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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, September 14, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS RESIDENTS FEAR WEST NILE VIRUS, CRITICIZE LACK OF TOWN RESPONSE Five Dead Crows Discovered On Tudor Oval, East Broad

PAUL J. PEYTON and he said, gave him conflicting an- virus. “We also do mosquito trap- LAWRENCE HENRY swers on how long a bird can be dead pings and test blood samples. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and still provide health officials with “There have been no sentinel A Tudor Oval resident found two credible information on whether the chickens testing positive in New Jer- dead crows on his property within 24 sey,” said Prof. Gilroy. hours late last week. Fearing that the Dennis McGowan, public infor- birds might have died of West Nile mation officer for the state Depart- Virus (a disease spread by mosqui- ment of Health and Senior Services, tos), George Bogatku was less than has a different story - based, to be thrilled with the response he received fair, on a totally different testing when he called authorities, includ- procedure. ing Westfield’s health officer and the “We do have our first human case Union County Health Department. (of West Nile) on September 1, a “Friday my wife calls me up and gentleman in Hudson County,” said says, ‘I just saw one (crow) die,’” Mr. McGowan. “We have about 585 said Mr. Bogatku. His wife, Alice dead crows tested positive in 14 dif- Hunnicutt, said she observed the first ferent counties, including Union. We crow at about 9 a.m. on Friday in her Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader have 59 crows that have tested posi- yard, staggering. A little while later, birds carry the West Nile Virus. Mr. tive in Union County.” the bird succumbed. Bogatku was told the birds should be As for the disparity between the By Monday, the number of dead put on ice to preserve them long results of the state’s crow testing crows had risen to four in the enough for the West Nile test. program and Rutgers’ sentinel Bogatku-Hunnicutt yard. There was One of the crows was bagged and chicken monitoring, “That’s a little an additional dead crow in front of placed at curbside while the others hard to explain,” Mr. McGowan said. the Westfield Memorial Library on are still in the yard. “We don’t know. We do have it in East Broad Street. “One wonders if this is a serious crows. We found seven pools of in- Courtesy of Robert Eberle Mr. Bogatku made several calls, issue,” Mr. Bogatku told The Westfield fected mosquitoes in Bergen, POSITIVE I.D….Westfield Police Officer Matt Cassidy fingerprinted the tiny hands and fingers of Billy Cook of but believes he is getting the run- Leader. “It kind makes you nervous Middlesex, and Monmouth counties.” Westfield during Tiffany Drug’s Grand Re-Opening this week. around from Union County and local to know it (West Nile) might be As for the Bogatku and Hunnicutt authorities. Ms. Hunnicutt alerted prevalent in the area and we do not frustrations, Mr. McGowan explained the Westfield Health Department, know about it,” said Hunnicutt. that, “People who find a dead crow who (she said) said they would im- There are indeed seemingly con- should contact their local health de- Public, Politicians Demand Smaller mediately have the bird picked up. tradictory reports about West Nile partment. The local health depart- The birds, however, were never Virus occurrences in New Jersey in ments will come out and take a look moved. Ms. Hunnicutt then called general, and in the local area in par- at the crow and collect it. They deter- the Westfield Police Department who ticular. mine whether or not it’s a good Classes While Maintaining Quality indicated they would contact the Prof. Holly Gilroy of the Rutgers sample. If it is, they’ll send it to us for By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN around, as California’s four-year-old said the district used to get 1,000 Health Department. University Agriculture Department testing.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CSR program has demonstrated. applications for a job. Not any more. Mr. Bogatku has called Union said, “Rutgers is involved in tracking However, “In some communities The call to reduce class size rings It was only through a “personal the sentinel chickens,” test bird placed loud and clear from parents at local California Plunges Billions in County health officials and even the that have had five or more crows that Small Classes connection,” he said, that Westfield state health department. Officials, throughout the state to detect the have tested positive already, the state board of education meetings and from was able to find an experienced lab is not testing any more crows for politicians on the national scene. But In 1996, California introduced a teacher for a newly-created third- the time being. We’ve asked the local class size reduction (CSR) in and of voluntary, statewide, multi-billion grade section at Franklin Elemen- mosquito control and health officers itself is not a cure-all for poor student dollar program to counter poor read- tary School — this in a district whose to consider any crows they find in performance in public schools. ing scores and overcrowded class- starting teacher salary ranks third those towns to be positive and react Smaller classes make common rooms. The cost was projected at $1 highest in the state. accordingly.” sense to their proponents. They allow billion the first year, $1.5 billion When asked how class size fac- The “no more testing after five for more personal interaction between annually thereafter. tored into raising student perfor- positive crows” policy, Mr. McGowan student and teacher. There is evidence California offered public schools mance, the superintendent said there said, was established by the national they reduce discipline problems. $800 per student for every child in a are two keys to achievement: “The They are, however, one of the cost- class of 20 or fewer in grades kinder- preparedness of the students coming CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 liest forms of education reform garten through three. into the classroom and the strength School districts sprang into ac- of the teacher there to teach them.” tion. By the end of the 1998-99 school Given a choice, Dr. Foley said he year, 92 percent of 1.7 million K-3 would prefer “a large class with a Dr. Foley Criticizes students were part of the program. stronger teacher to a small class with Schools hired 28,500 new teachers an inexperienced, weaker teacher.” in the first three years (29 percent Westfield Board of Education Structure, Procedures with under three years of experi- member Annemarie Puleio advocates ence). They struggled to find 18,000 smaller classes whenever possible. new classrooms. After taking over She pointed to the Franklin School libraries, special education centers, situation, where third grade classes Of Standardized Test child care facilities and computer were up to 24 and 25 students, the labs, schools were forced to pur- maximum allowed by board policy. By LAWRENCE HENRY tests. chase portable classrooms. “The class size policy is a reason- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Dr. Foley is not happy in general Students in the California program able policy that takes into account At the regular Tuesday meeting of with the state’s testing procedures. have showed small improvements in the optimal learning situation and the Westfield Board of Education, “I don’t like to get on a soapbox,” academic achievement that appear to the resources we have in the district,” Superintendent Dr. William J. Foley he said after summarizing the vari- carry over into higher grades. But some said Ms. Puleio. reported on the results of general ous test results. “I think there are educators worry that teachers’ profes- “In this instance, we had the re- education testing of students for the some problems.” sional qualifications have declined in sources to try to do better. We had a school year 1999-2000. The tests He named three: the rush to hire more and more of them classroom available. We had to find included the Grade Eight Proficiency First, the tests’ internal rating sys- - and that this decline persists not at the a teacher. If you can get a good Assessment (GEPA); the Iowa Test tems are “somewhat arbitrary” and elementary level, but in middle and teacher, go ahead and do it.” of Basic Skills (ITBS), which covers “necessarily reflect a distribution of high schools as well. “It’s great to keep class sizes down grades three and five; and the El- scores being applied inappropri- if you can,” said Diane Bakst, a ementary School Proficiency Assess- Westfield Digs ately.” For Good Teachers Franklin School parent who appealed ment (ESPA), which measures stu- Second, the tests are so broad- to the board to add the teacher. “We dents at grade four. based that, “They really don’t tell us Finding qualified teachers is also a were really pleased to get an experi- As usual, Westfield’s schools much,” specifically, how to improve challenge closer to home, said enced teacher.” scored high compared to the state as instruction in particular areas. Dr. Westfield’s Superintendent of At Jefferson Elementary School, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 a whole, with most Westfield results Schools Dr. William J. Foley, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 coming in at the 80-90 percent level while state-level scores averaged in the 60s and 70s. These scores do not mean that students individually test Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader at a 90 percent level; rather, they SOCCER MANIA...Forget N’SYNC or Britney Spears, children are preoccu- mean that 90 percent of students get pied with soccer in the Westfield area. Pictured, above, a budding Mia Hamm a passing grade on what are essen- takes a rest and listens to her special coach from UK Elite during a practice at tially big, long, involved pass-fail Memorial Field in Westfield. Union County Gives Westfield Transcript of 1888 Murder Case

By LAWRENCE HENRY turned the transcript over to the about conditions at that time. Other Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Historical Society. Mr. historical accounts are people’s The dead man’s body was found Manahan made a copy for the Union memories - this is an actual glimpse,” on a wooded path near what is now County Bar Association, which cel- he said. Lawrence Avenue close to Mountain ebrates its one 100th anniversary this Historical Society president Don Avenue. The year was 1888. year. Mokrauer reported, “The document Westfield resident Frederick For the Historical Society, the is not in the best of shape right now.” Baldwin, a farmer, was charged with document provides proven, factual He said the transcript itself would the murder, and was ultimately ac- information about the Town of probably be displayed in some kind quitted by an all-male jury that did Westfield 120 years ago — high- of climate-controlled case, with the not even leave the jury box, so scarce quality information, according to photocopy available for researchers was the evidence. Union County Executive Assistant to read. The handwritten, 598-page tran- Prosecutor Robert P. O’Leary. Historical Society Curator Stanley script of this still-open murder inves- “The transcript includes accounts Lipson “is going to look into what tigation (no other suspect has ever of people testifying (under oath) needs to be done to preserve it.” been identified or charged) turned up INDEX David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader in a file storage area of the Union CLIMBING THE LADDER…Four Westfield Fire Department personnel received promotions and three new fire fighters County Courthouse in Elizabeth. A&E...... Page 22 Editorial ...... Page 4 Political...... Page 3 were sworn in at the Municipal Building on September 12. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Lt. Roger Sawicki, Capt. Union County Prosecutor Thomas Business ...... Page 19 Education ...... Page 10 Social ...... Page 6 Michael Brennan, Capt. Kenneth Dannevig and Lt. Thomas Dries; back row, new firefighters Thomas Ryan, Matt Peieira V. Manahan, a Westfield resident, Classifieds..... Page 21 Obituary ...... Page 12 Sports ...... Page 15 and Aldo Tammaro with acting Chief John Castellano. Page 14 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rec. Commission Moves Ahead on Plan to Share Ball Field Maintenance With Board of Education

By LAWRENCE HENRY said. year in a row. “Everybody please vote yes on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We have one,” countered Recre- Several board members offered the referendum,” Mrs. Judd said. WESTFIELD -- The Westfield ation Commission Chairman Dr. opinion that tennis as a whole was Recreation Commission, meeting a Seymour Koslowski. experiencing a decline nationwide week later than usual because of the The money question, raised by in favor of golf. Labor Day holiday, spent about 20 alternate member Debra Judd, re- “It’s Tiger’s (Woods) fault,” one Smaller Classes minutes Monday night discussing a mains up in the air. Mr. Kessler noted Commissioner laughed. possible “shared services” agreement that it involved the schools’ annual Mr. Burrell noted that tennis camps CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with the school board for the mainte- budget. for youngsters “sell out every year,” where fourth grade numbers are high, nance of Westfield’s ball fields. Dr. Koslowski said that “Glenn while adult tennis participation on it is a different story. There are no Some of these heavily-used fields (Burrell) and I have been proposing town courts declines. “This one classrooms available. “The possibil- are controlled and maintained by the for three years to create a separate baffles me,” he said. ity didn’t exist,” said Ms. Puleio. In Recreation Department, some, on (maintenance) department under our Mrs. Judd brought up a county accordance with board policy, an school grounds, by the Board of Edu- control. Right now, we just bump instructional aide will assist the cation. referendum on open space spending maintenance items to the Depart- which, if approved would provide a Jefferson School teacher whose class Several Commissioners spoke in size reached 26 students. favor of giving control of ball field ment of Public Works.” 20-year fund totaling $48.9 million “And it goes down on their priority through a tax of 1.5 cents per $100 of Veteran Teacher Says 15-35 maintenance to a combined school- Classes Can Work recreation entity which would be list,” said Mr. Kessler, finishing the assessed value on Union County prop- headed by Recreation Director Glenn thought. erties. Social studies teacher Ed S. Burrell. The concept of a maintenance de- This referendum, Mrs. Judd said, Leonard, a 29-year veteran who Michael Kessler, who represents partment has never moved beyond will appear on the November ballot, taught at the elementary level and the school board at Commission the budget discussion stage. Town and will make funds available for now works with middle school stu- meetings, spoke for Board of Educa- Council members have been con- municipalities who can make a case dents, agrees that smaller classes tion Secretary and Business Admin- cerned over the proposed annual price in the early grades are important. for receiving them. “When you try to teach the ba- istrator Robert A. Berman, and said, ranging from $326,000 to $512,000. “This gives me a great segue,” she sics to a group of children, the “I think Bob is committed to (a A memo from Mr. Burrell last De- said, into discussing the long-de- more one-on-one you can get, the shared services arrangement).” Mr. cember suggested the impact on the bated master plan for recreation de- better,” said Mr. Leonard, who is Burrell and Mr. Berman have been town would be an additional velopment. “Towns that have a mas- President of the Scotch Plains- carrying on a correspondence about $270,000 in spending in the town ter plan in place will be ahead” in the Fanwood Education Association. the plan. budget. search for county funds, she pointed At the middle and high school Mr. Berman has called for regular A shared services arrangement, Mr. out. level, however, he said, “People meetings to address the subject. Rec- Kessler said, “would be the best thing Mrs. Judd moved to create a sub- almost place too much importance reation board member Dr. William for the town as a whole.” committee to study the creation of a on it (class size). I’ve had 15 to 35 Bonsall said he could attend lunch in a class. You do what you always In other business, Recreation Com- master plan. She and recreation board time meetings, noting that “I’m good do. You teach to the general group, Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader missioner Thomas Cusimano re- member Peter Echausse, who sec- THE TRENDY WAY TO TRAVEL…New razor scooters are all the rage for friends with Darielle (Walsh) and make enrichment available, and children and adults alike. These two girls from Westfield, who recently moved Bill (Foley, school board president ported that tennis revenues were down onded the motion, will start work on make yourself available before and from Florida, spent the day before school opened testing out their new wheels. and superintendent of schools, re- significantly for the second or third it before the next meeting. after school to students who need spectively).” help.” Under such an arrangement, three “Small classes in the very begin- things would be shared: equipment, Local Businesses to Support ning grades, coupled with experi- Mountainside Plans people, and money. enced teachers, may be extremely Equipment, Mr. Kessler noted, helpful with getting kids off to a should create no problem. Event to Fight Breast Cancer good start,” said Sandra Stotsky, Deputy Commissioner for Aca- Plaque to Honor “We’ve been sharing equipment WESTFIELD — During the Avon of water and sports drinks during demic Affairs in the Massachusetts for years,” he said. “We don’t have to Breast Cancer 3-Day, to be held the course of the event, and 25,200 Department of Education. “You create something new from the Friday through Sunday, October 13 meals will be served to walkers by don’t need small sizes all the way ground up.” to 15, more than 3,500 participants the crew. through.” In studying class size Judge Ruggerio In terms of people devoted to main- will walk 60 miles from Bear Moun- • Thirty Grab-n-go refreshment research, Commissioner Stotsky tenance, both the school board and By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL manufacturers require a sharp black tain to New York City in support of stops will help keep the walkers found the greatest gains in first Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and white headshot of the Judge. the recreation board consider them- breast cancer programs, cancer re- hydrated and nourished. grade when experienced teachers MOUNTAINSIDE — A discus- The Mayor suggested that the selves understaffed. search and education nationwide. • Seven, 18-wheeler trucks will focused on reading. sion concerning a memorial for long- Borough’s re-organizational meet- “We have two people,” Mr. Kessler The walk is described as the larg- provide hot showers and 2,500 tents Tennessee Program: time Mountainside Municipal Court ing would be an appropriate time to est event of its kind ever under- to set up and take down each day. Teachers Count Judge Robert Ruggerio was held present the plaque. He proposed plac- taken in the fight against breast • There will be 1,700 portable ing the plaque in the municipal court- She also noted an important dis- Tuesday evening, during the agenda Bret Schundler to Speak cancer. lavatories in use over the 60-mile setting meeting for the Borough of room. tinction between the CSR program During the discussion, Mayor Before Mtsd. GOP Club Since the inaugural event in 1998 route. in California and the Student/Teacher Mountainside. • According to Mayor Robert F. Viglianti noted that some residents MOUNTAINSIDE — Jersey through the end of 1999, more than The crew will load and unload Achievement Ratio (STAR) program Viglianti, Judge Ruggerio, who died had suggested that a building should City Mayor Bret Schundler will 12,000 walkers have participated 133,000 pounds of equipment each in Tennessee, a five-year study often this past summer, had served the be named after the Judge. He said be the guest of honor at the in Avon 3-Days across the United day. touted by champions of class size • borough for approximately 28 years. that the borough didn’t want to start Wednesday, September 27 meet- States, delivering net proceeds of The crew’s volunteer staff in- reduction in primary grades. He had been serving his last unex- that type of practice. So many people ing of the Mountainside Republi- more than $20 million. cludes 15 podiatrists, 50 doctors While “there were legitimate gains deserved a building in their names, in Tennessee,” Ms. Stotsky noted pired term. Council members said can Club. Breast Cancer Crew training day and registered nurses, 40 massage he said, and there weren’t enough Tennessee’s highly-controlled study the Judge was thinking of retiring The meeting will be held at the will take place this Saturday, Sep- therapists and 15 physical thera- after his current term. buildings in the Borough to do so. utilized teachers with an average of Mountainside Borough Hall start- tember 16, in Prospect Park in pists. The Mayor said he thought an ap- In other business, it was announced • 10 years of experience, implemented that Robert Farley would serve as ing at 7:30 p.m. Also to be dis- Brooklyn. Panera Bread, which has A volunteer crew of 25 motor- propriate memorial would be a 12- several stores, including one in cycles will travel with the walkers CSR using less than 10,000 students, inch by 18-inch brass plaque with an Acting Public Works Manager as of cussed are plans for the club’s and had adequate facilities. image and an inscription reading, “In September 1, 2000 because of the October 27 dinner dance in honor Westfield, will donate hundreds of and stop traffic at intersections. bagels and loaves of bread for the • The typical day for a crew “It’s not just one variable, it’s a Memory of the Honorable Robert August retirement of Robert of local and state candidates. The combination of things,” agreed event. Trader Joe’s, also of member will start at 4 a.m. and end Ruggerio, presiding from 1972-2000.” Wyckoff. Mr. Farley had served the event will be held at L’Affaire in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Su- He also noted that he had spoken to Borough in the Public Works depart- Mountainside. For information on Westfield, will donate cases of at 9 p.m. ment for 21 years, the last 17 as a perintendent Dr. Carol B. Choye. Judge Ruggerio’s wife, Diane, who the dinner dance, please contact water. Individuals wishing to make a “Especially in the primary grades, agreed that she liked that suggestion. Foreman. The Crew is a group of 500 “be- donation may make checks pay- Finally, it was announced that the Bill Lane at (908) 789-9717. you want to keep your size down. The Mayor then stated that, ac- hind-the-scenes” volunteers who able to Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day. Primary teachers want to get around cording to his research, plaques of Borough would appoint Marc help the vast group of walkers get They may be sent directly to: Avon Lemanski as Communications Of- to every child.” this kind must be ordered about six to their three designated stops over Breast Cancer 3-Day, care of weeks in advance. The plaque’s ficer effective September 15, 2000. The next variable is “the teacher WESTFIELD the course of three days. It is their LaSalle Bank, 135 S. LaSalle, De- experience and professional devel- job to support the walkers in every partment 2009, Chicago, Ill. 60674- opment factor,” said Dr. Choye. “I’m POLICE way possible. Some facts about the 2009 (Walker code 3632N). pleased with the new teachers we’ve BLOTTER 3-Day are as follow: For further information, please hired, coupled with the experienced Five Dead Crows Discovered • The walkers and crew are ex- call (888) 332-9286, Extension No. teachers already on board. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 pected to consume 36,400 gallons 3. “We have a very good profes- On Tudor Oval, E. Broad St. • A motor vehicle was discovered sional development program,” she engulfed in flames in front of a Benson added. Part of that program includes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Place residence. Authorities were still teacher training in the 4MAT Sys- Centers for Disease Control. West Nile was found on Boulevard in investigating at press time whether the blaze was deliberately-set or an acci- tem, a program designed to help “Additional testing would not be a Wesfield, Mr. McGowan said. “But educators meet children’s individual good use of resources,” he said. dent. that hasn’t been issued to us as a WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 learning styles. Locally, Westfield’s health officer, formal report by the department of • Large scratches were left along the Dr. Choye said facilities, parent Robert M. Sherr, denied receiving public health.” entire length of the passenger side of a involvement and the community are any call from Mr. Bogatku or Ms. motor vehicle while it was parked in the other variables in the “total pack- Hunnicutt late Friday about a dead driveway of a First Street address. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 age” that is a child’s education. crow. • A color television, valued at ap- In Mountainside, while class size He explained the local procedure Westfield BOE proximately $400, was reported sto- numbers are not set in stone, Su- this way: len from the basement of a Prospect perintendent and Deerfield School “If we get a report of a dead crow CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Street apartment complex. There was Principal Dr. Gerard Schaller said, in viable condition, we refer Associ- Foley cited the ESPA science test as also evidence that the electrical wir- “At the primary level, we keep ing in the basement had been tam- ated Humane Society of Newark, a particularly flagrant example. In pered with. (class size) as low as we possibly then they attempt to pick up the that test, Westfield students uni- • The rear window of a motor vehicle can.” At press time, he was keeping crow. If it’s considered viable for formly passed - i.e., virtually every was smashed by an unknown individual tabs on Deerfield’s three first testing, they send it down to the state Westfield school scored 100 percent. or suspects while it was parked outside a grades, which were up to 24 stu- department of health.” “Statewide,” Dr. Foley protested, Canterbury Road address. dents. Second grades have 18 stu- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 dents apiece; third grades range Associated Humane is overloaded, “the results are 89 percent, including • Two scooters, valued at a total of however, and, according to W. Jubb some school districts that don’t even $180, were reported stolen during a 20- from 19-22 students. Corbet, Jr., President of the Westfield teach science.” minute time span from a Prospect Street Dorothy Lusk, President of SP- F’s Parent-Teacher Association Board of Health, the organization is Finally, “Particularly in fourth residence. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Council, said, “As a whole, the unreliable, too. grade, these tests create a climate of • A Westfield resident reported the Courtesy of Union County Prosecutor’s Office TURNING OVER EVIDENCE...The clothbound transcript of the trial from an district is pretty sensitive to higher “We already know they do a bad tension,” Dr. Foley said, remarking theft of a canvas knapsack from the numbers in grades K-3. As a par- Westfield Train Station. 1888 murder in Westfield is turned over to the Westfield Historical Society in job,” he said. “And there is no alter- that many parents had called to com- a presentation featuring, from left to right, Westfield Historical Society Presi- ent, when you go into the schools, native to them.” Discussions are un- plain that their children were “under • A North Avenue store reported that someone attempted to shoplift $1,500 dent Don Mokrauer, Sergeant Rebecca Weston, Union County Prosecutor 18-19 (per class) is much better derway, Mr. Corbet said, to develop stress” over taking the ESPA. He worth of merchandise in a plastic bag. Thomas V. Manahan and Curator of the Society Stanley Lipson. than 23-24.” a county animal shelter to handle all said that asking a fourth grader to sit The suspect dropped the bag while flee- Mrs. Lusk added that it is unfor- animal related services. for a seven-hour test was, in his ing the scene after being confronted by tunate that both of the district’s Mr. Corbet poo-pooed the public opinion, overdoing it. security personnel. south side elementary schools, worry about West Nile. “The state is trying to do too much,” Last seen behind homes on Prospect WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER Street, the suspect was described as a Coles and McGinn, lost their art “The bottom line,” he said, “is that Dr. Foley said. Indeed, Trenton had white Hispanic male, between 25 and 30 RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER rooms this year due to high enroll- this whole crow business is being actually tried to expand testing to years old, with brown hair. He stood ment in first grade. Brunner El- grossly overplayed (in the media). include foreign languages. Accord- about 5 feet and 7 inches tall and had a ementary, on the north side, may They (health officials) are not overly ing to Melissa Baumann, who medium build. still lose its art class to a cart if first • Two homes were reported burglar- Statistics for August 2000 concerned about this situation in New handled the statistical summary of In-Town Emergency Calls: 164 grade numbers continue to rise. ized, one on Carleton Road and the other According to Dr. Choye, if teach- Jersey.” The one person who con- test results for the board, that initia- on Ayliffe Avenue. While it is believed Out-of Town Mutual Aid Calls: 9 ers do things “the same old way,” tracted West Nile, he said, probably tive “has been put on hold.” that entry to both homes was gained Non Emergency Calls: 1 there is no need to make changes. got the disease outside of New Jer- The best source of information for through a rear window, it was unknown Total Calls: 174 sey. any parent about a student’s progress, at press time whether the two incidents “If you lecture, there’s no advan- were related. Total Hours Out: 473:54 tage to smaller classes,” she said. “At this point, there is no health Dr. Foley emphasized, was that In the Carleton Road case, $2000 in Total Volunteer Hours: 1,977.5 risk from this,” Mr. Corbet asserted. student’s teacher. “If you change the way things are cash and about $10,000 worth of jewelry done, (using) small group instruc- “The latest report from the state “The teacher should be able to was reported missing. Police said $3,000 Top 10 Response Categories tion (and) hands-on learning, you show you a portfolio of writing” that in jewelry was reported taken from the department of health lists positive 1. Falls (22) 6. Diabetic Reaction (4) can’t have that without the other shows progress over time, he said. In Ayliffe Avenue home. (West Nile tested) birds from May MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 2. Respiratory (17) 7. Suspected Fracture (4) (smaller classes).” 30 all the way through August 24, math, the teacher can display a se- • A Summit resident reported the theft 3. General Illness/Weakness (16) 8. Cardiac Arrest (3) the last date (on the report),” Mr. quence of problem-solving assign- of her wallet from her purse at her place 4. Cardiac Pain (15) 9. Unconscious (3) of employment on Lenox Avenue, au- Find us on the Web: McGowan said. “And I don’t see ments. 5. Motor Vehicle Accident (13) 10. Seizures (3) anything positive for Westfield. “No one test,” he said, can give thorities said. The wallet contained the www.goleader.com victim’s driver’s license, Social Secu- One crow that tested positive for that kind of information. rity card and credit cards. Please support your local Volunteer Rescue Squad. They support you! CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, September 14, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Rats Trouble Boro Council OKs Lease Pact Neighbors In Fanwood For Victorian Light Fixtures By SUZETTE F. STALKER fixtures. tract more tax ratables to Fanwood. By SUZETTE F. STALKER Specially Written for The Times Specially Written for The Times Democratic Councilwoman These ratables, he anticipated, would The Fanwood Borough Council Cynthia Swindlehurst was the only “more than cover” the annual cost of A group of Fanwood residents ap- voted 5 to 1 at a special meeting member of the governing body to operating the light fixtures. pealed to officials for help last week September 6 to approve a lease agree- vote against the lamps. “I don’t think Democratic Councilwoman Karen in dealing with a rat problem which ment with Public Service Electric it’s a tax burden this town can af- M. Schurtz said the addition of “The has recurred in their neighborhood and Gas (PSE&G) for 61 Victorian ford,” she remarked. Fanwood” along South and Martine for the past three years, despite dili- light fixtures, which will be installed Ms. Swindlehurst’s colleagues on would provide “a consistency across gent efforts to rout the creatures. along South and Martine Avenues as both sides of the political aisle, how- the community” by linking the down- Some 20 neighbors of the affected part of a new streetscape theme. ever, felt the new lamps were an town with the Fanwood train station area, a residential “island” bordered Under the terms of the pact, known important step toward downtown re- and the Pocket Park currently being by Beech, Laurel, LaGrande and as a “lease buy down” agreement, vitalization. developed on Watson Road. Several of South Avenues, turned out for the each light will cost approximately Republican Council President Joel the Victorian lamps will be located at Borough Council’s agenda session $2,035, to be paid for with a portion Whitaker said the lamps would help the park. September 6, seeking answers to what of the $400,000 in state and county Observing that downtown revital- provide the downtown with “a unify- ization has been a topic in the bor- has become an increasingly frustrat- grant money which was received by ing identity” and called the project ing dilemma. the borough last year for downtown “an investment in the future.” ough for some two decades, Demo- Robert M. Sherr, Director of Health improvements. cratic Councilwoman Katherine He also predicted the Victorian Mitchell emphasized that similar for the Westfield Regional Health Over the summer, officials had streetscape would lend a unique fla- Department, and Pam Agovino, a weighed lease versus purchase op- vor to the downtown that would at- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 registered environmental health spe- tions for acquiring the lamps. Pur- cialist with his office, were also in chasing the lamps would have cost attendance. Their department serves the borough between $6,000 and six communities, including Fanwood, $8,000 each, with maintenance costs Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, incorporated into the annual munici- Springfield and Roselle Park. pal budget. Ms. Agovino told The Times of A straight lease agreement would Scotch Plains-Fanwood that after have meant no money down for the complaints were received by her of- lamps, but would have cost the bor- fice, 21 properties in that area were ough $63 each month to cover instal- investigated this year. She explained lation and maintenance expenses. that when rats are reported on one Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Through the lease buy down ar- property, adjoining lots are also in- SLIP SLIDING AWAY…During the Italian Festival in Scotch Plains, residents rangement, the borough will pay vestigated to determine whether a Melissa Helock, 10, and Kelly Wisinger, 11, were all smiles while whooshing about $32 per fixture every month to problem exists there as well. down a giant pink slide at the township-wide celebration. cover operating costs. The monthly Of the properties she investigated, charge will be factored into the Ms. Agovino revealed that evidence borough’s annual municipal budget. of rats or conditions which might Manufactured by Hadco, an out- invite infestation were found at 11 of Texas Truck Driver Called door lighting wholesaler in them. These homeowners were sent Littlestown, Pa., the lamp will be notices of violations and told they known as “The Fanwood” in the needed to hire an exterminator. Suspect In Murder company’s catalogue. Owners of the remaining 10 prop- The design of the light fixtures, erties, where no evidence of a prob- called a bishop’s crook with scroll, lem was found, received advisory Of Scotch Plains Woman will be a replica of the kind which notices informing them that a prob- decorated many area train depots in lem exists in the area and what pre- By MELISSA BETKOWSKI Cleve Keeling of the Conway County, the 19th century, including the Specially Written for The Times Cheri Rogowsky for The Times cautions they should take to prevent Ark., Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Fanwood station. They will provide SERVING AND PROTECTING…Scotch Plains Police Officer Matthew Hoelzel infestation. Arkansas investigators trying to Ezagui lied to investigators about his pedestrian lighting in the downtown of Middlesex helps to keep the peace while directing traffic during a hectic She confirmed that virtually all of find the killer of 25-year-old Kristin whereabouts in Arkansas at the time but will not replace regular light afternoon. the homeowners who received no- Ann Laurite, a Scotch Plains native, Miss Laurite was murdered. tices of violation have cooperated in are said to have a suspect in the case. Mr. Ezagui claimed that he drove taking the appropriate measures. According to press reports, au- through Arkansas without stopping, While the problem primarily in- thorities are focusing their probe on Detective Keeling said. However, Public, Politicians Demand Smaller volves a one-block area at Beech and 48-year-old Robert Ezagui, a truck receipts and the driver’s logbook Laurel, health officials have been driver from Harker Heights, Tex. Mr. showed different. unable to pinpoint the exact source Ezagui became the focus of the in- According to his records, Mr. of infestation in the area, according vestigation following his August 29 Ezagui stopped at least twice while Classes While Maintaining Quality to Ms. Agovino. arrest near Henryville, Ind. on rape in Arkansas: once to pick up his load During a two-hour discussion at charges. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN They are, however, one of the cost- ence). They struggled to find 18,000 of frozen food in North Little Rock Specially Written for The Times liest forms of education reform new classrooms. After taking over the council meeting, the environ- Mr. Ezagui allegedly bound, and then to get gas in Little Rock, The call to reduce class size rings mental health specialist noted that gagged and raped a 29-year-old around, as California’s four-year-old libraries, special education centers, about 45 miles from the I-40 rest stop loud and clear from parents at local CSR program has demonstrated. child care facilities and computer rats seek out sources of food, water woman and told her that he had killed where Miss Laurite was last seen. board of education meetings and from and harborage. She observed that before. The victim escaped from Mr. California Plunges Billions in labs, schools were forced to pur- Authorities have said that with Mr. politicians on the national scene. But chase portable classrooms. eliminating these factors “go a long Ezagui, naked and screaming, and Ezagui leaving the gas station at class size reduction (CSR) in and of Small Classes way in reducing and eliminating the was able to alert police. Students in the California program roughly 1:15 p.m., he would have itself is not a cure-all for poor student In 1996, California introduced a have showed small improvements in rodent population.” DNA tests comparing Mr. Ezagui’s arrived at the rest area at approxi- performance in public schools. voluntary, statewide, multi-billion She said that although there is “no blood to semen found on Miss academic achievement that appear mately 2 p.m. Smaller classes make common dollar program to counter poor read- to carry over into higher grades. But obvious” food or water source in the Laurite’s body were negative for a It was at 2 p.m. that Miss Laurite sense to their proponents. They allow ing scores and overcrowded class- vicinity of Beech and Laurel, rats match, but authorities insist he is still some educators worry that teachers’ telephoned her mother in New Jer- for more personal interaction between rooms. The cost was projected at $1 professional qualifications have de- can also be drawn by such elements a suspect. sey, reporting problems with the 1971 student and teacher. There is evidence billion the first year, $1.5 billion According to reports, Detective clined in the rush to hire more and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 they reduce discipline problems. annually thereafter. more of them - and that this decline California offered public schools persists not at the elementary level, $800 per student for every child in a but in middle and high schools as class of 20 or fewer in grades kinder- well. Fanwood Memorial Library Welcomes Back garten through three. School districts sprang into ac- Westfield Digs tion. By the end of the 1998-99 school For Good Teachers Patrons With New Look, Materials and Services year, 92 percent of 1.7 million K-3 Finding qualified teachers is also a students were part of the program. challenge closer to home, said By SUZETTE F. STALKER closed for several weeks while final which commenced with a flag-rais- Section and new main entrance doors; Specially Written for The Times Schools hired 28,500 new teachers Westfield’s Superintendent of renovations took place over the sum- ing ceremony in front of the library, new work and study tables; updated in the first three years (29 percent Schools Dr. William J. Foley, who Brilliant sunny skies made a per- mer. conducted by the Honor Guard of the displays for periodicals and audio- with under three years of experi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 fect backdrop Saturday morning for Library Director Dan Weiss and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School visual materials; new computer ar- the grand re-opening of the Fanwood members of his staff welcomed an Air Force Junior ROTC. eas and new shelving that has in- Memorial Library at North Avenue enthusiastic crowd of elected offi- The official ribbon-cutting fol- creased space for library materials and Tillotson Road, which had been cials, families and others for the event, lowed at the library entrance, after by 15 percent. SP Council, Utility which visitors were treated to their Other additions expected to arrive first look at the refurbished facility. soon are a new Children’s Depart- They also enjoyed refreshments pro- ment Service Desk and a new Circu- vided by local merchants and music lation Desk. Reach Agreement performed by musicians Barry The Young Adult area, located in Mitterhoff of Scotch Plains and Joe one corner of the Adult section, has Seely of Tenafly. also been enhanced. It features a new To Install Lights Since taking the helm as Director study area; two-position chairs which in 1997, Mr. Weiss has been the encourage relaxation, and books, By FRED ROSSI businesses and traffic. guiding force in bringing the library magazines and other materials geared Specially Written for The Times In other business, Mayor Martin up to date in resources, equipment specifically toward adolescents. A At the Township Council meeting L. Marks, responding to a telephone and appearance. Library Assistant computer for that section is expected Tuesday night, officials passed a reso- call from a local resident, said that Gloria Rusnak described how he “put to arrive in the future. lution authorizing the municipality township officials have held discus- his heart and soul” into the library, Among those on hand for the re- to enter into an agreement with Pub- sions about the state Department of sometimes staying long hours to see opening were Mayor Louis C. Jung lic Service Electric & Gas to buy Transportation’s (DOT) proposal to the goals for the facility come to and members of the local governing utility poles and lamps in connection build a new bridge linking Park Av- fruition. body; former Mayor and Democratic with the downtown streetscape plan. enue with Bonnie Burn Road on the Upgrades over the past three years Seventh Congressional District can- Councilwoman Geri M. Samuel northern side of Route 22. have included physical improve- didate Maryanne S. Connelly and said 93 lights will top about 80 new The Mayor said that, at some point, ments to the facility, enhanced op- Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger poles in the central business district there would be “a public airing” of erations and services and the library’s (R-22nd). with some poles containing double the proposal that would give resi- transformation to full automation Also present was Bill Shepherd, a lights. The design of the green-col- dents a chance to voice their con- through its membership in the Li- Fanwood resident who, along with ored poles will be the same as those cerns. Some homeowners near braries of Middlesex Consortium. his family, was instrumental in the now located on the Village Green, Bonnie Burn Road have said a new This summer, the library completed successful campaign to bring the she said. The cost of the new fixtures bridge would increase car and truck its final renovation phase with new battleship New Jersey home to the will not exceed $161,500. traffic near their neighborhoods. Suzette Stalker for The Times GREAT DAY FOR THE LIBRARY…Mayor Louis C. Jung, left, and Steve carpeting and painting in the Adult CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 “If all goes as planned,” Mrs. Mayor Marks said township offi- Clark, President of the Fanwood Memorial Library Board of Trustees, cut the Samuel told the council at its regular cials still want to meet with officials ribbon last Saturday as some young visitors watch during the grand re-opening INDEX meeting, “they should be in place from the state, as well as from Union of the library. The event followed completion of the final phase of renovations A&E...... Page 22 Editorial ...... Page 4 Political...... Page 3 before Thanksgiving. and Somerset Counties, Watchung, at the facility. Looking on from the rear is Library Director Dan Weiss, who Business ...... Page 19 Education...... Page 10 Social ...... Page 6 “Hopefully,” she added, “with as and possibly Fanwood, to talk about shepherded three phases of improvements since 1997. Classifieds..... Page 21 Obituary ...... Page 12 Sports ...... Page 15 little disruption as possible” to local CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RESIDENTS FEAR WEST NILE VIRUS, CRITICIZE LACK OF TOWN RESPONSE Rats Discovered Planner Proposes Ideas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 as uncovered garbage, vegetation, Five Dead Crows Discovered compost sites, food left on the ground For Downtown Fanwood for animals, a bird feeder where food By BRIAN JOHNSON Mr. Preiss said such townhouses has spilled over onto the ground and Specially Written for The Times dog feces. On Tudor Oval, E. Broad Street could sell for $250,000 to The health department represen- Professional planner Richard $350,000. tative observed that rats typically Preiss spoke to the Fanwood Bor- travel no more than 100 feet between PAUL J. PEYTON and ough Council during a special meet- crows. We found seven pools of in- crow. ing last Thursday evening about op- their dwelling place and a food LAWRENCE HENRY fected mosquitoes in Bergen, He explained the local procedure Specially Written for The Times portunities for downtown redevel- SP Council source. Middlesex, and Monmouth counties.” this way: Ms. Agovino told The Times she WESTFIELD -- A Tudor Oval resi- opment. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 As for the Bogatku and Hunnicutt “If we get a report of a dead crow Mr. Preiss, of the New York firm does not believe that any food estab- dent found two dead crows on his frustrations, Mr. McGowan explained in viable condition, we refer Associ- the proposed project. lishments in the vicinity are respon- property within 24 hours late last Abeles, Phillips, Preiss and Shapiro, He added that the DOT has not yet that, “People who find a dead crow ated Humane Society of Newark, was awarded a professional service sible for the problem, noting that all week. Fearing that the birds might should contact their local health de- then they attempt to pick up the responded to his written request for restaurants in the six towns served have died of West Nile Virus (a dis- contract by the governing body sev- a meeting. partment. The local health depart- crow. If it’s considered viable for eral months ago to perform analyses by the health department are required ease spread by mosquitos), George ments will come out and take a look testing, they send it down to the state In another matter, the Mayor said to retain the services of an extermi- Bogatku was less than thrilled with of the commercial district to deter- that a structural engineer has visited at the crow and collect it. They deter- department of health.” mine the best avenues for revitaliza- nator and undergo unannounced in- the response he received when he mine whether or not it’s a good Associated Humane is overloaded, the historic Frazee House, situated spections twice a year. called authorities, including tion. on the former Scotch Plains Zoo however, and, according to W. Although no final plan has been She said rat sightings in the area Westfield’s health officer and the Jubb Corbet, Jr., President of property, “to evaluate what, if any, have typically involved one animal Union County Health Depart- approved, Mr. Preiss offered elected part of that building can be salvaged.” the Westfield Board of Health, officials, local merchants and the or a few, but that health officials are ment. the organization is unreliable, Noting that the Revolutionary War- attempting to resolve the problem “Friday my wife calls me up public various options available to era house is “in a great state of too. the borough and discussed their eco- before the rodent population expands. and says, ‘I just saw one (crow) “We already know they do a disrepair,” he said that, if the build- “We try and eliminate the problem die,’” said Mr. Bogatku. His wife, nomic feasability. ing can be preserved, an architect bad job,” he said. “And there He also emphasized the impor- before it gets in higher numbers,” Alice Hunnicutt, said she ob- is no alternative to them.” Dis- will be hired to draw up plans. she explained. served the first crow at about 9 tance of adopting a particular archi- Mr. Marks also said that an initial cussions are underway, Mr. tectural theme for the borough’s re- Neighbors, nevertheless, remained a.m. on Friday in her yard, stag- Corbet said, to develop a environmental evaluation of the prop- clearly distressed by the situation. gering. A little while later, the vitalization. erty itself has been done, with a final county animal shelter to By filling vacant areas between “There is something beyond our bird succumbed. handle all animal related ser- report yet to be issued. He warned backyards that is causing this to hap- By Monday, the number of dead stores with new retail businesses off that an environmental cleanup could vices. South and Martine Avenues, pro- pen,” said one resident, who asked to crows had risen to four in the Mr. Corbet poo-pooed the possibly cost “several tens of thou- remain anonymous. “This is not ac- Bogatku-Hunnicutt yard. There viding handy short-term parking and sands of dollars.” public worry about West Nile. implementing a Victorian ceptable and it has to end.” was an additional dead crow in “The bottom line,” he said, But he said it was the township’s John Reilly of Beech Avenue, who front of the Westfield Memorial streetscape initiative, Mr. Preiss said, intention in the end to convert the “is that this whole crow busi- the borough should be able to create also spoke at the agenda meeting, Library on East Broad Street. ness is being grossly over- six-acre property into a passive park. concurred. “It’s very frustrating,” he Mr. Bogatku made several calls, Ingrid McKinley for The Times more “shopper interest” in the down- The council also approved a reso- played (in the media). They town. said. but believes he is getting the run- sample. If it is, they’ll send it to us for (health officials) are not overly con- lution to allow Scotch Plains and Mr. Sherr revealed the health de- around from Union County and local He noted that the arrangement of Westfield to use each other’s dis- testing.” cerned about this situation in New the retail businesses closer together partment has had a contract for the authorities. Ms. Hunnicutt alerted However, “In some communities Jersey.” The one person who con- posal facilities during the two towns’ past several years with Pest-gon, a the Westfield Health Department, would create a “window shopping leaf pickup efforts this fall. that have had five or more crows that tracted West Nile, he said, probably effect,” allowing customers to feel Middlesex pest control firm, to treat who (she said) said they would im- have tested positive already, the state got the disease outside of New Jer- The council also appointed Chris- problems on municipal properties, mediately have the bird picked up. comfortable walking and browsing tian Abeel and Patricia Sigmund as lab is not testing any more crows for sey. from store to store. in storm drains and on other public The birds, however, were never the time being. We’ve asked the local “At this point, there is no health alternate members of the Board of properties which the regional health moved. Ms. Hunnicutt then called He cited the current gaps between Adjustment through the end of next mosquito control and health officers risk from this,” Mr. Corbet asserted. businesses, which, he said, discour- department is referred to by the local the Westfield Police Department who to consider any crows they find in “The latest report from the state year. Board of Health. The contract does indicated they would contact the age shoppers from walking. Mayor Marks announced some those towns to be positive and react department of health lists positive To bring more business to down- not cover private properties. Health Department. accordingly.” (West Nile tested) birds from May 30 details of Scotch Plains Day, which The Director said his office is look- Mr. Bogatku has called Union town, Mr. Preiss proposed a 40,000- will be held in the downtown busi- The “no more testing after five all the way through August 24, the square-foot supermarket or retail ing at several options for tackling the County’s Dead Crow Hotline and positive crows” policy, Mr. McGowan last date (on the report),” Mr. ness district on Saturday, October 7. problem before next spring, includ- even the state health department. strip with easy pedestrian access, an The day will kick off with a five- said, was established by the national McGowan said. “And I don’t see idea that would require four acres of ing continued investigations of the Officials, he said, gave him conflict- Centers for Disease Control. anything positive for Westfield. mile road race. There will also be a affected area; bating storm drains ing answers on how long a bird can land. flea market, music on the Village “Additional testing would not be a One crow that tested positive for Preiss also proposed a single com- there with poison on a quarterly ba- be dead and still provide health offi- good use of resources,” he said. West Nile was found on Boulevard in Green, sidewalk sales, a farmers’ sis between late spring and late fall, cials with credible information on mon parking lot for easy access to to market, pony rides and a petting zoo. Locally, Westfield’s health officer, Wesfield, Mr. McGowan said. “But the entire downtown. and distributing educational flyers. whether the birds carry the West Nile Robert M. Sherr, denied receiving that hasn’t been issued to us as a Mayor Marks said the annual Mr. Sherr advised residents at the Virus. Mr. Bogatku was told the birds Mr. Preiss also envisioned apart- health fair will be held, but noted any call from Mr. Bogatku or Ms. formal report by the department of ments or townhouses near down- council meeting that similar prob- should be put on ice to preserve them Hunnicutt late Friday about a dead public health.” that flu shots will not be available at lems exist in other area communities long enough for the West Nile test. town the train station along that time, due to delays elsewhere in as well. He also cautioned that, al- One of the crows was bagged and LaGrande and Martine Avenues. getting the vaccine ready to be ad- though residents can take preventa- placed at curbside while the others Public, Politicians Demand Smaller Commuters who live in these units ministered. tive measures and be more diligent, are still in the yard. would be able to leave their cars at The council’s next meeting will be “there is no 100 percent guarantee” “One wonders if this is a serious home and walk to the station. held on Tuesday, September 26. that any of the proposed tactics will issue,” Mr. Bogatku told The Westfield Classes While Maintaining Quality eliminate the problem. Leader. “It kind makes you nervous CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council President Joel Whitaker to know it (West Nile) might be said the district used to get 1,000 studying class size research, Com- recommended that Mr. Sherr’s of- prevalent in the area and we do not applications for a job. Not any more. missioner Stotsky found the greatest fice work with the Fanwood Board know about it,” said Hunnicutt. It was only through a “personal con- gains in first grade when experi- of Health in implementing strategies There are indeed seemingly con- nection,” he said, that Westfield was enced teachers focused on reading. for dealing with the rodent problem, tradictory reports about West Nile able to find an experienced teacher for Tennessee Program: and that updates on the situation be Virus occurrences in New Jersey in a newly-created third-grade section at Teachers Count general, and in the local area in par- Franklin Elementary School — this in included in the council’s monthly She also noted an important dis- committee reports. ticular. a district whose starting teacher salary Prof. Holly Gilroy of the Rutgers ranks third highest in the state. tinction between the CSR program University Agriculture Department When asked how class size fac- in California and the Student/Teacher said, “Rutgers is involved in tracking tored into raising student perfor- Achievement Ratio (STAR) program the sentinel chickens,” test bird placed mance, the superintendent said there in Tennessee, a five-year study often Victorian Lamps throughout the state to detect the are two keys to achievement: “The touted by champions of class size virus. “We also do mosquito trap- preparedness of the students coming reduction in primary grades. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 pings and test blood samples. into the classroom and the strength While “there were legitimate gains initiatives have already taken place “There have been no sentinel of the teacher there to teach them.” in Tennessee,” Ms. Stotsky noted in Westfield and Plainfield. chickens testing positive in New Jer- Given a choice, Dr. Foley said he Tennessee’s highly-controlled study “I think if we don’t make some sey,” said Prof. Gilroy. would prefer “a large class with a utilized teachers with an average of progress, we’re just going to be dan- Dennis McGowan, public infor- stronger teacher to a small class with 10 years of experience, implemented gling out there,” she stated. mation officer for the state Depart- an inexperienced, weaker teacher.” CSR using less than 10,000 students, Republican Councilman Thomas ment of Health and Senior Services, Westfield Board of Education and had adequate facilities. P. Ryan, Jr., who also advocated has a different story - based, to be member Annemarie Puleio advocates “It’s not just one variable, it’s a approval of the agreement with the fair, on a totally different testing smaller classes whenever possible. combination of things,” agreed Scotch utility company, anticipated annual procedure. She pointed to the Franklin School Plains-Fanwood Schools Superinten- operation of the lamps would equal “We do have our first human case situation, where third grade classes dent Dr. Carol B. Choye. “Especially out to $10 per household per year. (of West Nile) on September 1, a were up to 24 and 25 students, the in the primary grades, you want to The governing body recently gentleman in Hudson County,” said maximum allowed by board policy. keep your size down. Primary teach- awarded a contract to Viola Con- Mr. McGowan. “We have about 585 “The class size policy is a reason- ers want to get around to every child.” tracting Company of East Orange dead crows tested positive in 14 dif- able policy that takes into account The next variable is “the teacher for accompanying streetscape work, ferent counties, including Union. We the optimal learning situation and experience and professional devel- including construction of lighting have 59 crows that have tested posi- the resources we have in the district,” opment factor,” said Dr. Choye. “I’m foundations, electrical conduit place- tive in Union County.” said Ms. Puleio. pleased with the new teachers we’ve ment and concrete and decorative As for the disparity between the “In this instance, we had the re- hired, coupled with the experienced paver block walkways. results of the state’s crow testing sources to try to do better. We had a teachers already on board. The streetscape work was expected program and Rutgers’ sentinel classroom available. We had to find “We have a very good professional to take place within the next several chicken monitoring, “That’s a little a teacher. If you can get a good development program,” she added. weeks, to be followed by installation hard to explain,” Mr. McGowan said. teacher, go ahead and do it.” Part of that program includes teacher of the lamps in the downtown. “We don’t know. We do have it in “It’s great to keep class sizes down if training in the 4MAT System, a pro- you can,” said Diane Bakst, a Franklin gram designed to help educators meet School parent who appealed to the board children’s individual learning styles. to add the teacher. “We were really Dr. Choye said facilities, parent Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Fanwood Library Renovation Includes pleased to get an experienced teacher.” involvement and the community are SCOOBY FINDS A HOME…Catherine Filipkowski, 7, was the proud winner At Jefferson Elementary School, other variables in the “total pack- of a plush Scooby Doo at the Italian Festival in Scotch Plains. Scooby Snacks New Look, Materials and Services where fourth grade numbers are high, age” that is a child’s education. were not included. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 it is a different story. There are no In Mountainside, while class size Garden State. of the Fanwood Memorial Library, rep- classrooms available. “The possibil- numbers are not set in stone, Super- Inside the library after the ribbon- resented at the celebration by Vice ity didn’t exist,” said Ms. Puleio. In intendent and Deerfield School Prin- Texas Truck Driver Named Suspect cutting, Mr. Weiss gratefully acknowl- President Carol Campell, for their accordance with board policy, an cipal Dr. Gerard Schaller said, “At edged the many people whose contri- fundraising efforts on behalf of the instructional aide will assist the the primary level, we keep (class In Murder of Scotch Plains Woman butions made the renovations possible, library. The Friends recently presented Jefferson School teacher whose class size) as low as we possibly can.” At CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Weiss with a check for $7,000 to including Children’s Librarian Susan size reached 26 students. press time, he was keeping tabs on Volkswagen van she was driving on sponsible for a series of unsolved Staub and Library Assistants Mrs. benefit improvements to the library. Deerfield’s three first grades, which Veteran Teacher Says 15-35 her journey to McKinleyville, Calif., murders involving women across the Rusnak and Kerry Maione, as well as Mrs. Campell likewise commended were up to 24 students. Second grades where she planned to sign a lease on eight part-time employees and six high Mr. Weiss and his staff for their success Classes Can Work country. have 18 students apiece; third grades a house. Miss Laurite was traveling According to press reports, David school student “pages.” in modernizing the facility. She pre- Social studies teacher Ed Leonard, range from 19-22 students. alone except for her two dogs. Mr. Weiss additionally thanked the sented the library Director with a plaque Makowsky, a detective with the Indiana a 29-year veteran who taught at the Dorothy Lusk, President of SP-F’s It was Miss Laurite’s dogs that led State Police, said that the driver’s log- library’s Board of Trustees, headed by bearing the names of major contribu- elementary level and now works with Parent-Teacher Association Council, Steve Clark, for having been “extremely tors to the improvement effort, saying police to her body, which lay naked book puts him in several locations at the middle school students, agrees that said, “As a whole, the district is on the banks of a pond 300 yards same time that murders occurred. supportive of me through this effort.” the upgrades marked “a very exciting smaller classes in the early grades pretty sensitive to higher numbers in Saying Fanwood has “a wonderful time for the library in this town.” from the rest area. Her throat had Charged with rape, criminal con- Mr. Weiss additionally acknowl- are important. grades K-3. As a parent, when you go been slashed 10 times with a hunting finement and battery in the Indiana track record for volunteerism,” Mr. “When you try to teach the basics into the schools, 18-19 (per class) is Weiss lauded the more than 70 volun- edged Fanwood’s Director of Public or fishing knife. case, Mr. Ezagui remained in cus- teers who prepared the library for its Works, Raymond Manfra, and his de- to a group of children, the more one- much better than 23-24.” Authorities are now trying to de- tody Tuesday at the Clark County brand new look. partment for their contributions. on-one you can get, the better,” said Mrs. Lusk added that it is unfortu- termine whether Mr. Ezagui is re- Jail on $50,000 cash bail. Participants packed books, furniture Public Works personnel dismantled Mr. Leonard, who is President of the nate that both of the district’s south and shelves and stored them in two, and assembled shelves, carried things Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education side elementary schools, Coles and 45-foot-long trailers in the library park- back and forth and removed wall units Association. McGinn, lost their art rooms this year ing lot. They then unloaded and un- from the library’s interior. At the middle and high school due to high enrollment in first grade. Silk Flower Program packed the items after the renovations The library also saluted TV-35, level, however, he said, “People al- Brunner Elementary, on the north side, were complete. Fanwood’s cable access channel, for most place too much importance on may still lose its art class to a cart if Mr. Weiss gave a special nod to Jon helping to publicize the library up- it (class size). I’ve had 15 to 35 in a first grade numbers continue to rise. On Tap at Library Lorenzini, a 13-year-old Scotch Plains grades and for having gifted the facil- class. You do what you always do. According to Dr. Choye, if teach- resident who organized and coordi- ity with several community videos for SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends demonstration will focus on choos- You teach to the general group, make ers do things “the same old way,” ing the right flowers, greens, col- nated the volunteers as his community its collection. Producer George Weiss enrichment available, and make your- there is no need to make changes. of the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a free session on arrang- ors, heights and styles for creating service project to become an Eagle was among those in attendance Satur- self available before and after school “If you lecture, there’s no advantage Scout. Jon’s mother, Bonnie, and day to capture the festivities on cam- ing silk flowers and plants this Sat- attractive arrangements. to students who need help.” to smaller classes,” she said. “If you The program is the first of sev- brother, Wes, pitched in as well. All era. “Small classes in the very begin- change the way things are done, (us- urday, September 16, between 10 a.m. and noon at the library. All eral that are planned for 2000- were in attendance at the library Satur- The library has resumed its regular ning grades, coupled with experi- ing) small group instruction (and) day. hours for the school year. It is open area residents are invited to attend. 2001, according to Friends Presi- enced teachers, may be extremely hands-on learning, you can’t have that dent Ted Czarnomski. Jon, who said he wanted to give from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays, helpful with getting kids off to a without the other (smaller classes).” Conducting the lecture will be Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 North Plainfield resident Nancy Individuals wishing to become a something back to the library for the good start,” said Sandra Stotsky, valuable resource it has been to him a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays Connor of Nancy Connor Design. member of the Friends of the Scotch throughout his school years, remarked and Saturdays. The Children’s Depart- Deputy Commissioner for Academic We welcome your Plains Public Library may pick up an Affairs in the Massachusetts Depart- Ms. Connor is a professional de- that he hoped local residents enjoyed ment is open until 9 p.m. on Mondays input: signer and floral arranger. application at the library, located at ment of Education. “You don’t need the enhancements to the facility. only and the library is closed on Sun- [email protected] Ms. Connor said her talk and 1927 Bartle Avenue in Scotch Plains. Mr. Weiss also honored the Friends days. small sizes all the way through.” In CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ferguson and Connelly Continue to Trade Barbs Over News Information Contained in Ads As House Race Heats Up Highlights By PAUL J. PEYTON The story reprinted a previously The quote also drew outrage from along Frank Mertz, President Emeri- “These are hard numbers,” accord- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times published comment from Mrs. the Ferguson camp, which called the tus of Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- ing to Ms. Tejwani. She cited Cen- County Installing UNION — Not too long ago, it Connelly, where she was quoted as charge racist. Mr. Ferguson’s Cam- sity; Rakesh Agerwal of the Indian- tury Foundation of the Social Secu- New Signs Aimed was Maryanne S. Connelly who was saying Mr. Ferguson’s father “is for- paign Manager, Daniel Quinonez, American Friendship Council; rity Network in New York City and fighting back from what she viewed tunate enough to have a lot of money and Press Secretary, Annie Mayol, Roselle Park Councilman Ricky the Washington-based Center on At Pedestrian Safety as a sexist ad run against her by her – money he made off the health-care are both of Puerto Rican descent. Badillo; former Edison Council can- Budget and Policy Priorities. ELIZABETH — The Union County competitor in the Democratic Pri- industry.” “I am deeply and personally sad- didate Andrew Wu; Union County Mrs. Connelly has said the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the mary, Michael Lapolla. “As a candidate for office, I expect dened by the tone that my opponent Freeholder candidate Esther Ferguson Social Security plan would New Jersey Division of Highway and Now it appears the shoe may be on to be attacked. But, Maryanne, leave has taken in this campaign,” Mr. Guzman-Malcolm; Bridgewater Re- result in a hike in the retirement age. Traffic Safety will work with 12 mu- nicipalities in the county to place new, the other foot. Her Republican oppo- my family out if it,” Mr. Ferguson Ferguson stated at last week’s press publican Committee member Mr. Ferguson has said he has no nent in the General Election, Michael high visibility pedestrian and school responded at a press conference held conference. Michael Hsing and Black America intention of raining the retirement crossing signs at more than 75 of the Ferguson, has charged that Mrs. last Friday in Union. The press con- “It is irresponsible to fan the flames PAC (Political Action Committee) age and, by virtue of supporting the county’s most dangerous crosswalks. Connelly’s campaign has turned to ference also was filmed for an up- of racial division when we should be Executive Director Alvin Williams. so-called Social Security “lock box,” The bright yellow-green signs use a negative attacks – both personal and coming television advertisement. working towards racial harmony,” Saying that Mr. Ferguson is trying would not support a raid on Social highly reflective coating that makes on the issues. The Cranford Chronicle reported the candidate added. to have it both ways, Ms. Tejwani Security funds. them more visible at all hours. In all, The basis of the perceived nega- the county will oversee the installation Mrs. Connelly as saying, “he Mrs. Connelly’s Campaign Man- said that while he vows to protect Also, the Ferguson Campaign ac- of 500 of the signs. tive campaigning is stories that ap- (Ferguson) is associated with people ager, Sujata Tejwani, said Mr. Social Security from being raised for cused Mrs. Connelly of trying to peared in the Home News Tribune Signs will be placed in Clark, who believe everyone should look Ferguson’s press conference was no other programs – the so-called lock paint Mr. Ferguson as a “friend of the Cranford, Fanwood, Linden, and Cranford Chronicle. the way they (Mr. Ferguson and Con- more than “a distraction to get away box theory – his large federal tax cut NRA (National Rifle Association.)” Mountainside, New Providence, In the Courier-News story, the gressman Christopher Smith (R-4th) from the fact that he is trying to have and Social Security privatization plan Mr. Eisenberg called the Connelly Rahway, Roselle, Scotch Plains, Sum- newspaper reported that Mrs. do.” it both ways on the issues.” would force a raid on the Social charges “patently untrue.” mit, Union and Westfield, County offi- Connelly had accused Mr. Ferguson’s cials have revealed Mr. Ferguson and Congressman Ms. Tejwani has said the Chronicle Security Trust Fund. On the NRA charge, Mr. Ferguson “This program lets us take advan- father, Thomas G. Ferguson, of forc- Smith are both pro-life (anti abor- comment was actually referring to Mr. Eisenberg expressed his “disap- released a direct mail literature piece ing him to run in the Seventh District tage of the great improvements in the tion) advocates. the GOP “trotting out diversifica- pointment and distress” in the approach which stated his support for trigger way signs are printed, making them race. The younger Mr. Ferguson ran “This is outrageous stuff,” said tion” last month at the Republican taken by the Connelly Campaign. locks on all handguns; “smart gun” much more visible from much further unsuccessfully as the GOP nominee Lew Eisenberg, head of the Port National Campaign Convention. “The attacks launched by technology which enables only the away,” said Freeholder Chairman against Congressman Frank Pallone Authority of New York and New To show the diverse nature of his Maryanne Connelly have sunk to an owner to fire a gun; mandatory crimi- Daniel P. Sullivan. in the Sixth District in 1998. Jersey and a Ferguson supporter. campaign, Mr. Ferguson brought all-time low,” said Mr. Eisenberg. nal background checks on all gun Union County’s Traffic Safety Bu- reau, part of the county’s Division of Governor Christine Todd sales, and licensing and registration Engineering, will work closely with ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 Whitman, in a statement released by of all handguns. The candidate also local police and the Union County B B B B B B the Ferguson Campaign, stated, “For supports a ban on assault weapons. Traffic Officers Association to identify It’s one thing to keep up with “The Jones”... the good of our entire political pro- “He has not taken one dime from the most important intersections. The C But Your Home Doesn’t Need to Look Like Their’s!! C C C C C cess, I would urge that her campaign NRA,” Mr. Eisenberg claimed. county received a $37,200 grant from rethink its approach.” Mr. Ferguson said Mrs. Connelly’s the New Jersey Division of Highway D D D D D D Traffic Safety for the new signs. Custom and Unique On the issues, radio ads by Mrs. charges concerning his campaign Many of the signs have already been E E E E E E Connelly claim that Mr. Ferguson’s platform stands are “completely installed and county officials expect Landscape Design plan to invest a portion of Social false.” F F F F F F all of the signs to be in place by the end For Your Home Security Trust Fund moneys would Regarding the NRA charge, the of the month. G G G G G G cost a trillion dollars in the first 10 Connelly Campaign said a 1999 * * * * * years. The radio spots also state Mr. Asbury Park Press article stated that q Stop By Our Booth q q q q q Republican Women At Westfield’s FestiFall Ferguson’s proposal for a tax cut Mr. Ferguson wrote an op-ed piece I Serving the I I I I I would result in draining another tril- criticizing Democrats for voting To Hold Forum Westfield Area Call Today To schedule lion, with all the money coming from against legislation written by the NRA. J J J J J J the Trust Fund. The Connelly Campaign has also On Health, Insurance The Connelly Campaign charges said the Republican Party, which they UNION — The Union County Re- K • Fully Licensed & Insured K K K K K that Mr. Ferguson’s tax plan is three say has taken $800,000 from the publican Woman Leadership Council, • Member: Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce 908-654-5296 in association with the St. Barnabas L • Member: NJ Landscape Contractors’ Association L L L L L times larger than that of Republican NRA in the current election cycle, is 908-654-LAWN Presidential contender George W. currently running attack ads on Mr. Health Care System of West Orange, ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 will sponsor a forum for Union County Bush. Ferguson’s behalf. women on insurance, health care, and physical fitness this Saturday, Septem- ber 16, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The forum will be held at the Insti- tute for Training and Development, 2343 Morris Avenue in Union, oppo- site the Ideal Business Park. Issues to be discussed include how stress management, chronic diseases, Medicare and supplemental insurance, staying fit at any age, reproductive health, private insurance, nutrition and diet and menopause. Continental breakfast and a buffet lunch are included in the registration price of $25. Reservation and/or addi- tional information, please contact Dor- othy Burger at (908) 789-0200, Mel Harris at (908) 245-5218 or Elizabeth Cox at (908) 277-4398. * * * * * Head of NJ Transit To Speak Monday Before RV Coalition WESTFIELD — Jeffrey A. Warsh, Executive Director of NJ Transit will be the featured speaker at the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition’s next meeting this Monday, September 18, starting at 8 a.m. at the Westfield Municipal Build- ing. The public is invited to attend. Mr. Warsh, a Westfield resident, will discuss the recently renewed State of New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund which provides four years of additional funding for both bus and rail projects. A question-and-answer session will follow Mr. Warsh’s presentation. * * * * * Million Mom March Organizers Set Mtgs To Hike Participation WESTFIELD — The Union County chapter of the Million Mom March will hold organizational meeting in Westfield and Summit. “Anyone interested in working to- ward reducing the toll of gun violence in today’s society, particularly amongst our youth, are urged to come and hear about the chapter and have the oppor- tunity to join and sign up for working committees,” said Julia DeSantis, founder of the Union County chapter. The meetings will be held Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Com- munity Room at the Westfield Memo- rial Building on East Broad Street, and Tuesday, October 3, in the Whitman Community Room at the Summit Mu- nicipal Building. Rodriques CONTRACTORS

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Claire Lazarowitz Begins Marks and Coronato Launch Cleaner Environment, Tax Cut Fall Reelection Campaign S. Plains Neighborhood Walks Tops Agenda for County Slate WESTFIELD — Claire of the Board of Trustees of The SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch find a heightened interest in this year’s WESTFIELD — Republican western part of the county will see Lazarowitz, who has been a member Westfield Neighborhood Council Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks and elections because of the Presidential Union County Freeholder Candi- significant tax hikes this year,” said of the Westfield Town Council the past (WNC) for the past four years. She is Township Council Candidate Paulette and U.S. Senate races. dates, Wally Shackell, Esther Mr. Shackell. “Taxes go up, but they six months since her appointment, has also the Chairwoman of WNC’s School Coronato have begun their neighbor- “We are pleased to see that our resi- Guzman-Malcolm and Al Dill this (the freeholders) take a pay raise launched her reelection campaign. Committee and of their Helping Neigh- hood walk programs in the next sev- week pledged to work for lower every year. They are now one of the By going door to door Ms. bor Fund. eral weeks leading up to Election Day, county taxes, more opportunities in highest paid Freeholder boards in the Lazarowitz said she is continuing her As one of the Westfield High November 7. higher education for students and a state. We could better serve the pub- mission to understand and to fight for School’s representatives to the Mayor Marks is running for Mayor cleaner, safer environment for fami- lic by taking less money from the the interests of Third Ward residents. B.R.A.K.E.S. Group of Westfield (Bik- in the first ever elected mayor race in lies during their fall campaign. taxpayers and by spending it more “I continue to be excited and ener- Scotch Plains’ history. Mrs. Coronato The candidates said their aim is to efficiently.” gized by my discussions with the people previously ran for council in 1998. provide the leadership to cut the waste A Roselle resident, Ms. Guzman- who I represent on the council. It’s The two Republican candidates are from county government to provide Malcolm has 25 years experience as extremely important to listen and then well into their door to door visits with more efficient services to county resi- a Union County Sheriff’s Officer. to act in an effective manner to help citizens and intend to visit every Scotch dents at lower cost. She advocates a closing working solve those problems,” said Ms. Plains neighborhood over the next Mr. Shackell served as Cranford relationship between working closer Lazarowitz. seven weeks. Deputy Mayor in 1997 and Mayor in police agencies at the municipal and “Over the last few months I have “There is no better way to find out 1998. He is past president of the county levels to police Union been walking the Third Ward to be able what is on the minds of our residents Cranford Jaycees and Cranford County’s streets. She said the county to discuss the comprehensive parking than to visit with them directly,” stated UNICO and member of the Knights needs to ensure police departments plan and the then proposed parking Mayor Marks. of Columbus. One of his main objec- of adequately staffed and have suffi- deck on the South Avenue Lot. I needed “Many citizens have taken advan- tives is to eliminate waste and ineffi- cient equipment. to hear from these residents what they tage of the more open and friendly ciency in county government while Mr. Dill, a former Summit coun- felt the impact of the plan would be; government this year by participating lowering taxes. cilman and Union County Utilities how they viewed the location, size and Martin L. Marks “In the past three years under the Authority Commissioner and cur- traffic on the neighborhood streets.” Claire S. Lazarowitz all-Democratic Freeholder board, rent Chairman of the Public Rela- “I found an overwhelming number dents are taking a keen interest in our spending has increased year to year. tions Committee of the Joint Meet- of people against starting anywhere ers, Runners and Kids are Entitled to local government also. They are quite The incumbents claim that they have ing of Union and Essex Counties, but the central business district,” Coun- Safety), Ms. Lazarowitz has been work- aware of the 2000 property tax freeze been able to do this while keeping said that education and the environ- cilwoman Lazarowitz continued. ing to find ways to increase pedestrian instituted by the Republican led Town- county taxes stable is simply un- ment are two of the key issues facing “Most of these people were very pas- safety. She was also a member of the ship Council. I remind them that this tax true,” said Mr. Shackell. the county this year. sionate about their views and, as I committee to “Save the Rialto The- freeze was accomplished through good “In fact, 12 communities in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 listened, I realized how important it ater.” fiscal management that has allowed us was to be an advocate for my constitu- In addition, Ms. Lazarowitz has been to continue to provide the quality of ents.” a member of the Parent Teacher Orga- services our residents expect and de- She informed Town Council mem- nizations of Tamaques Elementary, serve. PRIME MEATS bers that she would not support the Edison Intermediate and Westfield “Our citizens are looking for assur- large south side deck plan. Recently, High Schools. A five-year Cub Scout ances that their local government will Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and the coun- leader, she helped develop scouting be sensitive to the property tax issue,” HAVING TROUBLE GETTING cil decided to move forward on the opportunities for children whose fami- continued Mrs. Coronato. recommendation of the town’s park- lies were unable to afford the program. Mayor Marks added, “Year after year ing consultant, Rich and Associates, By profession, Ms. Lazarowitz is a Paulette Coronato the property tax issue is the number one REALLY GOOD MEATS? for a comprehensive parking plan, fitness instructor and personal exercise concern of our residents, and it’s mine which includes a deck located behind trainer and has developed programs in Township Council meetings and too. Even though the Township Council TRY US! The Leader Store and next to the old for many residents of the Westfield visiting me via the new ‘Meet the cannot control the (Union) County and Taylor Hardware store. community including specialized Mayor’ program. 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Appar- for our shoppers, commuters and em- Lazarowitz lives with her husband, now during campaign season are great ently, from what we are hearing in our 322-7126 • 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains ployees,” the Councilwoman indicated. Barry, and 15-year-old son Jake. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FROM THE DESK OF SENATE PRESIDENT The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood New Jerseyans’ Quality of Life — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains To Be Enhanced in 2001 Budget Member of: Member of: By DONALD T. DiFRANCESCO New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Education, transportation, the en- manities and will allow the state’s National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association FANATIC Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association vironment and the arts shape more cultural and historic organizations to It is ironic that the word fanatic, Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey than the socioeconomic future of a develop more programs and culti- state. They directly influence the vate new audiences. often used to describe certain sports P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue fans, comes from the Latin word Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 quality of living that its residents In turn, New Jersey will benefit enjoy. It is not surprising then that from the tremendous economic, rec- fanaticus, which means “divinely Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 New Jersey residents, when polled, reational, cultural, educational, and inspired.” The Webster definition of fanatic is “a person who is unreason- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at rate these as the issues of greatest community development opportuni- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 ably enthusiastic or overly zealous,” concern to them. ties that thrive in a healthy artistic while fan, the clipped form of the PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. It is for that same reason that “qual- environment. word, has the less passionate conno- ity of life” issues were given priority It was Henry Ford who once said tation of “one who has enthusiasm Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh in the State Budget for Fiscal Year that “the highest use of capital is not about a specified sport, pastime or A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING 2001 that went into effect on July 1. to make more money, but to make performance.” Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin The budget makes a significant money do more for the betterment of The earliest source of fanatic is the COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS investment in statewide programs that life.” Sound fiscal planning and the Latin word fanum, meaning Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds will relieve traffic congestion, pre- longest economic expansion in his- “temple.” This word has the interest- BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER serve open space, build new schools, tory provided New Jersey with the ing derivative profanus, literally SUBSCRIPTION PRICE and even protect our state’s rich ar- opportunity this year to follow Mr. meaning “outside the temple.” One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 tistic and historic resources. Ford’s sage advice. Profanus, in turn, is the source of the The new fiscal plan also recog- The budget for the year ahead will English word profane and profanity nizes that quality of life needs exist do more than build on New Jersey’s - actions or words that definitely do in our communities and has ear- current economic success. It will do not belong inside the temple. Modern Voting: It’s Easy to Register; marked grants for local municipali- more to ensure that New Jersey re- Worse yet is the fanaticism exhib- ties, including Westfield, Fanwood mains a quality place in which to ited by international terrorists who and Scotch Plains, for recreational live, work and raise a family. commit their horrible crimes in the It Takes Dedicated People to Care field improvements, senior citizen * * * * * name of one religion or another. It is transportation and library renova- Donald T. DiFrancesco of Scotch impossible to accept the idea that Every new election, somebody brings up “declin- - the custom of years past. New voters simply have to such heinous deeds are divinely ap- tions. Plains is President of the New Jersey ing voter turnout” and “voter apathy.” Harvard Uni- pickup a voter registration form from their local Town State Senate. proved, let alone divinely inspired. versity even has a regular study going on the subject. Clerk’s office, fill it out and mail it to the Union County Equally important, the budget re- turns an unprecedented $10 billion Commonplace or not, the trends are true. In 1960, Clerk’s office. These forms are also available at the to taxpayers in the form of property turnout for the Kennedy-Nixon presidential election various fall street fairs such as next Sunday’s (Septem- tax relief; makes provisions for the Letters to the Editor was 62.8 percent - not of registered voters, but of ber 24) FestiFall in Westfield. The last day to register for proverbial “rainy day” through the Americans merely qualified by age to vote. In 1996, the November General Election is Tuesday, October 10. set-aside of $870 million in surplus in the three-way race among Bill Clinton, Robert Another reporter, who moved to New Jersey this and creates a blueprint for retiring Councilman Lauds Town Officials Dole, and Ross Perot, only 48.9 percent of those spring, re-registered by mail, using a form that con- New Jersey’s debt. For Solidarity on Parking Deck Issue eligible to vote bothered to do it. tained no blank for party affiliation. A centerpiece of this year’s budget is a new school construction initia- Early this year, Mayor Tom Jardim Westfield. At the local level, voter turnout in Westfield was 29 In New Jersey, voters declare their party affiliation tive that represents the largest school asked each member of the Town Council The recent decision by the Town Coun- percent in 1999 for contested Town Council races and by showing up for a primary and picking one ballot or to identify important projects for the cil to move ahead with a comprehensive facilities commitment made by any year 2000. I identified, as my number parking plan, with a parking deck be- 54 percent in 1998 when there was a contested may- another. Few bother to do so. “We have a lot more state in the nation. The $6.75 billion one priority, the necessity to take action tween Elm and Prospect Streets as its oral race. Mountainside saw a 38 percent turnout of its unaffiliated registered voters than we have voters for program is designed to assist every once and for all to address the need for centerpiece, is an important step for- 4,753 registered voters in a contested council race and either (major) party,” said Terry Brown, Deputy Ad- school district in New Jersey build, additional parking in downtown ward for Westfield. After decades of a write-in challenge to long-time Mayor Robert ministrator of the Board of Elections of Union County. rehabilitate and enhance their school talk and analysis and re-analysis, the facilities. Mother Wants town government will finally take deci- Viglianti. Turnout in Fanwood and Scotch Plains was Of course, party affiliation mostly affects primary sive action. 64 and 34 percent, respectively, in 1999. Fanwood had election turnout. Voters can vote for whomever they Overall, education spending in- Most significantly, the determination creased by more than $500 million in Helmet Laws to adopt the comprehensive plan was mayoral and council races that year. Only one unex- choose, regardless of party affiliation, in the General this year’s budget, as did funding for unanimous. As the town embarks on a pired seat was up for grabs in Scotch Plains. Election. the state’s colleges and universities. For New major project, it is important that elected As for school elections, which are held in April If simply registering to vote is easy, declaring or Much-needed infrastructure im- “Razor Scooters” officials speak with a unified voice as we from 2 - 8 p.m., 2000 election turnouts were 14 changing party affiliation is comparatively hard. In provements to our roads, highways explain the plan to the public. The con- and bridges will also be achieved As a Westfield resident, I want to fidence of many residents could easily percent in Westfield, 20 percent in Scotch Plains- New Jersey, a registered Democrat or Republican know why parents willingly let chil- be lost if one or more members of the Fanwood, 24 percent in Mountainside where a write- wishing to vote in a different primary has to order a under the FY 2001 budget without dren of ages 14 and under ride scooters Town Council criticizes the new parking in candidate beat out a former incumbent. change of party form 50 days in advance of a primary. any taxes, fees or fines being raised. (razors) without protective gear such plan as it unfolds. There is certainly A record-level boost in state fund- as, at least, helmets. much more work to be done and this Robert D. Putnam’s book, “Bowling Alone: The In Massachusetts, you can drop out of a party and ing, combined with federal funds, It is my understanding that Union work needs to progress cooperatively. Collapse and Revival of American Community,” (Simon become an independent by mail, but changing from will enable the state to spend close to County is in the process of implement- For example, while Westfield com- ing laws to mandate that be subject to muters on the long waiting list for per- & Schuster, 2000), points out a number of parallel one party to another requires a personal visit to the $2 billion on transportation projects mits will get some relief from the new over the next year. the same riding regulations as bicycles. political trends. In one of the most notable, participation registrar. These scooters can be as hazardous, parking capacity downtown, this aspect in party politics is down significantly. Party politics, as a result, has changed. It no longer In addition to funds dedicated to if not more so, than bikes and roller of the parking problem will continue in protect the state’s environment, in- blades. They ride faster and are less the short term. We must continue to Citing a Roper survey covering the years 1973-1994, involves rousing precinct caucuses. Instead, it has explore several proposed public-private Putnam writes, “In round numbers, Americans were become a creation of the direct mail industry. Parties cluding open space preservation, New controllable than bikes and blades. Jersey’s historic and artistic resources As a mother of two, I would like to development partnerships that could add roughly half as likely to work for a political party or have lots more money, but not more dedicated people. have been given significant support let my kids ride the scooters in the more parking for Westfield commuters safest manner possible using at the near the train station. Our long awaited attend a political rally or speech in the 1990s as in the Robert Putnam cites an additional disturbing factor through the budget. The budget funds local jitney service may be helpful, as 1970s.” in declining voter involvement. The generation born a newly established New Jersey Cul- very least a helmet. My opinion is that they should wear the same protective well. At the official level, government continually tries after 1964 is, he says, about one-third less likely to tural Trust, a first of its kind program The implementation of the parking gear as required to roller blade. plan has been a collaborative project to do something about that trend, notably in making know basic political facts, or to be informed about in the country that guarantees a state It just doesn’t make sense that people match for private donations made to among Council members. Any single voter registration easier. You can now re-register by political questions, than any of their predecessors. feel we need to make it a law before we member or group of members who claims the Trust. decide to do the right thing for our the mantle of having led the effort is mail or at the department of motor vehicles (“motor This is not a continuing decline, he points out, but a The new trust program will pro- community to keep our kids safe. voter”), for example. particular characteristic of the youngest generation. being dishonest with the public. vide a much-needed stable source of Kim Graziadei However, there are many individuals We wonder sometimes if voter registration simply Leaving the Constitutional convention in 1787, funding for the arts, history and hu- Westfield who do deserve special recognition in hasn’t become too easy. Benjamin Franklin was asked what kind of govern- coaxing the Council to make the com- mitment to move ahead with the park- Westfield Town Clerk Bernard A. Heeney told one ment the delegates had created. “A republic, if you Reader Urges Girls to Participate ing plan. At the risk of omitting some- of our reporters recently, “Times have changed.” can keep it,” he replied. one, I’ll list a few: the tenacious Mayor Voters, he said, are no longer sworn in by the clerk, A republic takes dedicated people. Given the current In Westfield High TV Channel 36 Jardim, for refusing to listen to the words “no deck;” Councilmen Carl with their registration witnessed by a registered voter trends, where will those dedicated people come from? As we begin this new school year, I’d HELP! We have already seen what the Salisbury and Jim Gruba, who served like to comment on the Westfield High boys can do. We need to hear from the on the parking task force that worked School TV Channel 36, an excellent re- next female generation of writers, direc- for months with our consultant, Rich & source with great potential. For students, tors, lyricists, poets, musicians, artists - Associates; our new town administra- Help the Leader/Times Say ‘Thank You’ it offers a way to discover themselves the next Penny Marshall, Rosie tor, Tom Shannon, who brought to through the creative process. In turn, the O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Alice Westfield valuable experience gained community can hear directly from stu- Walker, Rachel Carson, Carly Simon, in other communities which have con- To Area Veterans at FestiFall Filming dents regarding their concerns and issues, Betty Friedan, Christie Whitman - those fronted parking problems; Planning and what we hope is the enrichment of who will write female-centered stories, Board Chairman Martin Robins, who Filmmaker John Lydecker from Winsted, CT, VHS-C, 8mm, Betamax, S-VHS, S-VHS-C, Hi-8, or their lives at the High School. giving us new characters like Grace in offered his professional expertise as a and a camera crew headed by Mike Ferrante of miniDV. Be sure your video camera is set to “SP” Unlike the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “Once & Again,” and those in “Judging governmental transportation planner to Weehawken will be in Westfield at the FestiFall (slow speed). Use a fresh, name-brand, premium High School Channel 34, however, where Amy,” A League of Their Own, and “My the Westfield process; and Michael we usually see a female and male anchor So-Called Life.” LaPlace, Executive Director of the on Sunday, September 24 to shoot footage with quality videocassette. Shoot a focused picture with a team - a better-concept of sharing be- There are many global, national and Downtown Westfield Corporation, who the public for the film production, “Let’s Say stable image and audible audio. tween the genders - we have over the local issues which need attention. And has been spearheading many of the Thanks.” 2. Keep it short. We want to fit everyone in, so we’re past years had males dominating the perhaps the old idea of a roving reporter improvements we are witnessing in the high school TV Channel 36. They have and book reviews might be a way to central business district. Under the sponsorship of the Westfield Historical looking for clips no longer than 20 seconds. Feel free offered us skateboarding, pretend vio- inform all of us regarding global warm- I am proud to be a member of the Society, The Westfield Leader and The Times of to send a videocassette with multiple takes and differ- lence in their backyards, romps through ing, violence, gun control, corporate Town Council that finally had the will to Scotch Plains-Fanwood are producing this video ent ideas. Just be aware that our video editor will be our town streets, parks and school areas. control of media, racism, sexism and tackle a chronic problem in Westfield. And shown this week, there was another homophobia. There is enlightening non- With the support of voters in the Fourth tribute to area veterans to express our thanks for the looking for short cuts — a smile here, a wave there, romp through the cafeteria, where, fiction available at our excellent town Ward in November as I seek re-election, sacrifices they have made in the defense of freedom. a thoughtful sentence from an individual, a hearty through gimmicks with the video, the library, with something new each week. I hope to have a continuing role in the The video is scheduled to premiere at the V2K “thank you!” from a group. female workers were made to look rather I hope that other parents of sons and collaborative effort of turning the plan silly. daughters in the high school might agree into a reality. Dinner Dance on Saturday, November 11, where 3. Meet the Deadline. We need your submission at It’s a new school year. This is a chal- with this spirit of sharing and will sup- hundreds of guests from the region will attend. The Leader office by Friday, October 27. Cassettes lenge to the female students of Westfield port change at Channel 36. Thank you. Lawrence A. Goldman High School who write, dream, visual- Barbara Briemer Councilman, Fourth Ward Thereafter, the video clip will be made available to will not be returned. If your work is precious, keep the ize, imagine and hope for the planet. Westfield Community Access TV. original and send us a copy. Westfield We invite everyone to appear in our video. There 4. Bear in mind that this video is intended for are two ways to do this. First, be at The FestiFall in general audiences. Clips deemed unsuitable for mi- front of our office on Elm Street, and the crew will nors will not be included. film you. Or create a videotape “thank you” clip of We want to hear from everyone from around the your own and send it to us to edit into the video county and the region. Perhaps we’ll receive video presentation. As long as your clip meets the guide- clips from a firehouse, a third grade class, an office — lines below, it will appear in our video. or from your living room. Let’s have fun. Thank you 1. Use one of the following video formats: VHS, for your participation.

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Deadlines General News - Friday 4pm Aircraft Noise Foes Hail Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Candidate Endorsements Scotch Plains/Fanwood Citizens wide position for resolving the aircraft How To Reach Us Against Aircraft Noise (SP/FCAAN) noise issue has been adopted by the E-Mail - [email protected] is delighted to inform our neighbors Union County Board of Chosen Free- Phone - (908) 232-4407 that we have received written endorse- holders, our District 22 State Legisla- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 ments from each of the Scotch Plains tors (DiFrancesco, Bagger, and Au- PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 mayoral and council candidates fed- gustine), Representative Franks, and In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield eral legislation introduced by Repre- our two District 7 Congressional can- 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains sentative Bob Franks (H.R.620) that didates (Connelly and Ferguson), Gov- calls upon the Federal Aviation Ad- ernor Whitman, Senator Torricelli, and Submittal Formats ministration to live-test ocean routing our two Senate candidates (Corzine Photos - B/W and Color in six months. and Franks). We hope that this over- No Panoramic or Polaroid In addition, each candidate has writ- whelming support will produce a posi- Typed, not handwritten ten an individual letter to FAA Admin- tive conclusion to the longstanding Upper and lower case istrator Garvey in support of Governor battle to quiet the skies over our towns. Need name & daytime phone Whitman’s November, 1999, letter ask- ing the Administrator to live-test the Martha Sides, For our complete editorial policies Secretary request a copy of our Policy Guide first portion of the Ocean Route Plan. SP/FCAAN is pleased that our state- SP/FCAAN CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 5 The Westfield Adult School Bell has been ringing every September since 1938 to say it is time to sign up for a course or a trip. Select a course from the following list, fill out the registration form below and begin today to become Enlightened, Enhanced, Enlivened & Enriched  'DQFHDQG3K\VLFDO)LWQHVV )RUHLJQ/DQJXDJHV &RXUVH &RXUVH FRXUVHQDPH VWDUWGDWH HQGGDWH KRXUV IHH FRXUVHQDPH VWDUWGDWH HQGGDWH KRXUV IHH QXPEHU QXPEHU %HJ 6RFLDO'DQFLQJ    FRXSOHSS  ,WDOLDQ, ,,     ,QW    6SDQLVK, ,,     %HJ &RXQWU\:HVWHUQ'DQFLQJ      ,QW   3UDFWLFDO6NLOOV  7DLFKL     &RXUVH FRXUVHQDPH VWDUWGDWH HQGGDWH KRXUV IHH %HJ *ROI     QXPEHU %HJ   'ULYHU7UDLQLQJ     ,QW   'HIHQVLYH'ULYLQJ      9ROOH\EDOO      $GXOW 3HGLDWULF&35     %HJ

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Westfield Adult School Association Board of Trustees Barbara Gigon, President • Lawrence Pargot, Vice President • Gail Boothe, Secretary • Dominic Lisanti, Treasurer • Deborah Bailey • Donald Belcher • Margaret Cimei • Claudia Cuca • Karen Fountain Marcia Kendler • Neil Schembre • Vern Smith • Norma Weinstein • H. Emerson Thomas, Trustee Emeritus • Carol Phelan, Executive Director • Pat Perry, Arrangements Coordinator Westfield Adult School Association • PO Box 606, Westfield • 232-4050 www.westfieldnj.com/adultschool CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Holy Trinity Staff Receives Training in Lifesaving Skills WESTFIELD — Teachers and ath- necessary training aids. Mr. Foreman letic coaches at the Holy Trinity sponsored the event and provided re- Interparochial School in Westfield freshments for the 17 attendees. recently received free training in First “The safety of our children is our Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscita- first priority,” stated Keith Gibbons, tion, courtesy of Pat Duda of the Arc the school’s Sports Coordinator. “If of Union County and Tim Foreman there is ever an incident at a sporting of Countrywide Home Loans of event or in a classroom, we will be Westfield. prepared. We all welcomed the gen- Ms. Duda provided the services of erosity of the Arc and Countrywide Mark Kaplan as trainer, as well as for for caring about our kids.”

MR. AND MRS. DAVID SIMON (She is the former Ms. Shannon Nelson) Ms. Shannon Nelson Marries David Simon Ms. Shannon Nelson of Garwood, best man. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard The bride is a graduate of Arizona Ross of Scottsdale, Ariz., was mar- State University with a bachelor’s Miss Dawn Michelle Vierschilling and Douglas Robert Heintz ried on Sunday, September 3, to David degree in zoology. She is employed Simon, also of Garwood. He is the in the marketing department at LIFESAVING LESSONS…Keith Gibbons, Sports Coordinator for the Holy son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Simon of Torcon Inc. in Westfield. Miss Dawn M. Vierschilling Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield, practices cardiopulmonary resusci- Scotch Plains. A graduate of Arizona State Uni- tation (CPR) during a free training session in First Aid and CPR provided The ceremony and reception took versity, where he earned a bachelor’s through the efforts of Pat Duda of the ARC of Union County and Tim Foreman place at the Bernards Inn in degree in psychology, the bridegroom of Countrywide Home Loans of Westfield. Flanking him are coach Brian To Wed Douglas R. Heintz Granstrand, left, one of the participants, and Mr. Foreman. Bernardsville, with Rabbi Charles is employed as an estimator at David Mr. and Mrs. James Vierschilling tain during her senior year. Kroloff and Cantor Martha Novick Friedland Painting Company in North of Westfield have announced the en- Miss Vierschilling, who gradu- of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield Elizabeth. gagement of their daughter, Miss ated from the Somerset School of officiating. After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the Dawn Michelle Vierschilling, to Dou- Massage Therapy this year, is self- Two Grandchildren Welcomed By Miss Sharon Nelson of Tempe, couple reside in Garwood. glas Robert Heintz. He is the son of employed as a certified massage Ariz., the bride’s younger sister, Mrs. June T. Heintz, also of Westfield, therapist. Former Mayor and Mrs. Boothe Former Mayor and Mrs. Bud Boothe of Westfield have announced served as the maid of honor. Jeremy Weddings on the Internet: and the late Dr. Paul Heintz. The future bridegroom, who Simon of New York City, the that two new grandchildren, Caroline Grace Boothe and Jefferson www.goleader.com A 1994 graduate of Westfield graduated from Westfield High bridegroom’s older brother, was the www.goleader.com High School, the bride-elect re- School in 1987, attended the Uni- Dylan Boothe, have joined their family. Caroline is the daughter of Elizabeth and Douglas Boothe of Wilton, ceived her Bachelor of Science versity of Maine. He is a member Conn. She was born on Saturday, November 27, 1999, in Ho Chi Min YEars in Business Degree from James Madison Uni- of the Westfield Knights of Colum- versity in Harrisonburg, Va., in bus Council No. 1711 and is em- City, Vietnam, and has two brothers, Alexander and Kevin James. 10 Jefferson is the son of Samantha and Gary Boothe of Wiesbaden, 1998. She was a National Colle- ployed by Peluso Construction as a Germany, and formerly of Greenville, S.C., where he was born on giate Athletic Association Division carpenter. 1 gymnast for four years while at A wedding is planned for August Monday, July 10. He has two brothers Calvin and Nathaniel. Caroline’s maternal grandparents are Joanne and Dave Waldron of the university, serving as Co-Cap- of next year. Martinsville. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 7 Vietnam Veteran Frank Chupko, Jr. Recalls Helicopter Rescue Experience By DAVID B. CORBIN around him. We started going up business from Belmont Abbey, times. He is presently Senior Vice- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and he passes out. Now, he’s dead North Carolina in 1967, Mr. Chupko Commander. Nothing encountered went ac- weight and is sliding down my joined the navy and got involved Two years ago, he was the dis- cording to the book for Third Class hands,” recalled Mr. Chupko. with aviation electronics. His trict VFW Commander in charge of Petty Officer Rescue Air Crewman As the helicopter approached the buddy, Paul Konyha, also from all Union County chapters. He was Frank Chupko during his first heli- carrier, they were waved off to the Scotch Plains, signed up and joined selected as All-State and All-Ameri- copter air-sea rescue mission in far end of the deck. The deck was the army. can Commander that consisted of January of 1970. being hosed down. “The hoses “We wanted one last fling before 16 people who received awards for Before his two tours of duty in knocked the plane over the carrier. we shipped off. So, we rented a their outstanding service. He was Viet Nam, his orders said “Heli- The plane was dangling. If the cable Cadillac Hearse and drove across Commander of the American Le- copters West Coast” said Mr. broke, it could cut you in half,” country to California,” he said. “We gion, Scotch Plains, in 1985. Chupko. “I knew where I was go- explained Mr. Chupko. slept in the car like campers, picked Mr. Chupko is truly a hometown ing.” “We were about to set down but up hitchhikers and stopped in Ve- boy with his local real estate busi- He was sent to Imperial Beach, had to move. In the meantime, the gas.” ness and with a 20-year career in Calif. pilot wakes up and starts fighting Mr. Chupko had two tours in Viet- the St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers “We had to go through a lot of Softball League. training before we went to Viet- nam. I had to go through hand-to- Publisher’s note: This is part of a hand combat, physical education, series on veterans of the region from all paramedic school and survival eras to archive their stories. If you school,” he said. “Everybody was have a story or photograph, please there at survival school. There were contact us. On Veterans Day, Novem- pilots, navy seals and air crewmen ber 11, there will be a celebration for helicopters.” Dinner Dance, open to all, at the Mr. Chupko recalled his first res- Westfield National Guard Armory on cue experience. Rahway Avenue. Be part of the fun. “We were off the coast of Wash- Secure a table for your group by call- JUST HANGING AROUND…Frank Chupko hangs from the hoist which is ington (state). It was a bad night ing Charles Brown at (908) 654-394. used to rescue pilots and any other personnel in need. Photo is circa 1970. with a storm. The planes were prac- ticing takeoffs and landings. Our rescue helicopter had a pilot, a co- pilot and two guys in the back. One guy would be the swimmer and one would run the hoist. This time, I License & Business Permit # 9314 was the swimmer.” A fighter pilot was waved off while coming in for a landing on In Business Since 1988 the carrier, but he decided to land. “He came in on an angle, and the tail hook caught the cable. He punched out (ejected) sideways like a rocket into the water.” Mr. Chupko dropped into the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ocean for the rescue. The waves DISPLAYING HIS MEDALS…Frank Chupko, as he appears today, displays were high, and their guide lights his medals for outstanding service during his days in the United States Navy. bobbed in and out of view in the darkness. me. I lost my grip, and he fell onto nam – May of 1970 on the carrier “I finally got to him and had to the deck.” USS Oriskany and October of 1971 get him away from his parachute Remarkably, the pilot was all on the carrier USS Constellation. before it choked him. His arm was right. He received The Air Gallantry broken, and he was screaming.” “It turned out that the Captain of Medal from the South Vietnamese Pay: $10.00 per hour w/o experience After clearing him, Mr. Chupko the ship put me in for a medal. The government. discovered that the pilot did not Captain said that it was the best During his tour in Vietnam, Mr. $11-$15 per hour with experience have a D-line that all pilots are thing he ever saw. We knew that it Chupko related his good times. required to have for rescues. A wasn’t textbook.” Mr. Chupko re- “When you are out to sea 30 to 40 screwed up series of unexpected ceived the Navy Commendation days, pulling into port was like a and dangerous situations ensued. Medal. wild west city. You have two to Mr. Chupko grabbed onto the Just two days later, Mr. Chupko three days off and you go back to pilot like an octopus. The helicop- and his crew made a textbook res- sea again.” ter was off with them dangling on cue. Everything was according to Mr. Chupko lives in Scotch Plains the cable, high over the sea. The plan. “This time there was no since he moved there from Jersey carrier was now about three miles medal.” City when he was four years old. away. After graduating from college Now 55, Mr. Chupko has been “I had my arms and legs wrapped with a degree in economics and Commander of the local VFW eight Dr. Sunita Merriman is Pleased to Announce the Formal Opening of her General and Cosmetic Dentistry Practice At 229 Charles Street in Westfield You are cordially invited to an open house on the 16th of September, 2000 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to celebrate this event. She and her staff look forward to giving you a tour of the office and to tell you about all the services offered at this very unique practice. So please come join us as the Mayor and community of Westfield marks this auspicious occasion.

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They took on is- She recalled how the board of She’s an opinionated, indepen- into action. with a list of materials that the teach- PTA President from 1979-1981, a sues such as equal pay for women education meetings of the ‘60s dent thinker with a magnetic man- She turned first to those civic ers could use.” position which saw her visit every and sex education before puberty.” and ‘70s were characterized in a ner of speaking. A loving wife, organizations with which she was She recalled being stopped by a school district in the state over the “They were shrewd enough to Courier News editorial as a source mother of two and grandmother of familiar — groups such as The policeman on Route 22 in Hillside course of her two-year term. The work the system,” said Mrs. Ungar, of “real entertainment.” Board four. An icon within the Scotch League of Women of Voters with after just such a museum run. The post called for her to be in the state who noted the founders even re- members used to throw candy at Plains-Fanwood school commu- whom Mrs. Ungar’s mother had been officer had been flagged by a trucker office in Trenton twice a week and cruited the Governor of New York, members of the public from whom nity with both a scholarship and actively involved in California. The on a CB radio, who reported a woman to testify before the State Board of Theodore Roosevelt, to their cause. they did not want to hear, accord- high school auditorium named af- PTA, which was “Mickey Mouse” endangering her children by trans- Education and various legislative He chaired the Advisory Council of ing to Mrs. Ungar. ter her. A marvelous storyteller as far as her mother was concerned, porting a load of wild animals. What committees as needed. the National Congress for 19 years. She said her husband, who at- with a terrific sense of humor. was not Mrs. Ungar’s first choice as the driver couldn’t see was that the During that “In flowery, but fiery tended board meetings alongside Scotch Plains resident Manya a mechanism for getting things done. prose,” explained Mrs. his wife, is a wonderful lyricist Ungar launched her work with the However, when the civic organi- Ungar, “the PTA founders and limerick writer. He actually Parent Teacher Association (PTA) zations she approached dismissed Manya Ungar stated their goal: to unite wrote verses about the board’s in 1958 — before her sons were school issues as not being part of adults to serve the needs of antics. even enrolled in school — and their agenda, she turned to then-La all children...believing if “Things are far more open now,” took it to heights that amaze her Grande School PTA President Jane they did, it would make a said Mrs. Ungar. She and her sup- even today. Watson, who welcomed her into the better world.” porters had pushed for changes in Locally, statewide and nation- parent/teacher organization. “If you could galvanize the sunshine laws to prohibit the ally, she’s been a force in child Given the nature of what she adults today as they did,” board from arbitrarily suspend- advocacy for more than 40 years, wanted — sidewalks and crossing she stressed, “there’s noth- ing public meetings and recess- and it all started over sidewalks. guards — Mrs. Ungar quickly found ing you couldn’t do.” ing into private executive session. While living on Coriell Avenue herself advocating at a local, county “It was a very exciting, challeng- in Fanwood, Mrs. Ungar heard and state level. “Everybody pushed Active in National ing time.” from a neighbor that the school me along to someone else,” she re- PTA When asked what’s different district was considering institut- called. now, Mrs. Ungar thought a bit. ing three sessions of kindergarten Mrs. Ungar presided “People were much more pas- “Substantial” legislative issues over the National PTA from — the first beginning about 7 a.m., like safety and school funding were sionate. That fascinates and frus- the third ending about 4:45 p.m. 1987-1989. In her work at trates me there is so little passion her passion. The bake sale/fund- the national level, she trav- — in an effort to cope with severe raising aspect of PTA was not her today,” she said. “There was a lot overcrowding. eled between 100,000 and of controversy, a great sense of thing. “I was a lousy baker; nobody 150,000 air miles every At the time, there were no side- ever asked me,” she said. urgency. (Today) I don’t see ur- walks along Martine Avenue on year, visiting every state at gency or a sense of coalition But, she did love theater and the least once. which children could walk to wealth of cultural experiences that around an issue and bringing a LaGrande School (now Children’s From 1991-1995, she sense of concern to the fore in a beckoned from New York City. served as a registered un- Specialized Hospital) in Fanwood, “I was appalled that most of my way to change things you don’t nor were there crossing guards to paid lobbyist for the na- like.” neighbors were afraid to take ad- tional PTA. supervise their safe passage. vantage of the culture within spit- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times She admitted that, even years Then, as today, there were a On the national scene, ago, during more tumultuous ting distance,” said Mrs. Ungar, who she worked alongside such large percentage of residents with- set out to bring that culture to the times, not everyone shared her out children in the schools. In those dignitaries as the late Chief sense of urgency. There were children of the community by animals were stuffed. time, she served on the advisory Justice Warren Burger, Former First days, the community’s resistance launching a children’s theater pro- council to the Education Law Cen- people who were simply more to make improvements to the Interests Fueled Efforts Lady Betty Ford, and Presidents comfortable with bake sales. gram, better known today as Young ter as Abbott versus Burke took cen- Jimmy Carter, George Bush and Bill school system had resulted in failed People’s Theatre. Her early PTA efforts were fueled ter stage in the courtroom. budgets as well as failed bond ref- by her interests. Mrs. Ungar took Clinton. Mrs. Ungar also worked View of PTA Mrs. Ungar also struck a deal Then, as today, themes set the with the Center for Disease Control erendums. with the Newark Museum for a trav- the things she was trained in (music tone for the PTA’s activities from Mrs. Ungar, however, saw the on developing an Aids Education PTA as a forum that would listen “It occurred to me (that my chil- eling exhibit program. She got stay- and theater) and figured out how to the county through the national level. dren), if the situation was not rec- use the PTA as a vehicle to bring program. to all sides of an issue (be it Themes gave her trouble until Mrs. “It was so rewarding, so excit- these elements to the community. Ungar obtained a copy of “Where children’s safety, welfare or well- Tap • Jazz • Acrobatics • Hip-Hop Using her background as an ac- ing,” she said. “Never in a million being), reach an independent de- Hip-Hop • Tap Lyrical Ballet Children Come First — A Study of tress, Mrs. Ungar and good friend, years could I imagine that side- cision, then use sheer numbers to the P.T.A. Idea,” by Harry and walks and the threat of triple ses- Judy Cole, taught a popular summer Bonaro Overstreet. The book, first make changes. theater workshop for 11 years that sions would lead me to that place. She said, “I believe that when a THE MODERNE Member: published in 1949, looks back to There’s no way I could ever imagine long-time residents still talk about. 1897 and the mission of the Na- need is demonstrated, you have to Dance Masters of the personal growth that could shift gears to recommend positive America “I loved working with the kids,” she tional Congress of Mothers, precur- ACADAMIE come.” change when change is warranted. Associated Dance said. sor to today’s PTA. Teachers of NJ “They learned what they couldn’t Mrs. Ungar’s final appearance as I see PTA as not just a forum, but OF INE RTS “It was clear their focus was ad- national president at the annual con- F A learn in school...and it helped bring vocacy, involvement and meaning- a fulcrum for change.” vention went down in the annals of “Perhaps it was the times in out the artistry in many children.” ful service,” she said. That became 1820 E.2nd Street, Scotch Plains As her sons moved into high PTA history. Stepping up to the po- which I found myself. They lent Mrs. Ungar’s theme. dium before 2,000 people, she an- school, Mrs. Ungar took on increas- She followed the path laid by themselves to activism,” she Openings Available In nounced, “It’s not over ’til the fat mused, speaking of the issues of ingly higher profile and more time- “gutsy ladies” who spoke out on consuming positions within the PTA. lady sings.” the ’60s and ’70s. education and children’s rights a She proceeded to belt out a song, PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES She had been the Union County quarter century before they even Through the years, Mrs. Ungar specially written for the occasion turned her volunteer service into Legislative Chairman, then chaired had the right to vote. BALLET & TAP CLASSES the state legislative services branch by her and her husband, Skip, who a satisfying career, something, she “They challenged the Congress accompanied her that night on the of the PTA. The only way the PTA of the United States,” she declared. said, which bewildered her fa- Call For Information or Come and Meet Us! piano. ther. “He could not understand could pull Mrs. Ungar away from “They called for free kindergarten, legislative issues was to name her “She sang her farewell. There was how I could not get paid for all I

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Jacobson Advocates Policy Cost-Effective Parking Plan, Pursuing Grants for Town To Combat Speeding in Town Tops Agenda for Council Candidate Peter Echausse WESTFIELD – Westfield Demo- gained while serving on these advi- WESTFIELD — Republican Pe- the operating and capital budgets of manner for taxpayers. The invest- parks, especially Brightwood and cratic Mayoral Candidate Susan sory committees can also be applied ter Echausse kicked off his bid for state and local municipalities will be ments Town Council will be making Clark Parks; expedite and improve Jacobson has said that she advocates to Westfield,” the candidate stated. the Westfield Town Council by start- invaluable as Westfield seeks to bud- in our infrastructure over the next the building permit process and in- a zero tolerance policy against speed- “Safety is a priority for all resi- ing his door-to-door campaign and get long-term projects in the near few years are too important for us not crease funding for the town’s side- ing. having a fundraiser backed by 100 to have a clearly defined long-range walk repair program, but to include “Speeding causes accidents and supporters. plan,” he stated. curbing in the future, if possible. accidents are a senseless and avoid- Mr. Echausse, who is seeking the Mr. Echausse’s civic duties include The candidate and his wife, Col- able form of violence against our First Ward Council seat, began the serving on Westfield’s Recreation leen, live on Tuttle Parkway and citizens and motorists,” said Mrs. weekend by walking with current Commission, the Westfield Expen- have three young children. Jacobson. Councilman and Mayoral Candidate, diture Review Committee and on He is employed as a Vice President Mrs. Jacobson, who was a member Gregory S. McDermott. Last Sun- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic at Toronto Dominion Securities in of the Westfield Board of Education day, supporters attended a fundraiser Church’s Finance Council. New York City where he works as a for 12 years, and served as its presi- hosted by Jackie and Mike Cash of “I’ve lived in Westfield for eight credit research analyst for the firm’s dent for three years, said she sup- Dudley Avenue. years and I want to ensure that we Leveraged Loan Group. ports the Town Council’s effort to Among the attendees were former enjoy the same quality of life years implement speeding and “traffic Westfield Mayors Ron Frigerio and from now that we enjoy today,” he calming” measures. These measures Richard H. Bagger, Mr. McDermott, said. “To do that, we need to make GOP Freeholder include strips of bumped roadway Councilmen Matthew P. Albano and smart financial decisions that save sometimes referred to as “rumble Neil F. Sullivan as well as former taxpayer money, and invest in the strips.” Congressional candidate Tom Kean, kind of projects that make our com- Candidates While pointing out that these strips Jr. munity special, such as park im- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 are effective in slowing motorists, A credit analyst his entire career, provements and better, safer roads “Right now, Union County College Peter Echausse has one of the highest tuition rates in down Mrs. Jacobson said the town Susan Jacobson Mr. Echausse has nearly 10 years and sidewalks.” “must also continue to investigate experience in the public finance sec- future. Mr. Echausse’s top goals for his the state. This fall, we’re going to additional ways to address the speed- dents,” Mrs. Jacobson said. “It is an tor at Standard & Poors and Merrill “My experience in municipal fi- campaign are to embrace a cost- outline a plan to make the current ing problem.” important quality of life issue.” Lynch, where he analyzed municipal nance will help ensure that we plan effective downtown parking plan that county scholarship program more in- If elected, she said she will review “Westfield is a very special place,” bonds backed by property taxes as prudently for our future needs and benefits all users, without burdening clusive by emphasizing public/private police use of manpower to enforce she continued. “I want to make sure well as other revenue sources. that we finance services and capital taxpayers; aggressively pursue grant partnerships with corporate sponsors.” speeding laws throughout the town. it stays that way.” He said his experience reviewing projects in the most cost-effective funding to upgrade and beautify all “Also, the imminent opening of a One of her goals will be to put a medical waste facility in Linden and program of stricter police enforce- the proposed transport of five billion ment of existing speeding laws into McDermott Asks Council to Endorse Property Tax Relief pounds of garbage from New York operation. through Union County has the mak- Mrs. Jacobson said a greater po- ings of an environmental disaster,” lice presence on Westfield’s streets As Proposed By State Senate President DiFrancesco he continued. might be one of the solutions to the WESTFIELD – Westfield First our fiscal restraint will continue in port it and I’m confident my col- He said the current freeholder problem of speeding. Ward Councilman and Mayoral can- the future. Accountability to the tax- leagues on council will support it as board has yet to respond to either of “Deterrence is key,” Mrs. Jacobson didate, Gregory S. McDermott, will payers should always be the Council’s well.” these issues. said. ask the council to endorse a resolution top concern, whether it is investing “Another area to consider in our at the next Town Council meeting in new street lights or planning for efforts to combat speeding is in- supporting a state plan that would parking improvements in the down- creased use of signage,” Mrs. provide additional property tax relief town,” he said. “Senator WANTED Jacobson added. to Westfield’s families and seniors. DiFrancesco’s plan will help us put “I believe the mayor and council The $400 million “Property Tax the taxpayer first.” need to work together with police Relief NOW!” plan, proposed by Under Senator DiFrancesco’s plan, Healthy Type II Diabetics and residents in reviewing and imple- State Senate President Donald T. Westfield’s share of the state’s Mu- menting measures to take control of DiFrancesco, quadruples direct aid nicipal Block Grant Program would treated with DIET or ORAL MEDICATION our streets,” she said. “Pedestrians, to municipalities over three years, jump from $126,000 this year to to take part in an in-patient clinical trial especially children, need to feel they increases Homestead Rebates for $246,000 next year. By 2003 live in a town where it is safe for seniors to $750 in 2001 and acceler- Westfield would receive over of an investigational new medication. them to cross the street, pull out of a ates the NJ Saver program to provide $496,000. driveway or turn a corner.” average rebates of $500 to Also, the plan more than doubles All volunteers will receive study-related medication In addition to her position as Vice homeowners in 2001 and $600 in the size of the average NJ Saver and medical care as well as monetary compensation President of the Union County Cham- 2002. Gregory S. McDermott rebate due Westfield residents from ber of Commerce, Mrs. Jacobson is “We’ve worked hard to hold the $269 this year to $560 in 2001. Executive Director of the Route 22 line on property taxes in Westfield, state aid will be welcome, particu- “This plan not only helps local Call 1-800-FOR-CPU3 Chamber. She is currently serving on but the fact is that the Council only larly as Westfield continues to make officials balance municipal budgets, state and county advisory commit- has control over a relatively small the kinds of investments in its schools, but it also puts money back into the tees reviewing traffic and pedestrian percentage of the municipal budget. roads, parks and playgrounds that pockets of our seniors and families,” (1-800-367-2783) safety on the Route 22 corridor. That is why assistance from the state preserve the quality of life for its said Mr. McDermott. “I strongly sup- “I am fully aware of a range of is so important in our efforts to keep residents. measures that can be taken to in- property taxes stable,” said Mr. “It’s always a difficult balance to crease and improve traffic and pe- McDermott. undertake improvements to our town destrian safety. The knowledge I have Mr. McDermott said the additional while holding the line on taxes, but

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○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ WESTFIELD – Westfield Public • Tuesday, September 26, Edison Schools will open their doors for Intermediate School – 7 p.m., Back to School Nights throughout Roosevelt Intermediate School – 7 the month as follows: p.m. • Thursday, September 14, Franklin • Thursday, September 28, Bigger Textbooks, Tougher Classes: Local HS School (Kindergarten) – 7:15 p.m. Westfield High School – 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, September 20 — Wilson School (Kindergarten) – 7:30 Carol L. Luce Graduates Stretch Their Wings at Universities p.m. • Thursday, September 21 — Awarded Doctorate By STEVEN KRAKAUER “I thought the adjustment would be a Guidance Department put out a list McDermott, spoke of the Class of Franklin School (Grades 1-5), Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lot more difficult than it has been. I of the schools which the top 75 stu- 2000 as “competitive and full of Jefferson School – 7:30 p.m., WESTFIELD -- Carol L. Luce of McKinley School – (Kindergarten Tempe, Ariz., and formerly of By now, most of the graduating feel like I’ve been here three months, dents in last year’s graduating class energy. They were a very diverse classes of Westfield High School not two weeks.” AM and Grades 1-3) 7 p.m.; (Kinder- Westfield, was awarded the degree are attending. The highest number of group.” garten PM and Grades 4-5) – 8:30 of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychol- (WHS) and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Julianne, who was a charter mem- students (four) are attending Colgate As it’s back to school for three of High School (SPFHS) should be set- p.m., Tamaques School – (Grades 3- ogy with studies in Social Psychol- ber of the United Fund as well as University, while a surprisingly high the grades that were in high school 5) – 7:30 p.m.; (K – 2) – 8:15 p.m., ogy at the 2000 Summer Commence- tling into their new location — col- involved in the drama department, number (five) are attending ivy league last year, the seniors are moving on Washington School – (Grades 2-5) – ment ceremony at Arizona State Uni- lege. Full of new experiences, ex- attributed the ease of her college schools. Another high number is up. And more importantly, more se- 7:30 p.m., Wilson School – (Grades versity in Tempe. Ms. Luce is the pectations and excitement, the new experience much to the way of school- Bucknell and Brandeis Universities, niors are moving on up. As Ms. 3-5) – 7:15 p.m.; (Grades 1 – 2) – 8 daughter of Jean J. Luce and the late graduates have their work cut out for ing at WHS. She said, “I now appre- who were the choice schools of three McDermott put it, “It’s a good thing.” p.m. H. Thomas Luce of Westfield. them. Most are nervous, but have ciate more the study skills and level students each. One member of the been enjoying themselves so far. of academics that WHS provided. top 75 pupils chose McGill Univer- Julianne Mandrillo, a graduate of It’s helped me to be better prepared.” sity, a Canadian school. WHS last year, is currently attending Penn State, a very large college, Another interesting figure shown Montclair State Penn State University. She is major- was also the choice of fellow WHS on the list is a student from the top 75 ing in communications. graduate Kitty Chang. has chosen employment as opposed Posts Dean’s List She told The Westfield Leader and Choices of colleges are ranging to college right away. Also, one stu- Montclair State University The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, further and wider. In Westfield, the dent chose to go on a church mission in Upper Montclair has an- before pursuing further education. nounced the names of local One key figure this time of year is pupils awarded Dean’s List sta- the fact that more graduates are at- tus for the spring 2000 semes- SPFHS Alumni Association tending colleges. For Westfield, the ter. The recipients were: number of students who are attend- Richard Mojica-Weihs of ing four-year colleges is up over four Westfield, majoring in speech Will Convene September 19 points from 1998 to 84.6 percent this communication; Jacqueline SCOTCH PLAINS – The regu- John Gausz, Membership year. In addition, the total number of Fitzherbert of Mountainside, lar meeting of the Scotch Plains- Chairman, will also be on hand students continuing their education majoring in business adminis- Fanwood High School Alumni to impart information about be- is at 92.4 percent. tration; Christine M. Klaskin Association will be held on Tues- coming a member of this active For Scotch Plains- Fanwood, the of Mountainside, focusing on day, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. organization. numbers are also quite high. While psychology and Alanna M. in Room No. 101 at Scotch Membership automatically en- the percentage of students going to Quillin of Mountainside, con- Plains-Fanwood High School titles the individual to a newslet- four year college is significantly lower centrating on biology. (SPFHS). ter containing items of interest than Westfield at 74 percent, the total Other recipients were: Ana The guest speaker will be to graduates of SPFHS. number of students continuing their M. Lopez of Scotch Plains, ma- Marjorie Mooney O’Dell, a Refreshments will be served at education is at 89 percent. This num- joring in business administra- graduate and valedictorian from the meeting. All are welcome to ber has grown over the past few years. tion; Anjali Bansal of MODEL STUDENT...Jillian Saridaki, a June graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the first graduating class of attend. For more information, When it comes to the colleges of Westfield, concentrating on High School, poses with the scale model of Dachau Concentration Camp that she built which will be placed on exhibit at the Holocaust Research Center at Kean SPFHS. She will share her please contact Elena Harper at choice for the top students of Scotch computer science; Joan L. Plains-Fanwood, the locations are University beginning on Wednesday, September 20. She built the minature as memories, photographs and life (908) 322-5863 or Kathy Van Dreyer of Westfield, focusing part of an assignment to develop a museum exhibit based on the course subject experiences. Horn at (908) 232-4132. quite different. In a listing of the top on fine arts/studio, and Rob- matter. She chose Dachau as the focus of her project because of a personal visit 20 percent (43) of students at SPFHS ert-Vincent Fiasconaro of she made to the camp during family travels in Germany and the serious for the Class of 2000, many students Westfield, majoring in psychol- impression it had made on her. Jillian, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward decided to stay in the local area. ogy. Saridacki of Scotch Plains, is currently attending college but hopes to be present for the exhibit opening. To attend the opening, please call Dr. Jeffrey Glanz at Fifteen students chose to attend (908) 527-3049, Extension No. 2222. schools in the tri-state area. Another interesting fact is the expanding boundaries of Scotch Plains- ‘Rotation’ Sunday School System Scheduled Fanwood grads. Jim Hely Two of the 43 graduates are at- tending schools in California, while To Begin Sept. 24 at Presbyterian Church another two are attending Brigham WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian May 20. ries of missionaries, and the Heav- Young University in Utah. Also, one Church in Westfield will launch a There will be the Bible Bowl, us- enly Hook-Up will use computers See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. student from Scotch Plains is attend- “rotation” Sunday School system ing games, visual aids and resource to explore quizzes and games about Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a the Bible. Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. ing the Yale University. for children in kindergarten through materials to teach the relevance of The District Counseling Supervi- More information about the new INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 fifth grade, beginning on Septem- the Bible stories to everyday living. sor of Scotch Plains, Karen ber 24. The Creation Station will utilize the program, tours of the learning cen- These children will spend time creativity of the students to evoke a ters and registration will be avail- each week in a different learning response to Bible stories. able during Rally Day, Sunday, Sep- environment, studying different as- The Drama Rama workshop will tember 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pects of a Bible story. A single use costumes and props to bring p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Bible story is covered over a 4- to out children’s interpretation of Bib- church. 6-week period. lical characters. Paradise Produc- Learning centers or workshops tions will utilize video and sound, Education News: will guide youngsters, using such the Global Center will use Presby- modes as art, drama, video and terian Mission resources and sto- [email protected] computer. The sessions will commence at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel and later Amanda Silverman Offered move to other church campus loca- tions. The program will run through Membership to Golden Key WESTFIELD – Amanda G. over 300 leading universities in the Silverman has been recommended United States, Puerto Rico, the Vir- for membership in the Boston Uni- gin Islands, Australia, Canada, Ma- versity Chapter of the Golden Key laysia, New Zealand and South Af- National Honor Society. Amanda is rica. the daughter of Westfield High School Membership is by invitation only Scotch Plains, Summit, graduate Robin L. Silverman and and is extended to those students Edison, Metuchen, Steve Silverman. She is also the who are in the top 15 percent of their Elizabeth granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin junior or senior class. Landew of Westfield. Society members include Presi- The Golden Key Society recog- dent Clinton, former President nizes the highest achieving juniors Reagan, UNCF President William and seniors in all fields of study at Gray, Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel and American Red Cross President Elizabeth Dole, among others. Over 800,000 lifetime members and 11,000 honorary members comprise the group. Amanda is majoring in public re- lations. She will be inducted into the Society at a ceremony at Boston University on October 27. She has been attending the university since 1998.

Westfield Board of Ed Meetings Scheduled For Sept. 12 and 19 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury Law Experience . The Westfield Board of Educa- tion will meet twice in September Personal Injury & at 8 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. On September 12, there will be a report on state test results. The Negligence Law meeting of September 19 will in- Jon M. Bramnick clude a presentation by eighth Certified Trial Attorney grade students from Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools who John C Rodriguez will represent the 180 members of the district’s Peer Leadership Stephanie Ann Mitterhoff program. The students will make a pre- of Counsel Clarence A. Abramson sentation to the board about their recent training, the purpose of the Peer Leadership program and its Law Offices of status as a role model for the state. The public is invited to attend. Jon M. Bramnick The meetings will be taped and 1827 East Second Street broadcast on TV36. Copies of the Scotch Plains, NJ complete agendas will be avail- able the day prior to the meeting 908-322-7000 in the office of the Board Secre- tary. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 11

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Announces Slate of Meetings ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MOUNTAINSIDE -- The personnel issues. The public hear- Mountainside Board of Education ing and regularly scheduled board has revealed the dates of work ses- meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. with SP-F School District Ends 125-Resident Survey; sions, executive session meetings presentations by the Ad Hoc Com- and regularly scheduled board meet- mittee regarding facilities. The ings. board may or may not take action at On Monday, September 25, at 8 that time. Finds 50 Percent in Dark About Vital BOE Actions p.m., instead of Tuesday, Septem- On Wednesday, September 13, at By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Respondents were categorized as facilities, it will use the survey with enrollment up 150 students ber 26, in the Deerfield School caf- 7 p.m. in the cafeteria, the board Specially Written for The Times public school parents, private information to help construct a bond over September 1999 in grades Kin- eteria, the Mountainside Board of will hold a work session to discuss The survey is in. Via a sample of school parents or non-parents (of referendum designed to fund reno- dergarten through twelve. Education will hold its regularly facilities. The board may or may not 125 residents, questioned by IE school-age children), relatively vation and construction projects. The only “sour note” on day one, scheduled board meeting. The board take action at that time. Communication, the Scotch Plains- young, middle-aged or senior citi- The board will dig deeper into as Business Administrator Anthony may or may not take action at this On Tuesday, September 19, at 7 Fanwood community spoke to the zen. the referendum discussion during DelSordi pointed out, was bussing. time. p.m. and Thursday, September 21, Board of Education on the facili- Results showed the board clearly its Thursday, September 14, meet- The primary problem was a lack of On Tuesday, September 12, at 7 at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria, the board ties issues facing the district. has work to do in communicating ing at 7 p.m. in the boardroom. The drivers for 10 bus routes, which left p.m. in the same cafeteria, the board will hold work sessions to discuss During the board’s September 7 with the public. public is welcome to attend. A de- children stranded and parents will hold an executive session meet- facilities. The board may or may meeting, Tony Fulginetti of IE Forty-six percent of the respon- cision on the content of the refer- scrambling to get them to school. Communication said the results ac- ing, not open to the public to discuss not take action at that time. dents did not know enough to say endum is expected from the board Mr. DelSordi predicted the prob- curately reflect the community’s the elementary schools are over- at the September 21 meeting. lem would be rectified by Monday, awareness of the facilities issues crowded; 61 percent were not fa- Superintendent of Schools Dr. September 11. “I apologize for the St. Peter’s Prep to Open Doors and reveal those values which are miliar with the school-within-a- Carol B. Choye reported schools problems parents have been facing important to local residents. school concept proposed for the opened smoothly on September 6, over the past couple days.” He said, “125 (responses) reveal fifth and sixth grades as part of the To Prospective Pupils, Parents an amazing amount of information grade reconfiguration plan; 61 per- about a district, enough for the JERSEY CITY – St. Peter’s Pre- States Military Academy, United cent were unaware a bond referen- Adult Education Program board to make a decision.” dum is in the works for December; paratory School in Jersey City will States Naval Academy and Univer- The random survey was con- hold its 2000 Fall Open House on sity of Pennsylvania. and 57 percent were unaware of the Offers Christian Growth Sunday, September 24, from 1 to For more information or direc- ducted by telephone between Au- construction funding legislation in WESTFIELD – The next term of be more at ease with the Bible. The 3:30 p.m. at the school’s campus. tions, please call (201) 547-6420. gust 29 and September 2. Seventy- place to cover a portion of the adult education on Sunday morn- class will be taught by senior pas- Prospective students and their par- five percent of the respondents were district’s approved expenditures. ings at The Presbyterian Church in tor Dr. William Ross Forbes in the ents are welcome to attend. from Scotch Plains (38 percent from As the board prepares to move Westfield will now offer new op- church library. Ross MacIntyre Earns the north side; 37 percent from the Members of the St. Peter’s Prep the fifth grades into the middle portunities for Christian growth. The Triangle Class will study the faculty and staff, as well as coaches, Dean’s Award Standing south side), and 25 percent were schools in September 2002, and to from Fanwood. The programs will run from Sep- Old Testament. The Reverend Victoria students and teachers, will distribute repair, refurbish and upgrade aging tember 24 to October 29, 9:15 to Ney, associate pastor for Parish Nur- information and answer questions At Colgate University about the school. Tours of the cam- SCOTCH PLAINS – Colgate Uni- 10:15 a.m. ture, will lead a discussion on the Ten pus and school facilities will also be versity in Hamilton, N.Y., has revealed “Working the Word” is a how-to Commandments. The class will meet provided. that Ross MacIntyre, the son of Dr. and Ninety-Two Percent of WHS course in the application of the in the Christian Lounge. Applications for the Class of 2005 Mrs. Evan MacIntyre, is the recipient Bible to contemporary life. It will The Questers Bible Study Class, will also be available at the Open of the Dean’s Award for academic be taught by Glenda Hodges, a can- led by its members, will continue House. Last year, over 400 families excellence during the spring semester. Graduates Continue Education didate for ministry in the Philadel- the study of the Book of Acts which attended the event. A member of the Class of 2001, WESTFIELD — More than 92 Villanova University (5); University phia Presbytery. The class will con- began last spring. This group will Founded in 1872, St. Peter’s Prep Ross is a 1997 graduate of Scotch percent of the Westfield High School of Delaware (5); and Gettysburg vene in the Lounge Annex. meet in the Lower Room of the Plains-Fanwood High School. At is an independent, college prepara- (WHS) Class of 2000 are embarking College (5). “Bible Skills” will show how to Parish House. tory school for boys located in down- Colgate, Ross is concentrating in chem- on the road to higher education this A total of 79 WHS graduates are town Jersey City and remains New istry. fall. continuing their education in New Jersey’s only Jesuit high school. The According to a statistical report Jersey, with 57 attending four-year student body presently numbers 800 Brunner Elementary released by Dr. Cas Jakubik, Direc- colleges and universities, 20 enter- young men from over 85 communi- tor of Guidance, approximately 85 ing two-year colleges, and 2 accepted ties in New Jersey and New York. Pupils Collect Cents percent are entering four-year col- to specialized or vocational/techni- The school strives to continue the For Special Project leges and universities, while 7 per- cal schools. tradition of academic, social and cent are attending two year colleges, The most widely attended New spiritual development that has been SCOTCH PLAINS – Three first vocational, business and other post Jersey school is Rutgers, with 11 the hallmark of Jesuit education for grade classes at Brunner Elementary high school institutions. WHS graduates attending various four centuries. School in Scotch Plains collected Two graduates (less than 1 percent colleges within the university. Kean St. Peter’s Prep offers a full col- 2000 pennies each as part of their of the Class of 2000) are entering the University is next in enrollment, lege preparatory curriculum, as well new millennium project. Armed Forces; 2 percent have ac- with 9 students from WHS. as 15 varsity sports and 25 non- The students earned their pennies cepted employment; and 5 percent Monmouth University and Seton athletic co-curricular activities. Over by doing chores at home. Each day had future plans that were undecided Hall University each have 7 en- dvanarelli.lawoffice.com 99 percent of the Class of 2000 are in the classroom, the donations were at the time of graduation. rolled from WHS. enrolled in colleges across the coun- graphed to see how close the stu- Some of the more popular out-of- Looking at two-year institutions, try, including Brown University, dents were to their goal. state colleges and universities se- Union County College welcomed 19 Boston College, College of the Holy The classes used the money to lected by this year’s graduates in- WHS graduates this fall. Cross, Fordham University, purchase four books for the Brunner clude: Northeastern University (at- A total of 313 students (or 97.5 Georgetown University, John School Library. These new volumes tended by 8 graduates); George Wash- percent) received WHS diplomas this Hopkins University, Princeton Uni- were presented to the school at an ington University (7); New York year, including 8 students who at- versity, Swarthmore College, United assembly program at the conclusion University (7); Loyola College (5); tended Special Education schools. of the academic year.

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Inter- Born in Boston, he had lived in He was a member of the Institute Harriet Carmichael, 93, Was Teacher; dents, respectively, of the Garden Club ested volunteers may simply come to Elizabeth for 50 years before mov- of Electrical and Electronics Engi- of New Jersey, have been presenting the center. ing to Westfield two years ago. neers and the United States Power Played Piano at Rialto During Silent Era workshops to make table arrangements Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Cross have de- Mr. Fiore had been an electrical Squadron, Watchung Chapter. for the upcoming board meeting of the signed such creations as flower-filled Harriet Wentlandt Carmichael, 93, day, September 10, at the Gray Fu- National Council of State Garden ice cream cones, as well as motifs engineer for the Singer-Kearfott Surviving are three sons, John J. of West Orange died on Thursday, neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Clubs. featuring fresh peaches, apples and Company in Wayne for 25 years be- Fiore, James V. Fiore and Michael T. September 7, at the Green Hill Nurs- Westfield. Interment was private. Some 250 national board members grapes, plus violets and grapevine fore retiring in 1984. Before that, he Fiore; a brother, Alfred Fiore; two ing Home in West Orange. September 14, 2000 are expected to attend the meeting, wreaths. was an electrical engineer for the sisters, Adele Tarallo and Helen Born in Westfield, she had lived which will take place from Thursday Mrs. Cross, a member of the Rake Curtiss-Wright Corporation in New- Previte, and four grandchildren. there and in Plainfield before return- through Saturday, October 5, 6 and 7, and Hoe Garden Club, is a professional ark for 10 years. A Mass was offered on Saturday, ing to Westfield. She relocated to Hugh B. Gregory, 78 at the Princeton Marriott. flower arranger. Mrs. Paul, a member He was awarded his bachelor’s September 9, in St. Catherine’s Ro- West Orange almost three years ago. Hugh B. Gregory, 78, of Palm Local residents are invited to attend of the Garden Club of Westfield, has degree in electrical engineering in man Catholic Church in Hillside, Mrs. Carmichael had taught el- Coast, Fla. died on Wednesday, Sep- the final workshop, which will be held won many state and national awards 1950 and a master’s degree, also in following the funeral from the ementary education in the Plainfield tember 6, in the Halifax Medical at the Westfield Community Center on for her flower arrangements. Both are electrical engineering, from the Mas- Leonard Home for Funerals in Eliza- public school system for 30 years. Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. Tuesday, September 19. The work- residents of Westfield. sachusetts Institute of Technology in beth. She was an active member of the Born in Newark, he had lived in 1952. September 14, 2000 Westfield Historical Society, the Scotch Plains before moving to Palm Grant Avenue Presbyterian Church Coast 28 years ago. Edward Corson, 68, Coach and Veteran in Plainfield and the National Edu- Mr. Gregory had been a self-em- cation Association. ployed food broker in New Jersey Was Owner of Athletic Lettering Firm During the silent film era of the before retiring in 1972. 1920s and 1930s, she played the He served in the United States Edward Corson, 68, of softball team. piano at the Rialto Theatre in Marine Corps during World War II Mountainside died on Friday, Sep- He was also a member of the Elks Westfield. with the First Marine Division Air tember 8, at Overlook Hospital in Lodge in Union, as well as Past Presi- She was predeceased by a brother, Corps in the Pacific. Summit. dent of the Little League baseball former Westfield Police Sergeant He received an Asiatic Campaign Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in team during the 1970s, a coach for Paul Wentlandt. Medal, an American Campaign Roselle Park before moving to the Recreational Basketball team and Surviving are a daughter, Carrie Medal, a Liberty Medal and a China Mountainside 14 years ago. a member of American Legion Post Carmichael of New York City; a son, Service Medal. Mr. Corson had owned Corson’s No. 60, all of Roselle Park. William Carmichael of Chicago; a Services will be held at 11 a.m. Athletic Lettering, a silk screening Surviving are his wife, Florence sister, Elizabeth Wentlandt Lenard today, Thursday, September 14, in company in High Bridge, for 15 years Corson; three sons, Edward J. Corson, of Toms River, and three grandchil- the Smith and Smith (Suburban) in before retiring three years ago. Robert W. Corson and Jeffrey R. dren. Springfield. September 14, 2000 He previously was employed as a Corson; a daughter, Linda Curry; a Funeral services were held on Sun- GARDEN CLUBS JOIN FORCES…Members of the Garden Club of Westfield foreman for Westinghouse Corpora- brother, Robert Corson, and six and the Rake and Hoe Garden Club team up to prepare table decorations for the tion in Newark for 25 years. grandchildren. October board meeting of the National Council of State Garden Clubs. Pictured, Mr. Corson graduated from the A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Gladys Vogl-Earl, Had Owned Salon; left to right, are: Jean Partner-Jones of the Garden Club of Westfield, Jane New Jersey Institute of Technology September 12, in St. Anthony’s Ro- Gross of Rake and Hoe, Norma Degnen of the Garden Club, Kay Cross of Rake in Newark. man Catholic Church in Elizabeth, Was Hairdresser for Over 52 Years and Hoe, and Ruth Paul of the Garden Club. He was a United States Air Force following the funeral from the veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Mastapeter Funeral Home in Roselle Gladys Marie Vogl-Earl of Scotch 24 years. She formerly owned the member of the Air Force’s traveling Park. Plains died on Saturday, Septem- Continental Coiffures in Linden for United Fund Veterans Return September 14, 2000 ber 9, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- 10 years. mit. She was a graduate of the Wilford Born in Hoboken, she had lived Beauty Academy in Newark and To Chair Campaign Divisions Jeanne Griffin, 81, President of Twig; in Westfield before relocating to attended Jersey City State College Scotch Plains 10 years ago. in Jersey City. WESTFIELD — As the new United tors, served as General Chairman twice Was Member of St. Paul’s Altar Guild A hairdresser and colorist for Mrs. Vogl-Earl was a parishioner Fund of Westfield 2000 campaign gets for United Fund campaigns. underway, two well-known volunteers The immediate Past President of Jeanne Goetzfried Griffin, 81, of Guild in Westfield, the Westfield more than 52 years, Mrs. Vogl-Earl at the Immaculate Heart of Mary was employed by Tullio’s Hair Roman Catholic Church in Scotch will continue their years-long tradi- the Westfield Moorestown died on Saturday, Sep- Colonial Chapter of Questors and tion of service. Board of Real- tember 9, at The Evergreens Episco- the Plainfield Country Club. Spectrum in Westfield for the past Plains. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of Westfield and Former Westfield Mayor H. Emerson tors. Mr. Love is a pal Home in Moorestown. Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Thomas will return to chair the Pillars current member Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she had Trinity Episcopal Church of Michael Wilhelm, 80 the Deutscher Club of Clark and was a volunteer at the Center For Club, and former United Fund Chair- and former Presi- lived in Maplewood and Scotch Moorestown. Michael Wilhelm, 80, of Port Char- man Roger D. Love, Jr. will again chair dent of the United Plains before relocating to She was predeceased by her hus- lotte, Fla., died on Thursday, Sep- Hope Hospice in Linden. She was predeceased by her first the Special Gifts division. Fund Board of Moorestown. band, Gifford Griffin. tember 7, in Mount Diablo Hospital “These two men are vital to the Trustees. He is Mrs. Griffin was the first President Surviving are a daughter, Mary L. husband, Carl Nelson Vogl, in 1959 in Concord, Calif. and by her second husband, Henry success of our campaign and we all also a Past Presi- and founder of the Larch Twig of Canniff of Scotch Plains and three Born in Linden, he had lived in appreciate their continuing enthusi- dent and current Muhlenberg Hospital Auxiliary in grandchildren. J. Earl, in 1990. Elizabeth and in Fanwood before Surviving are three daughters, asm and dedicated support,” said Linda R. Love, Jr. member of the Plainfield. She was a volunteer for A memorial service will be held at B. Maggio, United Fund Executive Westfield Y 30 years with the Twig and was rec- 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, in relocating to Port Charlotte 18 years Gladys Marie Tullio of Scotch Plains, ago. Joyce Palmisano of Colts Neck and Director. Board of Directors. ognized for volunteering more than St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with The Pillars Club, formed in 1988, Mr. Love is a former Trustee of the 4,000 hours. interment to take place in St. Paul’s Mr. Wilhelm had been a machinist Sandy J. Whiteford of Edison; a with General Motors before retiring brother, Conrad Becker of includes donors who pledge $500 or Education Fund of Westfield, a mem- A graduate of Columbia High Garth in Westfield. more to the United Fund. These dona- ber of the Westfield Boosters Associa- School in South Orange-Maplewood, Memorial contributions may be in 1980. Parsippany, and six grandchildren. He served in the United States A Funeral Mass was offered on tions represent more than two-thirds tion and served as Commodore of the she also attended La Salle University made to the St. Paul’s Altar Guild, , of the overall support to the Fund. Ocean Gate Yacht Club from 1996 to in Philadelphia. or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Marine Corps during World War II Tuesday, September 12, in the Im- and was a member of the Veterans of maculate Heart of Mary Roman “People realize if the $500 is di- 1999. She was a former member of the Drive, Marlton, 08053. vided equally among our 21 agencies, “Special Gifts is an important divi- September 4, 2000 Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Altar Foreign Wars Post No. 10476 in it is only $25 per agency. This reflects sion of our campaign,” explained Mr. Englewood, Fla. Interment took place at St. Teresa’s Cemetery in Summit. the genuine caring of Westfielders,” Love. “Our team members are great He also was a volunteer with Mrs. Maggio noted. this year and we are hoping for con- Georgia Colonias, 71, Church Founder Meals-On-Wheels, also in Arrangements were under the di- rection of the Memorial Funeral Mr. Thomas, tinued support from our donors.” Englewood. who will celebrate “Their generosity is a clear tribute Was Honored As ‘Mother of the Year’ Surviving are two sons, Kim Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. his 98th birthday to the enduring power of Westfield’s Georgia Colonias, 71, of Services were held yesterday, Wilhelm and Lance Wilhelm; two in November, is community spirit,” he added. Mountainside died on Monday, Sep- Wednesday, September 13, in the Holy sisters, Rose Duvivier and Lena Memorial donations may be made to the Center For Hope Hospice, 176 the President of The Special Gifts team members tember 11, at home. Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Schmiedeskamp, and two grandchil- Thomas Associ- include John Akerly, Jack Baldwin, Born in Newark, she had lived in Westfield. Hussa Street, Linden, 07036 or to St. dren. Jude Shrine, 309 North Paca Street, ates, Inc. and Tho- Neil Banta, Glenn deBrueys, Robert Westfield before relocating to Arrangements were under the direc- Graveside services will be held at mas Consulting Dillon, Arthur Fried, David Hall, Mike Mountainside. tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 Baltimore, Md., 21201. 1 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September September 14, 2000 Company. Kelly, Milt Kupfer, Mrs. Maggio, Jim Mrs. Colonias was a founder of the East Broad Street in Westfield. He is the Past McCabe, Sam McCaulley, Ray Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Memorial contributions may be made 15, in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. President of the McEntee, David Molowa and Tom in Westfield, where she was a member to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox DEATH NOTICE H. Thomas Board of Trustees Murtishaw. of the Board of Trustees and the Ladies Church Millennium Fund, 250 Gal- Arrangements are being handled by the Englewood Community Fu- LUCKENBAUGH, CAROL, of of the Westfield Y; a Past President, Other members are Jeff O’Connor, Philoptochos Society. lows Hill Road, Westfield, 07090. Williamsburg, VA, passed away on founder and current Charter President Jim Pinkin, Dick Rippe, Ann She received the “Good Friend September 14, 2000 neral Home in Englewood. Saturday, September 2, 2000. Carol September 14, 2000 of the Westfield Foundation and a Robinson, Joanne Santoriello, Austin Award” for her involvement in the was a wonderful wife, mom, Julia Piscopo, 79 grandmother and friend. She is member of the Rotary Club of Sayre, Doug Schwarz, Frank church’s youth programs and was hon- Westfield. Sullebarger, Bill Taylor, Mr. Thomas, Julia Piscopo, 79, a lifelong resident Memorial Donations survived by her husband, Dwight; four ored as Holy Trinity’s “Mother of the sons and daughters-in-law and six Mr. Thomas is also a member of the Jock Vincentsen, Steven Williamson Year.” of Westfield, died on Friday, Septem- For Mr. Haggerty adoring grandchildren: Dean, Robin, ber 8, in Muhlenberg Regional Medi- United Fund Board of Trustees and an and Ernest Winter. Surviving are two sons, George Memorial contributions honoring Rachel and Joshua of Richmond, VA, original incorporator of the Fund in For further information about the Colonias and James Colonias. cal Center in Plainfield. David, Ruth Anne, Megan and Noah Mrs. Piscopo, a graduate of Westfield John R. Haggerty of Westfield, who of Clifton, VA, Scott, Pam, Justin, and 1957. Westfield United Fund, headquartered Anna Fusco, 89 High School, was a homemaker. died at home on Wednesday, August Alex of Somerset, NJ, and Jason and Mr. Love, the President and owner at the Westfield train station, please Anna Fusco, 89, of Mountainside She was a member of the Holy Trin- 30, at age 64, may be made to the Danielle of Odenton, MD; her mother, of Century 21 Taylor & Love Real- call Mrs. Maggio at (908) 233-2113. died on Monday, September 11, in ity Roman Catholic Church and of the Haggerty Family Foundation. The Viola Bair of Camp Hill, PA. She is also Overlook Hospital in Summit. Sunshine Club, both in Westfield. Foundation benefits the Center for survived by her parents-in-law, Harold Surviving are her husband, Nicholas Hope Hospice and the National Brain and Catherine Luckenbaugh of Born in Italy, she had lived in Madi- Harrisburg, PA; brother-in-law and Mountainside Family Opens son before moving to Mountainside 42 J. Piscopo, Sr.; a son, Nicholas J. Tumor Foundation. sister-in-law, Ken and Joyce George years ago. Piscopo, Jr.; two sisters, Esther Furino Contributions may be sent care of: of Camp Hill, PA, Harold and Patty Surviving are a son, John Fusco, Jr.; and Marie Merkler; a brother, Peter The Haggerty Family Foundation, at Luckenbaugh of Mechanicsburg, PA, five sisters, Rose Yonker, Minnie Sisto, and three grandchildren. Nichols, Thompson, Peak and Phelan, and Sharon Wentling of Camp Hill, Home, Hearts to Irish Girl Calabria, Sue Di Lauri, Parme Di Lauri A Mass of Christian Burial was of- P. O. Box 2038, Westfield, 07090. PA. She was predeceased by her MOUNTAINSIDE — to change a child’s life, one at a and Angie Damiano; four grandchil- fered on Tuesday, September 11, in the A Mass of Christian Burial took father, Horace, and sister Gloria. She was active in the Williamsburg Mountainside residents Jim and time.” dren and seven great-grandchildren. Holy Trinity Church. Interment took place on Saturday, September 2, at Elaine Schoenknecht recently wel- Once the family has bounded with place at Fairview Cemetery in Women’s Club, Ford’s Colony Travel, A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Computer and Ladies Golf Association. comed Rachael McDonagh, a resi- their young visitors, however, sepa- today, Thursday, September 14, in Our Westfield. in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be dent of Belfast, Ireland, for a care- ration can be tough. Mrs. Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Memorial contributions may be Arrangements were under the di- made to the Carol Luckenbaugh free summer spent with them and Schoenknecht admitted becoming Church in Mountainside, following the made to the Westfield Volunteer Res- rection of the Higgins and Bonner Memorial Fund, c/o Shady Grove cue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, their family. especially close to one Irish child in funeral from the Madison Memorial Echo Lake Funeral Home in YMCA Bright Beginnings, 11255 The couple has sponsored an Irish particular whom they hosted for sev- Home in Madison. Westfield, 07090. Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059. September 14, 2000 September 14, 2000 Westfield. child for nearly 10 years through eral years. Project Children, a non-profit orga- Following her first visit to America, nization which offers youngsters liv- Rachael is eager to return again next We appreciate ing in the cities of Northern Ireland a year. “There’s a lot of peace here and Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. respite from daily strife and turmoil, I like the people,” she said. which has been described as more For more information on Project Caring & Courteous Service to the our neighbors prevalent during the summer months. Children, please contact the organi- The benefits of sponsoring a child zation at P. O. Box 933, Greenwood Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also are reciprocal. “This is a good expe- Lake, N.Y., 10925, or visit do our best to be good neighbors. rience for us and our children, as we interwebinc.com/children on the learn about a different culture and try Internet. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 13 Catholic Golden Age to Meet At St. Bart’s on September 17 Political Forum SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch asked to enter on the Rectory side of Plains Chapter of Catholic Golden the building. Age will hold its first meeting for Upcoming trips include Sights of 2000-2001 on Sunday, September Newark on Wednesday, September 17, at 1:30 p.m. in Nelligan Hall at 20; Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Scotch Plains Democrats’ 2nd Annual Picnic St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Thursday, October 19; Catholic Catholic Church on Westfield Av- Golden Age on Sunday, December enue in Scotch Plains. 10, and another trip to the Hunterdon Guest speaker Erica Lima of will Hills Playhouse on Tuesday, Decem- Serves up Hot Dogs, Burgers and Tax Talk discuss “The Sharing Network,” dur- ber 19. By DEBORAH MADISON paigning door-to-door to get to know in residential neighborhoods. who you are voting for when you ing which she will highlight the im- Habitat for Humanity will be the Specially Written for The Times portance of organ and tissue dona- topic of the organization’s meeting the community and so everyone can The event’s host, Mr. Beckerman, meet them and talk face-to-face rather tion. on Sunday, October 15. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch get to know me,” Mr. Tripet said. noted that this year’s turnout for the than just reading about them in the Refreshments will be served and For further information, please call Plains Democrats 2nd annual picnic He noted that the majority of picnic greatly exceeded last year’s paper,” Mrs. Blanchard added. guests are welcome. Attendees are John McTigue at (908) 322-1804. was held last Sunday at the home of Scotch Plains residents have been and the club’s expectations. “We try to meet both the Democrat Ann and Lou Beckerman on High- very receptive to his door-to-door “We are very pleased with the and Republican candidates in person lander Drive. campaign, republicans and demo- number of people who came out to at events like this,” Mr. Blanchard Scotch Plains Township Council- crats alike. The main issues that he show their support for our candi- added. woman Geri Samuel and Pete Tripet, has encountered on the campaign dates,” he said. Ms. Rajoppi, who is running for CJ’s Extra Innings: Offering candidates for mayor and council- trail, besides fiscal taxes, were Scotch Plains’ residents Liz re-election for the position of County man, respectively, were the guests of Bowcraft’s proposed expansion and Blanchard and her son, Sid Clerk, pointed out that Union County honor. Also in attendance were Con- aircraft noise pollution. Blanchard, said that they came out has one of the highest percentages of the Future in Collecting gressional Candidate and former Like Mrs. Samuel, Mr. Tripet because meeting the candidates in women in government of all of the Mayor of Fanwood, Maryanne By BRIAN JOHNSON and pieces of game-worn shoes of claims that he is a proponent of pre- person gives them a much better idea counties. She has the distinction of Connelly as well as Union County Specially Written for The Westfield select stars The staff points out that serving open space and not over- of where the candidates stand. being the first women elected to the Freeholders Angel Estrada and Leader and The Times there is no guarantee of finding the developing commercial enterprises “You can get a much better idea of position of Union County Clerk. card in any given pack, but there is Chester Holmes, County Clerk Baseball card collecting has been Joanne Rajoppi and Scotch Plains almost as popular as the American high interest in the gamble and the line of cards are popular. Councilman Tarquin Jay Bromley. pastime since the middle of the 20th More than 100 Scotch Plains’ resi- century. The companies have also changed the way of making autograph cards. dents attended the picnic to meet the But in the early 1980s, “the hobby” candidates. Several children and a experienced a surge unprecedented Now, the sport stars personally auto- graph their cards before they are few adults took a dip in the pool and in the American culture as the value played shuffleboard, while everyone of the cards rose to astronomical sealed in the wax wrapping. In the past, the autograph was printed on enjoyed the barbecued hamburgers prices. More recently, new manufac- and hot dogs and discussed the issues turing strategies by the leading card the card with the photo, then copied for distribution. with the candidates. companies have changed the fate of While at the picnic, Mrs. Samuel collecting value for the newer cards. Wizards of the Coast, which puts out the very popular Magic the Gath- said that the major issues of this All this is in lieu of what the ex- campaign on most voters’ minds were perts say was a flood of sport cards in ering and Pokemon cards, has re- cently joined the sports card busi- fiscal responsibility and property the early 1990s by the new and estab- taxes. lished manufacturers. ness, releasing the MLB Showdown 2000 card game. With these cards, “Trenton needs to find alternative Also, a new grading system, where methods for funding schools other the card owner gets a written guaran- you can be your own manager and general manager, picking your own than property taxes, which has been tee of a grade 1 through 10 (10 being accomplished in other states,” Mrs. perfect), has given card value an team and playing your friend’s team in a fantasy league type of format. Samuel told The Times reporter. enormous jump. A grade 10 card Scotch Plains, like all of Union sells for a considerably higher price There are cards for many of today’s individual stars, and a 20-sided die is County, has many independents who than the actual book value. will vote the issues, not the parties, Recently, a 1909 Honus Wagner T- used to determine the action. Another new strategy seen is mul- Mrs. Samuel remarked. 206 Sweet Caporal Cigarettes card Also running on the Democratic was bought at an auction for over tiple lines of cards from each com- pany. Topps, for instance, produces ticket for an open council seat is Pete $1,000,000, the highest bid in his- Tripet. Mr. Tripet espouses his strong tory for a card of its type. Since five different baseball cards: Series 1 ($2 per pack), Series 2 ($1.75), Sta- roots in Scotch Plains, being a fifth Wagner demanded that the tobacco generation resident and graduate of company discontinue the card’s dis- dium Club Chrome ($3), Gallery ($4) and Finest ($5). Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School tribution due to his disdain for smok- as well as a graduate of Seton Hall University. Deborah Madison for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I’m a strong believer in meeting HOT DOGS AND POLITICS...Scotch Plains Mayoral candidate Geri Samuel, center, and Council contender Pete Tripet, people in person and have been cam- right, met local residents during Sunday’s picnic. At left is Scotch Plains Councilman Tarquin Jay Bromley. Miller-Cory Plans Program Top 10 Reasons To Join Temple Sholom of Plainfield On ‘Dame Schools’ Sunday 10) You want to be part of a wonderful Reform Congregation! WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory crafts, cookbooks and educational 9) Our longevity: Almost ½ of our members have been with us for 18+ years! House Museum, located at 614 materials. 8) The warm environment Sholom provides for all Jewish families – Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will On Sunday, September 24, Evelyn including intermarrieds. feature a presentation entitled “Dame Kennelly of Westfield will demon- Schools – We have the right to read, strate the art of quilling. 7) Our size: We are intimate enough for the Rabbi to know you and for our too!” this Sunday, September 17, Admission to the museum is $2 for B’nai Mitzvah to get individualized attention. from 2 to 5 p.m. adults, 50 cents for students and free 6) Our wonderful religious school and excellent Adult Education program! Christine Glazer of Cranford, a for children under age 6. For infor- 5) We have great kids in our youth group! Miller-Cory volunteer and a teacher mation about the museum and its 4) We care about each other and contribute to our community! David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times who has taught in local schools, will calendar of upcoming fall events, 3) We love to go out for ice cream after Shabbat services during the Summer! A GREAT FIND AT CJ’S…Westfield chiropractor Dr. Ken Ciarrocca, center, explain the program on “Dame please call the museum office at (908) 2) Our Rabbi Joel Abraham is top-notch. He actively enhances our Jewish holds a Joe DiMaggio baseball card that he purchased from CJ’s for $6. The Schools,” a term used for a Colonial- 232-1776. Spiritual Life, education and sense of family tradition and community. card is now valued at $800. Pictured, left to right, are: Bruce Johnson, Ciarocca era school that was run by an edu- and Craig “CJ” Jonson. 1) If you’ve made it this far down the list, then you are someone who would cated woman in the community, of- most likely feel very at home at Sholom. Let’s explore that possibility together! ing, the card is in extremely limited At CJ’s, the highest-priced pack ten a minister’s wife. Library to Present quantity. would be the Fleer Greats of the Costumed docents will guide visi- PROSPECTIVE MEMBER SHABBAT – September 15th The growing popularity of the Game, which has risen in value to tors through the 1740 farmhouse and Program on Living Be our guest on Sept. 15th at 6:30pm for dinner followed by internet, with auction sites such as $15 per pack. At the other end are will answer questions about life in Shabbat services. Please RSVP for this event through the Temple. eBay and thousands of companies Skybox Impact at $1 each. early America. The last tour will Life Based on Goals Look Forward to Meeting You! selling cards on-line, has helped move Although fads come and go, the begin at 4 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch card collecting productively into the card companies’ vision for what is Kathy Dowling and Norman Calka, Plains Public Library, located at 1927 21st century. interesting to the consumer contin- members of the museum’s Cooking Bartle Avenue, will present a pro- The authority on card collecting ues to breathe new life into collect- Committee, will demonstrate open- gram entitled “Create the Life You locally is CJ’s Extra Innings, located ing. hearth cooking using authentic Co- Love to Live,” a coaching session (908) 756-6447 on the corner of South Avenue and And as new generations of collec- lonial recipes, utensils and methods with Jami Novak, today, Thursday, [email protected] West Broad Street in Westfield. tors come along, look for a lot of of preparation. Taste treats will also September 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. Staffed by four experts, owner Craig traffic at the little store on the corner be available for visitors to sample. The program will focus on living Rabbi Joel Abraham • Cantor Wendy Shermet (CJ) Johnson, store manager John of South Avenue and West Broad The museum gift shop features a life according to one’s top priorities Temple Sholom • 815 Seventh Street • Plainfield Kearns, Bruce Johnson and Don Street. variety of Colonial reproductions, and goals. All are invited to attend. (Conveniently located with secure off-street parking) Bucciarelli, CJ’s has been a local landmark for 16 years. Ironically, the business started in the late ’70s, when Craig Johnson was home sick and asked his mother to bring his brother’s old baseball card collection down from the attic. After reading books on collecting and the booming hobby business, “CJ” opened his store in 1984, two doors from his current location, on West Broad Street. After moving around the corner to a bigger store on South Ave., the current “CJ’s” was moved into about 10 years ago. Aside from a huge inventory of sport cards, photos and game cards like Pokemon and Magic the Gather- ing, CJ’s is well stocked with plaques. In fact, many of the sports plaques you see in the boardwalk arcades of Seaside and Wildwood were made at CJ’s. According to the staff, the hot items are rookie cards, autograph cards and game-used memorabilia cards, featuring parts of a jersey, shoes or a bat. Even more interesting is how the manufacturers — such as Topps, Fleer, Donruss and Upper Deck — are circulating this type of memora- bilia. The Upper Deck Company recently marketed a line of cards containing pieces of actual game jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio. However, the company only released 500 in its SP Authentic packs, which makes one of these cards very rare, and very valuable. Dr. Ken Ciarrocca, a chiropractor from Westfield, recently purchased a $6 SP Authentic pack at CJ’s and Just like it’s supposed to be. found one of the DiMaggio game Banking jersey cards. “It’s listed in (the) Beckett (price guide) at around $800,” Ciarrocca ® said, proudly. Coming soon: Generations Gold Checking. Watch this newspaper for more information. Other marketing strategies include cards with shavings of baseball bats © 2000 Valley National Bank. Member FDIC. Member Federal Reserve System. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 15

Check it out on the Web site! Sports Section - Pages 15-18 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS JENKINS RUSHES FOR 2 TD’S; ‘MAC’ PASSES FOR 1 Blue Devil Footballers Win Opener Over Cougars, 21-6

By BRUCE JOHNSON carries, and scoring two touchdowns brings his usually-tough Linden team Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on short runs of 3 and 8 yards (get- to Kehler Stadium. The Tigers have It was opening night so nobody ting a super block from pulling guard been a jinx team for the Blue Devils expected perfection. And Westfield’s Dave King on the latter). And class- lately, winning last year’s game 6-0 21-6 victory over Cranford Friday mate Matt Andzell, in his first start at on a late 94-yard touchdown run by night before a decent crowd at Union inside linebacker, was all over the Andre Sumner. The 5-foot-10, 215- was not perfect, but it was a win. field, contributing 13 tackles to lead pounder finished last year with 1,260 Sloppy tackling and too many pen- a defense that limited Cranford to yards and is the latest in a long line of alties were the main culprits, and 136 yards of total offense. outstanding power/speed backs for senior quarterback Ryan MacDonald “It was not pretty,” coach Ed McDonald. suffered a severely sprained ankle in Tranchina said, “but it is a win, and And WHS will likely have to play the game’s final moments, but there we’re 1-0.” without MacDonald, who suffered David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times were also bright spots. Left unsaid was that the Blue Dev- his ankle injury in a freak fall during SCHILLER PASSING…Raider quar- SHIFTING MOMENTUM…Kyle Adams received a punt on the 36 and re- terback Brian Schiller looks to pass to turned it 40 yards to the Bulldog 24 to set up the Raiders’ first touchdown Junior Terrence Jenkins was solid, ils will have to play much better an onsides kick by Cranford with midway through the third quarter. picking up 74 yards on just nine Saturday, when Bucky McDonald three minutes left in the game. No- his right. body hit MacDonald, who simply fell as he chased the loose ball. Hope- STEVE WILLIAMS, LARKIN HOOKUP WITH SCHILLER fully, the 6-2, 175-pounder will be recovered in time to face Scotch Plains-Fanwood a week from Satur- day. In his place, either Louis Mercer Bulldogs’ Momentum in 3rd or Brian Butts, both juniors, will get the call. Mercer finished up against Cranford. The Blue Devils broke through Staggers Raiders, 28-14 early in the second period, on their third possession of the game. They marched 62 yards in eight plays, By DAVID B. CORBIN presence known and senior punter yard touchdown. Senior Doug Gillie’s with Jenkins ripping off gains of 22 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Anthony Blasi had two fine boots of PAT knotted the score at 7-7. and 12 yards before going the final 3. Failure to capitalize on a possible 34 and 40 yards during the half. On The Raiders’ defense was clicking Guards King and Paul Johnston, momentum change may have cost one of Blasi’s punts, Adams blasted and the momentum really seemed to tackle Chris MacKay and tight end the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the Bulldog return man for no gain. be with them when Steve Williams Jim Mitchell provided big blocks. A School football team a victory on the In fact, early in the second quarter, intercepted on the Bulldog 40 and low snap on the PAT kick resulted in opening game against Malcolm X. Freshwater blocked a Bulldog punt returned it to the 18. But, the ball was Mitchell being sacked before he could Shabazz at Untermann Field in New- on the Raider 47-yard line and started fumbled and recovered by the Bull- get off a pass. ark on September 8. Instead, Raider what some would have believed to be dogs. On the very next play, Burnett After forcing another Cranford miscues allowed the Bulldogs to a Raider march toward the goal. burned the turf for 82 yards to give punt, the Devils got a big break. Jay rumble to three touchdowns in the Schiller hit Steve Williams over the the Bulldogs a 13-7 lead with 4:24 Cook’s punt was fumbled by Chaz final 4:24 of the third quarter and middle for 24 yards then followed up left in the third. The kick failed. Curtis and Mitchell recovered at the hold on to win, 28-14. with a six-yard hookup with Fresh- Shortly afterwards a Raider drive Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times WHS 39. Tranchina went to the air The Raiders were unable to move water. Unfortunately, an incomplete fizzled but Blasi booted another fine A REAL DEVIL OF A PILE…The Blue Devils, in white, show that the game of and MacDonald found Cook for 23, the ball at all on the ground in the pass, a stuffed rushing attempt and 38-yard punt to put the ball on the football is not for the faint of heart as they mix it up with the Cougars. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 first half, being held to just one yard an end-around run which resulted in Bulldog 21. Two plays later, from the total rushing and had some success a 10-yard loss halted the drive. 28, Burnett broke loose for a 72-yard in the air with junior quarterback Shabazz responded with a 58-yard touchdown. With one minute left, LAUREN CARAVELLO, BROWN NAMED CO-CAPTAINS Brian Schiller connecting with jun- scamper from Amir Pinnix. Then with the two-point conversion upped the ior wide receiver Steve Williams and 8:13 left in the half, Charles Burnett lead to 21-7. halfback Clifton Freshwater. blazed in from the six and the kick Within 30 seconds, a Schiller “We are very young up front and it was good, giving the Bulldogs a 7-0 fumble resulted in a 49-yard fumble Blue Devil Gymnasts Stress takes a while to get it going,” said lead which stood until the half. return for a touchdown. The extra Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli of his Early in the third quarter, momen- point elevated the lead to 28-14. offensive line. “But I saw some good tum shifted the Raiders way when “Except for that lapse, we were things with them and they played Adams received a punt on the 36 ad right in the game,” pointed out Unity and Cohesiveness hard all night.” returned it 40 yards to the Bulldog Ciccotelli. Keeping the Raiders in the game 24. Moments later, on third an seven, Early in the fourth, Schiller hit during the first half was the Raiders’ Schiller rolled left and over the side- Dave Larkin 12 yards over the middle. By DAVID B. CORBIN has commanded attention and opened men and there seems to be a lot of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stingy defensive line spearheaded by line first down marker. Fullback Gary Larkin found an opening and turned doors for the acquisition of some cohesiveness between teammates and sophomores Matt Loomis and Chris the play into a 59-yard gain which First year Head Coach Melissa much needed equipment. Through coach, and coach and team,” said Cousar smashed forward for an eight- Greenwald, a 1988 Westfield High Feighner, who both made several yard gain, then two plays later with ended at the 14. The Raiders pushed fund-raising and community support, Greenwald. “There is a lot of spirit. As crushing tackles. Wesley Warchol to the one-foot line, then Freshwater School (WHS) graduate, has inher- the lady gymnasts finally got an of- for the new mat, I used to tumble on the 6:40 left in the quarter, Schiller and Kyle Adams also made their CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 ited a WHS gymnastics team that ficial floor exercise mat and a higher- old wrestling mat and there is a night hooked up with Cousar for an eight- finished with a perfect 13-0 season, quality springboard. and day difference between them.” captured its sixth-straight Union “The whole personality of the team More fundraisers are planned and County title and second-straight has changed. We have a lot of fresh- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 North 2 title and placed second in the state last year. This year, with nearly the entire team returning, the out- look looks very promising. Juniors Lauren and Jessica The Area’s Largest Caravello, junior Christina Massa and sophomore Rachel Skolnick Garden Center made up four of the top-five girls who propelled the Blue Devils to prominence. Only sophomore Ashley Presents... Flood, who did a spectacular job last year, has transferred but Greenwald has a fine replacement in freshman Christine Valla. “Her flexibility and form is just amazing. She’s petite and her tum- bling height is excellent,” said Greenwald of Valla. “What she is really going to bring to the team is her creativity on the beam.” Last year, Lauren Caravello won her second-straight state title on the uneven bars and finished second in the state in the all-around. Jessica was David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times among the top-three at the North 2 DEFINITELY ON THE BEAM…Blue Devil Rachel Skolnick goes through her tournament in the all-around, beam routine on the balance beam. and the floor exercises and Massa and Skolnick both placed high in the vault. “Rachel definitely brings strength COME JOIN THE FUN! to the vault,” pointed out Greenwald. Blue Devils Expect Fine “She has power and superior moves.” •Hay Rides Several of the girls compete for private clubs, but the Blue Devils •Bubbles The Clown (10-4) THISTHIS have a roster of nearly 30 girls. Lauren Season With New Faces Caravello and senior Megan Brown •Hay Fort SATURDAY,SATURDAY, By DAVID B. CORBIN standouts Paige Corbett, Kristen have been selected as team Co-Cap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leonardis and Jen Woodbury. Corbett •Baby Animals “Cuddling Zoo” (10-4) tains and bear the responsibility of SEPT.SEPT. 16th16th && With the exception of two faces, and Leonardis reeked havoc offen- •Scarecrows & Decorations (7am-5pm) keeping the team focused. this year’s Westfield High School sively and Woodbury was extremely “I told all of the private club girls starting varsity Field Hockey team stingy at goalkeeper. The result was •Costume Characters (10-4) that we are one team. They will be SUNDAY, will be sporting a new look. The a 14-4-1 record and a second-place •Pansies, Cabbage & Kale SUNDAY, helping out the non-club girls,” said good news is that these new faces finish – falling 2-1 in overtime to Greenwald. “And we definitely are were members of the junior varsity •Pumpkins, Gourds & Indian Corn SEPT.SEPT. 17th17th Oak Knoll – in the UCT. (9am-5pm) stronger in the floor, the bars and the team which placed second in the Last year “we were pretty strong vault. And we have a lot of girls Union County Tournament (UCT) and aggressive overall,” commented improving on the beam.” last year. Head Coach Maggie McFadden. “We PLUS 11000’s000’s of HOMEGHOMEGROWNROWN MUMS! The magnificent success of the Last year, the Blue Devils were led scored a lot of goals last year and our Blue Devils in the past three years by All-Union County, All-Area defense was excellent.” This year, there are 18 girls on the — Fall Is For Planting — varsity and junior midfielder Caitlin — Fall Is For Planting — MacDonald and forward Co-Cap- tain Katy Onishi happen to be the two returning starters from last year. SIZZLING SAVINGS! Midfielder Denise O’Connor also had quite a bit of starting time last year. On Select Merchandise Other possible defensive starters THROUGHOUT THE GARDEN CENTER are seniors Francesca Chabrier, Sa- rah Beth Euwer and Katie Schott and junior Lauren Solon. 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It’s just recog- DEFENSE AGAINST OFFENSE…Members of the Westfield field hockey nizing the transition.” WE DO LANDSCAPING • OPEN YEAR ROUND team practice their offensive and defensive skills during a pre-season session. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Gymnasts Eye Even Stronger Season

By DAVID B. CORBIN be one of the stronger Raiders in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times all-around this year. Unfortunately, Optimism abounds with this year’s she has a strained back and is ex- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School pected to miss a few meets. (SPFHS) gymnastics team. A very “Our freshmen should be filling in strong Raider team placed second to on the various spots which our all- Westfield in both the Union County arounders are not taking (at the time),” and Bulldog Invitational Tourna- said Brown. ments and finished third in the North Freshman Karen Lucey is expected 2 Sectionals last year, but they feel to be a specialist on the beam and they can narrow the gap even more vaulting. Twins Tracy and Barie this season. Salmon are expected to be a strong First year Head Coach Tracy asset. Tracy will be specializing on Brown, a 1994 SPFHS graduate, has the balance beam but, along with 10 fine gymnasts on her squad – six Barie, will see some action on the strong freshman – led by seniors floor exercises and bars. Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lindsay Church and Rachel Eannucci Brown considers Westfield, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEVILS SWARMING A COUGAR…The Blue Devil defensive line swarmed and junior Megan Grabel. Somerville and Randolph to be the ATTEMPTING TO STRIP THE BALL…Raider Gary Cousar, No. 5, attempts all over the Cranford Cougar running backs in Union on September 8. Although suffering a stress frac- team’s stiffest competition. to strip the ball from a Shabazz Bulldog. ture most of the season, Church fin- With respect to their match up ished fifth in the all-around at the with Westfield, Brown said, “Last Blue Devil Footballers Win North 2 tournament. But this season year, I noticed that there was a big Bulldogs Stagger High School Girls Raiders, 28-14 Tennis Results: Opener Over Cougars, 21-6 SEPTEMBER 8: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Westfield 5, Roselle Park 0 scooted left into the end zone with 1st singles: Brittany Miller d. Lisa 9:20 and Gillie’s kick split the up- Diano Reavis for 12 on a side screen, While he completed seven passes, Casso, 6-0, 6-1 then found Cook in the end zone for including five to 6-4 Hanif Davis, rights. 2nd singles: Maggie Wei d. Jerri a 26-yard touchdown. The quarter- they were mostly quick outs and only Schiller rushed nine yards on a Davidson, 6-1, 6-3 keeper and hit Larkin over the middle back ran in the two-point PAT and it accounted for 27 yards. The Cou- 3rd singles: Danielle Coleman d. was 14-0 with 54 seconds left in the gars’ lone score was set up by a pass for a 15-yard gain, but the Raiders’ Emilia Kukwa, 6-1, 6-1 half. interference call against Mitchell, last drive ended in an interception. 1st doubles: Jen Phillips and Erin “Because we have a young team, Cranford, dressed in uniforms though it appeared the receiver was Corbett d. Kim Guerto and Lenore much like those worn by the Univer- well out of bounds. there are going to be mistakes on the Weiner, 6-2, 6-0 sity of Michigan, finally got its of- After Ryan Stark’s 1-yard score cut opening game,” said Ciccotelli. “But 2nd doubles: Ali Bennett and they were mistakes which are cor- fense going in the third period. The the margin to 21-6 with 3:00 left, the Lianna Kong d. Jodey Napolitano Cougars, limited to two first downs Blue Devils put their “hands team” on rectable.” and Lisa Piuchino, 6-0, 6-1 in the opening half, ripped off three the field in anticipation of an onsides Schiller completed nine of 22 for 155 yards. Steve Williams had three Governor Livingston 5, Rahway 0 in a row, behind runners Ryan Star, kick, which Cranford did recover at receptions for 47 yards, Larkin had 1st singles: Jen Calabrese d. Megan Mike Richardson and Curtis. But the WHS 33. But all eyes were on Bauer, 6-1, 7-5 after reaching the WHS 41, Johnston MacDonald, being taken off the field two receptions for 69 yards and Fresh- water had three for 31 yards. The 2nd singles: Kristen Turturiello d. and Jenkins nailed Richardson for a on a golf cart. Initial fears were that Christa Olandria, 6-1, 6-0 2-yard loss and forced a punt, which the ankle could be fractured, which Raiders host Cranford on Saturday at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1:30 p.m. 3rd singles: Yvonne Chen d. Reavis returned 14 yards to the Blue would have ended his season. But SPLITTING ON THE BEAM…Raider gymnast Erin Breznitsky practices a Priscilla Bauer, 6-0, 7-5 Devil 36. Saturday night, the word was that it split on the balance beam. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls expect to have a very Scotch Plns-Fnwd 0 0 7 7 14 Shabazz 0 7 21 0 0 1st doubles: Steph Rude and Kate MacDonald found Jim McKeon was a severe ankle sprain and that successful season. Freda d. Malanie Mallick and Jen for 26 yards on a third-and-4, then he’d likely just miss one game. she is healthy and will most likely be point difference between us. I would Mendelson, 6-2, 6-1 Matt Daly ran three times for good Westfield 0 14 7 0 21 See it all on the web! 2nd doubles: Lauren Whritenour yardage up the middle, setting up Cranford 0 0 0 6 6 the Raiders’ number one gymnast. like to lessen that.” Grabel, who came on very strong last As to her initial impression with and Jessica Bong d. Jackie Bringuez Jenkins’ second TD, with just 48 W — Jenkins 3 run (run failed) www.goleader.com and Laura Gruber, 6-2, 6-0 seconds remaining in the third pe- W — Cook 26 pass from MacDonald year, especially on the uneven bars, the progress of the team, Brown com- riod. (MacDonald run) has plenty of talent and could be a mented. “We are starting off a little Cranford decided to go to the air, W — Jenkins 8 run (MacDonald kick) force on the vaulting and on the slow getting everyone in here and with senior quarterback Bob Sawicki. C — Stark 1 run (run failed) floor. Eannucci has been very strong getting the routines together. But I Russell Roadsters Capture Rushing: W: Jenkins 9-74, Mroz 9-31, on the balance beam and in the vault- think once the season begins and PUBLIC NOTICE Daly 5-19, MacDonald 3-16, Reavis 6-13, ing and may compete well in all everyone gets into their routines, Roiz 1-3, Mercer 1-(-1). C: Stark 14-42, events. SHERIFF’S SALE Verhoeven 8-29, Curtis 6-25, Richardson hopefully by the end of the season, 7th Straight Championship SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 9-8, Rasmussen 1-6, Sawicki 2-(-1). Sophomore Erin Breznitsky is ex- we will be pretty strong.” CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Passing: W: MacDonald 4-8 87, no inter- pected to be proficient on the bal- By DAVID B. CORBIN flicked to Zippler at second, then DOCKET NO. F-14267-98 ceptions. C: Sawicki 7-11, 27, no inter- ance beam and on the floor. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Zippler threw to Geary at first. NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., ceptions. Missing from the lineup, however, Area High School Superb pitching from fireballer The triple play was jaw dropping. PLAINTIFF vs. EDUARDO ALVAREZ AND Receiving: W: Cook 2-49, McKeon 1-26, JANETH ALVAREZ H/W, DEFENDANT. Reavis 1-12. C: Davis 5-20, Curtis 2-7. is junior sensation Jackie Lavery, Todd Bortell combined with excel- A steaming shot to short was grabbed CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, who injured herself and cannot com- Football Results: lent defense rewarded the Russell by Zippler. Zippler tossed to DATED DECEMBER 06, 1999 FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE pete. But freshman Kyla Mendes will Road team with a 5-0 shutout of a Bernardo covering second who then OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Plainfield 30, Newark East Side 12 fine Montrose team and its seventh- fired to Geary covering first. Geary By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE Jamile Griffin rushed for two touch- straight Fanwood Old Men’s Soft- noticed the runner heading for home. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by downs for the Cardinals. public vendue, at the Union County Admin- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting ball Association Championship at He whipped the ball to catcher Chris TOWN OF WESTFIELD istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown of the Township Council of the Township of East Side 6 0 6 0 12 La Grande Park in Fanwood on Sep- Masterson at home. A collision in- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Public Notice is hereby given that a ordi- Plainfield 14 8 0 8 30 tember 5. The Road men turned two curred. Nobody was hurt, but the DAY THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- nance as follows were passed and adopted 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said ship on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, there by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Union 31, Irvington 18 double plays and a triple play. runner was out. day. All successful bidders must have 20% was introduced, read for the first time, and meeting hereof held September 12, 2000. Farmer Ron Booker rushed for Bortell yielded just three walks Russell’s first run came in the first. of their bid available in cash or certified passed on such first reading, an ordinance GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1766 three touchdowns. and scattered five singles, one to Kevin Zippler led off with a single, check at the conclusion of the sales. entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Montrose’s Bill Swisher who also then was forced out at second on Tim The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- Union 0 14 7 10 31 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- ING THE MAYOR AND COUN- Irvington 6 6 0 6 18 played brilliantly at third base as he Walsh’s grounder. Dave Buchwald WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “AD- DRED FIFTY SIX & 42/100 ($185,256.42) CIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF had done throughout the best-of- drilled a double, then Walsh scored MINISTRATION”, ARTICLE VII, The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- SCOTCH PLAINS TO AMEND DEPARTMENTS, DIVISION 4, PUBLIC NOTICE three series. when teammate Clint Factor sizzled BETH, in the County of UNION, and the TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 7-3.3 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC The first double play came about a grounder which was mishandled at State of New Jersey. (T.O. 7-3-.3) “PARKING PRO- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD WORKS, BY ADDING A NEW Commonly known as: 420 JERSEY AV- HIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON PLANNING BOARD when first baseman Jason Geary shortstop. SECTION. ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. CERTAIN STREETS” IS NOW Notice is hereby given that on September grabbed a grounder and fired to Zippler The remaining Russell Road runs Tax Lot No. 643, in Block No. 13. TO INCLUDE PROHIBITED GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1767 27, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of covering second, who in turn tossed came in the fifth. Pat Brady ham- Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 40 feet PARKING IN DESIGNATED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine back to Geary in time to nab the runner. mered a three-run triple over the wide by 119 feet long, irregular. BUS STOPS AS SET FORTH THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the North- IN SCHEDULE XII OF T.O. 7-9. WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “AD- Planning Board will hold a public hearing to The next came when second baseman right fielder’s head, then scored on erly side of Linden Avenue, distant 220 feet Purpose: To permit enforcement of no MINISTRATION”, ARTICLE II, consider the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Young S. Mike Bernardo scooped a sizzler and Masterson’s sacrifice fly. from the Westerly side of Grove Street. parking in approved bus stop zones. TOWN OFFICERS AND EM- Yi for a bulk variance to enclose the front For the next three innings, Bortell There is due approximately the sum of A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, PLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PER- entrance from the requirements of Chapter PUBLIC NOTICE continued to silence the Montrose TWO-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND September 26, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the SONNEL POSITIONS AND 93 of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 55/100 Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- SALARY SCHEDULE, SEC. 2- and from the provisions of subparagraphs TOWN OF WESTFIELD bats. ($216,859.55) together with lawful interest ing, or any time and place to which a meeting 12.28, “SCHEDULE”. 93-9A (1) (h) (front yard depth) on the prop- The championship Russell Road CORRECTED and costs. for the further consideration of such ordi- erty at 129 Russell Road, Fanwood, New GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1768 INVITATION TO BID team consisted of: Pat Brady, Tim There is a full legal description on file in nance shall from time to time be adjourned, Jersey also known as Block No. 29, Lot No. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Walsh, Kevin Zippler, Clint Factor, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and all persons interested will be given an 4 on the Fanwood Tax Map. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn opportunity to be heard concerning such All interested persons may be present and CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE Jason Geary, Chris Masterson, Dave WESTFIELD CHAPTER 13 BY this sale. ordinance. heard. TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, Buchwald, Rob Rowland, Eric AMENDING THREE SEC- RALPH FROEHLICH A copy of same may be obtained from the The file pertaining to this application is ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 AT TIONS. Birnbaum, Todd Bortell, Mike SHERIFF office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- available for public inspection during normal 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE Bernardo, Jordan Scher, Paul FRANK J MARTONE, P.C. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2014 business hours from the Secretary of the MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST COUNCELLORS-AT-LAW the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mon- AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE Board at the Administration Offices of the BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW LaMastra, Don Weber, Bob Pekorsky, 4 BRIGHTON ROAD day through Friday by any member of the THE EXCHANGE OF A PIECE Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine JERSEY FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIP- Dondi Chambliss, Kurt Staeudle, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07012 general public who wants a cop of same OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. MENT USED IN THE COLLECTION OF Steve Filiaci, Tom Cullinane, Scott CH-754999 without cost. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Mr. & Mrs. Young S. Yi LEAVES FROM THE STREETS, WALK- Johnson, Wally Alicia and Scott 4 T - 9/14, 9/21, Barbara Riepe FOR A PIECE OF REAL ES- 129 Russell Road WAYS, AND PARKING LOTS IN THE 9/28 & 10/05/00 Fee: $175.44 Township Clerk TATE OWNED BY RALPH Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 TOWN OF WESTFIELD. Nelson. 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $35.70 RAPUANO. 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $23.97 EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON AN PUBLIC NOTICE Bernard A. Heeney HOURLY BASIS WITH OPERATOR, OR PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE AN ELAPSED TIME BASIS, WITHOUT SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T – 9/14/00, The Leader Fee: $36.21 OPERATOR, INCLUDES TRACTOR SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE TRAILERS, DUMP TRUCKS, AND RUB- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BER TIRED FRONT END LOADERS. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-3882-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, THE SPECIFICATIONS ALSO IN- DOCKET NO. F-19629-99. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-11270-97 SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-2779-00 CLUDE THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE TIFF vs. NOEL NEGRON, ET ALS., DE- UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORT- ITEMS: CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. FENDANT. PORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SILVIO CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, GAGE FINANCE AGENCY, PLAINTIFF D. HAULING FROM THE WEST- MODESTO SUERO, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CASADO, ET AL., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-16505-99 vs. MARIA JUDKA F/K/A MARIA B. FIELD CONSERVATION CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 27, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, SCHMIDT AND JEFFREY JUDKA, ET CENTER AND SCOTCH DATED JUNE 19, 2000 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED NOVEMBER 03, 1999 FOR SALE PLAINTIFF vs. EDNA S. PORTELA, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. PLAINS LEAF TRANSFER MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FACILITY TO THE TO THE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 11, 2000 FOR SALE OF UNION COUNTY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED JULY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. COMPOSTING FACILITY IN public vendue, at the Union County Admin- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown public vendue, at the Union County Admin- MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ON A FIXED UNIT PRICE Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- BASIS, EXCLUSIVE OF DIS- WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF public vendue, at the Union County Admin- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown POSAL FEE. SEPTEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful OCTOBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- E. HAULING FROM THE WEST- the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- DAY THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., FIELD CONSERVATION bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion ders must have 20% of their bid available in DAY THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said CENTER AND SCOTCH in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% PLAINS LEAF TRANSFER of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified FACILITY TO AN APPROVED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEV- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. PRIVATE COMPOSTING FA- THIRTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- ENTY EIGHT & 01/100 ($109,678.01). FORTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT- check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is NINETY FOUR CILITY ON A FIXED UNIT DRED EIGHTY FOUR & 00/100 Property to be sold is located in the City of HUNDRED SIX & 94/100 ($143,806.94) The judgment amount is SIXTY ONE THOUSAND FORTY EIGHT & 74/100 PRICE BASIS, INCLUSIVE OF ($136,584.00). Elizabeth, County of Union and State of MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY ($94,048.74). DISPOSAL FEE. Property to be sold is located in the City of New Jersey. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF New Jer- FIVE & 06/100 ($61,285.06) The property to be sold is located in the PROPOSALS MUST BE IN WRITING Elizabeth, County of Union and State of Premises commonly known as 440 sey. Property to be sold is located in the City of CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE HOUR New Jersey. Marshall Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey STREET & STREET NO: 1120 Hampton Elizabeth, County of Union and State of UNION, and the State of New Jersey. MENTIONED ABOVE, AND MUST BE Premises commonly known as 240 Pine 07201. place. New Jersey. Tax LOT NO. 213, BLOCK NO. 04. ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 931-W05, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO: 11, Premises commonly known as 58 S. SEC- COMMONLY KNOWN AS 539 BAYWAY CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAYABLE BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 461, BLOCK NO. 5, on the official Tax Map of the LOT NO: 1193. OND AVE., Unit 3-B, ELIZABETH, NEW AVENUE UNIT 1D, ELIZABETH, NEW TO THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN BLOCK NO. 1, on the official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 feet JERSEY 07202. JERSEY 07202-2755 A/K/A 535-541 OF WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF City of Elizabeth. Dimensions: 25 feet x 100 feet x 25 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: 213.80 feet BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 934, BAYWAY AVENUE UNIT 1D, ELIZABETH, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) TO Dimensions: 100 feet x 25 feet x 100 feet x 100 feet. from the intersection of Jefferson Street. BLOCK NO. 2, on the official Tax Map of the NEW JERSEY, 07202-2755. INSURE EXECUTION OF THE CON- x 25 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street. There is due approximately the sum of City of ELIZABETH. No Dimensions - CONDO TRACT. Nearest Cross Street: Third Street. There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT Dimensions: None Given Condo Unit. There is due approximately the sum of BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOU- THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY There is due approximately the sum of NINTY NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED FORTY TWO THOU- SAND NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR SEVEN & 50/100 ($78,397.50) together SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE-HUN- FORTY FIVE & 40/100 ($99,645.40) to- 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 84/100 ($124,924.84) together with lawful with lawful interest and costs. DRED FIFTY ONE & 46/100 ($64,951.46) gether with lawful interest and costs. AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMA- SEVEN & 41/100 ($142,777.41) together interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in TIVE ACTION). with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN AND There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PROCURED AT THE OFFICE OF THE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR., SHERIFF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. CHARTERED FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 17 BELFORD, NIGRO, DELPRETE LEAD THE ASSAULT SPF Raiders Level Ridge Boys, 2-0 Senior Mike Zotti and sophomore Powerful St. Pat Wins it All; Ray DiNizo each rippled the net to give the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys soccer team a 2-0 vic- tory over Ridge in Scotch Plains on Douse Blaise, 10-2, for Title September 9. Senior Dave Sigmon had an assist and goalkeeper Brad By DAVID B. CORBIN single. Lee DiDonato did his part Samuelian and Belford yanked a Lowyns rejected five Ridge attempts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times also by scoring twice and driving in single over third. Nigro ripped an on goal. St. Blaise caught fire and burned two runs. RBI single to left and later scored on Ridge 0 0 0 its way through the Angels Division However, the biggest dousing came Pat Luongo’s squibbling single up- Sc Plains-Fanwood 0 2 2 playoffs but the flame was doused on from the magnificent “Pat” pitcher the-middle. Labor Day at Brookside Park in Nick Barattucci who elevated his Blaiser John Esposito banged a Soccer Raiders Trim Scotch Plains when powerful St. season record to a spectacular, 19-4. single to right-center and scampered Patrick provided plenty of thunder Barattucci maneuvered the ball bril- to second on an errant throw in the Cougar Boys in OT and rumbled to a 10-2 victory to liantly and yielded no walks, scat- second inning, then Joe Cocuzza skid The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High claim the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Soft- tered seven hits and retired the final an RBI single past short to narrow David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times School boys soccer team upped its ball League crown. 13 St. Blaise batters. the score to 3-1. PUTTING ON THE ATTACK…Raider Dave Bell, airborne, heads the ball record to 2-0 by trimming Cranford, “Pats” Pat Nigro, Ed Belford and The Blaisers, who stunned every- Blaise center fielder Glen Walz toward the Cranford Cougar goal as he leaps between two defenders. Jeff 1-0, in overtime in Scotch Plains on Ron DelPrete made good use of their body in the Angels Division with made a great running catch in the Hensal, No. 11, and Andrew Babicz, No. 13, close in on the ball. The Raiders beat the Cougars, 1-0, in overtime. September 11. Senior Raider Mike thunder sticks and combined for solid softball, played well defen- bottom of the second and pitcher Zotti rippled the net six minutes into seven hits, five RBI and three runs sively but just could not figure out Tom Sherwin initiated a fine second- the first overtime period. scored. Barattucci. In the top of the first to-first double play in the third. Also The Raider offense completely Nigro rapped three singles, scored inning, the Blaise had no offensive in the third, “Pat” second baseman Blue Devils Expect Fine dominated play and senior goalie two runs and drove in two runs to spark and went down in order. Tony Barattucci grabbed a grounder Brad Lowyns needed only to make lead the pounding “Pat” 20-hit as- The Pats pranced with three runs and tossed to Belford covering sec- one save. Cougar goalie Keith Shaw sault. DelPrete hammered an RBI in the bottom of the inning. Frank ond who in turn fired to Hegan at first made seven saves. triple and added a single and Belford Samuelian and Hagen both singled, to complete a double play. Field Hockey Season Cranford 0 0 0 0 0 battered a two-run triple and added a DiDonato’s ground out scored Blaiser Steve Pietrucha, who CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 reached base on a fielder’s choice, Sc Plan-Fanwood 0 0 1 0 1 scored on Karl Grossmann’s single Replacing Woodbury will be se- plained, “Inexperience is basically over first to tighten the score to 3-2 in nior Lauren Coltrera, who was the our weakness right now. It’s not that Blue Devils Blank the fourth. Unfortunately for St. junior varsity goalie last year. they don’t know what they are doing, Blaise, St. Patrick pounded out three “Although this is her first year it’s that they have not been able to Tiger Boys, 2-0 runs in the bottom of the inning. playing varsity. She is a good ath- experience it on the varsity level. I Sophomore Andrew Tucker Hegan hacked a single, DiDonato lete,” said McFadden. “I think she’s am still getting to know them and to fired in a goal and assisted senior reached on an error in center, then going to come around and be a real recognize their potential. I think that Brad Gillin on his goal as the both scored on Belford’s looping, good goalie by the end of the year.” they have a lot of potential but they Westfield High School boys soc- spinning triple over first. Nigro New to the Blue Devils is forward will have to work together, have con- cer team evened its record to 1-1 plopped an RBI single over second Christina Popola, who played junior fidence in themselves and be aggres- after defeating Linden 2-0 in then later the inning ended when varsity at Oak Knoll last year and has sive. If so, I think that we will be in Westfield on September 11. Se- catcher Joe Morano made a great tag been looking effective. every game.” nior Greg Scanlon assisted Tucker on Nigro as he attempted to score. “I am carrying 18 players on my The aggressiveness did work out on his goal. The game was even Despite another fine tag-out at the team and that is a few more than I in their home opener against East more lopsided in that the Blue plate, this time by Charlie Laskowski, did last year,” pointed out Brunswick on September 8 when Devils denied the Tigers any shots and a marvelous diving catch by McFadden. “But now, looking at Gibbons and Onishi each scored a on goal. the difference between the starters goal and Popola added an assist to Pietrucha in center, the “Pats” added Linden 0 0 0 two more runs in the fifth. Dave and the substitutes, there’s not that give the Blue Devils a 2-0 victory. Westfield 0 2 2 Hawke chopped a single over sec- much. I believe that most of the kids ond, Nick Barattucci curled a single will get a lot of playing time and to right, Del Prete banged his RBI there will not be a big drop off triple to deep left-center and Al We- between the starters and the kids David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ber lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to coming off the bench.” ANOTHER FINE PLAY BY JOE…St. Blaiser Joe Morano begins to regain his right. McFadden added, “They are all JV balance after tagging out St. Pat’s Nick Barattucci in the championship game. Not an offensive peep would be players with the exception of Denise, See another picture on page 18. heard from Blaise for the remainder Katy and Caitlin. They were pretty of the game, but St. Pat added a run successful and went to the UCT fi- in the sixth and another in the sev- nals. They lost in overtime to Kent Devil Gymnasts Pioneers Trample enth. Samuelian singled and scored Place. Now, they are all stepping up Devil Boys, 3-0 on DiDonato’s sacrifice in the sixth but it’s a different level.” Stress Cohesiveness and Nigro singled and scored on a Summing it up, McFadden ex- The youthful Westfield High throwing error in the seventh. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 School boys soccer team suffered a The St. Patrick victory ended a Lady Devils Tame a fine gymnastics exhibition is slated 3-0 setback at the hands of a strong three-year reign by the mighty St. for the upcoming FestiFall on Sun- Pioneer squad in New Providence on Joseph team. Soccer Tigers, 3-1 day, September 24, in downtown September 9. Miles Moriarty had a St. Blaise 010 100 000 2 goal and an assist while Andrew The two Susans, Williams with Westfield. St. Patrick 300 321 10x 10 two goals and Hinds with one, pro- “Our intention is to get a trampo- Buttitta and Joe Filannino both fired in a goal. PUBLIC NOTICE vided all the scoring to lift the West- line,” explained Greenwald. field High School girls soccer team Westfield 0 0 0 Once again, the Blue Devils have SHERIFF’S SALE over Linden, 3-1, in Linden on Sep- a very tough schedule with teams New Providence 1 2 3 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tember 11. Hinds scored the first Compliments of Lorre Korecky for The Westfield Leader and The Times such as East Brunswick – the meet CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, goal and Williams added the insur- BRINGING THE BALL DOWN FIELD…Blue Devil Susan Hinds brings the was held on September 12 –, PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-21156-97. FT MORTGAGE COMPANIES, PLAIN- ance in the second half. ball down field against Linden. Hinds scored a goal and Susan Williams scored Hillsborough, Scotch Plains- SHERIFF’S SALE TIFF vs. FAUSTINO RODRIGUES, ET Senior Alex Lee assisted Williams two en route to a 3-1 victory. Teammate Taryn Wyckoff is in the background. Fanwood and Randolph. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, on her goal and Morgan Lang as- What about Somerville which CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-565-00 DATED MAY 30, 2000 FOR SALE OF sisted Hinds. Blue Devil goalie Kelly Highlanders Fell placed fourth in the state last year? HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Schmidt had one save. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD “Actually, we heard that they lost vs. EMMET M. APPLING; TMS MORT- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- GAGE INC., D/B/A THE MONEY STORE, Westfield (1-0) 1 2 3 PLANNING BOARD Lady Spartans, 3-0 a lot of their girls through graduat- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Linden (0-1) 1 0 1 ing,” commented Greenwald. ET. ALS., DEFENDANT. public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- The Governor Livingston High “The description of our team will CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF DATED JULY 12, 2000 FOR SALE OF Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on FANWOOD after public hearing granted School girls soccer team used three be unity,” stressed Greenwald. “We MORTGAGED PREMISES. WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF POSTERS approval to Mr. Mark Ettore to widen the sophomores, Jessica Talbot, Allison are going to come out together and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SEPTEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in driveway on the property at 117 Glenwood Smith and Meagan Butler to share tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The Westfield Leader and The Times we are going to work to be the best.” the afternoon of said day. All successful have the capabilities of making large Road, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block the scoring and to defeat Immaculata, public vendue, at the Union County Admin- bidders must have 20% of their bid available No. 75, Lot No. 19. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown color posters (24x18 and smaller) of 3-0, in Berkeley Heights on Septem- PUBLIC NOTICE in cash or certified check at the conclusion Documents pertaining to this application Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- of the sales. sports photos or any photos you may are available for public inspection at the ber 8. Senior Shannon Moore had DAY THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., wish to be reproduced. Prices are SHERIFF’S SALE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Borough Hall during normal business hours. two assists and Goalie Kathleen 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Mr. Mark Ettore SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FORTY SIX THOUSAND TWENTY EIGHT reasonable. Call David Corbin at Dreitlein had nine saves. day. All successful bidders must have 20% 117 Glenwood Road CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, & 25/100 ($146,028.25). (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for of their bid available in cash or certified Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Immaculata 0 0 0 DOCKET NO. F-5818-99. All that certain land and premises situated information at [email protected]. check at the conclusion of the sales. 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $14.79 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, Governor Livingston 2 1 3 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH DATILUS, ET State of New Jersey, being more particularly SIXTY NINE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- ALS, DEFENDANT. described as follows: DRED NINETY FIVE & 75/100 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Lot No.: 857; Block No.: 4 on the Tax ($169,295.75) DATED JUNE 9, 2000 FOR SALE OF Map of the City of Elizabeth. The property to be sold is located in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. Nearest Cross Street: South Elmora CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Avenue. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Approximate Dimensions: 75.30 feet x Tax LOT NO. 1141 BLOCK NO. 7. public vendue, at the Union County Admin- 100.00 feet x 39.00 feet x 88.22 feet x COMMONLY KNOWN AS 106 7TH istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown 35.68 feet x 216.21 feet. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Being more commonly known as: 538- 07201. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approxi- WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF 542 Lidgerwood Avenue, Elizabeth, New mately) 69.60 feet wide by 32.04 feet long. SEPTEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in Jersey 07208. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the the afternoon of said day. All successful Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated NORTHWESTERLY side of SEVENTH bidders must have 20% of their bid available 5/15/00, STREET, 76.60 feet from the NORTH- in cash or certified check at the conclusion Subject to: Taxes for 3rd quarter of 2000 EASTERLY side of EAST JERSEY of the sales. the amount to be deter- STREET. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED mined, due 8/1/00; water to There is due approximately the sum of TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- 4/18/00 $1,960.17 open and ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOU- DRED SEVENTY SEVEN & 07/100 penalty. SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN ($126,577.07). There is due approximately the sum of & 92/100 ($179,587.92) together with lawful MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOU- interest and costs. COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW JER- SAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY TWO There is a full legal description on file in SEY. & 59/100 ($158,122.59) together with lawful the Union County Sheriff’s Office. STREET AND STREET NO.: 579 Mon- interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn roe Avenue. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. TAX BLOCK NO. AND LOT NO.: BLOCK the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH NO. 12, LOT NO. 1136. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet by 150 this sale. SHAPIRO & KREISMAN feet. RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW NEAREST CROSS STREET: 256 feet SHERIFF SUITE J from Fairmont Avenue. HILL, WALLACK, Attorneys at Law 406 LIPPINCOTT DRIVE There is due approximately the sum of 202 Carnegie Center MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053 ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOU- Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 CH-755444 (WL) SAND SIX-HUNDRED SIXTY TWO & 56/ CH-755411 (WL) 4 T - 9/7, 9/14, 100 ($144,662.56) together with lawful in- 4 T - 8/31, 9/7, 9/21 & 9/28/00 Fee: $191.76 terest and costs. 9/14 & 9/21/00 Fee: $206.04 There is a full legal description on file in • ADAMS • NIKE • PUMA • WILSON • NEUMANN • ADIDAS • the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ADAMS • NIKE PUMA WILSON NEUMANN ADIDAS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Kehler’s this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ATHLETIC BALANCE WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR., Chartered 737 Stokes Road “Your All-Season Sports Supply Store” P.O. 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ADAMS • NIKE PUMA WILSON NEUMANN ADIDAS (908) 232-1919 Tom Turnbull, Dir. • ADAMS • NIKE • PUMA • WILSON • NEUMANN • ADIDAS • CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, September 14, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABBC Base Ball Men Edge Elizabeth Resolutes, 16-12 By DAVID B. CORBIN But ABBC answered with three to tie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the score in the bottom of the inning. Old Time Base Ball took center Situations did shift drastically “field” once again at Echo Lake Park when the Resolutes erupted for six in Mountainside on September 9 runs in the fifth. Hingel, King when the Elizabeth Resolutes, a team Constandi, Mike Cummings of comprised of local residents, went Roselle, Bill Heaney of Springfield head to head with the Atlantic Base and Tom Mullen of Kenilworth all Ball Club (ABBC) of Brooklyn. In a crossed the plate. However, ABBC previous meeting, also at Echo Lake, responded loudly with five runs. ABBC downed the Resolutes, 5-1. In the bottom of the sixth, ABBC This time there was plenty of offen- took the lead, 11-10, with a two-run sive but ABBC still prevailed 16-12. squirt, featuring the heavy-hitting of Both teams dress in authentic base “Pigtail” Elmore, who hammered a ball uniforms from the Civil War era two-run double. Then in the seventh, and play by 1864 rules controlled by with the scrappiness of “Pappy” Rick David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times an umpire who more resembles a Holle, ABBC increased its lead to BANGING A TWO-RUN DOUBLE…“Pigtail” Elmore of ABBC pummels a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two-run double against the Elizabeth Resolutes in an 1864-rules base ball game. local vicar. The ball is slightly larger 13-10. BIG MAN AT THE PLATE…St. Patrick slugger Ed Belford has been a terror Resolute catcher Glenn Nichols observes the ball. and softer than the present day base- Constandi singled to start the at the plate during the St. Bart’s title game and is still a superb shortstop. balls, the pitching is actually under- eighth, then stole second and third. handed and no gloves are used. Any Cummings rapped an RBI single, Westfield Blue Devils Sports disputes are handled by the gentle- then Westfield’s Paul Salamone manly protocol of the era. smashed an RBI single to right to SP-F Soccer Jazz Girls Take ABBC struck with a run in the narrow the score to 13-12. Unfortu- September 2000 Schedule: bottom of the first but the Resolutes nately, for the locals, ABBC added Second in Piscataway Tourney roared with four in the fourth on runs three runs in the eighth and held the *Subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen inconve- scored by Ray Pinho of Scotch Plains, Resolutes in the ninth. niences* The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jazz girls fully directed by Jess McGarry to the far Steve Hingle and Pat King of West- Resolutes 000 460 020 12 inter-city soccer team began their fall post, where the ball was booted in by field and Jim Constandi of Garwood. ABBC 100 352 23x 16 season with a second place finish at the Meaghan Kelly. Varsity Football Varsity Girls Tennis Piscataway Soccer Tournament this past On September 10, Bitsy Kipping Head Coach: Ed Tranchina Head Coach: Ed Tirone weekend. The Jazz were undefeated and scored the first two goals against the COMPLETE SCHEDULE: 9/8 Roselle Park H 4:00 unscored upon until the Monroe Shoot- New Providence Sharks. The first came 9/8 Cranford (in Union) A 7:00 PM 9/11 Ridgewood H 4:00 ing Stars managed to nail two goals in a on a breakaway. Kristen Henkels made a 9/16 Linden H 1:30 PM 9/12 Linden A 4:00 shoot-out after game four ended in a 0-0 nice clearing pass which Jessica Churgin 9/23 Scotch Plns-Fanwood H 1:30 PM 9/13 Bridgewater A 4:00 tie. picked up at mid field, streaked past two 9/29 M. X. Shabazz A 3:00 PM 9/15 Cranford A 4:00 The Jazz began with a solid 1-0 win defenders and found Kipping who faked 10/14 Union H 1:30 PM 9/18 Oak Knoll H 4:00 over Piscataway. Shannon Hauser ac- the goalkeeper to the right and then 10/21 Irvington H 1:30 PM 9/19 East Brunswick A 4:00 counted for the only scoring when she found the left corner of the net. Hallie 10/28 Elizabeth H 7:00 PM 9/20 Pingry A 4:00 rapped in a point blank shot. Next, the Mintz scored next when she cleverly 11/4 Kearny A 2:00 PM 9/21 Sc Plns-Fanwood A 4:00 Jazz blanked the Hunterdon United Cos- intercepted a goal kick and converted. 11/23 Plainfield A 11:00 AM 9/23 Kent Place A 1:00 mos, 3-0. Staci Goldberg scored first Katie Van Haasteren completed the scor- 9/25 M. X. Shabazz H 4:00 and Briana Falco scored second when ing when she scorched a shot into the Varsity Girls Soccer 9/26 Plainfield A 4:00 she fired a blast over the goalie’s head upper right corner of the net. Lauren Head Coach: Pete Giordano 9/27 UCIAC A TBA from 35 yards out. Then, Gaby Falco Hercel and Lindsey Fitzgerald assisted 9/28 UCIAC A TBA 9/11 Linden A 4:00 PM booted a corner kick which was skill- on the play. 9/13 Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/16 Hillsborough A 11:00 AM Varsity Field Hockey 9/18 Sc Plns-Fanwood H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Maggie McFadden 9/21 Piscataway A 4:00 PM 9/8 East Brunswick H 4:00 PM Scotch Plains-Fanwood H. S. 9/23 St. Dominick’s Aca A TBA 9/13 Northern Highlands A 4:00 PM 9/25 New Providence H 4:00 PM 9/16 Hunterdon Central H 11:00 AM 9/27 Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 9/18 Oak Knoll A 4:00 PM September Sports Schedule: 9/29 Oak Knoll H 4:00 PM 9/22 A. L. Johnson A 4:00 PM 9/23 Summit A 11:00 AM TAKING FIRST IN CANADA…Gio Palatucci, left, and Emily MacNeil of Varsity Football Varsity Girls Soccer Varsity X-Country 9/25 Roselle Park H 4:00 PM Westfield display their first-place medals won in Montreal Canada at the Head Coach: Steve Ciccotelli 9/28 Morristown H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Frank Butz Head Coach: John Martin/Tom Brossard Soccer Challenge. COMPLETE SCHEDULE: 9/11 Cranford A 4:00 PM Hornish 9/8 M. X. Shabazz A 7:00 PM 9/13 Linden H 4:00 PM 9/16 St. Dom Ivtl (Girls) A TBA Varsity Girls Volleyball Two Westfielders Help 9/16 Cranford H 1:30 PM 9/16 Old Bridge A 10:00 AM 9/19 Irvington/Cranford H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Bev Torok Shallcross Captures 9/23 Westfield A 1:30 PM 9/18 Westfield A 4:00 PM 9/21 Sc Pl-Fnwd/Shabazz A 4:00 PM 9/11 Old Bridge H 4:00 PM Capture Canadian Title 10/7 Linden H 1:30 PM 9/23 Somerville A 10:30 AM 9/23 NJCTC Class A TBA 9/13 Cranford A 4:00 PM 10/14 Irvington H 1:30 PM 9/25 North Plainfield A 4:00 PM 9/26 East Side/Plainfield H 4:00 PM 9/15 East Brunswick A 4:00 PM First in N.J. Jr. Golf Two Westfield girls, Gio Palatucci and Emily MacNeil, and their soccer 10/21 Kearny H 1:30 PM 9/27 East Side H 4:00 PM 9/30 Stewart Memorial A TBA 9/16 Demarest/Old Tappan A 9:00 AM Ryan Shallcross of Westfield won teammates went to the final match for 10/28 Plainfield H 1:30 PM 9/18 Sc Plns-Fanwood H 4:00 PM first-place in the 13-year-old division, the second consecutive year at the 11/3 East Side A 7:00 PM Varsity Girls Tennis Varsity Boys Soccer 9/22 Elizabeth A 4:00 PM in the Junior Golf Competition of New 11/23 Union A 10:30 AM 9/25 M. X. Shabazz A 4:00 PM Brossard Challenge in Montreal, Canada, Head Coach: Sue Allen Head Coach: George Kapner Jersey. The championship tournament and wound up in a tie. But unlike last 9/13 Watchung Hills A 4:00 PM 9/9 New Providence A 10:00 AM 9/29 Bridgewater A 4:00 PM was held at Forsgate Country Club. It year, the title went to these U14 girls 9/14 Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/11 Linden H 4:00 PM Varsity Cross Country was a nine-hole competition, with from the Summer Select Program of the 9/15 Bridgewater-Raritan H 4:00 PM 9/13 Cranford H 4:00 PM Head Coach: Bill Klimas & Jeff Varsity Gymnastics Shallcross winning the title, after a Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Associa- 9/18 Hillsborough A 4:00 PM 9/16 Hunterdon Central A 1:00 PM Head Coach: Melissa Greenwald Koegel two-hole sudden death playoff. tion (MNJYSA). 9/19 JP Stevens H 4:00 PM 9/18 Sc Plns-Fanwood A 4:00 PM 9/14 East Brunswick A 4:30 9/14 Westfield A 4:00 PM Other results include the Ashbrook The championship game was a re- 9/21 Westfield H 4:00 PM 9/22 Piscataway H 4:00 PM 9/16 Bridgewater A 4:30 9/19 East Side/Union A 4:00 PM Junior Golf Tournament, an 18 hole match with a Toronto team which won 9/22 Linden A 4:00 PM 9/23 St. Peters Prep H 11:00 AM 9/21 Somerville H 4:30 9/21 M. X. Shabazz A 4:00 PM medal play, with Shallcross taking the an earlier contest, 1-0. But with the 9/26-28County Tournament A TBA 9/27 Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 9/26 A. L. Johnson H 4:00 9/26 Cranford/Elizabeth A 4:00 PM runner-up position, with a score of an championship game tied 1-1 at the end 9/29 East Side H 4:00 PM 9/28 Plainfield A 4:00 PM 9/28 Union H 4:15 83. He also won first-place in the Jun- of regulation play and scoreless in over- ior Club Championship at Echo Lake time, the MNJYSA finally eliminated Varsity Boys Soccer PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Varsity Volleyball Country Club, a 54-hole event, and in the Canadian team with a contest of Head Coach: Tom Breznitsky Head Coach: Michele Ruscavage BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the 1999 N.J.P.G.A. Pee-Wee Cham- penalty kicks. 9/9 Ridge H 2:00 PM 9/15 Union Catholic H 4:00 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD pionship at Madison Golf Club. Palatucci and MacNeil have been 9/11 Cranford H 4:00 PM 9/18 Westfield A 4:00 PM Notice is hereby given that on September Notice is hereby given that on September members of the Westfield Soccer Asso- 9/13 Linden A 4:00 PM 9/20 M. X. Shabazz H 4:00 PM 27, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of 27, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of ciation traveling program, playing on 9/16 Old Bridge H 10:00 AM 9/22 New Providence A 4:00 PM the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine See it all on the web! the Killer Bees the past five seasons. 9/18 Westfield H 4:00 PM 9/25 Cranford A 4:00 PM Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Palatucci is a student at Edison Interme- 9/21 Morris Catholic A 7:00 PM 9/28 Bridgewater-Raritan H 4:00 PM Planning Board will hold a public hearing to Planning Board will hold a public hearing to www.goleader.com diate School while MacNeil attends 9/23 Raritan A 5:00 PM consider the appeal of Donald J. Eckloff for consider the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Roosevelt Intermediate School. 9/27 East Side A 4:00 PM a bulk variance to erect a deck from the Echegaray for a bulk variance for an addition Varsity Gymnastics requirements of Chapter 93 of the Code of from the requirements of Chapter 93 of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Head Coach: Tracy Brown the Borough of Fanwood and from the pro- Code of the Borough of Fanwood and from 9/12 Union H 4:15 PM visions of subparagraphs 93-9A (2) (6) (rear the provisions of subparagraphs 93-9A(2) yard depth) on the property at 35 Montrose 9/14 Somerville H 4:30 PM (C) (side yard setback) on the property at 51 NOTICE OF SALE FOR REAL ESTATE 9/18 North Brunswick A 5:00 PM Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known Montrose Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey as Block No. 18, Lot No. 18 on the Fanwood also known as Block No. 18, Lot No. 14 on 9/21 Elizabeth H 4:15 PM Tax Map. the Fanwood Tax Map. FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES 9/23 BridgeH2O/Old Bridge A 10:30 AM All interested persons may be present and All interested persons may be present and 9/26 Union Catholic H 4:15 PM heard. heard. 9/28 Brearley A 4:15 PM The file pertaining to this application is The file pertaining to this application is AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES available for public inspection during normal available for public inspection during normal PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Kathleen W. Silber, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union business hours from the Secretary of the business hours from the Secretary of the PUBLIC NOTICE County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 11th day of October 2000, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building, 430 Board at the Administration Offices of the Board at the Administration Offices of the Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands. Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine TOWN OF WESTFIELD The said lands will be sold to make the amount of municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 11th day of October 2000 together Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2000. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- Donald J. Eckloff Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Echegaray Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no nance as follows was passed and adopted 35 Montrose Avenue 51 Montrose Avenue case in excess of eighteen (18) percent per annum. Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier’s check or money by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. meeting thereof held September 12, 2000. 1 T – 09/07/00, The Times Fee: $23.97 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $24.48 Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2013 at eighteen (18) percent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption. AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A POR- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New TION OF COLUMBUS AVENUE. Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. Bernard A. Heenry SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE At any time before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred Town Clerk SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. 1 T – 09/14/00, The Leader Fee: $11.73 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution DOCKET NO. F-487-00 DOCKET NO. F-1069-99. Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is AVSTAR MORTGAGE CORPORA- PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORT- precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or PUBLIC NOTICE TION, PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERT TORRES GAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARIDAD operator of the site. AND MRS. ROBERT TORRES, HIS WIFE; PAZ; OLD REPUBLIC INSURED FINAN- SHERIFF’S SALE The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the DOMINGO FUENTES, ETALS., DEFEN- CIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP., ET ALS, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 11th day of Occtober 2000, exclusive of the lien for the year are DANT. DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, as listed below: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-10223-99 Kathleen W. Silber DATED JULY 05, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED JANUARY 19, 2000 FOR SALE OCWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Collector of Taxes MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. MARVIN HORN AND MRS. Scotch Plains, New Jersey By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MARVIN HORN, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. INTER- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, #BLOCK LOT NAME ADDRESS TAX MUNIC. EST COST TOTAL public vendue, at the Union County Admin- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- DATED JUNE 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF 1. 00403 09 Griffin, Monika 532 Hunter Ave. 55.11 0.00 5.29 15.00 75.40 istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown MORTGAGED PREMISES. 2. 00405 02 Barich, John & Claudia 564 Hunter Ave. 1698.48 0.00 54.36 35.06 1,787.90 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 3. 00503 16 Cioffi, John & Ann 1711 E Second St. 7884.25 20.00 1,610.05 100.00 9,614.30 DAY THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 4. 00601 29 Celius, Joseph & Guirlaine 326 Hoe Ave. 3,298.39 0.00 486.71 75.70 3,860.90 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said SEPTEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in public vendue, at the Union County Admin- 5. 00603 08 Campbell, Leroy & Hillary 349 Jackson Ave. 988.61 0.00 123.58 22.24 1,134.43 day. All successful bidders must have 20% the afternoon of said day. All successful istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown 6. 00801 04 Irvin, Joe Henry & Betty Jean 220 Pinehurst Ave. 3,609.60 0.00 648.40 85.16 4,343.16 of their bid available in cash or certified bidders must have 20% of their bid available Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 7. 00903 09 Nix, Regina & Nix, Kimberly 329 Myrtle Ave. 1,232.41 0.00 9.59 24.84 1,266.84 check at the conclusion of the sales. in cash or certified check at the conclusion WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF 8. 00903 20 Irvin, Joseph & Betty 324 Sycamore Ave. 2,324.84 0.00 276.81 52.03 2,653.68 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of the sales. OCTOBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the 9. 01001 08 Blair, Elva & Brandlin 332 Haven Ave. 1,236.90 0.00 93.45 26.61 1,356.96 FORTY FOUR THOUSAND NINETY FIVE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 10. 01101 07 Voelker, Alfred 435 Willow Ave. 3,014.11 0.00 711.92 74.52 3,800.55 & 48/100 ($144,095.48) SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE-HUN- ders must have 20% of their bid available in 11. 01201 12 Stein, Seymour 1730 E Second St. 6,198.83 20.00 1.117.31 100.00 7,436.14 The property to be sold is located in the DRED FOURTEEN & 72/100 cash or certified check at the conclusion of 12. 01201 13 Stein, Seymour - Berman, Charles 1732 E Second St. 2,264.46 20.00 314.42 51.98 2,650.86 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State ($162,914.72). the sales. 13. 01902 17 Ponzio, Carmen & Ponzio, Nicho 211 Union Ave. 4,309.55 0.00 73.26 87.66 4,470.47 of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is FIFTY FOUR 14. 01903 16 McKoy, Dorothy & McKoy, Cyril P. 1997 Prospect Ave. 2,446.86 0.00 57.30 50.08 2,554.24 It is commonly known as 155-157 West- CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY 15. 02601 01 Dinizo, Frank & Eileen 2053 Westfield Ave. 1,242.22 0.00 93.86 26.72 1,362.80 field Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. 07206, County of UNION and State of New TWO & 27/100 ($54,232.27) 16. 02602 02 DiFrancesco, Anthony Estate of 379 Cook Ave. 4,245.35 0.00 859.12 100.00 5,204.47 It is known and designated as Block “Ward” Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the 17. 03502 05 Wolf, Gus & Josephine 2340 Westfield Ave. 703.34 0.00 12.31 15.00 730.65 No. 13, Lot “Acct” No. 1573. Commonly known as: 223 CLARK CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 18. 04101 04 Wood, Joseph & Beverly 429 Henry St. 4,766.88 0.00 681.08 100.00 5,547.96 The dimensions are approximately 35.62 PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, County of UNION and State of New 19. 04104 15 Cardinal, Alan D. & Kristeen 412 Jerusalem Rd. 1,836.09 0.00 182.06 40.36 2,058.51 feet wide by 182.71 feet long. 07206. Jersey. 20. 04303 11 Markham, John C. 560 Jerusalem Rd. 4,963.20 0.00 925.50 100.00 5,988.70 Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Tax Lot No. 28 in Block No. 1. Commonly known as: 1012 CROSS AV- 21. 04401 14 West, Mary E. 4 Johnson St. 718.63 0.00 130.17 16.98 865.78 erly line of Westfield Avenue, 101.50 feet Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, 22. 04401 16 Bullock, Robert & Priscilla 8 Johnson St. 982.55 0.00 34.58 20.34 1,037.47 from the easterly line of Chilton Street. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. a/k/a 1012-1014 Cross Avenue. 23. 04501 03 Smith, Marci & Charles & Cecil 2510 Mountain Ave. 4,802.93 0.00 1,134.43 100.00 6,037.36 Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. Tax Lot No. 250 in Block No. 11. 24. 05501 02 Koleszar, Jeffrey 6 Copperfield Rd. 1,302.07 0.00 221.35 30.47 1,553.89 municipal liens. Amount due will be an- Situate at a point on the northeasterly Dimension of Lot: approximately 37.50 25. 05901 18 Zlotnikoff, Alisa 15 Gary Ct. 5,383.84 0.00 460.32 100.00 5,944.16 nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available sideline of Clark Place distance approxi- feet wide by 100 feet long. 26. 06001 09 Jones, Eloise 528 Rolling Peaks Wy. 5,562.92 0.00 986.56 100.00 6,649.48 upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. mately 275.00 feet northwesterly from its Nearest Cross Street: Garfield Place. 27. 06201 12 Crisp, Louise to the Estate of 737 Jerusalem Rd. 591.85 0.00 100.61 15.00 707.46 There is due approximately the sum of intersection with the northwesterly sideline Situated at a point on the westerly sideline 28. 06304 02 Brown, Rose 2530 John St. 1,000.63 0.00 21.02 20.43 1,042.08 ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND of Second Street. of Cross Avenue at its intersection with the 29. 06703 21 Martinez, Juana 2263 Redwood Rd 2,628.08 0.00 505.91 62.68 3,196.67 SEVEN-HUNDRED EIGHT & 04/100 There is due approximately the sum of southerly sideline of Garfield Place. 30. 07201 05.10 McDuffie, Danny & Shirley 823 O’Donnell Ave. 5,624.96 0.00 1,012.65 100.00 6,737.61 ($151,708.04) together with lawful interest ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of 31. 07303 06 Campbell, John C. 2402 Park Pl. 1,142.57 20.00 112.46 25.50 1,300.53 and costs. SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWO & 73/100 SIXTY THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED 32. 07303 07 Campbell, John C. 2404 Park Pl. 1,142.57 0.00 110.57 25.06 1,278.20 There is a full legal description on file in ($183,602.73) together with lawful interest EIGHTY TWO & 74/100 ($60,482.74) to- 33. 07303 19 Johnson, Bernard & Shirley 2700 Plainfield Ave. 5,030.41 0.00 967.26 100.00 6,097.67 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. gether with lawful interest and costs. 34. 07304 13 Johnson, Bernard & Shirley 2415 Park Pl. 3,525.27 0.00 643.40 83.37 4,252.04 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in X-Lot 17 this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 35. 08902 03 Currie-Adams, P./Currie, C & M 2050 Jersey Ave. 3,357.17 0.00 522.35 77.59 3,957.11 RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 36. 09601 28 Johdos, Frank Jr. & Kathryn 1277 White Oak Rd. 6,727.76 0.00 1,382.66 100.00 8,210.42 SHERIFF this sale. this sale. 37. 11204 13 Stotler, Jacquelyn 1616 Lamberts Mill Rd. 3,237.22 0.00 443.99 73.62 3,754.83 STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH 38. 11901 09 Williams, Roy & Emma 1220 Meadow Lark Ln. 2,224.85 0.00 55.62 45.61 2,326.08 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL SHERIFF SHERIFF 39. 12401 28 Meehan, William & Kathleen 1882 North Gate Rd. 1,426.39 0.00 12.07 28.77 1,467.23 ATTORNEYS FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 40. 14301 12 Pinello, Phyllis 14 Donsen Ln. 2,194.33 0.00 24.52 44.38 2,263.23 SUITE 300 Suite 201 SUITE 201 41. 14301 22 Tussel, Carol Ann 1360 Raritan Rd. 5,407.82 0.00 1,277.29 100.00 6,785.11 293 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 7 Century Drive 7 CENTURY DRIVE 42. 15003 06 Callan, Johanna 21 Highlander Dr. 7,045.34 0.00 214.87 100.00 7,360.21 LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 43. 15302 02 Shanni, Stefan 1310 Cushing Rd. 1,883.79 0.00 246.78 42.61 2,173.18 CH-755449 (WL) CH-755056 (WL) CH-755079 44. 15601 12 Hernandez, Ligia 1011 Locust Ave. 375.06 0.00 32.09 15.00 422.15 4 T - 9/7, 9/14, 4 T - 8/31, 9/7, 4 T - 9/14, 9/21, 9/21 & 9/28/00 Fee: $204.00 9/14 & 9/21/00 Fee: $204.00 4 T – 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 & 10/05/00, The Times Fee: $783.36 9/28 & 10/05/00 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 19 Comcast Shuffles Local Public Access Weichert Realtors, Prudential New Jersey Realty Among Local Real Estate Companies to Announce Awards Channel Lineups, Claims Improvement WESTFIELD — Robert Spillane, sey State Million Dollar Club and in the top 6 percent of Prudential a Sales Associate with Weichert, Re- Weichert’s Million Dollar Sales and Real Estate’s 42,000 agents, with By FRED ROSSI Fanwood High School and the Scotch ond channel within the coming year. altors’ Westfield Office, has been Marketed Clubs, most recently in industry speakers, key Prudential Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Plains Municipal Building, such as “Any time Westfield feels confi- honored as the office’s top producing 1999. executives and enhanced training After some apparent confusion Township Council and other meet- dent they can get an adequate num- associate during July. * * * * * opportunities for sales associates. over which town’s cable channel ings. Mountainside viewers will see ber of volunteers and adequate level It is the most recent award for Mr. WESTFIELD — Phyllis Stern of * * * * * could be viewed where (and over programming from Governor of programming, they can do it,” Mr. Spillane, who qualified for the New Westfield, a Sales Associate at WESTFIELD — Pat Manfra of who was actually able to view it), Livingston High School in Berkeley Lyden said. To get the third channel, Jersey State Million Dollar Club and Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, Scotch Plains, a Sales Associate with Comcast hopes the changes it has Heights. the town must be able to create 30 Weichert’s Million Dollar Marketed has been honored as the office’s top Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, recently made to channels 34, 35 and • On channel 35, Westfield, Scotch hours of original programming for a Club in 1999. selling associate for the month of July. has won a July office award for out- 36 will mean better local program- Plains and Fanwood viewers will see 16-week period. He is a licensed real estate profes- Ms. Stern, who earned a place in standing achievement. ming for area communities. programming from the Fanwood There is currently a fourth local sional and member of the Garden Weichert’s 1999 Million Dollar Sales Mr. Manfra is a consistent top pro- Pete Lyden, Regional Manager of Municipal Building, such as Bor- access channel, 57, a system-wide State and Middlesex Multiple List- Club, is a licensed real estate profes- ducer and a 20-year veteran of real Government Relations for Union- ough Council meetings. Channel based in Comcast’s studios ing Services and the New Jersey and sional and elementary school teacher. estate. He is counted among the top based Comcast, said that several new Mountainside residents will be able and available to anyone in the 42 National Associations of Realtors. * * * * * 2 percent of Weichert’s 7,500 sales local ordinances, plus some techni- to watch programming from towns the cable provider serves. Before he joined Weichert, Mr. WESTFIELD — Prudential New associates as a member of the cal upgrades to the cable system, Mountainside’s Municipal Building “It’s open to all comers in the area,” Spillane owned Total Repairs and Jersey Realty’s Rose Scharlat is con- company’s 1999 Ambassador’s Club. created new opportunities for chan- and the Deerfield School. Mr. Lyden explained. “Anyone who Renovations, a registered New Jer- tinuing to achieve great things for Last year, his achievements also nel assignments and access. • On channel 36, subscribers from wants to put up a show, as long as it sey company specializing in resi- her clients. earned him membership to Weichert’s Mr. Lyden told The Westfield all four towns will see programming meets standards, is welcome.” dential renovations and handicap In July, she was again named Sales Million Dollar Marketed Club. Leader and The Times of Scotch from Westfield High School and the (Channel 57 has recently been modifications. Associate of the Month for her office Before he joined Weichert, Mr. Plains-Fanwood the cable provider Westfield Town Municipal Building. broadcasting propaganda films pro- * * * * * at 215 North Avenue West in Westfield. Manfra was a sales director for new hoped that the channel-juggling “will Mr. Lyden also told The Leader/ duced in the Soviet Union and China WESTFIELD — Niki Fry of As Sales Associate of the Year for homes and development for another give everyone as close to what they Times that Westfield could gain ac- decades ago, with little or no pro- Westfield, a Sales Associate with her office and as a Prudential real estate company. wanted as possible.” cess to a second and even a third gramming credit visible.) Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office, President’s Circle member, Ms. A licensed broker, he is a member The new arrangement, according channel some time in the near future. Despite some grumblings heard has won the office’s top listing hon- Scharlat attended this year’s Pruden- of the Garden State Multiple Listing to Mr. Lyden, is as follows: A town ordinance passed within the locally as the new setup was being ors for the month of July. • tial Summit Conference in Toronto, Service. On channel 34, Westfield, Scotch past year entitles the town to a sec- put into place, Mr. Lyden said he They are the latest additions to a Ontario on September 7-9. Plains and Fanwood subscribers will record of achievement that includes hadn’t heard any complaints him- This conference is open to agents PUBLIC NOTICE see programming from Scotch Plains- Fanwood Business Group self, emphasizing that “Most com- repeat membership to the New Jer- plaints would come across my desk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS To Hold First Meeting at some point.” And he stated that all NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Dr. Sunita Merriman FANWOOD — The first official four towns affected by the modifica- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE of the Township Council of the Township of meeting of the Fanwood Business SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, September To Hold Open House tions were also satisfied with the new CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 12, 2000, the following ordinances entitled: and Professional Association will arrangement. DOCKET NO. F-17704-98 DOCKET NO. F-5071-00 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING take place Tuesday, September 26, ALLSTATE MORTGAGE CORPORA- WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, At New Dental Practice Comcast, which negotiates cable THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TION, PLAINTIFF vs. LISA ROSA, ET AL., INC. F/K/A NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., from 6:30- 7 p.m., at The Chelsea television rights with each of the TO AMEND TOWNSHIP ORDI- WESTFIELD — Dr. Sunita DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. AARON HALL A/K/A Assisted Living facility on South NANCE T.O. 2-25.1 (e), (g) AND towns it serves, is currently in the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ARRON D. HALL, DEFENDANT. Merriman has announced the open- (j) AND 2-25.5 (b), FEE SCHED- Avenue in Fanwood. early stages of 10-15 year agree- DATED JULY 17, 2000 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ing of his new dental office at 229 ULE FOR COPYING OF MA- This brief meeting is a “get ac- MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JULY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF ments with each of the area’s four TERIAL AND OTHER SER- Charles Street in Westfield. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. quainted” session as well as an intro- communities. VICES PERFORMED BY THE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- The practice, which occupies the duction of Louis C. Jung, the Mayor POLICE DEPARTMENT TO public vendue, at the Union County Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. of Fanwood. The Association en- PUBLIC NOTICE istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown public vendue, at the Union County Admin- courages all merchants, business Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS owners, landlords, and home based DAY THE 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE business owners to join. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said DAY THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER A.D., TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH of the Township Council of the Township of day. All successful bidders must have 20% 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said PLAINS REGULATING THE “Our Downtown Revitalization Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- of their bid available in cash or certified day. All successful bidders must have 20% STATUTORY AUTHORITY OF Program is in full swing and this is bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- check at the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified BELL ATLANTIC NEW JER- the perfect time for all of Fanwood’s ship on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, there The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- check at the conclusion of the sales. SEY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND business owners to learn the latest was introduced, read for the first time, and DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN- The judgment amount is NINETY THOU- ASSIGNS TO USE THE VARI- passed on such first reading, an ordinance HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 94/100 SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE OUS PUBLIC WAYS IN THE plans, give input, and work on in- entitled: ($314,763.94) & 23/100 ($90,863.23). TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH creasing Fanwood’s potential, while AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside. The property to be sold is located in the PLAINS; UNION COUNTY, at the same time reinforcing our Vic- TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO COUNTY: Union, STATE OF New Jer- City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New NEW JERSEY FOR ITS LO- torian theme,” states Mayor Jung. AMEND AND UPDATE LAN- sey. Jersey. CAL AND THROUGH LINES GUAGE TO TOWNSHIP ORDI- STREET & STREET NO: 398 Central Commonly known as: 233 Ripley Place, AND OTHER COMMUNICA- All attendees please contact Ellen NANCE 16-8 TO INCLUDE RE- Avenue. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. TIONS FACILITIUES AND PRE- Cagnassola at (908) 322-2414 or e- PORT OF JANUARY 19, 2000 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO: Tax Lot No. 597 in Block No. 1. SCRIBING THE CONDITIONS mail her at [email protected], by ENTITLED “THE FLOOD IN- 15E, LOT NO. 12. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 THEREOF. SURANCE STUDY FOR THE DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 112.53 feet x feet wide by 100 feet long. September 24. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 132.40 feet x 76.93feet x 85.77 feet x 33.54 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- ING THE MAYOR AND TOWN- PLAINS. feet x 155.13 feet. east side of Ripley Place 400.00 feet from SHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWN- Purpose: Amending Chapter 16 Estab- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 185.95 feet the northwest side of Second Street. SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TO People for Animals lishing Special Flood Hazard Areas. from Old Tote Road. There is due approximately the sum of ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, There is due approximately the sum of NINETY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- SALE TO PURCHASE A POR- Dr. Sunita Merriman To Hold Yard Sale September 26, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY ONE THOU- DRED EIGHTY ONE & 58/100 ($95,781.58) TION OF LANDS LOCATED AT Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- SAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY & 35/ together with lawful interest and costs. 1812 - 1828 EAST SECOND first floor of a Victorian-style house, In Cranford Sept. 17 ing, or any time and place to which a meeting 100 ($361,350.35) together with lawful in- There is a full legal description on file in STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS for the further consideration of such ordi- terest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. offers dental services as restorations CRANFORD — People for Ani- (UNION COUNTY), NEW JER- nance shall from time to time be adjourned, There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn mals, a non-profit animal welfare SEY DESIGNATED AS LOT matching the color of a patient’s and all persons interested will be given an the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. 31.01 BLOCK 1201 ON THE teeth, bleaching, the restoration of organization serving New Jersey, will opportunity to be heard concerning such The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP conduct a yard sale this Sunday, Sep- ordinance. this sale. SHERIFF implants as well as full and partial OF SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW A copy of same may be obtained from the RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN tember 17, at 75 Chestnut Street in JERSEY TO IMPROVE IN- dentures, crown and fixed bridges, office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- SHERIFF ATTORNEYS Cranford from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. GRESS AND EGRESS TO enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. 1139 SPRUCE DRIVE oral surgery and root canal. PARKING LOT 5. All proceeds from the event will the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mon- CHARTERED PO BOX 1024 Dr. Merriman will hold an open were duly passed on second and final read- benefit the People for Animals pet day through Friday by any member of the 737 STOKES ROAD MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-0024 ing. house this Saturday, September 16, rescue and adoption program. This general public who wants a cop of same PO BOX 1088 1-908-233-8500 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An official program provides food, shelter, vet- without cost. MEDFORD, NEW JERSEY 08055-9962 FILE NO. XFZ L 42113 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe CH-754471 CH-755447 (WL) Barbara Riepe ribbon cutting ceremony will take erinary services and care for many Township Clerk 4 T - 9/14, 9/21, 4 T - 9/7, 9/14, Township Clerk place at 10 a.m. homeless dogs and cats. 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $44.37 9/28 & 10/05/00 Fee: $185.64 9/21 & 9/28/00 Fee: $183.60 1 T – 09/14/00, The Times Fee: $48.96 Goods & Services You Need!

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1228 Sunnyfield Lane, Scotch Plains. sale of 5 Helen Street, Fanwood. The prop- property at 310 Scotch Plains Avenue, 14 Aberdeen Road, Scotch Plains. The prop- property at 530 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains The property was marketed by Victoria erty was sold by Lee Corcoran. Westfield. The property was listed by Hye- erty was handled by Betty Lynch. The property was listed by Susan D’Arecca Bekkedahl. Young Choi and negotiations of the sale and negotiations of the sale were by Pat were by Kim Haley. Glaydura.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 2227 Concord Road, Scotch Plains. sale of 1346 Birch Hill Road, Mountainside. property at 24 Blue Ridge Circle, Scotch property at 1532 Long Meadow Road, property at 820 Shadowlawn Drive, The property was marketed by Faith Maricic The property was sold by Rosemary Dunlap. Plains. The property was listed by Kay Mountainside. The property was listed by Westfield The property was listed by Mary and sold by Joyce Taylor. Gragnano and Karleen Burns and negotia- Hye-Young Choi and negotiations of the McEnerney and negotiations of the sale tions of the sale were by Anne Kelly. sale were by Don Whellan. were by Sue Checchio.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 2085 Prospect Avenue, Scotch Plains. sale of 1257 Sunnyfield Lane, Scotch above property at 2004 Church Street, above property at 234 Midwood Place, above property at 197 Marian Avenue, The property was marketed by Dorothy Plains. The property was sold by Dorothy Scotch Plains. The property was handled Westfield. The property was handled by Sue Fanwood. The property was handled by McDevitt. McDevitt. by Maureen LaCosta. Checchio. Carol Lyons.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 27 Mohawk Trail, Westfield.. The sale of 219 Sinclair Avenue, Westfield. The property at 818 Shackamaxon Drive, 315 Walnut Street, Cranford. The property above property at 228 Columbia Avenue, property was marketed by Marion Monzella property was sold by Lois Berger. Westfield. The property was listed by Ali- was handled by Bob Devlin. Cranford. The property was handled by Bob and sold by Faith Maricic. cia Zurlo and negotiations of the sale were Devlin. by Kathy Shea.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 6 Glen Avenue, Westfield. The prop- sale 116 Mohawk Drive, Cranford. The sale of 51 Sunnywood Drive, Westfield. The 2088 Aldene Avenue, Scotch Plains. The above property at 17 Helen Street, Fanwood. erty was marketed by Faith Maricic. property was marketed by James Murphy. property was sold by Carol Tener. property was handled by Betty Lynch. The property was handled by Carol Lyons.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA 600 North Avenue West, BurgdorffERA, Realtors 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at 75 Arlene Court, Fanwood. The property sale of 9 Clark Street, Cranford. The prop- the sale of 303 Roanoke Road, Westfield. property at 133 North Chestnut Street, 565 Shackamaxon Drive, Westfield. The was marketed by Cathy Splinter. erty was sold by Julie Murphy. The property was sold by Joyce Taylor. Westfield. The property was listed by Carol property was handled by Ruth Tate. Lyons and negotiations of the sale were by Regina Vietro.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1332 Graymill Drive, Scotch Plains. sale of 59 Fairfield Avenue, Cranford. The sale of 228 Seneca Place, Westfield. The 1208 Hollywood Avenue, Plainfield. The property at 980 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield The was marketed by Anne Sank Davis, and property was sold by Gregory Young. property was listed by Don Husch and Su- property was handled by Vivian Young. The property was listed by Betty Lynch and sold by Steven Haiser. san Dinan and sold by Janet Tirone. negotiations of the sale were by Ruth Tate.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue BurgdorffERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 3 Fenimore Road, Scotch Plains. The sale of 33 Woodland Avenue, Westfield. The the sale of 825 Carleton Road, Westfield. property at 110 Mali Drive, North 719 Warren Street, Westfield. The property property was marketed by Gina Suriano- property was sold by Jacqueline Hamberger. The property was marketed and sold by Plainfield. The property was listed by John was handled by Valerie Lynch. Barber. Wende Devlin Gates. DeMarco and negotiations of the sale were by Mary McEnerney. Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 14, 2000 Page 21 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE –CLASSIFIEDS– Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-7, the following summary of the books and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY accounts of the Town of Westfield for the fiscal year 1999, as made by Suplee, Clooney CHANCERY DIVISION & Company, is hereby published and is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office and may be UNION COUNTY CHILD CARE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED inspected by any interested person. DOCKET NO. F-4700-00 Bernard A. Heeney, Jr. File No. 3501-99 Westfield - to care for 4 & 6 year VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Town Clerk P/T CLARICAL NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS olds in school plus additional new- Type up classified & legal ad- Easier Than You Might Think SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: born in March. 3 days per week, vertising, knowledge of Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- Transamerica Financial Services Inc.; SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 1999 AUDIT REPORT Wed-Fri, 30 hrs. Must have exp. Mocrosoft Word & Pagemaker sons willing to train as Emergency Pauline Lewis; Georgia Myers Shalleck; OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 & ref. Non-smoker, Valid Dr. Lic. helpful but not necessary, help Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. Alan B. Shalleck; Janith Williams; COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS Call Denise (908) 317-9763 with filing & mailing monthly in- Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- voices. Hours 9 - 3 (flexible). hr. coverage. Select a duty period DECEMBER DECEMBER quired to serve upon CASALE, ALLOCCA TUTORING ASSETS 31, 1999 31, 1998 & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C., Attorneys for Plain- Perfect for Mom with school that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 tiff, whose address is 4 Century Drive, pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for Cash and Investments $ 17,380,414.02 $ 16,396,365.87 Experienced teacher (K-2), all sub- age children. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 , an Answer Taxes, Assessments, Liens Receivable 944,580.28 907,621.60 jects. Call Karen at (908) 232-4407 parents of school children. to the Complaint and Amendment to Com- Property Acquired for Taxes-Assessed Value 312,720.00 312,720.00 plaint filed in a Civil Action, in which 1st Call Amy (908) 389-0766 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Accounts Receivable 1,318,122.57 1,415,294.80 Fidelity Bk Coll Tr./MDSMFP is plaintiff and HELP WANTED Fixed Capital 1,956,443.67 1,956,443.67 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Johnny Lewis and Annie Anderson, et. als. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - Call the Recruiting Team at are defendants, pending in the Superior LIVE-IN NANNY/ Current Fund 51,500.00 200,000.00 Court of New Jersey, within 35 days after OPEN HOUSE SHOWING, Sun- HOUSEKEEPER (908) 233-2500 for details General Capital Fund 4,012,428.10 3,353,928.10 September 14, 2000, exclusive of such day, 9/17, 1-4 pm. 819 Nancy 5 days a week. Full Time with 4 date. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default HELP WANTED TOTAL ASSETS $ 25,976,208.64 $ 24,542,374.04 Way, Wstfld. 5 BR split, ideal years experience & references. may be rendered against you for the relief mother/daughter, 3 baths, huge demanded in the Complaint. You shall file Call (718) 758-1383 Switchboard LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- kitchen, FP in LR, 11 rooms in all, Telephone Operator Bonds and Notes Payable $ 656,000.00 $ 1,314,000.00 cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, renovated & expanded 1992, 2 HELP WANTED Weekend Improvement Authorizations 2,797,801.43 2,020,175.00 Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- decks, patio, heavily treed lot, walk Bookkeeper 8am-4pm & 4pm-9pm Other Liabilities and Special Funds 14,936,488.47 14,439,070.79 ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with to schools - $569,000. Call (908) Amortization of Debt for Fixed Capital the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. Public accounting firm seeks ma- Overlook Hospital in Summit, a Acquired or Authorized 1,900,635.37 1,842,635.37 You are further advised that if you are 232-5229 for more information. ture, experienced bookkeeper to division of Atlantic Health Sys- Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 1,993,676.53 2,288,433.06 unable to obtain an attorney you may com- assist senior accountant with bank tem, has an immediate opening Fund Balance 3,691,606.84 2,638,059.82 municate with the Lawyer Referral Service HOUSE FOR SALE for a qualified switchboard op- of the county of venue and that if you cannot reconcilliation, G/L, computer data TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES afford an attorney, you may communicate BY OWNER--Northside, pristine entry, payroll accounting and re- erator. The qualified candidate AND FUND BALANCE $ 25,976,208.64 $ 24,542,374.04 with the Legal Services Office of the county Colonial Cape, 4 BR, 2 bath, den, ports. Part time, flexible 25 +/- should possess previous expe- of venue. The names and telephone num- new EIK, hardwood floors through- hours/week. Send resume with rience in a similar role, along bers of such agencies are as follows: Law- COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS with excellent communication yers Referral Service 908-353-4715; Legal out, walk to schools - $495,000. salary requirements to: AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND Services Office 908-354-4340. Call (908) 654-6109 for appt. PO Box 369 skills. Interested candidates YEAR 1999 YEAR 1998 THE ACTION has been instituted for the Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-0369 please call Human Resources REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale HOUSE TO SHARE Manager at (908) 522-2116. Fax certificate(s): Fund Balance Utilized $ 2,125,000.00 $ 2,360,000.00 HELP WANTED your resume to: (908) 522-4868. 1. A certain tax certificate 95-41, recorded Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local Westfield - 3 Bedroom house, on December 18, 1995, made by Lucy E-mail: connie.werner-hopkins Property Tax Levies 10,446,493.79 9,592,327.21 children welcome, close to school/ Floral retail sales. 20-30 hours J. Kovar, Collector of Taxes of City of @ahsys.org. EOE Collection of Delinquent Taxes and transportation. per week. Bunches Flower Com- Linden, and State of New Jersey to city Tax Title Liens 822,773.12 798,687.90 of Linden and subsequently assigned Call (908) 389-1552 pany, 21 Elm Street, Westfield Collection of Current Tax Levy 73,636,691.55 71,228,472.75 to plaintiff, 1st Fidelity Bk Coll Tr./ Call (908) 518-0400 HELP WANTED MDSMFP. This covers real estate lo- Total Income $ 87,030,958.46 $ 83,979,487.86 HOMES TO BE BUILT cated in the City of Linden, County of HELP WANTED DENTAL HYGIENIST Union, and State of New Jersey, known Big Shoes to Fill--Looking for a EXPENDITURES WESTFIELD-(2) NEW HOMES P/T surgical asst. for oral surgery as 1216 McCandless Street, Block TO BE BUILT/MYRTLE AVE., 4 perfect fit. Our wonderful hygien- No. 118, Lot No. 27 and additional Lots practice. Exp. pref., but will train Budget Expenditures $ 21,884,168.60 $ 21,223,529.00 ist is retiring. Join our family prac- No. 226, 1454B, 1455, as shown on BEDROOM HOMES. PRE-CON- County Taxes 14,537,132.96 14,458,267.85 as necessary. the Tax Assessment Map and Tax STRUCTION PRICES FROM tice. We are a small group of Local School Taxes 46,623,859.50 45,219,472.50 Fax resume w/sal. req. to Map duplicate of city of Linden. dedicated professionals treating Special Improvement District Tax 290,088.00 265,500.00 $439,900. QUALIFIED BUYERS 2. A certain tax certificate 97-52, recorded (908) 789-1729 Other Expenditures 615,530.50 1,008,923.08 (ONLY) MAY CALL (973) 267- intelligent & friendly patients in a on November 10, 1997, made by Lucy high quality environment. J. Kovar, Collector of Taxes of City of 6750. LEAVE NAME, ADDRESS, SALES FROM YOUR HOME Total Expenditures $ 83,950,779.56 $ 82,175,692.43 Linden, and State of New Jersey to PHONE & FAX. Call (908) 580-1777 AND City of Linden and subsequently as- AVON Fax resume (732) 968-2136 Excess to Revenue $ 3,080,178.90 $ 1,803,795.43 signed to plaintiff, FUNB C.T./MD OFFICE SPACE Be your own boss, start your own SASS II. This covers real estate lo- Adjustments to Income Before Fund Balance: business! Sales from home. HELP WANTED cated in the City of Linden, County of Westfield - 1,100 sq. ft. profes- Expenditures Included above which are Call Debbie (908) 322-7008 Union, and State of New Jersey, known by Statute Deffered Charges to Budgets sional office, 121 S. Euclid Ave., Immediate opening for P/T book- as 1216 McCandless Street, Block of Succeeding Years 51,500.00 200,000.00 $1,833/mo plus util & tax. Storage CHILD CARE keeper exp. through General No. 118, Lot No. 27 and additional Lots No. 226, 1454B, 1455, as shown on room available. Ledger. Submit resume to Paul Statutory Excess to Fund Balance $ 3,131,678.90 $ 2,003,795.43 F/T care for 4-yr-old boy in our the Tax Assessment Map and Tax (908) 654-4855 Fanwood home, 8 AM-5 PM. Pre- M. Greig, Winfield Mutual Hous- Map duplicate of City of Linden. Fund Balance, January 1 2,258,977.95 2,615,182.52 school age experence. Drivers li- ing Corporation, Roosevelt Dr., YOU, Transamerica Financial Services AUTO FOR SALE Winfield Park, NJ 07036. Tele- $ 5,390,656.85 $ 4,618,977.95 Inc., are named a defendant in the above cense & references required. entitled action because on May 18, 1994, the ‘94 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, 5-speed, Call (908) 889-0691 phone no. (908) 486-5015 Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 2,125,000.00 2,360,000.00 defendant(s), Transamerica Financial Ser- power seats/doors/windows, new vices Inc., recorded a Mortgage against tires, A/C, AM/FM casette, Win- CHILD CARE HELP WANTED Fund Balance, December 31 $ 3,265,656.85 $ 2,258,977.95 Anne Lewis for a debt of $74,239.13 in the dow Tint, Flowmaster exhaust, Union County Clerk’s/Register’s Office, re- Child care needed Fridays in your LAW OFFICE corded in Book No. 5323, Page No. 0139. 101,500 miles. Well maintained Westfield area home for 2-year- 2 positions, Weiseman Hely COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS This constitutes a subordinate lien on the by female driver - $9,245. old, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refer- DiGioia & Boyle, a top quality AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE subject property. Call Jon at (732) 985-7774 SWIMMING POOL UTILITY OPERATING FUND YOU, Pauline Lewis, are named a defendant ences required. plaintiff’s injury firm, needs one in the above entitled action because on May 31, Call (908) 928-0504 YEAR 1999 YEAR 1998 experienced, capable, friendly 1990, the defendant(s), Camden County and REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED legal secretary, and one recep- Pauline Lewis entered a Child Support Judg- Classified Deadline CHILD CARE Fund Balance Utilized $ 56,650.00 $ 87,500.00 ment against John Lewis for a debt of tionist to work with our firm lo- Collection of Pool Fees 510,899.00 488,733.00 $39,420.00, in the Superior Court of New Responsible person needed to cated at 1299 Route 22 East, Miscellaneous From Other Than Pool Fees 63,462.62 70,098.67 Jersey, under Docket No. J-058763-1990, Case Tuesdays 2pm care for chldren in Scotch Plains Mountainside. No. CS00116120A. This constitutes a subor- hime. 2:30 - 7:00 pm, Tues - Fri., Please do not call Total Income $ 631,011.62 646,331.67 dinate lien on the subject property. must drive own car/non-smoker/ Fax your resume to YOU, Georgia Myers Shalleck and Alan (908) 232-4407 EXPENDITURES B. Shalleck, are named defendants in the references. (908) 789-9010 above entitled action because on February Call (908) 889-0025 Budget Expenditures $ 473,642.00 $ 491,685.00 4, 1991, the defendant(s), Georgia Myers Capital Improvements 2,308.00 2,115.00 Shalleck and Alan B. Shalleck entered a Debt Service 60,925.00 60,950.00 Judgment against Crossroads Marketing, Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures 28,625.00 18,250.00 Inc. and Dale Hagan for a debt of $47,000.00, plus costs, in the Superior Court of New Total Expenditures $ 565,500.00 $ 573,000.00 Jersey, under Docket No. J-014283-1991. This constitutes a subordinate lien on the Excess (Deficit) to Revenue $ 65,511.62 $ 73,331.67 subject property. Furthermore, on February 4, 1991, the defendant(s), Alan B. Shalleck Fund Balance, January 1 199,574.62 213,742.95 and Georgia Myers Shalleck entered a Judg- ment against Dale Hagan and Ann J. $ 265,086.24 $ 287,074.62 AndersonMcGarth for a debt of $50,000.00, plus costs, in the Superior Court of New Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 56,650.00 87,500.00 Jersey, under Docket No. J-014283-1991. Top Producer This constitutes a subordinate lien on the Fund Balance, December 31 $ 208,436.24 $ 199,574.62 subject property. Month of August 2000 YOU, Janith Williams, are named a de- RECOMMENDATIONS fendant in the above entitled action because on September 1, 1992, the defendant(s), That the Board of Health deposit all funds received within 48 hours per N.J.S.A. Janith Williams and Essex County entered 40A:5-15. a Child Support Judgment against Johnnie That all grants be appropriated prior to the commitment or expenditure of any grant funds. Lewis for a debt of $24,572.35, plus costs, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, under A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Town of Westfield will take to correct Docket No. J-200097-1991, Case No. the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state require- CS31334361A. This constitutes a subordi- ments. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection in the Office nate lien on the subject property. of the Town Clerk in the Town of Westfield. DONALD F. PHELAN The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Town of CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Westfield, County of Union, for the calendar year 1999. 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Oil Painting Demonstration With Brian Dursee POPCORN™ Organized by SP-F Arts Association Sept. 20 The Original Kings of Comedy SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch the Fanwood Community Cen- A graduate of Westfield High Plains-Fanwood Arts ter. School, Mr. Dursee received his Association’s first program of An art teacher, Mr. Dursee is Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Raises a Royal Ruckus the season will feature Brian known for his paintings which from The School of Visual Art in By Michael S. Goldberger Dursee in a demonstration of oil exhibit some of Chagall’s mysti- New York and his Masters De- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent painting techniques on Wednes- cism and Soyer’s depression era gree from Kean College, now day, September 20, at 8 p.m. at realism. Kean University. 3 popcorns the Entertainer. Auditions for CDC’s Currently, the artist is employed The Original Kings of Comedy plays More raconteurish in approach, as an instructor at ECLC of New the race card, big time. Happily, it’s all Cedric uses his friendly, Smurf-like plumpness to quickly ease him into Jersey in Chatham. He is also an in the name of laughter and under- Cinderella Scheduled standing. The R-rating this comedy- the good graces of his audience. And Fall Kindermusik Classes Set educational instructor at the New- so at first blush it may appear that he CRANFORD – The Cranford ark Museum. Mr. Dursee’s paint- concert movie overwhelmingly earns Dramatic Club will host open au- for language and sex-related topics is the least confrontational among the By Carolyn Klinger-Kueter ings have appeared in over 13 might as well also stand for racial. Not group. But au contraire, mon frere. It’s ditions for its children’s theater exhibits at various locations in New a prejudice goes unnoticed, not a just that he enters from an angle. production of Cinderella on Sat- Jersey, New York and Baltimore. racist notion remains unexamined, and He is the deep and sometimes ab- urday, September 23, at 1 p.m. and stract thinker, segueing off into a WESTFIELD -- Carolyn Klinger- Kueter. She further revealed that He will participate in an October nary a bigoted emotion escapes satire. Tuesday, September 26, at 7:30 Kueter will begin her fifth year of Directed by Spike Lee, the film Gregorian chant at one point just to this new and unique adventure exhibition at Fairleigh Dickinson show the length and breadth of his p.m. at the theater which is lo- Kindermusik classes at her 424 St. at this time in her life had brought University in Hackensack. proves by hilarious example that in- cated at 78 Winans Avenue in deed there is humor in truth and vice ken. Spinning the most cerebral of the Marks Avenue studio. a new perspective to her 40 years The public is encouraged to quartet’s material, drifting off into illu- Cranford. There is no chorus. There are four age groups of- versa. of piano teaching of older chil- attend the demonstration which sory premises to make his comic points, The cast roles are: fered, all appropriate for each child Filmed over several nights at the ·King Darling – adult male comic dren. is sponsored by the Scotch Plains- Charlotte Coliseum, each of its four Cedric opines about white people and involved, from infancy to six years space travel. “They fantasize,” he sug- Currently, Ms. Klinger-Kueter is Fanwood Arts Association and is title stars chides the audience con- character actor of age. a music facilitator at the St. Paul’s cerning their true feelings about black- gests, “that they will go to the Moon ·Prince Charming – young adult “The first years of a child’s devel- made possible in part by a HEART and leave us all behind.” He assures male Preschool in Westfield. Grant from the Union County white relations. “It’s OK,” instructs opment are the most enriching and emcee Steve Harvey, of WB fame, that he and his brethren will follow. ·Stepsisters – 2 adult comic char- For more information, please Cedric and company also follow the long lasting, guaranteeing that the visit her Web site at Board of Chosen Freeholders. after offering a characteristically un- acter actors (male or female) individual will develop a lifetime For more information, please abashed opinion. “I can say that,” he master of ceremonies’ lead after he www.Carolynmusic.com or call etches a wonderfully self-effacing look ·First and Second Helpers to love of music far beyond any ex- (908) 233-9094 or e-mail: call Thomas E. Yeager at (908) assures, as if by exposing the naughty Fairy Godmother – 2 high school sentiment, like the heroine in a psy- at stereotypical black church types. pectations,” stated Ms. Klinger- [email protected]. 322-5438. The role of religion in African-Ameri- students or adults, (male or fe- chological thriller who faces up to a male) dark subconscious secret, we will all can life is both wickedly lampooned be freed from the constraints of our and fondly revered. And to a man, the ·Stepmother – adult female comic debilitating intolerance. Perhaps. kings of comedy pine for the romantic character actor Perhaps not. But it’s a nice notion. songs of the post-Motown era. The ·Cinderella – young woman Each stand-up comic is introduced audience roars at their imitations. The ·Fairy Godmother – adult fe- by Harvey, who masterfully provides comics draw a generational line in the male the cement for their rapid-fire diatribes. sand, nostalgically bemoaning the lack of love in gangsta tune lyrics. Cinderella is a musical version The other three self-proclaimed kings of the play written for The Prince of comedy are D.L. Hughley, Cedric Least convincing in that respect, though, is Bernie Mac, holding down Street Players and not the Disney the Entertainer and Bernie Mac. All version. Auditioning actors/ac- four deliver uproarious monologues, the anchor. The most provocative of albeit in distinctly different styles. the crew, the bulk of his monologue is tresses should bring sheet music And of course, to differentiate who quite funny and in keeping with the for a song in keeping with the the funniest is would be to split hairs. established mood. But he is a tad less character for whom they are audi- But then what’s a critic for if not to polished than his cohorts, and his tioning. slice an occasional follicle? So here corporal solutions for dealing with disobedient children are only at first For more information, please goes: call Michael Marcus, Director, at Laying the all-important ground- amusing. He tells the bittersweet, per- haps partially true tale, of charitably (973) 467-0876 or Sandi Pells, Co- work, Hughley kicks off the festivities Director, at (908) 276-6113. by broaching a group of topics that taking in his drug-addicted sister-in- will prove a recurring theme with his law’s three moppets. compatriots as the evening wears on: We are comically convinced that the Author to Discuss What African-American folks are re- manipulative two-year-old, who is the ally like, what white folks are really ringleader, and the homosexual six- Oddities of Presidents like, sex and the middle-aged man, year-old, who does her bidding, need and an unmitigated disdain for all discipline. But around the fifth or sixth At College Club Meeting things hip-hop. supposedly humorous beating, the shtick Seemingly the most structured, gets a mite uncomfortable. No amount SCOTCH PLAINS – The College though it’s probably just that it shows, of child-rearing frustration can rational- ize the curious harping in this area. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains there is a tight, studied demeanor in will hold its first meeting on Mon- Hughley’s delivery. He is a fine tech- Without having traipsed behind the nician, and he sets up his punch lines scenes, it would be difficult to estimate day, September 18, at 8 p.m. at the with the exacting perfection of a mas- exactly how big a role the director First Methodist Church, 1171 Terrill ter theoretician. Now, if he could just played in shaping the final product. Road, Scotch Plains. Nat Bodian, do all that without letting us know it. Mr. Lee is never shy about sharing his opinion, and it would be interesting to an author from Cranford, will speak MUSICAL ENSEMBLE...Carolyn Klinger-Kueter, a piano teacher with a studio located in Westfield, interacts He might take a lesson from the on “Curiosities and Oddities in the number two man in the lineup, Cedric know if, through selective editing, he with students in her Kindermusik class. From tambourines to shakers, Ms. Klinger-Kueter points out that the veered the work in a specific direction. Lives of America’s Presidents.” earlier students become engrossed in music, the better. But what is oddly obvious is the Mr. Bodine has called some of rather uncharacteristic lack of creative Selection of Amish Quilts, Crafts flourish that Spike Lee exhibits in as- the most unusual experts from his sembling his concert movie. There is a newly-completed book of the same dearth of gloss and dimension. Splic- title with a wealth of fascinating Jayne Bernstein On Tap At Westfield Armory ing is uneventful. And as successful as oddities about bloodlines, physi- Sales Associate The Original Kings of Comedy is at cal traits, presidential exploits and WESTFIELD – Amish Country Ms. Benton goes to the Lancaster tickling our collective funny bone, the other rare presidential qualities NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Quilts & Crafts will come to the County farms of her Amish friends filmic presentation is no more artistic National Guard Armory, 500 and neighbors to collect their than the average TV documentary. that have made each president Silver Level ’98-’99 Rahway Avenue, Westfield to handmade items to take to While the verite treatment may lend special in some area of activity or vend a large selection of quilts the sales. In the past 13 an aura of authenticity to the chronicle, human endeavor. and crafts on Saturday, Sep- years, she held well-re- it does nothing to heighten the enter- With 11 books published, Mr. ceived sales in Roch- tainment experience. tember 23, from 9 a.m. to Bodine was a 1986 nominee for 5 p.m. ester, White Plains Still, what the motion picture lacks There is no admis- and Stony Brook, in style, it makes up for in substance. the Publishing Hall of Fame. He sion charge. N.Y., It doesn’t fear to tread where others has lectured extensively on pub- The sale will Annandale, shilly-shally. Because, let’s face facts. lishing topics before professional Va., Phoenix, We see it in too much of the media and feature over 250 in mainstream entertainment venues. groups, at four university cam- quilts for twin, full, Ariz., Lowell, The current climate of political cor- puses, and as a faculty member of queen and king beds, Mass., Raleigh, rectness remains inhospitable to any the New York University Summer over 500 quilted wall N.C., Austin, Tex., Se- meaningful dialogue on America’s race Publishing Institute. hangings, pillows, dolls, art- attle and Spokane, problems. work, toys, furniture, rugs, Wash., Colorado Springs, Intentional or not, prejudice is per- His most recent book is “The Joy books and more handiwork Colo., and Hayward and petuated. But pulling few punches, of Publishing: Fascinating Facts, from the Amish and other Roseville, Calif. Messrs. Harvey, Hughley, Mac and Anecdotes, Curiosities and His- craftspeople of Lancaster County, This will be the second sale in Cedric tell it like it is in a non-stop toric Origins about Books Authors, Pa. Westfield. flurry of candid drollery. The honesty Editors and Publishers, and Book- Amish Country Quilts & Crafts is a As family farms are slowly disap- is liberating. Being downright funny in cottage type industry formed by Jane pearing in the Lancaster County area, the bargain, The Original Kings of Com- making and Bookselling.” It is Benton 13 years ago to hold quilt Amish craftspeople need our sup- edy does a real stand-up job of open- currently being translated into sales around the country. port. ing up the discussion. Chinese and will be published in * * * * * that language in Beijing later this MOUNTAINSIDE $319,900 Hye-Young Choi Sales Associate Rated R, The Original Kings of year. 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Take the Stage WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Good Grief! Plays in Park Ends Season With Super

LEARNING THE MOZART EFFECT...Carolyn Klinger-Kueter and Paul Salute to Charlie Brown in You’re A Good Man Nazzaro, piano teachers with studios in Westfield, were invited by the Jacobs Music Company of Lawrenceville to participate in a seminar on By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT of themselves in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the “Mozart effect,” a subject very much in the news. The presentation one of the charm- included an overview of numerous studies which have taken place in EDISON — Based entirely on ing Peanuts char- the past eight years, showing that second graders who were given four the popular Charles Schultz comic months of piano keyboard training scored 27 percent higher on acters, and seeing a proportional childhood music lessons actually enlarge the brain area strip, “Peanuts,” You’re a Good live version of used to analyze musical pitch, rhythm and music students score higher Man, Charlie Brown by the Plays You’re a Good Man, SAT’s. The national representative of Steinway Pianos, Ray Catuna, was in the Park ensemble in Edison Charlie Brown is a the presenter. Besides the Mozart effect, the instruments and the chronicles the events in a day in importance of tuning pianos at the start of each fall, just before a student delightful and returns for the following year’s lessons. Ms. Klinger-Kueter and Mr. the life of the lovable hero, Charlie heartwarming trip Nazzaro have taught piano for a combined total of 55 years. For more Brown, and his clever beagle, down memory information on the seminar or piano lessons, please call Ms. Klinger- Snoopy. lane. Kueter at (908) 233-9094 or visit www.carolynmusic.com or call Mr. In the 1960’s, Composer/Lyricist Nazzaro at (908) 232-3310 or visit www.NazzaroMusic.com. For the last offer- Clark Gesner, had no intention of ing of their success- turning his Peanuts songs into a ful summer season, ‘Young Artists in Rome’ Program staged musical. In fact, in 1966, Plays in the Park in Mr. Gesner recorded a successful Edison recently MGM record album of his Peanuts staged their own Set at American Performance Studios songs, long before a staged ver- version of this lively sion was ever in the works. piece at The WESTFIELD – The American actors and dancers can partici- After hearing the recorded ver- Stephen J. Capestro Performance Studios in pate in the festival’s production sion, which included the voice of Theater at Roosevelt Mountainside will begin classes of the Humperdinck opera Hansel Orson Bean, Producer Arthur Park. Presented by on Monday, September 18. Vocal and Gretl in Rome during July Whitelaw convinced Mr. Gesner The Middlesex training and acting technique 2001. The opera is performed by to obtain stage rights from Schultz County Board of and create a full-length staged classes, which are open to stu- the Rome Festival every four years Chosen Freeholders Courtesy of Plays in the Park version of his conception. dents ages 7-18, are held from in Rome and is sung in the origi- and The Middlesex Frank Andrews as Charlie Brown, left, Ian August as Snoopy, center, and Karen Pierson 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and nal language of German. With the approval of Schultz, County Department as Lucy, right. Thursdays. Private instruction in In 1997, eight youngsters from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown of Parks and Recre- classical vocal technique and act- Westfield and Mountainside par- opened at Theatre 80 on St. Marks ation, You’re a Good Man, Charlie ing technique are also available ticipated in this program. The fes- in New York City, on March 7, Brown opened on August 23 and innocence of our likable hero. expertly paced and interesting. for pupils of all ages. tival plans to have more partici- 1967. The production played 1,597 played its final performance on Ian August was a terrific Snoopy, Zestfully choreographed by Vocal training, taught by soprano pants in the 2001 season. performances and the cast in- August 31. energetically bringing the precious Michelle Massa and professionally and teacher Jeannette Ferrell All young artists will be taught cluded Gary Burghoff as Charlie Directed and Produced by long- “Red Baron” Beagle to life. musically directed by Mark Baron, (Maraffi,) includes teaching stu- German and the music program Brown. A less successful film ver- time Plays in the Park veteran, Karen Pierson charmed the au- You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown dents to read a basic melodic line through a collaboration with The sion followed and most recently, Gary P. Cohen, Charlie Brown per- dience with a fun, quirky Lucy, reminded us that we are all still of music, vocal production which American Performance Studios. Charlie Brown came back into fectly came to life outside, under and she was just adorable in the children at heart. protects the voice, ear training, Participants in the program will focus with a short-lived, but Tony the stars in Edison. With a state of number, “Schroeder.” While arriving several hours early diction, rehearsal technique and attend the festival in July and be Award winning revival on Broad- the art sound system and a cheery, Joe Riley, Ethan Nash, and Susie to set up your lawn chair may not performance. The repertoire is a part of a 30-year history of the way, which starred Anthony Rapp primary color scenic design, this Paplow were also splendid in the be everyone’s cup of tea, (Good chosen based on the student’s Rome Festival. and Kristen Chenowith. was a delightful production that roles of Linus, Schroeder, and Pep- Grief!) Plays in the Park is a fine, age, interest and technical level. International musicians play in Sadly, Schultz passed away on thrilled old and young alike. permint Patty, respectively. This professional company, offering pro- Acting technique is taught by the orchestra, sing the opera pro- February 12 at his home in Santa Plays in the Park offers excellent was a refined, talented cast, and ductions that are worth seeing. I actress Molly Barber of Romper ductions and dance with the bal- Rosa, Calif. He died only hours productions that are quite profes- the direction by Mr. Cohen was look forward to their next season. Room fame. Students are taught let company. Concerts are given before the last original Peanuts sional, and this version of Charlie improvisation, acting and re- in a lovely “cortile” (courtyard) in comic strip was to appear in Sun- Brown was no exception. Acco- hearsal technique, movement and Rome and a cultural program in- day newspapers. Schultz left be- lades go equally to the all of the performance. A variety of solo cludes visits for the youngsters to hind a legacy and a group of energetic and talented cast. Amish Quilt & and group activities are included all the major historical and cul- lovable misfits that will always be Frank Andrews as Charlie Brown in the classes. Students may fully tural attractions. dear to our hearts. was a delight, capturing all the participate and develop their skills For information and a brochure Everyone must catch a glimpse sweetness and head-scratching because the classes are very small. for The American Performance Craft Sale Once again, The American Per- Studios classes, or for more de- Direct from Lancaster County, PA formance Studios will prepare tails concerning the Rome Festi- Saturday Sept. 23 – 9:00am to 5:00pm young musicians for an Italian val Young Artists Program, please experience as part of the Rome call (908) 233-7214 or (908) 233- Westfield Armory Festival in Italy. Selected singers, 2910, or fax (908) 233-2979. 500 Rahway Ave., Westfield, NJ Amish Country Quilts & Crafts brings their second annual sale to Westfield featuring over 250 Quilts plus Wall Hangings, Pillows, Dolls, Toys, Books, Furniture, Rugs, Artwork and much more from the Amish and other Craftspeople of Lancaster County, PA. 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By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN total of $500. Handmade Westfield. The event is slated from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times An entry fee of $10 is refundable For the Holidays October 11 through 15. A $1 dona- WESTFIELD – The air becomes and will be returned when the Handcrafted items created from tion is requested. brisker, the leaves blush with brassy scarecrow is brought to Williams the imaginations of talented and colors and the long-sleeved shirts for exhibition. Scarecrows must unique-minded artisans will be push their way to the front of be brought to the nursery on Oc- featured at area craft shows this wardrobe closets. Even tumblers tober 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. fall. Whether you are stocking up Take the Stage of lemonade and iced tea are re- Votes for favorites will be cast by for stocking stuffers or looking for placed with warm mugs of apple the public from October 2-22, with some rare decorations for the WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT cider. winners posted by October 27. home, here are a few places you Fall is here and the cornucopia For full details, please call (908) might find them: of activities to accompany this sea- 232-4076. More information and a •Nomahegan Park in Cranford’s son is abundant. From scarecrow downloadable entry form is avail- Annual Craft Fair, October 7. Paper Mill’s Anything Goes contests to pumpkin picking, meet- able at www.williams- •Trailside Nature & Science ing Miss Fanny Wood to getting nursery.com. Center’s Craft Fair, October 7. your face painted at Scotch Plains Bushels of Mums •Center For Hope Hospice’s Day, now is the time to bundle up Garden containers will be burst- Golden Goose Boutique Craft Would Make Cole Porter Proud ARTIST OF THE WEEK a little and enjoy all our communi- ing with gorgeous homegrown Show at the Westfield Tennis Club, ties have to offer. mums in a variety of hues and 129 North Chestnut Street, By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT fabulous in the role of Billy Crocker, Scarecrow Contest Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Wall Street assistant and dear David Schwimmer Forget Bush and Gore, who is MILLBURN — In olden days a friend of Reno. Hopelessly in love your favorite candidate glimpse of stocking was looked with debutante Hope Harcourt, he (1966- ) for…scarecrow? Well, $500 and on as something shocking, but stows away on the ship to try to other prizes are at stake (pardon now, God knows Anything Goes is stop her from marrying an eccen- 1 still the greatest musical of all time. By JOSH HAMERMAN the pun). tric Englishman. Mr. Dvorsky is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Williams Nursery, 524 Spring- Filled with the incomparable elegant and appealing, and pos- When the television series, field Avenue, Westfield will hold music of Cole Porter, this depres- sesses an absolutely clear-as-a-bell “Friends,” was first broadcast on its first Scarecrow Competition on sion-era romp has thrilled audi- singing voice. He is the quintes- NBC in the fall of 1994, it became an Sunday, October 1. The categories ences for years. Set aboard the sential leading man. instant hit with audiences and sky- will be Contemporary/Traditional luxury ocean liner SS American, Patrick Quinn exquisitely por- rocketed its six cast members to and Political. The deadline for entry the musical takes you on a transat- trays Billy’s nemesis, Lord Evelyn stardom. David Schwimmer, who forms is Monday, September 25. lantic voyage brimming with stow- Oakleigh. This actor is simply per- plays Ross Geller on the show, has All creative creations will be dis- aways, mobsters and adorable gun- fect, expertly handling this mas- used his celebrity from “Friends” to played from October 1 to 29. molls. sive comic role. One could easily acquire motion picture roles and David Williams of Williams Nurs- The original book was written play Lord Evelyn way over the top, venture into the worlds of directing ery enthused, “I am very excited by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, but Mr. Quinn is polished and and producing. about this event. I saw my first Howard Lindsay and Russell whimsical. He grabs your heart in The son of two prominent attor- scarecrow contest at Peddler’s Vil- Crouse. This Ethel Merman star- an instant as he bumbles through neys, Schwimmer was born in lage in Lahaska, Pa., but I wanted vehicle opened on November 21, his journey. This is a terrific perfor- Queens, N.Y. and raised in Los Ange- 1934 at The Alvin Theater in New les. He was first attracted to acting to add my own touch.” mance. while a student at Beverly Hills High “I think that lots of fun can be York City and ran for 420 perfor- Bruce Adler nearly walks away School. After graduating from North- had with the political category mances. An Off-Broadway revival with the show in the role of western University, he founded the during this major election year,” followed in 1962 at The Orpheum Moonface Martin, Public Enemy Chicago-based Lookinglass Theatre Mr. Williams continued. “Maybe it Theater, and starred Hal Linden number 13. A gangster with a heart Company with six of his college will help scare voters out of the and Eileen Rogers. of gold, Mr. Adler is hysterical. He classmates. In October of 1987, a re-vamped had the audience howling as a In 1989, Schwimmer received his Photos Courtesy of SPBPA and Joanna B. Marsh and re-written version of Anything mobster disguised as a Holy Man, big break when he appeared in the 1- Face painting at Fanny Goes opened in New York at The complete with machine gun in his television film, “Dead Silence.” He Wood Day Lincoln Center Theater and starred violin case. Mr. Adler is an excep- soon joined the cast of the ABC 2- Halloween Crafts at Tony Award winner, Patti LuPone. tional performer. television series, “The Wonder FestiFall in Westfield Lovely Stacey Logan is Years,” for one season. In 1994, he 3- Painted store windows in perfect in the role of Hope played Henry Winkler’s son in the Scotch Plains Towne Centre 4 Harcourt. Ms. Logan has short-lived Fox TV series, “Monty.” 4- Parker Greenhouse’s an exquisite soprano Later that year, he filled the shoes Mum Festival of “Friends” character Ross, an old- voice and also adds a fashioned romantic with a deep little spunk to the inge- crush on Rachel Green, his sister’s 2 nue part, which is so re- old friend from high school, played 2 freshing. Ms. Logan and by Jennifer Aniston. Schwimmer’s Mr. Dvorsky are dynamic sensitive and charming perfor- together, creating the mance earned him a 1995 Emmy consummate romantic nomination for Outstanding Sup- duo. porting Actor in a Comedy Series. 3 Colleen Hawks is an With bona fide television success endearing Erma, under his belt, Schwimmer went on Moonface Martin’s part- to build a respectable film career ner in crime. Sweet and that includes The Pallbearer, Six sexy, Ms. Hawks bumps Days, Seven Nights, Apt Pupil and and grinds her way Kissing A Fool, which he also ex- through the play, steal- ecutive produced. ing scenes and breaking His role in the film All the Rage garnered him a Garden State Film hearts. She shines in her Critics’ Association award for Best This new rendition was penned by big number, “Buddie Beware.” Supporting Actor in a Drama of Timothy Crouse and John Weidman Westfield resident, Eleanor 1999. and included many of the old Cole Glockner, is wonderful in the role Schwimmer made his directorial Porter favorites from the original, of Evangeline Harcourt, and fine debut in the television film “Since as well as some lesser-known Por- performances are also turned in You’ve Been Gone” and during the ter hits that have since become by Ryan Hilliard, Dimitri Christy 1999-2000 season, he became the classics. Who can resist the sen- and Don Stitt. The entire ensemble first “Friends” cast member to di- sual ballads of Porter, such as “I is marvelous, with every fallen rect an episode of the successful Get a Kick out of You,” “Easy to angel and dancing sailor a delight. series. Love,” and “All Through the Night,” Kudos to Paper Mill Casting Di- Recently, he signed a lucrative or the toe-tapping tunes, “You’re rector, Alison Franck, for assem- contract along with his “Friends” the Top,” and “Friendship”? bling this fabulous cast. co-stars that entitles each of them to garden and into the polls.” The production of Anything Goes Veteran Paper Mill favorite, Lee $750,000 per episode over the next First prize is $250 cash, second that opened on September 6 at The Roy Reams directed this fantastic two years. Hopefully, Schwimmer prize is $100 cash and Honorable sizes at Parker Greenhouses an- and petty zoo entertain children Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn is production, and Michael Lichtefeld will win his long overdue Emmy Mention is $25 Gift Certificate. The nual Mum Festival on Saturday, young and old. The dedication the 1987 version and would no doubt sometime in the near future. skillfully choreographed the remark- Best Overall from all of the catego- September 16, and Sunday, Sep- of the borough’s new fire truck, make Cole Porter very proud. This able cast. Tom Helm conducts the ries will win an extra $250 for a tember 17. Located at 1325 Terrill a pie baking contest and the flawless rendition is a joy from start to refined orchestra, and the scenic Road in Scotch Plains, Parker will ever-popular Little Miss Fanny finish, with laugh-out-loud humor design by Michael Anania is stellar. also vend bundles of pansies, fall Wood Contest will also be on and breathtaking performances. Ev- All in all, this is a brilliant pro- Abbot Tile perennials, shrubs and gardening tap. Don’t forget to shake Miss ery single actor and dancer on the duction. Be sure to catch it before supplies. Fanny Wood’s hand and get her stage at Paper Mill was having such a this ship sets sail. Elegance, Quality, Service While parents and guardians autograph! great time it was contagious. The Anything Goes opened at Paper are shopping for their fall blooms Saturday, October 7, will be the merriment spilled out into the audi- Mill Playhouse on September 6 and decorations such as corn- date for Scotch Plains residents to ence and took patrons on a delightful and will run through Sunday, Oc- stalks and scarecrows, children celebrate their township’s heri- journey back in time. tober 15. Tickets range in price can have their faces painted or tage. Seasonal crafts and food ven- In the leading role of Reno from $37 to $60. There will also be visit some new friends at the pet- dors line the streets of the Towne Sweeney, the Evangelistic nightclub special sign-language interpreted ting zoo. Youngsters can also take Centre while music, dance, mar- singer, two-time Tony Award win- performances on Sunday, Octo- shelter under Parker’s giant straw tial arts and fashion demonstra- ner Chita Rivera is a powerhouse. ber 8, and Friday, October 13. fort after meeting “Bubbles the tions enthuse visitors. The annual Ms. Rivera is polished and perfect Clown.” USATF-certified 5-Mile Road Race from the moment she appears Whatever you do, don’t leave is always an anticipated part of the onstage, and it is a genuine honor to We welcome your input without picking a couple of pump- day. watch this lady at work. This amaz- and opinions. We also kins to carve, paint, dress up or President of the Scotch Plains ing performer sings, dances and deliver as gifts. Business and Professional Asso- flirts her way into your heart with welcome your story For more information about the ciation (SPBPA) Ray Pardon opines almost pixie-like charm. She is a ideas. Please write: Mum Festival, please call (908) that the festival helps to “bring treasure. 322-5555. together and recognize the spirit George Dvorsky, a Paper Mill [email protected] 732-968-0018 • Colonial Square Mall • US 22 E • Greenbrook of the entire community of Scotch and Broadway veteran, is simply Places to See, Be Seen Plains.” The event is sponsored by Westfield’s 11th Annual FestiFall SPBPA, as well as the township’s celebration, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission, Dudick & Son Westfield Area Chamber of Com- the Health Department and the merce, is one of the many down- local Lion’s Club. The Main Ingredient Quality Kitchens & Baths town extravaganzas that will Satisfying Customers For Over 50 years spring up this fall in our area. On Oh, What the Hay! Sunday, September 24, from 11 Take in the autumn air and some a.m. to 5 p.m. Elm, East Broad and unforgettable scenery with a hay- Carmel Apple Pork Chops We are your source for complete Quimby Streets will be packed ride at Trailside Nature & Science custom kitchen remodeling: with entertainers, artists and Center in Mountainside on Octo- 4 pork chops 1/8 tsp. nutmeg craftspersons. In addition, many ber 13, 20, 27, and November 3. 1 tsp. canola oil 2 tart apples, peeled and sliced • Home Office politicians will be present to bend There’s no better way to spend a 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 31/2 tbsp. chopped pecans ears just in time for the upcoming Friday evening. 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. salted butter • Custom Cabinets election. Sponsoring hayrides and pump- Dash of salt, pepper A short drive over to the Bor- kin picking from September 30 to ™ Lightly coat pork chops with oil and place in a hot pan, cooking • Corian Counters ough of Fanwood from noon to 5 October 29, Williams Nursery will 6 minutes. After chops are evenly browned, transfer to another p.m., and you’ll find yourself meet- also sponsor a mystifying Hay Maze dish and keep warm in the oven. Combine sugar, salt, pepper, • Entertainment Centers ing former Heavyweight Boxer throughout the month of October. cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Add butter to a heated Gerry Cooney during Fanny Wood The garden center will entertain skillet. Once butter is melted, add sugar mixture and apples. Cook Day. Local merchants, vendors and youngsters with pony rides during (908) 789-1790 • 40 North Avenue, Garwood for 4 minutes with lid on top. Remove apple mixture with a spoon crafters will tempt with their unique all weekends in October from 12 to and decorate over chops. Sprinkle with pecans before serving. Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Sat. 9-12 • All other hours by appointment goods, while an antique car show 4 p.m. and on Columbus Day. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK