichton’s 1987 novel, has entree just the same. Running time: 95 cent gesture – like burning money. activities. and 11, and 11 and 12 for cigarettes, with three in 10 his shot at big set moviemaking in this minutes. From the comments we have received from staff youths having reported using alcohol in the last 30 undersea gambit. But he appears a fish WESTFIELD GIRL SCOUTS at the schools and from the board of the Westfield days. out of water. An expert shaper of intri- cate moods and eloquent feelings, sea- Westfield Girl Scouts Gear Up Municipal Alliance/PANDA (Preventing Alcohol Based on this information, Governor Christine Todd weed and strangling squid simply don’t and Drug Abuse), this program has been a big hit Whitman and state departments initiated the peer lead- become him. Because the incessant ban- For Array of March Activities in the schools as students have learned the impor- ership strategy. In the age of the two-parent working ter attempting to pass for dialogue is Written by Girl Scouts for Girl Scouts tance of building self esteem, trust, teamwork, family, programs like peer leadership are important to provocative only in spots, the journey- man director is relegated to a sort of March brings a flurry of activity for respect, problem solving and healthy decision mak- lead youngsters down the path to success. playground director at a reform school Culminating Girl Scout week, on Sat- Westfield’s Girl Scouts. Cookie deliver- urday, March 14, over 500 of Westfield’s ies, cookie booth sales, Girl Scout week Girl Scouts will gather from 9 a.m. to 3 Residents Need to Attend Meeting and its celebrations, Service Day (dur- p.m. at Westfield High School to perform Letters to the Editor ing which Westfield’s Girl Scouts will service for those less fortunate. Benefit- donate an entire day to performing ser- ing from the service will be: babies and To Save Town From Being ‘Malled’ vice for others), and finally, preparation children with cancer, children with AIDS Twelve years ago we relocated to of Scotch Plains. There is a hearing for Encampment activities. Mark your and/or the HIV virus, homeless children, Scotch Plains. At that time, we felt we scheduled on Thursday, March 5, at calendars for the events which follow. teenage mothers and the elderly in nurs- Time Has Come for Woman’s Club, had found the “hidden jewel” of Union 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Munici- All Senior Girl Scout troops will meet ing homes. County and for that matter New Jersey. pal Building. Come and state your views on Tuesday, March 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 One of the major projects being deliv- Council to Preserve Town Landmark An area that valued open spaces, yet — save our town from being “malled.” p.m. in Westminster Hall of The Presby- ered is the making of 200 sock dolls for The Woman’s Club of Westfield has Tremont Avenue and South Euclid Av- allowed for a variety of development, John and Terry Larkin, terian Church in Westfield. A major those in the targeted populations. Adult been of enormous benefit to the Town of enue, is the anchor of one of the purest with a country feel and in a most conve- Scotch Plains feature of the meeting will be the cel- volunteers are still needed to assist the Westfield. The membership has a history landscapes of Colonial Revival Archi- nient location. ebration of Thinking Day, officially des- younger scouts with the sewing involved to be proud of. They have done a wealth tecture in Westfield. The character, Recently, we have been heartened to ignated for February 22, in which Girl in this project. Adults in the public at large of good things and have had a major lifestyle and very quality of life in West- see both Scotch Plains and Fanwood More Letters Scouts around the world remember their who can volunteer their services for this cultural impact on the community. field is dependent on the preservation of organizations trying to vitalize our ever fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, who day are asked to call Malissa Cass, Ser- They now have the opportunity to leave its historic heritage, and this property, so critical downtown areas. On Page 5 number over 10 million. To mark the vice Day Chairwoman, at (908) 233-6226. Westfield a really fine legacy by doing presently owned by the Woman’s Club, It is with great dismay that we now occasion, individual Senior troops will A reminder to all troops attending the right thing. represents a significant period in the note that the owners of the Park Place represent a chosen country via dress, Service Day: a donation of one large Westfield’s unique character has architectural and social history of our Diner wish to build an addition, plus Tiny Tim Fund Thanks food, dance, commentary and customs. plastic laundry basket and a bag of evolved over almost three centuries, and town. add a “strip mall.” We pay a premium to A representative from each troop regis- wrapped candy is necessary as a troop it is this very character that has attracted The Westfield Historic Preservation live in an “unstrip malled” area of New Those Who Took Part tered to attend the May 2-3 Encampment donation for “admission” to Service Day, many of us to Westfield. This historical, Commission was established by town Jersey — our taxes may be slightly at Camp Hoover is required to attend A donation of a single baby item by each cultural, architectural and social heritage ordinance in 1985. One of the functions higher, but so are our property values In Annual Fund-Raiser mandatory Encampment training meet- Girl Scout attending is a second require- of the town is given in trust from genera- of this commission is to identify and and our “quality of life.” The Tiny Tim Fund Board would like ings. The initial meeting will be held on ment for “admission.” These required tion to generation to be used, enriched assist in designating landmarks and ar- Fellow residents —look at your sur- to thank all the people who participated Wednesday, March 4, from 7:30-9 p.m. admission items will be used for the and then passed on. eas of historic importance to the Town of rounding towns — we are unique – do in or made a contribution to our recent This meeting will be repeated on Thurs- service projects being delivered. This property, located at the corner of Westfield. This property and the adjoin- you want to be “strip malled”? Why on fund raiser, Tiny Tim Carol Night. day, March 5, from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Cookie booth sales will be seen ing neighborhood has been identified by earth when we are trying to energize our Your generosity will help your neigh- Morning and evening meetings are throughout Westfield during the period this commission as being of historical downtown areas (which so define our bors in Fanwood and Scotch Plains who being offered to accommodate the various of Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, Mrs. Vernick Thanked and architectural significance. communities) would anyone want to cannot afford their children’s medical schedules of representatives. The second April 19. Please call Pam Fuller at (908) For Bringing Wireless It is time for the Woman’s Club, the “strip mall” any (or eventually every?) bills. meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 654-7370 for further information. Town Council, and the Westfield com- available open space. Anne O’Brien 8, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., and will be re- The Westfield Girl Scout Leaders munity to step forward and help preserve Please help stop the “strip malling” Publicity Chairwoman peated on Thursday, April 9, from 9:15 to meeting will be held on March 19 from Phones Program to Town Tiny Tim Fund – Fanwood Kudos to Councilwoman Gail S. this landmark building for the future 10:45 a.m. All Encampment training 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate Vernick for her initiative in bringing generations of Westfield. meetings will be held at 726 Tuxford School. “Wireless at Work” to our community. It is not the time to threaten this sig- Level of Participation in D.A.R.E. Turn. Please call Merry Wisler at (908) This column may be viewed at The Having been a witness to the recent nificant district with demolition and sub- 233-2646 with any Encampment ques- Westfield Leader web site and may be pedestrian accident which took place in division, the very probable result of the Graduation Program Was Impressive tions. accessed as www.goleader/girlscouts. front of Roosevelt Intermediate School “sealed bid” approach to the marketing Girl Scout Week is officially slated com. of this property now in progress. As a parent of a sixth grader at Terrill Board of Education, are to be commended for Saturday, March 7, through Satur- in January, I can attest to the quick for their support of this educational ef- This column is prepared monthly by Middle School in Scotch Plains, I would day, March 14. Troops will celebrate Westfield Girl Scouts for the Westfield response of medical help due to the use of Carol Tener like to publicly thank all the participants fort. Our children need their guidance cellular phones. Westfield this week with special events planned Girl Scout community and for the public. in the D.A.R.E. (Drug and Alcohol Re- and attention at this critical time of un- within their own troop meetings and Such speed cannot be guaranteed when sistance Education) graduation. certainty and intense peer pressure. a crossing guard stands at a corner some within the community events listed here. I was impressed by the level of partici- I would like to congratulate Sergeant Deep water testing will be held on POLICY ON LETTERS distance from a school. If an accident or Firefighters Thank pation from elected state officials, in- Steve Freedman and Detective Dennis illness occurs near his or her post, it is March 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the cluding Senate President Donald T. Murphy from the Scotch Plains Police Fanwood/Scotch Plains YMCA. Though TO THE EDITOR necessary for the guard to leave the post, Those Who Donated DiFrancesco and Assemblyman Alan M. Department for taking on the challenge All letters to the Editor must bear approach a home, hopefully finding some- deep water testing is not a requirement To Annual Food Drive Augustine, and the municipal leaders, of teaching this program. Helping chil- for the use of boats at Camp Hoover, a signature, a street address and a one at home, and request assistance. Mayor Joan Papen and Police Chief Tho- dren to learn techniques for dealing with This procedure is time consuming and The Westfield F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 testing provides the leader with a knowl- daytime telephone number so au- mas O’Brien from Scotch Plains, as well peer pressure may be the most valuable edge of the skill level of troop members. thors may be verified. Letters that hazardous since the guard must leave the would like to thank all of the citizens of as Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly and life lesson of all. post unsupervised. Westfield who participated in our second Please call Eve Finestein at (908) 233- are E-mailed to the Editor also must Police Chief Robert Carboy from I do not want to overlook the wonder- 8194 for further information. It is refreshing to find a politician who annual Food Drive at the holidays. ful support by the administration and contain a daytime telephone num- Fanwood. Cookie delivery date for the Westfield ber. Our E-mail address is is advocating pro-action versus reaction. Your generosity helped us to donate This list is not all inclusive. Many faculty of Terrill who by their concern This mentality can only enhance the safety over 80 baskets of food to needy families community is Tuesday, March 9. Troop “[email protected].” other honored guests sat in the audience and flexibility enabled this program to cookie managers are requested to pick of our children and community. of Westfield during the holiday season. affirming the program merely by their be incorporated into the schedule. Their Letters may be no longer than Mrs. Vernick informed me that the Special thanks goes to the Jolly Trolly, up their cookie order immediately upon one-and-a- half pages, typewritten attendance. Knowing the number of meet- attendance at the graduation underscored notification. Delivery of cookies by the one-time cost of each phone is $170. If Vicky’s Diner and the Towne Delicates- ings required in public service, the fact the importance of this event. and double-spaced. Letters must be each Parent-Teacher Organization or Par- sen for all their extra help. Girl Scouts will take place March 9 that so many made this a priority speaks Finally, thank you to all the other through Monday, March 23. typed upper and lower case. All let- ent-Teacher Association sponsored their We are looking forward to an even volumes. The words spoken from the parents “of our village” who filled the ters are subject to editing due to own guards, we could accomplish this bigger drive in 1998. Once again thank The Westfield Girl Scout Service podium simply reinforced the power of auditorium with enthusiastic applause Team will meet on the official Girl Scout space limitations and style. fete rather quickly. I urge the parents of you for all of your donations. their presence. for our children. The deadline for letters is Friday this community to support these efforts. birthday, Thursday, March 12, from 9:15 Members – Local No. 30 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Karen M. Schurtz, to 11:30 a.m., at the Washington Rock by 4 p.m., if they are to appear in the Karen E. Mortenson Firemen’s Benevolent Association, B. Choye and Dr. Donald E. Sheldon, Councilwoman Girl Scout Council. following issue. Westfield Westfield President of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 5 SP-FHS Graduate Gains Promotion in U.S. Navy Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Command, and Commander of the School graduate Rear Admiral Keith Defense General Supply Center in W. Lippert, United States Navy Vice Richmond, Virginia. Commander for Naval Supply Sys- Prior to returning to systems com- tems Command, has been selected mand, RADM Lippert was the First for promotion to the rank of Rear Commander of the Naval Inventory Admiral Upper Half (RADM). Control Point with sites in The son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia, Lippert of Fanwood, he is a 1965 Pennsylvania. graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood RADM Lippert is married to the High School. RADM Lippert became former Linda Scott of Augusta, Geor- Vice Commander last September. gia. They have three children, Scott, A native of Chicago, he was com- Laura and Cathy. missioned in 1968 through the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps pro- gram, upon graduation from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree SUPPORTING THE ARTS Richard Roberts, Ltd. and Beautiful Things, in Mathematics. both in Scotch Plains, will offer a 10 percent discount between March 2 and 9 RADM Lippert also holds master’s to customers who mention the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) when degrees from the Naval Post Gradu- making their purchases. Both shops will contribute 10 percent of symphony ate School in management, awarded patron sales to the WSO. Pictured, left to right, are: Rick Brownlee, proprietor of Richard Roberts, Ltd.; Susan Zeigler, Business Manager of the WSO, and in 1969, and operations research, Nell Goodwin, proprietor of Beautiful Things. which he received with distinction in 1975. In 1994, he attended the Senior Scotch Plains Shops Offer Letters to the Editor Executive Program in National and International Security at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Discounts to Benefit WSO Strip Mall Would Further Diminish Harvard University. During the week of March 2 ing jewelry, pottery, glass and wood, RADM Lippert’s afloat tours have through 9, Richard Roberts, Ltd. among others. Historic Character of Park Place Site included duty as a supply officer on and Beautiful Things in Scotch “We are grateful for the participa- I frequently watch the Scotch Plains proposed strip mall development. the USS Queenfish, Assistant Supply Plains will offer a 10 percent dis- tion of Richard Roberts, Ltd. and Township Council meetings on Chan- We must maintain the character of Officer on the USS Simon Lake and Rear Admiral Libbert count to customers who mention the Beautiful Things in this mutually nel 34 and I am impressed by the fact Scotch Plains! supply officer on the USS Canopus. The Naval Supply Systems Westfield Symphony Orchestra beneficial promotional effort,” said that the phrase “we must maintain the Marc Friedenberg (WSO) when purchasing items at Patrick Gaines, WSO Executive Di- character of Scotch Plains” is often His shore assignments have in- Command’s primary mission is to Scotch Plains cluded Assistant Comptroller and provide United States Naval Forces their stores. rector. used when development issues are dis- During this promotional period, “We invite other businesses to cussed. Commander Submarine Force for the with quality supplies and services. Town Needs to Rise United States Pacific Fleet, Opera- With headquarters in Mechanics- both shops will contribute 10 per- join the WSO in future promotions On Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., cent of Westfield Symphony patron the Board of Adjustment will be meeting To Challenge to Rid tions Research Officer at the Navy burg and employing a worldwide work that serve to strengthen our com- to contemplate a use variance that would Ships Parts Control Center and in- force of more than 820 military per- sales to the WSO. bined efforts to promote area mer- allow the property at the Park Place Park of Geese Problem ventory analysis staff for the Naval sonnel and approximately 11,000 ci- Richard Roberts features fine chants and support high quality cul- Restaurant to accommodate a substantial I am responding to the February 12 Supply Systems Command. vilians, the command oversees logis- home and garden furnishings, while tural experiences for residents of retail mall. editorial, and Nancy Priest’s letter- to- RADM Lippert has also served a tics programs in the areas of supply Beautiful Things offers contempo- Westfield and its surrounding com- I have a map, circa 1777, that shows the-editor, both encouraging budgetary rary crafts and unique gifts includ- munities,” he added. the Short Hill Tavern on this site and I am Executive Officer at the Naval Sup- operations, contracting, resale, fuel, support to continue refurbishing ply Center in Jacksonville, Florida; Upcoming WSO events include saddened by the fact that this historic Mindowaskin Park. transportation, security assistance and Director of the Spares Programs and mobile fleet hospital support. performances on Saturday, March Revolutionary War site will possibly I endorse the Public Works NCADD Announces 21, and Saturday, April 18, and the become further contaminated by a strip Department’s proposal to budget funds Policy Branch of the Office of the In addition, Systems Command is mall. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations responsible for Quality of Life issues Two-Day Workshop WSO 1998 Gala: S’Wonderful on for reconstruction of the cement overlook Saturday, March 28. It is bad enough that the Park Place and for a new sprinkler system. for Logistics; Deputy Commander for naval forces, including food ser- Restaurant was allowed to construct a I also encourage the Westfield Town for Financial Management and vice, postal services, and movement In Emotive Therapy The performance on March 21, building completely out of character with Council to spend what is necessary to rid Comptroller at the Supply Systems of household goods. A two-day workshop on Rational Glory of Great Britain, will be held at the predecessor restaurant and one that Mindowaskin Park of the geese. Goose Emotive Therapy Counseling Tech- the Union County Arts Center at 8 was built practically on top of Raritan fecal matter has created a health risk niques will be offered on consecutive p.m. On April 18, the WSO will Road without sufficient setback. Why throughout the park, particularly at the Saturdays, March 7 and 14, from 9 present Porgy and Bess in concert at allow the property to take another step playground and on the adjoining lawn. Letters to the Editor a.m. to 4 p.m. The Presbyterian Church in West- downward and out of character with its I have observed geese grazing on the Sponsored by the National Council field at 8 p.m. original roots? grass and wandering through the play- Why allow a strip mall to be con- on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence The 1998 Gala celebrating the ground daily. Because of the unsanitary Hopefully Meeting Will Bring Dialogue of Union County (NCADD), the course centennial anniversary of composer structed on the south side of Scotch Plains conditions, I have stopped taking my that is completely out of character with toddler to the playground. It is impos- will be presented by Ed McDonnell. George Gershwin’s birth, will be the area and which the local residents do sible to walk through the pathways un- On Importance of Woman’s Club House The cost of the two-day training is held at the Short Hills Hilton. not want? perturbed by goose droppings. After your article came out about the erty means to Westfield. $95 and registration is required to More information may be obtained You may say that the answer is obvi- I recognize that moving the geese per- Woman’s Club of Westfield a few weeks I would like to see this community prevent course cancellation. The by calling (800) GALAWSO. ous and that the Board of Adjustment manently would be a challenge. In the ago, I have wanted to share some thoughts improved by the outcome of the upcom- workshop will be held at the NCADD Tickets are available for both WSO will turn down the applicant and the interest of health and safety, the town from a neighbor’s perspective. ing decisions, and hope you can join me offices, located at 300 North Avenue, performances. For more informa- issue will be over. Don’t bet on it! Strange should rise to the challenge. At a mini- I grew up one block away from the at this gathering. Woman’s Club on South Euclid Avenue, East, in Westfield. tion, please call (908) 232-9400 or things sometimes happen. mum, the playground area should be Paul Nazzaro It is imperative that a large turnout of where I can see the house from my family’s For further information and regis- visit the WSO web site at fenced immediately to reduce future con- Westfield tration, please call (908) 233-8810. www.westfieldnj.com/wso. concerned citizens attend the hearing at tamination. property. the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Teresa Moore I remember passing the house daily and voice their concerns in regards to this Westfield while walking to school down that street, riding a bike to a friend’s house, or just a trip to a local store. I remember looking Concerned Residents Urged to Attend over at the house and thinking what a beautiful place it was, and how much it ATI Discussion on School Funding Status added to our neighborhood. 3x4 The year 1997 brought big changes to lives. It was great to have such a majestic school funding and Department of Edu- These issues do affect us all, in our house serve our community in so many cation regulations in New Jersey. wallets as property taxpayers, and more ways in the past. I did not know that the School Choice, CEIFA, Core Curricu- important, with our children in public house was once called The Little White lum, Abbott vs. Burke, schools. House or even that the neighborhood was Regionalization...these kinds of references Please come to East Brook Middle sited for being a historic district by the appear daily in the newspapers, but often School in Paramus at 7:30 p.m. on Westfield Historic Commission. we don’t know how or if they touch our Wednesday, March 11, when the Garden When I read that the Woman’s Club State Coalition of Schools will host an could be subdivided, and the house could New Math Program informational evening to discuss the sta- be torn down, I wondered what this meant Doesn’t Earn Grade tus of school funding for suburban dis- to a wonderful neighborhood. tricts. State legislators have been invited I understand two points of view: one is With This Parent for a dialogue. the preservation of a neighborhood, and The Garden State Coalition is an advo- the other is to get the true value of the The new math program in Westfield’s property. I think, believe it or not, the middle schools is designed in such a way cacy group representing suburban school districts like Scotch Plains/Fanwood, best of both worlds can be had here. It is that my seventh grader is toting the same clear that the neighborhood and the town book as his ninth grade brother. Both are Westfield, New Providence, Summit and many more across the state. These dis- community would like to keep the house disgruntled. My high schooler finds it be- and property as one, and simply have the littling; my seventh grader, overwhelming. tricts receive very limited funding from the Department of Education. house change hands to a new owner. If my little one wore his big brother’s The property sold as one piece will not sneakers to school I could well expect a The Coalition, along with a very vocal public, have worked to improve funding only perpetuate the value of the house, call from the nurse. If he arrived in his but will benefit the new owner and the brother’s coat and jeans, guidance would legislation for suburban districts. Their efforts to seek high quality education for surrounding neighborhood. The true value undoubtedly query as to the parent’s of the house is not the monetary value of availability and even his and her sanity. all New Jersey students continue. The school board and budget election the property or how many houses can fit As a parent, I feel similarily about his into one lot, but the distinctiveness this “wearing” his big brother’s math book in is fast approaching. The more we all understand the ramifications of the new manor adds to the neighborhood and the his backpack every night, and so does he. character of Westfield. That would be In all of my sanity, I truly question the school funding guidelines and regula- tions, the better equipped we’ll be to cast valuable to any prospective buyer. appropriateness, as I’m certain the school I would like to encourage dialogue at J&M would, if the clothes were ill-fitting. an informed vote on Tuesday, April 21. Even though it’s a bit of a trip, please the Planning Board meeting on Monday, Would it not be more fitting, and defi- March 2, at the Municipal Building. At nitely more constitutional, to give parents make the effort to attend on March 11. Call (908) 322-8023 for directions. this meeting I hope that the representa- a voice in deciding if they want their 12 tives of this non-profit organization and 3x7 year-old’s noses in high school textbooks? Pat Hoynes Scotch Plains-Fanwood the rest of the community can get a I, for one, don’t want my child pushed. deeper understanding of what this prop- My daughter is in the fifth grade. I School Funding Task Force want her learning specifically from text- books designed specifically for middle school children, and not learning from high school textbooks until she is in the high school, thank you. RAGGINI Sharon Savage Westfield 3x5 1/2 SAT 1x2

Con- tact 1x2 1/2 Page 6 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Chamber to Manage Farmers Market This Year The Town of Westfield has announced had to be relocated behind the firehouse that the Farmers’ Market will return on North Avenue, due to construction this summer under new management being done at the station by NJ Transit. by the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- The market will be held each Thurs- merce. day, from 2 to 7 p.m., June through “I am very happy that the Chamber of October. “We look forward to a very Commerce is willing to assume the successful Farmers’ Market this year management role for the Farmers’ Mar- with the combined efforts of the Cham- ket,” said Councilwoman Gail S. ber of Commerce and the Town of West- Vernick, who was instrumental in bring- field,” remarked Kenneth B. Marsh, ing the first Farmers’ Market to West- Town Engineer. field in 1996. Farmers’ Markets offer local New In previous years, Councilwoman Jersey farmers a chance to bring their Vernick and the Public Works Depart- “Jersey fresh” products directly to the ment have shared the market manager’s consumer, according to Debbie responsibilities in overseeing the weekly Schmidt, Executive Director for the arrival of the New Jersey farmers. Westfield Area Chamber. “We are delighted to be turning over “The market also attracts customers TURNING 30... Congratulating the Westfield Day Care Center Auxiliary on the management of the Farmers’ Mar- to the downtown shopping district, an its 30th anniversary, Mayor Thomas C. Jardim issued a proclamation express- Miss Kim Elena Myers and David D. Davenport ket to the Chamber, who will offer their important goal for the Chamber of Com- ing the town’s appreciation for work done by the organization. Auxiliary expertise in both management and pro- merce and the Downtown Westfield officers attending the signing ceremony left to right, were: Carolynn Pulliam, motion of this community event,” added Corporation,” Ms. Schmidt said. President; Nancy Yoder, Corresponding Secretary, and Debbie Bailey, Trea- the Councilwoman. Cooking demonstrations by local surer. Miss Kim Elena Myers The Westfield Farmers’ Market will chefs and children’s activities will take return in June to the South Avenue place throughout the summer and fall parking lot of the train station, where it in conjunction with the Farmers’ Mar- Day Care Center Cited by Mayor To Wed David Davenport was held two years ago. Last summer it ket. For Dedication Over Past 30 Years Ms. Helen Myers and C. William Hampshire and attended Keene State Costello of Westfield have announced College in Keene, New Hampshire. Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim the scholarship fund in 1997. The the engagement of their daughter, He is employed at Assumption Col- recently paid tribute to the Westfield proclamation mentioned upcoming Miss Kim Elena Myers of Worcester, lege in Worcester with Marriott Edu- Day Care Center Auxliary on their fund-raising events including the Massachusetts, to David D. Daven- cational Food Service as the Director 30th anniversary. Penny Drive during March, when port, also of Worcester. He is the son of Operations. The proclamation cited the auxil- canisters are placed in many down- of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davenport The couple will be married in Oc- iary for its “dedication and hard work town Westfield stores; the raffle in of New Hampshire. tober in Lenox, Massachusetts, and over the years” and added that the April for a Victorian doll house and The bride-elect, a Westfield High will reside in Massachusetts. auxiliary was founded in 1968 “for the annual garage sale in May at the School alumna, graduated from the purpose of assisting the Westfield Westfield Armory. Villanova University in Pennsylva- Day Care Center by raising funds The center currently serves 82 nia and from Tufts University in Kelsey Marie and serving as volunteers.” full-time and 21-part-time young- Medford, Massachusetts. She is the Mayor Jardim noted that “all sters from 2 1/2 years through Kin- Director of Operations for a large Born to Cogans money raised during the year is given dergarten and the infant-toddler urban day care center in Worcester. Dan and Theresa Cogan of Scotch to the center’s scholarship fund and care center accommodates 30 chil- Mr. Davenport graduated from the tuition is based on a sliding scale dren younger than 2 1/2 years of Plains have announced the birth of which allows one-half of the center’s Spaulding High School in New their daughter, Kelsey Marie Cogan, age. on Thursday, December 18, at Over- families to receive scholarship fund- Anyone interested in joining the ing for child care.” look Hospital in Summit. POPULAR EVENT Planning for the 1998 Westfield Farmers’ Market, auxiliary should contact the Day Care Son, William, pictured, left to right, are: Kenneth B. Marsh, Westfield Town Engineer; The auxiliary donated $18,000 to Center office at (908) 232-6717. Kelsey weighed 6 pounds and 8 Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick; Debbie Schmidt, Westfield Chamber of ounces and measured 19¾ inches in Commerce Executive Director, and Kathleen Neville, Administrative Secre- Born to Barrs length at birth. tary for Mr. Marsh. Mr. and Mrs. David Hugh Barr of Her maternal grandparents are Jack Red Cross Chapter Receives Bridgewater have announced the and Rosemarie Graziano of birth of their son, William Merle Mountainside. Mayor Jardim, Dr. Foley to Speak Barr, on Tuesday, December 9, at Kelsey’s paternal grandparents are Funds for Food and Shelter Somerset Medical Center in Dennis and Peggy Cogan of Clark. At Meeting of Town Woman’s Club The Westfield/Mountainside Chap- have an accounting system and con- Somerville. Her paternal great-grandparents Both Westfield’s Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and the Superintendent ter of the American Red Cross has duct an annual audit. William weighed 8 pounds and 10 are Dan and Louise McIntyre of Pom- of Schools Dr. William J. Foley will be the guest speakers at the 1:15 been chosen to receive $3,720 to It must also practice non discrimi- ounces and measured 21½ inches in pano Beach, Florida, and the late p.m. Monday, March 9, general meeting of the Woman’s Club of supplement emergency food and shel- nation, have demonstrated the capa- length at birth. Kay McIntyre. Westfield. ter programs in the area. bility to deliver emergency food and/or The maternal grandparents are Mr. The meeting will take place in the clubhouse, located at 318 South The selection was made by a na- shelter programs and, if it is a private and Mrs. William Keller of West- James Nicoll Receives Euclid Avenue. tional board that is chaired by the Fed- voluntary organization, it must have a field. Mayor Jardim will address some of the many challenges and goals eral Emergency Management Agency voluntary board. William’s paternal grandparents Degree From Madison facing the community. Dr. Foley will speak on topics contained in the (FEMA) and consists of representa- The Westfield/Mountainside Red are Hugh Barr and Ms. Rose Barr of James B. Nicoll of Westfield was recently released 1996-1997 Annual Report of Westfield Schools. Both tives from various organizations. Cross has distributed emergency food Erie, Pennsylvania. among 400 graduates awarded de- guests will take questions from the audience. These organizations include the Sal- and shelter funds to the Holy Trinity His paternal great-grandmother is grees during the winter graduation Guests are invited to attend this meeting. For further information vation Army, the American Red Cross, Food Pantry and to the First United Mrs. Merle Hopkins of Bonita ceremonies at James Madison Uni- about the program, the Woman’s Club and its other activities, please the Council of Jewish Federations, Methodist Food Bank in Westfield. Springs, Florida. versity in Harrisonburg, Virginia. call Patricia Campbell at (908) 233-4338 or the clubhouse at (908) Catholic Charities, USA, the National These agencies are responsible for 233-7160. Council of Churches of Christ in the providing food through these funds for Members of the Executive Committee will hostess the tea which U.S.A. and the United Way of America, more than 225 individuals each year, follows the program. which provides the administrative staff according to a spokeswoman for the and functions as fiscal agent. Westfield/Mountainside Chapter of the The board was charged with the American Red Cross. Abbott distribution of funds appropriated by 2x3 Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high- Joseph Pelosi, 3rd need areas around the country. Achieves Dean’s List Maria’s A local board determines how the 2x3 funds awarded to the Westfield/ At Hartford Art School Mountainside Red Cross are to be dis- Joseph Pelosi, 3rd of Westfield tributed among the emergency food was among those students at the and shelter programs operated by local Hartford Art School of the Univer- service organizations in the area. sity of Hartford in West Hartford, Under the terms of the grant from Connecticut who were recently the national board, the local board of named to the Dean’s List for the private voluntary organizations cho- fall semester of the 1997-1998 aca- sen to receive funds must be non-profit, demic year. Town Book Store Dudick 2x4 2x3 Valley Furniture 2x7 1/2

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 7 Students Explore Set Design Mindowaskin Park ‘Friends’ At New York City Museum Seek Town Funds for Overlook Gerry Mohr, an art teacher from sketches and models of their own The Mindowaskin Park “over- this precious resource of Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High imaginary place, according to a school look” is falling apart and is in our town jewel, Mindowaskin Park,” School, and three of her painting spokeswoman. desperate need of restoration work, she stated. students, Jason Meehan, Christie Students were asked to bring a according to members of the Friends Friends of Mindowaskin Park is McPartlan and Susan Tiedemann, favorite novel or short story as their of Mindowaskin Park. a non-profit organization formed attended a workshop for high school “ticket” to this program, the spokes- The overlook is at the front of in 1991 by the directives of the students at the Cooper Hewitt Na- woman said. Mindowaskin Park in the center of town mayor to work in a partner- tional Design Museum in New York For the month of February, Mrs. Westfield, located on East Broad ship with the town to maintain and City. Mohr arranged for her high school Street. The Friends of improve the park. Through this workshop, entitled art students to exhibit their work in Mindowaskin Park, the park’s own The organization successfully “Architecture for the Imagination: the International Departure Lounge non-profit watchdog organization, completed “Phase I” projects as Set Design for Film and Televi- of Terminal B at Newark Interna- has requested Mayor Thomas C. reported last December and is now sion,” the students worked with pro- tional Airport. Jardim to adopt a budget that con- attempting to accomplish the suc- duction designers, Roger Fortune The works of art consist of draw- siders funds for the necessary res- cess of their “Phase II” projects, (who designs Bill Cosby’s sets) and ings, paintings and computer graph- toration work to the dilapidated which includes the restoration of Audrey Soodoo-Raphael (a Broad- ics, and will be on display through “overlook.” the overlook, and is committed to way set designer who worked on the end of the month. The overlook was originally built further preserving and improving Bring In ’Da Noise, Bring In ’Da A SPECIAL GIFT Westfield resident Stephen Toal, President of The circa 1918 and has been repaired or Mindowaskin Park. Funk. Neumann Foundation, presents a check to Norma Godin, Executive Director, updated at least twice since. It has Because of the “Friends’” hard They explored how sets for film, Local Thrift Shop and Karen Spencer, Director of Development for the Make-A-Wish Founda- tion of New Jersey, to grant a wish of a seriously-ill child from Union County. been several years since there has work, said Friends spokeswoman shows and television are imagined, been any maintenance to the struc- Karen Gorman Rea, the park is designed and realized. Using a scene Plans Half Price Sale The Thrift Shop at 1730 East Sec- ture. now listed in the National Garden from a novel or short story as a “It’s important for the town to Conservancy and is a designated foundation, students developed ond Street in Scotch Plains will hold a half-price sale from Tuesday, March Neumann Foundation Helps approve funds for the necessary historic district listed by the West- 3, through Saturday, March 7. restoration work to the overlook field Historic Preservation Com- DWC Director to Speak Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 to get the ball rolling, and once mission. p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Grant Child’s Disney Wish the money is approved, the Mindowaskin Park is considered On Initiatives Planned Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on The Neumann Foundation, in con- three-day visit. Friends organization will raise by some to be the town’s crown Friday and Saturday. junction with the Make-A-Wish The itinerary for the family in- additional monies from private jewel and certainly offers a lot for For Business District For further information, please call Foundation of New Jersey, recently cludes one three-day ticket per per- donations. all of Westfield to be proud, Ms. Michael La Place, Executive Di- (908) 322-5420, a 24-hour service. made it possible for a little girl from son to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT “Once the issue of funds is com- Rea added. rector of the Downtown Westfield All profits are returned to local and Union County and five family mem- Center, MGM Studios, Universal pleted, we’ll oversee analysis and Those residents interested in do- Corporation, will be the featured county charities each year. bers to go to Disney World for a Studios, Sea World and Dinner The- bids and eventually construction,” nating any monies to the Phase II speaker at a meeting of the College ater. said Nancy Priest, President of projects are asked to write to Friends Woman’s Club on Tuesday, March 3, Accommodations for the family Friends. of Mindowaskin Park, Attention.: at 1:30 p.m. in the lounge of the First Residents Warned of Calls will be at “Give Kids The World,” “We (The Friends of Mindowaskin Treasurer, P.O. Box 87, Westfield, Methodist Church, located at 1 East Park) are dedicated to preserving 07091. Broad Street in Westfield. with activities including a pool party He will discuss new developments with Sea World characters, breakfast Offering Chimney Work with Disney characters, horse rides in Westfield’s central business dis- system and water heater,” the depart- trict, including recent retail activity The Westfield Fire Department has and a ceremony to have a star placed reported that a number of chimney ment explained in a statement. on the ceiling of the “Castle of and design initiatives such as the “Please be advised that this type of Central Avenue gateway project and cleaning service contractors have Miracles” with the wish child’s name been soliciting work in the Union work requires a permit from the on it. proposed streetscape improvements. Westfield Building Department in Mr. La Place is a certified planner County area via “cold calling” tele- The Neumann Foundation, a non- phone calls. order to verify that the correct mate- profit organization based in West- with over 10 years of experience in rials are being used, and to provide community planning and downtown The callers state that they are work- field, was founded in 1989 in memory ing in the prospective client’s area for inspections by the Building In- of Essex County Police Officer Keith revitalization. He joined the DWC spector and Fire Inspector,” read the last August, where he is responsible and will be available to clean a chim- Neumann, who was killed during a ney flue for a specified amount of statement from the Fire Department. pre-dawn drug raid. for managing design, economic de- “Once the inspections are con- velopment and promotional programs money, according to the Fire Depart- The foundation provides financial ment. ducted, a certificate of approval is support to various causes including for the downtown special improve- issued to the home owner by the ment district. Once they begin work on the chim- mountain bikes for various police ney, they claim to have found serious Construction Official,” the statement The district was formed by ordi- concluded. departments, according to a spokes- nance of the Town Council in June, problems with the integrity of the man for the foundation. flue which requires immediate atten- Anyone who becomes involved in 1996 to stimulate downtown growth this type of situation is urged by the The bikes are used to patrol the and development. tion. They then attempt to sell the client department to contact a local chim- local parks and downtown areas in Prior to coming to Westfield, Mr. ney contractor for an inspection of an attempt to eliminate crime and La Place was a town planner in a chimney liner system, which they claim is immediately necessary to their chimney and a second opinion reacquaint the police with the com- Montclair, and Gaithersburg, Mary- as to the necessity of such work. munity, the spokesman said. land, where he was actively involved prevent the client from being poi- STATE OF DISREPAIR The Friends of Mindowaskin Park in Westfield has soned by carbon monoxide, the Fire They may also call the Westfield To contribute to The Neumann in historic preservation, urban de- Foundation, please send contribu- requested that the Town Council include funds in the 1998 Municipal Budget Department revealed. Building Department at (908) 789- to restore the concrete overlook of the park on the East Broad Street side. sign and business recruitment ef- 4125, or the Westfield Fire Depart- tions to: The Neumann Founda- forts. “Carbon monoxide is a product of combustion emitted by your heating ment at (908) 789-4130, to request tion, P.O. Box 2654, Westfield, He holds a bachelor’s degree and a an inspector’s assistance. 07091. Master of Urban and Regional Plan- ning degree from The George Wash- Ingrid Willemsen ington University in Washington, CDC Receives Honors D.C. 2x4 The program is open to all College At Purdue University Woman’s Club members and their Ingrid Nicole Willemsen was one of Stress guests. Founded in 1917, The College about 5,900 Purdue University students Woman’s Club awards scholarships to who earned academic honors for the fall 2x2 deserving young women from West- 1997 semester. field and provides numerous enrich- To earn honors, students must have at ment opportunities for its members. least a 3.5 semester or cumulative grade- For membership information, point average on a four-point scale. please contact Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Ingrid received scholastic honors in at 233-1031 or 233-5347. the field of science. Redeemer 2x3 Little Treasures 2x2

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Beautiful Things 2x 3 1/2 Page 8 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garwood Reveals Agenda For March 14 Health Day The Garwood Board of Health has Pre-registration for the blood test announced that it will conduct a is mandatory and will be conducted Health Day on Saturday, March 14, by the Westfield Health Department, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Garwood 425 East Broad Street in Westfield, Municipal Building, 403 South Av- beginning Monday, March 2, from 9 enue in Garwood. a.m. to 4 p.m. The Health Program will offer an The registration deadline is Thurs- extensive blood screening, consist- day, March 12 (subject to program ing of a SMAC 26, CBC and an HDL. capacity). The cost of the SMAC-26 Medical Laboratory of West Orange test is $16. will conduct the blood testing. The following tests can be per- The SMAC 26 is an elaborate blood formed for additional costs: T4 (thy- analysis monitoring several bodily roxine test), $5; TSH (thyroid stimu- functions. The CBC is a test includ- lating hormone), $10; PSA (prostate ing a red blood cell count, a white test), $30, and Blood Group/Rh Fac- HEARTS IN YOUR SLEEVES? Pre-Kindergarten students at Brunner blood cell count, and a differential tor, $10. All fees must be paid at the Elementary School in Scotch Plains act out the words “I have something here, count. time of registration. hidden up my sleeve...” from “The Hug Song,” during their recent Valentine’s The CBC test may indicate the pres- The Health Day will offer a Blood CONTINUED RECOGNITION American Diabetes Association (ADA) rep- Day celebration. Visiting family members sang along with the youngsters, and Pressure Program. Hemmocult test resentative Karen Drzik, left, presents registered nurses Grace Swal, center, later were served cake and hand-crafted Valentine cards. Pictured, left to ence of infection, anemia, allergies, and Jan Haddad of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Center right, are: Faith Mirto, Joey Bujnowski and Melissa Knechtel. lung disease or other conditions. kits will be available to test for occult of New Jersey with the center’s third ADA Recognition award since 1991 for The HDL test measures factors blood in the gastro-intestinal tract. excellence in diabetes education. protective against coronary heart dis- Test packets/dietary restrictions will ease. The SMAC 26 is used in as- be distributed at the Health Program. Brunner Students Celebrate sessing total cholesterol results, to The program is subject to cancella- determine possible coronary risk fac- tion unless a minimum participation Diabetes Center Receives tors. of 25 is achieved. The Health Day is Valentine’s Day With Song Robert M. Sherr, Director of open to residents of Garwood, Fanwood, Mountainside, Roselle Renewed Recognition Status Pre-Kindergarten students in Somebody,” “Love,” “What Makes Health, has noted that anyone taking Recently, Muhlenberg Regional mation about diabetes management Bernadette Hoyer’s classes at Brunner the World Go ’Round” and “The Hug the blood test must fast 12 hours Park, Springfield and Westfield ex- clusively. Medical Center’s Diabetes Center for participants. Elementary School in Scotch Plains Song.” prior, with the exception of water. of New Jersey (DCNJ) was recog- Participants in an ADA Recog- recently held a special Valentine’s The children served their guests a nized by the American Diabetes nized program will be taught, as Day celebration. heart-shaped cake that they had baked Association (ADA) for the third needed, self-care skills that will Family members were invited to and decorated for the occasion, ac- time since it began participating promote better management of his share in the festivities on February cording to a school spokeswoman. Michael La Place to Speak in the program in 1991. 13, during which the children sang Each child presented a hand- or her diabetes treatment regimen, several love songs. Their guests joined crafted Valentine card to a family The award recognized DCNJ’s the spokesman maintained. in the second time around. member, and then collected valen- March 4 to Historical Society high quality educational services Recognition status is verified by The songs included “Love Is Some- tines from the classroom post office. Michael La Place, Executive Di- aging all of the administrative as- to the community, according to a an official certificate from ADA thing If You Give It Away,” “Love rector of the Downtown Westfield pects of Westfield’s Special Improve- spokesman for Muhlenberg Re- and is awarded for three years. Corporation (DWC), will speak at ment District, including purchasing, gional Medical Center in All approved education pro- Mr. Perro to Discuss the “First Wednesday” luncheon of record keeping, personnel manage- Plainfield. grams cover general facts, psycho- Westfield American the Westfield Historical Society on ment, volume management, budget The ADA Recognition program, logical adjustment, involvement of Book on Downsizing March 4. and accounting. begun in the fall of 1986, is a the family, nutrition, exercise, Legion to Present The executive director’s topic will “First Wednesday” luncheons are voluntary process that assures that medications, the relationship be- At Town Book Store be “Preserving the Past to Build the held at noon at B.G. Fields Restau- approved education programs have tween nutrition, exercise, and Patriotic Program Scotch Plains resident Robert S. Future of Downtown Westfield.” rant on Springfield Avenue in West- met the National Standards for Dia- medication, monitoring, hyperg- All veterans and others are in- Perro will be available to discuss his Mr. La Place most recently was the field. A telephone committee of the betes Patient Education, said the lycemia and hypoglycemia. vited to attend a patriotic pro- new book, “How to Find Your Up- Director of Long Range Planning historical society will call regular spokesman. They also address illness, com- gram sponsored by Martin swing After You’ve Been with the Department of Planning and attendees to verify their reservations. Programs that achieve Recogni- plications (prevention, treatment, Wallberg Post No. 3 of the Ameri- Downsized,” on Saturday, March 7, Code Administration for the City of Others wishing to attend are asked to tion status have a staff of knowl- and rehabilitation), hygiene, ben- can Legion on Wednesday, March from noon to 2 p.m. at The Town Gaithersburg, Maryland. call (908) 233-2930 by noon on Mon- edgeable health professionals who efits and responsibilities of care, 4, at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Book Store, 255 East Broad Street in He has also served as Assistant day, March 2, for seating information. can provide state-of-the-art infor- use of health care systems, and Retired United States Navy Westfield. Planner with the Department of Plan- community resources. Petty Officer Jim Cava will offer a The book offers techniques for in- ning and Community Development For more information about salute to the United States, and dividuals who find themselves un- for the Township of Montclair. Consultant Offers Methods Muhlenberg Regional Medical will also present patriotic Ameri- employed due to corporate reorgani- In addition, he was a New York- Center’s Diabetes Center of can music and song to honor all zation, as well as those who are still New Jersey Legislative Assistant with New Jersey, please call (908) veterans, according to a spokes- employed in the reorganized envi- the Government, Community and For Dealing With Stress 668-2575. man for the event. ronment, to enhance their current Public Affairs Department of the Port Stress management consultant with what she describes as the down- American Legion Post No. 3 is careers or find new ones, according Authority of New York and New Marianne Hove of Westfield offers side of modern society, “with too located at 1003 North Avenue in to Town Book Store owner Grace V. Jersey. instruction in stress management many things to do in too little time.” Child Custody, Disputes Westfield. Roth. As Executive Director of the DWC, techniques to private individuals and Mrs. Hove, a native of Denmark, For further information, please For further information, please call Mr. La Place is responsible for man- companies, to help people better cope emphasized that “stress is like elec- Over Visitation Topic call Ed Renfree at (908) 241- The Town Book Store at (908) 233- tricity entering a fusebox. Too many 2286. 3535. appliances, too much overload, and For Women for Women the fuse blows.” She added that men Women for Women will present a Captain Tracy to Receive and women equally share the high program on child custody and visi- risks and are paying the price for tation disputes this Wednesday, Maple Sugaring Program stress overload. March 4, at its new office at 511 Award from Friendly Sons “In more human terms, we might North Avenue in Garwood. experience feelings of being under Ellen Radin, an attorney in Scotch Scheduled at Miller-Cory Captain Bernard Tracy of the West- lic High School, Captain Tracy has constant pressure and finding it dif- Plains, will speak on custody and Maple sap will be collected from Admission to the museum is $2 for field Police Department will be given been a volunteer coach for the West- ficult to unwind, or we might feel visitation disputes in divorce cases, the old sugar maple tree at the Miller- adults and 50 cents for students over the Distinguished Service Award by field Police Athletic League, the nervous and jittery and unable to cases between unmarried parents, Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain 6 years of age. On Sunday, March 8, the Friendly Sons of Union County at Union County Christian Youth Or- concentrate and focus, suddenly de- and cases involving other family Avenue in Westfield, on Sunday, the museum will feature a talk about its annual dinner to be held on ganization basketball team, and the veloping unexplained aches and pains members. March 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. the history of corn. Wednesday, March 11, which begins Clark Recreation Department bas- and/or finding it difficult to sleep,” Ms. Radin will discuss the fac- Jack Petersen of Westfield will On Sunday, March 15, a concert at 6:30 p.m. at L’Affaire restaurant ketball program. she stated. tors a court considers in awarding demonstrate how handmade spiles benefiting the Miller-Cory House Mu- on Route No. 22 in Mountainside. He is a member of the St. Andrew’s “Our irritability level shoots up- custody, whether best interest or which are inserted into the maple seum and the Westfield Historical The dinner raises funds for the Chapter of the Knights of Columbus ward and an increased consumption unfitness is the standard, and the tree allowed the sap to run into Society will take place at the First Center for Hope Hospice in Eliza- in Avenel. As a church volunteer, of caffeine, alcohol, food or tobacco ways of beginning a custody suit. wooden buckets. The combination of Congregational Church in Westfield beth; Project Children, a program Mr. Tracy has done work on behalf of is an absolute must, and finally ab- The program, open to the public, warm days and cold nights in early at 4 p.m. which brings youngsters from war- orphans in the Archdiocese of New- senteeism from work seems like the will be offered twice on March 4 spring causes the sap to rise and flow The concert will feature David and torn Northern Ireland to the United ark, and has assisted in the delivery only solution to relieve our stress- Please call Women for Women at out of the top holes in the tree. Ginger Hildebrand, Colonial music States for a summer of peace, and for of foods, clothing and Christmas pre- linked symptoms,” added Mrs. Hove. (908) 232-5787 to register for ei- Both sugar and syrup were made specialists from Annapolis, Mary- annual college scholarships awarded sents to right-to-life organizations. She said that learning stress-man- ther the 1:30 p.m. or the 7:30 p.m. from the sap by boiling. Approxi- land. The musicians will play early by the Friendly Sons. He also visits prison inmates to agement techniques leads to “better programs. mately 40 gallons of sap is needed to American music in honor of St. Captain Tracy, whose grandpar- provide support and offer counsel- health, more emotional stability, bet- There is no charge for the pro- ents immigrated from Ireland, and make one gallon of syrup. New Patrick. The Miller-Cory Museum ing. ter ability to concentrate, increased gram, but donations are appreci- Jersey’s early settlers learned this will be closed on March 15. his wife, Vicki Jorden Tracy, live in For more information about the self-confidence and a more calm and Clark. They have several children, ated. technique, which became known as For information about the museum $65-a-ticket dinner, please call John realistic way of handling what life Women for Women is a private ranging in age from 8 to 23. Dugan, President of the Friendly “sugaring off,” from the Indians. and its schedule of events, please call throws at you.” non-profit organization in Union “Sugaring off” time can begin as the office at (908) 232-1776. A 1974 graduate of Roselle Catho- Sons, at (908) 272-8819 or Thomas While living in England, Mrs. Hove Walsh at (908) 709-1700. won two awards, one as “Stress Man- County. It provides self-help ser- early as February and may last until vice and professional counseling April. It is often a community under- agement Consultant of the Year” and one for “Outstanding Service to the for women in crisis and transition taking and required long hours to Gambling Workshop Ms. Radin received her bachelor’s reap the full benefit of the sap, ac- Community.” Mrs. Hove explained that, together degree from Barnard College in cording to a spokeswoman for the Slated for March 6 New York City, and her law degree Miller-Cory House Museum. The National Council on Alcohol- with the client, she designs a pro- gram, assigns homework, and from Benjamin N. Cardozo School Open-hearth cooking demonstra- ism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Law. tions resume this Sunday in the Frazee of Union County is offering a work- through various strategies and tech- shop on compulsive gambling on niques imparted over a short series of She concentrates her practice in building, where members of the family law, including divorce, do- museum’s cooking committee use cook- Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 consultations, helps and supports the mestic violence, custody and visi- ing methods and fireside tasks prac- p.m. client until he or she has regained ticed in the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will be presented by balance in their life. tation, alimony and child support. Members of the cooking commit- Ed Looney, a certified compulsive To schedule an initial appointment, Ms. Radin also handles real estate tee will be preparing foods, with a gambling counselor, and will cover Mrs. Hove may be reached at (908) law, including residential and com- maple sugar theme, over the open diagnosis and treatment for this dis- 233-9767. mercial transactions. hearth and will have taste treats for order. visitors to enjoy. The cost of the training is $50 and Tours of the restored farmhouse registration is required to prevent conducted by costumed docents will course cancellation. The workshop be available throughout the after- will be held at the NCADD offices noon, with the last tour beginning at SAVE THE BIG CATS “Big Cats, Spare Us Don’t Wear Us” was the theme located at 300 North Avenue, East, in 4:30 p.m. Visitors are also invited to of one of the group projects by Washington Elementary School students in Westfield. browse through the museum’s gift Karen Kashlak’s fourth-grade class. Pictured, left to right, are: Katherine Itz, For further information and reg- shop, which is stocked with books, Kristina Fietkiewicz, Thomas O’Brien and Jeffrey Thomashow, who pre- istration, please call (908) 233- craft items and gifts. sented the lion, panther, leopard and tiger with a biographical portrait. 8810. Wyckoff Doctors House 2x4 Calls 2x4

SUPER SUPPORTERS Scotch Plains resident Robert Blair, right, Board Treasurer of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associa- tion, headquartered in Parsippany, joins chapter board member Philip Hunrath at the organization’s fourth annual Benefactors Reception. The event, held recently at the Grand Café in Morristown, recognized major supporters of the chapter in 1997. The chapter serves Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Morris, Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Middlesex Counties. Information on services and resources is available through the chapter offices, located at 299 Cherry Hill Road, Parsippany, 07054, or by calling (973) 316-6676. This is Westfield Have Your Club or Organization Listed. Call Now! (908) 232-4407 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 9 Phyllis Ramage, 75, Sorority Member; Peter Esposito, 84, Westfield Barber; Was Active in First Baptist Church – Obituaries – Was Interpreter During World War II Pennsylvania; a brother, Arthur T. Phyllis G. Ramage, 75, a lifelong Peter F. Esposito, 84, of Westfield He was a United States Army vet- Goding, Jr. of Mendham, and six Harriet Anderson, Active in Church; died on Saturday, February 21, at eran of World War II where he was an resident of Westfield, died on Friday, grandchildren. February 20, at the Westfield Center, Overlook Hospital in Summit. interpreter with the Italian prison. Funeral services were held on Mon- Former Secretary for School Board Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Mr. Esposito was a member of the Genesis ElderCare Network in West- day, February 23, at the Gray Funeral field. Harriet L. Anderson, 78, of Cala- Mrs. Anderson was a secretary he had lived in Bayonne before mov- Martin Wallberg American Legion Home, 318 East Broad Street in West- bash, North Carolina, formerly of ing to Westfield 56 years ago. Post No. 3 of Westfield and the Holy She was also a lifelong summer field. for the Christian Education Depart- resident of Pretty Marsh, Maine. February 26, 1998 Scotch Plains, died on Wednesday, ment of the Calabash Presbyterian Mr. Esposito was a barber and had Trinity Social Club of Westfield. Mrs. Ramage received a Bachelor February 18, in Columbia Brunswick Church and also served on several worked for Albert’s Barber Shop in Surviving are his wife, Rose Di of Arts Degree in English from J. Paul Weiss, 83 Hospital in Supply, North Carolina. committees. Westfield for 30 years and at the Maio Esposito; a son, Louis Esposito Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Born in Newark, she had lived in Surviving are her husband, Ber- Mayfair Barber Shop for 15 years of Brooklyn; a daughter, Jean Hurtt J. Paul Weiss, 83, of Irvington before moving to Scotch nard Anderson; a son, Donald B. prior to his retirement in 1990. of Westfield; a sister, Rosaria Appalo Pennsylvania. She was a member of Hendersonville, North Carolina, died the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Plains, where she lived for 37 years. Anderson of Southampton; a daugh- of Italy, and five grandchildren. She was an active member of the on Thursday, February 19, at home. She relocated to Calabash seven ter, Judy Caggiano of Montvale, and A Mass of Christian Burial will be He was a native of Marion County, years ago. three grandchildren. Alice S. Bryan, 96 held today, Thursday, February 26, First Baptist Church in Westfield. Louisiana and a former Westfield Mrs. Ramage was predeceased by Mrs. Anderson had been an ex- Funeral services were held on Sat- Alice S. Bryan, 96, of West Palm at the Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. her husband, William A. Ramage, resident. ecutive secretary for the Scotch urday, February 21, at the Memorial Beach, Florida died on Monday, Feb- Interment will be at Fairview Cem- Mr. Weiss received a master’s de- Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue, ruary 16, at Columbia Hospital in etery in Westfield. Sr., in 1990. gree at Louisiana State University Surviving are three sons, William tion for 27 years, retiring seven years in Fanwood. Interment took place at West Palm Beach. Arrangements are being handled A. Ramage, Jr. of Perry, Maine, Mark and his doctorate in optics at the ago. Hollywood Cemetery in Union. Born in Reaville, she had lived in by the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 University of Rochester. J. Ramage of Kettering, Ohio, and She was a member of the Atlas In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Flemington and Elizabeth, and later West North Avenue in Cranford. He had worked for the Dupont February 26, 1998 Michael S. Ramage of Wynnewood, Chapter of the Order of the Eastern nations may be made to the Cala- in Odessa, Florida, before moving to Corporation in the photographic re- Star in Westfield; the Ladies Auxil- bash Presbyterian Church Building West Palm Beach 15 years ago. search department in Parlin and in iary of the Calabash Elks Lodge No. Fund, 8820 Old Georgetown Road, She was a graduate of Flemington John V. Carroll, 82 Brevard, North Carolina. 2769, and a former member of the Sunset Beach, North Carolina High School. Francis E. Williams, 75 John Vincent Carroll, 82, of West- Surviving are his wife, Marion Willow Grove Presbyterian Church 28468. She was predeceased by her hus- Francis E. Williams, 75, of Toms field died on Thursday, February 19, Leonard-Weiss; two sons, Peter in Scotch Plains. February 26, 1998 band, James E. Bryan, in 1969. River died on Sunday, February 22, at Greenbrook Manor Nursing and Weiss of Coconut Creek, Florida, Surviving are two daughters, Alice at the Berkeley Heights Convales- Rehabilitation Center in Green and Greg Weiss of New York City; a Strohmeyer of Mountainside and cent Center in Berkeley Heights. Brook. daughter, Valerie Gay Weiss of Lin- Shirley Holder of Wellington, Born in Olean, New York, he had Born in The Bronx, he had moved coln, Massachusetts, and three Ellis A. Enander, 95, Had Been Owner Florida; two sons, Edward Bryan of lived in Union, then in Scotch Plains to Westfield in 1961. grandchildren. Red Bank and Robert Bryan of Jack- for 32 years, before moving to Toms Mr. Carroll had been a manager A memorial service will be held at Of Local Insurance Business sonville, Alabama; 14 grandchildren, River five years ago. for AT&T in Kearny for 36 years a later date. Ellis A. Enander, 95, died Thurs- Surviving are two sons, John 18 great-grandchildren, and a great- He was employed for 45 years as a before retiring in 1972. Memorial contributions may be day, January 22, at Muhlenberg Re- Enander of Jacksonville, Florida and great grandchild. district manager with New Jersey He was a communicant of the Holy made to the American Liver Founda- gional Medical Center in Plainfield. Peter Enander of Little Silver; four Funeral services were held on Bell in Newark before retiring in Trinity Roman Catholic Church in tion, 1425 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Born in Plainfield, he had moved grandchildren, and five great-grand- Thursday, February 19, at the 1983. Westfield. Grove, 07009. to Scotch Plains in 1964. children. Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home in Mr. Williams was a United States Surviving is a brother, Alfred Arrangements were handled by the Mr. Enander was a graduate of A memorial service will be held Flemington. Army veteran of World War II. Carroll of Carmel, California. Thomas Shepherd & Son Funeral Rutgers University, where he earned Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. at February 26, 1998 He was predeceased by his wife, Arrangements were handled by the Directors and Cremation Memorial varsity letters in four sports and was First United Methodist Church in Josephine A. Williams, in 1990. Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Center in Hendersonville, North president of the senior class. Scotch Plains. There will be no visi- Carolyn Briones, 33 Surviving are two sons, Thomas F. Avenue in Cranford. Carolina. He had owned and operated the tation. Carolyn Briones, 33, of Livingston Williams of Berkeley Heights and February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 Enander Insurance Agency in Arrangements are being handled died on Monday, February 16, from Michael D. Williams of Newark; a Plainfield, prior to retiring in 1967. by Cremation Funerals of New Jer- injuries she sustained in an automo- daughter, Joanne F. Schmitz of North Abe Zlotnikoff, 85, Union Supervisor; He was predeceased by his wife, sey, in Harrison. bile accident. Plainfield; a sister, Virginia Will- Esther Enander. February 26, 1998 Born in the Philippines, she had iams of Roselle, and three grandchil- Owned Linden Construction Company lived in Yonkers, New York and in dren. Funeral services were held yester- Abe J. Zlotnikoff, 85, of Howell He had owned Stuart Construction Fanwood before moving to Livingston this year. day, Wednesday, February 25, at the Township died on Saturday, Febru- Company in Linden from 1950 Elinor Hoffman, 68, Fire Victim; Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South ary 14, at home. through 1960. Mrs. Briones was a computer ana- lyst for Merrill Lynch in Jersey City Avenue in Fanwood. A private cre- Born in Elizabeth, he had lived Arrangements were handled by the Had Worked as Registered Nurse mation had been scheduled. in Roselle, Linden, Scotch Plains C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home for three months. Previously, she had Elinor Hoffman, 68, of Scotch Hoffman; three sons, William been a computer analyst for Nabisco In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- and Waretown before moving to in Adelphia. Plains died on Saturday, February Hoffman, Rodman Hoffman and tions may be made to Runnells Spe- the Villages in Howell Township in Surviving are his wife, Mina Company in East Hanover. 14, at a fire at her home. Donald R. Hoffman, Sr.; 15 grand- She received a degree in industrial cialized Hospital of Union County. 1990. Zlotnikoff; a son, Stuart Zlotnikoff; February 26, 1998 Born in Montclair, she had lived children, and 10 great-grandchildren. managerial engineering from LaSalle Mr. Zlotnikoff had been a supervi- two daughters, Merle S. Morse and in Jersey City before moving to Scotch Funeral services were held on Sat- sor and a 50-year member of the Elsa B. Freiman; a sister, Rebecca University in Manila, Philippines. Plains. urday, February 21. Arrangements Surviving are her husband, Oscar Carpenters Union Local No. 715 in Abramson, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Hoffman was a registered were handled by the Cotton Funeral COPLEMAN — Dr. Benjamin, Elizabeth before retiring. February 26, 1998 Briones; a son, Carl M. Briones; her nurse at Jersey City Medical Center Service in Orange. parents, Florencio and Betty Ong, age 89, of Freehold, beloved and at the Essex County Jail Annex February 26, 1998 and three sisters, Mary Curran, husband of Grace Levine Keith Deckhut, 48, Worked for IBM; in Caldwell. She also worked as a Geraldine Ong and Leona Dunham. Copleman, adored father of private duty nurse. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Briones Ralph and Martha Copleman, Information Technology Specialist She was a graduate of the Jersey Virginia B. Hund, 68 was offered at St. Philomena’s Ro- cherished grandfather of Paul City Medical Center School of Nurs- Virginia B. Hund, 68, of Scotch man Catholic Church in Livingston and Andrew Copleman, loving Keith R. Deckhut, 48, of where he earned his bachelor’s de- ing. Plains died on Saturday, February on Monday, February 23. father in law of Joyce Copleman Hillsborough died on Thursday, Feb- gree in business management. Surviving are her husband, Arthur 21, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Arrangements were handled by the and Oliver Rosengart. Funeral ruary 19, at Somerset Medical Cen- He graduated in 1991 from Raritan cal Center in Plainfield. Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Wednesday, February 25, 11:00 ter in Somerville. Valley Community College in Born in Roselle Park, she had lived Livingston. a.m. in the chapel of Beth Israel Born in Plainfield, he had lived in Branchburg, earning his associate’s Rose J. Quarantiello, 91 there and in Rahway before moving February 26, 1998 Memorial Park, Woodbridge, Fanwood for six years before moving degree in data processing and micro- Rose Jessie Quarantiello, 91, of to Scotch Plains in 1954. NJ. Interment in Beth Israel to the Neshanic section of computers. South Plainfield died on Monday, Memorial Park, Woodbridge, Hillsborough in 1985. Mr. Deckhut was a member of Mrs. Hund was a member of St. February 16, at Genesis Elder Care, Paul’s United Church of Christ in More Obituaries NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family Mr. Deckhut was an information Mary, Mother of God Church in The Woodlands in Plainfield. suggests donations to the technology specialist in network man- Hillsborough. Garwood. Born in Plainfield, Mrs. She was predeceased by her hus- On Page 11 American Cancer Society. agement for the IBM Global Ser- Surviving are his wife, Deborah Quarantiello moved to South vices division of IBM in Newark Kern Deckhut; a son, Robert Keith band, Harry Hund, Jr., in 1975. Plainfield over 30 years ago. Surviving are three sons, since 1994. He was formerly a sys- Deckhut of Hillsborough; a daugh- She was a homemaker and a mem- tems analyst for Blue Cross-Blue ter, Tracy Marie Deckhut of Clifford Hund of Big Flats, New ber of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic York, Christopher Hund of Shield of Newark for 10 years. Hillsborough; his parents, Robert and Church in Plainfield. He was a 1973 graduate of Fairleigh Millicent Hagin Deckhut of Cran- Bayvillage, Ohio, and Mark Hund Dickinson University in Madison, ford, and a sister, Susan Deckhut Her husband, Vincent F. of Scotch Plains; a brother, George Gray Killacky of Hamburg. Quarantiello, Sr., died in 1984, and her Bieler of Norwalk, Connecticut, 2x3 Funeral services were held on daughter, Grace Wilson, died in 1991. and a grandson. Mary V. Riley, 86 Surviving are two sons, Vincent A funeral service was held yester- Mary Virginia Riley, 86, of West- Monday, February 23, at Mary, Mother of God Church. Quarantiello, Jr. of Baltimore and day, Wednesday, February 25, at the field died on Thursday, February 19, Arrangements were under the di- Albert Quarantiello of South Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 at the Robert Wood Johnson Care Plainfield; two daughters, Catherine Center in Plainfield. rection of the Hillsborough Funeral Springfield Avenue in Cranford. In- Home. Leighs of Scotch Plains and Anna Born in Kansas, she had lived in terment took place at Fairview Cem- Memorial donations may be made Dixon of Somerset; a brother, Paul etery in Westfield. Westfield for 58 years. Pendolino of West Palm Beach, She was a member of the First to the Leukemia Society, 219 North In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Black Horse Pike, Mount Ephraim, Florida; 14 grandchildren, and 10 tions may be made to the American Congregational Church of Westfield great-grandchildren. and the Monday Afternoon Club. 08059. Cancer Society, P.O. Box 815, Eliza- February 26, 1998 Funeral services were held on beth, 07207 or to a charity of the Mrs. Riley was a graduate of the Wednesday, February 18, at the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas donor’s choice. Higgins Home for Funerals in February 26, 1998 City, Missouri. Stephanie R. Barlow, 38 Stephanie Rochelle Burr Barlow, Plainfield, followed by a Mass at St. She was predeceased by her hus- Mary’s Church. Ervina J. Conway band, Walter Riley, in 1984. 38, of Plainfield died on Tuesday, February 26, 1998 Surviving is a godson, Bob Allen, February 17, at Muhlenberg Regional Ervina J. Della Rosa Conway of of Highland, Maryland. Medical Center in Plainfield. Piscataway died on Tuesday, Febru- Graveside services were held on Born in Newark, Mrs. Barlow grew ary 17, at Forrestal Nursing and Re- Monday, February 23, at Fairview up in Westfield and graduated from Anastasia Chwat, 74 habilitation Center in Princeton. Cemetery in Westfield. Westfield High School. She moved Anastasia Alice Chwat, 74, a life- Born in Newark, she had lived on Memorial donations may be made to Plainfield three years ago. long resident of Delaware Township, Long Beach Island before moving to to the Alzheimer’s Association, 299 She was a secretary at Exxon in died on Tuesday, February 3, at Piscataway 25 years ago. Cherry Hill Road, Parsippany, 07054. Florham Park for three years. Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Mrs. Conway had worked for Funeral arrangements were Mrs. Barlow was a member of the Township. Chanel Company in Piscataway for handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, Centennial Elks Lodge in Westfield. Mrs. Chwat had been employed by 10 years, retiring in 1991. 218 North Avenue in Cranford. She was predeceased by her father, the New Jersey Department of Hu- She was a member of St. Francis February 26, 1998 William Burr. man Services in Flemington, retir- Cabrini Roman Catholic Church in Surviving are her husband, Guy ing in 1987. Piscataway. Barlow, Sr.; two sons, Hali Barlow She was a graduate of Flemington Her husband, Thomas Conway, Gertrude Woodruff, 94 and Guy Barlow, Jr. of Plainfield; a High School. died in 1994. Gertrude Woodruff, 94, of West- daughter, Rochelle Barlow of Surviving are two sisters, Anna Surviving are a daughter, Diane field died on Sunday, February 22, in Plainfield; her mother, Elsie Burr of Kolvites of Fanwood and Sonia Shapiro of Princeton; a son, Thomas the Westfield Center, Genesis Westfield; two brothers, Jeffrey Gor- Millner of Delray Beach, Florida, Conway of Jersey City; three sisters, ElderCare Network in Westfield. don and Julius Tyson, both of New- and a brother, Vincent Chwat of Mary Pannullo of Mountainside, Esther Born in Bayonne, she had moved ark; her grandmother, Geneva Darby Flemington. Della Rosa of Piscataway and Florence Dooley to Westfield five years ago. of Newark, and a grandson. Funeral services were held on Sat- Keller of Southampton; two grand- 2x5 Mrs. Woodruff had been a supervi- Funeral services were held on Sat- urday, February 21, at the Holcombe- children, and two great-grandchildren. sor with the Central Railroad of New urday, February 21, at St. Luke Afri- Fisher Funeral Home in Flemington. Funeral services were held on Sat- Jersey in Jersey City for 50 years can Methodist Episcopal Church in Memorial contributions may be urday, February 21, at the Resurrec- before retiring in 1972. Westfield. made to Kindwood Rescue Squad, tion Mausoleum in Piscataway. A funeral service was held on Arrangements were under the di- Baptistown, 08803, or the Arrangements were under the di- Monday, February 23, at the Leon J. rection of the Plinton Funeral Home Sergeantsville Fire Company, rection of the Sheenan Funeral Home Gerity Funeral Home in Woodbridge. in Westfield. Sergeantsville, 08557. in Dunellen. February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 Memorial 4x3 Page 10 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mr. Harvitt to Recall – Directory to Houses of Worship – Noted Bassoonist to Perform ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Wartime Experiences 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield As a ‘Hidden Child’ (908) 322-8047 (908) 232-8137 At Musicales Series March 4 Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend Joseph Masielio The First Congregational Church from Marlboro. Edward Harvitt of The Hidden of Westfield, located at 125 Elmer Her long-standing association with Children Foundation, an interna- BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH tional organization of children of the 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield Street, has announced that their Mid- American Chamber Players has in- (908) 232-4250 (908) 889-2100 Day Musicales series of free, half- cluded many concerts in Washing- Holocaust, will speak about his war- Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend John F. Kennedy hour noon-day concerts will continue ton, D.C. and Paris. time experiences when he keynotes a on Wednesday, March 4, with a pro- Ms. Cohen performs frequently as special program sponsored by the THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL Men’s Club of Temple Beth O’r/ OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside gram by bassoonist Lynette Diers soloist with orchestras, and can be 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 Cohen. heard on the Coronet, Centaur and Beth Torah on Sunday, March 15. (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg A soup-and-sandwich luncheon Strereophile labels. The program, geared to students Bishop Kirk Bristol will be available for $4.50 in the She has taught at the Oberlin Con- in the temple’s religious school but OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH open to the community, begins at 11 COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside church social hall following the con- servatory, the University of Mary- Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 cert. land and the University of Akron, a.m. in the social hall of the temple, Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard Ms. Cohen is Principal Bassoonist and is presently on the faculty of the located at 111 Valley Road in Clark. (908) 232-9490 of the Ohio Chamber Orchestra, and Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory. John H. Danner Mr. Harvitt was among the thou- Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH sands of children who survived the IN WESTFIELD has performed with the orchestras of Her program on March 4 will be CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA 140 Mountain Avenue Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland and accompanied by Barbara Thomson Dramatic Monologues Holocaust hidden in convents, or- 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-0301 Pittsburgh. on piano, and will include works by phanages, haylofts, woods, base- (732) 541-4849 Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes To Be Staged Sunday ments and even sewers. (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) She is a member of Theater Cham- Tansman, Larsen and Mahler. ber Players of the Kennedy Center in Funding for these concerts has been Removed from their families, these REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH At First Congregational children were left to fend for them- CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield Washington, D.C., the Scarborough made possible in part by the New The Reverend John Danner will 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 232-1517 Ensemble and Myriad, and has ap- Jersey State Council on the Arts, selves, wandering in search of food (908) 889-1830 Reverend Paul E. Kritsch perform two dramatic monologues at and shelter. In the process, they “lost” Rabbi George Nudell peared at many festivals, including Department of State, through a grant The First Congregational Church, lo- Aspen, the Library of Congress, administered by the Union County their childhood and innocence, ac- ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE cated at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield, cording to Mr. Harvitt. ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Marlboro, Round Top and Sante Fe, Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- on Sunday, March 1, at 5:30 p.m. 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains as well as performing with musicians fairs. To make a reservation, and for more (908) 233-4946 (908) 322-5192 Dr. Danner, Pastor of the First information on the program, please Dr. Ellis Long Reverend Michael A. Merlucci Congregational Church, currently call the temple at (732) 381-8403. serves as Vice President for Out- EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Temple Programs to Feature 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield reach with the Interreligious Fellow- Interfaith Singles (908) 322-9300 (908) 232-1214 ship for the Homeless. He has pub- Reverend Kevin M. Brennan Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke lished a number of articles in reli- Sets March Events Folk Singer and Comedian gious magazines and was a contribu- Interfaith Singles, a friendly and FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Performances by Jewish folk singer soring congregations, $10 each for tor to a collection of liturgical mate- supportive group for single adults Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains non-members. Fanwood (908) 232-6972 Laura Wetzler and comedian Joey rials, Touch Holiness. over 45 at First Baptist Church in (908) 889-8891 Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Russell will highlight the Adult Edu- For tickets and further informa- He also serves as producer and Westfield, has announced its sched- Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane cation programming schedule of tion, please call Temple Beth O’r/ host of North East Neighbors, a ule of events for March. ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah in March. Beth Torah at (732) 381-8403; weekly radio program on WJUX. Weekly discussions on successful THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH Temple Mekor Chayim at (732) 925- 170 Elm Street, Westfield 500 Downer Street, Westfield On Saturday, March 7, Ms. Dr. Danner’s monologues are titled single living along with a Continen- (908) 233-2278 (908) 233-2547 Wetzler, who sings original and Jew- 2283; Temple Beth El at (732) 276- “They Usually Call Me Shorty,” based tal breakfast, for a donation of $2, Dr. Robert L. Harvey Reverend Leon E. Randall ish folk music in Hebrew, Yiddish, 9231, or Congregation Anshe Chesed on the story of Zaccheus, and “The will be held at First Baptist Church Ladino (a blend of Spanish and He- at (732) 486-8616. Basketweaver,” based on Palm Sun- on Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH On Sunday, March 15, Mr. Russell 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood 414 East Broad Street, Westfield brew) and English, will perform day. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (908) 322-8461 (908) 232-8506 “Songs of My People.” will headline Temple Beth O’r/Beth The monologues will be preceded by Also, a movie night will be held on Reverend Richard W. Reid The show is part of the Combined Torah’s annual Sol Sern Memorial a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Sunday, March 15, from 5 to 10 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Cultural Series sponsored by the Lecture. The program, open to the church’s youth fellowships. Tickets are For further information, please call 422 East Broad Street, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH community free of charge, begins at (908) 233-5029 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains temple and three other area syna- available by calling the church office. (908) 233-2278. (908) 322-5487 gogues, including Temple Mekor 8 p.m. at the temple, 111 Valley Road FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Reverend Linda Hart Chayim in Linden, Congregation in Clark. United Church of Christ Anshe Chesed in Linden, and Temple The lecture is supported by dona- 125 Elmer Street, Westfield TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH tions to the Sern Memorial Fund. To Lafayette Ensemble to Sing (908) 233-2494 111 Valley Road, Clark Beth El in Cranford. Reverend Dr. John G. Wightman (732) 381-8403 It begins at 8 p.m. at Mekor make a donation, or for further infor- Rabbi Shawn B. Zell Chayim, located at Kent Place and mation on the March 15 program, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Deerfield Terrace in Linden. Tickets please call the temple at (732) 381- At Presbyterian Church 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains TEMPLE EMANU-EL 8403. The Lafayette Ensemble, which Byrd’s production of Harlem Nut- (908) 322-9222 756 East Broad Street, Westfield are $8 each for members of the spon- Reverend Sam Chong (908) 232-6770 has performed at numerous religious cracker at the Brooklyn Academy of Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff and secular venues since 1991, will Music, and twice in the blues opera FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH perform at The Presbyterian Church Slain in the Spirit. The group pre- 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Terrill Road Baptist Church in Westfield on Sunday, March 1, at sents concerts throughout New York (908) 233-4211 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Reverend David F. Harwood (908) 322-7151 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. and elsewhere. Michael C. Seaman The ensemble has performed at The public is invited to the concert GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Launching Bible Study Series the White House and was included in at The Presbyterian Church in West- 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL Terrill Road Baptist Church in even in grief and despair?” a 1993 Welsh documentary focusing field, located at 140 Mountain Av- (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood Scotch Plains has announced the start The church is located at 1340 Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-4055 on American music traditions. enue. There is no admission charge, of a seven-week Bible study titled Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, and can In addition, the ensemble was fea- but a free will offering will be ac- HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “Changed Lives” beginning Sunday, be reached by calling (908) 322- tured in the premiere of Donald cepted. 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains March 1. 7151. (908) 233-8533 (908) 232-5678 “People often feel ‘trapped’ by cer- Reverend Dimitrios Antokas Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel tain behaviors...attempts to change Auction to Benefit WOODSIDE CHAPEL 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood are often short-lived and result in People With AIDS (908) 889-2375 slipping back into old lifestyles. Such failures multiply feelings of help- Scheduled for March 7 lessness,” said Sheryl Morales, a rep- The AIDS Benefit Committee of New resentative of the church. Jersey (ABCNJ), a non-profit organiza- Our Lady of Lourdes Hosts The Sunday Morning Adult Bible tion, will host its 10th annual auction on study will be held every Sunday from Saturday, March 7, at Temple Emanuel, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The topics that Proceeds from the auction will go to- Pilgrim Statue Thru Tonight will be covered in this series include: • ward the committee’s efforts to help Our Lady of Lourdes Roman of the visit. All are invited to attend. Sunday, March 1, “How should people with the AIDS virus. Catholic Church, 300 Central Av- The schedule for today is as fol- I respond to new direction in my Cocktails, a preview and silent auc- enue in Mountainside, will host the lows: Morning Prayer at 6:30 a.m., life?” tion will begin at 6 p.m., dinner will be visiting statue of Our Lady of Fatima Masses at 7 and 8 a.m., Recitation of • March 8, “How can I pursue served at 7 p.m., and a live auction, from Portugal. the Rosary at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Mid things of eternal significance?” accompanied by coffee and dessert, will The statue, which last visited the Day Prayer and Angelus at noon, • March 15, “How can I be freed begin at 8 p.m. United States over 50 years ago, is Living Rosary with candlelight pro- from the burden of guilt?” Tickets for the auction, cocktails and making another pilgrimage journey cession, Litany of Loretta and Night • dinner are $40 each. Individual sponsor- March 22, “What should I do ships are $75 each. Corporate sponsor- throughout the Archdiocese of New- Prayer at 7:30 p.m. and Scriptural when I need God’s help?” • ships, which include 10 tickets and a ark. Rosary by the Businessman’s Group March 29, “How will believing CONCERT PLANS UNDERWAY Members of the Youth and Family Coun- listing in the program journal, are avail- The statue will be on display of Saint Antoninus at 9 p.m. in Jesus affect my values?” seling Service Auxiliary prepare to address invitations to the agency’s Spring able for $750. through tonight, Thursday, February For further information about the • April; 5, “What determines my Concert, to be held on Saturday, March 21, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic For information about tickets to the 26, until 10:30 p.m. The church doors scheduled services, please call the eternal destiny?” Church in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: George Lewis, Jim Washer, auction or donations to the AIDS Benefit will remain open for the entire length rectory at (908) 232-1162. • April 12, “How can I find hope Jan Washer, former Mayor Bud C. Boothe, Jr., Chairwoman Barbara Lewis Committee of New Jersey, please call and Leigh Levitt. Missing are Marge McCornack and Lois Schembs. (908) 766-7279. Donations may be sent to 101 Wash- ington Corner Road, Bernardsville, Counseling Agency to Hold 07924. First Congregational Church Benefit Concert at Church Care Givers Group 3x8 Youth and Family Counseling Ser- viduals, families, couples and groups For Chronically Ill vice will hold its eighth annual ben- from Scotch Plains, Westfield, efit concert on Saturday, March 21, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, To Meet Monday at 8 p.m. at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Clark, Cranford, Garwood and A support group for those caring for Rahway. the elderly or chronically ill loved ones lic Church in Westfield. will meet on Monday, March 2, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature the Or- The public is invited to attend the in the Parish Center of St. Helen’s Ro- chestra of St. Peter by the Sea, con- concert. Tickets are $50 for patrons, man Catholic Church on Lambert’s Mill ducted and directed by the Reverend $25 for general admission and $22 Road in Westfield. Alphonse Stephenson. for seniors. Please call the agency at The group meets on the first non- Reverend Stephenson, the former (908) 233-2042 for tickets or infor- holiday Monday of each month for infor- conductor and Director of Music for mation. mation and sharing sessions. For more A Chorus Line on Broadway, will Tickets will be sold at the door information, please call Marilyn Ryan at direct the 42-member professional based on availability, and may also (908) 233-8757. symphony orchestra in works by be purchased at the following loca- William Schuman, George Gershwin, tions: Richard Roberts, Ltd., 375 Park Mr. O’Neil Reelected Richard Rogers and others. Avenue, Scotch Plains; Don’s Phar- Youth and Family Counseling Ser- macy, 1049 Raritan Road, Clark; The Treasurer of Board vice, a non-profit agency, provides Enchanted Garden, Cranford, and affordable, professional counseling Lancaster, Ltd. Stationers, 76 Elm For Vietnam Memorial and mental-health services to indi- Street, Westfield. Thomas O’Neil of Scotch Plains has been reelected to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Founda- deLeeuw Scholarhip Applications tion Board of Trustees as Treasurer. He recently completed his term as Foundation Secretary, and has served Available for Local Area Students on the Foundation since 1991. Applications for the 1998 Adele poetry, writing, journalism or engineer- Mr. O’Neil is employed at Lucent deLeeuw scholarships are now avail- ing. Applicants must also demonstrate Technologies-Bell Laboratories in able from high school guidance coun- scholastic ability and financial need. Middletown as a member of the Tech- selors. Students may apply only through nical Staff, Global Business Commu- The Adele deLeeuw Scholarship completion of an Adele deLeeuw Schol- nication Systems. Fund, a fund of the Plainfield Founda- arship application. The deadline for re- He has been with Lucent, previously tion, is named for a well-known author ceipt is Monday, March 16. AT&T, since 1981. Mr. O’Neil is a and arts activist. Last year, $123,000 Questions may be directed to Sally United States Air Force veteran of was awarded in amounts ranging from Young, Scholarship Administrator, at Vietnam. $1,000 to $10,000 to 39 winners. (732) 381-6269. He is a member of Vietnam Veter- To be eligible for an Adele deLeeuw ans of America Chapter No. 233 and a Scholarship, a student must graduate founder of the AT&T Veterans Club. from a high school located in Scotch The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Plains-Fanwood, Plainfield, North Women for Women Memorial Foundation, consisting of Plainfield South Plainfield, Warren, Plan Financial Seminar 17 board members, oversees the New Watchung or Edison. Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, The student must be a high school A financial planning seminar and is currently working on construc- senior accepted to an accredited college for women will be held on tion and development of its compan- or university, or be an Adele deLeeuw Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 ion project, the Vietnam Era Educa- Scholarship recipient currently in col- p.m. at Women for Women of tional Center, scheduled to open later lege. Union County, 511 North Av- this year. Previous Adele deLeeuw Scholar- enue in Garwood. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ ship winners may re-apply by submit- For information, please call Memorial is located in Holmdel, off ting a new application with a complete Women for Women at (908) 232- the Garden State Parkway at Exit No. official transcript of their college grades. 5787, or Faye Varsolona at (800) 116, adjacent to the PNC Arts Center. The student must plan to major in 526-4931. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a one of the following areas of study: art, week. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 11 United Fund of Westfield Nearing Goal of $600,000 After a year-long effort by hun- use of a Youth Council composed of dreds of volunteers, the United Fund high schoolers who volunteer to as- of Westfield is nearing realization of sist the United Fund with varied ac- its campaign goal of $600,000. tivities. “We are at about the 99 percent “The volunteer spirit is alive at the mark,” said Linda Maggio, Execu- United Fund,” said Mrs. Maggio, tive Director. “We hope to receive the “and we invite every Westfielder to remaining pledge monies by the end join us in our future effort.” of the campaign in April.” The United Fund is headquartered Westfield’s United Fund remains at the northside train station. Infor- one of the town’s most successful mation is available by calling (908) entities. Under the leadership of a 233-2113. strong, active Board of Trustees, the United Fund annually attracts hun- dreds of town residents as volunteers SAT I Preparation for its campaign. Courses Set for March The funds are disbursed to 20 agen- Educational Services Center, an cies that provide a wide range of established tri-state Scholastic As- LOVE STORY Featured players in She Loves Me, which is being performed social and recreation services for town sessment Test (SAT) training facil- this weekend and next at the Cranford Dramatic Club Theater, 78 Winans residents. An extensive study of each ity, is offering preparation courses in SAVED FOR POSTERITY Barbara Thiele, pictured at left, Director of the Avenue in Cranford, are Jean McCauley from Mountainside, portraying agency’s operation and budget pre- March for the SAT I for the spring Westfield Memorial Library, was recently presented with a copy of the Amalia Balash, and Richard Sibello of Nutley, as George Nowack. All shows ceded the board’s decision to vote on Marriage Register of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Cranford by begin at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15. exams. the disbursements. The courses will be offered in Loretta and Donald Widdows of Cranford. Mr. and Mrs. Widdows and This year, the United Fund has members of the Cranford Historical Society have prepared computerized Scotch Plains, Summit, Edison and indices of the marriages. Several indices have been presented to the church, and spearheaded several new initiatives, Metuchen. She Loves Me to Play Two More including the establishment of a Com- the register copies will now be placed in the local history collection of the library This course teaches test-taking for the use of family searchers. munity Council that will secure in- techniques in addition to improving formation and ideas about availabil- mathematics and verbal skills. Weekends at CDC in Cranford ity of resources for residents, and the The musical comedy She Loves Me Me cost $15 and may be reserved by Experienced, licensed high school Oak Knoll School to Present continues at the Cranford Dramatic Club calling the handicapped-accessible teachers, experts in preparing stu- (CDC) Theater for two more weekends, CDC Theater box office at (908) 276- dents for the SAT’s, conduct eight including tomorrow and Saturday, Febru- 7611. Free Diabetes Screening three-hour sessions for classes of 10 Open House This Sunday ary 27 and 28 and Saturday and Sunday, The CDC Theater is located at 78 to 17 students. The cost of the course Scheduled for March 6 is $315 per student including the cost Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child of a variety of activities, including March 7 and 8. All shows are at 8 p.m. Winans Avenue in Cranford, off Cen- in Summit will host an open house on basketball, soccer, tennis, weight Reserved seat tickets for She Loves tennial Avenue. The Westfield Board of Health will of books. conduct a free Diabetes Screening on Students can arrange for free addi- Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. for training, drama, computers, photog- Friday, March 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. The tional help with instructors. its Summer Program designed for raphy, and drawing. program will be held at CVS Phar- Marcia Frankel, Director of preschoolers through eighth grade. Campers with interest in sports macy, located at 210 South Avenue, Educational Services Center, The open house will take place at will enjoy the swimming, field - Obituaries - West, in Westfield. stated that knowing how to take a the school, located at 44 Blackburn hockey, general sports, and baseball Symptoms of diabetes may or may test is as important as knowing Road, and will provide an opportu- sessions, according to the Oak Knoll Lucille Ansanelli, 101, Homemaker; not occur, according to the Health the material. nity for visitors to meet with pro- spokeswoman. Department. However, some of the She said the center’s SAT prepara- gram staff and to tour the school’s Extended hours are available, as is Communicant of St. Bartholomew’s most common symptoms are: tion courses help students feel re- facilities. transportation from many local ar- • Increased appetite and/or thirst. Program Director Judith eas. Lunch is provided with tuition, Lucille Mancini Ansanelli, 101, of laxed, assured and self-confident. Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Frequent urination. The center guarantees that its stu- MacLellan will be on hand to an- and a nurse is on site at all times. Scotch Plains died on Thursday, Feb- in Green Brook. • Rapid weight loss. swer questions and provide details For additional information, ruary 19, at the Greenbrook Manor dents will improve their scores, or Born in Italy, she came to the United • Failing eyesight. they can retake the course free of on the camp. please call Mrs. MacLellan at (908) States in 1901 and lived in New York • Severe itching. charge next season. A discount is available to anyone 522-8152. Ella Larson, 87 City before moving to Scotch Plains • Persistent tiredness, drowsiness, To register, or for more informa- registering before Monday, March 16, Ella Larson, 87, of Summit died in 1965. nausea or vomiting. tion, please call (800) 762-8378, or according to a spokeswoman for the Local Artists Works on Saturday, February 14, in the Mrs. Ansanelli was a homemaker Diabetes screening is recom- (914) 356-8963. school. Ashbrook Nursing Home in Scotch and had been a member of the Senior mended for anyone over the age of Oak Knoll’s summer program gives To Be Displayed Plains. Citizens and St. Bartholomew the 40, especially if they are overweight, children an opportunity to participate For Month at CSH Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Apostle Roman Catholic Church in have a family history of diabetes, or CDC to Hold Auditions in creative, athletic and educational she had lived in Montclair before Scotch Plains. activities, ranging from drama and The Westfield Art Association are the mother of a baby with a birth For Baby on March 1 Gallery at Children’s Specialized moving to Summit 21 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Ann J. weight of over 9 pounds. arts to dance and computers. Mrs. Larson was a 50-year mem- Santoro; a son, Vincent M. Ansanelli, Auditions for the musical comedy For ages 3 and 4 and those enter- Hospital (CSH) in Mountainside will ber of the Viking Lodge Trotsig in Jr.; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great- Baby, directed by Mary Brunton- ing Kindergarten, Nursery and Kin- display the contemporary art works Summit and a member of the Order grandchildren. Webb, will be held at the Cranford dergarten Camps offer full- or half- of Gladys Aronson of Clark and of the Eastern Star in Verona. A Mass will be offered on Wednes- Dramatic Club (CDC) Theater, 78 day programs. A full-day program is Alfred Kaercher of Cranford from Surviving are a daughter, Blanche day, March 25, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Dr. B. Copleman, 89 Winans Avenue in Cranford, on Sun- available for grades 1 through 5. Friday, March 6, through Wednes- Engstrom; a son, William Larson; Bartholomew’s Church. Dr. Benjamin Copleman, 89, of Free- day, March 1, at 1 p.m. Oak Knoll’s Middle Grades Pro- day, April 8. seven grandchildren and seven great- Funeral arrangements are under hold died Monday, February 23, at Baby is the story of two couples who gram for grades 6 through 8 consists The “Lyrica” paintings of Gladys grandchildren. the direction of the Rossi Funeral Centra State Medical Center in Free- learn they are about to have a baby as Aaronson explore color and texture Funeral services were held on Home in Scotch Plains. hold. the third couple struggles to conceive. Amy Sklar Named by the use of print and pastel, varied Thursday, February 19, at the Will- February 26, 1998 Born December 14, 1908 in New The cast of characters include surfaces which give tactile and visual iam R. Dangler Funeral Home in Brunswick, he had lived in Westfield Danny and Lizzie, in their 20s, Alan To Fall Dean’s List experiences. The image, though sec- Summit. for many years before moving to Free- and Arlene, in their 40s, and Nick ondary, does not disappear entirely. February 26, 1998 Raymond Camp, 73 hold. and Pam, in their 30s. A chorus of With 4.0 Average Mr. Kaercher, a painter and sculp- Raymond Camp, 73, of Captains Dr. Copleman practiced radiology three men and three women will also Irwin L. Goldstein of the College of tor, said he was inspired by the beauty Thomasina Lund, 86 Cove, South Carolina died on Mon- in Perth Amboy, South Amboy and be needed for the show. Behavioral and Social Sciences at the of nature, and by discarded objects he Holmdel for many years. He also was All performers should be strong University of Maryland, College Park, has found in many places. Thomasina Lund, 86, of Pompton day, February 16, in the Georgetown Director of Radiology at Roosevelt has announced that Ms. Amy Sklar is Memorial Hospital in Murrells Inlet, singers and individuals who are au- His work includes vibrantly col- Lakes died on Monday, February 16, Hospital in Menlo Park and was a ditioning are asked to bring a pre- included on the Dean’s List as one of the at the home of her daughter, Linda South Carolina. ored abstract paintings as well as two fellow of the American College of Ra- pared song. Those auditioning for a few students acquiring a 4.0 grade point or three dimensional works on can- Iraggi, in Pompton Lakes. Born in Montclair, he had lived in diology. average for the fall semester. Westfield for 25 years before moving lead part will be asked to read from Inclusion on this list is recognition of vas and textured panels. Born in Westfield, Mrs. Lund had Dr. Copleman was a member of many the script. lived in Lakehurst before moving to to South Carolina. “superior scholastic attainment,” Mr. The hospital is located on New professional associations and pub- For further audition information, Goldstein said. Providence Road. Gallery hours are Pompton Lakes 14 years ago. Mr. Camp had been an auto body lished over 30 papers. repairman at Auto Craft in Union please call the CDC Theater audition Amy graduated from Westfield High from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors Mrs. Lund had been a hat maker Surviving are his wife, Grace Levine hotline at (908) 276-7611, Option for 20 years with the Bronson Hat before retiring in 1988. He subse- School in 1994. She is the daughter of Dr. are requested to enter the Ambulance Copleman; a daughter, Martha No. 6. and Mrs. Talbot Sklar. Entrance. Company in Plainfield before retir- quently worked for various golf Copleman of Brooklyn; a son, Ralph ing in 1965. courses in South Carolina. Copleman of Lawrenceville, and two She was a member of the choir at Surviving are his wife, Shirley grandsons. the Pompton Lakes Reformed Camp; five daughters, Karen Rock, Funeral Services were held Wednes- Church. Patricia Radcliffe, Donna Salinger, day, February 25, in the chapel of Beth Surviving, in addition to her Teena Radcliffe and Helen Perconte; Israel Memorial Park in Woodbridge. Martin Galushin, CPA daughter, are two grandchildren and two brothers, Michael Interment was at Beth Israel Memorial six great-grandchildren. Campanalonga and Nicholas Park. 3x9 Funeral services were held on Campanalonga; a sister, Libby Arrangements were handled by Thursday, February 19, in the Pignataro, and eight grandchildren. Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels in Pompton Lakes Reformed Church. A funeral service was held on Manalapan. Arrangements were handled by Monday, February 23, at the Greiner- In lieu of flowers, the family has the Richards Funeral Home in Costello Funeral Home in requested donations be made to the Riverdale. Woodbridge. American Cancer Society. February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 February 26, 1998 Patient Care 3x7 Page 12 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FAA Plans to Implement Test SCOTCH PLAINS Of New Departure Routes POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • Shakir McCray, 20, of Elizabeth was • aircraft tracks or routes. want to come here,” he pointed out, Police reported that an unlocked arrested and charged with obstructing the “I am not adverse to looking at noting that this has increased the vehicle was entered and the glove com- administration of the law after allegedly ocean routing,” he said, referring to frequency of flights and subsequent partment contents taken. The incident providing false information to officers schemes where Newark air traffic noise. occurred on Byrd Avenue some time dur- who were attempting to issue motor ve- ing the night. hicle summons. would fly at low altitudes over the Tom Bock, an FAA Airspace TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • The burglary of a residence in the 300 Atlantic Ocean during takeoff or land- Branch Manager said, however, that • A plow motor was reported stolen block of Hunter Avenue, in which jewelry ing instead of over land. when delays become too lengthy, an from a truck at the Shackamaxon Golf and and cash were taken, was reported to One area resident said, “The ocean airline will generally cut back on its Country Club on Shackamaxon Drive, police. Entry appeared to have been gained plan is the only one that reduces the number of flights to the airport be- according to police. through a ground floor window. noise (for residents) in a meaningful cause it is unprofitable for the com- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 way. I don’t care if it does take 15 pany to operate under those condi- • Police received a report that an indi- • The theft of computer equipment COLONIAL CRAFT The circa 1760 Osborn Cannonball House Museum, minutes more to land.” tions. vidual filled the gas tank of his vehicle at from a vehicle parked in the municipal located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will reopen for the 1998 season Jerry Feder, a Westfield resident A North Edison resident drew audi- a Route No. 22 gas station and left without parking lot near the Scotch Plains Public on Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Colonial-era art of rug hooking will and Chairman of the Union County ence applause when she asked for a paying. Library was reported to authorities. be demonstrated by Judith Ann Trudeson of Scotch Plains, who has been doing SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Air Traffic Advisory Board, showed ban on late-night flights, citing the • • this craft for the past 33 years. Some of her many rugs will be on display. FAA officials a map with proposed 11:30 p.m. curfews at New York’s A resident of Scotchwood Glen re- Dennis Ragusa, 20, of Wayne was Docents will give visitors tours of the museum. There is no admission charge. alternative ocean routes that he said LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports. ported that a mailbox and driveway light arrested along with a 17-year-old female, were vandalized during the night, authori- also of Wayne, on charges of possession had been endorsed by “air space ex- “If construction companies can’t ties said. and use of less than 50 grams of suspected perts.” build at night because we have to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 marijuana. The arrests occurred pursuant Second Period Honor Roll Mr. Hatfield described air traffic as sleep, why are planes allowed to fly all • Floyd Groves, 20, of Plainfield and to an officer’s investigation of a parked “highways in the skies” that exist in night?” Jermaine West, 18, of Roselle were ar- vehicle, according to police. several dimensions. “We can’t just She described her life as “miser- rested and charged with fighting at a Terrill Authorities said Heidi Cellure, 21, of Includes 167 at Terrill think about left and right when it comes able” from nightly aircraft noise since Road nightclub, according to police. The Oakland, the owner of the vehicle, was to tracks; we also have to look at up the Solberg Mitigation Plan of April, incident occurred around midnight. subsequently charged with intent to dis- The names of 167 students who earned HONOR ROLL • Honor Roll standing during the first mark- SEVENTH GRADE and down.” 1996. This plan was intended to pro- A Front Street service station atten- tribute when further investigation revealed ing period at the Terrill Middle School in Rebecca Babicz Holly Kramer For example, he said, airplanes from vide some relief to residents following dant reported that a motorist drove off a quantity of suspected marijuana located Scotch Plains were announced last week. without paying after his vehicle’s gas tank in the vehicle. Miriam Bamberger Alicia Lazur New York airports fly along the the implementation of the FAA’s Ex- • In the sixth grade, 29 children, or 20.57 Joseph Bartolotta Jeremy Lipstein Hudson River at certain altitudes and panded East Coast Plan in 1989. That was filled. A patron of a local recreational facil- percent of the 141-member class, were Anisha Bhasin Kelly Lusk THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 ity reported the theft of his watch from the Jessica Bruntel Aurpon Mitra Newark aircraft must fly below that plan was, among other things, aimed • named to the Distinguished Honor Roll, altitude in that area. That is why the at reducing flight delays at major air- Frances S. Walker, 37, of Scotch locker room area of the establishment. which requires an “A” in all subjects. Jamie Buteas John Piniat Plains was arrested and charged with pos- • Rui Dias, 18, of Hillside was arrested Forty-two children, or 29.79 percent of Nancy Callahan Sarah Poplyansky FAA can not simply change one route ports in the region. and charged with possession of under 50 David Chang Steven Rodriquez that flies over a particular location. Mr. Hatfield said only four airports session of suspected cocaine and with the class, were named to the Honor Roll, Brian Curcie Alexandra Rosloff possession of narcotics packaging para- grams of suspected marijuana pursuant to which requires at least two “A’s,” no Alyssa David Neal Shukla “It’s like dominoes,” he said, “if currently have caps on night flights. phernalia, according to police. Walker was an investigation by a police officer at a grade lower than “B” in major subjects and Raynor Denitzio Julia Simpson you change one, it affects the others.” National Airport in Washington, D.C., also arrested on outstanding warrants from nightclub located on Terrill Road, authori- at least a “C” in other subjects. Kevin Dukelow Delsa Slaugh A Cranford resident complained of recently renamed after former Presi- the jurisdiction, authorities said. ties said. In the seventh grade, 15 children, or Gianna Ferrante Bruce Smith, Jr. “a pattern of tremendous increase” in dent Ronald Reagan, closes down at 10.34 percent of the 145-member class, Rachel Geriach Erica Speer Samantha Grzywacz Michael Toffolo noisy flights over her house at night. 10 p.m. were named to the Distinguished Honor Mr. Hatfield said he knew of no reason “I don’t think the FAA can unilat- Roll and 40 children, or 27.59 percent of Scott Hyman Timothy Voelker the class, were named to the Honor Roll. Dustin Jefferson Emily Walker for such an increase. erally step out there and cap an air- Superintendent Urges BOE Stefanie Katz Caroline Webb “Let me tell you this,” Mr. Hatfield port. It would have to be carefully In the eighth grade, 6 children, or 4.20 Annmarie Kilmowicz Amanda Wells percent of the 143-member class, were Sarah Konzelman Kristen Wuest emphasized, “if I find anyone tinker- scrutinized and discussed by every- named to the Distinguished Honor Roll ing with air traffic patterns, I will fire body in the state,” Mr. Hatfield said. To Support Proposed Budget DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and 35 children, or 24.48 percent of the EIGHTH GRADE them.” A Westfield resident and member class, were named to the Honor Roll. Mr. Hatfield is responsible for all air of the Union County Air Traffic Noise Matthew DeNichilo Susannah Grossman an architect to prepare drawings and different day, and asked if that would DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Kathleen Donovan Brian Kaplun traffic routes over New Jersey, New Advisory Board, pointed out that 20 specifications for a proposed eleva- need to be addressed with the Scotch SIXTH GRADE Elena Goetz Caitlin Mahony York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary- more arrival and departure gates for tor addition at Terrill Middle School Plains Fanwood Education Associa- Flora Alexander Amanda Miller HONOR ROLL land, Virginia, West Virginia and Wash- aircraft are being added at Newark was withdrawn. tion. Ricardo Arocha Jared Montagna EIGHTH GRADE ington, D.C. Airport. Mr. Meade asked that further infor- Dr. Sheldon, an acknowledged op- Ryan Aspell Scott Moynihan A Plainfield resident asked for a cap “What is Newark’s capacity?” she Sara Beckerman Jessica Neuringer Erin Baer Allison Hessemer mation regarding the architect’s fee ponent of single-session days, said, Erica Bloom Lindsay Ordower Kristen Baird Michael Hughes on the number of flights allowed in said. “We need to know, do we relo- be supplied by Mr. Clarke’s office “Only because this is part of a well- Alexander Clark Vaidehi Patel Carolyn Barnett Alaina Ingram and out of Newark Airport. Accord- cate?” before approval is granted. planned professional development Rachel Diken Rosanna Ryskasen David Baumwoll Leanne Kacsur ing to Mr. Hatfield, the FAA has no Mr. Hatfield said a five-year study “When the motion is brought program can I support this.” Dani Finkel Allyson Salisbury Adam Bondik Kellie LaForge authority to control the number of by the FAA was in the works on the back,” added board member Theresa While Dr. Choye recognized the Kristi Gayara Tracy Salmon Charles Blauth Carolyn Lathrop potential difficulties which additional Michael Hessemer Barie Salmon James Bolante Richard Lemence flights handled by an airport. use of airspace over the entire United Larkin, “I’d like to know where fund- Cheryl Kaplun Dana Skwirut J. Raymond Bover Lisa Mortkowitz “But we can delay aircraft and make States. ing is coming from, and have some single-session days pose for parents Vani Kilakkathi Stephen Tavares Joanna Cichon Daniel Nelson sure they’re separated,” he said. “There’s only so much concrete upper and lower limits to the cost and teachers, she asked the board to Morgan Larkin Jonathan Wagner Angelica D’Annunzio Christine Perrotta “You have been very successful (runway),” he said. “Now, we have to projections.” “try it for a year, then assess the Deryck Middleton Christopher Wallden Marquitta Davis Jonathan Quijano “There is a consensus that an el- benefits to teachers and the hardship Daniel Wasserman Thomas DeCataldo, Jr. Rennuel Mar Razalr here, in promoting Newark Airport as look at airspace. And we have to look Jayme Ferraro Patrick Romeo an alternative to New York. People at how Newark’s airways can hook up evator is needed,” said Board Presi- to parents.” HONOR ROLL Brendan Fleming Timothy Ryan dent Dr. Donald E. Sheldon. “It’s a The 1998-1999 school calendars will SIXTH GRADE with these (nationwide) tracks.” Shannon Gallagher Leslee Schrader Mr. Hatfield confirmed that cargo question of financing the construc- be distributed to school principals Jesse Allen Ashley McCoy William Gonch Danielle Turner tion.” and Parent Teacher Association presi- Louis Balestriere Lauren McManus Jennifer Harrison Maria Vacas Siguenza planes, which Scotch Plains Mayor Although a lift is in place to trans- dents this week. Ashley Cocuzza Peter Miller Robert Wallden, 3rd Joan Papen said tend to be older “Stage port handicapped students between During the meeting, two parents of Sean Colvin Christina Minniti Youngsters Recall 2” aircraft with noisier engines, would Brian Coyle Yoav Nudell floors at Terrill, it frequently breaks freshmen at the Union County Mag- be required to follow the proposed down. During a recent locker fire, stu- net High School for Math, Science Amanda DelGrosso Nathan Parker Local Students Attain ‘Railroad’ Journeys 260-degree turn path. Kevin DelMauro Joshua Parker CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents were unable to use the stairway and Technology raised questions Michael DeNichilo Arianna Power Honor Roll Status Mr. Hatfield added that by the year with the lift to vacate the school. about the status of the board’s deci- Danetha Doe Abigail Rosenblatt The program was put together by 2000, all aircraft must be “Stage 3” As a result, Terrill Principal John C. sion to withhold tuition payments to Caryn Feder Perry Saifi St. John’s “tag team,” members of the with quieter engines. the magnet school. Brandon Femia Juliana Sams At The Pingry School Foulks made arrangements to ensure Amanda Frank Kristin Schardien Headmaster John Hanly of The Pingry Outreach Program that promotes the Reportedly, Congressman Bob that classes for the two seventh grad- “I would hope that our students’ Michael Gallo Kimberly Schurtz School in Martinsville has announced that teachings of the Gospel, according to Franks, who represents the Seventh ers who would need to use the lift continued presence there is not in Matthew Goldberg Elaine Shea several area students have earned first Minister Robin Suggs. District, is collecting suggestions and could meet on the first floor. jeopardy,” said Bob Bergen of Scotch Jaime GomezSalvador Danielle Stanley semester Honor Roll status in the Middle Superintendent of the Sunday plans from area residents that will be Scotch Plains resident Deborah Plains. He urged the board to “care- Hannah Greenspan Eric Swenson and Upper Schools. Asher reminded board members that, fully consider its actions between now Joshua Liss Michael Thompson School program, Lillian Bullock, urged sent on to FAA officials about the use Arleta Lobacz Yosuke Toda They include Marc Werres and Mindy people to continue studying African- of air space over their heads. while it is “doable” to hold classes on and the end of the year, so as not to Kimberly Loronzini Tamie Walker Wu of Scotch Plains and Laura Cowan of American history. One Plainfield resident claimed she the first floor, it is not convenient, and jeopardize the children there.” Laura Manzi Talia Weinberg Fanwood, all in Grade 11, and Leslie “We have to talk about the under- counted 180 flights over her house in will become less so as more special Board Attorney Casper P. Boehm Robert Maroney Sara Woods Wepner and Meredith Wepner of Scotch a day. needs students enter the middle announced that, following certifica- Plains and Rebekah Murphy of Fanwood, ground railroad like we talk about the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL holocaust,” Ms. Bullock said. “I don’t In conclusion, Mr. Hatfield stated, school. tion by Drs. Choye and Sheldon, he SEVENTH GRADE all in Grade 12. “These children are seen as an in- would file a petition with the state The Pingry School is a coeducational, know why adults don’t know about it. “I want to get this on the record. Commissioner of Education by today, Kendra Andrews Malina Milonnet They’re libraries in every county. The Departing Newark Airport is perfectly convenience to teachers and their Pamela Cameron Sonali Phatak country day school which enrolls about classmates,” said Mrs. Asher. “They Thursday, February 26 “at the latest.” Rhoa Chakraborty Elizabeth Pilkington 1,000 students on campuses in Short underground railroad is even on the safe today. We want to enhance should be able to make their school In response to a request from Scotch Sofia Fayngold Amy Ryan Hills (Kindergarten through grade 6) Internet.” safety.” their own, with the same access to Plains parent Kathy Silber, Mr. Boehm Benjamin Flath Nisha Tamhankar and Bernards Township (Grades 7 classes as those without physical dis- summarized the grounds for the peti- Tomo Gibson Jorge Valladares through 12) near the community of Sarah Ginsberg Sarah VanWagner abilities.” tion. “We feel there is a violation of Judith Wicker-Briscoe Martinsville. Scotch Plains resident Ann state educational statute...,” he said. Proposed Development Sparks L’Heureux suggested the board con- “We feel there is a violation of fed- sider the cost savings which could eral law...that (tuition) is tantamount result from having the architect draw to a gift of public funds to a private New Concern Over Traffic up plans for an elevator at Westfield school...and that the education that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 High School at the same time he is Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools pro- the concerns he had with Plan B. His current application because their prop- preparing drawings and specifica- vide is comparable and, in many areas, main focus was what he described as erty would be impacted by the devel- tions for the project at Terrill. more beneficial to students than that a lack of sight visibility in the pro- opment. The business office is investigat- supplied by the magnet school,” he posed road development. Another point of debate brought ing alternate sources of funding for continued. Mr. Vincenti holds an engineering out by the opposition was how the the elevator project. During the superintendent’s report, degree from Rutgers University in New proposed homes would handle the In other business, the board ap- the board accepted a $30,000 grant additional runoff in the water deten- proved the 1998-1999 school calen- from the Education Law Enforcement Brunswick and took traffic classes at Partnership, and approved the sub- Northwestern University in Evanston, tion centers. dar, which calls for district schools to At this point in the meeting, board open Tuesday, September 8 (after mission of a proposal for Middle Illinois. He has been working in traffic Labor Day) and close on Wednesday, School Distance Learning Funding of design for over 10 years. member Robert LaCosta said that fur- June 23, 1999. Students are required to $20,000 from the Union County Board “I recommend that intersections be ther study would have to be con- attend school for 180 days. of Chosen Freeholders. at a 90-degree angle,” Mr. Vincenti ducted in this area, because if the The administration built more pro- Board members also approved the said. “The acute angle (of the pro- water levels significantly increased, fessional development opportunities HIPP grant application, “Retired posed road) forces drivers to crane other considerations may have to be for faculty members into the new cal- Teachers Have More Class...es” in their necks to view traffic on the left.” factored into the decision making pro- endar. the amount of $5,300, written by Mr. Vincenti argued that the current cess. Full-day programs (when school is Brunner Elementary teacher Merrie plan does not comply with design The subdivision application by not in session) and single-session Snow. standards set down by the American William and Jennifer Clancy of 1018 days on three Fridays (September 4, The program, which includes 85 Association of State Highway Trans- Leland Avenue brought out heated October 23 and January 8) will give third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students LAND OF THE DINOSAURS Title I Pre-Kindergarten students from El- portation Organizations, and pro- debate. The Clancys want to subdi- teachers time to collaborate with each at Brunner, is designed to have four ementary School One in Scotch Plains had the opportunity to explore science jected that safety hazards would be vide their property into two lots, but other about teaching styles, learning retired teachers return to school to and social studies concepts in numerous child-sized exhibits during a recent styles and site plans. teach lessons based on their travels visit to the New Jersey Children’s Museum in Paramus. These youngsters, created. a gray area exists concerning how the “In my opinion this is a very unsafe codes for this area are interpreted. According to Assistant Superin- during the year. using a prehistoric diorama, dramatized stories about raging dinosaurs and In another matter, Mr. Saridaki refer- exploding volcanoes. Pictured, left to right, are: Portia Alston, Kyle Turk and intersection,” Mr. Vincenti said. “The The R-2 code for this zone states tendent for Instruction Dr. John R. Alyssia Gonzalez. alternative is to change the grading in that front yard setbacks are deter- Crews, this time is not available dur- enced a letter from the Cranford Board mined by already existing homes ing the regular school day, and teach- of Education regarding a proposed the area. However, it’s highly unlikely amendment to New Jersey’s Drug- the grading is going to be allowed within a 500-yard area. The conflict is ers have asked for it. that the code does not specify in Mr. Saridaki questioned the value Free School Zone Statute which would because the land is on the Schwartzes’ of single-session days because of the expand the statute to include public property.” which direction. “hardships they create for a large part playgrounds and parks. The Schwartz property is located Plans for a home were not presented of the community,” and their inability Mr. Saridaki said such an amend- Joe Mannino on Pheasant Lane, adjacent to the in the application but some citizens to give students the instruction time ment is inappropriate as there is no 2x4 Fantini site. Mr. Vincenti told The Times and board members still expressed they need. connection between school business that the owners are opposed to the concern. “I also question the logic behind it and municipal business. He encour- Ronald Kelly who lives in the area, (the single-session day) as it doesn’t aged citizens to write to their legisla- had a petition signed by neighbors leave a lot of time for much construc- tors to support a new statute with Hsin-Ting Feng Named that he wanted to present to the board. tive professional development,” he respect to playgrounds and parks. To Director’s List “I feel the house should be 60 feet added. Under Personnel business, the away from the street,” Mr. Kelly said, Dr. Crews defended the work ses- board acknowledged the following At Rochester University pointing to the map. “I bought my sions, saying, “Three one-and-a-half retirements: Dr. Joan Byorek, who re- Hsin-Ting Feng, a senior majoring home for the view — now I’ll have a hours are better than nothing. We can tired January 1 after 42 years teaching in music education/piano at the house sticking way out.” take advantage of it.” at Scotch Plains Fanwood High Eastman School of Music of the Uni- Planning Board Attorney Lawrence Coles Elementary School Principal School, Terrill and Park Middle versity of Rochester in Rochester, New A. Woodruff said that the board Carl Kumpf told the board that, since Schools; Sonya Martin, 33 years York has been named to the Fall 1997 doesn’t take petitions. hour-long faculty meetings are already teaching at Park; Anne Riccobono, 31 Director’s List for academic achieve- Township Engineer Dennis used for professional development, years teaching at Coles and Terrill, ment. Harrington said that the board should having “half again as much time” could and Mary Salinard, 11 years as a lunch/ make a provision concerning the pos- work very well. general aide at Brunner and Coles. To be eligible for the Director’s List, Mr. Kumpf’s colleague at McGinn Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Riccobono and a student must be enrolled full time, be sibility for a home to be built. Elementary, Principal Mariana Mrs. Salinard will retire on Wednes- in the top 25 percent of his or her class, “Another alternative is to set the Cassidy, added, “Perhaps we could day, July 1. and have no missing or incomplete house back further form the road,” adjust staff meetings to follow that The board also approved the draw- grades. said Councilman Martin Marks, who (single-session) day, and make it a ing for position on the ballot for can- Hsin-Ting, a graduate of Scotch sits on the Planning Board. “It would two-and-a-half-hour block.” didates running for the annual school Plains-Fanwood High School in mean giving up the swimming pool.” Board member August Ruggiero election. The drawing will take place Scotch Plains, is a resident of Scotch Additional testimony in this case questioned the contractual implica- on Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m. in Plains. will be heard at a later date. tions of moving staff meetings to a the administration building. Page 12 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD Residents Blast Developer’s POLICE BLOTTER

Bid for Grandview Vacation TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Mountain Avenue had been burglarized. • Missing was $20 in cash and a Nintendo CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A Piscataway woman reported that someone had unlawfully withdrawn system valued at $300. Authorities said seek to vacate this street,” he said. area to boot.” money from her account at an East Broad there was no sign of forced entry. Many of those coming forward to “I think that this meeting was Street bank. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 speak questioned why Mr. Kervick very helpful,” added Mrs. Vernick, • A Wychwood Road resident reported • A woman living on First Street re- was absent from the meeting, and also who sits on the Building and Town that a cellular telephone valued at $249 ported receiving harassing telephone calls was stolen from a cabinet in her dining from another woman, according to police. wondered why no specific plan had Property Committee, along with • yet been presented to the town. Many Committee Chairman Matthew P. room. Monika Zwaryca, 21, of Westfield • A photo finishing firm on West North was arrested in front of her residence and who addressed the committee con- Albano and Lawrence A. Goldman, Avenue reported the theft of merchandise charged with possession of a syringe with tended that any vacation of Grandview who represent the Second and valued at $74.99. a needle, according to police. She was would have serious effects on other Fourth Wards, respectively. “And I • Faustino Guintanilla, 21, of Eliza- issued a summons pending a future court streets in the area. was very interested in hearing their beth was arrested and charged with driving date. “Before this is done, we absolutely concerns.” without a license at South Avenue near A computer check revealed that will submit a proposal here,” coun- Mr. Flynn did not specifically iden- Sussex Street, according to police. The Zwaryca was wanted on an active warrant tered Mr. Flynn. “I think what we have tify who he meant by “you people,” suspect posted $225 bail. from the Union County Sheriff’s Office David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader • A Doris Parkway resident reported for contempt of court, for which no bail A GENEROUS DONATION…Tom Hornish, left, of the Optimist Club of to determine is, are you going to put something that irritated Councilman that (other) property up for sale? How Albano. that a bicycle valued at $350 was taken was set. Westfield hands Maureen Mazzarese, center, and Al Lantis, both teachers at from a bicycle rack at Westfield High She was also wanted on an active war- Westfield High School, checks for $500 each. Ms. Mazzarese accepted a check can I elaborate on it when I don’t know “I did not propose that,” insisted School on Dorian Road. rant from the Ocean County Sheriff’s on behalf of the Athletic Department and Captains Training Program and Mr. how many units you’re going to give Councilman Albano. “I am trying to WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Office for probation violation, according Lantis, coordinator of Project ’79, accepted a check on behalf of the Project ’79 us? find out that very question. I do not • Mabel McDaniel, 23, of East Orange to police, for which she was being held in Program. The checks were donated by Merck & Co. through Merv Turner, a “We’re reasonable,” Mr. Flynn know who he’s referring to.” was arrested and charged with theft by lieu of $10,000 bail. member of the Optimist Club and employee of Merck. added. “We want to do something Others at the meeting commented deception after she allegedly attempted to nice down there.” privately to The Westfield Leader that cash stolen checks at an East Broad Street Peter Macri, who owns a barber Mr. Flynn had been “antagonistic,” bank, according to police. Recent shop on Central Avenue, said any something the attorney contested. McDaniel, who authorities said was Planes to Fly New Route attempt to vacate Grandview Avenue “I hope I wasn’t,” Mr. Flynn said also wanted on a contempt of court war- Home Sales rant out of East Orange, was taken into would bring “complete chaos and the day after the meeting. “And I custody at East Broad and Prospect what are you going to do with the apologize if I was. I’m not that type of Beginning Next Month Streets. She was transported to the Union T.S. Prince, to Alfred J. and Carole A. kids?” guy. I hope we stick to the facts. I’m a County Jail, where she was being held in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Leone, 231 Golf Edge, $373,500. Angrily, Mr. Flynn claimed “we Westfield guy.” lieu of $10,000 bail. B. Tarpey, M. Lofrano and N. Angelo, New York airports fly along the Hudson never asked for the vacation of the Mr. Flynn said his client is antici- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 to Thomas C. and Karen A. Jardim, 251 when departing planes from Newark and • incoming aircraft to LaGuardia crossed River at certain altitudes and Newark street. You people (the council) told pating constructing some 23 units on Tina McCoy, 32, of East Orange was Walnut Street, $225,000. paths and experienced what Mr. Hatfield aircraft must fly below that altitude in that us that you wanted to vacate it. It is the 69,000 square feet he currently arrested and charged with driving with a H.B. Diamond, to Susan Hammell and called “a loss of separation” in airspace area. That is why the FAA can not simply our understanding that the town was owns, and at a density of 12 units per revoked license on South Avenue near Hans Weber, 1145 South Avenue, West, near Newark. change one route that flies over a particular recommending 12 units an acre, and acre. Crossway Place, according to police. She $92,000. He said that computer analysis of the location. that’s acceptable to us.” Would the town consider altering posted $1,000 bail. T.G. Jung and Corey J. Wu-Jung, to plan had looked good but, in practice, it “It’s like dominoes,” he said, “if you FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Kevin A. Groff and Michele A. Clark- change one, it affects the others.” When asked if Mr. Flynn was cor- the zoning on that site to allow for the • An Edgewood Avenue resident re- Groff, 1026 Seward Avenue, $262,500. failed to prove safe. rect, First Ward Councilwoman Gail S. higher density? Safety, efficiency and environmental Mr. Hatfield is responsible for all air ported the theft of $5 from his locker at a K.S. and Cindy H. Lee, to Robert and traffic routes over New Jersey, New York, Vernick responded, “I take exception “Well, based upon what I heard local recreational facility. Samantha Greene, 820 Summit Avenue, impact (noise) are the three primary fac- • tors Mr. Hatfield said the FAA will be Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Vir- to the statement when he points to us last night, I would not be in favor of Police received a report that a home on $257,500. looking at in determining aircraft tracks or ginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. and says, ‘you people.’ I have no idea that,” responded Councilman routes. A Plainfield resident asked for a cap on who could have given him that infor- Albano in a telephone interview with “I am not adverse to looking at ocean the number of flights allowed in and out of mation. We don’t intend to be argu- The Leader on February 19. “But the routing,” he said, referring to schemes Newark Airport. According to Mr. mentative.” jury’s still out and I’m still waiting for Provision for Disposal Materials where Newark air traffic would fly at low Hatfield, the FAA has no authority to The town, Mr. Brandt added, had information. (We need) all the facts altitudes over the Atlantic Ocean during control the number of flights handled by conducted a study of some kind, “and before us.” takeoff or landing instead of over land. an airport. Opposed for Sidewalk Cafés “But we can delay aircraft and make I don’t think we ever recommended “I am not in favor of vacating that Jerry Feder, a Westfield resident and any specific number. The study shows street,” the councilman added. “I just CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chairman of the Union County Air Traf- sure they’re separated,” he said. fic Advisory Board, showed FAA offi- “You have been very successful here, in that the actual density in the area is don’t think it helps anybody; based able the council to grant permits to cafés won’t make his final decision on which cials a map with proposed alternative promoting Newark Airport as an alterna- higher than eight. (It) has a lot of on the facts before us, I see no ben- located outside the central business dis- way to vote until he hears from the public ocean routes that he said had been en- tive to New York. People want to come different densities in a relatively small efits from vacating.” trict, such as Prospector’s Deli on Pros- on the amendments to the ordinance at a dorsed by “air space experts.” here,” he pointed out, noting that this has pect Street and Jordan’s Bakery on South public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, at 8 Mr. Hatfield described air traffic as “high- increased the frequency of flights and Avenue, both of which were given tempo- p.m. ways in the skies” that exist in several subsequent noise. rary café permits last year. In other business, the council approved dimensions. “We can’t just think about left Tom Bock, an FAA Airspace Branch School Board Presents Hours of operation for cafés outside the a resolution endorsing a proposal submit- and right when it comes to tracks; we also Manager said, however, that when delays central business district may differ from ted to the Westfield Recreation Commis- have to look at up and down.” become too lengthy, an airline will generally those in the center of the downtown itself, sion by the Westfield Baseball League For example, he said, airplanes from cut back on its number of flights to the according to the ordinance. Regular hours (WBL) to make improvements at the airport because it is unprofitable for the $52.02 Million Budget for downtown cafés are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Gumbert Park baseball fields. company to operate under those conditions. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 starting April 1 and continuing through The WBL will be required to enter into A North Edison resident drew audience Board President Susan Jacobson itself, and 27 on the State of the October 31. an agreement with the town on “issues applause when she asked for a ban on late- echoed the general sentiments of Community and the State of the Debbie Schmidt, Executive Director of dealing with indemnity, the nature of the Deadline For night flights, citing the 11:30 p.m. curfews the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- work” and related matters. at New York’s LaGuardia and Kennedy the board when she criticized the T Schools Committees, which did re- merce, said the chamber is concerned over Improvements will include stripping Airports. and E standard as an, “artificial num- search for the Strategic Planning the provision in the ordinance for the use and regrading of all the infields with clay BOE Race Mr. Hatfield said only four airports ber” and “not realistic” for West- Council. of paper and other types of non-reusable and Pro Choice, the adding of top soil and currently have caps on night flights. field. Ms. Puleio, Chairwoman of the Stra- packaging of food products on the café sodding to the infields, as well as spot- and “I don’t think the FAA can unilaterally She further noted that, “no one in tegic Planning Council, praised the tables. hydra-seeding to the outfields. Is Monday step out there and cap an airport. It would the state supports the model, even in high turnout as proof that, “Westfield Ms. Schmidt said the chamber is sup- In addition, all bases and home plates CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 have to be carefully scrutinized and dis- the legislature.” takes education seriously.” portive of the cafés, noting that they bring will be replaced and pitching mounds re- cussed by everybody in the state,” Mr. Board member Annmarie Puleio also However, Mr. Hertell questioned people to the downtown for lunch and built. The work will commence by Sunday, Facilities Committee since 1992 dur- March 15. ing which time the committee ap- Hatfield said. pointed out that Westfield exceeds the ultimate use and meaning of the dinner. A Westfield resident and member of the The chamber, she said, believes that the Building and Town Property Commit- proved a five-year long-range facili- Union County Air Traffic Noise Advi- the T and E level in part because it has council’s recommendations. change in the ordinance may “present a tee Chairman Matthew P. Albano noted ties plan for the district. sory Board, pointed out that 20 more nine schools while the state’s model He worried that the board’s problem with increased litter.” that the improvements will not cost the Ms. Hardwick, the daughter of arrival and departure gates for aircraft are anticipates just seven for each dis- elected officials might eventually Acting Mayor Goldman explained that town any additional funds “thanks to the former Assemblyman Chuck being added at Newark Airport. trict. be forced to “implement a plan that if a particular operator has a litter problem, generosity of Roger Ellis” who offered his Hardwick, chairs the Curriculum, In- “What is Newark’s capacity?” she said. She also noted that Westfield has they have had very little impact this could be addressed the following year services to the town at no cost. struction an Programs Committee. “We need to know, do we relocate?” older school buildings which are more on,” and which has been drafted by the council, which will now handle all On another matter, the governing body Upon filing petitions, candidates Mr. Hatfield said a five-year study by costly to maintain. by, “36 well-intentioned individu- renewals of the café permits which include introduced an ordinance to amend the price the FAA was in the works on the use of Mr. Hertell called upon the board to als with little or no Board of Educa- an annual application fee of $100. of permits for the town’s bulky waste will be able to obtain a “School Board collection program from $60 to $50 for 750 Candidate Kit” from the board office. airspace over the entire United States. approve the tentative budget at its tion experience.” Violators of the ordinance face a fine of “There’s only so much concrete (run- up to $500 and 90 days in jail. The zoning pounds of materials. The kits, published by the New Jer- way),” he said. “Now, we have to look at next regularly-scheduled meeting on Board member Ginger Hardwick re- official is in charge of enforcing the code. Public Works Committee Chairman John sey School Boards Association, in- airspace. And we have to look at how Tuesday, March 3, at 8 p.m. The public sponded that she does not “look at In the past, food and drink establish- J. Walsh, who represents the Third Ward clude information about legal qualifi- Newark’s airways can hook up with these will have an opportunity for input at this process as in any way diminish- ments only had to fill out the necessary on the council, said the program will be held cations for school board candidacy, (nationwide) tracks.” the meeting. ing my responsibility to make deci- paper work before getting a renewal from sometime in late April and early May. He the role of a school board member, Mr. Hatfield confirmed that cargo Serving on the Finance Committee sions.” the Town Clerk’s office. said he believes the new permit price to be campaign procedures, the New Jersey planes which tend to be older aircraft with with Mr. Hertell are board Mrs. She pointed out that groups com- “Quite frankly, I’m sure if there is a “quite reasonable.” School Ethics Act and important dates noisier engines, would be required to fol- Jacobson and board Vice President ing together on the Strategic Planning problem with a (particular) café, we will Councilman Sullivan disagreed with that in the school election process. low the proposed 260-degree turn path. Darielle Walsh, Ginger Hardwick and Council were more likely to be a cross hear about it,” said Mr. Goldman, adding assessment, stating that he believes the Carol Molnar. section of the community. that the council would then address that permit fee should be lowered to $45. He The school election will take place concern when renewal of the permits are said this price would increase participa- on Tuesday, April 21. Faculty/Parents to Hear The meeting will take place one day Ms. Puleio added that she had “al- discussed. tion by residents in the program and, ulti- before the filing deadline for the dis- ways talked of the Strategic Planning The ordinance includes a provision mately, lower the town’s fixed cost for the Local Artists Works Discussion March 4 trict to submit its tentative budget to Council as a context for decision-mak- whereby establishments using disposable program. the Union County Superintendent of ing” that ultimately still lies with the products would be required to provide Councilman Walsh described the $50 To Be Displayed On Special Education Schools. board. trash receptacles to handle the additional price as a “midway mark.” He said the $45 Westfield public schools will close The board can modify it through She commented that “although trash, so as not to put a burden on town proposed fee would only work to ensure For Month at CSH after a four-hour session on Wednes- final adoption and advertisement on some might feel that the Strategic Plan- garbage barrels. that the town breaks even if there is a high The Westfield Art Association Gal- day, March 4, so that teachers may Thursday, March 26, but it cannot ning Council supersedes the board, I Ms. Schmidt said she does not feel there level of participation for the curbside pickup attend an inservice program on special increase the total budget beyond the view it as the board exercising its is a need to allow for paper and other types program. He said at $50 per permit, the lery at Children’s Specialized Hospital education. of packaging which has the potential to town is assured, for the most part, of not (CSH) in Mountainside will display the The keynote speaker, Dr. Laurence present level. authority in a democratic way.” blow away and create a street and sidewalk losing money on the program. contemporary art works of Gladys M. Lieberman, will present “Prevent- A public information session on Dr. Foley concluded that although litter problem in the downtown. Third Ward Councilman Gregory S. Aronson of Clark and Alfred Kaercher ing/Preserving Special Education…For the tentative budget will be held on “there may be some areas in which we Leo Titus, an operating partner of McDermott, Chairman of the Solid Waste of Cranford from Friday, March 6, Those Who Don’t/Do Need It.” Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to have reservations,” ultimately, “this Bruegger’s Bagels on Central Avenue, said Committee, said the fee in the resolution is through Wednesday, April 8. The same presentation will be of- noon at the Administration Building, is a process that aids the board in its he supports the provisions in the old a “safe number.” He and Mr. Walsh both The “Lyrica” paintings of Gladys fered to parents that evening at 7:30 302 Elm Street, in Westfield. responsibility.” ordinance, noting that the majority of his agreed that if participation in the program Aaronson explore color and texture by p.m. in the cafeteria of Edison Interme- In other business before the board, With the deadline for Board of Edu- customers utilize the reusable packaging. grows, the council could look at lowering the use of print and pastel, varied sur- diate School at 800 Rahway Avenue in members revealed some disagreement cation candidates to file their nomi- He said his establishment uses linen permit fees in future years. Westfield. over the role the Strategic Planning nating petitions rapidly approaching, napkins and ceramic cups and bowels. The council decided to keep the public faces which give tactile and visual “There has been an increase in the “We are in favor of keeping the existing hearing open in regard to an ordinance experiences. The image, though sec- number of students in our Special Edu- Council and its Action Committees it was noted that only two candidates ordinance intact. We feel we were able to which, if adopted, will designate the Charles ondary, does not disappear entirely. cation program in the last few years,” would play in the board’s final Strate- have so far filed petitions for three police it, for the most part,” he said, noting Marsh House on Salter Place as a historic Mr. Kaercher, a painter and sculptor, explained Superintendent of Schools gic Goals Statement. vacancies. that the majority of Bruegger’s customers landmark within the town’s zoning ordi- said he was inspired by the beauty of Dr. William J. Foley, “and we want to Board members reported that 230 Interested candidates may pick up used the reusable and, thus, heavier service nance. nature, and by discarded objects he ensure that we are providing the best Westfield residents have volun- nominating petitions at the Adminis- ware. Bonnie Danzer, Chairwoman of the has found in many places. possible education for these and all teered time to the Strategic Planning tration Building. Petitions must be Mr. Titus emphasized that his business Westfield Historic Preservation Commis- The hospital is located on New Provi- students in the district.” Council, including 167 on the Ac- filled out and returned by 4 p.m. on did not request a change to disposable sion, which has recommended the designa- dence Road. Gallery hours are from Dr. Lieberman is the author of “Spe- tion Committees, 37 on the council Monday, March 2. cups and utensils in the ordinance. tion along with the Planning Board, said cial Educator’s Guide…to regular edu- Another change in the ordinance will she was concerned over whether or not the 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors are re- cation” and “Preserving Special allow Bruegger’s and other establishments designation would prevent the current quested to enter the Ambulance En- Education…for those who need it.” to place the name of their business on the property owner from subdividing the lot. trance. umbrellas above the tables. This provision Mrs. Danzer said Theodore Clark Al- is not allowed in the existing ordinance. ley, who bought the home in 1983 along In a letter to the council, Michael La with his wife, wants to preserve the two- Place, Executive Director of the Down- story, vernacular Dutch center hall, Colo- town Westfield Corporation, the govern- nial-era farmhouse. Joe Mannino ing body of the downtown special im- However, he does not want to lose the provement district, said the amended code option for himself or future generations of “will prove to be a benefit to the economic his family to make a profit by dividing up 2x4 and aesthetic vitality of downtown West- the property which, under existing zoning field.” regulations, can be subdivided. First Ward Councilwoman Gail S. Town Attorney Charles H. Brandt ad- Vernick was the only one of the seven vised the council that if the house is desig- governing body members present who nated as a historic landmark, Mr. Alley opposed the ordinance on its introduction would be obligated to go before the com- and first reading. mission for a certificate of appropriate- While she favors the cafés as an added ness. enhancement to the ambiance of the down- If in the event the request is not town, Councilwoman Vernick said she is granted, Mr. Alley would simply have “very concerned” on the change to allow to wait six months before getting the for disposable materials at outdoor restau- necessary approval from the town. The rant tables. historic commission, he said, is only an She said she fears that paper products advisory board with no reaching au- will sit on tables until they blow away, thority or powers. thus creating a litter problem and an “eye- The council has left the hearing open in sore” in the business district. order for Mr. Alley to decide if he wants “Westfield should be a standard (for the the council to proceed with the ordinance. state)” in the use of sidewalk cafés, Coun- Mr. Alley is a third cousin removed five MILESTONE MOMENT…The Westfield Fire Department’s newest member, cilwoman Vernick told The Westfield Leader times from Mr. Marsh who, in turn, was fire fighter Christopher Love, is pictured during his swearing-in ceremony, as following Tuesday’s council meeting. She a second cousin once removed of Abraham his badge is pinned on by his father, Roger Love. Looking on, pictured left to said there were no complaints regarding Clark, a signer of the Declaration of Inde- right, are: Christopher’s mother, Michelle; Town Clerk Joy Vreeland, and litter under the existing ordinance. pendence. Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick, Chairwoman of the Town Council’s Public While voting in favor of the introduc- The Charles Marsh House would be the Safety Committee. The ceremony took place in the council chambers at the tion of the ordinance, Third Ward Coun- sixth home in the town to earn the historic Municipal Building. cilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr., indicated he designation. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 13 THE WEEK IN SPORTS WAGNER TURNS THE TIDE; WINS 100-BUTTERFLY Coed Raiders Defeat Devils; Win 1st North A Swim Title By DAVID B. CORBIN & MARK finals, realized the tremendous rivalry stroke in :57.19; Russ won the 100- YABLONSKY between both competing schools/towns breaststroke in 1:05.47, and Rowe, Chris Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times could only help to raise the energy level. Karelus, Doebber and Russ won the Junior Raider Jeff Wagner achieved “It was a relatively close meet, and I 400-freestyle relay in 3:33.99. something which he previously had never think we did pretty much as well as we If both of these teams could somehow done and which very few swimmers have could do,” said Westfield Coach Martha meet 10 times, would each team win ever done: touch home first before Blue Heintzelman. “They (Raiders) were defi- five times? Devil junior Seth Burstein in the 100- nitely very excited and very psyched up. “I would think so,” answered Raiders yard butterfly event. It could not have It’s been very exciting and Scotch Plains Coach Jessica Hulnik, who concurred happened at a better time, as the Scotch has been really close to us. that her team’s incentive level was en- Plains-Fanwood High School coed swim- “If we did not have Scotch Plains, we hanced by the competition it was facing. ming team defeated the Westfield High would not be swimming the way we’ve “They really wanted to win,” added School boys’ swimming team, 91.5-78.5, been swimming,” Heintzelman added. Hulnik, whose team will go on to com- in the semifinal round of the North 1-2 In the first four events, both squads each pete in the All-Groups tournament on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Public A State swimming tournament. took a pair. Westfield’s quartet of Coley Feb. 28 against Shawnee, which de- PETERSON ROLL…Blue Devil Tom Hanscom loosens his clamp HIGH RIDER…Blue Devil Francisco Vasquez, top, The Blue Devils had won three straight Lechner, Jay Pollack, Seth Burstein and feated West Windsor, aided greatly by a after performing a Peterson’s roll on Pioneer Frank Aquario in the gets a little high on Pioneer Fred Tenore in the 135- sectional titles and knew they had their Cliff Haldeman won the 200-medley relay controversial ruling that a West Windsor 152-pound class. pound bout. work cut out for them after experiencing with a timing of 1:43.05, and Burstein swam was wearing an earring. “They were an earlier season loss to the Raiders’ a 2:03.56 to win the 200-individual medley. really excited going into the meet. coed team. Scotch Plains also had also Scotch Plains got a first-place effort “Actually, it was a really good meet. finished second to Westfield in the county from Charlie Rowe (1:51.97) in the 200- Both teams swam really well.” FRIEDMAN, TEZUCAR, BALY, 2 KIVETZS WIN tournament on February 7, and had fin- freestyle, while David Russ prevailed in NORTH PUBLIC A ished behind Westfield in the Pirate Invi- the 50-freestyle in :22.91. SEMIFINALS: tational on January 17. But Wagner’s superb effort of :54.90 in Scotch Plains-Fanwood 91.5 Westfield “It was the turning point of the meet. It the 100-butterfly, coupled with Rowe’s 78.5 was just a super win and I am sure, from winning time of :51.13 in the 100-free was (North Brunswick, 25 Yds) Devil Wrestlers Drop Final the coaches point of view, that it was just the catalyst the Raiders needed to jump (Pt. Count - First 3 Places) unexpected, commented Raider Assis- ahead for keeps. After Pollack (5:07) cap- 200 medley relay – 1. (W) A (Coley tant Swimming Coach Jim Powers of tured the 500-free and Westfield then added Lechner, Jay Pollack, Seth Burstein, Wagner’s stunning victory. on a victory in the 200-freestyle relay, the Cliff Haldeman) 1:43.05, 2. (SPF) (Steve Westfield, which went 12-3 in dual Raiders took the last three events to win. Match to Somerville, 54-20 Berkowitz, Dave Russ, Jeff Wagner, Ian meets and then out-swam both Ian Doebber, always such a key man for Doebber) 1:43.39, 3. (John Winkler, Hackensack and Vernon to reach the the Raiders all season, won the 100-back- Chris Swenson, Dan Morris, Chris By DAVID B. CORBIN man pulled a switch reversal and added but time ran out and the Blue Devils Smith) 1:52.71 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a three-point near fall, then tacked on picked up another three team points. 200 freestyle – 1. Charlie Rowe (SPF) The Pioneers came on strong in the another three-point near fall and a rever- The Pioneers got more good fortune 1:51.97, 2. Erik Larson (W) 1:52.52, 3. lower weight classes. At 103, Phil DiBetta sal in the third period, to record a 16-0 at 152, when Frank Aquario snapped a Pollack (W) 1:53.20 caught Blue Devil Mike Sawicki in a far- technical fall in 4:27. The team score 4-4 tie by reversing Tom Hanscom, then 200 IM – 1. Burstein (W) 2:03.56, 2. side cradle to record a fall in :58. K.J. now stood at 30-8. catching him to record a fall in 3:50. Doebber (SPF) 2:07.10, 3. S. Berkowitz Barreiro got the best of Dan Sawicki at Onur Tezucar changed the attitude of A thriller at 160 ended with Blue (SPF) 2:12.18 112 and pinned him with a half nelson in a haughty Jason Lowery at 145 by re- Devil Mike Kivetz picking up a 6-4 50 free – 1. Russ (SPF) :22.91, 2. 1:15, to put the Pioneers ahead 12-0. cording a 7-4 decision. The first reality decision over Fred Picchiello. Kivetz Lechner (W) :23.11, 3. Haldeman (W) The Pioneers received a forfeit at 119; came when Tezucar got a takedown and was taken down first by Picchiello, but :23.64 then Jason Kraska at 125 pulled an upset then clamped Lowery in a cradle to take escaped and worked a head-in-arm, 100 fly – 1. Wagner (SPF) :54.90, 2. by coming from behind to catch Blue a 5-0 lead. Lowery got an escape just walk-around takedown to go ahead 3-2. Burstein (W) :56.19, 3. Ann Espinoza Devil Dan Todd in a half-nelson to record before the first period ended, but Tezucar Picchiello answered with a reversal to (SPF) 1:01.85 a fall in 3:38. At that point, the Pioneers worked a Peterson reversal early in the end the first period. After a brutal but 100 free – 1. Rowe (SPF) :51.13, 2. held a 24-0 lead second period to roll ahead, 7-1. Lowery scoreless second period, Kivetz received Haldemen (W) :51.60, 3. Larson (W) :51.96 Blue Devil Jeff Kivetz put an end to the picked up a reversal and a penalty point, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 500 free – 1. Pollack (W) 5:07. 57, 2. shutout, by recording a 7-2 decision over S. Berkowitz (SPF) 5:11.21, 3. Rob Angelo Rodriguez at 130. Kivetz got his Myers (W) 5:12.46 first takedown by using an elevator defen- 200 free relay – 1. (W) (Haldeman, sive tactic, then used a single-leg to navy- Roselle Roundballers Roll Larson, Burstein, Pollack) 1:36.41, 2. ride takedown in the second period to take (SPF) (Wagner, Chris Karelus, Smith, a 4-0 lead. Rodriguez got a reversal just Rowe) 1:38.34, 3. (W) (Turner Yevich, before the period ended, but Kivetz added Past Blue Devil Boys, 79-53 Matt Cahill, Matt Vidovich, S. three more points in the third period with Kautzmann) 1:41.41 a running escape and a neat, delayed Third-seeded Roselle High School times, while being under heavy pres- 100 back – 1. Doebber (SPF) :57.19, single-heel takedown to seal the victory. rumbled to a 25-7 first-quarter lead; then sure from the Roselle defenders. PROUD NORTH A CHAMPIONS…Very happy and proud Scotch Plains- 2. Lechner (W) :57.80, 3. Wagner (SPF) A wild bout at 135 ended in Pioneer later roared with a 24-8 fourth-quarter By half-time, the score had narrowed Fanwood High School swimmers surround Chris Karelus, with trophy, after 1:00.64 Fred Tenore’s favor, when he worked a bellow, to overwhelm the Westfield High to 40-32, and the Blue Devils had Roselle defeating the Westfield High School boys in the North A Swimming Title meet. 100 breast – 1. Russ (SPF) 1:05.47, Peery pin to half-nelson maneuver on School boys’ basketball team, 79-53, in scrambling to regroup. Unfortunately, Jeff Wagner, right of Karelus, and Melissa Canniff, to Karelus’ left, add support. 2. Swenson (SPF) 1:06.96, 3. Myers Francisco Vasquez in 4:50. the preliminary round of the Union County the regrouping occurred. Turner and Dana Berkowitz, lower left, and Ian Doebber, lower right, join in with the (W) 1:07.30 Blue Devils Nick Friedman came fir- Tournament on February 18 in Rahway. Boatwright both finished with 19 points; remainder of the Raiders. 400 free relay – 1. (SPF) (Rowe, Karelus, ing out at 140 and immediately lifted Although dazed, the Blue Devils were Pete Anzelone and Greg Freisen both Doebber, Russ) 3:33.99, 2. (W) (Larson, Brian Murphy off his feet with a double- not confused, as they drew upon their scored six points, and Rob McCullam FEIGHNER FIRES 17, PATTERSON 13 Kyle McClusky, Kautzmann, Lechner) leg takedown. Before the first period pride and did some roaring of their added three points. Turner hit three from 3:37.21 3. (SPF) (Jen Bassman, Missy ended, Friedman added two two-point own. With the determination of juniors three-point range; Boatwright hit two, Canniff, Espinoza, S. Berkowitz) 3:45.33 near falls. In the second period, Fried- Lamont Turner and Maurice and McCullam hit one. Boatwright, the Blue Devils put up 25 Westfield fell to 7-11, while Roselle Raider B-ballers Clip points in the second quarter. Turner climbed to 16-3 and advanced to the Devil Icemen Topple made some impressive left-handed lay- quarterfinals. ups, then sank two three-pointers. Westfield 7 25 13 8 53 Cougar Boys, 64-59 Summit in Playoff, 5-2 Boatwright found the basket several Roselle 25 15 15 24 79 By DAVID B. CORBIN and Steve Simms added three. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I’m sure they were looking at Gewirtz, By ANDREW CAMBRIA Before the game, Kashlak said, “I think When you get a chance to have some- who can hit the three-pointers, I thought Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’m just going to have to go buck wild out thing for free, take it; and the seventh- other people picked us up. I thought The third time proved to be the charm there today.” Kashlak did just that in the seeded Raiders took advantage of 31 free Generette really helped. I believe he had for the Westfield High School Ice Hockey third period, as he put in a beautiful throws, sinking 25 of them, and sunk the 12 points in the first quarter,” commented team, as they skated past a tough Summit breakaway goal to help seal the victory. Cranford High School boys’ basketball Raider Head Coach Willie Leonardi. Hilltoppers ice hockey team by a score of Kashlak, tallied two goals and two assists. team, 64-59, in the preliminary round of “We did a real good job of making our 5-2 on February 19. The teams previous The Blue Devils appear to be show- the Union County Tournament on Febru- foul shots. Patterson came in and did a two meetings turned out to be disap- ing new life as things are looking up for ary 18 in Elizabeth. real nice job. But at different times we pointing losses for the Blue Devils. the team. The outcome appeared shaky for the got different buckets from different kids. The Blue Devils knew that more was at Gates commented, “The win against Raiders in the first half, as the Cougars Simms had a big three for us, and Gewirtz stake in their quarterfinal meeting with Summit was a big one for all of us. We clawed their way to a 31-27 lead thanks had a big three just before the end of the Summit in the Van Cott Cup. The Blue were due for a win against Summit. I hope to the hot paw of Kevin Feeley, who was first half. And we got their lead down to Devils had a strong turn around, as they put the team stays on track for the playoffs.” dangerous from the three-point range. four at the half.” forth three solid periods of play, which The Raiders, however, were on a mission Westfield 0 2 3 5 Leonardi noted, “The game was pretty included a three-goal run in the third period. Summit 0 1 1 2 to contain Feeley. much the same as in the first game we Westfield battled Summit to a 0-0 **See Photos on Page 15 and 16 ** After regrouping at half-time, the Raid- played them. The scores were pretty much stalemate at the end of one period. The ers took an offensive swipe at the Cou- identical. I believe the key was that we game was a physical one, as eight penal- Kashlak, Kape Make gars, outscoring them, 18-11, in the third held Feeley to 17 points and controlled ties were called in the first period. quarter to grasp a 45-42 lead. The battle the rest of the team. Leonardi added, Senior Captain Brendan Hickey helped Ice Hockey Top 15 got furiously intense, as the Cougars tied “We played pretty good defense in the lead the Blue Devils to victory, as he the score with only minutes remaining. second half. knocked in the first goal. The Hilltoppers Westfield High School Ice Hockey David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times From that point on, the Raiders took Leonardi was asked what precipitated climbed back right away, as they stepped players Ronnie Kashlak and Brandon INTENSE BASKETBALL GAME…Greg Freisen, left, and Tom Langton, over. Doug Bishop fired in five free all the foul shots. He responded, “Yes, up to put in a short-handed goal three-and- Kape remain among the elite in the right, of the Blue Devils collide with a Roselle High School basketball player throws and teammate Don Patterson sank we started to be more aggressive and a-half minutes after the Blue Devils’ goal. Public School Ice Hockey scoring lead- during their Union County playoff game in Rahway on February 18. Despite a a basket and two free throws. when we got more aggressive on the Just before the end of the second pe- ers as the season nears its conclusion. gallant comeback by the Blue Devils in the second quarter, the third-seeded Feeley sank five three-pointers for the boards, we got fouled more often. And riod, Ronnie Kashlak made his presence Kashlak has amassed 95 points and Roselle team defeated Westfield, 79-53. See additional picture on page 15. Cougars and finished with 17 points. Jeff not only that, but when you press like known, as he put the Blue Devils ahead Kape has totaled 47 points. Feighner of the Raiders matched Feeley they do (Cranford), you tend to foul a by a score of 2-1. Second-period action with 17 points of his own, and Patterson lot.” Leonardi added, “Then when they highlights included great offensive hustle finished with 13. Raider sophomore Ron got behind, they had to foul. Your Home Care by Christian Fagin and Eric Schoenberg. 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CORBIN and added three more points with a tilt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of their bouts, as the Scotch Plains- Travers, 1:17 near fall. In the second period, Cerchio Fanwood High School wrestling team 152: — Josh Ricca (SPF) md. Josh Perry, Saving some of the best till the last is picked up an escape and two defeated Parsippany, 39-25, in the 12-3 what the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High takedowns, while allowing Braddick quarterfinals of the North Jersey, Section 160: — Chris Stiglitz (SPF) d. Stan School wrestlers did, when they hosted only an escape. Cerchio finished the 2, Group 3 State Championships, then Lozovosky, 6-0 the powerful Chiefs of Piscataway in scoring, when he added a snap-down fell to powerful host Warren Hills, 54- 171: — Joe Sun (P) d. Eric Viscardi, 12-6 their regular-season finale, losing, 42- takedown, and won by a 12-1 majority 12, in the semifinals. 189: — Tony Zardecki (SPF) p. Rich 16, on February 20. The Raiders also had decision. At that point, the Chiefs led, Against Parsippany, the Raiders Hua, 1:51 their best chances at winning in the last 27-7. zoomed back from a 19-0 deficit when 215: — Frank Thorne (SPF) won by three weight classes. After the Chiefs won by fall at 152, Tony Melendez moved up a weight class injury default over Alex Haralam, 4:22 The Chiefs surged from the start, to 130 and hammered Pat Hu, 14-1. Hwt: — Jim Feeley (SPF) p. Josh Teague, picking up an majority decision at 103, a narrow, 8-6 decision at 160 and a fall at 171, the Raiders won the last three Then, after losing at 135, the Raiders 1:01 a fall at 112 and a decision at 119, where picked up 17-straight team points when Raider Charlie Tripet dropped a tough weight classes. At 189, Raider Tony SEMIFINALS: Zardecki scored four takedowns and 140-pounder Mike Grabel took an 11-2 7-3 bout to Bryan Changaris. Down 4-1 majority decision over Pat Mania. Luke Warren Hills 54, Scotch Plains- in the third period, Tripet scored a an escape, while allowing Dom Fanwood 12 DeAnthony four escapes to pick up a Cerchio at 145 pinned Greg Travers; takedown to come within one, but Josh Ricca at 152 won a 12-3 majority 103: — Dave Loewinger (SPF) d. Dan Changaris added an escape and a late 9-4 decision. One of Zardecki’s David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times decision over Josh Perry, and Chris Ganz, 13-12 takedown to gain the victory. takedowns was a well-performed, GETTING A LEG UP…Raider 145-pounder Luke Cerchio, top, pulls Chief 112: — Chris Cannazo (W) p. Mike Chris Braddick’s leg up during his bout. Cerchio won a 12-1, majority decision. Stiglitz won by a 6-0 decision over Stan With 125-pound Union County Cham- single-leg, step-through trip takedown. Lozovosky at 160. Loewinger, 4:59 pion Tony Melendez out with an injury, Raider 215-pounder Frank Thorne Zardecki, Frank Thorne at 215 and Feeley 119: — Edge Fuentes (W) d. Charlie the Raiders put out A.J. Romeo against chased a coy Brian Bishop all around Newton 60, Westfield 16 finished off Parsippany, by contributing six Tripet, 9-4 STATE SECTIONALS 125: — John Cabey (W) p. A. J. Romeo, Joe Mastrogiavanni, who proceeded to the mat before he caught a 7-0 win. 103: — Bill Cuff (N) md. Mike Sawicki, team points apiece for the Raiders. make Romeo the victim of his vicious Thorne earned two takedowns, an es- Against Warren Hills, Dave Loewinger 1:56 15-1 NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, 130: — Jason White (W) d. Tony “yank-and-crank” Mills half-nelson. By cape and two penalty points. 112: — P. J. Cuff (N) p. Dan Sawicki, :57 at 103 and Zardecki at 189 both pulled the end of the bout, Mastrogiavanni had GROUP 3 Melendez, 4-0 Heavyweight Jim Feeley tackled a 119: — Chris Peterson (N) tf. Jim Villane, SEMIFINAL: out one-point decisions, and heavyweight cranked up an 18-3 technical fall. 4-3 victory, when he scored two es- Feeley pinned Jim Bloodworth in 1:07. 135: — Darryl White (W) p. Mike Natale, 16-0, 3:41 Rahway 44, Mount Olive 25 2:30 125: — Ken Burke (N) tf. Sean Joffe, 17-0, Bouts of Interest: QUARTERFINALS: 140: — Nick Imbimbo (W) d. Mike 3:43 130: — Shawn Stueber (R) p. Mike Scotch Plains-Fanwood 39, Grabel, 8-2 130: — Jeff Kivetz (W) won by forfeit Connors, :28 Parsippany 25 145: — Ryan Storm (W) p. Luke Cerchio, 135: — Mike McWilliams (N) p. Fran- 160: — Jason Crutchfield (R) p. Joe 103: — Mike Pichirallo (P) d. Dave 3:54 cisco Vasquez, 3:45 Betesh, 1:21 Loewinger, 11-5 152: — Dale Markle (W) p. Josh Ricca, 140: — Nick Friedman (W) md. Mike NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, 112: — Dan Shamsudin (P) p. Mike 1:19 Bilby, 11-0 Loewinger, :23 160: — Justin Colaluce (W) p. Chris 145: — Peter Boyle (N) md. Matt GROUP 1 SEMIFINAL: Roselle Park 47, North Warren 18 119: — Anthony Curcio (P) md. Charlie Stiglitz, 3:32 Castaldo, 15-7 Tripet, 14-5 171: — Dave Reinhardt (W) p. Eric 152: — Dennis Jones (N) p. Mike Kivetz, NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, 125: — Brian Costigan (P) p. A. J. Romeo, Viscardi, :43 3:51 GROUP 2 QUARTERFINAL: 2:57 189: — Tony Zardecki (SPF) d. Tony 160: — Mike Baly (W) p. Mike Naomi, Morris Hills 31, A. L. Johnson 29 130: — Tony Melendez (SPF) md. Pat Ferrara, 3-2 2:38 103: — Nick Lim (J) p. Josh Greenberg, Hu, 14-1 215: — Tim Dellatore (W) d. Frank 171: — Rich Malfetto (N) won by forfeit 2:38 135: — Vinny DeNicola (P) d. Mike Thorne, 9-4 189: — A. J. Polster (N) won by forfeit 140: — Pete Petito (MH) d. Dennis Natale, 11-4 Hwt: — Jim Feeley (SPF) p. Jim 215: — Matt Munoz (N) p. Brian Will- Bowden, 5-1 140: — Mike Grabel (SPF) md. Pat Bloodworth, 1:07 iams, :56 152: — Todd DeWitt (J) md. Paul Hwt: — Nick Clark (W) p. Mike Lupo, Wolak, 11-1 2:30 189: — Bryan Drake (J) won by dis- Hackettstown 42, Westfield 33 qualification over John Centrella 103: — Brent Hart (H) p. Mike Sawicki, NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, 1:42 GROUP 3 FINAL: 112: — Craig Metzger (H) p Dan Sawicki, Warren Hills 43, Rahway 19 3:38 130: — Jason White (WH) d. Shawn David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 119: — Jeremy Hart (H) p Jim Villane, Stueber, 10-8 OT BATTLE FOR CONTROL…Raider Mike Grabel temporarily has control of 5:49 160: — Jason Crutchfield (R) d. Tony Dave Ford of the Piscataway High School Chiefs during a tense bout at 140. Ford 125: — Matt Maginnis (H) p. Sean Joffe, Ferrara, 6-3 eked out a 5-4 decision when he got a double-leg takedown just seconds before 1:57 Hwt: — Antonio Garay (R) p. Mark the end of the bout. 130: — Dan Todd (W) p. Rory Glass, Cryan, :14 1:08 The Chiefs, now up 18-0, were still 135: — Jeff Kivetz (W) p. John Gandy, NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, capes and a devastating double-leg GROUP 1 FINAL: on a roll. At 130, potential state quali- takedown, while his opponent Joe 3:51 140: — Francisco Vasquez (W) won by Roselle Park 35, Belvidere 30 fier Shawn Marosy added six more Williams picked up a switch rever- 130: — Craig Frost (RP) d. Jeff points to the team score, using a lateral sal and an escape. forfeit 145: — Chad Camel (H) p. Nick Fried- Kolodziejczyk, 6-1 drop, to record a fall in 1:22. The Raiders will compete in the 135: — Phil Torino (RP) md. James The Chiefs’ streak had to be bro- District 12 Wrestling Tournament in man, 5:59 152: — Matt Naver (H) p. Matt Castaldo, Ciaccia, 11-3 ken, and the person who did it was South Plainfield on February 27-28. 152: — Eric Swick (RP) p. Jon Larney, Raider 135-pounder Mike Natale, 5:13 WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: 160: — Mike Kivetz (W) won by forfeit 2:46 who meant business when he imme- 103: — Chris Hrabar (P) md. Dave 171: — Mike Baly (W) d. Ziad Yagham, 171: — Kevin Kolbeck (RP) md. Jim diately scored a double-leg Loewinger, 18-6 10-4 Stanley, 8-0 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times takedown on Todd Naprovnik. In 112: — Ron Zaneto (P) p. Mike 189: — No match 189: — Doug Schoening (RP) d. Josh CONSIDERING A TURK RIDE…Blue Devil Mike Baly lifts Ryan McFadden’s the second period, Natale added a Loewinger, 1:51 215: — J. P. Williams (H) p. Brian Reeder, 14-7 leg and considers stepping through for a Turk ride during his 171-pound bout. turn-in spin-behind reversal and a 119: — Bryan Changaris (P) d. Charlie Williams, :36 FEBRUARY 21: Baly pinned McFadden in 3:01. takedown, while Naprovnik scored Tripet, 7-3 Hwt: — Nick Clark (W) p. Bryan NEW JERSEY, GR. 1 SEMIFINAL: only an escape. In the third period, 125: — Joe Mastrogiavanni (P) tf. A. J. Monteleagre, :51 Roselle Park 38, Bound Brook 34 Naprovnik added two escapes and a Romeo, 18-3, 6:00 130: — Craig Frost (RP) d. Jon takedown, and Natale recorded a 130: — Shawn Marosy (P) p. Mike Rodriguez, 4-3 Devil Wrestlers Drop Final takedown and an escape to win a 9- Tripet, 1:22 140: — Phil Torino (RP) md. Phil 5 decision. 135: — Mike Natale (SPF) d. Todd McNair, 16-2 At 140, Raider Mike Grabel suf- 152: — Eric Swick (RP) md. Ryan Naprovnik, 9-5 McNair, 17-4 Match to Somerville, 54-20 fered a heart-breaker when opponent 140: — Dave Ford (P) d. Mike Grabel, Dave Ford scored a double-leg 160: — Kevin Kolbeck (RP) md. Rich CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 160: — Mike Kivetz (W) d. Fred 5-4 Januzzi, 12-3 takedown with :08 remaining, to eke 145: — Luke Cerchio (SPF) md. Chris a penalty point, then finalized the bout Picchiello, 6-4 out a 5-4 win. 171: — Doug Schoening (RP) Tom with a reversal. 171: — Mike Baly (W) p. Ryan Braddick, 12-1 Salamon, 2:41 McFadden, 3:01 A determined Luke Cerchio, who 152: — Brian Voliva (P) p. Josh Ricca, Mike Baly brought the team score to recently placed second in the Union NEW JERSEY, GR. 1 FINALS: 36-20, when he pinned Ryan McFadden 189: — Pete Quintana (S) won by forfeit 3:14 at 171 in 3:01 with a Jacob’s hook, 215: — Bill Sandvig (S) p. Brian Will- County tournament at 145, nailed Chris 160: — Mike Reitemeyer (P) d. Chris Paulsboro 42, Roselle Park 16 Braddick with a double-leg takedown, 130: — Preston Hamilton (P) d. Craig front double-arm bar. The Pioneers won iams, 3:04 Stiglitz, 8-6 Frost, 15-9 by forfeit at 189; then Brian Williams Hwt: — C. J. Sheiman (S) p. Nick Clark, 171: — Matt Bybel (P) p. Eric Viscardi, 140: — D. J. Cama (P) d. Phil Torino, at 215 became the victim of two, fine 1:33 PUBLIC NOTICE 2:51 16-9 long-arm drag takedowns by Pioneer 189: — Tony Zardecki (SPF) d. Dom Bill Sandvig before being pinned in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 152: — Eric Swick (RP) p. Tom UC WRESTLING: DeAnthony, 9-4 Georgeianni, 2:43 3:04 with a half-nelson body press. The NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular FEBRUARY 18: meeting of the Township Council of the 215: — Frank Thorne (SPF) d. Brian David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 160: — Kevin Kolbeck (RP) md. Andy match ended when heavyweight C.J. New Providence 40, Somerville 35 Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- Bishop, 7-0 THE ESCAPE…Raider Charlie DiGiambattista, 20-7 Sheinman pinned Blue Devil Nick day, February 24, 1998, the following ordi- Hwt: — Jim Feeley (SPF) d. Joe Will- Tripet gains an escape against Bryan 171: — Doug Schoening (RP) d. An- Clark in 1:33. (Bouts of Interest) nances entitled: iams, 4-3 Changaris at 119. thony Young, 8-2 The Blue Devils will prepare to host 119: — Rich Sachsel (NP) tf. Frank AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the District Tournament on Friday and DiBeta, 17-2 (4:00) CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- Saturday, February 27 and 28. 125: — Pete Paradise (NP) p. Dave ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE Sc. Pl-F Matmen Dominate Cirincione, 3:00 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: 145: — Donnie DeFilippis (NP) md. PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- 103: — Phil DiBetta (S) p. Mike Sawicki, Jason Lowery, 14-6 FIC”. (Time limit parking) nances as follows were passed and adopted :58 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a South Plainfield Tourney 112: — K. J. Barreiro (S) p. Dan Sawicki, Shabazz 52, Plainfield 24 meeting thereof held March 24, 1998. 171: — Aaron Morton (P) p. Michael CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- A two-day wrestling tournament was class. Matt Loomis and Kevin Bryan, both 1:15 ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE Joy C. Vreeland 119: — Frank DiBetta (S) won by forfeit Scott, 5:45 Town Clerk held in South Plainfield on February 14- in the 13-14 division, completely domi- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 125: — Jason Kraska (S) (S) p. Dan FEBRUARY 21: PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1700 15. The tournament was sponsored by nated all of their opponents, both captur- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the local Police Athletic League (PAL). ing first place in their weight classes. Todd, 3:38 Rahway 50, Irvington 28 FIC”. (Prohibited Parking on 130: — Jeff Kivetz (W) d. Angelo Westfield Avenue) THE TOWN CODE OF THE Over 1,000 participants, ranging in age Sal Gano battled relentlessly against 130: — Shawn Stueber (R) p. Alfredo were duly passed on second and final read- TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHAP- from 5 to 14 years old, entered the tour- his opponents, snatching third place in Rodriguez, 7-2 Rodriguez :24 ing. TER 2, “ADMINISTRATION” nament from as far away as Danbury, the 7-8 year-old division. Dan Gore ag- 135: — Fred Tenore (S) Francisco 160: — Jason Crutchfield (R) p. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ARTICLE VI, TOWN COUNCIL Vasquez, 4:50 Donovan Greaves, 1:15 MEETINGS BY AMENDING Connecticut. gressively matched up against his oppo- Barbara Riepe Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s matmen ag- nents in the 5-6 year-old division, com- 140: — Nick Friedman (W) tf. Brian Township Clerk SECTION 2-57(a) Murphy, 16-0 Union 39, Millburn 22 1 T — 2/26/98, The Times Fee: $22.44 1 T – 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $14.28 gressively pursued their opponents, gain- ing out and placing third. ing medals in five individual divisions. Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s wrestlers 145: — Onur Tezucar (W) d. Jason New Providence 40, Watchung Hills Lowery, 7-4 32 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE John Loomis dominated in the 7-8 year- were led by Head Coach Tony Melendez old division, placing first in his weight and Assistant Coaches Chuck Silber, Bill 152: — Frank Aquario (S) p. Tom 119: — Rich Sachsel (NP) md. Chris SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Bowman and Mike Ridge. Hanscom, 3:50 Ciotola, 12-0 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE 125: — Pete Paradise (NP) p. Dallas CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Kingsbury, 1:40 DOCKET NO. F-3863-97. DOCKET NO. F-12731-97. SHERIFF’S SALE 140: — Donnie DeFilippis (NP) p. Mike RESOURCE BANCHARES MORT- JAMES STEIN, GERALDINE RUSSELL SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Vitolo, 1:26 GAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. DIEGO AND JANET YOUNG, PLAINTIFF vs. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, GOMEZ; MARTHA GOMEZ AND MR. MELINDA SLEDGE, ET AL., DEFEN- DOCKET NO. F-2243-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, GOMEZ HER HUSBAND ET AL, DEFEN- DANT. UNION PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK, DOCKET NO. F-16930-96. DOCKET NO. F-3349-97. PUBLIC NOTICE DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. THOMAS BATTLE, CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., FLEET FINANCE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 24, 1997 FOR SALE DELORES BATTLE H/W STATE OF NEW PLAINTIFF vs. SILVIE JANE QUINTERO, ETIENNE R. PIERROT AND BELZINA SHERIFF’S SALE DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. JERSEY, DEFENDANT. DEFENDANT. PEIRROT; ET ALS., DEFENDANT. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED DECEMBER 15, 1997 FOR SALE DATED DECEMBER 23, 1997 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 7, 1997 FOR SALE DOCKET NO. F-9632-96. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- TIFF vs. MARIO CRAVO, ET AL, DEFEN- Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DANT. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997 FOR SALE two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $114,180.19. successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank The judgment amount is $146,642.95. The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Jersey. The judgment amount is $76,738.85. The judgment amount is $138,399.74. The judgment amount is $41,945.41. THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 10 Grove Street, Property to be sold is located in the Bor- MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Commonly known as: 473 THIRD AV- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. ough of Roselle, County of Union, State COUNTY AND STATE: Union County, City of Elizabeth in the County of Union and successful bidders must have 20% of their ENUE A/K/A 473-475 THIRD AVENUE, Tax Lot No. 574 in Block No. 13. of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. bid available in cash or certified check at the ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 33.33 Premises commonly known as 447 Stock- STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1036 Commonly known as: 555-557 Madison conclusion of the sales. Tax Lot No. 1399 WO-5 in Block No. 5 A/ feet wide by 69.79 feet long. ton Avenue Roselle, New Jersey. Dewey Place. Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. The judgment amount is $166,082.96. K/A TAX LOT ACCT. NO. 1399, BLOCK Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 20, Block TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT Tax Lot No. 748 in Block No. 12. Municipality: Elizabeth. WARD 5. Westerly side of Grove Street, 142.64 feet No. 906 on the official Tax Map of the Acct. 265, BLOCK Ward 6. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately 50 Street Address: 125-127 Race Street. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) from the Northerly side of Rahway Avenue. Borough of Roselle Park. DIMENSIONS: 28.81 feet x 116 feet x feet wide by 100 feet long). Tax Lot No.: 899, Tax Block No. 6. 102.33 feet wide by 51.00 feet long. There is due approximately the sum of Dimensions: (approximately) 37.50 feet x 46.24 feet x 117.29 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Approximate dimensions: 42.18 x 165.89 Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the $117,228.99 together with lawful interest 100.00 feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: At the Southeasterly side of Madison Avenue, 50 x 42.41 x 161.55. EASTERLY side of THIRD AVENUE, WITH and costs. Nearest Cross Street: Harrison Avenue. intersection of Fay Avenue with Dewey Place. feet from the Northeasterly side of Julia Nearest cross street: Pearl Street. THE SOUTHERLY side of FIFTH STREET. There is a full legal description on file in There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Street. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. $78,852.16 together with lawful interest and $142,035.83 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of $170,445.82 together with lawful interest $150,512.77 together with lawful interest The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn costs. and costs. $43,200.69 together with lawful interest and and costs. and costs. this sale. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. ACKERMAN, Attorneys RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF P.O. Box 1024 FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys ZEICHNER, ELLMAN & KRAUSE, SHERIFF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, KURZWEIL & SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Attorneys HARRIS, BEACH & WILCOX, Attorneys WEBER, Attorneys 406 - J. Lippincott Drive 1-908-233-8500 216 Haddon Avenue One Gateway Center Three University Plaza 905 North Kings Highway Marlton, New Jersey 08053 File No. XCS 35475 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1569 CH-753588 (WL) CH-753592 (WL) CH-753589 (WL) CH-753585 (WL) CH-753582 (WL) CH-753600 (WL) 4 T - 2/5, 2/12, 4 T - 2/5, 2/12, 4 T - 2/5, 2/12, 4 T - 2/5, 2/12, 4 T - 2/5, 2/12, 4 T - 2/12, 2/19 2/19 & 2/26/98 Fee: $173.40 2/19 & 2/26/98 Fee: $171.36 2/19 & 2/26/98 Fee: $165.24 2/19 & 2/26/98 Fee: $161.16 2/19 & 2/26/98 Fee: $161.16 2/26 & 3/5/98 Fee: $146.88 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 15 BRIDGEMAN COMES THROUGH Devil Bowlers Secure Watchung Conference By DAVID B. CORBIN The third game came easy, as the Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils blew the Tigers away, 895-812. Gold was struck once again, as the Rosenblatt tossed the high series for the Westfield High School bowlers teamed Blue Devils with a 616. up to defeat the Linden High School team, “Scott is really good under pressure,” 7-0, and secured both the National Divi- stated Coach Tirone. “I think winning sion of the Watchung Conference Title the second game kind of broke their and the overall conference crown. Devil (Linden) spirit.” Scott Bridgeman came through with a The Westfield junior varsity (JV) was critical spare to help clinch the title. The in a battle for the division championship final pin count was 2,667-2,565. and the conference championship. Lin- The Blue Devils won the first game, den just happened to be the team they had 867-851, but had to come from behind to to beat in order to make a double killing. pull out the victory. The pressure was on The Blue Devils won the first game, 901- LEAGUE PLAYOFFS VICTORY…The Blue Devils pucksters swarm sophomore Bridgeman and after he rolled his first 852; however, the Tigers roared back to goalie Chad Puschel, after their 5-2 upset of the Summit High School ice hockey balls, he left the two and the seven pin take the second game, 877-842, and the team. Puschel had 18 saves to hold the rival team that had twice beaten Westfield standing, which left him in a more diffi- third game, 828-735. High School during the regular season. Ronnie Kashlak garnered two goals, and cult situation. With nerves of steel The Tigers’ victory in the second game Brendan Hickey, Brandon Kape and Mike Bird each provided one apiece. Bridgeman let loose and crashed both clinched them the conference champion- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pins into the back stop. ship and the American Division Champi- REACHING FOR THE REBOUND…Blue Devil Tom Langton, No. 50, leaps for “It became very tense because Scott onship, but the Blue Devils still won the the rebound against Roselle High School during a Union County playoff game in Raider Boys’ Offense Stalls; had to make a spare in the 10th for us to National Division Championship. The to- Rahway on February 18. win the game. He had to make a difficult tal pin count of the match was 2,557-2,478. two-seven split and it’s really difficult to JV sophomore Stan Rock was solid pick up that type of split. He did and we with games of 200, 213 and 215, for an Fall to Union Cagers in UCT won the first game,” expressed Blue amazing 628 series, and teammate Jeff Hillside Girls Stagger Strong shooting from Scott Olsen and 28 victory in Elizabeth on February 21. Devil Head Bowling Coach Mike Tirone. Diamond blasted a 213 in the first game LaForest Knox knocked the Raiders out After holding their own in the first The Tigers were tough, with Lamar “Now if you examine the scores in the of the Union County Tournament, as the quarter, the Raider offense collapsed in Henderson turning in a 226 in the first first game, both JV teams out-rolled the Devils in UCT, 52-46 12th-ranked Union High School boys’ the second quarter, scoring only two points game; Keith Quinn rolled a 245, and Manny varsity teams which is highly unusual,” basketball team plowed through to a 58- and remained inert in the third quarter, Gonzalez rolled a 209 in the second game. announced Coach Tirone. Cherron Johnson blazed 18 points to pointer, and senior Vicky Nusse put in scoring only five points. In the mean- If the Blue Devils could win the sec- A discussion concerning further informa- help 12th-seeded Hillside topple fifth- nine points. Suzanne Vinegra struck for BOYS UCT RESULTS: time, the Farmers scored a modest nine ond game, the title would be theirs. If the tion about the impending doom of the Clark seeded Westfield, 52-46, in the first round eight; Valerie Griffeth scored seven, and points in the second, then exploded for first game wasn’t close enough, the sec- Lanes resulted in Tirone answering, “Ten- of the Union County girls’ basketball Jessica Lutkenhouse hit for six points. FEBRUARY 17: 20 in the third quarter. Olsen and Knox ond was even closer, as the Blue Devils tatively, they will be closing on May 29. At tournament on February 16 in Rahway. The Westfield girls dropped to 12-5, each hit for seven points in the big deci- squeaked out a 905-902 win. Once again, least, that is what the managers told me.” After taking a 17-10 first-quarter lead, while the high-flying Comets raised to 9-11. Plainfield 57, Summit 56 Bridgeman needed a spare and a good sive third quarter. Coach Tirone was asked if he knew the Blue Devil girls were zapped by the Hillside 10 14 13 15 52 Summit (12-6) 13 13 18 12 56 count to secure the win for the Blue what may be done with the property. He Plainfield (13-6) 20 11 9 17 57 Don Patterson led the Raiders with Comets, 14-5, in the second quarter. The Westfield 17 5 12 12 46 seven points, and Dave Gewirtz, Jeff Devils. He did. Brett Rosenblatt nailed a responded, “I think that the owners are reeling Blue Devils fell out of orbit and St. Mary’s 59, Dayton 49 Feighner and Dave Herrmann struck for 216, and Evan Baum had a 199 in the keeping the property and are going to could not recover, as the Comets blazed PUBLIC NOTICE Dayton (15-6) 17 10 13 9 49 five points apiece. Ben Martinez had second game to assist in the victory. lease it out to whomever they can. I guess.” to a 24-22 lead and left them in their trail St. Mary’s (16-5) 13 10 19 17 59 four points, and Doug Bishop added two. for the remainder of the game. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- The Blue Devil girls also became vic- nance of which the following is a copy was Roselle Catholic 44, Roselle Park 42 Scotch Plains-Fanwood slipped to 16-6, introduced, read and passed on first reading Roselle Park (13-7) 6 9 16 11 42 while the second-seeded Farmers grew tims of a stunning 13-for-17 free throw by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Roselle Cath (16-4) 9 17 7 11 44 to 20-2. shooting performance by the Comets. meeting held March 24, 1998, and that the Nikeerah Irby of the Comets nailed all St. Patrick’s 80, Elizabeth 51 Sc Plns-Fanwood 11 2 5 11 28 said Council will further consider the same Elizabeth (7-15) 9 17 10 15 51 Union 14 9 20 15 58 five of her foul shots in the final quarter. for final passage on the 7th day of April, St. Patrick’s (17-3) 26 20 20 14 80 Junior Liz McKeon led the Devils 1998, at 8:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with 16 points, which included one three- Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, GIRLS UCT RESULTS: Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and FEBRUARY 18: place any person who may be interested Roselle Catholic 86, Johnson 40 FEBRUARY 16: therein will be given an opportunity to be Johnson (0-19) 11 14 11 4 40 SPORSPORSPORTS DEADLINE heard concerning said ordinance. Roselle Cath (17-4) 19 33 22 12 86 Plainfield 46, Roselle Park 28 Please refer to the deadline Joy C. Vreeland Roselle Park (12-8) 6 6 10 6 28 box on Page One for sports Town Clerk Plainfield (10-10) 12 14 8 12 46 Linden 48, Hillside 44 deadlines. Deadlines will be GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. Hillside (11-10) 8 12 12 12 44 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Linden (11-9) 6 13 15 14 48 Roselle Catholic 45, Roselle 20 ADHERED to with NO Roselle (2-18) 8 9 2 1 20 EXCEPTIONS. Articles will THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Union 75, New Providence 49 Roselle Cath (15-5) 9 6 17 13 45 be accepted by e-mail at: WESTFIELD CHAPTER 10A-9 New Prov. (10-11) 11 19 13 6 49 AS IT RELATES TO THE COL- Union (19-2) 19 23 21 12 75 Cranford 37, Governor Livingston 32 [email protected] LECTION OF BULKY WASTE Gov Liv (11-8) 4 4 15 9 32 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of FEBRUARY 20: Cranford (11-9) 12 11 5 9 37 PUBLIC NOTICE the Town of Westfield as follows: Summit 54, Union 41 SECTION I. Roselle Catholic 85, Plainfield 77 Union (9-12) 7 11 13 10 41 SHERIFF’S SALE That Section 10A-9 entitled “Permits Re- Plainfield (13-7) 11 19 17 24 7 77 Summit (14-3) 22 11 11 10 54 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, quired for Collection” be amended to read as Roselle C (17-4) 11 16 23 21 14 85 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, follows: St. Patrick’s 75, St. Mary’s 48 Oak Knoll 61, Johnson 43 AWAITING THE FOUL SHOT…Tom Langton, No. 50, and Greg Freisen, No. DOCKET NO. F-860-96. “During such periods of time as the Johnson (5-12) 7 14 14 8 43 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SER- Town establishes for bulky waste col- St. Mary’s (16-6) 13 9 11 15 44 Oak Knoll (19-1) 9 25 17 10 61 31, of the Blue Devils await the results of a free throw by a Roselle High School St. Patrick’s (18-3) 12 27 16 20 75 VICES CORPORATION, A NORTH lections, permits shall be required to basketball player. CAROLINA CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF authorize curbside pick up of such waste vs. PHILIP ESTRADA, UNMARRIED, DE- and a fee will be charged for obtaining FEBRUARY 21: FEBRUARY 19: FENDANT. these permits. Roselle 65, Linden 57 Oak Knoll 65, Plainfield 34 Blue Devil B-ballers Burn CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Permits must be properly displayed in Linden (11-10) 4 15 14 24 57 Plainfield (11-10) 8 10 6 10 34 DATED MAY 9, 1997 FOR SALE OF the front windows of properties from Roselle (17-3) 16 17 17 15 65 Oak Knoll (21-1) 13 17 15 20 65 MORTGAGED PREMISES. which waste is to be collected. Such Viking Boys in UCT, 51-48 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- permits shall be issued by the Depart- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ment of Public Works for fifty ($50.00) Greg Freisen nailed two free throw, one point for the Vikings, who fell to 5-14. public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank dollars per permit. Issuance of such Viking Hoopsters Skim Over and teammate Pete Anzelone hit a jumper Anzelone finished with 13 points; Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of permits shall be limited to Westfield and sank a foul shot in the last minute, to Lamont Turner tossed in 10; Rob Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY residents or the owners of real property allow the Westfield High School boys’ McCullam made five, and Freisen fin- THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at located within the Town. Such permits Hilltopper Girls, 43-42, in UCT basketball team to pull out a 51-48 vic- ished with four points. The Blue Devils two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All shall be issued only after proof of resi- improved to 8-10, and played third-seeded successful bidders must have 20% of their dence within the Town satisfactory to Senior Devin McDonald scored off a Vikings ahead; then the defense became tory over the Vikings in the preliminaries bid available in cash or certified check at the the Public Works Department or proof rebound with 1:15 remaining, to lift the impenetrable in the last minute, as the of the Union County boys’ basketball Roselle in Rahway on February 18. conclusion of the sales. of ownership of property within the Town. Union Catholic girls’ basketball team Hilltoppers were prevented from getting tournament in Elizabeth on February 16. Union Catholic 12 12 12 12 48 The judgment amount is $62,926.52. The permit shall be prominently dis- over the Summit Hilltoppers, 43-42, in off a final shot. Union Catholic scored an even dozen Westfield 6 15 15 15 51 The property to be sold is located in the played in a front window of the property the quarterfinals of the Union County McDonald finished with 19 points; in each of the four quarters, and held a City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State from which the waste is to be collected Tournament of February 19 in Elizabeth. Kathryn Rooney scored seven; Katie Santo slim 24-21 lead at the half; but the Blue PUBLIC NOTICE of New Jersey. so as to be visible from the street to the Devils scored 15 points in each of the last It is commonly known as 1057 William contractor collecting such waste. Each The Vikings shut down the Hilltoppers’ sunk six points and Jen Britton blasted Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. offense in the second quarter, and went into five, while Shrita Smith, Jessica Ballweg three quarters. Junior Blue Devil Maurice SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY permit shall entitle the holder thereof to CHANCERY DIVISION It is known and designated as Block No. 9, dispose of up to 750 pounds of bulky the locker room with a 27-18 lead. The and Lisa Lott added two points apiece. Boatwright blasted in 13 of his game- Lot No. 1383. waste. There shall also be a small sticker leading 19 points in the second half. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. Hilltoppers edged one point closer by the end The Vikings advanced to face Elizabeth in F-11941-97 The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 100 issued with each permit which shall be of the third quarter, but rocked the Vikings in the semifinals on February 25. Viking ace Quentin Jordan struck for feet long. affixed to the largest item of bulky waste the final period to take a one-point lead. 16 points, and teammate Carlos Jefferson NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- at curbside.” Summit (15-4) 13 5 11 13 42 easterly line of William Street, 175 feet from McDonald did her thing to put the Union Cath (16-4) 17 10 10 6 43 fired in 15. Steve Benton scored seven (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: SECTION II. points; Frantzuo Simon sank four points; JOHN G. REGIT AND MARY REGIT, the northwesterly line of Catherine Street. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in Kwaku Morgan made three; Eric Conrad HIS WIFE Prior lien(s): None. conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the contributed two, and Joey Green added There is due approximately the sum of terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed Lady Minutemen Cagers Zip YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND $65,241.06 together with lawful interest and to the extent that they are in such conflict or PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED to serve upon FOX AND FOX, costs. inconsistent. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 70 There is a full legal description on file in SECTION III. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS South Orange Avenue, Livingston, New Jer- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. In the event that any section, part or provi- Past Raiders, 40-22, in UCT PLANNING BOARD sey 07039, an answer to the complaint (and The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn sion of this ordinance shall be held to be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the amendments to complaint, if any) filed in a this sale. unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such Shontae Hunter fired five of her 12 outscored the Lady Minutemen, 13-7. civil action, in which FLEET BANK, N.A. is Junior Nikki McCoy scored 10 points; Planning Board Meeting of the Township of RALPH FROEHLICH holding shall not affect the validity of this points in the third quarter, to catapult the Scotch Plains held on January 21, 1998, the plaintiff and JOHN G. REGIT AND MARY SHERIFF ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, second-seeded Elizabeth High School Katie Feighner had four; Kate application of Ernest Fantini/Better View REGIT, HIS WIFE, defendants, pending in STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & other than the part so held unconstitutional girls’ basketball team past the Scotch Vanderheyden and Samantha Kanarek Homes, Plan “A,” Block No. 15601, Lot No. the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery KAPNICK, Attorneys or invalid. Plains-Fanwood girls, 40-22, in the first scored three each, and Wendy Underwood 18.01, which proposed the subdivision of Division, Union County, and bearing Docket Suite 300 SECTION IV. round of the Union County Tournament added two points. one lot into 9 non-conforming lots was de- No. F-11941-97 within thirty-five (35) days 293 Eisenhower Parkway This ordinance shall take effect after pas- on February 16 in Roselle. The Raiders The Raiders slipped to 7-13, while the nied. This action was memorialized by the after February 26, 1998, exclusive of such Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 sage and publication as soon as, and in the Lady Minutemen climbed to 18-3. Board at the Planning Board Meeting held date. CH-753290 (WL) manner, permitted by law. had 18-17 lead at half-time; but time If you fail to do so, judgment by default stood still for the Raider offense in the on February 18, 1998. The file pertaining to 4 T - 2/12, 2/19 1 T – 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $63.24 Scotch Plns-Fnwd 5 13 2 2 22 this application is in the Office of the Plan- may be rendered against you for the relief 2/26 & 3/5/98 Fee: $179.52 second half, as the second-seeded Lady Elizabeth 10 7 12 12 40 ning Board and is available for public in- demanded in the complaint (and amend- PUBLIC NOTICE Minutemen held them to only four points. spection during regular office hours. ments to complaint, if any). You shall file PUBLIC NOTICE The Raiders had their moments of PUBLIC NOTICE Barbara Horev your answer and proof of service in duplicate SHERIFF’S SALE glory in the second quarter when they Secretary to the Planning Board with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T — 2/26/98, The Times Fee: $17.34 Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, CN 971, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 24 Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-9712-97. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE 08625, in accordance with the rules of civil DOCKET NO. F-6374-97. SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. DOUGE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-10466-96. practice and procedure. TEMPLE - INLAND MORTGAGE COR- JULIEN, NELTA JULIEN H/W, MR. AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FIRST TOWN MORTGAGE CORPO- SHERIFF’S SALE This action has been instituted for the PORATION, A TEXAS CORPORATION, MRS. CHARLECIN CHARLES, H/W ET CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. EDDIE L. DAVIS, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated PLAINTIFF vs. MICHAEL A. VELASQUEZ AL, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-12697-96. ET AL., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, July 10, 1987, made by John G. Regit and AND MRS. MICHAEL A. VELASQUEZ, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-000195-97. Mary Regit, to Berkeley Federal Savings HIS WIFE, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. DATED JANUARY 9, 1998 FOR SALE OF PLAINTIFF vs. RONSON LEE SMITH A/K/ DATED JANUARY 9, 1998 FOR SALE OF COLONIAL SAVINGS BANK, SLA, and Loan Association recorded on October CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. A RONSON L. SMITH, BRENDA A. SMITH, MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. CARL J. SWENSON, ET 16, 1989, in Book 4017 of Mortgages for DATED DECEMBER 19, 1997 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- H/W, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- AL., DEFENDANT. Union County, Page 429, et seq.; Said mort- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, gage was assigned by Assignment of Mort- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank DATED DECEMBER 17, 1997 FOR SALE public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank DATED JANUARY 14, 1998 FOR SALE gage from Berkeley Federal Bank and Trust tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. FSB/ f/k/a Berkeley Federal Savings and public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Loan Association to Shawmut Bank, N.A., Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by which was dated June 9, 1993, recorded on Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank November 4, 1993, in Union County THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at successful bidders must have 20% of their Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of successful bidders must have 20% of their Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Register’s Office in Book 0705, page 0087; two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and (2) to recover possession of, and con- successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at conclusion of the sales. THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at cerns premises commonly known as: 18 bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $87,192.64. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is $169,947.97. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Magnum Street, Berkeley Heights, New conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the successful bidders must have 20% of their The property to be sold is located in the successful bidders must have 20% of their Jersey 07992. The judgment amount is $112,576.74. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY bid available in cash or certified check at the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New bid available in cash or certified check at the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you The property to be sold is located in the 07202, County of UNION and State of New conclusion of the sales. Jersey. conclusion of the sales. may also contact the Lawyers Referral ser- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Jersey. The judgment amount is $19,719.39. Commonly known as: 75 Parker Road, The judgment amount is $234,697.47. vice of the County of venue by calling (908) of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 131 CATHERINE Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. MUNICIPALITY: Westfield. 353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, It is commonly known as 32 Reid Street, STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Tax Lot No. 11 in Block No. 1166. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- you may communicate with the Legal Ser- Elizabeth, New Jersey. 07202. Jersey. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 30.00 SEY. vices Office of the County of venue by It is known and designated as Block No. 9, Tax Lot No. 0111 in Block No. 9. Premises commonly known as 905 Olive feet wide by 200.00 feet long. STREET AND STREET NO.: 762 Clark calling (908) 354-4340. Lot No. 1051. Dimension of Lot: Irregular 82.43 feet Street Elizabeth, New Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Street. YOU, JOHN G. REGIT, you are the record The dimensions are approximately 25 feet wide by 135.00 feet long. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 1443, Block northeasterly side of Parker Road 425.10 TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK owners of the mortgaged premises, because wide by 168 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Boudinot Place. No. 8 on the official Tax Map of the City feet from the northerly side of Westminster NO.: 709, LOT NO.: 6. you executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage Nearest cross street: Situate on the west- Situate at a point on the southeasterly of Elizabeth. Avenue. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 330 feet x 60.77 being foreclosed herein and may be liable erly line of Reid Street, 350 feet from the sideline of Catherine Street at its intersec- Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet There is due approximately the sum of feet. for any deficiency thereon, and for any right, northerly line of Elizabeth Avenue. tion with the northeasterly sideline of Boudinot x 25.00 feet. $174,398.23 together with lawful interest NEAREST CROSS STREET: 175.49 feet title, claim or interest you may have in, to or Prior lien(s): None. Place. Nearest Cross Street: Henry Street. and costs. from the intersection of Effingham Place. against the said mortgaged premises. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in There is due approximately the sum of YOU, MARY REGIT, HIS WIFE, you are $115,589.38 together with lawful interest $89,564.82 together with lawful interest and $20,400.67 together with lawful interest and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. $240,772.93 together with lawful interest the record owners of the mortgaged pre- and costs. costs. costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and costs. mises, because you executed the Bond/ There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in this sale. There is a full legal description on file in Note and Mortgage being foreclosed herein the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and may be liable for any deficiency thereon, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and for any right, title, claim or interest you this sale. this sale. this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & this sale. may have in, to or against the said mort- RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ACKERMAN, Attorneys RALPH FROEHLICH gaged premises. SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF DONALD F. PHELAN STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys P.O. Box 1024 WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Attorney CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT KAPNICK, Attorneys Attorneys Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 737 Stokes Road OF NEW JERSEY Suite 300 Suite 201 216 Haddon Avenue 1-908-233-8500 P.O. Box 1088 FOX AND FOX, ESQS. 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive Westmont, New Jersey 08108 File No. XVL 33716 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 70 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-753598 (WL) CH-753621 (WL) CH-753617 (WL) LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 CH-753599 (WL) CH-753608 (WL) 4 T - 2/12, 2/19 4 T - 2/19, 2/26, 4 T - 2/19, 2/26, FILE NO. 2714.12989 4 T - 2/12, 2/19 4 T - 2/19, 2/26, 2/26 & 3/5/98 Fee: $167.28 3/5 & 3/12/98 Fee: $177.48 3/5 & 3/12/98 Fee: $167.26 1 T — 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $67.32 2/26 & 3/5/98 Fee: $179.52 3/5 & 3/12/98 Fee: $183.60 Page 16 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lady Viking Cagers ‘D’claw Little Devil Wrestlers Place Tigers, 41-16, in UC Tourney High in Mat Tournament Defense ‘d’clawed the Tigers, as the With a 25-6 half-time lead, the Vi- Westfield’s Little Devils Traveling final to grab a first-place finish. third-seeded Union Catholic High School kings’ defense remained solid, holding Wrestling Team came away with an im- Delpopolo, an excellent wrestler on the girls’ basketball team rolled to a devas- the Tigers to only two points in the third pressive medal count in the competitive mat, possesses uncanny strength and frus- tating 41-16 triumph over the helpless quarter. The rest was an easy glide to South Plainfield Invitational Wrestling trates opponents with his tough defense Linden High School girls, in the first their 15th victory. McDonald finished Tournament. This tournament attracts that sets him up for scores. round of the Union County girls’ basket- with 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds; many of the top youth wrestlers from Cameron Fairbairn took second in the ball tournament on February 16 in Union. Rooney and Lisa Lott scored eight points north and west New Jersey. pee wee 65 lb. division. Fairbairn is a After blanking the Tigers, 9-0, in the each; Shrita Smith and Jen Britton added Nick Delpopolo led the way with a power wrestler, who is quickly adding first quarter, the Vikings burst into a 16- four apiece, and Brenda Kaus and Katie gold medal performance in the midget 73 technique and should be a wrestling force 6 pillaging in the second quarter. Senior Santo put in two points each lb. class. Delpopolo ripped off for years to come. Kathryn Rooney hit for six points, and Linden (4-13) 0 6 2 8 16 quarterfinal and semifinal victories, be- Sam Kramer grabbed a fourth-place senior Devin McDonald sank four during Union Cath (15-4) 9 16 10 6 41 fore scoring a tight win in an exciting medal in the 65 lb. junior division, the second-quarter pillaging. using his patented takedown and tight Scotch Plains Sr. rides to set up an array of moves. Kyle Recreation Dept. Plans County Will Offer Sullivan came away with another medal performance with a fourth-place fin- Additional Ski Trip Umpire Training Basketball Results ish. Sullivan used quick takedowns (All players over 50) and tight-arm bars to pin two oppo- To Camelback Sunday The Union County Board of Chosen OUT SKATING SUMMIT…Westfield High School junior defenseman Kevin February 15: nents. The Little Devils had several The Westfield Recreation Com- Freeholders, in conjunction with the Greater Anton skates past a Summit forward to win the puck. The Blue Devils crushed Monmouth Hawks 55, Scotch Plains 38 wrestlers make the quarterfinal round mission has announced that an ad- Union County Umpires’ Association, will the Hilltoppers, 5-2, in last week’s first game of the league playoffs at Warinanco Ft. Monmouth 2, Westfield Pearls 0 and continue to wrestle competitively offer a six-week training session which Rink in Roselle Park. February 19: against North Jersey’s best. ditional ski trip has been scheduled will enable individuals to become regis- this year to the Camelback Ski Area. Cranford Cougars 46, Areana Sports 45 tered softball umpires. Anyone interested Westfield Pearls 40, North Plainfield 18 The trip is planned for Sunday, in becoming a softball umpire and possibly Fanwood-Sc. Pl. ‘Y’ Holds Sc. Plains Masters March 1, with a cost of $43 per officiating games for schools and recre- American Division: person. This includes transporta- ation leagues is invited to participate. TEAM W L Basketball Results Jim Powers, the New Jersey Amateur Paterson Wise Guys 6 1 tion by coach bus and a lift ticket. Gymnastic Competition Cranford Cougars 7 2 February 19: Rentals and lessons are also avail- Softball Association’s umpire-in-chief, Areana Sports 3 5 Scotch Plains 64, The Express 22 able at an additional cost. and his staff will be the instructors for The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA “C” well as the all-around. Team Law 1 6 Merrill Lynch 62, International Realty 39 The bus will depart from the this series Participants must pass an ex- Division had a tough meet, competing The 11-year age group saw Amy amination at the end of the sessions in against the Madison Area YMCA and Five Drewes of Fanwood placing fourth on National Division: TEAM W L Municipal Building parking lot at order to receive certification. Points YMCA. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains floor. Scotch Plains residents represent- TEAM W L Merrill Lynch 2 0 6:30 a.m. and return at approxi- Scotch Plains 5 3 Scotch Plains 1 0 Classes will be held Mondays, March team took second place behind Madison. ing the 12-and-over age group were Erica Berkeley Heights 5 3 International Realty 1 1 mately 6 p.m. Children under 12 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, from 7 to 9 Jenna Skoller of Westfield placed sec- Bloom, placing first on the beam and the Westfield Pearls 4 5 Cunning Motors 0 1 years old must be accompanied by p.m. in the Union County Administration ond on bars and fifth on floor; Tara floor as well as third on the vault; Erin North Plainfield 1 8 Warren Warriors 0 1 an adult 18 years of age or older. Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth. Cannon of Watchung placed third in all- Breznisky, placing first on the bars and The Express 0 1 second on the beam, and Ashley Esposito, The Senior Basketball League divisional Registration is now being accepted The registration fee, which includes around and fifth on vault; Allegra race promises to be a battle at the Scotch Competitive play resumed in the Mas- for the trip. For additional informa- all course materials, is $55. To register Kenwell, also of Watchung, placed fourth placing second on the vault and the floor, ters League (for players over 40) at Scotch as well as third on the beam. Plains-Fanwood High School gym, with tion, please call the Recreation De- and obtain additional information, please on the beam. All three competed in the 9- top teams set to play in a final round-robin Plains-Fanwood High School on Febru- partment at (908) 789-4080. contact the Union County Division of and-under age category. Also contributing to the team were ary 19 with a new-look Scotch Plains Tracy and Barie Salmon, Samantha for divisional titles, the winners of which Parks and Recreation at (908) 527-4900. Gina De Lauro of Clark competed in will meet in a league championship game. squad crushing new entry The Express, the 10-year-old age group, sweeping first Penny, Jessica Neuringer, all of Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE This week’s action saw league teams fare by pushing the ball upcourt and totally place on all four gymnastic apparatus, as Plains, and Lauren Perrotta of Fanwood. controlling the backboards. Bob Jester The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s poorly in action in Monmouth County; the SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Westfield team forfeiting their game, and the and Charles Turner led the assault on the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Girls’ Gymnastics “C” Team will com- boards, and generous ball distribution pete at home on Saturday, March 28. Scotch Plains squad falling to a strong Hawks CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, team, despite a three-point half-time lead. accounted for even scoring which was DOCKET NO. F-6359-96. DOCKET NO. F-8592-97. SHERIFF’S SALE paced by Barney Tracy and Turner. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB, PLAIN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Scotch Plains was led by Frank TIFF vs. LOUIS J. GILLS NOVEMBRE TIFF vs. ROBERTO CANEIRO AND CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Martinelli and Joe Zailsky. On February Some speed was added to the Scotch AND MARIE LORDE NOVEMBRE, HIS MARIA CANEIRO, HIS WIFE; ROGELIO DOCKET NO. F-12219-96. DEADLINE INFO... 19, Westfield rebounded against North Plains attack this year, and it paid off with WIFE; ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CANEIRO, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. FIRST NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE Sports deadlines are: Plainfield, assaulting them with a solid numerous lay-ups and assists off fast breaks CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERT All sports that take place shooting performance by Jack Wiley, John by the new guard tandem of Dave Yatcilla DATED DECEMBER 10, 1996 FOR SALE DATED JANUARY 16, 1998 FOR SALE EDOUARD AND EVELYNE EDOUARD, Trotter, Dan Remler and Will Newell. and Steve Larkin. Charles O’Donnell and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. HIS WIFE; ET ALS, DEFENDANT. during the week MUST Clark’s Areana Sports squad, behind Warren Moxley led The Express’ effort. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, be submitted by FRIDAY, sharp-shooting from Jim Carovillano, In the nightcap, Merrill Lynch displayed tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED MARCH 11, 1997 FOR SALE OF 4 P.M. Weekend sports an aggressive style in a battle of giants, each public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank MORTGAGED PREMISES. pulled out to a double-figures lead well Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ONLY will be accepted into the second half, but saw a steady side with several players well in excess of Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by up till Noon on Monday. return from the Cranford squad. The 6’5". Merrill’s guard play was the differ- THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank Aritcles must be typed, game ended in a wild three-minute frenzy, ence in the final analysis, with Richie two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of double spaced, upper which featured a twisting lay-up at the Conrad’s floor game and Tod McDougald successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY buzzer by Chip Weiss, who scored 16 and Pete Kessel’s outside shooting negat- bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at and lower case and no longer than 1-1/2 pages. points, earning the Cougars a one-point ing the guard play of the International Re- conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All victory. Also huge in the Cougars’ effort alty. Big in the scoring column for Interna- The judgment amount is $96,048.28. The judgment amount is $103,740.77. successful bidders must have 20% of their NO EXCEPTIONS tional was 6’8" Brian Hill. The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the was Ken Dunbar with 18 points. CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07201, CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07206, conclusion of the sales. PUBLIC NOTICE County of UNION and State of New Jersey. County of UNION and State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is $72,115.09. Commonly known as: 555 WALNUT Commonly known as: 507-509 FULTON The property to be sold is located in the Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- following information and such other Tables shall have a diameter not larger STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of nance of which the following is a copy was additional information, if any, as may be than twenty-four inches.” 07201. 07206. UNION, and in the State of New Jersey. introduced, read and passed on first reading subsequently requested by the Town. SECTION X. Tax Lot No. 1384.A in Block No. 12. Tax Lot. No. 510 W03 in Block No. 3. Commonly known as: 1141-1143 ANNA by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a (1) A description of the principal That Section 24-54 entitled “REQUIRE- Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 Dimensions of Lot: approximately 50.00 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY meeting held March 24, 1998, and that the building and a description of all prop- MENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS’” be feet wide by 192.12 feet long. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. 07211. said Council will further consider the same erties immediately adjacent to such amended by adding a new Subsection (m) to Nearest Cross Street: Mary Street. Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street. Tax Lot No. 163.F in Block No. 12. for final passage on the 7th day of April, building; and read as follows: Situate at a point on the southerly sideline Situate at a point on the easterly sideline of Dimensions of Lot are (Approximately) 1998, at 8:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, (2) A description of the proposed “(m) Notwithstanding anything to the of Walnut Street distance approximately Fulton Street distance approximately 70.00 65.50 feet wide by 22.08 feet long. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, design and location of the sidewalk contrary in this article or any other laws 725.29 feet easterly from its intersection feet northerly from its intersection with the Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and café, its dimensions and all tempo- and ordinances of the Town but subject with the easterly sideline of Mary Street. northerly sideline of Fifth Street. NORTHERLY side of ANNA STREET, place any person who may be interested rary structures, equipment, and ap- to the review and approval of the Town There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 156.08 feet from the WESTERLY side of therein will be given an opportunity to be paratus to be used in connection Council, a person may be permitted to $99,759.67 together with lawful interest and $106,528.78 together with lawful interest JEFFERSON AVENUE. heard concerning said ordinance. with its operation, including tables, display the name of the establishment costs. and costs. There is due approximately the sum of Joy C. Vreeland temporary fences and barriers, operating the café on umbrellas to be There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in 74,414.57 together with lawful interest and Town Clerk planters, serving carts, chairs, aw- used at the café.” the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. nings, umbrellas (including any SECTION XI. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND name to be displayed thereon), light- That a new Section 24-54A entitled “SIDE- this sale. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ing, and electrical outlets (if any); WALK CAFÉS OUTSIDE PERMITTED RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn WESTFIELD CHAPTER 24, and ZONE; OTHER AD HOC VARIATIONS” SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. ARTICLE VII, “SIDEWALK (3) A statement of the seating be added to Chapter 24 to read as follows: FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, RALPH FROEHLICH CAFÉS” BY AMENDING CER- capacity of the proposed sidewalk “SECTION 24-54A Sidewalk Cafés Attorneys Attorneys SHERIFF TAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF café and of the existing restaurant outside permitted zone; other ad hoc Suite 201 Suite 201 SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorneys BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of actually operated by the applicant in variations. 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive 406 - J Lippincott Drive the Town of Westfield in the County of Union the principal building; and Notwithstanding anything to the con- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 that the Code of the Town of Westfield, (4) A diagram demonstrating that trary contained in this article or any other CH-752923 (WL) CH-753633 (WL) CH-753087 (WL) Chapter 24, Article VII, “Sidewalk Cafés” be pedestrian traffic along the side- laws and ordinances of the Town of 4 T - 2/26, 3/5, 4 T - 2/26, 3/5, 4 T - 2/26, 3/5, amended as follows: walk on which the sidewalk café is Westfield, the Town Council may issue 3/12 & 3/19 Fee: $183.60 3/12 & 3/19 Fee: $179.52 3/12 & 3/19 Fee: $171.36 SECTION I. proposed to be located will in no way licenses to operate sidewalk cafés which That Section 24-46 entitled “DEFINI- be impeded; and that the provisions may otherwise vary from certain of the TIONS,” Subsection (c) be amended to of Section 24-54 shall be satisfied. other requirements of this article. The read as follows: Such diagram shall also include a issuance of such licenses shall be on “(c) The term “person” shall mean any drawing of the sidewalk café itself terms and conditions as the Town Coun- individual, partnership, corporation, lim- with all appurtenances and shall cil may deem fit and may include, but ited liability company, association, or show all obstructions located within shall not be limited to, the following other entity.” the area of the sidewalk café. The situations: (a) the issuance of licenses SECTION II. diagram shall be drawn to scale and to establishments that are not situated That Section 24-46 entitled “DEFINI- shall include all dimensions of any in the permitted zone; (b) the issuance TIONS,” Subsection (d) be amended to and all items located or proposed to of licenses to establishments which may read as follows: be located within the area of the not be deemed to be restaurants under “(d) The term “restaurant” shall mean sidewalk café. The development this article; (c) the inclusion of certain an establishment actually located within plan shall be referred to the zoning private property as part of a particular the principal building, the primary activ- officer, or other appropriate official sidewalk café; and (d) the establish- ity of which is the preparation of food for designated by the Town Adminis- ment of hours of operation which may consumption by the public on its pre- trator from time to time to review differ from the requirements otherwise mises.” such plans, who shall thereupon set forth in this article. All renewals of SECTION III. recommend approval, disapproval such licenses shall also be issued by That Section 24-46 entitled “DEFINI- or modification of the plan within ten the Town Council.” TIONS,” Subsection (f) be amended to read business days following its submis- SECTION XII. as follows: sion. The Town Clerk may also refer That a new Section 24-54B entitled “TEM- “(f) The term “sidewalk café” or “café” the development plan to Chief of PORARY USE BY TOWN OF LICENSED shall mean a restaurant as defined herein Police, Fire, Construction Officer, AREA” be added to Chapter 24 to read as which also is characterized by the fol- Health Officer and the Town Engi- follows: lowing: neer, and the Municipal Planner for “SECTION 24-54B Temporary sus- (1) The consumption of food by their review and recommendation; pension by Town of license. the public at tables located within and Notwithstanding anything to the con- that more or less rectangular por- (5) If any service items shall be trary contained in this article or any other tion of the sidewalk which lies within made of disposable or non-reus- laws and ordinances of the Town of the area bounded by the public able materials, the proposed means Westfield, the Town may temporarily street, the principal facade, and the for disposal of such service items, suspend a sidewalk café license in the imaginary perpendicular lines run- together with a drawing of the de- event of emergency or for other reasons ning from the outer edge of such sign of the proposed trash recep- or purposes including, but not limited to, principal facade to the public street; tacles to be utilized.” the facilitation of Town-sponsored and SECTION VII. events.” (2) Containing readily removable That Section 24-48 entitled “APPLICA- SECTION XIII. tables, chairs, temporary railings TION” be amended by adding a new Sub- That Section 24-56 entitled “NOTICE OF and/or planters; and section (c) to read as follows: VIOLATION; FAILURE TO COMPLY” be (3) Unenclosed by fixed walls or “(c) In the application to be submitted, amended to read as follows: ceilings, fences, except for retract- the applicant may request that the Town “Sec. 24-56. Enforcement Officer; able awnings, removable barriers, Council grant the applicant a waiver notice of violation; failure to comply. umbrellas or other nonpermanent from compliance with certain of the re- The Zoning Officer of the Town of enclosures. quirements of this article.” Westfield (or his designee) shall be The term “sidewalk café” shall SECTION VIII. charged with the responsibility for en- also mean an operation ancillary to That Section 24-54 entitled “REQUIRE- forcing the provisions of this article. a principal building in accordance MENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS,” Sub- Upon a determination by the Zoning with Section 24-54A.” section (d) be amended to read as follows: Officer (or his designee) that a licensee SECTION IV. “(d) No furniture, apparatus, decora- has violated one or more of such provi- That Section 24-46 entitled “DEFINI- tion or appurtenance used in connection sions, the Zoning Officer shall give writ- TIONS” be amended by adding and insert- with the operation of the sidewalk café ten notice to the licensee to correct such ing new Subsections (g) and (h) as follows: shall be located in such a way that less violation within twenty-four hours of the “(g) The term “obstruction” shall mean than six feet of paved sidewalk unob- receipt of such notice by the licensee. In any tree, trash receptacle, street curb, structed by any obstructions remains the event that the licensee fails or re- parking meter, newspaper box, street for the exclusive use of pedestrians (the fuses to correct such violation within sign or basement entry hatch lying within “required pedestrian passageway”), nor such period, the licensee’s sidewalk the area of the sidewalk café. shall any such furniture, apparatus, café license shall thereupon, and auto- (h) The term “service items” shall decoration or appurtenance project or matically, be revoked. mean all dishes, utensils, containers, protrude into, on or above, the required Upon the revocation of such license, tablecloths, napkins, cutlery and other pedestrian passageway. All sidewalk the licensee, upon written request, shall items used in the operation or decora- cafés shall have portable barriers or be entitled to a hearing before the Town tion of the sidewalk café.” planters not less than three feet nor Council of the Town of Westfield within SECTION V. more than four feet in height which shall fourteen days of the date of its request.” That Section 24-47 entitled “LICENSE be placed around the sidewalk café area SECTION XIV. REQUIRED” be amended to read as fol- on the sidewalk to define the café area Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in lows: and the unobstructed pedestrian pas- conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the “Sec. 24-47. License required. sageway area.” terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed No person shall operate a sidewalk SECTION IX. to the extent that they are in such conflict or café within the Town of Westfield with- That Section 24-54 entitled “REQUIRE- inconsistent. out first obtaining a sidewalk café li- MENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS’” Sub- SECTION XV. cense and satisfying all the require- section (e) be amended to read as follows: In the event that any section, part or provi- ments of this article. The license shall “(e) Service items may be made of sion of this ordinance shall be held to be be initially issued by the Town Council either nondisposable and reusable ma- unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such and may contain conditions. All renew- terials or of disposable and non-reus- holding shall not affect the validity of this als of a sidewalk café license shall also able materials. In the event disposable ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, be issued by the Town Council.” or non-reusable service items are used, other than the part so held unconstitutional SECTION VI. the café must provide adequate outdoor or invalid. That Section 24-48 entitled “APPLICA- waste receptacles for disposal of such SECTION XVI. TION” be amended by amending Subsec- items. The furniture to be used in the This ordinance shall take effect after pas- tion (b) to read as follows: operation of the sidewalk café shall be sage and publication as soon as, and in the (b) The term “development plan” shall made of durable material, such as sturdy manner, permitted by law. mean a written plan setting forth the vinyl/plastic, wrought iron or wood. 1 T – 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $260.10 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 17 College Foundation Names SP-F PAL Hoopsters Roll Westfield ‘Y’ Devilfish Win Golf Tournament Committee Over Hillside PAL, 62-44 ‘D’ Division Swimming Title golf, tickets are available to attend the The Union County College (UCC) The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL sev- The seventh graders started a full- The Westfield “Y” girls’ swim team first in the division for the 13-14 year Foundation has named a 26-member cocktail reception and dinner only. Those interested in further informa- enth-and eighth-grade boys’ basketball court press, and caused more than 20 swam into first place in their divisional olds, and teammate Meg Smith was committee charged with planning and team traveled to Hillside to take on the turnovers. The Hillsiders started with a championships, leaving in their wake fourth. Katie Bartholomew won for the executing its sixth annual Golf Tourna- tion should call Nadine Brechner, the the other four teams in the YMCA “D” 15-18 division. college’s Executive Director of Business aggressive Hillsiders on February 19. zone defense, but sharp shooting guards ment on Monday, April 27 at The Raiders won, 62-44. Steve Rodriguez, Josh Wexler and Joe Division. For the long 200-meter breaststroke Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club in and College Development at (908) 709- In the individual medley the Devilfish event, the Devilfish were unbeatable with 7505. Bartalotta ripped the nets, combining Scotch Plains. for 42 points. When the guards missed had winners for three age groups, as a first by Bartholomew, a second by Committee members include William Westfield ‘Y’ Unveils their jumpers, Rowland Adeyomo and Nada Simaika, Kerry Carr and Jenna Kolenut and a fourth by Smith. Biunno of Mountainside, a member of the Chris DeProspero rebounded steadily. Bezrutczyk each took first place. Kitty The Devilfish had three swimmers College’s Board of Governors and a Foun- Advanced Cycling Class Taylor Cole led the team with nine Fromtling led Westfield for a sixth for take firsts in the butterfly, as Simaika, dation member; Suzanne Covine of West- The Westfield “Y,” located at 220 the 15-18 year olds. Carr and Schoenemann proved too fast to steals. The top two 8-and-under girls for handle in their age groups. MacDonald field, a Foundation trustee; Diane Clark Street in Westfield has intro- The eighth-grade Raiders knocked DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains, a member Westfield were Alexsandra Fragna and took a second in the 13-14s. duced Advanced Cycling, an indoor off the number one Hillsiders in over- Ilene Goodman in the 25-freestyle event. The relays were the icing on the cake, of the College’s Board of Trustees; Dede cycling class specifically designed time, 56-55. The Raiders played an Wigton of Scotch Plains, a member of the Lizzie Trimble won her division in the as the Devilfish racked up firsts in the for competitive cyclists, runners, entire team effort, despite being short 9-10 year-old 50-meter freestyle, with freestyle and the medley relays, winning College’s Board of Governors; Dr. Tho- triathletes and anyone interested in two players. Rory Verducci was the Kelly O’Neill coming in third. Suzanna with a score of almost 100 points over the mas H. Brown, UCC President and a high-level training. catalyst, hitting for 24 points; Brad Fowler led her 11-12 year-old teammates closest competitor. Foundation member, and Ursula Spinnato Beginning on Wednesday, March Belford hit important jump shots in the with a sixth-place finish. Kerry Hart and Also contributing to their team to- of Westfield, the college’s employment 18, there will be two classes offered fourth quarter; Josh Finklestein had his Caitlin MacDonald were the fastest Dev- tals were Alexi Kuska, Caitlin Win- development and placement services coun- hands full guarding Hillside’s 6’4" cen- ilfish for 13-14 year olds, and Heidi chester, Alexandra Jenkins, Jennifer selor. weekly — one on Wednesday evenings from 9 to 9:55 p.m., and one on Satur- ter, but he handled the job well. Schoenemann brought home blue for Kujawski, Lauren Winchester, Mel- The day-long Golf Tournament will Andrew Pavoni and Ned Kipping Westfield in 15-18 group. issa McCloskey, Summer Donnelly, begin at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet brunch, day afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Simaika, Carr and Bezrutczyk also Kara Uzzolino, Anna McGrath, Individuals may register for an shared the job of covering the other tall followed by a shotgun start at noon. At forward with each collecting several won their age groups for the longer Alexandra Roll, Suzanna Fowler, 5:30 p.m. participants will attend a eight-week session for either one or key rebounds. Point guard Anwar Mont- freestyle events, 100, 100 and 200-meters, Emily Barnes, Kimberly Jacob, Noelle cocktail reception and dinner, followed both classes. Space is strictly limited gomery handled the ball well, while respectively. Ebler, D. Heffernan, Cassie Lo, Katie by an awards presentation and raffle at to 15 spots, and registrations will be hitting an important three-point shot to In the breaststroke, Samantha Baker Eckman, Judy Brown, Bethany 7 p.m. taken on a first-come, first-served tie the game. The victory upped the was the fastest Devilfish in the 8-and- Dresely, Kristen Ostrega, Kitty For those who do not wish to play basis. eighth-graders record to 7-3. under, and Trimble again led Westfield Fromtling, Jenny Fowler, Catherine The class will be taught by Will- for the 9-10s. Christine Kolenut placed Curran, Sara Haldeman, Paula Bavosa. iam Garelick, an expert category Mike Sorber of the Metrostars PUBLIC NOTICE College Set to Sponsor mountain bike racer, semi-pro road PUBLIC NOTICE POSTERS racer and expert level coach. SHERIFF’S SALE The Westfield Leader and The Times TOWN OF WESTFIELD Watercraft and Boating It is designed to teach people how SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, INVITATION TO BID Metrostars to Run CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, have the capabilities of making large to properly train for competitive color posters (24x18 and smaller) of Sealed proposals will be received by the Safety Course in Spring events and promises to be a challeng- DOCKET NO. F-12462-97. Free Soccer Clinic BANK UNITED OF TEXAS, FSB, PLAIN- sports photos or any photos you may Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, Union County College’s Division of ing workout for advanced exercisers. TIFF vs. CARLOS ZUNIGA, ET ALS, DE- wish to be reproduced. Prices are New Jersey, on Monday, March 16, 1998, at Continuing Education and Community The Westfield Recreation Com- Registrations will be taken in per- FENDANT. reasonable. Call David Corbin at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal Services will sponsor a nationally and state mission and the Westfield Soccer As- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, son at the “Y.” New Jersey for the following: approved Personal Watercraft and Boating sociation have teamed up to sponsor DATED JANUARY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF information at [email protected]. For more information, please con- MORTGAGED PREMISES. THE FURNISHING OF UNI- Safety course, starting in late March. a free soccer clinic conducted by the tact Karen Simon at (908) 233-2700. Upon successful completion of the two- New York/New Jersey Metrostars. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- FORMS FOR THE PERSONNEL tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT session course, participants will earn a The clinic will be held indoors on public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank Proposals must be delivered at the place New Jersey Boating Safety certificate. Friday, February 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and before the hour above mentioned in a The non-credit curriculum is de- at the Westfield National Guard Ar- SPORSPORSPORTS DEADLINE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting sealed envelope marked “Bid for the Police signed for operators of personal wa- mory. THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at of the Township Council of the Township of Uniform”, bearing the Name and Address of tercraft who are at least 16, and power Please refer to the two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Scotch Puffins, held in the Council Cham- the Bidder, addressed to the Town of Metrostars players will be on successful bidders must have 20% of their bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- boat operators who are at least 13. hand to conduct a one-hour soccer deadline box on Page Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, The course will cover boat handling, bid available in cash or certified check at the ship on Tuesday, February 24, 1998 there New Jersey, and must be in the office of the rules of the “road,” safety regula- clinic and then will remain on site One for sports conclusion of the sales. was introduced, read for the first time, and Purchasing Agent on or before the hour to answer any questions and sign deadlines. Deadlines The judgment amount is $82,716.71. passed on such first reading, an ordinance named. tions, necessary equipment, and le- MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth, entitled: Bids must be accompanied by a proposal gal responsibilities. autographs. Westfield soccer play- ers of all ages are invited to attend. will be ADHERED to COUNTY AND STATE: Union County, AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING guarantee in the form of certified check, Participants can choose from four with NO EXCEPTIONS. New Jersey. GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN- cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of course sections, all held from 7:20 to Whether you are a novice or an STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 528- DAY, JUNE 14, 1998 IN THE 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of 10:20 p.m. They are as follows: Tues- advanced player, this clinic is sure Articles will be 530 Adams Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Westfield. Each proposal must also be ac- day and Thursday, March 24 and 26; to provide you with information accepted by e-mail at: 07202. PLAINS companied by a Surety company Certifica- Monday and Wednesday, April 20 and and skills that will improve your TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot The purpose of the ordinance: To permit tion stating that the said Surety company will 22; Tuesday and Thursday, May 19 game. [email protected] No. 14, Block No. 12. games of chance (raffles) on June 14, 1998 provide the bidder with the required perfor- DIMENSIONS: Approximately 50.00 feet (Sunday) provided charitable organizations mance bond in the full amount of the con- and 21, and Monday and Wednesday, Don’t miss this free opportunity to x 150.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 150.00 feet. takes the appropriate steps for securing a tract. June 8 and 10. improve your soccer skills. No ad- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Approxi- license for same. Bidders must be in compliance with all All classes will be conducted at the vanced registration is required. For PUBLIC NOTICE mately 200.00 feet from Julia Street. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, provisions of Chapter 127 PL 1975 supple- college’s Cranford Campus. There is due approximately the sum of more information, please contact the SHERIFF’S SALE March 10, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council ment for the law against discrimination (Af- $84,975.58 together with lawful interest and Those interested in further informa- Westfield Recreation Commission at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any firmative Action). Bidders Statement of costs. tion should call (908) 709-7600. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, time and place to which a meeting for the Ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of the (908) 789-4080. There is a full legal description on file in DOCKET NO. F-16309-96. further consideration of such ordinance shall Public Laws of 1977, must also be submit- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. REALTY ASSET PROPERTIES, LTD, from time to time be adjourned, and all ted with all bids. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PLAINTIFF vs. ANTHONY FRANKLIN persons interested will be given an opportu- Specifications and proposal forms may this sale. AND MRS. ANTHONY FRANKLIN, WIFE nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. be examined and procured at the office of RALPH FROEHLICH ‘Y’ Unveils Schedule Westfield Baseball OF ANTHONY FRANKLIN, DEFENDANT. A copy of same may be obtained from the the Purchasing Agent, 425 East Broad SHERIFF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Mon- HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, For ‘Lunch & Learn’ DATED NOVEMBER 26, 1997 FOR SALE enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey between day through Friday between the hours of WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorneys League Seeks OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 30 Columbia Turnpike By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- through Friday by any member of the gen- The Mayor and Council reserve the right P.O. Box 941 The Westfield “Y,” 220 Clark Street tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by eral public who wants a copy of same with- to reject any and all bids, also waive any Sponsors Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 public vendue, on the 4th Floor of the Bank out cost. informality if it is deemed advisable so to do. in Westfield, has announced its spring CH-753601 (WL) For over 30 years, the Westfield Building, 24 Rahway Avenue, in the City of BARBARA RIEPE Marianne K. Horta schedule of “Lunch & Learns for the 4 T - 2/12, 2/19 Baseball League (WBL) has offered Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Township Clerk Purchasing Agent Sixty and Better Set,” a series of 2/26 & 3/5/98 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 2/26/98, The Times Fee: $31.62 1 T – 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $41.82 programs for the youth of Westfield. THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 1998 at programs which are free and open to Last year, over 1,000 boys and girls two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All the public. participated in WBL programs and successful bidders must have 20% of their All “Lunch & Learns” are held at bid available in cash or certified check at the more are expected in 1998. conclusion of the sales. the Westfield “Y” on the third Although the administrators and The judgment amount is $8,414.11. Wednesday of the month, beginning coaches donate their time, the uni- The property to be sold is located in the at 12:30 p.m. Participants are asked forms, equipment, field mainte- City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union and to bring a bag lunch and enough nance and insurance are not do- State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1033 East Grand dessert to share with about five people. nated. It is only through the contin- Street, City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The “Y” will supply the beverages. ued financial support of sponsors Tax Lot No. 503, in Block No. 8. Topics vary and may range from that the WBL can continue to pro- Dimensions of Lot: 25.00 x 100.00. arthritis to line dancing, according vide its programs. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the The cost of sponsoring a team is northernly side of East Grand Street, 86.00 to a spokeswoman for the “Y.” Mem- feet from the intersection of East Grand bers of the public may attend as many $125, or two teams for $200. Spon- Street and Catherine Street. of these programs as they wish. sors’ names are printed on the teams There is due approximately the sum of Programming for the spring kicks shirts, advertising their support. Spon- $8,804.25 together with lawful interest and sors also will receive a team photo- costs. off on March 18, with “Sleep Prob- There is a full legal description on file in lems and Seniors,” followed by “Han- graph, along with the personal fulfill- ment gained in supporting a program the Union County Sheriff’s Office. dling Home Emergencies” on April The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 15 and “Osteoporosis” on May 20. designed for the enjoyment and devel- this sale. The season will end on Thursday, opment of our local youngsters, ac- RALPH FROEHLICH cording to a league spokesman. SHERIFF June 18, with a “Walk Clinic and Anyone wishing to lend support ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO, Attorneys Picnic” in Tamaques Park. may send a check made out to WBL, 4 Century Drive For more information and to re- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 P.O. Box 156, Westfield, 07091, or CH-753625 (WL) serve a spot, please call the “Y” at for additional details may call John T. 4 T - 2/26, 3/5, (908) 233-2700. Nason at (908) 233-5696. 3/12 & 3/19 Fee: $165.24 Page 18 Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library to Celebrate Birthday The Darcy School Reveals Of Dr. Seuss With Guest Readers Upcoming Weekend Events The Fanwood Memorial Library gin at 3:30 p.m. with fathers who are The Darcy School, an independent auction and the premiere of “The Darcy will be participating in Read Across members of the community reading a primary school opening in Madison School” video. America, a special event sponsored Dr. Seuss favorite at the top of each this September, will present “The Children’s Theater is planned for by the National Education Associa- half-hour. Darcy Weekend” from Friday, Febru- Sunday, March 1, at noon at the tion and the American Library Asso- Special guest readers will include ary 27, through Sunday, March 1. school. Children and their parents ciation. Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. A spokesman for the school de- will experience stories by Maurice Schools and libraries all over the Connelly at 6:30 p.m., and Steven scribed the Darcy program as one fea- Sendak, as well as Czech and Japa- country will be celebrating the birth- Clark, President of the Library Board turing “innovative approaches to child- nese folk tales brought to life by the day of children’s author Dr. Seuss on of Trustees, at 7 p.m. The last story of hood education” which “set it far apart “Living Books” theater troupe Monday, March 2, revealed Dan the evening will be read at 8 p.m. from — and above — other primary through acting and singing. Young- Weiss, Director of the Fanwood Me- In addition, the library is holding schools.” sters will be able to help out the morial Library. its annual Amnesty Week from March “The Darcy Weekend” will offer actors during this free program. According to Children’s Librarian 2 to 7. Any and all overdue materials something for the whole family, from An Afternoon of Song will also take Susan Staub, the festivities at the may be returned with no fines or young children through senior citizens, place on March l at 4:30 p.m. Songs by Fanwood Memorial Library will be- penalties incurred. according to the spokesman. Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, It is comprised of four events, three Ravel and others will be performed by of which will take place at The Darcy Jane Bunnell, a mezzo-soprano who is HELPING THE HOUSE HUNTER...Burgdorff ERA recently celebrated the School, in Bellwood Mansion, 205 currently appearing at the Metropoli- William Palatucci to Serve publication of “The Area Guide” with local supporting vendors at a gala luncheon that was held at the Chanticler Chateau in Millburn. Jean Massard, Madison Avenue, Madison. tan Opera in Madama Butterfly and right, Vice President and Manager of the Westfield office stated the guide “is an An open house, to be held on Febru- Les Contes d’Hoffmann, and Marc excellent source for the beginning house hunter and after the new buyers settled ary 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the school, will Embree, a bass-baritone, who has sung As Comcast Political Analyst in.” The Area Guide is available at the Westfield Office of Burgdorff ERA at 600 give parents an opportunity to hear with leading opera companies and or- William J. Palatucci, a Westfield ration and the sexual allegations tar- North Avenue West, located across from Lord & Taylor. Also pictured is Ken about and discuss the school’s instruc- chestras in the United States and Eu- resident and veteran political con- geted at President Bill Clinton. Phillips of Ventures in Publishing, which printed the publication. tional methods, philosophy, curricu- rope. sultant, has He directed former Governor Tho- lum and plans with Lynn Russo, Direc- They will be accompanied by pia- been re- mas H. Kean’s 1985 reelection cam- tor of The Darcy School, and school nist and organist John Charles tained by paign and also the New Jersey cam- founder Kristin Mullen of Short Hills. Schucker, a Juilliard graduate and CN8, The paigns for former President George Board of Health to Hold The Four Seasons Ball, scheduled Stockton resident. Comcast Bush in 1988 and 1992. for Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m. at This program will be presented at Network to He directed campaigns for Con- Rabies Clinic March 10 the school, will provide an elegant the Bickford Theatre of the Morris serve as an gresswoman Sue Kelly of New York, evening of dining, music and dance, Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, on-air po- The Westfield Board of Health will conduct a free rabies clinic, from with four types of music and cuisine, in Morristown. Tickets cost $40. Bergen County Executive William 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, which will be offered for the litical ana- “Pat” Schuber, former New Jersey one for each season, as well as a live To obtain tickets for any of “The lyst. inoculation of both cats and dogs. Darcy Weekend” events or for more Attorney General Cary Edwards, The clinic will be held at Westfield Fire Station No. 2, located on He will State Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. Westfield Library information, please call (973) 377 appear on Central Avenue in Westfield. No appointments are required. 6001. William J. Palatucci and Assembly Majority Leader Paul The public should follow some simple preventive measures to limit the such shows DiGaetano. Plans March 19 Class as “It’s Your Call” with host Lynn possibility of exposure to rabies. PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Palatucci is head of William The health department has advised that residents should make certain On Internet Searching Doyle, and will fill the analyst role PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION J. Palatucci & Associates, Inc., a that all cats and dogs are vaccinated against rabies and that they do not for such specials as Election Night The Westfield Memorial Library LICENSE public relations and strategic plan- leave family pets outdoors overnight or feed animals outdoors. coverage and the Governor’s State of ning firm. will hold a class on advanced Internet TAKE NOTICE that application has been Residents should also avoid contact with all wild animals, and discuss searching techniques on Thursday, made to Mayor and Council of the Township the State address. He is a graduate of Rutgers Uni- of Scotch Plains to transfer to: KP Enter- Mr. Palatucci began his work with with their children not to bringing home pets or attempt to help sick wild March 19, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the versity in New Brunswick and Seton animals. prise, Inc., trading as Scotchwood Li- CN8 for the network’s “Election ’97” library. quors, for premises located at 2261 South Hall University School of Law, and is If bitten by any animal, immediately contact a physician and call the show. He also covered Governor of counsel to the law firm of Dughi The presentation, given by the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey health department at (908) 789-4070 to report the incident. library’s reference staff, is designed 07076, the Plenary Retail Distribution Li- Christine Todd Whitman’s inaugu- and Hewit, P.C. in Cranford. cense: 2016-44-011-005 hereto issued to for those who are already familiar Tri-Tack Enterprises, Inc., trading as: with the basics of Internet navigation Scotchwood Liquors, for premises located and wish to broaden their knowl- at: 2261 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, edge, said a library spokeswoman. New Jersey 07076. The officers, directors and shareholders The class will focus on a variety of are: Burgdorff search engines, giving tips and ideas for more effective and precise search- Joseph H. Kalkstein 4x14 President/Treasurer ing of the large volume of informa- 315 Roberts Land tion available on the Internet. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 In-person or telephone registra- Christopher S. Pells tion will begin on Wednesday, March Vice President/Secretary 4, at the circulation desk. The library 284 West Webster Avenue is located at 550 East Broad Street Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204 and may be reached by calling (908) Objections, if any, should be made imme- diately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, Clerk of 789-4090. the Township of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Participants must have a valid Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Westfield Library card to attend the 908-322-6700. class. 2 T – 2/19 & 2/26/98, The Times Fee: $69.36 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF WESTFIELD (2) of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT mum building coverage with deck viola- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of tion of 25.2%. Ordinance requires 22%. Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, Maximum building coverage without March 9, 1998 in the Council Chambers at deck violation of 21.2%. Ordinance re- the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad quires 20%. Deck interior side yard vio- Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. lation of 4.85 feet. Ordinance requires to hear and consider the following appeals 10 feet. for variance from the requirements of the 5. Cindy Williamson, 528 Prospect Street Westfield Land Use Ordinance: seeking permission to erect a front porch 1. Barbra S. Creese and Nina A. Clark/500 contrary to the requirements of Section West Broad Street seeking permission 1012 E.2. of the Land Use Ordinance. to convert a one family to a two family Front yard setback violation of 38 feet. dwelling located at 500 West Broad Ordinance requires: established front Street contrary to the requirements of yard depth = 42.4’ to 46.4’. Section of 1017 E. 2. and 3, E. S. and 6 6. Julia Diddell/Applicant, seeking permis- and 6 and 7 of the Land Use Ordinance. sion to use the ground floor for offices Minimum 3.73’ interior sideyard and 8.06’ located at 215 North Avenue contrary to street sideyard violation. Ordinance re- the requirements of Section 1031 E.1., quires 10’ interior sideyard and 20’ street 1031 C.1.a and 1031 F. of the Land Use sideyard. Minimum lot areas violation of Ordinance. Approval to practice is a 4,733 square feet total; 4,422 square conditions use. Number of on site park- feet in first 134’ depth. Ordinance re- ing spaces: proposed and existing equal quires 8,000 square feet in first 134’ 23 spaces. Ordinance requires 37 depth. Minimum lot width and frontage spaces. Ordinance requires 40% of of 33’. Ordinance requires 60’ width and ground floor facade to be glass – exist- frontage. ing is +-5%. 2. Louis John Dughi, Jr., 921 Kimball Av- 7. Roslyn Gawthney, 522 West Broad enue seeking permission to erect a two Street seeking permission to erect/alter building additions: 1) second story over a one family residence contrary to the existing garage and 2) family room on requirements of Section 1017 E.3. and rear contrary to the requirements of 1003 (e) (1) (II) (2) with possible other Section 1011 E.3. of the Land Use Or- variance of the Land Use Ordinance. dinance. Minimum exterior sideyard for Minimum building sideyard violation of second story addition over garage: Pro- 2.57 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. posed and existing: 12’-3”. Ordinance Minimum deck sideyard violation 6.57 requires 15’. feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. With 3. Gulf Oil Corporation/Cumberland possible front yard variance. Farms, 400 Central Avenue seeking 8. Rodger Zepka, 903 Bailey Court seek- permission to remove existing pump ing permission to erect a one family islands, construct canopy with new pump dwelling contrary to the requirements of island and kiosk and (site plan approval Section 1011 E.4. and E.9. of the Land of same). Seeking variances for the Use Ordinance. Minimum rear yard, following Section 407 (d) (4) (2): Expan- principal building violation of 28.56 feet. sion of nonconforming use. Section 1003 Ordinance requires 35 feet. Maximum (q)(3): Signs on canopy and free stand- building coverage violation of 20.2%. ing sign and pumps and Section 1003 Ordinance requires 20%. (e) (3) (cc): Accessory structure Documentation of the above is on file in (canopy) in front yard. the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and 4. Laura Hook, 714 Westfield Avenue seek- may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 ing permission to erect a half bath on am. To 4:30 p.m. first floor and modify existing deck con- Colleen Mayer, Secretary trary to the requirements of Section 1003 Board of Adjustment (e)(1)(II)(3), 1014 E. and 1003 (e) (1) (II) 1 T — 2/26/98, The Leader Fee: $88.23 Hogaboom 2 x 5 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leadereadereader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 26, 1998 Page 19 Bodo Albrecht Is Appointed Clark Library Forum to Focus Business Manager at Degussa On Secure Retirement Planning The Electronic Materials Division In this capacity, he managed The Clark Public Library has an- open to the public. Light refresh- of Degussa Corporation has an- Degussa’s worldwide Precious Met- nounced that it will co-sponsor an ments will be served. Specific ques- nounced als Chemicals Business. educational forum entitled “Every- tions about the forum can be ad- that Bodo Mr. Albrecht received a degree thing You Need To Know About Se- dressed by calling the library directly. Albrecht from AKAD in Rendsburg, Germany. nior Planning” in the library meeting has been Degussa Corporation, headquar- room this Saturday, February 28, from Maureen Paglia Joins appointed tered in Ridgefield Park, is the United 10 a.m. until noon. as Business States subsidiary of Degussa AG, an Meg Kolaya, Library Director, Local Weichert Office Manager international leader in the develop- stated that the forum will discuss how individuals can create the basis Maureen Paglia has joined the for Pre- ment and manufacture of chemicals, Westfield office of Weichert, Real- cious Metal pharmaceutical specialties and pre- for a comfortable and secure retire- ment, particularly as people continue tors as a Sales Associate, according Com- cious metals. to President James M. Weichert. pounds and to live longer. The forum will be presented in A newly-licensed real estate pro- Engineered SWEET-TALKING GUY…Seventh graders at Roosevelt Intermediate School fessional, Ms. Paglia previously was Bodo Albercht Materials. Douglas Salom Taking association with Martin Galuskin, a are treated to homemade truffles, compliments of Ken Marcotte, owner and certified public accountant and tax employed by Sears Roebuck as a deco- Mr. Albrecht lives in Westfield Part in Study Program chef of Ken Marcotte restaurant in Westfield. Mr. Marcotte was a speaker at rator, specializing in window treat- with his wife and son. a recent “Career Talk Soup” session at the school. He explained the training partner with Milgrom, Galuskin, Balmuth & Company in Edison, ments and room design. As Business Manager, he will be In Salamanca, Spain and long hours necessary to operate a successful restaurant. The students asked She has also worked for the Ameri- responsible for the development of questions ranging from educational preparation to favorite cuisine and the along with Melvin Chilewich and Douglas Salom of Westfield, a jun- Dr. Susan Stalker of Massachusetts can Cancer Society, as a fundraiser in Degussa’s precious metal products ior business major at Franklin & pricing of menu items. Mr. Marcotte’s visit was part of the Sharing Talents and Skills program of Westfield public schools. Mutual Life Insurance Company. the business and industrial sectors business for the chemical industry, as Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn- and as an event coordinator. well as the introduction of a new line The forum will address 10 issues sylvania, is a participant in the facing those ov er age 50, and will be Ms. Paglia is a longtime resident of platinum catalyst gauzes for the college’s off-campus study program. This Is Westfield • Coming April 9th of Clark. For real estate transactions, fertilizer industry. Douglas is studying in the Interna- she may be reached at Weichert’s Prior to being named to this posi- tional Education of Students Pro- Westfield office, at (908) 654-7777, tion, Mr. Albrecht served for over six gram in Salamanca, Spain. Take time to laugh — it is the music located at 185 Elm Street. years as Sales and Marketing Man- A 1995 graduate of Westfield High of the soul. Individuals may visit Weichert’s ager for chemical products within School, he is the son of Madeline and — Anonymous web site on the Internet at Degussa AG in Hanau, Germany. Arthur Salom of Westfield. www.weichert.com.

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