Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus

USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, February 24, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Residents of Cacciola Fear Impact of Development

By DEBORAH MADISON ing them will make way for a 23-unit allow this revitalization process to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader townhouse, apartment and store com- expand down Cacciola Place and Speaking on behalf of current resi- plex to be built by Mr. Rapuano. will replace all of the affordable hous- dents of the Central Avenue build- Currently owned by Mr. Rapuano, ing with unaffordable, high rental ings slated for demolition, Westfield the houses are home to more than six units, as is being done to the homes Neighborhood Council (WNC) Di- families. on Central Avenue.” rector Ezella Johnson and WNC The project was approved by the According to Ms. Johnson, the bulk President Harold Cohen recently told Westfield Planning Board last Sep- of the Cacciola Place neighborhood, The Westfield Leader “there is a gen- tember, with demolition of the 100- including the residences on Central eral impression by the residents of year-old houses scheduled to begin Avenue, is made up of low- to mod- this community that real estate de- this spring. erate-income renters who cannot af- veloper Ralph Rapuano does not care Although she is a Cacciola Place ford the kind of rent that Mr. Rapuano about the displacement of these resi- resident, WNC Vice President Mary is going to charge in the new units. dents, and that the town is going to Withers declined to comment on the She said she has discussed the rent allow this to happen,” in the words of situation because she holds a seat on prices with Mr. Rapuano and, ac- Ms. Johnson. the Westfield Planning Board. cording to Ms. Johnson, he intends The houses that will be razed are “The fear of all of the residents in on more than doubling the rent once located on Central Avenue near the this neighborhood,” said Ms. the new units are in place. corner of Cacciola Place. Demolish- Johnson, “is that the town is going to “The community feels that ‘gentrification,’ as it has been called, is just a smoke screen for moving the low income minorities out of town,” Ms. Johnson remarked. The community’s attitude, accord- ing to Mr. Cohen, is that “the town should assist us in finding ways to anchor this neighborhood as a stable, Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader minority community, rather than fa- WOODLAND AVENUE WELL HOUSE…The Westfield Planning Board gave its nod last Thursday to a resolution cilitating Mr. Rapuano’s displace- granting local historic designation and preservation status to the well house at 200 Woodland Avenue. The resolution, ment of the neighborhood.” okayed by the town’s Historic Preservation Commission in December, must now get final approval from the Town When the Planning Board gave Council. It is estimated that the well was built between 1780 and 1790 and was used to supply water to the main house. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 See related story on Page 11. Planning Board Apologizes About New Subdivision; Discusses Strengthening Historic Preservation Laws By INGRID McKINLEY Planning Board meeting for public At the meeting, Karen Terrace resi- Another complaint by some local Specially Written for The Westfield Leader comment on the subdivision was done dent Lori Zivny, a neighbor of the neighbors such as Ms. Zivny is that A remorseful Westfield Planning as a courtesy. subdivision and an outspoken oppo- they received no notice that the sub- Board addressed a crowded Council The meeting began with Planning nent to the plan, and East Broad division plan was under consider- Chambers February 17 on the sub- Board Chairman Martin Robins ad- Street resident Elizabeth and Warren ation by the Planning Board. ject of a new subdivision at 1065 dressing the crowded chambers: “In Hanscom were represented by an The applicant of a subdivision East Broad Street, which was ap- an unusual and unprecedented man- attorney. seeking no variances is not legally proved by the board in January. ner, we are making a special provi- Michelle Gibson, of Greenbaum, bound to notify adjacent neighbors Approval of the subdivision, which sion tonight to open the floor to the Rowe and Smith in Woodbridge, re- about plans. has resulted in some public unrest public regarding the memorialization viewed neighbors’ complaints, in- The town, though, as a matter of particularly by a neighbor adjacent (of 1065 East Broad St.).” cluding the dismantling of the ga- courtesy, has been notifing neigh- to the property, was the impetus for He continued by saying that the rage on the site, the moving of the bors. But because of illnesses in the the February 17 special Planning Planning Board, due to current laws, 18th century home to another loca- Town Engineer’s office and the De- Board meeting, which actually was had no choice but to approve the tion on the site and the placement of cember holidays, neighbors in this called to review the current Westfield subdivision. But Planning Board a driveway onto Union County Route particular case were not notified. historic preservation ordinances. members recognize the decision has No. 509 (East Broad). When the discussion was com- An 18th century single family been controversial and wanted the Ms. Gibson proposed to the Plan- pleted, Mr. Robins responded to the home currently stands on the East public to be given the opportunity to ning Board that the property be in- group. “We are disappointed we had Broad Street subdivision site and speak on the record, he said. tensively studied in regards to grad- so little power in this case. We should there has been some concern that the “If it (the subdivision) may lead to ing and storm water prior to granting have studied the case more, but could preservation of the home should have further legal action, so be it,” said permits. not within the time frame allotted. been taken more into consideration Mr. Robins. She also suggested that the devel- With the holidays, board members before approving the plan. The tone of the public response oper take out a bond to guarantee the being ill, we just couldn’t do it. We Under the approved plan, the 18th was disbelief. historical house will be restored to were restricted by time, and needed century home will be moved and Residents argued that the Plan- its current condition and not be torn to abide by the law.” relocated on the property to make ning Board should have considered down if damaged in the move. Board member, Anthony La Porta Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader room for two new homes that will WELCOME TO OUR TOWN…New Westfield entrance signs, which were paid the impact on the neighbor in terms The attorney’s suggestions were agreed. “This was a difficult one to face Karen Terrace, which is located of historical preservation and main- taken under advisement by the Plan- approve. We would rather have not, for through last year’s town budget, are installed on Springfield Avenue and off of East Broad Street. North Avenue, as well as five other locations, to serve as a welcoming symbol of taining the existing neighborhood. ning Board. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 the town. Opening the February 17 special Three Incumbents and Challenger Rec. Department Seeks Funding Vie For Westfield School Bd. Seats For Parks Maintenance Entity By PAUL J. PEYTON get. end in 2001 or 2002. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Officials are waiting for state aid Recreation officials said work on By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN “sound policy and well-thought out since 1997. He held a previous term Memorial Park will take the facility Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ideas.” Continuing to iron out this year’s numbers in order to calculate rev- from 1984 to 1987, during which municipal budget, the Town Council out of use for an entire sports season. WESTFIELD – With a Monday, Although he could not cite any time he chaired the Staff Relations enue outside of property taxes that February 28, deadline nearing for met with Recreation Department and will be available to fund the spend- Another proposal by the Recre- particular contribution he made to Committee to find a new School ation Department is for the creation filing nominating petitions, the race the school board when asked, he Downtown Westfield Corporation ing plan. Roughly half of the munici- Superintendent during the 1980s. The (DWC) officials Tuesday night. of a parks and maintenance entity for four seats by three candidates on noted that as a member of the board’s board hired Dr. Mark C. Smith who pal budget is supported by taxes. the Westfield Board of Education The council also reviewed a pro- The preliminary budget calls for a within the department. Currently, Facilities Committee, he would like resigned in 1996 to take a post in field maintenance is handled by the has already gotten into full swing. to keep the district’s facilities from posal to start a senior transportation tax increase of around five to six Massachusetts and later employed service in town. Public Works Department. Incumbents Dr. B. Carol Molnar deteriorating. current superintendent Dr. William cents over last year. The Board of of Wychwood Road and Anne Riegel The governing body was presented Education is looking at a prelimi- Mr. Burrell said the Recreation Early Monday afternoon, Mr. J. Foley. Commission’s proposal, which has of Manchester Drive had returned Kessler confided to The Leader that with a $24.6 million budget from nary budget calling for a seven cent A 1968 graduate of Westfield High former Town Administrator Edward been on the table for several years, their petitions to the office Board he wasn’t sure if he wanted to com- School, Mr. Taylor is a practicing hike to support its proposed budget Secretary and Business Administra- A. Gottko last month. The spending of $54.4 million. The school board, would result in the addition of six mit to stating that he would return his attorney. He is a former New Jersey parks maintenance workers. The to- tor Robert A. Berman at press time. petition and run for the school board. plan, as it stands now, is $1,011,207, however, is considering seeking state Deputy Attorney General. or 4.06 percent, over last year’s bud- tal budget would range from Challenger Peter W. Billson filed his Early on Wednesday morning, Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 approval to spend another $212,076 nominating petition last Friday. outside of the constraints of the state $325,740 to $511,820, depending on Kessler stated that, indeed, he will whether new hires or existing De- The terms that are available to run for the one-year term. set cap on spending limitations over candidates include a one-year un- last year. partment of Public Works staff were Mr. Kessler’s background is in the utilized. expired term currently held by Ms. area of management, finance and A cent in Westfield represents Riegel who filled the vacancy left by about $180,000 in spending. Mr. Burrell said the impact to the accounting. He holds 20 years of town would be a quarter of a million former Board Vice-President Ginger experience with AT&T and Lucent Recreation Director Glenn Burrell L. Hardwick last year. said the Recreation Commission is dollars in costs over what is currently Technologies. The incumbent also budgeted for recreation. Officials However, Ms. Riegel is seeking a holds a Master’s Degree in Business seeking $85,000 for its consultant, three year term, along with Dr. Kinsey and Associates, to complete emphasized that a full-time commit- Administration from Rutgers Uni- ment is needed on town fields if they Molnar and Mr. Billson. These three- versity. final plans for the Memorial Pool year term vacancies have been left and Park renovation plan. Kinsey is a are to be properly maintained. He has served on a Rescue Squad Mr. Burrell suggested that an open by Dr. Molnar, Michael Kessler of in northern New Jersey. He has served professional engineering and archi- Park Street, and Thomas Taylor. tectural firm. space tax would be a good way to as Recording Secretary for the Par- fund such a department. He esti- As of press day, Mr. Taylor could ent Teacher Council, and as Presi- Construction costs for the project not officially confirm his intentions are estimated at $2.6 million, with mated that a tax of one cent per $100 dent, Vice President and Treasurer of of assessed valuation would gener- for re-election to the school board. McKinley Elementary School’s Par- preliminary costs for professional Mr. Kessler told The Westfield services provided by Kinsey, includ- ate annual income to the tune of ent Teacher Organization. $170,000. Leader early Monday morning that A Westfield resident since 1991, ing architectural drawings, in the he intended to file his petition for a range of $170,000. The department A similar tax was approved by Mr. Kessler and his wife, Ginny, Scotch Plains voters last year. A one-year term by February 28, hop- have two children. has spent $19,000 thus far. ing to “keep the taxpayers concerns Mr. Burrell said the priority is the Union County ad hoc committee is Mr. Taylor, who did not respond to currently considering such a tax at in mind” and continue formulating phone messages, has served the board improvements to the pool complex. Construction work, he said, must the county level, as well. These taxes, INDEX begin on the pool the day after Labor good for 10 years, provide a stable MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Stan Kaslusky, Executive Director of the Westfield source of funding through a dedi- A&E...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 Obituary ...... Page 10 Y, offers kudos to committee members and mentors with the Y’s Black Day, when the facility closes, in or- Business ...... Page 19 Education...... Pages 8 Religious ...... Page 7 Achievers program during last week’s recognition reception for volunteers and der for the work to be completed in cated open space and recreation trust Classifieds..... Page 20 Social ...... Page 6 employees of the agency. Honorees, pictured left to right, are: Melba Nixon, time for the opening of the pool for fund which can only be used for County ...... Page 2 Sports ...... Page 13 Jean White James, Claudia Watkins, Sandra Chambers and Tracy Fooster. the season by Memorial Day week- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 11 Westfield’s Well House Granted Historic, Preservation Status

By DEBORAH MADISON cording to the resolution. Historical designation protects the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader It is assumed that the original well well house from possible encroach- WESTFIELD – A resolution was house was a wooden structure de- ment by the proposed widening of approved by the Westfield Planning stroyed by fire and rebuilt on the Woodland Avenue and from future Board last Thursday to grant local original foundation as the current alterations not in keeping with the historic designation and preservation masonry structure in the 1920s. property’s historical architecture. status to the well house at 200 Wood- The well, which is not visible above The well house is already included land Avenue in Westfield. The prop- ground, is located in the basement of as a historic landmark in the Town of erty is owned by Charles and Patricia the well house and appears to be a Westfield’s Master Plan, according Woodward. circular hole in the basement floor, to Mr. Woodward. The resolution, which was en- with a 1,000-gallon tank sitting next The original section of the main dorsed by the Westfield Historic Pres- to it. house, a two-story Colonial/Shingle ervation Commission in December, It is presumed that some type of style home, was also built in the late must now go before the Town Coun- pump mechanism transported water 18th century, Mr. Woodward revealed. cil for final approval. from the tank to the main house, but An addition to the residence was con- According to the resolution, the that pump is no longer there. structed later on. well is estimated to have been con- The well house, which sits approxi- Mr. Woodward said he may con- structed between 1780 and 1790 and mately five feet from Woodland Av- sider applying for historical designa- is a significant architectural repre- enue, was in danger of being de- tion for the main house at some point sentation of cobbled dry stone con- stroyed as the result of a proposal to in the future. The Woodwards have struction. It is believed to be one of widen the road. owned this property since 1973. the few remaining such wells in the northeast. Although the 25-foot-deep dry well Planning Board Apologizes is no longer in use, at one time it Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader pumped water from a distance of 200 THE EAGLE HAS LANDED…A wooden float in the form of an eagle was hand-crafted by firemen at the Mountainside feet into the main house. The visible Fire Station to mark the 100th anniversary of the Borough of Mountainside in 1995. The eagle, which is usually housed portion of the well house includes a About New Subdivision inside the fire house, was temporarily moved outside because repairs were being done to the fire station. rubble stone foundation constructed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in the late 1700s or early 1800s, ac- but had no other choice due to the coun- faced in the mid-1990’s in the creation of sel of our attorney. As a board, we try to the historic sections of Montclair. do what is best for Westfield and have to The town took about 15 years and Residents of Cacciola Place Seem Fearful act according to the law. Any other way many public discussions in creating a would open us up to legal ramifications.” Historic Preservation Ordinance in 1994, WESTFIELD Board Vice Chairman Robert Newell which has since become a model ordi- Over Impact of Neighborhood’s Development noted there was a dramatic increase in nance, with a strong commission that can CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 POLICE subdivisions in the town. grant or deny certificate of appropriate- “I love this town,” Mr. Newell said. “I ness of development. preliminary approval to Mr. comings and disparities in housing Turner told The Westfield Leader that BLOTTER want to benefit the town to help preserve The town of Montclair also has cre- Rapuano’s application in Septem- were created in the past, but that this she wants to remain in the commu- the character, but our hands are bound. ated a so-called Certified Local Govern- ber, Westfield Mayor Thomas C. administration and Mayor Jardim nity, but fears she, too, may soon be Am I apologizing? I am sorry to have ment (CLG) through the National Park Jardim requested, as a condition of have worked diligently to correct displaced. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 granted this subdivision, but I legally had Service. The CLG program helps to cre- final approval, that the developer these past wrongs. “My grandmother lived here, and • An Elm Street resident reported to.” ate connections between historic preser- relocate the current residents while “Mayor Jardim and many other I would like to also, but I fear that this that a hand-held game belonging to her At the end of the discussion, the deci- vation and land use planning. the new units were being constructed current council members are very whole block will be sold off to devel- son was removed from her vehicle while sion was memorialized and that means She recommended the Planning Board and then permit them to live in those sincere about wanting to preserve opers,” she said. it was being serviced at a local business. the subdivision will proceed. consider applying for CLG status as it units for a period of one year at their this community’s diversity and cre- Ms. Johnson commented that even After an investigation by police, the Mayor Thomas C. Jardim ended the will give the town political clout, finan- current rent. Mr. Rapuano’s lawyer, ate affordable housing for all income if Mr. Rapuano is compelled to honor game was recovered. An employee of discussion by inviting those in atten- cial benefits, a higher standard of deci- James Flynn, agreed to the Mayor’s levels,” Ms. Lazarowitz stated. the agreement, it would only be a the business who allegedly took the item dance to stay and listen to the discussion sion-making and greater status in the stipulations. Members of the community need temporary band aid because after was fired by the establishment, authori- with the Historic Preservation Commis- preservation network. Mayor Jardim has verified that to come to Town Council meetings one year, the current residents would ties said. sion. Mr. Robins felt the comments he heard • A resident of North Avenue, West, this special provision was made a to voice their concerns, she added. once again be displaced when they “Do we care about the town?” he said. during the meeting are, “right on target.” part of the final approval and will be “This would most certainly have a could no longer afford the new rents. reported that he was assaulted the day “If you care about this problem (subdivi- The Town Council needs to establish a before by an individual known to him in enforced. He added that Mr. Rapuano positive effect on how much empha- “Westfield will lose a very vital sions), you should stay while we discuss team to revise the current ordinance with will be held accountable in keeping sis the council places on these is- and important part of this commu- the parking lot of an Elm Street super- the WHC and the Planning Board.” market. the changes to the laws. Attend the next to this agreement. sues,” Ms. Lazarowitz said. nity if this displacement is allowed Town Council meeting and voice your Mr. Jardim hopes to “keep the mo- The suspect punched the victim in the mentum going. I am relying on the WHC “Any developer’s agreement that “We have two meetings a month to happen,” Ms. Johnson emphasized. left eye, wrestled him to the ground and concern to the council.” I sign will include relocation and that are open to the public, during “The people of Cacciola Place add struck him twice more before fleeing the The meeting then proceeded to dis- to keep the momentum going.” cussions with Bonnie Danser, Chair- Mr. Robins ended the discussion of rent abatement provisions for the which we would like to hear the diversity and cultural enrichment to scene, authorities said. Charges had not current residents,” Mayor Jardim concerns of the community,” she the town,” she added. been filed at press time. woman of the Westfield Historic Com- possible changes by noting he be- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 mission (WHC). lieves public notice should be required confirmed. added. Vivian Cook, President of Con- • A Boulevard resident reported that Ms. Danser showed how the current on the consideration of all minor sub- “However, Mr. Rapuano has told Ms. Johnson agreed that the resi- cerned African-American Parents, the sidewalk in front of her residence historic preservation ordinances do not divisions. the Town Attorney that there is no dents of the community need to be- commented, “We know that people was damaged by unknown persons who comply with the standards set by the state The meeting concluded with the des- one in the building that wants reloca- come more pro-active in town gov- look at the dilapidated buildings on inscribed names in the wet concrete. of New Jersey. ignation of the well house, an original tion assistance,” he noted. ernment. She cited several reasons Central and Cacciola Place and THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 “Spot zoning will not work, ad hoc 18th century well located on the property Mr. Cohen and Ms. Johnson stated why community members do not blame the minority community for • A Union firm reported the theft of a decision making will lead to lawsuits; of Charles and Patricia Woodward at 200 that there are several families that participate in municipal government, this state of decay, but they need to pipe vise worth $200 from a construc- therefore we need to create effective pres- Woodland Avenue (please see related have expressed their concerns to them including fear of reprisals from their recognize that long-standing eco- tion site on North Avenue, West. story, page 11). • ervation ordinances,” she said. regarding being displaced, and that landlords and no one to watch their nomic and social forces have led to A Hillcrest Avenue resident re- Mary Krugman, former chairwoman The well house is believed to have Mr. Rapuano is not being truthful children. this disparity. ported that someone entered her vehicle of the Montclair Historic Preservation been used in earlier times to pump water at an unknown Westfield location and about the number of families that “A single mother on a fixed in- “People of every race want to live Commission appeared at the meeting 200 feet to the original house on the need relocation assistance. come cannot pay a babysitter so that in nice, landscaped neighborhoods removed her cellular telephone. property. • Oscar Goff, 2nd, 29, of Westfield and spoke about the challenges Montclair Furthermore, Ms. Johnson con- she can attend an evening council with renovated buildings and safe was arrested in the 500 block of Rahway tended, “the current residents do not meeting,” Ms. Johnson pointed out. streets. The town needs to find a way Avenue and charged with driving while have the funds necessary to relocate “Perhaps the Town Council could to facilitate this for the Central Av- intoxicated, refusal to take a breathalyzer anywhere else in Westfield because reach out more to this community, enue/Cacciola Place community test and driving with a revoked license. Three Incumbents, Challenger there really isn’t enough affordable taking these limitations into account.” without displacing the current resi- Police said Goff, who was also wanted housing available.” Cacciola Place resident Janet dents,” she stated. on outstanding warrants from the Lin- den, Roselle and Rahway municipal Vie for School Board Seats A current resident of one of the buildings slated for demolition, who courts, was turned over to the Linden CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 police department. asked not to be identified, told The FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 All of Mr. Taylor’s children have Counseling Service since 1977 and the Westfield Leader that Mr. Rapuano Rec. Dept. Seeks Funding • Robert Baykowski, 20, of Westfield attended Westfield Public Schools. Westfield Community Center Board. had repeatedly come to the tenant’s was charged with attempting to pur- His wife, Penny, has served as a nurs- She has also served as a member of the apartment to tell the family they For Parks Maintenance Entity chase an alcoholic beverage underage ery school teacher at the Presbyterian Board of Trustees for the Friends of must vacate by June, but did not offer and with exhibiting false documents at a Nursery School. Mindowaskin Park. For the past two any relocation assistance. The resi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 liquor store on South Avenue, West. He Ms. Riegel was appointed to finish years, she has served on the Budget dent also said it would be difficult to specific areas, including park main- program this year whereby vehicles was released on his own recognizance. out Ms. Hardwick’s term on August Review Committee of the United Fund save up the money to relocate. tenance. will be available to towns for se- • Vincent Diarchangel, 27, of Oak- 24, 1999. of Westfield. Mayor Jardim told The Westfield New Town Administrator Tho- nior citizen transportation. Towns land was arrested in the 300 block of The mother of two daughters and A mother of two daughters, Dr. mas P. Shannon said he will report South Avenue, East, and charged with Leader that he will investigate and will have to pick up the cost of the wife of Robert Riegel, she has served Molnar offers legal and accounting back to the council within the next drivers. Maintenance will be pro- possession of under 50 grams of mari- as Co-President of the Parent Teacher services. If re-elected to the school confirm which residents need to be juana, possession of drug paraphernalia relocated and which residents desire month, after a full evaluation of the vided by the county. Organization at Jefferson Elementary board, she will set the record as the proposal. Mr. Shannon indicated and possession of false documents. School. She was also a member of the rent abatement before the developer’s Councilman Gruba said the pro- longest serving member of the Westfield he would look at what other towns gram would cost the town $10,000 Diarchangel, who was also wanted on Citizens Advisory Committee on Capi- Board of Education. This is a title cur- agreement is finalized. warrants from Bay Head and Tinton tal Projects in the fall of 1998. She was Mr. Cohen pointed out that if the are doing with regard to field main- a month. The tab for the service Falls, was released on $500 bail, au- rently held by Susan Jacobson, who elected to the Board of Directors of the retired from the board last year. town was really concerned about pro- tenance, in addition to considering would be $40,000 for September thorities said. hiring an outside contractor to do through December of this year. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Jewish Community Center of Central Dr. Molnar revealed Wednesday viding affordable housing to low- • New Jersey in 1994. morning that she thinks the school board income residents, then they wouldn’t the work. DWC officials, outside of their Four hundred dollars in cash was The administrator said he will reported stolen from the drawer of a Ms. Riegel told The Leader and The should “address the middle school cur- have sold off Westfield’s Mount Lau- nearly $300,000 proposed budget, bedroom nightstand at a Dorian Road Times that she would like to continue riculum” and the way the schedule for rel obligations and wouldn’t have also look at a number of areas, have asked the town to consider the residence. her work on the Long Range Plan- middle school pupils is divided up. She allowed this kind of development to including the potential impact to re-organization of town staff in or- • A Prospect Street resident reported ning, Budget and Finance and Cur- also believes the Budget and Finance take place without making it afford- the Public Works Department if der to establish a Department of that unknown individuals walked over riculum and Instruction committees, Committee should compile two bud- able. its employees are transferred out Planning and Community Devel- her 1996 Pontiac in the 1000 block of specifically addressing issues such as gets instead of examining one year to Mayor Jardim’s response to this of the department. Mr. Shannon opment. Prospect Street, causing dents and space problems at Westfield High year. was that the law does not allow for will evaluate whether there is suf- This department would stream- scratches to the hood, roof and trunk lid. School, the elementary mathematics A lifelong resident and 1983 gradu- ficient work for parks maintenance line the operations of the Planning • A Lawrence Avenue resident re- his office or the Town Council to program and the budget for 2000- ate of Westfield High School, Mr. compel Mr. Rapuano or any devel- workers on a year-round basis. Board, Board of Adjustment, His- ported the theft of a Samsung Impax 2001. Billson currently serves as Vice Presi- On another budget item, Second toric Preservation Commission, Ar- camera valued at $200 from his home. Native Westfielder Dr. Molnar has oper to create affordable housing. dent of Operations for The Westfield “We need to communicate better Ward Councilman James J. Gruba, chitectural Review Board, grant TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 served the Westfield Board of Educa- Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- • A Plymouth Road resident reported with the community what the Town who serves as Finance Committee writing and construction code re- tion since 1988. She has served the Fanwood. Prior to his post at the news- Chairman, explained that that that the front and storm windows of his Westfield Planning Board, the Board Council can and cannot do,” he stated. view and permit review processes. home were broken by some type of com- paper, he was employed as an indepen- United Fund of Westfield is re- The department would be under of Directors of the Youth and Family dent Internet computer consultant. The Mayor confirmed that he ar- mercial firework. ranged a meeting between Mr. questing that the town fund senior the direction of a full-time town Mr. Billson was a past Chairman of transportation in the municipality. the Downtown Westfield Corporation’s Rapuano and county officials regard- planner. Promotions Committee and past Chair- ing Housing and Urban Develop- Westfield and Winfield Park are The DWC, which governs the man of the Fanwood Volunteer/Com- ment (HUD) funding, but that Mr. the only two out of the 21 munici- town’s special improvement dis- munications Committee. Rapuano declined to accept such palities in Union County which trict, was established through town Candidate Billson stated, “I would funding. currently do not offer this service. ordinance in 1996. It is also seek- like to get more people from the gen- The acceptance of HUD funds A Senior Citizens Task Force in ing an ombudsman or economic eral public informed and involved with would have necessitated that some town has recommended the town development facilitator. the education of our children.” He of the dwellings be designated as appropriate $175,000 to fund the DWC officials recommended that would be to “make the school board affordable housing units. program. If the council goes along the individual be placed in the Town 1999 - 2000 Season more accessible to the public by using “I have been working to get sev- with the request, officials said the Administrator’s office or in the pro- today’s technology.” eral proposals passed that would al- program would not begin until Sep- posed Planning and Community “I think that the school board and the low the Town Council more power tember. Development Department. FEBRUARY 27: MADJAZZ public have an adversarial relationship over how neighborhoods are devel- The bulk of the proposal, The a Capella ensemble returns, performing madrigals, jazz, and primarily because each side isn’t fully oped and to create affordable hous- $115,000, would be for salaries everything in between. aware of the other side’s point of view,” ing, but as the laws currently stand, and wages of a driver and dis- Erratum Mr. Billson explained. “We need to get we cannot control how a private de- patcher. MARCH 19: DURUFLÉ REQUIEM the Board of Education to communicate A story about The Town The Chorale, soloists, organ, and orchestra in Duruflé's moving and veloper chooses to renovate his own Third Ward Councilman Neil F. through electronic means to the public.” Sullivan asked if service for com- Bank of Westfield in the Feb- powerful work He cited posting school board agen- property,” he remarked. Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz, muters had been considered in the ruary 17 edition of The APRIL 16: MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE das on the town’s Web site, as well as recommendation. He said this ser- setting up electronic mail databases to who also sits on the WNC Board of Westfield Leader and The Time Eugene Roan on harspichord and John Burkhalter on recorder make achieve this goal. Directors, stated that many short- vice would be especially needed if of Scotch Plains-Fanwood on their Calvary Chorale debut. the town decides to build a parking page 20 stated incorrectly that MAY 21: MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Theresa A. Mitchell deck. the bank opened in 1997, when Mr. Gottko, a member of the it actually opened in 1998. The Chorale and orchestra conclude the season with a stirring concert in Certified Public Accountant Task Force, noted that the commit- honor of the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. tee only looked at providing trans- – Over 10 Years Experience – portation for seniors and those with Clarification All CONCERTS ARE SUNDAYS AT 4 P.M. Quality, Professional Service at Reasonable Prices disabilities. Free Consultation He said that the service would be In a story on Sycamore Field (908) 277-1547 • [email protected] • Individuals • Corporations • Partnerships • offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. that ran in the February 17 edi- 31 Woodland Avenue • Summit Gottko reasoned that a commuter tion of The Westfield Leader, • Income Tax Preparation • Accounting Services • Tax Planning jitney service could be offered dur- there was a reference that sod • Financial Statements • QuickBooks Consulting Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State ing early morning and evening had been laid on the field, but Council on the Arts, Department of State, through a grant administered (908) 322-3213 hours if the council so chooses. the sod actually was never put by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. The Union County Board of Cho- down. Member of the AICPA and NJSCPA as well as the SPBPA sen Freeholders is offering a new CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 8-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, February 24, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Many Questions Remain On New SP-F School Plan By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Board Member August Ruggiero a drop-off zone. Specially Written for The Times pointed out that fifth graders cur- The fifth-grade move would re- Though the Board of Education rently receive 295 minutes per week quire the construction of 12 class- has yet to vote on the rooms and multi-purpose room at proposal, the admin- Terrill, plus expansion of the park- istration unveiled ten- ing lot at a cost of $3.9 million. tative plans for mov- An additional $5 million would ing Scotch Plains- be spent to renovate Park. Reno- Fanwood’s fifth grade vations would involve the media students into the center, science lab, art room, au- middle schools during ditorium and music room. Light- a February 16 special ing, ceiling, floor, fire detection, meeting at Park ventilation, and electrical renova- Middle School. tions would occur in 50 rooms at In preparation for Park. The half-million dollars the meeting, the ad- slated for window replacement ministration had prompted a question from Scotch hustled to respond to Plains resident (and former board questions and con- member) Ellie Krump. cerns raised by the She said Park’s windows had February 10 recom- mendation from Dr. Carol B. Choye, su- perintendent of Park Middle School schools, to address the enrollment crisis by on instruction in David B. Corbin for The Times reconfiguring the district to K-4, 5- the core content ENJOYING A NICE SUMMER EVENING AT LA GRANDE…Residents and sports fans have enjoyed coming to La 8, 9-12 from its present K-5, 6-8, 9- subjects. The Grande Park in Fanwood in the warm summer evenings to take in an exciting softball game. La Grande Park, which has 12 structure. tentative plan re- two softball fields, tennis courts, a skating rink and a playground, officially opened in 1944. The Fanwood Old Men’s The Board of Education is sched- duces that by 49 Softball Association, which is comprised of eight teams, has been playing weekday evening games for more than 50 years. uled to vote on the proposal next The park was a focus of a Tuesday night meeting of the Fanwood Recreation Commission and residents minutes to 246 Monday, February 28. If approved, minutes per the new configuration should be in week. place by September 2002. Exploratory Fanwood Recreation Commission Assistant Superintendent for In- and special sub- struction Dr. John R. Crews; Busi- jects would be ness Administrator and Board Secre- reserved for the tary Anthony DelSordi; Middle afternoon (such Examines Spending County Grant School Principals Rocco Collucci as physical edu- (Park) and John Foulks (Terrill); cation, world By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN 17 years of age. cise program, a chess and checker McGinn School Principal Mariana language, art, Specially Written for The Times Terrill Middle School Impressed by the youngsters’ ini- club and barbershop quartet. All such Cassidy; School One Principal Jeff music, informa- During a Tuesday night meeting, tiative, Recreation Commission programs would take place between Grysko; and Terrill teachers Sue tion technology, theater arts, chorus, been fully replaced rela- the Fanwood Recreation Commis- Chairman Fred Leahy asked Coun- 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The club also runs Laffey and Ed Leonard (president of project-based learning and band). tively recently. sion reached out to the community cilman Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. to dis- bus trips to Atlantic City and to the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- As explained, students would ro- All projected costs were culled for suggestions as to how to spend a cuss the insurance and liability con- PNC Arts Center in Holmdel as part tion Association) addressed five as- tate by marking period through art, from recommendations in The Tho- $100,000 Union County grant to siderations of a skate park with Bor- of its regular calendar of events. pects of the fifth-grade move: music, theater arts and information mas Group report. The Thomas improve Fanwood’s parks. Three ough Attorney Wilfred P. Coronato. Acknowledging that all of the Mr. • Academic Program technology. Group, based in Princeton, was hired ideas came forth. The ice skating rink at La Grande Badala’s program ideas were good • Logistics (safety, traffic, etc.) Coping with increased traffic at last year to conduct a feasibility study The first was from eighth-graders Park was put forth as a possible site ones, Fanwood Recreation Director • Building Improvements both middle school facilities topped of the district’s facilities. Zack Von Langen of Fanwood and because it would allow officials to Kevin Ewing encouraged Mr. Badala • Co-Curricular Programs the list of logistical challenges. Some of the ideas for co-curricular Kevin Del Mauro of Scotch Plains, keep it locked. to come to the regular recreation • Transition Mr. Collucci and Mr. Foulks pre- activities sounded like an extension who recommended construction of a A second recommendation for a commission meetings to discuss According to Mr. Grysko, the sented possible scenarios for manag- of Parent-Teacher Association pro- skate park in the borough because fitness trail with stations at La Grande them. present self-contained environment ing parking demands and drop-off, grams already in place at the el- “we’ve been kicked out of parks and Park, Forest Road Park and the pocket Councilman Ryan noted that the of the fifth grades would continue, assembly and building entry at Park ementary level, things like science parking lots.” At the meeting, Zack park on Watson Road came from Historic Preservation Commission though the curriculum would be “en- and Terrill. fairs and cultural heritage night. presented a letter signed by Fanwood Councilwoman Karen M. Schurtz. is looking into converting the old hanced, using the facilities and pro- Mr. Collucci acknowledged he had Ms. Cassidy also spoke of the pos- business owners and other residents Though unable to attend the meet- Carriage House (now the Patricia M. grams of the middle school.” not reviewed the ideas for Park with sibilities for intramural sports pro- supporting their recommendation. ing, Mrs. Schurtz presented her idea Kuran Cultural Arts Center) into a With the exception of a half-hour local police or any expert body to grams; a student newspaper; leader- He shared information from of a fitness trail through a letter and more useful facility for community break for lunch, instructional time determine their feasibility or cost ship opportunities in the way of stu- Ramptech, a company specializing photographs of a similar course she groups. from 8:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. would implications. dent government and community in construction of skate parks. He had visited in Monterey, Calif. “It could be a place for Fanwood focus on the core content subjects of Suggestions included expanding outreach; and a district-sponsored said Ramptech was responsible for President of the Fanwood Senior groups to meet in the not-too-distant reading, language arts, math, social the parking lot by 25 spaces, creating After Care program. It was recom- constructing Extremes, an indoor Citizen Club Art Badala reiterated CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 studies and science. a special lot for visitors, and creating CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 skate park on Chimney Rock Road his request that the county grant off Route No. 22 in Bridgewater. money be used to expand the La According to Zack, the Ramptech Grande Park building to facilitate its brochure addresses safety and insur- usage by the seniors. SP Council Republicans to Back Passage ance concerns and provides cost in- The club, which boasts 93 mem- formation that would assist the com- bers (60 from Fanwood), currently mission in making their decision. meets at All Saints Episcopal Church Of Township Budget With Zero Tax Increase Zack also suggested ways to help in Scotch Plains. Mr. Badala has ensure the proper usage of and safety long been eager to find a home for By FRED ROSSI tax increase when it introduces its finishing touches on the proposed of criticism for last year’s tax increase, at such a facility: requiring kids to the club in Fanwood. Specially Written for The Times 2000 municipal budget next month, spending plan for the year and to told the council she had “nothing to use helmets, and wearing wrist bands Mr. Badala also outlined a host of With the local government sitting Mayor Martin L. Marks said earlier discuss the tax levy to be imposed on say at this time” about the proposed to prove skaters have been appropri- activities that he would like to see atop another large surplus, the Re- this week. local property owners. zero tax increase. ately registered. Kevin estimated that instituted for seniors, including line publican-controlled Township Coun- The Council met late Tuesday night Mayor Marks, noting that the pre- Her Democratic counterpart, Tarquin skaters would range between 10 and dancing instruction, crafts, an exer- cil in Scotch Plains will propose no with township auditors to put the liminary estimate of this year’s sur- Jay Bromley, said he wasn’t yet sure plus is about $2.7 million, said he what he thought about the idea. had “a problem with our surpluses He expressed his concern about being at the level they’ve been. It’s spending too much of the surplus this Knights Honor Those Who Protect and Serve not fair to taxpayers for us to hold year while relying on the imprecise art that money.” of anticipating future revenue levels. Last year’s township surplus to- “What will it cost people two and During Annual Awards Program at St. Bart’s taled about $3.2 million, the highest three years down the road?,” Mr. level ever, but the then-Democratic- Bromley wondered. On the other hand, By SUZETTE F. STALKER ing to say thank you.” controlled council passed a 5.4 per- he noted that local taxpayers this year Specially Written for The Times Besides the honorees, Mr. Gates cent local tax hike in spite of GOP will already begin paying an extra 2 Elected officials joined Father John recognized fellow members of their protests that more of the surplus cents per $100 of property valuation S. Nelligan Council No. 5730 of the units who were on duty elsewhere should have been used to offset the to finance the new Open Space Trust Knights of Columbus last Thursday that evening, telling his audience, need for a significant tax increase. Fund. for the council’s annual salute to “you’re not only applauding the Mayor Marks said Tuesday night The $17.156 million budget, which some of Scotch Plains’ and people who are here but those who that surplus levels “over $3 million will be formally introduced at the Fanwood’s finest. are not here.” or approaching $3 million are not council’s next regular meeting on Now in its 24th year, the Awards Mayor Marks and Mayor Jung also appropriate,” and said he favored March 14, is higher than the 1999 Night program honors police, fire offered kudos prior to distribution of lowering that level to somewhere spending plan by $364,787, with most and rescue squad personnel from the the Shield Awards to police, fire and between $2.3-$2.4 million. of the increase due to non-discretion- two towns for outstanding service to rescue squad personnel. Calling all The two other Republicans on the ary budget items, such as additional the community during the previous three divisions “near and dear to my five-member Council echoed the spending on state-mandated items as year. Individuals are nominated for heart,” Mr. Marks said they continue Mayor’s sentiments and backed the well as higher retirement benefits. awards by their respective depart- to live up to residents’ expectations tax proposal, with Councilman Besides using more of the surplus, ment heads. “year after year.” Frank Rossi saying the Township Mayor Marks said he favored paying Held in the cafeteria of St. Mr. Jung concurred, saying, “we government had “a unique opportu- for that increase by factoring in about Bartholomew the Apostle School in can’t do enough to thank” those indi- nity to hold the line this year.” $200,000 in expected income from an Scotch Plains, the event was attended viduals responsible for protecting the Councilman William F. arbitration settlement regarding con- last week by the honorees, their fami- health and safety of the two munici- McClintock, now working on his struction of the senior citizens hous- lies, colleagues and others, includ- palities 24 hours a day throughout 10th municipal budget as a Council ing development on the south side of ing Mayors Martin L. Marks of the year. member, noted that the government town as well as $86,000 in Tropical Scotch Plains and Louis C. Jung of “The hours they put in are incred- has had great success in regenerating Storm Floyd reimbursements. Fanwood. ible. It’s just tremendous and we its surplus each year. The public hearing on the budget Noting “there are not too many appreciate it very much,” he added. William A. Burke for The Times Councilwoman Geri M. Samuel, and tax proposals will be held on opportunities for the various organi- Officer Jeffrey Pate of the Fanwood LOCAL HEROES…Fanwood Assistant Fire Chief Len Watt, Lieutenant Jason who, as Mayor in 1999, took the brunt April 11. zations to show their appreciation” Lowrey and firefighter Marc Gottlick were among the honorees last week when Police Department received an award Father John S. Nelligan Council No. 5730 of the Knights of Columbus of Scotch for the services provided by these for having prevented the suicide of a Plains and Fanwood presented its annual Shield Awards to police, fire and INDEX paid professionals and volunteers – man who was walking in the direc- rescue squad personnel from the two towns. The three firefighters rescued A&E...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 Obituary ...... Page 10 sometimes at great personal risk – tion of an oncoming train last Sep- borough residents trapped by flood waters following Tropical Storm Floyd last Business ...... Page 19 Education...... Pages 8 Religious ...... Page 7 council Grand Knight Charles Gates tember 8. September. Pictured, left to right, are: Firefighter Gottlick, Fire Chief John Classifieds..... Page 21 Social ...... Page 6 described the program as “a gather- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Piccola, Lieutenant Lowrey and Assistant Chief Watt. County ...... Page 2 Sports ...... Page 13 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 11 Westfield Planning Board Apologizes For New Karen Terrace Subdivision; Vows to Bolster Preservation Laws By INGRID McKINLEY subdivision and an outspoken oppo- Board Vice Chairman Robert Specially Written for The Times nent to the plan, and East Broad Newell noted there was a dramatic WESTFIELD -- A remorseful Street resident Elizabeth and Warren increase in subdivisions in the town. Westfield Planning Board addressed Hanscom were represented by an “I love this town,” Mr. Newell a crowded Council Chambers Febru- attorney. said. “I want to benefit the town to ary 17 on the subject of a new subdi- Michelle Gibson, of Greenbaum, help preserve the character, but our vision at 1065 East Broad Street, Rowe and Smith in Woodbridge, re- hands are bound. Am I apologizing? which was approved by the board in viewed neighbors’ complaints, in- I am sorry to have granted this subdi- January. cluding the dismantling of the ga- vision, but I legally had to.” Approval of the subdivision, which rage on the site, the moving of the At the end of the discussion, the has resulted in some public unrest, 18th century home to another loca- decision was memorialized and that particularly by a neighbor adjacent tion on the site and the placement of means the subdivision will proceed. to the property, was the impetus for a driveway onto Union County Route Mayor Thomas C. Jardim ended the February 17 special Planning No. 509 (East Broad). the discussion by inviting those in Board meeting, which actually was Ms. Gibson proposed to the Plan- attendance to stay and listen to the called to review the current Westfield ning Board that the property be in- discussion with the Historic Preser- historic preservation ordinances. tensively studied in regards to grad- vation Commission. An 18th century single family ing and storm water prior to granting “Do we care about the town?” he home currently stands on the East permits. said. “If you care about this problem Broad Street subdivision site and She also suggested that the devel- (subdivisions), you should stay while there has been some concern that the oper take out a bond to guarantee the we discuss the changes to the laws. preservation of the home should have historical house will be restored to Attend the next Town Council meet- been taken more into consideration its current condition and not be torn ing and voice your concern to the before approving the plan. down if damaged in the move. council.” Under the approved plan, the 18th Ingrid McKinley for The Times The attorney’s suggestions were The meeting then proceeded to WOODLAND AVENUE WELL HOUSE…The Westfield Planning Board gave its nod last Thursday to a century home will be moved and taken under advisement by the Plan- discussions with Bonnie Danser, resolution granting local historic designation and preservation status to the well house at 200 Woodland relocated on the property to make ning Board. Chairwoman of the Westfield His- Avenue in Westfield. The resolution, okayed by the town’s Historic Preservation Commission in room for two new homes that will Another complaint by some local toric Commission (WHC). December, must now get final approval from the Town Council. It is estimated that the well was built face Karen Terrace, which is located neighbors such as Ms. Zivny is that Ms. Danser showed how the cur- between 1780 and 1790 and was used to supply water to the main house. off of East Broad Street. they received no notice that the sub- rent historic preservation ordinances Opening the February 17 special division plan was under consider- do not comply with the standards set Planning Board meeting for public ation by the Planning Board. by the state of New Jersey. Environmental Groups Question comment on the subdivision was done The applicant of a subdivision “Spot zoning will not work, ad hoc as a courtesy. seeking no variances is not legally decision making will lead to law- The meeting began with Planning bound to notify adjacent neighbors suits; therefore we need to create Board Chairman Martin Robins ad- about plans. effective preservation ordinances,” SP Council on Ashbrook Fields Plan dressing the crowded chambers: “In The town, though, as a matter of she said. an unusual and unprecedented man- courtesy, has been notifing neigh- Mary Krugman, former chair- By FRED ROSSI “We want to make sure it won’t Scotch Plains, including Plainfield Specially Written for The Times ner, we are making a special provi- bors. But because of illnesses in the woman of the Montclair Historic have an overwhelming environmen- Avenue, Westfield Avenue, East sion tonight to open the floor to the Town Engineer’s office and the De- Preservation Commission appeared SCOTCH PLAINS — Represen- tal impact on our neighbors,” he Second Street, Front Street, Moun- public regarding the memorialization tatives from three environmental cember holidays, neighbors in this at the meeting and spoke about the said. tain Avenue, North and South Av- (of 1065 East Broad St.).” particular case were not notified. challenges Montclair faced in the groups spoke to the Scotch Plains Dennis Miranda, urban parks enues, Raritan Road, and Route He continued by saying that the Township Council Tuesday night When the discussion was com- mid-1990’s in the creation of the project manager with the New Jer- No. 22. Many of these now-formal Planning Board, due to current laws, pleted, Mr. Robins responded to the historic sections of Montclair. about the park and ball fields being sey Conservation Foundation, told stops have served for a time as had no choice but to approve the group. “We are disappointed we had The town took about 15 years and proposed for the Ashbrook Reser- the Council he “always felt informal bus stops, but will now be subdivision. But Planning Board so little power in this case. We should many public discussions in creating vation and expressed their concerns Ashbrook would be protected (in clearly marked as stops to be used members recognize the decision has have studied the case more, but could a Historic Preservation Ordinance in about the impact of such a develop- its present state) in perpetuity.” by New Jersey Transit buses. been controversial and wanted the not within the time frame allotted. 1994, which has since become a ment on the local ecosystem and He expressed his concern that an The council also approved the public to be given the opportunity to With the holidays, board members model ordinance, with a strong com- the potential for flooding in neigh- era of “creeping development of awarding of an animal control con- speak on the record, he said. being ill, we just couldn’t do it. We mission that can grant or deny cer- boring communities. county lands” is dawning, and urged tract for the remainder of this year “If it (the subdivision) may lead to were restricted by time, and needed tificate of appropriateness of devel- further legal action, so be it,” said Last fall, then-Scotch Plains the Township to “look within its and for 2001 to Associated Hu- to abide by the law.” opment. Mr. Robins. Mayor Geri M. Samuel announced borders for open space,” such as mane Societies of Newark for an Board Member, Anthony La Porta The town of Montclair also has township plans to lease 22-25 acres The tone of the public response agreed. “This was a difficult one to created a so-called Certified Local the former zoo property, instead of annual fee of $37,500, about 50 was disbelief. of land from Union County. The “compromising the integrity of the percent more than the township approve. We would rather have not, Government (CLG) through the Na- land is located behind the Park Residents argued that the Plan- but had no other choice due to the tional Park Service. The CLG pro- Ashbrook Swamp.” was paying its previous contractor, ning Board should have considered Place Diner. And, Steven Barnes, with the New Garden State Kennels of Long Hill counsel of our attorney. As a board, gram helps to create connections the impact on the neighbor in terms we try to do what is best for Westfield between historic preservation and William Fidurski, Commissioner York-New Jersey Baykeeper orga- Township. of the Clark Environmental Com- of historical preservation and main- and have to act according to the law. land use planning. nization, asked the Council to pro- At the start of its meeting, the taining the existing neighborhood. mission, told the council during its Any other way would open us up to She recommended the Planning vide his group with any results of council passed a resolution con- At the meeting, Karen Terrace resi- regular Tuesday meeting that his legal ramifications.” Board consider applying for CLG the environmental investigation. gratulating Nathan Jones, a senior dent Lori Zivny, a neighbor of the status as it will give the town politi- group is “concerned” that develop- Mayor Marks said it was impor- at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ment of a park and “the flattening cal clout, financial benefits, a higher tant “to strike a balance between School on his academic accom- standard of decision-making and of the topography will result in what contributes to the quality of plishments, which include a 3.9 Fanwood Rec. New SP-F additional runoff and a flood haz- greater status in the preservation net- life for residents and the protection grade point average and a 1380 work. ard for Scotch Plains, Rahway and of lands.” score on his SAT, his achievements Commission School Plan Mr. Robins felt the comments he Clark.” In other matters, the Council ap- as a member of the school’s foot- heard during the meeting are, “right CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In addition, he said the existence proved an ordinance to realign and, ball team and his full six-year schol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on target.” The Town Council needs of a park and ball fields would future,” said Mr. Ryan. “This may be mended that there be no dances for in some cases, add new bus stops arship to Rutgers University’s phar- fifth and sixth grade students under to establish a team to revise the cur- mean children will be present at along some of the major streets in macy curriculum. the answer to some of your (Mr. rent ordinance with the WHC and the dusk, putting them at risk of being Badala’s) specific concerns.” the proposed reconfiguration, and that “fun nights” focusing on games Planning Board.” bitten by the vast mosquito popula- It was unclear whether the former Mr. Jardim hopes to “keep the Carriage House would have the ca- and movies replace Friday’s Place tion and disturbing “the critical for the younger students. momentum going. I am relying on nature of the habitat,” for example, pacity to accommodate the senior group for regular meetings. Fanwood resident Jennifer the WHC to keep the momentum the ecosystem’s food chain. After the public comment portion McGuire asked the administration to going.” He said the Clark Environmental of the meeting, Patricia Plante sug- back up “a wonderful program pro- Mr. Robins ended the discussion Commission would oppose any at- gested Fanwood take advantage of posal with budget dollars.” of possible changes by noting he tempts at mosquito control within the available grant money to make “a In speaking of how schools would believes public notice should be re- the swamp. If there were to be big enhancement” to Fanwood’s help youngsters make the transition quired on the consideration of all scoreboards at any of the proposed parks “rather than little enhance- from elementary to middle school, minor subdivisions. ball fields, Mr. Fidurski said they ments” that she suggested could be Ms. Laffey and Mr. Leonard stressed The meeting concluded with the should have three listings: “Home, funded through the regular budget the importance of the guidance de- designation of the Well House, an over time. partment. They praised the district’s original 18th century well located on Visitors and West Nile Virus.” existing orientation program for in- “We really feel that the noise and One big project that was consid- the property of Charles and Patricia ered was addressing the drainage coming students and their parents. Woodward at 200 Woodland Avenue the traffic that could develop could problems at La Grande or Forest They assured parents that older stu- be a nuisance to the neighbors,” he in Westfield. Road Park fields. dents would be trained as mentors The Well House is believed to said, “especially at night, if the for their younger schoolmates. “The fields are the most used part have been used in earlier times to fields are lighted.” of the parks,” asserted Mr. Ewing. Despite the administration and staff’s positive, can-do attitude, the pump water 200 feet to the original Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Council President Joel Whitaker, house on the property. Marks, noting that the Township who also attended the meeting, noted devil is definitely in the details (of Council was set to approve funding that something like refurbishment of the proposal) for board members and for initial environmental studies of the park fields was a “demonstrated parents. need with a demonstrated benefit.” “Have we seen everything that Knights the proposed parkland, said if the needs to be in place to make this project’s contractor, Killam Asso- work?” asked board member Jean ciates of Millburn, were, in the CREATING SOME CHEER…Cub Scouts from Pack No. 4 of Scotch Erratum McAllister. Awards course of its investigation, to find Plains-Fanwood recently created festive posters depicting wintry scenes There were questions about asbes- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “any fatal flaws” in the develop- which they then delivered to local nursing homes and hospitals for the A story about The Town Bank tos removal and lead abatement at of Westfield in the February 17 Captain Donald Domanoski of the ment of the park, the entire project patients to enjoy. Pictured, left to right, are: fourth grade Webelos Scouts Park. Fanwood force, who presented the would canceled. Neil Pratt, Brian Many, Jay Barker and Robert Leeper. edition of The Westfield Leader Mr. DelSordi said, “Asbestos is and The Time of Scotch Plains- award, recalled how Officer Pate relegated to floor tiles at Park...which pursued and restrained the individual Fanwood on page 20 stated in- we can cover with plywood before while displaying “professionalism For all correctly that the bank opened in flooring. I don’t feel that will be a and disregard for his own safety.” Scotch Plains, 1997, when it actually opened in major impact on costs....Lead con- Fanwood Fire Chief John Piccola 1998. tent needs to be examined.” presented awards to Assistant Fire Fanwood News: Correction Parents were not satisfied that the Chief Len Watt, Lieutenant Jason proposal can accommodate future Lowrey and firefighter Marc Gottlick www.goleader.com In a story that ran in the Febru- enrollment growth at Park Middle for having rescued three borough ary 17 edition of The Times of School. They continued to question residents trapped by rising flood 1999 - 2000 Season Scotch Plains-Fanwood, it was how McGinn and Coles Elementary waters on Cecilia Place on Septem- incorrectly stated that the Scotch Schools (the biggest schools in the ber 16 in the wake of Tropical Storm Plains Board of Adjustment two district) can manage without adding Floyd. FEBRUARY 27: MADJAZZ Fanwood more classroom space. years ago rejected an applica- Also receiving a Shield Award was The a Capella ensemble returns, performing madrigals, jazz, and They continued to challenge the Captain Jeffrey Downing, an 11-year- everything in between. TV-35 Schedule tion by the Filippatos family to propriety of placing “innocent” fifth expand the restaurant and add member of the Fanwood Volunteer MARCH 19: DURUFLÉ REQUIEM Friday, Feb. 25, 8:00 P.M. grade students in a middle school Rescue Squad. Squad President John Fanwood Senior Citizens’ retail space at the site of the Park environment. The Chorale, soloists, organ, and orchestra in Duruflé's moving and Place Diner. The application ac- Oatis said Mr. Downing had reached Valentines Party A petition opposing the K-4, 5-8 a “unique plateau” last year by an- powerful work tually was withdrawn by the proposal, allegedly signed by 250 Friday, Feb. 25, 9:00 P.M. swering his 1000th call as a member APRIL 16: MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE Filippatos family. residents, was presented to Mr. of the squad. Sweethearts Night with DelSordi at the conclusion of the Eugene Roan on harspichord and John Burkhalter on recorder make Soprano Sheila Lounsberry Robert Gurske, Vice President and their Calvary Chorale debut. question and answer period. Chaplain of the Scotch Plains Volun- Sunday, Feb. 27, 8:00 P.M. MAY 21: MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH teer Rescue Squad, was among the Rebroadcast of the Feb. 10th Theresa A. Mitchell honorees as well. Squad Delegate The Chorale and orchestra conclude the season with a stirring concert in Council Meeting honor of the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. Certified Public Accountant William McLaughlin described how Tuesday, Feb. 29, 8:00 P.M. Mr. Gurske, a longtime local resi- – Over 10 Years Experience – All CONCERTS ARE SUNDAYS AT 4 P.M. Freeholders’ Forum dent, had responded to 2,245 calls in Quality, Professional Service at Reasonable Prices his 11 years with the unit. Tuesday, Feb. 29, 9:00 P.M. Free Consultation (908) 277-1547 • [email protected] Three Seasons in the Sun Others selected to receive Shield • Individuals • Corporations • Partnerships • Awards this year were Officer Brian 31 Woodland Avenue • Summit Thursday, Mar. 2, 8:00 P.M. Cheney of the Scotch Plains Police Fanwood Senior Citizens’ • Income Tax Preparation • Accounting Services • Tax Planning Department, who last August pulled Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Valentines Party • Financial Statements • QuickBooks Consulting a woman from an overturned vehicle Council on the Arts, Department of State, through a grant administered Thursday, Mar. 2, 9:00 P.M. (908) 322-3213 following an accident on Bonnie Burn by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Sweethearts Night with Road, and the entire Scotch Plains Soprano Sheila Lounsberry Member of the AICPA and NJSCPA as well as the SPBPA Fire Department. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Hearing Wednesday On Parking Report MAYORS GET UPDATES AT LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES MEETING The Town Council will hold a special meeting this Wednesday, March 1, at which point the town’s parking consultant will present a comprehen- sive parking plan for the downtown. Reports on Proposed Animal Shelter Costs; Rich and Associates of Michigan was hired by the town to develop the report on the best location to build a parking deck in town, including its size and cost projections for construction and annual operation. According to Michael LaPlace, the deck is the central part of a parking Open Space Tax Are Due Out Next Month system under consideration by the town. By PAUL J. PEYTON the Westfield Town Council, said all licensed game wardens. Mrs. Sur to see funds collected through the Also included will be beefed up improvement to surface parking lots Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the committee has been pushing for said Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, who tax “channeled back to the munici- in town, enhanced enforcement of parking regulations and creation of a CRANFORD — A financial fea- a county-wide facility since 1994. is expected to address the League palities” and dedicated for acquisi- parking entity that would be in charge of parking on a full-time basis. sibility study on cost estimates for She said the growing over-popula- next month, would like his search tion of land to be preserved for open Preliminary construction costs of the deck are in the $6 to $7 million range. construction of a Union County ani- tion of pets in Union County has and rescue unit to be located next to space. He said the towns would than The public hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council mal shelter is expected out within created serious problems for mu- the proposed animal shelter. decide how the land would be used Chambers of the Municipal Building on East Broad Street. the next month. nicipalities that have little options Mrs. Sur said the Suplee, Clooney as opposed to have the county use Preliminary estimates place con- when it comes to animal control & Company report will contain de- the money to create additional struction cost at $1.8 million, with devices. tails on the best location for such a county parks. an annual operating budget of $1 Officials indicated that the recent facility and how the towns would be Mayor Marks said if another ref- million. The report is being pre- closing of Stirling-based Garden involved in the program. erendum goes before Scotch Plains’ pared by Suplee, Clooney & Com- State Kennels caused a number of Kenilworth Mayor Michael voters this year for an open space pany, a public accounting firm based towns to have to run around to find Tripodi, President of the League in plan he believes it might be a “tough in Elizabeth. an animal control contractor. 1999, explained that the project sell.” He said last year’s referendum Margaret C. Sur, a former Scotch Plains Mayor Martin could receive a state grant as part of became a “political football” in the Westfield councilwoman and a Marks noted that his community the state’s new shared services pro- township. member of the Animal Control Com- contracted with Associated Humane gram. He said he would support a In 1998, voters around the state mittee of Union County, spoke on Societies of Newark, which also county-wide animal shelter if the passed an open space fund for state- the project during the monthly meet- services Westfield, at an annual cost to his community stays at a owned land. That proposal was ing of the Union County League of cost of $37,000. That represents a reasonable rate. passed by 65 percent of voters in Municipalities. The committee in- jump of $13,000 from what the “Unfortunately there is other stuff Union County. cludes veterinarians, Westfield Re- township had been paying Garden that our taxpayers want to see. It’s Mayor Jardim said he would like gional Health Department Health State. hard to justify if the cost is going to to know if the fund could help Officer Robert Sherr, representatives He said Associated, knowing they double,” Mayor Tripodi reasoned. Westfield with the problem it is hav- of various animal rights organiza- are “the only game in town,” is In other business, the League re- ing in deal with the new phenom- tions and the county sheriff. likely to bump up fees charged to ceived an update on a report by a enon of “shoe horning” and “tear The League of Municipalities, other towns when those contracts county committee looking at the downs.” The latter occurs when de- now 15 years old, provides mayors, come up for renewal. possible establishment of an Open velopers build two or more homes former mayors and municipal Mrs. Sur said all 21 municipali- Space Trust Fund in Union County. on a lot were one house previously elected officials the opportunity to ties combined paid a total of Union is one of only four counties existed. Tear downs are when new look for ways to share resources and $530,000 in 1997. Westfield paid in the state that does not have an homes are replaced with newer mod- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times save money in the end. Westfield $18,000 that year. open space tax. Salem, Sussex and els. GETTING TICKETS IS NOT LONGER A LIFE SENTENCE…Governor Mayor Thomas C. Jardim is Presi- “We think there is a better way, a Hudson Counties also do not have Mr. Jandoli had indicated that his- Christine Todd Whitman last month signed legislation implementing a three- dent of the League this year. more efficient way, a more effective open space trust funds. Scotch Plains toric preservation was one of the year statute of limitations on the collection of overdue parking ticket revenues. Mrs. Sur, who served six years on way dealing with any (animal con- passed such a referendum last year areas covered by an open space trust trol) problems,” Mrs. Sur told those to establish such a fund to be used fund along with open space preser- officials in attendance. primarily for construction of ball vation, land acquisition and mainte- She said four of New Jersey’s 21 fields in a section of the Ashbrook nance, and park and recreation de- Three-Year Limit on Collection counties currently have county-wide Reservation. Township residents velopment. animal shelters including Atlantic, will be taxed 2 cents per $100 of Roselle Park Mayor Joseph Burlington and Gloucester. assessed valuation over the next 10 DeIorio asked Dr. Ross to supply Mrs. Sur said the committee’s goal years. the League with a breakdown of the Of Parking Fines is Now Law is to create a facility with a “friendly” “Right now without a dedicated amount of money that would be By PAUL J. PEYTON primary sponsor of the legislation. prohibited courts from suspending a and “comfortable” environment in a trust fund we have no stable source raised per community at the differ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Under the bill, a parking ticket person’s driver’s license until they community where county residents of funding for park land improve- ent tax levels under consideration. TRENTON — Towns that have will now automatically be dismissed had failed to pay three tickets. Under would feel comfortable leaving pets ments and open space acquisition,” In addition to Dr. Ross, the ad hoc been looking to collect on penalties after three years unless a municipal the new law, failing to pay any ticket they can no longer care as opposed said Dr. Henry Ross of Summit, committee, created last year by then from tickets from years ago will have court has issued a warrant for the can result in suspension of driving to simply abandoning them which Chairman of the county’s ad hoc Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. to look for another revenue stream. defendant’s arrest or is in the process privileges. She said this language is currently common place. The fa- committee on open space that is Scutari of Linden, includes Westfield Governor Christine Todd Whitman of suspending the motorist’s driver’s had been written into the bill by its cility would be built on between looking into the establishing of an First Ward Councilman Carl A. last month signed legislation imple- license. co-sponsor, Assemblywoman Joan four and five acres so as not to open space tax for Union County. Salisbury, former Hillside Mayor menting a three-year statute of limi- If action has been taken within M. Quigley (D-32). disturb those living near shelter. Dr. Ross is also Chairman of the Ralph Milteer, Summit City Coun- tations on the collection of overdue three years of the date of the ticket, Mr. Victor praised Assemblyman The facility would serve both as a Union County Alliance. cil President Henry Ogden and parking ticket revenues. the case will remain open. Augustine for taking the “bull by the shelter for homeless pets and a cen- The ad hoc committee is looking Roselle attorney Elizabeth Brody. The issue came to the forefront a Mr. Augustine’s bill follows a state horns” in gaining support for the tral location where county residents at the establishment of a tax be- The League of Municipalities, few years ago when long-time Supreme Court order issued on Oc- measure in the Legislature. could come to adopt pets. Educa- tween one and three cents per $100 which holds its meetings in the Fac- Westfield resident Warren Victor re- tober 7, 1997. “It is a refreshing experience to tion programs would also be offered of assessed valuation. The tax, which ulty Staff Dining Room at Union ceived a $169 ticket from the City of Nancy Malool, Mr. Augustine’s have a caring and able legislator on pet care and related topics. A would have to be approved by the County College in Cranford, needs Perth Amboy for what they claimed legislative aide, said the bill simply from the 22nd District applying his number of animal support groups, Union County Board of Chosen eight mayors in attendance for a was an outstanding ticket from 11 “codifies” the court ruling. skills to ensure (laws) affecting our including People for Animals, sup- Freeholders first, would be placed quorum. In January, attendance in- years prior. “So it’s more secure and the people quality of life are reasonable and port the concept of a county shelter. before voters as a referendum. cluded mayors from Westfield, New Mr. Victor decided to fight back. are better protected,” she said. She fair,” he said. Mrs. Sur said the facility would While speaking before the county Providence, Scotch Plains, After finding the cashed check for $1 noted the law is “set in stone,” The 1997 State Superior Court have a mandatory neutering and freeholder board last June, Steve Garwood, Kenilworth, Roselle Park which he had sent to Perth Amboy to whereas court statutes can always be decision dismissed 454,000 outstand- spading program to address the over- Jandoli, a Principal Planner with the and a council member from cover the ticket, he contacted his changed by future court rulings. ing parking tickets dating back three population of pets. state’s Department of Environmen- Cranford. legislator, Alan M. Augustine of Ms. Malool said language in the or more years. That decision became In order to reduce the annual op- tal Protection (DEP), estimated a A representative of Assemblyman Scotch Plains. Mr. Augustine is the bill was removed that would have effective in February 1998. erating cost, the committee has been one cent tax per $100 of assessed Alan M. Augustine, former Scotch working with the Union County valuation would generate $3.2 mil- Plains Mayor Joan Papen, also at- Sheriff’s Office to see if the Sheriff’s lion each year for a county-wide tends the meetings as does Town- Labor Assistance Program (SLAP) open space dedicated fund. ship Councilwoman and former could be utilized to save money. Dr. Ross noted that public hear- Mayor, Geri Samuel. Last week’s This program uses persons convicted ings on the preliminary report from meeting was represented by of non-violent crimes, such as fail- the committee are likely to occur in Westfield, Scotch Plains, ing to pay child support, to do vari- March. One of the hearings will be Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Winfield ous labor intensive projects as op- in held in Westfield with the other in Park, Garwood and Springfield. Two posed to serving jail time. Elizabeth. council members from Garwood also In addition, Sheriff’s Officers are Mayor Marks said he would like attended.

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PUBLICATION NEWS FROM WASHINGTON The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Seventh Congressional District of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood U.S. Representative Franks Pushes and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: For Elimination of Marriage Tax New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association By Congressman Bob Franks OSTRACIZE Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Plutarch was a very perceptive fel- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey More than 800,000 working code that still needs to be addressed. low. This Greek historian (46-126 P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue couples living in New Jersey are Today, more and more parents are AD) wrote of an ancient Greek tradi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 paying a high price for being mar- making the decision to leave the tion called ostrakamos, which re- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ried. work force and stay at home to raise sulted in the banishment of someone Every year, these couples are their kids. Yet, our tax code does who had become too powerful or POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at forced to pay on average $1,400 more nothing to encourage full-time pa- popular, or was deemed too danger- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 in federal income taxes than they rental care. In fact, it discourages it. ous or unwholesome. Research indi- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. would pay if they were single. That’s I am sponsoring legislation that cates that ostracism was a highly because the current tax code pun- would provide a tax break to parents formalized practice in ancient Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh ishes working couples by pushing who make the financial sacrifice to Greece. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING them into higher tax brackets. stay home and care for their chil- To banish someone from their Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin Our tax system should reward dren. midst, Greek citizens would simply COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS couples who choose to get married, My legislation would make stay- gather in the town marketplace and Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Kim Kinter not penalize them. at-home parents eligible for the same cast a vote by scratching the name of BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER NEWS & EDITORIAL Earlier this month, the U.S. House tax credit now given to working par- the offending person on an ostrakon, of Representatives passed, with my ents who rely on child care outside SUBSCRIPTION PRICE “a piece of clay tile.” If a person’s support, legislation that would elimi- the home. It would expand the De- name appeared a prescribed number One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 nate the so-called marriage penalty. pendent Care Tax Credit to cover of times, he or she could be banished The bill provides $182 billion in tax families in which one parent pro- from the community for 5 to 10 relief to 22 million married couples vides full-time care for a child. years. It has been suggested that Host of Questions Need to be Answered nationwide over the next 10 years. A tax credit for stay-at-home par- Socrates, the Greek philosopher, was Unlike President Clinton’s pro- ents is the next common-sense step a victim of ostracism and that, rather posal — which would only offer a Congress must take to promote stron- than accept the consequences, he, Before Public Can Support School Plan partial fix for working married ger families and a fairer tax system. instead, drank a potion of poisonous couples — our bill provides com- The federal tax system should re- hemlock. The past five weeks of impassioned public involve- the fifth-grade move for convenience’s sake, rather plete relief. The average couple inforce the core values we as Ameri- By the 16th century, the word os- ment in the facilities and enrollment crisis in Scotch than for its academic benefits. Truth be told, if would save $1,400 a year in taxes. cans share, and provide incentives tracize took on its current sense of Plains-Fanwood schools have been a refreshing bulging elementary schools had not forced their As a member of the House Budget for parents to spend more time rais- “banishment by whatever means, but change from the general indifference traditionally hand, it is unlikely that administrators would have Committee, I have worked hard to ing their children. usually not physical removal from a bring fiscal discipline to Washington community.” displayed to regular board activities and school arbitrarily recommended such a change. But, there * * * * * and end a generation of deficit spend- Bob Franks represents the Seventh Excommunication by the Catho- board and budget elections. Only two issues in two are only so many options and several carry pretty ing in Washington. It is only fair that District in the United States House of lic Church is an example of present- years have sparked such interest: the proposal to hefty price tags. we invest a portion of the budget Representatives, but is running for the day ostracism. Hopefully, you will relocate the pre-K program to Park Middle School in Parents want a quality education for their kids. surplus to correct an injustice in the United States Senate seat of Frank not ostracize your Word Sleuths by Lautenberg, who is retiring. 1998 and the leveling debate of 1999. They also want to protect their children from growing tax code that has been especially failing to faithfully read this column. burdensome on middle-income fami- The exchange of ideas at individual school and up too fast. Professionals and board members want to lies. board of education meetings, and through correspon- provide a sound, rewarding educational program that According to the Congressional dence to the board, has, in many cases, been thought encourages every child to reach his full potential. Budget Office, middle-income fami- Letters to the Editor provoking and constructively critical. But, not all of it. They also have to figure out how to equitably house lies are hardest hit by the marriage The adversarial tone with which numerous parents thousands of students across three levels. In addition, penalty. Eliminating the marriage penalty have approached the board of education and admin- the board has to answer to the taxpayers (only 27 is an important step forward in ad- Tree Preservation Commission Head istration during the facilities meetings is disturbing. percent of whom have children in the school system). vancing tax fairness for families. But The debate should not be distorted into a battle They shoulder 90 percent of the costs of public there is another inequity in the tax Calls Letter to Editor Inaccurate between “us” (parents) and “them” (board/adminis- education in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Lori Zivny’s February 17 Letter to the dedicated to the prevention of unneces- tration). Whatever the ultimate decision, it will take It is important to remember during the course of Practical Tips Given Editor in The Westfield Leader and The sary tree destruction. Furthermore, we a unified effort from parents, administrators and discussion that these goals are not mutually exclu- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that require the replanting of as many trees as For the Winter Months referenced the Westfield Tree Preserva- possible. board members to make it work for the children. sive. tion Commission was factually incor- Many in Westfield are concerned about In addition, south side Scotch Plains parents ob- There are a host of questions that need to be The following is a checklist from rect and misleading. rampant development. Working within the New Jersey Department of Com- The Westfield Tree Preservation Com- the system for the common good is the jected to what they perceived as an excessively long answered before the community can throw its sup- munity Affairs: mission reviews and enforces tree re- appropriate course of action. Lashing bus ride for their children, who faced potential port behind the superintendent’s recommendation Check Windows. Replace cracked moval and replanting plans. The act calls out and questioning the intentions of redistricting under one facilities’ option. Their seem- and the bond referendum required to foot the bill for or missing windows. Inspect and in- for the Town Zoning official to review committed, well intentioned volunteers and enforce all Commission recommen- is inappropriate. ingly legitimate objection was undermined by the nearly $16 million in proposed renovation, construc- stall storm windows. Self-storing dations. This is done during the building suggestion that higher property values should carry tion and technology costs. storm windows are installed by lift- Michael Snizek permit and inspection process. Chairman more weight in determining which neighborhoods Parents and board members want assurance that ing up screens and moving down the The Tree Preservation Commission is Westfield Tree Preservation should or should not be redistricted. That attitude this plan will work to the benefit of their children. protective window panel. made up of citizen volunteers who are Commission smacks of an elitism that is out of place in a diversi- They want concrete answers to their questions about Check Heater. Have your central fied community the likes of Scotch Plains and how schools will address the academic, emotional heater checked for efficiency and Book Recommended to Parents Fanwood. and social implications of such a grade safety. Older, oil heaters should get Furthermore, in light of the recommendation to reconfiguration. an annual tune-up and cleaning. Stop Drafts. Install weather strip- Trying to Talk With Their Children move the fifth grade into the middle school, some The administration has a responsibility to provide ping around doors and windows. Use Regarding Matthew J. Seagull’s ar- The author/mother of three boys spent parents have expressed concerns about the disparity those answers. Answers that would encourage par- ticle on the front page of the February 17 six years talking to junior high and high draft-stoppers at the bottoms of doors. edition of The Westfield Leader, we saw school kids. The book is a must for between the maturity of eighth-grade students and ents’ active participation in and support for the solu- Seal Gaps. Use caulk to fill gaps Patricia Hersch on C-Span’s Book Notes parents of teenagers who want to learn the naiveté of fifth graders. There have been harsh tion. that lead to outdoors. Caulk can be discussing her book “A Tribe Apart.” how to speak to their children. The pub- characterizations that insult the solid majority of Parents should continue to voice their comments, used, for example, around pipes where We bought two copies for our family lisher is The Ballantine Publishing Co. decent eighth-grade kids who walk the halls of the questions and concerns to board members and the they go through an outside wall, and (six children, 11 grandchildren). George B. Cain middle schools. administration via phone calls, letters and attendance around drafty window panes and door- Manasquan That being said, it is not surprising to hear parental at meetings. jambs. Use expandable foam for larger resistance to the superintendent’s recommendation In the end, there is a certain leap of faith that parents openings. Reader Questions Salary Inequities to move fifth grade students out of an elementary must take — whatever plan the board approves. They Conserve. Conserve. Conserve. setting. Such a move calls for widespread change, will be able to take it with more confidence if their Turn off radiators in unused rooms. In Westfield Schools’ Expenditures Use appliances with energy ratings In Thursday’s Star-Ledger, there was to do this, it requires teachers. and change is rarely easy to digest at first glance. questions have been answered as thoroughly as pos- of 9 or higher. Try replacing incan- a tabulation of the way each school Why then, did the money spent on The administration has been accused of espousing sible. descent light bulbs with compact, district spent its money in 1998-99 ver- teachers salaries decrease while the ad- fluorescent bulbs. sus 1994-95. It is noteworthy that for the ministrative costs increased? Further- Westfield schools, faculty salaries de- more, why should so much more money Insulation. Insulate your attic us- clined from $57,453 to $52,938 while be spent for administrative salaries than SP-F Committee Discussing Shared Resources ing insulation with a grade of R-30. administrative salaries of $87,945 did is spent on faculty salaries? Thermostat. A programmable, not decrease, although there was no fig- The article also states that 87 percent Welcome Idea to Tax-Weary Local Public clock thermostat can save money by ure provided for 1994-95. of the Westfield school budget is sup- letting you program your home’s tem- Last year, I had an exchange of notes ported by local taxes. I believe both Dr. The Whitman Administration has been urging It’s been said that local residents have been paying with Wesfield Schools Superintendent Foley and the Board of Education owe perature to fit your schedule. No Dr. William J. Foley in which I com- the taxpayers in Westfield an explana- communities in the state to take a good look at the an increasing proportion of the cost of their local more forgetting to turn down the mented on the large sums of money tion. sharing of certain services as a way to pare the cost government as state assistance has declined in recent thermostat when going out for the spent on administration and he assured Dr. Max J. Kalm of local government and, thus, perhaps save overbur- years. We haven’t seen the data to say that this is so. day, or encountering an icy cold house me that every effort was being made to Westfield reduce overhead costs. The purpose of dened local property taxpayers a few bucks. The What we do know is that the cost of government just when you return. our schools is to teach the students, and governments in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, as well keeps rising. How To Reach Us as the local Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- However, if state assistance is declining, more aid SP-F Schools Superintendent’s Plan E-Mail - [email protected] tion, deserve a pat on the back for their recently would certainly be a welcome relief to municipalities Phone - (908) 232-4407 announced plan to set up a joint committee to explore now starving for dollars. There is recently-enacted Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 Is Not ‘a Good Thing’ to Reader PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 what services, now being performed by both towns legislation to increase annual state assistance levels After attending the Scotch Plains- new students. From the floor plans to the In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield and the school board, could possibly be done jointly, in line with the inflation rate. Is this good news? We Fanwood Board of Education’s presen- new drop-off point designed at Terrill, 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains at a lower cost to their taxpayers. don’t know. tation last Wednesday night regarding these plans are in no way, whatsoever, their proposal to change our school sys- equal. And, the residents of this commu- Submittal Formats Martin L. Marks, the Scotch Plains Mayor, said A concern is that government has no incentive to tem by moving our fifth grade students nity should be appalled because, Dr. Photos - B/W and Color the panel, made up of three representatives from the improve operations and services like private business into middle school, I am truly amazed! Choye, our superintendent, throws the No Panoramic or Polaroid two governing bodies and the Board of Education, does. Legislation to automatically provide more funds Way too much time and effort is being phrase “equity amongst all the schools”, Typed, not handwritten would look at everything from divvying up services based on inflation further dampens the incentive for put into trying to convince the commu- and this is a slap in the face to the Upper and lower case nity that it is a “good thing.” It is not a families of the children that must attend Need name & daytime phone and personnel to sharing certain land and buildings. government to improve. “good thing” and it is quite apparent they Park! Fanwood’s Mayor Louis C. Jung has also expressed The jury is out on an agreement by Governor (the school board) agree with that, be- For our complete editorial policies Donna Colligan request a copy of our Policy Guide cause of the great lengths they are pro- Scotch Plains interest in the committee’s potential ideas. Mayor Whitman and the State Legislature to restore some posing to create a “school within a Marks made his appointments last week, and we $328 million in municipal aid that would have been school” to keep the younger students hope that Mayor Jung and the Scotch Plains- received in the 1994-2000 period had such state away from the influence of the older students. Fanwood Board of Education will name their des- assistance been indexed to the inflation rate. After all, Just the time spent on this issue alone ignees soon. you are paying for it anyway. tells you plain and simple, “if you need The idea of sharing services isn’t a new idea. Many But in the meantime, although the notion of area to keep fifth graders so isolated and protected, then maybe they don’t belong communities already jointly participate in certain municipalities sharing services is a good idea, it is a there in the first place.” insurance funds that help cut costs. A few towns at mature one practiced for some time. There are very In addition, so much time and money the Jersey Shore are teaming to clean their adjoining few other significant opportunities proposed in this (for architects and consultants) is being spent to persuade this community that beaches. And there may be a new push locally to have area to reduce costs. Anything that improves the this is a good solution for our problems. towns in Union County share the costs of animal efficiency of operation in government that cuts the Where is that money coming from, and control services. tax burden of property owners, we favor. if this was a really good plan, this com- munity would accept it, without any of these theatrics and obvious empty prom- Energy Deregulation has Arrived; With it Comes Choice, Possible Savings ises of just how wonderful it all will be! The New Jersey energy deregulation law has two parts. First, it mandates across the board reductions on electricity costs In light of that, we still have to keep in beginning at 5 percent in August 1999 and reaching at least 15 percent in 2002. These reductions will happen automatically mind that this plan is not a long-range solution and does not cure all of our ails. and benefit all consumers. It doesn’t address the future needs of The second feature of the law is that it allows consumers (if they want) to choose what company supplies their electricity Coles or McGinn. It creates a town-wide and gas. Customers can choose an electricity supplier starting this fall and a gas supplier by the end of this year. disaster of adding 200-plus students to Before deciding whether or not to choose a new energy supplier, it’s important to understand how energy gets to your home the intolerable traffic and parking prob- or business. lems at Park Middle School. There are three steps in the energy delivery process: generation, transmission and distribution. Generation can be likened It doesn’t leave enough room in Park to a factory. It is where electricity is manufactured (e.g., in nuclear or coal-fired plants). A good analogy for transmission is Middle School for any new students an interstate highway. It is how electricity is moved over long distances. Distribution is like a local road that feeds off a coming into this town from three pro- highway and takes electricity directly into your home. posed developments; and no one can In the past, your local utility provided all three services (generation, transmission, and distribution) and charged a single price even come up with a reasonable plan of per kilowatt-hour. With deregulation, however, you can now shop for the generation piece (i.e., which company generates the how to accommodate these new students power that you buy). Regardless of who generates your power, however, it will still flow through the local utility’s (e g., GPU at Park or show the costs associated with Energy) transmission and distribution system. Thus, if you experience a power outage, the local utility continues to be responsible it! for maintaining and repairing the local distribution system, regardless of who you buy your energy from. If you saw the side by side compari- Starting this fall, consumers started to see more detail on their electric bill, even if they don’t switch providers. Instead of a sons of the plans for the two middle schools, you could not agree that there single price for all three steps of energy delivery, there are now separate line items for generation, transmission, and distribution. was any equality in the preparation for CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 5 Tom Kean and Assemblyman Joel Weingarten Leading Endorsement Battle in Union County By PAUL J. PEYTON which are now starting to filter in. O’Toole of Verona (R-21st), who win these two counties and than take Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “You have to start at the grassroots represents five Union County com- that momentum into the Union Heading into the county Republi- and that’s where we started,” she told munities, and Westfield native turned County Convention on Saturday, can conventions, candidates seeking The Westfield Leader and The Times Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler. April 1. the GOP nomination for the Seventh of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Also backing his candidacy are Among the seven GOP candidates, Congressional seat in the June 6 Pri- Heading into the three county con- Mountainside Mayor Robert F. three reside in Union County – Mr. mary election these days are busy ventions (Essex County does not have Viglianti and the borough’s munici- Kean, Patrick Morrisey and Eric lining up endorsements. The district a convention), Ms. Koch said the pal Republican Chairman and Bor- Urbano. includes 34 towns stretched across campaign expects to do well in ough Attorney, John Post. Mr. Morrisey said he has been four counties: Union, Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties and to The candidate is also backed by endorsed by seven members of Con- Somerset and Essex. split support with two other candi- GOP municipal chairmen in gress behind his campaign, includ- The establishment candidate dates in Middlesex County. Cranford, Garwood and Springfield. ing House of Representatives Com- among Union County Republican Candidate Ken Gardner of A spokesman for Mr. Weingarten merce Committee Chairman Tho- contenders appears to be Tom Kean Woodbridge serves as Municipal said the candidate has lined up “more mas Bliley (R-Va.). Former Con- Jr., who has lined up support from Chairman and is expected to gain a endorsements in Union County than gressman Bill Paxon (R-N.Y.) is also former long-time District 7 Congress- lot of GOP support in the Middlesex everyone else combined.” a supporter along with New Jersey man Matthew Rinaldo; State Senate County convention. Ms. Koch said “We are winning the endorsement Congressman Christopher Smith (R- President Donald T. DiFrancesco and she expects Mr. Kean to split the war,” he added, noting that it was 4th). The candidate had been Coun- Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine, convention vote with Michael important that individual municipal sel to the House Commerce Com- CAMPAIGN STRATEGIZING...Political Director Daniel Patrick Ronayne, both of Scotch Plains, and Assem- left, and Seventh Congressional District candidate Patrick Morrisey review Ferguson and Mr. Gardner. leaders have backed Mr. Weingarten. mittee prior to moving to Westfield, campaign materials while working out of their campaign office on Elm Street blyman Richard H. Bagger of However, in Somerset, where Mr. Ferguson, however, is concen- where he has rented an apartment. in Westfield. (See story below.) Westfield. All represent the 22nd former state Senate President Ray trating his effort on winning the party Legislative District. Bateman has endorsed Mr. Kean, lines in Middlesex and Somerset In addition, Matthew McDermott, Ms. Koch said the Kean organization Counties, which hold their county the son of Union County Republican is extremely strong. Candidate Pat conventions on Tuesday and Wednes- Joel Farley Says Lenape Trail Committee Chairman Frank X. Walsh, Mayor of Green Brook, is day March 21 and 29, respectively. McDermott, is serving as Mr. Kean’s expected to drum up some support Daniel Quinonez, Mr. Ferguson’s Campaign Treasurer. among Somerset County delegates. campaign spokesman, estimated that Is Primary Home, Not Manhattan Kerry Koch, Kean Campaign Man- “So I think we are going to be very the campaign’s effort will achieve ager, said the candidate has been By PAUL J. PEYTON the candidates moved into the district ber of the Echo Lake Country Club in tough to beat there,” she stated. “more than half the vote to win (the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times building his organization “from the Assemblyman Joel Weingarten (R- party line in the GOP Primary) in to seek the office. Westfield, where he has been a mem- top to the bottom” as a means to 21st) of Millburn has received the Somerset (County).” WESTFIELD — The Seventh Con- One candidate, however, has drawn ber since 1997, and the First United attract endorsements at the local level backing of Assemblyman Kevin He said the Ferguson strategy is to gressional District seat has attracted questions from some in the political Methodist of Westfield for which he so much interest this year that many of arena who believe he is not living in has traveled to New England and Eu- New Jersey. rope as a member of the church’s choir. A campaign spokesman indicated Mr. Farley, who launched his cam- Patrick Morrisey Opens Westfield Campaign Office that while Mr. Farley has multiple paign a few weeks ago, was born in residencies including Manhattan, his Summit and raised in Westfield. He primary address is in Westfield. told the Westfield Leader and The According to Union County Board Times that he did not formerly re- For Open Seventh District Congressional Seat of Elections Administrator Patricia gain residency in town until a year By PAUL J. PEYTON competition in town is Tom Kean Jr., to win the Primary. Welfare reform program that was in- Formato, Democratic Congressional ago. Much of his time from the mid- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the son of former popular New Jersey “But this isn’t a race to see who can stituted a few years ago. hopeful Joel Farley, 46, officially reg- 1980s on was spent in Massachu- WESTFIELD — Twelve candidates Thomas H. Kean. Mr. Kean moved to have cash on hand. This is about who He also wants to reduce the number istered as a voter in the district on setts, where he served as a special seek the Seventh Congressional seat. town in December when he and his can actually articulate a message that of uninsured persons, some 44 mil- September 29 of last year. district attorney and criminal pros- Three reside in Westfield. Only one wife bought a house on Harrison Av- appeals to voters of the Seventh Dis- lion Americans, which he said in the Mr. Farley has listed his primary ecutor, and Manhattan where he has an office in town: Patrick Morrisey. enue. trict,” Mr. Morrisey emphasized. end will reduce the cost of health care residence as 745 Lenape Trail in maintains a private law practice. Although he has to hold a formal “Tom is a gentleman and he has the The candidate anticipates a Primary since people will be going for regular Westfield. Prior to moving out of town he had grand opening, Mr. Morrisey has offi- right civic virtue and is a heck of a nice turnout of 50 percent of the 66,000 checkups. According to the office of the been active in town, including serving cially moved into space above guy. I just think perhaps he might registered Republicans in the district. Mr. Morrisey favors expanding the Westfield Tax Assessor, the Westfield as a Democratic Committeeman when Periwinkles’s on Elm Street. need to start at a different post, a The candidate said he believes 13,000 individual tax deductibility for health home is under the ownership of Eileen he was just 18. Growing up in Edison, the candi- different level of government in order votes are needed to win the nomination care insurance. Farley, the candidate’s mother. The While Mr. Farley may have not spent date said he knows the town and “felt to obtain the seasoning needed to be to be the top vote-getter among the He said this action would cause home has been in the Farley family for much time in Westfield up until a few very comfortable here.” an effective representative,” Mr. field of seven Republican candidates. people to shop around for the best 45 years. years ago, Democratic candidate “It’s a wonderful, safe, clean town Morrisey stated. The candidate’s campaign has fo- health care insurance, thus increasing A worker in the New York City Michael LaPolla, who serves as Union and it’s the type of town eventually, Mr. Morrisey admitted that he will cused on health care and Medicare competition among health care pro- Board of Elections indicated that Mr. County Manager, has only lived in the when you get married and have chil- “never be the establishment candi- reform, reducing taxes and spending viders. Farley’s name has been deleted from district a year and a half. He is, how- dren, that you’d like to bring your date” in New Jersey. “And that’s be- at the federal level. Other health care reform options the list of registered voters in Manhat- ever, a life-long Union County resi- kids up in school here,” he said during cause I’m always going to give folks He said he wants to c clean up the are health marts and association health tan. The candidate, however, still main- dent. Maryanne S. Connelly has re- an interview in The Westfield Leader straight talk (on issues and on any federal regulations that includes plans. tains a phone number and residence in sided in Fanwood for 20 years where and Times of Scotch Plains and question posed to him).” 110,000 pages of laws and regula- A health marts are sort of a “big the city. she was mayor the past four years and Fanwood offices last Friday. Mr. Morrisey cited his experience tions that govern the Medicare pro- supermarket” whereby an individual “His (Mr. Farley’s) residence is 745 a long-time councilwoman before that. He moved into an apartment in town in drafting legislation for the Com- gram. By comparison, the Internal have the opportunity to choice be- Lenape Trail. That’s where he hangs his Jeff Golkin, a Committeeman in late last year after moving here from merce Committee and negotiating bills Revenue Service is governed by tween a menu of health care options hat,” Ron Connor, Mr. Farley’s spokes- Warren, and J. Brooke Hern of New the Washington D.C. area where he with the White House staff and House 17,000 pages. including a primary care physician, man told The Westfield Leader and The Providence, are also seeking the Demo- had worked as Counsel to the House and Senate leadership. Mr. Morrisey intends to show vot- specialists, nurse practitioners and Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. cratic Party nomination for the Con- of Representatives Commerce Com- “My campaign is not going to be ers the complex forms that senior citi- ambulatory surgery centers. He said the candidate also main- gressional seat. The seat has been in mittee for the past several years. about appealing to the establishment. zens must fill out to be eligible for Mr. Morrisey said a health mart tains residences in Manhattan, Boston Republican hands since the late 1960s. Mr. Morrisey said he has begun his My campaign will be about appealing federal programs. would not be bogged down by regula- and California. A member of the bar Republican candidates Tom Kean, telemarketing as well as a door-to-door to real people who are out working to The candidate supports a drug pre- tion as exists today which, he said, associations in California, New York Jr. and Patrick Morrisey, both of campaign among registered Republi- make ends meet,” he explained. scription program for seniors but only would allow for discounts on health and Massachusetts, he uses these resi- Westfield, and Mike Ferguson of War- cans in town. He has vowed to win He is focusing more on appealing as part of comprehensive Medicare care services thus making insurance dences when on the road on business. ren all moved into the district in the Westfield in the Primary. There are 34 to “rank and file Republicans” than to reform. The program was drafted in more affordable. Locally, Mr. Farley is an active mem- last few months. towns in the district which spans four party leaders in an effort to win the the 1960s. He said one-third of se- counties including Union County. Tuesday, June 6 Primary Election. The niors do not have access to a prescrip- “Westfield is an important priority candidate is not looking at winning tion drug plan. for me. Obviously I live here,” he said. the county lines. Mr. Morrisey said the plan is needed “The response (among residents) has With over $100,000 in campaign to reduce hospital stays while also been very positive,” he said. contributions, Mr. Morrisey vowed enhancing seniors quality of life. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Tania Lynne Hedlund Marries Jonathan Rosenberg Miss Tania Lynne Hedlund, the all of which were slightly different daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack yet complementary to one another. Hedlund of Kane, Pa., was married They carried matching bouquets with on Sunday, October 10, to Jonathan sage and burgundy two-tone hydran- Paul Rosenberg. He is the son of Mr. gea, black magic and Martinez roses and Mrs. Stephen Rosenberg of and variegated ivy with the stems Westfield. wrapped in burgundy ribbon. The ceremony and reception both Adam Sandler of Los Angeles, a took place at the Westmount Coun- friend of the bridegroom, was the try Club in West Paterson, with the best man. The groomsmen included bride given in marriage by her father David Becker of Chicago and Adam and the bridegroom escorted by his Brown, of New York City, both friends parents. of the bridegroom, and Dr. Timothy Pastor Rodney Smith and Rabbi Hedlund of Monaca, Pa., the brother Phyllis Shapiro officiated at the noon of the bride. nuptials, which included music by Attendants to the bride and bride- The Cantabile String Trio on violin, groom included Jonathan Hannon, viola and cello. Ms. Leslie Frost, a Miss Erin Hannon and Bryan cousin of the bride, was a reader. Hannon, the nephews and niece of The bride wore a handmade, the bride from Bradford. sleeveless, floor-length, A-line gown The bride received a Bachelor of of silk organza layered over silk satin. Arts Degree in Psychology through It featured a sweetheart neckline, the Honors Program at the Univer- fitted bodice and low-cut back with sity of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. Austrian crystal faux buttons. and a Master of Arts Degree in Crimi- The skirt of the gown had organza nal Justice from Rutgers University “pouffed” over crystal beads, de- in New Brunswick. She is employed MR. AND MRS. ROBERT J. KEANE, 2ND signed to give the effect of the bride as a senior analyst for the Office of Craig Struzienski and Miss Christine Dzury (She is the former Miss Sue Ann Jankulow) walking among the clouds. An el- the Mayor in New York City. bow-length veil with satin piping The bridegroom was awarded his was worn by the bride during the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History Miss Christine Dzury Miss Sue Ann Jankulow ceremony, with white marguerite and Political Science at the Univer- daisies and Austrian crystal hairpins sity of Rochester and his master’s adorning her hair. degree in Public Administration from Engaged to Craig Struzienski Weds Robert J. Keane, 2nd She carried a bouquet of sage hy- Syracuse University. He is employed drangea, white marguerite daisies, as a Deputy Assistant Director in Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dzury of Pa. She is employed by Paragon Miss Sue Ann Jankulow, the daugh- York City, William Gildea, 3rd of cream message roses, lisianthus and Finance for the New York City Coun- Westfield have announced the en- Computer Professionals in Cranford. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Jankulow Arlington, Va. and Arthur G. variegated ivy tied with a transparent cil. gagement of their daughter, Miss Her fiancé graduated from Ridge of Scotch Plains and Bay Head, was Jankulow of Scotch Plains, the ivory ribbon with satin trim, leaving Bridal showers were hosted by the Christine Dzury, to Craig Struzienski. High School in 1986 and from the married on Saturday, November 27, brother of the bride. the stems exposed. bride’s mother and sister in Kane, Pa. He is the son of Mrs. Margaret County College of Morris in 1988. to Robert Joseph Keane, 2nd. He is A graduate of Scotch Plains- Dr. Christina Bucci of Buffalo, N. and by the bridegroom’s mother and Struzienski of Basking Ridge and He is co-owner of C & C Construc- the son of Mrs. Mary Ann Keane of Fanwood High School, the bride Y., a friend of the bride and bride- sister in Montclair. A rehearsal din- the late Edward Struzienski. tion Company, based in Basking Larchmont, N.Y. and the late Robert earned her Bachelor of Science De- groom, was the maid of honor. Mrs. ner was held at an Italian restaurant A 1992 graduate of Westfield High Ridge. Joseph Keane. gree in Business and Finance from Tammie Hannon of Bradford, Pa., two nights before the wedding. School, the bride-elect attended Dela- The couple plan to be married in The bride was given in marriage Mount Saint Mary’s College in the sister of the bride, was the matron Following a two-week trip to Costa ware Valley College in Doylestown, September. by her father during an afternoon Emmitsburg, Md. of honor. Miss Michele Rosenberg Rica, the couple reside in Manhattan. Nuptial Mass at the Immaculate Heart She was awarded her Master of of Hoboken, the sister of the bride- of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Business Administration Degree in groom, was a bridesmaid. Scotch Plains, with the Reverend Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson Historical Society Meeting Each of the attendants designed Matthew Reese Monsignor Raymond J. Pollard, a University in Madison and is em- her own long A-line sleeveless gown cousin of the bride, as celebrant. A ployed by AT&T in Basking Ridge in black, sand washed silk charmeuse, Born to Golds To Feature Music Theme reception followed at The Grand as a Manager in the finance organi- Mr. and Mrs. Gold of Morganville WESTFIELD — Music will be certs. Mr. Toenes will play a short Summit Hotel in Summit. zation. have announced the birth of their Mrs. Maura McNulty of Rye, N.Y. The bridegroom, a graduate of the theme at the First Wednesday program of music on the clarinet. Manns Welcome son, Matthew Reese Gold, on Tues- Luncheon of the Westfield Histori- Mr. Belcher served as President of was the matron of honor. The bridal Mamaroneck High School in day, February 1. cal Society on March 1 at noon at the former Westfield Community attendants included Mrs. Kelly Mamaroneck, N.Y., also received his Jacob Robert The mother is the former Miss B.G. Fields Restaurant on Spring- Concerts Association. Mr. Toenes, a Gildea of Arlington, Va. and Miss Bachelor of Science Degree in Busi- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mann of Marcy Mestel of Morganville. field Avenue in Westfield. long-time music educator, is Con- Allison Keane of Larchmont, both ness and Finance from Mount Saint Spring Hill, Tenn. have announced Matthew joins his brother, Jordan, Evelyn Bleeke, a Westfield resi- cert Master of the Westfield Com- sisters of the bridegroom; Miss Jen- Mary’s College. He is employed by the birth of their son, Jacob Robert age 7. dent since 1956, will speak on the munity Band and First Clarinet Chair nifer Rusnak of Hillsborough, a the United States government in the Mann, on Monday, January 10. The maternal grandparents are Rita history of the Musical Club of of the Union Symphony. Westfield and other musical organi- Regular attendees of the luncheon cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Jean Department of the Treasury in New The mother is the former Miss and Zelig Mestel of Lake Worth, Haley of Harrison, N.Y. York City. zations. A member of the Musical will be contacted by a telephone Jennifer Yohalem, who previously Fla., formerly of Morganville. Club for more than 40 years, Mrs. committee of the Historical Society Philip Keane of Larchmont was A rehearsal dinner was hosted by lived in Westfield. Fran and Dan Gold of Westfield the best man for his brother. Serving the bridegroom’s mother at the Sub- Bleeke formerly served as Director to verify their reservations. Space Jacob’s maternal grandparents are are the paternal grandparents. of the Choral Art Society for 32 years permitting, others are invited to at- as groomsmen were Timothy Dillon, urban Golf Club in Union. Louise and Nat Yohalem of Westfield. Matthew’s paternal great-grand- and is also a past Director of the tend and may respond by calling Gregory Mouracade, Eric Sundin Following a wedding trip to His paternal grandparents are Betty mother is Ruth S. Feuerstein of Westfield Glee Club. (908) 233-2930 before noon on Mon- and Andrew Wilson, all of Antigua, the couple reside in Union and Robert Mann of Shrub Oak, N. Y. Somerset. Members of the Musical Club who day, February 28. Larchmont; Steven Speicher of New County. The baby’s maternal great-grand- The baby is named in memory of will assist her include Donald Bill mother is Mary Yohalem of New his paternal great-grandfathers, Belcher, George Toenes and Jerome Women for Women York and his maternal great-grand- Murray Feuerstein and Maurice Gold Mendel, club historian. father is Samuel Nestanpower of Mr. Mendel will share old photo- Offers Tax Assistance and his maternal great-grandfather, graphs and programs with the audi- Boca Raton, Fla. Ralph Mestel. GARWOOD – Women for ence, while Mr. Belcher will speak Women, headquartered at 511 North THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL on the early days of community con- Avenue in Garwood, will continue its tax filing assistance program Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion Foothill Club to Hold through the upcoming tax season. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 7 Youth Ministry’s Soup Kitchen Bond With God and Each Other To Reach Out to Those in Need Is Dependent Upon Forgiveness By MARYLOU MORANO “They have taken on this project Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times completely on their own.” A Weekly Column From Members of the WESTFIELD — The Youth Min- The First Presbyterian Church of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Association istry Program of The Presbyterian Elizabeth is located in the downtown Church in Westfield is planning to section of the city, next to the Union By REV. ROBERT T. SNELL from a bridge to his death. have a couple of people for dinner. County Courthouse on Broad Street. He couldn’t take it. Javert, I mean. Clearly, Hugo intended Valjean as Make that a couple of hundred people. The location is ideal in terms of He couldn’t take it. a messianic figure: one who bore a And their young hosts hope they will visibility and convenience for people You remember Javert. He is the messianic legacy bequeathed to him in need, according to the Reverend enjoy the food so much that they will relentless police inspector of Victor by a peerless bishop and rooted in return the following week. And the McCormick. Jesus Christ. One of the goals of the Agape Hugo’s 19th century epic master- week after that. piece “Les Miserables.” Jesus’ message was, “You are for- In preparation for the program, Project, fostered by the link with the given.” It was a fundamental claim Elizabeth church, is the strengthen- For more than 15 years, Javert named the Agape Project, the doggedly pursued the ex-convict Jean and proclamation intended to be de- Westfield Youth Ministry is finaliz- ing of urban-suburban relationships between Presbyterian churches, Rev- Valjean. Valjean had violated his terminative in all things. Seems harm- ing an agreement with the First Pres- less enough, but for it he was cruci- byterian Church of Elizabeth which erend McCormick explained. parole. Originally imprisoned for Two weeks prior to the first serv- stealing a loaf of bread to feed his fied. will allow the young people to oper- It was not a new message. From ate a weekly soup kitchen at the ing night, Youth Ministry Program PULLING TOGETHER…Members of the First Congregational Church in widowed sister and her seven starv- church. members will distribute bag lunches Westfield recently participated in the cleanup of a Manville printing business ing children, Valjean violated his the dawn of creation, God has made “We spend a lot of time teaching to the area’s needy. Written on the owned by a church member. Following Tropical Storm Floyd in September, parole by assuming a false identity it clear that the divine-human rela- bags will be the time and place where water rose 12 feet in the basement of the business, with another foot entering the and failing to report to parole offi- tionship depends on forgiveness. But our young people about God’s love,” first floor. All the inventory and equipment were destroyed. Many church said the Reverend Tina McCormick, people can come to Agape Project to cials as required. from the dawn of creation, we have members responded and achieved in a day’s work what would have taken the failed to grasp or accept the pro- Associate Pastor and Youth Minister be fed. owners much longer to clean up. Church members, pictured left to right, are: He resorted to this deception be- of The Presbyterian Church in Agape Project has the commit- Keith Westerhold, Bob Smith, Lyn Kelman, Ted Scribner and Peter Contos. cause he discovered there was no found implications of “You are for- Westfield. ment and backing of the Westfield place in the world for an ex-convict; given” as the ground of existence. “It is equally important to give congregation. It is estimated that there was no other way for him to “You are forgiven” condemns be- them an opportunity to respond to $20,000 will be needed to feed 200 Scotch Plains Baptist Church make an honorable life for himself. fore it liberates; there is an implicit God’s love and grace in their lives by people a week for a year. And make an honorable life for demand for repentance, change, radi- serving others,” she added. To help with finances, the church himself he did: a life of unparalleled cal reordering, and if forgiveness is The Youth Commission, a group will hold its annual “stock sale” to Plans Celebration of Jesus grace, compassion and benevolence; essential to the divine-human rela- of adults from the church, wanted give congregation members an op- a life repeatedly disrupted and de- tionship, so too must it be to the to provide the Youth Ministry Pro- portunity to purchase stock in the SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Jesus and how they can reflect the human-human relationship. Plains Baptist Church will join thou- qualities he espoused in their lives spoiled by Javert’s obsession. gram with diverse experiences for Youth Ministry Program for $10 a For more than 15 years this struggle Surely we want forgiveness for mission work. In the past, youth of share. The Youth Ministry also hopes sands of churches representing many today. denominations across North America Between Friday, March 3, and continued: Valjean running, hiding, ourselves. But for all others? Are we the church have traveled to Jamaica, to raise money through grants, the willing to extend it to all others? community and other churches and in an eight-week celebration of the Easter Sunday, April 23, participants beginning again, always just eluding Mexico and parts of the United his would-be captor, always filled Surely we recognize and accept some States to work on construction organizations involved in feeding the perpetual appeal of Jesus during this will work together on a 50-day “spiri- year’s Lenten season. tual adventure” entitled “Celebrate with grace; Javert chasing, ferreting of that for which we need forgive- projects. hungry. ness? But do we recognize and ac- For more information about Agape Church members will explore the Jesus! Discover What Makes Him out, disrupting and despoiling, al- As important and worthwhile as ways the elusive quarry just slipping cept all of it? these undertakings are, however, the Project or to make a donation of food reasons why people are attracted to Attractive to so Many People.” or money, please call Reverend The program, designed to promote through his fingers, always consumed “If anyone strikes you on the right youth ministry members wanted a cheek, turn the other also; and if project which would be continuous McCormick at (908) 233-0301. church-wide spiritual growth, will with retribution. First Congregational focus on eight reasons why Jesus In the fever pitch of armed rebel- anyone wants to sue you and take and ongoing, and one which would your coat, give your cloak as well; allow them to build relationships with Sets ‘Welcome In’ remains attractive to so many people lion, the tables turned. The police the people they served. First United Methodist today. inspector Javert was captured by in- and if anyone forces you to go one After exploring several opportuni- Service This Sunday In addition to hearing weekly ser- surrectionists and sentenced to death. mile, go also the second mile. You ties in the surrounding communities, Plans Pancake Supper WESTFIELD — Individuals and mons on these eight themes, adults, Not a revolutionary, but providen- have heard that it was said, ‘You it was determined that a need existed WESTFIELD — The First United families who have recently moved to teenagers and children at the church tially present, Valjean volunteered to shall love your neighbor and hate for a midweek soup kitchen in Eliza- Methodist Church of Westfield has the area or are seeking a new church will complete an age-appropriate carry out the execution. Having taken your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love beth. announced a Shrove Tuesday Pan- community are invited to attend a “workbook” called an Adventure the bound and doomed Javert out- your enemies and pray for those who The Youth Ministry Program hopes cake Supper to be held on Tuesday, special “Welcome In” service at the Journal. side, Valjean set him free. persecute you, so that you may be to have Agape Project serving the March 7, in the Social Hall. There First Congregational Church in Daily and weekly assignments will And Javert couldn’t take it. He children of your Father in heaven.” Elizabeth community by April. will be continuous serving from 6 to Westfield this Sunday, February 27, help them create “lighthouses of tells Valjean, “I’d rather you killed Do we truly recognize how threat- Every Wednesday evening since 7:30 p.m. at 10 a.m. The church is located at prayer” in their neighborhoods, af- me.” ening to our way of life “you are firm and serve other people and share late October, members of the Youth The suggested donation is $5 per 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. Through the witness of Valjean’s forgiven” is? Javert couldn’t take their faith using the media of modern Ministry Program have been meet- person. Children age 5 and under Attendees will have an opportu- life, Javert was finally forced to con- forgiveness as the ground of exist- ing to learn how to feed the hungry. may attend for free. The maximum nity to meet Dr. Christopher Atwood, culture, according to Pastor Gary F. ence and an essential condition for Rothwell. cede that grace and forgiveness “had They have invited speakers familiar donation per family will be $15. the church’s new Senior Minister, a wider and higher application” than life as God intends it. Can we? Proceeds from the supper will ben- and to experience a Congregational- Small group discussion sessions with setting up a such a facility to duty and retribution; that in God’s * * * * * talk to them. efit the First United Methodist Church style worship service. Church school are being arranged to facilitate inter- Scholarship Fund. The Jazz Band and nursery care are available during action of participants in the pro- just and merciful economy, mercy Reverend Robert T. Snell is Senior In addition, they are learning about was both ground and goal of justice. Pastor at the Fanwood Presbyterian food preparation for large numbers from The New Jersey Workshop for the service. gram. These will be held during the the Arts will perform during the event. A branch of the United Church of normal Sunday School class time at With that, “the whole structure of his Church, located at Martine and of people and are studying issues life collapsed,” and Javert jumped LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood. surrounding poverty and the work- The public is invited to attend. The Christ, the Congregational church 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning and ing poor. church is located at 1 East Broad comprises a mix of denominational at various times during the week. “Our young people are wonder- Street. For further information, please backgrounds including Roman “I am delighted that our church Good News fully committed and devoted,” ex- call the church office at (908) 233- Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, can be a part of this exciting series,” plained the Reverend McCormick. 4211. Baptist, Episcopal, Unitarian Uni- said Pastor Rothwell. “In today’s versalist, Lutheran and Quaker. world, people look to celebrities or Are not five sparrows for two pennies, and A Membership Exploration class athletes as role models. But Jesus is will be held immediately following the most attractive person to ever not one of them is forgotten before God? Dr. Moore to Present Recital the service for anyone who is consid- live. But even the very hairs on your head are ering joining the church. Anyone interested in participating The church offers a variety of pro- may visit the Scotch Plains Baptist numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of Of Varied Organ Music grams to help participants explore Church at 333 Park Avenue. For more more value than man sparrows. WESTFIELD — Dr. Andrew School in New York City. their faith, including youth fellow- information, please call the church ship, weekly Bible Study, a women’s at (908) 322-5487. Weekly worship Moore will present an organ recital The program will consist of works Luke 12, 6,17 The Gospel of varied music this Sunday, Febru- by Bach (including Passacaglia in c reading group, and a Faith and services are on Sundays at 11 a.m. ary 27, at 4 p.m. at the First United minor), Vierne, Jean Langlais, Marcel Parenting group for families with Methodist Church in Westfield. Dupre and others. young children. “I know we need long-term care insurance. Dr. Moore is on the faculty at the The organs of the First United The sanctuary is equipped with a Community News Pingry School in Martinsville and is Methodist Church consist of seven wheelchair lift and an infrared audio We just can't afford it!" Director of Music at the Grace Epis- divisions totaling 68 ranks. system for the hearing impaired. Continued on copal Church in Plainfield. The First United Methodist Church For additional information, please Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Lots of people feel that He received his Bachelor of Music is located at One East Broad Street in call the church office at (908) 233- Page 17 way, and it's not hard to understand why they do. Degree from the Curtis Institute of Westfield. A $10 donation will be 2494. Music in Philadelphia and his Mas- received at the door. At last there is a way for you to get the peace of mind ter of Music and Doctor of Musical For further information, please call Arts degrees from The Juilliard (908) 233-4211. William H. 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To speak with the Education Editor to coordinate an interview or forward a resume, please write: Michelle H. LePoidevin, P.O. Box Oliver Janney Morton 250, 50 Elm Street, Westfield, 07091 or e-mail: Named to Dean’s List BOE Candidate Peter Billson [email protected]. At Univ. of South Carolina WESTFIELD – Oliver Janney Morton of Westfield has received Discusses Campaign Process Gray Family Foundation Awards Dean’s List status at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN “Chris,” he later reported that the cause he believes the Board of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scholarships to WHS Students S.C. for the fall 1999 semester representative was “polite, but zero Education needs someone with Oliver is the son of Bryan Howard WESTFIELD – Peter W. Billson, percent helpful.” Mr. Billson noted technical, hands-on experience to WESTFIELD – Westfield High Human Resources with a major in Janney. He is a freshman at the a candidate for the Westfield Board that Chris kept referring him back to apply to the real world, also thinks School graduates Jonathan Calvert, family and university’s School of Business. of Education, will participate in a the rule book for specific sections the Kit should include a listing of Timothy Caprario, Brian Dowd, community series of articles outlining the step- Laura Krasnor and Laura Mottley services. This by-step process one must follow to have been awarded scholarship spring, she Sandra Bavolar Earns run for the school board. grants by the Gray Family Founda- will partici- Fall Dean’s List Status Mr. Billson, who serves as Vice tion. The students were selected on pate in a pro- President of Operations at The the basis of academic achievement, gram as a “big At Univ. of Hartford Westfield Leader and The Times community service and leadership. sister” to a WESTFIELD – Sandra Bavolar obtained his School Board Candi- Jonathan is child in the of Westfield has been named to the date Kit from the office of Board currently at- community. Dean’s List for the fall 1999 se- Secretary and Business Adminis- tending Kean She is the mester at the University of Hart- trator Robert A. Berman on Thurs- University Brian Dowd daughter of ford in West Hartford, Conn. day, February 3, which was 25 and majoring Nancy days prior to the Monday, Febru- in communi- Krasnor. ary 28, deadline for filing nomina- cations. He is Laura Mottley, the daughter of Amanda Podlas Earns tion petitions. also em- Mr. and Dean’s List Status “The school system has been ployed at a lo- Mrs. Peter very helpful, although the kit was cal law office. Mottley, is a At Campbell University self-explanatory,” the candidate He is the son sophomore SCOTCH PLAINS – Amanda J. told The Leader and The Times. of Melanie Laura Krasnor at Loyola Podlas of Scotch Plains has been One vital piece of the Candidate Calvert. University named to the Dean’s List for the Kit entitled, “(Sample) Nominat- Timothy attends the University and is pursu- fall 1999 semester at Campbell Uni- ing Petition for Annual School of Florida at ing a career versity in Buies Creek, N.C. Election” required only 10 signa- Gainesville in elemen- Amanda is a junior at Campbell, tures, but offers spaces for 12 sig- and is ma- tary educa- where she majors in Mass Commu- natures, according to the candi- joring in tion and nications. date. physical Jonathan Calvert speech Twelve signatures were obtained Peter W. Billson therapy. He therapy. by the candidate, including those has received While at Jennifer Del Roio Earns representing various members of local candidate forums that will a 3.3 grade Loyola, she has achieved a 3.6 grade the community such as former instead of answering the questions in Dean’s List Recognition layman’s terms. be upcoming and available for par- point aver- point average. She holds employ- members of the school board, past ticipation. age in his ment on campus, as well as volun- At University of Sciences and present members of the The candidate explained that he came to understand through the rule The candidate plans to open up first semes- teer duties. SCOTCH PLAINS – Jennifer Del Westfield Town Council, profes- book that a separate checking ac- a separate checking account for ter while The Gray Roio of Scotch Plains has been sionals in the community, senior Timothy Caprario count must be set up in order to run the campaign today, Thursday, maintaining Family named to the Dean’s List for the citizens and parents. a campaign for the school board, a February 24. a science Foundation fall 1999 semester at the Univer- The candidate revealed that factor he did not anticipate. He will place an advertisement curriculum. coordinates sity of the Sciences in Philadel- while all petitioners were very He also stated that the rule book, in the March 2 edition of The Timothy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. with the phia. agreeable in signing the petition, which also explains financial obliga- Leader and The Times in the form Rudy Caprario. Education he noted that each one questioned of a questionnaire for the public to Brian attends Syracuse University, Committee him in one way or another about tions for individuals running for mu- Amy E. Molnar Earns nicipals elections, details those rules give input on issues that are im- where he majors in architecture. He of the the sanity of running for a school portant to them. He also intends to has achieved a 3.4 grade point aver- Woman’s Dean’s List Recognition board seat. and often tacks on a sentence that notes that the above does not refer to speak with parents, as well as cross- age and joined the U.S. Army R.O.T.C. Club of At Bates College in Maine He also noted that Mayor Tho- ing guards at the schools. He is the son of Patricia Dowd. Westfield in mas C. Jardim, who also signed the school board requirements. The can- Laura Mottley WESTFIELD – Amy E. Molnar, “The Board of Education needs Laura Krasnor has completed her selecting re- petition of current school board didate believes that a separate rule the daughter of B. Carol Molnar of to get back on track and give infor- first semester at the University of cipients of member Dr. B. Carol Molnar, told book should be compiled for school Westfield and Allen Molnar of mation to the public. The way the Delaware with a 3.0 grade point these schol- the candidate that he would not board candidates. Bedminster, has been named to the Board of Education meetings are average. She is in the College of arship awards. endorse him specifically, but fully Overall, the candidate reported that Dean’s List for the first semester at currently being run, they offer very encouraged anyone interested in he feels confident, although not “100 Bates College in Lewiston, Me. little information. Public input has getting involved in the school percent confident” that he submitted Amy is a first-year pupil and a nothing to do with their decision- board. exactly what the state was looking 1999 graduate of Westfield High making process,” he said. However, Mr. Billson noted that for. School. Mr. Billson noted that when he Pressing for better use and imple- when he submitted his application mentation of technology in the last Friday, he was “surprised to returned his forms to the Administrator’s Office, he found Mr. schools, the candidate wants to Jason M. Lilly Earns find that they (the Administrator’s see the school board “kill less trees” Office) don’t verify the names on Berman to be very helpful and Degree at Bloomsburg friendly and “very open about the and receive their school board the petition.” Mr. Billson’s litera- packets electronically. SCOTCH PLAINS – Jason M. ture says signatures must be from whole process.” Lilly of Scotch Plains has earned He also revealed that the Candi- He believes each board member qualified voters living in the school should, and has the means to, pur- his Bachelor of Science in Educa- district. date Kit should be more localized tion Degree in Elementary Educa- because the average candidate might chase his or her own laptop com- He added that even though the puter in order to communicate tion, Health and Physical Educa- application gives an official ap- not know that Mr. Berman is the tion from Bloomsburg University Business Administrator and Board agenda issues and other messages pearance, “it’s really informal.” because so often member packets in Bloomsburg, Pa. One financial component of the Secretary (a portion which must be completed on the form), or the com- are incomplete with pages miss- process has been particularly “con- ing or received late. fusing” to the candidate. He re- plete and real title of the school board which is also required. While he intends to continue ported that a booklet with 112 pages watching the school board meet- Please send all detailing the campaign financial The candidate noted, however, that the Administrator’s Office did not ings on TV-36, the candidate will University News to: rules left him “running around in also research using this newspaper’s circles.” inform him about the different terms Michelle H. LePoidevin available to the candidates—one year new Internet archives to compare at [email protected] When he phoned the help line past school budgets with the bud- provided in the booklet and spoke and three year terms. Mr. Billson, who is running be- get proposed for 2000-2001. QUALITY TIME…The Jefferson Elementary School Parent Teacher with a representative named Organization recently hosted its annual Dads’ Night. During the evening, a demonstration of new science kits piloted in the elementary schools was offered. Diana Collins, a fourth grade teacher, discussed “Motion and Energy,” a hands-on science program in her classroom. Parents also experimented with creating their own electrical circuits during Michael Craver’s presentation of the fifth grade project involving energy and electricity. Pictured, above, are Mrs. Collins and parents Dave Dilzell, left, and Joe Kiefer examining vehicles created by Jefferson fourth graders. Preliminary Applications Accepted For Pre-Kindergarten Program SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ties and large and small muscle Plains-Fanwood Title I Program for development. admission to the Title I Pre-Kin- Preliminary applications are dergarten program is currently ac- available at every elementary cepting applications. The last day school in the district or by calling for submitting an application is the Title I office at (908) 412-0830. Friday, April 28. The program is without cost to families of participating students. Please send all Children must have reached their Education News to: fourth birthday on or before Sun- Michelle H. LePoidevin day, October 1. Staff members will at [email protected] evaluate the child’s language abili-

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 9 Joanne Kaplan Bartosik Concepts &Thought Discusses Objectives For Educational Services Terrill Middle School Posts By KIM KINTER degree in leisure services and resources Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times administration, Ms. Bartosik has held a Second Period Honor Roll WESTFIELD — It was in the early variety of jobs throughout her career SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Michael DeNichilo Dana Skwirut 1960s that Joanne Kaplan Bartosik used that have entailed promoting organiza- Rachel Diken Dustin Tenenbaum tions and looking for alternative sources School in Scotch Plains has an- to walk daily to Westfield’s Lincoln Caryn Feder Michael Thompson of funding. nounced the names of students who School to attend elementary school. Dani Finkel Jared Timmons Now she finds it hard to believe she In Manhattan, she worked for the received Distinguished Honor Roll New York City Department of Parks and Honor Roll status for the second Kristi Gayara Jonathan Wagner has returned to the same school on a Jaime GomezSalvador Daniel Wasserman daily basis, this time to take on the and Recreation and helped open the marking period of the 1999-2000 Michael Hessemer Ryan Weber challenging new post of Director of Asser Levy Recreation Center. When school year. the city cut back on funding, she was Morgan Larkin Talia Weinberg Development for the Union County To be named to the Distinguished Educational Services Commission. faced with trying to find ways to keep it Joshua Liss Sara Woods Honor Roll, a student must receive Arleta Lobacz Edward Zazzali an “A” in all subjects. Pupils must HONOR ROLL earn at least two “A”s and no grade SEVENTH GRADE lower than a “B” in all major sub- Jonathan Altman Yuney Lio SCIENCE IS ELEMENTARY…Ellen Earl and Donna Katz’ kindergarten jects, with at least a “C” in other classes from McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains recently visited Jessica Binkiewicz Jason Livingston Liberty Science Center. Participating in hands-on exhibits ranging from laser subjects to qualify for the Honor Matthew Bronikowski Jonathan Lorenzini light manipulation to exploration of the human body, children also had the Roll. Jenny Burke Nicole Malchow opportunity to examine insect and marine areas, the rock climbing wall and Jennifer Calvo John Mangan DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL building block areas. Pictured, left to right, at the ocean tides exhibit, are: Julia Joscelyn Chang Jennifer Marcketta EIGHTH GRADE Vallejo, April Quinn, Bianca Marcazzo and Abigail Slaugh. Amanda Cohen Marissa Mastroianni Flora Alexander Lindsay Ordower Christopher D’Annunzio Jennifer Marcketta Alexander Clark Vaidehi Patel Tiffany Davis Marissa Mastroianni Hannah Greenspan Roshni Patel Applications Now Available Elizabeth DeCataldo Janice Matasi Cheryl Kaplun Arianna Power Alexa DiGiorgio Christopher Mattern Vani Kilakkathi Allyson Salisbury Michael Dinizo John Monti For Adele deLeeuw Scholarships Kimberly Lorenzini Tracy Salmon Janee Easley Laura Mortkowitz Amanda Miller Barie Salmon SCOTCH PLAINS — Application designated areas to act as selectors for Marc Fabiano Alan Neuhauser Jared Montagna Eric Swenson forms for the Adele deLeeuw scholar- the scholarships. Only students from high Anthony Ferrante Vanessa Okoro Scott Moynihan Stephen Tavares ships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, schools in Plainfield, North Plainfield, Alexander Gerveshi Manish Pandya South Plainfield, Watchung, Warren, Jessica Neuringer Christopher Wallden are currently available from guidance Nicole Hagerty Sara Parisi departments at 11 area high schools. Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Edison are DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Eddie Han Matthew Richers The deadline for submission is Wednes- eligible. Location of high school, not Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times SEVENTH GRADE Shannon Hassett Sean Richers day, March 15. student’s residence, is the qualifying fac- Joanne Kaplan Bartosik Aliza Burns Michael Leighton Laura Henderson Sophia Riordon Previous winners currently attend- tor. The student must also be accepted at Elise DeVries Kelly McManus Abraham Hiatt Nathalie Rodriguez ing college are welcome. These stu- an accredited college or university. The Union County Educational Ser- afloat. The city paid for her return to Rachel Dolgin Lauren Perrotta dents must submit complete official Applicants must plan to major in one school and she received a certificate in Casey Hoynes-O’Connor Michael Ross vices Commission, which is housed in Elizabeth Elko Jamie Quale transcripts of college grades with their of the following areas of study: engi- fundraising management from New York Cara Hurley James Scalfaro the former Lincoln School on Westfield Rachel Goor Sarah Schwartz applications. neering, art, journalism, writing or po- Avenue, is an agency that provides edu- University’s School of Continuing Edu- Steven Kazmierkiewicz Rebekah Sedwin Karina Gotliboym Brittany Speer Aaron Klemow Alyssa Shea This is the fifth year the scholarships etry. They must demonstrate financial cational programs and services to dis- cation. have been offered. Last year, 48 win- need and the scholastic aptitude and abled and non-disabled county children After the birth of her two children, Nora Isack William Swenson Hillary Klimowicz Sean Smith Stephanie King Michelle Swick ners shared over $100,000 from the interest to pursue study in one of these who are not succeeding in a regular and tired of maneuvering a double Jason Krueger Michael Sprung specified areas. Rebecca Koransky Katie Zaleski Adele deLeeuw Scholarship Fund, a classroom or through their school’s spe- stroller throughout Manhattan and into Robert Lasher Erica Stuppler fund of the Plainfield Foundation. The Interested students should consult cial education departments. The com- her building’s elevator, which she de- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jessica Leide Chloe Sundstrom awards are funded from a bequest by their guidance counselors to obtain mission was started in 1969. scribed as “the size of a refrigerator,” SIXTH GRADE Gregory Leischner Sean Varsolona Adele deLeeuw, author of over 75 necessary application forms. For more The commission operates special Ms. Bartosik decided it was time to Allison Abbott Gary Herzberg Laura Webb books, journalist and arts activist. information, please call Scholarship education secondary education pro- move. Matthew Anderson Daniel Ingram Brendan Weber Plainfield Rotary Scholarship Foun- Administrator Sally Young at (732) 381- She and her family relocated to Scotch grams for students ages 12 through 21 Cheryl Beqaj Alexander Kontur Kelly Zajac dation will supervise Rotary Clubs from 6269. in two settings: Beadleston High School Plains. Ms. Bartosik took on a number on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield for of part-time posts, including Director of Michael Bonacum Caroline Lazur HONOR ROLL students classified as emotionally dis- Development for the Resource Center Kara Brass Matthew Linsenberg SIXTH GRADE turbed and in need of mental health for Women in Summit and an events Daniel Bugg Andrew Lipstein Claudia Ahiabor Jonathan Greenspan support services, and Centennial High coordinator for the John F. Kennedy Meryl Coker Joanne Schurtz Christine Albanese-DeMair Sarah Halpern School in the former Lincoln School, Medical Center’s professional develop- Elise Coker Jennifer Seemann James Alfano Julie Hyman for the emotionally disturbed and indi- ment program. Neil Dalal Amira Selim Christopher Barry Kelli Kaskiw viduals who may have neurological or About a year ago, she decided she Samantha Feldman Joshua Shvartsman Lauren Benovengo Krista Kazmierkiewicz perceptual impairments. wanted to begin working full-time. Victoria Fosdal Leah Siegal Michele Calvo Elisbeth Kipping In addition, the commission offers a When she began looking for a job, David Ginsberg Gabrielle Streep Maxwell Carow Alexa Knox non-special education alternative high she found out about the new post at the Christian Hambelton Sam Tepper Bassam Channaoui David Kruglyak school at the Hillcrest Academy on Union County Educational Services Kristen Henkels Emily Wallden Jared Chmielnik Emily Lange Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains for Commission. She had some experience Katerina Wong Henry Coxe Dana Levinson with the commission with one of her students who have not succeeded in Nicole Desiato Richard Lisojo their regular schools. children, and had a natural interest. HONOR ROLL Special education programs for el- Ms. Bartosik, whose quick smile and EIGHTH GRADE Carolyn DiProspero Alyssa Markovits ementary and junior high school stu- outgoing manner may make the some- Jesse Allen Andrew Loomis Christine DiTrolio Brittany McDonald dents are also available at two local times difficult task of asking for money Ricardo Arocha Joseph Malchow Kelly Dougher Devang Patel sites, both known as the Westlake seem easy to others, has several goals in Ryan Aspell Laura Manzi Caitlin Driscoll Elaine Piniat School. One facility, situated on Lam- her new post, particularly for the Foun- Theodore Baker Peter Miller Danielle Egan Brian Plagge berts Mill Road in Westfield, is for dation. Sara Beckerman Christina Minniti Joseph Fallon Edward Ragan students with orthopedic and multiple For one, she wants to make the Foun- Shaun Bendik Joshua Parker Thomas Fitzgibbon Stephanie Ricca disabilities. The other, located on dation, which is currently subsidized by Erica Bloom Matthew Rien Dennis Fitzpatrick Allison Rosi Woodacres Drive in Mountainside, is the commission, self-sustaining. To Kristen Bover Abigail Rosenblatt Anne Frier Dana Sacks LIQUID NITROGEN…Andrew Post Zwicker, a research scientist from for multiply-handicapped, emotionally achieve that, Ms. Bartosik wants to in- Ayana Brody Rosanna Ryskasen Daniel Glaberman-Appel Katherine Schrieber Princeton Plasma Physic Laboratory in Princeton, held scientific demonstra- crease the number of people on the disturbed and neurologically impaired Heather Caldora Juliana Sams Staci Goldberg Robert Tallmo, tions to the delight of students at Wilson Elementary School in Westfield. Mr. youngsters. board and the organization’s visibility Shannon Gousman Christina Timoni Zwicker is a research scientist whose specialty is fusion energy. When he is not The commission also provides a by getting out into the community and Ghasson Channaoui Kristin Schardien Rupnath Chattopadhy Jeanne Schneider Jonathan Grana Karyn Toffolo in the lab, he is a member of the Science Education Program through PPL Labs number of auxiliary services, such as promoting its mission. and visits schools to do hands-on workshops and demonstrations. Visiting Kevin DelMauro Elaine Shea Colin Weber speech therapy and testing and classi- Ms. Bartosik pointed out that over the Andrew Wong Wilson kindergartners and first graders, Mr. Zwicker pours liquid nitrogen fication, for children in private school last five years, the Foundation has been onto a table in his demonstration of hot and cold. During the demonstration, Mr. settings. successful in three areas. It has sup- Zwicker placed a banana, tennis ball, popcorn, a balloon, and grapes into liquid In her third-floor, no-frills office, Ms. ported intra- and inter-school sports for Nitrogen and showed the children the effect on the objects and explained why Bartosik is now in charge of working the various schools it operates; has run it happened. with and promoting the commission, a program, entitled The Community Hunger Banquet Organized finding additional funding for the body Advantage, which places secondary stu- and developing contacts within the busi- dents in one of the commission’s school Special Concepts & Thought Notice: ness and industrial community to help settings into volunteer positions within By High School Students the commission. the community, and has funded mini- SCOTCH PLAINS – Students financial donations are suggested. The Westfield Leader is currently looking for freelance writers interested She also is working closely with the grants for commission staff to institute Concerned for the Needy, a service Donations are still welcome if un- in focusing on education issues and the Westfield Board of Education. Union County Educational Services programs not possible with regular com- group spearheaded by Scotch able to attend. To speak with the Education Editor to coordinate an interview or forward Foundation, formed by the commission mission funding. Plains-Fanwood High School stu- Please send donations to Scotch a resume, please write: Michelle H. LePoidevin, P.O. Box 250, 50 Elm Street, in 1994, to rally support and raise funds Ms. Bartosik said she wants to con- dents, will sponsor a Hunger Ban- Plains-Fanwood High School, c/o Westfield, 07091 or e-mail: [email protected]. for programs and services the commis- tinue to develop those programs and try sion could not afford. to create new ones. quet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March SCN, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch “I guess if you’re not uniquely in- Secondly, Ms. Bartosik wants to 1. Plains, 07076. Make all checks pay- Westfield High PTO volved with the commission through write more successful grants for the The Hunger Banquet is a dinner able to SCN-SPFHS. All donations your children or a job, you wouldn’t commission and Foundation to fund program that raises community are tax deductible. To Discuss Diversity know anything about it,” mused Ms. programs. That, she conceded, will take awareness of hunger. The Hunger Banquet will be held Bartosik about her job, which she be- time, as some of the grants that she Guest speakers from Heart for at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High At March 1 Meeting gan in the fall. “I want to raise aware- wrote for the Resource Center for Humanity and the Coalition for School cafeteria. To attend, please WESTFIELD – There will be a ness.” Women in Summit are just now com- Hunger Awareness will attend. call Mr. Stevens at (908) 889-8600. Westfield High School Parent She pointed out that about 7,000 ing to fruition. Guests will be separated into three Union County children in both public She pointed out that she wrote and Teacher Organization meeting on and private schools currently are using recently received an $8,000 grant from groups based on social class. The Wednesday, March 1, in the cafete- Scotch Plains, the commission’s services. the E.J. Grassmann Trust Foundation, meal provided to each group will Special Notice: ria of the high school, located on Summit, Edison, Edward M. Hartnett, Superintendent headquartered in Warren, to fund the reflect their social class. There- Concepts & Thought only Dorian Road. of the commission, agreed with Ms. purchase of fitness equipment to be fore, since the dinner mirrors glo- accepts photographs The main topic will be “Cel- Metuchen Bartosik. “It has been very frustrating to used by all Commission students. The bal hunger issues, a meal is not unique to our newspaper. ebrating Diversity: An Evening with get the word out (about the commission equipment will be located at Beadleston guaranteed. PFLAG.” All parents are invited to and Foundation). That is why we de- High School. 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Koppenhoefer, 90, Received Westfield died on Saturday, Febru- gage Bankers Association, the Inter- 17, at home. years ago. ary 19, at home. national Council of Shopping Cen- Born in Philadelphia, she had lived Dr. Merel had been a teacher with Award From Leather Chemists Born in New Brunswick, he had ters and the Plainfield Country Club the Verona school system for 29 years Robert M. Koppenhoefer, 90, died Memorial services will be held at lived in Washington, Boston and and a former member of the Ap- Elouise Hammond, 74 before retiring in 1995. at Village on the Green in Longwood, a date to be announced at the Village Philadelphia before moving to praisal Institute. Elouise S. Hammond, 74, of South She was a member of Hadassah in Fla. on Saturday, February 19. on the Green. Interment will take Westfield 27 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Susan Plainfield died on Thursday, Febru- Westfield, where she was voted Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sep- place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Mr. Dodge was President of the Dodge; a son, Charles Joseph Dodge, ary 17, in the John F. Kennedy Medi- Woman of the Year in 1999. tember 4, 1909, he had lived in Cincinnati. Cronheim Mortgage Company in 7th of Westfield; a daughter, Shan- cal Center in Edison. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s Westfield for 20 years before relo- Arrangements are under the di- Chatham for 27 years. He also owned non Elizabeth Dodge of Boston; his Born in Burlington, N. C. on Sep- and Doctoral degrees in education, cating to central Florida in 1986. rection of the Woodlawn Carey the Moorehouse Corporation, a con- mother, Grace Metler of Pompano tember 29, 1925, she had lived in all from the University of Pennsylva- A chemical engineer in the petro- Hand Funeral Home in Longwood, struction company in Somerville. Beach, Fla.; a brother, Gregory Scotch Plains for several years be- nia in Philadelphia. leum industry, Mr. Koppenhoefer was Fla. He earned a Bachelor of Arts De- Francis Dodge of New Brunswick, fore moving to South Plainfield 31 Dr. Merel also was a volunteer at a Past President of the American February 24, 2000 gree in Sociology from Rutgers Uni- and a sister, Gail D. Erath of years ago. Children’s Specialized Hospital in Leather Chemists Association, from versity in New Brunswick in 1965 Pennington. Mrs. Hammond, a professional Mountainside. which he received the ALSOP Award. Anna Stern, 91 and a master’s degree in business A Mass was offered on Tuesday, musician, had been the organist and Surviving are her husband, Lee administration from the Wharton February 22, in St. Helen’s Roman He was also a member of the Ameri- Anna Stern, 91, a resident of the Choir Director of the Wesley United Merel; a brother, Roy Blumenthal, can Chemical Society. School of Business at the University Catholic Church in Westfield, fol- Methodist Church in South Plainfield and a grandchild. Senior Citizen Housing in Westfield, of Pennsylvania in 1973. lowing the funeral from the Higgins Surviving are his wife, Dorothy died on Thursday, February 3, in the for 24 years before retiring in 1993. Funeral services were conducted Koppenhoefer; a son, Kenneth R. Mr. Dodge served as a First Lieu- and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home She also was the organist at the on Friday, February 18, from the Westfield Network, Genesis tenant in the United States Air Force in Westfield. Interment was at Koppenhoefer of Kissimmee, Fla.; a ElderCare Center in Westfield. She Mundy Funeral Home in Dunellen Menorah Chapels at Millburn in daughter, Karen K. Castelloes of during the Vietnam era. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. would have turned 92 years old on February 24, 2000 for more than 20 years. Union. Interment was at Mount Leba- Casselberry, Fla., and three grand- He was on the Board of Trustees of She was a member of the Plainfield non Cemetery in Iselin. children. Monday. the First Real Estate Investment Trust Area Children’s Choir Festival for February 24, 2000 Born in Potunov, Poland, she was Company, Hekemian & Company Mary Lahn, 86 many years and served with the orphaned as a child and came alone Inc. and the Cheshire House. Mary Lahn, 86, a former area resi- United Way of Scotch Plains for 22 Betty Klein, 74, St. Paul’s Parishioner; to the United States in 1920. She dent, died on Wednesday, February years. lived with relatives in New York City, Ed Woike, 56 16, in Hollywood, Fla. She was predeceased by her hus- Charter Member of Quilters Club eventually supporting herself as a Ed Woike, 56, of Hillsborough died Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she had band, Joseph T. Hammond, in 1983. Betty Klein, 74, of Denville died the Quilters Club. garment worker. on Sunday, February 20, at his home. lived in Tokyo and in Mountainside Surviving are a son, Joseph T. on Friday, February 18, at St. Claire’s Surviving are her husband, Robert A homemaker after her marriage, Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was a before moving to South Florida more Hammond, 3rd of Berryville, Ark.; a Hospital in Dover. T. Klein; four sons, Michael Klein of she had been a resident of Manhattan former resident of Westfield. He lived than 30 years ago. daughter, Melinda Anne Hammond Born and raised in Ashdown, Ark., Hillsborough, Kenneth Klein of before moving to Westfield four years in Hillsborough since 1974. A commercial artist, Mrs. Lahn of South Plainfield; a sister, Ione she relocated to Albany, N.Y., in McLean, Va., Richard Klein of ago. Mr. Woike was employed as a stock had produced newspaper advertise- Euliss of Burlington, N. C.; two broth- She was predeceased by her hus- broker with Financial Network in ments in the 1930s for New York City ers, Merrimon Cheek of Burlington 1946. She had lived there for about Lafayette, Calif. and David Klein of 10 years, in Calvert City, Ky. for Akron, N.Y.; a daughter, Barbara band of 66 years, Copeland J. Stern, Edison since 1995. department stores including Macy’s and Richard Cheek of Salisbury, N. in October of 1994. A self-employed registered finan- and Lord & Taylor. C., and seven grandchildren. another 10 years and in Westfield for Kennedy of Denville; a sister, Mary 32 years before recently moving to Pope of Prescott, Ariz., and eight Surviving are a son, Gerald L. cial planner since 1990, he founded She wrote and illustrated an “about Services were held on Tuesday, Stern of Brooklyn; a daughter, Renee the Liquiflo Company in Warren, a town” column in the American Ad- February 22, in St. Francis Episcopal Denville. grandchildren. Mrs. Klein was a member of Saint A memorial funeral service will C. Schleifer of Westfield; four grand- division of Picut Manufacturing, in vertiser in Tokyo until being forced Church of Dunellen. 1972. He continued with the com- to leave Japan with other Americans Arrangements were handled by the Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, be held on 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Fri- children and two great-grandchil- where she was a charter member of day, February 25, at Saint Paul’s dren. pany until 1982. prior to World War II. Mundy Funeral Home. He was a graduate of Pennington She earned a degree in art from the February 24, 2000 Episcopal Church. A graveside service was conducted Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. by Kehila Chapels of Brooklyn on Prep in Pennington and of Westfield Pratt Institute in New York City, Sunday, February 6. High School. Mr. Woike also at- where she won the St. Gaudens Medal John Hoffmeyer, 72, Reserve Captain; and from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, for art. February 24, at the Gray Funeral Memorial contributions may be tended Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- made to Planned Parenthood, 123 sity in Rutherford. Surviving are a son, Richard Lahn; Was Retired From Chevron Shipping Home, 318 East Broad Street in He was a member of the Hunterdon a stepdaughter, Jean Balinsky; a Westfield. Park Avenue, Plainfield, 07060. John Thomas Hoffmeyer, 72, of 1990. February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 Chamber of Commerce. brother, Morris Warshawer, and two Hendersonville, N.C., died on Tues- Surviving are two daughters, Surviving are his wife, Judith grandchildren. day, February 8, in Mission Hospital Eugenie Hoffmeyer of Essex, Conn. Woike. Arrangements are under the direc- in Asheville, N.C. and Adele Hoffmeyer of Ridgewood; Robert H. Tullis, Jr., 74, Attorney, Funeral services were held yester- tion of the Fred Hunter Funeral Home, Born on November 15, 1927 and a son, Frederick Hoffmeyer of Mo- day, Wednesday, February 23, at the Hollywood. raised in Manhattan, he was the son bile, Ala., and four grandchildren. Hillsborough Funeral Home in Belle February 24, 2000 of the late Carl Julius and Bridget Memorial contributions may be Executive and Decorated Veteran Mead. Mary Arthur Hoffmeyer. He had lived made to the Alzheimer’s Associa- Robert H. Tullis, Jr., 74, of Groton Badge. Memorial donations may be made Raymond D. Moore, 51 in Westfield before moving to tion, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Long Point, Conn. died on Wednes- Surviving are his wife, the former to The Pennington School, 112 Dela- Raymond D. Moore, 51, of Toms Hendersonville. Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill., 60611. day, February 9, at home. Mary Agnes Stanton, whom he mar- ware Avenue, Pennington, 08534. River died on Thursday, February Mr. Hoffmeyer retired from Chev- February 24, 2000 Born in Flushing, N.Y. on May 31, ried in Amsterdam, N.Y. on July 3, February 24, 2000 17, in University Hospital in New- ron Shipping of Perth Amboy in 1987 1925 and raised in Long Island, he 1954; two sons, Robert S. Tullis of Margaret Cox, 82 ark. after 30 years of service. Robert A. Sale, 46 was the son of Robert H. and Dor- Melrose, Mass. and Jonathan F. Tullis Born in Newark, he had lived in He graduated in 1949 from Kings othy Copelof Tullis. He had lived in of Welches, Ore.; a daughter, Mary Margaret Cox, 82, a former area Hillside and Scotch Plains before Point Merchant Marine Academy. Robert A. Sale, 46, of Scotch Plains Westfield before relocating to Groton T. Engvall of North Canton, Conn.; a resident, died on Wednesday, Febru- moving to Toms River in 1969. While a cadet, he sailed on Liberty died on Saturday, February 19, at Long Point in 1982. sister, Elizabeth T. Hagen of Vienna, ary 16, in the Wayne Woodlands Mr. Moore was the owner and pro- Ships at the end of World War II and home. A graduate of Hofstra College and Va., and eight grandchildren. Manor Nursing Home in Waymart, prietor of Moore & Garvey Inc. in Born in the Bronx, he had been a was aboard the ship that evacuated Harvard Law School, Mr. Tullis had A funeral service was conducted Pa. Bayville and of Derflinger Roofing the Lippinzer Stallions from Europe longtime resident of Fanwood be- Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in in Whiting. fore relocating to Scotch Plains four practiced law for three years with the on Monday, February 14, at the to prevent them from falling into firm of Simpson Thacher and Bartlett Mystic Congregational Church, fol- Scotch Plains and in Jamesburg be- He graduated from Monmouth years ago. fore moving to Waymart in 1996. Communist hands. of New York. lowed by interment at the Elm Grove College in 1973 with a bachelor’s He began his career with the United Mr. Sale was an honor student in Mrs. Cox had been an executive degree in history. the Union County College Nursing After moving to Longmeadow, Cemetery, also in Mystic. secretary for the Hoffman Beverage Surviving are his wife, Susan States Navy teaching Officer’s Can- Mass., he became General Counsel Memorial contributions may be didate School in Newport, R.I., in Program. Company in Newark for many years Moore; two sons, Michael Moore Surviving are a daughter, Victoria of the Springfield Fire and Marine made to the Mystic & Noank Li- before retiring in 1974. and Douglas Moore; a daughter, 1954. He attained the rank of Cap- Insurance Company in Springfield, brary, 40 Library Street, Mystic, tain with the United States Naval Sale; his parents, Nicholas and Rose She was a graduate of the Drake Lyndsey LaBrutto; his mother, Su- Sale, and a sister, Doreen Mondi. Mass. Conn., 06355. Business School in Elizabeth. san Mallinson Moore; a brother, Gre- Reserve in 1969 and retired in 1987. When that firm sold its business to Arrangements were under the di- Mr. Hoffmeyer was active with the The funeral was held yesterday, Services were held on Friday, Feb- gory Moore; a sister, Susan Tatum, Wednesday, February 23, from the the Home Insurance Company of rection of The Dinoto Funeral Home ruary 18, in the James W. Conroy and two grandchildren. Lions Club and the Naval Order of New York he went with the company in Mystic. the United States. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Funeral Home in South Plainfield. Services were held on Tuesday, in New York as Associate General February 24, 2000 He was predeceased by his wife of Avenue in Fanwood, followed by a Interment took place in Hollywood February 22, in the Carmona-Bolen 36 years, Eugenie T. Hoffmeyer, in Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Counsel. He retired as President and Memorial Park in Union. Home for Funerals in Toms River. Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Chief Executive Officer. Earl Eaton Bach, 88 February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 Plains. Following his retirement from Earl Eaton Bach, 88, of James P. Coffey, 45 Memorial donations may be made Home Insurance, Mr. Tullis served Mantoloking died on Monday, Feb- Stanley Stanislawski, 75, Navy Veteran; James P. Coffey, 45, died on Satur- to the Scotch Plains Volunteer Res- as Provost of The College of Insur- ruary 14, at Berkshire Medical Cen- day, February 19, at his home in cue Squad or the Fanwood Volunteer ance in New York for three years. ter in Lenox, Mass. Had Worked for Turnpike Authority Cranford. Rescue Squad. While in New York, he was Vice Born in Philadelphia, he had lived February 24, 2000 Stanley Stanislawski, 75, a life- Surviving are two daughters, Su- Born in East Orange, he lived most Chairman of the American Insur- in Westfield before moving to ance Association, a Director of the Mantoloking in 1956. long resident of Bayonne, died on san Petrow of Maryland, formerly of of his life in Cranford. Wednesday, February 9, in the Westfield, and Carol Collins of Clark; Mr. Coffey had been employed as Marie Piegari, 77 Downtown Lower Manhattan Asso- Mr. Bach had been a pilot for ciation and a Trustee of Beekman United Airlines from 1942 until his Westfield Center, Genesis ElderCare a sister, Barbara Wirth of Teaneck, a supervisor at Polychrome in Clark Marie Piegari, 77, of Westfield Network, in Westfield. and six grandchildren. for the past 20 years. died on Thursday, February 17, in Downtown Hospital, The College of retirement in 1971. He was also a Insurance and the Williston stockbroker at Talco Inc. in Roslyn, Mr. Stanislawski had been em- A Mass was held on Saturday, He was predeceased by his mother, Union Hospital in Union. ployed by the New Jersey Turnpike February 12, at the Mount Carmel Patricia “Tecia” Kearney Coffey, in Born in Newark, she lived in Northhampton School of Massachu- Long Island. setts. He was a founding member of the Authority as a toll collector on the Roman Catholic Church in Bayonne, 1996. Westfield for 39 years. Bayonne Exchange for more than 30 followed by burial at the Holy Cross Surviving are his father, James R. Mrs. Piegari was a member of the After relocating to Connecticut, OXS Flying Club and of the Airline he served at various times as Presi- Pilots Association and a member of years. Cemetery in North Arlington. Coffey of Scotch Plains; a brother, Rosary Altar Society of St. Helen’s He was a United States Navy vet- Arrangements were under the di- John J. Coffey of Midlothian, Va., Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. dent and as a Director of the Groton the Air Transportation Safety Board, Long Point Association; Chairman the Bay Head Yacht Club, St. Paul’s eran of World War II. rection of the Z. Dzikowski & Son and a sister, Janice Bonavita of She was predeceased by her hus- He was predeceased by his wife, Funeral Home in Bayonne. Stillwater. of the Board of Deacons of the Mys- Methodist Church in Bay Head and band, Anthony J. Piegari; a sister, the former Alfreda Luscz; a son, February 24, 2000 Funeral services were held yester- Rose Crisatulli, and a brother, Jo- tic Congregational Church and Presi- the Jersey Aero Club. Surviving are his wife, Alyce Bach; Stephen Stanislawski; three broth- day, Wednesday, February 23, in the seph Di Leo. dent of the Board of Trustees of the ers, Joseph Stanislawski, Edward Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Surviving are three daughters, Mystic & Noank Library. three stepsons, Joseph V. Charles F. Herbst, 78 Wolfersberger of Point Pleasant Stanislawski and Henry Stanislawski, Charles F. Herbst, 78, of Avenue in Fanwood, followed by a Mary Ann Fela, Bonita Herrmann Mr. Tullis served with the United and a sister, Harriet Sullivan. Mass at the Immaculate Heart of and Sandra De Grande; a sister, Adele States Army’s 104th Infantry Beach, Roger Wolfersberger of Up- Bridgewater died on Tuesday, Feb- Mary Roman Catholic Church in Parratt; two brothers, George Di Leo land, Calif. and Scott Wolfersberger ruary 15, in the Robert Wood Johnson (Timberwolf) Division in Europe of Marlboro; seven step-grandchil- Elaine M. Keets, 74 Scotch Plains. Interment was at and Frank Di Leo; three grandchil- during World War II. He participated University Hospital in New Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. dren and a great-grandchild. dren and two step-great-grandchil- Elaine M. Keets, 74, of Scotch Brunswick. in the crossings of the Roer and dren. Plains died on Saturday, February Memorial donations may be made A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Rhine rivers, the capture of Cologne Born in South Plainfield, Mr. to the American Heart Association, February 22, in St. Helen’s Church, Private funeral services were ar- 19, in Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Herbst had lived in Scotch Plains and the final campaign across Ger- ranged by the Pable-Evertz Funeral cal Center in Plainfield. before moving to Bridgewater 20 2550 US Highway 1, North following the funeral from the many. He was awarded the Purple Brunswick, 08902-4301. Home in Point Pleasant. Originally from Plainfield, she had years ago. McCracken Funeral Home in Union. Heart and the Combat Infantryman’s February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 been a Supervisor of Central Supply Mr. Herbst had been a machinist with Muhlenberg Regional Medical for more than 30 years at Bridgewater Center for 34 years before retiring in Engineering before retiring 16 years 1995. ago. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Surviving are a son, Gaylord G. He was a staff sergeant in the United Funeral planning makes Keets; two sisters; a brother; four States Marine Corps during World Caring & Courteous Service to the grandchildren, five great-grandchil- War II. dren and two great-great-grandchil- Surviving are his wife, Ann Herbst, Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 it easier for those you love. dren. and a sister, Ruth DiRubba. Services were held yesterday, A Mass was offered on Saturday, Wednesday, February 23, in St. John’s February 19, in St. Joseph’s Roman Baptist Church in Scotch Plains. ® Catholic Church in North Plainfield Forethought funeral planning... Arrangements were under the di- following the funeral from the rection of the Plinton Curry Funeral Higgins Home for Funerals in North Westfield Home in Westfield. Plainfield. 556 Westfield February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 Avenue Do it today, 233-0255 not tomorrow. John L. Dooley Manager Together, not alone. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 13 Check it out on the website! www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Sports Section - pages 13-16 WESTFIELD BOYS WIN NORTH SECTIONAL TITLE Devils Head For Showdown With BridgeH2O Swim Boys

By BRUCE JOHNSON Coach Martha Heinzelman’s club in the 100 breast. Freshman Zach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had a number of amazing swims in Coppa also split a 22.5 on his 50 Was Westfield’s season-opening the win over SP-F. Senior Paul freestyle leg of the medley relay. 88-82 victory over Bridgewater- Kolterjahn swept the distance Scotch Plains (10-2) won five races, Raritan a fluke? Or is B-R’s season- freestyles, upsetting two-time Union including senior Chris Swenson’s long higher ranking by one N. J. County 200-yard freestyle champion school-record 1:03.13 in the 100 swimming poll legitimate? The an- Charlie Rowe to win in 1:53.10, then breaststroke. Classmate Steve swer could come tonight (7:30, at the earning a spot in the Individual State Berkowitz took the 200 IM (2:04.61) College of New Jersey in Ewing), Championships (and the No. 15 spot and 100 back (58.88), while junior when the Westfield boys swim team on the WHS All-Time Top 15 List) Chris Smith avenged a narrow loss to takes on the powerful Panthers in the with a 5:00.90 in the 500 free. Kautzmann in the 50 free with an NJSIAA Boys A Division semifinal. Other superior swims were by Rob even narrower (52.41 to 52.44) win David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils’ early-December Freundlich (2:10.55) and Chris in the 100 free. Freundlich (2:00.34 LOOSENING UP BEFORE A BIG MEET…Blue Devil senior Paul Kolterjahn warms up with a backstroke prior to the victory was aided by the disqualifi- Driscoll (2:13.41) in the 200 IM, 200 free), Kautzmann (2:11.53 200 North A Sectional semifinal meet with Randolph. The Blue Devils sank Randolph, 108-62, then went on to defeat Scotch cation of B-R’s winning medley re- John Chiesa with a winning 58.82 in IM), Kolterjahn (5:08.64 500 free) Plains-Fanwood, 105-65, on February 21. lay for an early start. And the Pan- the 100 fly, Devin Power’s 5:25.07 in and Colby Fagin (1:09.62 100 breast) thers were also without Matt Silver, the 500, Driscoll’s 1:02.43 in the 100 were individual winners for WHS one of their better swimmers. But back and Andrew Ruotolo’s 1:11.37 CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 ‘DENICH’, NATALE, GRABEL GRAB PINS; ROMEO WINS WHS was minus seniors Scott Kautzmann and Turner Yevich. Bridgewater, which also lost to St. Joseph (Metuchen) by 18 points Raiders Stumble in Sections; (WHS was an 86-84 loser to the Falcons), won seven of the eight individual races in that first meeting, but also took most of the (non-scor- Nutley Matmen Win, 40-28 ing) sixth places. Chris Hider (the outstanding swim- By DAVID B. CORBIN escapes and never stopped keeping Fabiano on his shoulders. mer at this year’s Pirate Invitational), Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times up the pressure. “A. J.’s been helping me with my Steve Chiou, Glenn Sudol and Tom Four close and crucial bouts, three “Coach told me to step it up and fireman’s,” pointed out Natale, who Roglieri are a potent foursome for in the lower weight classes, went in get more physical,” said Romeo. “So, also performed a smooth fireman’s coach Steve Beatty’s club, which favor of Nutley as the Essex County I got more physical. I’m getting more takedown. “I’m in pretty good shape. advanced to the semifinal with a team defeated the Scotch Plains- confident with my fireman’s I wrestled against Chatham and felt victory over a solid West Windsor- Fanwood High School wrestling team takedown. My coach has been help- pretty good. But I know that I have to Plainsboro team in the Central Jer- in the first round of the North Jersey, ing me with it.” drill a lot harder for districts.” sey sectional final. Section 2 Group 3 Tournament in “A. J. was outstanding. He goes “Natale came out kicking tonight,” Westfield tuned up for tonight’s Rahway on February 15. The lower move to move. He never stopped commented Artigliere. showdown by posting a 105-65 vic- weight class losses created an 18- working out there,” commented Nutley recorded a fall at 152 and a tory over arch-rival Scotch Plains- point swing in team score toward Artigliere. forfeit at 160 to take a 28-16 lead, Fanwood Monday in the North Jer- Nutley, forcing the Raiders to further Back in the lineup for the second then Mike Grabel, wrestling up two sey sectional championship in juggle their weight classes. time since being sidelined due to ap- classes at 171, wore down strongman Bayonne. Last Thursday, the Blue David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sophomore Matt DeNichilo did, pendicitis, Mike Natale got into the Chris Helm in 4:42, using a yank- Devils (12-2) had eliminated STACKING UP A NUTLEY RAIDER…SPF Raider Mike Natale at 145 stacks however, get the Raiders rolling by groove and stacked 145-lb. Rafael and-crank, wrist and half-nelson pin- Randolph 108-62. Nutley Raider Rafael Fabiano on his back. Natale pinned Fabiano in 3:41. pinning Nutley’s Mark Samet at 103 Fabiano in 3:41 to tie the team score, ning combination. in 1:40, using an arm hook, half- 16-16. Natale hit a fireman’s takedown “I weighed in at 160,” said Grabel. GIRLS BEAT KNOLLS, WALL-TECH FOR SECTION TITLE nelson combination. But the real test then followed with two, three-point “He had a lot of power and he got a was to come in the next four bouts. nearfalls, using a double-arm bar, to takedown on me which I gave up on Raider Dave Loewinger got the grab an 8-0 first-period lead. Then because I didn’t want to do anything jump on Mike Bonora at 112, using a finally in the second period, still keep- stupid. Once I got on top, I ran the Section Champion Devils Will smooth duck-under takedown, but ing up the attack, Natale stacked CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 later yielded two reversals, a takedown and a two-point nearfall to eventually lose, 8-5. At 119, however, Pat Romeo saved two team points when he re- Face Swimming Pirate Girls sisted being pinned by Nutley standout Anthony Montes. By BRUCE JOHNSON Schwebel (200, 500 free) were all losing to Vineland (1996) and Cherry “He has been going out there Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times double individual winners for WHS Hill East (1998) and beating Rumson- The last time the Westfield girls (11-0) in its win over Wall-Tech, a against some quality kids and his job Fair Haven a year ago. is not to give up the big points,” said swim team was in the same pool with team comprised of students from NORTH A DIVISION SECTION TITLE: West Windsor-Plainsboro — January Wallkill Valley and Sussex Vo-Tech, Raider Head Coach Mike Artigliere WHS 121, WALL-TECH 49 of Pat Romeo. “Montes will prob- 15 — they produced the most intense, in rural Sussex County. Junior Ashley 200 medley relay: 1. (W) (Heather Lane, nerve-wracking finish in the 21-year Saul took the 100 back and sopho- Katie Bartholomew, Saul, Herttua) ably be a state qualifier this year. Pat 2:01.13, 2. W-T 2:03.88, 3. (W) 2:06.12. does the job. He’s got more heart history of the Pirate Girls Invitational more Chrissy Kolenut the 100 breast 200 free: 1. Schwebel (W) 2:09.75, 2. Hart in WW-P’s famed Bubble. as the Blue Devils won all 11 events. than anybody I’ve ever met.” (W) 2:11.69, 3. Dembaugh (W-T) 2:13.81, Mike Loewinger at 125 just could WHS won that day when senior Coach Bev Torok’s club survived a 4. Dresely (W) 2:23.41. Jesse Coxson edged WW-P senior minor scare from Morris Knolls in 200 IM: 1. J. Coxson (W) 2:22.36, 2. not get around on John Castronova McCarton (W-T) 2:25.77, 3. Fowler (W) and gave up two takedowns to drop a Cara Drum in the final yards of the Saturday’s snow-delayed sectional 2:26.28, 4. Vogel (W-T) 2:30.77, 5. Lane final event — the 400-yard freestyle semifinal, winning 97-72 after trail- 4-1 decision. But even more disap- (W) 2:32.11. pointing to the Raiders was Lucas relay — to give the Blue Devils a ing 32-30 at the break. Jesse Coxson 50 free: 1. A. Coxson (W) 26.81, 2. Esser narrow eight-point win in the highly won the 100 fly and 500 free, with (W-T) 26.89, 3. Saul (W) 27.02, 4. Francavilla’s, 4-2, loss to Steve Kolterjahn (W) 28.21. Bonora at 130, which put Nutley competitive four-state meet. Saul (100 back) and Nichole Herttua 100 fly: 1. J. Coxson (W) 1:02.23, 2. Jogel Tonight (6, at the College of New (100 breast) helping complete the ahead 13-6. Francavilla took a 2-0 (W-T) 1:08.78, 3. Anderson (W) 1:09.21, lead with a backdoor takedown in the Jersey in Ewing) the two teams will comeback. 4. Bartholomew (W) 1:09.75. go at it again in the NJSIAA Girls A This will be the fourth meeting 100 free: 1. A. Coxson (W) 58.15, 2. first period and held the lead until Vantosky (W) 59.03, 3. Esser (W-T) 59.36, late in the third when Bonaro scored Division semifinal. Westfield ad- between the WHS and WW-P — two 4. Selend (W-T) 1:00.41, 5. Lane (W) vanced with a 121-49 victory over of the state’s premier girls (and boys) a reversal and was awarded a two- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1:03.36. point nearfall on what appeared to be SHOULD I EASE HIM OVER SOME MORE?…Raider A. J. Romeo looks over Wall-Tech in Monday’s North Jersey swim programs. WHS won in ’87 500 free: 1. Schwebel (W) 5:33.20, 2. a quick roll through. to his coaches for instructions as he rolls 135-lb. Justin Bakal of Nutley toward sectional final in Bayonne. WW-P and ’89 (during its then-state record Kolterjahn (W) 5:48.74, 3. Dambaugh (W- his back. Romeo won, 12-3. T) 6:01.37, 4. Hartman (W-T) 6:36.28, 5. A. J. Romeo, who has been wres- moved on with a win over 79-meet win streak). But in the most Ostrega (W) 6;55.32. Hillsborough in the Central Jersey recent meeting, the Pirates posted a tling superbly, continued his streak 200 free relay: 1. (W) (J. Coxson, Jenny and seized a 12-3, majority decision title meet. 109-61 victory in the 1995 state A Fowler, Alexa Vantosky, A. Coxson) Senior twin sisters Abby (50 and Division championship. That was 1:51.95, 2. (W) 1:55.59, 3. Wall-Tech over Justin Bakal at 135. Romeo 1:56.94. flawlessly recorded four fireman’s 100 free) and Jesse (200 IM and 100 also WW-P’s last time in a state final. 100 back: 1. Saul (W) 1:07.24, 2. Romano fly) Coxson, along with junior Chrissy Westfield has been in three since, takedowns and backed them up with CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 two nearfalls while allowing just three DANNY ‘MAC’, DAN CAPRARIO AND CHRIS GISMONDI WIN BOTH BOUTS Blue Devils Get Snared by Eagles, 42-28; Then Tame RC Lion Matmen, 52-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. “He is Dennis Artz with a cradle in just :48. alty point to tame Lion Mike Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times starting to see that if you shoot you Gismondi at 152 was unrelenting Demcovitz, 6-1. Good things are on the horizon! will take people down. He is having with his pursuit of a cradle when he “Caprario was banged up for a The youthful Westfield High School some success with his offense.” seized a 12-0, majority decision over little while. He’s got so much abil- wrestling team got some fine perfor- Caprario at 140, back in the lineup Eagle Anthony Scaletti. Unable to ity,” pointed out Kurz. “Just watch- mances from several of its young after an injury, grounded Eagle Chris clamp his cradle, Gismondi recorded ing him drill in practice, he really members and split a Tri-Meet in Loux in 2:29 then demolished Lion two takedowns, an escape and a pen- looks smooth now. He’s a sopho- Roselle on February 16, falling first more. He still makes some mistakes, to Edison, 42-28, then rebounding to but he is going to do some good overpower Roselle Catholic, 52-18. things in the future.” Freshman Dan MacDonald and Blue Devil Justin Reyes, who won sophomores Dan Caprario and Chris by forfeit against the Eagles, won the Gismondi showed marked improve- longevity bout award when he es- ment and won both of their bouts in caped with less than a second re- convincing fashion. maining to win a 3-2, overtime crite- MacDonald’s 12-7 victory over ria decision over Lion Brandon Edison Eagle Anthony Brusca at 135 Loadholt at 160. ignited a string of six Blue Devil Blue Devil Kyle Swingle at 145 victories. Becoming more proficient won by forfeit against the Eagles then with a low single-leg takedown, flattened Lion Dan Gonclaves in 4:42 MacDonald dropped Brusca to the with a half nelson and a body press. mat four times and added two rever- Sophomore John Leonardis at 119, sals for the victory. Then against the who received a forfeit against the Lions, MacDonald ignited another Lions, showed plenty of moxie in his string of six victories with his im- 10-6 loss to high-flying Eagle Ryan pressive, 15-6, majority decision over Rendina. After trailing 9-0, Leonardis Pat Sullivan. This time, MacDonald went to work with the help of his used five single-legs and a lateral double-grapevine maneuvers and reg- drop to take Sullivan to the mat. istered two takedowns and a nearfall MacDonald, who was quite suc- in the third period to send notice that cessful with his takedowns, ex- he could roll with the big ones. plained, “Our coaches and our cap- “Our young guys are coming along. tains have been pushing all the fresh- Rendina’s tough. John (Leonardis) men to work harder in practice, espe- did a nice job with him,” said Kurz. cially since it’s near the end of the “He gave up a few back points but season. And, it’s helped. I like the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times John took it to him in the third pe- low single (takedown).” TRYING TO CONTROL A WICKED EAGLE…Blue Devil John Leonardis riod. You never want someone to lose “He really has been concentrating lifts Eagle Ryan Rendina off the mat in his 119-lb. bout. Rendina, a fine wrestler, a match but, heading into the dis- on his offense in practice,” said Blue had a rocky third period but held on to win, 10-6. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SIX HIGHLANDERS WIN ALL 3; MARC IS FLAWLESS Devils Will Face Pirate Swimmers Highlander Matmen Flatten CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 (W) 1:09.33, 3. Herttua (W) 1:10.22. 100 breast: 1. Kolenut (W) 1:15.66, 2. Seland (W-T) 1:16.98, 3. Uhl (W-T) 1:18.94, 4. Vantosky (W) 1:19.03. Chatham, Union, Elizabeth 400 free relay: 1. (W) (Saul, Stephanie Kolterjahn, Schwebel, A. Coxson) 4:07.77, 2. (W) 4:10.67, 3. Wall-Tech By FRED LECOMTE Mann held a 1-0 edge on an escape. heavyweight Tom Robina upped his 4:17.53. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While gaining an escape in the third, record to 15-9 when he decisioned SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL Turning it up and peaking could not Regenye was also awarded a penalty Fred Roesser, 10-8. WHS 97, MORRIS KNOLLS 72 have come at a better time as the point for Mann’s locking hands. Coach John Mineo, pleased with 200 medley relay: 1. MK (Kristen Governor Livingston High School The Farmers held a 27-12 edge their performance said, “We came Meyerick, Katie Drogan, Cook, Jenny until Cavallero buried Mike Pitcher) 2:01.34, 2. (W) 2:02.91, 3. (W) wrestling team wrapped up its regular out wrestling the full six minutes 2:18.89. season with three-straight impressive Loughney in 1:01 and Colin Price at without making too many mistakes. 200 free: 1. Kolterjahn (W) 2:10.32, 2. victories. First, the Highlanders 160 whacked Alex Iwankiew, 10-3. Winning four pivotal matches in the Pitcher (MK) 2:13.42, 3. Beck (W) 2:21.13, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times crumbled the Chatham Cougars, 61- 4. Brown (W) 2:25.66. TRAPPING THE LEG…Raider Matt DeNicholo, top, at 103 puts himself in a 200 IM: 1. Kristen Meyerick (MK) 2:24.14, good position to set up a pin by trapping Nutley Raider Mark Samet’s leg. 14, on February 14 in Berkeley 2. Schwebel (W) 2:24.26, 3. Powers (MK) DeNichilo turned Samet in 1:40. Heights, then surprised the Farmers, 2:36.68, 4. Anderson (W) 2:41.95. 39-27, in Union. Returning home on 50 free: 1. Megan Cook (MK) 26.54, 2. A. February 17, the Highlanders blasted Coxson (W) 26.43, 3. Reichard (MK) 31.28, 4. Falcone (W) 31.28, 5. Curran (W) 32.32. Elizabeth off the mat, 55-17. 100 fly: 1. J. Coxson (W) 1:01.75, 2. Saul Raiders Stumble in Sections; Senior Tim Marcantonio, who (W) 1:05.12. jumped his record to 27-0, along 100 free: 1. Pitcher (MK) 58.62, 2. Cook with 103-lb. Tim Vanderveer, 112- (MK) 1:00.04, 3. Schwebel (W) 1:00.26, 4. Nutley Matmen Win, 40-28 Kolterjahn (W) 1:00.28, 5. Ostrega (W) lb. Mike Fullowan, 140-lb. Jon 1:09.50. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Regenye, 152-lb. Marcello Cavallero 500 free: 1. J. Coxson (W) 5:44.40, 2. and 189-lb. Fred Williams each added Drogan (MK) 6:06.24, 3. Dresley (W) wrist and half. I knew that I could get Champion Gary Cousar took it to 18- three victories to their kilts. 6:28.25, 4. Anderson (W) 6:46.96. him in the third when he wore down. 1 Nick Beckmeyer and carried an 8- The Highlanders totally confused 200 free relay: 1. (W) (J. Coxson, I was in much better condition than 6 lead into the third period before Schwebel, Kolterjahn, A. Coxson) the Cougars. Recording falls were: 1:48.90, 2. (MK) 1:49.65, 3. (W) 1:59.24. he was.” being reversed and caught on his Vanderveer in 0:47, Fullowan in 100 back: 1. Saul (W) 1:08.07, 2. Meyerick “We have had to make moves all back in 4:57. 1:42, 125-lb. Eric Serrano in 1:36, (MK) 1:09.23, 3. Hart (W) 1:10.06, 4. Beck year because we have no one at 160 “Win or lose the match as a team, Marcantonio in 1:38, 171-lb. Mike (W) 1:15.71, 5. Ings (MK) 1:32.42. and 171,” explained Artigliere. I wanted that match for him down 100 breast: 1. Herttua (W) 1:19.08, 2. Farrell in 3:05, Williams in 1:17 and Drogan (MK) 1:19.95, 3. Vanarelli (W) A real heartbreaker came in the the road,” said Artigliere. “When 215-lb. Shawn Coughlin in 1:10. 1:21.20. 189-lb. class where Union County people read the paper, they will see Regenye, still nursing a nasty eye 400 free relay: 1. (W) (Saul, Jane Ander- that Beckmeyer pinned Cousar. son, Kolterjahn, A. Coxson) 4:26.40, 2. injury incurred at the Union County Nobody knows that Cousar was tak- Tournament, earned a 16-3, major- (MK) 4:43.52, 3. (W) 4:47.70. Swim Raiders Top ing him to school!” Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ity decision. A COUNTY CHAMP CLASH…Highlander Tim Marcantonio, top, tilts Farmer Wrestling in his second varsity “Not feeling in the best of shape Barry Stein toward his back in a 171-lb. clash. Marcantonio, a Union County PUBLIC NOTICE Vernon in Sections bout, Raider Tyler Stender became after the layoff and a concern of Champ at 160, jumped up to 171 and beat UC Champ Stein, 8-2. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High a victim of a pick-and-twist maneu- wrestling with the face mask, I was NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF School swimming team advanced ver by 215-lb. Jason Horan in 1:59. pleased overall with my technique,” Then, Marcantonio won the battle of last 30 seconds proved our condi- ORDINANCE 00-01-R to the North A Sectional Finals to Saving their heavyweight, the said Regenye. Union County Champions when he tioning, so I am pleased to see no- AND PUBLIC HEARING Nutley Raiders forfeited to SPF An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor face Westfield after downing Cavallero won by an 11-3, major- bumped up to 171 and rocked Barry table improvement, and all the hard and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on Vernon, 98-72, on February 17. The Raider Matt Loomis. ity decision while heavyweight Chris Stein, 8-2, in an excellent bout by work has paid off for our kids.” February 10, 2000. Copies of this ordinance Raiders placed first in nine of the 11 “It was nice to qualify and I am Pagano, wrestling his first varsity both for six intense minutes, utiliz- Time stood still for the Elizabeth can be obtained without cost at the Fanwood events. proud of our guys for getting as far match, won a 7-4 decision. ing every technique in their arsenal. Minutemen. Vanderveer (15-10) Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, as we did,” expressed Artigliere. Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of 200 medley relay- SPF (Steve Berkowitz, In one of the more outstanding “I felt good on my feet, but had clocked Jose Ferceira in 1:21. 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Steve Swenson, Ann Espinoza, Chris “Winning the Conference was a great matches of the season, the Highland- some difficulty with Stein’s strength Fullowan improved to 20-8 by fol- The purpose of this ordinance is to es- Smith) 1:46.07 accomplishment. So hopefully, we ers with seven freshmen in the line- on the bottom,” noted Marcantonio. lowing with a 3-2 decision over feisty tablish the cost of obtaining a copy of a 200 free- Charlie Rowe (SPF) 1:54.54 will go into the districts with our up, surprised the Farmers. Vanderveer “I still need to get my conditioning Willie Banks. Next, Matt Sidie threw birth, death, and marriage certificates. 200 IM- S. Berkowitz (SPF) 2:01.65 heads up.” A public hearing on this ordinance will be 50 free- Smith (SPF) 23.89 battered James Glenn, 15-6, while up a little, but this was a great match Amino Queen around on his way to held on March 9, 2000 at 7 p.m. 100 fly- Espinoza (SPF) 58.94 WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Fullowan took Dominic Guisti to for me.” a 14-0 decision. 135 lb. Greg Eleanor McGovern 100 free- Caleb Bohman (V) 51.42 103: — DeNichilo (SPF) p. Samet, 1:40 harvest, 16-4. Williams pinned in 5:38 as did Granholm drew cheers with a 1:54 Borough Clerk 500 free- Rowe (SPF) 5:16.67 112: — M. Bonora (N) d. D. Loewinger, 8-5 Regenye won an intense, 2-1, duel freshman standout Coughlin in a fall fall over Ammar Karim. Gaining 1 T – 2/24/00, The Times Fee: $ 17.34 200 free relay- SPF (Evan Flath, Rowe, 119: — Montes (N) md. Pat Romeo, 21-8 Steve Swenson Smith) 1:38.98 125: — Castronova (N) d. Mike with Robert Mann. After two periods, over Jason Cross at 0:38. Finally, more confidence with each match, PUBLIC NOTICE 100 back- S. Berkowitz (SPF) :58 Loweinger, 4-1 Cavallero put his Minuteman to sleep 100 breast- Chris Swenson (SPF) 130: — S. Bonora (N) d. Francavilla, 4-2 in 5:01. Marcantonio flicked off the SHERIFF’S SALE 1:04.03 135: — A. J. Romeo (SPF) md. Bakal, 12-3 400 free relay- V (Adam Papanestor, 140: — Mike Falduti (N) d. Pete Civins, light switch on Elivier Jean-Louis in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 0:47 as did Williams (18-2 ) over CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Bohman, Steve Lapitka, Adam 10-3 DOCKET NO. F-19269-98. Goldstein) 3:37.4 145: — Natale (SPF) p. Fabiano, 3:41 Gary Cory in 0:44. NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- 152: — John Cascarano (N) p. Adam The young Highlanders have been TIFF vs. UBERTI MACIAS, ET AL, DE- Garrity, 1:32 PUBLIC NOTICE 160: — Ian Adamczyk (N) won forfeit a hard working, enjoyable to watch FENDANT. team on the move. They possess tal- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 171: — Grabel (SPF) p. Helm, 4:42 SHERIFF’S SALE 189: — Beckmeyer (N) p. Cousar, 4:57 DATED JULY 20, 1999 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ent, discipline and most importantly, MORTGAGED PREMISES. 215: — Horan (N) p. Stender, 1:59 “that winning attitude!” CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Hwt: — Loomis (SPF) won forfeit By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DOCKET NO. F-5932-98. GL 61, CHATHAM 15: tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- 103: — Vanderveer (GL) p. Doug Rillo, :47 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MYRENDIA PUBLIC NOTICE 112: — Fullowan (GL) p. Traver, 1:42 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CARTER, DEFENDANT. 119: — Ed Gibbons (C) p. Craig Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE DeStefano, 1:43 THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 125: — Serrano (GL) p. John Viola, 1:36 two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 130: — No bout successful bidders must have 20% of their By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DOCKET NO. F-14267-98. 135: — Adam Skordinski (C) p. Granholm, :29 bid available in cash or certified check at the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, CO., 140: — Regenye (GL) md. Jim Wadsac, 16-3) conclusion of the sales. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union PLAINTIFF vs. EDUARDO ALVAREZ AND 145: — Alex Baren (C) d. Dan Reichard, 17-16 The judgment amount is $153,003.65. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, JANETH ALVAREZ, H/W, DEFENDANT. 152: — Cavallero (GL) md. Eric Frisch, 11-3 The property to be sold is located in the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 160: — Marcantonio (GL) p. Mike City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New THE 22ND OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two DATED DECEMBER 06, 1999 FOR SALE FARMER DEALING WITH HARD TIMES…Union Farmer James Glenn, Masceroli, 1:38 Jersey. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. bottom, at 103 finds himself to be a victim of hard times as Highlander Tim 171: — Farrell (GL) p. Joe Mannino, 1:38 Commonly known as: 236 Summit Road, successful bidders must have 20% of their By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Vanderveer clamps him with a headlock and a body press. 189: — Williams (GL) p. Sam Grammer, 1:17 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. bid available in cash or certified check at the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 215: — Coughlin (GL) p. Alex Gelb, 1:10 Tax Lot No. 1970 in Block No. 10. conclusion of the sales. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Hwt: — Pagano (GL) d. Dan Oliphant, 7-4 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 45 The judgment amount is $71,064.01. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Miller Cagers Grind feet wide by 100 feet long. The property to be sold is located in the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Highlanders Win GL 39, UNION 27: Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the west- Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at 103: — Vanderveer (GL) md. Glenn, 15-6 erly side of Summit Road 92 feet from the State of New Jersey. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Highlander Boys 112: — Fullowan (GL) tf. Guisti, 21-4, 6:00 southerly side of Magie Avenue. It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their Triple OT Thriller 119: — Phil Maffei (U) d. Sidie, 5-2 There is due approximately the sum of Elizabeth, New Jersey. bid available in cash or certified check at the The Governor Livingston boys 125: — Chris Terranova (U) p. Serrano, 3:07 $167,372.64 together with lawful interest It is known and designated as Block No. 8, conclusion of the sales. basketball team got run through the The Governor Livingston High 130: — Graham Markel (U) won forfeit and costs. Lot No. 353. The judgment amount is $185,256.42. mill by hosting Millburn, 58-42, on School boys basketball team put 135: — Rich Growney (U) won forfeit There is a full legal description on file in The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide 115.00 The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- February 17. Jordan Maleh hit 14 of Ridge to sleep, 8-0, in the third over- 140: — Regenye (GL) d. Mann, 2-1 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. feet long. BETH, in the County of UNION, and the 145: — Jeff Bubnowski (U) p. Reichard, 3:31 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- State of New Jersey. his 19 points in the first half to give time and came up with a 65-57 vic- 152: — Cavellero (GL) p. Loughney, 1:11 this sale. westerly line of Bond Street, 100.00 feet Commonly known as: 420 JERSEY AV- the Millers a 32-23 lead. Rob Findlay tory in Berkeley Heights on Febru- 160: — Price (GL) d. Iwankiew, 10-3 RALPH FROEHLICH from the northwesterly line of Spring Street. ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. led the Highlanders with 10 points ary 16. Mike Mangold netted six free 171: — Marcantonio (GL) d. Stein, 8-2 SHERIFF Prior lien(s): None. Tax Lot No. 643, in Block No. 13. while Mark Cantagallo and Andrew throws in the third overtime to seal 189: — Williams (GL) p. Rob Ramirez, 5:39 ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, There is due approximately the sum of Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 215: — Coughlin (GL) p. Cross, :38 Attorneys $80,726.78 together with lawful interest and feet wide by 119 feet long, irregular. Whitney sank eight points each. the win. Hwt: — Robina (GL) d. Roesser, 10-8 1139 Spruce Drive costs. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the North- Gov Liv (11-10) 7 16 6 13 42 Ridge took an early 13-6 lead in GL 55, ELIZABETH 17: P.O. Box 1024 There is a full legal description on file in erly side of Linden Avenue, distant 220 feet Millburn (10-11) 8 24 7 19 58 the first quarter but the Highlanders 103: — Vanderveer (GL) p, Jose Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. from the Westerly side of Grove Street. stomped back to grab a 33-30 lead by Ferceira, 1:21 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is due approximately the sum of PUBLIC NOTICE the end of the third. Highlander Mark 112: — Fullowan (GL) d. Banks, 3-2 File: XFZ L 38717 this sale. $208,089.79 together with lawful interest 119: — Sidie (GL) md. Queen, 14-0 CH-754705 (WL) RALPH FROEHLICH and costs. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Cantagallo rolled in a lay-up to send 125: — Serrano (GL) won forfeit 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, SHERIFF There is a full legal description on file in I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN the game into the third overtime. 130: — Bob Ward (E) p. Bill Lentis, 3:23 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $171.36 STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Andrew Whitney led the Highland- 135: — Granholm (GL) p. Karim, 1:54 KAPNICK, Attorneys The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- ers with 17 points, Cantagallo had 11 140: — Regneye (GL) won forfeit PUBLIC NOTICE Suite 300 this sale. TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT 145: — Reichard (GL) won forfeit 293 Eisenhower Parkway RALPH FROEHLICH COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY and Mangold finished with 10. 152: — Cavellero (GL) p. Chris Patino, 5:01 SHERIFF’S SALE Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 SHERIFF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WEST- Ridge (11-9) 13 9 8 15 6 6 0 57 160: — Marcantonio (GL) p. Jean-Louis, :47 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CH-754384 (WL) FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney FIELD AT A MEETING HELD FEBRUARY Gov Liv (11-9) 6 13 14 12 6 6 8 65 171: — Akeem Jackson (E) d. Farrell, 8-5 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 4 T - 2/24, 3/2, 4 Brighton Road 15, 2000. 189: — Williams (GL) p. Cory, :44 DOCKET NO. F-21102-98. 3/9 & 3/16/00 Fee: $ 169.32 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE 215: — Ishmael Medley (E) tf. Coughlin, THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS CH-754999 (WL) HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AF- PUBLIC NOTICE 20-5, 3:58 TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND PUBLIC NOTICE 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, FIXED THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF Hwt: — Jaoquin Colon (E) d. Robina, 14-8 SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $157.08 WESTFIELD THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRU- SHERIFF’S SALE OF 11/30/93, SERIES 1993-D, PLAINTIFF SHERIFF’S SALE ARY 2000. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE vs. ROBERT G. O’SHEA AND CHARYL S. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE BERNARD A. HEENEY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, O’SHEA, HIS WIFE; STATE OF NEW CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TOWN CLERK DOCKET NO. F-10950-99. SHERIFF’S SALE JERSEY, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-4508-99. SHERIFF’S SALE HSBC BANK USA, PLAINTIFF vs. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, RESOLUTION CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CENLAR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MARIO CUNHA AND TERESA CUNHA, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED JUNE 8, 1999 FOR SALE OF PLAINTIFF vs. HUMBARTO A. BAZURTO CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE H/W, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-3882-98. MORTGAGED PREMISES. AND XIMENA I. BAZURTO, H/W, DEFEN- DOCKET NO. F-10484-97. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- FEBRUARY 15, 2000 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DANT. AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, DATED DECEMBER 10, 1999 FOR SALE TIFF vs. NOEL NEGRON, ET ALS., DE- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield en- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. FENDANT. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DATED DECEMBER 07, 1999 FOR SALE AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE; ET tered into an agreement with Keyes Martin, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ALS, DEFENDANT. the Bruno Group, on August 1, 1999 for a tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED OCTOBER 27,1999 FOR SALE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, term of five months ending December 31, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. THE 8TH OF MARCH, A.D., 2000 at two tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE 1999 pursuant to which the Bruno Group is County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. to provide professional consultation and other Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by successful bidders must have 20% of their County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- work involved with obtaining grants and re- THE 8TH OF MARCH, A.D., 2000 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by lated research; and o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, conclusion of the sales. THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union WHEREAS, at the time of submission of successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY The judgment amount is $236,374.90. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, its proposal the Bruno Group agreed to bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 8TH OF MARCH, A.D., 2000 at two The property to be sold is located in the successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY provide a guarantee to the Town of Westfield conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 8TH OF MARCH, A.D., 2000 at two that it would generate not less than $40,000 The judgment amount is $175,672.13. successful bidders must have 20% of their 07090, County of UNION and State of New conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All in grant funds; and The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the Jersey. The judgment amount is $70,834.69. successful bidders must have 20% of their WHEREAS, the guaranty provision was CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 462 CHANNING The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the not included in the original contract inas- 07202, County of UNION and State of New The judgment amount is $109,678.01. AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY City of Elizabeth, County of Union, and State conclusion of the sales. much as it was only in effect for a term of five Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the CITY 07090. of New Jersey. The judgment amount is $179,070.34. months; and Commonly known as: 34 DEHART OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 803. Commonly known as: 16 Jacques Street, Located in the Borough of Mountainside, WHEREAS, the Town Council believes PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Dimension of Lot: approximately 75.045 Unit 26, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. County of Union, and State of New Jersey. that the most productive method of dealing 07202. Premises commonly known as 440 feet wide by 104.5 feet long. Tax Lot No. 565C026, Block No. 7, Unit 26 Property Address: 380 New Providence with this guaranty issue is to extend the Tax Lot No. 309 in Block No. 13. MARSHALL STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW Nearest Cross Street: Poet’s Place. on the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, Road, Mountainside, New Jersey. contract with the Bruno Group for an addi- Dimension of Lot: approximately 100.92 JERSEY 07201. Situate at a point on the northwesterly Union County, New Jersey. Tax Lot No.: 10, Block No.: 15E. tional seven months terminating July 31, feet wide by 125.00 feet long. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 931-W05, sideline of Channing Avenue distance ap- Dimensions of Lot (approximately): (con- Dimensions: 100.00 Feet Wide x 360 2000 and to incorporate in an amendment to Nearest Cross Street: Vine Street. Block No. 5 on the official Tax Map of the proximately 196.29 feet northeasterly from dominium) Being an undivided 5.408 per- Feet Deep. the agreement a guaranty provision for the Situated at a point on the southerly side- CITY OF ELIZABETH. its intersection with the northeasterly side- centage interest in the Common Elements Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- twelve month period August 1, 1999 to July line of DeHart Place at its intersection with Dimensions: (approximately) 25 FEET x line of Poet’s Place. of Regency 9, A Condominium. eastern side of New Providence Road 365.41 31, 2000; and the northwesterly sideline of Vine Street. 100 FEET. There is due approximately the sum of Distance to nearest cross street: Unknown. feet from the southwesterly side of Ole Tote WHEREAS, this proposal has been ac- There is due approximately the sum of Nearest Cross Street: FIFTH STREET. $260,638.95 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of Road. cepted by the Bruno Group; $185,444.92 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of and costs. $74,543.90 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and costs. $118,232.25 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in costs. $206,456.09 together with lawful interest that the agreement between the Town of There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in and costs. Westfield and the Bruno Group shall be the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in extended to July 31, 2000 and an addendum The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. to the agreement shall be drafted which this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn incorporates the guaranty provision that the RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. Bruno Group will guarantee not less than SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH $40,000 in grant funds; and FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHERIFF Attorneys FLANZBAUM & COHEN, Attorneys SHERIFF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor Attorneys FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys Suite 201 7 Mt. Bethel Road SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A., Attorneys and Town Clerk be and they hereby are Suite 201 Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 7 Century Drive P.O. Box 4253 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 authorized to execute and deliver the amend- 7 Century Drive 216 Haddon Avenue Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Warren, New Jersey 07059 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 ment to the contract. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-754616 (WL) CH-754992 (WL) CH-753734 (WL) Bernard A. Heeney CH-755015 (WL) CH-755017 (WL) 4 T – 2/10, 2/17, 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, 4 T – 2/10, 2/17, Town Clerk 4 T – 2/10, 2/17, 4 T – 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 & 3/2/00 Fee: $193.80 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $173.40 2/24 & 3/2/00 Fee: $163.20 1 T – 2/24/00, The Leader Fee: $ 52.53 2/24 & 3/2/00 Fee: $175.44 2/24 & 3/2/00 Fee: $165.24 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 15 Devils Get Snared by Eagles; Then Tame Lion Matmen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 tricts, John’s conditioning is clearly Wrestling Tournament on February where it has to be to win those tight 25-26. matches in the end.” EDISON 42, WESTFIELD 28: Freshman Joe DeCampo at 103 103: — McGorvin (E) p. DeCampo, 1:15 ran into “double trouble” in 1:15 112: — Tom Trasmontero (E) won forfeit against Eagle Mike McGorvin, but 119: — Rendina (E) d. Leonardis, 10-6 125: — Mike Veisz (E) p. Ethan Powell, :59 rebounded well to put Lion Mike 130: — Ryan MaGee (E) p. Gil Arbitsman, 5:15 Rizzo to sleep in :23 with a cradle. 135: — MacDonald (W) d. Brusca, 12-7 Veteran Mike Kivetz, who won by 140: — Caprario (W) p. Loux, 2:29 forfeit against the Lions, had a battle 145: — Swingle (W) won forfeit 152: — Gismondi (W) md. Scaletti, 12-0 with 171-lb. Eagle Mario Aponte, 160: — Reyes (W) won forfeit but won, 7-6. Kivetz scored two 171: — Kivetz (W) d. Aponte, 7-6 takedowns, an escape and a two- 189: — Bill Miller (E) won forfeit point nearfall to take a 7-3 lead but 215: — Chris Yuhas (E) p. Williams, 4:33 yielded an escape and a takedown Hwt: — Nick Kilroy (E) d. Clark, 8-6 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times late in the third to make it close. WESTFIELD 52, ROSELLE CATH. 18: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TURN OUT THE LIGHTS!…The party is about to be over for 145-lb. Lion Dan After falling to 215-lb. Eagle Chris 103: — DeCampo (W) p. Rizzo, :23 TAKING THE PLUNGE…Blue Devil Scott Kautzmann takes a plunge into the Gonclaves as Blue Devil Kyle Swingle tightens his clamp. 112: — No match water to begin his warm-up prior to the Sectional meet with Randolph on Yuhas in 4:43 while attempting a 119: — Leonardis (W) won forfeit February 17. desperation move, Blue Devil Brian 125: — Ethan Powell (W) won forfeit Williams regained his composure and 130: — Steve Catone (RC) p. Arbitsman, 5:12 Local Area High School 135: — MacDonald (W) md. Sullivan, 15-6 used four takedowns, an escape and 140: — Caprario (W) p. Artz, :48 two nearfalls before silencing Lion 145: — Swingle (W) p. Gonclaves, 4:42 Devils Head For Showdown Dan Pena with a cradle in 2:48. 152: — Gismondi (W) d. Demcovitz, 6-1 Boys Basketball Results: Heavyweight Nick Clark was on the 160: — Reyes (W) d. Loadholt, 3-2, SD OT 171: — Kivetz (W) won forfeit With BridgeH2O Swim Boys UC TOURNAMENT: FEBRUARY 16: short end of a tough, 8-6, decision to 189: — Joe Base (RC) won forfeit FEBRUARY 15: Linden 64, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Eagle Nick Kilroy. 215: — Williams (W) p. Pena, 2:48 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Westfield will host the District 11 Hwt: — Joe Longo (RC) p. Clark, 3:38 St. Patrick’s 66, Elizabeth 42 42 Haldeman (W) 1:54.45, 3. Rowe The second-seeded, fifth-ranked against Randolph. The top-seeded Pats got 19 points The North Jersey sectional title (SP-F) 1:56.10, 4. S. Swenson (SP-F) and 13 rebounds from Herve Tigers got the loudest roar from 1:57.66, 5. McCloskey (W) 1:58.53. Jamaal Tate who pulled in 13 re- was the fifth for WHS in the last six 200 IM: 1. Berkowitz (SP-F) 2:04.61, 2. Lamizana. years, the only loss coming against Freundlich (W) 2:10.55, 3. Shen (W) bounds and scored 37 points in the 2:12.10, 4. C. Swenson (SP-F) 2:12.71, 5. Elizabeth (7-14) 9 10 10 13 42 first round. Raider Mike Jackson fired SP-F in ’98. The other wins came St. Pat (15-5) 17 16 22 11 66 over Vernon (1995, ’96, ’97) and Driscoll (W) 2:13.41. in 17 points, Andy Feeley sank eight, 50 free: 1. Kautzmann (W) 23.65, 2. Smith St. Mary’s 72, Union Catholic 51 Dave Herrmann hit five and Steve Summit (’99). (SP-F) 23.74, 3. Coppa (W) 23.98, 4. Cahill Fourth-seeded St. Mary’s took con- Williams scored four. NORTH A DIVISION SECTIONAL (W) 24.19, 5. Wetleson (SP-F) 24.77. trol of the Vikings with 24 points CHAMPIONSHIP: WHS 105, SP-F 65 100 fly: 1. Chiesa (W) 58.82, 2. Matthews from Jamaul Thomas. Joey Green Sc Pl-Fnwd (6-14) 10 9 17 6 42 200 medley relay: 1. SP-F (S. Berkowitz, (W) 59.16, 3. Espinoza (SP-F) 59.47, 4. Linden (19-2) 29 13 11 11 64 C. Swenson, Rowe, Smith) 1:45.16, 2. Vidovich (W) 1:03.61, 5. King (SP-F) had 18 points and Chris Gainey tossed (W) 1:45.37, 3. (W) 1:49.86. 1:05.28. in 16 for the Vikings. Union 60, New Providence 41 200 free: 1. Kolterjahn (W) 1:53.10, 2. 100 free: 1. Smith (SP-F) 52.41, 2. The third-seeded Farmers were led Kautzmann (W) 52.44, 3. Haldeman (W) Union Catholic 6 20 8 17 51 53.08, 4. Yevich (W) 53.73, 5. Sheffield St. Mary’s (19-1) 11 18 22 21 72 by Jim Nann and Mike Gluck who scored 11 points each. PUBLIC NOTICE (SP-F) 1:00.05. Plainfield 70, Summit 53 500 free: 1. Kolterjahn (W) 5:00.90, 2. S. New Prov (10-9) 4 5 12 20 41 SHERIFF’S SALE Swenson (SP-F) 5:15.87, 3. Power (W) Larry Jackson scored 22 points for Union (17-2) 22 13 15 10 60 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 5:25.07, 4. Rowe (SP-F) 5:27.90, 5. the fifth-seeded Cardinals. Ryan CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Freundlich (W) 5:44.21. Carey sank 16 for the Hilltoppers. Dayton 53, Roselle 47 DOCKET NO. F-13747-96. 200 free relay: 1. (W) (Kautzmann, Matt Ryan Freundlich scored 22 points THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK F/K/ Cahill, Cliff Haldeman, Coppa) 1:38.06, Summit (10-8) 8 16 14 15 53 for the sixth-seeded Bulldogs. A CHEMICAL BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. 2. SP-F 1:38.86, 3. (W) 1:39.18. Plainfield (15-4) 15 14 17 23 70 JOSEPH A. DORSAINVIL, ET ALS, DE- 100 back: 1. S. Berkowitz (SP-F) 58.88, 2. Roselle Catholic 79, Cranford 73 Roselle (12-7) 15 8 10 14 47 FENDANT. Chiesa (W) 1:00.27, 3. Shen (W) 1:01.26, Dayton (16-2) 18 15 6 14 53 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 4. Driscoll (W) 1:02.43, 5. Dana Berkowitz The 17-3 Lions won this double- DATED APRIL 22, 1997 FOR SALE OF (SP-F) 1:03.04. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times overtime slasher over the Cougars Rahway 60, Hillside 55 MORTGAGED PREMISES. 100 breast: 1. C. Swenson (SP-F) 1:03.13, The 10th-seeded Indians skinned OOMPH! THAT’S GOT TO HURT!…Blue Devil heavyweight Nick Clark rolls By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 2. Vidovich (W) 1:04.28, 3. Fagin (W) with the help of Demetric Gosa who over Eagle Nick Kilroy’s head in the bout with Edison. After quite a battle, scored 10 points in overtime. Phil the seventh-seeded Comets with the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 1:08.77, 4. Wetleson (SP-F) 1:11.09, 5. help of Anthony Jordan who fired in Kilroy eked out an 8-6 decision. See another picture on page 16. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Ruotolo (W) 1:11.37. Bauknight had 22 points for the Li- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 400 free relay: 1. (W) (Coppa, Kolterjahn, ons while Mike Snyder and Jon 17 points. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Yevich, Kautzmann) 3:38.54, 2. (W) Polinitza had 27 and 23 points, re- Rahway (15-5) 14 17 16 13 60 THE 8TH OF MARCH, A.D., 2000 at two 3:40.28, 3. SP-F 3:44.90. spectively, for the Cougars. Hillside (15-8) 16 15 8 16 55 Local Area High School o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: successful bidders must have 20% of their Cranford (12-8) 18 10 9 15 9 12 73 QUARTERFINALS: WHS 108, RANDOLPH 62 bid available in cash or certified check at the 200 medley relay: 1. (W) (Chiesa, Roselle Cath 14 14 13 11 9 12 79 FEBRUARY 19: conclusion of the sales. Girls Basketball Results: Haldeman, Shen, Coppa) 1:50.32, 2. (R), Union 55, Dayton 46 The judgment amount is $156,054.16. 3. (W) 1:52.66. All that certain land and premises situated 200 free: 1. Freundlich (W) 2:00.34, 2. (R), Mike Gluck scored 14 points for UC TOURNAMENT: Union 62, New Providence 41 in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, Westfield Boosters the third-seeded Farmers and Ryan The top-seeded Farmers were led by 3. Power (W) 2:04.18, QUARTERFINALS: State of New Jersey, being more particularly 4. (R), 5. Kyle McCloskey (W) 2:09.38. Freundlich sank 15 for the Bulldogs. FEBRUARY 17: Brittiny Porter with 20 points. Kristie described as follows: 200 IM: 1. Kautzmann (W) 2:11.53, 2. Lot No: 498; Block No. 12 on the Tax Map Set Dinner Dance Dayton (16-3) 14 14 9 9 46 Union Catholic 21, Governor Paxson led the Pioneers with 15. Kolterjahn (W) 2:15.38, 3. Matthews (W) of the City of Elizabeth. 2:21.24. Union (19-2) 12 20 13 10 55 New Prov (14-7) 4 14 12 11 41 Nearest Cross Street: Fairmont Avenue. The Westfield Boosters Associa- Livingston 13 50 free: 1. Sean McCrudden (R) 24.3, 2. Union (20-2) 20 12 18 12 62 Approximate Dimensions: 33.00 feet x tion, a non-profit organization whose Linden 67, Rahway 37 The fourth-seeded Vikings played Cahill (W) 24.54, 3. Baran (W) 24.76. a “slooow” down game and the strat- 145.00 feet x 33.00 feet x 145.00 feet. 100 fly: 1. Andrew Richardi (R) 58.1, 2. principal purpose is to support all Jamaal Tate pumped in 29 points FEBRUARY 18: Being more commonly known as: 619 student athletes competing for West- for the Tigers and Anthony Jordan hit egy worked. Viking Shrita Smith Summit 63, Scotch Plains- Vidovich (W) 1:03.70, 3. Yevich (W) Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 1:03.80, 4. Eckman (W) 1:09.76. field High School, will hold a Dinner scored six of her game-leading eight 07202. 14 for the Indians. Fanwood 29 100 free: 1. Ryan McCrudden (R) 53.8, 2. Dance on Saturday, March 25, at There is due approximately the sum of Rahway (14-6) 6 12 7 12 37 points in the first half, Stephanie The third-seeded, 12th-ranked, 18- Shen (W) 54.22, 3. Power (W) 57.46. Temple Emanu-El in Westfield from Green sank six and Kenyall Johnson $190,539.37 together with lawful interest 500 free: 1. Kolterjahn (W) 5:08.64, 2. 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Linden (20-2) 16 14 14 23 67 2 Hilltoppers showed their talents as and costs. had five. Maya Monroe fired in seven Karen Jann ripped in 21 points and Haldeman (W) 5:17.96, 3. Randolph, 4. Tickets are $40 per person and in- There is a full legal description on file in Driscoll (W) 5:39.38. points for the Highlanders. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. cludes a hot and cold buffet (catered by Regular Season Stephanie Bruce nailed 17 points 200 free relay: 1. (W) (Cahill, Matthews, Gov Liv (12-6) 0 3 4 6 13 and pulled down 12 rebounds. Raider The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Freundlich, Baran) 1:40.08, 2. (W) 1:40.34, Clyne and Murphy), refreshments (in- this sale. cluding beer and wine) and dancing from Union Cath (15-4) 6 4 3 8 21 Katie Feighner was quite productive 3. (R). RALPH FROEHLICH 100 back: 1. Richardi (R) 59.8, 2. Chiesa the sounds of our DJ, Cutting Edge En- Girls Basketball: with 16 points, Najwa Glover sank SHERIFF tertainment. Tickets are available at (W) 1:00.95, 3. Encarnacion (W) 1:05.08, six, Erin Gillooly scored five and ZEICHNER, ELLMAN & KRAUSE, 4. (R), 5. Keith McCloskey (W) 1:13.50. Taylor & Love (Century 21 Realtors), FEBRUARY 15: Ram Cagers Bump Attorneys Union Catholic 46, Roselle 17 Lindsay Pennella added two. 100 breast: 1. Fagin (W) 1:09.62, 2. (R), 3. Kehlers Athletic Balance or Nick One Gateway Center M. Cahill (W) 1:11.67, 4. (R), 5. Ruotolo Sc Pl-Fnwd (12-9) 12 4 7 6 29 Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gismondi at (908) 654-1753 or Vince Offensive punch from the Rams (W) 1:14.88. Viking Boys, 64-60 Summit 14 12 23 14 63 CH-753150 (WL) Wilt at (908) 654-9062. was nearly extinct in the first half as 400 free relay: 1. (W) (Shen, Yevich, 4 T – 2/10, 2/17, Haldemen, Kautzmann) 3:41.78, 2. (R), 3. the 16-4 Vikings outscored them, 18- Young freshman Ram Jesse Holey Elizabeth 57, Roselle Catholic 30 2/24 & 3/2/00 Fee: $169.32 4. Shrita Smith led with 14 points banged in 24 points to lead Roselle The 19-2, second-seeded Lady Min- (W) 3:49.82. U. C. Sr. Softball and Jackie Huber sank eight. past the Union Catholic High School utemen jumped out early as Shontae ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● Roselle 4 0 4 9 17 boys basketball team, 64-60, in Hunter netted 11 of her 22 points in a Announcement: Union Catholic 12 6 12 16 46 Roselle on February 17. Kurt Simmons 15-5, first quarter. K. K. Foster led the 2000 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP The Union County Senior Softball Union 49, Livingston 37 led the Vikings with 18 points. 14-8 Lions with 13 points. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School The Vikings held a 31-28 lead at Association wants Union County resi- Jayme Gray hit 18 points for the Roselle Catholic 5 3 9 13 30 Director: Tom Breznitsky – SP-F Boys’ Varsity Coach dents to know that, if they are of the age 19-2 Farmers. the half but the Rams charged in the Elizabeth 15 11 15 16 57 of 50 or more, they have an opportu- third with a 23-9 dash. Joey Green in association with nity to play on teams in the county’s Union 8 11 15 15 49 and Chris Gainey had 16 and 13 PUBLIC NOTICE THE DUTCH SOCCER ACADEMY competitive Senior-Softball League. Livingston (8-12) 4 6 15 12 37 points, respectively, for the Vikings Director: Roger Bongaerts – European Training Specialist Currently, there are ten teams in the SHERIFF’S SALE FEBRUARY 16: and Will White sank nine. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SESSION I – July 10-14 50+ division and five in the 60+ divi- Governor Livingston 36, Ridge 28 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Camp Features sion. Participants must be residents of Union Cath (5-16) 14 17 9 20 60 Camp Features B G Jen Calbrese and Maya Monroe Roselle (12-8) 18 10 23 13 64 DOCKET NO. F-386-98. I • Tactical Camp for Teams Union County and must turn 50 (or 60 JOZEF HUDAK, PLAINTIFF vs. HARRY • Novice to Advanced O if interested in playing in that division) led the Highlanders with 13 and 10 R • Goalkeepers School C. ISAKSEN, DEFENDANT. • Ability Grouping Y • Indoor Facilities by December 31, 2000. If interested, points, respectively. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, L PUBLIC NOTICE • Kinder Soccer Program • Family Discounts call Dom at (908)-654-5088 or Jerry at Gov Livingston 2 14 10 10 36 DATED DECEMBER 06, 1999 FOR SALE S S (908)-925-5140. Ridge 7 8 8 5 28 SHERIFF’S SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SESSION II – July 31-August 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Tom Breznitsky – (908) 322-6102 PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-9170-96. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union SHERIFF’S SALE HECTOR CUEVAS, PLAINTIFF vs. 1121 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ELIZABETH AVENUE CORP., DENNIS Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Home of the ’87, ’89, ’91, ’92, ’95, ’97, ’98 NJ State Champions Boys Soccer Team

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CARDONA, 61-65 GROVE STREET THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ Early Registration Discount ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-1069-99. ASSOC, DEFENDANT. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All DOCKET NO. F-10196-98. PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORT- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, successful bidders must have 20% of their ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● WALSH SECURITES, INC., A GAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARIDAD DATED JANUARY 03, 2000 FOR SALE bid available in cash or certified check at the DELAWARE CORPORATION, PLAIN- PAZ; OLD REPUBLIC INSURED FINAN- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. conclusion of the sales. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TIFF vs. TSAMBIKOS PELARDIS; CAPI- CIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP., ET ALS, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- The judgment amount is $149,323.62. TAL ASSETS PROPERTY MANAGE- DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by BEGINNING at the point of intersection of SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE MENT & INVESTMENT CO., DEFEN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union the Easterly sideline of Chilton Street with SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DANT. DATED JANUARY 19, 2000 FOR SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, the Northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and running thence (1) N 12 degrees 59’ W, DOCKET NO. F-17418-98. DOCKET NO. F-2085-99. DATED OCTOBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- THE 22ND OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two along the Easterly sideline of Children Street, NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All a distance of 111.98 feet to a point; thence TIFF vs. CARLOS A. ALVEAR, ET ALS, TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. HUGO By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union successful bidders must have 20% of their (2) N 73 degrees 12’ 45” E, a distance of DEFENDANT. DOMINGUEZ-ROLDAN, ET AL, DEFEN- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, bid available in cash or certified check at the 54.11 feet to a point; thence (3) N 88 de- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DANT. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY conclusion of the sales. grees 01’ E, a distance of 70.52 feet to a DATED JANUARY 04, 2000 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 22ND OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two The judgment amount is $333,308.16. point; thence (4) S 02 degrees 00’ E, a OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JULY 27, 1999 FOR SALE OF Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The property to be sold is located in the distance of 123.71 feet to a point on the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at successful bidders must have 20% of their City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue; tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bid available in cash or certified check at the of New Jersey. thence (5) S 88 degrees 01’ W, along the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by successful bidders must have 20% of their conclusion of the sales. It is commonly known as 1121-1125 Eliza- Northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue, a County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $162,914.72. beth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. distance of 101.50 feet to the point and place Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the It is known and designated as Block No. 9, of BEGINNING. THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY The judgment amount is $115,202.01. CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Lot No. 485. BEING KNOWN as Block No. 13, Lot No. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 22ND OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two The property to be sold is located in the 07206, County of UNION and State of New The dimensions are approximately 90 x 1574 on the Tax Map of Elizabeth, New successful bidders must have 20% of their o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Jersey. 109.02 x 76 x 10 x 167.54 x 24.73 x 95 Jersey and also known as 157-165 West- bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 223 CLARK (irregular). field Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the It is commonly known as 1052 William PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Nearest cross street: Situate on the North- While Sheriffs are the preferred officers The judgment amount is $117,227.69. conclusion of the sales. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. 07206. easterly side of Elizabeth Avenue, 122.58 to levy and conduct execution sales, they are Property to be sold is located in the City of The judgment amount is $151,638.31. It is known and designated as Block No. 9, Tax Lot No. 28 in Block No. 1. from the westerly line of West Scott Place. not the exclusively empowered officers un- Elizabeth, County of Union and State of MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Lot No. 1421. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID der the statutes. A court may order another New Jersey. COUNTY: Union. The dimensions are 25.00 feet wide 100.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN “officer” to conduct the sale where a crisis Premises commonly known as 11 Cedar STATE OF NEW JERSEY. feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM exists, the volume is overwhelming and the Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. STREET & STREET NO.: 574 3rd Av- Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Situate at a point on the northeasterly PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- Sheriff’s manpower is inadequate. The of- BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 109, Block enue. westerly line of William Street, 100.00 feet sideline of Clark Place distance approxi- TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- ficer appointed is designated as “Special No. 6 on the official Tax Map of the City TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 7, from the northwesterly line of Catherine mately 275.00 feet northwesterly from its NEYS. Also subject to Tax Sale Certificate Referee” with the authority to advertise, no- of Elizabeth. LOT NO.: 1315. Street. intersection with the northwesterly sideline #4492, recording information unknown, date tice, conduct the sale and report the same Dimensions: (approximately) 92.81 feet x DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 Prior lien(s): None. of Second Street. of sale 6/3/96 original amount $8,284.62. for confirmation as required by Rule 4:65-6 45.57 feet x 89.05 feet x 35.26 feet. feet. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of (b). Nearest Cross Street: Hayes Avenue. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Amity. $124,519.42 together with lawful interest $170,863.18 together with lawful interest $406,623.77 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. and costs. and costs. $182,640.82 together with lawful interest $122,933.00 together with lawful interest $164,089.20 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in and costs. and costs. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. this sale. SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF KAPNICK, Attorneys Attorneys KAPNICK, Attorneys LEONARD & LEONARD, Attorneys FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney Suite 300 Suite 201 Suite 300 715 North Wood Avenue Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway P.O. BOX 1553 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 1088 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Linden, New Jersey 07036-0006 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-755040 (WL) CH-755056 (WL) CH-755067 (WL) CH-755037 (WL) CH-755027 (WL) CH-754712 (WL) 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, 4 T - 2/24, 3/2, 4 T - 2/24, 3/2, 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, 4 T - 2/24, 3/2, 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $187.68 3/9 & 3/16/00 Fee: $ 185.64 3/9 & 3/16/00 Fee: $ 197.88 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $226.44 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $165.24 3/9 & 3/16/00 Fee: $ 161.16 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION High School Wrestling State Sectional Tournament: FEBRUARY 15: gory, 18-3, 5:24 130: — Rory Adams (RP) md. Devon NORTH GR. 3 SEMIS: Engleberger, 20-6 Rahway (12-1) 52, Nutley (15-3) 22 135: — Bryan Garrison (RP) p. Jeremy WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Zuchowski, 1:12 103: — Sean Horton (R) p. Mark Samet, 2:44 140: — Greg Skiff (W) md. Ben Binko, 13-4 112: — Gene Ronkiewicz (R) md. Mike 145: — Bob Appello (RP) p. David Bonora, 13-5 Weiderman, 3:59 119: — Anthony Montes (N) tf. Doug 152: — Gary Taluba (RP) d. Kevin Pilipie, 5-2 Corso, 21-6, 5:41 160: — Chris Gregory (W) p. Shawn 125: — John Kiesler (R) p. John Kachnowski, 4:32 Castronova, 3:32 171: — Doug Schoening (RP) p. Bill Wil- 130: — Steve Bonora (N) p. Dave liams, 1:57 Costello, 3:33 189: — Scarley Elmera (RP) p. Rich 135: — Jim Racelis (R) p. Justin Bakal, 1:01 Dimitrakis, :25 140: — Dave Racelis (R) d. Mike Falduti, 10-4 215: — Jareem Miranda (W) won forfeit 145: — Jesse Campanelli (R) p. John Hwt: — Nate Mooney (RP) p. Kevin Carey, :07 KEEPING THINGS IN CHECK…Blue Devil Brian Luck, No. 12, checks a Cascarano, 3:55 Mendham attacker as James Cororos, No. 9, and keeper Chad Puschel, right, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GROUP 1 FINALS: 152: — Ian Adamczyk (N) tf. Al-Tareek look on. Mendham defeated Westfield, 6-1, on February 12. GROUNDING AN EAGLE FOR GOOD…Blue Devil Dan Caprario tightens his Frazier, 20-3, 5:43 Belvidere 34, Roselle Park 27 half nelson around 140-lb. Eagle Chris Loux and buries him in 2:29. 160: — Walt Braxton (R) d. Chris Helm, 14-9 The Panthers could not quite handle 171: — Mike Rassmussen (R) p. Dave Pastellato, 3:49 the County Seaters. PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood Flames Top 189: — Nick Beckmeyer (N) won forfeit WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Jr. Raiders Grab 18 Medals 215: — Dan Garay (R) won forfeit 103: — Nick Zangari (RP) d. Matt SHERIFF’S SALE Bochino, 5-3 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Warren and Union Hwt: — Steve Kwarec (R) p. Adam Jemick, 3:41 112: — Dan Appello (RP) p. Rusty Mor- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, gan, 1:49 After Invt’l Mat Tourney DOCKET NO. F-7550-98. The Fanwood Flames put their of- fense into high gear, defeating Warren, FIRST ROUND: 119: — Rich Fielding (B) md. Alex Smith, 10-0 The SPF Jr. Raider matmen attended Midgets 70 lb. Trevor Cannon and HWT CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- Warren Hills 40, Cranford 27 125: — Joe D’Imperio (B) d. Nick Panetta, 8-4 TIFF vs. ORLANDO PEREZ AND 73-45, and Union, 61-43, to run their 130: — John Hansler (B) d. Rory Adams, the 26th Annual South Plainfield Invi- Steve Wenson. DAMARIS PAREZ, H/W; CECILIA PEREZ Garden State League winning streak to WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: tational Tournament on February 19 The Jr. Raider Matmen have a busy 103: — Pat Daly (C) p. Nolan Cody, 3:18 4-2, OT MONTANES, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. seven in a row. 135: — Ben Binko (RP) p. Joe Fielding, 2:31 where they shined, bringing home 18 week ahead starting tonight in a Central CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 112: — Bud Hahn (W) p. Tom Murray, 1:00 Against Warren, the Flames raced to 119: — Mike Lanfrank (W) d. Nick 140: — Bryan Garrison (RP) p. Rob place winners. Jersey League match against DATED DECEMBER 30, 1999 FOR SALE Sloboda, :56 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. a 21-5 first-quarter lead. A strong bal- Seeman, 7-5 Dominating their weight classes to Kenilworth, another Central Jersey 125: — Brian Everts (W) d. Anthony 145: — Bob Appello (RP) d. Nick Bruno, 10-5 bring home first place gold were Ban- League match in Union tomorrow and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- anced attack was led by Jeff Bell and 152: — John Larney (B) d. Gary Taluba, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Lorenzo McDonald with 11 points each. Donofrio, 3-0 tams 59 lb. Mike Ridge, 62 lb. Matt the Suburban League tournament on 130: — Dan Genovese (C) d. Derrick 7-5, OT public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Lance Thomas and Travis Morgan 160: — Jeff Kolodziejczyk (B) p. Shawn Nobbs, 73 lb. Daniel Gore, Midget 95 lb. Sunday, February 27. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Kries, 7-2 Patrick Mineo and Intermediates 80 lb. pumped in 10 points apiece while Ricky 135: — Rob Yurkanin (W) d. Brendon Kachnowski, 2:51 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 171: — Ron Schroeder (B) p. Doug Derek Francavilla and 90 lb. Ron Ferrara. THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at Lisojo and Clayton Balch popped in Small, 8-5 SPF Boosters Plan eight each. Sean Young drilled in six 140: — Rob Verhoeven (C) p. Lou Risko, 2:57 Schoening, 2:43 Bringing home second place were two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 189: — Josh Constantino (B) p. Scarley Midget 77 lb. David DeNicilo and HWT successful bidders must have 20% of their points and DJ Garrett added four. Brian 145: — Greg Weisburn (W) md. Mike Carbone, 12-1 Elmera, :14 John Loomis. Placing third in their weight Atlantic City Trip bid available in cash or certified check at the Halpin and Joe Jacobi added three and 215: — Nate Mooney (RP) d. Bob conclusion of the sales. 152: — John Donofrio (C) d. Kevin Rush, 9-7 division were Bantam 62 lb. Mike On Sunday March 26, the Scotch two points, respectively. 160: — Greg Donofrio (C) d. Tony Stanley, 12-8 Ferrara, Midget 64 lb. Sal Gano and The judgment amount is $157,814.60. The Flames needed a strong second Hwt: — Tony Fearnhead (B) d. Jason Plains-Fanwood Boosters organization The property to be sold is located in the Ferrara, 3-2 Intermediate 119 lb. Andrew Silber. half to turn back Union. Thomas led the 171: — Bill Bennett (C) p. Jeff Dziedzic, 5:18 Vargas, 5-4 is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Taking fourth place were Juniors 90 lb. Resort in Atlantic City. The bus will 07206, County of UNION and State of New way with 15 points while McDonald 189: — Brian Fritts (W) md. Josh Harris, 13-2 GROUP 3 FINALS: Stephen Mineo, 124 lb. Nick Giannaci, Jersey. had a strong game off the boards and 215: — Dale Markle (W) p. Dave Peist, 1:43 depart the high school at 10 a.m. and Hwt: — Tim Bellatore (W) p. Pat Parsippany 29, Rahway 26 140 lb. Matt Hazel and Intermediate will return around 8 p.m. Sunday, March Commonly known as: 66-70 MARSHALL notched 14 points. Balch hit for nine HWT Andrew Loomis. Fifth place went STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY McDermott, 1:14 The Redskins edged the Indians in 26. The cost is $25 per person, with $17 points and Jacobi drilled in eight. the final bout. to Pee-Wee 48 lb. Sean Cannon and 07206. The Flames ran their Garden State NORTH GR. 1 SEMIS: being returned at the casino. All pro- Tax Lot No. 752 in Block No. 2. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: ceeds go to the SPF Athletic Boosters. Dimension of Lot: approximately 52.50 League record to 12-1 and overall record Roselle Park (16-1) 54, Whippany 103: — Sean Horton (R) d. Rob Reservations are first-come, first- feet wide by 100.00 feet long. to 14-6. As the defending champions, Park (13-2) 21 Campbel, 12-8 High School Wrestling 112: — Chris Wells (P) d. Gene served upon payment. If there are ques- Nearest Cross Street: First Street. Fanwood plan to defend their league WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: tions please call (908) 889-5159 and Situate at a point on the southwesterly 103: — Nick Zangari (RP) p. Anthony Ronkiewicz, 10-4 championship with the playoffs start- Regular Season: ask for Ed Belford. sideline of Marshall Street distance approxi- ing next week. Malta, :24 119: — Doug Corso (R) d. Dustin mately 250.00 feet southeasterly from its 112: — Dan Appello (RP) p. Allan Shih, :28 Mitschele, 7-5 Belleville 40, Cranford 24 intersection with the southeasterly sideline 119: — Kevin O’Toole (W) tf. Lou Panetta, 125: — Brian Rathburn (P) p. John Another cat fight but the Bengals Elmuccio is Named of First Street. PUBLIC NOTICE 15-0, 4:41 Kiesler. 2:47 There is due approximately the sum of 125: — Nick Panetta (RP) tf. Nick Gre- 130: — Anthony Curcio (P) md. Dave won this one on February 16. $172,587.13 together with lawful interest TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Costello, 16-2 KEY BOUTS: Rookie of the Year and costs. NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular PUBLIC NOTICE 135: — Matt Wells (P) d. James Racelis, 7-6 103: — Pat Daly (C) d. Anthony Malanga, 9-2 There is a full legal description on file in meeting of the Township Council of the 140: — Ken Johnsen (P) d. Dave 140: — Rob Verhoeven (C) p. Dom Julie Elmuccio, the daughter of Shelli the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- SHERIFF’S SALE Racelis, 11-10 Climaco, 1:27 and John Elmuccio of Westfield, and a The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn day, February 22, 2000, the following ordi- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 145: — Jesse Campanelli (R) p. Alex 152: — John Donofrio (C) d. Jay Isip, 9-5 freshman at Hamilton College in this sale. nance: CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, McDonald, 2:13 160: — Greg Donofrio (C) d. Andre Clinton, N. Y. has been named the RALPH FROEHLICH AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DOCKET NO. F-12046-99. 152: — Vin DeNicola (P) md. All-Tareek Lugo, 12-6 Rookie of the Year for the Upstate SHERIFF AMENDMENT AND REVISION OF TOWN- THE BANK OF NEW YORK, TRUSTEE Fraizer, 13-4 171: — Bill Bennett (C) tf. Luis Pacheco, Collegiate Athletic Association Indoor FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHIP ORDINANCE 7-9 AND SCHEDULE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVIC- 160: — B. J. Braxton (R) md. Adam 16-0, 5:30 Artaega, 16-6 Track and Field Championships held at Attorneys XII THEREOF ING, PLAINTIFF vs. VIRGINIA FERICY, Hamilton College. Elmuccio, a gradu- Suite 201 was duly passed on second and final read- ET AL., DEFENDANT. 171: — Joe Sun (P) d. Mike Rasmussen, 8-1 North Plainfield 42, New Provi- 7 Century Drive ing. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 189: — Ony Pius (R) md. Kaan Erpanur, 19-5 dence 26 ate of Westfield High School, won both Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 BOND ORDINANCE TO DATED JANUARY 04, 2000 FOR SALE 215: — Dan Garay (R) p. Keith Meyers, 2:40 KEY BOUTS: the long jump (5.04 meters) and the 55- CH-755031 (WL) AMEND SECTION 3 (a) OF THE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Hwt: — Rich Hua (P) d. Steve Krawec, 13-6 135: — Chris Dowling (New) md. Dave meter hurdles (9.19). 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, BOND ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Miller, 11-3 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $185.64 96-25) ENTITLED: “BOND OR- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PUBLIC NOTICE 189: — Brian Disch (No) p. Mike Hieber, :41 DINANCE PROVIDING FOR public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 215: — Ron Fiorilli (New) d. John Piniero, 1-0 St. Bart’s Softball PUBLIC NOTICE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, SHERIFF’S SALE AND EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Application News: DOCKET NO. F-13916-98. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SHERIFF’S SALE EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Applications are available for men, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of SEY, APPROPRIATING successful bidders must have 20% of their SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF vs. HOMES REALTY, INC., a minimum of 30 years old, who want Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, $1,950,000 THEREFOR AND bid available in cash or certified check at the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ET AL., DEFENDANT. to join a great softball league. They March 13, 2000 in the Council Chambers at AUTHORIZING THE ISSU- conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-9555-99. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, may be picked up in Scotch Plains at St. the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad ANCE OF $1,857,142 BONDS The judgment amount is $120,998.93. STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 FOR SALE Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. COMPANY, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS P. Bartholomew’s Church vestibule, Stan- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. to hear and consider the following appeals FOR FINANCING PART OF COUNTY: Union. GONZALEZ AND NANCY ALVELO- dard Pest Control or Sideline Sports, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- for variance from the requirements of the SUCH APPROPRIATION”, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. GONZALEZ, DEFENDANT. and in Fanwood at The Fanwood Clip- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Westfield Land Use Ordinance: ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1996. STREET & STREET NO: 448 Fulton CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, per or Family Investors Company. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 1. Arthur and Laura Siegel, 914 Cleve- BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Coun- Avenue. DATED DECEMBER 29, 1999 FOR SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Year 2000 will mark the league’s land Avenue seeking permission cil of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 22 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 22nd year. The league started with four to erect a two (2) story addition County of Union, State of New Jersey, as LOT NO.: 16. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at teams and has grown to 10 teams. Much contrary to the requirements of follows: DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 25 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All of the league’s success can be attributed Section 11.09 E10, E.7 and E of Section 1. Section 3 (a) of Ordinance No. feet. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union successful bidders must have 20% of their the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- 96-25 entitled: NEAREST CROSS STREET: 175 feet County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, to the fact that new teams are chosen bid available in cash or certified check at the mum building coverage proposed “BOND ORDINANCE PROVID- from Fifth Street. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY each year during a draft ala the NFL’s conclusion of the sales. of 24.4%. Ordinance allows 20%. ING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVE- There is due approximately the sum of THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at college draft. The judgment amount is $97,920.73. Minimum rear yard setback pro- MENTS AND EQUIPMENT IN, $126,399.48 together with lawful interest two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All For more information about the The property to be sold is located in the posed of ± 18 feet. Ordinance re- BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP and costs. successful bidders must have 20% of their City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New league, please call Commissioner Dom quires 35 feet. Maximum floor area OF SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW There is a full legal description on file in bid available in cash or certified check at the Jersey. Lawrence at (908) 322-1697 or Public- ratio proposed ± 38%. Ordinance JERSEY, APPROPRIATING the Union County Sheriff’s Office. conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 177 Reid Avenue, ity Chairman Dean Talcott at (908) allows 35 %. $1,950,000 THEREFOR AND The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The judgment amount is $201,065.95. Elizabeth, New Jersey. 322-6577. All games are played in 2. Brendan Mooney, 216 Charles AUTHORIZING THE ISSU- this sale. The property to be sold is located in the Tax Lot No. 1102 in Block No. 7. Street seeking permission to erect ANCE OF $1,857,142 BONDS RALPH FROEHLICH City of Elizabeth in the County of Union and Scotch Plains or Fanwood on weekday Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 26.25 one (1) story building addition in OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP SHERIFF State of New Jersey. nights. Please visit our Web site, cre- feet wide by 100.00 feet long. sideyard contrary to the require- FOR FINANCING PART OF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney Commonly known as: 140 Acme Street, ated by Karl Mende, at http:// Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east- ments of Section 11.09 E.6 of the SUCH APPROPRIATION” 737 Stokes Road Elizabeth, New Jersey 08861. home.att.net/~stbartsotsb/. erly side of Reid Street 100.00 feet from the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum adopted by the Township Council of the P.O. BOX 1088 Tax Lot No. 22 in Block No. 10. southerly side of East Grand Street. interior sideyard proposed of ± 8 Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Approximate dimensions of Lot: 120.00 There is due approximately the sum of feet—9 inches. Ordinance requires Union, New Jersey (the “Township”) on Au- CH-755026 (WL) feet long by 34.00 feet wide. See it all on the web! $106,134.45 together with lawful interest 10 feet. gust 13,1996 (the “Prior Ordinance”) is 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, Nearest cross street: southerly line of and costs. 3. Amy and Andrew Horowitz, 302 hereby amended to add the acquisition of a 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $167.28 Jersey Avenue. There is a full legal description on file in www.goleader.com Wychwood Road seeking permis- multipurpose utility vehicle for the use of the There is due approximately the sum of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. sion to retain driveway expansion Sewer Division of the Department of Public PUBLIC NOTICE $213,489.81 together with lawful interest The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn contrary to the requirements of Property to the equipment and apparatus and costs. this sale. Section 17.05 A and 17.03 B1 of authorized to be acquired, and shall hereaf- SHERIFF’S SALE There is a full legal description on file in Irwin Bernstein Gets RALPH FROEHLICH the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- ter read as follows: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SHERIFF mum coverage by improvements “Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Gold Medal in Track in front yard violation of ± 60%. authorized and the purposes for the financ- DOCKET NO. F-13573-98. this sale. Attorneys Ordinance allows 50%. Location ing of which said obligations, if necessary, DOMINICK CUCCINELLO, PLAINTIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won a 1139 Spruce Drive of parking area on a residential lot are: vs. RAFAEL TORRES, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF gold medal in the Metropolitan Masters P.O. BOX 1024 violation of in front yard. Ordinance (i) the acquisition of the following equip- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JEANETTE F. FRANKENBERG, Indoor Track & Field Championships at Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 allows only in rear or interior ment and apparatus for the Department of DATED OCTOBER 13, 1999 FOR SALE Attorney Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 the 168th Street Armory in New York sideyard, or in a defined driveway. Public Property: (A) three dump trucks; (B) OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Suite 220 File: XFZ-39144 City on February 18. Representing the 4. Philip and Elizabeth Round, 240 various snow plows; (C) one generator; (D) By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- One Executive Drive CH-754785 (WL) Shore Athletic Club in the 65-69 age West Dudley Avenue seeking per- crack sealing and patching equipment; (E) tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Somerset, New Jersey 08873 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, group, Bernstein placed first in the 800 mission to erect an addition con- four pick-up trucks; (F) one aerial lift truck public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CH-755028 (WL) 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $173.40 trary to the requirements of Sec- with chipper body; (G) one loader; (H) one County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 4 T - 2/17, 2/24, meter race with a time of 2:50.57. tion 11.06 E.6 of the Land Use heavy duty truck; (I) calcium chloride dis- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 3/2 & 3/9/00 Fee: $167.28 Ordinance. Interior sideyard (mini- pensing system; (J) vacuum equipment; (K) THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE mum) proposed of 10.55 feet. Mini- one heavy duty roller; (L) one skid steer two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All PUBLIC NOTICE mum interior side yard proposed of loader; (M) one sewer jet; (N) one chipper; successful bidders must have 20% of their SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE ± 8 feet. Ordinance requires 15 (O) one heavy duty trailer; (P) one tag-along bid available in cash or certified check at the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, feet. pump; (Q) one street sweeper; (R) two hop- conclusion of the sales. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 5. James and Donna McCabe, 1034 per spreaders; (S) one all purpose tool truck; The judgment amount is $40,978.00. DOCKET NO. F-13693-98. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-16180-98. Coolidge Street seeking permis- and (T) one multipurpose utility vehicle for All that certain tract, lot and parcel of land MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. DOCKET NO. F-6983-98. EASTERN MORTGAGE SERVICES, sion to erect an addition contrary to the use of the Sewer Division; lying and being in the City of Elizabeth, MIGUEL ANGEL PATTARO, ET ALS, DMR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., INC., PLAINTIFF vs. FERNANDO the requirements of Section 11.09 (ii) the acquisition of the following equip- County of Union, and State of New Jersey, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. MONIQUE HARRIS, ET DUNGCA, ET AL, DEFENDANT. E10 and 12.04 F.1. of the Land ment and apparatus for the Department of being more particularly described as fol- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ALS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Use Ordinance. Maximum build- Parks and Recreation: (A) five mowers; (B) lows: DATED DECEMBER 17, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 18, 1999 FOR SALE OF ing coverage proposed of 20.6%. one pick-up truck with plow; (C) one utility BEGINNING at the point of intersection of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED DECEMBER 09, 1999 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. Ordinance requires 20%. van; (D) one workman vehicle with sprayer; the southerly line of 3rd Street (60 feet wide) By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 6. Richard Mack, 10 Bell Drive seek- (E) one tractor; (F) one dump truck; (G) one and the westerly line of Magnolia Avenue (60 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ing permission to erect inground slicer/seeder accessory; (H) one cushman feet wide), formerly known as Wall Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union pool contrary to the requirements truckster; (I) one pick-up truck; and (J) vari- and running, thence; County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, of Section 13.02 D3 of the Land ous park and playground equipment; 1. Along said westerly line of Magnolia Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Use Ordinance. Minimum setback (iii) the acquisition of various computer Avenue, South 25 degrees 00 minutes 00 THE 22ND OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at for pool from rear and side property equipment for the Finance Department; and seconds East, 42.23 feet to a point, thence; o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All lines proposed ± 6 feet and 6 feet. (iv) the improvement of the following rec- 2. Parallel with said 3rd Street, South 65 successful bidders must have 20% of their two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their Ordinance requires 15 feet and 15 reational facilities: (A) basketball court at degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 25.00 bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the feet. Haven Park; (B) roof at Green Forest Park; feet to a point, thence; conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 7. Maureen Verrier, Trustee, 852 (C) facilities at Farley Park; (D) basketball 3. Parallel with said Magnolia Avenue, The judgment amount is $104,348.21. conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is $241,469.30. Ramapo Way seeking permission court at Brookside and Jerseyland; and (E) North 25 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $97,230.35. The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- to erect an addition contrary to the any or all of the various parks located in the West, 42.23 feet to a point on the aforemen- City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and Property to be sold is located in the City of BETH, in the County of UNION, and the requirements of Section 11.04 E5 Township, together with all other work, ma- tioned southerly line of 3rd Street, thence; the State of New Jersey. Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New State of New Jersey. of the Land Use Ordinance. Viola- terials and appurtenances necessary there- 4. Along said southerly line of 3rd Street, Commonly known as: 10 South Fifth Jersey. Commonly known as: 1261-1263 tion of Minimum front yard depth of for or incidental thereto, all as shown on and North 65 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Premises commonly known as 118 Clark WAVERLY PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW 58+ feet. Ordinance requires 74 in accordance with the plans and specifica- East, 25.00 feet to the point or place of Tax Lot No. 1170 in Block No. 5. Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. JERSEY 07208. feet = Estimated front yard depth. tions therefor on file in the office of the BEGINNING. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 100.00 BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 44, CW 01, Tax Lot No. ACCOUNT #: 1737, in Block 8. John and Courtney Mackin, 412 Township Clerk and hereby approved.” Said property is located in Block No. 2, Lot feet wide by 25.00 feet long. Block No. 1 on the offical Tax Map of the City No. WARD: 11. Wells Street seeking permission Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect No. 1024 as shown in the Tax Map in the City Nearest Cross Street: Situate at a point in of Elizabeth. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 48 to erect an addition contrary to the twenty days after the first publication thereof of Elizabeth, County of Union and Sate of the Southerly line of South Fifth Street dis- Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x feet wide by 189 feet long. rquirements of Section 11.09 E10 after final passage. New Jersey. tant Westerly one hundred feet and forty two 17.50 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- STATEMENT More commonly known as: 183 3rd Street, one hundredths (100.42) of a foot from the Nearest Cross Street: First Street. NORTHERLY side of WAVERLY PLACE, mum building coverage proposed The bond ordinance published herewith Elizabeth, New Jersey. intersection of said line of South Fifth Street There is due approximately the sum of distant 237 feet from the EASTERLY side of of 21.96%. Ordinance allows 20%. has been finally adopted by the Township There is due approximately the sum of with the Westerly line of First Avenue. $102,352.15 together with lawful interest NORTH BROAD STREET. 9. Kevin and Virginia Morrissey, 224 Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in $45,891.41 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of and costs. There is due approximately the sum of Seneca Place seeking permission the County of Union, in the State of New costs. $110,182.12 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in $264,462.75 together with lawful interest to erect an addition contrary to the Jersey, on the 22nd day of February, 2000, There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. requirements of Section 11.09 E10 and the twenty day period of limitation within the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in of the Land Use Ordinance. Maxi- which a suit, action or proceeding question- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. mum building coverage of 24.8%. ing the validity of such ordinance can be this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Ordinance allows 20%. commenced, as provided in the Local Bond RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF this sale. Documentation of the above is on file in Law, has begun to run from the date of the SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys RALPH FROEHLICH the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North first publication of this statement. FLORES & STERNICK, Attorneys SHERIFF Suite 505 SHERIFF Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Barbara Riepe Pan Plaza Building 4th Floor CARKHUFF & RADMIN, Attorneys Sentry Office Plaza FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 Township Clerk 35 Church Street 598-600 Somerset Street 216 Haddon Avenue 4 Brighton Road a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Township of Scotch Plains Paterson, New Jersey 07505 North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Colleen Mayer, Secretary County of Union CH-755005 (WL) CH-755068 (WL) CH-754985 (WL) CH-754771 (WL) Board of Adjustment State of New Jersey 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, 4 T - 2/24, 3/2, 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, 4 T - 2/3, 2/10, 1 T – 2/24/00, The Leader Fee: $ 82.11 1 T – 2/24/00, The Times Fee: $ 98.43 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $218.28 3/9 & 3/16/00 Fee: $ 167.28 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $165.24 2/17 & 2/24/00 Fee: $167.28 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 17 Goods & Services Employees, Volunteers You Need! Honored for Service ACCOUNTANT AUTO REPAIR To Programs at Y ELM STREET By MARYLOU MORANO Slabe (Financial Development), Sy SERVICE CENTER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times • Fast Turn-Around Koslowsky (Medical Advisory Com- Complete Auto Repair • Flexible Payment Terms WESTFIELD — For the ninth con- mittee), Julia Black (First Night Com- Foreign & Domestic secutive year, the Westfield Y held a • Convenient Hours & • A/C Service mittee), Natalie Tyler (Black Achiev- recognition reception to honor the ers Committee) and Emerson Tho- Location • Tires agency’s employees and volunteers • Road Service mas (President’s Council). for their dedication and hard work. “The Y could never acquire the NJ • Tune-ups NEIL F. SCHEMBRE Approximately 175 people at- resources to employ all those needed Certified Public Accountant State • Brakes tended this year’s event, which was Inspection • Batteries to provide the community service (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 held on February 16 at Snuffy’s that we do,” said Executive Director 138 Elm St • Westfield Pantagis in Scotch Plains. Carolyn 266 North Avenue, Fanwood 908-232-1937 Stan Kaslusky, referring to the im- Fleder, President of the Board of portance of both paid and volunteer Directors of the Y, opened the recep- staff. FENCING HANDYMAN SERVICES tion with welcoming remarks. Human Resources Director Westfield resident Linda Johnson, Maureen Martin commented on how A. PLAIA & SON the Y’s Risk Management/Youth Pro- pleased the Y is to have an opportu- gramming Director, was the recipi- nity to show its appreciation to its ent of a service award pin for 15 employees and volunteers. All Types of Fence years of continuous employment. Ms. Martin added that employees By Art from Taylor Hardware... Individuals recognized for five ...someone you know & trust! and volunteers are honored together Expertly Installed years of continuous employment in- at one ceremony because they work New and Repairs A Handy Man cluded Kathleen Dawson (Adminis- together side-by-side. trative Assistant), Dianne Favor for All Seasons Several years ago, after he lost his Free Estimates (Aquatics), Adele Lewis (Preschool), job, the Y assisted Westfield resident (908) 654-5222 908-232-1501 Joan Wright and Erin McCaffery Al West and his wife with child care We Return All Calls!! (Adult Programs), Ed Rudyk and for their son. The couple pledged to Marian Tumolo (Member Services), return the good deed as soon as they Hannan Haddad and Karen were in a position to do so. HEATING HEATING McCutcheon (Day Care), Diane “The Y is like our family,” said Mr. Servello (Strength Training) and West, who currently serves as Chair- Deana Sroka (Sports). man of the Black Achievers program For 10 years of continuous em- and who was one of the volunteer ployment, Inglese Caroe (Front honorees. “As much as you think you IN FASHION…Senior Girl Scouts in Westfield Troops Nos. 430 and 482 Desk), Tom Dougherty (Building are giving back, you are getting so recently presented a fashion show of women’s clothing through the century to Services), Michael Johnson (Strength SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS women at Sunrise Assisted Living in Westfield. Lauren Bannworth organized much more in return.” • Central Air Systems • Gas Furnaces this event and coordinated the clothing that was modeled by both senior Girl Training) and Cynthia Saul (Adult Eileen Puglisi, Director of Pre- • Boilers • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners Scouts and their leaders. Moderator Mary Bannworth described the fashions of Programs) were saluted by the Y. school Childcare, was recently ap- each decade and gave a short current events description for each era. Partici- Also honored was the Board of • Hot Water Heaters pointed to head the Westfield Y’s pants, pictured left to right, are: Marisa Lau, Shannon Gilmartin, Amanda Directors of the Y, as well as the Volunteer Champion Campaign. She Sheet Metal Work FREE ESTIMATES Wilhelm and Mrs. Bannworth; second row, Brigid Abraham, Lauren Bannworth, volunteers who chaired the commit- Kathy Gilmartin and Christine Leiz, and third row, Malissa Cass, Meryl will be responsible for recruitment, 908-654-8861 License #10596 Reichbach, Kasey Cass and Sara Ackerman. tees which oversee the facility’s spe- orientation and training of volun- cial projects and events. teers. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Volunteers honored included Ms. Volunteer opportunities currently Fleder (Executive Committee), Terry exist in all departments for those age Shamrock No Job Too Big or Too Small Parenting Seminar on Tap Connell (Finance Committee), Rob- 13 and older who wish to contribute We Repair or Replace Anything ert Weldon (Program Committee), their time. For more information, Contracting At Presbyterian Church Richard Coltrera (Youth Commit- please call Ms. Puglisi at (908) 654- tee), Mark Ciarrocca (Adult Com- 8460. WESTFIELD — Dr. Jennifer Hill- and a senior psychologist and assis- mittee), Nicholas Dovidio (Long Masonry Paving Roofing Interiors Rosary Society Slates Steps Driveways Re-roofs Painting Keyes, a licensed psychologist and tant unit coordinator at Harlem Hos- Range Planning), Roger Love (Build- Patios Parking Lots Tear-offs Dry Wall neuropsychologist, will discuss pital in New York City. ing and Grounds), Jill Sitcer (Annual Party Honoring Saints Sidewalks Seal Coating Repairs Waterproofing “Parenting, Perplexity and Prayer” She has also held appointments as Meeting), Dennis Poller (Human WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity and Interlocking Pavers Belgium Block Slate Kitchens & Baths at a Family Life Seminar at The an adjunct professor at the City Uni- Resource), Melba Nixon (Family Retaining Walls Excavating Copper Plumbing St. Helen’s Rosary Altar Society will Concrete Work Curbing Rubberized Lighting Presbyterian Church in Westfield on versity of New York’s Medgar Evers Committee), William Jeremiah (By hold their St. Patrick and St. Joseph Sunday, March 5. College and a clinical fellow in the Laws Committee), George Lewis (In- Day Party on Thursday, March 9, at FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • 908-620-1925 The seminar will begin at 12:30 Department of Psychiatry at the ternational Committee), Theodore 12:30 p.m. at St. Helen’s Parish Cen- p.m. in the Chapel of the Parish Harvard Medical School. Nelson (Investment Committee), ter, 1600 Rahway Avenue in HOME REPAIR House. A luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in The public is invited. Admission Diane Genco (Child Care Commit- Westfield. Participants are asked to bring a Owner the Assembly Hall will precede the for adults will be $5. Child care will tee), Ed Gottko (A.D.A. Commit- Works On seminar. be available. Reservations are re- tee), John McLaughlin (Audit/Insur- brown bag lunch. Beverages and Every Job! Dr. Hill-Keyes has been an occu- quired for the luncheon and seminar, ance Committee), Austin Sayre dessert will be provided. Everyone is David 908-822-1999 invited to attend and new members pational psychologist at Brookhaven as well as for child care, and may be (Nominating Committee), Elaine are invited. Jaxheimer National Laboratory, staff psycholo- made by calling the church office at Owner gist at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston (908) 233-0301. Vinyl Master, Inc Westfield Y Reveals Roster • Siding • Roofing • Torah Center to Offer Tour Fully Insured • Windows• Of Classes to be Offered Free Of Brooklyn’s Crown Heights WESTFIELD – The Westfield Y, An advanced Cardio Kick Circuit Satisfaction Guaranteed Estimates WESTFIELD — The Union County Transportation will be provided located at 220 Clark Street, has an- class will be held on Monday eve- Torah Center will sponsor a “Walking from the Torah Center, 418 Central nounced that it will present various nings at 8 p.m. beginning February Tour of Crown Heights” for a look at Avenue in Westfield, at 9 a.m. Partici- programs at its facility beginning 28. The circuit class, offered in addi- INTERIOR PAINTING OIL TANKS the Lubavitch community in Brook- pants will return between 3 and 4 p.m. next week. tion to the facility’s Cardio Box and Artistic Interior Removed or lyn on Sunday, March 5. The cost is $40 per adult and $30 Kick program, is limited to seven During the tour, participants will per child under 13 and includes lunch Holy Trinity to Present participants and will feature person- Sand Filled Painting have an opportunity to witness a and transportation. Hymn Festival March 4 alized attention to punching and kick- Commercial • Residential scribe at work in his studio; a matzah For more information and to re- ing skills using targets. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity • Hand-painted Custom Borders ~ Free Estimates ~ bakery in operation; Crown Heights spond, please call (908) 789-5252. Cardio Box and Kick classes are • Wall Murals mikvah, 770 Eastern Parkway, the Roman Catholic Church in Westfield designed to improve strength, flexibil- • Deco Painting Removal & Disposal of Waste Lubavitch World Headquarters and PUBLIC NOTICE will hold its sixth annual Hymn Fes- ity, endurance, balance and agility. • Children's Rooms Tanks Sand Filled or Removed other activities. BOARD OF EDUCATION tival on Saturday, March 4, at 8 p.m. They include circuit style classes, • References Available Attendees will also be able to meet WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY in the church. utilizing traditional boxing and (908) 518-0732 the people of the community and ask NOTICE TO BIDDERS During the program, entitled “A Professional Free-lance Artist Sealed proposals will be received by the kickboxing equipment; “Tae Bo 24hr Service Millennium Celebration: The His- Call Teri 732~396-1650 questions. Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, Style” classes, requiring no equip- East Coast Marine Services, Inc. in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm tory of Our Salvation,” audience ment, and combination classes that PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at members will have an opportunity to 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on March 6, may include the use of target mitts, PAINTING WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD 2000 at which time bids will be opened and sing hymns assisted by the Holy Trin- kick pads, jump ropes, weights and Notice is hereby given that the Westfield read aloud for: ity choir and instruments, including tubing. Planning Board at its meeting on February “RESTROOM RENOVATIONS AT brass and timpani, woodwinds, hand- JK’S PAINTING & 17, 2000 memorialized the following Board WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (SECOND In addition, a nine-week work- WALLCOVERING action of January 3, 2000 re: FLOOR - REAR SECTION) R-2012A” balls, Orff instruments and organ. shop on fall prevention and exercise 99-19 MICHAEL MAHONEY, 1049 Plans and Specifications will be available The hymns, interspersed with nar- for people with osteoporosis will be INSTALLATION E. BROAD STREET, BLOCK on February 24, 2000. NO. 2003, LOT NO. 49, MI- Plans, Specifications, form of bid, con- ration written for the occasion, will held twice a week on Tuesdays and NOR SUBDIVISION — ap- tract and bond for the proposed work and feature a wide variety of styles in- Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., ✧ Residential proved with conditions. other Contract Documents thereto, as pre- cluding a Gregorian chant, an Afri- ✧ Kenneth B. Marsh pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in beginning on February 29. ✧ Commercial Secretary their offices at 493 Lehigh Avenue, Union, can-American spiritual, an early Appropriate for both men and 1 T – 2/24/00, The Leader Fee: $12.24 New Jersey 07083, and may be examined at American hymn tune, traditional women, the workshop is designed to Call Joe Klingebiel the office of M. Disko Associates during hymn tunes of the 19th and 20th PUBLIC NOTICE business hours. reduce the risk of falling and im- (908) 322-1956 Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the centuries and a millennium hymn. prove functional mobility. Partici- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Plans and Specifications by the Engineer, Rives Cassel is the organist and FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting upon proper notice and payment of a check pants will learn exercises to improve of the Township Council of the Township of for Fifty ($50.00) (dollars), payable to M. Music Director. The public is invited balance, strength, joint mobility and Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- DISKO ASSOCIATES, said cost being the to attend. Admission is free. coordination. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- reproduction price of the documents and is PAVING PERFECT PAINTING ship on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, there not returnable. Comfortable clothing and sturdy was introduced, read for the first time, and Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- Rev. Ciorra to Discuss shoes are a must. A doctor’s release Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured passed on such first reading, an ordinance fications) provide for the awarding of all the form provided by the Y is also re- RALPH Residential & Commercial entitled: work to the lowest qualified bidder under a Stress-Free Living AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING single contract. quired before starting this class. 100’s of Area Homeowners FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF The guaranty accompanying the bid shall At St. Helen’s Church INC. A martial arts program for chil- CHECCHIO, Available as References UNION COUNTY GRANT be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) WESTFIELD — The Reverend dren ages 5 to 8 will once again be BLACK TOP FUNDS THROUGH AN ECO- of the bid and may be given at the option of PAVING Exterior & Interior Color Design NOMIC DEVELOPMENT the bidder by a Certified Check, or Bid Bond Anthony Ciorra will discuss “Learn- offered at the facility on Saturdays Power Washing Free Estimates GRANT TO PROVIDE FOR IM- from a reputable insurance company. ing to Live Simply: Stress Free” at beginning March 4 from 1 to 1:55 • Driveways PROVEMENTS IN THE CEN- All bidders must be prequalified in accor- Parking Lots FREE Deck Sealing Carpentry Work TRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church p.m. • Concrete or ESTIMATES HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding OF THE TOWNSHIP OF amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as in Westfield on Thursday, March 2, The class will feature instruction Masonry Work SCOTCH PLAINS. set forth in Instructions to Bidders. at 8 p.m. in Tae Kwon Do patterns and forms, OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS Purpose: To provide necessary funding Labor in connection with the project shall for improvements in the Central Business be paid not less than wages as listed in This pre-Lent presentation, deal- while encompassing various martial 889-4422 (908) 272-4456 District including streetscape work and ap- Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, pur- ing with spirituality for today and arts including jujitsu, self-defense, propriating the sum of $450,000 from the suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey Union County Economic Development Grant Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of tomorrow, will address the human boxing and strength and flexibility PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMBING funds for this purpose. Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are need and desire for closeness with training. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, higher for each class of labor. God, others and ourselves in the ten- Registration for each of these pro- March 14, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Bidders are required to comply with the DIQUOLLO Louis Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any requirements of PL 1975, C. 127. (NJAC sion and confusion of day-to-day grams is now underway for both cur- time and place to which a meeting for the 17:27) living. rent and new members and may be PLUMBING & HEATING Chiricolo further consideration of such ordinance shall Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- Reverend Ciorra is Director of the done in person at the Y or by fax, RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL from time to time be adjourned, and all tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days persons interested will be given an opportu- from the date of the opening of Bids for the Center for Theological and Spiritual using a form included in the facility’s FULLY INSURED Plumbing & Heating nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- Development at the College of Saint brochure. A copy of same may be obtained from the gating the qualifications of bidders, prior to FREE ESTIMATES office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- awarding of the Contract. Elizabeth in Convent Station and the Brochures are available at the Y, or All types of Repairs enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between The Board of Education reserves the right author of “Everyday Mysticism: individuals may request that one be 25 YRS EXPERIENCE Kitchens • Bathrooms • Boilers the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to reject any or all bids if in its judgement the Cherishing the Holy,” a study of spiri- mailed to them by calling (908) 233- through Friday by any member of the gen- public interest will be served by so doing. (908) 322-5442 eral public who wants a copy of same with- By order of the Board of Education, tuality for the 21st century. 2700. For more information, please Pl umbing Licence # 9463 out cost. Westfield, New Jersey. call Karen F. Simon, Director of Call Nick Today There is no fee for this program. Barbara Riepe Robert Berman Adult and Senior Programs, at (908) Lic. # 5012 Call (201) 823-4823 Township Clerk Board Secretary Further information is available by 1 T – 2/24/00, The Times Fee: $36.21 1 T – 2/24/00, The Leader Fee: $ 55.08 calling (908) 233-8757. 233-2700. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Seeks Additional $1 Million State Aid For Road and Bridge Repairs This Year ELIZABETH — The Union verts,” said Freeholder Chairman Avenue and Galloping Hill Road in County Board of Chosen Freehold- Daniel P. Sullivan, in commenting Union; North and South Broad Street ers will seek more than 1 million in on the county’s request for funding. in Elizabeth; Westfield and additional state highway dollars in “We will be making thorough repairs Hazelwood Avenues in Rahway; the year 2000 to be used for road and improvements to roads through- Locust Street in Roselle Park, and paving, repairs and safety measures out the county this year.” Horseshoe Road in Berkeley Heights. throughout the county. Mr. Sullivan serves as Secretary Freeholder Vice Chairman Union County is seeking on the NJTPA Board of Trustees. The Alexander Mirabella said road im- $4,659,000 for road and bridge re- funds were approved through provements are one of the primary pairs this year. The figure is about $1 NJTPA’s Local Lead Program, a com- responsibilities of county government. million higher than the amount re- petitive grant program. The program Last year, Union County resur- ceived for projects last year. It in- provides an opportunity for the faced more than 20 miles of county cludes funding for a major bridge Authority’s 13 member counties and roads and rebuilt the Lawrence Street improvement and improvements to the cities of Newark and Jersey City Bridge in Rahway. An additional over 13 miles of county roadways. to directly apply for federal funds to $800,000 in repairs were made to The county just received word that advance local projects through de- smaller bridges and culverts. it will be awarded $3.7 million in sign, right-of-way and construction. Union County, with a land area of federal funds for two roadway and State funds, if approved, would just over 100 square miles, has more traffic improvement projects. The enable work on many of the projects than 172 miles of county-owned and funds were approved February 14 by to begin in the spring. maintained roads and more than 470 the North Jersey Transportation Plan- One of the largest projects is a bridges and culverts. ning Authority (NJTPA) Board of complete rebuilding of the Milton Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times Trustees. A total of $1.2 million of Avenue Bridge, which spans the Band Parents to Hold LEADERS FOR REFORM...The Reform Party of New Jersey elected its slate of officers Sunday at Pantagis Renaissance that amount will be used to modern- Rahway River in Rahway. The bridge in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Sue Harris DeBauche, Reform Party U.S.A. Northeast regional ize traffic signals in Rahway. was originally built in 1916 and the ’50s Dance on March 4 representative; Ronn Young, Reform Party U.S.A. National Treasurer and Convention 2000 Chairman, and Dr. Daniel The remaining $2.5 million will be road surface and top of the bridge Nazza, Chairman of the Reform Party of New Jersey; back row, Eric Dixon of North Bergen; Ray Downing, National Vice WESTFIELD — The Westfield Treasurer of the American Reform Party, Reform Party U.S.A. National Chairman Jack Gargan and Ralph Fabre of used for milling, resurfacing and handi- were constructed in 1954. Band Parents Association has begun Elizabeth. The event also featured Reform Party Presidential candidate Dr. John Hagelin. cap ramp construction at various Union In addition, the county plans to its annual effort to raise scholarship County roads in Berkeley Heights, mill and repave more than 13.4 miles funds for Westfield High School Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Linden, of county roadways. The roads slated Marching Band students who will be Rahway, Roselle Park, Roselle, Scotch for improvement include: Portions attending college. Election Board to Use High School Plains, Union and Westfield. of Raritan Road through Clark, A ’50s dance fundraiser will be “One of the most important re- Cranford and Linden; Springfield and held on Saturday, March 4, from 8 sponsibilities of county government Centennial Avenues in Cranford; p.m. to midnight at The Gran Centu- Students as Poll Workers This Year is to ensure the safety and efficiency Central Avenue in Westfield; Moun- of county roadways, bridges and cul- tain Avenue in Scotch Plains; Tucker rions in Clark. The dance will feature By PAUL J. PEYTON States Senator, and new Congress- day, November 6. the music of ’50s band Satin and Gold Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times man in addition to deciding mayoral Phil Campo of the elections board under the direction of Linda King. ELIZABETH — In an effort to try and council elections in each of the explained that the county currently Miller-Cory to Hold Program Tickets for the event may be pur- to deal with the continual shortage of towns. Fanwood voters will elect has 1,600 poll workers. There are chased for $27.50 by calling the election poll workers, the Union two members of the Borough Coun- two machines per district and four Roosevelt Intermediate School Mu- County Board of Elections has initi- cil this year. workers per polling place. There are On Slaves in Colonial Jersey sic Department at (908) 317-6730. ated a new program utilizing high As part of the high school pro- 25 districts in Westfield, seven in school students. The program is the grams, election board workers will Fanwood. WESTFIELD – In recognition of meat and ingredients into delicious first of its kind in New Jersey. bring the new electronic voting ma- “We try to get as many (workers) as February as Black History Month, the meals over an open-hearth fireplace. Dr. McNeil to Address In an effort to get teenagers in- chines to the schools and give stu- we can and close to it (four workers Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Costumed docents will give tours volved in the election process while dents the opportunity to learn how to per district),” Mr. Campo explained. Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will of the fully-furnished 1740 farm- Meeting of CHADD also addressing a continual shortage cast a vote. Due to workers calling in sick or present a program on African-Ameri- house. The gift shop has many Colo- MOUNTAINSIDE – Dr. Ken of poll workers, the election board “Hopefully, this (the new program) canceling out on the day of election can slaves in Colonial New Jersey this nial items including cookbooks, McNeil will discuss “Parenting the has begun visiting high schools in will get everybody involved,” she said. for some other reason, he said, extra Sunday, February 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. crafts and educational items. ADHD Child” at the next Western the county to register students for the Those students selected to be poll workers are always needed. The program will be presented by Admission to the museum is $2 for Union County CHADD (Children School Board, Primary and General workers will be required to attend a In addition to the General Election Joan Barna of Scotch Plains, a mu- adults, 50 cents for students and free and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) meeting at Children’s Spe- Elections and, also, to invite them to two-session training program. on Tuesday, November 6, students can seum volunteer. Open-hearth cook- for children under six years old. apply for the new Student Board The first class will focus on comple- work the school board elections on cialized Hospital in Mountainside Workers Program. ing demonstrations will resume that On March 5, the museum will cel- on Wednesday, March 1, from 7:30 tion of the necessary paperwork at Tuesday, April 18, or the Primary Elec- day. ebrate Sugar Maple Day with a dem- “We are getting very favorable each polling place with the second tion on Tuesday, June 6, if they meet to 9:30 p.m. responses from all of the towns,” said Visitors will learn how courageous, onstration of how handmade spiles, Dr. McNeil is a psychologist in session providing “hands-on” prac- the criteria to become poll workers. enslaved Africans living in rural, which are inserted into maple trees, Board of Elections Administrator tice of operating the voting machines. Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood private practice in Westfield. Patricia Formato, who conducted a Each class will have a maximum of school elections pay $7.69 per hour. 18th-century New Jersey contributed allow the sap to run into wooden CHADD is a non-profit, national program last week at Roselle Park between 20 and 25 students. Polls are open from 2-9 p.m. Fees are to the growth of America. They will buckets. The museum’s regular Sun- organization which provides educa- High School. Poll workers are paid $100 for an set by the local school districts. also have an opportunity to sample day hours of 2 to 5 p.m. will resume tion, advocacy and support for indi- A representative from the board entire day of work, beginning at 6:15 Poll workers on the county’s mail- “short’nin’ bread” and “cracklin’ that day as well. viduals with Attention Deficit Hy- will be at Westfield High School a.m. and continuing until the polls ing list have until Wednesday, March cornbread.” For information about the museum peractivity Disorder. Meetings are today from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. in the close in New Jersey at 8 p.m. Stu- 1, to notify the Board of Elections on Miller-Cory cooks Sherry Lange and its schedule of events, please call open to the public. For more infor- Social Studies Room. Similar pro- dents will be paid the same fee. The there intent to work elections this of Cranford and Cathy Seale of the office at (908) 232-1776. mation, please call (908) 301-0709. grams are currently being set up at hours and fees are the same for the year. After this date officials are ex- Roselle will show how slave cooks Governor Livingston High School in Primary Election, Tuesday, June 6, pected to begin to fill in open slots were able to transform poor-quality Berkeley Heights and at Cranford and the General Election on Tues- including using student workers. High School. Attention Deficit Disorder Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Westfield Stamp Club Districts have been contacted on two To be Focus of Workshop occasions, but have not responded to Announces Show Dates the inquiries to date, board officials WESTFIELD — The annual WESTFIELD — As part of the He has worked extensively with said. show of the Westfield Stamp Club Community Education Workshop children and adolescents in clinical series offered by Women for Women and educational settings and has pro- Mrs. Formato indicated that those will be held on Saturday and Sun- of Union County, Dr. Kenneth L. vided consultation and training at students selected from each town will day, March 4 and 5, in the Com- come via recommendations from their McNiel will present “What is Atten- medical, educational and social ser- munity Room of the Westfield tion Deficit Disorder (ADD)?” vice agencies. respective high school principals. Municipal Building, 425 East To be eligible to become a poll The workshop will be held in the In his local practice, Dr. McNiel worker students must be United States Broad Street. Westfield Municipal Building Com- specializes in the treatment of chil- citizens, turn 18 by the date of the Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 munity Room, 425 East Broad Street, dren and families, forensic work, election they wish to work and be a p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 on Monday, February 28, from 7:30 psychodiagnostic assessment and resident of the district they are voting p.m. on Sunday. Admission and to 9 a.m. clinical supervision. in at least 29 days prior to the election. parking are free and the public is Dr. McNiel will discuss issues in- Women for Women of Union “We are hoping that we have tapped invited to attend. cluding understanding the ADD di- County, headquartered at 511 North an interest with students,” Mrs. agnosis, medications and treatment, Avenue in Garwood, is a nonprofit The event will feature 40 frames helping children with ADD at home agency established in 1984. It offers Formato explained. She said the HELPING THE HOMELESS…Den nos. 6, 21 and 24 of Franklin Elementary of exhibits of philatelic materials board decided that they wanted to School’s Cub Scout Pack no. 172 in Westfield recently prepared over 250 and in school, and ADD in adults. short-term, low-cost individual coun- and eight dealers available to buy A licensed clinical psychologist in seling and legal referral services, as get students “excited” about the elec- sandwiches for St. Joseph’s Shelter for the Homeless. Pictured, left to right, are: and sell stamps, covers and sup- tion process, particularly since this bottom row, Dylan Olson, Greg Howard, Mac Dolan, Christopher Morrissey family practice in Westfield, Dr. well as support and self-actualiza- is an election year in which a new and Neil Haggerty; second row, Kevin Paul, Aidan Granstrand, Scott Howard, plies. Free appraisals will be of- McNiel is a former Director of tion groups, for women and children President will be chosen by voters. Ian Devaney, Dan Santry, Matt Monaghan, Gregory Morrissey and Julian fered by the dealers. Beadleston High School in Westfield, in the community. Westfield and Scotch Plains voters Applebaum, and third row, Bennett Pilkington, Ethan Krell, Charlie Solan and Further information may be ob- a therapeutic high school for emo- To join the organization or for will also be selecting a new United Sean Wicks. Cub scouts who participated but are not pictured include David tained by calling (908) 232-0539. tionally disturbed students in Union further information, please call (908) Rodman, William Knights, Matt Santry and Ryan Kuppersmith. County. 232-5787. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in connection with the proposed construc- improvements or for the capital improve- life, is a period of fifteen years computed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tion of the Ash Brook Park recreation facility ment fund in budgets heretofore adopted for from the date of said bonds. following proposed bond ordinance was in- to be located in the vicinity of the intersection said Township, are now available to finance Section 9. It is hereby determined and troduced and passed on first reading at a of Raritan Road and Martine Avenue in, by said purpose. The sum of $10,800 is hereby stated that the Supplemental Debt State- meeting of the Township Council of the and for the Township, including Phase I - appropriated from such moneys to the pay- ment required by the Local Bond Law has Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of site analysis, environmental investigation ment of the cost of said purpose. been duly made and filed in the office of the Union, State of New Jersey, held on the and conceptual design development and Section 5. To finance said purpose, bonds Township Clerk of said Township, and that 22nd day of February, 2000, and that said Phase II - final design, preparation of bid of said Township of an aggregate principal such statement so filed shows that the gross ordinance will be taken up for further consid- specifications and application for various amount not exceeding $214,200 are hereby debt of said Township, as defined in Section eration for final passage at the meeting of permits. Said improvement shall include all authorized to be issued pursuant to the 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by said Township Council to be held in the work, materials and appurtenances neces- Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear this ordinance by $214,200 and that the Council Chambers in the Township Hall, sary and suitable therefor and shall be un- interest at a rate per annum as may be issuance of the bonds and notes authorized 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- dertaken in accordance with the proposal hereafter determined within the limitations by this ordinance will be within all debt sey, on the 14th day of March, 2000, at 8:00 prepared by Killam Associates, Consulting prescribed by law. All matters with respect limitations prescribed by said Local Bond o’clock, P.M., or as soon thereafter as said Engineers, and hereby approved and incor- to said bonds not determined by this ordi- Law. matter can be reached, at which time and porated herein by this reference thereto. nance shall be determined by resolutions to Section 10. Any funds received from the place all persons who may be interested Such proposal is on file or shall be placed on be hereafter adopted. County of Union, the State of New Jersey or therein will be given an opportunity to be file with the Township Clerk and made avail- Section 6. To finance said purpose, bond any of their agencies or any funds received heard concerning the same. able for public inspection during regular anticipation notes of said Township of an from the United States of America or any of A copy of this ordinance has been posted business hours. aggregate principal amount not exceeding its agencies in aid of such purpose, shall be on the Bulletin Board upon which public Section 2. The sum of $225,000 is hereby $214,200 are hereby authorized to be is- applied to the payment of the cost of such notices are customarily posted in the Town- appropriated to the payment of the cost of sued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in purpose, or, if bond anticipation notes have HELPING THE SCOUTS...Weichert, Realtors’ Westfield Office hosted volun- ship Hall of the Township, and a copy is making the improvement described in Sec- anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In been issued, to the payment of the bond available up to and including the time of such tion 1 hereof. Said sum so appropriated the event that bonds are issued pursuant to anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds teers from the Patriots Path Council of Boy Scouts during a recent alumni meeting to the members of the general pub- shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of this ordinance, the aggregate amount of authorized for such purpose shall be re- Phone-A-Thon to raise money to support local Scout programs. During the lic of the Township who shall request such the bonds authorized and the down payment notes hereby authorized to be issued shall duced accordingly. event, callers at five sites raised $15,000 in pledges for Scouts in Union, copies, at the office of the Clerk in said appropriated by this ordinance. It is antici- be reduced by an amount equal to the prin- Section 11. The Township intends to is- Somerset, Morris, Sussex and Middlesex counties. Township Hall in Scotch Plains, New Jer- pated that the improvement will be funded in cipal amount of the bonds so issued. If the sue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of sey. its entirety with open space taxes to be aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and the improvement described in Section 1 of Barbara Riepe collected by the Township and deposited in notes issued pursuant to this ordinance this bond ordinance. If the Township incurs Township Clerk the Township’s Municipal Open Space Rec- shall at any time exceed the sum first men- such costs prior to the issuance of the Ghost Hunters Announce Township of Scotch Plains reation Trust Fund. Said improvement shall tioned in this section, the moneys raised by bonds or notes, The Township hereby states County of Union be made as a general improvement and no the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less its reasonable expectation to reimburse it- State of New Jersey part of the cost thereof shall be assessed than the amount of such excess, be applied self for a such expenditures with the pro- BOND ORDINANCE TO AU- against property specially benefited. to the payment of such notes then outstand- ceeds of such bonds or notes in the maxi- Dates for Presentations THORIZE THE UNDERTAKING Section 3. It is hereby determined and ing. mum principal amount of bonds or notes OF PHASES I AND II OF ENGI- stated that (1) the making of such improve- Section 7. Each bond anticipation note authorized by this bond ordinance. WESTFIELD — The New Jersey sentation about the Ghost Hunters Soci- NEERING SERVICES FOR ment (hereinafter referred to as “purpose”) issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be Section 12. The full faith and credit of the Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS) will ety for the Old Guard of Westfield to- THE PROPOSED ASH BROOK is not a current expense of said Township, dated on or about the date of its issuance Township are hereby pledged to the punc- hold its monthly meeting tomorrow, Fri- day, Thursday, February 24, at 10 a.m. at PARK RECREATION FACIL- and (2) it is necessary to finance said pur- and shall be payable not more than one year tual payment of the principal of and the day, February 25, in the Community the Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street. ITY IN, BY AND FOR THE pose by the issuance of obligations of said from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per interest on the obligations authorized by this TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Township pursuant to the Local Bond Law annum as may be hereafter determined within ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, Room of the Westfield Municipal Build- The Mullers will also make a presen- PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey the limitations prescribed by law and may be unlimited and general obligations of the ing, located at 425 East Broad Street. tation to the College Club of Fanwood- UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond renewed from time to time pursuant to and Township, and the Township shall levy ad The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and is Scotch Plains on Monday, February 28, SEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE Law”), and (3) the estimated cost of said within limitations prescribed by the Local valorem taxes upon all the taxable real open to all first-time visitors and mem- at 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist SUM OF $225,000 TO PAY THE purpose is $225,000, and (4) $10,800 of Bond Law. Each of said notes shall be property within the Township for the pay- bers. Church, 1171 Terrill Road in Scotch COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A said sum is to be provided by the down signed by the Mayor and by a financial ment of the principal of and interest on such A non-profit group, the NJGHS teaches Plains. The public is invited to attend. DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- payment hereinafter appropriated to finance officer and shall be under the seal of said bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF said purpose, and (5) the estimated maxi- Township and attested by the Township or amount. individuals how to investigate and docu- The presentations will cover descrip- BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH mum amount of bonds or notes necessary to Clerk or Deputy Township Clerk. Said offic- Section 13. The capital budget is hereby ment paranormal activity. Areas cov- tions and definitions of ghosts, hauntings, APPROPRIATION AND TO be issued for said purpose is $214,200 and ers are hereby authorized to execute said amended to conform with the provisions of ered are ghost photography, Electromag- poltergeist activity and what differenti- PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbe- notes and to issue said notes in such form this ordinance to the extent of any inconsis- netic Voice Phenomena and hands-on ates a modem-day ghost hunter from OF BOND ANTICIPATION fore stated, includes the aggregate amount as they may adopt in conformity with law. tency therewith and the resolutions promul- investigations. spiritualists and Hollywood versions. NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF of $225,000, which is estimated to be nec- The power to determine any matters with gated by the Local Finance Board showing THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH essary to finance the cost of such purpose, respect to said notes not determined by this full detail of the amended capital budget and During the meeting, NJGHS founders Included will be accounts of past in- BONDS. including architect’s fees, accounting, engi- ordinance and also the power to sell said capital program as approved by the Director, Jeff and Laura Muller will show what vestigations and a 35 millimeter slide BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Coun- neering and inspection costs, legal expenses notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Fi- Division of Local Government Services, is they have described as images of ghosts presentation featuring examples of vari- cil of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the and other expenses, including interest on nancial Officer who is hereby authorized to on file with the Township Clerk and is avail- captured on film during an investigation ous ghostly manifestations. County of Union, New Jersey, as follows: such obligations to the extent permitted by sell said notes either at one time or from time able for public inspection. in conjunction with Telemundo televi- For more information or to arrange a Section 1. The Township of Scotch Plains, Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. to time in the manner provided by law. Section 14. This ordinance shall take ef- in the County of Union, New Jersey (the Section 4. It is hereby determined and Section 8. It is hereby determined and fect twenty days after the first publication sion at a group member’s home in presentation for a group, please call (908) “Township”) is hereby authorized to under- stated that moneys exceeding $10,800, ap- declared that the period of usefulness of thereof after final passage. Sewaren. 654-7502 or e-mail zensible1 take Phases I and II of engineering services propriated for down payments on capital said purpose, according to its reasonable 1 T – 2/24/00, The Times Fee: $ 200.94 Mrs. Muller is scheduled to do a pre- @erols.com. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 19 Scotch Plains Library Seeks John Bruett Named to Board ‘Adopt-A-Shelf’ Volunteers Of Student Run PR Agency SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch teers will be held on Wednesday, March WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Recently, provides video streaming on the Plains Public Library, with assistance 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Further Wilkes University, located in Wilkes- Internet. from the Friends of the Library, is reor- information may also be obtained at Barre, Pa., held the grand opening of Professor Elmes-Crahall feels the ganizing its Volunteer Program in honor the Reference Desk or by calling the an innovative student-run public rela- students are doing professional qual- of the library’s 200th anniversary year. library at (908) 322-5007. tions agency, Zebra Communications. ity work in part due to their strong Volunteers are asked to commit a Westfield resident John Bruett has backgrounds, including internships. minimum of two hours per month to Book Discussion Slated been appointed to the Board of Di- “John brings technical skills and the library’s “Adopt-A-Shelf” program, in which participants survey shelves At Fanwood Library rectors of the agency. John, who also the experience he gained while in- and rearrange books that are out of FANWOOD — The Fanwood Me- serves as the agency’s Webmaster, is terning last summer with the order. morial Library will present a book dis- the son of Ann and Vincent Bruett Webmaster at FAO Schwarz in New Individuals or small groups (such as cussion on Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 and is a 1997 graduate of Westfield York City,” she said. a family or group of co-workers) may p.m. at the library, located at North High School. John is also on the executive staff accept responsibility for keeping the Avenue and Tillotson Road. John is one of 18 advanced public of the campus radio station, WCLH- materials in order in a particular area The event will be a book discussion led relations students who work with FM, and does live sports coverage at on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Cer- by librarian Ruth Ahnert on “A Lesson selected small businesses and non- university games. He will graduate tain areas get heavier use than others Before Dying” written by Ernest J. Gaines. profit organizations on public rela- from Wilkes with a degree in com- and thus require more attention. Interested individuals are encouraged tions, marketing and advertising munications in May 2001. NEW OFFICES...Hal Narotzky, right, and his wife Shelly Aberson, center, cut Other volunteer opportunities are to read the book before the meeting projects. Twelve clients signed on Students in Zebra Communications the ribbon at the grand opening of their new offices with Westfield Mayor also available, either on a regular sched- date. Anyone requiring the book may Thomas C. Jardim, also center, and Anthony Schilling, left, a Real Estate ule or on an as-needed basis, such as pick up a copy at the library. with Zebra Communications before receive academic credit while en- Broker with Relocation Realty. Aberson Narotzky & White recently moved to helping with children’s programs. For more information, please call the agency held its opening. rolled in a three-course public rela- 649 Central Avenue in Westfield. An orientation meeting for volun- the library at (908) 322-6400. “We work with organizations and tions sequence at Wilkes. The Zebra companies that might otherwise not Communications Web site that was be able to afford public relations and designed by John can be found at: Aberson Narotzky & White marketing services,” explained Dr. http://wilkes.edu/~zebra. Jane Elmes-Crahall, Faculty Direc- tor of Zebra Communications. Westfield Y Announces Unveil New Offices in Town John, who designed the agency’s Aquatic Open House WESTFIELD — Aberson promotional items for our clients. Web page, agreed that, “There is a WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, Narotzky & White, originally lo- We work directly, both overseas and need for our services. Nearly half of located at 220 Clark Street in cated in New York City before relo- domestically, with the appropriate our clients are requesting help with Westfield, will hold an Aquatic Open cating to Westfield in 1992, recently factory on production of each pro- web page design or critique.” House this Saturday, February 26, at moved to new offices at 649 Central motional piece,” said Shelly Aberson, With an interest in the Internet, 3:30 p.m. Avenue in Westfield. company President. John is finding his work with the The two-hour event will include a “Our new location offers additional Ms. Aberson began her career as agency to be a positive experience. tour of the Y facility, an opportunity space for our employees and much the Promotion Director of WMCA “To be part of this group from the to meet with Y lifeguards and swim needed parking for our customers, as Radio in New York. When she opened very beginning has helped build my instructors and a free family swim well as a display room for our many Aberson Narotzky & White, she de- confidence. I enjoy working with the from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. promotional products,” said Hal signed and developed promotional other students. We all have put our Balloons, face-painting, a make- Narotzky, Chief Executive Officer. events and programs for the radio blood, sweat and energy into making your-own-sundae bar and a chance Aberson Narotzky & White was station. Mr. Narotzky spent many the agency as professional as pos- to see Willy the WYSE Owl will also founded in January 1989. The firm years in the advertising and promo- SUPPORTING YOUTH…Bob Cristiano of Westfield, right, a re-insurer, sible. I am anxious to see where it receives a check for $5,700 as the first prize winner in the Fanwood-Scotch be available. specializes in promotional items for tion fields, including positions at Plains Rotary Club’s annual “Share-in-Youth” fundraiser. The second and goes from here,” he commented. For more information, please call major corporations, companies and Media General Broadcast Services, third prize winners were Grant Buttermore of Westfield and Dr. Mike Rosa of In addition to serving on the Board the Westfield Y Aquatics Depart- advertising agencies. SKR Resources and General Sales Long Island, respectively. The Rotary club raised $9,500, which will be distrib- of Directors, John is Account Team ment at (908) 233-2700, Extension ‘We represent hundreds of manu- Manager of KSRF Radio in Los An- uted among six youth organizations. Pictured at left is Dr. James Checchio, Manager for a small business that facturers who develop and produce geles. fundraiser Co-Chairman. No. 223.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, February 24, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED –CLASSIFIEDS– Easier Than You Might Think Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- HELP WANTED HOUSECLEANING OFFICES FOR RENT sons willing to train as Emergency Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. Pre-school fitness company look- Lady with good experience will WESTFIELD. Office suite suit- Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 ing for P/T instructors. Call: clean your home. able for professional or business. hr. coverage. Select a duty period Fit 2 Go (908) 233-5785 Please Call (201) 997-6345 Reception area, plus 2 offices & that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 lav. On-site parking. One month pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for HELP WANTED CARE OF SICK/ELDERLY free rent with one-year lease. $750 parents of school children. mo. + sec. Including utils. INSURANCE I will provide excellent care of Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. WESTFIELD. Center of bus dist. State Farm Agency your sick and/or elderly family Two-room suite on 2nd floor. Heat/ 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. member (or you) and more. Live Call the Recruiting Team at Service Rep CAC included. $350 mo. P&C licensed for a F/T position in or out. (908) 233-2500 for details BURGDORFF ERA Realtors in our Mountainside office. Call Please Call (908) 789-1701 (908) 233-0065 HELP WANTED Carole (908) 233-6464 or fax resumé to (908) 233-6655 WANTED SPACE FOR RENT MIDNIGHT SHIFT Men wanted, ages 40 to 60, for bi- Westfield, 560 Springfield Ave.. Quick Chek Food Stores has weekly therapist led, professional, F/T & P/T positions in the Scotch HELP WANTED 500 sq. ft. office space avail., well singles group. known BG Fields Rest./Geiger Plains store for: P/T Retail Call (908) 232-6432 Need a lift? Join friendly staff at Building (under new manage- • Cashier & Deli exclusive gift shop in Summit. HOUSE TO SHARE ment). Great price and plenty of • Shift Managers Two to three days per week. parking. Call (973) 912-0784 ask • Midnight Cashier & Deli Call for appt.(908) 273-2320 Westfield - Seeking roommate to for Desi. share - Three Bedroom duplex - OFFICE CONDO FOR SALE Quick Chek offers quarterly bo- CHILD CARE $484/mo. plus utilities - Walk to nuses, heath & dental, 401k, & train- Available immediately. WESTFIELD. Dental office. Re- advancement opportunities. Ex- In private home. Immediate, per- Please Call (908) 389-9851 manent, long-term F/T position ception/waiting area, 2 treatment tra $1.25/hr bonus pay week- rms, file room, lav, basement stor- end shifts. (M-F, 8-6 + every other Sat. 8-2) HOUSE FOR SALE for growing professional family. age, parking. Mo. fee includes QUICK CHEK Must be driver with clean driving By Owner - Charming 3 BR, 1 1/ water, sewer, maint, trash re- 1928 Westfield Ave. record & own vehicle. Non- 2 BA, Colcape, 1 Blk. to Wash. moval. $78,900. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 smoker, English speaking, ex- School. New Kit, CAC, Windows, BURGDORFF ERA Realtors (908) 322-9879 tremely neat & clean and very Deck, Wood Shingle Roof. Pri- (908) 233-0065 vate Fenced Yard. $359,900. reliable a must. CPR a plus. Sal- OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE HELP WANTED ary open w/ 1 week paid vacation Please Call (908) 232-6585 NOW HIRING & help towards medical insurance. Westfield. Prime Location, center If you’re happy & you know it, clap HOUSE FOR SALE of town in modern elevator build- The Wonder Years Academy is ing. Adjacent to parking lot. looking for P/T, F/T teaching staff your hands! Looking for only a REDUCED By Owner - Split level, Please call (908) 561-3583 & P/T, F/T infant care staff. very happy, special person to care 3,900 sq. ft., 9RM, 4BR, 3½Bth, Teacher applicants must have for & nurture special 2½-year-old. large FR, Music Rm, Encl. Porch, APT FOR RENT proper certification. Fax resumé Must have very solid child care Wilson School Area. 18 Wychview to (908) 222-8995 or call (908) experience w/ strong references. Drive, off E. Broad. $429,000. For Westfield Downtown, 3 Room Apt, 222-8992. Please Call (908) 789-2956. appointment: Available March 15 - $675 Per Westfield Area. HELP WANTED Please Call (908) 232-4058 Month, 1-1/2 Mo. Security. Call (908) 232-1088 National brokerage firm in Down- FOR SALE town Westfield is looking for a full time service assistant. Excellent Exercise Equip. - Paramount organizational and communica- Multi-Station Universal Gym, In- Call (908) 232-4407 tion skills preferred. Benefits. cludes Butterfly + Roman Chair. Please fax resumé to Anne at $750. (908) 789-7830 Please Call (908) 232-1088 to place your classified!

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WESTFIELD land Avenue, $240,000. Geoffrey Perselay to Messercola Richard W. Gorski to Todd W. and Bros. Building Co., Inc., 123 Madi- Angela J. O’Brien, 128 Second Street, son Avenue, West, $230,000. $245,000. Steven W. and Katherine J.B. Joseph A. Badala to Eugene L. and Cauley to Paul Nen-You Leung and Patricia A. Keener, 55 Fourth Street, Alicia Tu-Yan Fung, 939 Brown Av- $235,000. enue, $305,000. John Karnilaw to Sean M. Elizabeth D. Murphy to Richard Cunningham and Tami T. Sembrano, W. Andreski, Jr., 117 Eaglecroft 111 Vinton Circle, $252,000. Road, $265,000. Sachin M. Shah to Richard W. and Andaliad R. Cuthbert to Anthony Kathleen A. Gorski, 432 La Grande G. and Margaret L. Cimei, 300A Avenue, $282,500. Clark Street, $355,000. Frances Mason to Demenico and “Spring is early this year at Burgdorff Chord Realty to John Wiley, trad- Theresa Palumbo, 541 Westfield ing as Clark Associates, 264 Pros- Road, $190,000. ERA. We have just experienced the pect Street, $3,775,000. Floyd E. Bingel to Diana M. Gertrude H. Meeker to Daniel L. Komanesky, 1172 Hetfield Avenue, most active January ever! If you are Gigantino and Sherri G. Cohen, 338 $200,000. Benson Place, $264,950. Edward M. Turtletaub to Darren J. thinking of making a move, now is the Geoffrey S. and Lisel F. Perselay and Christine G. Mills, 2287 Stocker to Jay O. and Colette M. Boyle, 234 Lane, $260,000. time. Call us to hear about our unique Midwood Place, $439,900. MOUNTAINSIDE Kevan R. Thompson to Bruce T. Jayesh G. Kanuga to Edward Pro-active Marketing Plan.” and Laurie A. Henderson, 312 Wash- Novik, 1175 Puddingstone Road, ington Street, $299,000. $515,000. – Jean T. Massard, FANWOOD Christopher J. Walsh to Tertia Dwight A. Foster to Michael J. Moore and Robert Penn, 989 Moun- Vice President Brennan and Mary Ann Nevea, 351 tain Avenue, $230,000. Midway Avenue, $156,000. J. David Potter to Robert L. Jean Massard, CRB, CRS Carol Tenor Darren J. Mills to Christopher J. Hilongus and Mary M. McKinlay Vice President, Branch Manager Salesperson of The Month and Karen A. Buro, 50 Glenwood Hilongus, 235 Old Tote Road, Road, $225,000. $319,000. John M. Garrison to Nelson M. Anthony Ricciardi to Rodney G. and Bridget A. Jaramillo, 60 North and Branda S. Diplock, 1450 Martine Avenue, $200,000. Fernwood Road, $387,500. SCOTCH PLAINS Jayesh G. Kanuga to Edward Joseph F. Neubauer to William C. Novik, 1175 Puddingstone Road, and Denise M. Stevens, 2007 Port- $515,000.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 24, 2000 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment

Cultural Arts Center Continued From Pg. 22 On The Beat U2’s Rattle and Hum Remaster Offers Poignant and Powerful Moments

By ANDY GOLDENBERG is a re-make of the 1968 thriller. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times MGM also just released the 1970 Let’s talk DVD’s. From The Crite- World War II escape drama, The rion Collection comes the hilari- Mckenzie Break, starring Brian ous Monty Python’s Life of Brian Keith, which may be my favorite complete with some tasty extras to of the bunch. further wet the DVD lover’s appe- If that is not enough to wet your tite. whistle, be sure to check out Included in this gorgeous MGM’s DVD versions of Annie widescreen digital transfer are the Hall, by Woody Allen and perhaps original theatrical trailer, two ex- his best film, Martin Scorcese’s clusive audio commentaries by Raging Bull and the charming Tea Python members Terry Gilliam, with Mussolini, starring the ubiq- Eric Idle, Director Terry Jones, John uitous Cher, Judi Dench and Lily Cleese and Michael Palin. British YOU’RE LOOKIN’ SWELL DOLLY!…Hello Dolly! is the next Tomlin. production on tap at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in radio ads and a documentary film, Lastly, Palm Pictures has re- Another portion of the auditorium space at the Administration Building Summit. The production will be presented on Thursday, Fri- The Pythons, shot on location dur- leased the sometimes controver- day, and Saturday, March 2, 3, and 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mother funding from the state, county are running out of space for our ing the making of the film are also sial yet always amusing Sandra Mary Campion Center for the Performing Arts, 44 Blackburn and federal governments have cultural arts and community or- included. Bernhard in her one woman Road, Summit. Tickets are $8 and are available by calling (908) been discussed for the space. ganizations. The Municipal Build- This kind of quality as well as show, I’m Still Here…Damn It! 522-8146. Seating is limited. Pictured, left to right, are: front “We’ve stepped beyond feasi- ing space is overbooked,” Mayor these extra features should be the Witness Ms. Bernhard’s witty row, Elena Goetz, Alicia Mazzucca and Laura Mazzucca of bility. Now, we have to ask our- Jardim stated, pointing to the benchmark to which all DVD takes on Paula Jones, Courtney Scotch Plains; back row, Stephanie DeVos of Mountainside, Amanda Kokie, John Carrell and Ryan Carrell. selves, ‘does it make sense?’” said need for such a facility. movie companies should strive. Love and Fleetwood Mac among Ms. Walsh. Although the project has been From Sony Music Entertainment others. All in all a terrific set of “It is a central location with our placed on the back burner, Ms. come two very opposite yet thrill- DVD’s. POPCORN™ central business district and we Walsh concluded, “Out of sight does ing DVD’s. James Taylor Live At not mean that it is out of mind.” Some blasts from the past The Beacon Theatre captures the graced my CD player this past The Beach sensitive singer-songwriter in a week, courtesy of Columbia live setting in New York and is Legacy Records. From their rich Paradise Lost...Again Function Ten State beautifully shot. The color, cam- Jazz archives come re-mastered era angles and sound quality are By Michael S. Goldberger Continued From Pg. 22 versions of pianist Keith Jarrett’s spectacular and Taylor is in fine 1972 classic, Expectations as well One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent of the Art voice. as one of the greatest Jazz Fusion 1 & 1/2 popcorns Nonetheless, Richard, traveling to endure a ballad-heavy revue on Moving from the concert stage albums ever recorded, Return To It is an adolescent fantasy gone with recent French acquaintances a legitimate stage that clearly be- Literature to the studio for Pearl Jam’s Single Forever’s 1976 release, Roman- awry. Not good, but not quite as bad Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) and longs in a casual atmosphere. What The Town Book Store in Video Theory, we find the boys tic Warrior. as you’d expect. Leonardo DiCaprio, Etienne (Guillaume Canet), the I saw seemed more like several Westfield will host a book from Seattle recording their intro- While Expectations has more of primarily in swimsuit, woos and is other two sides of a love triangle people gathering to try out their signing with “Boardwalkers” spective Yield album as well as an avante-garde Jazz, introspec- wooed by the fairer sex whilst search- just waiting to happen, does find audition material. author Fred Schofield on Feb- waxing poetic about numerous tive vibe, Romantic Warrior bril- ing for the meaning of life. his supposed paradise off the coast Not to say that the ensemble was ruary 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. subjects including writing, play- liantly melds Jazz Fusion with not talented, but there was not a The post-Titanic Mr. DiCaprio is of Thailand. And while the whole From 2 to 4 p.m. on the same ing, recording and each other. progressive rock virtuosity. War- strong enough through-line to sus- as precious to Hollywood inter- set-up is actually a Yuppie varia- day, Dr. Bruce Schneider, au- This is a very interesting docu- rior features the legendary Chick tain the piece. ests as fire was to the cave man. tion on “Lord Of The Flies,” the thor of “Relax! You’re Already mentary as well as an educational Corea on keyboards as well as Al Singers came onstage in the dark- The magazines have elevated him island social structure and the in- Perfect” will be on hand. For one for aspiring musicians. The Dimeola on guitar, Lenny White ness and stood nervously waiting to glossy sainthood. ternational assortment of baccha- more information, please call film was shot in black and white, on drums and the incomparable for the lights to come up. At other The Beach is the kind of movie nals residing therein are not com- (908) 233-3535. which adds to the documentary Stanley Clarke on bass. The sound times, the lights did indeed come that gets made after the media pletely uninteresting. vibe. quality is sparkling on this re- up and no one was there. There Comedy drops its latest produit celebre in Tilda Swinton as Sal, the ac- I will be reviewing more Sony master and the playing is aston- was a lot of talking backstage that the grinder. One can only sit back knowledged leader of the beach The State Theatre in New Music Entertainment DVD’s in the ishing. the audience could hear, and at and wait for the parade to pass. community, gives the impression one point an actress came onstage Brunswick will welcome Bill future so keep watching this col- If I were going to pick one Jazz Until then, we have The Beach that since she couldn’t be a mon- with an angry look on her face and Cosby, comedian and actor- umn. album from the 70’s, this would be and its ilk to deal with. And oddly, arch back in Merry Olde England, scowled as she waited for the mu- extraordinaire, to its stage on Paramount Pictures brings us the one to hear first. when placed in such historical she has settled for being the queen sic to start. February 26. For more informa- the suspenseful thriller, The Also from Columbia Legacy perspective, the random banali- bee here. Ooh, but watch out. She In some songs, there were musi- tion, please call (732) 246-7469 General’s Daughter starring John comes four more sonically-en- ties of this curiosity piece seem has an eye for Richard. And her cal breaks that were filled in with or visit www.statetheatre.com. Travolta. Also from Paramount hanced gems from The Byrds, somehow easier to take. Certainly boyfriend, Bugs (Lars Arentz- dancing, and at other times, sing- Music comes the touching comedy The Farther Along, Byrdmaniax, Un- the pretentious babble about Hansen), sure has a rotten temper. ers were left alone onstage doing Wood with Taye Diggs and Rich- titled/Unissued and a new archival The Crossroads in mankind’s inability to reside in an Paradise consists of unlimited fields nothing, looking a bit lost as they ard T. Jones. This rites of passage release, Live At The Fillmore, Feb- Garwood will welcome Cup earthly Eden (don’t worry, Adam of marijuana, pristine lagoons for waited for the next verse to begin. film provides a keen insight into ruary 1969. Farther Along is a of Joe on February 24, Krizan and Eve’s names have been fishing and a commune-like sex ori- The bowing at the end of each the importance of friendship. greatly under-appreciated country Brothers on February 25, Funky changed to protect the originally entation that makes the 60s look like number was not necessary, as there Finally from Paramount comes rock gem. Byrdmaniax lacks the was a very nice company bow at Black Widows on February 26, guilty) once again proves that the Gilded Age. But the honeymoon the inspiring U2 film, Rattle & Hum. same cohesion and seems a bit the end of the performance. This is and Juggling Suns on March 1. rather poor films can still be is brief. Earlier in the odyssey, direc- Filmed mostly in black and white, rushed but is salvaged by some why I say a revue such as this For more information, please watchable. Well, almost. tor Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) tips R&H takes a look at the Dublin- terrific bonus tracks at the end. belongs in a true cabaret environ- call (908) 232-5666. Borrowing snippets and bits of his hand. Like a criminal returning to based super-group on tour across Untitled features a second disc of ment, where singers can get up at The New Jersey Perform- ideas from a broad spectrum of the scene of the crime, the helmer America in 1987. Besides the awe- totally unreleased material includ- their leisure and sing some of these ing Arts Center in Newark pop philosophy as well as several can’t seem to resist a bit of sopho- some music are some poignant ing the epic, “Lover of the Bayou” heartfelt songs. (NJPAC) will offer a concert real movies, The Beach is a fea- moric foreshadowing. moments when the band journeys as well as the then-unreleased Bob In lieu of this, perhaps the show with the San Francisco Sym- ture-length buzz word. And as First, Richard stops in at a the- into Harlem to sing with a gospel Dylan gem, “You Ain’t Goin’ No- would have worked better if there phony on February 25 at 8 p.m. Richard, the EveryGeneration X-er ater showing Apocalypse Now. And choir as well as the band’s visit to where.” hadn’t been so many blackouts in Prudential Hall. For more on a date with destiny, DiCaprio is just a bit later, a lunatic appropri- between numbers. A possible rem- Graceland which tends to lend Lastly, the Live at the Fillmore information, please call 1-888- to be commended for surviving ately named Daffy (Robert Carlyle) edy would be for the singers to some perspective on the hazards CD presents a complete Byrds GO-NJPAC. the most trite dialogue you’re apt turns him on to the island, telling remain onstage at all times — giv- of stardom. Throw in a duet with concert experience from 1969 and Theatre B.B. King and a breath-taking pic- to hear at the cinema this year. of its pleasures as well as its mys- ing the show a Greek Chorus am- is quite simply an essential record- tically inescapable, and equally Cranford Dramatic The- ture and this DVD is a hands- However, we are tempted not to biance — so that there wouldn’t be ing to own. The band churns out unexplainable, downside. atre will wrap up its produc- down winner. forgive him when, as narrator, he so much dead air between songs. a great mix of rock and country All the while, this Scottish tion of Mame on February 25 They clearly went back to the opines: “Desire is desire. Bleach Perhaps the show was just un- classics. These albums are worthy Cassandra is doing the unabridged, der-rehearsed, and, with a few more and 26. Both performances will original print when they digitized won’t wipe it out. Waves won’t additions to any rock fan’s collec- Willem Dafoe crazy man bit. You days of work, the timing could be held at 8 p.m. in the theater this film and it shows. There are no wash it away.” tion. know: “I’ve been there, man...I’ve have become a bit smoother. This at 78 Winans Avenue in “artifacts” or screen blemishes that experienced things no man should production had the feel of a singer’s Cranford. All tickets are $15 mar the film as it progresses. Some Sweet Charity Scheduled see, man.” And then he gives Rich- workshop, a master class in musi- each. For ticket information, films, particularly older ones, are ard the secret map anyway. Some cal theater training that culminates please call (908) 276-7611. harder to digitize and great care pal. Fast forward and past mis- with an invited performance. The Union County Arts must be taken to find the original At Kent Place in Summit Original songs by Ms. Fontana print when re-mastering the print judgments come to visit Richard. Center in Rahway will con- SUMMIT – The classic Broad- Theater at 42 Norwood Avenue included “I Love You,” “All the Men into the digital realm. Fool.....back in Thailand Mr. Nice tinue its 1999-2000 Classic Film way musical comedy, Sweet Char- in Summit. Early ticket purchase I Did Not Marry,” “You’re In My MGM sent a bunch of their great Guy showed some surfers the map. Series with a presentation of ity, will be offered by Kent Place is advised. Life,” “Gee Wizzable,” “Lady on new DVD titles as well as a few That’s against Paradise by-laws, Gigi on Wednesday, March 15, School on Friday, February 25, For tickets, please call (908) The Hill,” “The Leaves Fell,” “Re- older ones. Three fantastic thrill- you know. at 1 and 8 p.m. For more infor- and Saturday, February 26, at 8 273-0900. member Your Mother,” “Wondrous ers, Scorpio starring Burt Lancaster Matters inevitably go bad, and Love,” and “Love.” mation, please call (732) 499- p.m. as a CIA operative, is a Cold War the film becomes irreparably Some of the old standards and 8226 or visit www.ucac.org. The cast of 35 members has spy film, The Eye of the Needle, haunted with Neo-Vietcong char- favorites featured during the pro- been acting, singing and danc- Mixed Bag starring Donald Sutherland, is a acters and Conradian auras of duction included: “Day in Day Out,” ing since the first week of Janu- World War II spy thriller and the Editorial doom. It is at this point when you “Unforgettable,” “Cry Me a River,” Reeves-Reed Arboretum ary. Thomas Crown Affair, starring figure the movie can’t get any “Losing My Mind,” “It’s All Right in Summit will offer a dem- The production will be per- Continued From Pg. 22 Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo, more inane. With Me,” “My Funny Valentine,” “I onstration on maple sugaring formed in the Hyde and Watson You’re right. Instead it just turns Won’t Dance” and “Summertime,” on February 26. The facility is Last, and finally not least, completely absurd. Richard starts as well as “You Go to My Head.” located at 165 Hobart Avenue. Aimee Mann of ‘Til Tuesday play acting at being a guerrilla- Cast members included Ron On March 1, Reeves-Reed fame (circa early 80s) made a ascetic, mischievously sneaking into Capik, Stephen Christen, Marie will offer a floral designing County Web Page Supplies comeback of her own with the tents of the militaristic mari- Comerford, Rhonda McBee, Sonia lecture and demonstration. Owchariw, Bonnie White, and Magnolia’s “Save Me.” Her voice juana farmers who occupy the other For more information, half of the island; the video game Ramona Whittle. please call (908) 273-8787 or Cultural Connections Listing is haunting like McLachlan’s Ms. Fontana played the piano but it fits the movie’s blatant graphics that illustrate his Vietnam visit www.reeves- War fantasy are rather nifty. and sythesizer, while Adrienne reedarboretum.org. COUNTY – The Union County also highlighted. stand-out strangeness like a Synnott played bass. Board of Chosen Freeholders To access the Union County Pity, it’s the film’s only bit of glove. (P.S.—What did all those creativity. And odds are, unless I would like to see more Func- Art has organized its Union County Web site, type slimy amphibians dropping tion Ten, Inc. works in the future. you’re a diehard Leo fan you’ll be Westfield Art Associa- Calendar of Events, “Cultural www.unioncountynj.org and from the sky have to do with With the correct environment, Connections” on the county’s wanting to close your umbrellas tion will host a demonstra- click on County Manager, then hopefully these writers and singers Web site, anything?) I have a distinct feel- and leave The Beach long before tion on contemporary figure Economic Development, and can be showcased properly. www.unioncountynj.org. ing that Mann will charm Oscar that one wave of artistry washes painting on Sunday, March finally, Division of Cultural and The calendar represents a enough to receive the award ashore. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Affairs. broad range of arts, musical, on March 26. The soundtrack Westfield Community Room, For more information, please * * * * * educational and historical ac- has flown off the shelves and Please send all 425 East Broad Street, call (908) 558-2550, e-mail The Beach, rated R, is a Twen- tivities offered throughout the Westfield. For more informa- [email protected] or con- into the CD players of several tieth Century Fox release directed A&E Releases to: area. Concerts, lectures, tion, please call (908) 232- tact the Union County Division of homes. Rightfully so. I’m ad- by Danny Boyle and stars Leonardo [email protected] children’s programs and the- 7058 or (908) 232-3381. Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 dicted to the CD. DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton and ater and dance activities are Pearl Street, Elizabeth. Chances are, Oscar will be Virginie Ledoyen. Running time: too. 119 minutes. 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Look for Oscar Picks and Previews By Michael Goldberger Arts & Entertainment In An Upcoming Issue! Proposed Cultural Arts, Community Center Placed On Back Burner As Town Council, Board of Education Hammer Out Budgets “Tete Bleue et Oiseau Fleche” By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN would take a hard look at all Jardim. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times by Joan Miro information. “This is not something that the WESTFIELD – While munici- Mayor Jardim added that such school district would finance,” pal government and the Westfield a “citizens advisory group” could Ms. Walsh said, adding that while Board of Education place their be put together as early as March. the board would “absorb a por- ARTIST OF THE WEEK budgets under the microscope, Examining the feasibility of the tion” of the cost, the remainder would have to be funded through Joan Miro outside sources. Downtown Westfield Corpora- (1893-1983) tion Executive Director Michael La Place reported that Keyes- Martin – The Bruno Group of SMASHING SUCCESS...The Washington School Players announced Spanish surrealist painter East Hanover is seeking grant that their 52nd annual production held earlier this month, On and sculptor Joan Miró, money for the space on Elm With the Show, was widely acclaimed and well attended. The full- drew his inspiration from Street. scale musical production involved over 150 parents and faculty pure fantasy, imagination Ms. Walsh confirmed that a members, while serving as the school’s primary fundraiser. and illusions during the representative from The Bruno 20th century. Group, Jorge Cruz, has attended The Barcelona-born artist some preliminary meetings to began his studies at the take a look at the space. Barcelona School of Fine However, after several tele- Pen and Ink Arts and the Academia Gali. phone messages were left for Mr. He quickly became a student Cruz, he finally reported to The of vibrant colors, cubist Leader and The Times that he did forms, flat, two-dimen- not feel authorized to speak about By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sional figures and fresco the matter. A portion of the auditorium at the Elm Street Building painting. Mr. La Place added that when the proposal to turn the audito- Oscar’s Nominees for Best Original Song project and gathering public in- he gave the new Town Adminis- However, it wasn’t until rium of the board’s Administra- put and reaction would be the trator Thomas Shannon a tour of Should Be Tough Choice Minus South Park his move to Paris at the age tion Building on Elm Street into top priorities of the group, ac- the auditorium, he recalled that of 37, that Miró formulated a community/cultural arts center When the Oscar 2000 nominations were cording to the mayor. Mr. Shannon was “very excited a signature technique of will be briefly tabled. released last week, I had my pen poised for Making the dream of a cultural about the potential” of the space. combining dream-like vi- Board of Education President arts and community center a re- Mayor Jardim stated, “No evaluation and critique. But, I have to be sions and strange shapes Darielle Walsh told The Westfield ality requires a serious look at money has been applied for yet.” honest with you. With the exceptions of and ideas, using the hues of Leader and The Times of Scotch funding possibilities, according He added that every level of Sleepy Hollow, The Hurricane, Toy Story 2 yellow, red, blue, green and Plains-Fanwood that although ar- to both Ms. Walsh and Mayor Continued on Page 21 and Magnolia, I really did not feel magne- black. chitectural plans for the space tized toward the Miró once shared of his have been eyed by the Liaison Rialto Theater. vision, “The spectacle of the Committee, both the school board sky overwhelms me. I’m and the Town Council will need Therefore, I’ve de- Take the Stage cided to follow a overwhelmed when I see, to “catch their breaths” before proceeding any further. simple rule I have: in an immense sky, the cres- “It is better to proceed slowly WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT “Talk about what Aimee Mann cent of the moon, or the than to try and do so much at you know.” Hence, sun. There, in my pictures, once,” Ms. Walsh noted. I’ve decided to poise my magnifying glass tiny forms in huge empty An article in the January 27 on the tough-to-choose-from nomina- spaces. Empty spaces, edition of the Arts & Entertain- Venue for Function Ten tions for Best Original Song. empty horizons, empty ment section revealed that the First, I must say that I am literally plains — everything which auditorium inside of the Admin- frightened that anyone could consider is bare has always greatly istration Building has been uti- impressed me.” Production Causes Group Gloria Estefan giving an Oscar lized as a storage facility, when Prior to his death in in fact, Westfield may benefit for “Blame Majorca, Spain, Miró ex- from holding cultural or commu- To ‘Miss the Mark’ Canada” for South Park’s movie, Bigger, tended his artistry to differ- nity events there instead. Longer and Uncut. ent forms of media such as The architectural information, By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Schindler together produce and All of Cartman’s cuteness aside, the ceramic sculpture, collage, Ms. Walsh advised, is not yet Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times direct original plays and revues for movie was a travesty and an overdrawn watercolor, pastel and available for public consumption. WESTFIELD – Cupid’s arrows Function Ten Inc., with Ms. extension of the Comedy Central televi- painting upon metals and However, she said that when were flying recently at The The- Fontana serving as musical direc- sion show. Why perpetuate this with a stone. both school board and munici- atre in Elizabeth, as Function Ten, tor. Ms. Fontana is also a com- theme song? If we are going to be this pal budgets are ready to be pre- Inc., a Westfield theater group, poser and much of her original ridiculous and nonsensical about Oscar sented for vote, the architectural picks, why didn’t we resort to nominat- information will be re-analyzed. ing Lionel Richie’s version of “Brick Ms. Walsh also stated that ad- Phil Collins Sketching and Painting House” from Muppets in Space? ditional architectural information Planned on Wednesdays will be required by the school Turning to board’s Facilities Committee and reality, Gloria Estefan and ‘N SYNC’s By SP Recreation after that analysis, the full school gorgeous ballad, “Music of My Heart” board and Town Council will for the movie Music of My Heart hit the SCOTCH PLAINS – Sketch- examine the information. radiowaves like a freight train – span- ing and painting sessions will Mayor Thomas C. Jardim told ning different genres from the Lite FM be offered for children in The Leader and The Times, “It’s set to Z-100. Everybody loved it and it grades 4, 5 and 6 by the so preliminary right now. I agree got an audience. Teeny-boppers Scotch Plains Recreation De- with Darielle that we have to get partment. screeching outside of ‘N SYNC concerts Registration will begin on into our own budget processes were tickled pink and Estefan fans first” before proceeding. Wednesday, March 1, at the Mayor Jardim confirmed that were happy to hear from Gloria again. Recreation Office. preliminary drawings done when Does it deserve the golden nod from The classes will be con- the school board discussed reno- Sarah McLachlan Oscar? Stay tuned. ducted in the art room at vations to the lavatories and other I didn’t expect to get any tear-jerking Brunner Elementary School parts of the building hang in the moments out of Toy Story 2, but I must admit that I was touched in Scotch Plains from 3:30 to office of Board Secretary and THE FUNCTION TEN CAST included Producer and Director Margaret N. by Sarah McLachlan’s tender offering “When She Loved Me.” 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays Business Administrator Robert A. Fontana at the piano, Rhonda Mc Bee, Sonia Owchariw, Stephen Chris- through May 3. ten, Ron Capik, Peter Lampradkos, Ramona Whittle, Bonnie White and McLachlan’s haunting voice has always had the strength to soar Berman. Marie Comerford. with the angels when it is not falling prey to drastic amounts of The sessions cost $20 for The school board president also residents and $25 for non- presented Valentine 2000, the fifth music was featured in the Valen- radio overplay. The first Toy Story picture received high acclaim reported that an ad hoc commit- residents. For more informa- installment in their series of musi- tine spectacular. for “You’ve Got A Friend in Me.” Will Oscar let it win again? Does tee, comprised of residents, and tion, please call (908) 322- cal variety shows. These two women are clearly McLachlan have the Midas touch? Hmmm…. representatives from community 6700. Margaret N. Fontana, and passionate about their work and it and cultural arts organizations, Phil Collins has been out of sight and out of mind for too long Westfield native Audrey F. would be nice to see the fruits of in the music industry. His flair in the 80s might have stereotyped their labor placed in the appropri- him, however, Collins has made a stupendous comeback by COME MEET THE AUTHORS ate arena, but this time, unfortu- recording “You’ll Be in My Heart” for Disney’s Tarzan. His nately, they missed the mark. TH innovative approach to the piece is definitely Oscar-worthy. Please send all SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 There was clearly some talent Arts/Entertainment on this stage, and some of Ms. “I went around the studio bashing things with my hands and with the drumsticks,” Collins told Disney executives. “Everybody Press Releases to : Frederick Schofield Fontana’s original music was show- cased nicely. However, a revue was looking at me like I was crazy. Eventually I hit myself on the Michelle H. LePoidevin 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. such as this belongs in a piano bar- forehead with my fists, and they said, ‘That’s it!’ We only did a at environment or an open-mike couple of takes, but the next day my head was all red. In the next [email protected] night, so to speak. session, we sent some guys to go out and get some pots and pans By 4 p.m. on Fridays With varying levels of talent and for the drum duet where a couple of gorillas are challenging each professionalism onstage, it is hard other. 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